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Kadaver (2020)
The proletarians have nothing to loose but their chains. They have a world to win. (Karl Marx,)
I thought this quote was what this film was about. Maybe it wasn't but it struck me that the film depicts the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, as well as the human nature left behind. It does also give an insight to what could be, which is... less than optimistic. Currently watching this on Halloween and would probably have preferred to see a dumb slasher but I am very glad I watched this film. Its like a film version of animal farm from a symbolic point of view?
It's quite a short film, not the easiest watch as it packs excitement and could potentially remind you of what you had for dinner encase you had forgotten, if you've never heard of Marxism before, watch this 😅
The House (2022)
Not just a children's film
My reason for this title is because it's not a film animated for kids, it's animated for style, so the animation has a purpose in itself.
It is not like coraline or one of those animated 'horrors' especially because it is not a horror, it is a film with mystery, and a little bit of thrill, and then some horror.
The pacing of the film is slow and deliberate, so the you hopefully get an understanding of how to feel whilst watching: for instance, I understood this film to be partially about moving on, but still haven't fully unpacked it all yet.
I doubt I would have been able to watch the whole film without its visually striking animation styles, but the styles' aesthetic add beautiful 'furnishings' to this film's aesthetic. Watch it.
Allegoria (2022)
Eh...
Well idk. The movie's name is allegoria, but the only meaning I can currently think of behind this is the Spider One trying to show what art can mean in the way of a weird, one could say "crappy" (- me, I said that) film, almost ironically suggesting that, even though this is a poor watch, it is still art? To give credit here, it does end in 1 hour so isn't taxing to watch, but doesn't have a 'scare,' more of the same over-used sequences of the monster popping up behind people in different camera angles. However, the last of these 'tales' implements exceptional camera work and some brilliant acting from the character of Brody, other than that there is no stand out factor, for me, about this film.
The Last Days of American Crime (2020)
Not as bad as everyone is saying it is
Right - perhaps if you're looking for a quick action / bank robber fix, this film is too long, even though I can think of other films where the pacing is worse, it is over 2 hours. A lot of the characters seem 2 dimensional, but the characters suppress their feelings towards one another, all except from one character who you will see turned out to be the 'main character.' This means that it's not a great character study film if that is what you're into.
The reason this film was of any significance to me, however, was not the plot (which is sort of unique) but was the soundtrack, transforming this film from a dumb action movie with not enough action to a mystery thriller. If you wanna watch it, watch it, but you'll never know if it's good or not if you don't.
The Lighthouse (2019)
Mindwarp
This film is full of elements to keep the audience entertained throughout each scene, and as a viewer your attention is held by the clever cinematography. This is not a straightforward film, however, as there is a lot of thinking you will have to do for yourself. Great acting (although pattinson 's accent is quite rickety,) and the storyline is concise and the characters' relationship is riveting to watch.