The desire for more is ever-present in all forms of cinema, especially the demand for more time. When death looms over, one is seemingly never ready despite the prior conditions of living, and is always ready to run or fight from the horrid cost that comes with life. Which brings me to the central--and my favorite-- aspect of this film, Death. The portrayal of Death is not an overbearing one, nor a visually terrifying, cynical or even a humorous one.…
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The Red Shoes 1948
The flick of the baton signals the beginning of the dance, a vibrant introduction of passion and artistry. Colors swirl like a crescendo. The violin strains, transforming from delicate to piercing, as Victoria Page's elegant movement is caught between the fiercely demanding Lermontov, and the tender love of Julian's composing. The notes pull tighter and tighter and tighter, their cacophony inevitable.
The orchestra grows thunderous, the choreography of the dance mimics the choreography of their lives, the rhythm pounding like…
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Oppenheimer 2023
Banger. Watching it in IMAX further solidified that. One thing I never realized is that the first act progressed a little too fast for my liking. But another thing I didn’t fully grasp until my second viewing as well:
I believe we did.
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Gladiator II 2024
Matched the original in its charm and well choreographed fights, with the addition of engaging dialogue the previous one lacked. The film begins by subtly paying tributes to Maximus’ dream world full of wheat and light, and by the end it fully embraces that dream as it is beginning to be realized. Gladiator II had two brilliant leads,—Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington—and it made for memorable monologues, funny quips, exaggerated theatrics, and so much more artistic expression.
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A Brighter Summer Day 1991
A lot to take at once. A Brighter Summer Day is alive, authentic, and evocative, in great regard to its beautifully shot natural compositions framing the turbulent lives of its characters in 1960s Taiwan. The lingering shots of lush greenery and dimly lit streets evoke a sense of reminiscence, or the sense of palpable sentimentality. This visual elegance sometimes sheds to mirror the inner turmoil of the characters, particularly the younger generation, who are caught in a web of neglect…
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