Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Emily the Criminal 2022

  Watched 20 May 2023

  Good central Aubrey Plaza performance but unoriginal plot and groan worthy conclusion make it a watch once and forget it kind of thing.

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  The Sea Wolf 1941

  Watched 13 May 2023

  It's a tribute to what exemplary careers both star Edward G Robinson and director Michael Curtiz had in Hollywood that a film this excellent wouldn't be generally considered amongst their top films. Tight script, not a wasted scene to be had. Robinson's character is a merciless brute but the discovery of a literature collection and love of poetry reveals a complex conflicted villain. Of the side characters Gene Lockhart's Dr. Louis makes the biggest impression as a once noble doctor…

Popular reviews

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  Body of Evidence 1993

  Added 12

  Infamously bad erotic thriller is more notable at this point for its amazing imdb trivia page than anything that happens in it.
  Examples:

  -Madonna's acting coach quit just before production began, claiming that "she thinks she knows everything". (Believable and hilarious)

  -Madonna had five personal assistants for this film, including her own hairstylist, make-up artist and personal trainer. (Easily believable as well)

  -Two of Madonna's more infamous scenes (one involving dripping candles, the other requiring her to masturbate) were improvised.…

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  Inchon 1982

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  Inchon is one of those movies where the IMDB trivia section feels like it deserves a whole movie onto itself. Highlights:

  -Laurence Olivier was interviewed during the film's production and explained why he agreed to be part of its cast: "People ask me why I'm playing in this picture. The answer is simple. Money, dear boy. I'm like a vintage wine. You have to drink me quickly before I turn sour. I'm almost used up now and I can feel…