Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992

  ★★★½ Watched 09 Oct 2024

  The performance of Gary Oldman saved this film a lot. FFC is still a goat based on Godfather 1 & 2 and Apocalypse Now but wasn’t really feeling this one. The journal entries and out smarting Dracula was cool and the Van Hellsing stuff was fun but def worth a watch.

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  Terrifier 2 2022

  ★★★★½ Watched 09 Oct 2024

  Everything I loved about the first film but brought up to another level. Masterclass of practical effects. Could have trimmed a bit of the run time but well worth it for Art the clown and his mischief.

Popular reviews

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  Carol 2015

  ★★★★★ Watched 15 Jan 2016

  I've been waiting all year to see this movie and it did not let me down at all. The style and direction has that great 50s feel and definitely is influenced by classic melodramas. I liked how Haynes portrayed Kyle chandlers character as not just a harsh bitter man but just a man who wants his wife to love him. This film has the two best lead performances of the year with both Blanchett and Mara at their best. this movie hit me the most emotionally this year.

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  Joy 2015

  ★★★★½ Watched 08 Jan 2016 2

  Going into this film I heard about the mixed reviews. But I gotta say I really enjoyed this film. I am a fan of David o Russell's films my favorite being American hustle. I think he improved upon making lesser Scorsese style films and instead made this film his own with little glimpses of influence. The acting all around is fantastic with standout performances by Jennifer Lawrence in her best role to date which should be Oscar nominated. Also I…