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Queer 2024
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Loved the beginning with the Wes Anderson-like hyper aware editing and vivid colour scapes. Loved it a little less in the middle when the thread got sort of lost. Loved it a lot less when the CGI kicked in. Totally detracted from the film, I don't think it was necessary. The setting felt two-dimensional almost synonymous to something like Touch of Evil (1958), which makes sense given Queer's setting of Mexico circa 1950. I liked the rather static setting because…
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Emilia Pérez 2024
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10 Things I Think About Emilia Pérez:
1) You're gonna want to skip at least two, maybe three, minutes in. For some reason nine thousand corporations worked on this and have their logo in the opening credits.
2) The songs are weird but I feel they make sense within the context of the story, and the opera they're based on. Except for maybe the one at the banquet. That one can go.
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In the Heights 2021
Saw this movie in theatres, during a heatwave, which made this film relatable and fun. The characters' are personable and admirable, all of whom have incredible signing voices. The songs were in my head all summer and I find myself playing the soundtrack on Spotify all the time. Another masterpiece by LMM. If you like musicals, this is a must watch.
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