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Favorite films

  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco
  • Almost Famous
  • Lost in Translation
  • Children of Men

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  • Black Bag

    ★★★½

  • Vermiglio

    ★★★★½

  • Casablanca

    ★★★★

  • He's Just Not That Into You

    ★★½

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  • Black Bag

    Black Bag

    ★★★½

    "Black Bag" delivers a gripping spy thriller with perfectly calibrated pacing that keeps you wondering what happens next without spoonfeeding you the story. The film trusts its audience enough to let tension build naturally, creating a viewing experience that keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout.

    The film's dialogue crackles with wit and tension, offering memorable exchanges that speak to the talent of a cast comprised largely of skilled character actors who elevate even the most standard spy…

  • Vermiglio

    Vermiglio

    ★★★★½

    In Vermiglio, the extraordinary hides within the ordinary, revealing profound truths through the quiet tapestry of women's daily lives. What sets this film apart is its unique focus on everyday moments rendered with such intimate detail that they become universally resonant. This is complemented by stunning cinematography that frames ordinary moments with extraordinary care, each shot meticulously composed with deliberate intention that creates an immersive, fly-on-the-wall perspective. The visual approach is both unobtrusive and deeply observant. Meanwhile, the storytelling unfolds…

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  • Hostiles

    Hostiles

    ★★★½

    Gorgeous cinematography and soundtrack. Christian Bale was a standout. The character development was a little wane, but the story was rich enough to make up for that.

  • Limbo

    Limbo

    ★★★

    Despite its surface presentation and occasional darkly comic moments, Ben Sharrock's "Limbo" is fundamentally a stark examination of the dehumanizing asylum-seeking process in Scotland. The film follows Omar, a Syrian musician waiting in isolation on a remote Scottish island while his asylum claim processes, stripped of dignity and agency in a system designed to wear people down.

    The film's austere cinematography and deliberate pacing mirror the psychological weight of indefinite waiting. While some critics praised its "deadpan humor," this framing…