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  Mr. Vampire 1985

  Watched 06 Jun 2002

  I must have rewatched the VHS so many times until the tape dissolved into my 6 years old consciousness. An essential Hong Kong horror comedy introducing the iconic Chinese folklore monster the Jiangshi aka hopping vampires which is as quirky and awesome as it sounds. A healthy combination of slapstick comedy with martial arts and some classic horror moments makes this film a must watch for any horror fans out there.

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  Mad Max: Fury Road 2015

  Watched 14 May 2015

  From beginning to end Mad Max: Fury Road is a breath-taking, adrenaline-filled epic. We feel the high stakes for the protagonist as his life is constantly on the line as he fights for survival.

  You shouldn’t expect a complex storyline from the movie, it’s a purposely simplified premise and a love letter to fans of the genre. Casual audiences can enjoy it like others films in the action genre, but film enthusiasts can study the film in depth and admire…

Popular reviews

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  Parasite 2019

  Watched 20 Jul 2019

  Bong Joon-ho’s most entertaining film to date, blending family drama with dark comedy. As the momentum picks up for the third act it becomes a heart pounding thriller with high stakes. The film also works as an intricate social commentary piece, exploring the harmony and divide between the low and high social classes in South Korean society through paralleling both families. Bong Joon-ho does a great job in creating an ambitious allegory depicting various social pressures without blaming a particular…

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  Wild at Heart 1990

  Watched 25 Jun 2018

  "Wild at Heart takes the anatomy of a road movie and subverts it with Lynchian sensibilities."
  A crime thriller combining comedy, mystery and eerie surreal imagery in typical David Lynch fashion. Definitely one of his more conventional works but that doesn't take away from the enjoyment of the film.
  The score by Angelo Badalamenti for me is one of the best aspects of the film, immediately setting the hyper tone from the opening scene with an electric guitar piece.
  Nicolas…

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