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“Alexander Nevsky” (1938) the real Sergei Eisenstein epic

January 18, 2023

Sergei Eisenstein’s unfathomable, awe-inspiring war epic that’s an allegory to the Germans and the Catholic church in pre-revolution Russia. The vision is of the power of the modern Russian citizen, standing up against bourgeois apathy and laziness. An uprising of the people of Novgorod and Russia, led by a handsomely blonde hair flowing General, Alexander Nevsky, that speaks for the people, is reasonable in his logic and exists solely as a symbol for revolution. … More “Alexander Nevsky” (1938) the real Sergei Eisenstein epic

“Argentina, 1985” (2022) a striking, incisive look at The Dirty War

January 9, 2023

Incredibly powerful writing, performance,, and story about the trial relating to Argentina’s Dirty War. An all-encompassing look at the corruption, horror, and intimidation that took place, and the sheer and utter lack of humanity prohibited in these acts of pure genocide … More “Argentina, 1985” (2022) a striking, incisive look at The Dirty War

Ralph Fiennes Instills Fear in Ham-fisted Social Satire “The Menu”

January 3, 2023

The Menu’s sole purpose is to alienate the upper-class pawns through indignation and granting them their every desire – even self-destruction. Mark Mylod’s misanthropic social satire is revenge-based. The servant class exacts revenge on the rich. … More Ralph Fiennes Instills Fear in Ham-fisted Social Satire “The Menu”

The Enforcer (1951) a mad scientist noir

October 13, 2022

The Enforcer (1951) is a murder for profit affair with a mastermind sitting at the top of the pyramid giving directives to desperate men without a motive, and staying protected from the law. Enter Humphrey Bogart, the lead playing a tough nosed district attorney tasked with the impossible in bringing the massive ring of hired hit men to justice. 
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Blonde (2022) is offensively one-note on Monroe, but the bigger offence is being incredibly boring

October 11, 2022

Aside from being hit repeatedly with her inner turmoil, the playful approach to the actual history of Monroe makes this even more of a bother. Instead of getting genuine scenes with Billy Wilder or when making The Asphalt Jungle, it’s again, glossed over to move the focus back to the pain. This approach is mind-numbingly boring to watch and there’s virtually no reason for me to ever return to this film in the future.  … More Blonde (2022) is offensively one-note on Monroe, but the bigger offence is being incredibly boring

Hideo Gosha’s “Three Outlaw Samurai” (1964) a brilliant use of the wandering Samurai trope

October 10, 2022

Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) is akin to a Hideo Gosha morality picture, simple in terms of concept, plot, and characters but relating a story of trauma hidden away from nobility. It’s ostensibly a story of the Shogun coming face-to-face with the hurt their greed has caused and having to reconcile with this fact. The wandering Samurai caught in the midst of a village conflict and his humanity rising to the surface narrative.  … More Hideo Gosha’s “Three Outlaw Samurai” (1964) a brilliant use of the wandering Samurai trope