Ronit J

Considered one of the greatest films ever made, Jacques Tati’s magnum opus is an absolute masterpiece. Stunning, magnanimous visuals that contain an artificiality that are perfectly balanced by the chaotic humanity of its characters, this satire on hyperconsumerism is a must watch!

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My Rating: ★★★★

I didn’t have very high hopes for this one, and I got exactly what I expected. Some very interesting explorations of the infected, as well as intriguing imagery of religious cults. However, the film was missing the style of the Danny Boyle films, which I think is a key part of what makes this franchise so unique.

Overall, I found this one to be just okay. Have you seen it yet?

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My Rating: ★★★

Most probably one of the best films I’ve seen this year, Sentimental Value is receiving some much deserved acclaim. A nuanced look at a dysfunctional father-daughter relationship, all peppered with themes of art and artists, memory, inheritance, coping and more, this was an absolute delight to watch.

I already loved Joachim Trier’s Oslo trilogy, but I found Sentimental Value to be a much more mature and nuanced film.

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My Rating: ★★★★1/2

Fallout Season 1 was part of a new wave of Video Game adaptations that really respected the source material, delivering a solid entertainer. Season 2, however, had its issues. While Season 2 retained many elements that made Season 1 epic, it also featured way too many plotlines, pacing issues, and an overall lukewarm season.

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My Rating: ★★★1/2

Oof, what the f*ck did I just watch? If I’m being honest, the show was a near 4.5 star experience. However, that cliffhanger in the end just made me feel so damn disappointed.

Not counting that, however, The Chair Company was undoubtedly one of the most unhinged, absurd, and crazy comedic experienced of the year so far.

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My Rating: ★★★★

I’ve been meaning to read the Dunk & Egg novellas for quite some time now. I’ve heard a lot of good things about them. After reading that House of Dragons Season 2 was mostly a filler season, I was a little skeptical about this spin-off. However, I’m glad that it wasn’t.

Not only did A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms serve as a solid stand-alone story, it was entertaining, brutal, and everything that you’d expect from a Game of Thrones spin-off. Hell, it even poked fun at the original show in many ways.

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My Rating: ★★★★

Someone recommended this show to me as something very stylistic. However, the lead character of Bunny Munro was so deeply unlikeable that I just wasn’t able to enjoy this show as much as some others.

I understand that that’s the point of the show. It doesn’t glorify Bunny, instead constantly putting him in a bad light. Regardless, the show didn’t work for me as much as I had expected it to. It was interesting, but far from my favourite watch of the month.

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My Rating: ★★★1/2