Pretty incredible how Haynes balances captivating psychodrama with perfectly calibrated humor that is sincerely devastating and at times hilarious. There’s a very understated tragedy at the core of this. So much is left unsaid, those unspoken things left in the shadows of the psyche. A powerful display of crisis of identity whether it be in the context of marriage, parenthood, celebrity status or inner self.
Persona is one of my all time favorite films and was a huge inspiration for…
Definitely not top tier in his filmography, but Fincher has sort of perfected the modern day thriller. You’ll see this playing on cable for decades to come. Fincher’s use of camera positioning and angles to convey the exact situation earnestly is aways top notch. Dark, sleek, cunning and this time around imbued with more humorous introspection. Fassbender’s stare and mannerisms are a cinematic juggernaut. Not quite as memorable or perhaps impactful as other DF offerings but turn this into a series and give me season after season.
Silently and triumphantly one of the better films of 2023. Pretty much everything I wanted Dead Poet’s Society to be.
Not familiar with any of the fnaf lore, also really wasn’t expecting the trauma/custody motif but it all culminates in a very unscary and jumbled mess.
A total masterpiece of horror on every single psychological and physical spectrum. In Possession death, beauty, allegory, and the greatly flawed human experience are terrifying, kindred spirits.
Living in the tension of all consuming love while also longing for something more whether it be a more deeper romantic connection, a more suitable or successful career, or simply a stronger passion for life itself. This is a sort of “love” letter to the pursuit of finding love and fulfillment in an uncertain world. A slow tidal wave of emotions is constantly brewing in our central character’s mind shifting an overtly dramatic tone to one of more whimsical and…
