Favorite films

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  The Substance 2024

  ★★½ Watched 19 Feb 2025

  This movie was deeply upsetting and basically came down to “hey, isn’t it wild how much women hate themselves?!” As I said to my sister, “The Substance…more like no substance. Am I right?” Anyway, I mostly never want to think about this movie again hence this very short review. Also, tbh I watched half this movie with my eyes closed so don’t listen to me.

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  Conclave 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 27 Dec 2024

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

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  Challengers 2024

  ★★★★★ Watched 29 Dec 2024 1

  An original piece of IP for adults about feelings and complicated relationships from the husband of the writer/director of "Past Lives" and the director of "Call Me By Your Name"? This is an Amanda movie. Unsurprisingly, I loved this. Loved the performances. Loved the inventive cinnematography. Loved the intense focus on just three characters and the propulsive feeling of the story from start to finish. Josh O'Connor has now risen in my ranks of actors after already loving his performance in The Crown. I was also very impressed by costume, hair and make-up making the three leads convincingly 18 and 32.

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  The Piano Lesson 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 28 Dec 2024

  I liked this movie, but I didn't love it. I struggle with play adaptations that don't feel like they gain anything from being a film. I don't know that being able to see the flashbacks to the piano heist or having images of the ghost of Sutter appear made the story any more resonant. I also think Wilson's dialogue feels more appropriate and powerful on stage. That being said, I love this story and the questions it raises about what…

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