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Or, more recently, Taika Waititi tackling a superhero flick withThor: Ragnarok.
Its the kind of scene that would be an offhand moment in any other film or played for laughs.
(Think the Avengers and their shawarma.)
As directed by Prince-Bythewood, however, its warm, observant, quiet and hence immersive.
Everybody feels connected too.
What an interesting idea that is!
And how refreshing that the movie knows it and leans into it.
What makesLove & BasketballandBeyond the Lightsso special isnt just their romanticism but their patience.
The directors camera diligently observes her characters without rushing them along to the next big narrative or emotional climax.
Thats not to suggest thatThe Old Guarddoesnt also kick all sorts of ass in the ways its supposed to.
For all the films brooding, it goes down easy.
