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  • Amadeus
  • The Lighthouse
  • Mulholland Drive
  • Sound of Metal

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  • This Is Spinal Tap

    ★★★★½

  • Pearl

    ★★½

  • The Nice Guys

    ★★★½

  • Amadeus

    ★★★★★

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  • Amadeus

    Amadeus

    ★★★★★

    Displace one note and there would be diminishment. Displace one phrase and the structure would fall.

  • Ted K

    Ted K

    ★★½

    Surprisingly creative and artistic in its cinematography and design, Ted K presents a slow, reflective portrait of the Unabomber. In contrast to the (exceptional) Sam Worthington TV show from a few years ago, Ted K puts the entire focus on the character of Ted Kraczinski, not showing the FBI, or really any other people, at all. It is a slow, oftentimes meandering study of a man who continues to intrigue the general public three decades after his incarceration and a…

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  • Fall

    Fall

    ★★

    w/ Meredith & Ben

    The visuals are astonishing and the premise is enough to remain engaging throughout its runtime, but Fall ultimately falters if you are unable to suspend reality from start to finish. Unfortunately, the consistently laughable decision-making from both characters combined with the shockingly unrealistic events make this one almost impossible to take seriously.

    But it is definitely entertaining and keeps you hooked. It is more interesting to watch than similar films like 47 Meters Down because of its…

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    ★★★★½

    Watched w/ Trevor and Todd.

    It is incredible how Kubrick does so much with so little, but also just in general does so much. Every element of this film is so effective and meaningful. Although it is slow, the lingering on the visuals and letting the soundtrack (and soundscapes) breathe to their fullest effect only adds to the experience.

    The use of music was especially remarkable. This film shows its value as a tool in film; the emotional tension and…

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