I’ve seen this film so many times but this was my first as an adult. Alex’s unraveling is hinted at in subtle ways early in the film and her arguments against Dan’s behavior make sense. But they’re also manipulative. Now in the era of app dating, it’s common to fall prey to the elongated first impression. People can hide who they really are for a long time, while being totally charming on your dates. Once they have you convinced, they…
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films 2014
It’s wild how much shit these guys made. And how much of it I’ve seen.
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands 1976
If you don’t love me at my Vadinho, you don’t deserve me at my Teodoro.
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My Octopus Teacher 2020
Gorgeous photography. Surprisingly emotional. Given all the confinement it was cool to see someone become so enthralled with a world so close but seemingly so far away. The ending really gets you. Some of Craig’s insights really resonate. We were nerding out reading about sharks and octopi in our Owen Davey books afterward.
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