Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Anora 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 19 Dec 2024

  Mikey Madison do you fw dudes that make £11.54 an hour

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  Exodus: Gods and Kings 2014

  ★★★½ Watched 12 Dec 2024

  This is better than its reputation suggests, as while it’s not one of Ridley Scott’s best, it’s probably his most underrated. The battle scenes are incredible, and the final interactions between Moses and Rameses stand out for me. Visually, it’s stunning—like most of Scott’s films—but it could have pushed further with the brutality and rawness of the battles.

  Christian Bale leads the film brilliantly (unsurprising as he’s my favourite working actor) and brings depth to his role. The scale is…

Popular reviews

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  Vertigo 1958

  ★★★½ Watched 24 Apr 2024

  I loved James Stewart’s performance, and the use of colour in this- San Francisco looks beautiful here. But this must be the most overrated movie of all time.

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  The Apprentice 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 17 Nov 2024

  “The Apprentice” offers a fascinating look at Trump’s early years, with Sebastian Stan delivering a standout performance—he captures Trump’s mannerisms perfectly without veering into caricature. Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Roy Cohn is equally impressive, making a complex, morally bankrupt figure feel oddly empathetic. I truly hope he receives a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Oscars for this! The film strikes a delicate balance: it’s not a hit piece, nor is it propaganda, but a thoughtful exploration of how Trump…