Michael Monello

Michael Monello

Connoisseur of kitsch. Lacking taste but capable of generating an endless supply of opinions.

Favorite films

  • Female Trouble
  • Miller's Crossing
  • Freaks
  • Defending Your Life

Recent activity

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  • The Glass Web

    ★★★½

  • Drive

    ★★★½

  • Bicycle Thieves

    ★★★★★

  • Manhunter

    ★★★½

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  • The Glass Web

    The Glass Web

    ★★★½

    Kino Lorber’s just-released restoration by The 3D Film Archive is loads of fun. It’s a noir mystery set in the world of true crime TV. Of its time, particularly its outdated social attitudes towards anyone who isn’t a white guy, but aside from that this is a fun little ride. 

    Jack Arnold loved a good pop-out in his 3D movie and there are some cleverly designed “in your face” shots. 3DFA restoration is superlative, as always. 

    Viewed in 3D.

  • Drive

    Drive

    ★★★½

    This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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  • Supervixens

    Supervixens

    ★★★★

    Russ Meyer’s Supervixon has it all, and it’s gorgeously filmed by Russ Meyer. If you enjoy Russ Meyer, this is an absolute must.

  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★★

    Rewatched this film and I enjoyed it just as much as the first viewing. Sean Baker is one of the best American filmmakers and Anora manages to synthesize his humanistic style of storytelling with alternately hilarious and heartbreaking moments.

    This is everything I want in a movie, it's transportive, unexpected, moving, and compelling. Possibly my film of the year.