Enjoyed this one. Some straight folks in the Letterboxd reviews seemed to think that the opening scene in the gay bar would read as offensive to queer folks but... I'm not sure why? The patrons quiver in fear, sure, but I know I would've if a gang of thugs broke into a gay bar when I was in my 20s.
March 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Enjoyed this one. Some straight folks in the Letterboxd reviews seemed to think that the opening scene in the gay bar would read as offensive to queer folks but... I'm not sure why? The patrons quiver in fear, sure, but I know I would've if a gang of thugs broke into a gay bar when I was in my 20s.
Went into this prepared to like it because of its reputation, and also because I love Kiarostami's CERTIFIED COPY, but it left me totally cold. Way, way too much time spent on monotone testimony.
I'm sure that's the point etc. etc. but I struggled to engage with it as a result.
March 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Went into this prepared to like it because of its reputation, and also because I love Kiarostami's CERTIFIED COPY, but it left me totally cold. Way, way too much time spent on monotone testimony.
I'm sure that's the point etc. etc. but I struggled to engage with it as a result.
Fully don’t remember what was going on in ‘97 that would warrant a “REAL RPG” appeal to authenticity, unless it was just standard ‘90s “SEGA does what Nintendon’t” ad copy nonsense
March 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Fully don’t remember what was going on in ‘97 that would warrant a “REAL RPG” appeal to authenticity, unless it was just standard ‘90s “SEGA does what Nintendon’t” ad copy nonsense
Two IKEA runs later and it’s nicer! Did a little Bror cart setup with a Skadis pegboard for cable and power management. Bins are for accessories and storing mini systems that won’t live on the top shelf full time.
Pretty easy! Christened it with a shitty Canucksploitation VHS.
March 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Two IKEA runs later and it’s nicer! Did a little Bror cart setup with a Skadis pegboard for cable and power management. Bins are for accessories and storing mini systems that won’t live on the top shelf full time.
Pretty easy! Christened it with a shitty Canucksploitation VHS.