Category: Western European
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Richard Linklater’s chronicling of the production of Breathless is certainly charming, but it can’t quite escape its period. One thing I’m always worried about when I’m writing reviews is how pretentious I’ll sound. It’s something I’ve been told to forget about, and something I should always keep in mind. On the one hand, I should…
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In this evocative and tragic portrayal of a little girl’s imagination in the wake of Francisco Franco’s ascent, The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) provides an understated look into a horrific part of Spain’s history. Do you remember the place? That place that all the kids spread rumors about when you were a kid. Maybe…
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With stellar performances from Stellan Skarsgard and Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value examines how art and life can imitate each other, in both tragic and poetic ways. When I saw director Joachim Trier’s previous film The Worst Person in the World (2021), I wasn’t moved. I don’t know why, but there was something about the film…
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This deadpan British zombie-romantic comedy is a gory good time with unexpected heart, courtesy of leads Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Even before I sat down to watch this film, I was hearing about this from seemingly everywhere. I guess Shaun of the Dead (2004) is just one of those films that seem to unite…
