Favorite films

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  The Mystery of Rampo 1995

  ★★★½ Rewatched 22 Feb 2025 2

  Edogawa Rampo's universe unfolds like a kaleidoscope, blending the threads of his fiction with the stark realities of his time. When a new novel faces the axe of censorship, the writer's vivid imagination, tethered to the sharp edges of daily life, breathes unexpected vitality into his work. Rampo's carefully constructed world begins to unravel, as fantasy triumphs over reality. Enter Michiko Hada, a femme fatale draped in a death mask—delicate, transient, and steeped in sorrow and confusion—who captivates his every…

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  Hétszilvafa 1940

  ★★★ Watched 22 Feb 2025 2

  A cleverly crafted clash of business ambitions, romantic entanglements, family feuds, and the timeless tug-of-war between fathers and sons. The elder statesmen of acting, Gyula Csortos and Gerö Mály, deliver performances that are nothing short of legendary as they vie for supremacy. Meanwhile, the younger generation, portrayed by the delightful duo László Szilassy and Ida Turay, band together in a quest for harmony and affection. The storyline is as predictable as a sunrise, with an ending you could see coming…

Popular reviews

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  The Bare Necessity 2019

  ★★★★ Rewatched 14 Nov 2023

  This is a deeply contemplative and sincere poetic essay on self-discovery in the midst of life's chaos, depicting love that can make sacrifices, forgive, and bid farewell without completely severing ties. It evokes a gentle melancholy that permeates everything, bringing tears of both sadness and joy as the pain it generates deep within the heart is bittersweet and healing. In this film, one can either find or lose themselves. Personally, I chose to lose myself and disappear under the starlight…

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  The Conference 2022

  ★★★★ Watched 20 Jan 2022

  This film is truly remarkable. It serves as a somber reminder of the atrocities committed in our history, urging influential world leaders to learn from it and prevent any possibility of repeating such crimes. Initially appearing as a conference of officials, we are soon reminded that the participants were Nazi criminals responsible for heinous acts against humanity. The film quickly descends into a disturbing portrayal of their actions, evoking genuine fear, disgust, and hatred within the viewer. The performances by…