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Denver Cinema Club is a Meetup group for film lovers. For details, see our About and Event Types pages. Our club news, calendar, and film ratings and reviews are below. We also have a discussion board, the DCC Film Forum. Join us!
Club News
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JEOPARDY! Bar League Trivia - Alamo Sloans Lake - Sunday, April 19 - 4:30 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake — Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 PM
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 4:30 PM MDTWhere: Alamo Drafthouse Sloans LakeJoin DCC for *JEOPARDY! Bar League* trivia at BarFly, the bar at the Sloans Lake Alamo Drafthouse. Rhonda will be our host...
Posted Today, 1:02 AM
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Win free tickets to Our Hero, Balthazar
Hi all, I’m just passing this email on. I don’t know the promoter, so use your own judgment when giving out your email address. If you win tickets, let me know. I’m curious how valuable these...
Posted Yesterday, 3:56 PM
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"The Sweet Hereafter" @The Sie Film Center for BLEAK WEEK
Sie FilmCenter — Fri, Jun 12, 6:15 PM
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 6:15 PM MDTWhere: Sie FilmCenterThe Sie is finally cookin'! They're doing BLEAK WEEK for all of June and of course, the selection is mostly amazing. Let's...
Posted Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM
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"Dogville" @The Sie Film Center for BLEAK WEEK
Sie FilmCenter — Sun, Jun 14, 11:45 AM
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:45 AM MDTWhere: Sie FilmCenterThe Sie is finally cookin'! They're doing BLEAK WEEK for all of June and of course, the selection is mostly amazing. Let'...
Posted Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM
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"Gummo" @The Sie Film Center for BLEAK WEEK
Sie FilmCenter — Wed, Jun 17, 6:45 PM
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:45 PM MDTWhere: Sie FilmCenterThe Sie is finally cookin'! They're doing BLEAK WEEK for all of June and of course, the selection is mostly amazing. Let...
Posted Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM
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Criterion Club: Casque d'Or with John Anzalone
Smiley Branch Library — Sat, May 9, 2:30 PM
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:30 PM MDTWhere: Smiley Branch LibraryHello cinema lovers, join John Anzalone for a sure to be interesting exploration of this rarely seen film, also Simone Signoret! O...
Posted Mon, Apr 13, 3:02 PM
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DPL What We're Watching with John Anzalone: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
— Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 PM
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:30 PM MDTWhere: Online eventJoin film professor John Anzalone for an in-depth look at *[The Strange Love of Martha Ivers](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038988/)* (194...
Posted Fri, Apr 10, 3:02 PM
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Free advance screenings of Normal and Michael
DCCers! We are invited to free advance screenings of two films: Normal - Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM - Regal Colorado Center Michael - Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM (RPX) - Regal River Point To r...
Posted Fri, Apr 10, 7:04 AM
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Free film events at CU Boulder, April 15
From the Sundance folks: CU Boulder will feature the Sundance Institute at two free events on April 15. Read the announcement here.
Posted Wed, Apr 8, 12:10 PM
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“The Christophers” @The Sie w/CU Art History Professor
Sie FilmCenter — Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM
When: Friday, April 17, 2026 6:15 PM MDTWhere: Sie FilmCenter**Join me and** **Professor of Art History Maria Buszek from CU Denver to watch “The Christophers” and have a discussion afterwards ...
Posted Wed, Apr 8, 1:02 AM
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DEEP DIVE: Italian Neorealism: Part 2
Edgewater Public Market — Tue, Apr 28, 6:00 PM
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM MDTWhere: Edgewater Public Market**This is a watch at home, discuss in person event** — Part II of a two-part Deep Dive into **Italian Neorealism**. As Italy...
Posted Mon, Apr 6, 5:02 PM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | April 2026
Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinematic...
Posted Wed, Apr 1, 8:03 AM
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Chez Classics at GV: Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford)
Landmark Theatres — Wed, Apr 22, 6:45 PM
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 6:45 PM MDTWhere: Landmark TheatresLet us join John Anzalone (film guru) and the lovely Chez folks (now all at the Greenwood Village location) for a celebration of &...
Posted Sun, Mar 29, 11:02 AM
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Chez Classics at GV: Dark Passage (Lauren Bacall)
Landmark Theatres — Wed, May 13, 6:45 PM
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:45 PM MDTWhere: Landmark TheatresLet us join John Anzalone (film guru) and the lovely Chez folks (now all at the Greenwood Village location) for a celebration of &qu...
Posted Sun, Mar 29, 11:02 AM
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Chez Classics at GV: A Streetcar Named Desire
Landmark Theatres — Wed, May 27, 6:45 PM
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:45 PM MDTWhere: Landmark TheatresLet us join John Anzalone (film guru) and the lovely Chez folks (now all at the Greenwood Village location) for a celebration of &qu...
Posted Sun, Mar 29, 11:02 AM
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Schedule announced: Women+Film Festival, April 24-26
The schedule for the Women+Film Festival is out; click here to see it. The festival will take place April 24-26 at the Sie FilmCenter. I also added the screenings to our club calendar. What do you ...
Posted Fri, Mar 27, 1:38 PM
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DEEP DIVE: With Respect to Mothers
Lady Justice Brewing — Thu, May 7, 6:36 PM
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:36 PM MDTWhere: Lady Justice BrewingFor this deep dive for the month of May, we're focusing on the moms (I wonder why...)--chosen moms, obligatory moms, and every...
Posted Thu, Mar 26, 3:02 PM
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DEEP DIVE: Mike Leigh, part 4 - Past Lives
Lady Justice Brewing — Thu, May 21, 6:34 PM
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:34 PM MDTWhere: Lady Justice BrewingAnd finally, we've arrived at the final part of the Deep Dive into Mike Leigh's filmography! I can't believe how fa...
Posted Thu, Mar 26, 3:02 PM
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 “Two” w/optional Cho Lon happy hour before
Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake — Mon, May 4, 5:00 PM
When: Monday, May 4, 2026 5:00 PM MDTWhere: Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake**Join me for the 7 PM showing of** **The** **Devil** **Wears** **Prada** **2** **at Alamo** **Sloans Lake****.** **It would ...
Posted Wed, Mar 25, 1:02 AM
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 - Alamo Sloans Lake - Fri, May 1 - 6:45
Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake — Fri, May 1, 6:45 PM
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 6:45 PM MDTWhere: Alamo Drafthouse Sloans LakeJoin host Shimi for a *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, a dramedy starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tuc...
Posted Thu, Mar 19, 1:02 PM
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Denver Post article: Sie FilmCenter’s $500,000 makeover
Did you know about the recent upgrades at the Sie FilmCenter? Click here for the article. One thing I hadn’t heard: Denver Film will be partnering with Sundance on several projects, to be announc...
Posted Wed, Mar 18, 8:50 AM
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Shorts Program at Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum
Arty members, you might enjoy this shorts program at the Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum. I added the screenings to our calendar, under Offbeat Screenings. Hi to all at Denver Cinema Club, Happy Spri...
Posted Tue, Mar 17, 7:02 AM
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Dragon Boat, BIFF, and Silent Film Festival schedules
The schedules are up for three area film fests. Check ’em out! Dragon Boat Film Fest, Sie FilmCenter, March 20-22 Boulder International Film Festival, April 9-12 Denver Silent Film Festival, Sie ...
Posted Sat, Mar 14, 8:38 AM
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NYT article: "Why I Love the Movies and How to Save Them"
Here’s an interesting NYT article by Tom Homan, the CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group: Why I Love the Movies and How to Save Them One scary quote for us theatergoers: In 2019, there were ...
Posted Sat, Mar 14, 8:11 AM
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DEEP DIVE: Mike Leigh, part 3 - Women of London
Lady Justice Brewing — Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 PM
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:34 PM MDTWhere: Lady Justice BrewingThird time's the charm! Yes, part 2 hasn't happened yet but it will soon so why not schedule the next Mike Leigh theme...
Posted Mon, Mar 9, 3:02 PM
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Denver Post article: 2026 Colorado Film Festivals
Click here for a Denver Post article about the upcoming Colorado Film festivals. There are eight coming up in Denver, Boulder, and Castle Rock in the next three months!
Posted Sat, Mar 7, 5:21 AM
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Westword article: The Ten Best Movies Filmed in Colorado.
The only one I knew about was Sleeper. What do you think of the list? Westword’s Ten Best Movies Filmed in Colorado.
Posted Thu, Mar 5, 4:19 PM
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Update on the Yates Theater renovation
Here’s an update on the renovation of the Yates Theater in the Berkeley neighborhood. Watch the video for good pictures of the interior. Here it is on the map. It’s funny that nobody knows who ...
Posted Mon, Mar 2, 9:54 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | March 2026
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinematic...
Posted Sun, Mar 1, 11:54 AM
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Volunteer Opportunities with Denver Film
Interested in volunteering for Denver Film? I hope to schedule an event soon where we can volunteer as a group. If you are interested, the first step is to sign up on the organization’s registrat...
Posted Fri, Feb 20, 4:22 PM
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What's your favorite Best Song nominee?
You probably won’t see all the films with songs nominated for Best Song, but you can listen to all the songs online. Here they are:
Posted Thu, Feb 19, 4:41 PM
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Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival
The 2026 Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival program is out! The festival will be March 20-22 at the Sie FilmCenter. You can see the full program here. I also added the screenings to our calendar.
Posted Tue, Feb 17, 1:59 PM
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This week's one-off screenings
Hey all, we don’t have events scheduled for these, but it’s a good week for one-off screenings in the metro area. Here’s a sampling: 2/17 - Bad Movie Night: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 2/...
Posted Tue, Feb 17, 10:16 AM
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Check out our mixer pics!
Games were played, drinks were drunk, fun was had. Click here to see the pics!
Posted Sun, Feb 15, 7:09 PM
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9News interview with DFF artistic director Matthew Campbell
Here’s a little spot on Matthew Campbell, artistic director for the Denver Film Festival. It sounds like a good job!
Posted Sat, Feb 7, 11:05 AM
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UC Boulder International Film Schedule Spring ‘26
Schedule looks interesting….. https://www.internationalfilmseries.com/spring-2026
Posted Fri, Feb 6, 8:04 PM
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ScorpiusFest at the Dairy Center
I just saw that a festival called ScorpiusFest is playing at the Dairy Center in Boulder on Feb 28 and Mar 1. From the web site: ScorpiusFest returns with a bold new chapter. New team, new home. No...
Posted Fri, Feb 6, 6:40 PM
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Monthly Poll: What's Your Favorite Theater?
What do you mean, you haven’t taken the poll yet? Click here to take it!
Posted Fri, Feb 6, 6:32 PM
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You can now add videos to Film Forum posts
I installed an extension that allows us to include videos to our Film Forum posts. It also makes it easier to post images. Just paste the URL for the video or image where you want it to go. LIke th...
Posted Thu, Feb 5, 8:30 AM
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Mysterious Sie Upgrades
No screenings at the Sie this week, with a note on their calendar saying "The Sie FilmCenter will be closed from Monday, 2/2, to Thursday, 2/5, for some very exciting new upgrades to our theater th...
Posted Tue, Feb 3, 2:10 PM
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Free screening of A Private Life for people 50 and older
Older (50+) adults, the Denver Public Library is hosting a free screening of A Private Life next Wednesday at noon at the Sie. Registration opens at 9:00 AM tomorrow (Wednesday). Register here. The...
Posted Tue, Feb 3, 1:08 PM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | February 2026
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinema...
Posted Sun, Feb 1, 10:16 AM
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The Film Students Who Can No Longer Sit Through Films
This sounds downright unhealthy. It made me want to work my own attention span. Atlantic article
Posted Fri, Jan 30, 6:20 PM
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Sundance in Boulder - Indiewire article
Interesting article about Sundance challenges of recent years, and what the Sundance community wants to see solved in Boulder. My favorite film festivals (Telluride, Santa Fe) have featured multipl...
Posted Fri, Jan 30, 11:02 AM
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Not just Telluride: ALL of the film festivals scheduled in CO this year
For those of you looking to pair some filmgoing with intrastate travel, Westword published all of the film festivals scheduled in CO so far this year:
Posted Thu, Jan 29, 1:16 PM
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Which film do you want to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
I'm just testing the polls feature. But vote anyway! Any user should be able to add a poll. When you add or reply to a discussion, look for an Add Poll button at the top of the editing window.
Posted Mon, Jan 26, 10:50 AM
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Agatha Christie Films/Series
I’ve been on a big Agatha Christie kick lately. It all started around Xmas when I watched “Petits meurtres en famille” family murder mystery for Xmas on Kanopy. And I just watched the Netflix...
Posted Fri, Jan 23, 6:37 PM
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OSCAR themed dinner - 2026
If you had to pick a dish/beverage/etc. based on the Oscar nominees for Best Picture, what would you make?
Posted Fri, Jan 23, 4:34 PM
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Our calendar now includes Denver Film's schedule
Hey all, with assistance from Eventive and Denver Film, I was able to add Denver Film's schedule to our calendar. It's a lot of screenings, but you can use the checkboxes on top to filter out other...
Posted Thu, Jan 22, 9:49 PM
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Oscar Nominations
The nominations are out! What do you still have to catch up on? What are the snubs? What should win/will win? [https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2026]
Posted Thu, Jan 22, 9:53 AM
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Film Score Fest - May 31 - Oriental Theater
This popped up on the Colorado Cinephiles Facebook page, and it looks like fun: Film Score Fest 2026! The Denver show will be at the Oriental Theater on May 31. Tickets are $27.94 and available now...
Posted Wed, Jan 21, 5:01 PM
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New discussions now appear on our home page
Just trying this out: When someone starts a new discussion on this forum, the discussion subject now appears in the Club News section of our home page. Thoughts? Alternatively, I could show just th...
Posted Wed, Jan 21, 12:32 PM
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Feedback on the discussion board
So, folks, what do you think? Is the board easy enough to use? What's good, what's bad, what's missing?
Posted Tue, Jan 20, 5:48 PM
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Bookish Brews on Colefax
Came across a very nice brewery yesterday. Book themed draft beers and great place to have a discussion. In fact last night a group was meeting to discuss (the book) Project Hail Mary. Fiction Beer...
Posted Tue, Jan 20, 2:09 PM
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Academy Award Nominations Thursday 1/22!
What does everyone want to be nominated v. what will be nominated!?
Posted Tue, Jan 20, 7:30 AM
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David Lynch & Paul Thomas Anderson Film Series
Has there been a David Lynch film series in the past or in the foreseeable future? Or a Paul Thomas Anderson Filmography? I would be interested in seeing both.
Posted Mon, Jan 19, 9:10 PM
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What's the worst movie you've seen with DCC?
Zacharias asked me this awhile back: What is the worst movie you've seen with DCC? My answer, easily, is Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, which Aurora hosted at Denver Pavalions back in 2015. It was ...
Posted Mon, Jan 19, 4:25 PM
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Denver Jewish Film Festival
The Denver Jewish Film Festival starts on Thursday, January 22. Here is the program. I also added the screenings to our calendar.
Posted Mon, Jan 19, 3:41 PM
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Film Venues and Festivals in Boulder
Boulder is a film town! Here's an article listing most of Boulder's films and festivals. There's also a new series called Boulder Film Friends in Superior. And you'll find some indies and classics ...
Posted Mon, Jan 19, 3:36 PM
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How Difficult is it to add an image?
New Year New Me- For Kinski Nosferatu fans! <img src="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1477903503705379&set=pcb.1477903547038708 alt=Nosferatu and Nosferatu with a sad mustache"> And ...
Posted Wed, Jan 7, 12:58 PM
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Dry Dock Brewing moving into old Pub on Pearl space
Here's a potential meeting spot not far from Burns. Pub on Pearl wasn't busy the last time I visited during the week, so maybe Dry Dock won't be, either.
Posted Tue, Jan 6, 8:00 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | January 2026
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinemat...
Posted Thu, Jan 1, 8:01 AM
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We need a better discussion board!
Things the Meetup discussion board doesn't support: Searching Bringing discussions with new replies to the top Images RSS feed Categories Indexing for individual discussions Polls Pinning important...
Posted Sun, Dec 21, 5:14 PM
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Welcome to the DCC Film Forum!
Meetup's discussion board is lacking in features, so we are testing our own. Create an account and give it a try!
Posted Sun, Dec 21, 1:38 PM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | December 2025
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinema...
Posted Mon, Dec 1, 8:02 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | November 2025
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinema...
Posted Sat, Nov 1, 9:02 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | October 2025
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinemat...
Posted Wed, Oct 1, 9:00 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | September 2025
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh watchlist inspiration, or a glimpse into a fellow member’s cinem...
Posted Mon, Sep 1, 9:02 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | August 2025
Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, bold new film discoveries, or a peek into a fellow member’s cinematic wor...
Posted Fri, Aug 1, 11:03 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | July 2025
Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh film discoveries, or to learn more about one of our members’ unique p...
Posted Tue, Jul 1, 9:59 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | June 2025
Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, fresh film discoveries, or to learn more about one of our members’ unique p...
Posted Sun, Jun 1, 6:12 PM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | May 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, film recommendations from fellow members, or a fresh dose of cinema inspiration, y...
Posted Thu, May 1, 10:34 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | Apr 2025
Welcome to the April edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Hopefully this month’s letter will introduce you to something new or spark an interesting conversation. Feel free to post comm...
Posted Tue, Apr 1, 9:02 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | Mar 2025
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, film recommendations from fellow members, or thought-provoking cinema discussion...
Posted Sat, Mar 1, 9:01 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | Feb 2025
Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! Whether you’re here for upcoming events, curated recommendations from our members, or insightful articles about cinema...
Posted Sat, Feb 1, 9:01 AM
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Top 5’s of 2024: A Special Edition, Pt. 2
Welcome to the second part of our Top 5’s of 2024 special edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch!In Part 1, we explored a variety of member favorites and standout moments from the past ye...
Posted Wed, Jan 22, 8:01 AM
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Top 5’s of 2024: A Special Edition, Pt. 1
Welcome to the first part of our Top 5’s of 2024 special edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch!As we kick off another exciting year, we’re celebrating the movies, hidden gems, and ...
Posted Tue, Jan 21, 8:05 AM
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Denver Cinema Club Dispatch | Jan 2025
Welcome to the first-ever edition of the Denver Cinema Club Dispatch! We’re excited to kick off 2025 with this monthly celebration of our shared love for cinema. Whether you’re a longti...
Posted Wed, Jan 1, 10:37 AM
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Calendar
It's not only about us! Our calendar includes DCC events, film events from other Meetup groups, screenings in our favorite venues, and screenings in offbeat places. Know of a screening or venue we should add? Let us know!
What We're Watching
Some DCCers log their viewings, rate films, and write reviews on Letterboxd. Below is a compilation of our latest Letterboxd entries. If you are an active DCC member (meaning: you go to events) and would to add your Letterboxd account, send us a note.
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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, 2026 - ★★★½
Vanessa Johnston
I love Mary Oliver even more now that I know she and John Waters were besties!
Yesterday, 9:21 PM
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A Fistful of Dollars, 1964 - ★★★★
Jason Robey
Watched on Thursday April 16, 2026.
Yesterday, 9:12 PM
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Secrets & Lies, 1996 - ★★★★½
Thar
Every time I watch this deceptively unassuming film, I always wondered why I love it so much. Again and again, I'm reminded of how amazing the words are and how amazing the acting is and I realize I'm just a forgetful dunce. The structur…
Yesterday, 8:00 PM
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The Bride!, 2026 - ★
Jackson
Ah yes, what I always wanted to see in a reimagining of one of the best movies ever made was girlboss Joker 3
Yesterday, 8:55 AM
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Take Shelter, 2011 - ★★★½
Thar
It's interesting to watch Take Shelter in 2026, in the midst of yet another economic downturn and uncertain times. Curtis is like the beacon of the archetypical American (white) family man: loving wife, good job, a good father. It's whe…
Yesterday, 8:40 AM
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I Love Boosters, 2026 - ★★★★
Vanessa Johnston
Boots Riley is always going to give you a surrealist feast for the eyes. Keke slays, LaKeith smizes, Demi villains, and you have never heard dialectical materialism explained like this. So absurd, funny, visually inventive, and on the ri…
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM
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Jane Elliott Against the World, 2026 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
Extremely relevant documentary that was honest and unafraid to shine a light on the personal weaknesses of its titular subject while also lauding her major accomplishments fighting against white supremacy for many decades. (Boulder Inter…
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 PM
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The Drama, 2026 - ★★★
Stoo2
Without spoiling anything, I thought Zendaya's confession was better than expected. After the reveal, the movie goes in some interesting directions before veering back to more formulaic territory.
Tue, Apr 14, 8:59 PM
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 1986 - ★★★★
Stoo2
I do love this movie, but watching it again I can't help but think Ferris is a bit of a dick.
Tue, Apr 14, 8:48 PM
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National Lampoon's Vacation, 1983 - ★★★½
Stoo2
Watched on Friday April 3, 2026.
Tue, Apr 14, 8:46 PM
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All That's Left of You, 2025 - ★★★★
Stoo2
The first 3/4 of the film does an amazing job of capturing generational trauma living in the occupied West Bank. Then the film goes on a bit too long and beats you over the head with it's message
Tue, Apr 14, 8:43 PM
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The Hole in the Ground, 2019 - ★★
Jackson
Can’t tell the difference between my ass and this tbh
Mon, Apr 13, 8:09 AM
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Dark Horse, 2011 - ★★½
Thar
This is probably me least favorite Todd Solondz thus far, not because it's shoddily made or poorly acted, but for me, the least funny and probably the most obvious. Todd Solondz films are always on the precipice of whatever's deemed good…
Mon, Apr 13, 5:39 AM
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Queen Kelly, 1929 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Starts off well, but becomes extremely drawn out. Von Stroheim's inability to pace or self-edit kills any sense of momentum. Too bad because Gloria Swanson is captivating and there are some genuinely charming and spectacular moments.
Sun, Apr 12, 8:54 PM
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Stealing Rodin, 2017 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Circles some mildly interesting questions, chief among them: can an act of theft be an artistic statement, and if so, does it need to be premeditated to qualify? A mix of conceptual and performance art, with the film itself playing along…
Sun, Apr 12, 5:27 PM
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Diabolique, 1955
Rachel Donelson
Cluozot’s becoming a favorite of mine. The people are so awful, but the film is beautiful. I love how he manages intensely suspenseful plots- but he’s equally interested in the texture of the people and institutions surrounding the m…
Sun, Apr 12, 1:31 AM
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Serpent's Path, 1998
Rachel Donelson
It felt longer than it was and dated. Why were we so captivated by snuff films in the 90s? I do appreciate Kurosawa’s ability to make dreary, abandoned warehouses visually interesting.
Sun, Apr 12, 1:01 AM
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Chime, 2024
Rachel Donelson
Bringing hyperacusis to the average viewer. And what’s up with all of those cans?
Sun, Apr 12, 12:41 AM
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Even Dwarfs Started Small, 1970 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
Watched on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Sat, Apr 11, 9:54 PM
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The International, 2009 - ★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Sat, Apr 11, 8:02 PM
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Faces of Death, 2026 - ★★★★
Jackson
I won’t argue with anyone who complains that this has exactly one thing to say, but I do think some people are misreading how it’s saying it. Rather than some young A24 filmmaker zooming out to make a super obvious metaphor, or worse…
Sat, Apr 11, 1:09 AM
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Primal Fear, 1996 - ★★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Friday April 10, 2026.
Fri, Apr 10, 11:14 PM
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The Drama, 2026 - ★★★
Jason Robey
The film hinges on the believability of Robert Pattinson’s reaction to Zendaya’s confession, but it felt contrived to me. This made their relationship that much harder to understand, and it wasn't well-established to begin with. What…
Fri, Apr 10, 7:21 PM
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Michael Clayton, 2007 - ★★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Friday April 10, 2026.
Fri, Apr 10, 5:58 PM
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Faces of Death, 1978 - ★★
Jackson
Watched for the video nasties checklist and in prep for Goldhaber’s remake and while I found it a little more viscerally upsetting than I expected, it’s still kind of a lame nothing-burger. The editing of these scenes just has no log…
Thu, Apr 9, 11:34 PM
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Calle Malaga, 2025 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Thursday April 9, 2026.
Thu, Apr 9, 9:01 PM
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Rabid, 1977 - ★★★★
Jackson
Out of all the body horror movies about a pandemic, this one is clearly the sexiest
Wed, Apr 8, 11:31 PM
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Wiener-Dog, 2016 - ★★★★
Thar
The final shot of this film has to be one of the funniest, most horrific, and saddest things I've ever seen in cinema. I was horrified and I was also bursting in laughter. It's like an existential nightmare. Like, as soon as Wiener-Dog s…
Wed, Apr 8, 8:26 AM
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Casting Blossoms to the Sky, 2012 - ★★★★
Thar
Of the very little Obayashi films I've seen, this is by far his strongest effort. FINALLY, we have an almost perfect marriage between Obayashi's oft cartoonish, "surreal", "avant garde", "experimental" style and having something concrete…
Wed, Apr 8, 5:45 AM
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Sada, 1998 - ★★★½ (contains spoilers)
Thar
This review may contain spoilers. I was ready to tear this to pieces, but after discussing with folks, it's not as pointless as it appears. I'm not sure if Obayashi's style is for me--as an ADHD self I need films to not be quirky for qui…
Wed, Apr 8, 5:32 AM
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Maps to the Stars, 2014 - ★★★
Jackson
Exactly what I thought Under the Silver Lake would be: a methodical and tonally odd odyssey of Hollywood weirdos and nightmarish relationships, but a little better executed imo. Love the performances and even some of the weird technical …
Tue, Apr 7, 11:05 PM
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The Moment, 2026 - ★★★
Jackson
I really like Charli’s personality and I’m always on board with subverting tired formulas with something that’s so irreverent for one’s own past art. Naturally it looks amazing too (Sean Price Williams the goat). That said, I was…
Mon, Apr 6, 10:22 PM
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The Drama, 2026 - ★★★½
Momoko Mom
It was fun one to watch with your significant other. I found several moments funny, but then I wasn’t sure if laughing at those moments was the proper reaction. Look there’s some pretty dark stuff going on in the movie, I think itâ…
Mon, Apr 6, 5:28 PM
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen, 1932 - ★★★
Jason Robey
Hypnotic, almost dreamlike filmmaking with gorgeous sets and costumes. Yet for all its control over form, it never quite feels lived-in. More an American idea of China than a fully authentic one. Some enchanting moments, but for all its …
Sun, Apr 5, 9:09 PM
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They Will Kill You, 2026
Rachel Donelson
I mean, it’s not “good”- but watching Zazie Beetz battle immortal Satanists was a really fun way to spend an Easter afternoon!
Sun, Apr 5, 6:43 PM
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Funny Face, 1957 - ★★★
Jason Robey
A young woman chooses glamour and marriage with a much older man over an independent, intellectual life. 1950s fantasy. Still, it's an absolutely gorgeous film, and Audrey Hepburn is at her most adorable. It's a joy to watch at that leve…
Sun, Apr 5, 10:28 AM
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch, 1990 - ★★★★★
Jackson
“I guess they pushed him too far”
Sat, Apr 4, 11:00 PM
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The Drama, 2026 - ★★★★
Vanessa Johnston
Fantastic acting. Plus the story had perfect pacing and a compelling what if premise. I found all the flashbacks and mental tableaus presented as reality very intriguing. It added to the surrealism and anxiety, as did the minimal score. …
Sat, Apr 4, 9:36 PM
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Taxi Driver, 1976 - ★★★★★
Jason Robey
One of the rawest portraits of a person ever put on film. Travis is out of step with everyone around him, unable to connect or be helped. Youth incapable of adapting to a society that doesn't care, curdling into a deep disgust with the w…
Sat, Apr 4, 8:15 PM
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His Motorbike, Her Island, 1986 - ★★★
Thar
Lol I'm one of a few dozens who were charmed by HOUSE and its campy aesthetics, but not really sold on its actual merits--like, in my view, it never moved beyond being a silly little film for Americans to laugh at during those (barbaric)…
Sat, Apr 4, 4:45 PM
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The Drama, 2026
Rachel Donelson
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are excellent in this tar black rom com about a couple’s troubled relationship and America’s love affair with assault rifles. Lots of layers to this one that are fun to peel back and interrogate.
Sat, Apr 4, 10:14 AM
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The Parallax View, 1974 - ★★★★
Jackson
It may not have the formal chops or the fatalistic poetry of Blow Out or The Manchurian Candidate, but this still greases the wheels of the political paranoia thriller through great set pieces. We need to go back to the time of people fi…
Fri, Apr 3, 11:39 PM
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The Drama, 2026 - ★★★½
Jason Paul Roberts
At first, everything about this film—the characters, the acting, the premise—felt unbearable. About halfway through, though, it started to win me over. Not enough to love it, but enough to keep me from hating it. An extra star becaus…
Fri, Apr 3, 10:11 PM
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Palindromes, 2004 - ★★★★½
Thar
The nerve. The absolute gumption. The audacity of this film...The final sequence and especially the last shot literally made me screech-laugh in existential horror Mr. Solondz, I salute you for going to places where no one ever thinks of…
Thu, Apr 2, 8:49 PM
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The Drama, 2026 - ★★★½ (contains spoilers)
Christy O'Flaherty
This review may contain spoilers. I wonder how Borgli will feel about all of the reactions to this that are like "could you love someone who considered murder?" and not "could you love someone who practiced bullying?" I guess he should h…
Thu, Apr 2, 7:08 PM
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Spookies, 1986 - ★★½
Jason Robey
One of the most poorly constructed films I've ever seen, but whoever was in charge of creature effects was having a blast.
Thu, Apr 2, 1:59 PM
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By Design, 2025
Rachel Donelson
This would have worked even better as a multimedia stage play, but the ideas in here about femininity, objectivity, desire, and consumerism pop nonetheless. To be loved without having to perform Camille...I get it. That woman was leading…
Thu, Apr 2, 11:56 AM
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There Was a Father, 1942
Rachel Donelson
Early Ozu- it's interesting to see what was already present in his style. The editing seemed practically frenetic compared to later work with more frequent cuts and scene changes, but the camera was planted firmly on the floor. The gentl…
Thu, Apr 2, 11:46 AM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★½
Mike
Too cute for me, and too long. I did enjoy the icy Sandra Hüller.
Thu, Apr 2, 7:06 AM
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Cannibal! The Musical, 1993 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
Loved this grainy student film, and I expect I’ll only like it more on rewatch, and end up quoting it at random. It’s hysterical, of course (Trey Parker, with Matt Stone involved), gory in a fun way, and the musical numbers really wo…
Thu, Apr 2, 6:59 AM
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Cannibal! The Musical, 1993 - ★★★
Jackson
Tamest weekend trip to Breck with the boys
Wed, Apr 1, 10:01 PM
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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, 1992 - ★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
Wed, Apr 1, 9:54 PM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
Caters hard to mass audiences, but there are some spectacular moments. Leans more often on problem-solving than drama, making it feel a bit uneven, but it works. I’m less convinced by how adorably plucky Gosling’s alien counterpart b…
Wed, Apr 1, 6:38 AM
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Marc by Sofia, 2025 - ★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Tuesday March 31, 2026.
Tue, Mar 31, 10:01 PM
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Flamingo Road, 1949 - ★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Tuesday March 31, 2026.
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00 PM
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, 2009 - ★★
Jackson
No Brendan Fraser, no third star
Tue, Mar 31, 9:50 PM
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I Am Cuba, 1964 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
The techniques here are wild: acrobatic camera movements, extreme wide-angle, high-contrast infrared, all shot right up against the actors. Striking, often beautiful. The four vignettes play like impressionistic brushstrokes, telling sim…
Mon, Mar 30, 9:39 PM
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Mercy, 2026 - ★
Jackson
Thank you Bezos and omnipotent AI judiciary for proving our guy Orenthal James Chris Pratt Simpson innocent!
Mon, Mar 30, 12:38 AM
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Alpha, 2025 - ★★★★
Jackson
With Titane being my favorite film of 2021, I tempered my expectations a little bit given the mixed reviews, but fortunately I think we have yet another case of the Cannes critics not knowing what they had. Once again Ducournau uses extr…
Sun, Mar 29, 10:30 PM
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His Three Daughters, 2023 - ★★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Sunday March 29, 2026.
Sun, Mar 29, 7:59 PM
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Maniac Cop, 1988 - ★★
Jason Robey
A disappointment from the director of Maniac, one of the grimiest slashers of the ’80s. Maniac Cop aims for a blend of grindhouse sleaze and police procedural, but leans too heavily into the latter while neutering the former. Excellent…
Sun, Mar 29, 2:11 PM
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Hard Boiled, 1992 - ★★★★★
Jackson
I know “woke” has lost any meaning whatsoever so I propose we redefine it to mean any action movie that doesn’t put its actors in as much visible physical danger as this.
Sat, Mar 28, 9:50 PM
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The Set-Up, 1949 - ★★★
Jason Robey
1940s pulp with great cinematography (Robert Wise always delivers here). Small-scale and slow to start, but there’s a real sense of dread and inevitability as the movie unfolds. Ultimately hits the spot as a noirish, seedy boxing flick…
Sat, Mar 28, 12:39 PM
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The Heiress, 1949 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
I loved Olivia de Havilland in this. She plays Catherine perfectly, moving from naïve and hopeful to cold and broken. Her face carries the film. There’s a cruelty in how she’s treated that makes her transformation feel defiant, even…
Sat, Mar 28, 10:49 AM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★★
Jackson
As a fan of the book, I was a little worried about Lord and Miller leaning into the quirkier aspects of it with little else to fill the space. I would’ve much preferred what they did with The Martian: bring in the old curmudgeon Ridley…
Fri, Mar 27, 11:49 PM
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Vertigo, 1958 - ★★★★★
Jason Robey
Scotty's obsession is poisonous, sickening. A man losing control, unable to reign himself back as he grasps impotently for what's just out of reach. A delirious and desperate film that operates on the subconscious like few others. I alwa…
Fri, Mar 27, 10:05 PM
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The Adventures of Prince Achmed, 1926 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
The old-school side-scroller of animated films. Actually a very ancient form of storytelling (shadow puppetry). Unique and wondrous. Also groundbreaking in its use of the multiplane camera, which gives a sense of depth to the, I suppose,…
Fri, Mar 27, 7:01 PM
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Forbidden Fruits, 2026 - ★★★
Momoko Mom
Story was alright and the pacing was off, but fashion & vibe was 10/10.I’m obsessed with Lili and immediately opened my free people app after the movie.
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00 PM
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A Dog's Life, 1918 - ★★★
Jackson
I haven’t seen a Chaplin I haven’t liked, but it’s strange that his short films often drag while his features breeze by. Curious if anyone else feels this?
Wed, Mar 25, 11:24 PM
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Sirāt, 2025 - ★★
Jason Robey
An existential arthouse flick that all your cinephile friends will be raving about. I didn't really care about any of this or anyone in it. The film starts falling apart when you step back and think about it. Little of interest happens u…
Wed, Mar 25, 10:23 PM
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Scare Package, 2019 - ★★
Jason Robey
A low-rent horror anthology with tons of gore, which normally I'd be a fan of, but the lame humor and "meta" storytelling wore thin. It felt like someone packaged a 24-hour film festival into a feature film. Cheap, amateur, and thrown to…
Wed, Mar 25, 8:15 AM
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Marc by Sofia, 2025 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
Imagine if one of your friends did a documentary on you, but you and your friend were the coolest around. Not a lot of depth here, but still fun. And Sofia is always going to have the best needle drops in film.
Tue, Mar 24, 1:19 PM
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Paths of Glory, 1957 - ★★★★★
Jackson
It really is hard not to shed a tear when after all the injustice and cruelty that you’ve seen, you then watch the crowd cheer for Christiane Harlan, who Kubrick would later marry in real life, to come on stage and after she wipes the …
Mon, Mar 23, 11:20 PM
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The Zone of Interest, 2023 - ★★★★½
Stoo2
Watched this for the second time, and it's just as powerful
Mon, Mar 23, 10:20 PM
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Welcome to the Dollhouse, 1995 - ★★★★
Thar
What a devastating final scene of a lost little outsider desperate to belong, joining a chorus she doesn't quite believe in or undestand. It's so incredibly heartbreaking, and I hope it's not taking it too far to say what a quietly obser…
Mon, Mar 23, 7:43 PM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★★
Stoo2
This is a fun popcorn movie. Sure, the jokes are cheesy and a bit slap stick, but still a good time. And loved the Ryan-Rocky bromance!
Mon, Mar 23, 7:42 PM
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Shaun of the Dead, 2004 - ★★★★
Thar
I've seen this films so many times and it's still as entertaining and hilarious as the first time I watched it. Some days I prefer this to Hot Fuzz. Aside from the massive achievement in editing that's later perfected in Hot Fuzz, Shaun …
Mon, Mar 23, 6:11 PM
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The Bride!, 2026
Rachel Donelson
Maggie Gyllenhaal's #Me Too film that takes big themes of feminine desire, freedom, and rage in response to the machinations of patriarchy and male loneliness- chops it all up and turns it into its own Frankenstein. It's the rare big mov…
Mon, Mar 23, 10:49 AM
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André Is an Idiot, 2025 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
I’ll admit that I did see this out of professional interest, so it’s hard for me to rate this objectively as film lover. As a death doula, I would say that Andre’s very-common journey to vulnerability comes pretty late in the game.…
Mon, Mar 23, 9:12 AM
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Sirāt, 2025 - ★★★★
Momoko Mom
Re-watched it on the big screen as it deserves to be watched in the theater. Even though I already knew what’s coming I still jumped in my seat
Sun, Mar 22, 10:14 PM
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Kiki's Delivery Service, 1989 - ★★★★
Momoko Mom
I loved it till Jiji stopped talking 😭
Sun, Mar 22, 10:12 PM
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undertone, 2025 - ★★★
Momoko Mom
I really liked the vibe and the slow dread building up but I think at certain point vibe alone just won’t do it if the story made no sense
Sun, Mar 22, 10:10 PM
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undertone, 2025 - ★★
Jackson
Has a few impressive moments but I was checked out for the majority of the runtime. There’s some Paranormal Activity set piece juice, but very barebones in its construction for how polished it looks, and the characters and narrative ar…
Sat, Mar 21, 10:57 PM
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Mayhem, 2017 - ★★★
Jason Robey
A pretty good virus-turns-everyone-insane flick that could've been great if the director hadn't been squeamish about his own material. Every stab, slice, and chop was edited to show the moment before and the moment after, but never the m…
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00 PM
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All or Nothing, 2002 - ★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
Some great performances and characters (lots of interesting family sketches on the margins), but really infuriated me in the end when both Phil and Rory being horrible was put on Penny's shoulders. If only she'd been *sweeter* and *more …
Sat, Mar 21, 10:24 AM
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Naked, 1993 - ½
Christy O'Flaherty
Sure, David Thewlis and Lesley Sharp are terrific, but the depictions of the women were rage-inducing. Practically every woman in the film falling all over themselves to bed down with the two most horrible men on the planet. The waitress…
Sat, Mar 21, 10:18 AM
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Meantime, 1983 - ★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
A few great performances, but it's really shaggy for Mike Leigh, which makes sense for how early it is. It really shows its improv origins in that too many scenes feel repetitive and go nowhere, but it does create a few humanistic moment…
Sat, Mar 21, 10:06 AM
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The Girl Who Stole Time, 2025 - ★★★★
Vanessa Johnston
I like the animation and story here, though I’m not sure all the time travel events made sense. Still… worth watching!
Fri, Mar 20, 11:07 PM
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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, 2026 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
I expected a more definitive stance by the end of this film. To say “this could go either way, folks, it really depends on us!” feels like a huge cop out.
Fri, Mar 20, 11:03 PM
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Elio, 2025 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
Fun, but maybe a little too frantic. The messages about grief are mostly on point. Good family film.
Fri, Mar 20, 10:56 PM
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One Cut of the Dead, 2017 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
Told in three acts, each wildly different, yet each building on the other. The final act is one of the most entertaining film sequences I've seen in some time.
Fri, Mar 20, 6:17 AM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
This is a wholesome, family-friendly film with an almost Disney-esque tone. If that style isn’t your thing, it may not win you over. But if you accept it for what it is, you’ll laugh, perhaps cry, and genuinely enjoy the ride.
Thu, Mar 19, 9:49 PM
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To Live and Die in L.A., 1985 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Thu, Mar 19, 7:53 PM
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Naked, 1993 - ★★★★★
Jackson
I could see the criticism that this lacks Leigh’s usual empathy with relatable, working class characters but there’s a few reasons why I just don’t care and why this is immediately an all-timer for me. One, following an utter dirtb…
Wed, Mar 18, 10:43 PM
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Two Lovers, 2008 - ★★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Wednesday March 18, 2026.
Wed, Mar 18, 7:20 PM
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, 2025
Carly
Watched on Sunday February 15, 2026.
Wed, Mar 18, 5:16 PM
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One Battle After Another, 2025 - ★★★★½
Carly
Watched on Tuesday March 10, 2026.
Wed, Mar 18, 5:09 PM
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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, 1975 - ★★★★★
Carly
If ever playing at a theater near you, go!!!!
Wed, Mar 18, 5:07 PM
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The Tale of the Fox, 1937 - ★★★★½
Carly
What a treat! At times hilarious. Must watch again soon
Wed, Mar 18, 5:05 PM
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The Adventures of Prince Achmed, 1926
Carly
Would love to see this at the theater. Gorgeous
Wed, Mar 18, 5:02 PM
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All or Nothing, 2002 - ★★★★
Jackson
Not sure there’s a better directorial achievement in history than getting a good performance out of James Corden tbh
Wed, Mar 18, 12:53 PM
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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, 1975 - ★★★★★
Thar
As daunting as its runtime was and as dubious its reputation and ranking seemed (before I watched it), this is one of the funniest, most absurd, horror-adjacent films I've ever seen. Going in with Apichatpong Weerasethakul's philosophy t…
Wed, Mar 18, 8:27 AM
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All or Nothing, 2002 - ★★★½
Thar
James Corden jump scare aside, this is easily Mike Leigh's most underrated film. I did hear that its release in the States was botched. On paper I feel like this is such a social realism trap, as in it's at the risk of exploiting working…
Wed, Mar 18, 8:09 AM
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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, 2026 - ★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
For shits and giggles, I asked AI to write a review of The AI Doc after I screened it in Denver. THE PROMPT: “Write a movie review for the film, “The AI Doc: Or How I Became a Apocaloptimist.” Don’t write it based on what you a…
Tue, Mar 17, 11:24 PM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★★½
Momoko Mom
We don't talk enoughWe should open upBefore it's all too much ———————————Project Hail Mary is Gen Z version of ET phone home.
Tue, Mar 17, 10:18 PM
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A Perfect Murder, 1998 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Tuesday March 17, 2026.
Tue, Mar 17, 9:05 PM
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Meantime, 1983 - ★★★★
Jackson
First Mike Leigh and I absolutely loved the way his style of not really having a script and relying more on the actors to create their own world oddly lends itself to such grounded and emotional storytelling. I love the arc of Barbara in…
Tue, Mar 17, 7:33 PM
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The Big Short, 2015
Rachel Donelson
This movie is so good, but the wigs are SO bad.
Tue, Mar 17, 7:21 PM
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Apocalypse Now, 1979 - ★★★★½
Stoo2
The extended cut is definitely a bit too extended (I'm looking at you, French colonists). Overall, though a surreal descent into the instanity of war.
Tue, Mar 17, 3:02 PM
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The Adventures of Prince Achmed, 1926 - ★★★★★
Stoo2
I was really captivated by the animation. It's hard to believe this movie is 100 years old
Tue, Mar 17, 2:57 PM
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Weapons, 2025 - ★★★½
Stoo2
I enjoyed a second viewing of Weapons, but when you know where the story is going, it looses some if its fun.
Tue, Mar 17, 2:44 PM
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The Perfect Neighbor, 2025
Rachel Donelson
I'm not a fan of Stand Your Ground laws, but I think the way this film was put together and the way Gandbhi has talked about it is flawed. In interviews, she presents her choice to use police cam footage as being the definitive version o…
Tue, Mar 17, 10:22 AM
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Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, 1951 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Wealthy Europeans thirst after Ava Gardner, who isn't particularly appealing outside of her looks, yet apparently is so intoxicating she drives them to suicide, destruction, and murder. The poetic story of The Flying Dutchman is interwov…
Tue, Mar 17, 7:55 AM
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The Pornographer, 2001 - ★★★
Jackson
Undoubtedly an early work that tries to bite off more than it can chew but it ended up evoking the same feeling I always get when I put on a Bonello film: that I’m in the hands of a master of making the nonlinear edit according to the …
Mon, Mar 16, 11:11 PM
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Naked, 1993 - ★★★
Thar
I’d imagine Johnny is whom the average Redditor fancies himself (yes I did say ‘him’) after, right down to the intellectual masturbationFrom a purely filmic standpoint, this film is unlike any other Mike Leigh films I’ve seen. Th…
Mon, Mar 16, 9:43 PM
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The House of the Devil, 2009 - ★★½
Jason Robey
A lot of tension building, and I mean a lot. In fact, most of the film is just that. Sadly, there are some frustrating moments in the payoff, and it all ends up being a Polanski homage and/or ripoff. I liked it more on rewatch (Jocelin D…
Mon, Mar 16, 8:05 PM
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Meantime, 1983 - ★★★★
Thar
Admittedly it took me a bit of time to warm up to it. It's such a foundational demonstration of Mike Leigh's signature blend of levity and complicated, real speak that reveals so many layers about these characters: the frustration agains…
Mon, Mar 16, 12:17 PM
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The Secret Agent, 2025
Rachel Donelson
The first and last scenes were potent; and there were some interesting ideas around collective and personal memory; shared culture versus regional history. And there should be an award named after the killer leg. Watching this across mul…
Mon, Mar 16, 9:41 AM
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Wuthering Heights, 2026 - ★★½
Momoko Mom
1 star for Jacob’s hotness1 star for the cinematographyAnd half a star for the (actual) dog
Mon, Mar 16, 12:02 AM
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Jane Austen's Period Drama, 2024 - ★★★★★ (contains spoilers)
Jason Paul Roberts
This review may contain spoilers. “I need a rag.” - Estrogenia“On it!” - VaggianaThis had me laughing out loud.
Sun, Mar 15, 5:38 PM
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Two People Exchanging Saliva, 2024 - ★★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Sunday March 15, 2026.
Sun, Mar 15, 5:33 PM
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A Friend of Dorothy, 2025 - ★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
In full transparency, I’m probably rating this higher than I should because Dorothy is the uncanny embodiment of my dear, late grandmother; from looks and attitude, to supporting my interest in the arts. So much so, that I was nearly b…
Sun, Mar 15, 5:30 PM
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Ganja & Hess, 1973 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Seems like a rejection of the blaxploitation films of the time — their violent empowerment fantasies and simple heroes and villains. Director Bill Gunn seems primarily interested in class tension within Black America, i.e. something mo…
Sun, Mar 15, 11:15 AM
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Madman, 1981 - ★★
Jason Robey
An unoriginal Friday the 13th rip-off. Anyone could've made this. Apparently the actor who played Madman Marz was upset he didn't become a horror icon, but he's mostly shown in blurry shadows or hand and feet shots. A predictable slog. S…
Sun, Mar 15, 10:22 AM
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Sentimental Value, 2025 - ★★★
Jackson
Pretty good script apart from the completely uninterrogated question of why this old director would want to end his heartfelt family drama with a scene like that, but I found this to be a pretty big formal step down from The Worst Person…
Sun, Mar 15, 12:49 AM
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Jurassic Park, 1993
Rachel Donelson
So great to quote along to this in the theater- and cheer with everyone when TRex chomps the lawyer. Not quite a religious experience…but close.
Sat, Mar 14, 10:12 PM
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Little Caesar, 1931 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
A gripping pre-Code gangster flick that pulls zero punches, elevated by Edward G. Robinson's iconic performance. Can't help but love him in this, as awful as his character is. Set the blueprint for thousands of gangsters and gangster fil…
Sat, Mar 14, 7:54 PM
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The Devil Is Busy, 2024 - ★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Saturday March 14, 2026.
Sat, Mar 14, 5:47 PM
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Perfectly a Strangeness, 2024 - ★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Saturday March 14, 2026.
Sat, Mar 14, 5:47 PM
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Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud, 2025 - ★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Saturday March 14, 2026.
Sat, Mar 14, 5:47 PM
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All the Empty Rooms, 2025 - ★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Saturday March 14, 2026.
Sat, Mar 14, 5:46 PM
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Children No More: Were and Are Gone, 2025 - ½
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Saturday March 14, 2026.
Sat, Mar 14, 5:46 PM
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Sirāt, 2025 (contains spoilers)
Rachel Donelson
This review may contain spoilers. The first 2/3 of this movie really worked for me. The desert shots are beautiful. The music does that thumping, transportive thing where it brings you into your body- and you can see the dancers trying t…
Sat, Mar 14, 11:20 AM
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Hamnet, 2025 - ★★
Jackson
I’ve known I was going to hate this for months but admittedly I did kind of like what it was ultimately trying to dramatize about grief: this married couple finding understanding of how the other manages their grief, and particularly A…
Fri, Mar 13, 10:04 PM
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Les Misérables, 1934 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Save for a few moments, this nearly five-hour adaptation left me feeling cold. I haven’t read the novel yet, but I've seen the musical, which is excellent. I suspect my disappointment with this version lies mostly with the filmmaking. …
Fri, Mar 13, 9:09 PM
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Sing Street, 2016 - ★★★
Jackson
Didn’t really vibe with the music or the more cutesy aesthetic choices it makes sometimes, but I did like the basic skeleton of this. Reminded me a little bit of Adventureland or Snack Shack with the teen boy throwing himself into a jo…
Fri, Mar 13, 9:42 AM
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Hoppers, 2026
Rachel Donelson
Surprisingly complex moral conundrum at the heart of this fluffy feature. Doing nothing “pond rules” is a problem; doing something often comes with unintended consequences that make the problem worse. And how do you convince people (…
Fri, Mar 13, 8:05 AM
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Sirāt, 2025 - ★★★★½
Stoo2
This is my favorite type of movie: A solid, interesting story with fleshed out characters that you care about, but also subtle details and symbolism that takes the movie to another level.And one of the best sound design/scores I've heard…
Thu, Mar 12, 10:44 PM
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The Bride!, 2026 - ★★★
Stoo2
I wanted to like this movie. I really, REALLY did. The story was a mess. Plot threads that were interesting, but weren't developed, characters that were superfluous. On the other hand, the set design was amazing, I thought Jesse Buckley …
Thu, Mar 12, 9:04 PM
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Dreams, 1990 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Uneven, tilting toward unsatisfying. Some entrancing moments (The Peach Orchard) and many dull ones. A fitfully intriguing glimpse into Kurosawa's inner world that ultimately feels half-baked.
Thu, Mar 12, 7:03 AM
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Sirāt, 2025 - ★★★★½
Thar
This film being screened for the public so late in America, while all the awards have been handed out to the same 3 lesser films for the last several months, leading people to think that the best of cinema for 2025 was just between those…
Thu, Mar 12, 7:01 AM
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It Was Just an Accident, 2025 - ★★★★½
Vanessa Johnston
Completely fascinating and frequently absurd, this simple story lays humanity bare. It reminded me of that other classic, Twelve Angry Men, where we see both ugly motivations and deep compassion from people placed in unusual circumstance…
Wed, Mar 11, 9:56 PM
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Sirāt, 2025 - ★★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
It’s rare for a film to leave me speechless. After Sirāt, the only word I could find on the drive home was “wow,” repeated over and over again. It’s the kind of film that lingers with you, eyes wide open, like comforting trauma.
Wed, Mar 11, 9:10 PM
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Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, 2025 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
The animation style wasn’t my favorite, but the story was quirky and sweet. Packs a lot of ideas and emotions into 78 minutes.
Tue, Mar 10, 9:03 PM
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Spider-Man 2, 2004 - ★★★★★
Jackson
Never noticed “I will lose the customer forever to Pizza Yurt” before this watch
Mon, Mar 9, 11:31 PM
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The Bride!, 2026
Carly
This goes into my “fun time at the movies!” category. Loved LOVED Jessie Buckley’s performance. There’s a dancing scene that I can’t wait to watch again! Not perfect but had a lot of fun
Mon, Mar 9, 10:27 AM
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Frankenstein, 2025 - ★★½
Vanessa Johnston
A gory movie about the disasters that result from men’s egos. Sometimes I like del Toro’s films, but this one is not for me. I would’ve preferred less dismemberment and more Mia Goth.
Sun, Mar 8, 11:08 PM
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A Simple Plan, 1998 - ★★★★
Jackson
Probably the one “more normal” Raimi film where I don’t mind the comparative lack of style because it’s just that good of a story. The Fargo comparisons are obvious but I really found this to be a much more miserable vibe, really…
Sun, Mar 8, 3:14 PM
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A Poet, 2025 - ★★★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
A quiet, painfully honest portrait of a man who feels like a failure in the world he inhabits. Oscar drifts through life carrying the weight of a calling that offers very little in return. He moves through small humiliations, strained re…
Sat, Mar 7, 10:26 PM
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The Secret Agent, 2025 - ★★★★½
Vanessa Johnston
Excellent film with quite a long running time (a slight deterrent for me). Set in a gorgeously-shot 1977 Brazil with impeccable performances and an unfolding, unpredictable story. Somehow 2026 U.S state-sanctioned fascism feels very simi…
Sat, Mar 7, 11:46 AM
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Project Hail Mary, 2026 - ★★★
Vanessa Johnston
Family-friendly sci-fi that’s true to the book. Perfect for those who love to look at Ryan Gosling’s beautiful face & think about space. Safe escapism.
Sat, Mar 7, 11:21 AM
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The Bride!, 2026 - ★★★½
Vanessa Johnston
Feminist, feral, and over the top. I’m here for Jessie Buckley giving 110% and Christian Bale always. A Bonnie & Clyde as monsters love (?) story with great costumes.
Sat, Mar 7, 11:13 AM
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The Gift, 2000 - ★★★
Jackson
I felt like I could never fully get into this as it’s quite generic filmmaking for Raimi and on a concept level, it feels like a for hire gig to just crib of the success of The Sixth Sense. Not a very clever or satisfying mystery eithe…
Sat, Mar 7, 8:53 AM
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KPop Demon Hunters, 2025 - ★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
There was no way I was ever going to connect hard with this content, but objectively, for a film that is wildly popular with young people, it's got a pretty good message and a lot going for it. The Huntrex gals are cute and funny, and al…
Fri, Mar 6, 11:19 AM
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The Perfect Neighbor, 2025 - ★★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
I was in dread through this whole thing because I was sure this would be another instance of White People Get Away With It, which would have been infuriating given that every single person who interacted with this woman had her number. S…
Fri, Mar 6, 10:55 AM
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Come See Me in the Good Light, 2025 - ★★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
Man, the documentary category is really putting me through some stuff this year.
Fri, Mar 6, 10:49 AM
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The Bride!, 2026 - ★★
Jason Robey
Wants to be some edgy outsider cult hit. I found it to be a boring, cringey mess. Stylistically, thematically, and structurally derivative. A feminist reinterpretation that doesn't advance the conversation. Jessie Buckley's unhinged perf…
Thu, Mar 5, 10:27 PM
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The Daytrippers, 1996 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Thursday March 5, 2026.
Thu, Mar 5, 8:08 PM
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BlackBerry, 2023 - ★★★★
Jackson
Incredible Matt Johnson comedic take on the stupid product biopic, but I gotta say, it also absolutely nails what needs to be said more which is that the best use for tech bros is inventing things that already exist.
Thu, Mar 5, 12:18 AM
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The Hidden Fortress, 1958 - ★★★★
Jason Robey
Watched on Wednesday March 4, 2026.
Wed, Mar 4, 11:08 PM
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Desert Hearts, 1985 - ★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Wednesday March 4, 2026.
Wed, Mar 4, 9:02 PM
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Pillion, 2025 - ★★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
A very heady exploration of sex and kink and love and figuring out who you are and what pushes your buttons. Absolutely incredible performances. Melling's open, expressive face and wide eyes make it so easy to love and root for Colin. Ra…
Wed, Mar 4, 9:25 AM
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Forevergreen, 2025
Rachel Donelson
Cute- but can't compete with Shel Silverstein's OG story of tree-as-mother.
Wed, Mar 4, 9:16 AM
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Retirement Plan, 2024
Rachel Donelson
I also want to do all of those things and have Domhnall Gleeson narrate my life.
Wed, Mar 4, 8:55 AM
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The Girl Who Cried Pearls, 2025
Rachel Donelson
The aesthetics reminded me of my creepy porcelain doll coming to life, but the story put me to sleep.
Wed, Mar 4, 8:49 AM
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Oz the Great and Powerful, 2013 - ★★
Jackson
It’s at its best either very early on with Franco’s carnival conman stuff (and even then, just watch both versions of Nightmare Alley) and when there’s some horror sequencing with the witches turning into Evil Dead hags. Unfortunat…
Tue, Mar 3, 11:46 PM
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A Poet, 2025 - ★★★★
Momoko Mom
I’m so glad I caught this in the theater, what an emotional rollercoaster. We followed the story of Oscar, an unemployed and struggling yet idealistic poet, living at home and had to borrow $5 from his high school daughter. He had to …
Tue, Mar 3, 11:23 PM
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No Time to Die, 2021 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Tuesday March 3, 2026.
Tue, Mar 3, 10:33 PM
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Operation Taco Gary's, 2026 - ★★★½
Stoo2
Silly and slap stick-y. I got my tickets worth of laughs.
Tue, Mar 3, 9:21 PM
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The Alabama Solution, 2025 - ★★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
Brutally depressing and infuriating and dispiriting. Those inmates trying to run drug treatment programs using a bunch of left-behind documents, as just one searing image of despair. The Prison Industrial Complex is a Stain.
Tue, Mar 3, 7:59 PM
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The Three Sisters, 2024 - ★★★★★
Mike
My favorite of the Oscar nominees. Very charming and very funny, and all without dialogue.
Tue, Mar 3, 3:53 PM
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Forevergreen, 2025 - ★★
Mike
I usually like films about trees, but this one was too sappy.
Tue, Mar 3, 3:50 PM
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The Quick and the Dead, 1995 - ★★★★
Jackson
Why didn’t I realize before this that Sam Raimi is actually a perfect spaghetti western director? This has as much style to elevate a pretty sturdy revenge tale as any 60s revisionist western. I’ve never seen a shootout directed with…
Tue, Mar 3, 9:51 AM
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Come See Me in the Good Light, 2025
Rachel Donelson
They lived their life in 3-week cycles. This film hones in on how living with a terminal illness can be weirdly energizing and how it also creates a state of static self-absorption. It's interesting to watch how people handle end-of-life…
Tue, Mar 3, 9:04 AM
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Two People Exchanging Saliva, 2024
Vanessa Johnston
Watched on Monday March 2, 2026.
Tue, Mar 3, 12:29 AM
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Jane Austen's Period Drama, 2024
Vanessa Johnston
Watched on Tuesday March 3, 2026.
Tue, Mar 3, 12:29 AM
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A Poet, 2025 - ★★★★★
Vanessa Johnston
A brilliant, messy Colombian film about a flawed poet pontificating and occasionally having emotional tantrums until he meets a student and fellow poet who might inspire him to become a mentor of sorts. I really liked how authentic these…
Tue, Mar 3, 12:22 AM
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The Man Who Knew Too Much, 1934 - ★★½
Jason Robey
Watched on Monday March 2, 2026.
Mon, Mar 2, 8:50 PM
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A Poet, 2025 - ★★★★½
Stoo2
This movie is a very realistic portrayal of a man fighting addiction and depression. Even as he makes one bad decision after another, I was rooting for the guy.
Mon, Mar 2, 5:16 PM
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Kokuho, 2025
Rachel Donelson
This film is worth watching for the kabuki alone. It communicates the transcendent experience of preparing for, performing in, and watching a highly stylized form of theater- not unlike watching a movie about ballet or Bharatanatyam or B…
Mon, Mar 2, 10:05 AM
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Scream 7, 2026 - ★★½
Momoko Mom
I’m ok with a fun slasher but the ending made 0 sense
Sun, Mar 1, 10:42 PM
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Fruitvale Station, 2013 - ★★★★
Momoko Mom
So I know of Fruitvale Station for several years now but only just had the chance to see it this past weekend. I was only aware of this movie because of the buzz and good reviews it got from Sundance that year but I did not know the fil…
Sun, Mar 1, 10:36 PM
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Pillion, 2025 - ★★★½
Momoko Mom
I was misled by all the funny Alexander Skarsgard press tour thinking this is a dom-com but this film made me sad :( That said, though this is not exactly what I expected, I was impressed this is a directorial debut, and both lead gave …
Sun, Mar 1, 10:26 PM
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Castration Movie Anthology i. Traps, 2024 - ★★★
Jackson
Truly have never seen anything quite like this. I recommend doing what I did and watch the first 90 minute chapter as its own movie and then watch the 3 hour chapter separately, as they’re very different vibes. The first one has this i…
Sun, Mar 1, 9:52 PM
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Heat Lightning, 1934 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Sunday March 1, 2026.
Sun, Mar 1, 8:04 PM
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How to Make a Killing, 2026 - ★★★
Jackson
The flaws are pretty glaring (Qualley’s character being comically underwritten, the lack of a real visual style, the lack of eroticism in what has the skeleton of an erotic thriller, etc.) but I found it pretty easy to still get wrappe…
Sat, Feb 28, 10:25 PM
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Five Star Final, 1931 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Saturday February 28, 2026.
Sat, Feb 28, 6:31 PM
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, 2025 - ★★★★
Jason Robey
Watched on Thursday February 26, 2026.
Sat, Feb 28, 5:59 PM
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The Story of Temple Drake, 1933 - ★★★
Jason Robey
Watched on Sunday February 22, 2026.
Sat, Feb 28, 5:49 PM
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, 1932 - ★★★★
Jason Robey
Watched on Saturday February 21, 2026.
Sat, Feb 28, 5:48 PM
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Mr. Nobody Against Putin, 2025 - ★★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
A dedicated school teacher who loves his job and his small town gives all of that up in an act of journalistic defiance. Very courageous, very moving, and surprisingly sweet and fun. I love that this is both an indictment of Russia the f…
Sat, Feb 28, 10:51 AM
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Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud, 2025
Christy O'Flaherty
Journalism, yeah, it's important.
Sat, Feb 28, 10:36 AM
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All the Empty Rooms, 2025
Christy O'Flaherty
Really bordering on grief porn, maybe even crossing that line. How is this valuable? There's no one who thinks school shootings are A-ok, where we differ is what to do about it (ban guns vs mOre GuNs!). This short doesn't even talk about…
Sat, Feb 28, 10:33 AM
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The Devil Is Busy, 2024
Christy O'Flaherty
These well-meaning docs are such a bummer, and I guess they are "important" but the people who need to see this are never going to see this.
Sat, Feb 28, 10:29 AM
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High Pressure, 1932 - ★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Friday February 27, 2026.
Fri, Feb 27, 9:45 PM
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Hard to Handle, 1933 - ★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Friday February 27, 2026.
Fri, Feb 27, 9:44 PM
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Primate, 2025 - ★★★
Jackson
Honestly not quite as good as I was expecting. Even compared to Prey at Night this is pretty barebones screenwriting, and there was something about how erratic the camera was in this that felt a tad much for me. Still kind of hard to com…
Thu, Feb 26, 11:19 PM
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Living in Oblivion, 1995 - ★★★½
Christian Musselman
Watched on Thursday February 26, 2026.
Thu, Feb 26, 10:18 PM
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Jurassic World Rebirth, 2025 - ★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Thursday February 26, 2026.
Thu, Feb 26, 10:17 PM
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Children No More: Were and Are Gone, 2025
Christy O'Flaherty
Progressives with their empathy, humanism, and nuanced views vs Conservatives with their tribalism and knee-jerk bloodlust, where have I seen that before? Oh yeah, everywhere.
Thu, Feb 26, 8:06 PM
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Perfectly a Strangeness, 2024 - ★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
What in the student film was that
Thu, Feb 26, 8:02 PM
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Cutting Through Rocks, 2025 - ★★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
I have to say that some early scenes with her family were reeeeally giving me a "dramatic recreation" vibe but if it were so, the filmmakers did stick around long enough to catch some real actions and feelings, unfortunately a lot of the…
Thu, Feb 26, 8:00 PM
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Night Nurse, 1931
Christy O'Flaherty
I would have preferred more of the Lora and Maloney Besties Show over the sort-of-labored thriller this tried to be in the second half, but Barbara Stanwyck may be my new favorite discovery. This kid's going places!
Thu, Feb 26, 7:52 PM
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Ed Wood, 1994 - ★★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton at peak. Sweet and cozy, would watch again.
Thu, Feb 26, 7:48 PM
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Living in Oblivion, 1995 - ★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
A charming band of misfits done right. A bit over-convoluted, I lost track of the dream resets and am still not sure what was real, but it was a fun ride.
Thu, Feb 26, 7:46 PM
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Margaret, 2011 - ★★★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
Just phenomenal. Every step of this, with Lisa and every other character, felt not just believable but inevitable. Like stepping into a real world. Watching Lisa crashing into adult logic again and again, riveting and horrible. I watched…
Thu, Feb 26, 7:44 PM
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Millennium Mambo, 2001 - ★★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
One big metaphor: Hao Hao is China, controlling, jealous, toxic, dragging Vicky down. Jack is Japan, possible safety, friendlier, a little dangerous, not without strings. Both keeping her from self-actualization. But present-Viki is a cy…
Thu, Feb 26, 7:38 PM
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Natchez, 2025 - ★★★★
Christy O'Flaherty
Sneakily explosive, hilariously scathing, also kind of depressing. I love a doc that really takes its time to peel back the layers and sit with its subjects. Incredibly great job at exploring the dichotomy here. Also just a really entert…
Thu, Feb 26, 7:33 PM
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Midwinter Break, 2026 - ★★★½
Jason Paul Roberts
Watched on Thursday February 26, 2026.
Thu, Feb 26, 5:56 PM
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The Monster, 2016 - ★★
Jackson
Puts itself just a tad above the truly insufferable A24 metaphorical horror films of Trey Edward Schults just by having an actual fucking monster, but unfortunately it’s still very dull and unsuccessful in getting you to care about the…
Thu, Feb 26, 12:00 AM
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Ed Wood, 1994 - ★★★★½
Stoo2
I found Ed Wood very refreshing. Depp plays Wood as an eternal optimist. Despite nonstop criticism, both about the movies he made and that he was cross dressing in the 50's, he never let others bring him down. His crew of outcasts became…
Wed, Feb 25, 9:05 PM
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Dead Calm, 1989 - ★★★★
Jackson
Amazing one location thriller utilizing the creepy Billy Zane on a boat aesthetic better than James Cameron ever could. I love the way Kidman blurs the line between manipulating this psychopath’s urges to buy time/stay alive and the mo…
Tue, Feb 24, 10:51 PM
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Wuthering Heights, 2026 - ★★½
Vanessa Johnston
I was obsessed with Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel and the 1978 song of the same name by Kate Bush as a teenager, so I was very excited to see this new version of “Wuthering Heights.” I usually find Emerald Fennell’s movies interesti…
Tue, Feb 24, 9:24 AM
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Plan 9 from Outer Space, 1957 - ★★★½
Stoo2
I've seen this movie a few times now and I do enjoy the pure camp of it.
Mon, Feb 23, 9:57 PM
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The Evil Dead, 1981 - ★★★★★
Jackson
Programming this for a DCC discussion on video nasties and on a rewatch it’s interesting to see why this made its way onto the list. The opening third has a surprisingly sleazy gaze I had forgotten about, culminating in the infamous tr…
Sun, Feb 22, 9:51 PM
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How to Make a Killing, 2026 - ★★★
Jason Paul Roberts
All the depth of a Netflix release, and about as clever as a season 12 episode of “Murder She Wrote.”
Sun, Feb 22, 9:49 PM
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A Friend of Dorothy, 2025
Christy O'Flaherty
The kind of obvious, saccharine filmmaking that would torture me at full length but 22 minutes was bearable, just. Good performances but some of the writing, ugh. (He's the first person to truly see you? Weren't you married to someone fo…
Sun, Feb 22, 10:22 AM
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Two People Exchanging Saliva, 2024
Christy O'Flaherty
Seems to be going for a Lanthimos-like alt-reality and I'm not sure the world's internal rules make a lot of sense, but the two leads sell it and it looks phenomenal. Love the little touches like the names (ha!) and store clerks applying…
Sun, Feb 22, 10:16 AM
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Jane Austen's Period Drama, 2024
Christy O'Flaherty
I have to admit, I laughed a lot.
Sun, Feb 22, 10:09 AM
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The Singers, 2025
Christy O'Flaherty
You know where it's going within the first two minutes and when it goes there it's more of an "ok good job" than a "wow".
Sun, Feb 22, 10:05 AM
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Butcher's Stain, 2025
Christy O'Flaherty
Heart-in-the-right-place social justice doc that doesn't really do anything to stand out from the crowd.
Sun, Feb 22, 10:03 AM
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Crime 101, 2026 - ★★★★
Christian Musselman
Watched on Sunday February 22, 2026.
Sun, Feb 22, 7:37 AM
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, 2025 - ★★★★★
Jackson
The hardest I’ve laughed watching a movie since that scene in Burn After Reading. Canada, I love you. Please beat the shit out of us in the Gold Medal match tomorrow.
Sat, Feb 21, 10:35 PM
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The Three Sisters, 2024
Vanessa Johnston
I watched this as part of the 2026 Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts package. This clever, wordless short film was my favorite of the five presented. A delight in 14 minutes.
Sat, Feb 21, 2:52 PM
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The Girl Who Cried Pearls, 2025
Vanessa Johnston
Watched on Saturday February 21, 2026.
Sat, Feb 21, 2:49 PM
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Train Dreams, 2025 - ★★★★
Jackson
The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race
Fri, Feb 20, 9:54 PM
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Hot Rod, 2007 - ★★★★
Jackson
The only consolation prize to living in the country with the shittiest healthcare system in the world is that this movie would not be possible without said healthcare system.
Thu, Feb 19, 11:07 PM
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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Il is a Great Thinker and Theoretician, 2000 - ★
Jackson
Have watched too many South Korean films in my life so I had to be fair and balanced. I LOVE JUCHE THANK YOU DEAR LEADER 김정일 🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵
Thu, Feb 19, 9:24 AM
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Return to Seoul, 2022 - ★★★★
Thar
It took a bit of time for me to get into Freddie's state of mind in this journey of what's essentially was self-discovery. As an immigrant myself, there's a part of me that judged her painfully Western sense of... entitlement? brashness?…
Thu, Feb 19, 5:40 AM
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Dance Freak, 2025 - ★★ (contains spoilers)
Jason Paul Roberts
This review may contain spoilers. Dance Freak has flashes of style that hint at something better. Visuals are often superb considering its $50k budget, and there are several laugh out loud B movie moments that are over-the-top fun (Megam…
Wed, Feb 18, 10:58 PM
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Dance Freak, 2025 - ★★★★
Stoo2
When Obie's doppelgänger danced until the Salad Boys' heads imploded, I knew I was in for something special. This is one of the best shot mico-buget movies I've seen. The cinematography, sound design and even the special effects are rea…
Wed, Feb 18, 10:20 PM
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, 2025 - ★★★½
Stoo2
This movie wasn't as funny as I was expecting, but I really enjoyed the story and character arcs.
Wed, Feb 18, 1:23 PM
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Girlhood, 2014 - ★★★★½
Christy O'Flaherty
Absolutely loved this, I clearly need to just keep working my way backwards in Sciamma's filmography because she has a 100% track record of flooring me. The last act felt like a sequel I didn't want after the delirious girl-bonding of th…
Wed, Feb 18, 10:10 AM
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Return to Seoul, 2022 - ★★★★
Jackson
Refreshingly uncompromising in how it shows very specific cultural details that subtly inform the drama. I lived in Korea for six months and can speak the language like a five year old if I practice a little bit, and even I found so much…
Tue, Feb 17, 10:15 PM
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Margaret, 2011 - ★★★★★
Thar
If Robert Altman's Nashville ended on an ambiguous note about where America was aimlessly headed after witnessing a tragic event, Margaret is an attempt at answer, an attempt that doesn't necessarily resolve because the film, like Lisa, …
Tue, Feb 17, 7:16 PM
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Napoleon, 1927 - ★★★½
Jason Robey
A bizarre, singular achievement. Gance pushes the medium to its limits, shooting and editing as if the frame must grow to fit Napoleon. The film doesn’t always cohere. Some passages are simply too long, and the frequent detours into re…
Tue, Feb 17, 7:10 AM
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The Wraith, 1986 - ★★½
Jason Paul Roberts
The best acting in the movie is by far that of the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor.
Mon, Feb 16, 9:17 PM
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