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Favorite films

  • Almost Famous
  • Batman Returns
  • Big Business
  • The Sixth Sense

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  • No Hard Feelings

    ★★★

  • Se7en

    ★★★★★

  • Nickel Boys

    ★★★

  • Conclave

    ★★★★

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  • No Hard Feelings

    No Hard Feelings

    ★★★

    Easy, safe, fun

  • Se7en

    Se7en

    ★★★★★

    Brad Pitt joins forces with soon-to-be long-time collaborator David Fincher to pivot away from his harmless heart-throb status in a classic 90s thriller. 

    Unmatched perfection from the era. 

    10 Thumbs Up 👍🏻

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  • The Substance

    The Substance

    ★★★

    As a gay boy born in the early 80s and developing a consciousness in the 90s I’m always gonna have an affinity with the supreme screen goddesses of the time; Julia, Sandra, Demi (to name but 3 brunettes). As life goes on you’re accompanied by their careers; their commercial successes, their award triumphs. Or their always notable absences. 
    Demi Moore’s contribution to the decade pleased crowds (Ghost, Indecent Proposal) challenged perceptions (GI Jane) and raised eyebrows (Striptease) but for some…

  • Challengers

    Challengers

    ★★★★★

    In 2017 director Luca Guadagnino landed on the Oscar trail with the visually seducing Call Me by Your Name. He took us all on holiday to Italy and fed us peaches. I don’t know how this sorcerer does it but for two hours you are transported. The man likes to film blue skies and sunshine and this pasty Brit appreciates it. With Challengers he delivers again. 

    Tashi is a former tennis pro who now coaches her champion husband, Art. He’s…

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