justjojh

justjojh

Favorite films

  • Amores Perros
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Fallen Angels
  • Aftersun

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  • Human Traffic

    ★★★★★

  • La La Land

    ★★★★

  • The Hunt

    ★★★★½

  • Sling Blade

    ★★★★

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  • Human Traffic

    Human Traffic

    ★★★★★

    Like Trainspotting but actually relatable.

    I remember watching this years ago and thinking that this was always an alternative reality, never could I have imagined relating to anyone or anything that was going on, but liking it nonetheless. After watching it now, it’s crazy to me how accurate this film captures party culture and its euphoric effects on you and those close to you - while still having the tentativeness to bring up all the little details that come with it.

    Great film, would love to watch with some friends next time I see it

  • La La Land

    La La Land

    ★★★★

    Basically Hollywood’s attempt at a Wong Kar Wai film. A good romance story with a sense of yearning at the end. Even though I hate musicals, this managed to be a good watch

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  • Coco

    Coco

    ★★★★½

    Another great film from Pixar, always wanted one set in Mexico since I was a kid so this was great. Loved the music and the whole style of the film - was very fun to watch with my sister

  • Mommy

    Mommy

    ★★★★★

    Very good drama, reminds me a little of Aftersun and Y Tu Mama También - Aftersun because of the grading (albeit more autumnal), composition (seemingly either switching between wide shots and close-ups) and those bittersweet moments of yearning/yutori - and on the other hand YTMT because of the relationship and chemistry between the characters.

    Heavy subject matter with some amazing acting, editing, soundtrack, dynamics, composition and colour-correction/grading (also with film grain, not sure if emulated or not but still is…

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