Did I go into F9 expecting to see a cinematic masterpiece? Absolutely not. Did I go into F9 hoping for a cohesive plot that obeys the laws of physics? Also no. But, did I go into seeing F9 with the expectation that I would see cars go fast and lots of explosions? Absolutely. And, on that end, I was not disappointed. The newest entry in the “Fast Saga” … Continue reading F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Have any of you ever watched The Matrix while high? How about Videodrome? Or even Godspell? There is something completely different that occurs when watching a film under the influence of good ol’ Mary Jane. In some cases, I’m utterly lost within the first 10 minutes while in others I’m not only following along with the film, I’m absolutely enthralled by everything about it. In some cases, watching … Continue reading Films to Hold in HIGH Regard
The third installment in The Conjuring series leaves something to be desired. Easily the weakest of the three films, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It centers around the well known story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson and his murder defense of “demonic possession”. Unlike the previous Conjuring films, The Devil Made Me Do It is not a “haunted house” film like the others. This one, instead, focuses on … Continue reading The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
I went into this film with fairly low expectations and, honestly, I’m glad that I did because I ended up enjoying this film very much. The fact that Chris Rock wanted to move into the horror genre so badly that, when nobody would cast him in a horror film, he decided to pitch and produce his own is a power move, honestly. But, he proved … Continue reading Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
An insurance representative lets himself be talked by a seductive housewife into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses the suspicion of an insurance investigator. To me, Double Indemnity is the quintessential film noir. Although, this film was made before that term had ever even been used. It has everything that a film noir should have: narration, a femme fatale, an air of mystery, dramatic lighting, fast dialogue, … Continue reading 29. Double Indemnity (1944)
If you’re looking to watch a film that’s a good time with a solid plot and some fun characters, then absolutely watch the film Nobody. Written by the same man who wrote the John Wick films (Derek Kolstad), Nobody follows Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), a seemingly ordinary man who lives a seemingly routine life working in construction. When his house gets broken into, and his family’s lives … Continue reading Nobody (2021)
A U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god. As per usual with films about Vietnam, there is a lot to unpack here. Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now begins with footage of bombs going off, destroying the landscape while the lyrics “This is the end, beautiful friend” plays, and that’s just where the … Continue reading 30. Apocalypse Now (1979)
Did I go in expecting a thematic masterpiece of writing? No. Did I go in expecting the whole film to make sense? Also no. Did I go in solely anticipating watching a giant monkey fight a giant lizard and having it look cool? You bet your ass I did. Honestly, Godzilla vs. Kong was such a good choice as my first new movie back in the … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Kong (2021): Monkey Fight
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. I wonder if John Huston had any idea how much of a classic his directorial debut would be? The Maltese Falcon stars Humphrey Bogart as Private Investigator Sam Spade, Mary Astor as the femme fatale Brigid O’Shaughnessy, Gladys George as Iva Archer, Peter … Continue reading 31. The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Alright. So this is a 4 hour film, so bear with me, as I have a lot to say. Had the entire film had the same heart and tone as the Epilogue, then I would have loved this film. Without a doubt. However, that’s not the case and, honestly, Zack Snyder’s Justice League has left me feeling underwhelmed. For those that are not familiar with the … Continue reading Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
