July marks my return to Film. By this, I mean I’ve been busy attacking my Letterboxd watchlist and scheduling time at my local theatre. Partially to test my attention-span. Partially out of nostalgia, which is a weird word to use here since the period I am referring to was only a year ago, during the whole Barbieheimer phenomena. Can you feel sentimental longing after only a year? Nonetheless, I miss the final days of summer when groups of friends were dressing up to see a Barbie-Oppenheimer double feature. This moment in cinema coincided with my move to a new city and I distinctly remember crying in the U-Haul while “What Was I Made For” played in the background. The only appropriate way to listen to that song.
My July film summary (partial):
Paris, Texas- The major stand-out for me.
Basquiat- Vincent Gallo jumpscare. Maybe it is an issue with biopics as a whole. It’s too daunting to accurately compress a superstar’s life into an entertaining two hour film.
Annihilation- Am I stupid because I just didn’t get it.
The Gospel According to Andre- I could listen to Andre Leon Talley read a grocery list.
The Purge: Anarchy- A good, easy watch when you and your sister just want to bake a cake and finish the Pink Whitney left over in the freezer from New Year’s.
Foe- Three primary speaking roles. One major setting. Sparse but effective.
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston- “If not for the irritating film maker self-insert who seemed to rub the experts he interviewed the wrong way and asked terrible questions, I might have liked it more.”
Very Ralph- Woody Allen jumpscare
You’ll notice three fashion docs. The best thing to watch when you need a little glamour or after a series of less than successful job interviews. Memoirs are good for this, too. Especially accompanied by summer storms.
July Recommendations
strawberry shortcake sundae from Andy’s Frozen Custard
Kate Moss eyebrows
sunning, tanning and the like
jelly makeup & manicures
strong cups of iced coffee
carpooling