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The Ballad of Wallis Island 2025
After seeing the trailer I was on the fence about seeing this, but with a free ticket the price was right so why not. If nothing else, the setting and scenery were sure to be great, which they were. I suspected it might be mildly amusing but it was better than that, with endearing characters and thankfully a semi non-predictable last third. Good acting - I mean, Carey Mulligan... The writers/male actors were present for Q&A and explained the reason for their good comic timing was that they've worked together for many years. Overall it was somewhat entertaining, but it didn't, like, blow me away.
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl 2024
Talk about denial and secrets suppressed... Writer-director Nyoni reveals this stunning story in layers, she and her editor amazingly accomplishing this with the paradox of thoughtful pacing in only 99 minutes. Creative cinematography and the quiet presence of the lead actor, Susan Chardy, plus a highly original score, make this a terrific film.
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The Straight Story 1999
Having lived in both Iowa and Wisconsin, I always feel homesick for that part of the country when watching it - but beyond that, it's just beautifully written and filmed. Lynch's sound design is great, too: dry leaves rustling in a fall breeze, distant conversations only barely distinguishable but enough to get the gist. I read that Lynch has said it's his most experimental film, which maybe it is, for him, because it's out of his norm. Richard Farnsworth should…
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