James Beckett
@kickthebeckett.com
He/Him. I'm a critic and podcaster for sites like @AnimeNewsNetwork. Godzilla Stan. World's #1 Lightning Returns apologist.
Clearly this is a sign that we need to inject *more* omegaverse analysis into the podcast
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Clearly this is a sign that we need to inject *more* omegaverse analysis into the podcast
Hell yeah, Cream of Rice = 100x better than Cream of Wheat
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hell yeah, Cream of Rice = 100x better than Cream of Wheat
1.VIII
2.V
3.Rogue One
4.IV
5.VII
6. VI
7.III
8.I
9.Solo
10.IX
11.II
2.V
3.Rogue One
4.IV
5.VII
6. VI
7.III
8.I
9.Solo
10.IX
11.II
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
1.VIII
2.V
3.Rogue One
4.IV
5.VII
6. VI
7.III
8.I
9.Solo
10.IX
11.II
2.V
3.Rogue One
4.IV
5.VII
6. VI
7.III
8.I
9.Solo
10.IX
11.II
13. CAPE FEAR (1991)
(3.5/5 Stars)
An absolutely unhinged and paranoid throwback to Hitchcockian thrillers and the great Old Hollywood style. I told my buddy that I absolutely would have made the same wild swings if I was in Marty's shoes, even if they don't make for the most cohesive film.
(3.5/5 Stars)
An absolutely unhinged and paranoid throwback to Hitchcockian thrillers and the great Old Hollywood style. I told my buddy that I absolutely would have made the same wild swings if I was in Marty's shoes, even if they don't make for the most cohesive film.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
13. CAPE FEAR (1991)
(3.5/5 Stars)
An absolutely unhinged and paranoid throwback to Hitchcockian thrillers and the great Old Hollywood style. I told my buddy that I absolutely would have made the same wild swings if I was in Marty's shoes, even if they don't make for the most cohesive film.
(3.5/5 Stars)
An absolutely unhinged and paranoid throwback to Hitchcockian thrillers and the great Old Hollywood style. I told my buddy that I absolutely would have made the same wild swings if I was in Marty's shoes, even if they don't make for the most cohesive film.
12. GOODFELLAS (1990)
(5/5 Stars)
This was one of the most shameful unchecked boxes on my Serious Movie Scholar watchlist, and yeah, it absolutely blows the motherfucking roof off of the barn. It's a heater. It's a bare-knuckle knockout. It's one for the ages. What else do you want me to say?
(5/5 Stars)
This was one of the most shameful unchecked boxes on my Serious Movie Scholar watchlist, and yeah, it absolutely blows the motherfucking roof off of the barn. It's a heater. It's a bare-knuckle knockout. It's one for the ages. What else do you want me to say?
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
12. GOODFELLAS (1990)
(5/5 Stars)
This was one of the most shameful unchecked boxes on my Serious Movie Scholar watchlist, and yeah, it absolutely blows the motherfucking roof off of the barn. It's a heater. It's a bare-knuckle knockout. It's one for the ages. What else do you want me to say?
(5/5 Stars)
This was one of the most shameful unchecked boxes on my Serious Movie Scholar watchlist, and yeah, it absolutely blows the motherfucking roof off of the barn. It's a heater. It's a bare-knuckle knockout. It's one for the ages. What else do you want me to say?
11. THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST
(5/5 Stars)
I'm about as much of a godless heathen as they come, but this movie was so stunningly powerful and well-made that even I could understand how the story of a schizophrenic carpenter with hot takes about religion could shape the entire history of mankind.
(5/5 Stars)
I'm about as much of a godless heathen as they come, but this movie was so stunningly powerful and well-made that even I could understand how the story of a schizophrenic carpenter with hot takes about religion could shape the entire history of mankind.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
11. THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST
(5/5 Stars)
I'm about as much of a godless heathen as they come, but this movie was so stunningly powerful and well-made that even I could understand how the story of a schizophrenic carpenter with hot takes about religion could shape the entire history of mankind.
(5/5 Stars)
I'm about as much of a godless heathen as they come, but this movie was so stunningly powerful and well-made that even I could understand how the story of a schizophrenic carpenter with hot takes about religion could shape the entire history of mankind.
10. THE COLOR OF MONEY (1986)
(4/5 Stars)
What a fun throwback to when movies could just be about three people driving around and getting into trouble while trying to hustle some pool and maybe redeem themselves of their lifelong failures and disappointments.
(4/5 Stars)
What a fun throwback to when movies could just be about three people driving around and getting into trouble while trying to hustle some pool and maybe redeem themselves of their lifelong failures and disappointments.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
10. THE COLOR OF MONEY (1986)
(4/5 Stars)
What a fun throwback to when movies could just be about three people driving around and getting into trouble while trying to hustle some pool and maybe redeem themselves of their lifelong failures and disappointments.
(4/5 Stars)
What a fun throwback to when movies could just be about three people driving around and getting into trouble while trying to hustle some pool and maybe redeem themselves of their lifelong failures and disappointments.
9.AFTER HOURS (1985)
(4.5/5 Stars)
A series of increasingly bizarre and unfortunate circumstances keep one hapless Yuppie awake and on the streets of New York for the worst night of his life. I'd never even heard of this one before, and it knocked me on my ass with how dark, funny, and weird it is.
(4.5/5 Stars)
A series of increasingly bizarre and unfortunate circumstances keep one hapless Yuppie awake and on the streets of New York for the worst night of his life. I'd never even heard of this one before, and it knocked me on my ass with how dark, funny, and weird it is.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
9.AFTER HOURS (1985)
(4.5/5 Stars)
A series of increasingly bizarre and unfortunate circumstances keep one hapless Yuppie awake and on the streets of New York for the worst night of his life. I'd never even heard of this one before, and it knocked me on my ass with how dark, funny, and weird it is.
(4.5/5 Stars)
A series of increasingly bizarre and unfortunate circumstances keep one hapless Yuppie awake and on the streets of New York for the worst night of his life. I'd never even heard of this one before, and it knocked me on my ass with how dark, funny, and weird it is.