Oh my goodness, what a delectable treat of a movie. Every single shot was gorgeous, the plot and writing and acting were just fantastic, and it unwittingly continued my recent theme of watching movies about the papacy/religious life. Will rewatch before long.
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Silence 2016
Evidently I’ve changed a bit since my first time seeing this movie (probably 5+ years ago—so yes, I have!), because I felt a little less philosophically and spiritually trapped by the rigid dichotomies imposed upon the characters. And yet, I still am wrestling with them and untangling where their logic was sound and where it wasn’t, a testament to the film’s brilliance (and/or likely the book’s, which I haven’t read). It seems intended to slowly build into a cacophony of…
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The Batman 2022
A brilliantly satisfying film for many reasons, the preeminent being its dark grittiness and its complex humanization of this sometimes idealized superhero. Pattinson shines (if such a verb can be appropriately used for a character who exists in the shadows) and left me stunned at how quickly he confirmed he's a perfect fit for the role (mere minutes). Though ambitious in length and with numerous late-stage twists and surprises, the film never lost my eager attention, and on a second viewing, I had to pinch myself repeatedly as I excitedly remembered how much runtime remained. A delightful, engaging film well worth your appreciation.
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