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So I have created my own awards, the IIHA’s! If I Had Awards...
My goal for 2019 is to share a bit of my idiosyncratic taste with y’all and start writing little reviews after each film I see instead of just rating it here for myself.
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Manbiki kazoku (2018)
It Sneaks Up on you and Steals your Heart
A family of shoplifters help each other make sense of a cruel world and we begin to question if we really know the difference between right and wrong. Lily Franky fuels the film with a playful optimism that distracts us from the family's struggle while Sakura Andô keeps us grounded and protects us like only a mother can. The subtle beauty and genuine heartache of this film will stick with me for years to come.
Suspiria (2018)
Wince after Wince betwixt Gorgeous Dancing
If you like bone breaking blood soaked horror mixed with high art check out this atmospheric gem. I spent a lot of time wincing, yelping, and covering my face but I was so captivated by the dancing that was happening between these moments of terror that I couldn't look away for long. The entire dance company seduced and bewitched me into diving deeper into this mysterious world. Tilda Swinton is, as always, mesmerizing in her dual role performance.
Support the Girls (2018)
Watch it for Haley Lu!
Regina Hall deserves all the accolades for her genuine and tender performance but where is the love for Haley Lu Richardson? Her portrayal of Maci is the definition of joy. She made me laugh so hard I almost shot chocolate milk out my nose. Richardson took what could have been a terrible caricature of a ditsy waitress and gave us a delightful but grounded bundle of energy with a heart the size of Texas.