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 McManusinFanfareMan Becoming MachineTetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) reveals our fears of technology, the industrialisation of humanity, and philosophical concerns regarding the…1d ago41d ago4
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.2d ago62d ago6
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.5d ago65d ago6
Conall McManusinFanfareMy Favourite Romance Subplot: It’s a Wonderful LifeFrank Capra’s masterpiece depicts the highs and lows of life and love with enchanting grace5d ago155d ago15
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 724Jul 724
Conall McManusinFrame RatedA Hard Day’s Night — ideology, counter culture, and the star system in a revolutionary musicalThe Beatles struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney’s mischievous grandfather in check.Jul 312Jul 312
Conall McManusinFrame RatedThe Summer Film… and How it’s ChangedHow blockbusters have evolved over the decades…Jul 29Jul 29
Conall McManusinFrame RatedA Quiet Place: Day One — finding humanity in the apocalypseA woman finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.Jul 19Jul 19