Favorite films

Recent reviews

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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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  Signs 2002

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 14 Jun 2023

  Just watched this movie again, probably for the 6th or 7th time, and it still holds a spot in my top 5 of all time. 
  Every framed shot and camera move is interesting. The comedic beats are still funny. The music score still gives me chills. 

  I just wish they wouldn’t have wasted all that great food at the dinner table!