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Death of a Unicorn 2025
DoaU is another title in the ever growing A24 catalogue that I would label as “normie-core”. These are their films which are both cost effective crowd-pleaser films and which reduce the experimental, niche aspects of A24s best films, leaving behind a “indie-enough” aesthetic. These are films that will (hopefully) sell more tickets than films like “Men” or “Beau is Afraid”, or “American Honey”, which are more difficult, more obtuse, or burn too slow for general audiences.
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Opus 2025
Opus is a film that thinks of itself as a satire rich with social commentary, building its narrative to take aim at various cultural and political realities, focusing mostly on the abuse of power, privilege, and the fragile egos of those who hold both. It’s well-worn territory for satire, and unfortunately, Opus doesn’t do enough with its story to warrant such lofty social commentary. It also isn’t particularly funny or scathing enough to leave a lasting impression beyond just being…
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Riddle of Fire 2023
A beautiful film with a DIY spirit which perfectly captures the nostalgia of childhood exploration and the youthful mischief of summer.
Shot entirely on 16mm Kodak film, every scene has a beautiful sunlit glow, accented by the sparkling crackles of film grain. The entire first 15 minutes of this film are genuinely gorgeous, showcasing the beauty of northern Utah, with wide shots of a rolling mountain countryside floating by in dreamlike fashion. This dreamy atmosphere is then juxtaposed with an…
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The Monkey 2025
While The Monkey can be funny and darkly nihilistic, it also feels exceptionally pointless and tediously apathetic, and by the midway point of the film it commits the most severe cinematic sin of all- being surprisingly boring. I will say though, the first half of the film did a great job of hooking the audience, and it is worth seeing just for the energetic pacing and shock humor that the film is able to fully commit to.
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