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Playtime (1967)

One of my all time favs. Every shot… masterpiece. A pro mime would be the one to create such stunning art about finding whimsy and connection in a soulless, confusing, homogenized and gray modern city. He even makes the exaggeratedly drab city look beautiful. It’s funny and fun to look at. Especially if all you want to do is look, the only real character development is a bumbling man bumbling and bumbling until finally the only thing left to do is dance. Banger

@hhtthhtthhttht

Feb 24, 2025

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“That most important thing: love” (1975) dir. Andrzej zulawski

Honestly bro I had no idea wtf was going on in ts but the wardrobe was A1 and scene locations were mad cool. It also is the same dude who did Possession, ik a lot of you mfs on this app like that one. Starring Romy Schneider of “La Piscine” fame, also features a sleazed out performance by Klaus Kinski, it’s ab a photographer who likes some actress but her sherm bf is unhinged and manipulating her idk I got tired of reading subtitles. Overall it‘s a great movie to watch if you want to take a picture of ur screen to throw on ur IG story to make ppl think ur mad esoteric and knowledgeable ab late 20th century European cinema.

@eveilcalvin

Mar 18, 2024

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Blow-up (1966)

Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 film Blow-Up is a post-modernist piece set in the mod era of 1960s London, following a fashion photographer, grappling with perception of reality, and the search for meaning in his creative work. In arguably the most iconic scene [linked], the main character, Thomas, wanders into a concert with a cameo by none other than The Yardbirds, especially memorable because it features Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page during their brief overlap in the band's lineup. But what's more is the absurdism Antonioni layers into it. Allegedly, Antonioni originally wanted The Who for the scene, who was already known for Pete Townshend’s guitar-smashing, but getting them would have "blown up" ;) the budget of the film. That bit of trivia only deepens the absurdity of Jeff Beck smashing his guitar. What was once an act of raw, rebellious energy is portrayed as hollow, almost mechanical aggression. Meanwhile, a stage tech casually tries to fix the amp, underscoring how these once-authentic acts can become ritualized, drained of their original meaning. The tone of the scene is heightened as Thomas drifts through it all, eventually catching the broken guitar neck like a souvenir, only to discard it moments later—a perfect example of randomness and futility woven throughout the film.
Great film for: - Dissociative film photographers - Those inflicted with impostor syndrome - Mimes who enjoy tennis - Swinging London nostalgia whores

@strict_marlin

Aug 25, 2024

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Magical realism

Last Thursday, a meteor appeared in the night sky over Los Angeles. I stood in place for 30 seconds watching it blaze brilliant red and orange before fizzling out suddenly. The experience moved me immensely and filled me with a sense of hope that I hadn’t felt in quite some time. I read later that it was a SpaceX satellite. I wish I hadn’t.

@willreschke

Feb 25, 2024

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OPening your windows when it rains

There's something about a wet and humid early morning that heals my soul. It's like a free sound bath. Especially if you are lucky and have a little bit of thunder alongside.

@willreschke

May 8, 2024

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Taping Old Postcards / Photographs Onto Your Walls

I have done this everywhere that I have lived. There are some beautiful images lost on the discarded blank face of a postcard, and they deserve to be cherished just as much as the big piece of art you have framed in your living room. You can find many for cheap at your local thrift. There’s a lot of fun to be had in grouping different images together for a collage effect. Space them out a bit more if it all feels a bit claustrophobic. Use some blue painter's tape for a pop of color. 

@willreschke

Jun 15, 2025