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  Violation 2020

  Watched 26 Mar 2021

  J...Jesus... 

  At its core, it’s a rape revenge thriller. But it intensifies and obscures a lot visually to represent her trauma and suppressed rage. Can’t go into spoilers of course, but the way the film’s told makes it more dreamlike. As in trauma is something to sink in, and that retaliation is something you can just jump into.

  Definitely a worthwhile watch mainly for discussion purposes. Like everyone who’s seen it has said: this film is BRUTAL! The violence and…

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  The Father 2020

  Watched 27 Mar 2021

  (As part of Borderlines Film Festival.) What....A....Film. Without a doubt, my favourite new release in the past year. 

  Hopkins is unspeakably phenomenal in this. Every gesture and intonation in his voice is so authentic, you forget he’s acting. And Colman is outstanding showing how much she’s struggling to cope.

  To say the editing is brilliant is an understatement. It puts you into Hopkins’ head and throws you off so many times, you’ll be disoriented. Zeller took the play he wrote…

Popular reviews

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  Nomadland 2020

  Watched 30 Apr 2021

  A worthy Best Picture winner. It’s actually a miracle it won this. I love that such a quiet, intimate piece which simply observes this community (described in the film as The American Pioneers’ successors) was recognised. 

  The film really moved me. It reminded me of how during this pandemic, we’re missing out on the fleeting moments we take for granted. Several moments have Chloé Zhao lingering on an individual’s evening walks. Loads of close-up shots of Frances McDormand (so natural)…

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  Zack Snyder's Justice League 2021

  Watched 22 Apr 2021

  Ok....I’ve seen it. All the hullabaloo has led to this 4 hour cut. I’m not a fan of Snyder’s work in general and this film is......meh.

  Positives! This is superior to the shambles that is Josstice League. Then again, that ain’t saying much. Also, Ray Fisher actually gets proper screen time and is a key member of the group. 

  Unfortunately, the pacing was the weakest element for me, particularly in the first hour/90 minutes. There’s genuinely a better paced 2…

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