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Tag Archives: Gardener
Master Gardener (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The Gardener in the Room
Paul Schrader’s latest film “Master Gardener”, which was recently shown at the Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea, is another typical drama of his which sadly does not work as well as intended for several glaring bad reasons. Again, … Continue reading
Being There (1979) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): Still being there
Although more than 35 years have passed since it came out, “Being There”, which is based on Jerzy Kosiński’s novel of the same name, remains as a brilliant satire with timeless insights on media and celebrity. Gently strolling along with … Continue reading
A Better Life (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A gardener and his son in LA
Some movies can bring me close to the life of the people I never have come across. “A Better Life”, a simple but heartfelt drama about one man struggling for him and his son in the world which do not … Continue reading
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