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David McK (3547 KP) rated The Matrix (1999) in Movies

Dec 10, 2019  
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix (1999)
1999 | Action, Sci-Fi
9
8.4 (113 Ratings)
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1999, the year that everybody expected Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace to be the best sci-fi movie.

It wasn't.

This was, instead.

Coming seemingly out of nowhere with an ingenious marketing campaign ("What is the Matrix?"), and with Keanu Reeve cementing his action man persona in lather and shades, this (I believe) was the first time that Western audiences was introduced to bullet time.

Very much Manga influenced ("I know Kung Fu"), and with a plot that owes more than a bit to Descartes philosophical "what is reality" question, this film soon launched a host of imitators and 2 not-as-good filmed back-to-back sequels.
  
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Tracy Letts recommended Cries and Whispers (1972) in Movies (curated)

 
Cries and Whispers (1972)
Cries and Whispers (1972)
1972 | Drama, Romance
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"I could have easily filled this list with ten Bergman movies. (Cries and Whispers, Fanny and Alexander, The Magician, Persona, Sawdust and Tinsel, The Seventh Seal, Smiles of a Summer Night, Through a Glass Darkly, The Virgin Spring, Wild Strawberries—there, I did it anyway.) His filmic artistry, his seriousness of purpose, his love of actors, and, above all, his literate examinations of the human condition never fail to inspire me. I think I’ve stolen more from Bergman than any other writer. Cries and Whispers is a masterpiece. Visual storytelling, a lean narrative, exacting characterization, formal experimentation—all in the service of painful, honest humanity."

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Peter G. (247 KP) rated Psycho (1960) in Movies

Sep 6, 2019  
Psycho (1960)
Psycho (1960)
1960 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
8
8.7 (114 Ratings)
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A chilling horror masterpiece from the master whose influences can be seen in almost all modern movies we see today.
Perkins is the titular character with a boyish persona and a cold grinning look that will pass straight through you. The infamous shower scene is both iconic and often imitated with wonderful direction and a rousing score that is both subtle and apt.
It may seem dated to some as unbelievably it's almost 60 years old, but if you stick with it you will be rewarded with some of the best scenes in movie history that at the very least has to be admired and appreciated.
  
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Mothergamer (1562 KP) rated Persona 5 Royal in Video Games

May 11, 2020  
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal
2019 | Action/Adventure, Role-Playing
10
7.2 (6 Ratings)
Video Game Rating
A Royally Good Time
While the story is essentially the same, there are some extra things added to the game. One of the big things is two new characters/confidants in the game. They blend into the story beautifully. There is a new opening for the game as well as a new opening song. There are extra cutscenes, new areas for Joker and his friends to hang out in, and extra secret areas in the palaces. Overall, the changes make the game even better. You can read my full Mother Gamer review here: http://lorrie28-mothergamer.blogspot.com/2020/05/persona-5-royal-royally-good-time.html