PinnedConall McManusinFrame RatedMidnight Cowboy — the film that killed the dreams of the 1960sA naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.May 1226May 1226
PinnedConall McManusinFanfareLove is an IdealMetin Erksan’s masterpiece Time to Love (1965) conveys both heartache and metaphysical angst, creating a haunting filmJan 196Jan 196
Conall McManusinFrame RatedOn the Waterfront — classic film tainted by its director’s shameful betrayalAn ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother…1d ago41d ago4
Conall McManusinFrame RatedThe Amityville Horror (1979) — the birth of modern American horrorNewlyweds and their children move into a house where a mass murder was committed, and start experiencing inexplicable manifestations…2d ago42d ago4
Conall McManusinFrame RatedWhen Harry Met Sally… — the greatest rom-com of all timeHarry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.4d ago154d ago15
Conall McManusinFanfareMan Becoming MachineTetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) reveals our fears of technology, the industrialisation of humanity, and philosophical concerns regarding the…Jul 163Jul 163
Conall McManusinFrame RatedMarnie — Hitchcock’s psychosexual thriller has problemsA man marries a woman who’s a habitual thief and has serious psychological problems, then tries to help her confront and resolve them.Jul 158Jul 158
Conall McManusinFrame RatedEyes Wide Shut — sex, dreams, and a world of our darkest desiresA Manhattan doctor embarks on a bizarre, night-long odyssey after his wife’s admission of unfulfilled longing.Jul 1210Jul 1210
Conall McManusinFanfareMy Favourite Romance Subplot: It’s a Wonderful LifeFrank Capra’s masterpiece depicts the highs and lows of life and love with enchanting graceJul 1215Jul 1215
Conall McManusinFrame RatedSeven Brides for Seven Brothers — misogyny and abductions in controversial classic musicalWhen a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.Jul 726Jul 726