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Lover for a Day 2017
Minimalist, simple and concise. L'Amant d'un jour deals with themes such as love, jealousy, desire, fidelity, and paternal-filial relationships in such a natural way that that reaches painfully realistic moments. This is my first venture into the work of Philippe Garrel and I'm looking forward to discovering more of his filmography.
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Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky 2009
I think it is important to consider that Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky is based on a novel, which is itself a work of fiction that is not based on real events. Beyond the fact that these two avant-garde minds coincided in time and space, the alleged affair is nothing more than a rumour. I stress this because in the face of such freedom, I have no doubt that the film could have been much better if the themes of loneliness,…
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Eyes Wide Shut 1999
I was 15 years old in 1999 and was eager to see Kubrick's last work, which was only my third from his filmography. My best friend and I went to one of those theatres that would allow us in regardless of the film's rating not knowing exactly what to expect. I left the theatre with the feeling that I've seen something that would completely change my appreciation of cinema. I remember been obsessed with this film, I even went to…
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The Prestige 2006
I believe The Prestige perfectly encapsulates in one film the things that I usually don't like of Christopher Nolan and that, to an extent, have become part of his formula (for better or for worst). We have an unnecessary intricate plot with a bunch of twists and a fragmented narrative that disguise what is a rather simple plot in an effort to distract the audience. The characters are terribly underdeveloped and plain, if you take away their obsession you're left…
