Anything over 2.5 stars means I liked and enjoyed it, it's not me being a hardass. Heart means I'd watch it again.
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Do the Right Thing 1989
Disappointingly, a salient, poignant, yet relevant piece.
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- Last 30 minutes transcend this movie from "really good" to "great" territory. It's appalling how a movie produced almost 34 years ago is still relevant. Lines of dialogue still uttered today.
- I worry about ensemble-based casting because names can often get lost in the fray. Thankfully, each character is fleshed and distinct enough to have not only memorable names, but names I remembered by the end of the movie. The…Translated from by -
The Birdcage 1996
I literally cannot review this movie because watching it on a TV with motion smoothing and dialogue boost both on has ruined cinema. This movie is straight unwatchable. I'm sure this is a great movie, but everything looks like a soap opera and uncanny. Why do companies turn this AI shit on by default and make it impossible to turn off?
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The Brutalist 2024
How did they shoot this absolute banger with only $10m and 30 days?
Pros:
- Goddamn the acting is incredible. Adrien Brody, Guy Pierce, Felicity Jones, even Joe Alwyn all deserve acting nominations. Adrien Brody, Guy Pierce, and Felicity Jones especially deserve acting wins. I had no idea Guy Pierce had that acting range in him.
- I was surprised to learn that this is *not* a biopic. The story is so intriguing and well-paced. The first act is especially…Translated from by -
Singin' in the Rain 1952
A joyful feel-good musical that's way better than it has any right to be. I'm normally biased against musicals, but Singin' in the Rain is welcome to my personal favorite musicals list.
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- This movie is goddamn hilarious. The juxtapostion of witty remarks, slapstick, and subtle reactions all make for a phenomenal first half.
- Incredible performances by the marquee cast- I really can't name a single favorite out of the three, as all of them carry the film…Translated from by
