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Tag Archives: Recluse
The Whale (2022) ☆☆(2/4): A hollow exercise in misery and obesity
Darren Aronofsky’s new film “The Whale” is a hollow exercise in misery and obesity. It surely draws our attention with the miserable life condition of its pitiful hero right from the beginning, but the movie simply dwells inside his small, … Continue reading
Ted K (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): The detached observation of one disturbed figure
“Ted K” is a dry but intense film which will surely unnerve you for good reasons. As an austere character study based on the real-life story of one notorious bomber who is thankfully being incarcerated in a state penitentiary at … Continue reading
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Tagged Real-life figure, Real-life story, Recluse, Terror, Terrorist
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Pig (2021) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Where is his pig?
“Pig” is as simple as its very title suggests, but it somehow came to hold my attention for not only what it is about but also how it is about. Mainly driven by its solitary hero’s quiet but strong determination, … Continue reading
Nobody Knows I’m Here (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Repressed and detached
Chilean film “Nobody Knows I’m Here”, which was released on Netflix in a number of countries including US in last week, is a somber and detached character drama about one tragically repressed guy who is still reeling from his old … Continue reading