Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Rules of the Game 1939

  ★★★½ Watched 24 Mar 2025

  A blunt commentary of the crass and callous French high society in 1939. Senseless killing of rabbits and pheasant for "sport" is just an example of how oblivious the upper class was to the looming WW2. A bit of farce sprinkled in with a mistaken identity of lovers and jealous husbands. Brilliant camera work for its day especially the long corridor shots.

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  Thelma 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 23 Mar 2025

  Tom Cruise eat your heart out... Thelma is a badass grandma! The Mission Impossible like score sets the mood for this funny yet touching caper where Thelma takes matters in her own hands to recover her money from the crooks. A cute film.

Popular reviews

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  World War II: From the Frontlines 2023

  ★★★★ Watched 11 Dec 2023 1

  Lots of actual footage I have not seen previously in other documentary films of WW2 that is amazing, heart wrenching, bringing a new perspective. The impact is accentuated by the film colorization added sound.

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  A Real Pain 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 23 Feb 2025

  Chopin's piano compositions are the perfect backdrop for this pilgrimage of two cousins to Poland to honor their beloved grandmother who survived the holocaust. Incredible performances by Eisenberg and Culkin, and awesome cinematography by Michał Dymek.