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American Fiction 2023
Even attempting to analyze this feels silly considering how focused the movie is on art, experience, and the hubris of criticism. Having said that, this rolls up a lot of large themes into a very satisfying, if slight, production. The primary storyline is fun, although the humor can distract from some of the more serious storylines surrounding the family dynamics. And the playful handling of the "ending" is amusing and was probably fun to both write and realize, but it also makes the point of the movie feel less significant.
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Wicked 2024
It's hard to think of a single misstep or any moment that didn't feel authentic. My favorite aspects (in no particular order):
- I loved the opening pre-credit sequence and how big it made the movie feel. This felt the most connected to the original film in both narrative and aesthetic, and made the world feel grand and magical (which also helped when a larger middle portion of the film takes place in dorm rooms and other small locations).
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Meet the Patels 2014
This wouldn't work if not for Ravi's charm and his family's endearing eccentricity. There's universally relatable thoughts here about love, marriage, and the desire for both. I was unfamiliar with some of the cultural aspects on display, which made it even more interesting for me personally.
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Bad Press 2023
The Muscogee Creek Nation proves to be a near perfect microcosm of modern day America in its ability to illustrate the shaky foundation of the supposedly undeniable right to a free and independent press. Both informative and often gripping, this documentary excels by focusing on a few key players who all have vested interest in the passage (or failed passage) of a constitutional amendment guaranteeing free press to the Muscogee tribe. This earns its place in the pantheon of great…
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