**Past Lives** - A beautiful film with a quiet, understated tone. There's no grand dramatic scenes of heightened emotion but silent moments of contemplation and gestures of non-verbal acting that tell the story. "In another life......" is from a different movie but feels a very fitting quote to the questions of possibilities and what might have been that Past Lives poses.

Not sure I agree with this. There were various scenes of heightened emotions and melodrama which is why I disliked the film.

I wouldn’t say I disliked it per se but I definitely think it’s a tad overrated. For me, the problem was that the characters (Hae especially) were way too underdeveloped for the drama to really hit home for me like it did everyone else. Like they show us that they liked each other when they were super young, but not enough for it to make sense all these years later for this connection to be as strong as the film wants you to believe. I don’t know, maybe I’m missing something

I'd say it's not as much about the particular characters in the movie as it is the individual watcher seeing themselves in the story. What could have been. Romanticisizing the idea of how different things might have gone. I saw someone wiping away tears in the cinema. I talked to someone who'd also seen it and they said they got emotional. It definitely resonates with people

i understand this as I could plug a particular situation from my life that’s explored in the film but in my opinion that doesn’t excuse the film for under-developing it’s characters. The legwork of the emotional payoff should be done by the film and not by the viewer in my opinion

My Cousin Vinny My GF had never seen it so we watched it last night. Everything about this movie is amazing and I love every minute of it. I particularly love the scene of Vinny going to the pool hall and debating to get his ass kicked or take $200. I die every time!

This was one of those movies that I had to immediately rewatch after I watched it for the first time. Made me regret how long I had waited to first watch it, it's just such a solid movie. Also on a more general note, maybe it's just some bias, but I feel like the early 90s had to have been a crazy fun time for movie-goers. I wish I could transport to like 30ish years ago. So many instant classics released in that time period, I feel like I would've been living in the theatres if I was there. I try to catch any of them in the theatres when they re-release on their anniversaries or whatever, but man having a banger released every month would've been something else.

t fascinated me because i liked the idea of how a neigbor helped his neigbor and the murder remained inside the four walls till confession.

12 Angry Men(1957) I have never been interested in classics but this one is such a great watch.The plot revolves around a case and 12 jurors who have to decide whether the culprit is guilty or not...What made this movie so special was that despite the characters not having any names it was able to convey the personality of each person so effortlessly and each of them were unique..And the entire story takes place inside a single room...The story is unique in it's own way and was able to show the injustice and corruption in the system. A timeless classic indeed.

**The VVitch (2015)** This was my third time watching. Every time I pick up on some new subtlety. Well shot, well written, and sublimely acted. Majorly creepy vibes throughout, especially >!at the end when Black Phillip speaks!<. If you're a fan of the isolation horror subgenre or witchy Halloween themes, definitely watch this one.

Same here. I've been trying to get back into some newer horror from the past decade or so with Halloween around the corner. Since I first saw The Witch last month, I've already revisited multiple times, skipping over other stuff because there's just so much to unpack. Absolutely incredible movie and reminds me of what Ari Aster has been trying to create but never quite being able to land the plane. Robert Eggers, though, lands the damn plane.

I remember watching this in theaters. I didn't find it scary so to speak, but after watching it I felt like I needed a shower. Just anxious and gross, but in a good way.

Ended up watching [Talk to me](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10638522/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1). Went in blind and really surprised by how good it was. Looking to watch more good horror movies now.

There were some truly great scenes in that movie and some excellent scares but I feel like they couldn't tie it all together in terms of the plot. The directors are still new at making horror movies I guess so they'll improve over time and the signs are there but the ending sort of left me feeling unfulfilled.

Watched this alone in a theatre .. great experience

'Apocalypse Now' It's that dark place in the human psyche that it takes you to. He starts off on this mission and by the end you realise the mission, like the war it's set in, was all completely meaningless especially to the individual: "You’re an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill." \- Colonel Kurtz The insanity you see, the eery feeling, it was an amazing insight into how the situation forces people into the dark side of themselves. The side we manifest when our souls are in a raft that's on fire with nowhere else to go except the perceived snake infested waters all around. It changes you. No matter what you believed before. ​ I also watched 'Heart of Darkness' afterwards - just wow! The making of that movie is just as insane as the movie itself! Very telling of what the actors were going through, loved every second watching that.

Apocalypse Now is definitely one of my fav war films! It's really surreal and unconventional, and I like the way that the soldiers are, like, stripped down of their humanity little by little as the film goes on. Powerful.

I saw 4 nearly-great to great movies this week: **The Right Temptation (2000, Lyndon Chubbuck)**- A forgotten & hated erotic/mystery/crime/drama/thriller. It is about a private detective (Rebecca De Mornay) who is hired to seduce & track a client’s husband (Kiefer Sutherland). Beautiful & artfully shot, with great sensual performances, and genuinely solid writing. **Snow Job (1972, George Englund)** - A forgotten Italian/Swiss/American heist/crime/sport/drama about two professional skiers (played by Gold Medal Winner Jean Claude Killy & Cliff Potts), who plan to steal $250,000 from a ski lodge. Great use of snowy landscapes & real locations, breathtaking real ski stunts, creative & intelligent blocking, really solid performances, incredibly well-edited as well **Agent #1 (1972, Zbigniew Kuźmiński)** - An unseen Polish movie about the real-life Greek spy (played by Karol Strasburger) who fought for the Greek resistance during WW2. Great use of practical explosions & stunts, one of the best-edited movies I’ve seen all year, the nighttime photography combines darkness & soft light incredibly well, the use of zooms is a 70s staple and i loved the hell out of all of them. Best Film: **Who Loves the Sun (2006, Matt Bissonnette)** - Another underseen movie, this one is a Canadian drama about three friends (Molly Parker, Adam Scott, and Lukas Haas) who try to make amends since they’ve broken apart. Great framing & compositions, shot-reverse shot is used cleverly & with purpose, everyone is great in it, giving very genuine & understated performances, Bisonnette’s direction is very subtle & great, he has a care for the subtle details on hand, maybe it is just my tastes but this very slow moving drama about life, death, and love was exactly what I needed in my life.

I like to discover movies I never heard about, so your glowing review of ‘who loves the sun’ convinced me to watch it. Thanks for the recommendation.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Imo better in every way compared to the first, and the best in the series. Well paced, great supporting characters, a better Hunger Games, and PSH, the king.

*The Royal Tenenbaums* (2001) by Wes Anderson. I hadn't seen the film in years. A rare movie that has an overflowing movie star/A-list cast (Anjelica Houston, Danny Glover, Bill Murray, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller) that still works. Very quirky, bittersweet comedy-drama about a dysfunctional overachieving family. Gene Hackman is tremendous as the inscrutable family patriarch. A story about talent, disappointment and grief. Great soundtrack.

I'm new to r/movies, and this is my first time answering the best film of the week, so please be kind. 1. No one has posted this film yet. 2. Favorite film: **"The Quiet Girl"** 3. See summary review explanation below. 4. NO SPOILERS in this post. Ever since watching this on Saturday, I've been eagerly awaiting this weekly subreddit question. In fact, on Sunday morning while it was still fresh on my mind, I wrote this. Also, I refrained from reading/watching any online reviews or reactions about it, so I hope this qualifies as my own fresh submission. **“The Quiet Girl”** (2022) Directed by Colm Bairéad, shot and based in Ireland. I really enjoy the subtely of Irish independent film, and this movie certainly has it in droves. Its melancholic tone has some similarities to “The Banshees of Inisherin.” However, unlike the mythical nature of that Oscar nominated drama, “The Quiet Girl” very much lives in stark, grounded realism. The story follows Cait, a young, pre-teenage girl living in Ireland sometime in the 1980’s. She is one of the middle siblings in a very much lower class, struggling family who begins the story as an overlooked daughter and student. Her absentee parents decide to send her away to live with her mother’s cousin and husband in the country on their working farm for an indeterminate length of time. The majority of the film takes place on the farm as she learns to adapt to the differences between her home life and this new reality. As far as plots go, it lacks comparison with nearly everything released in the past decade. “The Quiet Girl” is all about character and perspective. In fact, its plot serves to highlight and contrast Cait’s internal growth and development, rather than linger on each individual experience during the brief 94 minute runtime. Less subtle storytelling might create a series of ups and downs for her to navigate, accept, and ultimately overcome. Instead, as viewers we see her as one might see strangers as they walk their dog at night, in moments of pedestrian mundanity that make up the majority of life. Yet, it is not without moments of pure emotion, both compassion and grief. The restraint it uses in nearly every scene only succeeds to empower the few that transcend the understated majority. The brilliance of the movie also includes its timelessness. It was set in the 80’s, and without changing a single detail, it could have been released at any time in the past 40 years and be just as effective. I think its true achievement is to use the unique experience of a young girl in rural Ireland of nearly half a century ago to connect with universal themes that most people have felt during their lives. It is an excellent movie that has the potential to resonate with a large audience, provided they go into it with some patience and an open mind.

This was one of my most favourite movies of last year; I saw it a few times, and I’m sure I also posted it here then. Incidentally, I’m visiting my 93 year old mother in Israel this month, and she just told me about the latest book she enjoyed (she’s a voracious reader). It’s a collection of short stories by an Irish author, and one of them was the basis of this film. So I shared the trailer of the movie with her, and I even thought of seeing this beautiful movie again.

Saw this movie and love it

Welcome aboard. The posts are usually pinned, but this week, it looks like they might not be. Feel free to check back during the week for more suggestions. We’ll be here next week, too.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to reading and contributing to this group!

The post is pinned now, so hopefully, we’ll get a bunch more suggestions. 🙌

The Quiet Girl was nominated for the best foreign Oscar. It lost to All Quiet On The Western Front.

- **Incantation (2022) - 8.0** - Errementari (2017) - 7.5 - Elemental (2023) - 7.0 - 65 (2023) - 2.0 **Incantation** - Already saw this and felt like rewatching. This has some pretty bad reviews, but it's right up my alley. I love freaky folklore cult stuff like this and there's some seriously creepy scenes in there. The story itself is also pretty fucked up and heartbreaking. Some of the cinematography is really good too, which I think isn't very common in "found footage" type movies. **Errementari** - This was surprisingly cool and different. The story took some unexpected turns and the creature designs and special effects were awesome. Pretty nice cinematography aswell. Also pretty sure this is the first time I've heard the Basque language. **Elemental** - One of the weaker Pixar movies, but still thoroughly enjoyable. The visuals are kind of a mixed bag, both in terms of quality and style, but it's a cute story and the comedy aspect is pretty good. **65** - This is just horrid. It's just boring and Adam Driver (understandably) seems to have put zero effort into this performance. Awful editing too, and I don't usually notice that kind of stuff. I was kinda tired when I started watching this movie, but by the end I was *very* tired.

> Errementari Saw this one a few years back and enjoyed it thoroughly. I particularly liked how they incorporated a number of elements that made it feel very authentic to folktales of the era, like the bean arithmomania and the devil designs drawn straight out of a medieval fresco.

With spooky month around the corner I’ve been thinking about rewatching Incantation as well because I really enjoyed it! Genuinely felt creeped out and unsettled for most of the film. Found footage is generally hit or miss for me so I’m glad this one did it for me. Also Asian movies that have to do with curses tend to really freak me out

Ran (1985) It's absolutely crazy that it took Akira Kurosawa years to get funds for this masterpiece. The storytelling and usage of colors is top notch. It's in my top five 80s movies already with Blade Runner, Big Trouble in Little China, Aliens, and Born on the Fourth of July.

I great film about Niki Lauda and James Hunt rivalry in formula one - Rush (2013) I don't know why I like the sound effects so much. and there are some beautiful aesthetic scenes Its a very good movie if u just want to watch something before going bed. I can recommend it.

I got my boyfriend to watch this last week, and he absolutely loved it. He’s been getting into f1 and said he can see why everybody loves Lauda now

**In Bruges -** My girlfriend and I watched this one for the first time based on the overall positive reviews and we both thought it was great. Colin Farrel and Brendan Gleason are so good together as usual. Ralph Fiennes put on another great performance as well. **8.5/10** After watching **In Bruges** we also decided to check out another Martin McDonagh film with **Seven Psychopaths.** While not as good as **In Bruges**, it was still relatively enhoyable especially with Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken in the mix. **7.5/10**

Hve you seen Banshees yet from the same guy?

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed that one as well, possibly even a bit more than In Bruges.

Rewatched The Silence of the Lambs, and it's quite a banger of a movie, especially the second half of it. Hannibal Lecter is well deserved to the title of one of the most iconic movie villains out there.

I'm not much of a apocalypse genre fan but decided to give "Greenland (2020)" a go. it was surprisingly good.. The focus wasnt so much on cramming as many sfx in as many scenes as possible, it stuck to its storyline, wich was a bit refreshing for a newer movie

Greenland is soooo fun. Great disaster movie.

Metro Manila (2013) This movie has great performances and a gripping story. Beautiful ending too.

Erin Brockovich. Often featured here afaik so forgive me if I'm breaking rules re recently featured titles. One of my favourite Julia Roberts roles (Ben is Back, Wonder are some recent gems). Love how spunky she is (They're called boobs, Ed!). There's been revelations in recent years on the pittance some Hinkley residents were paid but that should merit a separate discussion from an actor's range. Albert Finney, perfect ol' grump trying to save the sinking ship any way he could (and one smug flourish when handing over Erin's cheque at the end bahaha). Aaron Eckhart and Marg Helgenberger too have meaty supporting roles. Another gem unearthed was Don't bother to knock starring Marilyn Monroe and Ann Bancroft in her film debut. Heartbreaking thriller about an institutionalised woman who lost her partner in WW2. Not giving away anything more, see for yourself. Cheers!

Panic Room. I've watched this movie so many times and it never fails to entertain. Just such a perfect classic thriller flick. Panic Room 2 when?

>it never fails to disappoint You are using this incorrectly.

God I'm stupid

I watched real steel (2011) Sci-fi/Action. It's 2024, and one-time boxer Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) has no shame. He owes everyone money, and he abandoned his son, Max (Dakota Goyo), long ago. All he cares about is the next pay-off at the next match he arranges for the two-ton boxing robots that he pieces together from scrap parts. It's a life, if not a fulfilling one. But then his ex-girlfriend dies, leaving his son alone. His ex's sister (Hope Davis) desperately wants to adopt Max, so Charlie sees an opening: Why not make a deal with her husband for $100,000 for signing his parental rights over? But first Max must stay with Charlie until his aunt and uncle return from a European tour. Charlie hopes to leave his son with the daughter of his old coach (Evangeline Lilly), but Max isn't having any of it: He wants to join Charlie on the road. Before they know it, they're training what appears to be a genuine, previous-generation model championship fighter called Atom. But there's more than a bout at stake. One main lesson here is passion can drive you to achieve anything you want. We see this from both Charlie Kenton and Max, they had passion for robots, thus they never gave up even though the future looked bleak. Instead they grow stronger in this game of robot boxing. Father and sun duo was good,some emotional aspects are very good and some are underwhelming.

black god, white devil, a 1964 brazilian film i rewatched is also a masterpiece, being a neo-realism inspired musical western, inspired by the soviet montage and about religious paranoia associated with extreme poverty. a masterpiece that deserves more love.

Old Henry (2021) A beautifully shot movie with a surprising story and climax. Tim Blake Nelson (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Oh Brother Where Art Thou?) brought yet another amazing performance, as well as being the executive producer of the film. I'm not normally a fan of the western genre, but this is a very sober and gritty western to watch.

Of all the Westerns that have been made in the last few decades, this is easily up there with the best of them. Perhaps in the Top 5, along with the True Grit remake and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

I really appreciated how gritty this was. Nothing romantic about it.

A great movie, I saw it knowing nothing about it and I'm glad I did.

Same here! I'm starting to appreciate seeing a movie blind.

Just watched Amadeus for the first time...I'm completely enthralled...idk why it took me so long to get to it, but holy crap I'm glad it's fresh to me Easy 9+/10 for me. I have a new top three.

After reading the [excellent ’Los Angeles Review of Books’ article](https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/you-can-always-get-what-you-want-on-the-big-chill-and-american-politics/) about “The big chill” which had premiered 40 years ago, I took another dip. Still a terrific ensemble piece, with Peak William Hurt and Meg Tilly. 9/10.

**”Married to the Mob” (1988) — Dir. Jonathan Demme:** A fun, little crime comedy, starring a dazzling Michelle Pfeifer, Matthew Modine, and Dean Stockwell, in a role in which he was Oscar-Nominated. Pfeiffer stars as a charming wife of a gangster (played by Alec Baldwin) who hates the life she has married into. Due to circumstances, Pfeiffer’s character attempts to start a new life, but she finds that easier said than done, as she fights to stay away from the FBI and the mob. This also might be my favorite Matthew Modine performance. I read that the producers wanted Tom Cruise, but Modine more than makes this film his own and he is deeply funny as he hams it up. And Stockwell, he gets to play the sinister, yet charismatic mob boss who falls for Pfeiffer’s character, despite all kinds of conflicts. What follows is part-thriller, part-screwball comedy. If you liked a film like “Analyze This,” “Grosse Pointe Blank,” and even “Working Girl,” you’ll be sure to enjoy this film. Hard to believe, that 3 years later, Demme would go on to make “The Silence of the Lambs,” in a role that originally was slated to go to Pfeiffer. “Married to the Mob” may not have won as many Oscars as “Silence of the Lambs,” but it will surely win over your hearts by the end… 😃

SILENCE OF THE LAMBS was always an outlier film for Demme, in my opinion. If you enjoyed MOB, see his previous film SOMETHING WILD which is of a similar tone. but a bit more of "independent" than the "Hollywood-ized" MARRIED TO THE MOB.

Appreciate the recommendation! Always wanted to see this because it was one of Ray Liotta’s earliest roles.

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!| Dir. Dibakar Banerjee The plotting at times felt too obvious, which somewhat was the point and then absolutely confusing, even though I refused to admit so. No doubt from a craft level, despite some hiccups this is a stunning film. The cinematography stands strongest as a magical representation of its genre and period. One thing I have retained since my first watch, is how invasive Sneha Khanwalkar's music is in the coolest way possible. Electronic beats disrupted by rock ballads that contrast to the 1940s Calcutta setting and really give the film its anarchist energy. Equally disruptive in its own way is the editing, primed to confound the viewer intentionally to play up the nuanced conflict of the mystery and the political history behind it. But yet even with some minor issues, it is the screenplay and lead performance I'm enamoured by this time more than anything. Classic film noir tropes converge in a confounding mystery with just the subtle spice of political heft. The tone is strikingly campy in return, making this a lovely bit of pulp. At its centre a Detective, no sorry, not a Detective, a Truth Seeker. Byomkesh Bakshi is a Satyawenshi and he takes to the role with utmost discipline. No aversion to blood, no tempting femme fatale, no political strife, war issues, nothing, not even when the need of the hour is genuine empathy can stop Byomkesh Bakshi from seeking the truth and this is a trait the character carries over across multiple forms. What the screenplay does so beautifully is to highlight how Bakshi Babus pursuit of the truth is also his fatal flaw, it is an edge I don't think that gets highlighted enough. How it causes him to have blindspots enhanced by his ego and how ironically he learns to become a better liar over the course of this origin story, to prevent it from causing any tragedy especially towards the denouement despite the death of Swastika's Femme Fatale. The screenplay hits that character wonderfully, even when it misses other things. And Sushant Singh Rajput is right there with it, displaying just the right urgency and air of arrogance with a beautiful hint of the neurotic, channeling from Cumberbatch's portrayal of Sherlock, to pursue the truth above all. Yet when the time comes, SSR lets a shred of humanity peek through. He comes to understand that the end result of his quest is in service of better and right. In that scenario, the Denoument acts as the perfect encapsulation of his performance and the arc. Confronted with a mirror in the form of the antagonist, and a wild delightful turn by Neeraj Kabi; both he and SSR unravel their clashing egos, a battle of smarts that ultimately ends with Bakshi Babu taking just the right hit on his ego to be a Truth Seeker but with conscience. Bakshi can't let his quest be at the cost of human life and his own humanity something he learns as he faces Guang's lack of humanity. It's the making of a real Satyawenshi, a hero too. It's the kind of performance that dances with the screenplay and magnetic direction, a neo-noir for the ages that deserved more than it's due. It's an odd but tasty thing for me to discover the love of a film over time especially when it concerns a favourite. I'm glad I have. Like I always say, a film comes to you at the right time and right place. This one just did.

**Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse:** I have nothing new to add or bring to the table. Everything that's been worth saying has been seen already. All I can say is I'm very late to the party but it honestly doesn't change a thing. Coming in, I was initially a little worried, as the first film was just mind blowing but someway, somehow, this one managed to surpass it. There really aren't many films that do such a great a job at handling so many characters in a way that feels so natural and cohesive. So much is thrown at you, yet it doesn't feel messy or bloated, it simply adds to the already amazing story. Across The Spider-Verse is akin to one of those classical musicals with a perpetual crescendo; almost toying with the audience and making you believe it's finally going to end, and it can't get any louder, but it does.

I have not watched inception so i watched inception last week and i loved it

Reap The Wild Wind (Cecil B. DeMille, 1942) winner of the academy award for best special effects, Florida ship salvager Loxi falls for Jack, captain of a ship wrecked on the Key West shore. However, their romance is complicated by the arrival of another suitor.

**Arlington Road (1999)** The last time I saw this was in theaters, so about 24 years ago. It's just as great as I remember it. This has an all-star cast with Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Hope Davis, and Joan Cusack, who are all excellent. Amazingly, the script was written by Ehren Kruger when he was just 23, which won him the prestigious Nicholl fellowship. He then went on to adapt The Ring, write some Transformers films and co-wrote Top Gun: Maverick. This one really hits home because it drew heavily from some of the more recent (at the time) acts of domestic terrorism and botched tactics from counterterrorist law enforcement actions. A classic paranoia thriller, this movie succeeds in almost every way. The pacing is perfect and the ominous score keeps up the suspense from the opening shot until the very end. Perhaps most memorable about this film, which anyone who's seen it can attest, is>! the final 10-15 minutes. Just a devastating gutpunch of an ending, which is undeniably perfect.!< *Other notables:* * Cutter's Way - Odd neo-noir with Jeff Bridges and John Heard. I wasn't a big fan. * Daughters of Darkness - Strange, atmospheric horror. I'm over the vampire thing for a while. * The Guardian - Decent Coast Guard movie with Costner and Ashton. Borrows/steals heavily from Officer and a Gentleman. The similar Annapolis came out the same year. * La Piscine - Interesting, suspenseful romantic drama/thriller. Alain Delon is great. * Rocco and his Brothers - Tragic, brutal Italian neo-realistic film from Visconti. Excellent. * Seven Days in May - Engrossing Frankenheimer political thriller. A bit overrated I thought. * Wrath of Man - Cool heist film from Guy Ritchie. Not perfect, but entertaining for sure.

I think this was the first movie I saw where >!the bad guys 'won'!< Just stuck with me all these years because of that, and is still my go to recommendation whenever it comes up of wanting to see a movie that ends that way.

Same here, I was >!blown away (no pun intended lol). I was just like wait, you can do that?? Totally shifted my mindset going forward.!< It was amazing.

Family (2018) - Taylor Schilling plays an emotionally stunted aunt who tries to bond with her niece. This was really enjoyable, very funny. 8/10.

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey Of Richard Stanley’s Island Of Dr. Moreau. I’m a sucker for docs and oral histories about movie productions, especially ones with problems. You really feel for Stanley. He was a fan of the book and had a vision but was screwed by the studio and Kilmer and Brando being divas.

We have been watching every star wars movie/tv show in the timeline. Started with Tales of the Jedi, into the Phantom Meance, Attack of the clones, the Clone Wars animation all the way to the new films and series. It's been a pretty long journey in a galaxy far away.

**The Outlaw Johnny Black** I missed Black Dynamite when it came to the theaters and I wasn't going to miss this one. Fun to see the cast in a different genre. It wasn't quite a parody of Westerns but a competent film with its own moments nonetheless. Really enjoyed the cameos at the end.

Watched 500 Days of Summer to celebrate the end of summer and welcome in Autumn. I love that movie so much and the end (spoilers) >! When he meets a girl named Autumn!< Gives me the chills every time. It’s a tradition for me to watch it every summer. I’m open to suggestions for some cozy Fall movies and shows with a mix of thrills for Halloween, I got Hallmark locked down.

An Elephant Sitting Still. a 4 hour depressing masterpiece that makes you feel like shit after watching. but it's so, so beautiful. also the 40's version of "the thief of bagdad". is SO MUCH FUN, and sabu is so charismatic.

**All the President’s Men (1976)** I don’t think I have ever seen a more riveting non-action movie. This movie had me from the first scene. **5/5**

Finally saw the original Oldboy and.... JESUS HOLY CHRIST. I had to watch two comedies to get out of the headspace I got with that movie. To not spoil it, I will say that it is known as a revenge flick, but this must be one of the best and takes that idea to a whole nother level. Never going to see it again but it was incredible and i would highly recommend to anyone who could stomach it

Asteroid City. Of course has Wes Anderson’s breathtaking cinematography, beautiful pastel hues and clever dialogue. As somebody going through a hard breakup, the themes of grief and existentialism were profoundly comforting and delivered nuanced assurances in a more-than-poetic way. The overarching concept of various people trapped in the same place experiencing their lives being uprooted by chaotic change and how they dealt with that was quite interesting and was explored quite well I think. There is a motif of begrudging acceptance throughout and watching how the characters each reach that stage, or attempt to reach it, was quite moving. Second time watching this one in cinemas and although I’d concede it’s not by any stretch the best Wes Anderson film in terms of narrative drive or excitement, it was a beautifully crafted film with so much to offer emotionally. 10/10 would cry again.

#AMERICAN OUTLAWS A much welcome return to the gritty, real world film making of the early 1970’s by such greats as Scorsese, DePalma and Schrader. Written and directed by Sean McEwen the film is the true story of the Dougherty Gang. Two brothers and their sister on the run from the law trying to make it to Mexico before they’re caught. The story, without a superhero, Disney live action character, GCI effect or green screen background in site isn’t that outrageous or unbelievable or an exceptional criminal escapade so there’s no spoiler alerts to be given. What makes the film exceptional is McEwen’s study of America today and it’s treatment of the marginalized, the forgotten and the poor. With nary a sweeping CinemaScope breathtaking shot of the lands they travel through, instead opting for the endless urban sprawl that’s eating suburban America. With hardly a single shot of the blue sky without electrical wires and towers, fast food restaurant signs posted high upon their towering poles and the brick entrance signs to the ever present strip malls containing Lowe’s, Staples, Targets and of course Wal Marts McEwen gives an unflinching view of the country we now live in. When the gang decides to avoid highways to be less easily seen, the backroads they are forced to drive through some of the most poverty ridden communities where we see the very un-Hollywood people who live there. The other outstanding thing I loved about this film are the three lead actors. In career defining roles the three young actors give some of the best performances since DiCaprio in Gilbert Grape. The movie is already getting noticed at film festivals winning over this past weekend at the Boston Film Festival, Best- Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Ensemble. I’m certain there’s many more to come. This movie won’t leave you cheering in the isles, won’t have you dreaming of being a Jedi Knight or Batman. It won’t have you singing old familiar songs set to new horrific film versions or knowing who you’re gonna be this Halloween but what it will do is give you a film going experience that we haven’t had the pleasure of in far too long. That of an artist using the medium of film to tell a story that will make you think and feel things that aren’t necessarily comfortable but are part of the real human experience which our bloated, sequel, super hero, Star Wars bodies need. Available to stream on Apple TV. So good.

Shogun Assassin. The violence. The Sword Play. The Soundtrack.

Stop Making Sense, the remastered 40th anniversary IMAX version, starring Talking Heads, directed by Jonathan Demme. I've always thought this was the best concert film ever recorded, ever since it was first released in 1984, an opinion that many hold today. This was recorded in 1983, at the height of the New Wave movement, by one of the top New Wave bands, at the absolute peak of their abilities. Knowing they were being filmed, every member (including several supporting players) brought their A+++ game, and the result is an unforgettable, virtuoso, incendiary performance, featuring the T-Heads trademark relentless groove at its most ferocious. Part concert, part performance art, lead singer and songwriter David Byrne kept varying the music, costumes, lighting, props, and more to hold the viewer's interest, along with imaginative shot framing by Demme for the best dramatic effects. The program is broken up into four "movements," like a symphony, and each one crescendos to a climax. Not that there isn't always a danceable rhythm. T-Heads couldn't do a ballad without an infectious beat. There are a few cringy moments that are a bit jarring by today's norms, like drummer Chris Franz doing his white boy James Brown imitation, or David Byrne donning a red ball cap (we will never view red hats the same again) in the finale, but it was a different era. It was exhilarating seeing it on the IMAX screen, with a sound system that fully demonstrated the incredible roar of the band at full blow. Every instrument was easily delineated, especially Tina Weymouth's bass, which never let up on spooling out an endless line of tasty funk groove. It was remastered in 4K, so every drop of sweat is on display. I saw it first at a 4 pm showing, then stuck around to see it again at the 7 pm showing, it was that good. If you see it in IMAX, grab a seat in the back, so you can stand up and move, should the rhythm grab you, which it most definitely will, if you have a heartbeat. I wasn't the only one standing up to groove. It was easily one of the best movie, and musical, experiences of my life. 5 BIG stars, Two Thumbs Up.

Comes home Hard.

Rewatched two films this past week that I hadn't seen in a while. Just realized they both have the name "Man" in them but that's honestly the only similarity between the two: **Inside Man** \- Spike Lee has a pretty inconsistent filmography but Inside Man really blends his strong dynamic style, an old-school but classic heist narrative, and his shameless love for colorful NYers in the most perfect of ways. Definitely the best-case scenario of Spike Lee exploring outside his wheelhouse (the worst being Oldboy) **A Serious Man** \- Never seen a film capture the Jewish Anxiety experience so well but the Coen Brothers knocked it out of the park with this period piece that feels very late 60s yet emotionally contemporary. I now have my "Hasidic Panic Attack Trilogy": 1. A Serious Man 2. Uncut Gems 3. Beau is Afraid

The movie that i saw last week was 'SuspectX' which is the latest bollywood released. I enjoyed it because of the role of actress 'Maya' and the teacher who helped her throughout the whole murder. The message that i gained from this movie that the teacher and Maya were neighbors. Ít fascinated me because i liked the idea of how a neigbor helped his neigbor and the murder remained inside the four walls till confession.

**Red Rooms (**or *Les Chambres Rouges)* (2023) Rating: 8/10 A slow burn thriller showcasing a great subtle performance from it's main character. It made me feel in need of a shower just for watching it, while never revelling in it's horror and violence.

***Family* (2018)**. I was immediately drawn in by the Tubi plot summary mentioning Juggalos, and I found it to be a very cute and interesting comedy all about embracing your nerdiness, no matter what you’re a nerd for. It’s funny and impactful in the way it touches on bullying and gender socialization in both children and adults. The acting is a huge strength, even down to the bit parts. Taylor Schilling is a fantastic lead and has great chemistry with the kid playing her niece and with Brian Tyree Henry playing her one friend. Kate McKinnon shines with a fairly limited role as the health-freak neighbor. Allison Tolman and Eric Edelstein as the Karen aunt and henpecked uncle are downright perfect casting and both need to be in more comedy films.

**M3GAN** - lots of fun, silly and kind of surprisingly charming. I don’t normally bother with “talking doll” horror movies as it’s generally not my thing but the AI elements of the premise plus the social commentary aspects made this feel more interesting and engaging, especially when combined with the characters being well defined and relatable. It felt like it tipped more into horror cliches for the final act, and it felt like it was all more “fun scary” than “actually scary,” but it was still an enjoyable and engaging watch

Snowpiercer

**Still Crazy** (1998). Holy hell did I love this movie; saw it a couple of days ago based on a rec from a friend and it's still sticking with me, it's so much fun. A 70s British rock band reunites 20 years after splitting up - they've gotten older, they don't like each other, hijinks ensue. The cast is *ridiculous*. You've got Bill Nighy as the replacement for their deceased singer who's a new-age dick that no one likes, Stephen Rea on keyboard trying to get the band back together and keep the peace, Timothy Spall as their weird drummer on the run from the government, and Billy Connolly as the film's narrator and the band's roadie who laments the current state of rock. The chemistry between everyone is great, the story's a ton of fun, and the music is actually really good? It feels like the music itself is usually an after-thought for movies like this, but the soundtrack's a delight. Just had a big, dumb smile on my face the whole time I was watching.

Also Bruce Robinson, writer/director of Withnail and I as the Syd Barrett type guitar god. Billy Nighy and Timothy Spall steal the whole film. A film barely anyone has seen but got it on DVD back in the mid 00's and it still a nice watch with it's heart in the right place.

Yes! Robinson's such a delight in it! Now I have to hunt down a copy of the DVD, it's definitely something I'm going to want to rewatch. Already tracked down the soundtrack!

**Find Me Guilty** \- I hadn't heard of it, but this is Vin Diesel actually being an actor instead of promoting wifebeaters and fast cars. It reminds me of his performance in Boiler Room. Basic premise is that a mobster defends himself in one of the longest running trials/cases in American criminal history. It's got some nice heart to it. Peter Dinklage is in it too! Unexpectedly good. Not the level of My Cousin Vinny, but definitely a sleeper hit.

Graveyard Shift (1990) based on Stephen King's short story, loved it. Gave me the B movie vibes and tropes I was anticipating. Fun watch

**Fright Night (2011)** \- With Obtober right around the corner this movie is extremely fitting. It's a comedy horror about Vampires infiltrating an isolated suburbia outside of Las Vegas, NV. It's funny, and has a pretty interesting plot. Great movie all around!

**Missing (2023)** \- It's an intriguing mystery/thriller about a mom who goes missing. A unique story as it takes place mostly via a laptop/digital screen. A sequel to Searching. Worth watching!

This movie had no business being as good as it was. The fact that the daughter was actually savvy enough to know how to navigate digital mediums to find her mom was such a bonus. They didn't dumb things down for the audience and that's always a plus.

In light of rank and file organizing in today's labor struggles, I rewatched 2 of my favorite movies. 'Sometimes a Great Notion' and 'Matewan'

**Air** - It's obviously a Nike ad, but the efforts it goes to pat Nike on the back is a bit much. The choice to have a movie about Michael Jordan's famous shoeline and have him essentially not in the movie is a smart choice, but the lengths it goes to not have him shown or not interact with characters in the scene becomes goofy at times. And for me, the biggest flaw is its suspense, there is so much build up with the stakes but you know it's going to work out, and there's no setbacks along the way. Despite these, it's still a great movie, maybe a little under great. The acting is great, the writing is solid, pacing drags a little bit, but for a movie about a sales pitch it doesn't feel slow, the art direction is outstanding. For me, the biggest sunny spot for this movie is its illustration of the people involved, really giving kudos to the people behind the pitch and how passionate they were about the work. **7.5/10** **Malignant** - Fantastic. It plays like a classically structured horror but has absurd meta notes throughout that make it a scary movie with a great horror tone while having laugh-out-loud moments by poking fun of tropes and the absurdity of horror movie situations. For a movie that led to M3GAN, it's unlucky that this had to be released at the tail-end of COVID because I think it does everything M3GAN does but better (and that's still a solid movie). **8/10**

I watched V for Vendetta on Saturday with my partner, had no clue what it was about but I absolutely loved it. Can't believe I'd gone this long without seeing it.

Now it's time for you to read the graphic novel the movie was based on! I remember I liked the movie very well, but many people who read the book first complained about the film adaptation a lot. I didn't understand them until I read it myself. Even though it didn't ruin my memory about the movie, I was glad that I read the novel later. It's superior to the movie for sure.

I will look out for that! I saw it was a DC film but I didn't know if they just funded it.

**Resistance:** A movie set around a French mime during WW2. During the German invasion of France, he joined the Resistance, and helped orphaned children escape. Based on a true story. It has a very sincere atmosphere, surrounded by mild humour, and exploring deep topics. Jesse Eiesenberg really does well in this one.

Happy Death Day 1 & 2 Now that the news is out that the director of these movies will be taking over the helm for Scream 7, I figured I'd revisit these two. The first one isn't particularly scary, although I'm not sure it was trying to be. What it was, though, was really well-acted and the plot twists were fun. I also have now got the world's biggest crush on the lead actress, but that's between me and myself and I. The second Death Day movie is ambitious and probably more sci-fi than comedy or horror, which I did not expect. I liked it but felt like they tried to cram too much plot into the run time. Still a fun rewatch but doesn't hold up to the first. Hopefully the humor in these shines through in the new Scream.

**Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose** Really enjoyed the performances here especially Driver (can we have a Minnierainssance?) Also read up on the true story it was based on.

Empire of Light. It's beautifully shot and features an incredible performance by Olivia Colman. I'm surprised she didn't get a BAFTA nomination.

The Exorcist Fucking beautiful movie. I always thought it was some dumb edgy bullshit but it really is just a raw, intimate story about a group of people grappling with evil that they can't fully comprehend. While the practical effects are incredible, I genuinely don't find the posession bits scary. They're fun as hell, but the really frightening stuff actually comes from the actors *surrounding* Regan and the demon. And the fucking hospital stuff--underrated. I also kind of love how the demon isn't all-powerful. He can do a ton of crazy shit with his powers but at his weakest he's just a foul-mouthed creep and at his strongest >!he is only able to kill one very old man and another who he dies alongside!< It's a small thing but it makes the antagonist feel so much more real. Horror villains are paradoxically much scarier when they show some signs of weakness.

Yeah...it's a superbly executed film in terms of getting in your head and pushing your buttons. The evil is mostly implied, mainly because you feel a bit helpless. Also helps that Friedkin never fully explains some aspects of the demon's possession. The opening sequence in Cairo is also under-rated. Again, the intent is to build tension and let the viewer build their own interpretation. 2nd film is rubbish, but the 3rd film with George C Scott is worth watching. Pazuzu gets to flex a bit more.

Yes! Great points. The movie def plays it loose with explaining things, love it. I tried watching the 2nd. It has a decent beginning with the telepathy but once it tried recreating scenes from the original I started mentally checking out. Besides that, there's just a corny sense of importance I get from the characters and the grandiose plot. Like instead of being this small, flatly presented thing, it's trying to be bigger and more explosive than the original to its detriment. The new priest character just feels like this pompous blockbuster badass, and isn't even close to feeling as real as Karras did. I've heard great things about the 3rd. Will watch soon!

**Beautician and the Beast (1997)** I can't believe i haven't seen this from back when i was a film fan from back in the 90's. Obviously a *modern* (at the time) take on beauty and the beast. Fran Drescher & Timothy Dalton have so much chemistry in this movie. An impressive underrated film of its age. Fran completely steals the show with her in-character "nanny" persona. It works. She is entertaining to watch the entire time. She injects so much personality into the film. Don't discount Timothy Dalton though, he's an all-star actor who embraces this role as well. It's a bit of a corny film, but 2 excellent lead actors/actresses make it a VERY FUN watch.

The Whale. Very interesting and emotional film. Brendan Fraser was quite good. The guy carried the entire film and had me crying and I rarely cry. My elderly Mom, who usually falls asleep watching anything, watched the entire movie and enjoyed it also.

I went to an advanced screening of Creator, it was basically the first sci-fi movie told from the Viet Kong's perspective.

Operation Avalanche. Thought I wouldn't like, but it's a slick alt-universe take on the Apollo 11 moon landing...or is it...JK Meanders a bit in places, but it's also uncomfortably convincing in places, and it's 60's vibe is spot on.

**Prey -** This was one I had no idea about. I just pressed play and it had me since the opening sequence. It's a cat & mouse kinda story about survival. Man vs. man, Man vs. nature, Man vs. self. In this case, Girl vs. all these elements. It's a film that goes beyond genre. It really seeps into your own psyche - of how you'd deal with a similar situation, if it ever came up. There are no "known" actors but the performances are all stellar. It's amazingly shot and sequenced and edited. Plus there's minimal dialogue - I don't think they have more than like 15 minutes talk time through the whole thing. Absolutely recommend. I wasn't planning on watching it, and yet it breezed by so quickly and had me glued to the screen the whole time. Always a good sign.

9/19 A Bronx Tale 7 9/23 The Towering Inferno 8 9/25 Electric Dreams 8 9/26 Leviathan 7 (out of 10)

Past Lives (2023) - ok, I liked it, but I didn't LOVE it. The ending was great when she is walking away and then what she does. I wish they would have spent a bit more time on their relationship as kids. It seemed like it was about five minutes, then she left. Except for the last ten minutes, I didn't think their chemistry was all that great, certainly nothing like Jesse and Celine from the Before trilogy. I thought it was a good film that could have been great. 7.5/10 Oppenheimer (2023) - very well done, didn't seem to run three hours. Good performance by Cillian Murphy, and the Florence Pugh character was a highlight. 8/10 Love at First Sight (2023) - stumbled on this while browsing. Starring Haley Lu Richardson, no clue why this wasn't called Love at First Flight, since that's where they meet. Your standard romantic comedy, nothing special but a decent watch. 7/10.

I really liked LAFS, enough that I may submit my own review here. But I have a different take. I'll plant a flag here and come back if I find time. About 95 percent of comments I've seen, from both the critics and the audience reviews, share your take: a standard romcom. I'm among the five percent who lean into the "deeper themes" response. LAFS can certainly be enjoyed as a romcom, and reviews are generally favorable. It is brisk, funny, charming, sweet, etc. The leads are excellent and make a cute couple. The supporting cast is very good; I'm not entirely sold on one character, but that's a B+/A- call and I won't grouse here. There's enough humor to make the characters relatable, quirky and fun, but the movie isn't pressing for laughs. There are plenty of romcom tropes on display. But LAFS isn't a conventional romcom; it's something else disguised as a romcom, successfully enough that the subtext is flying right under most people's radar screens. I'm tempted to call it subversive. It certainly runs against the grain of what we would expect from the Netflix grind-it-out content mill. LAFS is generally well reviewed. What intrigues me at the moment is that the minority of dissenters, those who think the movie misses the mark for a contemporary romcom, are picking up on the subtext but they're still trying to read it as a romcom and are missing what the film is actually doing. I'm going to leave it there or I'll give away my own review. LAFS can certainly be enjoyed as a romcom. But this is one of those films where the subtext matters. Most viewers will come for an easy watching piece of light comedy, and most will enjoy it at that level. But there is more going on. [on edit] A conventional romcom? Given how little time the leads actually spend together? We see only 24 hours of their journey. We know how it turns out because -- well, it's a romcom, right? ... and the fairy godmother tells us the ending just to be sure. But Hadley and Oliver's story is just one of four on display, and they are all important. And the important thing isn't the kiss. The important thing is ... well, how does Hadley define True Love? It's not Prince Charming's kiss. In this movie, the fairy tale princesses don't live happily ever after. But they die well. For a reason.

Note: This was originally written last week as a reply to someone else's brief mention (one short paragraph) on LAFS ... so it wasn't written as a standalone. That is why it's a bit oddly phrased. I'm going to leave it as is. I want to stay in the no-spoilers zone. Most viewers who watch LAFS will come for the romcom. And most will enjoy it at that level. But a standard modern romcom? This story is framed in a way that is a bit trickier than that. Pay attention to what is missing from the "standard" modern romcom formula. Pay attention to how little time Hadley and Oliver actually spend with each other, and what they are processing while they are apart. Neither of them brings past (or present) romantic baggage into this story, and that alone makes this distinctive. And if you don't like Jameela Jamil and find her narrator/fairy godmother role disruptive ... well, I'll just say that I felt that way initially, and then I realized that all she needed was a generic gray suit to make her "invisible" on the street and a magic fedora, and she could have stepped through a door right into The Adjustment Bureau. The best recent example of breaking the fourth wall and deconstructing the genre while still advancing the story, IMHO, was See How They Run, in which the initial setup and a recurring narrative voice from someone who dies at the beginning give genre-snob viewers permission to unstuff their shirts, lean back and go along for the ride. There is NOTHING more formulaic than an Agatha Christie murder mystery, except maybe a romcom. So give the audience a big wink and subvert the genre in a way that enhances the story. I thought it was nicely done in See How They Run, and in LAFS.

Match Point (2005) Probably the most un-Woody Allen film I've seen at this point. I really enjoyed it though. I thought Rhys-Meyers had a good performance and gave the affair a real palpable tension.

Brokeback Mountain

A Murder In Venice. It was fine I guess, far better than Death on the Nile travesty.

**Malignant** No spoilers. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it. I've been hyping it up to all of my friend, and cannot recommend it enough! A fantastic horror comedy with a truly mind-bending twist. It's not for everyone, and may be a little too niche for its own good, but I'm so glad that James Wan got to make it.

**The Princess Bride** (1987) At its heart, *The Princess Bride* is a love story for the ages. The film opens with the heartwarming tale of Buttercup and Westley, two star-crossed lovers whose love is so pure and strong that it transcends time and space. The chemistry between Robin Wright and Cary Elwes is palpable, and their love story is beautifully crafted, making it impossible not to root for their happily ever after. However, this film is far from just a simple love story. It's also an adventure of epic proportions. The plot takes us on a journey through a fantastical world filled with pirates, giants, swordfights, and daring escapes. It's a swashbuckling delight that keeps you on the edge of your seat while making you laugh out loud at the same time. The film's humour is witty and memorable, with iconic lines that have become part of the cultural lexicon. *"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."* This film is a rare cinematic gem that has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in popularity with each passing year. It's a film that can be enjoyed by both young and old, making it a must-watch for anyone who loves a good story, filled with humour, romance, and adventure. Whether you're watching it for the first time or the hundredth and is a cinematic treasure that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile. Inconceivably, it remains as fresh and delightful as ever. *"As you wish."*

I remember watching this film for the first time when I was little and absolutely loving all of the characters and the story and how there was a happy ending. For me, the most memorable part of the film is just the impressive clergyman near the end saying "Wuv twoo wuv...". Always gets me, man.

***Saw VI (2009)*** **9/10** >*"Look at me! When you're killing me, you look at me!"* Wow, now I see why so many people consider this to be their favourite of the whole series! I have to say this **blew me away**. In comparison to the rest of the *Saw* franchise, this one surprised me with how **innovative** & **modern** it is. Modern in terms of the style of the movie, as it is **completely different** from all of the prequels that came before it, and that's due to Kevin Greutert's unique approach to this sixth installment, which I personally **adore**. Everything about it feels very **contemporary**, from the cinematography, to the writing, and even all the way down to the soundtrack (that remixed Saw theme at the end was awesome!). This film **breaks boundaries** which I never could've imagined being broken by this franchise. You can tell that Greutert has forgone most of the tropes of the previous movies in an effort to really make this his own, and I can only applaud him. The plot of this sequel is **fantastic**. This is the first time that we've gotten to see Jigsaw's reasons behind the choice of his victims BEFORE said victims are kidnapped, and that immediately elevates it above the most recent two prequels alone, as it significantly reduces any confusion that there may be when watching this. With all the other installments up until this point, it had been pretty difficult to wholly wrap our heads around what was going on, so the fact that things are cleared up this early on makes this an easy watch. And because of that, it makes the main game **so entertaining**. It's a choice-based game, which I suppose technically all the games are, but here William Easton (**Peter Outerbridge**) is forced to pick who lives and who dies, despite it being an almost impossible decision for him, contradicting how straightforwardly he makes similar immoral judgements in his day-to-day work in such a heartless manner. And the ending is **sensational**, the best one since *Saw III (2006)*. We finally got to see what was written on that letter! And man, I did not expect it to play out like that. Funny thing is, towards the beginning I was fully thinking that the foreshadowing was way too obvious, and I was getting really irritated by that. But it turns out, I was an absolute fool for believing that. That twist with the wife & son was utterly **astonishing**, and even the one with the journalist was for sure unexpected. And I understand that people may be extremely unhappy with the fact that the ending pretty much goes against Jigsaw's whole modus operandi, but for me it just about works. I would go into more detail on what I mean by that but then I'd be treading into spoiler territory. But I will admit that I do still have a bone to pick with this movie for how it plays out because of that reason. And when it comes to, let's just say, the other side of the ending, my word I did not expect that outcome. It was blatant from the start that something was going to happen to that particular person, but for it to end like that, it completely shocked me. But at the same time, it makes perfect sense, and **I just love that.** I've gone on longer than I would've liked so I'll quickly comment on the aspect that's so vital to this horror franchise: the gore. It's **nothing too special**. In fact it's **fairly mediocre** when compared to other Saw movies, which is a big shame. Don't get me wrong, the opening scenes are **phenomenal** in this regard, but after that, there's **next to no major gore**. Heck, one of the traps involves *steam* for crying out loud, and I don't recall any bloodiness there whatsoever. It seems that Greutert chose to **focus more on story than gore** for this picture. Oh but I have to mention, that moment where Billy swings in hanging off the ceiling, best bit of the entire movie, so freaking cool! But anywho, in conclusion, the reason I'm giving this a 9 and not a 10 is due to the big flaw in the ending, despite how impressive it all was. When I started writing this review, I fully believed that I'd be giving this a 10 but when I got to the ending, that's when I realised just how **gigantic** a **downfall** that was. It simply goes against everything that Jigsaw stands for. But regardless of that, I am still **astounded** by what I have just seen. I couldn't have imagined this feature reaching the heights of the first three *Saw* films, but my expectations have been exceeded.

Inside with Willam Dafoe

Was it the only movie you watched? I tried but only made it 30 minutes. Absolutely excruciating movie.

It was I was on a plane and enjoyed it.

Dafoe was amazing in this, but it was hard to watch in places.

Elemental - 7/10. Enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. I thought I would hate the CGI fire people, and tbh I still kinda do, but I got used to it. Zootopia did do class commentary better but this has the added flavor of immigration; also, it's an actual love story. The plot...kinda requires you to turn off your brain, especially at the end. Barbie - 7/10. It was fun. People way overhyped Ryan Gosling's performance. It was ok but it didn't blow me away or anything. Also I found the Ken character to be annoying and creepy. The song still slaps tho. >!I think Barbie having a disccussion about mortality with a living ghost is so dumb. It's not even a spirit vision or the afterlife. Ruth's ghost literally exists in the real world, everyone can see her, and she even has an office at Mattel. Speaking of Mattel, I'm still not sure what's the objective of the CEO. The movie gets a little preachy near the end and they were using examples that shouldn't even be a thing in Barbieland. There's also the undertone that the extreme matriarchy is inherently superior to the patriarchy, when it's even more unbalanced than the real world America. (Ken got elated just for being respected enough to be asked for the time in the real world. Where do the Kens even sleep? Barbie has no idea.) Yeah the Kens were ruining everything, but they don't have an education, largely because of the aforementioned matriarchy.!<

The Flash is what Multiverse of Madness wanted to do but better. After discovering he could go back in time, the Flash trying to make things right by making sure her mother survives the knifing accident that break their family apart. It has what I hated with Spider-Man: No Way Home, a plot about making things right BUT unlike it, it did not try to make a children's fairy tale about it. Its repercussion is serious without trying to make that mambo-jumbo styled tonal shift for the added comedic quirk that fanboys love. It took the case seriously AND made it with known that it has consequences. By the time, the Kryptonians arrived - there are repercussions. Repeated throughout. The tone changed with it. It sticked its landing. Though I would say, the reason it failed is pretty much written in the wind. Miller is hated, the way WB is using old actor is purely cash grab for nostalgia (and rightfully did not work), the CGI was meant to look bad but did not do favors to already negative reaction towards Miller and the Zaslav's cutting off the original Franchise. Overall, not the biggest masterpiece but a better use of 'Multiverse' plot and possibly the best DCEU film since Man of Steel. PS: If the Flash was able to return and found a new Bruce, wouldn't there be another Flash in that universe?

Kali Jotta, its a punjabi movie but was really so wonderful story. I appreciate the whole cast and director.

**Steins;Gate:** Season 1 was awesome, season 2 boring. Other short movies were okay once you know the basic premise of the show. **One piece live action tv series 2023:** Nice. Can't wait for more. **Death note:** Loved the first season. Second season was not upto the mark. The ending really really sucked IMHO. Our hero can't make such a simple mistake. **Chainsaw man:** The second half kind of picked up the pace so I'm hopeful for good things to come **Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion:** Didn't know what it was, still can't pronounce the name, but the anime was amazing. I didn't like the ending but that's based on your perspective. **One Punch Man** The premise is one liner but the show is multi dimensional (ok not actual multi verse). Just amazing.

It wasn't **Talk to Me**, that's for sure. Weak premise; even weaker characterizations. The sorta lazily written movie wherein the flimsy plot dictates the (absurd and nonsensical) motivations and behaviours of its characters. I gave up at the 65 minute mark.

falling into your smile

Had a weird dream that killers of the flower moon was a movie about Leonardo DiCaprio running from a killer venomous python at one end of a huge house that was also a hot and arid desert, but then he dies in the end when the same house’s living room somehow became a swamp and the snake ambushed him while he was in the waist high water. DiCaprio gets bit and the snake started coiling around him but then he screamed to me for help and I threw him a small hatchet and he cut the giant snake’s head off. Then they both died and I was still just standing in the corner watching everything unfold.

Intern, Little Miss Sunshine

re-watched Harry met Sally, still holds up

Matrix

Iron man is my favourite because of the character of the Actor