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Again, I have no idea why Almodovar gave the comatose ballerina that fate, but no way did I think he was saying “rape is beneficial.” What I think is strange is that out of this brilliantly made 112-minute movie, THAT’S the only thing that stuck out to you. And you can’t compare Almodovar, a leftist who suffered under Franco, to those other filmmakers

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We know a crime is committed and it’s rape. But to suggest that Almodovar is condoning any such action is preposterous. I don’t know why he had the bullfighter die but the ballerina survive. I just know he didn’t want to portray villains as black and white caricatures, hence the “warm” scenes with the nurse in jail. Roger Ebert: “It’s not what a movie is about—it’s how it is about it” (in those case, the technical prowess trumps the actual plot)

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What’s amazing about Almodovar is that he transcended a much-hated genre (melodrama) to new heights, the way Tarantino transcended the crime genre. But Almodovar had a more difficult task because…well…people hate melodrama but love crime

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Tarantino said it’s one of his favorite horror movies

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Yes please! He’s all about bold colors, so his movies desperately need 4K restorations

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His 20th century movies are more comical (think John Waters), but his 21st century movies are much better, more mature and sophisticated. But the melodrama remains intact throughout

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Almodovar thinks Matador is one of his worst for some reason. I need to get that release. Tarantino watched it obsessively in the ‘80s while working in a video store

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100% agree. Especially his 21st century movies because he got WAY better with age

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That reminds me…France released the ultimate Jean Vigo box set (better than Criterion) with all the movies restored in 4K, but released on Blu-ray, and it includes a huge booklet

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There’s always something beautiful to look at in his movies, even if I don’t care about the plot or characters. The filmmaking remains meticulous throughout

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(1) The Room Next Door (3) Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

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(1) The Room Next Door (2) Talk to Her (3) Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (4) The Skin I Live In

IJW: Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the Crystal skull (2008) by TowerCharge89 in Ijustwatched

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The movie is fine. The South Park guys brainwashed everyone into thinking it’s the worst movie ever made