thatpeterfox

Favorite films

  • Little Miss Sunshine
  • Parasite
  • Moonrise Kingdom
  • Election

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  • Smart House

    ★★★★

  • The Life of Chuck

    ★★★½

  • Lemon Popsicle

    ★★★½

  • Daddy Dearest

    ★★★½

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Smart House

1999

★★★★ Liked Watched

This movie is shockingly prescient for coming out in 1999. 4 stars for predicting the vibe of our cursed future.

The Life of Chuck

2024

★★★½ Watched

Any movie with a bubbie and zaydie has got my attention. So much to love in this film, though the style and structure intentionally makes it feel incoherent. The threads do come together at the end tho. Also I usually love voice over narration but this time it felt like listening to an audiobook. The narrator seemed intrusive.

Overall, a worthy watch. And a great performance by the kid.

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October 8

2024

★★★★★ Liked Watched

This documentary is the most thorough and concise exploration of the ripple effects of the October 7th massacre. It’s meticulously edited and flows like a well-crafted video thesis on modern antisemitism. It even includes surprising details I hadn’t heard before, like a 1993 Hamas meeting in Philadelphia that was wiretapped by the FBI, revealing their plan to use the language of liberation to influence young people in of the intifada. The standout figure in the film is former UCSB student president Tessa Veksler—what a force.

Torn

2024

★★★★★ Liked Watched

This film moved me in ways I didn’t expect. By focusing on just one key aspect of the past year since Oct 7, the documentary conveyed a depth of understanding and empathy that was
more powerful than simply giving testimony or rehashing traumatic history. It’s rare for a film to evoke such a strong emotional response, but this one did just that, offering fresh insights that left a lasting impression. I’m eager to see it again. It’s a beautiful film with a big heart.

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