Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Heartbreak Yakuza 1987

  ★★★½ Watched 19 Mar 2025

  The Heartbreak Yakuza felt a bit slow and meandering for my tastes. That said, I did enjoy the cinematography and the hazy 80s aesthetic, which gave the film a lot of visual charm. While there are a few interesting characters, the generic yakuza storyline felt a bit flat and uninspired. At least the climactic yakuza raid delivered a satisfying burst of energy, letting the film end on a high note.

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  The Crow 1994

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 30 Oct 2024

  It's October 30th 2024 and I felt my unborn son kick for the first time while watching The Crow. Couldn't be more proud of his movie tastes already.

Popular reviews

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  The Fox and the Hound 1981

  ★★★★★ Added

  A truly heartbreaking story about the struggles of growing up and growing apart.

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  Shanghai Knights 2003

  ★★★★½ Watched 06 Feb 2022

  This was my first time re-watching Shanghai Knights since my twelfth birthday when my mom took me and some school friends to see it in theaters. At that time, Owen Wilson was my favorite movie star and Zoolander was the peak of comedy. Actually, things haven't changed that much for me in the past twenty years. The point is that I was seriously excited to see this movie even before it came out. Although my memory is hazy, I believe…