This was a season! It had contestants, films were submitted and there is gonna be a winner! In all seriousness, this final 6 was strong af and despite a lackluster first half from the latter 6 of the competition, you all brought it and to the final 3, you all hella slayed!
With that, here are the final critiques:
LaCroix - Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - Aw this movie has some great themes! As someone who comes from a very broken home/family I related very much to the overall film. Robin Williams is just a delight. Such a genuinely funny and talented soul that was taken from us far too soon. It genuinely hurts me reading stuff about him knowing how sweet of a person he was. I'm surprised you consider this a guilty pleasure movie because I would love this movie loud and proudly. Sure there are some overall things that havent aged well such as the crossdressing and gay stereotypes of the sibling, but thats not the message to the overall story. That wasn't what I'm personally taking away from it. This is just a fun and heartwarming movie about family done right (suck it Fast and Furious movies). You have seriously had a great run this season! While sticking primarily to the 90's nostalgia of film, it really captured your taste and what you personally enjoy and I was along for the ride! Amazing job!
Olympia - Dodsworth (1936) - I think out of 3 seasons, this is the 2nd Classic Hollywood film submitted. You are very much right, I'm unfortunately not that well versed in classic hollywood (except for Universal Monster movies) but I have always at least wanted to watch more. I don't know if it fits my taste but I can always appreciate the art. This is a very impactful movie. It resonated alot with me. Seeing people wanna live completely different lives yet still try to stay together is very sad. Ruth Chatterton is phenomenal. She really sells her role of being tired with her lifestyle. Walter Huston is also great and Im happy there was at least some form of a happy ending regarding love. I have adored your journey. There was not one film you have submitted this season that I have yet to see and I have enjoyed them all! I'm very happy you have gotten to expand my taste and for that I thank you. Congrats on your performance this season it was impecable!
paul028 - The Godfather (1972) - Cheeky bastard. How dare you submit a 3 hour movie. I had to watch this in 2 different sittings cause I didn't have the time to get through it. That being said, I love me some mobster movies. Like I said for Goodfellas last season, I grew up playing Grand Theft Auto IV which is heavily inspired by this film in particular and I will always have a soft spot for them. Even with that soft spot however, this is just a fucking masterpiece. I absolutely love this movie. Its probably somewhere in my top whatever because its just phenomenal. The story, the characters, the raw tension, the brutality, its just there and it works. When I say brutal I truly mean brutal. Sonny's death is just like damn! God I love this movie. I have yet to see the sequel or part III which im gonna get on it at some point (I want to get the 4k collection before I watch them). As for your performance this season, I said it in your blog but you do have the worst track performance of any finalist in the series. I would say that is a bad thing but considering that you are here and made it, not matter what its impressive and this is such a standout film that might put it over the edge.
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I'm sorry to say but you are not the winner of New's Movie Taste. I enjoyed your journey alot! But the game ends here. Thank you so much for playing I appreciate it <3333
Congratulations! You honestly dominated this competition from the start and with a record 5 highs (in a row) and 2 wins, you are the winner. Congrats again!
LaCroix, you also did amazingly well. Sending arguably the more fun movies of this season, I always knew I was gonna have a good time with your submissions and for that I thank you. Congrats on 2nd place and thank you so much for playing <3
And with that, the season comes to a close. Thank you to everyone that participated this season. I am so greatful that you all took part in it and put in effort.
Next up is the awaited season...ALL STARS! After the final invites will be sent out, the cast reveal will be tomorrow so...stay tuned!
NewNightmare7 Thank you so much <3 I always tried to pick films that resonated with ME and stay true to myself and I’m glad it worked. All the films I submitted I admire a lot (except the master of disguise and maybe I think i love my wife cause I was limited that round) so I’m glad you liked them too. This was so much fun! I really had a lot of fun picking the movies and sharing films I love.
