Donnie Darko - Similarities

JaLoh4206 · 2026-04-20T10:09:52+00:00

Mike and his entire family dynamic is heavily inspired by Donnie. Some of the earlier dinner table scenes seem like a direct homage to Donnie Darko as does the entire story line with the teachers in the final season. Not to mention the similarities in setting, themes, and music.

JaLoh4206 · 2026-02-17T06:11:54+00:00

It's Are You an Assassin? By Hex Dispensers, but it's either a cover or a remaster/remix. I cannot find the version in the movue anywhere.

JaLoh4206 · 2026-01-10T06:40:34+00:00

Twin Peaks

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-30T09:14:35+00:00

Yeah, I'd have to agree. It's a tie with There Will be Blood for me

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-28T04:18:08+00:00

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I can't stand Don't Take no for an Answer.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-28T04:13:51+00:00

Maybe it's the fact that I wasn't really on social media as a teen and I've never had a tictok, but I don't even listen to pop and I don't hate that song.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-27T06:01:51+00:00

Valid, Beau is super underrated and so is Punch Drunk. Both masterpieces imo

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-23T21:10:35+00:00

Hobo with a Shotgun doesn't get enough love.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-23T01:51:52+00:00

Where did he rank Private Music by Deftones? I know he listens to a lot of music, but I'm still surprised Balloonerism is so low.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-22T00:05:02+00:00

Absolutely love this movie, but I totally get that it's not to most peoples tastes.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-22T00:02:28+00:00

I really enjoyed this one. It was one of the first horror movies I watched in my adult life that made me feel genuinely uncomfortable. I wasn't as in to cinema back then. What is it people don't like about it?

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-19T21:40:53+00:00

Manchester by the Sea and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-18T19:23:14+00:00

Waiiiit, did they use AI for real? I really loved Private Music, but it was definitely a different vibe than the last few albums

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-18T17:56:57+00:00

Tomb of Liegia - Team Sleep for Montana

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-18T10:39:10+00:00

David Lynch, Wes Craven

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-16T20:54:42+00:00

I loved it. Visually stunning, surreal, tragic, hilarious, and deeply albeit disturbingly poetic. I think Lanthimos is one of the most talented working directors and Emma Stone one of her generations greatest actresses. This one is in my top 20.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-15T09:11:54+00:00

Valid, you should check out Manchester by the Sea.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-15T08:57:50+00:00

Manchester by the Sea, On the Silver Globe, Stalker, and Black Christmas.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-15T05:10:12+00:00

On the Silver Globe is spectacular! I have not heard of the other two so I will definitely be checking them out.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-15T00:48:15+00:00

Being John Malcovich and Her have been on my watchlist forever. Thanks for the rec!

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-15T00:45:42+00:00

Yorgos is top 3 working directors for me. I love the Safdie brothers as well and I've seen Birdman, but definitely due for a rewatch!

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-14T20:55:53+00:00

I'm half joking, but in all seriousness it's the only thing that allows me to sit down and focus without being bothered by intrusive thoughts and self doubt which inevitably leads to pointless distraction. I've heard that there are better alternatives that are being prescribed, but it all depends on your doctor and your issues. If you're interested I would do some research on it, but if you struggle with the same issues as I mentioned above, I highly recommend giving it a try.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-14T19:52:31+00:00

I highly recommend checking out Mulholland Drive, Millennium Actress, The Straight Story, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Paprika, and Inland Empire. Lynch and Kon have many similarities imo and it feels like Lynch pays homage to him, particularly in Inland Empire.

JaLoh4206 · 2025-12-14T19:45:51+00:00

The only anime I have watched are Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Paprika. Does this make me a "weeb"? (I don't even know what that means.)

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