Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Was turned onto this film by a colleague after telling him I was writing my own PHROGGING film. He said, "Oh, dude, you gotta check out I SEE YOU" if you're doing Home Invasion. Well, around the 45 minute mark, I pretty much trashed any idea that I had, as this flick was checking off most of the boxes. Compelling. Captivating. Layers and layers of twists and turns. Top-notch writing, directing, acting, editing, cinematography etc. Pleasantly blown away. I will…
This movie is perfection. To me, Jared made the movie that most embodies his sense of style, humor and tone. It's easily quotable. Original and indelible characters. It's a simple story with a powerful message about the complexities of drive, grief, envy and friendship. I will return to Letterboxd and revise this review, to give it the glory and praise that it deserves, as this is one of the most important films to EVER (yes, I said it) exist. To quote Dr. Ronald Chevalier, "May the glistening chrome of the Borg Queen shed her light upon us all. Amen."
I love Mark Duplass. I do not love "Mumblecore". Nor do I care if the filmmakers grouped into said genre accept, like or don't like the term. Calling a film "Mumblecore", I find to be an easy cop out, to blame it on the budget, lack of action, stunts, production value or set design. With that out of the way, I did not find this film to be Mumblecore, but earnest and simple and scary and effective. The ending is…