Posts Tagged ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’
Film Review – The Silent Twins
The Silent Twins (2022) tells the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, twin sisters that – for reasons not entirely clear – refused to communicate with anyone except themselves. Together, they were playful, talkative, and creative spirits. But in the presence of others – even family members –…
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Film Review – I’m Thinking of Ending Things
I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020) made me feel every possible emotion there is while watching a movie. I was fascinated, confused, enthralled, entertained, terrified, and in the end deeply moved. That’s an accomplishment for something I’m still trying to piece together in my head.…
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Film Review – The Space Between Us
“What’s your favorite thing about Earth?” As a traveler, I am always mesmerized by the new things I see, the different people I meet and the amazing tastes of food I eat in any given county I visit. Every visit to a new place is…
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Film Review – Anomalisa
Idiosyncratic. That is the word that leaps to mind. It might seem like a cop out as a description. It feels a bit like calling something “Unique” when you don’t know what to make of something. But it is the first word that leaps to…
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Film Review – Mood Indigo
Michel Gondry is one of the most unique filmmakers working today. His ability to create imagery out of spare parts is unmatched – there are very few who exhibit such a sense of whimsy in a world of paper mache and cardboard cutouts. Sadly, Gondry’s…
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SXSW Film Review – Extracted
Extracted (2012) is a slick, well-made independent sci-fi film that works well in some ways and not so well in others. The beautiful thing about the sci-fi genre is that it allows filmmakers to open their creative reservoirs and build new worlds and explore a…
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Top 5 – Winter Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 winter films. This segment is also available on Stitcher and iTunes. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in our…
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Top 5 – Nonlinear Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 nonlinear films. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes, and Zune. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in…
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