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The Holdovers 2023
I'm thinking about wandering the backstreets of Tokyo with my college advisor and film professor, many years ago, on a study abroad trip. A trip taken not long after we both lost our mothers. I'm thinking about trading beers with him, commenting on odd window decorations, explaining to him who Char Aznable is (there were two window displays for the Red Comet), and the occasions we would reflect on the losses we shared and were grappling with. I'd liked the…
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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie 1979
When I think of this film, the first word that comes to mind is 'heartache'.
It's at the center of every moment in the movie, with nearly every character having suffered a form of tremendous loss, each building upon the last before climaxing in an explosive finale that shows us that all we have is each other.
Regardless of the animation shortcomings in the final act of the film, the movie is hauntingly beautiful.
This film does an amazing job…
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Longlegs 2024
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
The thing about this film is that it isn't profoundly terrifying, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.
Longlegs utilizes numerous movie serial killer clichés as window dressing for a film ostensibly about childhood abuse. Sure there are secret coded messages, creepy dolls and satanic imagery, but babe the call is coming from inside the house.
Look, I approached this from the angle of someone that's had to investigate (sadly) numerous child abuse cases for my job…
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