Daily Archives: February 2, 2020

Corpus Christi (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Priest with Tattoos

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Polish film “Corpus Christi”, which recently got nominated for Best International Film Oscar, turns out to be more solemn and serious than I expected from its absurd premise. Although it may be a little too dry for general audiences out … Continue reading →

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Uncut Gems (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Adam Sandler on full throttle mode

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The hero of Josh and Benny Safdie’s new film “Uncut Gems”, which was released on Netflix this Friday, is probably one of the most incorrigible characters I have ever seen during recent years. Constantly and helplessly driven by impulse and … Continue reading →

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Waves (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): From implosion to healing

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Trey Edwards Shultz’s new film “Waves” grips us hard during its overwhelmingly stylish first half and then moves us a lot during its surprisingly sensitive second half. I must confess that I was quite annoyed and baffled at first, but … Continue reading →

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