Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet Archives

SHINING BRIGHTLY

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by admin

Breakfast at Tiffany’s dazzles with charming love story

By Batoul Achy & Seidet Segura

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This is the fourth installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

You won’t be able to take your eyes off Breakfast at Tiffany’s! The 1961 film is strengthened by the aesthetic of it overall, the love story between Paul and Holly, and its humor. On the other hand, the racist stereotype towards Asians and the weird relationship between Paul and Holly at first glance is what weakens the movie. In general, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a film that many admire, even to this day.

CHRISTMAS PAST & PRESENT

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by admin

Spirited superior to A Christmas Carol in telling the tale of Scrooge

By Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura

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This is the third installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

The 1951 film A Christmas Carol and 2022 film Spirited are both films that share a handful of similarities, yet differences. A Christmas Carol is a take on the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Spirited is a modern retake with a plot twist of the 1951 film. Overall, Spirited is better since it feels more alive and the message is clearer than in A Christmas Carol.

WISHY-WASHY

Posted on November 16, 2022December 14, 2022 by admin

Disney’s Pinocchio falls short despite stellar animation

By Batoul Achy & Seidet Segura

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This is the second installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

The 1940 film Pinocchio is one of the most influential animation films, even after 82 years. The movie is well known for a bunch of great reasons, including Pinocchio’s physical features and its detailed animation. Although the movie is visually appealing, the plot and dramatic scenes fail to complete the movie entirely. Pinocchio isn’t the best, but definitely deserves credit for inspiring future generations of animated films.