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Tim Basaraba – Expectations grow when we convince ourselves we want something. And what I wanted was another Bong Joon-ho film. Parasite (2019) was my favorite film of that year (read my review here), and I needed something early in 2025 to wash away the taste of mediocrity
Peter Cameron – Brutalism sucks. There, I’ve said it. It’s an architectural movement that enrages me. I find Brutalist buildings worse than hideous—they’re cold, alien objects unworthy of praise. Brady Corbet’s new film, The Brutalist, however, is anything but.
Tim Basaraba – The Oscars are my Super Bowl, and I get real grumpy when the media consensus outside of Letterboxd or Twitter is, “No one has even seen any of these films! The Oscars and Hollywood in general are out of touch!” Out of touch with who? The moviegoing public? Maybe.
Peter Cameron – Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning Anora explores the swift and costly romance between the titular character and a wealthy Russian youth, along with the unavoidable consequences of their affair. It’s a narrative that delves into class and cultural divides—a story of dreams shattered by the almighty dollar.
Tim Basaraba – What I admired most about David Lynch, the recently departed director most famous for his Twin Peaks television series, was his refusal to explain the intent or meaning behind his work. He wasn’t just a master craftsman creating complex, challenging and beautiful films—he was a man of principle.
