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I’ve seen Jaws three times on the big screen. The first was Nitehawk, Fourth of July, 11 AM, 2013-ish. The other was Jaws 3-D at AMC Burbank just a few years ago, which was fantastic. But tonight, Vidiots just hit different. A third of the audience hadn’t seen it. Fact that Spielberg’s jump scares, reveals, and most of all comic beats still 👏 land 👏 is why no one will ever have this baby bested and it’ll forever remain a personal all timer and inspiration. Why list it in my four favorites when it’s everyone’s favorite?

Hepburn, man.

Holy Babe-ra Streisand Bogdonavitch, batman. I can only dream of making something fractionally close to this bombastic, propulsive, laugh out loud funny live action cartoon someday. So impressive. They just don’t make em like this anymore, Steve. 

Madeline Kahn forrrrrrever.

First watch, so late to the game. Hands down (lol) one of the most impressive physical performances for a lead in a horror film next to Linda Blair!? Devon murders it. Underrated gem. Sure the Jess Alba stuff is problematic but, 1999, what a time. Big props to the production designer. You can practically smell this movie.

Pennies, MRIte!?

First revisit since my 100 viewings as a kid. Honestly this would be a 4 if it weren't for the batshit Rio wraparound!? Hanks is next level. The scaffolding scene elicited a genuine gasp or three.

Holy shit you have no idea.

SO CHARMING AND CUTE. Now a Sam Morelos fan forever.

Tim Robinson was fucking made for this.

Watched on the big screen for the first time since the first time back in 1995. Thank you Vidiots for being the best ever. This is a pretty bombastic assault on the senses outside of any scene with Val Kilmer as Bruce (save for his smirk after getting dumped by Chase Meridian). Hardcore noir influence & I’m here for it.

Ok SUCH an all star cast, like, legit. An underrated (is it underrated?) horror banger. I could watch a whole movie of the aquatic horror sequence alone. Get that STACK in my veins BAYBEE!

Second watch at the Vista. Couldn’t get any of this masterpiece outta my brain since the first time. This go around packed an even stronger emotional punch for me. Again: one of the best 👏 films 👏 ever 👏 made.

I don’t do church but watching in 70 mil imax felt religious and I’m buzzing. One of the best films ever made.

Showed my nephews for the first time (10 & 12). 

Oldest neph’s fav “because there was the most blood and gore.” Loved watching this after Stand By Me. Youngest observed the similarity that they’re both about kids searching for a dead body… ❤️

Showed my nephews for the first time (10 & 12). Niece watched too (15). 

Of the four flicks we watched in two days, this had everyone SCREAMING the most (“run!” etc).

Showed my nephews for the first time (10 & 12). 

The ten year olds favorite because, and I quote, “There were fights and they stood up for each other.” Loved watching them rapt by this classic. 

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Showed my nephews for the first time (10 & 12).

They loved it obviously.

Watched on Sunday April 13, 2025.

My producer gets 5 stars!!!! This movie is RIDE. Fahey and Self are s t e l l a r

This is tonally insane. I *think* i love it

So fresh! Thank you, Criterion and Renee Zellweger for the three minute unbroken monologue. Also David Hyde Pierce and Sarah Paulson, wow.

Fuck.

Watched on Saturday March 29, 2025.

Holiday Joker!?

They say the ending is everything.

This ending is everything. 

🚗💨

I’ve seen this so many times and only now w/ this recent viewing did I realize what a beautifully rare depiction of positive male friendship and brotherhood this is. So unabashedly sweet. Even the flashbacks with Cusack and Wheaton hit harder, trying to direct his parents attention to their son’s achievements so he’s seen and appreciated too 💔 

You can tell Reiner gave these kids safe age to fuck around and play and it pays off in droves. Makes me grateful as hell how many times I watched (and mom & dad let me rent the VHS) as a kid… we need more of these.

 River Phoenix is centennial wisdom in teen form.

Good god this was so painful. Fuck heroin!

This is a meticulous and spectacular vibe.

Some very ‘07 techniques but this is peak Hoffman and Hawke and not great for anxiety.

Ok …so late to the game but this is an extraordinary  thriller and Madeline Brewer is amazing!

Michael Kennedy, you’re so right

When i was younger i thought this was the funniest and now i- uh everything hurts

Actually a master class in world building. Love these swings. Sebastian Stan is the real deal.

Brad Bird 👏

They don’t make em like they used to. Make it a Nichols nite.

First time. A little lengthy but i dont mind. This film is a masterpiece.

Watched on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Watched on Wednesday February 19, 2025.

Watched on Saturday February 15, 2025.

Watched on Thursday February 13, 2025.

I’m biased, but.

LOVED. Once that thing happened with that guy - not the one you’re thinking of - the *other* thing - that’s when I REALLY LOVED it. Cast is All Star perfection. Same team from Heart Eyes includes music supervisors Rob Lowry & Mia Riggins, music editor Ben Zales, and editor Brett Bachman. FIRE.

Watched on Thursday January 30, 2025.

Chilling and moving and effective and my LANTA the last 20 minutes i cannot watch ever again.

Overflowing with humanity. Love 😭

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I am legitimately thrilled by the body horror / creature fight of it all.

This one took me by surprise! It’s a masterclass in capturing performances. Mangold is a phenomenal orchestrator who clearly constructed a playground safe enough for every. Performer. To thrive.

Watched on Saturday January 4, 2025.

This man and his family are extraordinary. Loved this.

That first half tho. Gorgeous.

Liam Cunningham! And Sean Pertwee just giving it five million percent. The creature design and the act 3 pacing makes it. Watched on one of many 4ks gifted by my homie at Shout Factory.

These rippers get my gourd.

• Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
• Fright Night
• The House of the Devil
• Pumpkinhead
• Trick 'r Treat
• Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
• Evil Dead II
• Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
• Fright Night Part 2

...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
• Sleepless in Seattle
• My Bloody Valentine
• Defending Your Life
• Jaws
• My Best Friend's Wedding
• A Nightmare on Elm Street
• Jaws 3-D
• The Monster Squad
• The Blair Witch Project

...plus 2 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

A list of horror movies that formed my horror constitution, and yet, I can’t a damn thing about ‘em. Someday, I'll watch them down and corrupt some memories.

• The First Power
• Basket Case 2