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The Straight Story 1999
Just like Alvin’s 1966 John Deere riding mower, The Straight Story moves slow, has some mechanical issues, but at the end of the day, gets you where you need to go.
The particular highlight for me is the bar scene where Alvin and the other older man recollect the horrors of World War II.
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King of the Hill 1993
It’s crazy that this is a critically acclaimed movie from a very famous and well-regarded director, set and filmed in my hometown, and I have never heard anyone talk about it.
It’s beautifully shot and very well acted. With a cast including young Adrien Brody, Katherine Heigl, and Lauryn Hill, so much of the weight of the film is laid on the shoulders of Jesse Bradford, who really delivers a fantastic child performance. He serves as our guide through the…
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Here 2024
Unfortunately the gimmick of the fixed camera really didn’t add anything and often was a detractor for me. Several times I actively noticed that a moment that was supposed to be impactful was not affecting me because the camera was too far from the actors, losing a lot of the nuances of their performances.
The performances are decent, getting better as the movie goes on (shocker, 68 year old Tom hanks is better at playing a 68 year old than…
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Paddleton 2019
Mark Duplass is a severely underrated actor and writer. The last (main) scene is absolutely devastating and it hit me harder than anything I’ve seen in a while. It’s so incredibly directed and acted (especially by Duplass), and I don’t think I’ve seen anything else like it.
I really need to rewatch Blue Jay (the director’s previous film with Duplass), which I remember absolutely loving but haven’t seen since it came out.
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