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Ashes and Diamonds 1958
A handful of interesting shots, an inherently interesting setting, some nice music, awesome sunglasses, but a pitifully weak and hollow narrative make for a painfully slow watch.
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PlayTime 1967
First act, maybe the first 45 minutes or so, is excellent. Creates a uniquely oxymoronic and isolated atmosphere that feels nostalgic and cozy despite being juxtaposed with a setting of glass, technology, metal, and sharp edges. Also boasts a distinctly modern feel for a film that is nearly 60 years old; legitimately could have been made in the year 2050. The hide-and-seek bit within the office space is the peak of the film for me, with the trade show and…
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Poor Things 2023
I think it would be best for me to begin this review with the things I appreciated about the film. Obviously, the set and character design were fantastic. This might be one of the most visually interesting films I have ever seen; it has everything: B&W, vivid colors, different lens types, a respectable mix of physical sets and CGI, and unique shot selection all around. Additionally, I thought the first and final acts had some real substance in terms of…
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Buffalo '66 1998
On paper, this seems like the kind of film that I would despise outright, but somehow it works. It works so well, that my initial reflex is to give it a perfect rating. However, the disconnect between what this film should be and what it actually is happens to be so strange and complex that I might need to watch it again to decide. On one hand, Billy is so visually and conceptually unpleasant that I can't stand when he…
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