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I found lost cos on prime, where the description was "a traumatized dentist's assistant finds a distraction in Lost Cos, a mysterious cosplay club". Intrigued by this ludicrous description, I gave it a go and I don't regret my decision.

It's this movie good? No. The acting is horrendous, the "plot" is an incoherent fever dream that consists of fimsily connected scenes, and the video quality is lacking at times. That said, the outfits are visually stunning, every scene is atmospheric, and it has soul pervading the whole production. I very much enjoyed the whole cosplay vibe, but it's probably not for everyone.

It also has plenty of (chest) nudity, sometimes bordering on softporn, so maybe watch this with your electro-cosplay-curious significant other on date night rather than your extended family on Christmas...

Overall I give it a 6/10 - if you're looking for something stylish, bold, and original, but not overly cerebral, and you can look past some cringey acting, give it a go.

What struck me most about this movie was the fantastic atmosphere: the eye for detail and how deeply human all the people were. Some used each other, others were genuinely kind, but most really just seemed to act as any of us would given their circumstances. Only when watching this movie did I realize how rare that is in movies. Mona Lisa is certainly a trip on its own and is probably not for everyone, but I give it a big thumbs up. It's not trying to come up with a deep message, but it's for sure a refreshing take on a standard plot. And it gave me a renewed sense of love for humankind and made me want to visit New Orleans. Just watch it, accept it, let it wash over you and be happy.

White Noise is certainly not for everyone, as the low ratings here show as well. It is certainly chaotic, unhinged, and there's not really a plot - it's more of a stream of consciousness with the only overarching theme loosely being that it all has something to do with mortality.

You certainly have to be in the mood for a somewhat experimental movie that just takes you for a ride. I found the dialogues very funny, and the visuals were stunning, but if you can't stand watching two hours of undirected chaos, then this is not for you. If you're in for something that's comedic, not too serious, but very weird in an original way, then give it a try. Just be prepared for what it is: a lot of white noise.