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Night and Fog 1956
Those of us who pretend to believe that all this happened at a certain time and in a certain place, and those who refuse to see, who do not hear the cry to the end of time.
No other words for it—utterly horrifying.
The mechanics of Auschwitz get painfully broken down and dissected, leading to an almost otherworldly terror by the end. The construction, the creation of the social hierarchy, the grueling labor, and the eventual extermination are captured in…
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No Other Land 2024
With all of its surrounding controversies and discussions, I was honestly expecting a far more incendiary documentary with a much greater scope. Instead, co-director Basel Adra chooses to zoom inwards, showcasing the demolition of his family’s community as a microcosm for what it’s like to be on the other end of the settler process. Everything except the epilogue takes place before October 7th.
At times, the footage is deeply horrifying, as IDF troops act like ruthless schoolhouse bullies devoid of…
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Anora 2024
I’ve been in love with Sean Baker's work for years.
The Florida Project is an intimate and unflinching portrayal of a community that has been all but forgotten. The manufactured magic and happiness of Disney World don’t extend beyond its walls.
Red Rocket is even better. A vile tour-de-force that must be seen to be believed. Texas City, Texas, is one of the most fully realized and memorable movie locations I’ve ever encountered. I love nearly everything about this film…
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Killers of the Flower Moon 2023
“Killers of the Flower Moon is one of Scorsese's best and is a truly special and haunting film that won't I forget for a while. It's a thought-provoking exploration of the systemic injustices facing indigenous Americans, and a fine crime thriller as well.”
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