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Georgie Girl's avatar

I enjoyed this movie, but it wasn't my favourite of the year. (Not that I remember what *was*, mind you.) However, very occasionally a piece of it will pop into my head, whether it's a small moment of cinematography or just the idea of how they balance their relationship.

Didn't The Beguiled come out around the same time? It was definitely a year for women exerting control through mushrooms!

"The film suggests that true intimacy can only be achieved through a balance of power and a willingness to embrace vulnerability." I think the film's suggestion is correct. But the hardest part for many of us is the vulnerability, isn't it?

Now! *claps hands together* I love having a poem after a movie review and will forever be disappointed in all other reviews I read.

(Also: "a whisper of control, a weight the gowns must bear"? PLEASE. 🤌🏼)

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Georgie Girl's avatar

Shoot. I probably should have put in a spoiler alert re: Beguiled. Can't find a way to edit the comment, alas. Many apologies to those reading!

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Rebecca Cooley's avatar

Very compelling review and poetry! Brilliant! 😊💗🌎🌈🍀

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