Home Alone (Rewatch)
I watched Home Alone for the 3rd time a week ago!! It's my favorite christmas movie despite the fact that I haven't seen the second one (yet). This post will NOT have any spoilers, as I talk about my appreciation for the movie rather than what actually happens in it.
Firstly, I know some people don't like this movie because it's goofy, but that, in my opinion, is exactly what makes it so great! It's meant to be something fun with occassional moments that tug on your heartstrings without ever getting too serious, and I think it does a great job. I actually wished I watched this movie when I was younger, but by the time I first watched it I was 14, which sucks because it seems perfect for a younger kid with a lot of siblings to watch (even though I never really hated my family). I think the premise of the movie is fairly simple, but imo still creative and a good idea, but the way it's executed just makes it so entertaining. I think the fact that the premise is easy to get is part of the reason why they KEEP MAKING MORE HOLY SHIT. I have never seen the others but from what I've heard besides Home Alone 2 they are not good, and I think that's because they already did the idea of the movie in the best way possible.
Posted January 2nd 2025
The Dirties
I just finished watching The Dirties for the second time and holy shit it's still amazing and I have MANY thoughts. This will not be spoiler free at all and I HIGHLY recommend watching yourself before reading this.
One of the main things that sticks out to me is how Matt is fully convinced he's the good guy. I think a huge part of it is that he's always filming and it causes him to feel like a main character, therefore in his mind everyone being cruel to him are not just guys who are bad, but "the bad guys". He thinks he is justified in what he is doing and that is incredibly interesting to me.
His relationship with Owen is so intriguing, he clearly cares a lot about him and at the start Owen feels the same way. He wants to protect Owen and that is part of what in his mind justifies his actions. Seeing his friendship with Owen so strong (and honestly relatable) at the beginning really does make the ending all the more painful. AND THE PART WHERE MATT WAS REWATCHING FOOTAGE OF THEM TOGETHER AFTER THEY FOUGHT OHHGHGHGHHGGG... painful. That's all I have to say for now but I'm getting the DVD of this movie that has commentary so I will probably have more to say after watching that
Posted August 26th 2024
Clerks
I just watched Clerks with my sister! I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I really like how some of the plots you think were there for no reason actually end up coming back, while some of them don't. I really liked the reoccurring shoe polish thing, and it didn't even have any plot importance. Most of the jokes landed really well, and I like how Randall words things. I can totally see why people recommend this movie.
I was about to say "Dante should've stayed with Veronica" but I think Veronica deserves better. It seems like he didn't really love her, or at least not enough. Also he should NOT get with Caitlin for his own sake, but I think that goes without saying so I won't say much more on that part.
I still don't get why the movie was in black and white, but I got used to it so no complaints about it
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Posted May 12th 2024