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What if your favourite movie is one you think isn't even for you?
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Hello Reader, Have you ever seen a movie that hit you so hard, so personally, that you felt like, "Someone reached into my brain and made a movie about my life"? That's how I feel about the film Oslo, August 31st, the film Seventh Row named the best film of the 2010s. It wasn't just a movie I loved, but one that would have substantial ripple effects on my life as a cinephile and critic. But I almost didn't see it. In fact, it sounded exactly like the kind of movie I was trying to avoid! Yet, I took a risk and saw it. And reaped the rewards for years to come. Since then, I've wondered: What allowed me to take a risk and see this movie? What can you do to make sure you don't miss your version of Oslo, August 31st? In the episode, I talk about how I came close to never seeing Oslo, August 31st and what it taught me about what you can do so that you don't miss your version of Oslo, August 31st. Happy watching/listening! Alex P.S. If you want to discover 12 great films per year that you might have otherwise missed in cinemas, the brand new Reel Ruminators: Explorer is for you! Doors are now open until Tuesday.
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Seventh Row is a nonprofit Canadian film criticism publication and publishing house. We're dedicated to helping you expand your horizons by curating the best socially progressive films from around the world and helping you think deeply about them. This newsletter is run by Seventh Row (http://seventh-row.com) but features exclusive content not found on the website.
I recently discovered a tiny pasta shop a few blocks from my apartment (aptly named Tiny Market), where every weekend, they offer a different fresh pasta for takeout. They sell out fast. And if you snooze, they may never bring that particular recipe back. So time and again, I've found myself trying out pastas that I never would have ordered at a restaurant. I'm still thinking about a pasta I took a chance on a month ago, and loved enough to go back for twice in three days. Now, they sell...
Hello Reader, Welcome to your July edition of The Globetrotting Watchlist. This month, I'm recommending a couple recent festival gems that are now on VOD. Whether you’re a longtime Globetrotting Watchlist subscriber or Film Adventurer/Cinephile Member, or just finding your way here, thank you. Your support helps to keep Seventh Row nonprofit, ad-free, and fiercely independent. What's Inside the Globetrotting Newsletter This month, I'm recommending: A Palestinian film about the limbo of...
Sometimes, committing to one curated film a month can lead to unexpected shifts in how you see films — and yourself. That’s exactly what Hazel, a longtime member of Reel Ruminators, has experienced. In this week’s podcast episode, she reflects on what she’s taken away from a year of participating — and how that simple, consistent practice has shaped the way she approaches films. We talked about: What happens when you watch films that aren't suggested by an algorithm. Why gathering with film...