Holden

Holden

Favorite films

  • Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
  • The Hateful Eight
  • Interstellar
  • The Big Lebowski

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  • The Lighthouse

    ★★★★★

  • Saturday Night

    ★★★

  • Flow

    ★★★★

  • The Emperor's New Groove

    ★★★★★

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  • The Lighthouse

    The Lighthouse

    ★★★★★

    MONKEY PUMP

    Unintentionally, after finishing this film on the plane, I watched the Conan O’Brien Must Go episode where Conan reenacts the Curse of Poseidon monologue in an old Irish lighthouse, and that was so special.

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night

    ★★★

    I want to be more critical, but I am accepting this is an intentional romanticization. I enjoyed everyone’s performance; however, Lorne Micheal’s portrayal felt off for me. Maybe it was too theatrical? Maybe it’s Mike Myer’s fault? 
    I forgive the corniness and cheesy bits. 
    Chevy Chase Cheesy Corn, you’re welcome.

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  • The Emperor's New Groove

    The Emperor's New Groove

    ★★★★★

    This movie is foundational for my sense of humor from the absurdism, the 4th-wall breaking, to the general silliness. 

    Outstanding voice acting - the casting crew outdid themselves - and the art is fun and charming. 

    New movie description:

    A narcissistic, cruel ruler narrowly escapes an assassination attempt in a silent coup orchestrated by the deep state due to administrational incompetency (mislabeling of a potion). During his epic journey home, while navigating the deadly perils of the Peruvian jungle and…

  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    It is amusing that Dracula, across adaptations, gives his victims a feast, a warm fire, and a cozy bed to sleep in while they visit his castle.
    Count first
    Evil Demon second

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