Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window is a masterclass in the art of suspense, encapsulating the director's signature style while simultaneously demonstrating his remarkable economy of storytelling. Set almost entirely within the confines of a small New York apartment, the film explores the voyeuristic tendencies of L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart), a photographer confined to a wheelchair with nothing to do but observe his neighbors through his rear window. In this seemingly simple setup, Hitchcock crafts a film that uses minimalism not as…
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Now You See Me 2013
Now You See Me is a slick, fast-paced thriller that dazzles with impressive illusions and a star-studded cast. While the plot is full of twists and turns, it often relies more on style than substance. Still, its clever concept and eye-catching heists make for an entertaining, if slightly shallow, ride. Perfect for fans of flashy spectacle and intrigue, but don't expect to be blown away by depth.
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Educating Rita 1983
The film Educating Rita has always been reliable. An old friend, good for a pick-me-up. It's not outstandingly brilliant. In fact the film-making is rather conventional and somewhat stuck in the early 80s. The faux-Vangelis score doesn't help.
Yet, this reworking of Shaw's Pygmalion explores some of the things that are most important to me: school, teaching, friendship, and literature.
Michael Caine and Julie Walter are stellar in this piece. Caine is the jaded, drunken professor who takes on for…
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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas 2018
A pink confection of a film laced with just the right amount of teen angst and despondent narcisism to send me into diabetic shock. There is not enough cinematic insulin in the world to mitigate the sweet syrupy damage that this film did to my psyche.
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