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  Nomad 1982

  Watched 16 Mar 2025

  Patrick Tam's Nomad is a masterclass in tonal juxtaposition, combining playful young-adult comedy antics with a shocking political thriller with added erotic elements. It's quite funny at times, full of carefree youthfulness which is emphasized by Tam's expressive camerawork. He uses slo-motion beautifully, giving sequences an operatic feeling. I don't know much about Chinese-Japanese politics, but I thought the political element to Nomad was very interesting, especially because apart from their attempt to aid Shinsuke, they seem to have absolutely…

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  Thirst 1949

  Watched 12 Mar 2025

  I liked this more than I expected, but really only for the Rut and Bertil storyline. I thought the other story felt completely disconnected from the film, and while both stories clearly explore the same themes of women grappling with trauma and strained/toxic relationships, they really are operating on different levels. The ending didn't really do it for me, but still interesting and enjoyable.

Popular reviews

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  Mickey 17 2025

  Watched 09 Mar 2025

  People mad that Bong Joon Ho went back to getting a little freaky with his movie, but not me. Entertaining with clear themes and great performances, I genuinely don’t get what some people are missing about this movie. So whacky and darkly funny. I loved the entire closing sequence- it felt very Spielberg when they were driving through the snow with Marshall. Good stuff- would watch again!

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  Chungking Express 1994

  Watched 04 Jan 2024 2

  Criterion Challenge 2024- Film #2 of 52.
  Spine No. 453 
  Category 11. Watch a film in the Saturday Matinee series "Observations on Film Art"

  Chungking Express is a remarkably perceptive, life-affirming film, with incredible cinematography, unforgettable performances, and two stories which are compelling and raw in how they portray young people falling in and out of love. While watching Chungking Express I felt a surge of fondness for the state of being single in your 20's in an urban environment;…