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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 7, ‘In the Mood for Love’

The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 7, ‘In the Mood for Love’

Best Movies of the Century: 'In the Mood for Love’

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love, the signature romance film of the century. They talk about why the film is one of the most influential movies ever made, highlight its incredibly beautiful composition and framing, and discuss why the feeling of not getting what you want is more resonant than ever.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Jack Sanders

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