Get Out

Get Out (Jordan Peele, 2017)

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Rating: Q=6, P=8 / Can't Get Enough

Scale 1=3, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=4, Scale 4=4

Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Racism, Psychological

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. I had been looking forward to watching this film for a long time and was completely floored by the exceptional writing. Jordan Peele has blown everyone away with his debut. There is far too much to comment about--this movie is a film student's dream to write about--so instead I link you to a very well-written review which captures my sentiments.

Ultimately, watch this film. Even if you don't like horror or thrills. It has amazing writing, important social commentary, crazy/weird moments, and is just overall great.

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Oscar Dash 2018: The Results

What a fantastic year of films! The results are in: Best Picture goes to The Shape of Water!


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I can't wait to see all these wonderful films over the next months. Stay tuned for my reviews!

Pirates Passage

Pirates Passage (Mike Barth and Jamie Gallant, 2015)

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Rating: Q=4, P=3 / Thanks But No Thanks

Scale 1=2, Scale 2=2, Scale 3=2, Scale 4=1

Animation, Pirates, Fantasy, Coming of Age

I didn't have any expectations about this made-for-TV film, but it wasn't for me. I wasn't particularly thrilled about any aspect of it: The story wasn't very gripping, the animation style wasn't new, the voice acting was a little irritating at times. It wasn't a waste of time, but it could have been much better. I enjoy stories about pirates so hoping there will be more in future.

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Manchester By The Sea

Manchester By The Sea (Kenneth Lonergan, 2016)

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Rating: Q=5, P=3 / Thanks But No Thanks

Scale 1=2, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=2, Scale 4=1

Grief, Coping, Loss, Complex Relationships, Family

I'd been putting off viewing this film because I knew it would be hard for me to watch. And I was right, it was incredibly difficult. Stories about overwhelming grief are painful, especially so when the people failing to cope don't know how to communicate. Lee, played amazingly well by Casey Affleck, reminded me of so many young men I once knew. Struggles like his character's are very real in this world of ours. Even though I rated the film lower on the personal scale, I do still recommend it. It's important that we make movies about grief.

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