Vertigo follows detective John "Scottie" Ferguson as he follows a friend's wife at his request, only to slowly succumb to obsession following her suicide. The plot takes some time to become fully realized, causing the early parts of the film to feel a bit slow, but the film's pacing does pick up quite greatly by the second act. The film utilizes beautiful color, with a notable focus on greenery, to provide consistently interesting shots that make the film still feel…
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Om Shanti Om 2007
Om Shanti Om is a comedic and beautiful tribute to both Bollywood as well as film as a whole, but one that slightly overstays its welcome. Following the titular Om as he attempts to reach stardom and earn the love of one of India's most popular actresses, Shanti. The film is filled with vibrant set pieces and bright, attention grabbing costumes help give the film a clear visual identity, which combine well with the comedic nature of the film to…
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Moonlight 2016
Moonlight is a spectacular film which follows the story of Chiron as he struggles with both his sexuality and masculinity at three greatly distinct periods of his life. The film had an especially strong display of cinematography, with numerous long shots throughout the film that helps engross the audience into Chiron's story, and the usage of handheld cameras gives the film a more natural feel, as if we are a fly on the wall in his life. Moonlight above all else…
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High Heels 1991
Pedro Almodóvar's Tacones Lejanos is a film so filled with vibrantly colored set pieces and costumes that it can distract you from the odd, near absurdist, sense of humor that makes up much of the film. Following the turbulent relationship between a mother and daughter both intertwined in the entertainment agency, and the murder of someone close to both of them, the movie includes an almost stunning use of color throughout, with either leading woman nearly always being dressed in bright…
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