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Boyhood 2014
If I had to pick a single film that cemented Richard Linklater's place as one of the greats of modern American cinema, it would without a doubt be Boyhood. This film is, without hyperbole, a masterpiece, the climax of Linklater's epic filmography.
Like Slacker, Dazed and Confused, and Everybody Wants Some!!, Boyhood makes use of Texas as a microcosm, this time paying attention to the titular boyhood and more broadly American life from the early 2000s. At the same time,…
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Call Me by Your Name 2017
After spending a few days somewhere in Northern Italy, a review of one of my favorite films of all time now seems especially warranted.
Despite having watched Call Me by Your Name multiple times, I admittedly only got around to finishing the source material while I was in Crema, where several scenes were shot around the city and surrounding countryside. Having done so, I remain in awe as to how beautifully Luca Guadagnino brought André Aciman's novel to life. Owing both to…
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Civil War 2024
Despite my love for A24, I haven’t been nearly as hyped for another new release in a while. Civil War exceeded all of my expectations and I will remember it as one of the most haunting films I have ever seen.
A second American civil war could be approached in a plethora of ways, and I appreciated the choice of exploring the conflict from the perspective of journalists. The film is full of brief moments and exchanges that encourage reflection on…
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Scream 4 2011
My comfort Scream movie; in part because it was my introduction to the franchise, but also because it’s the only one in the series that’s relatable (1-3 came out before I was born) and directed by Wes Craven. The balance of horror and humor is just right and the killer reveal is my favorite after the original.
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Prisoners 2013
Although this is only my third film of his, Villeneuve is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors.
Many of the qualities that previously impressed me — stunning cinematography, masterful storytelling, his skill at building suspense and delivering a twist ending — are present in Prisoners, and executed just as well as in Arrival and Dune. Villeneuve's talent as a filmmaker clearly carries across genres and I’m looking forward to exploring the rest of his filmography, as well as what’s to come.
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