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Postmodern drag queen.
December 7: Hitched (2001)

I would never cheat on Sheryl Lee, but that’s just me, I guess. While the leads turn in good performances and the humor is mildly amusing, Strick’s writing and direction is undercooked and poorly handles explorations of misogyny.

5/10
December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
November 30 (bonus): Eloise at Christmastime (2003)

They should’ve made ten more movies with this little shit. While not as mature and well-rounded as the first film, Eloise’s adventures continue to entertain and Creel steals the show with charm and class-A singing.

7/10
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
November 30: Eloise at the Plaza (2003)

Absolutely adorable. With a simple yet well-structured screenplay, Broughton’s whimsical score and Vassilieva’s kinetic energy, this family classic works with its TV budget incredibly well.

8/10
December 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 AM
November 18 (bonus): The Little Things (2021)

Despite Newman’s excellent score and the actors turning in great performances, Hancock’s neo-noir is too dependent on a blatant Fincher pastiche, its writing and aesthetic too derivative to ever truly stand out.

6/10
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
November 18: Training Day (2001)

Washington is practically unrecognizable as he delivers a tour de force performance in Fuqua’s horrifying, searing portrait of L.A. police, with Ayer’s screenplay brilliantly entwining character study with blockbuster thrills.

9/10
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
November 17: End of Watch (2012)

Its found footage gimmick is woefully underdeveloped and the second half suffers from a lack of focus, but Ayer’s hyper-masculine copaganda is an unforgiving, well-paced thrill ride anchored by Gyllenhaal and Peña’s excellent performances.

8/10
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
November 7: Train Dreams (2025)

Bentley’s rustic character study is tender and heartbreaking, given depth beyond its gorgeous cinematography through its bittersweet writing and impactful direction, as well as terrific performances from Edgerton and Macy.

9/10
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
November 6: Venom (1966)

Boundary pushing for its time, Thomsen’s landmark critique of both censorship and the sexual revolution is fun, feisty and anchored by playful New Wave ragebaiting, though its vibe wears thin near the end as its plot grows aimless.

7/10
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
November 5: Heads of State (2025)

While Cena and Elba have chemistry and the undercurrent of 90’s action story beats is charming, Naishuller is unable to bring gravitas to this mediocre buddy picture, with underwhelming action set pieces and an uninteresting story.

6/10
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
November 4: A House of Dynamite (2025)

The writing is very cheesy and repetitive, sometimes in an endearing way, but Bigelow’s still got it with this tense, gripping nuclear thriller with an impeccable score from Bertelmann and great performances from Basso and Elba.

8/10
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
October 31: Se7en (1995)

Through Walker’s tight, edgy screenplay, masterful visuals, Fincher’s commanding and stylish direction and incredible performances from Freeman, Pitt and Spacey, this dread-inducing thriller is unforgettable from start to finish.

10/10
November 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Stealing @bettytheft.bsky.social’s nachos ngl
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
October 24 (bonus): The Luckiest Man in America (2024)

The awkward anti-humor and surreal presentation don’t particularly work when the real story is already interesting enough, but there’s still hilarious moments, a beautiful score and great performances.

7/10
October 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Lol
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
October 24: The Perfect Neighbor (2025)

Even with the less-than-impartial music, Gandbhir lets the footage and evidence do the talking, painting a fantastic picture of American injustice and intolerance that is stirring and heartbreaking.

10/10
October 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Day 1
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
October 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
October 13: The Gray Girl (2024)

While it wasn’t for me personally, it’s clear the filmmaker had a lot of passion and the actors had fun. I only wish it came through in the production value and writing. I liked whenever the mob boss called his henchmen “morons”.

3/10
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What’s the name of that queen who won All Stars 4?
October 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
October 11: The Sum of All Fears (2002)

Robinson’s artistic flourishes and Goldsmith’s great score aren’t enough to lift this run-of-the-mill thriller out of mediocrity, lacking in excitement or invigorating thrills and just barely holding your attention.

6/10
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
First fucking thing I saw getting off at 35th/Lou Jones
October 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
October 4: Mob Queen (1998)

Without any camp to fall back on, Carnoy’s mob comedy is practically dead on arrival, with atrocious comedic timing, stilted editing and bad direction, truly wasting a great premise and cast.

4/10
October 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Please share! BACKGROUND EXTRAS NEEDED!
October 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM