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Absolutely loved every second of this one. It's frequently silly and is literally about a pig that's a pilot, but it really does have layers and a degree of maturity to it. The film is also extremely pretty, the animation is so detailed and vibrant, it's genuinely hard to take your eyes off the screen. There are also just a ton of great characters here, all with unique and charming personalities, I see myself revisiting this film time and time again just for the characters. The script is also extremely strong, adding depth in all the right places, and there are tons of great quotes ("I'd rather be a pig than a fascist" is probably my new favorite line from a family film). This is a new favorite for me, and I'm aware that I'm a bit late to the party here, but if somehow you've missed this one it's worth your time.

This is absolutely fantastic film making, the cinematography and editing are amazing, and the choice to have the film be in real time is what makes this so amazing. The way we gradually get to no Cleo as she goes about her day, we are waiting with her for some news, and there is so much subtlety in how that waiting plays out. This film is filled with atmosphere, as we listen in on snippets of other people's conversations in ing, or watching the city by in the back of a taxi, it's wonderfully well handled. The performances are all great, and really lend themselves to the realism of the film. The script here is also really strong, with tons of quotes that will stick with me for some time. I highly recommend this one, it's fantastic.

This really does feel like your normal mid action flick, a couple of laughs, a few cool action momoments, and a cool premise. Unfortunately there is just as many unfunny jokes, and lame action scenes, but as far as dumb action flicks you could definitely do worse. Statham is fine here, he gets the job done but this is by no means him at his best. The film really lacks cool action scenes, that's not to say it's boring, but there are only so many shootouts and brief car chases before it gets repetitive. Overall this film feels like someone came up with a cool premise, but didn't do the best job at utilizing it to its fullest potential, you can skip this one.

I first want to say that I am a massive fan of the Alien franchise, in particular the first 2 films (and parts of all the others). This film absolutely has fan service stuff in it, which could lessen the experience for others, but for me this film was a success and I genuinely like it. Fede Alvarez has now made sequel reboot movies for 2 of my favorite film series (The Evil Dead being the other) and I have to say I've enjoyed them both, and I am looking forward to whatever he does next. The practical effects on display in this film feel great, and are very true to the original films, there is none of that Prometheus stuff where it happens before the first Alien, but they have way more advanced technology. And really that attention to detail and commitment to the original films and the Alien universe is what makes this film standout as great. The practical effects on display here are top notch, but the occasional scene with cgi is there, and it's frankly noticeable, with that said it didn't ruin the film for me. The characters are all pretty good, there isn't a new Ripley, nor is there an attempt to create one. I did however get rather attached to the character Andy, and is one of my favorite parts of the whole film. I also appreciate that (and I'm being vague to avoid spoilers) they took some ideas that were less than successfully done in past Alien sequels, and did them very well here in the third act, I appreciate that the idea was finally done right. Overall I had a blast with this film, for those wondering Alien > Aliens > Romulus > Covenant > 3 > Prometheus > AVP > Resurrection > AVPR, I recommend checking this one out, especially for fans of the series.

An absolute assault to the senses in all the right ways, darkly hilarious, not subtle in the slightest, sleek and modern but also charmingly old-school in all the right places, The Substance is phenomenal. I have always been a fan of body horror, and this film genuinely stands amongst the best of the genre. The practical effects are fantastic, and the occasional cgi looks good, but is thankfully scarce. The visual storytelling on display here makes up for how unsubtle it is. The comedy was unexpected, but very welcome, this film has the most disgusting sense of humor and I'm here for it. I really can't recommend this one enough, it's going to go down as one of the best films this year, if not the decade.

This film is as bleak as they come, it manages to capture the horrors of the holocaust, while telling an extremely effective tale of the grey areas of morality. And while there are some historical inaccuracies, that can be forgiven due to the impact this film has. Tim Blake Nelson did a phenomenal job at writing and directing this, it feels real and raw. The set design is also fantastic and all the performances are fantastic. Every actor gives a complex and emotional performances with a lot of range. This is a difficult watch, but a must watch, I highly recommend it.

As far as the perfect murder subplot goes this one is masterfully done. The dedication to detail and a believable level of realism really carry this one to another level. This is absolutely one of Hitchcock's best, and most tense works, it had me on the edge of my seat throughout. The characters always feel one step ahead of the audience which adds a level of intrigue to just about every moment as your mind races and tries to keep up. If you're a fan of edge of your seat tension, Hitchcock, or extremely intelligent screenplays, this is absolutely a must watch, I highly recommend it.

This really is a mixed bag, I think that the idea of this film is awesome, but the execution is a bit hit and miss. The voice over stuff really didn't work for me, it feels like it was added on as an afterthought, and the stuff they try to do with it in the third act just felt a bit tacked on. I also think that the second half of this film is significantly better written than the first half. I understand there is a lot of set up that had to happen for the second half, I just wish that set up was done in a more interesting way. Denzel is great as always, and Goodman had some really great scenes. Overall this film was fun, I wish the script was stronger, and I think this would be a cool film for a studio to remake and reimagine, because the concept is so cool and this film (while entertaining) did not do it justice. I recommend checking this one out, it's fairly entertaining.

This film is absolutely hilarious, but what's more is that it has layers and great characters, this really is what indie comedies look like when they do everything right. The soundtrack as amazing, they really manage to hit the highlights of what you would want from a punk movie. The ending is very effective, if not slightly predictable, but I think that the really well placed flashback fleshed it out and made it genuinely moving. I also appreciate how great all the side characters are, they often only get a scene or two, but they are what hold this film together. If you're a fan of indie comedy this should be on the top of your watchlist, its well worth your time.

I love how committed to the vibe this movie is, so much of this film boils down to how great the atmosphere and tone is throughout. I also appreciate how simple this film is, so often organized crime films are these epic 3 hour masterpieces with dozens of characters and a complex system of crime. Not here, this is an extremely efficient and effective hour and fourty-five minute crime film that has some fantastic characters, a badass script, amazing set design, and an awareness of place that is only rivaled by someone like Scorsese. Christopher Walken is great here, and this really is amongst his best performances of all time. There is a shootout turned car chase turned shootout that was absolutely awesome, just really good gritty thrilling stuff. I'm surprised I haven't heard much about this film prior to watching it, it's fantastic and definitely worth your time.

I want to start by saying I really liked the first Deadpool, but what really made that movie work is how strong the script was, and how fresh it felt at the time of its release. This movie is absolutely garbage. I was genuinely bored throughout the entire movie, I laughed once or twice, but otherwise was just waiting for the film to end. The only attempts made at entertainment is just a constant barrage of cameos, comic book references, and Marvel lore drops. And this movie even failed at those things, none of the cameos felt interesting or fleshed out, they are literally designed for you to say "woah" as the cameos walk in, then they just become 2 dimensional background characters. The story is about as bland and simple as they come, and all the characters felt like your standard superhero stuff. The films attempts at being edgy and adult do not work. And the action sequences are all either edited terribly, has too much happening in frame at once, or is just a cgi mess. The script for this movie is honestly embarrassing, it felt like a child came up with the idea. If you are one of those people who will love a movie because of a cameo or because Wolverine wears yellow you may like this, for anybody who actually likes film I recommend avoiding this one.

I've always been a fan of Romero's work, I especially like how simple his movies are presented, and just how much there is under that presentation to sink your teeth into. Martin is an extremely disturbing film to actually think about, but it is wildly different than your normal disturbing film, and that really is a part of the charm here. The performances are also great, the editing and direction is great, and the pacing is top notch. I really liked how the ending is presented, it's sudden and brutal and I really liked it. Overall this is absolutely a classic for a reason, and is definitely worth your time.

This movie rocks. I went in with zero knowledge on what I was about to watch, and that's definitely the way to do it. This film has a ton going on, it's often darkly comedic, intense, steamy, badass, and surreal. It handles all of these things really well and it really keeps you on your toes for what its going to throw at you next. All of the performances here are great, and every character is really unique and well written. I really liked this movie, and I see it being a cult classic a decade from now, I highly recommend experiencing this one, it's fantastic.

Cher and Nicolas Cage are fantastic here, they have a lot of chemistry, and their comedic timing is on point. The script is sharp, not only is the more dramatic parts on point, but this film is also genuinely hilarious and has tons of quotable moments. The film also sticks the landing, they really did resolve all the plot points in the funniest way possible. This is a new feel good film for me, as far as romcoms go this one is amongst the best, I highly recommend it.

This is absolutely the type of forgettable 2000s horror slop I was looking for today. Some really rough dialogue, some terrible cgi, a world that feels half built, but at the same time an absolute blast. This film also has a ton of style, the director did way more than what this film deserved. Bradley Cooper is fairly good here, this isn't his best or worst performance, and I feel major fans of his will like this film way more than they should. Honestly if this film had some awesome practical effects and some dialogue polishing it could have been a horror classic, unfortunately that isn't the case. I however still had a ton of fun, and would argue this film is underrated, I recommend checking it out.

This movie is filled with moments of brilliance, it is overall effective in an emotional sense, but you can't help but think this film is more better suited for the stage than the screen. The major thing this film lacks is scope, the focus is on as few people as possible, and when dealing with something as massive and tragic as the Holocaust I genuinely think this film could have benefitted from adding more characters for the film adaptation. As for moments of brilliance, the train scene is absolutely heartwrenching, and the initial introduction to the characters was handled quite well. There is also a scene where two men talk during a break from work that is beautifully handled, and is definitely a scene I will for some time. I really wanted to like this film, it just needed more characters, and a larger lens to capture the horrors that surround the characters. This film is fine, but could have been amazing, but I still recommend checking it out.

So if you set the problematic politics aside there is some interesting stuff in this film, especially towards the beginning and end. The entire 2nd act of this film is really bland, it's not bad necessarily, but it really is barely watchable just out of sheer nothingness happening. The whole idea of Charles Bronson chasing a serial killer who kills while completely in the nude is definitely a concept I was on board with, the Austin Powers penis blocking stuff made the murders more goofy than intense, but I was invested in the weirdness of the concept. With that said the ending had a few moments of tension, which was nice even if it wasn't sustained very well. The dialogue here is also at times hilarious, again problematic politics aside, i really liked the script for this film. Overall this is semi fun movie with very little to give in of artistic value, and is solely enjoyable by how goofy you find the plot, if that's your thing I recommend checking it out.

I am absolutely fascinated by the way the camera moves and is positioned throughout this film. This really would have been a significantly worse film if not for the direction. The way the camera lingers at points, or just suddenly pivots and zooms, it really is magnificent editing and cinematography. The music here is also amazing, I love it when a giallo fully commits to it's soundtrack, and this one is funky to say the least, it at times can feel slightly goofy as you're watching a brutal murder with funky jazz playing, but it works in my opinion. I was kind of surprised at the moments of comedy throughout, they actually took the time to develop recurring jokes and integrated them flawlessly, the jokes never ruin the tension, but make the longer talking portions far more entertaining. I also just want to say that we need more blood in movies that looks like the blood in this movie. I'm down for the hyper realistic stuff sometimes, but most of the time this is what I like in horror. Overall I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this film, its fantastic and I highly recommend it.

This movie is beautiful, the shots of the city and landscape are some of the prettiest I've seen. What I adored most about this film is how not dramatic it is, don't get me wrong this is a drama, but rather than highly dramatic moments Ozu seems to want to capture a quiet and more realistic drama, and he absolutely succeeds. Noriko is a new favorite character in film, and while all thr family dynamics in this film are interesting, hers was by far my favorite. I highly recommend checking this one out, its a fantastic film.

This film gorgeous to look at, it has fantastic set design and lighting, and some great cinematography. The ending to this film was perfect, it's not a twist or anything, but I didn't see it coming. The acting and direction are fantastic, and the characters are all very interesting. Nowadays serial killers are portrayed as calculating, smart, suave. It's nice for a film to portray a serial killer as some socially awkward weirdo loser who is more than a bit stupid. I also appreciated the backstory for Mark, it really made him an iconic movie villain, as opposed to some 2 dimensional character. Also, the murder weapon used is really unique, and the reveal at the end made it one of the more twisted weapons on film. Overall this was a great film, and it has moments that will stick with me for a while, I recommend checking it out.

This film has so much tension, I was on the edge of my seat the entire film. You can see the early stages of all the things you expect from a Coen brothers t, and I honestly love how unpolished this is. s McDormand kills it here, and it's really impressive that this is her first film roll. The soundtrack is also fantastic, and the piano song that plays throughout is amazing. The editing is also top notch, it's sometimes a little over the top, but I found that to be more of a positive then not. Overall this is a fantastic thriller, and is absolutely worth your time.

This is a film that's been on my radar for a while now, but always for how brutal and disturbing it is. And it is both those things, but it also has a purpose, this is a deep dive into human depravity, and is surprisingly really artistically done. The ending to this film (while extremely fucked up) really took this from 3 to a 4 star. The directing here is top notch, and really adds a lot to the disturbing content, somehow the camera is always in the optimal place to get under your skin. This is fantastic nihilistic film making, but is absolutely not for the faint of heart, if you think you can handle it I recommend checking it out.

I don't believe in souls, but if I did Lars Von Trier just ripped mine from my body and threw it in the garbage. This film borders on being unwatchable, but it's one of the most emotional and well written films I've seen in recent memory. Björk brings so much character to this film, and this is genuinely one of the best performances I've seen. The musical elements are fantastic, obviously taking from classic Hollywood musicals, but sucking all the joy from them in exchange for something that is raw and emotionally driven. The reason these musical numbers get away with that is how they are presented, which is extremely clever, and avoids the common trait of the music number ruining the mood of a dramatic scene. The ending is probably the most heartbreaking 15 minutes in film, it is gutwrenching, and absolutely not for the faint of heart. This is a new favorite for me, it is incredibly bleak in the best possible way, it's filled with great and realistic characters, fantastic performances and music, and is one of the most emotional films you will ever see. I highly recommend checking this one out.

This is the type of campy fun horror movies I love. Also should mention I am slightly biased, I am one of those Evil Dead fans that gets excited seeing Bruce Campbell in any movie. I really liked the lore for the maniac cop, it's presented extremely well, and is revealed slowly enough that just the lore kept me invested. The kills are all pretty good, but this really is more of a thriller than a slasher. I also quite like that there is some character building, I genuinely cared when characters were in peril, and it really added to the already great suspense. I really liked this movie a lot more than I expected, I recommend checking it out.

This is not a terrible movie, in fact I kind of ire just how bonkers they went with it. Mark Whalberg as a psychopathic villain is something I want more of, and Reese Witherspoon give an underrated performance here. The soundtrack is great, but they do reuse a lot of the songs and I wish they just added more 90s alternative instead. There are also points where this film is somewhat comical, especially in the early scenes when there isn't a lot happening yet. They managed to build quite a bit of tension in the third act, which was nice, but this film doesn't have an ending for some reason, it legit feels like they forgot to write one. Overall if you're just wanting a fun and occasionally bizarre 90s film you'll enjoy this. I recommend checking it out.

This film has an incredible practical effects transformation scene, and a fairly entertaining final 25 minutes. With that said the first hour and fifteen minutes are so bland, and lacking any semblance of tension that it's difficult to call this a good film. I had no investment whatsoever in the small town conspiracy / mild romantic subplots. The three or four kills before the finale are all uninteresting and tame (at least in comparison to the final 25 minutes). There are loads of plot holes and everyone in that town should have easily known who the killer was, so all the characters seem like idiots. With all that said, if you like practical effects, and you're okay with waiting over an hour in order to get 25 minutes of entertainment, then this has cool stuff at the end. Otherwise, you can probably skip this one, and watch the transformation on YouTube or something.

This is one of those films you just feel dirty after watching. The storytelling here is undeniably great, every character in this film is just a terrible person, yet it was extremely effective in keeping me engaged. There is of course an elephant in the room, which is the sexual content, this isn't just excessive nudity and sex scenes (which there is a lot of), this is also deliberately shoving the camera into actresses crotches, lingering on ass shots, having actors / actresses nude when nudity is simply unnecessary. And I have to say it's weird and creepy to say the least, I'm cool with loads of sex scenes (especially in keeping true with the real life events), but this film did not keep it classy, and it definitely effected my rating of the film. With that said this film does have some interesting things going on in of story. These kids seem so detached from their actions that it made me feel physically ill, the level of planning and depravity feels so normal amongst the group of teens its nauseating. The script and writing was extremely realistic, it really felt like I was watching these events unfold live. And I also feel the pacing here was great, there is a pretty clear three act structure, a before, during, and after, and each one was structured and paced so well that this 2 hour film felt only an hour long. Overall I'm glad I saw this film, but don't recommend checking out, and will probably never watch it again.

This movie is an absolute blast, it's filled with blood and gore, great practical effects, and a kick ass soundtrack. I only wish they had actual characters, as opposed to disposable people to turn into demons. There are points in the film where I'm asked to care about character, but I couldn't tell you a single character name. It should also be noted that there is a slow start and build up, but as soon as this film gets going its nonstop wacky and gory action with rock music blasting behind it. I do recommend checking this out, because despite it's flaws this film is a ton of fun.

This movie has so much style and atmosphere that it is most certainly one of the best gothic horror films I've ever seen. The practical effects and set design are fantastic, and is shot in some absolutely gorgeous black and white. The opening scene absolutely deserves a mention for being awesome, and does a great job of setting up the tone for the rest of the film. The story is familiar, but the outstanding production really elevates it into something that feels fresh. Barbara Steele was fucking amazing here, she really delivers a wide range of emotions, and her performance alone would make this film worthy of watching. I highly recommend checking this one out, i was pleasantly surprised by how fantastic it is.

What this film really needed was some screenplay touch ups. They just needed to explain some of the plot holes, add a touch more lore for The Prowler, and added one or two more kills to the middle portion to the film. In of presentation, the film is surprisingly well directed, there is a fair amount of suspense, The Prowler has a pretty cool appearance, and the special effects and makeup are phenomenal. The kills are all masterfully done, and are the main reason to watch this film. At times the film falls into clichés and the occasional goofy moment, but honestly so do most slashers from this era, I personally find it charming. A moment towards the end involving extensive eye was unintentionally hilarious, and the film is all the better for it. This film ultimately just needed some script changes, and maybe five more minutes on the end, because it really is an abrupt ending. I recommend checking it out, if you're into slashers you'll have a blast.

I'm not going to act like I fully understand what I just watched, I feel as though multiple viewings are required to understand this film, with that said, this is one hell of a ride regardless. The direction here is fantastic, everything feels extremely purposeful, which is what kept me invested. The scares are all very well crafted, lots of well designed jump scares and an atmosphere full of dread. The performances are all great, the soundtrack is great, and it made me want to watch it again and again until I fully get it. I could see myself increasing the grade on repeat viewings, and I recommend checking it out.

I adored this film, it brought me back to my angsty teenage years, and will absolutely be a film I revisit multiple times. The dynamic between the two main characters is what really holds this film together, the writing and the acting came together to have as perfect a dynamic as could be. The practical effects (especially the makeup and prosthetics) were fantastic. The script here is also really strong, this film is really well paced, and has scene after scene of clever ideas that kept me engaged throughout. The ending honestly took me by surprise in the best possible way, no spoilers obviously, but I found it to be extremely mature for such a fun film. I highly recommend checking this one out this spooky season, it's worth your time.

There can absolutely be parallels made to First Blood, but this is a film with a lot more on its mind, and has some fantastic direction and performances. While I'm not 100% sold on the last five minutes, I think it needed 15 more minutes to sort everything out, this is a film that is extremely thrilling and engaging. Jeremy Saulnier is a director I think should get a lot more attention, and while I consider Green Room his best work so far, this is certainly my second favorite. The sequences with action are really well handled, and Aaron Pierre kills it as the lead protagonist. Overall this film is great, and I absolutely recommend checking it out.

I'm honestly surprised by just how solid this whole experience was. The pacing is damn near perfect, the atmosphere is creepy and filled with dread, and the characters are all somewhat interesting. The story is slightly predictable, but not in a way that ruins the film, more so I felt interested in how we were going to arrive at the somewhat obvious conclusion. Every now and then we get a movie like this, which is just so well made and crafted that it's destined to become a classic. I highly recommend this one, it's really great.

It's been a while since a film has made me feel nauseous, it's not just motion sickness from the camera work, but a combination of that with some of the most truly disturbing scenes I've seen on film in a while. This is one of those films I could never recommend to someone, and one I don't think I'll ever need to see again, but it's definitely going to stick with me a while and I'm glad I experienced it. The way this film is made in every regard to the structure and technical aspects of the film is brilliant, and is absolutely an example of the best things that can come from arthouse filmmaking. This is a film that will haunt me for a while, it's both brilliant and completely and utterly disturbing. I look forward to seeing more from Gaspar Noé's filmography, he certainly created something unforgettable here.

This is really just a slow burn buildup to a mediocre couple of kills. Every single scene in this film goes on for too long, they genuinely could have trimmed 30 minutes off this film easily. None of the characters are intriguing, and absolutely no suspense in generated. There was some editing I quite liked sprinkled throughout, but that is really the only positive I have. There is also entirely too much dancing in this "horror" movie, it was unintentionally hilarious, but it also killed whatever ounce of a vibe they had going for it. I don't recommend this film, it's not worth you're time.

Night of the Comet feels like an 80's time capsule. It never feels intentional, nor does it feel like satire, it really is just a perfect product of the time. The plot is cheesy and compelling, the characters are interesting enough to somewhat care about them, and the soundtrack is awesome. My only really complaint is I wish there was just a little more action, the action scenes are all a ton of fun and I just wanted a bit more. If you're ever in the mood for that 80's vibe, then this is the perfect film for you.

I love it when a horror movie comes around that just wants to scare the shit out of you for the entire 90 minute runtime. There is very little story here, yet this film starts being scary and unsettling within five minutes and never takes its foot off the gas. There are so many extremely clever and well designed scares. And there is also a lot of variety, jump scares, subtle scares, background scares, you name it this films got it. The major issue I had with the film is there is very little explanation as to what's happening. Is you need to understand the rules of the film, this is not for you. If you want an almost constant barrage of extremely well done scares then look no further. I recommend checking this out.

This film is brilliant, it's ability to be hilarious, while also continuously redefining what the film is about throughout its runtime is fantastic. I really want to avoid spoilers, but this is a film that only works as a complete experience, you can talk about how impressive the opening long take is, but you won't actually understand how impressive it is until the end. All the performances are great, the soundtrack is great, the script is great, this movie is absolutely worth watching and I highly recommend it.

This film is a constant battle between the extremely likeable characters played by Robin Williams and Nathan Lane and the absolutely insufferable son character. Luckily this film is an absolute blast, no matter how much you hate the son, the fathers are so extremely likable the film can't help but win you over. There are so many quotable lines of dialogue, and some absolutely hilarious set design and costumes, add in some brilliant performances and you have a recipe for success. I will say I preferred the first half of the film to the second, it never loses its comedy or anything, I just felt the first half had a lot more energy that the second half lacks. Absolutely loved this film though, I highly recommend it.

This is chaos at its most silly and playful. Not just in of plot, but in of color and editing and set design. I love it when a film is full of creativity and energy like this film is. There is a scene at about the 55 minute mark that involves scissors, which has some of the most unique and memorable editing I've seen in a while. The way the film plays with colors is also extremely memorable, making this a really pretty movie to look at. I overall really liked this film, it is extremely energetic and chaotic, and is absolutely worth checking out.

The marketing for this film is what initially caught my attention, then the fact that Nicolas Cage was in it made it something I was hyped for. After I learned it was being helmed by Osgood Perkins I became skeptical, as I hated his last film. With these mixed feelings leading up, I am happy to report that I really liked this film. The editing, the cinematography, the score / soundtrack, and the subtle little things in the background really created a unique and creepy atmosphere. Nicolas Cage killed it, he is extremely unsettling. I loved the twists and turns, and I genuinely think this could become a five star on repeat viewings. My only really flaw is that the ending loses a bit of steam, and perhaps could have used a bit more ambiguity towards the end. Overall I loved this film and recommend checking it out.

I found this movie really difficult to enjoy, the reason for that is how absolutely stupid the main characters are. This movie reached its logical conclusion 35 minutes in, but then the main characters make multiple inexcusably stupid decisions that will obviously puts them in harms way. This movies whole thing is just making things as awkward as possible, sometimes it works, but more often the characters are so stupid that it's hard to care, or you get some unintentionally hilarious moments. The last 30 minutes are actually pretty solid, and are the saving grace for an otherwise disappointing movie. The performances are all fine, it's just the script needed some tweaking to make the characters actually likable. You don't need to check this one out, there are better ways to spend your time.

I honestly really liked this fucked up little movie. It's a constant escalation of violence with a wild third act. The film has a very twisted sense of humor, and some great editing, which leads to this almost dreamlike experience for the viewer. I see a lot of people calling this a slow burn, which I very much so disagree with, this is a fast paced film that honestly only felt 30 minutes long. I have a hard time believing this film is by the same dude who did The Meg 2, he should make more films like this one. I recommend checking it out.

Absolutely heartbreaking. A film that deals with mental health from the perspective of a blue collar family, that is so devoted to realism that this may be one of the most stressful films I've seen. I found myself frequently taking breaks throughout just so I could catch my breath. Every scene lasts what's feels like an eternity, and the films emotional intelligence and realism really elevates this above most other domestic dramas. It's characters feel real, and you feel as though you are violating someone's privacy by watching. Gena Rowlands performance is discussed in every review I can find, and it should be, she gives one of the best performances of all time (not an exaggeration). And the other actors should receive praise as well, as nobody in this film gives a "bad" performance. This is one of the most realistic and heartbreaking films you can watch, i highly recommend checking it out.

I love the dialogue in this film, it's so real, and never feels like a movies dialogue, it feels like you are listening to real people talking. The characters are also extremely relatable and well written, which is important as this is ultimately a film that relies heavily on characters as there isn't very much in the way of plot. This is an incredibly simple and heartfelt story about everyday people. And while this isn't as depressing of a movie as Manchester by the Sea (Lonergan's most recent and acclaimed film), you can still totally tell it's from the same director (and I would argue that it's just as good of a film). If you are a fan of dramas, this is absolutely a must watch.

I went into this expecting something similar to Lake Placid, but instead I got a genuinely great film. Everything you could possibly want from a giant alligator film is here. It's also an actually well written film with great characters, and the alligator looks fucking awesome, with plenty of memorable scenes throughout. This film is extremely underrated, and should absolutely be considered one of the best in the giant animal genre. I highly recommend checking this out.

This is a new guilty pleasure, a film with so much charm it's easy to look past its shortcomings. This is a film that is constantly escalating its ideas, eventually the film collapses in on itself, and stuff is just randomly happening, which leads to an incredibly fun and dumb ending. It also helps that the film is not afraid to be funny, and it kept me laughing throughout. Horace Pinker is a really cool villain, and I genuinely wish we got a Shocker 2. Overall this is the best type of trashy horror, it's creative and hilarious and is absolutely worth your time.

This is a movie I kind of randomly decided to watch today, and is a film I had never heard of up until today. The film has a lot going on, and the thing I liked most about it is the way it presents its horror. Everything in this film is purposefully vague, and all the horror comes from thinking about what is happening, and the way the film subtly suggests things to think about leads to an almost hypnotic and truly unsettling ending. There are no jump scares, no monsters, no blood and gore, all the horror stems from your thought process and the ideas it suggests. The first half of this film, however, only really works after seeing the second half, which makes it drag a bit. The way this film explores obsession and addiction is also really well done, especially for a film as abstract as this one. I recommend checking this one out if you're a fan of experimental art-house films, it's certainly worth your time.

A really pretty setting and a ton of great kills sets this apart from your average giallo / slasher affair. While there are certainly better films that are similar to A Bay of Blood, it's hard to not respect this film for A. Being a massive influence on the genre and B. Really going for it in regards to every aspect of the film, the kills are creative and bloody, the mystery is relatively complex and intriguing, the performances are all perfect for what the film requires, and the setting is gorgeous and never feels stale. I really loved this film, my only complaint is I wish the ending (which I really liked) was about 5 minutes longer. I recommend checking it out.

• Nyctophobia
• Saltburn
• Color Out of Space
• Twin Peaks
• Better Man
• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
• The War Zone
• Mother
• Okja
• Woman of the Hour

...plus 14 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Parasite
• Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Fight Club
• Pulp Fiction
• Whiplash
• Dune
• American Psycho
• The Wolf of Wall Street
• The Shining
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

...plus 229 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

All of my blu rays and a few of my dvd's

• Walk the Line
• The Wrestler
• GoodFellas
• An American Werewolf in London
• The Spectacular Now
• Instant Family
• 21 Jump Street
• 22 Jump Street
• The Sandlot
• Dog Day Afternoon

...plus 887 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• May
• The Collector
• Gifted
• All That Jazz
• Casualties of War
• The Elephant Man
• Wild Strawberries
• Howl's Moving Castle
• Portrait of a Lady on Fire
• The Collection

...plus 34 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Movies watched from January through March 2025

• Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
• Terrifier 3
• Kiki's Delivery Service
• Jujutsu Kaisen 0
• Malcolm X
• Kes
• Dead Ringers
• La Haine
• Love, Simon
• Matewan

...plus 48 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Films released in 2024 Ranked

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees
3. Monkey Man
4. Lover, Stalker, Killer
5. They Called Him Mostly Harmless
6. Under Paris
7. No Way Up
8. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver

2023 movies ranked. Will be updated as I watch more.

1. Bottoms
2. Rye Lane
3. Society of the Snow
4. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
5. Nimona
6. Polite Society
7. John Wick: Chapter 4
8. The Iron Claw
9. Godzilla Minus One
10. All of Us Strangers

...plus 50 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Scream
2. Scream 4
3. Scream VI
4. Scream 2
5. Scream
6. Scream 3