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Crash Landing On You
In June of 2021, I began my wonderful odyssey into the world of Korean Dramas with this excellent 16 episode series. I recently showed it to my new housemate, who’d never watched a KDrama before. She’s now a fully fledged fan, which is understandable because to paraphrase Stefon from SNL, this show has everything: romance,…
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The Tale
An absolutely horrific story told in a very sensitive, striking and engaging way. There were moments I had to run out of the room because the content was so terribly sad. The way memory and trauma is explored structurally and stylistically is powerfully haunting.
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What’s Love got to do with it?
I had high hopes for this film as the premise was interesting, but I think sometimes romcoms in an effort to break the mould forget what makes the genre so charming in the first place. While I wished there was more time spent exploring the dynamic between the two leads, I did appreciate the subplot…
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Broken Hearts Gallery
A romcom where the female friendships hold equal weight with the central romance. Wonderful. The physical attributes of the central characters are never discussed. Refreshing. Two Aussie actors leading an American film. Bloody beautiful.
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
If you need a blissful and sweet show about friendship, food and finding your own path, this is well worth the watch. The charming opening titles music perfectly captures the playful, dreaming spirit of girlhood, treasured and celebrated in this delightful series.
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Primal Fear
Heard the Smartless podcast interview of Edward Norton and realised I hadn’t seen this movie. I really enjoyed it, but would have enjoyed it more if I knew less about it. Then again, maybe it helped to be prepared.
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Normal People
I feel like this is Heartstopper’s more poignant older sibling. The two leads are captivating. Loving the blocking and cinematography.
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Heartstopper
What a sweet little show. Teen romance is a magical blend of insecurity, anxiety and hope. Gorgeously represented.
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Disenchanted
Apt title. I came for the follow up to a movie I loved as a kid and stayed for the return of James Marsden’s loveably ridiculous Prince, sorry, King Edward. His title was the only upgrade from the first film.
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Fleishman is in Trouble
It didn’t take long for the charming narration to suck me in and quell my doubts about youthful Eisenberg playing a 41 year old father of two. He was so good in it I was compelled to google. Turns out the actor is a 39 year old father of one. Somehow, I feel old.