Nic Cage stars as Nic Cage in this overlooked comeback comedy. Not that he went anywhere. Nicolas Cage has become somewhat of a meme king and this film proves once and for all he is in on the joke. In this highly stylized, refreshingly original caper comedy Cage is at his pathological, self-parodying best. It’sContinue reading “THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT”
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NAVALNY
Oscar winning doc shines light in Russia’s darkest corners. Russia is a scary place. But the bigger question asked by this fascinating Academy Award winning documentary is: is Russia all that different from the rest of the world? This is a story of absolute power, absolute corruption and the media that loves – and liesContinue reading “NAVALNY”
COCAINE BEAR
Bear on blow horror comedy ain’t no joke. After the obligatory ’based on true events’ pops up, a title card at the top reminds us that black bears are not territorial and are unlikely to attack humans. Moments later we figure out that this isn’t just any black bear we’re dealing with, this is CocaineContinue reading “COCAINE BEAR”
THROWBACK: Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion
Comedic performances are the entree in this businesswoman’s special. The premise is simple. Two dingbat Los Angelinos travel to Tucson for their ten year high school reunion. It’s right there in the title. But what elevates this basic premise and only mildly funny screenplay to one of the most consistently gut busting comedies in HollywoodContinue reading “THROWBACK: Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion”
M3GAN
This AI bad Barbie brings IRL terror. I love a Blumhouse horror movie. Producing titan A24 may lead the recent emergence of so called prestige horror films but Blumhouse brings the campy, crazy stuff that I just can’t get enough of. Megan fits the brand perfectly with an off kilter premise, creative kills and justContinue reading “M3GAN”
SCREAM VI
Horror staple has run out of steam. The most subversive moment of Scream VI happens in the first five minutes. Naturally, that’s how these movies have started since assumed final girl Drew Barrymore ate it before the title card in the original. But unlike that first film which is famous for its twists, turns andContinue reading “SCREAM VI”
2023 Oscar Predictions
This year for the first time ever I’ve decided to watch all of the films nominated for the major Academy Awards. Leading up to the awards I thought I’d talk over each category and each nominee and give my rotted opinions. I’m in my Roger Ebert era, live the fantasy with me or kick rocks.Continue reading “2023 Oscar Predictions”
Cliff’s Notes: Rotted & Relatable Reviews 