I’m happy to hear you’re doing fine

I was overjoyed to find this film!! Interesting titles always capture my attention so I was intrigued from the get go. Speaking of the title, I learned it’s a reference to a painting called The Hunters in the Snow hm. 

The film depicts these amazing tableaux through an absurdist, surrealist, episodic format. All the scenes are connected but there’s no storyline. I know that sounds off, but trust me. Most often, I was…

And I thought of all the grief and sadness and fucked up suffering in the world, and it made me want to escape

This is the first film I have seen from Araki, and wow what a strong way to start off. Araki absolutely nails it in terms of both writing and directing. I also really enjoyed the cinematography and editing style. Some scenes feel so uncomfortably intimate. I certainly felt a hundred different emotions during this film.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt…

First off, I want to apologize for my lack of activity on this account.

When I joined LB, my intention was to use it as much as possible in hopes of sharing my love of cinema with like-minded individuals. I went into this year hoping to consume as many films as possible, with the ambition to dive full force into my greatest passion. But, life does not go to plan, it does not seem to care what you “had hoped…

Happy I finally watched this, as it blew me away!

With a run time of 153 mins, there was not a single moment I was not engaged. Villeneuve's directing is phenomenal of course, but what really gets me is his deep exploration into the psychological consequences of violence.

The cinematography and mise en scene are amazing and work to perfectly enhance the suspenseful tone of the film. The lighting is exceptional, as a dark and chilling atmosphere is created. I…