When you’re on a 10 hour flight and have to stay awake the whole time because you land in at 9am local time, what kinds of movies do you throw on your watchlist? Dumb action movies? Award winners you couldn’t be fucked to watch at any other time except when the billionaire CEO of Virgin... Continue Reading →
Why Kristen Stewart makes “Personal Shopper” worth watching
I’ve had this movie on my list for a while, and threw it on because it was expiring on Hulu. I like Kristen Stewart and her performance in this film only solidified that she’s an incredible actress who cut and ran after getting her fat check from Twilight. The film may be billed as a... Continue Reading →
Interesting ideas, no resolutions: “The Pod Generation”
"The Pod Generation" is a film built of an interesting concept, but lacks any sort of meaningful catharsis.
“Reminiscence”: Not Action, Not Sci-fi, Not a Bad Movie
The film "Reminiscence" is not an action movie, nor necessarily a sci fi film, nor a noir. It's a bit of all three, and that's not a bad thing.
Do Not “Cast Away” the “Life of Pi”
I did a double feature of "Life of Pi" and "Cast Away" and I've picked a favorite.
The First Omen is worth your time
I think "The First Omen" was pretty good. Gory, creepy, and inventive!
Wear earplugs when watching Uncut Gems
If you haven't seen "Uncut Gems", I suggest you do so on a calm night, with your comfort toy handy.
“The Iron Claw” is not for feminists
So as a fan of artsy films, depressing films, and a casual fan of wrestling, my ultimate recommendation for "The Iron Claw" is… blah.
No One Will Save You from ‘No One Will Save You’
I saw the alien horror film "No One Will Save You". This dialogue-free film, while not formulaic, gets repetitive due to its lengthy run and narrative structure. The film’s unique storytelling, its dark humor are appealing, but the seemingly illogical alien behavior at the end leaves me undecided about the movie's overall merit.
Top Gun: Maverick has the best opening of an action movie in a long time
Top Gun: Maverick benefits from a phenomenal opening that sets the tone for the rest of the film's success.
