RyneMaestas

RyneMaestas

Actual film reviews so I can get accepted into film school
Self proclaimed surrealist filmmaker

Favorite films

  • Eraserhead
  • The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

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  • Frank

    ★★★★

  • (500) Days of Summer

    ★★★½

  • Eraserhead

    ★★★★★

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  • Frank

    Frank

    ★★★★

    "I love you all."
    (Small spoilers)

    Frank, a film written by both Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan, while being directed by Lenny Abrahamson, is a film that explores such a misunderstood connection between trauma and art. The film utilizing our titular Frank to examine that connection. It's amazing.

    Before getting into the plot and all that I'd like to mention the inspiration for Frank. The film borrows "Frank" from Chris Sievy, a British comedian who plays a character wearing a…

  • (500) Days of Summer

    (500) Days of Summer

    ★★★½

    “I said I love The Smiths!”

    Marc Webb’s, 500 Days of Summer is an incredibly endearing romantic comedy that will have you laughing hysterically before punching you in the gut. I personally love this film because, like Tom, I am a pretentious bastard. Relatability goes a long way! 
    Half-joking aside, I really do enjoy this film. It’s cute and delivers an interesting message in a charming, albeit meandering way. It could cut some fat around the edges but it’s an enjoyable…

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  • Eraserhead

    Eraserhead

    ★★★★★

    "In Heaven, everything is fine."

    David Lynch's first feature film , Eraserhead, is a nightmarish, expressionist dread-fest which is just as brilliant as it is confusing. It also happens to be my favorite film!
    In Eraserhead, we follow our protagonist, Jack, as he deals with his idiosyncratic parent-in-laws, harrowing hallucinations (which may or may not be real), and his newborn mutant baby. If my description didn't paint the picture for you already, this film makes absolutely zero sense narratively, but…

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