This movie is not only visually stunning & engaging but so heart wrenching. It covers dysfunctional family dynamics & the complexities of mental illness in a way that i’ve never seen before. The symbolism in this film is to die for. Definitely a tough watch but I couldn’t get it out of my head for weeks. You’ll either love it or hate it.
Jan 19, 2025
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I went into this film entirely blind having heard nothing about it and I loved it. I felt so moved by it in a way I haven’t by a film in a while. So subtle but somehow very tactile in its depiction of isolation and depression. Daisy Ridley is perfect in it.
Aug 14, 2024
I don’t think I’d ever rewatch The Nightingale. It’s a brilliantly crafted film - deeply moving, with incredible storytelling and performances - but the experience was harrowing. The overwhelming sense of violation, horror, and helplessness stayed with me, making it too difficult to revisit, despite how much i appreciate its artistry.
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Cassavetes is the man who has made me cry the most, isn’t that saying something!
Starting ten minutes into the 2.5 hour-long film, I felt my heart slowly sink into my stomach, and by the end I was claustrophobic with such feelings of hopelessness, confusion, and the sting of reality. I cried myself to sleep, I didn’t know what else to do with myself!
A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE is worth a watch for all these reasons, and for Gena Rowland’s unmatched and masterful performance, and for these reasons is a movie I must never watch again. Brava!
Feb 3, 2025
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I love being an outfit repeater. I love when my clothes start to feel roomy & slouchy. I love when I notice the fabric color fading. I love when my jeans fray & the denim starts to break open on the knees. I love it when my clothes show that i’ve lived.
Jan 18, 2025
I found her at a family gathering about 7-8 years ago. The previous lady who was taking care of her & a colony of feral cats moved away, leaving her without a consistent food source. She hung around me the whole day, soaking up the sun from a lawn chair while occasionally stealing some of my mac & cheese. That day I ended up taking her home, now she’s my whole world. Since then, i’ve started studying all things cat (especially feline behavior), working at animal shelters, occasionally fostering, & volunteering at other animal shelters + different pet retention services. She’s taught me so much & has given me the motivation to be better everyday. I don’t know what i’d do or be without her.
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