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FILM RECOMMENDATIONS: NOSTALGIA (1971-2009)

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20th Century Fox Age Certificate: PG IMDb: 7.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 90/100 Plot Edward, a synthetic man with scissor hands, is taken in by Peg, a kindly Avon lady, after the passing of his inventor. Things take a turn for the worse when he is blamed for a crime he did not commit. Review Like how you would know you're watching a Christopher Nolan film based on the practical effects that is used on a large scale or watching a Michael Bay film from the number of explosions you see on screen, you would recognise Tim Burton's signature style in film. It is what differentiates his films from others and is called 'Burtonesque' because of the specific aesthetic he has for all his films. The visual aesthetics for this film is filled with bright coloured houses whereas the main character, Edward, has a dark academia look to him. The contrast of the film conveys that the town people are friendly whereas Edward is not. However, that is not the case when you watch the film...

FILM RECOMMENDATIONS: HORROR & THRILLER (2016-19)

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New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Age Certificate: 15 IMDb: 7.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes:   85/100 Plot Seven helpless and bullied children are forced to face their worst nightmares when Pennywise, a shape-shifting clown, reappears. The clown, an ancient evil that torments children before feeding on them. Review A classic thriller by Stephen King; as good as the book in terms of storytelling, Muschietti (dir.) delivers nostalgia, comedy, and horror thriller all in one. As someone who has read the book, the cast portray their respective characters to my imagination and probably better to what I expected. Each character is unique and the dilemmas they face as children allows us to sympathise with them; it opens up the discussion of the maturity and independence of children and the problems they face in an adult world (really, children are living in a world where adults run everything and children are more or less ignored). This film gives an insight of life problems ...