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Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1997)
Forget the forever overhyped Office Space. This is the one Mike Judge movie you need to see. Beavis and Butt-Head literally do America in this farce that sees Demi Moore and Bruce Willis deliver some of the strongest work of their acting careers. This was definitely overlooked by the Academy.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Lord of the Rings (Critique). Top Story - August 2023.
Movies: decent adaptation, wonderfully cast. A lot of detail cut to make these books fit to the screen, and yet characters gaze meaningfully for minutes on end. At least I finished them.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Critique
The Unlit Mermaid
Someone wake up Xavier Bardem and get him an espresso. Several espressos. Somebody, anybody, turn the lights on. Not awful, except for Xavier Bardem and everything Lin Manuel added. A dutifully formulaic film, the Mermaid charms, the Prince bores, the crab annoys. Try reading the Hans Christian Anderson version.
By ADP3 years ago in Critique
The Host (2013) This is a Love Story
The Host is from 2013, filled with twists and turns. Melanie Stryder knows something is off. Wanderer is a body-snatching invader unaware that to live, she must love. Riveting, heartwarming, with a sprinkling of love, and you have a movie worth getting your popcorn out. Proving love does conquer all.
By EYHCS3 years ago in Critique
Dirty Dancing
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner." I remember my mother telling me at the ripe age of twelve that this is a film for every teenage girl to watch. A film that almost did not make it in the industry because of the concept with fantastic casting to boot. Worth the watch.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹3 years ago in Critique
Balancing Barbie: a brutal task
Greta Gerwig is an expert tightrope-walker. Balancing a child’s entertainment with societal critique, the dangers of consumerism against the millions Mattel makes off this movie, and empowering women on the one hand versus unrealistic beauty standards on the other.
By Joe O’Connor3 years ago in Critique
It Happened One Night (1934)
Pre-code Hollywood brings feisty women and virile men, who save themselves for marriage (just). It is of its time and place.
By Rachel Robbins3 years ago in Critique
Oppenheimer: A polarising Prometheus
Man plays with fire, and burns the world. That’s awfully familiar. They say that theory can only get you so far, but does that give you permission to play God with the rest of humanity?
By Joe O’Connor3 years ago in Critique
Hey Avatar, someone wants her story back
So you were the highest-selling movie of all time huh? I guess space + 3D = genius. Those fancy glasses of yours made people miss the real crime. Not mining Ubh-310, but taking what isn’t yours. How appropriate that it’s called Pandora.
By Joe O’Connor3 years ago in Critique
The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane
Interesting 70s movie featuring a teenage Jodie Foster as Rynn Jacobs, the little girl of the movies title. The movie is both a testament to a better time, while being equally charming, romantic, devastating, and disturbing. Unexpected in its motives and topped of by an incredible score by Christian Gaubert.
By Spencer Hawken3 years ago in Critique
Inception (Film)
Nolan intricately challenges traditional narrative boundaries. Against dream espionage, the storyline intertwines love, loss, and redemption. Its multi-layered plot, paired with cinematic visuals and an evocative soundtrack, beckons repeated viewings. Far more than just a heist narrative, it's an exploration into human consciousness, perception fragility, and the malleability of memory.
By J G3 years ago in Critique
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Rowling unveils an enchanting realm where magic and reality converge. Anchored by young Harry's transformative journey, the tale is saturated with lore, endearing characters, and ethical lessons. Beyond whimsical elements, the narrative emphasizes friendship's enduring power, valor, and the eternal battle between good and evil, resonating with readers across ages.
By J G3 years ago in Critique