Philipp Centenni Ruel

Philipp Centenni Ruel

Favorite films

  • Cinema Paradiso
  • Rashomon
  • Pulp Fiction
  • Moonrise Kingdom

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  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    ★★★★½

  • Barbie

    ★★★★½

  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★½

  • Hustle

    ★★★★

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  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    ★★★★½

    Quite rare to find a superhero trifecta come to a close that’s nothing short of a remarkably proper sendoff. 

    James Gunn’s GOTG 3 is a fitting end to the Marvel’s best set of films by far, nuanced by its dissociation from the how-does-this-pan-out-with-the-multiverse trope.

     It’s inherent upon superhero films to put an emphasis on swashbuckling combat scenes and action sequences, but the comedic approach blends well with the heart-tugging drama behind this chaotic ragtag of galactic misfits. 

    Rocket’s tragic backstory…

  • Barbie

    Barbie

    ★★★★½

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  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★½

    What a relief to hear two grumpy Irish alcoholics squabbling over a suddenly-interrupted friendship

    Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) deserve high praises as powerhouse lead acts. Siobhan (Kerry Condon) is a spectucalar scene stealer, while Dominic(Barry Keoghan)’s delightful performance as a troublesome simpleton is a dazzling act to watch (and laugh at).

  • Hustle

    Hustle

    ★★★★

    There’s no shortage of streetball-to-pro storylines in the movie industry, but Hustle is one of the more impressive films this year. This b-ball flick produced by Adam Sandler (and Lebron James) is just released at the right time, where the NBA is prepping for the upcoming NBA Lottery as well as the 22-23 season. Behind the flash and spectacle of the pro basketball, this film captures the value of scouting reports, amplified by connections to NBA players and staff plus…

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