Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Grave of the Fireflies 1988

  Watched 23 Mar 2025

  Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

  Few films have the power to devastate like this one. Isao Takahata crafts not just an anti-war film, but a deeply personal tragedy—one that lingers long after the credits roll. This is animation at its most raw and human, proving that powerful storytelling transcends medium.

  Set in the final days of World War II, the film follows Seita and Setsuko, two siblings struggling to survive in a world that has abandoned them. Their journey is…

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  The Simpsons Movie 2007

  Watched 23 Mar 2025

  "Springfield goes big, and it’s glorious to watch."

  The Simpsons Movie (2007)
  It may not be exactly like the classic Simpsons, but seeing this world and these characters on the big screen is nothing short of magical. After years of shaping modern comedy, The Simpsons finally made the leap to cinema, and the result is a visually stunning, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt adventure.

  The animation is richer, the stakes are higher, and the humor—while slightly more polished than the show’s…

Popular reviews

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  The Tree of Life 2011

  Watched 22 Mar 2025

  The Tree of Life (2011)

  Terrence Malick doesn’t just direct films—he composes them. The Tree of Life isn’t a story in the traditional sense; it’s an experience, a meditation on existence itself. From the birth of the cosmos to fleeting childhood memories, every frame feels like a painting, every moment like a whispered revelation.

  Jack (Hunter McCracken/Sean Penn) reflects on his youth, caught between two opposing forces: his strict father (Brad Pitt) and his angelic mother (Jessica Chastain). The film…

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  Adolescence 2025

  Watched 22 Mar 2025

  Adolescence (2025)

  Some stories don’t just hit—they leave a mark. Adolescence is one of those rare pieces of storytelling that grabs you, shakes you, and refuses to let go. It’s raw, unfiltered, and painfully real. A coming-of-age story, yes, but not in the way we’re used to. This isn’t nostalgia or youthful rebellion romanticized. This is survival.

  A Brutal and Honest Journey

  The film (or miniseries, depending on how you approach it) pulls no punches in portraying the struggles of…