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We went to see The Holdovers in a limited screening this weekend and I have to say it was one of the best movies of its kind I have seen in many years. I found myself connecting deeply with he characters and was delighted that the audience was treated with respect throughout. Paul Giamatti’s performance was excellent once...

Just got back from Dumb Money. This film ended up being a very unusual experience for me. It’s very well written with quality performances from all involved. The film is skillfully funny while still managing to be a well constructed docudrama. The wildest thing about it is the feeling of watching a doc about a series of events...

This is one of those movies that invite you into a new language once you see it. Amazing in both its effectiveness and hilarious camp. It almost contains the greatest fist fight scene of all time. But it’s not just a movie to be gawked at, It’s a movie to be savored....

The spouse and I went to see Bottoms this weekend. It was one of the best comedies I’ve seen in years. Sort of cross between Fight Club, Superbad, and Starship Troopers (the satirical bit). I’d recommend this movie to anyone that can handle the crass content.

I’ll be watching my yearly staples but would love some new suggestions as well. We could all use a decent dark one as we exit this hellscape of a summer....

I don’t know much about this project, but this is definitely the kind of poster to pique my interest. Fascinating cast list too....

I, unfortunately haven’t had the time see many films that spark joy lately. But I did enjoy the visual aspects (and performances) of Vesper. Somehow I hadn’t heard of this one at all when it released, but it was a decent story with some very cool world building and visuals. It actually feels a LOT like a Cronenberg film, but...

Someone mentioned this film in one of our other discussions. I vaguely remember seeing it many years ago, but really couldn’t remember many of the details, so I put it on this weekend. Hot damned if it wasn’t so much better than I remember. Maybe the world we live in today feels a lot more relevant to the film then when I...

Having seen most of the movies playing in our local theaters, we went to TMNT, I didn’t have much in the way of expectations, but was surprised by how enjoyable this movie is. One of the most fun I’ve seen this year and the art style employed here is groundbreaking for the space. This movie along with the Spiderverse movies...

I haven’t seen it but was thinking about going. It’s not playing at my normal theater so I would have to go further out if I want to see it. Any thoughts? Is it worth extra effort to see it in theaters?

I hear Talk to Me might be worth seeing but we did Barbenheimer last weekend, haven’t decided if we’ll hit the theater or not, or just take in something from the back catalog.

Bladerunner (and 2049) has a special place in my heart. There are so many classics that stretched film photography. Lawrence of Arabia. Alien. The Cell. Night of the Hunter. Dunkirk. 2001: A Space Odyssey. Just to name a few. What movies are your favorites that aren’t as known?

For me it’s Karl Urban, Angelica Houston, Ryan Gosling, Tilda Swinton, Gary Oldman, and Jeff Bridges. Honorable Mention to Weird Al Yankovich.

I was blown away by Oppenheimer. Best picture of the year so far for me. I am excited to see it again so I can start ingesting all the morsels.

Been a long time since I double featured!

I actually went on a tear this weekend....

I have to say I am very excited to be jumping back in to the mission impossible-verse! Promising to deliver wild stunts and a fun thrilling plot. These movies are a joy to watch. You won’t be studying these in film school any time soon (probably), but I am looking forward to a good time.

For me it’s Fargo. I remember hating it when I say it 20 years ago, but after about a 10 year break I gave it another shot and can’t imagine how I ever hated it in the first place. Now one of my favorite movies of all time....

Director Damien Chazelle managed to create moments from NASAs history in such a way that it feels like you are there in the cockpit experiencing the same incredible feats performed by those pioneers of the space program....

I know most of us have seen it, but if you haven’t (or it’s been a very long time), this is your assignment this weekend. Watching this film with the reverence that it deserves will leave a lasting impression on you.

We are probably going to see Joy Ride . I also just picked up First Man and give it a watch if I have the time.

Consensus is so far is that it is an emotionally difficult film, and also has the potential to be the best picture. Nolan rarely disappoints. Also, I might try to see the Barbie movie in the same day.

If you haven’t seen it, you will be doing yourself a favor to give it a go. There are scenes in this film that I still consider chilling, and moments that give me goose bumps.

For me, a great deal of Blade Runner inhabits my imagination, this scene in the Tyrell office leaves me in awe every time I see it.