John Conover

John Conover

Visually Illiterate.

Favorite films

  • Adaptation.
  • The Ewok Adventure
  • The Punisher
  • The Royal Tenenbaums

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  • Crimson Tide

    ★★★★½

  • Sing Sing

    ★★★★½

  • Creed III

    ★★★½

  • Columbus

    ★★★★½

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  • Crimson Tide

    Crimson Tide

    ★★★★½

    Crimson Tide stands as one of the most endlessly rewatchable films ever made, a true masterclass in every aspect. Tony Scott showcases his brilliance as a storyteller at the height of his powers. The screenplay is flawless, worthy of study in any film course. Hans Zimmer delivers a powerhouse score, and two cinematic legends go toe-to-toe in unforgettable performances. This is as good as it gets.

  • Sing Sing

    Sing Sing

    ★★★★½

    Sing Sing is a gut-wrenching exploration of the role creative expression plays in every walk of life. Heartbreaking and deeply moving, it’s an incredibly beautiful film, and one of my favorites of 2024.

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  • Predator

    Predator

    ★★★★★

    John McTiernan’s Predator is an all time classic. Predators script is flawless and to the point. It establishes you into thinking it’s a standard action film of the 1980s with hyper-masculine tropes of big guns mowing down bad guys complemented by one liners. And then the film subverts itself; melting into a well paced slasher. The characters become scared and frightened, they don’t play musclebound heroes but prey. A fantastic movie star performance by Arnold, who succeeds in conveying concern,…

  • Demonoid: Messenger of Death

    Demonoid: Messenger of Death

    ★★★½

    One of my favorite horror film discoveries of the year.

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