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A Beautiful Mind 2001
The makeup was the only thing I liked about this film.
This film is the definition of pretentious. There is Oscar bait and this is a level above that. The arcs in the first act were rushed and the story kept getting redundant. This being Ron Howard's "magnum opus" is indicative that he is the Geno Smith of directors. This film is an absolute disgrace to cinema.
I hate this film more than Kendrick hates Drake,
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The Substance 2024
Brilliant sound design, effects, and direction from Coralie. You can see the attention to detail on every shot. Incredible performances with a great balance of themes such as aging, body positivity, and the highs and lows of fame. No notes.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2006
Wow. There can be a lot that can/has been written about how prescient this film is in today's world where social media is utilized to measure how we view ourselves. The performances were incredible, I did not buy Nate and Andy as an item. It is the story that is universally relatable, where a person is aspiring to be the best employee, partner, friend she can but leans too much into one and loses her identity. Anne and Meryl with…
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Interstellar 2014
Intentionally only watched the first 30 minutes so I can gain a better understanding of the film. Turns out I have a greater appreciation of it and the emotional core of the story than before. Gained a greater appreciation for the sound design and Matthew's performance. I still have problems with the pacing and seeing Casey Affleck's face.
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