IDEAL viewing conditions for this: saw it with my sister in an otherwise empty theatre. The first teen film I've seen for ages that wasn't trying to be a throwback to similar films from the 80s or 90s or noughties. It felt completely of the moment, and not even in ways I always liked or understood, bit it was very assured and refreshing. We both had a cracking time and a bit of a cry.
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Blinded by the Light 2019
Was expecting to enjoy this but I was pretty dissapointed. Was heartfelt and the scenes showing the tensions in the main characters family were good, but the rest was way too cheesy and I cringed a lot. I also flat out refuse to believe that any school in 1980s Luton had a school radio station.
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Ingrid Goes West 2017
This film is massively improved by the knowledge that every single obnoxious character would have bought tickets for fyre festival.
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 1969
Last time I saw this I think I was about the same age as the teenage characters, It was still brilliant and disturbing but aspects of the film felt very different on the re-watch, which was interesting. Maggie Smith and Pamela Franklin are both terrific, and the final confrontation between them is as satisfying as it is ultimately tragic.
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 1984
Some of the dialogue feels really stilted (the characters were constantly narrating their own actions) but it barely matters because the art is so gorgeous and the world building and story are so brilliant. Pretty sure this is the only film that's ever made me sad about an insect death.
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Crazy Rich Asians 2018
Saw this with my Mum :'). Fewer jokes but also more plot than expected. We both agree that Michelle Yeoh is great.