jfrancojim

jfrancojim

Favorite films

  • GoodFellas
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Raging Bull
  • Django Unchained

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  • Mickey 17

    ★★★

  • Nosferatu

    ★★★

  • Longlegs

    ★★

  • Smile

    ★★★★

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  • Mickey 17

    Mickey 17

    ★★★

    Not gonna lie, didn't really vibe with this one. I love BJH and his melodramatic hatred for capitalism, and I was really hoping this would be a frigid dystopian return to form a la Snowpiercer, but you pretty much get the gist of the core message in the first five minutes and it doesn't really expand a whole lot after that. It's just the same thing repeatedly hammered in amongst meandering scenes of Robert Pattinson(s) having fun and being cynically…

  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    ★★★

    Robert Eggers’ 2024 film Nosferatu has generated considerable buzz, both for its ambitious take on the iconic 1922 silent horror film and for its visual and atmospheric sensibilities. The film's cinematography is undeniably striking, with Eggers and his team opting for a mix of classical techniques and modern sensibilities. The camera work frequently mirrors the unsettling geometry and long shadows of German Expressionism, evoking a sense of both awe and dread. The use of light and dark is masterful, with…

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  • Smile

    Smile

    ★★★★

    What's in a smile? Well, they are lots of things.
    Comfort, safety, warmth and friendliness. At least, that's what our perception of a smile is supposed to be. However, there's a deep fear tucked within this sign that can hold intentions both sinister and deadly.

    With Smile, we're thrown into a world where trauma reigns supreme. At every corner at the end of every street, it's waiting for you so it can take over and control your every behavior. It's…

  • Marriage Story

    Marriage Story

    ★★★★

    I had known it was good because it received a lot of hype and good reviews, but it really surprised me to be fair. I had never really seen much of Adam Driver because I’ve never seen Star Wars, I know relax, but he really impressed me. I feel like the only other role I’ve seen him play is a shitty SNL host, so this was a nice upgrade.

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