Matt Murphy

Matt Murphy

Favorite films

  • Pan's Labyrinth
  • Hot Fuzz
  • Perfect Blue
  • Fireworks

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  • Idiocracy

    ★★★

  • Queer

    ★★★

  • Nosferatu

    ★★★½

  • Anora

    ★★★½

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  • Nosferatu

    Nosferatu

    ★★★½

    This take on the horror classic left me with mixed thoughts on some of the choices the Eggers made which were both good and bad but had to leave me thinking after a day seeing the film in IMAX.

    But while it may not top his best feature (The Lighthouse), it's still an exceptional piece that is definitely worth the watch for the visuals, costumes, sets, lighting and the performances from every actor who appeared in this film.

    But the…

  • The Substance

    The Substance

    ★★★★

    Never have I seen a movie that made me feel sick while I was in the cinema.

    And yet, I still enjoyed it.

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  • The Irishman

    The Irishman

    ★★★★

    Martin Scorsese's latest crime drama feels like a Greatest Hits album but it doesn't take away the quality that shines through in this feature.

    An intriguing story centering around true events in American history, played by some of the greatest veteran actors that Scorsese has worked in his career and they all do a fantastic job, especially Al Pacino as Hoffa.

    Brilliant set design and locations, make-up effects (practical and digital), superb cinematography and lighting and a fantastic soundtrack to…

  • Amityville Christmas Vacation

    Amityville Christmas Vacation

    ★★½

    Watched it in a discord group.

    It's a silly feature with cheap effects, acting and cinematography but had a charm that made it enjoyable and it's a quick watch at under 50 minutes.

    Believe me, there are far worse Christmas films out there than this one.