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Truthfully, I think Let the Right One In is the best vampire movie (we'll see if that holds when Nosferatu releases in December). But Byzantium is also top tier and a fascinating take on the Vampire myth.
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Outside of Dune 2, this is my most anticipated this year. Eggers hasn't missed yet and I'm excited to see his remake. I'm fortunate to have seen a restoration of the original 1922 film (with an original live score by local artists) and I'm a fan of Dracula (which it illegally adapted lol), so I'm interested what choices Eggers will take for this remake.
I really ought to watch Werner Herzog's version, too.
Aug 1, 2024
I watched for the first time last night and Iām glad I bought it because I want to experience it again and again. Iām overall not a horror movie person, but this obviously is cinematic and haunting and intrigued me more than scared me. There were still certain parts that made me want to vomit (you can probably guess which ones), but they were necessary.
Iām not tuned into the discourse happening around this film, but I hope that people are recognizing LRDās performance as one that is award worthy. She did that all herself- no cgi, no prosthetics. Iām usually kind of a nepo baby hater but you canāt deny talent.
Feb 2, 2025
an emissary to the king of France becomes lost on his journey, and finds himself at the surreal estate of a vampire and his family, where he begins to experience strange happenings.
I donāt really watch a lot of new movies but this is one I heard about recently and it sounded like exactly my kinda thing and I was not disappointed. it feels very very reminiscent of much older folk horror films, I absolutely loved this. the atmosphere is perfect, the writing is beautiful, and the main vampire is entirely done with puppetry which absolutely rules.
based on a folk story that long predates dracula, a vourdalak is a vampire who feeds on the undead subjectās former loved ones. normally I find horror movies that are about ātraumaā or whatever to be a bit tired, but this one heavily deals with those kinds of themes and it never feels heavy-handed or hacky. itās a film about patriarchy and abuse but itās also totally just a folksy atmospheric vampire period piece.Ā I loved it.
"My children. I am leaving. Wait for me six days. If after these six days, I have not returned, say a prayer in my memory ā for then, I will have been killed in battle. But if ever, God forbid, I return after these six days have passed, I order you to forget that I was ever your father, and to deny me entry, whatever I may say or do, for then I would have become nothing but an accursed Vourdalak."
Dec 7, 2024
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Alright y'all, standards have gotten a little lax around here and rec quality has taken a dip (I'm including myself in this). Here are some pointers for High Rec Standards.
ANATOMY OF A REC:
TITLEāThis is the rec or recommendations. This is NOT a lead in. Type exactly what you're recommending here. What appears in the Title should finish this sentence, "I recommend _____."
BODYāThis supports the rec and anything goes. Supporting statements, supporting essays, additional recs, you can get silly, you can pontificate. You can do anything you want. Except putting the main rec down here. Where does it go? That's right. In the Title š
IMAGEāNo rules. Add one to preference. It can be relevant or a non sequitur.
LINKāI highly recommend links but it's not as important as the Title or Body. If you are recommending something that has an online presence (music, movies, websites, products, etc.), Piffies want to click on it immediately. Don't make us google. Be kind a leave a link.
EMOJIāNo rules. Express yourself.
ANTI-RECS:
They exist and they are valid recs. "Anti-Rec: _____" clearly communicates this is something best avoided. But a better way format this type of Rec is to use a modifier or verb that flows with "I recommend _____." Ex. I recommend... Not Eating Tacks, Avoiding Area X, Leaving Off the Anchovies, etc.ā(Formatting Anti-Recs this way first recommended by tyler the Creator)
ANATOMY OF AN ASK:
TITLEāThis is the question or topic of the Ask. Asks can solicit advice or start a discussion. You have some flexibility here because the Ask is expected to be expounded upon in the body if it needs more context. Just be clear. Again, this is not a lead in. Be direct and ask the question or state the topic.
BODYāProvide more context. Narrow the recommendation field. Add relevant links. Remember, the Ask goes in the Title š
EMOJIāNo rules. Express yourself.
ANSWERING AN ASKāRecs on Asks can break style as dictated by the Ask. If the Ask is looking for Recs, give Recs following style. If it's asking for opinions, give your opinion. Asking for links? Give links! Respond however you would respond some someone IRL. Asks start a conversation so you can be more conversational. But keep in mind that these Recs will appear in the main feed. So where you can maintain Rec style, do so.
Example: WHATāS YOUR CURRENT LETTERBOXD TOP 4?
A response to this with High Rec Standards would look something like this:
TITLEāLists your current Letterboxd top 4. You are recommending these four movies.
BODYāFree reign here. Drop your Letterboxd @. Talk about the movies. Make a quip. Emoji. Relevant links. Nothing.
IMAGEāOptional. Screenshot of your top four. Frame from a movie. Dealer's choice.
LINKāAdd your Letterboxd profile only if you want to be found.
EMOJIāWhatever. But it'd be nice if it was relevant.
DISCLAIMER:
This is a living community document! These are only my recommendations for a foundation. Debate and Discussion of proper style are Encouraged. Any editions and changes to the PI.FYI STYLE GUIDE will be notated with attribution.
Changelog:
07.26.2024āClarified a Rec is not limited to one recommendation. Recs can recommend multiple things. Thanks to shegoestoanotherschool for identifying the issue. / Added guidance for Anti-Rec format.
02.11.2025āMoved SpongeBob Bubble Blowing Technique video link from the top level into the body ("some pointers") so the embed wouldn't override the High Quality instructional graphic.
Jul 25, 2024
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This combo has just been here the whole time?!
Feb 6, 2025
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i will eat one every day i do not give a fuck anymore
Jan 30, 2024