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Day 47 - Top Gun: Maverick
A lot more focused and personal to Maverick, the sequel recaptures pretty much every aspect of the original with a really clever means of character growth being overcome through the daunting mission they can't quite seem to train for. Excellent. 8/10
A lot more focused and personal to Maverick, the sequel recaptures pretty much every aspect of the original with a really clever means of character growth being overcome through the daunting mission they can't quite seem to train for. Excellent. 8/10
May 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Day 47 - Top Gun: Maverick
A lot more focused and personal to Maverick, the sequel recaptures pretty much every aspect of the original with a really clever means of character growth being overcome through the daunting mission they can't quite seem to train for. Excellent. 8/10
A lot more focused and personal to Maverick, the sequel recaptures pretty much every aspect of the original with a really clever means of character growth being overcome through the daunting mission they can't quite seem to train for. Excellent. 8/10
Day 46 - Top Gun
This is a quintessential feel-good military film, though I very much enjoy the themes of responsibility and duty. It's shot well, has great performances, and is very much a classic. The second half is where it hits its true stride though. There's a little bit of a disconnect. 7/10
This is a quintessential feel-good military film, though I very much enjoy the themes of responsibility and duty. It's shot well, has great performances, and is very much a classic. The second half is where it hits its true stride though. There's a little bit of a disconnect. 7/10
May 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Day 46 - Top Gun
This is a quintessential feel-good military film, though I very much enjoy the themes of responsibility and duty. It's shot well, has great performances, and is very much a classic. The second half is where it hits its true stride though. There's a little bit of a disconnect. 7/10
This is a quintessential feel-good military film, though I very much enjoy the themes of responsibility and duty. It's shot well, has great performances, and is very much a classic. The second half is where it hits its true stride though. There's a little bit of a disconnect. 7/10
Day 45 - Pixels
This isn't the worst movie ever made but it's no hidden gem either. It simply... "is." Nothing too exciting, boring, challenging, or dreadful. Just mediocre Adam Sandler fun. 5/10
Day 45 - Pixels
This isn't the worst movie ever made but it's no hidden gem either. It simply... "is." Nothing too exciting, boring, challenging, or dreadful. Just mediocre Adam Sandler fun. 5/10
April 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Day 45 - Pixels
This isn't the worst movie ever made but it's no hidden gem either. It simply... "is." Nothing too exciting, boring, challenging, or dreadful. Just mediocre Adam Sandler fun. 5/10
Day 45 - Pixels
This isn't the worst movie ever made but it's no hidden gem either. It simply... "is." Nothing too exciting, boring, challenging, or dreadful. Just mediocre Adam Sandler fun. 5/10
Day 44 - Sinners
It cannot be overstated how good this film is. Music is so well utilized that I was literally tensing up in my seat, praying that it wouldn't stop. I don't think I've ever seen a movie with so much texture in my life, nor do I ever expect to again. Phenomenal. 10/10
It cannot be overstated how good this film is. Music is so well utilized that I was literally tensing up in my seat, praying that it wouldn't stop. I don't think I've ever seen a movie with so much texture in my life, nor do I ever expect to again. Phenomenal. 10/10
April 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Day 44 - Sinners
It cannot be overstated how good this film is. Music is so well utilized that I was literally tensing up in my seat, praying that it wouldn't stop. I don't think I've ever seen a movie with so much texture in my life, nor do I ever expect to again. Phenomenal. 10/10
It cannot be overstated how good this film is. Music is so well utilized that I was literally tensing up in my seat, praying that it wouldn't stop. I don't think I've ever seen a movie with so much texture in my life, nor do I ever expect to again. Phenomenal. 10/10
Day 43 - Black is King
Not so much a film but a visual album, it's overall entertaining. While I recommend treating it as an album going in, it doesn't do too much for the coherent structure of it beyond the themes of self discovery and reclamation. Good music is good music though. 6/10
Not so much a film but a visual album, it's overall entertaining. While I recommend treating it as an album going in, it doesn't do too much for the coherent structure of it beyond the themes of self discovery and reclamation. Good music is good music though. 6/10
April 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Day 43 - Black is King
Not so much a film but a visual album, it's overall entertaining. While I recommend treating it as an album going in, it doesn't do too much for the coherent structure of it beyond the themes of self discovery and reclamation. Good music is good music though. 6/10
Not so much a film but a visual album, it's overall entertaining. While I recommend treating it as an album going in, it doesn't do too much for the coherent structure of it beyond the themes of self discovery and reclamation. Good music is good music though. 6/10
Day 42 - Mickey 17
Very coy trailers gave me a somewhat different impression on what the film would ultimately. Phenomenal performances paired with the tense, almost Looney Toones dystopian elements make for a lot of fun. Only issues were pacing and Mark. I love the guy but he cant do silly. 7/10
Very coy trailers gave me a somewhat different impression on what the film would ultimately. Phenomenal performances paired with the tense, almost Looney Toones dystopian elements make for a lot of fun. Only issues were pacing and Mark. I love the guy but he cant do silly. 7/10
April 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Day 42 - Mickey 17
Very coy trailers gave me a somewhat different impression on what the film would ultimately. Phenomenal performances paired with the tense, almost Looney Toones dystopian elements make for a lot of fun. Only issues were pacing and Mark. I love the guy but he cant do silly. 7/10
Very coy trailers gave me a somewhat different impression on what the film would ultimately. Phenomenal performances paired with the tense, almost Looney Toones dystopian elements make for a lot of fun. Only issues were pacing and Mark. I love the guy but he cant do silly. 7/10
Consider this Day 41! - A Minecraft Movie
While fun to watch in a theater with some friends, the film kind of loses itself. I can forgive the loosey-goosey writing, but I can't forgive its plug n' play nature. The message doesn't quite serve Minecraft or creativity as you'd expect. Knife. 3/10
While fun to watch in a theater with some friends, the film kind of loses itself. I can forgive the loosey-goosey writing, but I can't forgive its plug n' play nature. The message doesn't quite serve Minecraft or creativity as you'd expect. Knife. 3/10
April 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Consider this Day 41! - A Minecraft Movie
While fun to watch in a theater with some friends, the film kind of loses itself. I can forgive the loosey-goosey writing, but I can't forgive its plug n' play nature. The message doesn't quite serve Minecraft or creativity as you'd expect. Knife. 3/10
While fun to watch in a theater with some friends, the film kind of loses itself. I can forgive the loosey-goosey writing, but I can't forgive its plug n' play nature. The message doesn't quite serve Minecraft or creativity as you'd expect. Knife. 3/10
This guy’s a goat btw.
January 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This guy’s a goat btw.
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Okay I'll admit I burst out loud laughing at this one
January 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Okay I'll admit I burst out loud laughing at this one
Catchup is coming. Graduated. Break is ending. Etc.
December 28, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Catchup is coming. Graduated. Break is ending. Etc.
Day 40 - The Polar Express
Far more abstract than your typical Christmas film, this film is not quite beautiful, but... ornate? Tom Hanks really outshines Tom Hanks in this film, though Tom Hanks makes a good case for best performance too. After some thought, I think my favorite was Tom Hanks. 7/10
Far more abstract than your typical Christmas film, this film is not quite beautiful, but... ornate? Tom Hanks really outshines Tom Hanks in this film, though Tom Hanks makes a good case for best performance too. After some thought, I think my favorite was Tom Hanks. 7/10
December 22, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Day 40 - The Polar Express
Far more abstract than your typical Christmas film, this film is not quite beautiful, but... ornate? Tom Hanks really outshines Tom Hanks in this film, though Tom Hanks makes a good case for best performance too. After some thought, I think my favorite was Tom Hanks. 7/10
Far more abstract than your typical Christmas film, this film is not quite beautiful, but... ornate? Tom Hanks really outshines Tom Hanks in this film, though Tom Hanks makes a good case for best performance too. After some thought, I think my favorite was Tom Hanks. 7/10
Day 39 - Velocipastor
A deceptively amateur and hilarious movie. Velocipastor is a triumphant roar in the silent world of comedy. That, and it's just a silly, goofy lil' spoof horror-comedy... 7/10
A deceptively amateur and hilarious movie. Velocipastor is a triumphant roar in the silent world of comedy. That, and it's just a silly, goofy lil' spoof horror-comedy... 7/10
December 21, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Day 39 - Velocipastor
A deceptively amateur and hilarious movie. Velocipastor is a triumphant roar in the silent world of comedy. That, and it's just a silly, goofy lil' spoof horror-comedy... 7/10
A deceptively amateur and hilarious movie. Velocipastor is a triumphant roar in the silent world of comedy. That, and it's just a silly, goofy lil' spoof horror-comedy... 7/10
Day 38 - Uncharted
I don't really care what other people think about this movie, it's so fun. Mark and Tom are actually synergistic, more than I would've thought. It's has good action, a somewhat compelling mystery, and despite the quality of it as an "adaptation" it's enjoyable. 7/10
I don't really care what other people think about this movie, it's so fun. Mark and Tom are actually synergistic, more than I would've thought. It's has good action, a somewhat compelling mystery, and despite the quality of it as an "adaptation" it's enjoyable. 7/10
December 20, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Day 38 - Uncharted
I don't really care what other people think about this movie, it's so fun. Mark and Tom are actually synergistic, more than I would've thought. It's has good action, a somewhat compelling mystery, and despite the quality of it as an "adaptation" it's enjoyable. 7/10
I don't really care what other people think about this movie, it's so fun. Mark and Tom are actually synergistic, more than I would've thought. It's has good action, a somewhat compelling mystery, and despite the quality of it as an "adaptation" it's enjoyable. 7/10
Day 37 - Palm Springs
A cute take on the time-loop formula. The film manages to stand out by being very particular about the limitations of what the characters can do within the loop and where they can go. The setting is extremely restrictive, and it's to the narrative's benefit. 7/10
A cute take on the time-loop formula. The film manages to stand out by being very particular about the limitations of what the characters can do within the loop and where they can go. The setting is extremely restrictive, and it's to the narrative's benefit. 7/10
December 18, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Day 37 - Palm Springs
A cute take on the time-loop formula. The film manages to stand out by being very particular about the limitations of what the characters can do within the loop and where they can go. The setting is extremely restrictive, and it's to the narrative's benefit. 7/10
A cute take on the time-loop formula. The film manages to stand out by being very particular about the limitations of what the characters can do within the loop and where they can go. The setting is extremely restrictive, and it's to the narrative's benefit. 7/10
Day 36 - Dead Poet's Society
My favorite Robin Williams performance, and one of the most tragic, moving films I've ever seen. No notes or comments. Phenomenal. O Captain! My Captain! 10/10
My favorite Robin Williams performance, and one of the most tragic, moving films I've ever seen. No notes or comments. Phenomenal. O Captain! My Captain! 10/10
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Day 36 - Dead Poet's Society
My favorite Robin Williams performance, and one of the most tragic, moving films I've ever seen. No notes or comments. Phenomenal. O Captain! My Captain! 10/10
My favorite Robin Williams performance, and one of the most tragic, moving films I've ever seen. No notes or comments. Phenomenal. O Captain! My Captain! 10/10
Day 35 - Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
A beautiful adaptation and a surprising musical. It's a humanistic story that's more concerned with Pinocchio's learned understanding of the world rather than what's thrust upon him. If nothing else, watch for Ewan McGregor as Sebastian J. Cricket. 10/10
A beautiful adaptation and a surprising musical. It's a humanistic story that's more concerned with Pinocchio's learned understanding of the world rather than what's thrust upon him. If nothing else, watch for Ewan McGregor as Sebastian J. Cricket. 10/10
December 18, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Day 35 - Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
A beautiful adaptation and a surprising musical. It's a humanistic story that's more concerned with Pinocchio's learned understanding of the world rather than what's thrust upon him. If nothing else, watch for Ewan McGregor as Sebastian J. Cricket. 10/10
A beautiful adaptation and a surprising musical. It's a humanistic story that's more concerned with Pinocchio's learned understanding of the world rather than what's thrust upon him. If nothing else, watch for Ewan McGregor as Sebastian J. Cricket. 10/10
Day 34 - Moana 2
More disconnected that the first film. The music is a lot less memorable, and a lot of side character development feels really rushed and often pointless. The last third is the most cohesive and thus enjoyable. Probably the least tampered with from what was a show. Still fun! 6/10
More disconnected that the first film. The music is a lot less memorable, and a lot of side character development feels really rushed and often pointless. The last third is the most cohesive and thus enjoyable. Probably the least tampered with from what was a show. Still fun! 6/10
December 15, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Day 34 - Moana 2
More disconnected that the first film. The music is a lot less memorable, and a lot of side character development feels really rushed and often pointless. The last third is the most cohesive and thus enjoyable. Probably the least tampered with from what was a show. Still fun! 6/10
More disconnected that the first film. The music is a lot less memorable, and a lot of side character development feels really rushed and often pointless. The last third is the most cohesive and thus enjoyable. Probably the least tampered with from what was a show. Still fun! 6/10
Day 33 - Moana
Beautiful music with a no-princess inflection on the Disney formula. I love the message of being true to yourself, letting what drives you drive you. Disney loves their story-book openings, and hopefully this film serves as an just opening for Moana 2. Review coming for day 34. 8/10
Beautiful music with a no-princess inflection on the Disney formula. I love the message of being true to yourself, letting what drives you drive you. Disney loves their story-book openings, and hopefully this film serves as an just opening for Moana 2. Review coming for day 34. 8/10
December 13, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Day 33 - Moana
Beautiful music with a no-princess inflection on the Disney formula. I love the message of being true to yourself, letting what drives you drive you. Disney loves their story-book openings, and hopefully this film serves as an just opening for Moana 2. Review coming for day 34. 8/10
Beautiful music with a no-princess inflection on the Disney formula. I love the message of being true to yourself, letting what drives you drive you. Disney loves their story-book openings, and hopefully this film serves as an just opening for Moana 2. Review coming for day 34. 8/10
Day 32 (finally!) - Grown Ups 2
This one is a lot more of a spectacle then the first film, though just as funny, if not a little less... meaningful? I'm not sure if its message came across as strong as the first one, but it's finds a way to still maintain that endearing quality. 7/10
This one is a lot more of a spectacle then the first film, though just as funny, if not a little less... meaningful? I'm not sure if its message came across as strong as the first one, but it's finds a way to still maintain that endearing quality. 7/10
December 13, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Day 32 (finally!) - Grown Ups 2
This one is a lot more of a spectacle then the first film, though just as funny, if not a little less... meaningful? I'm not sure if its message came across as strong as the first one, but it's finds a way to still maintain that endearing quality. 7/10
This one is a lot more of a spectacle then the first film, though just as funny, if not a little less... meaningful? I'm not sure if its message came across as strong as the first one, but it's finds a way to still maintain that endearing quality. 7/10
Day 31 (oopsie) - Grown Ups
It's like a fever dream to watch a movie that doesn't get made for theaters anymore. This movie is funny, charming, and heartwarming, with all the Adam Sandler-osity you'd expect and more. 8/10
It's like a fever dream to watch a movie that doesn't get made for theaters anymore. This movie is funny, charming, and heartwarming, with all the Adam Sandler-osity you'd expect and more. 8/10
December 13, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Day 31 (oopsie) - Grown Ups
It's like a fever dream to watch a movie that doesn't get made for theaters anymore. This movie is funny, charming, and heartwarming, with all the Adam Sandler-osity you'd expect and more. 8/10
It's like a fever dream to watch a movie that doesn't get made for theaters anymore. This movie is funny, charming, and heartwarming, with all the Adam Sandler-osity you'd expect and more. 8/10
Day 30 - The Black Phone
Such a chilling interpretation of psychotic perverted killer. Ethan Hawk's performance is sharp, moldy, and terrifying, and the kids doing a great job too! It's not the most horrifying film of its kind, but its got... sauce? 9/10
Such a chilling interpretation of psychotic perverted killer. Ethan Hawk's performance is sharp, moldy, and terrifying, and the kids doing a great job too! It's not the most horrifying film of its kind, but its got... sauce? 9/10
December 10, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Day 30 - The Black Phone
Such a chilling interpretation of psychotic perverted killer. Ethan Hawk's performance is sharp, moldy, and terrifying, and the kids doing a great job too! It's not the most horrifying film of its kind, but its got... sauce? 9/10
Such a chilling interpretation of psychotic perverted killer. Ethan Hawk's performance is sharp, moldy, and terrifying, and the kids doing a great job too! It's not the most horrifying film of its kind, but its got... sauce? 9/10
Day 29 (whoops again!) - The Greatest Showman
The music really carries this one. The character writing is excellent, but their interactions and reactions are a bit jittery and inconsistent. Again, not bashing the performances, but the writing. Overall, it's the "greatest!" (small g) 7/10
The music really carries this one. The character writing is excellent, but their interactions and reactions are a bit jittery and inconsistent. Again, not bashing the performances, but the writing. Overall, it's the "greatest!" (small g) 7/10
December 10, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Day 29 (whoops again!) - The Greatest Showman
The music really carries this one. The character writing is excellent, but their interactions and reactions are a bit jittery and inconsistent. Again, not bashing the performances, but the writing. Overall, it's the "greatest!" (small g) 7/10
The music really carries this one. The character writing is excellent, but their interactions and reactions are a bit jittery and inconsistent. Again, not bashing the performances, but the writing. Overall, it's the "greatest!" (small g) 7/10
Day 28 - Quiz Lady
Such a cute little concept of a comedy. The characterization is a bit overdone, but I think that's kind of the point. Though, it doesn't come across as charming as a good rom-com might. Give it a watch during a lunch break or over the weekend when you're bored on the counch. 6/10
Such a cute little concept of a comedy. The characterization is a bit overdone, but I think that's kind of the point. Though, it doesn't come across as charming as a good rom-com might. Give it a watch during a lunch break or over the weekend when you're bored on the counch. 6/10
December 9, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Day 28 - Quiz Lady
Such a cute little concept of a comedy. The characterization is a bit overdone, but I think that's kind of the point. Though, it doesn't come across as charming as a good rom-com might. Give it a watch during a lunch break or over the weekend when you're bored on the counch. 6/10
Such a cute little concept of a comedy. The characterization is a bit overdone, but I think that's kind of the point. Though, it doesn't come across as charming as a good rom-com might. Give it a watch during a lunch break or over the weekend when you're bored on the counch. 6/10
Day 27 (on time!) - Disenchanted
I was expecting a bit more from, though after sitting with it, I can honestly say that upon reflection, it's about as good as the first one. The "evil step-mother" twist is very endearing and interesting, but like it's predecessor, doesn't hold all the water. 6/10
I was expecting a bit more from, though after sitting with it, I can honestly say that upon reflection, it's about as good as the first one. The "evil step-mother" twist is very endearing and interesting, but like it's predecessor, doesn't hold all the water. 6/10
December 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Day 27 (on time!) - Disenchanted
I was expecting a bit more from, though after sitting with it, I can honestly say that upon reflection, it's about as good as the first one. The "evil step-mother" twist is very endearing and interesting, but like it's predecessor, doesn't hold all the water. 6/10
I was expecting a bit more from, though after sitting with it, I can honestly say that upon reflection, it's about as good as the first one. The "evil step-mother" twist is very endearing and interesting, but like it's predecessor, doesn't hold all the water. 6/10
Day 26 (late... whoops!) - Enchanted
It's cute to see Disney spin the very tropes they popularized into something different and uniquely charming. Sweet and silly are the best two words to describe this movie. 6/10
It's cute to see Disney spin the very tropes they popularized into something different and uniquely charming. Sweet and silly are the best two words to describe this movie. 6/10
December 7, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Day 26 (late... whoops!) - Enchanted
It's cute to see Disney spin the very tropes they popularized into something different and uniquely charming. Sweet and silly are the best two words to describe this movie. 6/10
It's cute to see Disney spin the very tropes they popularized into something different and uniquely charming. Sweet and silly are the best two words to describe this movie. 6/10