Robert Stinner
@rwstinner.bsky.social
Essayist, critic, fiction writer. Published in Electric Literature, The Rumpus, LitHub, Bright Wall/Dark Room, River Styx.
Website: robertstinner.com
Website: robertstinner.com
Really liked this in @tnyfrontrow.bsky.social’s NOSFERATU review — I’ve noticed a lot films lately that are made of meticulously composed compositions stacked back-to-back which, in total, sap the film of momentum and energy
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December 28, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Really liked this in @tnyfrontrow.bsky.social’s NOSFERATU review — I’ve noticed a lot films lately that are made of meticulously composed compositions stacked back-to-back which, in total, sap the film of momentum and energy
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
December 26, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Lots I loved about this meditative, thoughtful film (which, among its many accomplishments, will make you feel emotionally invested in moss)
December 24, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Lots I loved about this meditative, thoughtful film (which, among its many accomplishments, will make you feel emotionally invested in moss)
Some 2023 favorites
November 29, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Some 2023 favorites
THE GO-BETWEEN (1971). The most disquieting period drama. Harold Pinter is—somehow—underappreciated as a screenwriter
November 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM
THE GO-BETWEEN (1971). The most disquieting period drama. Harold Pinter is—somehow—underappreciated as a screenwriter
3 WOMEN (1977). 💖Shelley Duvall💖
November 18, 2024 at 2:22 AM
3 WOMEN (1977). 💖Shelley Duvall💖
WHAT’S UP DOC (1972). Total joy
November 18, 2024 at 2:12 AM
WHAT’S UP DOC (1972). Total joy
THE BIRDS (1963). The strangest, best Hitchcock
November 17, 2024 at 11:53 PM
THE BIRDS (1963). The strangest, best Hitchcock
THE LIVING END (1992). Need more queer films this scrappy, sexy, and angry
November 17, 2024 at 11:46 PM
THE LIVING END (1992). Need more queer films this scrappy, sexy, and angry
PAIN AND GLORY (2019). Saw this twice in theaters, so emotionally honest and moving
November 17, 2024 at 11:44 PM
PAIN AND GLORY (2019). Saw this twice in theaters, so emotionally honest and moving
SAINT OMER (2022). Another recent favorite, striking on every level. Marie NDiaye cowrote the screenplay and published a novel called VENGEANCE IS MINE last year which covers similar narrative territory, also definitely worth a read
November 17, 2024 at 8:56 PM
SAINT OMER (2022). Another recent favorite, striking on every level. Marie NDiaye cowrote the screenplay and published a novel called VENGEANCE IS MINE last year which covers similar narrative territory, also definitely worth a read
MOONSTRUCK (1988). I mean, it’s perfect
November 17, 2024 at 8:49 PM
MOONSTRUCK (1988). I mean, it’s perfect
A TALE OF WINTER (1992). Because Éric Rohmer is the only director who could make me cry with a 10-minute scene where two characters debate the nature of miracles
November 17, 2024 at 8:23 PM
A TALE OF WINTER (1992). Because Éric Rohmer is the only director who could make me cry with a 10-minute scene where two characters debate the nature of miracles
CABARET (1972). A transformative adaptation. Its iconic visual storytelling and performances are deeply pleasurable, and put forth a sharp political argument
November 17, 2024 at 8:19 PM
CABARET (1972). A transformative adaptation. Its iconic visual storytelling and performances are deeply pleasurable, and put forth a sharp political argument
EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (2024). The film I saw this year that’s stuck with me the most. Asks philosophical and moral questions that most other contemporary filmmakers don’t touch, and with deep attention and thoughtfulness
November 17, 2024 at 8:15 PM
EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (2024). The film I saw this year that’s stuck with me the most. Asks philosophical and moral questions that most other contemporary filmmakers don’t touch, and with deep attention and thoughtfulness
THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939). My favorite movie when I was 5 and my favorite movie now
November 17, 2024 at 8:07 PM
THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939). My favorite movie when I was 5 and my favorite movie now
THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955). Southern Gothic fairytale noir, a dark and dreamy moral fable. Nothing else like it
November 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955). Southern Gothic fairytale noir, a dark and dreamy moral fable. Nothing else like it
CAROL (2015). I go back and forth on my favorite Todd Haynes, but really nothing compares to this
November 17, 2024 at 7:36 PM
CAROL (2015). I go back and forth on my favorite Todd Haynes, but really nothing compares to this
THE HOUSE OF MIRTH (2001). Sensual and tragic. I think about Gillian Anderson in this film all the time
November 17, 2024 at 7:33 PM
THE HOUSE OF MIRTH (2001). Sensual and tragic. I think about Gillian Anderson in this film all the time
SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950). Obviously!
November 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM
SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950). Obviously!
EDWARD II (1991). Visually stunning, profoundly emotional queer political re-interpretation of a Renaissance drama
November 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
EDWARD II (1991). Visually stunning, profoundly emotional queer political re-interpretation of a Renaissance drama
HOLIDAY (1938). This has become a seasonal watch for my partner and I, my favorite Cukor and my favorite Hepburn/Grant film
November 17, 2024 at 4:18 PM
HOLIDAY (1938). This has become a seasonal watch for my partner and I, my favorite Cukor and my favorite Hepburn/Grant film
BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR (2021). This was dumped on VOD during COVID but it’s the funniest movie of the last decade at least
November 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM
BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR (2021). This was dumped on VOD during COVID but it’s the funniest movie of the last decade at least
THE INNOCENTS (1961). Gold standard for Gothic cinema/literary adaptation. Saw this for the first time way too young, genuinely terrifying
November 17, 2024 at 4:06 PM
THE INNOCENTS (1961). Gold standard for Gothic cinema/literary adaptation. Saw this for the first time way too young, genuinely terrifying