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Mickey 17 2025
Fun and goofy, the more I think about it, the more I love it.
No, it's not a showstopper of a movie. Yes, the themes are on the nose. No, Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette do not play actual human characters with feelings and emotions. And yes, the structure of the ending is a distracting bit of turbulence.
And yet, Pattinson's self-chemistry and Bong's humor had me hooked anyway. Some beautiful shots, I love the sci-fi elements. In my opinion,…
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Rabbit Trap 2025
Sundance 2025 Movie #2.
Cinematography and sound design are the standouts here, along with. Jade Croot's acting. A promising start slumps off the rails as the movie plods along. Not sure if this movie was too long or missing an ending. Themes did not really land for me, yet I lack interest in discussing its symbolism. I never emotionally bought into the supernatural elements.
2/5
Watched with Libby at the Library Theater in Park City.
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The Outrun 2024
Sundance Movie #7
A powerful performance from Saoirse Ronan and wonderful photography of the Scottish isles, what more could you ask for?
Poignant and thoughtful mediation on sobriety and dependence, about finding the bright bits of life left inside yourself after hitting rock bottom. Both our protagonist and the little corncrake she works to protect fly in the face of long odds to survive an uncertain, out-of-control world. I enjoyed the performances and the story arc, the characters felt real,…
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Suspiria 1977
The color and production design goes without saying, but both the direction and cinematography inspire and deserve praise. I love the way faces are framed, especially in tight two-shots. They create such depth and perfect leading lines to the eyes. The score too, is overwhelming to the senses but strangely intoxicating, the perfect siren to drown you in this fever dream environment. The whole movie is such a fascinating dance between the cheesy and eerie. I love the splashes of…
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