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Tributary Stu
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a tributary to the big screen: thoughts on movies and cinema(s)

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I am a fan of what A.O. Philippe is trying to do here - get five people of cinema together to discuss how one film has influenced them. I do think though that the movie suffers due to its length, but it's something to see for fans of movie-making in general. 7

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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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While this is fairly entertaining, it doesn't have high ambitions in terms of the narrative or its complexity. Also, it doesn't bother at all to place McD into a present day context, being floated as an act of promotion, more than one of cinema. 6

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December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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As a big F1 fan and someone familiar with Hill's autobiography, I felt this movie had little to offer. I don't quite know who to recommend it to. Maybe newer F1 fans looking to get a sense of the sport's history, but there are several better alternatives. 6

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December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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I think this fourth entry is about as enjoyable as the previous one, even if it tests your patience. There's this good vine of melancholy and nostalgia that the writing team manages to tap into, with Hugh Grant stealing all the scenes he's in.6

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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Bizarrely labelled as a comedy, this movie is pretty much pure anxiety. There is little to no respite, with a bleakness that's hard to digest. That said, there's something to be applauded in the way Bronstein creates this harrowing experience. 7
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A sensitive and effective drama, this is a well acted movie about the little secrets of family relationships. This is the kind of set-up that easily lends itself to being corny or crass, or even melodramatic, but ALP eschews all these trappings. 7

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November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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I think this is a calm and set romantic getaway movie, with some moments of real tenderness and poetry, that knows exactly what it sets out to do and does it well. 7

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November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The original might have been an unsatisfying watch for me, but it is a movie that has defied the test of time and become a cult phenomenon, which this one is unlikely to do. But it did do about enough to offer me some satisfaction. 6

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November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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The best movies are timeless and, tragically, this one is particularly so. AHX was one of the movies that made me get into cinema, throughout those golden years at the end of the 90s, and it still stands as a cross we have to bear. 9

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November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This is your classic case of two movies in one - a haunting first half with a wannabe feel-good second half. The problem is that the former is substantially more memorable than the latter. 7

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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The colourful neighbours start vanishing after said tentacled monster is released by a deranged scientist trying to save his research. This is all very camp and mildly amusing, but the movie never really manages to consistently stay outside the toilet. 5

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November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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The movie's aesthetics and simple, but clever effects elevate it above the level of a throwaway, but in the end it's neither funny, nor unsettling, nor with enough of a social bite to really standout as anything but a kooky neo-slasher. 5

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November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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This has just enough going for it to be enjoyable. Firstly, a banging soundtrack. Secondly, a wholesome story. Thirdly, some really funny moments. Easy to sit through, probably as easy to forget, but fun while it lasts #titleofmysextape. 6

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November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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I was emotional by the end, as Hanks gently pulled on those heartstrings without being soapy about it, which is why I recommend this to anyone whose life was in some way touched by Candy's movies. 8

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November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The whole movie is very on the nose with its social commentary, but it does find pockets of humor, just about enough to make it a mildly enjoyable Friday night watch. 6

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November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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They've done it now. They Guardian of the Galaxy-ed Predator. But it's all fun and easy to watch, except when it's too dark to see anything. I think I enjoyed it more than Prey (2022), hence also the higher rating. 7

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November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Rare to have a writer-director who hasn't stepped a foot wrong in his entire career. The movie is layered and rich in storytelling, jumping between the different challenges each of the three characters faces, yet always coming together in key moments. 8

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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Even with its particularities, I never felt L.A. Story is anything but a likable diversion, and perfectly forgettable. Hence when I can't say much else about it. 6

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November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The movie is led by Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, with a strong supporting cast. Where it falls short is in going outside its own, clear path, finding a deeper truth that's more than just interesting and a satisfying finale. 7

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November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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It all feels like the most fundamental introduction to otherwise decently executed folk-horror elements, the kind that would leave some deeper impression if you haven't seen many movies in your lifetime. Alas, I have the misfortune to have done that, 6

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November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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In the second of the trilogy, we go back to the 70s, for what's essentially a detour. Another set of obnoxious teenagers aim to prove they are wiser and more entitled, but what keeps this one a bit above basic is, once again, the looks-soundtrack combo. 6

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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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It's hard for me to watch most Netflix productions and not think of them as content. Well, the movie takes few chances and never feels very fresh, but it does have a moody neon look and a cool soundtrack. 6

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October 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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It's all terribly somber and bleak, with a few scares littered along the way and a bombastic finale. Somehow, we've seen it all. This one remains interesting just for the die hard fans. 5

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October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Ultimately, Casey is a lonely girl, searching for attention and recognition, while trying to find out who she really is. It's a slow movie, that's for sure, and is at most unsettling, but the style and thematic frequency are already there. 7

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October 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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It's one of those movies that can be about many things, that you take out of whatever you relate to, that can't be pigeonholed and transcends restrictive narratives. You should put down anything else you're doing and prioritize watching this. 9

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October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM