Darius Ratchford

Darius Ratchford Pro

I will direct Margo Martindale one day

Favorite films

  • Before Sunrise
  • Double Indemnity
  • 12 Angry Men
  • Do the Right Thing

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  • Novocaine

    ★★★

  • No Other Land

  • Moonlight

    ★★★★★

  • The Last Picture Show

    ★★★★★

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  • The Last Picture Show

    The Last Picture Show

    ★★★★★

    “Being crazy about a woman like that is always the right thing to do!"

    Re-fucking-tweet, king! 

    Behind The Last Picture Show’s gut punches lies the overwhelming optimism of what cinema can offer—the ability to resonate with the average Joe, to make them feel seen. A so-called “unremarkable” life or place has just as much to say as any other, and Bogdanovich proves that with the right approach, it can be magic.

    The film’s stories and characters accomplish just that. Already…

  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★★

    The first time around, I think I was too busy taking in the great performances and masterful filmmaking to realize how heartbreaking this film is. It was a gut punch on my initial viewing, sure, but the rewatch kind of destroyed me. 

    As an example, mild spoiler: 
    The moment Pádraic thinks he has finally won Colm back over, the joy on his face is overwhelming. Despite all of the nastiness, Pádraic was more than willing to look past it, if…

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  • Novocaine

    Novocaine

    ★★★

    Noah Caine was RIGHT THERE. If you’re gonna do some stupid shit with your character’s name, DO SOME STUPID SHIT WITH YOUR CHARACTER’S NAME! Commit to the bit 😤 

    A fun time.

    Pleasantly surprised to report that I’m happy this movie exists!

  • Moonlight

    Moonlight

    ★★★★★

    Lmao Barry you have enough money now! back to masterpieces pls :)

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  • Juror #2

    Juror #2

    ★★★★½

    Floored. Absolutely floored. 

    Firstly, I’d like to officially remove Nicholas Hoult from my “List of People I Dislike For No Rational Reason.” I sincerely apologize, king. Dude has the juice, sauce, whatever the fuck you wanna call it.

    Almost felt like a thriller, I was on the edge of my seat for the entire back half. 

    Just so good. Genuinely shocked Clint pulled this off at 95.

    A sensational final moment that left me smiling like a little school boy. Loudest…

  • American Rapstar

    American Rapstar

    ★★½

    Had a 5 minute talk with LiL Xan’s dad after the screening. Nice guy.