Dalin Rowell

Dalin Rowell

A pastel loving film nerd who writes for places

Favorite films

  • Phantom of the Paradise
  • Sunset Boulevard
  • Highlander
  • RRR

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  • Mickey 17

    ★★★½

  • Snow White

    ★★½

  • Queen of the Ring

    ★★★

  • Love Hurts

    ★★½

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  • Snow White

    Snow White

    ★★½

    A fabulous musical mess that tries too hard to please every viewer. Zegler stands as one of the truly genuinely talented live action princesses, but is forced to work with a script too full of awkward changes, a truly horrific CGI ensemble, and a real life co-star who really is far from the fairest of them all. Still, props should be given to Marc Webb for actually understanding how to properly film fantasy and musical sequences (something prior live action…

  • Love Hurts

    Love Hurts

    ★★½

    An aggressively mediocre B-movie unworthy of its lead star. Not only does Quan outshine the very lackluster material, but it’s clear that the nugget of goodness in this movie deserved more time in the cinematic oven. Ariana DeBose (while fun) feels very miscast as the love interest here, especially when actresses that are closer to Quan’s age and maturity (ex: Ming-Na Wen would have been great here.) Still, Quan deserves more staring roles and hopefully this is the first of many for him.

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  • Your Monster

    Your Monster

    ★★★★

    If there ever was a movie that feels like it was made SPECIFICALLY for me, “Your Monster” is pretty darn close to being it. A monster rom-com featuring musical theater, New York vibes and a Halloween dance sequence? Clearly, me and writer/director Caroline Lindy get each other on a deep level. But even the most comforting dream-come-true movie can have its problems, and sadly, it all boils down to this Monster Party’s final shot. You’ll ever love the twist or…

  • I Saw the TV Glow

    I Saw the TV Glow

    ★★★★

    A chaotic exploration into the discovery of your individuality, “I Saw The TV Glow” is a movie that’ll challenge you in its presentation of nostalgia, fandom, and queer discovery. But if you’re willing to give it a chance, including allowing its monotone dialog and bold visuals to hold you close to its cinematic chest, you’re in for a beautiful piece of filmmaking. This isn’t for the casual viewer, but for those willing to look between its cracks to find its hidden meanings. And if you’re able to go along for the ride, you’ll hopefully discover (like I did) one of the most impactful films of 2024.

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