To embark upon the viewing of an adaptation of a tale well-known to one’s memory is, perchance, a venture already fraught with disadvantage. Familiarity narrows the range of interpretations one is willing to accept, and thus the work must compete not only with its own merits but also with the memory of its predecessors. Such was the case for me with Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. Having already seen the haunting 1922 silent original and the atmospheric 1979 version, I came into…
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About Time 2013
This film is a unique romcom—funnier than most comedies, more emotional than most dramas, and more thought-provoking than most sci-fi. I had wanted to see this film for a while, and I was more than pleased when the credits rolled.
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Joker: Folie à Deux 2024
Hollow, disjointed and annoyingly pretentious. Luckily, I could share the tedious watching experience with a bunch of my closest friends, which made it all worthwhile in the end.
Favorite quote NOT in the movie:
“OH YEAH!” - Kool-Aid Man
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12 Angry Men 1957
This picture is almost 70 years old, and I am certain that even when our grandchildren’s grandchildren watch this then 200 year old movie it will still be considered a complete masterpiece. Timeless is the word.
Not only is the story intriguing and the themes on display (such as collective decision-making, one’s bias & prejudice and the art of persuasion) always relevant in a functioning democracy, but the way the story is told is a masterclass in cinematography, screenwriting and directing.…
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