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Network 1976
Marshal McLuhan’s worst nightmare.
Terrifying how accurately this predicts the development of news media that followed its release. A brilliant anti-capitalist critique of the political economy of the media, delivered in a gripping drama. It is particularly brilliant given that it foreshadows actual developments in the media economy, rather than dramatising them post-hoc.
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The Substance 2024
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
A thoroughly grotesque mirror to the miserable gore of body fascism and the cult of youth. I don’t think I have ever flinched so much watching a film. It was foul.
Thought it had some of the most interesting and beautiful cinematography. The camera work makes the whole film feel visceral and invasive. They were fully getting up in Demi’s grill.
Demi Moore was obviously fantastic. The cooking scene is brilliantly disgusting. Her as this little bald gremlin in that…
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Wicked 2024
Ariana and Cynthia both gave outstanding performances. Their vocals are just phenomenal. For Ariana in particular, it felt like every bit of her was invested into making this film great and it paid off. She got the best songs and she pulled them off. Extremely happy for her.
The cameos from Kristin and Idina were unexpected and fun.
My main gripes were with the CGI, lighting and post-production. I just don’t understand why when books exist that we need to…
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