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Denis Villeneuve Films, Ranked (New Substandard!)
Denis Villeneuve Films, Ranked (New Substandard!)
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In the latest episode of The Substandard (subscribe, review, etc), JVL, Vic, and I talked about Harvey Weinstein in ways that may hit a bit too close to home for some of our listeners (are you anti-Harvey, anti-anti-Harvey, or anti-anti-anti-Harvey?) and have a spoiler-heavy (SERIOUSLY SO MANY SPOILERS) discussion about Blade Runner 2049. As a result of the fascinating-but-lengthy chat over the various philosophical quandaries presented by Blade Runner 2049, we had to cut a section ranking Villeneuve’s films. So, after the embed, I shall do that here. For you, the people.

In the latest episode of The Substandard (subscribe, review, etc), JVL, Vic, and I talked about Harvey Weinstein in ways that may hit a bit too close to home for some of our listeners (are you anti-Harvey, anti-anti-Harvey, or anti-anti-anti-Harvey?) and have a spoiler-heavy (SERIOUSLY SO MANY SPOILERS) discussion about Blade Runner 2049. As a result of the fascinating-but-lengthy chat over the various philosophical quandaries presented by Blade Runner 2049, we had to cut a section ranking Villeneuves films. So, after the embed, I shall do that here. For you, the people. Note: This ranking does not include Polytechnique, August 32nd on Earth, or Maelstrom, which I have not seen. So, more accurately, this is "Denis Villeneuve Films Since 2010, Ranked." Whatever. 6. Enemy I know some people who really, really like this movie but, honestly, I just dont get it. Its a bit weird and abstract for my tastes. 5. Incendies Over at the Washington Post this week, I wrote an essay about Villeneuves fascination with childbirth and parenting. If I had wanted to be a bit more provocative, I wouldve argued that hes the great pro-life filmmaker of our time.* And, honestly, I dont think itd be that much of a stretch, especially when considering Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. But the linchpin of any such argument would have to be Incendies. Major spoilers for Incendies for the next two paragraphs. Incendies follows the efforts of a pair of twins trying to track down their father and brother following their mothers death. This is difficult for them, since they thought their father was dead and did not even know they had a brother. Villeneuve cuts back and forth from the present—where Jeanne (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin) is traipsing through the Middle East to uncover the past of her mother Nawal (Lubna Azabal)—to the past, where we see Nawals travails. Travails that include her imprisonment and subsequent rape—by a man who turns out to be the son she abandoned. This is all obviously very horrifying and her pregnancy is a very explicitly part of her punishment; if she could have aborted the babies she would have, as we see when she attempts to end the pregnancy by punching herself in the stomach. And most people—even many pro-lifers, I think—would agree that a pregnancy by rape/incest should be allowed to be terminated. However, by structuring the film as he does—by showing us the twins alive, successful, fully functional adults with lives and dreams and desires of their own—Villeneuve pricks a hole in the argument that abortion should be illegal except in cases of rape/incest. If you are pro-life, the only morally consistent position is to be pro-life regardless of the circumstances of the childs conception: As we see in the case of Jeanne and her brother, Simon (Maxim Gaudette), a life is a life is a life. End Incendies spoilers. 4. Prisoners A borderline great film that gets bogged down in the middle because Villeneuve desperately wanted to make a point about torture being bad. Couldve made the same point and trimmed about 20 minutes. At two-and-a-half hours, its just too long for what it is: an intricately plotted crime thriller with standout performances by every cast member. 3. Blade Runner 2049 Review here. Im eager to see it again. 2. Arrival Review here. This movie wrecked me harder than just about any movie Ive ever seen. Niagara Falls, Frankie Angel. Niagara Falls. 1. Sicario Review here. A four-star film for the trip through Juarez alone. *This also would have necessitated viewings of August 32nd on Earth (IMDBs description: "Young Simone is involved in a near fatal car crash, and as she questions her mortality, she also decides to have a baby.") and Maelstrom (From IMDB, again: "Bibis life is in shambles. She has just had an abortion. And the boutiques are failing because of her incompetence, which is the result of or has led to her substance abuse."). Sadly, I did not have time for this. Maybe Ill revisit this in the future.
Free Beacon
    2017-10-12 18:10:37


Tamino: The new Sound of the Nile?
Tamino: The new Sound of the Nile?
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The singer and grandson of celebrated Egyptian star Moharam Fouad on mixing his European upbringing with his middle eastern roots.
BBC
    2018-12-06 16:05:48


Blackfishing: The women accused of pretending to be black
Blackfishing: The women accused of pretending to be black
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Newsbeat speaks to two influencers accused of blackfishing and looks at why its so controversial.
BBC
    2018-12-06 16:05:38


Katie Price: The ups and downs of her life
Katie Price: The ups and downs of her life
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From a £1million wedding to narrowly escaping bankruptcy - the Pricey has had a turbulent life and career.
BBC
    2018-12-06 16:05:22


RuPaul’s Drag Race coming to BBC Three in 2019
RuPaul’s Drag Race coming to BBC Three in 2019
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The global reality TV hit will be on the hunt for a new Queen of Great Britain.
BBC
    2018-12-05 12:35:43


BBC drops plans for Brexit TV debate between May and Corbyn
BBC drops plans for Brexit TV debate between May and Corbyn
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The broadcaster offered to air a debate, but Labour had criticised the proposed format.
BBC
    2018-12-05 01:35:18


Cromer Pier a star of BBC One this Christmas
Cromer Pier a star of BBC One this Christmas
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Cromer appears in BBC One idents before programmes and a short film about spending time with family.
BBC
    2018-12-05 01:07:05


Turner Prize 2018: Film-using art activists in the running
Turner Prize 2018: Film-using art activists in the running
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Video and film dominate the shortlist for this years prize, whose winner is announced later.
BBC
    2018-12-04 13:36:16


YouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m
YouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m
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An American boy who reviews toys is this years highest-earning YouTube star, according to Forbes.
BBC
    2018-12-03 22:05:34


2018 WAFCA Winners
2018 WAFCA Winners
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As a film critic of medium-low importance, one of my most sacred duties is participating in the Washington Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) year-end awards extravaganza. During this hallowed time of year, I watch dozens of movies and mine my own recollection of the good, the bad, and the ugly to determine what, precisely, the best films of the year were. At the end of this grueling process—this death march through endless stacks of DVDs, searching for the rarest pearl in an ever-increasing sea of muck—we WAFCA members nominate up to five films/people in each category. The five films/people who earn the most votes in every category are then voted upon by the whole of the membership, the winners are chosen, the press release is sent out, and blessed, blessed relief descends upon us as we put the exercise to rest for 11 months.

Free Beacon
    2018-12-03 18:07:03


PewDiePie in battle with T-Series to keep top YouTube spot
PewDiePie in battle with T-Series to keep top YouTube spot
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PewDiePie is battling Indian channel T-Series in a bid to remain the YouTuber with the most subscribers.
BBC
    2018-12-03 15:36:30


Take That have fastest-selling album of 2018 so far
Take That have fastest-selling album of 2018 so far
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Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owens greatest hits tops the UK chart on its first week of release.
BBC
    2018-11-30 20:06:52

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