Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Evil Dead 1981

  ★★ Watched 01 Oct 2024

  While iconic, I don't think it holds up amazingly. There are some great creepy moments and suspenseful scenes, but the effects definitely show their age. If you take it as a comedy, the mediocre acting could be pretty funny at times.

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  The Wild Robot 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 30 Sep 2024

  A fun, cute, visually stunning animation that was a joy to watch. The characters are full of life, relatable, and entertaining. The grand, sweeping soundtrack matched perfectly with the story which elevated all the emotional moments. It's not a perfect movie as the climax did falter for me, but it definitely is a charming watch.

Popular reviews

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  Late Night with the Devil 2023

  ★★★★ Watched 25 Mar 2024

  It's unique, unsettling, and carefully crafted. The talk show style format works quite well in a sort of chaotic, anxiety inducing way. It takes a while to build, but I never felt bored due to Dastmalchian's energetic presence. I was a little underwhelmed with the ending at first, but the longer I sit on it, I enjoyed it more than I did initially.

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  Phantom Thread 2017

  ★★★★★ Watched 31 Dec 2023

  Loved this so much for some reason. The dry humor works so well, especially through Day-Lewis's performance. The banter between Woodcock and Alma is hilarious yet also hits emotionally at times. Although it's pace is slow, the character relationships are nuanced and kept me engrossed throughout. The music is lovely but more importantly, PTA knows when to tone it down and allow the sound design to pop.