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Movie Madness: Mother (Bong Joon-Ho, 2009)

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There is an inherent property of water: once it is spilled, it cannot be un-spilled; there is no take backs, no true remedy to rectify the act of spilling. When there is no container, no shape to conform to, where can the water go, but outwards?

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May 4, 2018 Essays on Film, Movie Madness, Writing

The Art of Symmetry and “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

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At its center, The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) is a tale of days gone by, an era that has passed us. It is enjoyable because it is a glimpse into a stylized snapshot, potent with nostalgia and quirky eccentricity, a phrase I’m sure has been used to describe Wes Anderson’s films since Bottle Rocket.

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June 23, 2017 Essays on Film, Movie Madness, Writing

Movie Madness: “The Testament of Orpheus”

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“A film is a petrifying fountain of thought”

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June 20, 2017 Essays on Film, Movie Madness, Writing

Movie Madness: “Fargo”

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Where the hell does one begin with Fargo? It is a twisted tale of murder, staged kidnapping, insurance fraud, mallard stamps, and pancakes; it’s a story about human selfishness and greed, mediocrity inspired by suburban living, yet it also is about persistence and the dogged pursuit of fact against circumstance.

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June 17, 2017 Essays on Film, Movie Madness, Writing

Movie Madness: “Marie Antoinette”

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Marie Antoinette is a conundrum; is it fact or fiction? Is it fantasy or is it accurate? True or false? Yes: it is all of the above.

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June 16, 2017 Essays on Film, Movie Madness, Writing

Movie Madness: “12 Angry Men”

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*Note* This is the first in a series titled “Movie Madness”, wherein I watch one movie a day and then post the review. Enjoy!

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June 15, 2017 Essays on Film, Movie Madness, Writing
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