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  Godzilla Minus One 2023

  ★★★ Watched 24 Mar 2025

  Brings story back to post war roots. Godzilla is used sparingly but when on screen the creature is terrifying. Plays out like a horror film at times. SPFX HMU are amazing and rise to the spectacle. This film had a very jaws vibe when out at sea which I loved. very character and motivationally driven story with a lot of commentary on PTSD survivors guilt, American imperialism, and atomic bomb effects. Mostly compelling drama but B movie performances and delivery. Run time could have been shorter as some scenes slug along. Definitely the best Godzilla entry but that’s not saying much.

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  The Boogeyman 2023

  ★★ Watched 23 Mar 2025

  I love Sophie Thatcher. With that said this movie isn’t great. Or good for that matter. Kinda thought I was in for a deep exploration about the human condition and grief. What I got was standard jump scares and dark corridors. No substance but I love Sophie Thatcher I don’t care. She makes this movie watchable.

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  The Holdovers 2023

  ★★★ Watched 25 Dec 2024 3

  Scrooge meets Good Will Hunting. Warm uplifting and bittersweet. Alexander Payne captures this coming of age story beautifully.

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  Strange Darling 2023

  ★½ Watched 04 Mar 2025

  Wish Tarantino meets Temu Tarantino

  Wow, this movie is all over the place. I mean that literally as it’s told in non chronological order for no reason. This film is so far up its own ass it even had a title card stating it was filmed in 35MM. (The shots to Giovani Ribsisi credit are unique and impressive.) The acting and action is convincing as well. I just feel the movie was trying too hard at being clever and it just comes off as self indulgent and thoughtless. Nothing really pushing the hollow script forward.

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