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Boxing Helena 1993
Great dark comedy (at least I'm hoping that's what it was), with an apparently timeless social commentary. Sherilyn Fenn is never dull to watch; her performance here is no exception. Julian Sands is giving either a laughably bad or meticulously crafted sociopathic performance. There are many moments where Lynch is obviously channeling or attempting to channel her father's work - make of that what you will. I would say that this is one of those films that is more compelling for its flaws, as long as you approach it with a sense of humour. It'll be sure to stick in my mind for a while.
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Serenity 2005
The thing I appreciated most about Firefly is that it always seemed interested in reaching out to people who weren't necessarily fans of the conventions of sci-fi or westerns (such as myself). It was a human drama first, taking place in a universe concerned only with humans (inhabited only by earthly creatures), with the action driven by a very human and relatable need simply to work to put food on the table. Without an investment in the humanity of the…
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Mean Girls 2004
Clueless meets Heathers for a new generation. Works really well, thanks to Tina Fey and great acting all round.
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The Cabin in the Woods 2012
I wanted to hate this so badly, but actually found it so precisely structured in terms of plot, so well considered in terms of its humourous approach to characterisation, and so perfectly over the top in its delivery of action that I could not help but find the film as a whole incredibly satisfying. A horror-genre bender from true pros.