Bassmanvoh

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Host of Pick It and Flick It Podcast, a nobody that has a lot of opinions.

Favorite films

  • The Empire Strikes Back
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • There Will Be Blood
  • Frank

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  • The Nice Guys

    ★★★★

  • Ciao Alberto

    ★★★

  • Luca

    ★★★★★

  • American Hustle

    ★★

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  • The Nice Guys

    The Nice Guys

    ★★★★

    A buddy cop movie—without the cops, without much “buddy,” and with a generous helping of porn.

    The plot is strangely complex for what’s essentially an action comedy, filled with side quests that should build character depth, but I just didn’t care enough about them to feel invested. That said, the film had just the right mix of action and comedy to keep me from getting bored or annoyed.

    I’ve never been a big fan of either lead, and to be…

  • Ciao Alberto

    Ciao Alberto

    ★★★

    After watching Luca, I was still craving more from these characters—and Ciao Alberto was a nice little bonus, but ultimately still left me wanting more.

    This short is, well… too short. I would’ve loved to see more of Alberto’s life following the events of Luca. While it’s a sweet and charming glimpse into his new world, it feels more like an after-credits scene than a full-fledged short.

    Don’t get me wrong—it’s nice. But I’d much rather see a proper sequel than this tiny slice of life.

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  • Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    "Spider-Man: No Way Home"? More like, "Spider-Man: No Way You're Getting A Seat Opening Night"

  • Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    ★★★★½

    Hands down, the most powerful movie in this trilogy—and easily the best Planet of the Apes film to date.

    With a time jump in both the real world and the ape world, everything improves across the board: better CGI, better acting, better story, better action, and an even better home for the apes. The film masterfully explores the social dynamics of human vs. nature, nature vs. ape, and ape vs. ape, making for a gripping and thought-provoking narrative. The question…

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