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Blends comedy, drama, and horror into one high-anxiety party.

A ★★★★ review of Shiva Baby (2020)Great example of tight storytelling executed at every level. Shiva Baby smoothly blends comedy into drama and horror and produces significant power in each arena. The story also has some significant p...boxd.it

More a checkdown than a Hail Mary.

A ★★★½ review of Project Hail Mary (2026)Amazing visuals. Written by the same author that wrote the Martian, and you can tell. The plot is compelling but there’s a fair amount of cheese and side-eye quirky humor that ages-down the appeal of ...boxd.it

Hidden gem. If you love a character study, and you have the attention span, you won’t regret watching The Lost Daughter.

A ★★★★½ review of The Lost Daughter (2021)Wow! Amongst the preponderance of male directors and critics, this is an absolute hidden gem for cinephiles. This focuses on the female experience but there is plenty to hold onto for any parent or de...boxd.it

More challenging than challengers. Surprisingly good. Worth talking about.

A ★★★★ review of The Drama (2026)More challenging than Challengers, in a good way. This is not superficial drama. These are subjects worth thinking and talking about, and you will, well last the credits. Zendaya is good, Pattinson is...boxd.it

Happy Passover! Remember: “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.” -Leviticus 19:33

If you have heard mixed reviews as I had, you owe it to yourself to give Frankenstein a shot. Easily one of the best films of the year in my opinion.

A ★★★★½ review of Frankenstein (2025)Frankenstein (2025) does justice to Mary Shelley's masterpiece, which is high praise. The film takes some liberties, reveals a few flaws in CGI and dubbing, but effectively elevates the story and the ...boxd.it

Meditative reflection on the impermanence of life, the interconnectedness of nature, and the inevitability of change.

A ★★★★ review of Train Dreams (2025)Poignant and meditative reflection on the impermanence of life, the interconnectedness of nature, and the inevitability of change. Grounded by the gorgeous landscape, the authentic acting of Joel Edge...boxd.it

Renner overacts a bit as the hardened lonelyman, but the overall product is solid with moments of true power.

A ★★★ review of Wind River (2017)I don’t love Taylor Sheridan’s tendency toward melodrama, especially when the subject matter alone is heavy enough to make an impact, but this is still a solid movie with some very powerful moments. E...boxd.it

Endlessly entertaining character study of an infuriating individual.

Marty Supreme (2025)Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.boxd.it

Even with it's Marvel-esque superficiality, the way it conceptualizes the power of music through time is very effective, and its ending is almost transcendent. Still, it is hard not to see this as a missed opportunity for something far more meaningful.

A ★★★ review of Sinners (2025)It is a beautiful foundation that Coogler builds: roots in tradition and family, the aspiration of land ownership set against a backdrop of persecution and white supremacy. Sinners soars before it com...boxd.it

Solid, but could have set a track record with a better opening lap.

A ★★★½ review of Rush (2013)If Rush is a 3 lap race, the first is run on wets. Characters are paper-thin. Exposition lacks any subtlety. Accents are way over the top. Stick with it. It gets better. In laps 2 and 3, they switch t...boxd.it

Posed as a battle between logic and faith, it ends up championing both. #wakeupdeadman #knivesout

A ★★★★ review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025)Immediately intellectually engaging and humorous, Josh O'Connor's performance brings a surprising amount of humanity and depth with his portayal of Father Jud. Josh Brolin's performance also stand out...boxd.it

A slice of life, but the whole pie. And not like cherry or pumpkin, but rather some other more complex, subtle, and strange fruit.

A ★★★★½ review of Sentimental Value (2025)This is a story driven by characters rather than plot, and the characters are all utterly authentic, complex, flawed, and inextricably intertwined in ways that even they cannot fully articulate. The w...boxd.it

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A ★★★½ review of Bugonia (2025)A satirical but ultimately affecting commentary on power, control, class, and conspiracy. We are only given insight into a few characters, but they are all exceptionally well-acted and fleshed out ind...boxd.it

Bugonia reminds me of Pan’s Labrynth by @realgdt.bsky.social in the best way. Emotionally intelligent explanations for why breaking from reality is a logical response to unimaginable trauma. I don’t know if I’m interpreting them “right,” but in my eyes they are psychological masterpieces. #Bugonia

Rep. Vindman reviewed Trumps calls with foreign leaders while on the national security counsel. The two most problematic: Trump’s call with Zelensky, which led to his first impeachment and Trump’s call to Mohammed bin Salman after the murder of American journalist Jamal Kashoggi. “You’ll be shocked”

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A ★★★★½ review of One Battle After Another (2025)Funny, exciting, invigorating, heartwarming, but not without its flaws. First the good: outstanding cinematography, compellingly believable acting, effective soundtrack, and really fun for a nearly 3 ...boxd.it

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A ★★★★ review of The Substance (2024)Sharp critique of society’s obsession with youth and the self-destructive lengths we (and women in particular) go through to achieve an impossible and unnatural standard. The highs and lows are achiev...boxd.it

#Cancelled my #hulu account and I hope you do the same. Money is the language they speak.

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A ★★★½ review of Sorry, Baby (2025)Raw and honest portrayal of post-traumatic recovery. Under the weight of the one humongous sadness, there are moments of tenderness, humor, and even joy. A story that could fall too deep into depressi...boxd.it