I'll be honest that I don't have a rating for this.
Kubrick is extremely hit or miss for me - some I adore (Dr. Strangelove) and some I could barely stand (Barry Lyndon). I really had no idea where 2001 was going to fall and the answer is somewhere in the middle. There are parts of this that I genuinely enjoyed and the influence that its had since its release is undeniable - I could see all the movies that…
there's no love in your violence.
a movie i've been meaning to watch for literal years that didn't disappoint! ultra violent and perverse, but in a way that felt more reflective of the audience consuming it. a divisive movie that is not even remotely made for general audiences. kakihara is a scene stealer (and is, in fact, not the titular ichi, as i learned tonight) with a killer wardrobe. honestly, truly enjoyed the characters in this one…
i've been meaning to watch one million yen girl for a while now, but it was more of a whim that it ended up being my first movie of japanuary and the new year. couldn't have possibly predicted what a good fit it would be! a really tender film about finding your place, the courage it takes to advocate for yourself, and facing things head on. the desire to not be perceived and the fear of rejection…
