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Tenet (2020)
Hear Me Out (No spoilers in first paragraph)
At times, Tenet can be a puzzling, convoluted mess. It's true. Many may be disappointed on first watch. But Tenet is not a normal film - it is made for specific audiences. It is a movie with many layers. For example, the most obvious is that of inversion, which is the driving force behind the movie. But as you look deeper, there are several hidden plot points and hints that enhance the world and vision of Tenet. I understand not all may be willing to look this deep to find enjoyment in a film, but Tenet is made for those who are. Even if you're not, you can still enjoy the masterful set pieces and action sequences Nolan has presented. As said by Barbara, "Don't try to understand it. Feel it."
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
When you look deeper, there are many subtleties that aren't visible otherwise. For example, on second watch one notices the way Neil acts around the Protagonist, you begin to appreciate what Nolan was going for - each character gets half of a friendship, each knowing the other one's fate. It is a beautiful and unique idea that has never been done before. As well as that, the Protagonist appears to have some feelings for Kat - feelings that he has to bury deep down in order to prevent her death. Like they said, "Ignorance is our ammunition." Some may say this movie's convolutedness detracts from its watchability, trying too hard to be secretive and ending up not giving out enough information, such as the Protagonist's name and origin, Neil and Ives's origins, and more. However, Nolan is making a point saying a film can thrive purely on spectacle rather than simply emotion. Tenet was never meant to give us the full story - just hint at it. It was made to come up with a new idea of what a film can be, and for the most part it succeeded. The full story is there for those who want to look for it. Neil's and Ives's identities are laid right there in front of us. We just have to be willing to look. Tenet is a movie for those who like to solve their own mysteries, connect their own pieces of the puzzle, and truly examine a film to appreciate each and every aspect of it. It still boasts incredible camerawork, brilliant action, a masterful soundtrack, and a stunning cast.
My only complaint is Ives should have gotten more screen time. I also wish the movie was ten or fifteen minutes longer and gave us more time to process what was going on.
The 100 (2014)
Good, but declining
The 100 seemed like a poor concept built on the basis of some wacky ideas. the first season didn't give much hope. But the second season was what really set the show apart - its dark, emotional look about what people are willing to do to save their loved ones while still keeping their soul elevated the show to a new level. Even with the large, on occasion world-ending problems, the show has always revolved around the conflicts between characters. But the show also made some unreasonable and bad decisions. Whether it was poorly executed character deaths or introducing characters/plotlines at the wrong times that just didn't fit, the show's bad decisions eventually began to overwhelm it's good ones, even if they did the best anyone could possibly do given those poor decisions.
How to Be Behzinga (2020)
Inspiring
Moving, powerful, and at often times poignant, this story of one man's journey will resonate with anyone.