An unconventional if masterful portrait of a German family in existential crisis, executed in as challenging and philosophical a style as any that works like a contemporary tone poem.
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An unconventional if masterful portrait of a German family in existential crisis, executed in as challenging and philosophical a style as any that works like a contemporary tone poem.
Shot in Kuala Lumpur, Tsai’s elliptical style captures the odd beauty of old places that seem devoid of warmth as his array of listless characters try to seek for that elusive intimacy and connection with another human being.
A dizzying bundle of energy whilst also possessing an inspired anarchic spirit, the movie features a sensational Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.
P.T. Anderson goes sufficiently mainstream without compromising on his artistic vision in this exquisite period drama about romances and obsessions.
A hip, strange, stylish, oddball-ish attempt by P.T. Anderson to capture the drug-fueled exploits of Thomas Pynchon’s eccentric detective operating in the dirty, seedy 1970s.
P.T. Anderson continues his formidable form with another masterful work, backed by a trio of stellar performances from Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.
As per tradition, here are my predictions for the Oscars 2020!
WW: Will Win
DH: Dark Horse
Prediction Results: 20/24 (if including dark horses, 24/24)
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Creative and original, this French animation meditates on personal loss with eye-popping visuals, but never quite reaches any significant emotional peak.
A gripping feature debut that explores a current social issue—slave labourers on board fishing vessels in Southeast Asia—that is both urgent and disturbing.