Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Blade Runner 1982

  ★★★★ Rewatched 06 Sep 2021

  It’s taken 5 watches and a live orchestra for me to really ‘get’ and appreciate this film.

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  Anna and the Apocalypse 2017

  ★★★ Watched 18 Feb 2021

  It’s like a UK rough and ready High School Musical, during a zombie apocalypse.

Popular reviews

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  Stranger Than Fiction 2006

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 09 Feb 2015 2

  Don't get me wrong, I love other Will Ferrell films, in particular Step Brothers, Anchorman and Zoolander. However this really struck a chord with me given how much of a different character Ferrell plays.

  Being an IRS auditor Harold (Ferrell) is quiet, methodical and day to day life is governed by his wristwatch alarm. He counts steps to the bus stop, strokes of his toothbrush, mentally accounting for every second of his day. His job brings him into contact with…

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  Ex Machina 2015

  ★★★★ Watched 17 May 2015

  I knew I'd love this. It's a slow burner but very slick, clever and the effects are flawless.

  I like the contrast between Caleb and Nathan's characters. The latter being Tony Stark-esque and the former very quiet and clearly in awe of his employers work.

  Ava oozes sex appeal and carefully seduces Caleb with grace and relative ease. The tension in their sessions build gradually and towards the end I found myself wanting to scream a certain Admiral Akhbar line.

  I need to rewatch this a few times so I can absorb every ounce of it.