Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Aliens 1986

  ★★★★½ Rewatched 17 Mar 2025

  I love this movie so much - in many ways I prefer it to the first movie; it is a bit scarier, expands on the lore, and has some more interesting characters... However, the reason why I rate it 0.5 stars lower than the first is that it just does not have the same atmosphere that the original has. I love the first's quiet/isolated/vulnerable sci-fi vibes, whereas this movie feels a bit more action-ish and empowered (?).

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  Misery 1990

  ★★★★★ Watched 14 Mar 2025

  An old friend of mine recommended that I watch this movie about 10 years ago. I finally watched it… and I am so sad that I waited so long. 

  I loved the soundtrack, the atmosphere, and the setting. I really enjoyed how it was absurd in places, but still completely grounded in reality. Also, I suppose it has become quite evident by now, I am a fan of movies with endings that have a little bit of a shock element…

Popular reviews

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  Wicked 2024

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 26 Nov 2024

  I went and watched it for a second time. I just wanted to enjoy the music and feel something for a few hours.

  So good - I can't believe how much I actually enjoy it. I've always had a fondness for Oz, but this has awoken something inside of me.

  Brb while I binge-read the books.

  (Edit: yes, I changed my rating from 4.5 stars to 5 stars because I clearly could not stop thinking about the movie. While I…

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  Conclave 2024

  ★★★★★ Watched 10 Jan 2025

  This was such a visually stunning movie. Fantastic costumes, sets, and shots. And fortunately, it also had substance, not just style. The actors were each great in their roles, there was a surprising amount of tension, and (as someone not familiar with the process) this film was intriguing from start to end. It was so close to being a 5 star movie, although I'm not sure what I would suggest to improve it... Regardless, I would definitely watch it again.

  Edit: I literally can't stop thinking of this movie, even a month later. I have decided that it is worthy of a 5 star review.