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Under the Skin

11/3/2016

22 Comments

 

C+
​2.44
An otherworldly being stalks Scotland for human prey.

Directed by Jonathan Glazer
Starring Scarlett Johansson
​Initial Review by Blair Setnor
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​This was on my radar because of Jon.  While singing the praises of "the upside down" in Stranger Things, Jon mentions that this is not a new thing.  He proceeds to inform me of Under the Skin and we enjoy watching David Ehrlich's top 25 movies from 2014.  This was number 3.

Overall, the movie was beautifully shot with incredible nature scenes and equally incredible CGI.  The music and sound effectively had my blood pressure raised the entire movie.  I had to immediately turn it off because my heart rate needed to come down.

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Straight Outta Compton

8/6/2016

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B+
​3.41
A film tracking the creation and dissolution of landmark rap quintet NWA.

Directed by F. Gary Gray
Starring Jason Mitchell, Corey Hawkins, and O'Shea Jackson Jr.
​Initial Review by Blair Setnor
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The birth of N.W.A. is a fascinating story and is undoubtedly powerful and relevant today.  Straight Outta Compton opens with the lyrics, "You are now about to witness the power of street knowledge," spoken by Dr. Dre in N.W.A's rap, "Straight Outta Compton."  This line and their lyrics inspire outrage, the desire to reveal the truth, and to educate others about the realities of "street" life.  After watching, I even went to ye old Facebook to ask, "Who are your favorite artists speaking truth today?" ​

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Jane Eyre (2011)

2/25/2016

11 Comments

 

C
1.89
A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.

​Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga
Starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, and Jamie Bell
Initial Review by Blair Setnor
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Welp.  I think in general my picks have been well received, but I apologize for this one.  There was good reason to pick this.  I google searched best films on Netflix and many of the movies we've watched were on there - Short Term 12, Blue is the Warmest Color, Snowpiercer, White God, etc, etc... I can't seem to find the link, though. ​

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