Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Minari 2020

  ★★★★★ Watched 02 Mar 2021

  Absolutely lovely film about a first generation Korean-American immigrants move to bumfuck Arkansas to pursue their own American Dream. Well, the husband's dream. It's a really gentle, intimate film about a family adjusting to a new way of living. I highly recommend if you like beautifully shot, slow-paced movies.

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  Wildlife 2018

  ★★★★ Watched 01 Jan 2019

  A good, sombre portrait of a pre-wimens' lib family in 60s America. All the performances are great, but Carey Mulligan's scared, conflicted mother is something to behold.

Popular reviews

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  God Bless America 2011

  ★★½ Watched 28 Apr 2012

  Almost painfully slow at times. The commentary on American culture wasn't particularly new or fresh. I laughed a few times, but I never felt for the characters. This is a good review.

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  Take Shelter 2011

  ★★★★★ Watched 11 May 2012

  It's really hard to articulate why this film is so powerful. It feels real; it evokes real feelings; real anxiety; real compassion.