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Hercules 1997
Comfortably one of Disney's best musicals. I loved this film growing up and I was a bit concerned that it might not hold up as well now that I'm revisiting it at a much older age but nope it's still as incredible. Whilst I always liked this film I don't think I ever really appreciated the way it looks enough, the animation here is stunning.
It's a film that's so full of charm, unforgettable music and genuinely hilarious moments. For…
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 1964
What a stunning film. The colour palette on display here paired with that hauntingly stunning score turns Cherbourg into an enchanting canvas for Jacques Demy to work wonders on.
Not everything worked for me on this first viewing, i found myself a bit distracted at times as every piece of dialogue is sung but only because i wasn’t expecting it. Catherine Deneuve was phenomenal and her chemistry with Nino Castelnuovo was so tender and authentic that it really drew me…
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Some Like It Hot 1959
A classic that i’m shocked i’ve not seen before. A perfect blend of comedy and romance with a sharp, witty and genuinely hilarious screenplay. I’ve seen two Billy Wilder films and both have been paced to perfection, he has this way of maintaining this engaging rhythm from start to finish ensuring that the pacing never falters. The film’s final scene is well is easily going to be one that i’ll struggle to forget.
This film also has some incredibly strong…
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Reservoir Dogs 1992
Tarantino's directorial debut is a masterclass in tension, dialogue and storytelling. With his standard razor-sharp script, an insane soundtrack and a refreshing approach to the heist genre this is easily one of my favourites from Quentin. His decision to focus on the fallout of the heist rather than the job itself is a stroke of genius as his story then gets to explore loyalty, trust and betrayal and does so to perfection.
The ensemble cast is simply phenomenal. Everyone delivers…
