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Eraserhead (1977) film review - honouring the Lynchian nightmare
Horror Eleanor 1/21/25 Horror Eleanor 1/21/25

Eraserhead (1977) film review - honouring the Lynchian nightmare

An analysis of David Lynch’s ‘Eraserhead’, a surreal masterpiece about the horrors of fatherhood set against a landscape of industrial decay and nightmarish visions.

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Bird (2024) film review - Andrea Arnold’s magical realist masterpiece
Drama Eleanor 1/6/25 Drama Eleanor 1/6/25

Bird (2024) film review - Andrea Arnold’s magical realist masterpiece

A review and analysis of Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’, a captivating coming-of-age story which fuses hard-hitting social realism with a bold foray into the realm of the mystical.

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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) film review - a tale of desire and despair
Drama, Romance, Foreign Language Eleanor 12/19/24 Drama, Romance, Foreign Language Eleanor 12/19/24

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) film review - a tale of desire and despair

An analysis of Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s ‘The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant’, a visually extravagant melodrama which reveals how intimacy devolves into a battle for control and power.

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Dancer in the Dark (2000) film review - an analysis of von Trier’s tour de force
Drama Eleanor 7/30/23 Drama Eleanor 7/30/23

Dancer in the Dark (2000) film review - an analysis of von Trier’s tour de force

An analysis of Lars von Trier’s provocative masterpiece ‘Dancer in the Dark’, a tragically beautiful and breathtaking subversion of the classic Hollywood musical.

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Nostalghia (1983) film review - Tarkovsky Explained
Foreign Language, Drama Eleanor 4/26/23 Foreign Language, Drama Eleanor 4/26/23

Nostalghia (1983) film review - Tarkovsky Explained

An in depth analysis of ‘Nostalghia’, a haunting cinematic masterpiece from Tarkovsky that delves into the depths of human longing, leaving an indelible emotional imprint on its viewer.

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The Piano Teacher (2001) film review - an analysis of Haneke’s most disturbing film
Thriller, Drama, Foreign Language Eleanor 8/1/22 Thriller, Drama, Foreign Language Eleanor 8/1/22

The Piano Teacher (2001) film review - an analysis of Haneke’s most disturbing film

An analysis of ‘The Piano Teacher’, an erotic psychological drama which delves deep into the provocative psychosexual relationship between a teacher and her pupil.

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Vivre Sa Vie (1962) film review - an analysis of a perfect film
Foreign Language, Drama Eleanor 12/19/21 Foreign Language, Drama Eleanor 12/19/21

Vivre Sa Vie (1962) film review - an analysis of a perfect film

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Mirror (1975) film review - Tarkovsky’s most personal creation explained
Drama, Foreign Language Eleanor 1/31/21 Drama, Foreign Language Eleanor 1/31/21

Mirror (1975) film review - Tarkovsky’s most personal creation explained

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Wild Strawberries (1957) film review - an analysis of Bergman’s masterpiece
Drama, Foreign Language Eleanor 1/11/21 Drama, Foreign Language Eleanor 1/11/21

Wild Strawberries (1957) film review - an analysis of Bergman’s masterpiece

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Gia (1998) film review - the tragic story of supermodel Gia Carangi
Drama, Biopic, Romance Eleanor 5/31/20 Drama, Biopic, Romance Eleanor 5/31/20

Gia (1998) film review - the tragic story of supermodel Gia Carangi

'Gia’ is a historical drama film based on the life and death of American model Gia Marie Carangi, who is widely believed to have been the world’s first supermodel.

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Moon (2009) film review - loneliness, life, and technology
Sci-fi, Drama Eleanor 5/25/20 Sci-fi, Drama Eleanor 5/25/20

Moon (2009) film review - loneliness, life, and technology

Set in a not so distant future, ‘Moon’ follows Sam Bell, a man who is nearing the end of a 3-year contract working on the moon when he suffers an accident.

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) film review - feminism, art, and greek mythology
Drama, Foreign Language, Romance Eleanor 5/11/20 Drama, Foreign Language, Romance Eleanor 5/11/20

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) film review - feminism, art, and greek mythology

Set in France in the late 1700s, ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ follows Marianne, a painter hired to produce the portrait of a young woman who is to be married off to a Milanese nobleman.

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Mulholland Drive (2001) film review - the plot explained
Thriller, Mystery Eleanor 5/8/20 Thriller, Mystery Eleanor 5/8/20

Mulholland Drive (2001) film review - the plot explained

A surreal thriller mystery, ‘Mulholland Drive’ tells the story of Betty, an aspiring actress who befriends an enigmatic dark-haired woman recovering from a car crash.

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Raw (2016) film review - a masterpiece in body horror
Horror, Foreign Language Eleanor 5/4/20 Horror, Foreign Language Eleanor 5/4/20

Raw (2016) film review - a masterpiece in body horror

‘Raw’ is a French horror that follows lifelong vegetarian Justine as she engages in the unusual initiation rituals of a veterinary school.

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Happiness (1998) film review - one of the most disturbing films ever made?
Comedy, Drama Eleanor 4/27/20 Comedy, Drama Eleanor 4/27/20

Happiness (1998) film review - one of the most disturbing films ever made?

Rape, murder, and pedophilia - ‘Happiness’ is a deeply funny, dark, and controversial look into the lives and secrets of one American family.

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