Jon Asher Medalla

Jon Asher Medalla

Favorite films

  • Children of Men
  • Her
  • Se7en
  • Moonrise Kingdom

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  • Mickey 17

    ★★★★

  • Nosferatu

    ★★★★½

  • The Imaginary

    ★★★★★

  • One of Them Days

    ★★★½

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  • Mickey 17

    Mickey 17

    ★★★★

    Bong made something that will probably be looked at as a modern cult classic. It's a little messy in parts, especially towards the middle of the story. But Mickey 17 is a one of a kind sci-fi film with all of what you love of Bong's previous works. It is a dark, sci-fi comedy satire with political strikes against fascism and capitalism as well as themes of death and and finding meaning in life. The world Bong creates is absolutely…

  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    ★★★★½

    Nosferatu is by far one of the best-looking horror movies I have ever seen. Robert Eggers has crafted yet another modern horror classic, creating what is arguably one of the most definitive vampire films. The atmosphere he achieves is thick with dread and darkness, and every craft on display is next level. The setting is brought to life through stunning production and sound design, with the snow, in particular, looking incredible. All of this is captured by some of 2024's…

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  • Avatar: The Way of Water

    Avatar: The Way of Water

    ★★★★

    Walking out of this film made me sad I'll never experience the breathtaking visuals in IMAX 3D the same way again.

  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★★

    Banshees is one of those rare break up films about a platonic friendship between two older adults. The fact that this story is so fascinating, funny, and sad all at once is truly an accomplishment. I've never seen a movie capture that feeling of loniness when you want to talk to someone but can't. It is such a simple and seemingly inconsequential problem, but one that is so universal and common especially in this day and age. The themes of…