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The Magnificent Ambersons 1942
Lost scenes and resultant jerky editing aside, the remaining magnificence is pretty undeniable.
That tacked on final scene is rough and sure, some plotting gets muddled and temporarily confusing but if you're following along you can grasp what's occurring. That Welles narration and the playful, lyrical dialogue that gives way to some truly nuanced character interactions never gets unenjoyable to follow anyway.
The tragedy of the Amberson family neatly parallels the tragic development of this comprised but still incredible film.
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The Mystery of Picasso 1956
The realization that your life has sorely lacked exposure to midget sex shows and matador goring.
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Pina 2011
An elegy for a woman whose work I have had no prior exposure to. Though this documentary via staged performances is at times interestingly composed, it's structure makes it difficult for a neophyte coming to witness Pina's accomplishments as a choreographer to gain a foothold of appreciation within her art form with zero background or context given to the images presented. As the film progressed I found the routines and set pieces to grow in dynamism and thus aesthetic interest…
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