Ooooh, really loved this. From the genuinely chilling opening to the really solid ending. Excellent performance from Sophie Wilde and really the entire cast. Miranda Otto as Jade and Riley’s mom was perfection in how she attempted to suss out whether her kids were planning a party while she was out. The film builds some really interesting lore around the seance / possession, but also infuses some uncertainty into exactly how it all works, effectively keeping the audience guessing until the…
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My Animal 2023
Bobbi Salvör Menuez and Amandla Stenberg have excellent chemistry. Menuez plays Heather, who works at the local ice rink and is striving to make the (essentially boys) hockey team. Stenberg, plays Jonny, a figure skater that practices at Heather’s rink. Their connection is immediate, and their relationship soon begins to steam up the screen despite the cold icy backdrop of winter. While Heather’s repressed desires are boiling to the surface, so too is another aspect of her identity. My Animal is…
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No One Will Save You 2023
No One Will Save You is a relentless thriller that barely gives you a moment to catch your breath. Soo much fun and would have been so much more intense in a packed theater. Kaitlyn Dever carries despite barely speaking a single word. Unexpected turns, sizzling sound design and non-stop tension make this one of my favorites of the year.
Degrees of Kevin Bacon: 2
1. Kaitlyn Dever and Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Spectacular Now
2. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kevin Bacon in In The Cut
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 2023
The most fun I’ve had at a Marvel movie in quite some time. The humor really works well with these characters, particularly the Drax-centric humor, which pretty much always hits. James Gunn has a genuinely great handle on all of these characters. The visuals looked stellar, especially in IMAX. The action set pieces were exciting and exceptionally well-realized, especially the corridor fight sequence. The film is not without issues, though. Several flashback sequences shed light on Rocket’s origins. Some flow smoothly…
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Renfield 2023
I wanted to soak up every second Nic Cage was on screen. Hyper violent blood and gore with excellently choreographed action scenes, delightfully funny sense of humor—this was exactly what I was hoping this would be. Hoult plays the titular Renfield, Dracula’s “familiar” responsible for tending to all his needs, but has a want to live a life of his own. (You’re treated to an incredible little montage that explains their back story). This theme of self-actualization vs co-dependency runs…
