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Film creates empathy.

#horror

Favorite films

  • Harold and Maude
  • The Master
  • Y Tu Mamá También
  • The Fall

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  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    ★★

  • Terrifier

  • Dìdi (弟弟)

    ★★★½

  • Signs

    ★★★★½

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American Movie

1999

★★★★½ 3

"Hello. Come again. Come again. Stay. Stay awhile. Stick around awhile. Stick around as long as you can. Heaven help you. God help you. Jesus help you. Everybody else help you. Everybody. Everybody make happy. Make everybody happy. Be a comedian." - Bill Borchardt

I had to revisit this one after the unfortunate news that America's loyal friend Mike Schank has bought his last lottery ticket. It was comforting to see his loveable smile immortalized on film, hilarious to watch…

The Slumber Party Massacre

1982

★★★½ Watched

Breasts, Butts, and...Feminism?

Almost everything you need to know about The Slumber Party Massacre can be understood from the very suggestive poster (even if it doesn't feature the actual actors in the movie). What caught me off guard was director Amy Holden Jones' sly take on the traditional genre slasher, crafting a story that follows the clichés and eye candy required by audiences, yet says a lot more in the process.

I applaud the decision to go all in on…

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Dìdi (弟弟)

2024

★★★½ Watched

Really enjoyed overall. Starts very strong and lets off the gas a bit in the second half. It covers a lot of ground that you've seen before, but in some ways it still feels fresh.

The 2008 nostalgia was really working for me!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

2008

★★ Watched

Kind of a snoozefest?

Really did not enjoy this one. Technological innovation aside (and honestly the aging has not held up well), there's not much working in this one's favor. The Katrina tie in? Oof. There's a preciousness layered on top of this that just feels tired from the get go.

Not sure David Fincher was the right choice for director on this one...

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Sound of Metal

2019

★★½ 20

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Come and See

1985

★★★★½ Watched

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.