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Movies of the Week #35 (2023)
“Oameni de treabă” pairs sharp writing with a vivid portrait of Romanian small-town life, excelling both as a narrative and a social study. “Les enfants des autres” offers an intimate, multifaceted look at a woman grappling with the biological clock, striking a balance between humor and humanity. “Inimi cicatrizate” impresses visually but struggles to capture… Read more
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Movies of the Week #29 (2023)
“Chleb i sól” is a captivating narrative of a pianist’s return to his hometown, with subtle and compelling commentary on racial tensions. However, its tendency to favor narrative pay-off over the portrayal of enduring racial tension can be seen as a shortcoming. “Wir könnten genauso gut tot sein” offers a dystopian take on an isolated… Read more
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Ceau Cinema Review: Încă Două Lozuri (2023)
Even with a movie that sticks so close to this old-school genre type, in which the plot is just an excuse for comic relief, there’s got to be more to it. More means good laughs via witty dialogue, biting social commentary or fresh comedy. Another Lottery Ticket comes up short on all of these. Read more
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