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The way this works is that you post a review of the best film you watched this week. It doesn't have to be a new release, just any film you have seen over the last seven days that you feel is worth talking about. Here are some rules.
1. Check to see if your favourite film of last week has been posted already.
2. Please post your favourite film of last week.
3. NO TV SHOWS!
4. ALWAYS use spoiler tags. Report any comments that spoil recent / little-known films (e.g. Solo, First Reformed, Hereditary) without using the spoiler tag.
5. Comments that only contain the title of the film will be removed!
Here are some great comments from last week's thread - thank you to /u/allwinter for making it extra dank:
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Shattered Glass - I'd never seen this movie, I'd heard about it over the years though so I finally decided to give it a try. And wow is this a great character study, and a really interesting look at journalism from a now bygone era. It's anchored by a perfect performance from Hayden Christensen, playing the role he was born to play, but Peter Sarsgaard is equally as good in one of his best roles ever. Also it's always great to see Hank Azaria in anything. I also really liked seeing a world where the internet is just starting to change things. It's rare to see that "on the cusp" side of the internet explosion. If you don't know anything about it, I'd really suggest going in blind, as the "reveal" makes Christensen's performance even better. The basic plot synopsis is kind of a "spoiler," though if you know the story of Stephen Glass it is still an amazing watch. It's streaming on HBO right now if you want to check it out. Also I'd suggest the director's very similar film Breach, which I think is just as good.
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I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm (thanks, Chris Nolan!). Blew me away. What really made the difference wasn't so much seeing it on the big screen (I've got access to a 75" 4k TV and the Blu Ray) but rather, the sound. I've got 5.1 surround at home with great speakers, but it's nothing like what I experienced in the theater. The screeching from the monolith on the moon was so loud it hurt-- which was the original intention, I think. Likewise, having a 10+ minute intermission was something I've never experienced in a theater (born in 1990). It was amazing. It made a nearly 3 hour movie an entirely comfortable experience. I used the bathroom, refilled my drink, and discussed what we'd just seen with the friends I was there with-- one of whom had never seen the movie, and had no idea what to expect going in! Then I saw it again the next day but got really high first. Not my proudest moment, but a grand old time. Intermission let me use my free popcorn refill with AMC that I never get to use. Really sad to see the theater nearly empty both times. And the few people who were there were definitely old enough to have seen the movie on release. I'll forever love Nolan for this, and I'm not a big fan of his films.
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is arguably the greatest musical of all time, on my opinion. The story itself was lifted, to an extent, for La La Land and watching both, you can clearly see the similarities and inspiration Chazelle took from Demy. The movie itself is such a delight. Every line of dialogue is sung in rhythm to the score, which is something I don't know anybody else has attempted. Despite that and the translation from French to English, it's crazy how totally engulfed I was in the story and what was going to happen. But the sets. Oh my god the production design on this film is incredible. There are so many colors in every shot it's like taking pictures of the inside of a Skittles packet. The Criterion transfer of the film looks stunning and is a treat to get to watch. I really cannot recommend this film enough. Despite it not being my favorite Demy film (that title belongs to The Young Girls of Rochefort) I highly suggest if you read this far into my post that you track it down and watch it. The Barnes and Noble Criterion sale is next month and if you have the spare change, the Jacques Demy box set is worth every penny.
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