Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Memories of Underdevelopment 1968

  Watched 23 Mar 2025

  An experimental approach that's worthwhile. The mix of fiction and the documentary-adjacent facts of Cuba in the 1960s is fascinating and engaging. The fictitious story could likely stand alone without it, but is enhanced by it and manages to make an "unlikable" (but charismatic) lead into one that those outside of Cuba can better understand.

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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.

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 :)