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*Nikki* literally took method acting to a whole new level, but seriously tho when it comes to puzzle-box or surrealist cinema on fractured memory, identity, warped reality and dream all merging together feels like a lot to me. It’s like trying to understand a person with schizophrenia I watched this film in its entirety and still can’t fully comprehend what it was all about, tho it was my first viewing experience, am still not hopeful whether I’ll get it if I watched it again. This is the type of film you watch just to experience it and not to try too hard to get it. The rough digital image is one that stood out for me, very unconventional for a *David Lynch* feature. Maybe it was deliberate artistic choice, creating a surreal atmosphere that just hooks you to your screen.

Oh! To be *Steven Spielberg*. To be nearly 80 years old and to not miss a beat is something profound. This is entertainment personified. I love that he went back to his roots and is making excellent sci-fi thrillers. *Disclosure Day* is basically echoing in the spirit of *Close Encounters Of The Third Kind* in that it is more hopeful and contemplative and raising philosophical questions about truth and trust. In this universe, who is to be the custodian of truth? Can its inhabitants be trusted with such sensitive matters ? And what are the consequences for knowing the truth? And while there are no definitive answers to these questions, this film does its best in raising them and let the universe find its answer. Brilliant stuff I don’t know why majority of who watched this film didn’t like it. On a technical level, this is one of his best, up there with the very best in alien-contact storytelling. I loved this film of his. The direction was really good. The suspense at the end was the one that did it for me. The performances were otherworldly, especially Emily Blunt’s. Couldn’t ask for more. I hope we get to see more of first-contact sci-fi from *Steven Spielberg*. He’s a specialist in this genre, and is one of a kind. Can’t wait to watch it again and fully understand the questions it’s asking and perhaps be able to answer them definitively.

This film somehow fascinates me in that it’s a satirical biopic celebrating the worst filmmaker of all time. Even trying to pitch the premise of the film to the studio executives must’ve been hilarious. Oh! Tim, the genius that you are. But at the heart of this story lies an obsessive, fiercely loyal and technically limited man whose love for movies knows no bounds. So instead of satirizing the film and making an absurdist comedy about the life of *Ed Wood*, it celebrates his passion for cinema and even questions whether the value of an artist lies exclusively on the the quality of work or the passion that drives them. Honestly a lot of people would resonate with this film so much. Most of the times we don’t get to see the fruits of our hard work and even come across so many challenges in trying to achieve our dreams but when that is rendered unfruitful, then what’s next? The beauty of passion and hard work lies in the courage to keep creating despite failure and that’s what *Ed Wood* did. This film is as good as it gets. I’ll always have this profound respect for the cheap theatrical spectacle of B movies. There’s something so beautiful and unique in its storytelling that I know for sure would’ve loved it back in the day. Oh and meta cinema is my go-to sub genre. Always found comforting watching movies about movies.

Caught an IMAX matinee of the Odyssey, though a LieMAX, but still the experience was one I’ve never had before. Oh! The magic of cinema. We’re living in *Chris*’ world and we should give him the flowers while he can still smell ‘em. This film was a historical mythological epic unlike any kind. And while there are so many adaptations of the *Odyssey,* I believe *Nolan’s* version is the pinnacle of them all and stands out as the definitive cinematic adaptation. Folks, I was at the front row of the theater witnessing such a grand spectacle and I believe I’ll have this memory with me forever. I’ve gone through all kind of emotions while watching this film—laughed when *Antinous*, played by *Robert Pattinson* said: somebody get these beGGARS out of here! While his eyes twitched in disgust, Emotional when *Odysseus* reunited with his wife narrating the story of the conquest of Troy, even nearly cried while the voyage was passing by the Siren Island, and we got one of the most definitive piece of acting from *Matt Damon*, crying his heart out to the siren song. Wish we got that particular enchanting song on full audio blast, I would’ve levitated for real, haha but I can also understand artistic choice behind it. The score by *Ludwig Göransson* was otherworldly, perhaps the most sought-after composer in the film industry right now. His score captured the spirit and grandeur of the ancient world. He’s been my favorite since his early collaborations with *Ryan Coogler* . Whaat a genius. I loved this film so much. So much heart put into it. So much depth and emotion to it. We got so many moments with this film that I’ll gladly say it was the best film of this year thus far.