Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 1999

  ★★★½ Watched 03 Dec 2022

  the expectation was to dislike,
  But the pacing, lighting, visuals, editing, character dev quite reminiscent of the original films. Scope and ambition to develop the broader political/mystical landscape also compelling. unsure where the hate comes from.

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  The Illusionist 2010

  ★★★★ Added

  some relationships are purely giving and kind and warm

Popular reviews

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  Checkmate 2017

  ★★★★★ Added

  subtle story that touches on gender, class, religion, etc., but without any need for an engine-forcing plot. Gentle and forward. Made in cooperation and collective with the village in which it was shot--the film is about Seeing and Knowing, and is created with those same values... So special.

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  The Banshees of Inisherin 2022

  ★★★★ Added

  subtle story resting powerfully on the back of beautiful acting
  celebration of the dark beer
  historical period piece with no crutches

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