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The Worst Person in the World 2021
There’s something so beautiful but simple when an actor smokes a cigarette in a movie—it’s just a character in their thoughts in the most intimate and vulnerable way. This movie is filled with those shots and I loved that. The most incredible scene is when Julie runs to reunite with her crush, and the world quite literally stops, showing just how powerful and kinetic human connection is. It was a beautiful encapsulation of the feeling of genuinely loving/connecting with someone.…
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The Godfather 1972
"Fredo, you're my older brother and I love you, but don't ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever.”
Undeniably one of the best of all time. The costumes, the low-key lighting, the bold colors, the intimacy of the performances, the symbolism—it’s all cinematic gold. Is the baptism scene the greatest ever? Probably. So fucking good. I showed it to my brother, who hasn’t seen it until now, which is a crime. I love the symbolism of oranges and how it’s tied to danger and death—an inspiration for my next crime short film. 🍊 5/5.
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2001: A Space Odyssey 1968
After watching 2001: A Space Odyssey, all I can say is… the film was an extraordinary meditation of existence through time and space. Whatever that means.
Renata Adler beautifully describes the film as “somewhere between hypnotic and immensely boring.”
The monolith is the symbol that gives society the tools and knowledge to make it to the next stage of our evolution or development. After my third watch, the extreme close-up of the eyes drifting through dimensions gives me a new perspective on life: life is precious and each moment is gracious. You blink once and you’re lying on your death bed.
5/5.
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The Conformist 1970
The Conformist — I mean, every frame is a painting. From the shadows inside industrial government buildings or where the light drifts into a room to the dutch angles of characters walking on sidewalks or past the daring structure of the Eiffel Tower, it’s all unreal and mesmerizing to the eye. The cinematography of The Conformist rivals The Revenant and The Tree of Life—these shots are minimalistic but meaningful in every way. It has the dark contrast of The Godfather and the rainy driving scenes of Le Samouraï but with a social and political narrative. Need to watch more Bertolucci. 4.5/5.
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