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4/5
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Faratyev's Fantasies
(1979)
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Diana Tuova
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Faratyev’s Fantasies simply strikes a chord. Our hearts and minds respond instinctively to the topics raised. Isn’t that what cinema should be all about?
Posted Nov 04, 2025
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3.5/5
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The Brutalist
(2024)
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Diana Tuova
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Just like in our daily life in the year of 2025, in The Brutalist, we suffer from much visual excess, and in desperate need of thematic and character depth, narrative complexity, and more vitally – emotional nuance.
Posted Sep 04, 2025
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3/5
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The Shrouds
(2024)
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Diana Tuova
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If there is any director today who deserves to make any film and in whatever way they want without undue criticism, it is David Cronenberg, but his self-indulgent, increasingly unfocused approach in The Shrouds still simply exasperates.
Posted Aug 17, 2025
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3.5/5
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Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros
(2023)
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Diana Tuova
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For Wiseman fans, Menus-Plaisirs will come across as a curious, but toothless culinary foray that just lacks the punch of the director’s [other] work. For others, this may...be a delightful, ambience-setting film...[promising] relaxation for four hours.
Posted Mar 14, 2025
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4/5
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The Other One
(1946)
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Diana Tuova
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If you ignore the film’s bewildering denouement, and focus on the unusual identical twins’ situation, Dolores del Río’s strong lead, and atmospheric film noir aesthetics, you realise you have a true cinematic gem...
Posted Mar 12, 2025
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4/5
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Where the Sidewalk Ends
(1950)
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Diana Tuova
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Though Where the Sidewalk Ends wanes in its intrigue and believability in the second half, its thrillingly clever beginning, palpably gritty nature, and the galvanising acting still make it a memorable viewing experience.
Posted Dec 01, 2024
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4/5
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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
(2024)
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Diana Tuova
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Costner’s sweeping, imperfect saga is an unapologetic return to the roots and conventions of a classic western.
Posted Sep 14, 2024
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2.5/5
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
(2024)
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Diana Tuova
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is...a frenzied series of darkly comic sketches & various scraps of random stories introduced in such a hectic whirlpool of a motion, we won’t take a breather anywhere..., much less care what is being thrown at us every 5 minutes.
Posted Sep 08, 2024
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4.5/5
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The Promised Land
(2023)
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Diana Tuova
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For all its lapses in portraying romance, The Promised Land is still an inspiring, relentlessly gritty tale of one undying determination, an indomitable will to achieve the impossible against all odds.
Posted Aug 26, 2024
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4.5/5
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The Lost Weekend
(1945)
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Diana Tuova
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More than 70 years after its initial release, the movie still mesmerises the audience with its performances, painting probably the most heartfelt and realistic picture of someone battling an alcohol addiction.
Posted Aug 26, 2024
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4/5
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Kiki's Delivery Service
(1989)
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Diana Tuova
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Kiki’s Delivery Service is an entertaining watch with stunning visuals and one important message for everyone to stay true to their core selves, gain independence early on, try new things and explore.
Posted Aug 25, 2024
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4/5
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Soul
(2020)
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Diana Tuova
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A hectic, but wonderful celebration of life, and a moving animated ode to New York City’s jazz scene.
Posted Aug 23, 2024
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4.5/5
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Millennium Actress
(2001)
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Diana Tuova
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This beautiful animation...relies on an interesting mix of reality and fantasy...and the result is an intelligent, complex and multi-layered anime that pays equal attention to romance, the philosophy of destiny, and Japanese cinematic history.
Posted Aug 21, 2024
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3/5
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Neighboring Sounds
(2012)
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Diana Tuova
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Neighboring Sounds is a handsome, but lethargic tale of urban cacophony.
Posted Aug 18, 2024
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4/5
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There Will Be No Leave Today
(1959)
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Diana Tuova
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Being a student film, There Will Be No Leave Today has its rough edges, but also undeniable cinematic vision, already showcasing a few of Tarkovsky’s celebrated trademark components.
Posted Aug 15, 2024
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3.5/5
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Kalifornia
(1993)
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Diana Tuova
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It is an exciting...action film based on an interesting script with good performances (especially from Pitt and Lewis).
Posted Aug 13, 2024
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4/5
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It's Only the End of the World
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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It’s Only the End of the World is an emotional, moving film which is as much about end-of-life reflections as it is about failures to communicate.
Posted Aug 13, 2024
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4.5/5
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Jane Eyre
(2011)
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Diana Tuova
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An intelligent and considerate adaptation of the classic novel, conveying the emotional intensity and hidden attraction between the characters.
Posted Aug 13, 2024
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4.5/5
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Spellbound
(1945)
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Diana Tuova
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Those who love a good mystery, suspense...will...find many things to like in this film. Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck team-up to deliver a memorable romance, and the dedicated supporting cast...shine in their equally majestic roles.
Posted Aug 13, 2024
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3.5/5
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A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On
(2022)
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Diana Tuova
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Elegantly presented with sensitive performances, A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On is an introspective study of copying with one frightening medical diagnosis that also taps into the unfathomability of a twinship bond.
Posted Aug 13, 2024
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2.5/5
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Two Days One Night
(2014)
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Diana Tuova
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If one thinks a bit more about it, one would realise the film’s ridiculous premise, and that also means that one would feel much less for Sandra and her troubles.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4.5/5
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Only Yesterday
(1991)
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Diana Tuova
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Only Yesterday is a beautiful, bitter-sweet animation which touches upon such...topics as the “grip” of persistent childhood memories...the benefit of re-discovering oneself in a different setting...and the imperative of letting go.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4/5
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The Founder
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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This is definitely a film to watch – not only as a real “eye-opener” into the success of the world’s most recognisable fast-food chain, but also for Keaton’s dedicated and enthusiastic performance.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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3.5/5
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Tower
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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It is...praise-worthy that this documentary gives spotlight to...unlikely heroes...[and], for once, the focus here is not a shooter, but people affected.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4/5
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Brimstone
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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Koolhoven’s Brimstone is hard to watch and to stomach...[but it] is [still] well-executed.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4.5/5
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Fantastic Planet
(1973)
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Diana Tuova
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Fantastic Planet may disturb...with its content, but it is also strangely fascinating and thought-provoking.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4/5
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Edge of Tomorrow
(2014)
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Diana Tuova
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Edge of Tomorrow is a brainy sci-fi that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4/5
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Hereditary
(2018)
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Diana Tuova
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Where Hereditary truly impresses is in its setting-construction, in the unhurried building of one creepy atmosphere, in the attention to detail and characterisation.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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3/5
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Frozen
(2013)
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Diana Tuova
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The plot is thin, the characters...are annoying, and their motivations are puzzling...It does not help that the "villain" here is vague, and the benevolent characters never complete their "hero’s journeys".
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4.5/5
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Happy as Lazzaro
(2018)
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Diana Tuova
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Philosophical, enigmatic and moving, Happy as Lazzaro may start as this...drama about one family’s dominion over poor working people..., but, by the end, it proves to be so much more than just a tale about the swindling and corruption of the innocent.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
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4/5
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The Height
(1957)
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Diana Tuova
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This is a very human story about work and love.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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3.5/5
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Perfect Days
(2023)
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Diana Tuova
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Perfect Days is one of those...almost plotless films that tries to make a point and showcase a way of life, rather than tell a story. Hirayama and Tokyo are two memorable characters in this “good vibes” film that is also just a tad...self-indulgent.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4/5
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The Year of Living Dangerously
(1982)
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Diana Tuova
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Peter Weir’s The Year of Living Dangerously...is an underrated romantic drama and adventure film set amidst Indonesia’s political unrest of the mid-1960s.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4.5/5
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25th Hour
(2002)
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Diana Tuova
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What would have been a simple story with meandering dialogues is strangely transformed into something special and profound, largely due to some interesting directional choices, powerful imagery, Norton’s commitment, and...a beautiful score.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4.5/5
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Still Alice
(2014)
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Diana Tuova
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The merit of the film lies in its ability to dramatise so very delicately, movingly and powerfully a story of one woman’s battle with an incurable illness.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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5/5
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Three Identical Strangers
(2018)
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Diana Tuova
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Powerful, emotional and unforgettable, Three Identical Strangers strikes the right balance between happiness and sorrow, and judgement and understanding, as it unveils one fantastical, but true story though the interviews...
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4.5/5
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Nowhere in Africa
(2001)
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Diana Tuova
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It is definitely one of the most remarkable German-language films ever made.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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5/5
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Laurence Anyways
(2012)
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Diana Tuova
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It is a beautiful and daring French-language film about the enduring power of love that trespasses the boundaries of societal conventions.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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2.5/5
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Personal Shopper
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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When the film thinks it gets tense and mysterious, it actually gets silly, and when it thinks it gets scary, it just gets more ridiculous.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4.5/5
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The Lobster
(2015)
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Diana Tuova
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The Lobster is an uncanny and bizarre cinematic experience, and, if this is Lanthimos’s starting point, he may prove to be one of the most original directors of the twenty-first century.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4.5/5
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Little Women
(1994)
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Diana Tuova
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A heart-warming and faithful adaptation of the classic novel, elevated by a parade of talented stars.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4.5/5
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Love & Friendship
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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Like its main heroine, the film puts a special charm on the viewer, and its intriguing, witty, playful and engaging nature is hard to resist.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4/5
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The Limehouse Golem
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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The film’s overstuffed plot does not quite leave enough space for other film elements to “breathe”, but...viewing will be rewarded...given the film’s deliciously macabre atmosphere...and the unexpected twist-finale.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4/5
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Lady Macbeth
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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Transportive to the era, Lady Macbeth is a thoughtful drama, with an astounding performance from Florence Pugh.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4/5
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The Imposter
(2012)
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Diana Tuova
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Layton’s documentary lives up to the incredulous material.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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5/5
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I, Daniel Blake
(2016)
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Diana Tuova
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Ken Loach proves that one does not need some extraordinary circumstances...to make a powerful...film full of conviction – it is simply enough to show life as it is – a simple daily struggle known to many and only too well.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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3/5
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Ingrid Goes West
(2017)
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Diana Tuova
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Ingrid Goes West tells an engaging story with a strong, fascinating character study at the centre, but the film shocks with unbelievability towards the very end, and then, simply sends out a completely wrong message.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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3/5
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The Teachers' Lounge
(2023)
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Diana Tuova
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The Teachers’ Lounge brews a storm in a cup of tea.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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3/5
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Head in the Clouds
(2004)
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Diana Tuova
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Head in the Clouds is not perfect. It is too theatrical in its presentation and gets overly melodramatic. However, the film also does what few movies do nowadays: it presents a love story which is actually believable.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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4/5
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House of Sand and Fog
(2003)
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Diana Tuova
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[The film] is imbued with an almost poetic beauty, probably thanks to the work of Deakins (cinematography) and Horner (score)...[and another] great thing about [it] is the fact that the audience understands the positions of both Kathy and Behrani.
Posted Aug 09, 2024
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