Cameron Otsuka

Boiling Point - ★★★★☆

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

failure of leadership across so many areas, it’s hard for me to care about the main character beyond noting he’s massively out of his depth
single take through the entire movie it seems, which kept me in the scene and flowing from shot to shot

The Pianist - ★★★★☆

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

surviving the war comes down to luck across so many circumstances
multiple shots are lit and framed like photography. scenes with szpilman’s family looking out the window come to mind

Ceasefire and Contagion: Factions Against Iran Peace & FX, Sovereign Debt, and Commodity Spillovers

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Iran ceasefire is a narrow opening within a much larger reorganization of the Middle East.

Matt Dines examines how the contagion is spreading through FX, sovereign debt, and commodities markets. While the short two-week window is an opportunity for the US and Iran to negotiate a peaceful exit, factions that prefer a return to the status quo or an alternative result are working behind the scenes to ensure these talks turn sour.

The Return of Productive American Growth: Artemis, Oil Flippening, and Credit Expansion

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

What does an oil market signal say about American growth?

The Brent/WTI “flippening,” the Artemis II launch, and leveraged loan plumbing all point to the same story: a messy but accelerating shift of capital flowing toward productive, American-led growth.

Iran Hyperinflation Signals the Next Step: Who Owns Iran's Oil, Infrastructure, and Financial Future

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Iran conflict is a fight over who controls Iran’s state, economy, and strategic geography.

Matt Dines highlights the IRGC’s hybrid role as a paramilitary and economic empire, with hyperinflation acting as the clearest sign that the system is breaking.

Call Me By Your Name - ★★★★★

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

coming of age story that doesn’t treat the character’s feelings like a child, but like a person
cinematography, shot framing, costumes all beautiful
sufjan soundtrack is great
i’m gonna avoid peaches for a bit though

Money Madness: The Central Bank Competition Heats Up

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

March is Money Madness.

The US and UK diverge on digital asset policy, as part of the broader competition at play: control over the monetary rails. It’s all about monetary power, capital flows, and diverging views on central bank independence.

The Swan Princess - ★☆☆☆☆

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

crazy work david can’t think of anything else he likes about odette besides her looks
why does odette immediately change her opinion of him?
the songs got tedious really quick. they repeat the same lines and don’t add to the story

A Cinderella Story - ★★☆☆☆

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

the story modernization wasn’t too bad
hilary duff really couldn’t act
everybody leans into their characters

Chef - ★★★☆☆

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

makes you love cooking and the process
light story, feel good ending
favreau really sat there and decided his wife would be sofia vergara and his hookup would be scarlett johansson??