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• Grave of the Fireflies

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  Grave of the Fireflies is not one of the usual Ghibli quirky, world-building types. It is set in the war, as Japan is bombed and people starve. It's probably the saddest movie I've ever seen. The love and affection between brother and sister Seita…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Westwood

  Punk, Icon, Activist

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  A good messy insight into the genius that is The OG Viv (hat tip to British RuPaul Drag Race contender The Viv).

• Spider-Man, Into the Spider-Verse

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  Great soundtrack, stunning visuals, and a story that sucks you right in. Probably the best Spidey movie ever.

• Kiki's Delivery Service

  Kadono, Eiko, 1935-

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  This Studio Ghibli movie is charming and timeless. Kiki the witch finds her feet (and masters her broom) and makes friends in a new town. The cast of supporting characters is full of the usual Ghibli character and fun.

• The Gospel According to André

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  Bring on the fashion docos; they really are the genre I'm most likely to watch. This one on Andre Leon Talley is a great addition to a growing collection, and reveals Andre is far more than the imperious fashion legend who rocks a cape better than…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wellington Paranormal

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  Officer O'Leary for Queen of Aotearoa.

• Phantom Thread

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  Oooooh some stellar acting here as well as super fashion. It's a bit creepy, doubly so if you don't like mushrooms.

• McQueen

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  Saw this at last year's Film Festival. It paid a rewatch. A sad story about a rare genius, with great insight into his life and career. And that exquisite fashion sensibility is peerless. The Michael Nyman soundtrack is perfection too.

• My Life as a Zucchini

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  Our first Kanopy watch, and a sweet sad beauty of a movie.