Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Suicide Squad 2021

  ★★★½ Watched 28 Aug 2021

  Really funny and captivating beginning to end. James Gunn deserves a ton of credit for his work here. Some missed jokes, but overall one of the funniest comic book movies I’ve seen. Highly recommend

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  The Artist 2011

  ★★★★ Watched 13 Jul 2021

  Does everything and evokes every emotion Mank tried to, with much more success. Two dynamite lead performances, captivating cinematography, a top tier score and some other nostalgic gimmicks along the way make this film an incredibly fun watch with even more to offer. I mean come on, how about that dog? I could watch this one every day. Why even bother with talkies?

Popular reviews

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  Year One 2009

  ★★ Watched 03 Mar 2021

  A goofy comedy with a surprising amount to offer. Unfortunately, Jack Black is so abhorrently unfunny at points here, I can't rate it any higher. Worth a watch if for nothing but Michael Cera's effortless awkwardness.

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  12 Angry Men 1957

  ★★★★★ Watched 02 Mar 2021

  WOW. This movie is literally perfect. It's impeccably well written, and its cast is strong across the board, particularly Henry Fonda's Juror #8. The way this film presents each juror's bias subtly, and methodically allows the details of the case to unfold while addressing those biases is legitimately stunning. Never have I seen a film that utilizes light and framing to indicate mood so well, either. It's amazing how effectively Sidney Lumet manipulates this small room to create meaning. Every…