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xlars

Joined Feb 2000
Norwegian Journalist, Author and Translator.
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The Missing
8.15
The Missing
Nobody Wants This
7.83
Nobody Wants This
Under the Skin
6.33
Under the Skin
The Hunting Party
6.66
The Hunting Party
Les trois prochains jours
7.38
Les trois prochains jours
Le Consultant
6.56
Le Consultant
L'extravagant voyage du jeune et prodigieux T.S. Spivet
7.08
L'extravagant voyage du jeune et prodigieux T.S. Spivet
Nefarious
6.48
Nefarious
Les derniers jours du disco
6.75
Les derniers jours du disco
Si seulement...
7.07
Si seulement...
My Summer of Love
6.75
My Summer of Love
20 ans d'écart
6.36
20 ans d'écart
Humoresque
7.39
Humoresque
Thriller 40
7.97
Thriller 40
The Hydra
5.14
The Hydra
Ne le dis à personne
7.57
Ne le dis à personne
No Other Land
8.33
No Other Land
Being the Ricardos
6.57
Being the Ricardos
Rambo II : La Mission
6.57
Rambo II : La Mission
Rambo III
5.87
Rambo III
Les oubliés
7.89
Les oubliés
Johnny le dangereux
6.56
Johnny le dangereux
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road
7.58
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road
Les Loustics à l'hosto
6.27
Les Loustics à l'hosto
Le collège s'en va-t-en guerre
6.27
Le collège s'en va-t-en guerre

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The Bibi Files

The Bibi Files

7.5
3
  • Mar 21, 2025
  • Leftist thug propaganda

    "The Bibi Files" is a documentary or rather a mockumentary that presents leaked footage from police interrogations of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his family, and associates, focusing on allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

    The film showcases Netanyahu's clear attitude during questioning, where he dismisses the investigations as baseless and labels witnesses as liars, which they clearly are. They are so afraid of themselves ending up in jail, that they are willing to lie for leftists.

    Some observers suggest that certain witnesses, including business figures like Arnon Milchan and Shaul Elovitch, appear apprehensive, possibly due to concerns about their own legal repercussions, which could influence their testimonies against Netanyahu.

    These testimonies are indisputeably motivated by self-preservation, potentially compromising their credibility and casting doubt on the impartiality of the investigation.
    The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    7.3
    5
  • Feb 28, 2025
  • OK, but not great.

    Here is a review comparing *The Brutalist* to *The Fountainhead*, emphasizing its shortcomings:

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    While *The Brutalist* aims to be a profound exploration of artistic vision, identity, and ambition, it falls short on all fronts when compared to *The Fountainhead*. Both films tackle the struggles of architects against societal pressures, but where *The Fountainhead* delivers a sharp, uncompromising portrayal of individualism, *The Brutalist* lacks depth and conviction.

    Howard Roark, the protagonist of *The Fountainhead*, embodies a relentless pursuit of artistic integrity, making his struggles compelling and his philosophy clear. In contrast, *The Brutalist* presents a protagonist who feels diluted, his motivations muddled in a narrative that meanders without a strong ideological backbone.

    Visually, *The Brutalist* may attempt a stark aesthetic, but it lacks the striking symbolism that *The Fountainhead* employs so effectively. The cinematography and set design in *The Fountainhead* reinforce its themes of strength and defiance, while *The Brutalist* often feels like style over substance.

    The biggest flaw, however, is in the storytelling. *The Fountainhead* presents a gripping ideological battle, with every conflict serving to highlight the deeper struggle between conformity and creative freedom. *The Brutalist*, on the other hand, struggles to make its central conflict feel urgent or meaningful. Its emotional weight is undercut by weak character development and an unfocused script.

    Ultimately, while *The Brutalist* attempts to explore similar themes, it lacks the power, clarity, and philosophical depth of *The Fountainhead*. It is an ambitious but ultimately forgettable entry in the genre.

    Adrian Brody serves a decent portrayal though...
    The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

    The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

    8.3
    5
  • Feb 27, 2025
  • Unbalanced

    For anyone with even a passing interest in international history and politics, this documentary covers the Israeli-Arab conflict from 1947 to 1998, a subject frequently reported in newspapers and on television. However, mainstream coverage has often been incomplete or presented with a particular slant. This documentary attempts to offer something different, bringing together the voices of politicians, generals, terrorists, peacemakers, and ordinary citizens who shaped these pivotal decades.

    However it is not as balanced as it could have been, BBC can't help it, being at its best antisemitic.

    One of the documentary's worst lacks of strengths is its Twisting of firsthand accounts from those who were at the heart of historic decisions.

    As said above While it presents multiple perspectives, there is a noticeable tendency to scrutinize Israel's actions more critically than those of its adversaries. This has long been a pattern in BBC's coverage of the Middle East, often portraying Israel as the primary aggressor while downplaying the complexities and responsibilities of the surrounding nations and militant groups.
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