This film really breaks my heart. It's so beautiful - all creamy dreamy, a strong lead, gorgeous colours, woozy score, too-bright 90s lighting, titles like a Danielle Steel novel and a lair straight out of a Jim Steinman music video - but the Single White Female meets Maniac vibe (which I am absolutely here for) hasn't been at all supported by character / thematic / story development as the film has been expanded from a short to a feature. Claire's…
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The Trip 2021
Too long, and too many threats of sexual violence for my taste - even when they're a gag, maybe especially when they're a gag? - but otherwise some A-grade escalating splatstick, impeccably droll humour, attentive make up fx and a 'yes, of course' photo finish that makes up somewhat for erratic pacing.
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It Follows 2014
Impressive on every level, and easily one of the best horror films (and one of the best films about sex) of the last whenever. This is a compelling, intelligent, beautifully written and lovingly presented film that leverages the history and the potential of the genre to maximum effect. Unlike most horror flicks I've seen for a long time it has a real story to tell - about the complicated nature of people, places, urban decay, class, societal expectations, friendship, desire and so on. I like this so much that I'm going to open a new university course I'm writing with it. Academia!
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What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? 1969
Geraldine Page's greedy murderous harridan vs Ruth Gordon's watchful undercover sleuth + some killer music. Also some boring romance stuff with bit players. Fight!
