I must go punch that baby.
If you, a functioning (hopefully) member of society have never once had that intrusive thought, then you're lying. With that in mind, Poor Things surgically reveals the depths of the human psyche and presents it in the most beautifully grotesque manner β it is a perfect reimagining of Frankenstein in the postmodern age. I could see this being included in a fun triple-feature with this year's Barbie and Bottoms, some of 2023's most popularβ¦
Next time is next time. Now is now.
Wim Wenders took a shit in a public toilet in Japan and got this inspired. Honestly, same.
Perfect Days delicately presented tender aesthetics β sensitively rendering them while juxtaposed with the harsh realities of the working class. I genuinely would not have minded another hour of this film. One of my faves from this year. Koji Yakusho is the man. Japan has a soft spot in my heart, and I adored every little reminder this movie gave me as to why. Who wants to play shadow tag with me?
Seriously great, like a 10 out of 10.
1977-1983: Star Wars
2001-2003: Lord of the Rings
2021- 202X: Dune
We are on track with having a generational, industry-advancing cinematic trilogy every twenty years (is that redundant?), and I'm so thankful to be part of this one. Dune: Part Two is the climax of the current chokehold that Villeneuve has had on the filmmaking world for a little over a decade now β until Dune: Messiah, which will, if it's HALF as good as this film is, undoubtedly cementβ¦
The first movie is perfect. This sequel is just as perfect as the first, and then some, no, a LOT. Every element you love about Into The Spider-Verse is elevated in this film to a level that is representative of a story-telling vision that can only be manifested through animated cinema. I wish you the BEST of luck in finding a negative review for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. We're long past the mindset of recommending animation by explaining how it'sβ¦
