My final thoughts are encapsulated in each film note.
See VL's Director Series other editions: Director Series II (2016): Ranking…
The Actor Series: Isabelle Huppert
In celebration of art-house cinema's ice queen Isabelle Huppert's historic first Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role in…
The Director Series III (2017): Ranking Pedro Almodóvar
Personal take: I am so happy that I got in touch with Mr. Almodóvar's extraordinary cinema for the past three…
Vince's 100 Best Films of the Decade 2010s
After months of careful deliberation, re-watching, and catching up with under-the-radar films of the decade, I am happily to present…
2018 — 15 Best Male Performances List
1. Ethan Hawke — First Reformed 2. Joaquin Phoenix — You Were Really Never Here 3. Bradley Cooper — A…
The 25 Best Films of 2018
2018 was a bit weird in cinematic terms. There were great, well-directed films produced this year, but only some have…
The 25 Best Films of 2017
It's been a great year for 2017 cinema. This is the first time that FOUR of the nine nominees for…
2017 — 16 Best Female Performances List
It's always good to make note of other great female performances that made such strong impressions but didn't made it…
2017 — 15 Best Male Performances List
Words to define my picks for best male performances of 2017: revelatory, vulnerable, dangerous, and very hungry.
1. Timothée Chalamet…
The Director Series II (2016): Ranking Hayao Miyazaki
See notes.
See VL's Director Series other editions: Director Series I (2016): Ranking Quentin Tarantino Director Series III (2017): Ranking…
The Masterclass: Great Performances in Cinema
These are the performances that totally blew me away. Performances that scared the shit out of me, performances that stuck…
The 25 Best Films of 2016
Hi y'all! I know it's been late to post my best of 2016 because there's so many films to watch.…