Jon Scott
@jonscott60.bsky.social
Film, book, and music nerd. Former journalist. Pro-democracy, anti-fascist progressive.
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #Filmsky
1 Very entertaining screwball comedy with great cast
2 World needs more charming, silly lesbian rom-coms like this
3 Worth watching to see Garner's natural appeal on screen early in his career
4 Matthew Rhys always terrific. Angelica Huston lifts any movie
1 Very entertaining screwball comedy with great cast
2 World needs more charming, silly lesbian rom-coms like this
3 Worth watching to see Garner's natural appeal on screen early in his career
4 Matthew Rhys always terrific. Angelica Huston lifts any movie
August 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #Filmsky
1 Very entertaining screwball comedy with great cast
2 World needs more charming, silly lesbian rom-coms like this
3 Worth watching to see Garner's natural appeal on screen early in his career
4 Matthew Rhys always terrific. Angelica Huston lifts any movie
1 Very entertaining screwball comedy with great cast
2 World needs more charming, silly lesbian rom-coms like this
3 Worth watching to see Garner's natural appeal on screen early in his career
4 Matthew Rhys always terrific. Angelica Huston lifts any movie
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatch #Filmsky
Each of these had at least 1 seriously messed-up character. LOL
1 Compelling storytelling by Scott Frank
2 Gripping erotic Hitchcockian thriller from France
3 von Sternberg and Dietrich always great together
4 Another remarkable Mads Mikkelsen performance
Each of these had at least 1 seriously messed-up character. LOL
1 Compelling storytelling by Scott Frank
2 Gripping erotic Hitchcockian thriller from France
3 von Sternberg and Dietrich always great together
4 Another remarkable Mads Mikkelsen performance
August 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatch #Filmsky
Each of these had at least 1 seriously messed-up character. LOL
1 Compelling storytelling by Scott Frank
2 Gripping erotic Hitchcockian thriller from France
3 von Sternberg and Dietrich always great together
4 Another remarkable Mads Mikkelsen performance
Each of these had at least 1 seriously messed-up character. LOL
1 Compelling storytelling by Scott Frank
2 Gripping erotic Hitchcockian thriller from France
3 von Sternberg and Dietrich always great together
4 Another remarkable Mads Mikkelsen performance
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Grant gives 1 of his best "Cary Grant" performances, entire cast terrific
2. 2nd viewing of great Kay Francis vehicle. Based on troubling true story
3. Kingsley is amazing but entire cast so good
4. Must-see performances by Barbara Loden & Zohra Lampert
1. Grant gives 1 of his best "Cary Grant" performances, entire cast terrific
2. 2nd viewing of great Kay Francis vehicle. Based on troubling true story
3. Kingsley is amazing but entire cast so good
4. Must-see performances by Barbara Loden & Zohra Lampert
August 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Grant gives 1 of his best "Cary Grant" performances, entire cast terrific
2. 2nd viewing of great Kay Francis vehicle. Based on troubling true story
3. Kingsley is amazing but entire cast so good
4. Must-see performances by Barbara Loden & Zohra Lampert
1. Grant gives 1 of his best "Cary Grant" performances, entire cast terrific
2. 2nd viewing of great Kay Francis vehicle. Based on troubling true story
3. Kingsley is amazing but entire cast so good
4. Must-see performances by Barbara Loden & Zohra Lampert
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Bertolucci makes a remarkable debut as a director at the age of 22
2. An overall fine effort, but the movie doesn't quite work
3. Transformational 1941 film for Bogart and John Houston
4. Unforgettable cinematic storytelling by the great Kelly Reichardt
1. Bertolucci makes a remarkable debut as a director at the age of 22
2. An overall fine effort, but the movie doesn't quite work
3. Transformational 1941 film for Bogart and John Houston
4. Unforgettable cinematic storytelling by the great Kelly Reichardt
August 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Bertolucci makes a remarkable debut as a director at the age of 22
2. An overall fine effort, but the movie doesn't quite work
3. Transformational 1941 film for Bogart and John Houston
4. Unforgettable cinematic storytelling by the great Kelly Reichardt
1. Bertolucci makes a remarkable debut as a director at the age of 22
2. An overall fine effort, but the movie doesn't quite work
3. Transformational 1941 film for Bogart and John Houston
4. Unforgettable cinematic storytelling by the great Kelly Reichardt
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Ingrid Bergman brings a modern, quietly powerful & more realistic acting style to the screen
2. Solid film noir
3. I'll watch anything Tilda Swinton does
4. Must-see movie by Rungano Nyoni of Zambia. Original storytelling that hits hard
1. Ingrid Bergman brings a modern, quietly powerful & more realistic acting style to the screen
2. Solid film noir
3. I'll watch anything Tilda Swinton does
4. Must-see movie by Rungano Nyoni of Zambia. Original storytelling that hits hard
July 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Ingrid Bergman brings a modern, quietly powerful & more realistic acting style to the screen
2. Solid film noir
3. I'll watch anything Tilda Swinton does
4. Must-see movie by Rungano Nyoni of Zambia. Original storytelling that hits hard
1. Ingrid Bergman brings a modern, quietly powerful & more realistic acting style to the screen
2. Solid film noir
3. I'll watch anything Tilda Swinton does
4. Must-see movie by Rungano Nyoni of Zambia. Original storytelling that hits hard
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Ethan Hawke & daughter Maya's fascinating portrait of Flannery O'Connor
2. Exceptional cast in an entertaining comic-noir
3. Film explores political interference in the work of artists
4. Talented Daisy Ridley can't salvage by-the-numbers action movie
1. Ethan Hawke & daughter Maya's fascinating portrait of Flannery O'Connor
2. Exceptional cast in an entertaining comic-noir
3. Film explores political interference in the work of artists
4. Talented Daisy Ridley can't salvage by-the-numbers action movie
June 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Ethan Hawke & daughter Maya's fascinating portrait of Flannery O'Connor
2. Exceptional cast in an entertaining comic-noir
3. Film explores political interference in the work of artists
4. Talented Daisy Ridley can't salvage by-the-numbers action movie
1. Ethan Hawke & daughter Maya's fascinating portrait of Flannery O'Connor
2. Exceptional cast in an entertaining comic-noir
3. Film explores political interference in the work of artists
4. Talented Daisy Ridley can't salvage by-the-numbers action movie
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. 1st viewing of astounding Kurosawa police procedural
2. George Segal & Paula Prentiss as junkies in 1971 NYC doesn't quite work. Still compelling. De Niro in supporting role. Karen Black is a treat
3. Jodie Comer is crazy good
4. Original always enjoyable watch
1. 1st viewing of astounding Kurosawa police procedural
2. George Segal & Paula Prentiss as junkies in 1971 NYC doesn't quite work. Still compelling. De Niro in supporting role. Karen Black is a treat
3. Jodie Comer is crazy good
4. Original always enjoyable watch
June 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. 1st viewing of astounding Kurosawa police procedural
2. George Segal & Paula Prentiss as junkies in 1971 NYC doesn't quite work. Still compelling. De Niro in supporting role. Karen Black is a treat
3. Jodie Comer is crazy good
4. Original always enjoyable watch
1. 1st viewing of astounding Kurosawa police procedural
2. George Segal & Paula Prentiss as junkies in 1971 NYC doesn't quite work. Still compelling. De Niro in supporting role. Karen Black is a treat
3. Jodie Comer is crazy good
4. Original always enjoyable watch
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Sweet Spanish comedy, tho bittersweet by setting story shortly before the Civil War
2. Rewatch of Jewison's take of wonderful Bobbie Ann Mason novel
3. Charming, warm-hearted film about dark topics & despicable behavior
4. Fascinating doc by Ethan Hawke!
1. Sweet Spanish comedy, tho bittersweet by setting story shortly before the Civil War
2. Rewatch of Jewison's take of wonderful Bobbie Ann Mason novel
3. Charming, warm-hearted film about dark topics & despicable behavior
4. Fascinating doc by Ethan Hawke!
June 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
1. Sweet Spanish comedy, tho bittersweet by setting story shortly before the Civil War
2. Rewatch of Jewison's take of wonderful Bobbie Ann Mason novel
3. Charming, warm-hearted film about dark topics & despicable behavior
4. Fascinating doc by Ethan Hawke!
1. Sweet Spanish comedy, tho bittersweet by setting story shortly before the Civil War
2. Rewatch of Jewison's take of wonderful Bobbie Ann Mason novel
3. Charming, warm-hearted film about dark topics & despicable behavior
4. Fascinating doc by Ethan Hawke!
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Nice variety.
1. Rewatched ROGUE ONE after thoroughly enjoying "Andor," seasons 1 & 2. The series is better - 4.5 stars
2. Enjoyable con/crime film
3. Interview doc with the incomparable, powerfully irresistible Delphine Seyrig
4. Decent little doc on Rubber Soul
Nice variety.
1. Rewatched ROGUE ONE after thoroughly enjoying "Andor," seasons 1 & 2. The series is better - 4.5 stars
2. Enjoyable con/crime film
3. Interview doc with the incomparable, powerfully irresistible Delphine Seyrig
4. Decent little doc on Rubber Soul
June 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Nice variety.
1. Rewatched ROGUE ONE after thoroughly enjoying "Andor," seasons 1 & 2. The series is better - 4.5 stars
2. Enjoyable con/crime film
3. Interview doc with the incomparable, powerfully irresistible Delphine Seyrig
4. Decent little doc on Rubber Soul
Nice variety.
1. Rewatched ROGUE ONE after thoroughly enjoying "Andor," seasons 1 & 2. The series is better - 4.5 stars
2. Enjoyable con/crime film
3. Interview doc with the incomparable, powerfully irresistible Delphine Seyrig
4. Decent little doc on Rubber Soul
Happy #LetterboxdFriday & #LastFourWatched
I could listen to Lumet talk about movies & his life all day; Observed Memorial Day by observing a Chaplin classic; Tim Blake Nelson's impressive directorial debut; and a farcical satire of capitalism that captures a bit of the zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
I could listen to Lumet talk about movies & his life all day; Observed Memorial Day by observing a Chaplin classic; Tim Blake Nelson's impressive directorial debut; and a farcical satire of capitalism that captures a bit of the zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
May 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday & #LastFourWatched
I could listen to Lumet talk about movies & his life all day; Observed Memorial Day by observing a Chaplin classic; Tim Blake Nelson's impressive directorial debut; and a farcical satire of capitalism that captures a bit of the zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
I could listen to Lumet talk about movies & his life all day; Observed Memorial Day by observing a Chaplin classic; Tim Blake Nelson's impressive directorial debut; and a farcical satire of capitalism that captures a bit of the zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
#LetterboxdFriday and #LastFourWatched
Short, bittersweet doc of Elliott Smith; Writing, directing, cinematography, acting, editing, etc., this movie may have done it better than any other in 2024; Frighteningly brilliant movie by Chloe Okuno and starring Maika Monroe; and solid mid-1970s Western.
Short, bittersweet doc of Elliott Smith; Writing, directing, cinematography, acting, editing, etc., this movie may have done it better than any other in 2024; Frighteningly brilliant movie by Chloe Okuno and starring Maika Monroe; and solid mid-1970s Western.
May 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#LetterboxdFriday and #LastFourWatched
Short, bittersweet doc of Elliott Smith; Writing, directing, cinematography, acting, editing, etc., this movie may have done it better than any other in 2024; Frighteningly brilliant movie by Chloe Okuno and starring Maika Monroe; and solid mid-1970s Western.
Short, bittersweet doc of Elliott Smith; Writing, directing, cinematography, acting, editing, etc., this movie may have done it better than any other in 2024; Frighteningly brilliant movie by Chloe Okuno and starring Maika Monroe; and solid mid-1970s Western.
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Brief but fascinating Jem Cohen doc of Anne Truitt features some great turns of phrase from the artist; enthralling Jia Zhangke film, beautifully shot; unexpectedly (by me) compelling Joseph Losey noir; incredible casting, performances in touching limited series.
Brief but fascinating Jem Cohen doc of Anne Truitt features some great turns of phrase from the artist; enthralling Jia Zhangke film, beautifully shot; unexpectedly (by me) compelling Joseph Losey noir; incredible casting, performances in touching limited series.
May 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Brief but fascinating Jem Cohen doc of Anne Truitt features some great turns of phrase from the artist; enthralling Jia Zhangke film, beautifully shot; unexpectedly (by me) compelling Joseph Losey noir; incredible casting, performances in touching limited series.
Brief but fascinating Jem Cohen doc of Anne Truitt features some great turns of phrase from the artist; enthralling Jia Zhangke film, beautifully shot; unexpectedly (by me) compelling Joseph Losey noir; incredible casting, performances in touching limited series.
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Busy week, so I couldn't quite finish 4. However, the three I did watch were well worth it, especially Bjork's crazy good performance in Dancer in the Dark!
Busy week, so I couldn't quite finish 4. However, the three I did watch were well worth it, especially Bjork's crazy good performance in Dancer in the Dark!
May 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Busy week, so I couldn't quite finish 4. However, the three I did watch were well worth it, especially Bjork's crazy good performance in Dancer in the Dark!
Busy week, so I couldn't quite finish 4. However, the three I did watch were well worth it, especially Bjork's crazy good performance in Dancer in the Dark!
Touching short doc by Richard Fung on those living with deadly diseases; Bowie & Arquette are charming in irresistibly goofy & fun film; exploring rise of right-wing cult in the '80s that led to today's leader occupying the White House; hugely entertaining, thoughtful movie by exceptional filmmaker.
May 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Touching short doc by Richard Fung on those living with deadly diseases; Bowie & Arquette are charming in irresistibly goofy & fun film; exploring rise of right-wing cult in the '80s that led to today's leader occupying the White House; hugely entertaining, thoughtful movie by exceptional filmmaker.
Heartbreaking how Jim Crow era prevented Bill Robinson from having more opportunities to share his beautifully poetic abilities with future generations; two leads go on to prove they could do truly "amazing" work; Tavernier brilliantly focuses on small, human interactions; odd little Linklater doc.
April 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Heartbreaking how Jim Crow era prevented Bill Robinson from having more opportunities to share his beautifully poetic abilities with future generations; two leads go on to prove they could do truly "amazing" work; Tavernier brilliantly focuses on small, human interactions; odd little Linklater doc.
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Intelligent, enjoyable Assayas film w/ great performances by Juliette Binoche & Kristen Stewart; solid pre-Code; sweet film w/ melancholy beneath surface; intense, fact-based thriller, looks at difficulty of making ethical calls as dramatic events unfold.
Intelligent, enjoyable Assayas film w/ great performances by Juliette Binoche & Kristen Stewart; solid pre-Code; sweet film w/ melancholy beneath surface; intense, fact-based thriller, looks at difficulty of making ethical calls as dramatic events unfold.
April 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Intelligent, enjoyable Assayas film w/ great performances by Juliette Binoche & Kristen Stewart; solid pre-Code; sweet film w/ melancholy beneath surface; intense, fact-based thriller, looks at difficulty of making ethical calls as dramatic events unfold.
Intelligent, enjoyable Assayas film w/ great performances by Juliette Binoche & Kristen Stewart; solid pre-Code; sweet film w/ melancholy beneath surface; intense, fact-based thriller, looks at difficulty of making ethical calls as dramatic events unfold.
Gorgeous Ceylan movie with remarkable performance by Merve Dizdar; nicely rendered cinematic version of Ann Beattie's lovely novel; great Chantal Ackerman doc about grandmothers who survived Holocaust; fun pre-Easter horror for those who enjoy debating religion #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
April 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Gorgeous Ceylan movie with remarkable performance by Merve Dizdar; nicely rendered cinematic version of Ann Beattie's lovely novel; great Chantal Ackerman doc about grandmothers who survived Holocaust; fun pre-Easter horror for those who enjoy debating religion #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
MAGA cult must be panicking if this is their best attempt at defending their leader. Seems to me that this describes their leader's biggest accomplishments: he's a fraud, a rapist and a pervert. Aren't these among his qualities that they're most attracted to? I'm confused.
April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
MAGA cult must be panicking if this is their best attempt at defending their leader. Seems to me that this describes their leader's biggest accomplishments: he's a fraud, a rapist and a pervert. Aren't these among his qualities that they're most attracted to? I'm confused.
Imperfect, but unique, original doc about a unique, original actor & his imperfections; fascinating look at life & career of an enormously talented unassuming musician; lovely Nancy Savoca film from 1991; and an always watchable Stanwyck pre-Code picture. Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
April 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Imperfect, but unique, original doc about a unique, original actor & his imperfections; fascinating look at life & career of an enormously talented unassuming musician; lovely Nancy Savoca film from 1991; and an always watchable Stanwyck pre-Code picture. Happy #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Stellar Week! A far above average Pre-Code Stanwyck-Capra film; a must-see, timely tour de force limited series; an Atom Egoyan classic; and a solid psychological thriller (Overlooked on my part. Not sure how I missed this one when it came out 2 years ago.) #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
March 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Stellar Week! A far above average Pre-Code Stanwyck-Capra film; a must-see, timely tour de force limited series; an Atom Egoyan classic; and a solid psychological thriller (Overlooked on my part. Not sure how I missed this one when it came out 2 years ago.) #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Terrific Joan Micklin Silver film about alternative papers with great cast of actors at the start of their amazing careers; wonderful doc about Silver; new powerful, well made mini series with strong performances thruout; very enjoyable Kay Francis movie from 1938. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
March 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Terrific Joan Micklin Silver film about alternative papers with great cast of actors at the start of their amazing careers; wonderful doc about Silver; new powerful, well made mini series with strong performances thruout; very enjoyable Kay Francis movie from 1938. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Not my favorite Wenders, but gripping story; solid examination of media fame, truth-telling featuring always captivating, talented Seydoux; revisited fun documentary on the genius that is Keaton; and a meh rom-com made so much better by the brilliant Clayburgh. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
March 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Not my favorite Wenders, but gripping story; solid examination of media fame, truth-telling featuring always captivating, talented Seydoux; revisited fun documentary on the genius that is Keaton; and a meh rom-com made so much better by the brilliant Clayburgh. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
My 1st Chris Makoto Yogi short film, beautiful images accent filmmaker's rumination on father's death; Fargeat makes powerful statement...again & again; lovely film with Bisset's best performance; neo-noir classic, Fiorentino should be starring in films today!
My 1st Chris Makoto Yogi short film, beautiful images accent filmmaker's rumination on father's death; Fargeat makes powerful statement...again & again; lovely film with Bisset's best performance; neo-noir classic, Fiorentino should be starring in films today!
February 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
My 1st Chris Makoto Yogi short film, beautiful images accent filmmaker's rumination on father's death; Fargeat makes powerful statement...again & again; lovely film with Bisset's best performance; neo-noir classic, Fiorentino should be starring in films today!
My 1st Chris Makoto Yogi short film, beautiful images accent filmmaker's rumination on father's death; Fargeat makes powerful statement...again & again; lovely film with Bisset's best performance; neo-noir classic, Fiorentino should be starring in films today!
Interesting & enjoyable (but lesser) Capra-Stanwyck pairing; above-average horror flick with disturbing vibe but standout performance by Maika Monroe; Taiwanese-American coming-of-age film was the week's highlight; and very good Tracy-Sinatra film ruminates on redemption. All worth a viewing! Enjoy!
February 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Interesting & enjoyable (but lesser) Capra-Stanwyck pairing; above-average horror flick with disturbing vibe but standout performance by Maika Monroe; Taiwanese-American coming-of-age film was the week's highlight; and very good Tracy-Sinatra film ruminates on redemption. All worth a viewing! Enjoy!
A wonderful pre-Code Stanwyck; a captivating Oscar contender with some solid performances; a criminally overlooked John Frankenheimer film with an extraordinary cast; and a decent Clint Eastwood courtroom drama containing echoes of "12 Angry Men."
February 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A wonderful pre-Code Stanwyck; a captivating Oscar contender with some solid performances; a criminally overlooked John Frankenheimer film with an extraordinary cast; and a decent Clint Eastwood courtroom drama containing echoes of "12 Angry Men."