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  The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse 2022

  ★★★★ Added

  A great adaptation from the book. Awesome art style. I find I can relate to a lot of the characters within the film which is why I have a soft spot for this film. Although, it often feels like characters are trying to one up each other by saying deep and profound things which affects the pacing of the story a fair bit. I think that's the point though - the purpose of the film is to inspire and give…

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  The Boy and the Heron 2023

  ★★★★½ Added

  A great exploration of grief throughout this film. I can empathise with Mahito and his feelings, which makes his journey and eventual revelations and reflections within the film all the more impactful.

  I can also really appreciate the WWII era temporal setting of this film. It's always interesting to see how Miyazaki represents Imperial Japan as a nation. It's nothing like what you read about in the history books - it focuses on the smaller and more personal details which I think is often lost on Western audiences.

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  Dune: Part Two 2024

  ★★★★½ Added

  Amazing cinematography. The colour grading throughout, particularly on Geidi Prime, added a touch of surrealism to the film. Villeneuve is a real master at this.

  Narrative wise, it follows on from the original novels well, but for the uninitiated I think it can be definitely confusing at times. Criminal that this film got shafted during award season for the likes of films such as Emilia Perez.

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  Donnie Darko 2001

  ★★★★½ Added

  be me, a media teacher
  rewatch donnie darko to prepare for teaching it to group of students
  rewatch it to try and make sense of the plot after first viewing
  spend a sunday afternoon going down a rabbit hole on what the film is actually about
  learn about theories and interpretations that you previously has no idea about
  panic

  thanks frank!

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