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movies i've seen
my sister LOVES movies, but i don't know a lot about them. this is just a short list of movies (mostly recommendations from her) i've watched with some of my thoughts. spoiler warning!
citizen kane ♥
the scene where he trashes the room is awesome. visual language and sound were fantastic. not my personal favorite but i enjoyed it! and understand why it's so massively influential.
flavor of green tea over rice ♥♥
i loved it! i'm looking forward to trying more ozu. like the jarmusch films i've seen, it has a certain quality to it that's hard to describe. lots of lingering shots. it's very contemplative. i was charmed by the "climax" of the film, the couple repairing their relationship by preparing a simple dish, ochazuke.
dead man ♥♥♥
this was unlike any movie i've seen before! i loved it but don't have the words to express how i feel about it, similar to my feelings on mystery train which i watched before this. it just has an undescribable captivating quality to it. one thing i loved about this movie, weirdly, were the shooting scenes. people get shot in such a stark and undramatic and unromantic way; it's very surreal.
shadow of a doubt ♥♥
this was a good film, one i wanted to watch again after it finished. young charlie's mental state-- you can feel her start to give into uncle charlie's worldview even though she vehemently detests it. and the visual language was great! for hitchcock, i have seen only birds before this and i didn't remember it at all-- every shot in this film was amazing.
his girl friday ♥♥
this movie was a riot! just nonstop fun. REALLY nonstop. like i was exhausted when it was all done. the level of plots and antics was spectacular. good stuff.
mystery train ♥♥♥
i really connected with this movie! coming off of the searchers the week before, it has a completely different style. i'm utterly captivated by the 2nd section. i really felt connected with this one.
the searchers ♥♥
i can't believe how vile john wayne's character is in this. really incredible and unsettling movie. the landscapes are stunning.
meet me in st. louis ♥
this was such a treat! technicolor looks so good! judy garland sings so beautifully! the trolley song was super good.