Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The Sting 1973

  ★★★★ Watched 28 Jan 2024

  I thought that this movie was very well done! You can’t go wrong with such a great cast!  a couple of things to note, first off, it seems like a couple of other movies  borrowed some elements from this one.

  Oceans 11, the Warriors, and a few other movies definitely borrowed some of the scene transitions, and even the buildup when it came to the heist portion! The way they set up characters  & built up   around the sting  itself.

  It flows very nicely, and Robert Redford and Paul Newman deliver a great performance! This is a true classic!!

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  Swimming with Sharks 1994

  ★★★★ Rewatched 02 Jan 2024

  This movie was recommended to me by a friend of mine and many years ago. This movie asks the question of “what do you want?” it seems like a relatively easily question to answer, although our main character can’t really answer this question.

  His new boss and taskmaster Kevin Spacey makes his life miserable during the course of many months. This movie is definitely worth watching, and was surprisingly engaging the whole way through!

Popular reviews

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  Whiplash 2014

  ★★★★★ Rewatched 01 Jan 2024

  This was such a great movie! As a drummer, I thought that the playing sequences as well as the heightened intensity of competing in a high-level, were very accurate!

  JK Simmons does a spectacular job, playing his role as taskmaster, motivator, and all around intense human being! Miles Teller is excellent as well, playing the aspiring drummer, who is looking for his shot to be the next Buddy Rich!

  I would highly recommend this movie! There is a lot of drama, intensity, and intrigue, to keep you interested the whole way!

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  Moneyball 2011

  ★★★★ Rewatched 01 Jan 2024

  I really enjoyed this movie! I thought Jonah Hill did a spectacular job in his role alongside Brad Pitt! I also thought that Phillip Seymour Hoffman did a great job as the ball club manager! This had just enough tension in it to make it exciting and they did a great job showcasing the workings of a baseball team and the issues behind 
  D the scenes in an organization!

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