Richard Attenborough’s Chaplin (1992) wants us to see a misunderstood genius. What it shows instead is a creepily sanitized hagiography that romanticizes teen girls, trivializes women, and buries the craft. If you want to understand Chaplin, watch his films — not this embalmed biopic.
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Chaplin (1992)
“If you want to understand me, watch my movies.” That’s arguably the only valuable insight in Chaplin. Sadly, it feels like director Richard Attenborough watched Charles Chaplin’s films and went, “…
Pulp Fiction is mostly an extended argument for clearer drug labeling.
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“A Pitch to Those Who Want to See My Brain Matter Splattered”. Some ideas that I had to try and inspire assistance in bringing my #prowrestling #zombie #comedy to life. It should be shot for next to nothing. Just need a venue, #wrestling ring, and desperate indie workers. https://maineventofthedead.blogspot.com/2019/10/a-pitch-to-those-who-want-to-see-my.html?m=0
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A Pitch to Those Who Want to See My Brain Matter Splattered
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I may be the #horrormovie fan I always strived to be. As I’m taking note of Aja’s “High Tension” it lead me to ponder if it’d be a good double feature with Argento’s “Tenebrae”. The #autocorrect on my #iphone knew not to question the spelling of the #auteur or the #film title.
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The Oscars finally remembered popular movies can be great art
The Academy Awards nominated four genuine hits for best picture. Oscar season — and our movie culture — will be better for it.
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