Early on in Woman in the Dunes, the central protagonist, professor and etymologist Niki Jumpei, says that “men and women are slaves to their fear of being cheated”. Little did he know what fate was about to befall him, and little did we know that this film would point itself as a mirror towards us. Jumpei studies insects and is searching the desert for particular ones. He misses his bus home and a villager he recently met approaches him offering…
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Safe 1995
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Safe is, to me, one of the most deeply interesting films I've seen. It has many layers to ponder over, piecing together its outer shell with minute complexities underneath. On its surface, Safe is a film about an upper class woman experiencing an environmental illness. Suddenly, she becomes sensitive to chemicals and chemical inclusive products, deteriorates, and becomes allergic to more and more, with worse effects.
Carol White has a perfect life on the surface, and has convinced herself of…
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Blood Tea and Red String 2006
I do not say this lightly: those mice are hardcore. Phenomenal stop motion animation, beautiful art style, and haunting sound. The film had me enthralled for a five minute scene of mice drinking blood and playing blank cards. Great, creepy stuff.
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The People's Joker 2022
Vera Drew made a brilliantly thought out analogy of a film, telling the story of her experience as a trans woman (I'm not exactly sure how autobiographical it is) within the wacky world of Gotham City. She plays a brilliant character and the emotion depths the film reaches while simultaneously being batshit crazy stylistically is very impressive. The film is super low budget, and though some of the art style and effects are impressive, some of it is an absolute eyesore. I can't wait to see what Drew does with her next film.
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Take Out 2004
Take Out is a brillliant look at the struggles of immigrants in New York, especially those in food service. It feels genuine and heartbreaking in Baker's typically intimate style. The film is not so thoroughly plot based, but deftly conveys vicarious experiences through our protagonist and his coworkers. It packs a punch to gut, and now maybe the viewer will put more effort into helping to brighten a service worker's day.
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Mickey 17 2025
Mickey 17 starts very strong before being run too thin and ending with an uninspired finale. The concept is fresh and the humor is usually on point. It has a fun, satirical tone, though some of its satire is a bit too on the nose and not biting enough.
Mickey 17 is a great character and Pattinson does an excellent job juggling the characterization of him and Mickey 18. Mark Ruffalo does a serviceable job in his Trump-esque role, though…
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