Jonah Garrett

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Favorite films

  • Uncut Gems
  • La La Land
  • The Godfather
  • Blade Runner 2049

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  • The Monkey

    ★★★

  • Oppenheimer

    ★★★★★

  • Conclave

    ★★★

  • Flow

    ★★★½

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  • Oppenheimer

    Oppenheimer

    ★★★★★

    IMAX Re-Release ❤️

  • Flow

    Flow

    ★★★½

    Flow is innocent and playful. Stretching a simple concept into an impressively emotional odyssey.
    The camera is kinetic and evocative, the direction is solid and the animation style is simple and basic. However, there are moments when the animation comes across so rudimentary that it looks bad. Taking away from the impact of the film. Though, the water always looked great.
    Overall, I enjoyed Flow. It was emotional and strived for something deeper than just a story of survival. But…

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  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    ★★★★

    A maximalist, symphonic, explosion of ideas that were impressively held together. The first hour alone comes close to perfection and the movie rides that high for the rest of its long, yet seamless runtime. Although a movie this large in scope and ambition is naturally not without its faults, it’s a strong follow-up to the original movie. It takes itself seriously enough to allow for its darker emotions to show, but at the same time has the endearing, dream-like enthusiasm…

  • After Hours

    After Hours

    ★★★★★

    An extremely underrated film from Scorsese. Giving a masterclass in direction through what felt like an exercise in style. Lots of color, dark brooding interiors, surrealist symbolism, thoughtful structure, and a strong focus on tone through the usage of close-ups and swift camera movement. Part of me wishes Scorsese would return to this indie style of filmmaking. Creating low-budget masterpieces, rooting from his devotion and love of filmmaking. But I don't think that sells in today's industry.
    This was an…

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