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Imaginary 2024
I love final-form Chauncey! And the setting for the finale! And Lovecraftian monsters! But the whole thing feels better suited for a much shorter runtime. Too many scenes read as long-winded and/or repetitive in function. The mystery of why everything is happening gives too much information too early and has a rather uninteresting resolution. Pretty much on the same level as Five Nights at Freddy's, but a different flavor of boring.
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Dune: Part Two 2024
This is much more comprehensible than the latter half of Lynch's Dune (for obvious reasons), but can also feel like it's in a mad scramble to fit everything in before the runtime is over. This quality undercuts some of my moment-to-moment investment. That's probably the only major flaw I could point to, though. Villeneuve and Spaihts manage to form a compelling narrative for everyone in spite of the hectic plotting. The cast, new and returning, are giving their all. Even…
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The Batman 2022
After spending most of today struggling to edit, this was such a cool way to spend my evening. Big theater, fantastic film.
Outstanding visuals, dreamy atmosphere, great cast, and pitch-perfect action. Giacchino’s amazing score is just the cherry on top. A few of its elements (mostly the central mystery) can feel too muddy at times, but if this is any sort of indication of the quality of 2022 films, color me excited.