I watched this over two nights before my first day on a new job. I was nervous about having to wake up and get morning routine done on time. I wanted to get to bed by 10 but I thought about seeing this as I was getting ready for bed. I don’t remember why. It was probably an X post that prompted me. I meant to watch it over Christmas with my brother in law. We have a tradition of…
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Lawrence of Arabia 1962
I like how this one starts at the end, a man’s silly death and huge state funded funeral with attendees displaying vastly conflicting views of the great man. The opening shot is beautifully framed allowing the credits to roll in at a rakish angle - very stylized and instantly giving the film a level of prestige with its masterful opening. Also adding to the perceived prestige is the run time- good god. Of course I broke this movie up into…
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Black Swan 2010
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
I think I saw this in theaters when it was first released - maybe on Christmas break my first semester of college. I enjoyed it then and again last night for a Valentine's date. I did end up falling asleep as usual. I made it most of the way through and wife did finish. She reminded me that she ends up dying after completing the dance with a shard of glass in her stomach. It was interesting to rewatch for…
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The Order 2024
I watched this last night with a friend at his home. He had the place to himself with kids out with grandparents or wife as she traveled. I was tired from the week and weekend chasing a two year old around so I fell asleep probably about half way through. I’d had several drinks with dinner and the heavy indica strain Flight Risk was weighing down my lids. I saw a SNL clip from the previous night with a decently…
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