When I watched this the first time, I went in so blind. I had seen half of the first trailer released and outside of that all I knew was Leonardo Di Caprio was in it.

So when it came to watching it, I had no idea what was going on. Well, I did but it wasn’t what I was expected and was a lot to take in. I enjoyed it a lot don’t get me wrong, but I checked my…

Beautiful, ain’t it?

I don’t think I’ve seen a film able to say so much, without most characters saying nothing at all. 

Train Dreams is unforgettable. It’s a film I would have never have watched without the high praise I’ve heard, but one I would have be worse off for never seeing.

It walks the line of completely devastating and yet so comforting in a way that perfectly reflects well, life. Not many films has depicted the experiences we face as…

The issue with a biopic, and there are many, is that once you’ve done it, that’s it. No do overs. No second chances. You get one chance to do it right.

When you do, it’s glorious. When you don’t, it’s a bitter disappointment.

 So where does Michael find itself in that scale? Well, somewhere in the middle.

As recent biopics go, this is one of the better ones. It’s got a great cast, great lead performance, and Michael Jackson and…

“It makes you stressed, and panicked, and miserable. One week you’re looking your idol in the eye and breaking his heart, and the next week you’re writing a blank check for some entitled nepo baby in a beanie.

But when it all comes together and you make a good movie, it’s good forever.”

It’s the late Catherine O’Hara’s monologue in the first episode of The Studio that kept coming to mind throughout Damien Chazelle’s sprawling epic Babylon. 

Because when you look…

Blah blah this film is the best thing ever made blah blah blah. We all know this. Instead here’s some random musings I had during this time watching.

1) Ryan Gosling has many desirable qualities, but man he can wear a suit. Has a man ever looked better in one? I don’t think so.

2) The scene where they hold hands for the first time in the cinema is amazing. I’ve never really noticed it but it’s so well done…