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personally, i thought it was just alright. the pacing was not my favourite in the world but the cinematography and set design was gorg. the actors did a phenomenal job with their respective roles as well. however, the plot itself was lackluster and the film overall was not probing any new or enticing questions or analyses in the grand scheme of feminist theory that hasn't already been done, and done in a more effective and intruiging way (to ME).
not to say that a film HAS to always be revolutionary, but my theory is that a lot of people have been "overrating" Poor Things and acting like it IS revolutionary partially because the public has been jaded by the majority of big films being one of four things: remakes, sequels, live adaptations of a pre-existing animation, or about the multiverse. not that these types of film are inherently bad, but when theaters are being flooded with these movies, it leaves film execs no desire to create a unique script and film as they are likely worried that original films with little to no pre-existing fanbase would not be as profitable comparatively.
however, i do think that the high praise and positive reception of Poor Things has done a lot of good by showing execs that original movies CAN be successful and the public DOES WANT THEM. i also think its great that an arthouse film is serving as a symbol to push for more original films in the future. plus, just because i don't consider it revolutionary doesn't mean someone else isn't allowed to! these are simply my own personal views so pls don't feel discouraged if u really enjoyed the movie!
Mar 26, 2024
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Didn't think I was going to find a movie I liked more than Godzilla Minus One (which was my favorite of last year before this) but Poor Things is an absolute vision and perfectly executed on all fronts - if it's still playing in a theater near you don't miss it.
Jan 23, 2024
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*Some thematic spoilers maybe? Beware*
Still working out all my thoughts about this movie, it's kinda stream of consciousness atm but wow... All the magic and horror that comes out of media consumption amongst queer teenage suburban isolation... the simultaneous connection and disconnection from others through it.
It also explores neurodivergence, queerness, asexuality, gender identity expression and repression, depression and sometimes suicide (ideation and attempts) amongst the backdrop of media consumption. It's all connected. Media as a portal to other worlds, a portal to other selves, a portal to a place where other people understand and you are empowered and you belong. Blurring the lines between the physical self and a digital projection of a desired self, and the euphoria and horrors that come along with that. All things I heavily relate to.
This is very much a movie for Millennials, Gen Z and Gen A in the best ways possible. I think specifically for teens at the moment but also people who were teens not long ago. I wish this movie was there for me 10 years ago. I won't lie, there are a lot of corny moments as well and some over-use of visuals, but the messages override it all for sure. It's also important to note that the director Jane Schoenbrun is trans and goes by they/them pronouns. Being non-binary myself (among pretty much everything else I mentioned in the 2nd paragraph), this movie made me feel seen and understood.
The music was amazing too!!! Alex G never misses!!! I loved the covers of Anthems and Tonight, Tonight, the fact that they're recent covers really brings us back to the present with a reflection of the past.
Last thing I will say is I wrote a bit about Digital Doubles and Doppelgängers in my Communications program and now really want to explore that again because of this movie.
May 18, 2024
I watched it after hearing it recommended from a review of the 50 shades of grey movie. I thought it was going to be significantly more interesting but ended up also kinda disappointed. I liked the performances but the movie didn't feel like it really had the bite that I thought it would have. I did find this video essay which had some pretty interesting thoughts on the movie but I don't think I'm going to rewatch it anytime soon. It's like a 6/10 for me.
May 25, 2024
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if i just limited it to fav pics taken on my camera i would prob say this. lapse catholocism will do that to someone's artistic themes huh :P
Mar 30, 2024
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okay so i woke up with a lot of ppl wanting the Discord group so here it is! ˚₊꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ₊˚
in this Discord group we're gonna be hosting remote watch parties, discuss all things cinema, and provide a space for non-mainstream discovery with a focus on experimental, campy, arthouse, foreign, or overall underrated films <3
if youre based in nyc, there might be irl watch parties coming in the future too!!
attached is the link, but if you can't access it for some reason here's the invite you can copy and paste:
https://discord.gg/2mGveJC6Sz
pls share w ur friends hehe (:
alsoooo pls pls comment ur very favourite and gnarliest underrated films!! ill add them all to my watchlist :P
Mar 21, 2024
been discovering methods for editing and, to be honest, mostly distorting photos in programs.... not designed specifically for photo editing....? :O hopefully some ppl find this as neat as i do:
- Audacity, which is free audio editing program; requires .TIFF file of image (tutorial, video)
- Hex editors (don't ask me what this is i am still unsure lol) such as HexEd.it (tutorial)
- Code source editors like Notepad ++ (tutorial)
as i find more of these and if anyone can recommend other programs that can edit images that aren't photo editing programs, i'll keep this list regularly updated!
(image credit: qubodup on DeviantArt - edited using Audacity)
Mar 28, 2024