Joel

Joel

Favorite films

  • Sound of Metal
  • Being John Malkovich

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  • The Abandon

  • Heretic

    ★★★½

  • Last Breath

    ★★★

  • Rat Race

    ★★★

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  • The Abandon

    The Abandon

    This is one of those movies you spend the entire time asking “what?!” during. 

    At no point was it clear what was happening or why we should care. 

    It felt like someone got drunk, had an idea for a movie and then that was kinda all it took.

  • Heretic

    Heretic

    ★★★½

    Hugh Grant’s role in Heretic is a testament to his incredible range as an actor, and Sophie Thatcher’s stunning performance only adds to the film’s character.

    The movie was just a few steps away from brilliance but is still a gripping exploration of the human condition either way.

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  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    ★★★★★

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

  • MaXXXine

    MaXXXine

    ★★★★

    Thank you, Ti West! It’s one thing to complete a trilogy and it’s another thing to make three amazing stand-alone movies that connect to one another.

    I simply cannot say enough about the performances this cast puts on in this film — particularly Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Debicki and Mia Goth. These are the kind of characters I want to see at the movies and these are definitely the actors that can really bring them to life. 

    Maxxxine is also a sobering reminder that Hollywood still does not hold horror films to the respect and recognition they deserve.