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I Origins 2014
I love the concept of this film. The human eye is so intricately incredible that it has held mystical meaning across many cultures and religions over the span of centuries. I totally get the eye obsession. Although the idea of the eye as a connecting factor of reincarnation is somewhat simple, the execution here was pretty intriguing.
I Origins is full of beautiful shots that would’ve filled my Tumblr blog back in 2014. The plot also progressed at a gripping pace.…
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Raising Arizona 1987
Raising Arizona takes Coen brothers’ humor from deadpan to slapstick at a pace I’ve never seen before from them. The cinematography and storyline is chaotic (and at times disjointed), but it’s a fun bumpy ride. The gags get a little gimmicky but there’s so much charm to the story that I don’t mind it. I also really love how each setting is rich with character. I’m a big fan of the southwestern scapes, but even the babies’ bedroom looks like a vivid…
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The Substance 2024
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Apparently I’ve been waiting all my life for a body horror film about the spiral of living under male-dominated beauty constructs. I’ve enjoyed Cronenberg body horror, but there’s something especially cathartic about The Substance and its use of the body morphing and unraveling to parallel very relatable body dysmorphia. The pivotal scene of Elisabeth’s breakdown while getting ready for her date felt very raw and authentic in an otherwise surreal and grotesque story. Sure, maybe the theme is a little overstated,…
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The Running Man 1987
The best California vs Minnesota governor showdown I’ve ever seen.
I love how this is meant to be set in 2017 and then it cuts to the most 80s outfits to ever exist.
It’s a very fun movie - dystopian political commentary, classic snazzy 80s action, cheesy Arnie one-liners, over-the-top style, and aerobics-styled dance routines carried out with the precision seen only in those videos of North Korean troops marching in exact synchronicity.
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