‘Feel-Good’ movies are mushy, we all know that, but they always put you in a good mood. They’re the perfect pick-me-up, driven only by optimism. They can be watched anytime and in any place, and the best ones take you by surprise. Feel-good movies let you switch off and forget about things for a while. […]
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Pitch-black comedy To my mind, comedy is the toughest genre to make work, especially when dealing with the darker side of the genre. Humour comes in various flavours, any of which may appeal to one person but not to another. I’m the type of person that enjoys black comedies, like Bernie. Richard Linklater’s film is based […]
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College movies: parties, sex and simplified drama, far removed from real-life. I won’t lie, I love the escapism of teen comedies and the easy laughs they bring. Everybody Wants Some!! is a college movie much more grounded in naturalism. This film is set in 1980s Texas and follows college freshman Jake (Blake Jenner), as he moves into […]
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