Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Fiddler on the Roof 1971

  ★★★★ Watched 31 Mar 2025

  Fiddler on the Roof is a joy to watch. Great songs and dynamic characters for one thing, but even in 1910s Eastern Europe, on the cusp of historical change, the musical explores pretty radical themes: racism, religious tension, and the fading mark of imperialism. The length (at 3 hours) was a little daunting, so it's important to take a pause when the intermission occurs. But a great musical for anyone to watch and for anyone who loves historical subtext.

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  Holland 2025

  ★½ Watched 30 Mar 2025

  If you want to be The Stepford Wives then remake it. Holland is a poor attempt at subversion of the genre, and that's being generous. Not a good effort by Kidman and the rest of the cast.

Popular reviews

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  12 Angry Men 1957

  ★★★★★ Watched 27 Mar 2025 1

  Woo, nelly. The shot of every juror ignoring the racist lives on to today. What a film.

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  The Princess Diaries 2001

  ★★★½ Watched 26 Mar 2025 1

  Surprisingly funny. The finger being used as a "cheese string" was the best part.

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