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Mystery Train 1989
it’s just so random, yet it all feels strangely meaningful
third Jarmusch film I’ve watched, and all I can say is that he’s got an undying love for the comedy of repetition, with characters who are either deadpan or totally off-the-wall, and a passion for depicting the slow-paced monotony of life and the absurdity of everyday existence
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Unbreakable 2000
I love how Shyamalan sets up the story so quickly and simply: the childbirth scene, with the character’s distorted reflection in the mirror showing his inner turmoil, the post-its and both close-up and wide shots establishing the relationship dynamics, the discovery of powers at the train station with comic book-style cues, the hero’s reveal in the dumbbell scene, lit in harsh white light, and the long takes of everyday moments, all emphasizing his extraordinary abilities, before the final revelation, where…
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Interstellar 2014
not the most original take, but seeing it again in theaters in 2024 hit me just as hard as when I first watched it in IMAX at 13
the use of sound and silence, the wide shots of space, the way the plot threads collide at the end with the music blaring way too loud, and that dusty farmhouse with its endless fields and that damn bookshelf– breathtaking!!
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