Chad

Big one here, gang.

This list is the culmination of many things—8 years of reporting on local film, diving into Oregon film history during the pandemic, getting obsessed with Kelly Reichardt (though anyone can and should do that.)

Thanks for the space, WW.

Our @chadl.bsky.social (Spinning Platters) opted for the Soderbergh sleekness of "Black Bag."

Film Review: “Gladiator II” Gladiator II forgoes emotion in favor of blood and spectacle In the summer of 2000, Gladiator reinvigorated audiences’ desire for the sword-and-sandal epic. This subgenre had mostly been relegated…

Blood and spectacle.
CGI and flashbacks.
Strength and honor.
#gladiator2
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I was, in fact, entertained.
Review coming.

I dreamt last night that I was explaining the impressive filmmaking craftsmanship of 'The Brutalist' to Christopher Nolan while we strolled through a modern art museum.

#filmcriticfantasy

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