Josh The Movie Apprentice
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Josh The Movie Apprentice
@movieapprentice.bsky.social
Just a film dork that reviews them on YouTube! Figured I'd give this Blue sky a go! Expect sharing of my movie reviews with a heavy dose of DnD, Anime, Wrestling and in general anything geeky! Ft some F1 Ice Hockey and Footy of course.
Well I got home from work earlier to find the Oscar noms were out! Some huge surprises and a couple of notable snubs. Here are my first thoughts and early predictions: youtu.be/GT8lGigY6uk

#Oscars
January 22, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Despite my mixed feelings on 28 Years Later #thebonetemple was a glorious time, complete with the most metal scene of 2026! Less of a sequel and more of a continuation of an extended movie, this was a riot!

Full Review: youtu.be/Qme5yxXuL-E
January 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I was mixed on Years, but #28YearsLaterTheBoneTemple has made my appreciation of the former grow. This is less a sequel and more the second act of an odyssey. Fiennes gives a knockout "how does he not have an Oscar" performance. Also has the most metal scene of the year already!
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Back in the cinema full swing to make up for my lack of Paul Mescal emotional trauma last LFF. Though I hear it's Jessie Buckley that will destroy my soul in this one...
#NowWatching #Hamnet
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Probably the very last person to put this out! 2026 is looking particularly juicy, both in terms of franchises and originals. So I've done ten of both!

Most anticipated movies of 2026: youtu.be/Z0TAyRrjDlU
January 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Yup, #MartySupreme was absolutely supreme.

Added bonus was it washing away the poor use of Tears For Fears in Despicable Me 🤣
January 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Finally watching
January 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
After seeing many disappointing finales (iZombie, GoT, Gotham etc.) it's nice to see one stick the landing. Whilst the season was a mixed bag, that epilogue was perfect. Eddie would be proud of Dustin ♥️iykyk

#StrangerThings5
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January 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Another year of cinema is in the books! As is now tradition I did a little montage of films for the year 🙂 see you all in 2026!
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December 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's the end of 2025 so as is tradition, it's favourite movies of the year time!

Best Movies Of 2025:
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DC: still need to see Housemaid, Marty Supreme and Anaconda (just in case one of these is a certified gem).
December 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Same energy
#AvatarFireAndAsh
December 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
So JC just decided to repeat the second one whilst throwing in stuff from the first. Whilst I appreciate the technical achievements and how it ties the seemingly random side quests together at the end, I truly felt that runtime #AvatarFireAndAsh
December 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Final cinema trip before Xmas, only hear what I expect, but hoping for some surprises #NowWatching
December 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Secret Santa coming in clutch this year ahead of 2026 🍿
December 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Got into #CriticalRole back in lockdown during the midst of C2 and Caleb was my favorite of a stacked group of characters.

Fast forward to 2025 and seeing his backstory be brought to screen, and Notts 'parent child speech', I couldn't be friggin happier. What an episode!

#TheMightyNein
December 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Late to the party, but I am very impressed to have not seen any major spoilers for this. Here's hoping for a solid sequel! #NowWatching
December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I can see why the second half of the musical is considered weaker. #WickedForGood is very chaotic in the first half in order to set the pieces for its crossover into the Wizard Of Oz. But the latter half really steadied the ship and Erivo and Grande are dynamite together!
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Double feature of sequels today 🍿
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As predicted the secret screening was #Pillion and beneath the leather latex and butts, it's a great character study of a timid man who grows in confidence through a niche kind of romance. Surprisingly sweet, and wickedly amusing at times, this is a solid character piece.
November 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A little Oscar bait, some odd punchline moments, and a bit heavy handed at times. But when Malek, Shannon and ESPECIALLY Crowe get to perform, by god do they perform. I am now compelled to find Kelley's book, and appreciate the movie dared to show the monsters as human.
After feeling all movied out for a few days, it's double feature time! #Nuremburg followed by a secret screening that will most likely be Pillon. Interested to see how this turns out, but damn more movie posters like this please!
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
After feeling all movied out for a few days, it's double feature time! #Nuremburg followed by a secret screening that will most likely be Pillon. Interested to see how this turns out, but damn more movie posters like this please!
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Edgar Wrights #TheRunningMan releases tomorrow! And in it he takes aim at the media, consumerism and deep fakes. Colman Domingo is the standout in this enjoyable yet underwhelming outing, that would have hit better had we not just had The Long Walk
Review: youtu.be/MOADBH9WSg4
The Running Man (2025) A Direct Shot At Media Manipulation | MOVIE REVIEW
YouTube video by The Movie Apprentice
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November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Benoit Blanc returns in #WakeUpDeadMan and is as witty and condescending as ever, but this time he is not the show stealer...

Full Review: youtu.be/l0qx3__wMMg
Wake Up Dead Man (2025) A Solid Third Instalment | MOVIE REVIEW
YouTube video by The Movie Apprentice
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November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ethan Hawke is outright enthralling in his depiction of Lorenz Hart. This performance carries an isolated setting to a thoroughly engaging level that would have not worked with another actor.

#BlueMoon movie review: youtu.be/q0jMOzcJn70
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
When awards season rolls round, fully expect #SentimentalValue and Renate Reinsve to be in the conversation. This was my favorite film at LFF this year, and is arguably one of the years best all together!

Full Review: youtu.be/kAGKIVAfSkA
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM