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ugh. so much to say. just gonna try to get it all out.
finally got around to seeing this version of cabaret. i've been listening to the 1998 cast recording on repeat for the past week or so, i watched the movie the other day, and now this. as for the structure of the show, plot-wise and soundtrack-wise, there are definitely positives and negatives. first, i found the plot much more compelling than that of the film. while the film…
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★★★★ Rewatched 15 Sep 2024
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"i just don't like you no more."
"you do like me."
"i don't."
"you liked me yesterday!"
"oh did i, yeah?"
"i thought you did."
like on my first watch, i find that this movie doesn't work as a comedy. the banshees of inisherin presents so many dense and provocative philosophical questions that i find the attempt at humor to truly bog it down. the bread van bit, the nosy mrs. o'riordan—none of it meshed with the intensity of such aspects…
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★★★★ Rewatched 08 Jan 2025
"on the nature of daylight" is one of the most beautiful pieces of music i've ever heard
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the vibe is immaculate. wind in your hair, by the lake, sun setting near the end of summer. maisy stella is a star and a breath of fresh air, absolutely hilarious. super genuine and adorable, just what i needed after my back-to-back draining watches of the brutalist and emilia pérez. the way megan park puts the camera so close to the characters’ faces in the scenes near the emotional climax is perfect. shoutout to the little brother’s saoirse ronan wall 🗣️
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a sea of strong performances but a lot of times felt like these actors were acting in a vacuum. like there was not super strong chemistry among the cast. kinda felt like they were just delivering lines with emotion and fervor but not necessarily in response to what was just said. anyways movie took a huge step up when willem dafoe’s character was introduced!! dude commands the screen and was easily the most engaging character. also can we talk about…
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★★★★★ Watched 03 Jan 2025
genius. perfect. can't believe it took me so long to finally watch. not a wrong chord struck, not a moment wasted. hilarious and thrilling, powerful and heart-shattering. not too shabby
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