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Vertigo 1958
A truly superb film by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. I had watched this years ago and forgot most of the plot, so it felt like watching it again for the first time, which was great as I had no recollection of the major twists and events of the film.
It's a story that really does leave you on the edge of your seat throughout. You never quite know what's coming next, and just when you think something has…
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Calamity Jane 1953
An otherwise absolutely brilliant musical that is unfortunately let down by its highly dated depictions of Native Americans and its sexism. This was one of my favourite films as a kid, I think I must've watched it about a hundred times and I still knew practically every word, even if it's been about 15 years since I last watched it.
As a musical in its purest form, this is still one of my all-time favourites. It's very funny, pretty much…
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All About Eve 1950
Whilst I wouldn't say I was necessarily surprised at the sheer quality of this film, I would say that I wasn't expecting it to be as absolutely brilliant as it is and to engross me as much as it did.
Firstly, the film has a simple but brilliant premise. A young aspiring actress infiltrates the life of her "idol" and employs every classic Machiavellian technique to advance and achieve her own personal goals. I saw another review here that suggested…
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The Brutalist 2024
In virtually every capacity with the exception of narrative structure and tonal consistency, I think this is a masterpiece. It's bold, ambitious and exactly the type of film I would love to see more of in our contemporary cinematic culture.
There are so many things I love about it. The fantastic cinematography being one thing, making everything from architecture to natural landscapes and the very shining of the sun's light look beautiful in VistaVision. The soundtrack is utterly superb, with…
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