Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Letter from Siberia 1957

  ★★★★★ Watched 30 Nov 2024

  Chris Marker’s Letters from Siberia is a masterpiece of essayistic filmmaking, blending poetic narration, wry humor, and philosophical insight into a meditative exploration of Siberia’s landscapes, histories, and contradictions. Far from a conventional documentary, Marker transforms the genre into a reflective art form, weaving his observations with an elegant, inquisitive voice that lingers on the intersections of place, politics, and the human condition. His narration is not didactic but conversational, inviting us to wander alongside him through snow-drenched vistas and…

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  Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget 2023

  ★★★ Watched 05 Jan 2024

  The long-awaited sequel to the beloved claymation classic, “Chicken Run: Rise of the Nugget,” manages to deliver a satisfying, albeit slightly darker, experience. While it doesn’t quite capture the original’s unique charm, the film stands strong on its own merits.

Popular reviews

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  I Knew Her Well 1965

  ★★★★ Rewatched 30 Apr 2023

  Ah, Antonio Pietrangeli's I Knew Her Well, a film that sweeps you off your feet and carries you through the tumultuous life of Adriana, brought to life by the magnetic Stefania Sandrelli. Sure, it's a touch campy, but don't let that fool you—it packs a wallop of a message about the struggles faced by women in the swinging '60s of Italy, all wrapped up in an intoxicating tale underscored by a soundtrack that's pure dynamite.

  Picture this: Rome in the…

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  Track of the Cat 1954

  ★★★½ Watched 01 Jan 2023

  A very heady and psychological western. The cinematography and coloring is gorgeous. The family dynamics and plot lines will leave most uneasy and the ending does little to make you feel better about this, largely, unlikable family. Good movie that sticks around in your head for a few.