Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Mosquito Coast 1986

  ★★★ Watched 03 Mar 2025

  I’ll be thinking about this one for a while, but what I can say is Harrison Ford disappears into this role. He’s almost unrecognizable.

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  The Dead Pool 1988

  ★★★ Watched 02 Mar 2025

  This is no Sudden Impact, but damn it was stupid fun. That RC car action sequence goes on for far too long and I love it. Also A HARPOON??? *Jim Carrey voice* Alrighty then.

Popular reviews

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  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water 1990

  ★★★★½ Watched 27 Sep 2020

  Part of what makes Nadia The Secret of Blue Water so fantastic is its flaws. Let me make this very clear, this show is beautifully FLAWED. It’s a rollercoaster in terms of quality, but that doesn’t make it any less watchable or iconic. Most of the storyline and characters are enduring and wonderful. The show has such a child-like sense of wonder to the world and it is more than just contagious. It’s down right sweet and heartwarming. The show…

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  Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story 2001

  Watched 11 Jan 2021

  I’m telling you and anyone who will listen: HALLMARK USED TO SLAP HARD WITH THESE MINI SERIES. 
  The Good:
  For something based on a story that’s been told a million times, it’s a pretty original take. The acting, direction, and production value are all there. The characters are all so likable. The third act gets pretty nuts by Hallmark standards. Just AHHHH. So good. 
  The bad:
  The score is fairly forgettable. Some of the made-for-television early 2000s special effects haven’t…