Favorite films

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  The Sound of Music 1965

  ★★★★★ Watched 23 Dec 2024

  The hills are alive with the sound of how much I love this movie.

  But in all seriousness I loved just about every song, was dazzled by the choreography, and entranced with the scenery.  One of the best to ever do it!

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  Conclave 2024

  ★★★★½ Watched 30 Nov 2024

  I really enjoyed this movie.  Taught pacing, subtle yet impactful dialogue, and great explorations of modernity and politics’ places in religion amongst tradition and ideals.  Stellar performances as well across the board.

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  Dune: Part Two 2024

  ★★★★½ Watched 26 Mar 2024

  Wow.  Takes the first movie and elevates all the best aspects of it.  Politics are grander, bloodlines are more complex, and the religious aspects are more enthralling.  Just amazing, a truly theatrical experience.

  Best part? The sound design.  Worst part? When I had to leave the theater to use the restroom.

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  My Old Ass 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 28 Sep 2024

  Good movie, very tight.  Made me really emotional about savoring my youth (even at the old age of 25).  At first I thought “There should be more Aubrey Plaza” and then I came to the realization that it had the exact right amount.

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