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AGGRETSUKO [season one] ★★★★☆ An amusing Japanese anime TV show alive to the deep frustrations and injustices of office work. A put-upon accountant takes out her frustrations at night with death metal karaoke.   It is actor Daniel Brühl’s birthday. His top 5 films: - A FRIEND OF MINE - A MOST WANTED MAN - INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS - THE EDUKATORS - THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM The two that nearly made the list: - 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK - 7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE  The period of time between the Wright brothers and Neil Armstrong is incredibly short, and never ceases to wow. There’s a reason why the likes of THE RIGHT STUFF (1983), HIDDEN FIGURES (2016) and now FIRST MAN keep getting made. (Is this Ryan Gosling’s film for winning best actor at the 2019 Oscars?) It is cinematographer John Toll’s birthday. His top 5 films: - BRAVEHEART - CLOUD ATLAS - GONE BABY GONE - THE THIN RED LINE - TROPIC THUNDER  David Gordon Green is turning out to be a mediocre director. And do we need another HALLOWEEN movie? It is actor Chris Evans’ birthday. His top 5 films: - GIFTED - SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD - SNOWPIERCER - THE AVENGERS - THE LOSERS  LEAVE NO TRACE ★★★½☆ D: Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone). S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie, Dana Millican, Jeff Kober, Dale Dickey, Ayanna Berkshire. While the social commentary is meritorious, director Debra Granik’s follow-up to the pounding WINTER’S BONE is a slight disappointment. My review: http://www.filmaluation.com/leave-no-trace.html  Irrfan Khan is an actor that oozes class. I’m also a fan of writer Oren Moverman. The HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON franchise has stunning visuals, but plot and character hasn’t wowed. Will number three take the series to the premier tier? |
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
June 2018
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