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The Battle of Algiers 1966
A core contradiction turned into a small character detail. Of course Mathieu fought in the resistance during the Nazi occupation of France and then went on to defend his empire’s occupation of its colonies. His freedom was worth everything, theirs is worth nothing.
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Titanic 1997
Between 13 and 16 I might’ve watched the last hour and a half of this movie ~30 times or more. At the time it was just incredible film making, though I was never invested in the Rose/Jack story. Now I know that I was drawn entirely to the “backdrop”. The “supplemental” made up of workers entertaining the rich aboard a sinking ship. The poor on the 3rd deck perishing together, but alone. The amazing sets/costumes/sound (OH MY GOD THE CREAKING)…
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Emilia Pérez 2024
We probably shouldn’t give it a ton of awards just because it succeeded at “trying”. It tried to be a musical, tried to represent trans identity, tried to bring honor to those killed by cartels. It failed. Despite the movie being competently made, it lacks love… respect… a point of view…
Between Emilia Perez and The Substance I think I’ve decided I won’t be going to Cannes, on account that I don’t want to get pissed off at the awards ceremony
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