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André Crous
"Whiplash (2016)" - Review

In the exquisite Whiplash, Damien Chazelle’s second feature, we catch a glimpse of a young drummer’s blood, sweat and tears on the way to greatness.

"Whiplash (2016)" - Review
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André Crous
"Shirley Adams (2009)" - Review

Despite this unrelentingly close experience of events, a number of self-conscious shots in which we only see the back of main actress Denise Newman’s head, and a story that is very simple, first-time director Hermanus succeeds in gripping his audience thanks to his self-assured direction that steers the film away from any fake sentimentality.

"Shirley Adams (2009)" - Review
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André Crous
"Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)" - Review

It is truly remarkable that this film, whose subject is always implied but never mentioned by name, can have such a strong impact on a viewer who has grown up in a much less restricted era of movie-going.

"Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)" - Review
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André Crous
"Sherlock Jr. (1924)" - Review

This medium-length film is interesting on many levels, and while the action transcends mere slapstick, Keaton’s conception of the film’s biggest stunts makes for remarkable commentary on the perspective of the viewer.

"Sherlock Jr. (1924)" - Review
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André Crous
"Napoléon (1927)" - Review

Napoléon, by French filmmaker Abel Gance, is an experimental epic that has achieved the status of legend, with good reason. 

"Napoléon (1927)" - Review

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"The Double (2013)" - Review

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"The Double (2013)" - Review

The Double is a stylish, surrealist neo-noir that you shouldn’t be watching if you expect all your questions answered, but on top of wonderful casting and a frightening sense of doom throughout, this may be one of the most original films in recent memory.

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"Gravity (2013)" - Review

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"Gravity (2013)" - Review

Films like Gravity are one in a million. Besides reminding everyone of the incredible visual talents he has that never overwhelm the story he tells, Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, who has honed his skills at directing long but dynamic scenes with a single take, ambitiously faced the challenge of a minimal cast and has delivered a film for the ages.

 

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