Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Crime of Monsieur Lange 1936

  ★★★★½ Watched 18 Mar 2025

  It's been said before, but Renoir's films really do seem to contain the whole world.

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  To the Wonder 2012

  ★★★★½ Rewatched 09 Mar 2025

  "What are you gonna do in western Kansas?"

Popular reviews

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  Rocco and His Brothers 1960

  ★★½ Watched 12 May 2018

  I realize this film is a product of its time, but I just can't get on board with how cruel it is in its treatment of the Nadia character (who, incidentally, is more interesting than any of the brothers). It isn't just that she suffers, it's that her suffering is treated as far less important than the effects it has on the Parondi family. It's a moral argument I find kind of disgusting.

  Honestly, after finishing this I just wanted to go rewatch Nights of Cabiria to wash the bad taste from my mouth.

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  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 2019

  ★½ Watched 19 Dec 2019 1

  The Assassination of Rian Johnson by the Coward J.J. Abrams