samjrosenthal

samjrosenthal

Favorite films

  • Singin' in the Rain
  • A Streetcar Named Desire
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's
  • The Wizard of Oz

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  • The Substance

    ★★½

  • Wicked

    ★★★★★

  • Challengers

    ★★★★½

  • Saltburn

    ★★★★

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  • The Substance

    The Substance

    ★★½

    Cool concept. Horrible execution. The gays are delusional but I do love Demi and Margaret.

  • Wicked

    Wicked

    ★★★★★

    Let me tell you, Wicked isn’t just Hogwarts for gay people—it’s Oz-some in every sense of the word. This film clicks its ruby slippers and takes us back to the land of cinematic magic, setting a new standard for movie musicals. As a certified Oz-devotee who’s seen the Broadway musical over 20 times (yes, I could probably fly on a broomstick with all the points I’ve earned), I can confidently say this adaptation melted my heart—and not in a “I’m…

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  • Challengers

    Challengers

    ★★★★½

    As a gay man and former tennis player, "The Challengers" movie felt like it was custom-made for me—a love match from the first serve. It's a delightful mix of soapy drama, heartfelt romance, and yes, men kissing. Zendaya's performance was so compelling it had me briefly questioning my sexuality, but her character also served up a reminder of why the sports world can be so frustrating, with its nepotism and win-at-all-costs attitude.

    The film’s direction was nothing short of a…

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