chewie837

chewie837

Favorite films

  • Pee-wee's Big Adventure
  • Amadeus
  • Get Out
  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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  • Mulholland Drive

    ★★★★½

  • The Straight Story

    ★★★★

  • Lost Highway

    ★★★★

  • Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

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  • Mulholland Drive

    Mulholland Drive

    ★★★★½

    Mulholland Drive is a mystery with as many answers as there are people. A lot of the discourse focuses on what is literally happening in the story, which is important but not nearly as important to me as what the story means to me and what it means to Lynch.

    To me, Los Angeles has always been close but not close enough. I’ve driven up many times but it takes too long to do so regularly. I’ve had many friends…

  • The Straight Story

    The Straight Story

    ★★★★

    This is a great opportunity to argue that Lynchian is a deeper descriptor than many people think. Several of his films and shows have been described showing the dark aide beneath the typical American small town, but Lynch is equally fascinated by the light side.

    Twin Peaks is a clear example, with characters like Big Ed, Andy, Norma, Donna and her whole family, James, The Log Lady, Hawk, Pete, and more all showcasing the goodness that can be found there.…

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  • Grand Canyonscope

    Grand Canyonscope

    ★★★½

    “Lions haven’t been seen in the park since the Civil War! So that can’t be you!”

    *Lion puts on a Confederate cap*

  • Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

    Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

    ★★★★

    (Watched at San Diego Comic Con 2019)

    Not quite as good as Go To The Movies, but still hilarious and a real treat for both DC fans and neophytes.

     It nicely mixes the tones of the two teams, letting the Go cast get a few serious moments and the classic cast get some great jokes and even share in a song!

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