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2003

★★★★ 1

A movie that’s overwhelming at times and evokes a surreal feeling as it comes to a close. Realizing you’re watching an all-time great trilogy and feeling ultimately distant from it feels odd. But that’s where I’m at. I’m not accustomed to watching fantasy/adventure and that’s why I’m not connecting with the trilogy as a whole. I respect this a lot. Beautiful storytelling, visuals and world-building. I don’t personally LOVE Lord of the Rings but recognize there’s a lot to love about it.

2025

★★★★ Liked Watched 05 Jun 2025

What are perceived to be Wes Anderson’s shortcomings are the most thought-provoking elements in The Phoenician Scheme. A director who cares so much about the look of each frame, showcasing his signature style once again, can also box his own characters into them. But that’s sort of the beauty to me. The way characters are framed against a wall, window or door makes us feel like they’re never allowed to step outside of them. It’s juxtaposed with the pop of…

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2025

★★★★½ Liked 8

There’s something to be said about a movie causing a physical reaction while also packing an emotional punch. I found myself unknowingly gripping my leg tight because of how tense Bring Her Back is. I also unexpectedly cried because of the subject matter. This is a movie that takes its time to let you see how all of the characters’ lives are affected by parenting. And the parallels don’t stop in its theme. There is clever camera work and editing.…

2002

★★★★★ Liked 1

I was in theatre for four years. Shocking, I know. Aside from being on stage and performing plays we had practiced for weeks, my favorite part of that time in my life was the people. We’d stay late after school to rehearse and spend our weekends performing at different schools. Some days, we’d drive around or hang out at someone’s house with a musical playing on full blast. They loved Rent and Chicago. I had no real opinion on them.…

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