I don’t think I’ve ever seen a horror movie set almost exclusively in the daytime. Yet Ari Aster seems to make it just as scary. Also oddly claustrophobic even though it’s mostly set outside in the Swedish countryside. Truly an accomplishment for the horror genre. The imagery is unparalleled in this psychedelic trip of a movie. The editing is also impressive, with seamless transitions that surprises and disorients the viewer. This also conveys the haziness of the characters drug-induced mental…
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 2022
A step up from the previous Black Panther in almost every aspect. Despite the unfortunate passing of Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler overcomes this hurdle in a respectful and sophisticated way. The standout character for me was the introduction of Namor played by Tenoch Huerta. This interpretation of Namor and Atlantis is the perfect rival for wakanda and sufficiently raises the stakes. One of the things I wasn’t so keen on was the weak lgbt+ representation with Ayo and Aneka, with…
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 2022
Frustratingly formulaic. Sam Raimi is a brilliant director and perfect choice for Doctor strange in theory. But the studio likely kept him on a short leash. Doctor Strange doesn’t get much character development. Jarring to see Scarlet Witch as evil, playing into the “mad with grief” trope of losing her kids. Feels like they were afraid to try something new with the marvel formula. Overall really disappointing.
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Mysterious Skin 2004
Amazing handling of subject matter, the entire cast is phenomenal. Soundtrack by Robin Guthrie is a standout, enchanting with a sense of nostalgia. Truly a touchstone in queer cinema. My only complaint is that we left these characters too soon.
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