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Daily Archives: November 21, 2021
New Order (2020) ☆☆(2/4): A messy exercise of chaos and brutality
Sometimes, I come across hollow artsy flicks hopelessly stuck in their supposedly interesting but ultimately flimsy ideas, and Mexican film “New Order” is one of such depressing cases. Sure, I understand that it intends to be an edgy political allegory … Continue reading
Love Affair(s) (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The things they say – and the things they do
French film “Love Affair(s)” is a funny and intelligent comedy about that complicated thing called love. As a bunch of supposedly smart and sensible characters trying to handle their unexpected romances and the accompanying personal complications, the movie busily and … Continue reading
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