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  Presence 2024

  ★★ Watched 23 Jan 2025

  This was disappointing for me, and not what I (and probably most people) was expecting.

  It had some disturbing elements, but this is NOT a scary movie by any means.
  Sure, it was unique and had some interesting cinematography, but I actually found the camerawork (ghost POV) quite distracting.

  I can appreciate the long shots, and oner scenes… they were impressive. And bravo to Soderbergh for always willing to experiment. But there were a few unexplained storylines. And the ending just left me hanging, feeling pretty unsatisfied.

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  Black Bag 2025

  ★★★ Watched 14 Mar 2025

  One of the best opening Oners I’ve seen in a long time.
  Followed by, the longest dinner scene ever.

  Sometimes hard to follow, but a good steady underlining tone of suspense and mystery. And Soderbergh really shot the hell out of this film.
  Some scenes got a little drawn out and slow for me. But overall, one of the better movies of the year so far.

Popular reviews

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  Punch-Drunk Love 2002

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 14 Feb 2025

  This film remains my all-time favorite movie, and tonight I got to watch it on the big screen in a theater for the first time. Such a fun experience!

  I can’t explain the joy, and appreciation I have everytime I watch this movie. There’s so many little details, it’s just a masterclass of filmmaking by PTA, and a brilliant performance by Sandler.

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  Rocky 1976

  ★★★★★ Added

  Hey Mick!
  
  Mick and Rocky just had an argument at Rocky’s apartment. Mick leaves, distraught, and is walking down the dark street as Rocky comes running out after him to make amends. This is all captured in one long low shot, with no dialogue or actual coverage, but you know exactly whats happening in the scene just by the actor’s body language. There’s no need to hear the details of what they’re saying, because you just know. The decision to just hold on that single camera angle for this moment is brilliant, and makes for a beautiful shot.