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Joker: Folie à Deux 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux is a chaotic symphony of great solo performances, beautiful cinematography/ art direction by Phillips, a familiar haunting score paired with a plot that goes nowhere, redundant political commentary on crime and mental health, a stagnant set of characters with no direction or goals, misplaced & often awkward musical pieces, disjointed ideas, and an ending that essentially disowns its predecessor and deconstructs the transformative character of Arthur to The Joker.
The biggest compliment this film has is its…
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Embrace of the Serpent 2015
Accidentally watched this movie with no prior knowledge of it’s existence, ended up really liking it. Definitely has that Film Festival template of directing, but genuinely nice pacing and great use of B&W. Establishing shots of its location are beautiful, the personifying elements of nature are done well, and the cast is amazing, everything felt natural which supports its themes well.
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire 2019
a remarkable romance/drama; breathtaking.
A burning passionate love story with a perfect crescendo finale. Visually striking, paired so well with a minimal score and amazing use of classical works (Shoutout Vivaldi), subtle & deeply nuanced performances, a feast for any lover of the arts.
From perfectly composed shots, to the Caravaggesque lighting, the intense use of color theory to establish painterly settings and depict character motifs & emotion, to the use of Neoclassical and Rococo influences, to the stunning landscapes and intense intimate…
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