Troy (D) Ramos

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Conversational movie analysis from a multidisciplinary artist perspective. I explore films through philosophical, artistic, and personal lenses - from indie gems to classic Hollywood, plus the occasional rant about the movie-going experience itself. Whether it's unpacking the deeper meaning in Lost in Translation or explaining why Castaway's ending hits different, these are authentic discussions for film lovers who think beyond the surface. New episodes every Saturday.

  1. 4D AGO

    Relentless Tension Isn’t the Same as a Story

    ⚠️ Spoiler Warning ⚠️This video discusses key moments and the ending of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.Hello movie friends. I just watched If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025), directed by Mary Bronstein and starring Rose Byrne, and I can’t stop thinking about two things.This is a film built almost entirely on relentless tension. From beginning to end, we watch a woman unravel as her personal life, marriage, career, and mental health collide — and for me, it never lets up. I’ll talk about why that approach didn’t work for me, why I found the lack of character development and resolution frustrating, and how constant conflict can sometimes drain a story of meaning rather than deepen it.At the same time, I’ll also talk about the performances — especially Rose Byrne’s — and why great acting alone can’t always save a film. Despite strong performances across the board, this movie left me cold.I’m curious what you think. Did this film work for you? Did the tension feel purposeful, or exhausting? And do you think Rose Byrne deserved her Oscar nomination?Let’s talk about it in the comments. #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou #RoseByrne #FilmEssay #MovieReview #OscarNominee #ArthouseFilm #IndependentFilm #FilmCriticism #CinemaDiscussion #MovieAnalysis #FilmThoughts #TDR

    7 min

  2. JAN 24

    Why Is This Thing On? Feels So Real

    I just saw Is This Thing On?, and I can’t stop thinking about it.Directed by Bradley Cooper, the film stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern, and tells a deeply human story about middle age, divorce, and trying to start over.In this review, I talk about:Bradley Cooper’s quiet, indie-feeling directionWhy Will Arnett’s performance feels so realHow the film captures the emotional weight of long relationshipsAnd why simplicity and honesty in filmmaking feel overdue right nowIt’s funny, painful, and surprisingly tender — a film that understands what it means to be unhappy with someone, rather than unhappy alone.Have you seen it?What did you think?#IsThisThingOn #FilmReview #MovieEssay #WillArnett #LauraDern #BradleyCooper#IndieFilm #FilmAnalysis #CinemaTalk #MovieDiscussion #RelationshipsInFilm

    8 min

  3. JAN 22

    Oscar Nominations 2026: Surprises, Snubs, and My Picks

    I just watched the 2026 Oscar nominations and couldn’t stop thinking about them.In this video, I break down:Best Actor & Supporting Actor nomineesBest Actress (and why this category is stacked)Best Picture favoritesThe biggest surprisesAnd my personal snubsFrom Hamnet and Marty Supreme to performances by Emma Stone and Jessie Buckley, this year’s nominations sparked a lot of questions — and a few frustrations.Awards are subjective. They often get it wrong.But somehow, they’re still exciting.What surprised you most?Who got snubbed?And who do you think is actually going to win?Let me know in the comments.#Oscars2026 #OscarNominations #BestPicture#BestActress #FilmDiscussion #MovieEssay#Hamnet #EmmaStone #JessieBuckley#FilmAnalysis #CinemaTalk #MovieNerd

    8 min

  4. JAN 17

    I Can’t Stop Thinking About Hamnet

    ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️This video contains major spoilers for Hamnet. Please watch the film before continuing. I saw Hamnet and I genuinely can’t stop thinking about it.This film caught me completely off guard. It’s quiet, patient, emotionally devastating, and unlike almost anything else playing in theaters right now. At its core, Hamnet isn’t really about Shakespeare—it’s about grief, love, art, and the way we try to survive unbearable loss.In this video, I talk through the four things that have stayed with me the most:• its restraint and use of silence• the way music and sound design feel inevitable rather than imposed• a final theatrical moment that I’ll never forget• and how the film somehow makes Shakespeare feel more human and accessible than everHamnet reminded me why art exists in the first place—not as entertainment, but as a way to process life, death, and meaning when words fail. I’d love to hear what you thought. Did the film affect you the same way? What moments stayed with you the most? Let’s talk. #Hamnet #FilmEssay #FilmAnalysis #MovieDiscussion #Shakespeare #GriefInFilm#ArtAndGrief #Cinema #A24 #PaulMescal #JesseBuckley#FilmThoughts #MoviesThatStayWithYou #SlowCinema #TDR

    12 min

  5. JAN 8

    I Can’t Stop Thinking About Marty Supreme

    ⚠️ This video contains spoilers for Marty Supreme. I just watched Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, and I can’t stop thinking about three things.The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A’zion, and Gwyneth Paltrow, and follows a driven young man in 1950s New York whose obsession with success in competitive table tennis pulls him into constant risk, tension, and moral compromise.In this video, I talk about:• The relentless tension and why it makes the film compelling—but hard to revisit• The surprising use of modern music and why it strangely works• The final scene with the baby, and what it might actually say about who this character really isThis isn’t a traditional review. It’s a reflection on what lingers after the movie ends—and why some films stay with us even when we’re not sure how we feel about them.Let me know what you thought about Marty Supreme. Did the ending work for you? Did the tension ever let up? And what’s your read on that final scene? #MartySupreme #JoshSafdie #TimotheeChalamet #FilmDiscussion #MovieAnalysis #FilmEssay #IndependentFilm #ModernCinema #CharacterStudy #MovieReview #ThingsICantStopThinkingAbout

    8 min

  6. JAN 4

    7 Things About the Stranger Things Finale I Can’t Stop Thinking About

    *SPOILERS * I finally watched the Stranger Things series finale — the big movie ending to season five — and while I genuinely loved it, I couldn’t stop thinking about a handful of unresolved moments, emotional choices, and strange implications.These aren’t nitpicks or complaints. I’ve loved this show for nearly a decade. They’re just the ideas that stayed with me after the credits rolled — questions about the mythology, the ending, and what the story might really be saying beneath the surface.From the mysterious moment that seems to trigger everything…to whether the ending represents healing, denial, or something more existential…this is a reflective breakdown of the 7 things I can’t stop thinking about after the finale.Curious if any of this resonated with you — or if I missed something important.Thanks for watching, and thanks to everyone who made Stranger Things such a huge part of the last ten years.#StrangerThings #StrangerThingsFinale #StrangerThingsSeason5 #StrangerThingsEnding#Netflix #TVAnalysis #FilmAnalysis #SeriesFinale #Vecna #Eleven#UpsideDown #TVDiscussion #Storytelling #PopCulture

    13 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    The Moment I Wasn’t Ready For | Stranger Things Season 5

    Stranger Things Season 5 (Episodes 5–7) takes a darker and more emotionally complex turn than I expected.In this video, I break down the five things I can’t stop thinking about after watching the latest episodes — from the disturbing dynamics inside Henry’s house, to Will’s quietly resolved arc, to the uneasy distrust surrounding Kali, and the emotional payoff between Steve and Dustin.This isn’t a recap or theory video. It’s a reflection on what these episodes are actually doing beneath the surface — morally, psychologically, and emotionally — as the series moves toward its final chapter.⚠️ Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things Season 5, Episodes 5–7.Let me know what stood out to you, what you think is coming next, and who you think won’t survive the finale. #StrangerThings#StrangerThingsSeason5#StrangerThingsAnalysis#NetflixStrangerThings#TVEssay#FilmAnalysis#TVAnalysis#PopCulture#Storytelling#VideoEssay

    12 min

  8. 12/27/2025

    Watching Kill Bill for the First Time, 20 Years Later

    I finally watched Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair — Quentin Tarantino’s original vision of the film presented as one complete story — and it completely caught me off guard.This was my first time ever seeing Kill Bill, and seeing it in a theater as a four-hour film with an intermission felt like a very different experience than watching the two volumes separately.In this video, I talk through a few things that really stayed with me after the screening — from Uma Thurman’s performance, to whether the film truly works as one piece, to Bill’s famous Superman analogy and what it actually reveals about his character.This isn’t a recap or a ranking — just my honest reaction and analysis after finally seeing the film as it was originally intended.If you’ve seen Kill Bill (either version), I’d love to hear your thoughts. #KillBill#QuentinTarantino#FilmAnalysis#MovieReview#Cinema#FilmDiscussion#TheWholeBloodyAffair

    16 min
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Conversational movie analysis from a multidisciplinary artist perspective. I explore films through philosophical, artistic, and personal lenses - from indie gems to classic Hollywood, plus the occasional rant about the movie-going experience itself. Whether it's unpacking the deeper meaning in Lost in Translation or explaining why Castaway's ending hits different, these are authentic discussions for film lovers who think beyond the surface. New episodes every Saturday.

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  • Creator
    Troy David Ramos
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Troy David Ramos
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    Troy (D) Ramos