MegTorres

MegTorres

Cinema enthusiast, in love with the language of cinema, decoding narratives with joy. 🎥🎞️

Favorite films

  • The Others
  • Nope
  • Donnie Darko
  • Anatomy of a Fall

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  • A Real Pain

    ★★★★

  • The Holdovers

    ★★★★½

  • Nosferatu

    ★★★

  • Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

    ★★★

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  • A Real Pain

    A Real Pain

    ★★★★

    From the title alone, you get a sense of the deep depression that unfolds on screen—brilliantly portrayed by Kieran Culkin.

    Throughout the film, I couldn’t shake the fear that something terrible might happen. His emotional highs and lows felt so raw and tense, it was impossible not to worry for him. What truly resonated with me was how the film captures the way we often connect most deeply through shared pain. There’s something powerful about relationships built on vulnerability—like a superpower that allows you to truly read and understand people.

    By the end, all I wanted was to give him a hug.

  • The Holdovers

    The Holdovers

    ★★★★½

    Is a trully cozy embrace on screen. The characters' loneliness transforms into a peculiar kind of "home," not just within their world but also with the audience. It's a beautiful exploration of how even the most fractured souls can create something extraordinary together.

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  • Dune: Part Two

    Dune: Part Two

    ★★★★★

    Can messiahs truly be crafted?
    "Dune 2" emerges as a cinematic masterpiece, a pivotal moment in sci-fi truly. Its complex plot captivates, enveloping you in a profound storytelling experience. The visually stunning and symmetrical aesthetics contribute significantly to the narrative, each frame carrying profound meaning. The brilliance to me, lies in witnessing the convergence of faith and training, birthing a messiah.

  • Aftersun

    Aftersun

    ★★★★½

    Heartbreak unfolds profoundly on screen. Knowing the director drew from her own life, you can't help but see the raw reality of loving someone deeply while depression, as an intruder, stands in the way. For those witnessing it, it transforms what could be a life full of love into one marked by pain, confusion, resentment, and anger. The film movingly captures the extreme pressure of wanting to be well for your loved ones, only to be blocked by this relentless intruder. When viewed with compassion, all you can do is plead with this intruder for "one more chance."