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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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Movies of the Week #19 (2023)
Immerse yourself in a variety of cinematic experiences: Kamen Kalev’s moving “Février”; the suspense-filled “Breakdown”; Quentin Dupieux’s absurdist comedy “Fumer fait tousser”; Russell Crowe’s intriguing “The Pope’s Exorcist”; and the lighthearted romcom “Beautiful Disaster”. From evocative storytelling and thrilling action to absurd humor and romantic endeavours, these films present a rich tapestry of emotions and… Read more
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Movies of the Week #3 (2023)
Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (1920): One of my goals this year is to fill some of my big cinematic knowledge gaps, starting with bona fide classics, particularly from the first half of last the 1900s. Robert Wiene’s Caligari, even seen outside context, immediately feels like a clever movie, whose plot might be familiar to Read more
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