- on John Tucker Must Die (2006):
Wait, is Penn Badgley now known as a serial killer and not (literal) Gossip Girl? Is that how he’s destined…
Apr 16, 14:48
- on How to Make a Killing (2026):
I tend to agree with your assessment – it’s amusing enough, but frequently comes up short (and for my money…
Apr 16, 09:55
- on How to Make a Killing (2026):
Totally get what you mean about it reminding you of Hit Man – Powell does have a knack for those…
Apr 15, 10:17
- on Gangs of London, Season 3, Episode 8:
Thanks a lot, Rick! “Detective work” is a strong word for it, lol, but sometimes you turn up interesting tidbits…
Apr 15, 08:51
- on Gangs of London, Season 3, Episode 8:
Thanks for the snarky reviews, Andrew! And congrats for your Detective work to confirm a Season 4! Very clever.
Apr 13, 21:44
- on Gangs of London, Season 3, Episode 7:
Elliot has more healing powers than Wolverine!
Apr 13, 21:30
- on John Tucker Must Die (2006):
I’m reasonably sure my little sister was the actual target audience for this film, but must confess to having only…
Apr 13, 05:56
- on Gangs of London, Season 3, Episode 5:
Agree. Let her throw up in the damn car! But just let her out with only ONE guard? C’MON!
Apr 12, 21:41
- on Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971):
I can respect the take even if I’m not there with you. My podcast co-host liking Bedknobs more than Poppins…
Apr 12, 16:48
- on Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971):
I’ve said it before and will say it again: MARY POPPINS is Great, but I love BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS far…
Apr 9, 13:17
- on Scream 7 (2026):
I considered a 2 but it’s not really a bad time, just a pointless one
Apr 7, 09:57
- on Scream 7 (2026):
Damn. A 3 feels generous after that write-up. I was originally planning to go see this in theatre and feel…
Apr 6, 13:44
- on Remote Control (1989):
Normally 80s genre junk doesn’t do it for me, but this one tickled me! Although I think I’m only one…
Apr 3, 09:08
- on Project Hail Mary (2026):
I guess I thought the payoff on their bond was the way he way Grace watched over Rocky as he…
Apr 3, 09:07
- on Remote Control (1989):
If nothing else (I… didn’t like it!), still glad you brought this one to my attention, Dan!
Apr 2, 23:40
- on Project Hail Mary (2026):
(Spoilerssss) Hard disagree: I kind of think it gains everything? I mean, he saves Rocky and 40 Eridani at the…
Apr 1, 04:25
- on Project Hail Mary (2026):
I read your review and you brought up a few flashback scenes and comedy moments I hadn’t really been thinking…
Mar 31, 20:38
- on Project Hail Mary (2026):
(Hm, more like “overdetermining.” Anyway, some kind of ten dollar word.)
Mar 30, 19:48
- on Project Hail Mary (2026):
Huh. Notwithstanding the overdetermined nature of the flashbacks that are still showing up late into the movie, and I’m not…
Mar 30, 19:48
- on Phantom of the Opera (2004):
The idea that the Phantom is vain and deluded about his own ability is a fascinating one that I could…
Mar 25, 19:04
- on Phantom of the Opera (2004):
If nothing else, this film introduced me to la Belle Rossum (For which I remain grateful). I’d also argue that…
Mar 25, 06:28
- on Cats (2019):
Great point re: Palpatine returning being just as ominous a harbinger. I am curious about Starlight Express for sure; in…
Mar 24, 19:38
- on The Top 10 Movies of 2025:
It is now occurring to me that my top 10 has multiple entries that are very centered on American themes,…
Mar 24, 19:34
- on The Top 10 Movies of 2025:
It’s over dawg! Three overlaps in our top 10s aint too shabby.
Mar 24, 19:32
- on The Top 10 Movies of 2025:
Thanks Sam! Catching up with you all is my favorite morning ritual. Just be sure to order some coffee for…
Mar 24, 19:30
- on The Top 10 Movies of 2025:
Thanks so much for the shout out!!! The Movie Call Podcast is a big fan!!!
Mar 23, 17:07
- on The Top 10 Movies of 2025:
Wow! Thank you for the shoutout. I think just your writing that makes me that more likely to try again…
Mar 23, 16:14
- on The Top 10 Movies of 2025:
I remain deeply embarrassed that one missed THE PHOENECIAN SCHEME whilst it was in cinemas. One should also admit to…
Mar 23, 14:41
- on Cats (2019):
If you wanted to make an argument that December 2019 was the moment that the industry of American cinema became…
Mar 22, 17:34
- on Train Dreams (2025):
I’ve come to adopt the philosophy that you usually want to see the adaptation before you give the source a…
Mar 22, 16:46
- on First Man (2018):
🙏 Thanks Mitch. I want to see it again, too, I have a feeling I slightly underrated it.
Mar 22, 16:45
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
2025 has been an underwhelming year, as I’m having trouble finding honorable mentions for my Top 10 movies list (coming…
Mar 22, 16:44
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
God, I really didn’t see *anything* new this year. You’ve increasingly persuaded me to give Twinless a shot sooner than…
Mar 20, 09:53
- on Train Dreams (2025):
Ha! I’d say that there’s always one, but in many cases there are legions, schools, attack squadrons!😉
Mar 19, 14:39
- on Train Dreams (2025):
Right year, wrong DRACULA – and is there any character in fiction other than Sherlock Holmes of whom one might…
Mar 19, 14:37
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
Oh, and this also reminded me: I think you might have invited me to that discord a while back, and…
Mar 19, 12:57
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
Looking at your review, it just seems to be a question of how much you can personally connect with the…
Mar 19, 12:30
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
Really terrific collection of your own awards selections. I’m going to share it on The Goods discord. I do like…
Mar 19, 11:52
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
Two American 10s for you, right? Caught Stealing and Avatar 3? Sadly have not seen either. I feel worse about…
Mar 19, 09:26
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
Ooh, best title is a fun category that I didn’t think to include on my picks on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/idk_very_much/list/my-personal-oscar-picks-for-2025/ I…
Mar 17, 20:59
- on Train Dreams (2025):
“Earns its sweep” is a nice one. I go full, insufferable, book-is-better mode on this one
Mar 17, 19:56
- on The B.A.D.S. by The Goods, 2025:
Don’t have strong disagreements except with the ones you already know I do. Big exception may be “I feel ‘Best…
Mar 17, 17:01
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