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★★★★★ Watched 01 Aug 2024
This is one of the finest pieces of television I've ever watched. Rarely have I seen something as thrilling, entertaining, and immersive as Shōgun.
Its writing is immaculate, whether it be the characters (some of whom are phenomenal, my favorite being Mariko) and their personalities, ambitions, and decisions, the dialogue, or the overall story.
Not many shows can match its brilliance.
It's very political, ruthless, unpredictable, and full of conflicts. The setting of Japan in the early 17th century perfectly…
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★★★★ Rewatched 04 May 2024
It's been a while since I last watched Episode 1. I've always loved The Clone Wars, it made me a Star Wars fan and was my first connection to the franchise.
Now, the prequel series has a lot of similarities with the animated series, especially because of their characters, which is why I can connect so well with them and the worlds.
The Phantom Menace does a fabulous job with the word-building. So many species are introduced, the planets feel…
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Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides is not what I would call an ordinary film.
It's about five sisters who live in a very Christian and strict household—sisters who want to enjoy life and have someone they can trust, someone who understands them and they can talk to.
This film often illustrates, that this need is never fulfilled. No one genuinely tries to communicate with them or understand them.
Instead, everyone makes assumptions, spins theories, and almost stalks them.
This lack…
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A very well-directed film that is almost solely shot in one location. It creates a lot of tension with great acting and offers an interesting perspective on that event.
However, it's a bit too superficial and doesn't delve deeper into the situation between Israel and Palestine.
That would have been interesting, and on a cinematic level, it would have made it easier to become more invested in the story.
The moral conflict of right and wrong within the ABC crew could also have been explored further.
Overall, it's a good film that effectively conveys how such a broadcast was handled.
2024 Ranked
Cinema 2025
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It's the small films like this that can show you so much joy and happiness in life and let you feel like you are not alone.
Chihiro is a lonely person who wants to reject all deeper connections with others, yet creates a deeply caring family around her with all kinds of personalities.
Every interaction between the characters is so real and fills you with delight and puts a big smile on your face or makes you drop a tear.
Call Me Chihiro feels like a big warm hug and says, everything's gonna be alright.
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★★★★½ Watched 28 Jun 2024
Drawing Closer is a movie about dying, and yet it's so beautiful. Or maybe just because of that.
It cherishes life and friendship, shows hardship, happiness, love, and hope, and is full of raw emotions. All those emotions are conveyed through the screen to us, allowing us to experience them with the characters. They overwhelmed me, I burst out in tears, in laughter, or just had a big smile on my face.
A bittersweet piece of art.
I think our coming together wasn't a coincidence. It was meant to be. I bet we were born only so that we could meet.
Japanese Cinema
2024 Ranked
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