Category: Reviews
This is a list of my reviews of individual movies.
I used to rate movies on a five-star scale, but then I realized that the average rating of the movies I’d reviewed was probably at least 4.89.
That lead to the realization that I clearly only spend my time with the movies I love, which is probably time better spent.
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The impossible mission
I’m slowly coming back to the world of online journaling, but suffice it to say that the past 100ish days have been a whirlwind of chaos, none of it haphazard but rather orchestrated this time around. So much so, it has somewhat mirrored the kind of cartoon villiany of a James Bond film or the…
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Avengers: Endgame
“Avengers: Endgame” marks the end of a generation of aging nerds like myself. It stirred up in me so much emotion that I wasn’t prepared for and I can’t wait to see the 3 hour finale again.
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Cargo
I’m a sucker for a good zombie movie. There’s just something about that mix of post-apocalypse and body horror that makes for the perfect sub-genre.
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Truth and Stories
To talk about my thoughts of the excellent documentary “Stories We Tell” in any detail would be robbing you of the joy of seeing it for yourself, of letting its layers unfold like slowly blooming petals.
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The Cabin In The Woods
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The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst Friends
I just caught this highly entertaining geek culture documentary short film by Jay Cheel, host of the Documentary Blog podcast, which is one of my favorite podcasts. It’s called “The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst Friends.”
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The way men talk to each other
Gran Torino is a fine film, but it’s as deeply flawed as some of its characters. I can forgive its characters for their foibles, but not its filmmakers.
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In God We Trust
Back in 2000, I saw a short film by Jason Reitman called In God We Trust. It was the best short film at the USA Film Festival that year.
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I am (an alternate) Legend
I found this interesting alternate ending to I Am Legend. Go watch it and then come back.
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(disad)Vantage Point
What happens when you try to mix 3 parts The Bourne Ultimatum with 1 part In the Line of Fire and 1 part “24” (pick any episode)? Bad things to be sure.