Even though many claim that Hong makes the same film every time, I think most would agree that his films do vary in quality. He’s made a lot of good movies and few great ones, and this, I think, is one of his very best—a concise counterpart to The Novelist’s Film, this time with an increased focus on visuals rather than texts that guide them. Just as putting pen to paper may be a difficult part of the filmmaking process,…
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Licorice Pizza 2021
A perfect B side to Phantom Thread: another tale of frustrated desire and craving what you shouldn't crave. This one is in some ways even more challenging because it appears so superficially warm and romantic. Fall prey to its nostalgia, and you risk missing its point. Rooting against Alana and Greg is a facile attempt to stave off the inevitable. You don't always get what you want, as a viewer.
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