Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Nelsito's World 2022

  Watched 21 Mar 2025

  Watched as part of the Screen Cuba festival.

  Atmospheric and enjoyable! The perspective here feels so strong, with a wonderful blend of groundedness and whimsy. Mind boggling in a way that's fun, rather than unsatisfactory. I went in with no expectations and I think that may be the way to go.

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  Guantanamera 1995

  Watched 18 Mar 2025

  Watched as part of the Opening Gala for Screen Cuba in London.

  So much fun! Great music, funny, sweet and dark. A film with genuine warmth and occasional cartoony-ness and soap opera tones, which is all a part of the appeal. Rewatchable for sure and worth sharing far and wide.

Popular reviews

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  Saw 2004

  ★★★ Added 4

  it's camp. it's cute. i know exactly why i didn't watch it earlier and am sad i did not.

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  X 2022

  ★★½ Added

  i wish i liked it more! the era! yes! the art design! yes! fun editing and interesting villains! yes! lots of pretty shots and symbolism! yes! but, i felt underwhelmed and couldn't root for anyone :( maybe i'm missing the point, but some moments/actions didn't feel justified or earned. but i had fun and hey, isn't that the point? maybe, just maybe... the real final girl was the friends we lost along the way :)