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  Nickel Boys 2024

  ★★★★½ Watched 18 Feb 2025

  Upon processing this movie, it's way better than I thought. initial reaction ngl, i fell asleep in some parts. took a bit to adjust my eyes to the shaky cam pov ratio. im not generally drawn to the poetic storylines. at times it felt clunky but if you stick with it, it's well worth it. this movie in and of itself is a huge accomplishment on its own. i just keep adding stars the more i write. it has pushed…

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  Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2024

  ★★★★½ Rewatched 28 Feb 2025

  my 3rd time watching it - i'd have to say the 2nd rewatch was the best experience. On a technical level, I noticed the faster jump edit cuts. Production design - costumes/hair/makeup was exceptional with detail communicating their wasteland. everytime furiousa cuts her hair, we're entering into a surviving mode, less a woman to be protected and loved, but a soldier to protect and devour herself. 2 men are after her - dementus who wants to only take from her…

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  Rear Window 1954

  ★★★★ Rewatched 23 Feb 2024

  some things i learned about what i really like:
  - pretty actresses
  - stunning outfits/style/HMU
  - lights
  - dog to add emotional intensity
  - cheeky writing
  - precise editing/pacing. no wasted space

  things i don't like:
  - tracking shots
  - long, dragged on scenes

  limits are not a bad thing and can make a story more creative when you force yourself in a box. i'm shooketh at hitch's final minutes of the film. his masterpieces feel like a roller coaster.…

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  Stalker 1979

  ★★ Watched 16 Apr 2024

  Eh?

  Too slow, chatty, and philosophical for me. 3 men all look identical and their conversations were boring when they were meant to be deep and reflective