Loregasm

Hi, my name is Anirudh Gitai.  I'm a writer who loves great stories. I've experienced so many amazing ones that left an impact in big and small ways. Each one enriched my life in unique and powerful ways. Our time is limited. Finding worthwhile things can be annoying. That's why I share the truly special ones. Anything I write about is either at least worth a watch or should be actively avoided.  Each article also follows these rules: Spoiler-free: I avoid discussing the plot as much as possible.   Details: I share how long the experience is and where you can find it.  Experience: I talk about my experience, what I liked, and why it mattered to me. Now allow me the honor of sharing some key ideas. Reviews Don't Help I don't review or give ratings here for two reasons: Art is Subjective.  I only share my perspective. If it resonates, you might agree.  The Moving Goal-post.  Breaking Bad is the best thing you've ever seen... ...until you watch Be...

When I hear "main character," a likeable & competent person comes to mind. Protagonists are either polished ideals to strive toward, like James Bond or Ethan Hunt, or relatable diamonds in the rough, like Eggsy from Kingsman, who slowly start to shine. Such stories are great for relaxed escapism or exciting fantasy. Both have a time and place. Uncut Gems offers neither of the two. Physiologically speaking, there is no difference between excitement and anxiety, but after watching this film, I wonder about that...  In its 2 hours & 15 minutes runtime, it took me on a nail-biting, octane-fueled hellride whose recklessness neared suicidal. I felt stuck in a speeding car, narrowly escaping disaster every few seconds, at the mercy of a slurring, mumbling drunk driver. Yet, for some reason, I just couldn't look away. That's the beauty of this film. Like mouth-numbing spicy food you can't stop eating, every scene snowballed until it reached an avalanche that was m...