Reflections in the river, giant ships coursing to new land. A wonderous, arty Pocahontas movie. More sci-fi in it’s lyricism than that other Pocahontas movie Avatar.
Romance
Home for the Holidays
Mental illness handled as quirk, it’s unbelievable & sappy yet relatable. Will she get the guy? Will the old days be remembered? Downey Jr. straddles the line of charming and obnoxious. It’s probably worth revisiting for those looking for an autumnal holiday feature
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
A street dancer spins to soft beats while cold earth crystalizes the hearts of the vampire lovers. A tepid, mumblecore Ganga & Hess remake. It starts strong, remain political, exudes malaise & solemnity, moves glacially. Jesus saves and kills in equal measure.
Practical Magic
Hollywood witches dress as New England witches, brood over boys backed by Faith Hill. Toads born from dirt, spirits in the sand.
Singin’ in the Rain
Same plot as The Artist. Dreamy, sweepy technicolor meta 50’s Hollywood musical. The dormant theatre kid in me does backflips and whoops for joy
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