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Watched on Wednesday January 15, 2025.

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Watched on Thursday February 6, 2025.

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Watched on Monday May 5, 2025.

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I liked it but I felt like I needed more context, and understanding to the depth of Glinda and Elphaba’s friendship. At the same time, it could have been shorter- I felt my attention shifting away from the screen a couple of times but the ending was redeeming.

The scene of Elphaba and Glinda dancing at the ball when Glinda initially wanted to embarrass her was actually heartbreaking, I lowkey cried. 

Four stars. Maybe I’ll watch the musical next time I go to NYC.

This is a reminder to my future self: pleaseee do not wait to watch a film months after it comes out when you know the most of the plot from edits anyway…

There are reviewers that have deeply encoming responses to this film but I don’t think I’m intelligent to analyze every aspect of this movie.

Nevertheless, it was such an experience to see a film add so much context to a seemingly unimportant situation. There is just SO MUCH LORE. I was giddy when I learned more about the characters and what made them who they are. 

Also let’s talk about the ending scene… it was brilliant. I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation to see Patrick’s subtle truth and Art’s livid response. Tashi once said that tennis is a relationship, where you and the opponent speak a language so perfect that no words are needed. Half of the movie takes place on the Challengers Court, where Art and Patrick compete against each other. Their actions speak louder than anything they could say. Tashi’s satisfied scream in the end is an example of this and revealed that everyone got what they ultimately wanted when they were young- something hopeful and ferocious and true.

A fun mockery of billionaires and their greed. I was hooked throughout the movie and shaking with every plot twist. Its fast pace makes it so fun. 

Also, let’s talk about how no one could play Cassandra or Helen the way Janelle Monae could. Her presence is engaging, and makes you sure that there will be some huge development. Captivating. 

This was my introduction to the Knives Out universe and I really liked it. But the original knives out was ten times better imo.

movies watched in May

• The Royal Tenenbaums

  Pretty good. Loved the family dynamics and liked the way they portrayed it like a tv show condensed into a movie.

• Mickey 17

  Feels like it was overly sexual. Make me think of microchips and nuerolink (and the disastrous effects of unethical technology). Also it had a potlitical side to it. The audience hates the political figure, but many of the characters in the movie are in full of him. 

movies watched in January 2025

• Glass Onion
• Gone Girl
• Knives Out
• Girl, Interrupted