jonah

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architectural designer. horror enthusiast.

Favorite films

  • Metropolis
  • Alien
  • Dogtooth
  • The Lighthouse

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  • Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

    ★★★★½

  • Take Out

    ★★★★

  • Blood Simple

    ★★★½

  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    ★★★½

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  • Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

    Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

    ★★★★½

    a piercing satire that wants you to bleed out slowly.

    an indictment of the oppressive world we live in that isn’t afraid to feel oppressive itself. this disruptive piece of cinema tackles refurbished capitalism with a bold nihilism, saying that no matter what we tell ourselves, there is no solution for the situation we have found ourselves in. we can’t end all the cruelty, greed and suffering. the only thing left to do is laugh at the immense absurdity of it all. 

    (wouldn’t recommend this for those who only watch films for entertainment purposes).

  • Take Out

    Take Out

    ★★★★

    a harsh portrait of monotony that uncovers simple beauties and unexpected horrors within the immigrant experience.

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  • The Contestant

    The Contestant

    ★★★

    fascinating to a fault.

    less of an examination and more of an observation. conveniently avoids any meaningful critique of its subject matter, while perpetuating many of the problems it is presenting. 

    on the surface, there is a compelling narrative here that contrasts the effects of human cruelty and compassion. unfortunately, that compassion almost feels as if it is being used to lessen or justify the cruelty. as if saying “that’s just how the world is, but at least this particular…

  • David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

    David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

    ★★★½

    best harry potter content since 2011.