Jon Reece

Jon Reece

Favorite films

  • The Score
  • Painted Red
  • Hackers
  • Slacker

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  • American Psycho

  • Spirited Away

  • Climax

  • Lost Highway

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  • American Psycho

    American Psycho

    Definitely an interesting watch. I think I'll be revisiting my thoughts on this movie in the future, but for now I'll just say this:

    There's a unique terror found in the idea that a person could live a life so vacuous, so meaningless, that the most noteworthy thing about it was just the pain they continually caused others. Or even simply desired to cause others. After all, which is worse? To be viscerally, physically evil? Or to be spiritually and intellectually vacant, a kind of horrifying philosophical zombie?

    In a way, I think it's a question the movie decides to leave for the viewer.

  • Climax

    Climax

    Thoroughly enjoyed it, although I can see why not everyone did. I'm a complete sucker for this kind of cinematography, and I thought there were definitely some interesting themes explored. Not to mention the soundtrack, no surprise that a movie featuring Aphex Twin and Daft Punk was gonna be right up my alley. Still, I'd characterize it as a bit of a mixed bag. And certainly not for the faint of heart.

    In my opinion this movie is defined by…

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  • The Score

    The Score

    ★★★★★

    Probably the most goated director & assistant director combo in history

  • Whisper of the Heart

    Whisper of the Heart

    If someone says this movie is bad it means they probably need a hug or something