#standard+film

[ultralowoxygen]

R1-09844-017A by Ilya Kazarinov Via Flickr: Novoross' 21

[the-crooked-library]

i think i've mentioned it before in passing but it still fucks me up how Orlok is a physical manifestation of every "wrong and sinful" desire that Ellen tries to repress, as well as the panic that is associated with them.

the first sexual urges of her puberty (he claims her "ever-eternally"). the desire to dominate her husband (he dominates Thomas at the castle, demanding the subservience she never could). her queerness (he drinks from Anna, long and deep, and destroys Harding's family). the desperate longing for companionship, regardless of how dark and abnormal she believes herself to be (he answers her call from miles away, crosses an ocean for her, wants her, wants her, wants her - but she cannot imagine being wanted without repercussions, and so he brings the plague with him, a punishment for the sin of receiving what she craves).

Ellen is a mess of crushing guilt. she only ever sees ugliness in herself and i think it's so compelling to see her being desired above all else - not despite, but because of that ugliness, y'know?..

[bubzys-bubabalooza]

One of the most interesting details in The Substance to me, that I don't see anyone talking about is that the person who introduces Elizabeth to the Substance program, the person who pulls her into a living nightmare under the pretence of helping her, was not only a man, but one also using the substance and hating it too. To me this felt like a really smart way to acknowledge that yes, men are absolutely affected by unfair body standards to some degree, but those same men are more likely to be apathetic to the issues women face and enforce those same body standards they pretend to care about.

[u-n-c-o-m-m-o-n]

The Substance (2024) Directed by Coralie Fargeat.

[visualtaehyun]

Has no one posted this yet or????

P'Aof shared this clip as a reward for trending on twt from when they were filming the pilot and the boys kissed for the first time :D

[frostfires-blog]

So I just rewatched the short film with subtitles and damn they really said to hell with the censorship:

"My beloved is a brave noble and gracious special someone..."

"A fleeting glimpse, a hundred lifetimes enthralled..."

"I've liked him since I was a child, for so many years... and I finally get to stand by his side after going through thick and thin...

I can't believe they actually allowed him to say that!!! Aah!!! Those are among my favourite Hua Cheng quotes from the novel!!!

[forecast0ctopus]

it’s a scream, baby!

[drrav3nb]

SUMMERTIME (1955) (dir. David Lean)

I was thinking of the first evening I came here. First time I saw you, you were wearing that yellow tie. I don't want to forget any of it. Not a single moment. I don't think I ever shall.

[genericpuff]

it's been 20 years and i still can't believe the banger line, "the sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament" is from austin powers

[chalamet-chalamet]

Timothée Chalamet is set to receive the Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his performance in ‘A Complete Unknown.’

​​Chalamet has been recognized at the festival before. In 2018, he received the Rising Star Award for “Call Me By Your Name,” and the following year, he received the Spotlight Award for “Beautiful Boy.”

“Timothée showcases both his physical and vocal talents as he brings depth and nuance to this role that is certain to receive award recognition. It is our honor to recognize Timothée, one of the most respected actors of his generation, with the Chairman’s Award.”

-Nachhattar Singh Chandi, PSIFF Chairman

[ultralowoxygen]

ballerina by Ilya Kazarinov Via Flickr: Ulan-Ude '19

[u-n-c-o-m-m-o-n]

The Substance (2024) Directed by Coralie Fargeat.

[mikimeiko]

Wicked (Jon M. Chu, 2024)

[morwennaoa]

throwback to when i saw mickey 17 with my boyfriend.. and then i broke up with him ❕

[goblins-riddles-or-frocks]

what are your favorite horror films?

Hmm this changes, but atm probably:

Savageland— Mockumentary about the disappearance of a small Texas town. It’s an indie film with no budget, but they make the most of it. It features some very harrowing and spooky photographs.

Lake Mungo— Mockumentary about the disappearance of a teenage girl in Australia. This has very strong Twin Peaks influence. Love what it does with the concept of ghosts, and being haunted by your own fate.

Hell House LLC— Another mockumentary/found footage investigating mysterious deaths at a haunted house attraction on opening night. Really inventive use of jump scares, and I love how the subsequent films expand on the lore.

Ghostwatch— BBC horror broadcast from the 70s, this one was insaaaane because they essentially War of the Worlds-ed it. It looked like a genuine Halloween news segment, using like the actual regular anchors at the time. The plot takes a lot from the Amityville Horror iirc?

The Strangers— Home invasion movie. Incredible slow burn so there’s no horror for a solid 30 minutes or more, there’s instead a ton of character building. It’s so stressful to watch! The subsequent movies aren’t as good, but the first one is really well done.

Ravenous— Cannibalism as a metaphor for colonialism! So iconic. It lifts a bit from the Donner Party, but goes places with it. This movie, and its central dynamic, is everything NBC Hannibal wishes it was.

[magpiesketchins]

Hey guys lord of the rings good, did you know this?