TJ

TJ

Favorite films

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • The Mask
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's

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  • War Machine

    ★★½

  • Conclave

    ★★★★½

  • Tommy Boy

    ★★★½

  • Skiptrace

    ½

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  • War Machine

    War Machine

    ★★½

    The ending of this movie is somewhat redeeming, overall this movie feels like being assigned homework for a topic you’re already very familiar with but know it has to spelled out for the stupid kids in the class. If you’re unclear just watch Tilda Swinton’s scene. I can’t tell if Brad Pitt’s character was really like that or if Brad just doesn’t know what he’s doing.

  • Conclave

    Conclave

    ★★★★½

    Edward Berger is showing he really knows how to steal my eyes and duct tape them to the screen. Conclave paints a fresco of thrills and suspense onto a backdrop of the papacy with highlights of introspection into faith. Like mixing oil and water the conversation of picking the best leader to uphold an ideal when all you have is a room of flawed human men is compelling. And of course all the petty drama that comes with it. I’d be…

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  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    ★★★½

    This is a beautifully composed movie, several shots resonate and stay with you. The final shot of Nosferatu is especially striking especially with the swell of the music. Every actor throws themselves into their role and Eggers does a great job of enveloping you in this world. I’d also specifically point out Willem Dafoe, every scene he is in was entertaining. My issue with this movie is that someone needs to know when to say no and cut some things out, some moments I just found myself bored. 

    In the words of Peter Griffin: “it insists upon itself”

  • Friday the 13th

    Friday the 13th

    I watched this movie last night and I legitimately cannot remember anything about it

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