Melancholia

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2011
Drama, Science Fiction

Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.

Started pretentiously, ended up as one of the best movies ever. It’s a second movie from von Trier’s depression trilogy and it’s certainly depressive. Or, better to say, beautifully melancholic.…
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Wag the Dog

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1997
Comedy, Drama

During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President’s adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.

A great directing and the perfect combo of De Niro and Hoffman makes this stylish and intelligent comedy an entertainment to watch.
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Upside Down

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2012
Romance, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy

In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities, a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?

A romance in an upside down world. I enjoyed cinematography and idea in this one. If only this movie would be a little more polished, I’d have given it the…
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Interview with the Vampire

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1994
Horror, Drama, Fantasy

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

Atmospheric and gothic. That’s the words that first come to mind. It’s nicely shot, the acting is good as expected, and the movie isn’t too cheesy like the similar movie…
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