I rented this movie thinking that surely it would be worth my time. A Spielberg alien flick! Gotta be good, right?

Well... no.

Such a shame. It starts out with so much promise! It really piques your interest.

There are many issues with the film, but I'll only mention two.

First, there's too much exposition. Spielberg doesn't trust the audience to 'get it' and instead has characters explain everything, *like when Harold explains to Daniel that the animals in child-Margaret's room aren't animals, they're actually aliens... Yes, that was incredibly obvious.

But the worst aspect of the writing, that I haven't seen mentioned, is that Margaret and Daniel's special mind reading, language, and math skills are completely irrelevant and pointless! They have nothing to do with the story

I figured that by the end of the movie, Margaret was going to use her powers to mind-meld with everyone on the planet, or something like that, and show them that aliens are real. After all, in the trailer, they talk about how 8 billion people would be "shown" proof without a doubt.

But at the end of all that, after the childhood alien abduction scene and all the bs, they just... they just show government stock footage of aliens.

Margaret and Daniel didn't need to have powers for that! Nobody needed to have powers for that! You could have removed the special powers and instead just have the characters be normal people, and the story would not have fundamentally changed!

It's such a shame. They could have done something interesting with the last hour of this movie. Maybe Margaret could have tried to show everyone "proof" but the whole world would instead decide to make her their god. Movie ends with Margaret giving a wry smile as she becomes drunk on power.

Just a not-interesting movie, by the end of it.

To put it very very simply, Digger is a “weird” movie, it is absolutely not for everyone. That being said Inarritu & Tom Cruise made something special for cinema, it’s just so unique & separate from other films. It’s like a willy-wonka esque fever dream about billionaires & political tyrants in the modern age.

And as much as people don’t like Tom Cruise for science reasons, he’s the reason why DIGGER works so well.

All I'm saying is, I'm just glad this movie exists. It's strange, ambitious, and completely its own thing. That's the kind of art I can appreciate.

(I didn't watch any trailers at all for this btw so going blind def enhanced my viewing experience)

At this point, a film that showcases Austin Abrams going through hell is an indicator that it'll be PEAK CINEMA! This did not disappoint at all in presenting both the thalassophobia and claustrophobia aspects of the premise. I was pleasantly surprised by how effective it was at being gripping & suspenseful because when I heard that it was just gonna be a PG-13 survival flick about a guy being stuck inside a whale, I thought to myself, how the hell are they gonna stretch that concept into something entertaining and terrifying to watch all the way through? Boy, did this film manage to achieve that with its amazing visual effects and terrific sound design! It's as disgusting and brutal as it needs to be despite the PG-13 rating, and I was so satisfied with how the movie managed to deliver that uncomfortable, nightmarish experience of a literal human being trapped inside a whale!

The daddy-issues drama parts of the movie might feel a little too cliché, with their too-conventional emotional beats, but it was still able to be inspiring and motivational nevertheless. I could easily see this being a tearjerker for a lot of people. I knew I could trust Brian Duffield because his previous film, No One Will Save You, is one of my favorite alien horror films of all time and I'm happy to say that he only keeps getting better!

Personal rating: 8.5/10

The biggest challenge the filmmakers had in Verity is in convincing us that Dakota Johnson’s character is depressed, unmoored and even a bit shy.  They attempt to do so by obscuring Johnson’s beauty with a very humble wardrobe consisting of baggy denim jeans and dark colored blouses.  She also wears minimal makeup.  I didn’t buy it for a second, because Johnson is ravishing in any outfit.  At one point the director admits the futility of it all and includes a gratuitous shot of her in her underwear.  The point being, Johnson can’t pass for a starving artist, so why bother trying?

The filmmakers do make good use of Johnson's languid personality to explain why her character Lowen is stuck in neutral.  It boils down to a lack of drive and passion.  Since Johnson is listed as an executive producer I believe she thought Lowen was perfect for her.  People often mock Johnson’s acting as boarding on narcoleptic, and she does seem to be acting from another dimension than the rest of the cast.  With that in mind, a movie has to embrace her detached qualities or it will fail.  Verity does this by making her acting style central to her character.  Johnson has a range and when she stays within it, she’s quite good.  It certainly helps that the camera loves her, and the movie obliges our voyeurism with the occasional eyeful.

The best performance in the movie belongs to Anne Hathaway, who snarls while delivering her juicy dialog.  She’s having a blast playing a classic femme fatale, and her scenes are the highpoint of the movie.  For reasons unknown, Johnson and Josh Hartnett never meet her level of sensuality.  Hartnett looks handsome and gives a decent performance here, but there’s no edge to what Hartnett does, no hint of danger.  After a few early sexy scenes, he’s reduced to being a bland PG dad.

Having Hathaway play the villain was smart because Hathaway’s emotionally-centered acting style contrasts nicely with Johnson’s low-energy delivery.  It's a pairing that should have generated sparks, but it doesn’t because Hathaway’s character spends most of the movie in a coma or in flashbacks.

With all of the above taken into account, it’s no wonder that Verity fails at being an erotic thriller.  Johnson and Hartnett have no chemistry.  Hathaway understands the assignment and vamps things up nicely, dragging Hartnett along in her wake, but it’s not enough.  The eroticism on display never rises above being tepid.

Interestingly enough, Verity is much better as an examination of the power the written word has on the reader.  Colleen Hoover, author of the source novel, is having a lot of fun playing up her own image as a writer of trashy novels.  Like Verity, she knows she’s not creating great art but recognizes how transportive her stories can be.  Readers of Hoover’s books want to be manipulated, and she’s happy to oblige.  While Verity doesn’t offer anything new about the relationship between authors and their fans, what it does say is intriguing enough to make up for what the movie lacks.

Director Michael Showalter (Wet Hot American Summer) seems like an odd choice for the material. He directed the Hathaway May-December romance The Idea of You, which likely led to this gig.  Comedy directors can make sexy thrillers, like Paul Feig (A Simple Favor, Housemaid).  Showalter does what he can with the material, and the movie is decently paced and looks great.  But he’s hamstrung by the flashback-heavy narrative structure, leading actors who don’t mesh and an overall lack of sexual tension in the movie itself.

Verity is the rare sexy thriller that offers little of either despite having three handsome leads at its disposal.  It works best as a commentary on how even trashy writing can make the truth elusive and slippery. That and Anne Hathaway’s performance keep things interesting.  Mildly recommended.

Two cops investigate a strange case of resurrected corpses.

I had a good time with DEAD HEAT, it checks a lot of boxes that I love.

Buddy cop, check.
Zombies, check.
Sick visual effects, check.
Corniness, check.
80s vibe, double check!

With all that said, it’s definitely alittle rough around the edges. However, it does have a good story, cast (Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo are terrific together), and some truly great visuals and that would have loved to get more of!

Yet it all feels just slightly underdeveloped. More depth in the story and a better climax would have elevated DEAD HEAT to a great movie. Oh and The comedy doesn’t always land and shows its age but the again I kinda always dig that.

In the end, DEAD HEAT is a fun one. I like everything if offers and although I wish we had gotten more of everything I think it’s well worth giving it a shot and checking out.

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Vincent Price is in this!

Here is my review. It is written by me. Sorry for any grammar or spelling mistakes. I write in bullet points. I know this is not for everyone, but it is just my style. Be warned.

For those who are familiar with my reviews, you will know that I usually rank movies in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, so the high rating here is unusual for me. If anyone wants to compare it to my other reviews on any review site, let me know, but otherwise, I am all about the conversation here.

• An absolutely exceptional movie. In some ways, masterfully done. The most important thing for me about any movie is not how artistic it is or how difficult it is, but how entertaining it is. I was entertained and emotionally moved from start to end, all while the movie addresses one of the most important issues of our generation. It examines social media, algorithms, corporate responsibility, and political extremism. It is, IMO, essential viewing for all, particularly for parents, young people, and those interested in politics or tech.
• The acting overall is excellent, with Bill Burr being the particular highlight for me. They make the complicated material engaging. However, Jeremy Strong was never strong as Mark Zuckerberg. Zuck is a well-known public figure, and Strong doesn't capture him based on how we know him. He felt like a fictional executive rather than the person himself. Jesse Eisenberg did a better and more convincing job in The Social Network (which I think most would say is the better movie, but I am adding points here for the message). Some other characters felt slightly stereotypical, and that reduced the realism. But overall, strong acting, even if nobody is winning an Oscar.
• I wanted more emphasis on children's mental health and a broader political perspective. Sure, I get the plot device and focus on extremism and Capitol riots. But more attention to Instagram, body image, anxiety, and the psychological consequences for children and teens is what could unite the audience more. Everyone cares about kids. The film could have examined algorithmic manipulation across more political movements than the alt-right, where supported by evidence, reinforcing that protecting people's well-being should transcend partisan divisions.
• For a drama movie, there could have been considerably more human drama. The movie does a lot of telling instead of showing. It literally just tells you what you need to take away through conversations and information rather than showing ordinary people living through these experiences. The latter, I think, is a better storytelling device. I wanted to experience the effects on children, parents, and families directly. Not just hear about them. Sure, the movie succeeds intellectually, but seeing the human consequences creates one of the most impactful things a movie can: an emotional connection with the viewer. Show, don't tell!
• The movie also comes out in 2026, which I felt meant it missed some opportunities. This would have been a timely movie in 2022. But now we are several years later. Not that much has changed. Yes, our understanding has. Yes, we take the conversations more seriously. But did Facebook/Meta really change that much? The audience is left with too optimistic a message at the ending. More on that in the next point. But yes, that is also misleading the audience. The audience should know that the problems did not simply disappear once the wrongdoing became public.
• The ending felt too victorious. I understand the basketball analogy. Why is he celebrating a tie? Throwing his fist into the air. It means they get into overtime. It is not won yet. But still important. Agreed. Overall, the movie is really good at small things. I think the funny lines and comedy land well. I felt the movie was funny in many parts, and I was laughing and entertained. I felt rewarded for following the movie, with many pieces of dialogue being used again later, where you think, "Ooo, I see what they did there. They used that from earlier in the movie!" The whistleblowers deserve recognition, but the hearings did not lead to sufficient change, and years later, we are still playing overtime. I wish the movie had made that unfinished struggle much clearer.
• So yes, I think this was an exceptional film. My only other 2026 movie besides Project Hail Mary to score in the 90s. I left the cinema with the amazing feeling of "I am entertained." Yes, I give this movie probably a bit too high a rating if you look at it only from a filmmaking standpoint, e.g., editing, pacing, cinematography, technical difficulty, acting, plot, emotional connection, dialogue, filming, movie effects, costumes and design, and so on. Probably too high, but I was entertained, and it is a movie I hope many watch, so I give it some extra points.
• We need conversations. This movie starts conversations. It does this exceptionally well. It is a deeply important movie about the power of social media and the responsibility of technology companies that can be shown to the masses.

Thank you for reading. I look forward to your comments.

Not sure how many Horror fans are here and am wondering how many fans of this series are here. Always been one of my very favorite Horror series if not my outright favorite, mainly purely based off of the first two although I also think the third and fourth ones were pretty good as well (and also quite impressive despite their small budgets). The first two always see regular rotation from me every October as part of my Halloween playlist and the season never feels complete without them. The Tall Man is definitely among the more unique of the Horror icons and he was played to perfection by the late, great Angus Scrimm throughout all five. The series is such a great blend of surrealism and mind-bending Horror with some fun Action elements sprinkled throughout. And who doesn't love the iconic flying death spheres.

May as well rank them while I'm at it. For other fans, how would you rank them? Mine goes:

• Phantasm II
• Phantasm
• Phantasm IV: Oblivion
• Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead
• Phantasm V: Ravager

2 has always very easily been my favorite of the series. It's literally not only my favorite Horror film, but one of my favorite movies in general. With the bigger budget you can tell so much more was able to be accomplished. It's like a vintage Survival Horror video game from the 90s as a movie. I have a lot of love and respect for the original as well, but it's always hard not to look at 2 as being the definitive entry.

The first two are classics, 3 and 4 are very good, but the fifth was sadly clearly held back by the very low budget. You can tell they tried their best but the budget and means just weren't there to do it justice. Still, I'm glad we finally got a fifth and final movie, and in light of Reggie Bannister's recent passing, it definitely hits much harder. Still so sad by his passing :(

Go into this movie knowing absolutely nothing about it, that’s what I did, and it was awesome!

THEY WILL KILL YOU is over-the-top action-comedy horror fun. That’s pretty much it! It really took me by surprise and wasn’t at all what I was expecting.

The story is straightforward, but the vibe takes a drastic turn that sends you on a completely different adventure. The objective stays the same—it just gets a little more complicated. I totally dug it! I will say that a bit more depth would have been nice, but that’s just a minor gripe.

Zazie Beetz is great as our protagonist, and the rest of the supporting cast delivers as well. All of the performances fit the movie perfectly, adding just the right amount of campiness.

I loved the visuals in this movie. There are some fantastic scenes, great camera work, striking imagery, ridiculous effects, and that blood… yes!

I had a blast with this one. If dark action comedies with a touch of horror interest you, then definitely check this one out!

It’s a solid…
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I loved how things were left… could there be more? I’d be down for that!

So after seeing and hearing everyone's take on *O**ther* *Mommy* on social media, I decided I wanted to see if it was truly that bad (im lying I genuinely wanted to go). I understand that not everyone has the same taste, but why are we lying? People made it sound like it was the worst movie ever made. Some people said they walked out the theatre. While watching, I was waiting for a scene that could make a person want to walk out but genuinely nothing made me want to. It wasn't bad at all. I personally did not find it amazing but I enjoyed it. I've noticed how so many people are such followers. One person says something, now everyone says it.

I love ufo and alien topics and have watched 3 hour plus podcasts like area 52 and jessie Michael’s and ufo gerb etc. this movie I forced myself to watch and I was done by hour 1 . its awful!!! so much alien content and this is what we get??? by steven s . the acting was bad !! everything was bad!!! stupid and ridiculous!! shoutout to the podcasters and their guests who keep us entertained. my respect for podcasters has increased. worst spent $6. they took all conspiracy theories and made a mockery of them via this movie. this movie is made by government ( allegedly) to make a mockery of the real stories.

Here is my review. It is written by me. Sorry for any grammar or spelling mistakes. I write in bullet points, I know this is not for everyone, but it is just my style. Be warned.

• Tom cruise is excellent. A standout performance. Yes it is deliberately exaggerated, and his character is unconventional. This helps demonstrate his range beyond his usual action hero roles. I thought the supporting cast was also strong, but none left quite the impression he did.
• I thought the direction and narrative structure are among the film's greatest strengths. The story uses a clever device. Call it "inception like". I thought it worked well because it serves the film's larger message and becomes more meaningful after seeing the ending.
• The satire is interesting but also excessive. I like satire that exaggerates recognisable human behavior just enough to expose its absurdity. Sometimes Digger becomes too ridiculous and the connection to reality weakens. This makes this social commentary less effective.
• I was entertained, even though the movie was not consistently funny enough. Yes there are amusing moments, and Cruise's commitment makes many scenes enjoyable. But the movie is overall not funny enough.
• I don't think the story with Cruise's daughter works. It never felt important. What was the point? Sure it was probably some sort of hint of something is wrong, but it was not really needed and is distracting. Overall I did not really feel emotionally attached to any character.
• I give the movie credit for its originality, and it takes risks. But the best movies also have the execution to go with it.
• An entertaining movie overall but not a movie for everyone. [EDITED]

Look forward to your comments! :)

WINNIE-THE-POOH, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger wreak havoc on the town of Ashdown.

I’ll be honest, I haven’t seen the first movie and I never had the intention to as I heard it was terrible. I did hear that BLOOD AND HONEY 2 was a lot better. Still, my expectations were extremely low.

You know what… it wasn’t horrible.

I checked first to see if the first movie was a must-watch before this one and everywhere said not really. They were right. I wasn’t at all lost, and honestly, it’s a pretty self-contained story, with a very nice setup for the future. I actually really dug the story and the explanation as to how these creatures came to be.

I thought the whole gang looked awesome and really fit the style and tone of the movie. Same goes for the visuals and effects. They were pretty fantastic, even for a B movie. Sure, the blood looks fake as hell, but the violence, gore, and kills all still look pretty cool. We get some gnarliness, and that definitely heightened the overall experience for me.

It’s a fun one that’s entertaining enough to recommend checking out.

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All of Tigger’s dialogue is so bad… pure gold!

I have finally put my hat in the Digger discourse. Dig dig dig. I'm so glad Tom Cruise has joined forces with another auteur in his catalog. The discourse surrounding Digger has heavily centered on the massive $150–180 million budget, and how big of a creative and financial risk this has been for everybody involved. Along, with critics lambasting it for the lack of "humor" and self-indulgent tendencies both stylistically and politically. It certainly has a lot to say about current politics, overconsumption, power, and environmental catastrophe. Digger has safely divided fans and critics alike.

Having seen it, I lean FOR Digger. I adored it. I was especially interested in how the film uses its absurdist humor and Cruise’s larger-than-life performance to explore a world that feels increasingly farcical. It lets out all the current frustrations about where we are going and sums it up in an entertaining, loud fashion. I don't know how else one can encapsulate what we're all feeling. What stuck with me most, though, was how it illustrates the complicated relationship with creating art, especially political art, when you don't have power to change the things you're criticizing. The feeling of powerlessness that comes with watching the world fall apart.

I wrote a review exploring why I think the film’s ambition and messiness are part of what make it so interesting.

I’d genuinely love to hear what other people think. Does Digger earn its swings, or does its ambition get the better of it? And what do you think the film says about the place of original, auteur-driven movies in Hollywood today? I'm sure you all have thoughts LOL. It seems like the film community has been a lot kinder on it than critics.

This is a fairly slight coming-of-age story in which Larson plays an art school washout, Kit, who has been obsessed with unicorns and their related aesthetic (rainbows, glitter) all her life. While navigating the corporate world in all its misery she is unexpectedly invited to a mysterious brick-and-mortar store that promises to furnish her with the actual titular creature.

Kit just needs to prove herself worthy by setting up a safe home environment, which is challenging because of the ongoing tension with her parents (Joan Cusack and Bradley Whitford), whom Kit has moved back in with. On the bright side, this brings her into contact with Virgil (Mamoudou Athie), a hardware store employee who agrees to the task without knowing the exact nature of what he's gotten into. They share a nice chemistry, although I'm not exactly sure what about Kit is appealing to him other than that she looks like Brie Larson.

As construction proceeds in Kit's parents' backyard, it helps dovetail the unicorn-store storyline with that of Kit and her family. I would have preferred spending the rest of the movie with this group of characters and never going back to the office, where I don't think the screenplay tells us anything we haven't already learned from other movies about corporate America (ie, it kills the artistic spirit; it's got creepy male managers who take advantage of female subordinates). These scenes are shot in a bloodless, depressing tone that I'm sure was on purpose, but this also made the first half of the film drag.

Similarly, I wasn't a fan of one very fundamental aspect of the casting, but I understand the why's behind it--namely, Larson in the lead. Although Kit's age is never specifically mentioned, I had trouble buying her as someone who, presumably, would be in her early 20s and a relative newbie to the wider world. Admittedly, Kit does have a certain psychological complexity that Larson effectively conveys, and she's a big movie star, which makes me wonder if the film would have even gotten made had she opted to play one of the supporting characters instead. Not to take anything away from Samuel L. Jackson as the Willy Wonka-ish unicorn store owner, but I think Larson would have been just as interesting in that role.

To her credit, as a director, Larson is consistent in her tone throughout: This is a tale full of whimsy, but everyone plays it with dead seriousness, and as a result there are moments towards the end with genuine poignancy that we least expect. I don't recommend this film wholeheartedly, but it's nice enough as a 90-minute diversion, and Larson shows enough potential behind the camera that if she makes another movie at some point, I'd check it out.

A love story set in the 80s between a girl and her crush, who is a corpse brought back to life.

I was looking for a horror-style romantic comedy to watch with my wife, and I landed on LISA FRANKENSTEIN. It fit the description nicely and made for a fun watch.

It’s totally quirky!

I really liked the story. I thought it blended romance, comedy, and horror very well. I liked how it got progressively darker yet more charming and where everything ended up. They keep a lot of things vague and don’t go too deep into anything, but I think that works for this type of movie.

The characters were great, and so were all the performances. Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse have great on-screen chemistry. You feel for them, and I wanted their story to have a happy ending.

My wife hates horror but loves romance, and this movie had both, and did them well! It wasn’t too extreme with the horror or violence, and most of it was played out for comedy, which made the whole thing such a good time. I liked being able to experience something I love, horror, with my wife and actually have her enjoy it.

LISA FRANKENSTEIN has a killer vibe. I want more movies like it. I absolutely recommend checking this one out!

It’s a solid…
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Did I mention it’s kinda weird?

I recently watched Family (2026), a slow‑burn psychological‑horror film directed by Benjamin Finkel starring Cameron Dawson Gray, Ruth Wilson, and Ben Chaplin . The story follows ten‑year‑old Johanna, a young girl worried about her father’s worsening health. Hoping a gentle spirit can help save him, she reaches out into the unknown – but what answers her call is something far more menacing. Over time, Johanna begins to fear that her own parents may want to harm her; reality and frightening imagined visions start to blur together as she sinks deeper into a nightmare‑like mental space shaped by her deepest anxieties and grief  . Unlike many modern horror films that rely heavily on sudden loud jump‑scares, Family builds quiet, lingering unease, leaning into the fear that even inside your own home you may not truly be safe. What makes it interesting is that much of the tension comes from the child’s perspective: we see the world filtered through her fear, so we are left wondering whether the strange happenings are supernatural, or just the product of overwhelming stress and sorrow. Some viewers have noted that Ruth Wilson’s performance as the mother feels especially unsettling, shifting between caring warmth and subtle menace without big dramatic outbursts. I’m curious what other people thought: Did you interpret the story as having a real‑ghost element, or is it all a grief‑fueled psychological breakdown? Do you think this kind of quiet domestic horror works better for you than more graphic horror movies? Also, what other recent slow‑burn psychological‑horror releases have stuck with you after watching? I’d love to hear different perspectives on Family (2026) and similar‑themed horror films.

I really loved " one battle after another"

I was bored so i said i ll watch a movie so i decided to watch "one battle after another" i gotta say that movie was fresh and beyond normal trying to look different kinda movies

The story the characters.. at first i thought giving the role to decaprio was a lazy choice but then as the story progress it mixed so good especially withe that weird villain character of the "Colonel "

But the best thing that i Loved about that movie was the music

The music looked goofy at first and I didn't understand it then I started to like it then i kept thinking about it ... How can those lazy pianist with that kinda simple notes can progress and make that kinda feeling then starts to get i to your soul... It was wonderful experience

The story... Cast .. the MUSIC that i don't think I will ever forget .

Seven-year-old Bela has an increasingly agonizing entity coming from her closet. It takes the form of her mother, whom she calls “OTHER MOMMY,” as it desperately tries to get Bela to let it into her heart.

OTHER MOMMY promised an insane amount of jump scares, and although it absolutely didn’t deliver in that department, it still gave me something I could have a good time with.

The movie starts off strong, getting right into it without dragging out the entity’s reveal. The title card sequence was fantastic and intense. I liked the direction they went with the parents being able to see the entity right away, rather than having the movie be about a child trying to convince them it’s real. It was a nice change and a welcome direction to take.

Arabella Olivia Clark completely crushes it as Bela. She carries the movie and, for me, creates that emotional connection that comes with having a daughter around her age. Jessica Chastain nails the creepiness of OTHER MOMMY, while Jay Duplass gives off that kind, laid-back “Daddo” father vibe.

I liked the entity itself and what it wanted from Bela. We get some cool and creepy sequences, along with one truly awesome kill. There isn’t a ton of violence or gore, but we get some unsettling visuals that work really well for the movie.

Where I thought the movie didn’t quite pull it off was in the scenes between the entity’s appearances. They’re clunky and lack the depth and drama that would have elevated this movie. The tone is also off at times. It needed to be darker, and I think that would have had a much bigger impact.

Furthermore, the ending kind of comes out of nowhere, and although I enjoyed it and understood what they were going for, I felt the execution fell short. I did, though, like that little “wait, was that something?” moment at the end.

In conclusion, OTHER MOMMY didn’t fully deliver what I was hoping for. A lot worked for me, but I wanted, and I think it needed, a much darker tone. I’ve read about the book it’s based on (Incidents Around the House), and it seems to be a lot darker and more depressing. I get that they sometimes have to soften things up for movies, but I think that was maybe the wrong decision here.

OTHER MOMMY wasn’t horrible. In fact, I liked it, but I think it should have been better. So check it out for yourself and see what you make of it!

I was back and forth on this one. Maybe a 7?
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That scene at Uncle Frank’s was pretty sick!

I don’t know how it has this good of reviews. I couldnt even settle in the RE setting without some marvel-esque punch line that completely took me out of it. And the final scene in the lab was very corny. The first 30 mins I enjoyed but it started to turn into some weird comedy that took me out of the RE vibe. I seem to be in a minority when it comes to this, not sure what everyone else saw? People are calling this one of the horror masterpieces of this year but I just don’t understand it at all.

I often feel that movies are not that good and some, despite my statement here, are even stretched out as movies.

Many series try to create an atmosphere, and nothing really happens.

The have cool camera ankles but nothing is happening on the screen. They just move. Try to excite. The characters are also unlikeable.

Even movies with numerous movies beforehand are not that entertaining, as still not much is done.

Pulp Fiction, Fight Club, The Good Will Hunting, A Beautiful Mind all have great dialogues. The dialgoues are really good.

As a Fan of Shah Rukh Khan, I enjoy every second of his performances and acting, except when he chain-smokes or uses the new VFX that people praise.

There are not that many bad movies or series, though. Also, I sometimes think they have car chase scenes just for car product placements or because they feel they should be there.

Now, when I compare that with anime, anime is quite fast-paced and loaded. I assume manga is so time-consuming and dense that people need to schedule a lot to keep up the pace. Anime is so expensive and has such a tight schedule that they speed through three chapters an episode to get people to the manga.

They respect the source and often adapt the manga 1:1, speeding through the content. As manga are picture-based, they can be heavy on both dialogue and visuals. These are my observations and feelings while watching.

Some movies could be cut to 30 minutes of story. I like sitcoms, though; they seem to be quite fast-paced and well-made for the episode itself.

Movies tend to be long. Perhaps the process is like this: a great idea emerges, and the creators decide to make a series to extend it, even if the concept is better suited for a movie.

I assume many people watch these with a tired mind while surfing the web, which is not possible in movie theaters.

Also, there are many people who have never experienced anime, where the characters are so cool that I feel bad when they are mistreated.

I could not really grt my point through as it is rather a feeling: boredom

Black Mirror season 2 ep 3. For 35 minutes nothing happens. No concept. Nothing. And the episode is rated quite high. Do people just skip through when they feel bored? I am talking about a feeling after the movie that it could have been just way shorter. Series are even worse in that regard.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

I want to say first that I hate when people rate horror movies on some objective scale of movies in general that has Shawshank Redemption as a 10 and then compare every horror film to non-horror films.

The vast majority of horror movies are stupid, gimmicky, and have a lot of dumb logic. That's what you accept when you watch a horror movie.

That said, as a huge horror movie fan, Other Mommy was a good horror movie.

It was not great. It was not fantastic.

I like that it tried to be different. The demon/monster wasn't some hidden secret that the main character was trying to convince everyone of for most of the movie. It was wide out in the open, and I think that made it genuinely scary and I think that was done really well.

Another thing I think it did well and differently was having the villain have an almost whimsical, fantastical element to it that was very interesting.

Yes, there are many eye-rolling moments. For example, the family watches a man get his jaw ripped off and then folded in half and exploded in a bloodbath, and then goes to have a fun family outing the next day. Also, they conveniently don't involve the police even though they leave a trail of dead bodies in their wake because "the cops would think we did it," but then the cops get involved anyway at the very end, and no one accuses them of having committed all of these murders.

Overall, this movie scared the shit out of me and it wasn't all jumpscares.

I had really low expectations for this film, but I was pleasantly suprised and I even got a premier poster.

Good movie for fans of horror.

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Ridiculously moody and romantic, Bram Stokers Dracula (directed by Francis Ford Coppola) is meticulously crafted and designed film, however it is held back by its numerous performances that range from poor to fine, resulting in a film that struggles to immerse you into it’s colourful and detailed world.

The art design and direction of this film is breathtaking, the set pieces and costume design are extravagant and give the movie life. The use of colour and lighting grant the film a beautiful texture, you could pause this movie at practically any point and it’ll probably be one of the best looking frames you’ve ever seen. also really cool transitions!

As well as the art design, the world is well thought out, making for what seems like an interesting and entertaining narrative for most of its runtime. 

Unfortunately the same praise can’t be given to the performances, which feel over the top, loud and end up overbearing. Gary Oldman (Dracula) is the only one able to make it work, with Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder really struggling to justify their casting (come on who actually decided to put Keanu in this movie).

Overall whilst the film fails to ever fully immerse you, the spectacular craft of the film and mostly intriguing narrative makes for a relatively strong piece of art.

“If you seek culture, visit a museum. London is full of them” BARS

Day 10/31 🎃🎃🧛🧛

Saw it last night an enjoyed it quite a bit. I have not read the source material, and I went into it largely blind and was pleasantly surprised by a lot of the choices the movie made, mostly leaning into a surreal, fantastical nightmare space. It felt fresh and new. There was good use of CGI and some really cool creature design. The way that certain characters were dispatched was also done in a really interesting way. There was quite a bit of unsettling and uncanny imagery, honestly, I wish there was more of that.

The writing was a bit cheesy at times, but the movie doesn't take itself too seriously even while tackling themes like loss of innocence and broken family. Chastain was great as usual and the child actor was fantastic, considering how much of the story she had to carry.

Definitely recommend!

There's only one way I can describe it: strange. I really like the premise of this movie. The twists were phenomenal and I'm amazed how well the marketing was able to hide them. That being said, it's a poor execution of its premise, a lot of which I feel has to do with how heavy handed the message is. Perhaps that's the point of the movie, but I personally would've preferred if it had been toned down. Tom Cruise delivers a great performance and is certainly the highlight of the film. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this one, but I also wouldn't tell you not to watch it.