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The Godfather 1972
Well I finally did it. I read the book and watched the movie and now my dad loves me.
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The Apprentice 2024
I think I could watch this again and again. Eased my anxieties before the elections (whoops). Did the unthinkable and made me somewhat sympathetic for Donald Trump. There are so many gripping subplots in the film, and none felt forced. Like watching an evolution timelapse. Characters are slowly changing and you are well aware of why.
Really odd soundtrack but it worked. The range and command of both Stan and Strong blew me away. As an American, watching this in France and being there during the elections was humbling/excruciating/numbing.
Powerful men lust after powerful men.
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Whiplash 2014
Artistic coaching abuse hits different. "I know it was you" .. GOD !!!!
These shots are perfect storytelling for music. How physically intensive band is! When you're in it, you it's a team sport; as a film viewer, the bits of individual focus were really great! Trumpet spit brought me back..
How Fletcher's monstrosity gradually rubs off onto Andrew. The rage of rejection after putting up with his abuse. That fear of "coming clean" for a teacher's wrongdoings.
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