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Watched on Wednesday May 21, 2025.

And that’s how you make a good adaptation! Disney could learn a few things if they watched this and feel shame for the live action slop they’re putting out today.

If “she’s so crazzzy! I love her” was made into a movie

Man, making it in this country shouldn’t be this hard. You really feel all of the highs and lows following this family, and how they are carrying trauma of losing a loved one while dealing with the obstacles of starting over in a new country. It made me think about all of the things I took for granted growing up that these kids experienced and risks the parents had to take to give them a happy childhood. And when Mateo was introduced everything shifted with the family and how they went forward.

I could’ve told you that umbrella shop was gonna flop!

But really a fantastic first watch. I didn’t know they would be singing the whole time, but it wasn’t too over the top and was handled masterfully by the cast. I felt like I could be fully immersed in the score because of this, especially that love theme for Genevieve and Ghee (Guy). I can keep going it’s just that good!

Solomon Grundy❤️

Kind of slow and confusing in the beginning, but once JK Simmons explained everything of why he was looking for the ant, I could finally connect the dots and enjoy it more. It was nice to see Ben Affleck in this unique role, and I’m looking forward to the sequel.

This movie really captures how to live life in your formative years. You’re constantly questioning your career choice, winning and failing at relationships, and unsure of what’s coming next. Renate Reinsve really elevates this character throughout each chapter, leading to a woman who has made positive discoveries of herself that wouldn’t have happened without allowing herself to fail. That is something I am learning to embrace as I begin the next phase of adulthood. I don’t know who the worst person in the world is, but it sure ain’t Julie!

Mama Rose crawled so Abby Lee could walk wait…. Abby Lee … Gypsy Rose Lee …

Sammieeee!!!!

The score really got me with this second viewing, and I really felt how much it’s tied to the storytelling. It really takes you back to that time. Being from the south, I really resonate with the characters and their desires to be free from that life, and I see a lot of my family in these characters. Delta Slim reminds me of my grandpa with the way he steals every scene. They need to get me on the next soundtrack!

“If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to abuse one.”

It’s crazy how much the catholic church controls the city of Boston, and all of the loopholes that were thrown to Spotlight when gathering evidence for the story because of that. I also liked how the movie highlighted the people who were complicit when they knew about the abuse happening to these victims as they are part of the reason this abuse continues to this day. All of the cast played well off of each other, especially Stanley Tucci as a stressed Armenian lawyer poking fun at Mark Ruffalo.

As a violist, I can’t help but laugh at these actors trying to play these instruments. I especially can’t get over the terrible pacing of this movie and how the drama unfolded, and these poor storylines with everyone screwing each other. Philip Seymour Hoffman delivers as always and saved me from turning this off. Watch this with a group of string players and you’ll get why my score is so low.

So original and sooooo rich with American music, history, religion, and folklore. Spectacular performances by everyone, and that SCORE thank you thank you thank you Ryan Coogler

This was such a delight to watch. Such charming performances by the cast, and a nice story about healing wounds from your past. Even though the duo left things unresolved, at least Herb went on to do the gig. Charles had the whole theater cracking up in that first act! A good watch if you want all of the feels.

Yah? Ohhhh yah darn tootin’ for Pete’s sake you betcha oh jeez… no kiddin’!

Watched on Saturday April 5, 2025.

“If you figure a way to live without serving a master … any master … then let the rest of us know, will you? For you will be the first person in the history of the world.”

Just jaw-dropping performances all around. Definitely a lot to think about with postwar trauma and how people handle life after that experience.

Conan really is so kind I’m so glad I’m not famous

Watched on Friday March 28, 2025.

I’m looking for a job right now, and I couldn’t relate to her more when she was digging through job ads and calling for interviews. Watching this again gives me hope to find a job as fulfilling as this one.

I need to bring myself to the Red Table to reevaluate the trajectory of my life after watching this

Watched on Friday March 21, 2025.

Watched on Friday March 21, 2025.

The significance of the age of time..💔

This was a good watch. Denzel and Sarita make a good on-screen romance, and it was nice to learn a little about the history between India and Uganda.

Some random movie my Dad found on Prime and we turned it on.

“It wasn’t that bad! The acting was simplistic, but a tried and true form of a film.” ~ Dad

Watched on Wednesday March 12, 2025.

Good dysfunctional family road trip feel good fun

Hey everybody! So we need to completely recreate human civilization because no community should’ve been subjected to that kind of environmental problem to that degree. Thank you mother Julia for embodying this real-life heroine for the silver screen!

Didn’t care for the Charming revenge arc, and some of the comedic bits were drawn out too long, But it was definitely a good rewatch!

My GOAT for animated sequels! The casting, the character arcs, the soundtrack, the puss and donkey banter, it’s just too good. I want one of them wraps from Friar’s Fat boy! Fairy Godmother may be the villain, but she sure knows how to get a good meal!

A fun watch about the importance of language to Irish folk will always have me seated every time!

I am broken… I’ve never cried so much after watching anything. If you have any belief for a free Palestine, then you MUST watch this documentary.🍉🫶🏽

Watched on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Basses basically run the orchestra if you think about it. I can always depend on them for the downbeat more than the conductor, and they’re very easygoing. I can’t imagine being in her situation dealing with the bad apples during that time, and some of those men still exist in these spaces. They need to retire like her so I can get a spot!

Everybody say thank you Cher for being so breathtakingly beautiful in this!

Oh I lost it… all hail Fernanda Torres for this performance! She really got me with this playing this powerful woman who had to deal with so much internally while raising a family in political turmoil. I love a good Brazilian film, so it’s a new favorite now!

Watched on Friday February 7, 2025.

Umm …. Give me a second💔

This movie has such a powerful message as living beings, and how we treat the earth with such disrespect that we become at war with other animals to have our way. This message still rings true today, now more than ever due to recent historic natural disasters. No matter your status, we are all affected by climate change, and Nausicaä is great example of how we should treat the world we live on.

Watched on Sunday January 26, 2025.

It was the cinematography!…

I didn’t know it was that serious to become the pope if you have to go through all of that nastiness of an election process. I don’t want it! But great performances by all involved.

Wow Huppert is so real and heartbreaking in this performance. The movie really grapples with the boundaries we set and what happens when you upset the balance of being in control of those boundaries when a relationship lacks a mutual understanding of what’s expected. 

Her maman sucks and that’s why this love affair was doomed from the start by showing their relationship in the first scene. Erika takes so much abuse and thinks that controlling her own suffering by Walter is some kind of love, only to find out that’s not the reality of wanting that kind of treatment. Just go watch and it will change you.

What fun and powerful movie! Friends definitely come and go at that age, but I feel everyone that comes in and out of our lives serves a purpose in becoming who we are, and this movie is a good example of that.

This review may contain spoilers.

So many twists and turns to this that I didn’t expect. It was interesting he goes through the transformation but then someone comes along with his exact face and suddenly gets attention for it because all the things he can do. Sebastian Stan, I wasn’t familiar with your game until now. And I wasn’t expecting to laugh that much once Adam Pearson showed up.

Ohhhh I lost it… what a heartbreaking ending to what seemed like a casual trip with two friends, only for it to end like that because of jealousy and kept secrets between a friendship that had a strong bond. Luisa was kinda real to go out like that. We really should just live our lives fully, and if that means leaving a friendship behind, then so be it..

What a story, what a score, and what a honest and heartbreaking performance given by Adrien in this. I could watch another three hours of this just to see what kind of legacy László left going into the 21st century. The film really shows how this country is so twisted and how it can chew you up and spit you out trying to make a name for yourself. One of the best films I’ve seen ever!

Since this was in Nicole’s favorite four, I had to find it and see it for myself. This is such an amazing work to witness for the first time today. It was nice to see a narrative about colonial New Zealand, which is unheard of these days. And to see all of the gorgeous shots of the country from when they arrive, underwater, and in the colony is just beautiful. And the performances were just out of this world by every actor. Definitely up there with one of my favorites now. Thanks Ms. Kidman!

Watched on Saturday January 11, 2025.

I feel like I’m at a crossroads in my life just like Shelly: Reaching the end of something you’ve known for a significant part of your life with the future being uncertain, and trying to continue to maintain your craft as an artist in a world where many people are losing their appreciation for the art you create. You’re just trying to show everyone how much you love what you do while you’re surrounded by a place that’s constantly evolving. You want to be seen, but don’t know how to continue on without letting go of the past that got you to where you are today. Pamela Anderson was made for this role, and she gives such a raw and vulnerable performance in The Last Showgirl. There is something to be said about this lost art form, and this story gives a grounded glimpse of women affected by the changing landscape for artists in a city known for big wins that can come with dire consequences if you risk it all.

So twisted, so grounded, and so true to life this was

• Confess, Fletch
• The Holdovers
• American Fiction
• Spotlight
• Mystic River

• Phantom Thread
• If Beale Street Could Talk
• The Piano
• Titanic
• Princess Mononoke
• La La Land
• The Brutalist
• Spirited Away
• When Marnie Was There
• On Golden Pond

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• Bottoms

  It’s so stupid it’s good kind of movie but like actually real!

• Honey
• Shotgun Wedding
• Scary Movie
• Scary Movie 2
• Scary Movie 3
• Marry Me
• Good Boys
• Honey 2
• Book Club

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• The High Note
• Bottoms
• Polite Society
• Erin Brockovich
• Little Miss Sunshine
• Ever After
• The Menu
• Bridesmaids
• Booksmart
• Moonstruck

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• The Harder They Fall
• American Fiction
• Rye Lane
• Moonlight
• If Beale Street Could Talk
• Exhibiting Forgiveness
• Sing Sing
• Nickel Boys
• The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
• Hard Truths

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• The Fighter
• McFarland, USA
• Coach Carter
• Pride
• Friday Night Lights
• Love & Basketball
• DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
• Hoosiers
• The Fire Inside
• Creed

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• The Family Stone
• The Holdovers
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• Hustlers
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• The Santa Clause 2
• Eloise at Christmastime
• The Year Without a Santa Claus
• The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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• United Skates
• Hale County This Morning, This Evening
• No Other Land
• Quincy
• Whitney

• Grand Piano
• The Piano Lesson
• The Piano
• The Piano Teacher
• The Pianist