Favorite films

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  Wicked 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 03 Feb 2025

  There were a couple of glorious shots in this, some pretty catchy music and performances. I was not sure if I would like it due to not bearing able to hear lyrics in singing and it being a musical but fun was had!  I like to be surprised and do want to see how it ends.

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  This Is Spinal Tap 1984

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 02 Feb 2025

  A rewatch because LVG had not seen it and I have not seen it since 1996 and good lord did I understand way more than when I was 14. Gut busting funny in so many moments with the most authentic sheen I have ever experienced in a mockumentary. 

  The bones shirt dialogue was my favourite part and LVG kept saying to each other “Oh maybe it’s not green” over and over.

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  My Neighbor Totoro 1988

  ★★★★★ Watched 23 Dec 2024

  A beautiful depiction of the innocence of childhood with the lowest stakes possible. Every frame beautifully drawn, every moment landed, this was majestic.

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  Dead Heat 1988

  ★★★★★ Watched 18 Dec 2024

  I read the synopsis and was _all_ in.
  Then I watched the film.

  I have never seen as many bullets fired ineffectually in a movie as this. Full of body horror/humour, baffling moments and pacing, one liners from the cutting room floor, and fun. I have nothing but pure love for this. It is earnest and surprising and a gem.

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