I really rate the original. The sequel was duff. Will the prequel rescue the burgeoning franchise?
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It is actor Jason Clarke’s birthday. His top 5 films: - ALL I SEE IS YOU - DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES - EVEREST - MUDBOUND - PUBLIC ENEMIES  Everest ANIMALS ★★★☆☆ D: Sophie Hyde (52 Tuesdays). S: Holliday Grainger, Alia Shawkat, Fra Fee, Dermot Murphy, Muiris Crowley, Amy Molloy. 30-something existential crises. Covers various forms of social anxiety, from status to the definition of commitment. Relevant and analytical, but not enough narrative surprises. My review: http://www.filmaluation.com/animals.html  Season two of Netflix’s excellent Indian crime show is arriving this August. Out to own today: Border
It is actor Diane Kruger’s birthday. Her top 5 films: - ANYTHING FOR HER - IN THE FADE - INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS - LASCARS - TROY [director’s cut]  In the Fade It is sound designer Ben Burtt’s birthday. His top 5 films: - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK - STAR WARS - SUPER 8 - THE DARK CRYSTAL - WALL.E  Star Wars THE FAREWELL ★★★★★ D: Lulu Wang. S: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Shuzhen Zhao, Hong Lu, Yongbo Jiang, Jim Liu. Grief, guilt, and a wedding. A gripping family dramedy. Humour skilfully underpins the sadness, and vice versa. My review: http://www.filmaluation.com/the-farewell.html  |
This website is written by Hemanth Kissoon.
Filmaluation is dedicated to arts culture, with a particular focus on film. I care about intelligence, quality and entertainment. Going to the cinema today? See the recommendations page of what is currently out. Click here. The vital ambitions of art and entertainment: - Perceptiveness - Illumination - The unexpected - Innovation Brains and soul are key; but adrenaline junkies do not fret, there is also much love for an experience that delivers a sucker-punch to the guts via stunningly delivered thrills. Noun, “filmaluation”: The evaluation of a film Verb, "to filmaluate”: To evaluate a film I am well aware how difficult it is to make a film, put on a stage play, create a television show, write a novel, let alone make something of note. (That appreciation doesn’t stop me from having high standards though.) This online magazine is edited by Hemanth Kissoon. Filmaluation is owned by Filmaluation Limited (Company number 8549302. Registered in England and Wales) Archives
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