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Running on Empty 1988
this was an exciting and unexpected rewatch for me. having had a customary river phoenix-obsession around the age of seventeen, i watched this and the rest of his filmography for the first time about ten years ago. i revisited this one a LOT back then, but i had totally forgotten how good it was. i caught it on cable the other night and decided to watch a little but it completely pulled me in.
a masterwork of storytelling, direction, and…
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Waitress 2007
didn’t expect to love this one as much as I did! i loved this script, it was so quirky and unique. it made me laugh out loud. i also loved the set design and direction. watch if you want a hearty helping of whimsy! it’s a great one to watch in the early/mid-morning too.
the heart of this film to me is about starting over and learning to not be afraid of change. it’s the kind of story i want…
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Look Back 2024
A beautiful adaptation of the manga, one that justifies itself well against its source material, both of which are love letters to creatives––the long, lonely, thankless hours you spend on your craft, the priceless moments you sacrifice in service of capturing a life on the page that you hardly even get to live. This film and its adapted story capture not only the harsh realities of creative life, but its rewards and the vast range of emotional catharsis it brings…
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