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Dawn of the Dead 1978
Well I really was a bit of a silly billy rating this 3.5 stars when I first watched it because it’s actually fantastic. Admittedly, I first watched it in 2018 in July, not long after I joined Letterboxd and not long after I started expanding my taste in films in general. 70s horror is quite a different experience for someone accustomed to faster paced movies, as was clearly the case with 17 year old me. Revisiting this 3 years on…
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Rocky 1976
It’s clear why Rocky caught the nations hearts back in 1976. Fat City, released 4 years earlier, another boxing comeback film of sorts, portrayed the relentless cycle of poverty, alcoholism, and unhappiness that prevents the main character from breaking out and making a name for himself. Rocky on the other hand is an uplifting success story through and through. I love Fat City, but it’s obvious that the public were in dire need of a working class character like Rocky…
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Christmas in Connecticut 1945
Another sweet 40s Christmas flick! Christmas in Connecticut isn’t mind blowing, but it’s a charming little festive romance. Barbara Stanwyck makes the film, with her perpetually confused and flustered character being quite entertaining to watch. I can’t deny however that it’s frustrating to see her character repeatedly talked over and ignored until the finale of the film. It’s done in a comedic way, which lessens the grating side of it.
The film is very much a product of its time,…
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Doctor Who: The Giggle 2023
Definitely the strongest of the three! The Toymaker is a fun villain that gives the plot much more oomph than the previous two episodes. There’s a real fun quality to this that felt like the Doctor Who I used to know and love, something I felt the other specials lacked. It holds an interesting mirror up at humanity without being overly obvious with its sentiments.
However, the bi-generation concept is very half-arsed and makes next to no sense. It seems…
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Barbie 2023
Fuck… I really wanted to like this. Barbie has a lot to boast for itself. The visual style is an absolute feast to the senses and the costumes are over-the-top, lavish, and gorgeous. I admire its commitment to the Barbie brand itself with the inclusion of numerous iconic Barbie dolls (Earring Magic Ken was an unexpected highlight). I collect vintage 60s/early 70s Barbies myself so the opening sequence specifically put a smile on my face. The American Airlines Barbie -…
