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Favorite films

  • Almost Famous
  • Howl's Moving Castle
  • GoodFellas

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  • Be Cool

    ★★

  • Get Rich or Die Tryin'

    ★★★

  • Get Shorty

    ★★★½

  • The Promotion

    ★★★

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  • Be Cool

    Be Cool

    ★★

    This hollow shell of the prequel Get Shorty is a bit disappointing. While trying to reflect many of the tropes of the first, this movie has no real added value to the first story. The spark that John Travolta showed in the first is lost and he simply utilizes the success as a movie producer to connect into the music business, in a slimey and noncharming way. 

    A notable mention must be made of a wholly invested Vince Vaughn for leaning heavily into his part. Possibly the only unique and intriguing character in the movie.

  • Get Rich or Die Tryin'

    Get Rich or Die Tryin'

    ★★★

    Honestly, not a bad biopic. Fifty acts well but more than anything, tells a good story. 
    If you’re curious about the origins of 50, it’s worth a watch

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  • Dìdi (弟弟)

    Dìdi (弟弟)

    ★★★★

    This movie is a tough one. Let me explain.

    I think this film hit very close to home. It is so pointedly good at replicating the angst I felt growing up that I had to literally take a break to just sit and breath. 
    Yes, it has an Asian American family lead, but more than that it hits the nail on the head of feeling so isolated not just as a teen, but as someone trapped between cultures. The panicked…

  • American History X

    American History X

    ★★★★

    Genuinely smart story telling and an intelligent lesson on hate. A younger Ed Norton flexes his acting prowess and is able to connect to the audience in an organic way.
    This is a difficult topic and for many is uncomfortable, but the way this film chooses to share this story is smart.
    Great watch

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