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Gisaengchung (2019)
Worthy academy award winner
Clever, darkly funny, original & thoughtful movie about a destitute family who see an opportunity to exploit a rich one. Thoroughly recommend it. Little chance of Hollywood producing anything of this quality any more.
Teachers (2016)
Love it!
Highly recommended for those with a sense of humour & not too easily offended
The Mule (2018)
Well worth a viewing
A very well acted and enjoyable yarn, that was pretty well focussed & engaging throughout. It's certainly not the best movie Clint has directed or starred in but it's still solid quality &.I thought it was probably worth 7.5.
Apocalypse Now (1979)
A movie masterpiece based on great work of literature
IMO, this is one of the greatest movies made. In terms of direction, cinematography & the sheer scale of the enterprise, it represents a major achievement. In its portrayal of the craziness of the Vietnam war, the eccentric performances of Brando, Hopper & Duvall are unforgettable. I thought the redux version that was released years after the original offered little of great value & the original was well left alone. I've watched this movie many times since & have never tired of it. The eerie Doors' music adds to that other worldly feel. I think it's one of the few times a movie has built on the foundation of a fine work of literature & genuinely added to it,(altering the location obviously)
The Favourite (2018)
Superb Acting
The three female leads deliver fine performances in this early 18th century costume drama set during the reign of Queen Anne. I enjoyed watching the rivalry of the characters played by Rachel Weisz (Duchess of Marlborough) and Emma Stone (Duchess' cousin) as they vied for the affections of the Queen played by Olivia Colman and the way in which the true nature of Stone's character is gradually revealed. As a student of politics, I enjoyed the power games and the way in which the Queen could be manipulated by her "favourite" to allow that person to have major influence over the affairs of state including wars and the choice of Prime Minister. I think some people have approached this film expecting a comedy and have been disappointed. In my opinion, this is definitely not a comedy although there is dark humour throughout much of it. In addition, it seems to me that the film at a pace to suit the times in which it is set; thus, don't expect things to develop too quickly.