I've been watching quite a few films lately, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on them with you:
As a side note - I hardly ever watch a movie in one sitting these days. I tend to fall asleep after an hour and then have to see the second half on another day. Anyway...
Licorice Pizza - a charming, if exaggerated, tale of young love in 1970s America, with fantastic performances from debut-making leads Cooper Hoffman and (especially) Alana Haim. Also - Bradley Cooper is hilarious in his cameo and should be a supporting actor in many more films.
Top Gun: Maverick - A perfect example of 'style over substance'. Impressive film-making, but not an impressive film.
The Two Popes - Anthony Hopkins has been making films for over half-a-century, and this is probably the first time he HASN'T been the best thing in a movie. Jonathan Pryce is fantastic.
All The President's Men - Yes, I watched it again and Yes, it is still brilliant.
Annihilation - Really enjoyable sci-fi, up to a point. Starts out like 'Predator' and ends up like 'The Fountain.'
Roma - FINALLY got to see this Oscar winner. Beautiful, and the shot at the end where the camera follows the maid into the sea is incredible. Storyline doesn't match up to the artistry, but I'd still watch this 100 times before I'd consider 'Top Gun 2' again.
The Power of the Dog - Meh. Some great scenery, but meh.
RC 28-8-22
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