The best of this bunch, it is actually interesting in its choice of antagonist, devices and motives. The teen comedy aspect is mostly endearing, too. Still, as in all MCU films, everything looks fake as fuck and prays at the altar of military might.
-
-
On the Town 1949
Compared to Singin' in the Rain, this one doesn't match it in rhythmic propulsion, but surpasses it in lusty women.
-
The Terminator 1984
I had never grasped the time-traversed love correspondence. I was moved. Otherwise, still a clever updating of the action flick (Cameron's militarist mindset and all).
-
-
Citizen Kane 1941
Within the visual and rhythmic splendor, the dialogues dig deep and anchor the film in longing, irony, and loss. The final shot hit me hard this time.
-
Mr. Arkadin 1955
I found Robert Arden's uncharismatic handsomeness and inexpressive eyes quite adequate for the role... and even appealing. Love the marriage of humor and grandiloquence. (Criterion version.)
-
Cookie's Fortune 1999
Benign tale of good-natured southerners coexisting with zooms, pans, and fish. Maybe too benign.
-
Chronicle of a Summer 1961
Likely I'm taking for granted its innovation but, despite its virtues, it felt Rouch and Morin were winging it and playing more for semi-provoked drama than for the scientific method implied in its premise.
-
Paris Is Burning 1990
I'd love to go back and relive the feeling of watching this for the first time as a gay teen exiting the closet. It's amazing how the mainstream has embraced what then was relegated to the margins.
Livingston must have felt very fortunate to find out her subjects were not only fabulous in the vogueing balls but also in their wise and candid eloquence. Those are the two pillars of this exceptional work.
-
-
Paris Frills 1945
Becker shows complete command of his narrative as beats flow swiftly from all directions.
-
Eyes Wide Shut 1999
Can't help it: the dramatic interactions between Cruise and Kidman still ring too false.