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”
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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”
JAIME FRENCH
Your funniest friend spills the tea on an array of films and it’s a very okay time. Parasocial relationships got a big boost during the pandemmy and one YouTuber I’ve completely fallen for is Jaime French. She is very much an inspiration for Cliff’s Notes as her down to earth, “it’s just what I like”Continue reading “JAIME FRENCH”
NICK DIRAMIO
Clip Breakdowns with a dash of social consciousness and heaping spoonfuls of snark. It makes sense to kick off my YouTube channel reviews with my favorite YouTuber, Nick DiRamio. Nick makes me laugh, plain and simple, whether I’ve seen the media they’re dissecting or not. Honestly I’ve seen very few of the DCOMs or PureFlixContinue reading “NICK DIRAMIO”
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 