Diary
April 2026
The Batman
The Devil Wears Prada
Iconic… so ready for chapter 2 now!
GoodFellas
“To me being a gangster was better than being President of the United States.” Goodfellas is a classic I was missing, a mob masterpiece that pulls you into Scorsese’s electrifying world of wise guys and betrayal. The kinetic camera work, razor-sharp dialogue, and Pesci’s unhinged Tommy make every scene pop, while De Niro and Liotta ground the rise-and-fall arc in gritty authenticity. Non-stop energy from start to finish. Pure cinema.
Resurrection
“Once upon a time, there was a world where people could dream forever.” A movie from 1925, 2025 and 2125… all at the same time! Resurrection is a staggering piece of cinema: visually fearless, technically exquisite, and deeply immersive. Bi Gan turns its story into a hypnotic journey that lingers long after the credits, balancing style and emotion with rare confidence. A true 5-star experience.
Mary and Max
Oldboy
“Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” Oldboy is relentless from start to finish, with Park Chan-wook guiding the story through a dark, razor-sharp rhythm that never lets up. The twist lands like a punch, but what really stays with me is how controlled and stylish the whole film feels. Brutal, clever, unforgettable.
Requiem for a Dream
“Ass to ass.” Requiem for a Dream is devastating in the way only Aronofsky can be: relentless, visceral, and impossible to shake off. The editing, score, and visual style build an atmosphere of pure dread, while the characters’ descent feels painfully human. A nightmare beautifully constructed.
Hamnet
"Will you be brave?" Hamnet is a tearjerker that hits hard, despite the painful €12,99 charged by Amazon Prime Video... The costumes and period settings immerse you fully in Shakespeare's world, while Jessie Buckley's Oscar-worthy performance as the grieving mother breaks your heart with raw, quiet power. A beautifully crafted story of loss and love that lingers.
Michael
La Grazia
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
“Death is just another path, one that we all must take.” The Return of the King is a monumental finale that delivers on every level. Peter Jackson closes the trilogy with enormous scale, emotional weight, and a sense of payoff that feels truly earned. I think the extended version is the only possible way to go: the battles are epic, but what makes the film special is how it keeps returning to friendship, sacrifice, and hope. Every character gets a meaningful moment, and the pacing somehow holds together despite the huge runtime. The visual effects, music, and production design all work in perfect harmony, making Middle-earth feel fully alive until the very last frame. A masterful ending to cinema’s greatest trilogy!
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Elephant Man
“I am not an animal! I am a human being! I am a man!” The Elephant Man is strikingly avant-garde, with David Lynch crafting a story that's as poignant as it is impeccably written. The black-and-white cinematography lends a haunting, timeless tone to the narrative, amplifying the tragedy of John Merrick's life. Freddie Jones and John Hurt deliver soul-crushing performances in this meditation on humanity and dignity. A visually arresting triumph.
Song of the Sea
Se7en
“A warehouse? What warehouse?” Se7en is a masterclass in tension, with David Fincher's direction turning every shadow and raindrop into a character of its own. The plot coils tighter and tighter toward what might be cinema's greatest final twist, while Pitt and Freeman anchor the moral descent with raw intensity.
The Silence of the Lambs
“Hello, Clarice.” The Silence of the Lambs is pure suspense from beginning to end, and the 4K restoration makes its tension even sharper. Jonathan Demme keeps everything controlled yet deeply unsettling, while Hopkins and Foster give unforgettable performances that elevate every scene. It left me breathless the whole time: a masterpiece of psychological horror and precision.
Blade Runner 2049
“You newer models are happy scraping the shit... because you've never seen a miracle.” Blade Runner 2049 is a sci-fi marvel that surpasses even Scott’s original, as Villeneuve should always be watched after Ridley’s classic. The world-building is breathtaking—towering dystopias and desolate wastelands feel alive—while the masterful use of color in every frame (those neon oranges, icy blues) elevates it to visual poetry. Gosling’s quiet intensity anchors the epic scope.
Blade Runner
