"So there's a demon trying to get into a lady who makes dollhouses, that's the story right?" - my roommate
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Wind River 2017
"I get so mad, I wanna fight the whole world. You got any idea what that feels like?"
"I do. But I decided to fight the feeling instead, 'cause I figured the world would win." -
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. 2018
The dichotomy of this woman's life is one of the most striking and incredible things I've seen documented.
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House of Gucci 2021
When they say "don't stick your dick in crazy" I don't actually believe everyone should heed that advice.
If you want to live in passionate, bedazzling chaos in exchange for a shorter life, go ahead and stick it in, fellas!
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Nightmare Alley 2021
The rise and fall of a clever man with too large an ego is not a new story by any means, but it can be something noteworthy, if told right. This is one of those cases.
While I associate myself with the rather populous crowd who would never dare claim this feature to be their favorite Guillermo del Toro film, much credit is due for its immersive nature. I never realized exactly how much about Geek Shows I never wanted to learn in this lifetime until it was too late.
Willem truly is Da Foe in this one.
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Antlers 2021
If ever there was a film that didn't just carelessly chuck around "this can be explained by indigenous folklore!" as a foundation, I suppose 'Antlers' qualifies. It still tossed it in pretty quickly to establish origins, but there was an air of taste to the composure of that single scene, at least.
The notion that those weakened by substance abuse and consequent destitution are susceptible to possession of a primal, evil, and insatiable force of nature is an excellent premise.…
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Memoirs of a Geisha 2005
The fact that this story was originally written by an American white man makes it considerably less enjoyable. The set design, costumes, etc. were lots of fun, but the ultimate "love" story grossed me out.
It gets an extra star because my mama and I killed two bottles of champagne and watched this as a Saturday girl's night in and that was a great time.
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The Florida Project 2017
Willem Dafoe's protective dad energy is enveloping and endearing to no end.
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