Really takes you into its (wonderful) world but at the cost of neglecting emotional connections to its characters. There is a clinical attitude at play throughout, along with a firm resolve in building the various players as symbols rather than people. It’s both a strength & weakness, and in moments it really pulls off its visually-focused approach, yet ultimately the film lacks bite, building towards terror that’s more aesthetic than visceral.
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Queer 2024
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Come As You Are
Craig inhabits Burroughs as a casualty of himself, weighed down by impossible turmoil, crucified in grief, guilt, and desire. Lee haunts the world, past the point of no return yet desperate to find his way back through his self destructive mechanisms. Racing to death, a merciful force of unity.Translated from by
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