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Favorite films

  • Parasite
  • Edward Scissorhands
  • Midsommar
  • All About Lily Chou-Chou

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  • Captain America: Brave New World

    ★★★

  • Sound of Metal

    ★★★★★

  • Nosferatu

    ★★★★★

  • Venom: The Last Dance

    ★★★

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  • Captain America: Brave New World

    Captain America: Brave New World

    ★★★

    Definitely not Marvel’s best work, but it does what it’s meant to do right, which is establish Anthony Mackie’s character as a worthy successor to Chris Evans. Red Hulk however was done perfectly, it showcased how strong Hulks can be and was refreshing to see a fully raged out Hulk rather than the recent MCU’s take on Smart Hulk. Overall, the acknowledgement of Norton’s Incredible Hulk was very good to see, but also made it feel like it was a…

  • Sound of Metal

    Sound of Metal

    ★★★★★

    A beautiful and compelling story about leaving the past and embracing a struggle in the present. The sound design and silence (in most parts) made the whole thing feel far more impactful and makes you reflect on what’s happening. It was great to see how Riz Ahmed’s character progressed through the film and how his attitudes changed and his eventual acceptance of becoming deaf.

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  • Alien: Romulus

    Alien: Romulus

    ★★★★★

    This film is just beautiful. What makes Alien Romulus so special to me is how it acts a spiritual successor to Alien, mirroring the plot in a way which seems familiar but fresh at the same time. Fede’s use of animatronics and practical effects truly elevated this movies production and the shots are both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. In addition, Romulus had a lot more world-building in the opening within the mining colony and also felt desolate…

  • A Quiet Place: Day One

    A Quiet Place: Day One

    ★★★★½

    I love the A Quiet Place franchise, so I may be a bit biased, but this movie was phenomenal. Usually, prequels are always hit and miss, so seeing how good this film was is so refreshing. Unlike the previous entries, this film retells what happened on the first day of the invasion of the Death Angels, but in New York City. It is great to see a less experienced and new cast of main characters compared to the Abbott family.…

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