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50 films to get to know me

Favorite films

  • Petite Maman
  • The Red Shoes
  • The Wages of Fear
  • 28 Days Later

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  • Stuart: A Life Backwards

    ★★★★★

  • Aliens

    ★★★★

  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    ★★★

  • War for the Planet of the Apes

    ★★★★½

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  • Civil War

    Civil War

    ★★★★★

    "Civil War" feels like a slap in the face, serving as a wake-up call to stop turning our eyes away from the realities of conflict. This isn't your typical action-packed blockbuster; it's a genuine portrayal of war in all its raw, cruel, and disturbing essence. While it does feature action sequences, it's not the kind of film that glorifies explosions and destruction. Instead, it focuses on the dehumanization and sadistic nature of humanity during times of war.

    The film challenges…

  • Everything Everywhere All at Once

    Everything Everywhere All at Once

    ★★★★★

    This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

    I chose to rewatch "Everything Everywhere All at Once" to celebrate Oscars day and because it's one of my favorite films ever. Every time I watch it, I'm reminded why – here I am, sobbing once again.

    My connection with this film lies in seeing myself a lot in Joy, understanding her pain as an outsider, neglected in various ways. A favorite quote resonates deeply:

    "Not a single moment will go by without every other universe screaming for your attention.…

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  • Stuart: A Life Backwards

    Stuart: A Life Backwards

    ★★★★★

    I usually never watch the ending cause it hurts too much but I needed the cry tonight. I find it fascinating that sometimes comfort comes from pain.

  • Aliens

    Aliens

    ★★★★

    Newt might be the first kid in cinematic history that didn’t annoy me. 

    Btw, thank you so much for 1K followers💞 i appreciate having this space so much. i’ve met incredible people and feel so validated and understood. it feels nice to be a part of something🫶🏻 thank u for being so kind and reading all the nonsense i write🤍 


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  • The Idea of You

    The Idea of You

    ★½

    This is what Aaron Taylor-Johnson thinks his relationship looks like

  • Turtles All the Way Down

    Turtles All the Way Down

    ★★★½

    I’m writing this as the book is right in front of me on my bookshelf. I read Turtles All the Way Down when I was around 16-17, and it had a huge impact on me as I related to and felt seen through Aza’s character. Those were difficult times for me as I didn’t understand what was going on in my head. I always knew something was different, but up until that moment, I hadn’t sought mental health help.

    Davis quotes…