Tag: film reviews
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RomCom Roundup October 2023
Maya Angelou said something along the lines of “People won’t remember what you said, they won’t won’t remember what you did, they’ll remember how you made them feel”. Sometimes, you just need to feel a movie. Welcome to the RomCom Roundup. Yeah, so: Watching hot people fall in love is a pastime reserved for the…
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‘Disgusting…In a Horny Way’: “Bottoms” Review.
If you’re not expecting mild domestic terrorism to the soundtrack of “Total Eclipse of The Heart”, do not watch “Bottoms”. Despite the bombing that happens at two different points, implied and acted out murdering and just general absurdist comedy gore, there’s a beautiful innocence to the 2023 lesbian comedy that also masquerades as a heist…
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“This Film is Poetry”: ‘Past Lives’ Review
As “Past Lives” ends, you’re left wondering two things: What do I have to do to get Greta Lee’s cheekbones, and how the hell was this writer/director Celine Song’s first film? Song’s deft hand results in some amazing moments, along with a damn near accurate portrayal of writers and how they perceive life and love.…
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“Astonishing how much personal development you can pack into a 100-minute movie”: ‘Flora and Son’ Review
Flora is a mum just about keeping it together, but there’s always a dance tune thumping in her head. If there’s a message to ‘Flora and Son’, it’s just that: Music is in the mundane, and inspiration is the poetry the universe writes you as you navigate this cruel, ugly world. Take just the beginning…