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The Worst Person in the World 2021
The Worst Person in the World’s principal achievement is that it transcends the constant act that we put on for both ourselves and others. It takes that impossibly difficult genre, the coming of age, and succeeds at making it believable by portraying the turbulence and development that the main character, Julie (Renate Reinsve), is experiencing at the onset of her 30s with an impressive dose of realism and honesty.
At its core, this is made possible by Julie’s imperfection which…
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Boogie Nights 1997
Unimaginative story archetype applied to an interesting setting (similar to There will be Blood in that regard).
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Licorice Pizza 2021
Liked:
- The film is about a mature-for-his-age teenage boy who falls in love with a girl in her mid-20s and whether they, or, more specifically, she, can get over the age gap and become romantically involved. As a story, I find this interesting.
- PTA uses close-ups profusely throughout the film which adds a new dimension - we follow the development of not just the story but also the characters’ emotions.
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