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A ★★★½ review of A Useful Ghost (2025)
A big swing that starts out strong but trips up badly. The first half really charmed us by being inventive playful and funny. The wacky premise really comes together. Its not a total disaster but the ...
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December 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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A ★★ review of The Colossus of New York (1958)
Rather stodgy affair with uneven pacing, this has a decent idea at its heart but cant cash in. When a scientist gets run over by a truck, his Dad labours to make him a cut rate Robocop. Enjoyed the sc...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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A ★★★★ review of Misery (1990)
Another spin through this Christmas classic. Well, it takes place in the winter anyways. Film #379 of 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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A ★★★★ review of 28 Years Later (2025)
Unexpectedly emotional and resonant. Tense and bloody with fantastic music. Film #378 of 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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A ★★★ review of TRON: Ares (2025)
Glaring problems are papered over with fantastic visuals and a score that made me crank up the volume until the kids were complaining. We found this dumb as heck but entertaining. Everyone seemed misc...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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A ★★★★ review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
Bags of fun, really delightful. Film #373 of 2025.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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A ★★★½ review of Save the Green Planet! (2003)
Checked out the inspiration for Bugonia. While it certainly has its own merits the over the top wackiness does not go down easy. We preferred the newer film. Film #372 of 2025.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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A ★★★ review of Fast Charlie (2023)
Forgettable effort with just enough to keep you interested. Well, barely. Film #371 of 2025.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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A ★★★½ review of Deathstalker (2025)
The sleazy VHS staple gets a fresh update by way of fellow Canuck Steve Kostanski. We really loved P.G. but Frankie Freako was a big miss. Despite obnoxious colour grading I found this darkly fun and ...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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A ★★★★ review of Bugonia (2025)
Weird fun from our boy Yorgos. Spent the first hour baffled but entertained. Went on to be rather sublime. Looks fantastic with solid performances. Film #369 of 2025.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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A ★★★★ review of Left-Handed Girl (2025)
We freaking love Mr Sean Baker, his hands are all over this. Anchored by strong performances and beautiful visuals, this rips. Film #368 of 2025.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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A ★★★ review of Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (1978)
Quite an experience. The only Czech classic pulp detective parody i can recall. Occasionally amusing but nearly impossible to describe. Detective Nick Carter was pretty popular in the early 20th centu...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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A ★★★ review of Doctor X (1932)
I was sure the odd colouring was some sort of AI nonsense but this was just the way early Technicolor looked. A semi charming mess of a story that's weirdly amateurish for being such big budget. A few...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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A ★★★★ review of The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
The new season of Father Ted is a huge downer. Film #361 of 2025.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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A ★★★★ review of Attack the Block (2011)
A delightful experience, we love this film. Film #363 of 2025.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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A ★★★★½ review of In Bruges (2008)
How did I sleep on this highly entertaining gem for so long?? Despite being a bit dated this churns along with unforgettable dialogue, solid performances and a tight story. Honestly we were howling. D...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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A ★★★★ review of The Abyss (1989)
James Cameron delivers a tight, thrilling story with gripping action and stunning effects. Rather old fashioned in its message but still a delight. A feast for the eyes! Theatrical cut tonight. Nomina...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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A ★★★½ review of The Foreigner (2017)
Competent actioner with a muted Jackie Chan and a delightfully villainous Pierce Brosnan. Nothing too amazing but generally entertaining. Film #356 of 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Predator: Badlands (2025)
Generally solid Sci Fi actioner with a side order of unwanted comedy. If you can get past the goofy alien sidekick you will probably have a good time. Looks terrific and sounded amazing at our local c...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Batman (1989)
Cripes this was a Big Deal in 1989. The heaviest promotion I'd ever seen at the time, massive hype. I was working in a comic shop and the staff got hit hard. We called it “The Summer of the Bat.” near...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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A ★★★★ review of Halloween Kills (2021)
A messy but fun time at the movies. Super entertaining and cheesy. That's what I like! Film #348 of 2025.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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A ★★★½ review of Halloween Ends (2022)
Hahahahaha! Heck yeah! Such a big swing, it doesn't entirely work but I have to respect it. Film #349 of 2025.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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A ★★★ review of The Phantom Empire (1935)
An early SF Serial with singing cowboy Gene Autry. Mascot pictures were a low budget studio but knew how to put every single penny onscreen. Western action, kid vigilantes, a massive underground civil...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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A ★★½ review of The Sorrows of Satan (1926)
Happy Halloween Letterboxd! This year we are handing out candy in our gothic mansion. I'm dressing as Art the Clown. A young couple live in dire poverty. The guy curses his fate and up pops a swanky d...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM