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Husband, 🐕 dad ×2, crossword puzzle whiz, MN sports sufferer, love good 📚, 🎞,🍺, son of 🎅 I got dad jokes and dad bod minus the kids.
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #511 is Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

Glossy, cruel, and kind of irresistible. It is basically rich people being awful to each other, but Glenn Close and John Malkovich make it so fun you don’t care. Sharp, nasty, and very entertaining. Classic. 85/100 #filmsky
January 5, 2026 at 4:18 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #510 is Dancer in the Dark (2000)

Brutal, beautiful, and emotionally exhausting. Björk is incredible, and the musical numbers feel like fragile escapes from relentless misery. Not an easy watch, but the payoff hits hard and lingers long after. 84/100 #filmsky
December 29, 2025 at 4:15 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #509 is Dance, Girl, Dance (1940)

Lucille Ball brings spark to this backstage melodrama, but the story weaves between satire and soap without quite finding its footing. Moments of sharp wit stand out, even if the whole never fully comes together. 62/100 #filmsky
December 27, 2025 at 4:46 AM
1001 Books 📚 to Read Before I Die. #250 is The Devil's Pool by George Sand

A gentle, pastoral romance that drifts more than it drives. Sand’s love for rural life is warm and sincere, but the plot is thin and the sentiment heavy. Pleasant enough, just a bit too quaint and slow. 76/100 #booksky
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #508 is PlayTime (1967)

A meticulously choreographed maze of glass, steel, and quiet gags. It’s more about observation than laughs, but the visual wit and patience really pay off if you settle in. 78/100 #filmsky
December 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
1001 Books 📚 to Read Before I Die. #249 is The Devils by Fyodor Dostoevsky

A wild, messy, electric book. Political paranoia, egos, and ideas spiral into chaos, but the characters burn so hot it’s gripping throughout. Not tidy, not subtle, but devastating. Feels frighteningly modern. 92/100 #booksky
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #507 is Cyclo (1995)

It's a rough ride, but in a good way. Its gritty streets and moody style pull you in, even when the story feels a bit heavy. Still, the atmosphere and performances make it a compelling watch. 74/100 #filmsky
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #506 is The Crying Game (1992)

It mixes politics, identity, and love in a way that’s both gripping and oddly tender. It’s a bit uneven at times, but the performances and twists keep it compelling all the way through.
75/100 #filmsky
November 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #505 is Crumb (1994)

A raw, fascinating dive into the messy genius of Robert Crumb. It’s funny, disturbing, and deeply human all at once. An unfiltered look at creativity, obsession, and the family that shaped him. 85/100 #filmsky
October 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #504 is The Crowd (1928)

A beautifully grounded silent drama that captures the smallness and quiet struggles of ordinary life. The visuals and emotional honesty still hit hard. Melancholy, yet deeply human. 80/100 #filmsky
October 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #503 is The Pillow Book (1995)

Visually striking and sensual, with Greenaway’s trademark style, but the story feels distant and overly self-indulgent at times. Gorgeous to look at, but not always engaging. 68/100 #filmsky
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #502 is Ceddo (1977)

Dense and deliberate, tackling religion, power, and resistance in a way that’s more thought-provoking than entertaining. Its pacing drags at times, but the bold critique leaves a strong impression. 69/100 #filmsky
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #501 is Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)

Smart and layered, it blends dark moral dilemmas with biting humor. The mix of guilt, denial, and irony feels timeless, and while heavy at times, it’s handled with sharp wit and humanity. 85/100 #filmsky
September 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #500 is Cries and Whispers (1972)

Haunting and intimate, a slow burn that dives deep into grief, repression, and fragile sisterhood. The stark reds and raw performances make it both unsettling and unforgettable.
85/100 #filmsky
September 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #499 is Cría cuervos... (1976)

A hauntingly tender film. Quiet, eerie, and deeply moving. Ana Torrent is incredible, carrying the mix of childhood innocence and trauma with striking power. Subtle yet unforgettable. 84/100 #filmsky
September 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #498 is WR: Mysteries of the Organism (1971)

Wild, messy, and defiantly experimental, it mixes politics, sex, and satire with uneven results. It’s bold and fascinating at times, but also chaotic. Worth seeing, though not fully satisfying. 69/100 #filmsky
September 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #497 is Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Fun and full of glitz, but a bit too glossy and predictable at times. The cast brought charm, and the lavish visuals entertained, but the story didn’t fully hook me. Overall, a light rom-com with style over depth. 65/100 #filmsky
September 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #496 is Freaks (1932)

It’s shocking and strangely empathetic, with real circus performers giving it raw authenticity. The story swings from creepy to heartfelt, making it unsettling but oddly compelling. A true classic of its time. 78/100 #filmsky
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #495 is The Cranes Are Flying (1957)

Beautifully shot, emotionally raw film about love, war, and loss. The cinematography is stunning, and the story hits hard. Moving, poetic, and unforgettable.
82/100 #filmsky
August 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #494 is Hour of the Wolf (1968)

Haunting, surreal, and deeply unsettling. Bergman blurs reality and nightmare with eerie precision. I loved its atmosphere and psychological depth, though at times it drifts. 78/100 #filmsky
August 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
1001 Books 📚 to Read Before I Die. #248 is The Devil to Pay in the Backlands by João Guimarães Rosa.

A vivid, gripping journey through jagged landscapes and moral gray zones. The prose is dense but rewarding, and the characters linger long after the last page. 93/100 #booksky
August 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #493 is The Cow (1969)

Slow and simple but hits surprisingly hard. It’s moody, a bit surreal, and really sticks with you. Not your average drama, but there’s something special there. 79/100 #filmsky
August 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
1001 Movies 📽 to Watch Before I Die. #492 is Daisies (1966)

Pure chaotic charm. It's wild, surreal, and totally unbothered by convention. It’s like a rebellious art-school fever dream, and somehow it all works. Bold, bratty, and beautifully strange. 81/100 #filmsky
July 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
1001 Books 📚 to Read Before I Die. #247 is The Devil in the Flesh Raymond Radiguet.

A bold, emotionally sharp look at young love and infidelity during wartime. Beautifully written, though a bit cold at times. Still, a solid and memorable read. 78/100 #booksky
July 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM