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The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022)
A Work of Subtle, Masterful Hilarity
It is difficult to dissect humor, and, much like dissecting a frog, can lead to a heap of mess and dead frogs. All I will say is that the delicate, minuscule brushes of oh-so-subtle satire mingled with parody as sensitive as a blunt axe borders on brilliant, and the boldness in the abstract and understated is refreshingly elegant.
Permanent (2017)
Arquette Shines in this Quirky Piece
Like it's time setting, this film reminds me of something that might have meant something to someone from a different era. Stories like The Best Christmas Pageant Ever come to mind. The story is odd but not weird enough, honest but not brave enough, sweet but not memorable enough, but altogether enjoyable and cute. The real stand-out is Arquette in a strange, remarkable, endearing performance that is one of my favorites of her career. Her indelible charm is on display as this peculiar take as a frustrated wife and mother.
Ghost Team (2016)
Quirky, Sweet, and Bundles of Fun
I think people tend to rate indie films lower on principle, which is entirely unfair, particularly in this case. This movie had a lot of heart and pathos along with an abundance of charm and goofiness. A scene with the incomparable Amy Sedaris using her psychic abilities in a tense situation had me rolling. Another element worth mentioning is the score by Joe Hastings, which brought a fun flavor to the film.
The cast had wonderful chemistry, which isn't always a given even when favorite comedians gather. I found myself rooting for them, enjoying their kooky behavior and passion for their geeky endeavors, and wishing there could be a sequel.
The Green Knight (2021)
A Rhapsodic Reflection on Theme
A deep and abiding honor for the importance of story is at the heart of this film. Shakespearean flourish and color is swept up in striking, cinematic splendor that serves as the rich tapestry for the roiling inner turmoil of the main character. Astounding and exalted visions unfold in daring ventures into imagination.
There is something so awakening about the way the film utilizes depth in dizzying displays of visual poetry, the colors and vistas conjuring everything there is to love about fantasy and magic, giving us a world drenched in all the seductive enchantment that made us fall in love with Arthur and his knights hundreds of years ago. It certainly reminded me why these stories are my jam.