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Favorite films

  • Whiplash
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Whisper of the Heart
  • The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

All
  • The Aviator

    ★★★★

  • The Great Gatsby

    ★★★★

  • Coming Out

    ★★★½

  • The Northman

    ★★★★

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The Aviator

2004

★★★★ Watched

Hold up...MY BELOVED WILLEM DAFOE STARS IN THIS MOVIE??? How come none of y'all ever informed me regarding that previously unknown and bizarre fact?!

The Great Gatsby

2013

★★★★ Watched

In spite of bizarre screenwriting, directorial, and composing decisions sprinkled throughout the film's runtime, the overall presentation seamlessly displays a satisfying semblance of potency and authenticity. It's a weird acclamation from me, considering how I'm not familiar with the original work of the same title.

Where else could I express congratulatory feelings without mentioning Leonardo's charismatically ambiguous role as the titular Gatsby. His moments of persuasion, mystery, camaraderie with Tobey Maguire's character including the central cast, and rageful outbursts all…

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Whiplash

2014

★★★★★ 4

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

The Northman

2022

★★★★ Watched

Oof, that scene between Amleth and his mother nearing this film's end was very...uncomfortably unnerving and also kinda felt forced.

In spite of my highlighted detriment and among a several other pessimistic issues, THE NORTHMAN is a harrowing, compelling tale following a man's resolve to seek vengeance for his father and kingdom in which seamlessly invested me. Not just because of the pride I hold in my viking roots, but also the endlessly engaging setting, script, costume design, and acting from our central cast.

SERIOUSLY, WHY IS EVERY SINGLE SKARSGARD OFFSPRING AND RELATIVE SIMPLY FANTASTIC IN EVERY ROLE AND REGARD?!

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