TravlinLou

TravlinLou

Favorite films

  • Pulp Fiction
  • Barry Lyndon
  • The Big Lebowski
  • American Graffiti

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  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★½

  • The First Slam Dunk

    ★★★★

  • Flow

    ★★★★½

  • John Wick: Chapter 4

    ★★★★

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  • The Banshees of Inisherin

    The Banshees of Inisherin

    ★★★★½

    I've seen this movie before, and I love it. To me, this is a masterpiece, a nearly flawless film where very aspect deserves praise.

    The cinematography is both beautiful and effective, using visual storytelling techniques like blocking and color to enhance the narrative. One might think dialogue isn’t even necessary, but it’s masterfully written, elevating the film’s rhythm and emotional depth. The script is exceptional, exploring its themes with nuance through fully developed characters, each brought to life by incredible…

  • The First Slam Dunk

    The First Slam Dunk

    ★★★★

    The film is beautifully animated, but what stands out most is its dynamic rhythm and movement, especially during the basketball game scenes. The intense pacing creates tension and excitement, making us feel fully invested in the outcome, even if it’s somewhat predictable.

    That said, the match itself feels a bit unrealistic, relying on anime logic both in the players’ physicality and personalities, as well as the classic last-minute comeback trope. However, given that this is an anime movie, it’s easy…

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  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★

    A brilliantly written and executed film. The direction of the actors is masterful, with tension meticulously built scene by scene. The film maintains a grounded, dramatic tone while seamlessly weaving in awkward bursts of dark humor, a balance achieved with great skill. The performances are outstanding, and every technical aspect contributes to making this a fully realized cinematic experience.

    A few minor issues with the plot structure include a certain repetitiveness in the beats where the protagonist momentarily seems to…

  • Flow

    Flow

    ★★★★½

    One of the best animated films I’ve ever seen. It’s simple and not particularly spectacular in scale, but it has a lot of heart, and I was invested in the characters from start to finish. What’s truly impressive is how the film tells its story entirely through visuals and sound, without a single word of dialogue or text.

    At its core, the story serves as an allegory about division in times of trouble and how unity and mutual aid, despite…