obsession!
not saying anything new here given that this is The Movie Of The Moment but i can't stop thinking about how fresh and genuinely fucking terrifying curry barker's take on "the monkey's paw" story is, to say nothing of inde navarrette's instantly iconic (and immediately awards worthy, in my opinion) performance as nikki. was entirely unfamiliar with her before this and now i'll watch everything she's in for the rest of my life lol.
the drama!
watching this with your boyfriend will prove to be either the best or worst decision you'll ever make depending on the conversations you have afterwards, but in my case, it only made me fall further in love with him and for that i'll always have such a special spot in my heart for this film. the exploration of true unconditional and radical acceptance in a relationship here and affirming the flawed entirety of your partner almost moved me to tears, and it's something so rarely discussed in-depth these days when so many people are seeking someone already Fully Formed And Faultless (who doesn't exist). emotions aside though, this is also just a really fucking funny dark comedy that further cements z and rob as two of the greatest actors of their generation. always appreciate a film not afraid to Go There with its social commentary and make its audience squirm.
i love boosters!
a live action leftist looney tunes bursting at the seams with color and creativity so bold and bright to remind you it's not just blockbusters that demand to be seen on the big screen. equal parts hysterical, brutally honest, and infectiously hopeful for the future. absolutely adored and made me optimistic for both original filmmaking and my generation's ongoing activism against wealth inequality. boots riley's brain should be studied for science.
backrooms!
huge fucking fan of kane's original series so i was already in the bag for this as soon as it was announced but wow am i still beyond blown away by how well he translated his style to the big screen and leveled up his storytelling. there are several scenes in this where i genuinely thought my heart was about to beat right out of my chest; it truly feels like you're witnessing the birth of a new language of horror. knowing this is just the beginning of what we'll see from kane on this canvas makes me so hopeful for the future of film.
