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Favorite films

  • Amélie
  • Boy
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

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  • Nickel Boys

    ★★★½

  • A Real Pain

    ★★★★★

  • The Road

    ★★★½

  • Four Lions

    ★★★½

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  • A Real Pain

    A Real Pain

    ★★★★★

    A real pain exceeded my expectations in every way. Benji's character is brilliantly written. From the very first scene, you can feel the pain he's carrying, and it erupts in harsh, unpredictable moments throughout the film. The big "reveal" at the dinner table doesn't shock the audience so much as it solidifies what we already sense—that Benji is deeply wounded beneath his humour and charm. You see it in the way he reacts to others' sadness and how he lashes…

  • The Road

    The Road

    ★★★½

    The Road is nothing short of devastating. It’s a film that leaves you emotionally shattered, and there’s no other way to put it. While the novel by Cormac McCarthy allows for a certain level of acceptance about the unknowns—the cause of the apocalypse, the collapse of society—the film adaptation doesn’t provide that same comfort. Instead, it amplifies the lingering question of why the world is in such ruins. There’s a brief flicker of hope when the boy is picked up…

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  • Saltburn

    Saltburn

    ★★★★½

    "Saltburn" is an unpredictable film that explores the lengths people will go to for the lifestyle they desire, emphasizing the impact of someone’s background on life choices. The storyline is characterised by unexpected twists and turns and It challenges traditional storytelling norms, creating a unique viewing experience where the expected outcomes are often subverted, making it distinct from more formulaic narratives. The film incorporates over-the-top suggestive material for the sake of being over the top, yet the absorbing aspect lies in witnessing Olivers character undergo compelling transformations throughout the film. 
    I enjoyed this, but it really justified its R rating.

  • Frances Ha

    Frances Ha

    ★★★★½

    Frances Ha was so charming and delightful! I loved feeling like I was simply watching her as she faced setbacks and still remained silly, positive, and herself. She is so likeable and magnetic, and I found myself just wanting everything to work out for her, which it did. I think people should be more like Frances. I enjoyed how the film didn’t glamorize her life too much because it was pleasant just seeing her getting her shit sorted out by…

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