Some guy who minored in film studies and aspires to write things. Incredibly awkward in person. Just my personal opinions.
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Seven Samurai 1954
A common observation I’ve made in regards to samurai films is that the samurai are often ronin (a samurai without a lord or master). I assume this because it’d be hard to root for a samurai killing or intimidating peasants on behalf of some Feudal Lord.
I mention this because after watching this film for the first time in over 10 years, I realized I misremembered this film as making the samurai characters ronin as a quick handwave to keep…
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No Other Land 2024
“Somebody watches something, they're touched… and then?”
A powerful documentation of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, showcasing the dehumanization taking place while also retaining a humanistic message with Basal and Yuval’s friendship. Their friendship serves as a reminder that things do not have to be this way.
I have Jewish ancestry and could’ve gone to Israel on birthright. Even today, I could go to Israel and have far more freedom of movement and expression than a Palestinian like Basal who…
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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 2019
I know 99% of viewers won’t care about this and that’s fine but Leonardo DiCaprio gave possibly the 2nd best stutter I’ve ever seen in a film. It’s not exaggerated at all, often quite subtle actually, but he sold it believably, particularly the facial contortions. And it wasn’t played for laughs or as the character’s sole trait. So that’s nice. Excellent performance from Leo as usual.
Oh also, Brandy should go down as one of the coolest dogs in film.
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The Irishman 2019
Would you like to be a part of this history?
Even better on the second viewing. Mob life is brutally deconstructed. No glamour, no cocaine, no sex, barely any joy. There’s no excitement to be gained from the violence. It’s too petty and pathetic to root for it. Scorsese’s movies are often more energetic than this, but the subdued tone The Irishman goes for works perfectly.
Thelma Schoonmaker’s editing is incredible. She keeps the film going at a solid pace…
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