Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Brutalist 2024

  Watched 28 Jan 2025

  okay?

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  Immoral Tales 1973

  ★★★★½ Watched 21 Oct 2024 2

  poetic eroticism 

  Borowczyk masterfully interrogates the intricate tension between corporeal desires and the stringent impositions of societal and religious doctrines. Each scene is meticulously composed, imbued with layers of symbolism and profound significance, echoing the poignant duality of forbidden romance. The film’s palpable narrative immerses the audience into the heart of the sexual revolution, where the friction between unbridled human passion and entrenched societal expectations is laid bare. Unflinchingly addressing the complexities of modern sexuality, Borowczyk crafts a narrative that…

Popular reviews

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  La Belle Noiseuse 1991

  ★★★★½ Watched 01 Sep 2023

  Can the act of observing the gradual drying of paint possess the power to enthrall, intrigue, and compel one's undivided attention? Can the gaze cast upon a nude woman within a film that consumes nearly three-quarters of its runtime remain free from any erotic undertones? Is it conceivable for an audience to be so thoroughly absorbed in a cinematic narrative where an artist meticulously sketches his model, often in real-time sequences, without succumbing to ennui but, instead, becoming wholeheartedly immersed in the artist's creative journey and the evolving nature of his work?

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  Cosmopolis 2012

  ★★★★½ Watched 05 May 2023 4

  intriguing and atypical. once i conquered my need for straightforward narrative, and experienced the hypnotic power of the dialogue, i saw a few remarkable sequences from a stellar casting of supporting characters that i was captured by. you aren’t obligated to acquire everything. It's as intelligent and significant as crash, but more intricate and concealed in places. it appeared to be composed of multiple layers that were worth revisiting. i believe that this is as gloomy as trying to find…