jdcudo

jdcudo

Favorite films

  • The Godfather
  • The Wolf of Wall Street
  • Parasite
  • Us and Them

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  • Heretic

    ★★½

  • Conclave

    ★★★★

  • Vantage Point

    ★★½

  • No Time to Die

    ★★★½

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  • Heretic

    Heretic

    ★★½

    Underwhelming.

  • Conclave

    Conclave

    ★★★★

    Edward Berger’s conclave thrives on its technical brilliance. Every frame in this movie is a painting. The set and costumes. The masterful use of color and chiaroscuro. Cinematography by Stéphane Fontaine: impeccable. The sound of violins underscored both the solemnity and tension of the conclave. Ralph Fiennes being widely hailed for his delivery of a career-best performance is justified.

    Overall, I think this film is solid across the board. I think it is an evocative exploration of Catholic tradition, of…

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  • How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

    How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

    ★★★★

    The use of silence, prolonged scenes that linger on seemingly mundane moments, staging and lens choices - I appreciate Boonnitipat's direction. It's a film confident of what it wants to be. Another raw and pure exploration of human experience.

  • Don't Move

    Don't Move

    Don’t bother

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