Ben Newey

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If nothing else, at least there's always movies

Favorite films

  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
  • Lake Mungo
  • The Batman

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  • Black Bag

    ★★★★

  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    ★★★★★

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai

    ★★★★½

  • Thank You for Smoking

    ★★★★½

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  • Arcane: Bridging the Rift

    Arcane: Bridging the Rift

    ★★★★★

    I did it, I finally watched it. Never thought I'd be interested in a League of Legends property but here we are. There's too much to say but some stand out elements for me were: Victor's arc, never could of imagined just a transition when watching season 1. I loved Echo and honestly should have got more screen time he had the coolest ability. Obviously the relationship between Vi and Jinx was next level. Heimerdinger was a much needed touch…

  • I Saw the TV Glow

    I Saw the TV Glow

    ★★★★★

    Oh man, I really wasn't feeling this film until about 2/3rds through the film and the messages of the film all hit me at once. Messages of hiding your true self, being aimless and lost with no direction in life, loneliness and regret. I don't know what I was expecting really as I hadn't seen any marketing but it certainly wasn't this, it's difficult to compare it to other films as it's so unique with no holding back. Yes I had to watch an explanation video afterwards but all the best films require that! Really good and haunting

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  • Black Bag

    Black Bag

    ★★★★

    Super stylish spy film, less about the spy work and more about how a relationship works if both people are constantly lying to each other because it's their job to lie. Very cool and awesome score, felt like a 70s film

  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    ★★★★★

    Of course pure peak, so cool seeing a somewhat origin of Indiana Jones but without giving all the mystery away. Loved how much more light hearted and fun this one was especially the chemistry between Connery and Ford. Awesome awesome awesome, I seem to have accidentally been making my way through the Indiana Jones fims

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  • The Wild Robot

    The Wild Robot

    ★★★★★

    Perfect animation it was an absolute delight to watch, I was heartbroken when it ended because I could've watched another hour. Made me cry like a kid, also gave me the scary urge of wanting a kid of my own. Absolutely beautiful piece of storytelling and has a wonderful message for all young people and gave me a more positive outlook on life to be honest

  • Boiling Point

    Boiling Point

    ★★★★★

    Very interesting to see Gordon in this way before he became sensationalised and a bit of a parody of himself. This is a great documentary showing the pure stress that goes on in a high class restaurant. Probably my favourite doc about a restaurant.