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Duck Butter 2018
It’s hard to put into words exactly what Duck Butter made me feel. While its frequent and explicit sexual scenes might invite comparisons to a queer version of Fifty Shades of Grey, for me, it was far from that. This film isn’t about eroticism for its own sake—it’s about the raw, messy, and often painful depths of intimacy.
The movie explores what happens when two people attempt to condense the entirety of a relationship into 24 hours. But when unresolved…
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Mom 2017
The movie may not be groundbreaking, but it remains engaging throughout. The cast does a fantastic job of bringing the story to life. However, the film attempts to cover too many themes at once, never fully exploring any of them in depth. The stepmother’s tactics of framing and eliminating the culprits are quite predictable—though fitting, given her background as a teacher.
While the story falls short in several areas, the standout performances by Sridevi as the mother, Adarsh Gourav as…
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Joyland 2022
If you've ever felt like you don’t quite belong in this world, or wished to escape into a world of your own, this film will resonate deeply with you. It almost pleads with the viewer to keep an open mind as the story unfolds, shedding light on the struggles of marginalized communities through its characters.
The film captures the shame, confusion, and longing that many experience when questioning their sexuality, making it especially poignant for those who have ever fallen…
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Chess of the Wind 1976
This film creatively and poetically explores heavy themes such as aristocracy, manipulation, restriction, and isolation. It offers a striking portrayal of gaslighting and its psychological effects, while also examining how people living under the same roof can exist in entirely separate worlds. The film delves into the impact of greed on family dynamics, revealing how ambition and deception can unravel relationships.
Visually stunning and rich in atmosphere, the movie prioritizes emotion over practicality. It is meant to be experienced rather…
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