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Category / Haynes, Todd

November 25, 2020October 24, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Wonderstruck (2017)

  • Haynes, Todd
  • 2017, Todd Haynes, USA
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A languidly-paced work that has a great concept exploring human connections across time, with some moments of sublime filmmaking, but Haynes’ overall grasp of tone and thematic intent is a letdown.

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Rating: 2.5 out of 5.

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January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Dark Waters (2019)

  • Haynes, Todd
  • 2019, Todd Haynes, USA
  • 1 Comment

This is a quiet and unassuming work about a real-life lawsuit against a chemical company accused of toxic poisoning, but Haynes’ unhurried filmmaking style feels like a mismatch for its content.

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Rating: 3 out of 5.

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December 28, 2019June 4, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Carol (2015)

  • Haynes, Todd
  • 2015, Todd Haynes, USA
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Todd Haynes directs Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett flawlessly in this nuanced and intoxicating period drama on mutual affection and desire.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 by Eternality Tan

Far From Heaven (2002)

  • Haynes, Todd
  • 2002, Todd Haynes, USA
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There is a lot to appreciate in one of Todd Haynes’ most accessible films, as he channels Douglas Sirk’s melodrama style.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

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