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In a Violent Nature (2024)
Hilarious! Intentionally? Maybe...
The criticism "style over substance" is one I've never really understood. To me, style over substance is just filmmaking, but I can see the phrase being used to describe In a Violent Nature. The film, for me, was one big joke and I mean that in the highest praise possible. Besides some weird image stabilizing near the end, a lot of what most will criticize for being "the worst ever," felt intentional to me. From the bad acting, to sudden character development that goes no where and the hilarious exposition for the McGuffin, felt like one big joke. Chris Nash clearly has a love for the Friday the 13th franchise (and video game) and having a slasher film be told from the prospective of a Jason Voorhees silent killer is pretty fun and unique. There's a lot of great cinematography featured here and enough practical blood effects that will make any gore-hound squeal with joy. I had a lot of fun with this film, and while I know it's not made for everyone, it was made for me!
You Have No Idea (2023)
A sweet and candid showcase of family and community.
Delves into an honest and truthful perspective of a family's journey with autism. Really well presented with reflections of how supportive and helpful this family and friends were towards this mother and son's relationship in the early years of Evan's life.
I really love how the film shows mundane moments with the family and how the mother and step father interact with the child on a day to day basis. The reveal of where the title comes from is also a favorite moment.
"'You Have No Idea' is a captivating documentary that delves deep into its subject matter. With compelling storytelling and powerful insights, this film educates and entertains. A must-watch for documentary enthusiasts!"
Psycho (1998)
Deserves a second chance
Unpopular opinion movie edition:
People should give the Psycho remake a second chance. Does the movie need to exists? No. Is it pointless? Very! But, it is in an interesting filmmaking learning experience, the film generally impressed me with the way it was presented and it felt more like a love letter to Hitchcock rather than just being a Hollywood remake.
Is it better than the original? No, the original is a classic for a reason. Does it ruin Hitchcock's vision? Not really because technology it is the same vision with some Gus Van Sant weirdness thrown in here and there.