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Leave the World Behind (2023)
Best film of the year
I am astounded that this movie gets such poor reviews as I thought it was amazing. The time just flew by. I loved the characters, direction, music and having read the book I also loved the adaptations for screen. For those who say the story didn't tie up or answer questions, try the book it's even more ambiguous (and brilliant).
For me this was less about the storyline of apocalypse and more about the human condition, especially the conflict between looking after our own and the drive to help others. Also, a brilliant commentary on some American societal values. I also thought the racism and prejudice that was portrayed was thought-provoking.
I loved the thread of the younger daughter's obsession with her show, and how it neatly tied the story up at the end. Powerful stuff, choosing what made her feel safe and connected and not her family.
Silo (2023)
Dull, badly acted and did I mention dull?
I'm five episodes in and wish I could get those five hours back. I was so intrigued with the storyline about what was outside the silo, then it just got dropped. In episode five the funeral scene just went on and on and on, then? Then they chuck 100s of half-eaten apples into the grave. Right. When food sources are scarce.
It's all about the politics between main characters and I could not care less. Hiding "relics" in each other's cupboards and throwing (or trying to throw) people over the railings ad finitem.
I am sure that eventually we will find out what's outside, or why they're in there, but I am not wasting anymore of my valuable time trying to find out.
Stutz (2022)
A must-see
This film was thought-provoking, interesting, moving and gritty. It was like watching an intimate dance between Hill and Stutz as they moved from showing vulnerability to being defensive, often using humour to do so. The tools, for me, are a side issue the real content of the movie is the relationship between the two of them.
Spoiler: it seemed to me that the movie started with Stutz in the driving seat, the definitive therapist with very strong boundaries. Somewhere in the 135 minutes, not too sure where, it began to pivot until the tables had turned. A significant point was when they had a conversation about vulnerability and going deeper, and that is what happened.
I am a therapist myself and loved the film's exploration of the therapeutic relationship, but I didn't need to be in order to love this piece of art.
As the credits rolled I thought, "this will win awards." It's a masterpiece.