I started to write reviews on X of films I’ve seen over the course of a couple years. The platform’s restrictions on size helped structure a brevity into each review. In this blog post they are gathered here.

Ooku: The Inner Chambers, 2023, Netflix, 6.5/10s
A manga series inspired by Edo Japan and & set in a universe where plague has resulted in a matriarchy. Each episode meets exoectation of the genre while subverting expectated gender norms.

Damsel, 2024, Netflix, 7.5/10
A crowd pleaser, overcoming tropes & cliches with star actors, visuals & succinct story telling makes this movie worth a watch. Most unexpected & satisifying was the amount of strong female leads— my inner feminist is pleased.

Junji Ito Maniac: Tales of the Macabre: Tales of the Macabre, 2023, Netflix, 7/10
It was a cute, spooky moment. As a fan of cats, it ends on a high note. Lovely animation through out & each episode was unique, though some stories were more engaging than others.

Mom (pilot), Netflix, 6.5/10
Fearless comedy delivered with good intentions about heavy subject matter however [there are] occasional misses that are crass jibes. Somehow reminds me of my grandfather. Decent Actors. Chuckled.

La Bamba, 1987, Netflix 7/10
A fascinating bio film with cinematography that remains compelling as the piece ages. There’re moments of noteworthy acting from the entire cast, which makes for a successful film however my take way was that drugs, sex and rock’n’roll are dangerous.

Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, 2024, Netflix, 8/10
Gadsby shows exemplary curatorial skills and adept social commentary in hosting this compelling comedic line up. Being inclusive, doing good and having a laugh made easy for one night.