Babygirl bills itself as a radical reimagining of the 90s erotic thriller, but if this is meant to be a fresh take on gender, power, and desire, then I’m afraid it’s about as edgy as a blunt pencil. Director Halina Reijn proposes a supposedly provocative scenario: a high-flying CEO engages in sub/dom role play with her twentysomething intern. Yet for all the gasping and grunting, the film rarely generates any genuine spark, and certainly not enough to offset its regressive…
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The Shrouds 2024
Although The Substance rides the wave of momentum, it offers little to the audience beyond its campy style. In contrast, The Shrouds stands out not only stylistically but also by delivering a finale that is worthy of the canon it leans on. It masterfully brings the provocative allure of conspiracy theories to life, only to leave them to decay.
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