In the mood to drop one this evening, mainly because of how blown away I was by this as a near-perfect depiction of the falsehood of the American dream. The world we experience through Moonee’s eyes (phenomenal cinematography) is literally fantastical, the wonder she has for her summer surroundings not dissimilar from the wonder that symbols of American capitalism ie Disney World demand. But, that childhood wonder is just as fleeting as the promise of security for those trapped in…
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986
You would think I’d hate this kid but honestly this movie is eternal
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Before Sunrise 1995
Rewatched for the first time since grad. A simple and earnest depiction of how it feels to be 22: disillusioned while also believing in the endless possibility of connection with other people. Captures perfectly how rare and fleeting instant chemistry is, and how absurd.
Not necessarily about love, but I think more about hope. And for that I would die for this movie🦦
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