Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  My Neighbor Totoro 1988

  ★★★½ Watched 15 Jan 2023 1

  Simple film. Gaslighted me into thinking the mum would die though. Totoro and Catbus so eaz though, making for a splendid Sunday watch! 

  3.5/5

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  Friday 1995

  ★★★½ Watched 07 Aug 2022 1

  AV Movie Club V4.0 
  
  A pretty lighthearted take on a day in the hood, Friday delivers plenty of laughs while touching on some of the systemic issues of black society. It places particular emphasis on avoidance of gun violence, as well as the importance of father figures.

  Overall, I was pretty satisfied with this movie as an easy watch after a hard day’s work, but if you’re looking for a more dramatic piece, perhaps look elsewhere!

Popular reviews

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  Clerks 1994

  ★★★★ Watched 17 Jul 2022 1

  A cult classic carried by it’s witty, irreverent script writing, Clerks is definitely worth a watch for any fan of skit comedy and 90s humour. While the acting performances resemble college production, the conundrums of Dante’s everyday life as a youth stuck in neutral centres on something inherently relatable and universal: the 20-something’s struggle to really define their identity amidst the growing pains of relationships and responsibilities. Overall, Clerks is so endearing that it makes you look past the film’s deficiencies to see the brilliance of its writing and graduated skit plot.

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  American History X 1998

  ★★★★½ Watched 07 Jun 2022 8

  A heartbreaking exploration of how fringe movements prey on the traumatised and impressionable. American History X’s complex themes are masterfully conveyed with a balance of strong dialogue and visceral action scenes. Hats off to the writers, however, some sharper directorial choices would’ve sent this film to the stars.

  Regardless, it is a must watch for anyone seeking an insight into the racial and political battlegrounds of contemporary Americana. It’s 24-year age belies the relevance it still holds today.

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