“Reality is that the vast American public will not accept films with subtitles. People in Ohio have to go and see the movie.” – Helen Mirren (Hollywood Reporter, 2014)
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first entry in my “Customs of Cinema,” blog. I’ll primarily be discussing trends in film, making reviews of specific movies, and giving out suggestions for what films you should watch. I’d like these entries to focus on multiple pieces of media with shared connections such as genre or theme, offering readers a chance to experience films that they might not have known about. As a result, I try to keep my reviews spoiler free, although minor spoilers surrounding themes and general story structure will be present. Thank you for taking the time to read this, even if only in part. Without further ado, let’s get right into it.
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