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movie reviews & more
movie reviews & more
Last Summer - Movie Review
My thoughts on Last Summer: the latest controversial work from French provocateur Catherine Breillat. A sun-soaked film about a forbidden attraction, marked with an emotional incisiveness only Breillat could pull off. Janus Films will release the film in theatres on June 28.
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The Two Most Overlooked Films of 2024 (So Far)
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A two-in-one review of the most overlooked films to release in 2024 thus far: Angela Schanelec's Music and Lois Patiño's Samsara. INTRO - 00:00 MUSIC - 00:28 SAMSARA - 03:40 Contact: thefilmloner@gmail.com
Close Your Eyes - Movie Review
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My thoughts on the masterful new film from revered Spanish filmmaker Victor Erice, marking his long-awaited return to cinema after a thirty year hiatus. Contact: thefilmloner@gmail.com
The Beast is a MASTERPIECE - Movie Review
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My thoughts on Bertrand Bonello's latest work of genius, The Beast. His dizzying, Lynchian sci-fi odyssey that might just be his magnum opus. The film is currently playing in select theaters via Janus Films. Contact: thefilmloner@gmail.com
Evil Does Not Exist - Movie Review
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My thoughts on Ryusuke Hamaguchi's enigmatic Evil Does Not Exist. His latest film following the surprise success of the Academy Award-winning Drive My Car. Janus Films will release Evil Does Not Exist in select theaters beginning May 3rd. Contact: thefilmloner@gmail.com
La Chimera - Movie Review
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My review of Alice Rohrwacher's wondrous new work La Chimera: a film of immense magic and tactility. Released in the U.S. by NEON. Contact: thefilmloner@gmail.com
Here Is The Most BEAUTIFUL Film Of 2024 - Review
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My thoughts on Belgian filmmaker Bas Devos's latest work, Here. A warm, profoundly tender little film of immense power and an early contender for the best film of 2024. Released in the United States earlier this year by Cinema Guild. Contact: thefilmloner@gmail.com
Broker - Movie Review
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My thoughts on Hirokazu Koreeda's stunning new film, Broker. An empathetic, deeply moving family drama that further solidifies Koreeda as a master of the craft. NEON will release the film in the United States later this year.
Paris, 13th District & The Innocents - Reviews
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This is a quick little video talking about two great films coming out within the next month: Eskil Vogt's The Innocents and Jacques Audiard's Paris, 13th District. Both of these couldn't be more different from one another. But I thought since they're coming out soon and are both worthy of discussion, why not combine my thoughts on them into one video.
The Best Films of SXSW 2022
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The SXSW Film Festival is BACK and I got the chance to watch a lot of movies. This was my first in-person festival in a long time, which made this year's edition even more of a special experience. But here's a list of ten of my favorites that I saw at SXSW 2022.
After Yang - Movie Review
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My thoughts on Kogonada's sophomore feature, AFTER YANG. A beautifully rendered, lo-fi spin on the science fiction genre. The film stars Colin Farrell, Jodie-Turner Smith, Justin H. Min, and Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja. And is shot by Benjamin Loeb. A24 will release it in theaters and on Showtime on March 4.
10 Films from Sundance 2022 to Put on Your Radar
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This year's Sundance Film Festival went virtual once again, but there wasn't a shortage of great films to watch. So, I have compiled ten fantastic movies from this year's edition that I think you should look out for. Full list of every film I saw: THE GOOD - After Yang, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Descendant, Dual, Emily the Criminal, Every Day in Kaimuki, Fire of Love, Girl Picture, Good Luck to You ...
The Worst Person in the World is the BEST Film of the Year (Review)
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The Worst Person in the World is the BEST Film of the Year (Review)
Just found this channel and watched a couple reviews. I hope you keep making them because they’re interesting to listen to and offer good insights on films many won’t have ever of or won’t be aware are coming out
I appreciate that! My main goal with the channel will always be to discuss the films that don’t get the attention they deserve on this platform, and I’m glad to hear you find them insightful.
@@thefilmloner it’s already given me the drive to actively make plans to see a few films I’d just heard were good and never really planned on seeing so I appreciate that
@zach this channel is going to have a million subs.
Your content is so good, and this movie was excellent- didn’t deserve the mistreatment at Cannes. Just saw North America is finally getting a theatrical release by Film Movement, so that’s good!!
Thank you! Some of those mixed reactions out of Cannes were baffling to me, but I'm glad to see someone else gets it.
Got to see Music at NYFF, first ever Schanelec work for me, enjoyed it & found her so fascinating as an individual - Samsara looks SO good. Sad i’m missing out on it this weekend
just discovered you channel. Its a gold mine
Glad you found it :)
amazing film
Saw it last night. Loved it.
The end of this film had me sobbing, that desire to go back in time is so relatable...and devastatingly so. Something about Italian auteurs has captured my imagination...both Alice Rohrwacher and Elena Ferrante <3
I will now watch both of these films, due to this review. This is also a reminder that everyone here needs to watch "The assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford," because it is a really good film.
Your work is very good and I hope this channel blows up soon!
Ahhh thank you so much! I hope so too :)
Excited to see this
When Samsara first came out I thought it wasn't for me. But this review has changed my mind. Just sorry now I've missed it in the cinema 😢
Excellent list!
This is a great review/essay! I would love to see more of you, you have a very pleasant style. Maybe an advice would be to speak a bit louder when recording the voiceover, and to add some music from time to time.
THE SOPRANOS 2
Excellent review
Thank you for such a great Review. I was absolutely beside myself, out of body with this masterpiece.
Just saw it... This movie SUCCKKKKSSS.
Do you have a Letterboxd account?
Have you seen Le Meraviglie? The movie won Cannes grand prix in 2014
I have not. But judging by how much I adored both Lazzaro Felice and La Chimera, I need to give it a watch ASAP!
Definitely need to check out Afire. Thanks for recommending.
loved World's Fair, can't wait to see TV Glow; Schoenbrun is a necessary voice in horror
A fantastic film. A modern masterpiece.
Wait was the incel bit from an actual true story at 4:58???
The was an incel guy in Santa Barbara who when on a shooting spree and killed 6 in Isla Vista in 2014.
Yes. There are loads of incels :( most high school shooters turn out to be incels.
I watched it last night and found it, though long, quite affecting in an understated way. I am a fan of the short story which seems to have been the inspiration for the film.
Where can I see this movie?
@@devvv7 Probably in a local independent cinema. It seems to be making the rounds.
The tombraider team are flawless and but Miss Havisham is boring
How dare you ! Rossellini shimers with ageless charisma
@@user-lw6qj1yn7h yes i know she has a warm performance but i prefer fast tempo
After all these years i understand about Negrita music video ingio infinita
It feels like I watched a different movie from the way you described this film. LOL. Glad you enjoyed this, but 😅 could not wait for this movie to end. And this is from someone who likes arthouse, slow paced movies.
Excellent review. La Chimera did significantly less than nothing for me personally, but I'm a huge fan of the passion it inspires in others.
I’d say give it another rewatch somewhere down the line as I’ve found Rohrwacher’s films can play a lot better on second viewing for some. Thanks for watching!
Excuse me, do you know which Italian cinema films it refers to? Specific films by Rosellini, Fellini, Antonioni, Pasolini, Visconti; Which would be?
I’d say Rohrwacher draws heavily from Fellini, particularly his stuff like La Strada and Roma. But the broader stylings ooze with Pasolini (w/ his film Accatone) and Rossellini influence.
@@thefilmloner Thank you so much. Honestly, I'm very ignorant and I haven't caught all the allusions he makes to Italian cinema in "La Chimera." The only one I could see clearly was a reference to Fellini's Rome when they find the tomb. Can you see any other references from any other Italian films?
Good review, I think the only I've seen that really captures what the movie is about. I watched it yesterday and I liked how different and original it was in its style. I have a feeling it will stay with me for awhile.
Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching!
Awesome list! Have you seen "Tōtem"? It competed for me with "All of Us Strangers" movies that provoked unconsolable crying.
I haven’t yet but have meaning to give it a watch for a while. Thanks for watching!
@@thefilmloner I hope you love it. It's on the Criterion Channel now.
“The defining film of this generation” maybe bc this generation is littered with weirdos.
This movie was dreadful. 30 mins in I wanted to slide down the movies screen with a utility knife to save people. Then I said let me give it another 30 mins. It just never gets good. The best way to describe it would be take a look at a recent photo of the director and that’s what you should expect from this movie.
Bro the movie sucked
why would a photo of the director put you off a movie? 🤔
@@MadailinBurnhope Because he's clearly the type who's lips move when he reads in his head. I'm sure he's not much of a reader, though.
Quality review. Saw it yesterday. Was puzzling but it has stayed with me. Enjoyed your commentary.
Thank you!
OR, its banal, self involved tripe. Your call.
Will give it a whirl, great channel. Have you seen Burning yet? Worth a watch and an essay.
Love Burning! Been impatiently awaiting the next Lee Chang-dong film for far too long. Thanks for watching.
@@thefilmloner Do a video essay on poetry please. That film was incredibly moving and there was an equally moving video essay on it
I like perfect day
thanks love this review
Thanks for watching!
cant wait to see this movie i also love alex g
100 percent agree ... so amazing
i’ve watched this movie in the cinemas and was looking through a good review. and this is the only one i found. so well made. thank you ❤
Much appreciated!
I saw this film yesterday and was mesmerized by it. What a magical tale
So true! And it somehow only gets more magical with subsequent viewings…
Watching it this week. Looking forward to it.
Enjoy! You’re in for a delight
Awesome list, and congratulations for the editing and narration. My top 3 is The zone of interest, anatomy, may December. Reccomend to check Creatura who isn't on your list!
Appreciate it! Will definitely add Creatura to the never ending watchlist
wow wonderful list! what are the scenes in your outro from?
Thank you for watching! The films in the outro are I Saw the TV Glow, Here, About Dry Grasses and Close Your Eyes
I haven't seen All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt yet but hopefully will see it this year when it comes out on streaming. I really enjoyed all the others in your list. There are so many good ones. I've watched over 300 movies that were released last year. My own list in no particular order contains lots of foreign language movies some of which are older than 2023 but were first released in the UK last year. Oppenheimer. Blue Jean. Palm Trees and Power Lines. Lakelands. 20 Days in Mariupol. The Taste of Things(Fr). La Chimera(It). Society of the Snow(Sp). Joyland(Pak). 20,000 Species of Bees(Sp). Housekeeping for Beginners(Mac). Drunken Birds (Fr Can). Rodeo(Fr). The Beasts(Sp/Fr). Full Time(Fr). Paris Memories(Fr). R.M.N.(Rom). Piggy(Sp). Tar. Till. The Whale. Marcel the Shell with Shoes on were also all first released in the UK in 2023 as well and deserve a mention.
Really hoped to catch up on Blue Jean and R.M.N. before making the list but there’s only so much time! Thanks for sharing your list, a few on there I’m hearing about for the very first time and will be adding to the watchlist for sure
was waiting for this one
Thanks for watching!
Very nice list -- with a handful of recommendations that I will absolutely watch.
Love the video and your analysis. You have made me curious.
Is your youtube bio a pun to lilja 4-ever?
It is indeed! Good catch
@@thefilmloner I started watching it, gave me trainspotting vibes
@@thefilmloner haha, thanks :)
One of the best films of all time!