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Lime & Vinegar (2024)
Nothing happens
Lime & Vinegar is a film where basically nothing happens... and I am totally ok with that! The plot follows two maids who are working their first shift together. That's it, seriously! It takes realism to the level of films like In Vanda's Room and Jeanne Dielman, almost to the point that you feel like you are becoming a part of the film itself and are physically in the house spending time with the characters. The style is pseudo-documentary and the dialogue and interactions are very realistic. It is introspective, observational, and meditative. Films should not need to have violence or death to be interesting. Everyday lives are just as interesting in my opinion. It is not a film for everyone, but no film that pushes boundaries is.
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
The best animated film of its time
I honestly don't know why this movie is not more appreciated than it is. Looking back at having watched this film as a child, I remember all the good memories sitting there enjoying the fun characters and the story. Now as an adult I can appreciate even more for all of its insights on life, family, and relationships. This is a treasure for all generations and it came out at a time when honestly there were not that many meaningful animated movies like this being made, it is one of the few from the early 2000's that really hits home emotionally and it is still just as impactful more than twenty years later.