Josh Troutman

Josh Troutman Pro

Favorite films

  • Lady Bird
  • L'Avventura
  • The Wailing
  • Dark Passage

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  • Black Bag

    ★★★★½

  • Mickey 17

    ★★★½

  • Memoir of a Snail

  • The Girl with the Needle

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  • Black Bag

    Black Bag

    ★★★★½

    FINALLY a 90 minute movie not buried on Netflix. FINALLY a studio put something on the big screen with big actors that isn't "IP". FINALLY a tight script, efficient filmmaking, and a 3rd act that isn't dragged out to death.

    SODERBERGH in many ways paved the way for Sean Baker's of the world. Not many established filmmakers can operate in or out of the studio system with success. It's a tribute to his unique blend of filmmaking talent and efficiency.…

  • Mickey 17

    Mickey 17

    ★★★½

    Reminded me the most of Okja though it's still its own movie. Hints of Host and Snowpiercer. Tonally this is Bong back to basics and ultimately I think it works because it has 90% of the pieces. The music sounds like Nicholas Britell and I enjoyed the set design. The one issue I had was ruffalo's performance.

    Beyond the Uber-Capitalist critique of "billionaires in space" (which is deserved) I think what this movie explores in terms of identity and empathy…

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  • Mass

    Mass

    ★★

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

  • Being Frank

    Being Frank

    ★★

    I mean I laughed a few times but this is just sloppy movie from start to finish. Even if you love gaffigan you won’t see this movie more than once.