myrto_l

myrto_l

a good film is my prayer
amen.

Favorite films

  • Last Year at Marienbad
  • Hour of the Wolf
  • Taxi Driver
  • The Purple Rose of Cairo

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  • The Zone of Interest

    ★★★

  • Bridget Jones's Diary

    ★★½

  • The Father

    ★★★½

  • The Holiday

    ★★★

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  • Out of Africa

    Out of Africa

    ★★★½

    Rural romanticism and physical tranquility of landscape, combined with subtle performances. Unfortunately, we lack the inner quality of patience to appreciate such a rhythmical epic piece. Cherished sentimentality that is rare and difficult to conceive.

  • A Page of Madness

    A Page of Madness

    ★★★

    A visual portrayal of entrapment, carried out in a hypnotic and unsettling atmosphere. The abnormality of psychosis is pictured with confusing speed and flickering sensuality. Overall, it suggests empirical interpretation, as the lack of a solid storyline (even though it might spark some curiosity) robs the film off a narrative ground, where viewers are allowed to walk confidently and explore. Truly remarkable, if one considers the Japanese need to make everything as clear as possible.
    Where is Mr. Benshi when I need him?

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  • The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

    ★★★½

    Watching this to lull myself to sleep

  • Demons

    Demons

    ★★★★

    Perhaps the darkest film I've ever watched. The opening sunset scene accompanied by the ringing of bells already herald an ending, death. Great use of lighting, which gives a sense of dimension and depth.
    A special part of the film is its repetition of shots from different angles (many scenes have 5 successive shots of the same reaction/action from a different angle.). There are also some raw scenes of violence and death, such as the one where the murderer is…

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