watching this movie was a spontaneous decision. some clips were surfacing on twitter so i wanted to check it out.

this is a movie everyone should watch. the more disturbed you get, the better. as a victim of domestic abuse, several scenes were insanely triggering. i knew i’d have to relive those moments so i was somewhat emotionally prepared. the “men will cook tonight” scene was painful to watch, because it happens in our own house so often. men cannot…

first of all— david lynch is a sicko.

started watching it after 12 am & now it’s 3:51 am. never thought i’d start a 3 hour movie after midnight & would even be able to finish it without any interruption from family. i guess unexpected things happen.

the thing i love the most about this movie is jeremy irons & terry crews (i was pleasantly surprised to see him). also laura dern’s performance was insanely good.

i gave it a “bad” rating because…

what a movie! cried several times & started sobbing by the end (then sobbed some more in the bathroom).

i really didn’t think john merrick would move me as much as he did, but it was such a profound, humbling feeling. i wanted to hug him so much! the movie length was perfect, and i was glued to my phone screen the entire time. i was deeply attached to dr. treves as well, and appreciated his moments of self-evaluation. it was…

there’s absolutely nothing in this world i love more than a good romance— and to have miraculously watched this on my birthday... i couldn’t think of a better diversion! i wasn’t bored for a single moment while watching wild at heart. i love the movie name, because it reminds me of a lana del rey song with the same title (maybe that’s why i was a bit keen on watching it). i never watched a movie with nicolas cage & willem…