omg PREACH on the Anora comments - felt absolutely the same. Watched it post oscars and couldn't help but keep thinking 'this is not a best picture' - sing sing forever honestly that was the best of them ALL and did not get its appropriate flowers in any awards. Love the purchase of The Colony bc I am so interested.
Anora. Dear sweet Annie. I don’t even know what this movie was about. They kept thanking sex workers in their acceptance speeches but it really didn’t feel like a plot line.
And Yellowjackets. Listen, I just wanted to watch some kids try to navigate surviving in’s wilderness and the repercussions that would have on their adult lives. It has gotten so far from that. Not even an Oscar winning actress could save this season.
LOL I think they needed it to seem like they weren't being exploitative, but it was truly besides the point in the film. And agree re: Yellowjackets, I may just respectfully bow out of future eps.
Can't wait to hear your "Sula" and "Exhibiting Forgiveness" thoughts! Also thank you for all the Astoria recommendations—I'm definitely going to check out Ambrosia and AbuQir.
I realized I just left the Exhibiting Forgiveness graf hanging but I really loved it. I think everyone should see it. You'll have to let me know about Ambrosia and AbuQir if you try them!
Tembe, this was such a rich dispatch—like sitting down with a friend who somehow managed to live in the chaos rather than just endure it. The note about watching other artists create (re: Luther) hit me hard—there’s something sacred about witnessing the process, especially in a world that worships the finished product. Also, that quote from Madison—“love dies, like people do”—that one’s going to stay with me.
Thank you for these!
thank you for reading!
omg PREACH on the Anora comments - felt absolutely the same. Watched it post oscars and couldn't help but keep thinking 'this is not a best picture' - sing sing forever honestly that was the best of them ALL and did not get its appropriate flowers in any awards. Love the purchase of The Colony bc I am so interested.
Can't wait to dig into Colony. Also glad you agree on Anora. I finished and said best picture????
Sing Sing was a masterpiece!!!
agreed!! the best film I saw last year
That truly is a sext!!!
I was giddy!
Anora. Dear sweet Annie. I don’t even know what this movie was about. They kept thanking sex workers in their acceptance speeches but it really didn’t feel like a plot line.
And Yellowjackets. Listen, I just wanted to watch some kids try to navigate surviving in’s wilderness and the repercussions that would have on their adult lives. It has gotten so far from that. Not even an Oscar winning actress could save this season.
LOL I think they needed it to seem like they weren't being exploitative, but it was truly besides the point in the film. And agree re: Yellowjackets, I may just respectfully bow out of future eps.
Can't wait to hear your "Sula" and "Exhibiting Forgiveness" thoughts! Also thank you for all the Astoria recommendations—I'm definitely going to check out Ambrosia and AbuQir.
I realized I just left the Exhibiting Forgiveness graf hanging but I really loved it. I think everyone should see it. You'll have to let me know about Ambrosia and AbuQir if you try them!
my fav part? grandma. sounds like a lovely birthday ♥️
thank you! she's the best!!
I’ve only watched Traitors US so haven’t been hip to the UKs game. Thanks for the rec - excited to binge!!
I'm so jealous you get to watch it for the first time!
been back and forth about whether to get something rotten so I guess this seals the deal lol
haha if you end up reading you know where to find me
Sula and The Wood in one month 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽
Tembe, this was such a rich dispatch—like sitting down with a friend who somehow managed to live in the chaos rather than just endure it. The note about watching other artists create (re: Luther) hit me hard—there’s something sacred about witnessing the process, especially in a world that worships the finished product. Also, that quote from Madison—“love dies, like people do”—that one’s going to stay with me.
Love these! thank you!!!! <3
Madison why would you play with our heart strings 😔