Tommy Clarkin

Tommy Clarkin

An aspiring filmmaker who watches films as a form of inspiration (and entertainment).

Favorite films

  • Her
  • Blue Is the Warmest Color
  • Spirited Away
  • Yi Yi

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  • Carry-On

    ★★

  • Interstellar

    ★★★★★

  • Wicked

    ★★★

  • Arrival

    ★★★★★

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  • Carry-On

    Carry-On

    ★★

    Yeah not good. Too many things go right for the main character. I never felt that he was in danger or not. Very non-believable but it could be a fun ride if you want to watch something fun. Cool premise, mediocre execution.

  • Interstellar

    Interstellar

    ★★★★★

    Back in theatres watching this was amazing. Top 5 film all time for me.

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  • Calendar

    Calendar

    ★★★★½

    I liked the narrative structure with the three setting for each scene and how it didnt follow a linear storyline. It's interesting how a simple object such as a calendar can create a story that revolves around a broken marriage and the need for a similar connection that the main character needs.

    It took me a while to understand the structure and the meaning, but once I understood what was happening, the film presented itself very methodically. The scenes where…

  • A Better Man

    A Better Man

    ★★½

    An interesting film that showcases the aftermath of the mental side-effects of physical abuse in relationships for both the abuser and abusee. I like how it was a documentary that focused on the counseling sessions between the two parties. I think the two in the film are a few that would be able to go through this kind of counseling on camera and I'm glad they agreed to do it.

    Although this film was very powerful, it wasn't very engaging and I found myself falling in and out of focus.