Movie Reviews
Roger Ebert
“Every great film should seem new every time you see it.”
Review Philosophy
How I Rate
I use a simple 5-star system:
- ★★★★★ — Masterpiece
- ★★★★ — Excellent
- ★★★ — Good
- ★★ — Average
- ★ — Poor
Recent Reviews
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Rating: ★★★★★
Denis Villeneuve delivers a sci-fi masterpiece.
Director: Denis Villeneuve Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama Runtime: 166 minutes
My Thoughts
The visual storytelling is breathtaking. The sandworm riding scene alone is worth the price of admission.
Pros:
- Stunning cinematography
- Powerful performances
- Epic scale
Cons:
- Long runtime
- Complex plot for newcomers
The Zone of Interest (2023)
Rating: ★★★★
A haunting, unconventional film about the banality of evil.
Director: Jonathan Glazer Genre: Drama, History Runtime: 105 minutes
Content Warning
This film depicts the Holocaust through a unique lens.
Past Lives (2023)
Rating: ★★★★★
A beautiful meditation on love and destiny.
Director: Celine Song Genre: Drama, Romance Runtime: 105 minutes
My Thoughts
This film resonated deeply with me. It explores “what if” scenarios.
All-Time Favorites
My Top 10
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Inception (2010)
- Spirited Away (2001)
- The Dark Knight (2008)
- Parasite (2019)
- Interstellar (2014)
- Amélie (2001)
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
- Your Name (2016)
Movie Watching Stats
2024 So Far
- Movies watched: 47
- Theaters: 12
- Streaming: 35
- Average rating: 3.8/5
Learning from Films
Connections
Movies can teach us about:
- Human nature — See Book Notes - Thinking Fast and Slow
- Storytelling — Useful for web design
- Visual aesthetics — Apply to Photography Portfolio
- Cultural perspectives — Enrich travel experiences
See Also
- Book Notes - Thinking Fast and Slow — Psychology in storytelling
- Photography Portfolio — Visual composition techniques
- How I Take Notes — Organizing media reviews
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