Parker Reis

Parker Reis

Favorite films

  • Children of Men
  • Godzilla Minus One
  • Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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  • Past Lives

    ★★★★

  • The Godfather

    ★★★★

  • Rounders

    ★★★½

  • Anora

    ★★★★★

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  • Will & Harper

    Will & Harper

    ★★★½

    Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are undeniably charming and entertaining as they embark on a road trip through the US of Anti-gay. 'Will & Harper' serves as a thoughtful meditation on acceptance within the LGBTQ community. As an ally who still grapples with the nuances of being transgender, I appreciated the film's intentions.

    I found myself wanting more depth. Perhaps it’s my own fault for having too high of expectations, but I thought Harper and Will would confront more substantial conflicts…

  • Beetlejuice

    Beetlejuice

    ★★★★

    Michael Keaton delivers an unforgettable performance. While the movie is back in the spotlight thanks to the upcoming sequel, Keaton’s portrayal of Beetlejuice still feels underrated. His ability to breathe life and repulsion into a centuries-old ghost is a thrill, and much of the humor and slapstick remains effective even 30 years later. The ensemble cast is equally strong, but Keaton steals the show. This truly is one of the greatest "heat check" performances in cinema history. Robin Williams could…

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  • Dune: Part Two

    Dune: Part Two

    ★★★★½

    Dune: Part Two is genuinely deserving of outstanding praise. Villeneuve once again proves he is the best Action-Drama filmmaker at the box office right now (aside from Nolan, maybe…)

    What truly blows my mind is that this movie was 10 million dollars cheaper than Argylle and almost 100 million dollars cheaper than Ant-Man Quantumania. Dune: Part Two is a visual masterpiece that seamlessly transports the audience to worlds beyond our comprehension, but we somehow comprehend it perfectly. The planet of…

  • Southland Tales

    Southland Tales

    ½

    I wish I could have that 2½ hours back… There was nothing redeemable in this movie. Nothing.

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