So Sensible. So Intelligent.

I wasn’t exactly eagerly awaiting the arrival of Sirât in U.S. theaters. I had heard it described as “polarizing” and knew people were pretty split on it (more critical/festival praise, with limited release audiences not enjoying it as much), so I figured I would come out of it on more neutral footing.

In calendar years past, I've decided to commit to watching 10 films by any director I've wanted to dig into a little bit more. I started with Scorsese, did Hitchcock in 2024, and opted for Ingmar Bergman in 2025. To complement my experience and hopefully achieve a greater depth of understanding of his works, I also figured I'd assign myself reflections after each viewing. Persona - 1/30/25 This was my second—and first successful—attempt at Persona . My first go was when I was

I really am still split on this movie.