Watched A Real Pain recently. It’s was really nicely paced, excellently written and acted. Wouldn’t be surprised if Kieran Culkin gets the nod for best supporting actor.
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The Presence.
This is one that will really divide opinion, as with most of Steven Sodergergh films you get something a bit different.
The film is filmed as though you’re seeing things through the eyes of “ the presence “, so you feel like you’re actually looking through the camera - which takes a bit of getting used to.
A seemingly well off happy family move into a plush house in a desirable neighbourhood with their two kids and their daughter starts to sense that something is watching over her and looking out for her in her bedroom - the presence.
The film is very slow to start with, as things start to unravel bit bit by bit.
It’s not a horror film, more like a slow burning supernatural film, which has a massive twist in the last five mins, that you really don’t expect or see coming.
One you need to watch by yourself, as there’s little clues all the way through, that are easy to miss if you switch off.
Workes for daniel day lewisalways knew he should have worked in the laundrette...
Mullholland Falls. 1996.Watched Mullholland Drive last night.
My head plays tricks on me with alarming regularity. I was sure I'd seen a film called Mullholland Drive.. I definitely hadn't.
Is there another film with a similar title from round about the same time? I only have vague memories of the film. Classic noir, set in the 40s, corrupt cops. I think Nick Nolte was in it.
Thankyou.Mullholland Falls. 1996.
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Proper edge of the sea stuff and the cinematography is just off the scale, as you almost feel that you’re under the water with them. ( needs to be watched on a big screen )
At an hour and a half long, it’s a perfect length and does a real good showcasing how truly dangerous commercial diving on and around the oil rigs is.
Hackman and Cazale, two of the finest actors.Directly after, BBC2 11:40pm tonight.
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