Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  My Lost Russian Mother 2023

  ★★★★★ Watched 11 Nov 2023

  I got to see this documentary followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker during Belfast Film Festival.

  This is the best documentary I've watched in a long time. It's extremely engaging, with a fascinating story. It can be an emotional and thought-provoking watch at times, too. Sam did a fantastic job pulling the story together, it never felt opinioned, and he simply let the story of his friend be told in an understated yet profound manner.

  Recommended!

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  L.A. Confidential 1997

  ★★★★½ Watched 13 May 2014

  Not sure why it took me 17 years to watch this, fantastic film.

Popular reviews

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  The Place Beyond the Pines 2012

  ★★★★★ Watched 05 May 2013

  Loved this to death. Such bold choices and unexpected plot shifts throughout the entire runtime. Kept me on the edge of my seat!

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  Cloud Atlas 2012

  ★★★★★ Watched 27 Dec 2012

  Wow. That was easily one of the most engrossing and amazing film experiences I've ever had. The first 15 minutes had me worried that it wouldn't all come together but it does. During the near 3 hour runtime it just draws you in deeper as the stories flow together seamlessly. A must see film.