Trakt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKillers of the Flower Moon<\/strong> – Despite loving the director and star, I thought this movie would be a lengthy, uneventful, and thinly-veiled “white man bad” narrative set upon 1920’s Oklahoma and it was 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nApocalypto<\/strong> – While not entirely unique, one of the most captivating “in the woods” movies I’ve seen, filled with shocking and memorable sights and sequences 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJohn Wick 4 (Theater)<\/strong> – With mesmerizingly beautiful choreography and atmosphere, like Keanu Reeves himself, somehow this series manages to not weaken with age 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning<\/strong> (Theater)<\/strong> – A forgettable plot with unforgettable action sequences delivered by another one of Hollywood’s most persistent winners on an incredible streak 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSound of Freedom (Theater)<\/strong> – Unsettling and difficult subject matter presented in a format which feels more impactful and important than any other film because it’s happening now 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Northman<\/strong> – Lengthy and filled with obscure details, this is a challenging and uncompromising film which should have probably made some more sacrifices 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBarbarian<\/strong> – A refreshing and surprising horror movie starring Justin “I’m a Mac” Long about a haunted rental property which is a lot of fun 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Menu<\/strong> – A bizarre and twisted thriller about a deadly perfectionist, and the best film I’ve seen on a plane in the last few years 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMr. Jones<\/strong> – A reasonable education on the little-known “Holodomor” genocide of the Ukranian people which is serviceable 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBreach<\/strong> – The true story of FBI spy Robert Hanssen who lived in the neighborhood I grew up on before being caught, but not essential viewing 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWag the Dog<\/strong> – A tremendous cast including DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman shrewdly and hilarious depict the politically convenient illusions orchestrated within a sitting US administration 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDirty Work<\/strong> – A 1990’s SNL relic starring Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange, and Chevy Chase which is a lesser-known window into the last great decade of comedy films 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)<\/strong> – A haunting and stylish depiction of a town taken over by invading aliens, which demonstrates how the art of filmmaking was in many ways no less culturally developed in the 1950’s than today 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSin City: a Dame to Kill For<\/strong> – The sequel to Sin City which I never knew existed, and while it doesn’t match the original, it is great fun 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLeave the World Behind<\/strong> – A Netflix production about an American apocalypse which declares Barack Obama as a producer isn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLord of the Flies (1963)<\/strong> – A phenomenal book which doesn’t translate quite as well to the silver screen in this black and white adaptation 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPayback<\/strong> – Mel Gibson is immortal, unstoppable, and enigmatic in this slapstick crime thriller 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nScream VI<\/strong> – I think it’s time for this series to finally die and, for once, not be resurrected 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVideodrome<\/strong> – A David Cronenberg movie from the 80’s which I had missed, about the hypnotic power of the television that fits neatly into the same category as They Live, which I also love 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Covenant<\/strong> – Another Iraq war military drama which, while well crafted, is a premise which no longer excites me 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Invitation<\/strong> – A movie about a dinner party with a satisfying final course that you might not see coming (this pun also works with The Menu<\/em>) 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBullitt (1968) – <\/strong>An iconic 1960’s crime thriller led by Steve McQueen that created the modern Hollywood template for car chases 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAmerican History X<\/strong> – The cartoonishly simple execution of this movie’s “Just don’t hate” premise is weak, underwhelming, and not redeemed by great performances from two Edward’s (Norton and Furlong) 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKing of New York<\/strong> – One of my favorite cinematic depictions of the city of New York, directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Christopher Walken in his best role with Laurence Fishburn playing his sidekick “Jimmy Jump” 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFace\/Off<\/strong> – The timeless story of how Nic Cage just wants to take his face… off 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBlade<\/strong> – Sits among the greatest cinematic comic book adaptations along with Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKoyaanisqatsi<\/strong> – A cinematic eyeful which joins two others in the Qatsi trilogy; a striking vision of nature and society 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nInception<\/strong> – Still one one of my favorite movies which I watch annually because it has just the right ratio of heady, creative narrative complexity and engaging action 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n28 Days Later<\/strong> – An inspired independent film about the London zombie apocalypse with an unsavory “Toxic masculinity is the true villain” subtext 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n28 Weeks Later<\/strong> – An uninspired sequel which is inferior to its predecessor in every way 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nApocalypse Now<\/strong> – A disorienting and unsettling portrayal of the madness of the Vietnam war, which I now understand while iconic, is just not for me 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Devil’s Advocate<\/strong> – Keanu Reeve’s Georgia accent is as bad as Pacino’s portrayal of the devil is good 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEl Mariachi<\/strong> – Landmark Mexican independent film which inspired Desperado, put Robert Rodriguez on the map, and still thrills 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAirborne<\/strong> – Prime 1990’s nostalgia bait in movie about roller blading in urban Ohio co-starring Seth Green; radical 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPredator<\/strong> – Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura remain impossibly cool in the Guatemalan jungle 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHeat<\/strong> – One of my all-time favorite movies which excels in so many areas that one sentence can’t possibly do it justice 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMy Cousin Vinnie<\/strong> – It’s fun to watch Joe Pesci effortlessly play a fast-talking comedic counterpart to his conventional mafia sidekick role which he was typecast as in the 80’s and 90’s 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaving Private Ryan<\/strong> – Unquestionably one of the best WW2 movies, cemented by the first Normandy Invasion scene 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Thing (1982)<\/strong> – Weird, disgusting and fascinating; John Carpenter’s best along with They Live 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday the 13th (1980)<\/strong> – The original is still the best, typified by the outstanding conclusion which is not what you expect 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHuman Traffic<\/strong> – A lightweight but quintessential 1990’s rave movie which humanizes its charming British subjects in a way that few films built on this theme can or do 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is the second year in a row I’ve made […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[216],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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