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There really is something special about randomly catching a “new old” movie on the big screen. This has been on the list for a while, but never really knew much about it. Instantly became my favorite Wes Anderson. There was so much Wes in the beginning, which was awesome, but, as the movie went on I almost forgot it was his work, which is a very difficult thing to do with how obvious his movies typically are. I was so engaged in the characters to the point where you can feel like you're out there filming with them. The Bowie covers hit hard, and I was pleasantly disappointed by the absence of a Kentuckian WoW from Ned/Kingsley/Son.
Kan Kan Cinema and Brassiere
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Never read the books, but somehow caught myself laughing at the things I can only imagine the “fans” “hated”. Solid watch 10 years after my first viewing.
Kan Kan Cinema and Brassiere
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Indiana State Museum (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea, Nate, Owen
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For the last 9 years, it’s been a pain to see the lack of love for The ant. The first movie was such an enjoyable time and I loved it right away. Over the years, hearing that it’s also one of dad’s and grandpa’s favorite movies of all time was so satisfying. Most of my family only takes in recommendations from me, and it was cool to hear that they found and loved it without my influence.
Over those same years, discovering the far from perfect reviews online for it was confusing. I understand that movie viewers can have and will form their own opinions, but for some reason, it has been one of the very few movies where I can’t see any flaws.
The ant has and will always be a comfort movie for me. I’ll probably continue to watch it at least once a year, especially because I recently learned that it’s one of my girlfriend’s comfort movies as well. So we were definitely “looking forward” to the sequel I’ve been hearing about for a year or so.
Going in, knowing that Anna Kendrick, who we both equally love, would not return, was already disappointing, but we also were both skeptical of the need of a sequel. If I had a list of my favorite movies that warranted a sequel, The ant would've been pretty low. It did everything it needed to and the story could’ve never been touched again.
Sadly, The ant 2 does exist, and to be honest, we didn’t need it. I’m glad it didn’t leave a bad taste in my mouth like Dumber and Dumber Too, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, or Zombieland Double Tap did. You know where the first movie was so great and then the second one was so bad that it makes you question your love for the first? This did have some good bromance moments and enjoyable action, but lacked the punch of its predecessor. Like, where’s the blowing on fingers stimming and the exploding melons with a sniper? The stuff that made me go “Woah. This guy’s a badass.”
It’s not that this one sucks, I laughed and smiled a lot. It just doesn’t come anywhere close to the flow and perfection of the original.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Dolby)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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HUGE part of my childhood. My parents raised me on all of the Sandler classics. Most of his movies, despite having good laughs, don’t offer a A+ story like this. Love a guy that has to move on from his past to figure out his true self to get where he needs to be. Still can’t believe my fifth grade teacher let my friend and I make a Happy Gilmore board game for a class project. Think it was just like a classic roll dice, move certain spots game, but had drawable cards such as:
- Hit the Mista Mista Lady, move back 3 spots
- Pull landscaping duty, lose a turn
- Somebody's closer, move one spot ahead of 1st place player
Anyways, definitely was looking forward to seeing Sandler in theaters. Feel like I’ve only seen Uncut Gems and Pixels (sadly) on the big screen.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Top 3 Saddest Moments
3. When Boga the lizard is crying falling into the water with Obi-Wan and we never saw her again.
2. There was a guy sitting in my friend Alex’s seat. When I showed him our seats purchased, he reached for his paper ticket in his pocket and spilled his popcorn all down his legs and on the floor. Embarrassed, he left the theater realizing he was in the wrong one.
***Honorable Mention*** We got to see Anakin kill men, women, and children in this one. Didn’t believe he could pull it off. Not with how he was talking back on Tatooine. Dude’s literally afraid of sand.
1. A couple in the row below us gets up and leaves during Anakin vs Obi-Wan. Like while lightsabers were clashing. My group and the guy next to me were in complete shock. Tough to call yourself a Star Wars fan with actions like that.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Alex, Brea, Noah
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Easily one of the most rewatch-able comedies of all time. Didn’t even know this place existed prior to this. Just saw Tommy Boy appear on my weekly Fandango scroll. Only had four people in my theater? Disappointed at the turn out, but glad to say this classic was the first movie I saw at
Alamo Drafthouse
Indianapolis, IN
Surprisingly, after watching all four in the past few weeks again, this might be the funniest. Brea really enjoyed the “playful pranks” in all of them, but was always disturbed by the self harm and vomit worthy skits. Forever gave a more playful prank feel and managed to add in the younger cast without making us hate them or making them seem like the replacements for Dunn and Bam. And yeah Ryan’s tribute was still as emotional, brings me right back to my childhood feels.
Kan Kan Cinema and Brassiere
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Loved how much the music was intertwined into everything. The “party” obviously carries the plot and the majority of the run time, but the character introductions in the first half sets you up perfectly for the drama about to unfold.
Indiana State Museum (IMAX 70mm)
Indianapolis, IN
Really never got into it. I like Rami Malek, but Laurence Fishburne carried this movie. Spent most of the run time thinking something far more elaborate was happening or going to happen.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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As a very tall leg shaker with constant back pain, I find myself switching positions often in my seat. Somehow, I didn’t move once the entire movie. I know because I stood up sore and sweaty. It really takes an immersive story like this to keep my mental and physical issues in check. Props.
Indiana State Museum (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Noah
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Somehow, only saw this once as a kid, and I ed almost none of it. It’s definitely no Napoleon Dynamite, but still has its quotable moments and lovable characters.
Historic Artcraft Theatre
Franklin, IN
w/ Brea
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Definitely struggled getting through this. I was over a month late watching it, and only saw it because of my questionable continued of the MCU. First half hour was rough, but picked up some once the plot showed up. Not a bad movie, just a victim towards a dead era of the timeline.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
One of, if not the greatest Rom-Com of the 2010s. Love the multiple layers of characters representing all different times and aspects of love throughout life.
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Brea
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Doesn’t really need or deserve a deep review. We know what it is. Didn’t expect anything more or less. Despite both loving and quoting him frequently, this was the first time in my life I agreed with my dad on “Jack Black’s just always doing too much”. He was crazy over the top, but I blame most of the memes on that. You know what, never mind dad, it’s Jack Black. If someone’s gonna be this crazy, it’s him. He’s allowed to be. We love Jack.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (IMAX)
w/ Brea
Haven’t seen this since my Jackass addiction in middle school. Definitely a blast from the past to see in theaters. Also, taking my girlfriend who had no idea what Jackass was a plus.
Kan Kan Cinema & Brassiere
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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At some point, the Disney sequels and remakes will hopefully slow down, but right now, they’re releasing fast enough where I didn’t even know Moana 2 had already been released in theaters and thrown on Disney+. Not that it really matters, I still haven't seen the first one, but it’s nearly impossible to have the want or need to see everything that Disney puts out.
For Snow White, the only reason I ended up watching it was because my girlfriend wanted to. An hour before the showtime, I saw that the internet was destroying it which in a weird way, made me look forward to watching and making fun of it with everyone else. Turns out our IMAX theater opening weekend only had 7 others viewers, but I had a blast.
Gal Gadot is at her worst which was fantastic. Fully believe her career could just come to an end after that performance. Looking forward to seeing if she taps in to the Razzies this year. I do believe Rachel ruined this already miserable movie, but we shouldn’t hate her at the same level of Gal. I’ll still give her a shot in a movie where she doesn’t sing, or take complete control prior to release.
The best performance of the day was sadly still Nicole Kidman. She’s just so consistent with her role. I’m nearly on the edge of my seat waiting to make sure she steps in that puddle outside of AMC Theaters. On a complete side note, do you ever imagine what movie Nicole is coming to watch? Like she probably didn't have time to catch Snow White, but she probably watched like Wonka (2023) or something like that. Or wouldn't it be cool if before a showing of Babygirl, Nicole literally walked in to your theater and recited the ad word for word, step for step, sat next to you, looked you in the eyes, and said “That’s Magic”. Talk about an immersive theater experience.
Anyways, forgot I watched this, forgot to log it two weeks later, and forgot why I didn't hate it as badly as everyone else.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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We need more simple movies like this. Went in expecting exactly what I saw. Nothing amazing, but it’s definitely that kind of movie that can bring people to theaters for an enjoyable experience.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Never feel above 50% sane after watching.
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Brea, Britny, Tyler
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A wicked good time.
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Alyssa, Ben, Brea
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Weird that I went until March watching a 2025 release, but this was a great start to the year. Just the right amount of sauce.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Loved the beginning jump scare for the people that had no clue about what they were about to watch, or hear.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 9/9)
Indianapolis, IN
In a year full of “It’s not for me” nominees, this definitely is the most watchable and the most “for me”. We’re all getting tired of these copy/paste artist biopics, but A Complete Unknown gives you just enough extra to say “I’m glad I watched that”.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 8/9)
Indianapolis, IN
For sure better on a second watch. Still, feels like two different movies and the second half is what brings it down for me.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 7/9)
Indianapolis, IN
Didn’t fall asleep this time luckily.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 6/9)
Indianapolis, IN
Perfect choice for the end of the day. An experience that can be completely different if you see it in theaters or at home for the first time.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 5/9)
Indianapolis, IN
The obvious crowd pleaser of a very diverse theater. Brought the most laughs and conversation between strangers. Re-watchable for sure.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 4/9)
Indianapolis, IN
Feel like the discussion with everyone is focused on the POV. Did it work for me? Absolutely. When I watch something like this, I’m not in it for the “acting”. It doesn’t bother me if it’s not “like a typical movie”. I love when people try to make something different. Similar/not similar to Tenet… one of the main complaints is not knowing the name or back story of The Protagonist. Who cares? We were put into one mission in that characters life. We don’t have to love him. We just care about the mission. With Nickel Boys, we don't have love these kids. We’re just watching as if we’re with them throughout certain stages of their childhood.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 3/9)
Indianapolis, IN
Pleasantly surprised at how entertaining this was. Puts you right into the plot right away and drags you along as if you should be casting your pick of the pope.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 2/9)
Indianapolis, IN
Powerful start to a day full of movies. Love when a film is in another language, but it’s so good that it doesn’t even feel like you’re reading subtitles.
AMC Indianapolis 17 (Best Picture Showcase 1/9)
Indianapolis, IN
Things I quote on a weekly basis:
- It was just a goof man
- Suck me sideways
- Mhmm, California. Beautiful
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Brea
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Love seeing older movies like this for the first time at the state museum. Really makes me feel like the 27 year wait was worth accidentally saving it for this screen.
Indiana State Museum
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Nate, Noah, Owen
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Undoubtedly the best comedy of last ten years. Fantastic comedic chemistry between the leads. Or even just the simple quick laugh and tragedy of the bad guys breaking all of Russell’s Yoo-Hoos and stuff. Or I mean, just Yoo-Hoos.
10 “Jesus tap dancing Christ's” out of 10.
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Brea
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Brea was falling asleep as soon as it started. Valid, because we had an exhausting week and she didn’t know anything about this, but as soon as “Maggot” guy said “Maggot” for the second time, she was wide awake, locked in for all the Tom Cruisery about to happen.
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Brea
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Makes me happy to talking to the manager a year ago on how hard he was trying to get Whiplash to his theater. He always comes out before the film, talks about some things, and then comes and sits down in the crowd with us to enjoy his work. Neil knows movies. We appreciate Neil.
Indiana State Museum
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Britny, Tyler
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Definitely looking forward towards the second watch next month. Was loving the first half, but really started to lose me after intermission for some reason.
Indiana State Museum (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Noah
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Arriving late and missing All Star completely changes the entire movie.
Historic Artcraft Theatre
Franklin, IN
w/ Brea
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Love Toby crawling on the staircases upside down, gets me laughing every time.
Flix Brewhouse
Carmel, IN
w/ Brea
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Me, when the movie was starting, and I completely forgot the ending because I saw it for the first time when I was too young: What WAS in the fucking box?
AMC Indianapolis 17 (IMAX)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Need more Dan Fogler in movies. Great cast in a great movie coming from someone who knows the minimum of Dylan history and songs.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
Would love to see a Double Feature of Madame Web (2024) and Kraven the Hunter (2024). I feel like at the right theater, with the right audience, and the right amount of alcohol and/or drugs, it could get a combined average score of 2.0/5.0.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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On a drive home from a wedding, fourteen hours away, where I was the only guest not “related” to either family, I stopped in to a theater thirty minutes away from my Airbnb to stall before check-in. After a night slept in a rental car in a Walmart parking lot in twenty degrees, this movie hit pretty comfortably at 10:50am. If I watched it any other day, or at home, would've been an easy nap. But in a city I had never heard of, in a theater with just one elderly man repeatedly clearing his throat a couple rows behind me, this was enjoyable. Nothing more, nothing less.
AMC Classic Poplar Bluff 8
Poplar Bluff, MO
Round 3 of Interstellar on my birthday with a trio of bourbon sampling in the lobby, edible consumed before start time, and beer throughout the film. A perfect viewing of a perfect film.
Round 3 of 3: 10th Anniversary Re-Release
Indiana State Museum (IMAX 70mm)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Marc, Nate, Owen
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This review may contain spoilers.
My heart sunk when the theater manager said that the showing before us had issues with audio and had to watch in digital. The horror. The anticipation for the most beautiful film to watch in 70mm, only to end up being viewed in the same quality that you could watch at home. I’m so sorry 4:30pm patrons.
My heart sunk further when our picture cut out during Cornfield Chase and they turned the lights on for 5 minutes.
And as always, my heart exploded along with Romley.
Round 2 of 3: 10th Anniversary Re-Release
Indiana State Museum (IMAX 70mm)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Aaron, Britny, Tyler
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It’s perfection. I’m done acting like this isn't the best movie of all time. I feel incredibly lucky to be alive during its existence and grateful to see it on such a beautiful screen multiple times in one week. I feel sorry for anyone who hasn’t seen it, or doesn't agree with my opinions, because Interstellar is a masterpiece. I’m constantly thinking about it, quoting it, or listening to the score throughout my daily life. A piece of art like this is what makes me proud to be a fan of cinema.
Round 1 of 3: 10th Anniversary Re-Release
Indiana State Museum (IMAX 70mm)
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Ethan
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Loved the simpleness of the first act, but lost me once we got to the killing and the plan. Hard to keep a steady pace in a movie when the best thing it has going is only around for 20 min.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Britny
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“Lets go to the 8:30pm after we eat a bunch of food”
Me, 20 minutes into a movie I didn't want to watch: 😴
AMC Grapevine Mills 24
Grapevine, TX
w/ Brea, Eli, Reece, Toni
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If I was in need of some new shower rings, I would definitely purchase some from Del.
Historic Artcraft Theatre
Franklin, IN
w/ Brea
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I wonder if Jesse knew exactly what I look for in movies. A road trip filled with comedy and a dash of emotional drama. A perfect trio. Jordan, Pippen, Rodman. Ed, Edd, Eddy. Phil, Stu, Alan. AMC, $39 combo meals, Nicole Kidman. It always works.
AMC Indianapolis 17
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea
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Fantastic theater experience. Delta gummies available for purchase at the front counter and a full 21+ crowd cheering on and laughing at this ridiculous movie. Only seeing parts of the first two before definitely had me very confused, especially at how anyone could have ever been “Team Jacob”. Somehow, I’m glad I chose to watch this over the ticket I purchased accidentally for the same day for The Lighthouse (2019) at the beautiful IMAX State Museum.
Edward deserves more than 50% of Bella’s attention.
Kan Kan Cinema & Brassiere
Indianapolis, IN
w/ Brea, Nate, Owen
]]>Multiple Watches:
- Tenet (2020) x2
- Step Brothers (2008) x2
- A Complete Unknown (2024) x2
- Election (1999) x2
- The Brutalist (2024) x2
- Delivery Man
- Friendship
- Sideways
- The King of Staten Island
- Her
- Smiley Face
- Elizabethtown
- Man Up
- The Sisters Brothers
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
...plus 113 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- Thunderbolts*
- Sinners
- Warfare
- Mickey 17
- The ant²
- Novocaine
- The Gorge
- The Amateur
- Captain America: Brave New World
- A Minecraft Movie
...plus 1 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Iron Man
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
- Thunderbolts*
- Avengers: Endgame
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- Captain America: Civil War
...plus 26 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- A Complete Unknown
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- A Real Pain
- Challengers
- Nickel Boys
- Anora
- Dune: Part Two
- Saturday Night
- The Brutalist
- Hit Man
...plus 28 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>Multiple Watches
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) x6
- The Holdovers (2023) x4
- Interstellar (2014) x3
- Her (2013) x3
- Smiley Face (2007) x2
- Napoleon Dynamite (2004) x2
- Step Brothers (2008) x2
- Licorice Pizza (2021) x2
- Venom (2018) x2
- Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) x2
- Moneyball (2011) x2
- Superbad (2007) x2
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) x2
- The Fall Guy (2024) x2
- Nutcrackers
- A Complete Unknown
- The Suicide Squad
- Kraven the Hunter
- Moon
- Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever
- Eight Crazy Nights
- Marie Antoinette
- The Bounty Hunter
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
...plus 277 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- The Holdovers
- Oppenheimer
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Poor Things
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Beau Is Afraid
- Dream Scenario
- Air
- John Wick: Chapter 4
...plus 26 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- The Holdovers
- Oppenheimer
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Poor Things
- Bullet Train
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
- Nope
- Glass Onion
- Licorice Pizza
- C'mon C'mon
...plus 62 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>It’s basically like ranking pizzas. They’re all good, but some have that little extra kick that make you want to keep going back to the same one over and over again.
]]>I know, how can The Shawshank Redemption be rated the same as The Men Who Stare at Goats. This list is not popular opinion, it’s the movies that I love and would change nothing about them.
- Baby Driver
- Interstellar
- Forrest Gump
- Moneyball
- La La Land
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Whiplash
- Stranger Than Fiction
- Into the Wild
- Marriage Story
...plus 40 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- Nope
- Bullet Train
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
- Glass Onion
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Barbarian
- White Noise
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- The Batman
- The Menu
...plus 22 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- You, Me and Dupree
- All About Steve
- Horrible Bosses
- The Great Gatsby
- The Hangover
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Annette
- Vacation Friends
- Raising Arizona
- Grown Ups
...plus 87 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- Licorice Pizza
- C'mon C'mon
- The Suicide Squad
- The French Dispatch
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- A Quiet Place Part II
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife
- No Time to Die
- Dune
- Ride the Eagle
...plus 30 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- 10 Cloverfield Lane
- 12 Strong
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
- 1917
- 2012
- 21 Jump Street
- 22 Jump Street
- 50 First Dates
- 50/50
- The A-Team
...plus 315 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>- 2 Guns
- 3-Headed Shark Attack
- 3 Ninjas
- The 5th Wave
- 8 Mile
- 12 Rounds
- 17 Again
- 21 & Over
- 21 Jump Street
- 22 Jump Street
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]]>Trying to rewatch all of these before I review them.
- Punch-Drunk Love
- 50 First Dates
- Happy Gilmore
- Billy Madison
- Uncut Gems
- The Longest Yard
- Mr. Deeds
- Click
- Funny People
- That's My Boy
...plus 9 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>March 8th-July 30th
85 Days in the Office
- Stranger Than Fiction
- La La Land
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
- The Campaign
- 30 Minutes or Less
- Wedding Crashers
- Year One
- Four Christmases
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
- The Benchwarmers
...plus 220 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
]]>I know. These movies are bad. Sometimes I have a stale sense of humor and movies like these really work for me. Most people hate these, but they’ve all struck some good laughter and memories.
]]>- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi
...plus 1 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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