Ryan

Ryan

Favorite films

  • The Lighthouse
  • Everything Everywhere All at Once
  • Lady Bird
  • La La Land

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  • The Shining

  • Look Back

    ★★★★★

  • Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

  • The Lobster

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  • Look Back

    Look Back

    ★★★★★

    This movie has some of the most arresting direction I have ever seen in an animated film. Every single shot, every single scene— it all feels so deliberate; it is captivating to watch.

  • Blade Runner 2049

    Blade Runner 2049

    Each and every time I watch Blade Runner 2049 I am left awed by the sheer magnificence of this film. Unfortunately, being left speechless every time you watch a movie makes it quite difficult to write about, so check back in next time when I can hopefully put it to words!

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  • BlacKkKlansman

    BlacKkKlansman

    ★★★★

    BlacKkKlansman, while pointed, does not make it entirely clear whether it is for or against seeking change from within the flawed systems that exist within society today. The character of Patrice makes a compelling argument for why the systems must be torn down and rebuilt, however, our main character is firmly on the side of pushing for change from within the system. While one may say that it seeks to show both sides of the argument, for a film as…

  • La La Land

    La La Land

    ★★★★★

    "Follow your dreams," is a common theme across all art. Film, television, books— you name it. Everybody has heard the turn of phrase at least once in their life. Yet no piece of art has ever quite explored and encapsulated that feeling for me quite like La La Land. It firmly states that you should follow your dreams, but refuses to portray doing so as idyllic and without difficulty. There will be pain, there will be loss, and there will…

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