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– Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan's magnum opus and one of the greatest achievements in cinema. Nolan is a master editor, and this is him using his talent to create one of the most jaw-dropping feats of editing ever put to screen. There is an argument that Dunkirk is the best-edited film ever.
– The way Nolan chooses to attack the narrative is genius. He manipulates time using land, sea, and air, and the stories switch throughout the film in that…
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– Pulp Fiction is one of the greatest screenplays and non-linear narrative structures ever. Still, on repeat viewings, you notice how impressive Quentin Tarantino's direction behind the camera is. The way he moves the camera during the Jack Rabbit Slim's scene, low-angle shots, and countless gorgeous frames. And that freeze frame of Amanda Plummer with the music drop that goes into the opening titles—wow.
– It's one of the most rewatchable films ever. There are numerous iconic scenes, and the…
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– In the Mood for Love may be the pinnacle of film form: slow-motion sequences with the violins when they pass each other in hallways and alleyways, Nat King Cole once they begin to spend time together, references to coincidences, talking with neighbors, repeated shots of clocks and mirrors, never showing the faces of their cheating spouses, adultery, and going to the movies.
– With the formal precision of the film, you can point to directors such as Stanley Kubrick,…
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– Director Chad Stahelski showed promise with the first three John Wick films, but I don't think anyone could have expected what he would do with John Wick: Chapter 4. It's an onslaught of stunning visuals and set pieces.
– It's the longest film in the series, but the runtime flies by. The pacing is excellent, and no fight overstays its welcome.
– In the age of CGI, it's nice to see Stahelski and the cast commit to mainly using…
