yllo_line

yllo_line

chelsey. i like queer films, coming of age/teen films, anime, and horror.

Favorite films

  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire
  • A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
  • Thelma
  • Slacker

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  • Gremlins

    ★★★

  • The Duke of Burgundy

    ★★★★

  • Unaccompanied Minors

    ★★½

  • Disobedience

    ★★★½

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  • The Duke of Burgundy

    The Duke of Burgundy

    ★★★★

    Despite the fact it's erotic, there is no nudity in this film. I assume this omission was intentional, and I think it makes for a better film (Cynthia and Evelyn's dom/sub relationship is a microcosm of their romantic relationship, not necessarily a device to titillate viewers).

  • Happiest Season

    Happiest Season

    ★★★

    Happiest Season is problematic, Happiest Season is also very enjoyable. I will likely watch it again next December. That is my take.

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  • Curiosa

    Curiosa

    ★★

    For a film about sex, Curiosa wasn't all that sexy. Noémie Merlant is a wonderful actress, but this film doesn't do her justice. Marie is the film's most compelling character, but she is written with little depth. Because the characters are one-dimensional, the intended chemistry and sexual tension falls flat. Marie loves Pierre, but why?

    I was surprised to discover a woman directed Curiosa, as the film focuses primarily on Pierre's desires. In spite of her sexual awakening, Marie does not seem autonomous.

    I will say, the unusual music worked for me.

  • Kajillionaire

    Kajillionaire

    ★★★★★

    The best way describe Kajillionaire is to say that it's the film I love but did not know I needed in my life.

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