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  • Singin' in the Rain
  • Parasite
  • The Battle of Algiers
  • No Country for Old Men

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  • The Battle of Algiers

    ★★★★★

  • In the Heat of the Night

    ★★★★

  • The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

    ★★★★

  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    ★★★★

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  • The Battle of Algiers

    The Battle of Algiers

    ★★★★★

    I say this with the utmost sincerity and seriousness: this is both one of my favorite films of all time (easily top 10) and one of the best films of all time (top 15). The soundtrack is so incredible; it builds tension, feels true to the culture, and just has this enthralling rhythm. There were so many moments throughout the film where I was struck by how authentic every performance felt, down to the large swath of extras, the facial…

  • In the Heat of the Night

    In the Heat of the Night

    ★★★★

    A lot of movies from the 60s don't hold up very well, especially when they involve race but that isn't the case for this one. It’s an oversimplified portrayal of racism but that doesn’t mean it fails at getting at some of the core issues like systemic violence being protected—and often perpetrated by the police. Certainly not a masterpiece but it is very good, the performances are great, Ray Charles sings at the start and the end which is just…

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  • Mickey 17

    Mickey 17

    ★★★★

    Twas good. It's not Parasite, not even close, but there are still themes of capitalist exploitation, greed, and more. Great performances, cute little monsters, and a solid ending. Felt different from other space colonization movies which is what I expected. Think it might grow on me after a second watch at a later date.

  • Kill Bill: Vol. 2

    Kill Bill: Vol. 2

    ★★★½

    First one is razor sharp and this one just loses a little bit of that + no yellow jumpsuit so like…. Also had a little bit of a pacing issue in my opinion compared to the first

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