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Dune: Part Two 2024
Unreal. Unfuckingreal. This is monumental. The cinematic event of a lifetime.
Every couple years, Denis returns to remind everyone he's operating on a different planet than everyone else and he's showing no signs of slowing down. With Dune: Part Two, he somehow elevates everything that was already great with the first part into something that only a true visionary can put to screen. The direction is absolutely seamless. The wildest thing is this is arguably not even his best work…
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The Empty Man 2020
Sound. Sound is a powerful tool. When used correctly, sound can be used to evoke feelings… feelings ranging from curiosity and intrigue to dread and discomfort. Sound has been used for scares in nearly every horror film but it has rarely been as effective or important to the story than it is in The Empty Man. From the whistling of a bottle to the tribal chanting to the constant whispering, this film is packed with excellent sound design that elevates…
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Sometimes I Think About Dying 2023
"It's hard, isn't it? Being a person."
Absolutely loved this. Daisy Ridley is fantastic, giving an authentic, relatable performance in what is certainly a career-best for her. She plays an introverted lead character and the depiction of loneliness and isolation is one of the best I've ever seen. Subtle cues like her body language and the way she looks at people really sell the idea that this is a person who is physically present but emotionally reserved and shut off…
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Oppenheimer 2023
The Trinity test is perhaps one of the most suspenseful scenes I've ever witnessed. I can barely comprehend what I just watched, so instead of a review, here are my Oscar predictions for this film:
Best Picture - WINNER
Best Director (Christopher Nolan) - WINNER
Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) - WINNER (100% guaranteed)
Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.) - Guaranteed nomination, likely WINNER
Best Supporting Actress (Emily Blunt) - Nomination
Best Adapted Screenplay (Christopher Nolan) - WINNER
Best Original…