Wuthering Heights

I truly believe if in those times, that I would have been really good at doll-making. And I would be beyond ecstatic for a ribbon room!

One thumbs up - it was alright, but Hong Chau was great and never disappoints.

Maid In Manhatten

TWO Norah Jones songs!

Half a thumbs up - dumb but easy fun background. 

No Other Choice

Loved the song 'Red Dragonfly' (Cho Yong Pil) during the tussle. Also learnt about soundtrack vs. score afterwards.

One and a half thumbs up - good commentary about class and AI on the workforce. Should not make the comparison but I find Parasite to still be better. 

About Time

Oh Domhnall Gleeson really is a lovely kind man! They all are in this film. 

One and three quarters thumbs up - forgot it was another Richard Curtis, but that also explains why I really like it. Also, banger soundtrack.

Sentimental Value

Second time watching in the cinemas, and still missed out on the same first few minutes! I cried in the same spot though. 

Two thumbs up - the beauty is in how restrained it is. 

Yi Yi

 The szechuan popcorn at Golden Age Cinema was just perfect!

One thumbs up - started off one and a half thumbs up, but lost some thumbs because that was just too slow. Beautiful shots, but we don't need to linger for that long. 

Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man

I thought it was Jeff Bridges until at least halfway, until I realised it was Thanos. That is why I laughed hard at the Lewbowski reference!

Half a thumbs up - kudos Josh O'Connor but yeah I see where it got ridiculous. 

The Worst Person In The World

Most of the scenes with Julie and Aksel just gets to me. 

One and three quarters thumbs up. I don't even particularly like her and there are a few scenes that are a bit weird to me, but I actually really like this movie as a whole. It's complicated and I like it. 

The Holiday

They swap houses within 24 hours of exchanging messages. I have so many logistical concerns e.g. how will I have enough time to pack my bags but also change the sheets for you? And what I am going to do with my laundry that is still not washed. I am not comfortable with you in my house whilst I still have dirty underwear in the hamper. I mentioned this at Christmas and no one else seemed to share my concern.

One thumbs up - paid more attention than it's usual background status and realised some plot points are a bit icky. Can still let it go for this holiday movie. 

The Truman Show

Promising Young Woman

The Mistress Dispeller

I laughed so hard when she matter-of-factly said she was not afraid if the wife got physical, because she knows kung fu.

One and a quarter thumbs up - and again, HOW did they film this??

Bugonia

Classic Yorgos - weird, wacky, wonderful (just not sexual this time) - I like it! Brave ending.

One and a half thumbs up -  am glad he liked it too, because you always feel chuffed when your choices are well-received.

Julie and Julia

It's just so fun, foodie and French. 

One and three quarters thumbs up!

One Battle After Another

Realised it was Sean Penn a lot later than I should have. And am wondering if he got that jacked for the film, or are those veins prosthetic make-up artistry? 

One and a quarter thumbs up - surprisingly that was a lot funnier than I expected! Maybe my top PTA, but I always had mixed feelings anyway. 

In Bruges

 "It's a fairytale town, isn't it. How's a fairytale town not someone's fucking thing?....How can fucking swans not fucking be somebody's fucking thing eh?"

One and a half thumbs up.

Casino Royale

Rebby alerted the group chat with a photo of the poker scene and 'On TV right now'. Switching over!

One and three quarters thumbs up.

Little Women

The Greta Gerwig version, because the Winona Ryder one was not on streaming and my DVD player still is not connected yet. 

One and a half thumbs up

Little Women

I appreciate Greta Gerwig giving grown-up Amy a chance. But even me, an Amy-fan, can't deny she is a total brat as a kid. 

One and a half thumbs up. I still prefer the linear-story and Christian Bale of 'our OG'.

Sentimental Value

His hands on my legs the entire time; he didn't want to leave the cinema. I liked it a lot!

One and three quarters thumbs up - it was wonderful to see the focus on just the three leads and their family relationship.