Em Birb

Em Birb

Favorite films

  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Gone with the Wind
  • Pride & Prejudice
  • The Shining

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  • WALL·E
  • Ponyo
  • The Descendants
  • IndoctriNation

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  • 12 Years a Slave

    12 Years a Slave

    ★★★★★

    Living proof that there are some R-rated movies that need to be watched- this movie is graphic, but it is more than justified in being so. Warning: this is not a light film and it is not for small children. But it's message of human dignity and endurance are incredible. Its method of doing this is like an incredible blend between Schindler's List and the Passion of the Christ. Also, the sound editing is absolutely incredible- some of the best…

  • Citizen Kane

    Citizen Kane

    ★★★★★

    To say this film was ahead of its time would be grossly inaccurate. The truth is this: Citizen Kane is excellent, no matter the period, a shining example to filmmakers of excellent visuals, sound, and story. Before watching this film, Schindler's List had been my favorite for best use of lighting in a black and white film. However, within ten minutes, Citizen Kane blew it away (which is not to say that Schindler's list is not well made; it is…

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