Both of Kristoffer Borgli’s 2023 releases — he wrote, directed, AND edited Sick of Myself AND Dream Scenario — are satirically-askew allegories about living in the 21st century’s attention economy.
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Category: Remember All the Movies, Terry, We’d Go See
Two Hits
Not one, but TWO movies wide-released on the very same day (November 17) quote famous lines from 21st century cinema WITHOUT referencing the movies they originate from, assuming their fame precedes them to such a degree that no explicit citation is necessary.
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You Ever Eat With One?
Four recent releases explore what happens when artists come to town to turn your life into their art.
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Democratization of the Camera
The global proliferation of technology has contributed to the 21st century’s documentary boom.
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Based
Countless movies begin with the text card “Based on a true story.”
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Journaling
What’s the definition of being an arts journalist?
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Audiovisualbook
Wes Anderson’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar = Elevator Repair Service’s Gatz.
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Bloody Sweet, Indeed
Leo: Bloody Sweet is a Kollywoodified remake of David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence.
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Inside Marriage Out
My Love Affair with Marriage is Inside Out for adults.
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Lost or Gained in Translation
Prediction: theater historians will remember the 21st century for the mass dissemination of filmed productions.
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