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obsessing over movies to protect my sanity

Favorite films

  • School of Rock
  • Knives Out
  • The Shining
  • Wonka

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  • Before Sunset

    ★★★★★

  • Hoop Dreams

    ★★★★★

  • Adolescence

    ★★★★½

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    ★★★★½

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  • Before Sunset

    Before Sunset

    ★★★★★

    80 minutes of pure movie heaven

  • Hoop Dreams

    Hoop Dreams

    ★★★★★

    This was one of the rare occasions when a movie felt twice as long as it was because it was so good. Sometimes, it was almost too intimate a glimpse into these families' lives. I felt so many emotions for everyone involved. It was also fun to get such a raw look at Chicago in the late 80s and early 90s. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a documentary like this one.

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  • The Gorge

    The Gorge

    ★★★

    That was a roller coaster of an experience! I had zero idea about what this movie was about or who the director was, and that honestly made it a lot more interesting. Turns out it was directed by Scott Derrickson! I don’t love any of his movies, but I find most of them pretty compelling. Anya Taylor-Joy is excellent in everything, and Miles Teller is Miles Teller so nothing surprising there, but I was surprised by their chemistry together. It’s…

  • Getting LOST

    Getting LOST

    ★★★★½

    I’ve been so excited about this project for quite a while now, so it was surreal to finally watch it. It was everything I would have hoped for as a LOST fan! It didn’t feel like they were ever holding anything back, and they tackled as many things as they could in 2 hours. And I really enjoyed the emphasis they made on the fandom. There are so many shows I’ve fallen in love with over the years, but there’s…