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  The Hellbenders 1967

  ★★★ Watched 15 Feb 2025

  Pretty good little Spaghetti Western.
  Nice to see Joseph Cotton using his cruel cold blue eyes here as the main Confederate nutter. Particularly standout performance from Norma Bengell imo

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  Luther: Never Too Much 2024

  ★★★ Watched 14 Feb 2025

  Comprehensive doc of Vandross' life and career. Amazing voice and some groovy songs!
  But bit of a sad life ultimately, and died at just 54.

Popular reviews

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  Hard Truths 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 14 Feb 2025

  You know exactly what you're in for as soon as it starts, with drearily sad music playing over a leafy suburban street scene, ie. another masterpiece in human life from Mike Leigh.
  All the characters are believably real and the acting first class from everyone, particularly the sister imo.
  Pansy was right about Virgil though, he was a dick.

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  Vox Lux 2018

  ★★★★ Watched 08 Feb 2025

  Shockingly powerful beginning (followed soon after by some road-view driving scenes - my favourite! - a Corbet signature shot?). Excellent performances by Portman and Cassidy as the main character at two different stages of her life. Great atmospheric score by Scott Walker; I even enjoyed the songs by Sia which fit well with the character.
  Corbet is one of the most exciting young directors - more films please!

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