Mariano

Mariano

Favorite films

  • Trainspotting
  • Kids
  • Akira
  • Mad Max 2

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  • Paris, Texas

  • Nickel Boys

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  • The Shining

    The Shining

    This movie is a social commentary on capitalism, race, and patriarchy.

    That said, I refuse to elaborate.

  • Deadpool & Wolverine

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    that's just lazy writing... BUT IT WORKS!

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  • Ran

    Ran

    An epic of immeasurable proportions, this reinterpretation of Shakespeare's play "King Lear" by Akira Kurosawa impresses and reaches its greatest potential with each scene consistently. I would even say it's a perfect, pure film.

    The landscapes and objects captured by the extremely well-handled camera, with angles and movements precisely positioned, contribute with extreme depth and weight to a story of regret, betrayal, and war.

    The way colors, sound, and natural elements (the sky, the wind, and even the fluttering of…

  • Dune

    Dune

    Director Denis Villeneuve does an extremely assured direction in this second adaptation of Frank Herbert's book (post David Lynch's controversial work in the 80s), gradually unveiling the screenplay and setting the stage for the future of this rigid and caustic sci-fi saga.

    Despite efficiently portraying Paul Atreides' journey of self-discovery, the creative choices here seem uninspired, conveying a sense of "cinematic timidity"; however, the work manages to remain engaging thanks to the well-utilized manipulation of screen time and some well-established…

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