Not in the zeitgeist. Not pushed by streamers.

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But still easy to find — and worth sitting with.
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And a guide to help you do just that.

Some films don’t just tell a story — they show you what cinema can do.

The tension in a wide shot. A flicker in someone’s eyes. A body turned away. How a scene can be more about what isn’t said than what is.

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I’ll introduce you to one of those films — a film that’s flown under the radar, but has lingered with nearly everyone I’ve shared it with.

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You’ll get:

• A short, spoiler-free video to frame your watch
• The title of the film and where to find it
• A set of reflective questions to help you think through your response to the film — and how the filmmaking choices may have evoked it

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It’s not about studying film.
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It’s about becoming a more attuned observer — someone who sees more, and feels more, with every watch.

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One film. Just under two hours. A deeper kind of watch.

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What others have said after watching:

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About Me

I’m Alex Heeney, the creator and curator behind Reel Ruminators — a space for people who love film and want to connect with what they love about it.

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I curate films like this one — films you might not otherwise stumble upon, but that linger with you. This film was first featured in Reel Ruminators — and it’s one that really stayed with people.

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I also make guides like this to help you slow down, watch more attentively, and start noticing the filmmaking choices that shape what you feel on screen.

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This isn’t about decoding every frame. It’s about becoming the kind of watcher who sees more — and gets more out of the films you spend time with.