Fair and balanced

 

We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021)

Written & directed by Jane Schoenbrun this film stars Anna Cobb and Michael J. Rogers. A lonely teenage girl makes videos engaging in internet horror culture.

This is one of the best films I have seen for capturing the way the internet can connect lonely people with niche interests. Cobb's performance is incredible, really carries the film, and I am disappointed I have not seen her in more since. Handles the subject much better than other attempts, I am all in on Schoenbrun's career at this point.

5/5

Too many clowns

 

Les Clowns (1878)

Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A short clown act.

To be honest this one is a bit jerky and not that interesting. Too many figures split the attention. Not worth seeking out in my opinion.

2/5

Spinning around

 

Les Petits Valseurs (1878)

Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. Children dance.

A bit simplistic and jerky in my opinion, not the smoothest animation from Reynaud. Image quality on the version I saw was not great either. Not the best from this director.

2/5

One disappointment

 

One Battle After Another (2025)

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson this film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro and Chase Infiniti. A former revolutionary and his daughter are on the run from the powers that be.

While everyone else loved this one it sort of passed me by. While I found it enjoyable I am not sure it has a much depth to it as some claim. Has a few moments that were really funny.

3/5

Chicken feed

 

Le Repas des Poulets (1878)

Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A young girl feeds chickens.

Very simple in concept and execution. The animation works just about well enough. I could not find a good quality version online unfortunately.

3/5

Swimmingly

 

La Nageuse (1878)

Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A girl swims in water.

A charming little short that works fairly well. Only a small clip but nicely done. Pretty good perspective.

3/5

Two horses

 

Le Steeple-chase (1878)

Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early short animated film. Two horses cross the frame.

Somewhere between jerky and smooth animation, not perfect. Fine for what it is. Lacks some of the charm of other Reynaud shorts.

2/5