Shahesta

Shahesta

I don’t know how to rate actually

Favorite films

  • Thank You and Good Night
  • Blue Jay
  • Possession
  • Withnail & I

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  • I Love Cinema

    ★★★★

  • Past Lives

  • The Babadook

    ★★★

  • The Substance

    ★★½

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  • I Love Cinema

    I Love Cinema

    ★★★★

    This was a beautifully shot and written slice-of-life. While the runtime could've been trimmed by half, I respect the deliberate theatrical stylization behind it. I'm also impressed by the nuance & poignancy Fawzy still managed to pack given the numerous themes it tried to tackle- religion, culture, freedom, sexual repression, escapism, generational trauma, etc. Each theme was given the space to resonate & meditate on. bravo

  • Past Lives

    Past Lives

    thank you

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  • Possession

    Possession

    ★★★★★

    This movie destroyed me on so many levels that I couldn’t help but watch it twice on the same day. So many memorable scenes & unforgettable performances. Anna’s monologues will forever echo in the back of my mind. Possibly my favorite movie of all time.

  • Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

    Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

    This film felt like ketamine.

    I'm not well versed in Thai folklore & Buddhist philosophy, and I'd lie if I said I understood a thing, but.. this was a meditative experience. RIP, Uncle Boonmee. I watched your slow release for 2 hours onscreen and felt absolutely nothing for you; still, I was spellbound.