Sam Marrow

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Favorite films

  • The Social Network
  • Back to the Future
  • Se7en
  • Interstellar

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  • Ratatouille

    ★★★½

  • Adolescence

    ★★★½

  • Grand Theft Hamlet

    ★★★

  • MaXXXine

    ★★★

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  • The Creator

    The Creator

    ★★★½

    A lesson in how to use CGI properly, Edwards creates a world which sucks you in for the whole runtime. While the plot occasionally stumbles over a few clichés, it’s always rooted in human emotion whilst exploring ever relevant ideas around war against the ‘other’. An original Sci-Fi film, a rarity these days, which should be seen in cinemas while you can.

  • The Babadook

    The Babadook

    ★★★★

    An original and thought-provoking film that keeps you guessing until the very end. The final act wraps things up nicely from a thematic standpoint, brilliant low-key lighting cinematography to create a chilling and tense atmosphere throughout and solid acting from the two leads.

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  • Raging Bull

    Raging Bull

    ★★★★★

    My personal favourite of all Scorsese's masterpieces, in which he tells the story of boxer Jake LaMotta. Raging Bull is one of the most stunning films ever made, setting down a clear marker of its intent with the opening slow motion sequence of LaMotta dancing in the ring to a orchestral soundtrack. Scorsese creates a real sense of immediacy with his shooting of the fight scenes by following LaMotta into the ring and incorporating POV shots. The way that perspective…

  • Inception

    Inception

    ★★★★★

    Nolan is known for his innovative and groundbreaking film concepts, and he delivers something truly unique with Inception. This is a film that keeps the viewer thinking from start to finish, as Cobb battles against a repressed guilt which threatens the success of the team's infiltration into Fischer's mind. Inception tackles many themes and ideas, ranging from greed to familial love, but still provides 'on the edge of your seat' entertainment with the aid of the interweaving narratives and excellent…