Edward Patron

Favorite films

  • Dune: Part Two
  • Her
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire
  • Waves

All
  • Psycho

    ★★★★½

  • The House

    ★★★

  • The Killing

    ★★★★

  • Conclave

    ★★★★

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Whiplash

2014

★★★★★ Liked Rewatched

“The next Charlie Parker would never be discouraged.”

This movie is just special. Each component is utterly perfect and creates probably one of the best movies ever made. From the acting performances to the cinematography, Damien Chazelle expertly crafts this work of art.

Jk Simmons as well as Miles Teller’s performance is magical. It’s a ionate, aggressive contrast between two driven forces that constantly oppose one another. Andrew is initially subordinate to Fletcher, attempting gain his approval. Through this Fletcher…

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

★★★★★ Liked Rewatched

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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Psycho

1960

★★★★½ Liked Watched

“Why, she wouldn’t even harm a fly.”

A pure revolutionary watch by one of the fathers of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock. It redefines horror and the concept of the supernatural. Moreover the famous shower scene purely changed cinema. The iconic editing with rapid cuts and the screeching, stinging score creates a sense of the brutal violence on display. The bold choice of killing the protagonist - after half the movie develops her character - was unheard of at the time and what creates this bold masterpiece. A crazy case of dissociative identity disorder before it’s time and an example of how confident rule-breaking choices define cinema.

The Killing

1956

★★★★ Liked 1

The Killing is another label of Stanley Kubrick’s timeless collection. It’s sharp, effective and well-constructed that remains a timeless classic that holds up as a story even for today’s standards. It’s perfectly conveys storytelling. We see frequent different views and timelines as our knowledge of the advanced heist expands. Theirs no particular main character. No star. Just a series of characters moving throughout life. It’s short and brutal, with an almost unsatisfying yet amazing ending. Stanley continues to never fail and I can’t wait to watch more of his work.

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The Theory of Everything

2014

★★★★ Liked Watched

“It is clear that we are just an advanced breed of primates on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special.”

A wonderful tribute to the mastermind that is Steven Hawking. It shows constantly his genius, but also his life - and the pureness and reality of it. Through his lens we witness his brilliance; showing his revolutionary ideas and complicated fragile relationships. Times lingers throughout this movie…

The Holdovers

2023

★★★★★ Liked 1

“Life is like a boxing match. The bell rings and you come out swinging. Then, somewhere along the way, you forget why you’re in the fight.”

This movie feels like sitting around a warm fire for hours. It’s comfortable, calming and lives with a constant hint of beauty. It doesn’t shout for its brilliance- but earns it through its patient and rooted characters. Each one is like a relic; holding onto something or someone they’ve lost. The film uses the…