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Perfume Genius

Mike Hadreas, American singer and songwriter who records as Perfume Genius; his albums include Too Bright (2014), No Shape (2017) and Set My Heart on Fire Immediately (2020).

6 things

DogfightOther Nancy Savoca

loved

Dogfight has a perfect, understated ending.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Perfume Genius, the entry for Dogfight.

2025-04-24·criterion.com ↗

Lost HighwayOther David Lynch

loved

I saw Lost Highway in the theater with my dad when I was about fifteen. He didn’t like it, and I felt embarrassed by how much I did.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Perfume Genius, the entry for Lost Highway.

2025-04-24·criterion.com ↗

The Piano TeacherOther Michael Haneke

loved

I love The Piano Teacher because, depending on my mood, it can be funny or horrifying—and you’re not told how to feel about any of it.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Perfume Genius, the entry for The Piano Teacher.

2025-04-24·criterion.com ↗

The VanishingOther George Sluizer

loved

You’re never really prepared for The Vanishing. It’s a brutal movie, and you’re left thinking about it for a very long time after you watch it.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Perfume Genius, the entry for The Vanishing.

2025-04-24·criterion.com ↗

L’humanitéOther Bruno Dumont

liked

L’humanité is the kind of movie that I like to watch because I want to see what’s inside of it.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Perfume Genius, the entry for L’humanité.

2025-04-24·criterion.com ↗

Secrets & LiesOther Mike Leigh

liked

I just saw Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths, which reminded me of how much I like Secrets & Lies.

Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Perfume Genius, the entry for Secrets & Lies.

2025-04-24·criterion.com ↗

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