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Favorite films

  • Stalker
  • The Holdovers
  • Casino Royale
  • Citizen Kane

All
  • shadows scare me

  • Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

    ★★★★

  • The Phoenician Scheme

    ★★★½

  • Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

    ★★

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shadows scare me

2025

Watched

Judging by the title and the overall feelings I got from watching this. It feels like something is lurking beyond what can be seen, yet after a second watch this becomes somewhat of a relaxing experience when you realize there is nothing to be afraid of. I think that’s my takeaway. 

Each shot has something to break that tension of total darkness.

It kind of reminds me of a place near I live. There is a street connected by Five…

The Phoenician Scheme

2025

★★★½ Watched

7/10 - Very Good. Consistently enjoyable with clear strengths.

Starting off this review I gotta say. It was really cool to see an Early Access release a week early for this film because California gets sweet little benefits or whatever, now: 

The Phoenisan Scheme is another Wes Anderson classic I’m sure many would enjoy.  Akin to Astroid City, although personally. This film is easily more enjoyable, funny, and interesting than that. It feels more complete and while the ending of Astroid…

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The Fall Guy

2024

★★★½ Liked 4

7/10 – Good. Solid with minor issues.

I don’t know where to begin…

I’ve been longing for another David Leitch film for what feels like a millennia. Bullet Train as seen through maybe my countless re-runs and my favorited list. Has been a defining factor. I’ve studied it, that movie is what inspired me to become a Film Student. What’s inspired me to critically and actively pursue a ion that was waiting to be unlocked. So, when I heard that David…

Nosferatu

2024

★★★★★ Liked 2

10/10 – Masterful. Flawless and unforgettable

Unfathomable—it truly is. Nosferatu by Robert Eggers is a hauntingly masterful rendition of the cult classic. As a staple of cinema for nearly a century, the original Nosferatu helped define the horror genre, standing alongside the Dracula films as a foundational pillar. Eggers’ take feels like a love letter to the original, balancing reverence for its roots with his own unique vision.

The cinematography is mesmerizing, utilizing simple yet beautifully organized camera work that…

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