I’m a sucker for organization. Not only do I religiously use Letterboxd to keep track of all the films I watch, I also have a pretty lengthy spreadsheet which I turn to anytime I’m looking for a film to watch. Follow along to stay updated on my recent watches!
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MY TOP FOUR
There they are! Here’s a quick explanation of each pick:
EEAAO – I saw this movie on a whim after watching the VERY deceiving trailer which gave me the impression that this film would be strictly sci-fi. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Daniels’ film came at the perfect time, tightly following the reopening of many theaters. To get to the point, this movie felt like a breath of fresh air after spending the last many months in isolation. It was the perfectly bizarre story of family, uncertainty, and connection. I absolutely recommend this movie to anyone.
Parasite – If there’s anything you should know about me, it’s that I love films that don’t hold back on social commentary. A masterpiece of class critique, especially through the selected medium, Parasite had one of the most shocking turns and gripping story of all time. The beautiful composition of the film solidifies this in my top four.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire – This is just the absolute bomb of Disney films. I love a good dystopian film and paired with this particular animation style it’s just everything. Extremely unique compared to other Disney films, this was always my childhood favorite. Killer story, killer animation, awesome third act. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quick, engaging watch.
La La Land – I am not a fan of romcoms or romance movies in general but there are a select few which leave me so torn apart or extremely fulfilled, and this is the one which absolutely tore me to shreds. An LA staple, I watched this the summer before going to USC and have visited many of the landmarks from the film. Most importantly whenever there’s extreme traffic, I have to remind myself this movie wouldn’t exist without it.
If you choose to check out my Letterboxd, it may be helpful to understand my rating system. I like to think I’m quite fair with my criticism, usually basing it in the overall impact of films within their genre and society. I totally inflate ratings based on great cinematography and editing since I think experimentation and expertise in those areas directly adds to filmmaking as an art form.
| 5 stars | I highly enjoyed this film. It somehow adds to film as an art form and I was invested in the characters and story |
| 4.5 stars | The film somehow just falls short of a 5 |
| 4 stars | Pretty average film, but something about the form or the content kept me invested |
| 3.5 stars | Average film. Nothing wrong with it but it didn’t particularly impress me  |
| 3 and below | Someeething here was off |
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