With the passing of David Lynch, I feel that it’s fitting to reflect on his magnum opus.
Twin Peaks is my favorite piece of cinema. For me, the series—spanning seasons one through three (especially season three, The Return), along with the prequel film Fire Walk with Me—has had a profound personal impact more than any other work of art.
The show peels back the layers of small-town life to expose the darkness lurking beneath—a compelling exploration of human secrets, trauma,…
“It's beautiful out here in a bleak, heartbroken kind of way.”
Jessie Buckley’s character says this as she stares at a snowy, rural landscape. This statement more or less summarizes how I feel about Charlie Kaufman’s filmography, and this movie is no exception.
I’m Thinking of Ending Things is a brutally honest depiction of regret, longing, and identity. The screenplay is sharp, the direction is deliberate, and the performances are magnificent. Much like the main characters’ relationship, it has a…
I've seen more horror movies in my life than any sane and rational person should, and I've found that the films in that genre that truly scare me and get inside my head are the ones that have two key things: restraint and atmosphere.
Lake Mungo is incredibly intimate, tragic, and filled with dread. What makes this film terrifying to me isn't the anticipation of the next scare or what might be lurking in the shadows. It's the element of…
Where has THIS Tim Burton been?
Ed Wood is one of my all-time favorite movies. It’s a hilarious yet thoughtful underdog story about a group of misfits trying to enter the film industry. They're led by the eccentric titular character, brilliantly played by Johnny Depp in one of his best performances. He undeniably portrays Ed Wood with naivety, but it’s not done in a mocking way. His likability and sincerity truly ground the movie, despite it taking place in a…
I don't know why I love films like "Saint Maud." Usually, feeling unsettled and squeamish are feelings most people try to avoid.
I guess what makes this movie so special is that it's not ONLY about shock value. That doesn't take much skill, and it doesn't leave a lasting impression. Films like "Saint Maud" linger with me because they capture true horror, fears that are common with most people: fear of loneliness, fear of self-harm, fear of forgiving ourselves.
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