Am I Racist (2024 Documentary)

Category: Documentary

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The challenge with reviewing documentaries that cover hot-button topics, and especially ones from figures as polarising as Matt Walsh, is in separating the film as a film from your personal politics about the topic that the film covers. If you so happen to agree with the point of view being presented, there will be very little in the way to stop you thinking the movie is Oscar-worthy, whereas if you have a pre-existing objection of some sort, then you will be more likely to find flaw with - and maybe even refuse to review - said cinematic work. I'm not personally unaware of that the challenge of personal bias, so with that in mind I will fully confess that (at time of writing) I was a Daily Wire subscriber (however I've let that lapse) and that I agree to an extent with some (but definitely not all) of the musings and opinions of Matt Walsh and co. I certainly wouldn’t call myself a DW fan-boi - but I do want to put it out there, and I will strive to review this like I see it.

The Third Wife (2018 film)

Category: Period drama/foreign language film

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Foreign language films can be a treasure-trove for film buffs, and I have to say, I'm glad I came across this one.

Storyline and everything else aside, if you love the art of film-making and storytelling, this movie is a must-watch. The attention to detail and level of authenticity that has gone into this production is simply mind-blowing - while I'm no expert on 19th century Vietnamese serfdom, it's clear the whole crew spent great effort getting the sets right, the clothing right, and even the props. If you want period drama, this is right up your alley!

Now, the name The Third Wife may already give some of the story away, but that's OK.