Luke Perkins

Luke Perkins

“Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’”
Filmmaker
Screenwriter
Cinephile

Favorite films

  • Magnolia
  • Boogie Nights
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Ikiru

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  • Mother

    ★★★★½

  • El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

    ★★★★

  • Mickey 17

    ★★★★

  • Nickel Boys

    ★★★★

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  • Mickey 17

    Mickey 17

    ★★★★

    Creeper… awww man

  • Sing Sing

    Sing Sing

    ★★★★½

    The world needs more films like this one. This film exudes warmth and humanity in a way that only few films do. Obviously it’s based on real events and some of the characters are played by the real people that the film is based on, but there is just something about this sort of hyper-realism in films that you don’t see as much nowadays. I feel like it is making a comeback though, especially with filmmakers like Sean Baker. Anyway, this is an incredible portrayal of hope, community, and brotherhood that must be seen by all.

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  • Presence

    Presence

    ★★★½

    This is actually just a “This is Us” spin-off movie.

  • Phantom Thread

    Phantom Thread

    ★★★★★

    There are several reasons why this is one of my favorite films of all time: the score, the visuals, the acting, the story. The primary reason I am so drawn to this film, however, is the way it explores the complexities of love and power dynamics in a relationship. I can also deeply relate to certain aspects of Reynolds Woodcock’s character, both positively and negatively.

    Reynolds acts like he is strong and confident when in reality, he is just a…