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Movies of the Week #39 #40 (2025): Morality, Memory, and Mechanisms of Control
This week’s movies cover fractured identities and moral grey zones—from Minority Report’s faded futurism to The Guest’s synth-soaked menace, each film wrestles with perception versus truth. Major League injects levity into defiance, while Circle strips humanity to its mechanical core. Adulthood closes things out with flawed but heartfelt awkwardness, where family bonds meet guilt and… Read more
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Movies of the Week #39 (2024)
“Palm Springs” impresses with its existential commentary on life. “Longlegs” offers an unsettling twist on familiar tropes. “Last Dance” presents a widower’s journey but lacks flow. “Coup de chance” engages with flawed characters yet falters in coherence. “Last Straw” struggles with pretentiousness. Read more
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Movies of the Week #22 (2023)
The unsettling dread and complex themes of “It Follows” makes it a captivating horror that stands out for its unique take on the loss of innocence. “Rimini” tells a darker tale that showcases the weaknesses of the human spirit, skillfully walking the line between disgust and sympathy. “Timbuktu” offers a snapshot into a time of… Read more
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