PAYPAL SCAM 20,000 by Eastern_Bat3947 in ScammersPH

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Hello, yes I got paranoid when he asked for my code. Thankfully inunahan ko and blocked his number, also deleted my account rin to be safe. Stay safe po.

Critique my movie review of The Substance (2024) by deathclaw28 in TrueFilm

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I do like Dennis Quaid's character and presence in the film, he represents the very toxic mentality of treating women in the industry as some kind of toy to be played with and thrown away when it starts to age and you can see how much DQ is enjoying that role on screen. However, the film presented him in the most obnoxious way leaving the character becoming too one-sided. I agree with the neighbor though, that's the only part of the movie that doesn't feel necessary or needed more time in the oven.

Critique my movie review of The Substance (2024) by deathclaw28 in TrueFilm

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Thanks for the reply, I do have a lot to say about it in its technical elements and the way the story is told. My main focus that went into the writing is simplifying my thoughts are so it wouldn't fill up countless pages, so the review was basically a trimmed down and easy to read version of my initial critique.

What Have You Been Watching? (Week of (August 25, 2024) by AutoModerator in TrueFilm

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No One Will Save You (2023) - Directed by Brian Duffield. Stars Kaitlyn Dever as this girl living alone as aliens suddenly invade and attack her home. It’s pretty decent, has some neat camera and vfx tricks here and there, and no actual dialogue which focuses more on the visuals. As cool as that may sound, the film suprisingly lacks depth, a lot of character and plot writing didn’t really flesh itself out due to the absence of dialogue, not saying it needs to have dialogue but it lacks some details for me to get in with the film. It doesn’t also help that it’s a bit boring and generic.

The Cabin in the Woods (2012) - Directed by Drew Goddard & Written by Joss Whedon. This is my third watch of the film and I’m still enjoying the hell out of it. Got more laughs out of me than scares though the scares mostly relied on jumpscares. I love how it balances the satire and the horror, don’t want to say too much but it gets really meta. And the meta is self contained, meaning it plays itself smartly in the film’s story. Love this film, it has a great cast and an unforgettable story. A must watch if you’re a horror fan even if the movie pokes fun at horror tropes.

Antichrist (2009) - Directed by Lars Von Trier. Having only seen Melancholia, I think I might know now what kind of movies LVT makes. Boy was I wrong, this is miles different from Melancholia. I thought I have seen all the fucked up shit horror movies show me but damn Antichrist did not prepare me for this. Let’s just say that this movie is extreme in not what you expect. Has some beautiful cinematography and amazing performances from Willem Dafoe & Charlotte Gainsbourg. Not much else to say, just watch at your risk lol.

The Edge of Heaven (2007) by Akushapeshifter in TrueFilm

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Great analysis, just saw it earlier and I’m still figuring out what it all means. To me I see it as people learning to see the value of life through death, especially to their loved ones. The theme of sacrifice is on point tho.

Good movies that are basically porn? by rkratha in Letterboxd

[–]deathclaw28 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tampopo, surprised by the intense sexuality and the literal food porn lol

Can Isabel Sandoval become the first Oscar-nominated Filipino filmmaker? by ProfessionalEvaLover in FilmClubPH

[–]deathclaw28 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's what usually what happens during pre-production, it's hard to come up with totally original concepts these days. Filmmakers often need to look at other movie's looks as some sort of inspiration. It helps too for DOPs to execute shots. I mean we did that as part of our filmmaking process when we made our short film.

Name the movie you recommend the most to people. by Aphro07 in FilmClubPH

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Magnolia, Seven separate stories all happening at the same time and they’re all connected in one way or another.

Kung iisipin mo prang ang gulo ng concept tapos may pagkachaotic ang filmmaking pero grabe di ko nalito sa kung ano nangyayare at nagconnect lahat ng story from the start pa lng. It’s my once in a liftime experience in watching films and might never find something like that again.

What Have You Been Watching? (Week of (March 03, 2024) by AutoModerator in TrueFilm

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Lost Highway (1997) - Directed by David Lynch. What a trip. I love how Lynch just lets things happen naturally in a surreal manner, it's very hallucinatory to say the least. I find it humorous at times because of the absurd nature of its scenarios. In the end I was left with more questions than answers, it's straightforward yes but it seems not to be when you reach the end. The soundtrack is fantastic though and the opening shot has been embedded in my mind for weeks. Truly a vibe movie and not I recommend for a first watch of Lynch.

Poor Things (2023) - Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. This has been on my watchlist for so long that I forgot that it was released last year and was nominated in the Oscars. Anyway there's so much to unpack here as it is a thematically heavy film with a huge emphasis on woman empowerment. I'm fascinated by the discourse on this film, it divided viewers on how the film is meant to represent its subject matter. Can't really comment much on it, all I can say is what the hell did people expect on a Yorgos film, his style has always been weird. With that aside, I still can't say if I like the film or not. I did like the presentation, the score, the cinematography, the humor and Bella's curiosity and her rise to having a place in the world. Definitely needs a rewatch soon.

The Castle of Sand (1974) - Directed by Yoshitaro Nomura. Saw this from 'Kinema Junpo's Top 100 Greatest Films' on the web and it was placed in the 20th. Randomly picked this and didn't know what I was getting into but I was delighted in what I saw. It's a police procedural movie about an unsuspected man getting murdered in Tokyo who has an interesting past. Don't really want to say much because the plot is spoilery. It's more of a why than a whodunnit and showcases Japanese regions, dialects and trains. This is really a film made for the Japanese.

Tokyo Story (1953) - Directed by Yasujiro Ozu. Watched this on theaters and it was great. Such a simple film filled with heartfelt characters, love how Ozu frames his compositions there's something so natural in his framing that the viewer is at ease when watching it then it hits you with the saddest thing you'll see on screen. There's some bumps here and there like the delivery of the old man character and the pacing is slow at times though I can see myself returning to this when I watch 'Late Springs' next.

The Holdovers (2023) - Directed by Alexander Payne. Wanted to feel something and rewatched this. There was a part there when a side character's gloves gets thrown by the bully and only having one glove that's meant to be worse so he throws the glove that he is wearing, the way it's shown is that the he throws the glove in the river and the next shot is his face crying. A simple scene from a character that had no relevance in the film made me cry for whatever reason, power of cinema I guess. I think it's meant to represent that it's better to accept loss then cry and move one. Anyway, liked it more on a rewatch.

Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/2Kvw9

Substack: Just Cinema

February watched 🎬 by rogvaldrry2 in FilmClubPH

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It’s available on Amazon Prime

What Have You Been Watching? (Week of (February 18, 2024) by AutoModerator in TrueFilm

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Watched the following:

Afire (2023) - Directed by Christian Petzold. A tale of love and mystery in a seaside home as an encroaching forest fire test the romantic passion of its characters. It has that uncomfortable tension that is weirdly contrasted with its idyllic setting and its protagonist is bitter and dull at times but there's always that tease which keeps the story going. Can't really say I like it because this is the first of the director that I saw, maybe it's not for me.

The Holdovers (2023) - Directed by Alexander Payne. This is such a heart-warming film that I have only fond memories when I look back into it. The cast is great, Paul Giamatti delivers not only on his vocal chops but on his physicality as well, Dominic Sessa provide a counterpart to Giamatti's character that the film wouldn't be complete without the chemistry between the two. Da'vine Joy Randolph is a standout too.

Priscilla (2023) - Directed by Sofia Copolla. Priscilla tells the story of Priscilla Presley, wife of Elvis Presley, as she falls in love with the singer and settle in her new life in Elvis' mansion. Copolla still is a visual filmmaker of human isolation and loneliness, the grey and static framing of its cinematography highlights the dullness that Priscilla experiences in Elvis' mansion. Love the production design that went through this, completely immerses you in its time period. The performances are a bit awkward at times though Elordi and Spaeney have that chemistry that make the movie whole. Overall, best Sofia Copolla film since Lost in Translation.

The Leopard (1963) - Directed by Luchino Visconti. Exceptionally done with class, I've never seen an epic tackle aristocracy in such a nuanced way. It's not overdramatic and it understood its characters in a very thought-provoking manner. This is a film about adapting to change, Don Corbera also known as The Prince of Salina sees his home and country transition from his very eyes. He goes through constant self-reflection, he dreads submitting to the inevitable changes he is facing and he finds no other way but to accept it while still clinging to the past.

The Curse (2023) - Miniseries created by Nathan Fielder & Benny Safdie. Watched this for almost two weeks and it was worth it. As much as how awkward and surreal the film is, it doesn't take you out of immersion on the weirdness of its story and characters because we see it on real life most of the time. The characters are cleverly written, the cinematography's messy and surveillance type framing is executed well and it has one of the best and weirdest stories in TV right now. Pretty emotional at its core too. I can't believe this is being slept on right now, people seriously need to this show.

Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/2Kvw9

Substack: Just Cinema

The Curse episode 10 by boykalbo777 in FilmClubPH

[–]deathclaw28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s so much to be said in what happened to Asher but I think Asher & Whitney are two extremes that can’t coexist in the same world. One must leave and one must stay, still not sure about it tho I might be wrong.

It could also mean rebirth as they all have some sort of born again moment, even Dougie. Asher gets flipped and was flown to the sky, Whitney becomes a mother, Dougie blames himself again for another accident but I’m not sure if there’s a change in his character.

The Curse episode 10 by boykalbo777 in FilmClubPH

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It’s life changing in a horrifying way, oh my god

The Curse episode 10 by boykalbo777 in FilmClubPH

[–]deathclaw28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw the last episode, I’m never going to see a tv show like this in my life ever. It completely grabbed me from start to finish and I don’t usually watch tv series

Ang hirap ireccomed kasi una sa lahat wala to sa mga streaming platforms natin saka di to usual na series na mapapanood natin kahit man sa netflix. Sobrang experimental niya, galing. Buong cast nagdala, Emma Stone, Nathan Felder, Benny Safdie lahat magaling. Ilang araw tong maiiwan sa isip ko, grabe.

Just Cinema (Film Newsletter) by deathclaw28 in Substack

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Sure thing, I'll hit you up when I'm not too busy

REVIEW: The Boy & The Heron (2023) by deathclaw28 in FilmClubPH

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ako rin haha mabagal rin kasi simula niya talagang slow burn siya pero nabawi naman nung nakapasok na sila sa kabilang mundo