Close-Up: I wasn’t ready for this. The fact that this film even exists is kind of insane. It’s meta, it’s human, and it’s as real as it gets. Sabzian dreamed of cinema and ended up in one of the greatest films of all time. He won.

The Celebration: Dogme 95 rules, no music, only natural lighting, minimalistic filmmaking and I don't care for any of that because the film had me hooked from the first scene and never let go.
Vinterberg has made my favorite Danish film before he even turned 30, and it all takes place in a family-run hotel filled with secrets no one wants to touch. Every performance feels so real and raw, with every subtle glance or silence carrying so much weight.
The way it balances black humor with such a serious subject matter makes it feel like it was tailormade for my taste.

Into the Inferno: It’s honestly impressive how Herzog pitched Netflix a volcano documentary and disguised it as an excuse to philosophize inside North Korea. Werner really turned geothermal activity into a Trojan horse.

Poor Things: Yorgos Lanthimos lets his cast break away from his trademark deadpan acting style in this film, taking Emma Stone on a surreal journey of self-discovery.
Returning to The Favorite’s cinematographer Robbie Ryan and his distinctive fisheye lenses, coupled with a completely unique and fitting soundtrack, alongside excellent performances from every member of the cast, made this film my most entertaining cinema experience in years. Get ready to rethink life and the perks of having a brain with a fresh perspective.