Benjie

Benjie

Favorite films

  • I'm Thinking of Ending Things
  • Blade Runner
  • The Worst Person in the World
  • Se7en

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  • Bones and All

    ★★★★

  • When Harry Met Sally...

    ★★★★

  • Climax

    ★★★★

  • Crash

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  • Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

    Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

    ★★★★

    M3GAN but northern, and better.

  • The Neon Demon

    The Neon Demon

    ★★★

    The Neon Demon is a textbook example of a film whose aesthetic quality greatly exceeds its narrative. Rarely have I been so encapsulated by cinematography alone, the shots were often creative and gripping, displaying the characters soaked in colourful neon light, with stark darkness enshrouding the rest of the screen. The same can be said for the hypnotic soundtrack, affecting, eerie yet oddly beautiful, the music works in tandem with the visuals to create an unrivalled atmosphere so palpable you…

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  • Priscilla

    Priscilla

    ★★★½

    One of the most conflicting films I’ve seen in a while, Priscilla gets almost everything right, but the things it doesn't bother me to a level I struggle to reconcile. With stellar performances from Spaeny in the titular role, and Elordi as Elvis the two actors turn in a subdued performance with a subtlety that permeates throughout the film as a whole. The chemistry during scenes featuring the couple is palpable, expertly capturing the range of emotions Priscilla may have…

  • Spencer

    Spencer

    ★★★½

    TL;DR:
    Uncomfortably long Princess Diana walking simulator.

    A masterclass in aesthetic, Spencer Oozes style. From the flawless soundtrack by Johnny Greenwood that suffocates you in its chaos during moments of anxiety, to the gorgeous naturally lit and framed shots of the royal splendour surrounding Diana as she begins to spiral.
    While some may argue that the film is too bleak, a valid critique, particularly when adapting the life of a relatively recently deceased individual, I found myself anticipating in hope…

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