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  The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie 1972

  ★★★ Watched 27 Jan 2025

  Watched with Sayak at Metrograph. It didn't leave a big impression, but I really like the scene of the lamb, where the bourgeoisie greedily reached for the lamb while the shooting is happening in the meantime. The fear of having privilege and the desire for privilege never cease to coexist.

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  Boyfriends and Girlfriends 1987

  ★★ Watched 27 Jan 2025

  I don't relate to any of the characters at all. Maybe it's cultural difference, but I don't quite get the point of any of this.

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  Macunaima 1969

  ★★★★½ Watched 06 Jan 2025

  Very trippy and raw - symbolism that portrays the primal instinct of a human, essentially a child if not institutionalized. Reminded me of Poor Things. The rhythm and unexplained encounters in passing laid out in front of viewers the jungle nature of society, which ties back to the portrayal of humans' primal nature.

  I personally also really enjoyed the surrealism of Brazilian jungle life. What a large amount of time and disconnection from civilization can do to people - it makes me think that the folklore elements are realistic to what people experience there, perhaps a combination of psychedelics, being close to nature, and boredom.

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  Nostalgia 1983

  ★★★★★ Watched 11 Apr 2024

  Honestly I don't quite understand what has happed in this field. Definitely need to/want to watch it again, but I think even without understanding it (or is there such thing as understanding it) I think I abstractly felt the persistence of homage to things you cannot reach or go back to.

  The picture quality is gorgeous, and I am so glad I watched it in theater.

  Again, I want to watch it again!
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  personal note: saw it at the film forum with Al. quiet little wednesday afternoon, spring air, away from work and agenda.