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Nick Forlenza (he/him)
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father, psychologist, sports (Rangers, Mets, Giants), music, movie, and television fanatic.
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A ★ review of Snow White (2025)
Somehow that managed to be worse than I expected. Who exactly was this adaptation made for? Probably a tad too scary for anyone under 10. Definitely too cringe for anyone over the age of 10.  There wa...
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March 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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A ★★★½ review of The Substance (2024)
Oh my. I was prepared for an extreme last 45 minutes. But that managed to shock me nonetheless. Might be off base but saw homages to some wonderful movies (Requiem for a Dream, The Fly, Alien). You do...
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March 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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A ★★★ review of A Real Pain (2024)
A solid, simple story. I am most definitely a Kieran Culkin fan, whether TV, movie, or awards speeches. I’ve had a few friends like Benji throughout my life. I definitely resonated with the Benji expe...
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March 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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A ★½ review of The Monkey (2025)
This one hurts, I was looking forward to seeing what Osgood Perkins did next. There were definitely things I liked. The kills were mostly hilarious and gnarly, well done. Tatiana Maslany was great, wo...
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March 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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A ★★★ review of Companion (2025)
The family and I have been intrigued by this one since seeing the trailer. Definitely didn’t disappoint, but not a perfect movie. Really enjoyed all the performances. Would’ve liked it if they held on...
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February 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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A ★★★★★ review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
2025 shaping up to be a banner year. 2 months in and I’ve gotten to see my two favorite movies on the big screen this year. Not sure any movie could have a stronger emotional pull back to a specific p...
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February 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Anora (2024)
Mikey Madison gave probably my favorite performance of the year, and a number of excellent supporting performances, especially Yura Borisov and Karren Karagulian. Had all the feelings and sometimes le...
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February 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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A ★★★★ review of Presence (2024)
Love a simple story told in a creative way. It says a lot that I felt as engaged as I was despite its simplicity. Embarrassed to say I didn’t fully get the ending until I sat with it for a bit, but th...
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February 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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A ★½ review of The Brutalist (2024)
It’s a no for me dawg. The best part of the movie for me was it often made me think of There Will Be Blood. Unfortunately I consistently wished I was watching that masterpiece instead.
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January 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Dream Scenario (2023)
Enjoyed that way more than I thought I would. In retrospect it makes a lot of sense that I would enjoy it since it’s kind of Eternal Sunshine, but in reverse.
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January 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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A ★★½ review of Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
In what world does an established adult allow himself to commit to spending the weekend with these people
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January 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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A ★★ review of Civil War (2024)
If that’s a fair representation of how the military treats the press, I’m impressed. Waaaaaaaaaaay more patience, tolerance, and understanding than I show my own children.
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January 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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A ★★★ review of In a Violent Nature (2024)
Though purposeful, a little slow for me. Great at creating tension, hitting on some classic horror tropes. Love the creative kills.
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January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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A ★★ review of The Invitation (2015)
West coast parties not my vibe
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January 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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A ★★½ review of Terrifier 2 (2022)
Plenty of gore and shock value. Could’ve done without the supernatural bits
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January 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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A ★★★ review of Hell House LLC (2015)
Still wondering why they couldn’t leave….
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January 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Serpico (1973)
Never been one to flaunt my uncircumcised shamrock
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January 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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A ★★★½ review of Upgrade (2018)
John Wick + The Matrix + Blade Runner = heck of a fun movie  Sadly seems Leigh Whannell is responsible for the Cyber Truck …and John Blackthorne was really good in this
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January 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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A ★★★★ review of Midsommar (2019)
My son requested to watch this for his birthday. Odd choice for sure, but a wonderful opportunity for me to revisit. Hereditary is still my favorite Aster movie by a stretch, but this offers such a wo...
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January 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Red Rocket (2021)
If ever I think of myself as a bad person…
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January 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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A ★★★½ review of Wicked (2024)
The leads are really really good. Outside of the big musical numbers, the story kind of dragged. The ending was excellent. Matching the emotionality/electricity of the live performance is obviously im...
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January 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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A ★★½ review of Moana 2 (2024)
The kids will like it, even if they won’t walk out singing the songs (how could they, not a catchy hook anywhere to be found). The winky callbacks seem to miss the fact that the whole thing is just an...
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January 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Of the movies I’ve seen from 2024, this one is my favorite so far.
A ★★★★ review of I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
Confounding, challenging in the best possible way. So many themes I’ll be chewing on for a while. But most importantly a masterful job of creating uncomfortable emotions. Makes me realize how often I’...
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January 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Wasn’t thrilled about the Kakko trade at the time, but Will Borgen is a heck of a defenseman. #NYR #LGR
January 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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A ★★★ review of Aftersun (2022)
A little slow and was waiting for the other shoe to drop the whole movie (as I’m sure was the intent. Paul Mescal is obviously great, but I was left wanting more. That slowed down Under Pressure hits ...
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January 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM