Paint Drying, a ten-hour film, sparked a unique phenomenon on Letterboxd where users post personal updates instead of film reviews, revealing a disconnect in user needs and app design.
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5.9Movies I Saw in October 2025
2025-12-12 • review cinema film sep 2024 – oct 2025
A review of various films watched in October 2025, showcasing a mix of emotional depth, cinematic flaws, and personal reflections on the viewing experience.
The blog post reviews various films seen during the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, including 'Brewster McCloud,' 'Cinemania,' 'Magnolia,' and 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.' The author shares personal ...
In June, the author, Josh Anderson, delves into film literature, focusing on Quentin Tarantino's 'Cinema Speculation' and 'Easy Riders, Raging Bulls,' while also attending the Toronto Japanese Film Festival. He reviews several fil...
5.6How Not to Sound Like AI
2026-03-10 • writing authenticity education assessment ai
The post examines the difficulties of identifying AI-generated writing in education and the impact of such accusations on students' credibility and writing authenticity.
January 2026 movie reviews highlight personal favorites and critiques, showcasing a mix of classic and contemporary films with insights into their cultural relevance.
A comprehensive review of films watched in December 2025, reflecting on both classic and contemporary cinema with personal insights and ratings.
The author reflects on their diverse moviegoing experiences in July 2025, including attending a Canadian horror film series hosted by Guillermo del Toro, watching films on long flights, and exploring the French New Wave. They revi...
The author plans to shift their blog focus from movie reviews to topics on information architecture and content strategy while emphasizing the value of writing as a skill.
The author reviews several films watched in August 2025, including 'Weapons,' 'War of the Worlds,' '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'The Island Closest to Heaven,' 'The Editor,' 'The Gate,' 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and '3 Women.' ...
The blog post introduces four engaging games that help develop skills relevant to information architecture. It explains how each game—Wikipedia Speedruns, Codenames, Semantris, and Connections—encourages players to think creativel...
A review of February 2026 films, praising 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' while critiquing others like 'Send Help' and 'The Testament of Ann Lee' for their execution and depth.
The author reviews films watched by Jimmy Carter while also sharing thoughts on other notable screenings from November 2025.
Predictions for the 2026 Oscars are provided, detailing expected winners and personal preferences across multiple categories.
The author watched several movies in May 2025, including Nosferatu, COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, The Slumber Party Massacre, After Hours, and The Baby. The author provides a brief review of each movie, rating ...
The author discusses the movies they watched in April 2025, including their thoughts and ratings for each film.
The author watched a variety of movies in March 2025, including a mix of slashers and experimental avant-garde films. They provide reviews and insights into each movie, including their experiences at different theatres and their t...
The author shares their predictions and personal picks for the 2025 Oscars, including the best picture, directing, acting, writing, and technical categories.
The author discusses his recent movie-watching habits and how he has been writing reviews on Letterboxd. He also mentions his decision to copy over a selection of his favorite movie reviews each month to post on his blog.
The film 'Can I Get a Witness?' is set in a near-future dystopia where all humans are compelled to kill themselves at age 50. The protagonist works as a 'Witness' to these forced euthanasias and the film is criticized for floating...
0[TIFF 2024] Oh, Canada
2024-10-13 • canada tiff film analysis paul schrader
Oh, Canada is a somber movie about a Vietnam War draft dodger reflecting on his life as he nears his end. The story is framed around the aged main character being interviewed by his former film students, while his wife anxiously s...
The Life of Chuck is a postmodern adaptation of a Stephen King novella, divided into distinct thirds and told out of order. It is a sci-fi mystery, a period piece coming-of-age musical, and a heartfelt exploration of making the mo...
The Gesuidouz is a film about a 26-year-old punk rock singer named Hanako who wants to play at the Glastonbury Festival before dying at age 27. The film portrays the struggles of the creative process, but the direction and acting ...
0[TIFF 2024] Rumours
2024-10-01 • comedy film festival rumors
Rumours is a film set in 2024 at a G7 meeting where leaders are threatened by creatures in the dark. The movie is a modern-day Dr. Strangelove, with parallels to real-world leaders. The interactions between the actors are enjoyabl...