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  A Real Pain 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 18 Feb 2025

  Two cousins embark on a journey to Poland, retracing their grandmother’s footsteps. The country’s complex history unfolds through a delicate juxtaposition of its stunning architecture and the haunting remnants of its past. As they navigate this landscape, the film not only confronts the horrors of the Shoah but also explores the deeply personal act of reconnecting with history. It acknowledges the resilience of older generations, those who endured unimaginable pain, pain that should never be dismissed. For to discard pain…

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  Anora 2024

  ★★★★½ Watched 17 Feb 2025

  Anora serves as a film that opens our eyes to the sex work industry, an industry often stereotyped and looked down upon, yet given a voice in this film. Mikey Madison plays a confident erotic dancer who gets swept away by Vanya, who seemingly offers her a kind of love and attention she has never felt before, only for her to realize that it was not love at all. Betrayed and heartbroken, genuine care and affection become unfamiliar to her,…

Popular reviews

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  Never Look Away 2018

  ★★★★ Added

  Never Look Away is a stunning exploration of history, identity, and artistry. The film takes us on an emotional journey through significant moments in history, following Kurt, an artist striving to uncover his origins and define who he truly wants to be. It masterfully blends personal narrative with the broader historical context, immersing the audience in Kurt's quest for self-discovery.
  One of the film’s most striking aspects is its cinematography, particularly during the painting scenes. Through a meticulous interplay of…

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  Poor Things 2023

  ★½ Watched 05 Apr 2024

  I watched Poor Things at the beautiful Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam, which, you could argue, fit into the film’s aesthetic perfectly. Yet, even the grandeur of this stunning movie theatre couldn’t save the disaster that was this film. My mom and I were both deeply disturbed by the storyline, particularly the uncomfortable and unsettling premise of a baby brain in a grown woman’s body engaging in various sexual acts. The concept itself was enough to fill us with a strange,…