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The Idea of You

Not that I'm expecting a lot of plausibility with my romance dramas, but 'The Idea of You' would have been better served if it were steeped in more reality.

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Civil War

Understanding that Civil War centers on a group of war journalists rather than the war itself can significantly alter one's perspective on Garland's intent.

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The Matrix

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Matrix still completely stands as one of the most original sci-fi films to ever come out in my lifetime.

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Bottoms

Bottoms purposely pokes fun at its genre while providing a looking glass into how today's culture perceives popularity and identity.

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Poor Things

Whether your initial response to Poor Things is visceral or in disgust, it's a film that you won't soon forget.

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Arthur the King

The unbelievability of what these racers in Arthur the King willingly put themselves through is inspiring and insane at the same time. Add a battered dog who won’t quit into the mix, and you have yourself a movie that is bound to tug on your heartstrings in one way or another.

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You Hurt My Feelings

You Hurt My Feelings spoke to my creative soul. Director/writer Nicole Holofcener brilliantly and comically explores the themes of love and support when it comes to balancing personal and professional aspirations.

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Past Lives

Past Lives is one of the most realistic portrayals of divided love that you'll see.

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Footloose (1984)

From the moment that this movie opens up with the closeups of the various dancing feet, I was automatically charmed by this '80s classic.

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Quo Vadis, Aida?

What a gut punch Quo Vadis, Aida? is. I had no prior knowledge about the Bosnia War of 1995 or the Srebrenica Massacre that this film depicts. This is unlike any war film that I had seen before.

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