illuminayli

illuminayli

Favorite films

  • Candy
  • The Virgin Suicides
  • Amélie
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's

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  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    ★★★★★

  • Reversi

    ★★★★★

  • Uglies

    ★★★½

  • How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

    ★★★★★

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  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    ★★★★★

    Have always loved the HP franchise but Azkaban hits the most for me - I like the historic storytelling of James' best friends growing up and how easy it is to twist the truth when it comes to death

  • Reversi

    Reversi

    ★★★★★

    It was a pleasure seeing Beto come full circle from one of my favourite films, Istanbul Aku Datang. To see him go this far and take on such an emotionally riveting role is incredible. Well done!

    This movie is extremely well-casted and despite other reviews, the chemistry was good. I understand where people are coming from when they say the script was a little rigid, but I think the imperfections can be forgiven with how good the acting was (and…

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  • Candy

    Candy

    ★★★★½

    I watched this film in my teens, and it's one of those films that make you miss how you felt when you first watched it. I think about Candy from time-to-time still, and rewatching it as a 28-year-old adult, I realised this film actually shaped my view of what constitutes sacrifice, happiness, and growth.

    Interesting how those are my key takeaways when the film is about two junkies that literally do the most horrible things to get a hit, presented…

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    ★★★★★

    we all need to take a step back and do a pelvic thrust once in a while