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  Synecdoche, New York 2008

  ★★★★★ Watched 14 Jan 2022

  Absolute Masterpiece

  A synecdoche is when a part of something refers to the whole of that something, for example, Liverpool conceded two goals to Manchester United. This statement is referring to Liverpool FC rather than the whole city of Liverpool, thus a synecdoche.

  The concept of synecdoche, unsurprisingly, is a crucial aspect of Synecdoche, New York. A film which explores deeply into depression, self identity and the passage of time.

  We follow Caden, a troubled character, desperate to achieve success…

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  Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2021

  ★½ Watched 04 Jan 2022

  Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021) is the fifth attempt at a film for the book series by the same name. I've always had a soft spot for the first three, they have a great deal of character and good performances. The Long Haul was terrible, an obvious cash grab lacking all of the personality of the previous trilogy and a whole lot more toilet humour. So when I say that I hated this film even more than The Long…

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  Reservoir Dogs 1992

  ★★½ Watched 16 Dec 2021

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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  I'm Thinking of Ending Things 2020

  ★★★★★ Watched 21 Dec 2021

  Something special

  I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a very clunky title, so for review purposes I'll be calling it "Thinking of", although I am aware of how ridiculous that sounds.

  "Thinking of" explores, well, I'm not completely sure. It's been a couple weeks since I first watched it, I assumed by now I would start to put the film's puzzle together to find its true meaning, however, I have been unsuccessful. I have completely refrained from looking at anyone…

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