I feel like I'm finding tons of new things to appreciate with every Tarkovsky watch, especially with this one of Stalker. I was in a tough headspace at the time, and the thing that really spoke to me this time around was the movie's use of sound. The slow pace and limited dialogue allow every sound to be heard much clearer: the rustling of grass, the birds flapping their wings, or the running water (a really poetic use of symbolism).…
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Cinema Paradiso 1988
It's been a year since I last watched this movie in full, and I want to update my thoughts on it because I love its perspective on the contrast between how art and real lived experiences impact us. To be honest, I don't like my last review of this movie anymore. I don't disagree with it, but I don't like how I formatted it or my conclusion, so I want to try to expand on that here.
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8½ 1963
Before I got too attached to 50s Fellini, I needed to remind myself that he also pursued many other avenues like 8 1/2. While I liked this movie a lot on first watch, it was one I only really pretended to "get" and didn't put enough time into rewatches or analysis to warrant a high or even a rating. But now, that finally will start to change.
I feel like oftentimes, as someone who has never written or made a…
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Oppenheimer 2023
Alright I know it looks bad...but remember ratings and opinions can change over time.
Oppenheimer does plenty of things well. For the most part it looks stunning. The panoramas of Los Alamos in particular show the capability of Nolan and crew to set the scene and tone expertly, also providing a nice contrast to the continuous extreme close-ups we get for a majority of the movie. Everyone's acting performances feel meticulously tailored to honestly portray the thoughts, debates, and emotions…
