Diary
April 2026
Eraserhead
Eraserhead follows the descent of Henry’s life as he he’s thrusted into fatherhood to care for his mutant child in the backdrop of an industrial landscape that represents a sense of entrancement and decay within him. I can perfectly see the vision Lynch had with this but i’m firmly of the belief that this could’ve been done in such a more radiant and captivating manner. And shout out to the baby for having a good sense of humor lol.
Bottle Rocket
Luke Wilson looks like a more nourished version of Owen Wilson. That’s pretty much what I walked out of this film with.
Companion
Companion Companion Companion. Where do I start. I’d like to say I liked this, and that word is doing a lot of heavy lifting considering that even with the aspect of suspending my disbelief, the sheer amount of plot-holes in this was so fucking overwhelming to keep up with it that I eventually just said fuck it and gave up on any possibility of there being any sense and logic behind the actions our characters take. I think the premise of this was a goldmine and Drew Hancock could’ve really delivered something even more meaningful and potent because at some point this really does start to feel like a caricature of itself given that the whole concept of the film is essentially a flawed caricature to begin with. Sophie Thatcher gives us a fantastic performance in this and Jack Quaid felt like an evil Hughie to me idk what to tell you regarding him no hate though. I still had fun and i’d say what satiated me was the overall idea of the film over how it was executed that lead me to give it this particular rating. And Beep Boophas to be top 3 bottom pet names i’ve had the unfortunate privilege of hearing.
Ex Machina
It’s fascinating how Her (2013) and Ex Machina are diametrically opposed in their thematic portrayals of artificial intelligence, yet remain closely linked. Both films explore the connection between humans and artificial intelligence, specifically through how human desire is projected onto something that’s non-human. In Her, Theodore falls in love with Samantha because she reflects his emotional needs back to him while in Ex Machina, Caleb is fascinated with Ava not just because she’s intelligent, but because she appears to see him. In both cases, Samantha and Ava become mirrors who are not fully understood beings, but are seen as a reflection for human longing. And ultimately, both stories end with the humans being left behind. Theodore is emotionally outgrown. Caleb is physically abandoned.
Send Help
This is one of the most original movies that has ever originaled… Ironic that it came from Sam Raimi of all directors. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’brien’s performances in this was so great, their chemistry was just outstanding to witness that even I couldn’t help but join in during the laughing scenes. HAHAHAHAHA And there’s nothing you could do to make me care about Bradley, Linda did no wrong in my eyes.
Secretary
Express Yourself Don’t Repress Yourself.
Queer
Queer is definitely Luca’s most divisive film right after Challengers and I fear the crowd that left Challengers unsatisfied and disappointed definitely HATED this. Because not only does Luca present a more in depth story riddled with thematic elements and symbolism, he provides something completely different that’s absent from his most notable works being that he explores the in depth portrayal of desire and loneliness as first covered in Burroughs novel by translating it on the big screen and doing so in such a poignant and engaging fashion that we haven’t seen from him. It was hard getting into it but once you let go of your preconceived notions and what you’ve been accustomed to with Luca, it truly becomes an experience to be had.
Lady Vengeance
This is my third Park Chan-Wook film and I am slowly beginning to love and appreciate this man's creative gift for storytelling. In "Lady Vengeance" we follow Lee Geum-Ja and her tale of seeking vengeance after serving a sentence she didn't commit. But in the third act of the film, Director Park introduces another aspect of justice that does not solely lie in the hands of Lee Geum-Ja as the film's tone changes through a black and white lens where the idea of retributive justice flourishes through communion.
Midsommar
A tale of a grieving woman who finds solace, friendship, love and warmth in the backdrop of a secluded Swedish community hidden from the corruption and perversity of the modern world. Alongside with her loving companion and his ever so vibrant friends, they find themselves in the midst of a Summer they’ll never ever forget. Midsommar 🌺🌼🌸
Possession
Possession takes place in the backdrop of a divided soulless Berlin about a crumbling marriage filled with erratic behavior, violence, despair and so much more fascinating and worrying aspects that continue to spiral and evolve in an increasingly unpredictable plot that leaves you stunned. Isabelle Adjani gave us a performance of a lifetime in this film as she and Sam Neill equally embody the personifications that bleed through their characters marriage in this. So fucking grotesque that it’s somehow magnificent.
March 2026
Good Time
Robert Pattinson doing everything in his power to ensure twilight isn’t what pops up in peoples heads when his name is mentioned.
The Witch
This is one of the most fascinating horror movies i’ve witnessed and I’m in awe of how much of a damn good and creative director Eggers is. I found it fascinating how religious fervor is portrayed in a subtle way but is inextricably interwoven within this particular story. You have a family exiled from a puritan community due to a father’s excessive pride which leads an already broken household to isolation deprived from food security. Even as he is repeatedly told by his wife of his foolishness, he still stands firm in his faith and divine punishment that’s masked under his stubbornness. Thomasin is arguably the most honest character in the film both in her relationship with her faith and her relationship with her family but this still doesn’t help her considering in the midst of misfortune, someone to blame is needed, a scapegoat is needed. and instead of looking inward and confronting their own failures, they find it necessary and convenient to project evil onto the one person who was already under initial suspicion — Thomasin. This directly reflects a real historical pattern of witch accusations in early modern Europe and colonial America, where suspicion often fell on young or socially marginal women. Which is why I find the ending to he equally horrifying and liberating for Thomasin because in a world where nothing is left for you, after the fear and suspicion that lead to your isolation, the only thing you have left to yourself is to become the personification of that accusatory nature which becomes your only remaining identity. By the end, Black Phillip doesn’t need to transform her. The world around her has already lead her to him.
The Game
At some point once the credits started rolling, I began wondering if my life is also a part of some sick convoluted game I once accepted in my long distant past memories until i remembered I definitely wasn’t born into immense wealth.
Saw
Still not over the “this is the most fun i’ve had without lubricant” line…
Together
Omg!?… Oh my God🤭…
February 2026
It Ends
James be like, “where’s this turn at?” is ironically the longest i’ve laughed at a joke in a while.
The Night of the Hunter
The Night of the Hunter is a haunting Southern Gothic noir that feels like a dark fairytale gone wrong. The film follows a terrifying preacher whose pursuit of stolen money turns faith into a weapon and innocence into a battleground. With its stark black-and-white cinematography, expressionist shadows, and eerie stillness, the movie blurs the line between dream and nightmare. It’s a shame Charles Laughton never made more films because this truly was astounding for its time.
The Handmaiden
“Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films“ I couldn’t have said that better myself and Park Chan-Wook and several other East Asian directors have time and time again produced some of the most extraordinary films i’ve ever had the privilege of watching.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
This is my second Yorgos Lanthimos film and based on the reception he’s received his entire career, Yorgos strikes me as a “you either hate them or love them” type of director. In The Killing of a Sacred Deer which takes inspiration from Iphigenia, forces you to deal with a moral dilemma your found in. That paired with Yorgos’ stories that feel less like stories and more like psychological experiences provides something so striking and uncomfortable to witness.
No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men was a unique viewing experience once I considered the fact that the film does not necessarily follow your typical film linear plot progression as it rejects a traditional goal-oriented plot considering it’s a thriller. The Coen brothers leaned hard into realism with this in a existential way which was translated really well once you realize certain aspects of the film, most notably being the fact that there is no score and major events have little to no impact or significance within the story’s mechanics.
