Matthew J Liedke

Matthew J Liedke

Favorite films

  • Psycho
  • The Godfather Part II
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire

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  • Semi-Pro

    ★★★

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey

    ★★★★★

  • Black Bag

    ★★★½

  • Last Breath

    ★★★

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  • Semi-Pro

    Semi-Pro

    ★★★

    Love Me Sexy is a banger.
    Fourth place clinched.
    Let's get Tropical.

  • Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

    Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

    ★★½

    It’s certainly a topic I’m interested in and have sought material on it to find out more, such as the book “The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of America’s Secret Government.” That’s why this documentary was honestly a disappointment. It clocks in at two and half hours and it really starts to feel like a slog to get through.

    The inclusion of jazz as a way to tell the story does add some style, but the…

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  • The Favourite

    The Favourite

    ★★★★★

    There is political intrigue and drama here, and it does carry quite a bit of interest. At the same time, the picture is relentlessly funny, with many sequences producing chuckles if not outright laughs.

    The film accomplishes both of these feats through incredibly good, clever writing. The script by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara is simply overflowing with wit, and thoroughly explores each of the lead characters’ agendas.

    Read the full review: matthewliedkeonfilm.com/2018/12/16/review-the-favourite-is-an-incredible-dramatic-comedy/

  • Bodies Bodies Bodies

    Bodies Bodies Bodies

    ½

    “Bodies Bodies Bodies” is listed as a comedy, thriller and horror on the Internet Movie Database. The truth is, it’s annoying, not funny. It’s boring, not thrilling. And, there’s no horror to be found. It should also be noted that the movie basically gives the audience a big middle finger at the very end. So here’s me giving the middle finger right back.

    Full Review: matthewliedkeonfilm.com/2022/08/14/review-nobody-needs-to-see-bodies-bodies-bodies/

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