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Watched Blink Twice for the Week 47 challenge and I really liked this flick. Great acting and dialogue. Tough subject matter, but I appreciate that Zoe Kravitz didn't hold back with shining a light on such heinous acts.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Watched Blink Twice for the Week 47 challenge and I really liked this flick. Great acting and dialogue. Tough subject matter, but I appreciate that Zoe Kravitz didn't hold back with shining a light on such heinous acts.
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Robot & Frank was my choice for the Week 45 challenge. A nice little movie that touches on aging, brain deterioration and masterminding plans to steal valuables with a companion robot. Ya know, normal near-future stuff. (the half rating is for the ending credits song).
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November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Robot & Frank was my choice for the Week 45 challenge. A nice little movie that touches on aging, brain deterioration and masterminding plans to steal valuables with a companion robot. Ya know, normal near-future stuff. (the half rating is for the ending credits song).
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The Week 44 challenge was wide open for opportunities and I went with one of my longtime watchlist dwellers in "Totally Killer." Although inspired by countless themes, it didn't take its derivative self too seriously and I enjoyed their homage.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The Week 44 challenge was wide open for opportunities and I went with one of my longtime watchlist dwellers in "Totally Killer." Although inspired by countless themes, it didn't take its derivative self too seriously and I enjoyed their homage.
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The Week 43 challenge was an easy decision for me as I finished a playthrough of the movie's namesake this month. I knew going in that Until Dawn had very little in common with its source material, but I was still on board. Unfortunately, this fell extremely flat for me.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Week 43 challenge was an easy decision for me as I finished a playthrough of the movie's namesake this month. I knew going in that Until Dawn had very little in common with its source material, but I was still on board. Unfortunately, this fell extremely flat for me.
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In the midst of my obligatory horror month, I worked in Hush for the Week 40 challenge. Nails the "cat and mouse" aspect -- just wish there was a little more depth, especially regarding the antagonist.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
In the midst of my obligatory horror month, I worked in Hush for the Week 40 challenge. Nails the "cat and mouse" aspect -- just wish there was a little more depth, especially regarding the antagonist.
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Watched "Rockaway" for the Week 38 challenge as the bulk of the film takes place during the summer of 1994. This felt like a made-for-TV movie, but vulgar. Flat performances all around diminished the impact of the heart-wrenching real life story upon which it was based.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Watched "Rockaway" for the Week 38 challenge as the bulk of the film takes place during the summer of 1994. This felt like a made-for-TV movie, but vulgar. Flat performances all around diminished the impact of the heart-wrenching real life story upon which it was based.
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Just one of these movies that I never ever got around to; Million Dollar Baby (2004). Based on a short story within the book Rope Burns: Stories from the Corner, it's another example of boxing possibly being the best sport to translate to the silver screen.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Just one of these movies that I never ever got around to; Million Dollar Baby (2004). Based on a short story within the book Rope Burns: Stories from the Corner, it's another example of boxing possibly being the best sport to translate to the silver screen.
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Take Shelter has been on my watchlist for a while, and the Week 36 challenge brought me to this mind-bending experience. Interesting premise in a grounded; everyday life setting with superb acting.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Take Shelter has been on my watchlist for a while, and the Week 36 challenge brought me to this mind-bending experience. Interesting premise in a grounded; everyday life setting with superb acting.
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I was all-in on Molly's Game for the Week 31 challenge. The intriguing story held my attention and the excellent acting raised it above being just a passable piece of entertainment.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I was all-in on Molly's Game for the Week 31 challenge. The intriguing story held my attention and the excellent acting raised it above being just a passable piece of entertainment.
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Week 30 already...sheesh. For this challenge I made my way to the theater to check out Superman with my kid. My kid absolutely loved it and I was also thoroughly entertained. Excited to see where the DCU goes from here.
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July 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Week 30 already...sheesh. For this challenge I made my way to the theater to check out Superman with my kid. My kid absolutely loved it and I was also thoroughly entertained. Excited to see where the DCU goes from here.
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The Week 25 challenge brought me to a movie I've been wanting to see since its release: "Companion." This was a lot of fun and it packed enough thrills in a relatively short runtime; not overly bloated but still enough backstory.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Week 25 challenge brought me to a movie I've been wanting to see since its release: "Companion." This was a lot of fun and it packed enough thrills in a relatively short runtime; not overly bloated but still enough backstory.
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I was struggling to come up with something I wanted to watch for the Week 24 challenge, so I went with some light viewing: Street Gang - How We Got to Sesame Street. Light viewing, but the vision of this iconic show was rooted deep in equality and cultural positivity.
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June 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I was struggling to come up with something I wanted to watch for the Week 24 challenge, so I went with some light viewing: Street Gang - How We Got to Sesame Street. Light viewing, but the vision of this iconic show was rooted deep in equality and cultural positivity.
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I'm a big DC guy, but with a few exceptions, I don't go out of my way to check out their movies. So for the Week 22 challenge, I finally got around to Blue Beetle and it definitely entertained. A relatively obscure character was brought to life and I hope for more.
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May 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I'm a big DC guy, but with a few exceptions, I don't go out of my way to check out their movies. So for the Week 22 challenge, I finally got around to Blue Beetle and it definitely entertained. A relatively obscure character was brought to life and I hope for more.
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𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒. For the Week 21 challenge I opted for Nonnas (2025). It was relatable having grown up in a big Italian family. Biases aside, it accomplishes a straightforward comfort movie celebrating Grandmas, fam & food.
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May 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒. For the Week 21 challenge I opted for Nonnas (2025). It was relatable having grown up in a big Italian family. Biases aside, it accomplishes a straightforward comfort movie celebrating Grandmas, fam & food.
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For the Week 20 challenge I went with Emily the Criminal (2022). Some relatable frustrations and tense moments, but the performance by Aubrey Plaza is the reason to watch.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
For the Week 20 challenge I went with Emily the Criminal (2022). Some relatable frustrations and tense moments, but the performance by Aubrey Plaza is the reason to watch.
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Having liked Knives Out, this seemed like a great opportunity to finally get around to Glass Onion (2022). Several different connections and perspectives in this damn near perfect mystery.
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May 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Having liked Knives Out, this seemed like a great opportunity to finally get around to Glass Onion (2022). Several different connections and perspectives in this damn near perfect mystery.
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Was able to whittle my watchlist down a bit more for the Week 18 challenge as I opted for Finch (2021). Admittedly, I wasn't really feeling it for the first half as it was a little too cutesy considering the post-apocalyptic setting, but it eventually got heavier.
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May 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Was able to whittle my watchlist down a bit more for the Week 18 challenge as I opted for Finch (2021). Admittedly, I wasn't really feeling it for the first half as it was a little too cutesy considering the post-apocalyptic setting, but it eventually got heavier.
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The week 16 challenge allowed me to cross another movie off my watchlist as I went with King Richard (2021) and it was a pleasure to watch Will Smith's take on the eccentric, determined Richard Williams.
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April 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The week 16 challenge allowed me to cross another movie off my watchlist as I went with King Richard (2021) and it was a pleasure to watch Will Smith's take on the eccentric, determined Richard Williams.
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Another mainstay on my watchlist got elevated. Nightcrawler (2014) was my choice for the Week 15 challenge as an ever-present video camera was a main focus of the film (damn good pun). It wasn't as dark as I had anticipated, but a fairly squeamish watch nonetheless.
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April 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Another mainstay on my watchlist got elevated. Nightcrawler (2014) was my choice for the Week 15 challenge as an ever-present video camera was a main focus of the film (damn good pun). It wasn't as dark as I had anticipated, but a fairly squeamish watch nonetheless.
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#RIPValKilmer I somehow never saw Heat (1995) or at least have no recollection of it, but that's what I went with for the Week 14 challenge. Everyone is seemingly in this movie and it was a really good crime flick.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#RIPValKilmer I somehow never saw Heat (1995) or at least have no recollection of it, but that's what I went with for the Week 14 challenge. Everyone is seemingly in this movie and it was a really good crime flick.
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Ear to ear grin throughout most of the Week 13 movie, The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019). A movie I just never got around to and I was glad to spend the time. Truly packed with charm from beginning to end.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Ear to ear grin throughout most of the Week 13 movie, The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019). A movie I just never got around to and I was glad to spend the time. Truly packed with charm from beginning to end.
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For the Week 12 challenge I went the route of time travel/theory. Synchronic (2020) bends our expectations of time and its perceived limits with the help of a legal, but questionable drug. Didn't think it was as deep as it could have been, but gets you thinking.
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March 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
For the Week 12 challenge I went the route of time travel/theory. Synchronic (2020) bends our expectations of time and its perceived limits with the help of a legal, but questionable drug. Didn't think it was as deep as it could have been, but gets you thinking.
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𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥.
Knocked out "Birds of Prey... (2020) for the Week 11 challenge. Directed by Cathy Yan. Twas a fun ride and, of course, Margot Robbie kills as Harley.
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Knocked out "Birds of Prey... (2020) for the Week 11 challenge. Directed by Cathy Yan. Twas a fun ride and, of course, Margot Robbie kills as Harley.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥.
Knocked out "Birds of Prey... (2020) for the Week 11 challenge. Directed by Cathy Yan. Twas a fun ride and, of course, Margot Robbie kills as Harley.
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Knocked out "Birds of Prey... (2020) for the Week 11 challenge. Directed by Cathy Yan. Twas a fun ride and, of course, Margot Robbie kills as Harley.
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For the Week 10 #MovieChallenge I watched Blood Simple (1984) in Memoriam of both M. Emmet Walsh and Samm-Art Williams. The first film by the Cohen Brothers certainly gave an idea of what's to come in their careers. Solidly done thriller.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
For the Week 10 #MovieChallenge I watched Blood Simple (1984) in Memoriam of both M. Emmet Walsh and Samm-Art Williams. The first film by the Cohen Brothers certainly gave an idea of what's to come in their careers. Solidly done thriller.
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Watched Kicks (2016) for the Week 9 #MovieChallenge. Things go sideways after trying to retrieve a pair of stolen Jordan 1s. Well-made, gritty street tale with decent acting.
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📽️ #MovieChallenge 2025 - Week 9
Last week's challenge was all about fabrics and clothing, this week we're completing the ensemble with just the right accessory. Watch a movie where an accessory takes centre stage.
Quote once done, more info/ideas:
cinechums.com/challenges/w...
Last week's challenge was all about fabrics and clothing, this week we're completing the ensemble with just the right accessory. Watch a movie where an accessory takes centre stage.
Quote once done, more info/ideas:
cinechums.com/challenges/w...
a person is laying on the ground in a dark room with a window .
Alt: Indiana Jones swipes his hat from under a concrete door that’s closing downwards
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March 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Watched Kicks (2016) for the Week 9 #MovieChallenge. Things go sideways after trying to retrieve a pair of stolen Jordan 1s. Well-made, gritty street tale with decent acting.
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