MadMaxwell

MadMaxwell

Favorite films

  • It's a Wonderful Life
  • Interstellar
  • Jurassic Park
  • The Sound of Music

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  • Mickey 17

    ★★★

  • Court of Gold

  • Anora

    ★★★½

  • Lilo & Stitch

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  • The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    ★★★½

    the rise throughout the first act promised something special—a gargantuan effort of visual storytelling and scoring, capped off with the unforgettable upside-down Statue of Liberty shot. unfortunately, the second act left me feeling disappointed. still, I appreciate the commitment from Corbet and those who braved the runtime.

  • Babygirl

    Babygirl

    ★★★

    an unfortunate theatrical experience robbed what could have been an immersive and provocative look at power and family dynamics, sex, and corporate culture. here’s the unfortunate part: to what sounded like everyone else in the theater, this was a comedy show, and we were missing the punchline. were we? granted, there were several instances where i could muster a laugh, followed by a “what the hell is going on?” but otherwise, this was a plunge into the carnal depths of two deeply hurt people.

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  • Fargo

    Fargo

    ★★★½

    me, a proud midwesterner, constantly in the state of Leo pointing at the tv whistling 
     
    wop wop, whu whu whu! they said Brainerd! i’ve been there! 

    wop wop, whu whu whu! i too almost by default discuss the weather in most conversations! 

    wop wop, whu whu whu! i have emotional breakdowns with my ice scraper in hand during the dead of winter!

  • Roman Holiday

    Roman Holiday

    ★★★★★

    *seen at the illustrious State Theater in Sioux Falls, SD*

    oh, to have a day like this with someone you love.

    a delightful escape into a hopefully-not-so-distant future through the lens of a dream-like past. the hustle and bustle of a 1953 Rome equipped with vespas, tiny cars, sidewalk cafés and dancing into the night... and on top of that, having your friend, who just happens to be a professional photographer, along with you capturing every moment.

    also, did i…