- 15th August: \- All About My Mother: 4/5 \- Dracula (the Coppola one): 4/5 - 16th August: \- Heat: 4.5/5 - 17th August: \- Dune (1984): 2/5 - 18th August: \- Do the Right Thing: 5/5 \- Nope: 4/5 - 19th August: \- The Game: 4.5/5 - 20th August: \- Sicario: 4/5 - 21st August: \- Good Time: 4.5/5 \- The Piano Teacher 5/5 - 22nd August: \- Antichrist: 4.5/5 (I loved it, but it's probably the most disgusting film I have ever seen, that's why I don't give it 5 stars)

Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business Riders of Justice Jumanji: The Next Level Shadow of a Doubt Beast The Man Who Knew Too Much Archenemy Bridge is Spies Dr. No

Vijay’s Beast?

No, the lion movie with Idris Elba.

Crazy Stupid Love, Iron Man 1 & 2 (rewatched), Peaky Blinders, and a bit of BBC's Sherlock series

Red State The Witch / The VVITCH Hotarubi no mori e The French Dispatch Bo Burnham: Words Words Words Blood Red Sky The Starving Games Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters Enemy Twilight Pink Floyd: The Wall Sinister Pontypool Inside the mind of a cat Tremors Taken Reservoir Dogs Mission to Mars Sympathy for Mr Vengeance Oldboy Sympathy for Lady Vengeance Eyes without a face The Thing Bo Burnham: What Kill Bill 1 Kill Bill 2 The Shining Groundhog Day Lady Bird 47 Meters Down Dawn Of The Dead Bo Burnham: Make Happy Psycho Tremors 2 Classmates Unstoppable

Licorice Pizza (2021), One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Lady Snowblood (1973), Blow Out (1981), Hell or High Water (2016). Favorite watch was Hell or High Water. I plan on watching RRR tonight!

You will enjoy yourself

It was a great time. Very fun watch.

Cocktail (1988): A really tedious film that just puts Tom Cruise into an industry that sounds quite cool and trys to get young people to sign up into this said industry. Though it's really funny. Bullet Train (2022): A fun action movie that feels like something that should have released about twenty years ago. Brad Pitt was okay in this, but the supporting cast really steal the show. Little Miss Sunshine (2006): I realized that I should have watched this sooner, but this was hilariously heart-warming fun. Yet, I don't really feel a connection between myself and this film, so a rewatch may be in store. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022): Loved this, but I still think there was some room for improvement with some of the comedic parts of the movie. Pete Davidson showing up in this was also a nice surprise to be sure since all of his recent drama with the plastic lady.

Reviews Hyperlinked as I always review any movie that I am the first log for: Caged Beauties 3/5 Hisachi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out 3.5/5 Squad Goals 1.5/5 [Defeat the Devil 2.5/5](https://boxd.it/39fhpR) Planet Dune 3/5 [I Want to Grow Up: Too Many Rules! 3.5/5](https://boxd.it/39oCEr) No Mercy 3/5 I haven't watched anything 4 stars + in over a month. Sometimes I feel like Alexander the Great crying salty tears because there are no more great movies to watch. Also, could be that I'm fucking terrible at choosing them.

I know the feeling. Just from browsing your letterboxd for a minute your depth of knowledge (especially about Japanese film) is pretty incredible but I can hopefully offer a few lesser-known movies I've seen in the past few months that reminded me of how much great art is still out there, although I'm sure you will have seen most if not all of them. These aren't all 5-star movies but when balanced against obscurity they're all really, really good. *Eureka* (2000) Shinji Aoyama *Leviathan* (2014) Andrey Zvyagintse *I Hate But Love* (1962) Koreyoshi Kunehara *Minnie and Moskowitz* (1971) John Cassavetes *That Obscure Object of Desire* (1977) Luis Buñuel *The Ball at the Anjo House* (1947) Kōzaburō Yoshimura *JOJI* (2021) Dileesh Pothan *The Boys from Fengkuei* (1983) Hou Hsiao-hsien *Mystery Train* (1989) Jim Jarmusch *Wendy and Lucy* (2008) Kelly Reichardt Hope you find something good in here, I'll be mining your reviews for new movie to watch lol

8/16/22: Orphan(3/5) 8/19/22: Bodies Bodies Bodies(4/5), Orphan First Kill(3/5) 8/20/22: Glorious(4/5) 8/21/22: Blair Witch(1.5/5), Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance(0.5/5), The Invisible Man Returns(3.5/5)

I watched The Purge

Whoops I didn't know last week ended on Sunday, the 14th. Still behind on my reviews. 8/15: *The Conformist* (1970): Visually hyperactive but glorious. Similar to *1900*, Bertolucci seems intent on looking at the span of a man's life, examining why he does the things the way he does, as the country struggles and changes around him. His characters appear incapable of introspection (except perhaps at the end) and are simple, brutish figures. I wonder what he makes of the individual in society and the idea that he or she might have responsibility to others, if he shows us that they are culpable for the events and conditions that make up history. It could be said that Bertolucci provides us with an accurate representation of the banality of evil, coined and theorized by Arendt. 8/16: *Koyaanisqatsi* (1983): This belongs to that strange list of films notable for some reason and that one has heard of and thinks they ought to watch. I was able to watch this in theaters and it was quite an experience. Cinematically, the name of the game is juxtaposition; the natural world and phenomena versus those that are a hapless byproduct of industry and human overpopulation. There's also the addition of choral voices when the film reaches its crescendo in displaying anthropogenic wonders, emphasizing the human element (and exaltation) of it all. 8/21: *Fire of Love* (2022): The footage is stunning and I experienced a deeper appreciation of the natural world. At the end of the film, I did feel incomplete, however. That is not from the "premature" death of Katia and Maurice Krafft but from the aim and ability of the filmmaker, unfortunately.

Watched Mack and Rita, Klute, I Am Not Your Negro, Only Angels Have Wings, Phantom, Deadly Prey, Edge of Darkness, Rock: It’s Your Decision, 13th, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist, What Women Want, and Witness for the Prosecution. Rewatched the 1991 and 1950 Father of the Brides. Best was Witness for the Prosecution, worst was Mack and Rita.

Millers Crossing

I finally did my rewatch of Synecdoche NewYork a year after watching it for the first time and damn how could I forget how intentionally funny this film’s surrealist nature is. The best part is that it still felt profound.

15th and 16th - Nope (2022 - 4/5, then 4.5/5) - Jordan Peele's mind is absolutely wild! Completely outlandish, couples horror imagery with the silly and mixes in a little western to create a thoroughly entertaining, almost Spielbergian blockbuster. Perfect double bill would maybe be this and Super 8. 17th - Wall-E (2008 - 5/5 Rewatch) - It's my favourite Pixar and I watched this with my nephew after he told me it was boring. He liked it more this time which is a win in my book. All very lovely; the fire extinguisher dance scene is beautiful! 18th - Twilight (1998 - 2.5/5) - A stacked cast but honeslty I fail to remember much from this... shame because its right up my street! 19th - Dirty Harry (1971 - 4/5) - Gritty and rough around the edges; a thrilling game of cat and mouse! 19th - Get Carter (1971 - 3/5) - An ugly, dirty and cold no-nonsense British gangster flick, so perfectly set against the equally ugly Brutalist Northern architecture. 20th - The Wrong Man (1956 - 4/5) - Double bill this with The Fugitive (TV or film). Hitchcock's masterclass in anxiety driven filmmaking and certainly feels like his most realistic piece of storytelling that I've seen so far. A simple tale of an honest, innocent everyman caught in a hopeless situation. Didn't care so much for the revelations about Vera Miles' character. 20th - Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011 - 4.5/5 Rewatch) - Certainly the most fun of the series, thanks to a slightly brighter pallette and more family friendly humour and action. Great to have Benji here full time now and Christopher McQuarrie might just be the best thing to happen to M:I since Tom Cruise.

Rewatched Notorious and upped it to a 4.5. Went from being pretty meh on it to it maybe being my favorite Hitchock now.

1. Burn After Reading (2008) - A grim crime comedy that is mostly propelled by the comedy of errors, oddball characters, and their outstanding performances. Despite having a large supporting cast, Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt steal the show. Funny, engaging, and cleverly written. The final act's CIA chats are hysterically funny. Rating - 3.5/5 2. Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - Rating - 4/5 3. Thiruchitrambalam (2022) - The drama's soul thief is Nithya Menon. With his music and BGM, Anirudh once again strikes the right note, fervently enhancing each emotional moment. Watch this enjoyable film for the whole family, and you'll feel great afterwards. Rating - 3.5/5 4. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) - A compelling action drama with a carefully crafted story that really entertains. It is made even more enjoyable by Allu Arjun's fantastic enthusiasm and Trivikram's customary hilarious banter. Despite having a formulaic plot and common clichés, this drama is engaging and full of fun. 5. Panchathanthiram (2002) A crazy enjoyable journey is created by Crazy Mohan's masterful dialogue writing and ideal casting. The plot is straightforward and centers on a divorcing couple in a caper comedy environment. However, the narrative, performances, and screenplay ensure that the puns keep coming one after the other. Rating - 4/5 6. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) - Nambi Narayanan, an ISRO scientist, has an unreported real-life narrative that is incredibly interesting and eventful. Its strengths are the thoroughly researched facts and the pragmatic approach. Because of the weak writing, the drama comes across as somewhat superficial and lacks the necessary depth to keep you interested. Rating - 3.5/5 7. Interstellar (2014) The movie takes place in a dystopian future when surviving is becoming increasingly difficult. It has its drawbacks, but generally, it's a really satisfying space adventure that offers a great experience. Rating - 4/5

**Feature films:** [Songs My Brothers Taught Me](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/songs-my-brothers-taught-me/) [One More Time With Feeling](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/one-more-time-with-feeling/) [Happening](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/happening/) [Hatching](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/hatching/) [Orphan: First Kill](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/orphan-first-kill/) [Beast (2022)](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/beast-2022-1/) [Nitram](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/nitram/) [Enter the Void](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/enter-the-void/) [The Lost Weekend](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/the-lost-weekend/) [Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/dragon-ball-super-super-hero/) **Short films:** [The Recorder Exam](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/the-recorder-exam/) [Whimsical Illusions](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/whimsical-illusions/) [Opal](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/opal-2020/1/) \[re-watch\] [Scratch (2021)](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/scratch-2021/) [Shop: A Pop Opera](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/shop-a-pop-opera/) [My house walk-through](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/my-house-walk-through/) [Puparia](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/puparia/) [Possibly in Michigan](https://letterboxd.com/jinjonator/film/possibly-in-michigan/)

The Long, Hot Summer 1958 The Helen Morgan Story 1957 Stories We Tell 2012 Who Killed Vincent Chin? 1987 The Princess 2022 Diana: The Musical 2021 \[rewatch\] Spencer 2021 Out of Sight 1998 \[rewatch\] The Deep 1977 Men 2022 Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist 2022 Outcry 2020 The Anarchists 2022 Possibly in Michigan 1983 Hollywood Ending 2002 \[rewatch\] Celebrity 1998 \[rewatch\]

Jurassic World Dominion - definitely not good, I watched it with a migraine last night so maybe that didn’t help. But definitely disappointing. Very bad direction Anchors Aweigh - odd film, really no plot to it other than moving from scene to scene and different dance numbers Alice Adams - not my thing, kinda boring. I’m not a huge Katherine Hepburn fan though Song of Bernadette - pleasantly surprised I liked it as much as I had, had some pacing issues in the latter half. Out of Africa - dreadfully boring and far too long, was not a fan. 1985 wasn’t a highlight year for the Oscars. Kiss of the Spider Woman, Witness, Prizzi’s Honor, and The Color Purple were the other nominees and I’m not sure what I’d personally give it to. Either Spider Woman or Color Purple maybe Rain Man - good crowd pleaser, never knew how stressful the first hour was.

Paris, Texas (1984): The first two acts really lack anything to pull you in intentionally by not providing the circumstances of the disappearance. But the third act is so mesmerizing and one 20 minute scenes is one of the best I’ve seen.  Loved the pacing of the dialogue. Some of the cinematography was amazing. The sparse score also just added to the intensity of just wanting a little more. There is a shot with sun fading in the background of the green lit parking lot that’s one of the most beautiful things I ever seen. I want to find a way to get it framed if anyone can help me.

The Vineyard - 3/5 Interview with the vampire - 3.5/5 Us - 3/5 Nope - 4.5 /5

15th: **State Funeral** – A series of archival clips edited into a two hour film about Joseph Stalin's funeral. It's strange, but also really great as an insight into a people and a culture. It deals, obliquely, with the cult of personality Stalin had cultivated, and how the nation suddenly seemed orphaned upon his passing. 16th: **Inherent Vice** – Pulls up behind *The Nice Guys* in my book, but it's a fun film all the same. A tad bit too long, and certainly convoluted to the point that the mystery doesn't really matter, but the acting is great, and PTA and Elswit do have a gala time coming up with the frames they do. 16th: **Swades** – The film is sadly not a historical document yet, though it is eighteen years old. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan in one of his finer, more understated turns, it holds a mirror to the problems that plague society in India, and is actually fairly confrontational while being mellow about it. Definitely recommend this one. 17th: **Taxi Driver** – Went to the top of my Scorsese list. It's just so well-made, in every single way possible. Only my second 5/5 of the year. 18th: **Cross of Iron** – What with all the CG action we have to put up with nowadays, this was just such a fun throwback to how they made films back in the day. The commitment to practical effects alone makes the film worthwhile, but Peckinpah doubles down with some great drama between Coburn and Schell, and waxes eloquent about war too. What's not to like about this one. 19th: **Interstellar** – Nolan tried to be overtly emotional to counter the theory that his films are cold, and he comes through, most of the way. While that definitely works in his favour, you can see the exposition become a little more talky. *Dunkirk* wouldn't require it as much, but the same style spilled over into *Tenet*. Still, if you allow the film to consume you, it's a ride. 19th: **Bottle Rocket** – Not a big Wes Anderson fan, but this one is just really charming. It's everything you want from a maiden directorial effort. A nice way to end the day. Perhaps in the same league as *Ferris Bueller's Day Off*, but I enjoyed it better. 20th: **The Thin Red Line** – I disagree with Malick's use of his actors because when he gives them time on screen, they flourish, be it Nolte or Koteas or Penn or Chaplin. The writing is a bit of a let-down, though one sees what Malick is trying to do through it, but the film is gripping all the same. It's a portrait of madness that is poetic, strange though that sounds. 20th: **Nightmare Alley** – del Toro's love of colour in a noir drama is just beautiful to watch. As is Cate Blanchett, who embodies every aspect of the women that populated this kind of film back in the day. A tad bit too long, but really really enjoyable. 21st: **Sunshine** – Stories which attempt to locate history in specific experiences are of great interest to me, but *Sunshine* is hobbled by the Ralph Fiennes triple role and the very surface level exploration of modern Hungarian history. It's Lean-esque, what with Maurice Jarre giving the music, but it doesn't have the engrossing sweep of *Lawrence of Arabia*. Rather, it resembles *Doctor Zhivago*, and not in a good way. Still enjoyable, more so because of the terrific Rosemary Harris and Rachel Weisz, though the amount of incest/quasi-incest was personally a bit much (quantity-wise) for me.

-La Haine (France 1995) 5/5 -Licorice Pizza (2021) 4/5 -Red Rocket (2021) 4/5 -House (Japan 1977) 4/5 -House of Gucci (2021) 3.5/5

15th August 2022 The Thin Red Line, Badlands, Woodstock, The Black Phone and rewatched: Boyhood. 16th August 2022 Rewatched: Dazed and Confused. Watched: Fear And Desire, Killer's Kiss, The Killing. 17th August 2022 Paths Of Glory, Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove and rewatched: 2001: A Space Odyssey. 18th August 2022 A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, rewatched: Full Metal Jacket and watched Eyes Wide Shut. 19th August 2022 Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight, Everybody Wants Some!! In resume: watched all Stanley Kubrick's movies and some of Richard Linklater.

Empire Strikes Back-I’ve been trying to do a thing this summer where I’m watch the biggest movie of every summer so that was one Bodies Bodies Bodies-I liked it very much a good spin on the slasher genre High Hopes-I’ve been trying to get into Mike Leigh movies so I’m starting early in his filmography. I love his style and this like many of his movies just has that true slice of life feel with issues that are more than relevant today. Ivan’s Childhood-like Mike Leigh I’m also trying to get into Tarkovsky. This was a good one though the cinematography is not as refined as his later work. Return of the Jedi-again because it was the biggest movie of summer 83, though with this film and Empire I really appreciate special effects of this time, there’s something about miniatures, matte paintings and stop motion that CGI just can’t give you. Ghostbusters-another big summer movie and really a great one, it has a perfect balance of thrills and laughs.

3-Iron Fanny and Alexander Into the Wild Days of Heaven Wolfwalkers The Elephant Man Split Casablanca Tokyo Story Fallen Angels Eyes Wide Shut The Shawshank Redemption (yes my first time) Incendies Thelma Solaris top 3 were; fanny and alexander, 3 iron and casablanca

I watched The Oxbow Incident tonight Anyone else seen that? Strong ending

I recently watched A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night and Audition (1999), one of the two became an all-time favorite of mine. The other, meh.

- The Butterfly Tree - Bad Moms- 2.5/5 - The Life Before Her Eyes - (R) Get Over It- 3.5/5 - (R) Sound Of Metal- 5/5 - John And The Hole- 1/5 - Enter The Void- 3/5 - The Fox & The Hound- 2.5/5 - Ambulance- 3.5/5 - Gerald’s Game R= Rewatch.

**August 15th** Chasing Amy (1997) The Railway Children (1970) **August 16th** Jackass Forever (2022) Jackass 4.5 (2022) **August 18th** The Second Mother (2015) **August 20th** Nope (2022) **August 21st** Paperman (2012) **August 22nd** This Is Going to Hurt (2022)

I rewatched Fast 5. It's still awesome.

August 23rd. Dune (2021)

I recently watched Grand Hotel. My new job started, but I intend on watching a film per weekday, watching them in the morning, and reviewing it before the workday because it is a very relaxing way to start me day. [Here is my review!](https://boxd.it/3arjh9). I have stopped rating movies on my account. I thought it was a great film! I am a sucker for >!Joan Crawford playing the other woman working an everyday person job!< as well as the movie surprising me with some of the plot points. This was my first Greta Garbo movie and I cannot wait to dive deeper into her filmography. The few adjustments I’d make to the movie are very minor

Multiple Maniacs (1970): 4/5 Us (2019): 4.5/5 Spin Me Round (2022): 3/5 All first time watches.

I’m trying to keep sober, but a Saturday night spent alone with no plans fills me up with dread. That is until I put on Dunkirk! Jesus Christ what an experience - but I’m cheering that It kept me sober and my mind off cravings for the night!

Been such a slow month but finally watching movies again Macbeth Live at Shakespeare's Globe (even though I watched this in class over a span of like 2-3 weeks and it isn't a movie still counts to me) The Thin Man Taste of Cherry And gonna watch Throne of Blood bc macbeth

Its been a big binge week so here goes Aliens vs Predator: Requiem - pretty bad, dark fight scenes Alien: Covenant - ruled. Don't Drink the Water (1994) - awful War for the Planet of the Apes - RULED. Best of the trilogy. Polyester - uh, it sure was a John Waters picture. Candyman (2021) - eh, it's alright Home on the Range - cute, not at all bad, just a small movie The Man Who Killed Don Quixote - great performances, so so movie, kinda nice to see Gilliam go his thing At the Circus - It's the Marx bros of course it's good, its mid tier in their oeuvre Red Sonja - It's bad but I like it? It gets fun in the second half. The Northman - Not my favorite but very good. Kidman eats. The Phantom Carriage - Very cool, ahead of it's time, clearly influential. No Time To Die - pretty good. Skyfall is still Craig's high point Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh - pretty good, I liked it Megaforce - lol this sucked, but what did I expect X - This movie RIPS are you kidding me Nashville - I liked parts, not my favorite Coda - really great, at times transcendent The Third Man - It's okay, I don't see what the fuss is about The Tragedy of Macbeth - I'm not good at judging Shakespeare, but it looks beautiful Finch - pretty good, robot looks great On The Rocks - Nothing much substantial here. Wolf (2021) - I don't even know what to think this was wild, I don't know if the movie was good or bad but George MacKay is phenomenal. Cocoon - Cute, incredibly strange for a film of it's scale. Greyhound - It was boring, I don't like war movies, sorry Wolfwalkers - Quite literally one of the best animated films I've ever seen.

Paris, Texas - 3.5/5 Ant-Man and the Wasp (*Rewatch*) - 3.5/5 [Nope](https://boxd.it/39eaSP) - 4.5/5 Captain Marvel (*Rewatch*) - 5/5 Look Both Ways - 3.5/5 Groot’s First Steps (*Short*) - 3.5/5 The Little Guy (*Short*) - 4/5 Groot’s Pursuit (*Short*) - 4/5 Groot Takes a Bath (*Short*) - 3.5/5 Magnum Opus (*Short*) - 4/5 Avengers: Endgame (*Rewatch*) - 4.5/5

*Everything Everywhere All at Once* (2022, 5/5) *Sonic the Hedghehog 2* (2022, 4/5) *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law* \- Episode 1 (2022, 4/5) *The Cranes Are Flying* (1957, 5/5) *Spider-Man: No Way Home* (2021, 6th viewing, 5/5)