Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan 2020

  ★★★★ Watched 17 Mar 2025

  Most documentaries cut just a little too much and leave you wanting more.

  I love the music of Shane MacGowan. I think he was an incredibly interesting person.

  Most documentaries cut too much and leave you wanting more.

  This one does not trim any fat, and by the end, you kinda wish they would have.

  Probably slightly better than "If I Should Fall From Grace With God," but I still think someone could top them both.

  It seems like most of the concert footage is from the same 3 gigs, and most of the interviews are from the same 3 people.

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  Michael Collins 1996

  ½ Watched 17 Mar 2025

  I watched this on St. Patrick's Day, hoping for some beautiful scenery, mystical music, and that lovely, lovely accent.

  Jaysus. One of the more dull things I've ever sat through. Not even Alan Rickman could save it.

Popular reviews

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  Wicked 2024

  ½ Watched 05 Jan 2025

  I’m not trying to be contrarian here, but I friggin hated this.

  Creating origin stories that completely alter the plot and motivations of the original characters in one of the greatest films ever made is unnecessary and insulting to the legacy of all who created that masterpiece.

  On top of that, this film is inferior to its predecessor in every way imaginable.

  The story sucks. The characters suck and worst of all… the music sucks.

  Take some lessons from the…

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  Lost Highway 1997

  ½ Watched 18 Jan 2025 1

  I swear to god I will never ever believe someone if they say they enjoy this film.

  Scenes featuring Robert Blake were intriguing. The rest is excruciating.

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