1st half was perfection and showed how a film so long can feel so short. 2nd half… In basketball terms, they choked and gave up a 50-point lead by going to the ever-so-pretentious ambiguous ending trope that had been exhausted by these Oscar-bait movies. Sorry, I’m just so infuriated by that superb lackluster of anContinueContinue reading “The Brutalist (2024) Film Review”
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Film Review
This is what feel-good, comfort films wished it would be. Not over-the-top, very relatable, and a down to earth plot. Everything about it fits so well. Everyone involved behind the scenes meshed the ideas well, its crazy. Amazing ensemble casts that welcomes you in their fictional dysfunctional family, from the dad, to the freaking psychiatrist.ContinueContinue reading “Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Film Review”
Chinatown (1974) Film Review
Well tailored noir films are the best. It pulls you in and holds you down until the inevitable cynical climax. I had to search what some of the things meant, and damn it makes the movie even better. Jack Nicholson is cool as always. His aura is unmatched and unforced. Newer generation excludes him fromContinueContinue reading “Chinatown (1974) Film Review”
Anora (2024) Film Review
Mikey Madison gave the performance of her life, and she still has plenty more left in her ceiling. I’m in love with her and I’m looking forward to her next project. Sean Baker is a master of very specific plots and very graciously takes you along the ride comfortably even with the absurdity along theContinueContinue reading “Anora (2024) Film Review”
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