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films that are a different film the second time. first watch is just the down payment. notes are spoiler free, promise
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1
The Prestige
the opening scene tells you everything, you just can't hear it yet
2
Arrival
3
Perfect Blue
satoshi kon cuts on match frames faster than you can track. second viewing you see the seams and it's scarier
4
Mulholland Drive
5
Coherence (2013)
one house, 50k budget, mostly improvised. pay attention to the glow sticks, i'm serious
6
Primer
7
Burning
nothing happens and everything happens. the whole film hinges on one thing you choose to believe. round two broke me
8
Certified Copy
kiarostami. strangers or married 15 years? the film refuses to say and both rewatches support both answers
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