Down With Love is a brilliant satire that both pokes fun at the tropes of 1960s romantic comedies while celebrating the genre and style of these films at the same time. In a way, it’s a wonder how the film even got made, as this tribute to classic-era Hollywood, right down to the witty dialogue style and musical montages, may fly over the heads of modern audiences. But Hollywood took a big swing and knocked it out of the park,…
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Nosferatu 2024
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Nosferatu was much goofier than I was expecting, and I am not sure that this was the vibe that the director was intending. I imagined the film to be more dark and brooding, and the visual aesthetics certainly capture this mood. However, the campy dialogue and acting performances from Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård offered a more amusing viewing experience. That said, a film should not be judged on expectations alone, and I accepted the tone (or rather, my interpretation…
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Anora 2024
Very much a comment on the depravity of the wealthy, which is especially poignant given the Trumps, Musks, and Zuckerbergs of the world. Millions of people look up to these guys as heroes, while prostitutes/sex workers, who are typically victims of abuse and objectification, are seen as the real moral wrong in society.
The story here is predictable, but is made up for in Sean Baker’s excellent writing and directing, plus stellar performances from everyone involved. Act 2 could have…
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Pillow Talk 1959
As what possibly should be expected with a 1950s romantic comedy, the gender dynamics are very outdated, and the film’s final sequence was pretty off-putting. That being said, Pillow Talk has a witty script with jokes that still hold up today and is beautifully shot and directed. Yes, there are themes here that will remind you that this was made in the 50s, but there is a lot here that feels ahead of its time.
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