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Life of Pi (2012) - Review
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Life of Pi (2012) - Review

Paired with great performances from Suraj Sharma and Irrfan Khan, and Life of Pi is profound picture that nails close to everything on an emotional and technical level.

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Hustle (2022) - Review
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Hustle (2022) - Review

If you love an underdog, or you’re a fan of basketball, this one’s a pretty good time.

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Prehistoric Planet (2022) - Review
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Prehistoric Planet (2022) - Review

Stealing the aesthetics and structure for Planet Earth outright, the show adds dinosaurs into the mix instead of present day animals to make this series provocative and informative.

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Insomnia (2002) - Review
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Insomnia (2002) - Review

It may not stand out compared to the rest of Christopher Nolan’s filmography, but Nolan’s least is still some of the best in the game.

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Red Rocket (2021) - Review
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Red Rocket (2021) - Review

Sean Baker’s most recent film Red Rocket is another example at what he does best; technical mastery and commitment to realism.

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Stranger Things 4: Vol. 1 (2022)  -Review
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Stranger Things 4: Vol. 1 (2022) -Review

As the series has gone along, it has struggled with giving its many character meaningful development or even stuff to do. In this latest season, that problem is intensified.

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Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Review
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Review

Top Gun: Maverick is a blockbuster in its purest form, combining top notch thrills, ludicrous production value, movie stars and some big ol’ heart to create a must-see theatrical experience.

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Gangs of New York (2002) - Review
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Gangs of New York (2002) - Review

This film thrives on brilliant direction and top-notch production value, but by the end it does feel like Scorsese trying to do too much at once.

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Val (2021) - Review
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Val (2021) - Review

A documentary that matches its sincerity, its weirdness and its commitment to ‘real’ with its subject.

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Blade Runner (1982) - Review
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Blade Runner (1982) - Review

Blade Runner is the exception, because if there wasn't such a strong atmosphere, brilliant VFX, and interesting sci-fi concepts, you would have to focus on Deckard’s horrible story.

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