Rob O'Donnell

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“ I just love watching movies, you know?"  -  Manny Torres

Favorite films

  • Mulholland Drive
  • Barry Lyndon
  • Paris, Texas
  • Memories of Murder

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  • Harakiri

    ★★★★½

  • Twin Peaks: The Return

  • Cinema Paradiso

    ★★★★★

  • Tender Mercies

    ★★★★

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  • The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    ★★★★★

    “It’s not the journey, it’s the destination”

    This film has been on my radar since its announcement, and today I finally had the chance to see "The Brutalist" in theaters. It is a masterful film that’s hard to describe; for me, it evokes a sense of grandeur similar to "Game of Thrones," not in terms of story or setting, but in its overall scale. From the beginning, I was struck by how grand the film feels. The filming and editing…

  • Twin Peaks: The Return

    Twin Peaks: The Return

    ★★★★★

    Rest in peace to one of the greatest minds in film. David Lynch passed away today, and it’s truly sad because not only was he my favorite director, but he was also the one who sparked my interest in film. I am still new to his work, but wow, some of his movies have changed the way I view cinema. "Mulholland Drive" is my favorite film of all time, and I can’t believe the mastermind behind it has been taken…

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  • Harakiri

    Harakiri

    ★★★★½

    I completely understand why this is number one on letterboxd top 250 narrative films. From its narrative to its storytelling and stunning visuals and choreography it was truly a remarkable film. I cannot wait to dive deeper into Masaki Kobayashi’s filmography!!

  • Twin Peaks: The Return

    Twin Peaks: The Return

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  • Watchmen

    Watchmen

    ★★★★★

    My favourite comic book adaptation, and one of the best comic stories oat 

    "Watchmen" (2009), directed by Zack Snyder, is a visually stunning adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel.

     Set in an alternate 1985, it explores complex themes of morality, power, and the nature of heroism through a diverse cast of anti-heroes.
    While the film captures the graphic novel's gritty aesthetic and philosophical depth, some viewers may find its pacing uneven and its narrative dense, I have never had…

  • Paris, Texas

    Paris, Texas

    ★★★★★

    “He wishes he was far away… lost in a deep, vast country where nobody knew him”

    This is a film that evoked multiple different feelings throughout my watch. We start with mystery, then happiness/joy, and pure sadness. I find it truly masterful that we feel all these feelings in this one story.

    I can easily say this is one of the greatest films I have ever seen. From its profound inner meaning to its unique filming and cinematography, it captures…