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Favorite films

  • Drop Dead Gorgeous
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower
  • Hereditary
  • Alien

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  • Look Into My Eyes

    ★★★★★

  • Presence

    ★★½

  • Nosferatu

    ★★★★

  • A Different Man

    ★★★

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  • Look Into My Eyes

    Look Into My Eyes

    ★★★★★

    Some films wash over you quickly. Others settle in, lingering in your thoughts long after you finish. Look Into My Eyes is one of those rare films that stays with you, not because of any grandiose revelations, but because it understands something fundamental about human nature. It is a film about psychics, but more than that, it is a film about longing, grief, and the quiet, profound ways we search for meaning.

    Director Lana Wilson does not approach her subject…

  • Presence

    Presence

    ★★½

    Steven Soderbergh’s Presence is a film that dares to invert the perspective of a ghost story, offering a unique lens through which to explore the lives and vulnerabilities of the living. The concept alone is fascinating: what if we saw the world through the eyes of a ghostly presence, not as a malevolent force, but as a silent observer caught in the intimacy and isolation of human life? It is a premise rich with potential, and at its best, Presence…

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  • Heretic

    Heretic

    ★★★★½

    Heretic is a film that risks much by treading on sensitive ground, exploring the inner lives of LDS missionaries with a humanity and complexity rarely seen. Director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods approach this story with a level of respect and nuance that elevates it above any sensationalism or easy critique of the Mormon church. Instead, Heretic is a layered portrayal of faith, doubt, and the intersection of belief and experience—a story that resonates deeply, especially for those who…

  • Longlegs

    Longlegs

    ★★½

    "Long Legs," directed by Osgood Perkins, is a film I approached with high hopes, only to find myself yearning for more by the end. The cinematography stands as the movie's strongest suit, with Andrés Arochi's work crafting a visually compelling narrative. The way Maika Monroe is positioned and framed throughout the film is a testament to Arochi's skill, telling an intricate visual story that captivates the eye.

    The film's opening, shot on a pseudo 8mm, invokes a nostalgic nod to…

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