Linklater tells this wonderful story with subtlety made possible by his artistic vision. He doesn't need a cheesy transition or an overbearing "two years later" caption. He relies on the natural aging of the actors and the events of the times, like the Iraq War, Harry Potter, Obama-McCain presidential campaign, High
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“Boyhood” (2014) is a Triumph in Artistic Ambition (Part I of II)
8/10
Of the many things to love about "Boyhood" (2014), I most loved the sheer ambition. To create a coming-of-age movie using the same actor through his own growth filmed over 12 years is an audacious undertaking.
Consider the challenges.
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“Gattaca” (1997) is Entertainingly Thought-Provoking
8/10
In the world of "Gattaca" (1997), the only qualification that matters is having the right genes. It is a world in which the "responsible" parents looking to have children go to a geneticist who will weed out the "negative" genes like those linked to diseases and selectively choose the "preferred" genes like those linked to strength, intellect and
In the world of "Gattaca" (1997), the only qualification that matters is having the right genes. It is a world in which the "responsible" parents looking to have children go to a geneticist who will weed out the "negative" genes like those linked to diseases and selectively choose the "preferred" genes like those linked to strength, intellect and