A lot of complex thoughts on this, not sure what score I’d necessarily give it, but just know that it inspired a lot of thought. The setup and characters set up are just phenomenal. Brooklyn just feels so full and alive here, with no one feeling like a caricature, despite some ridiculous nicknames and personality traits. The one exception to this is the absurd Asian couple and their convenience store. Mookie and his sister, the I-talians, Radio Raheem, Buggin out,…
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The Brutalist 2024
Really need another watch to get more of a grip around this but even on first viewing blown away. Incredibly beautiful film especially early on. The opening shot of the crowded boat with us following Adrien Brody not understanding what’s going on into the explosion of the opening doors and the upside down Statue of Liberty (mirrored by the upside down cross to end the film) really just blew me away. Noticed in general the Brutalist had a ton of…
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Mickey 17 2025
Bong Joon Ho’s english movies are both highly enjoyable but intensely frustrating for me. Mickey-17, like Okja and Snowpiercer, is a thinly veiled (extreme emphasis on thin) commentary on the ills of capitalism. While Parasite or The Host tackle many of the same issues, they do so with tact and provide a more well rounded experience. The last 30 minutes of this film in particular feel like chop chop we got the message out how can we wrap up the…
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