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All-Time Movie Rankings | Travis Bean

Hi, my name is Travis Bean. And I have…well. I have what some people say is “unique” taste in movies. Other people would use...
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The Undercover Man | Finding Clarity In A Mad World

Thank god for Tony Rayns, whose commentary for The Undercover Man made me realize what makes Joseph H. Lewis's aesthetic so interesting. Lewis wasn't...
Movie Explanations

Presence Explained For Cinephiles | Tyler In The Mirror

If you want to understand Presence, then listen to the Michael Jackson song “Man in the Mirror”.  I’m starting with the man in the mirror I’m...
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Eraserhead | A Call To Love Henry

Henry has the face and demeanor of a debilitated soul - hapless, dour, confused, drained, beleaguered. This world he inhabits - with its grey,...
Movie Explanations

Harakiri Explained For Cinephiles | The Suit Of Armor

Harakiri is, as of writing this, the highest rated movie on Letterboxd. For good reason, it’s a gorgeous, thought-provoking film that has a lot...
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The Brutalist Explained For Cinephiles | This Is America

This may be a controversial opinion, but I think Brady Corbet's The Brutalist is actually a simple movie. Yes, it’s 215 minutes. Yes, it...
Rankings

The Best Movies of 2025 | Chris Lambert

This is a live list where I rank the movies of 2025. If something isn't on the list, I haven't seen it. Leave your...
Movie Explanations

Wolf Man Explained For Cinephiles | Ginger Reads Minds

Wolf Man’s major themes have to do with parents and children, specifically around ideas of communication and trauma. Blake’s dad loved him but communicated...
Movie Explanations

Better Man Explained For Cinephiles | Robbie Fights Robbies At Knebworth

So you want to understand Better Man a little better? You’ve come to the right place. While the title tells you most of what...
Filmmakers

I Love You, David Lynch

The relationship one has with art is a special thing. Sometimes a painting or a piece of music or a film speaks to you...
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