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  The Bourne Identity 2002

  Watched 26 Feb 2025

  I dunno how I never caught this movie before. Part of me wishes I could’ve seen it without my jaded post-post modern cynicism, instead I saw it fully entrenched in it. Funny to watch this after having just rewatched The Departed, where Matt Damon goes from being a fuckin Boston weasel to this blank slate of an action hero. Might have to sandwich this viewing by finally watching Good Will Hunting. Get the full Matt Damon spectrum—intercut with Matt Damon…

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  Carry-On 2024

  ★½ Watched 28 Dec 2024

  Worst movie I’ve seen all year. I haven’t seen many movies this year, but yeesh.

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  Civil War 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 15 Apr 2024

  Effecting. Maybe a little thin in character development, which is sort of a ding as it really does sidestep the politics and focuses on these people. Although the profession is the main focus. Different than expected, for sure. 

  But dammit if it hasn’t stuck with me the past couple days. Shit had me tense. And it’s so pretty to look at. Incredibly immersive war scenes—the insane sound levels probably helped achieve that. And shit, there was a good amount of…

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  Rosemary's Baby 1968

  ★★★★½ Watched 24 Jan 2024 1

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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