Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Perfect Days 2023

  ★★★★½ Watched 20 Mar 2025

  Felt like a breath of fresh air right when I needed it.

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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.

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…