454. Babe: Pig in the City (1998), directed by George Miller, rewatch

ok it's actually extremely believable that george miller directed this movie

453. Rental Family (2025), directed by Hikari, first time viewing

If nearly anyone other than Brendan Fraser starred in this, it would probably be too saccharine and corny for me, but he's just so likable that I'm there for him helping people be less lonely and becoming less lonely himself

452. Nope (2022), directed by Jordan Peele, first time viewing

Slept on this for too long -- was SO into everything Nope did, from the amazing monster to the parallels with getting chewed up and spit out by the entertainment industry (and the incredible flashback related to that). Great movie!

451. American Fiction (2023), directed by Cord Jefferson, first time viewing

A little too much Subtext Is For Cowards, but easily forgiven because the movie is pretty damn funny and I enjoyed the layers of satirical bullshit to the story.

this is the dumbass action movie of the year, it is beautifully stupid

450. Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025), directed by Jalmari Helander, first time viewing

Ups the ante from the previous movie by being even more ridiculously, cartoonishly violent. There are some set pieces that had me CACKLING in the theater. This is one for fans of The Itchy & Scratchy Show.

449. The Last Showgirl (2024), directed by Gia Coppola, first time viewing

Pamela Anderson is really good in this -- the cast as a whole is good, actually, and I liked the faded nostalgic look of the movie, as well, very fitting for the subject matter.

i kind of like the idea that someone has this insane super power but it can be used literally only in this specific situation

does this power work only with mahjong tables?

Hana-Bi rules

448. Good Boy (2025), directed by Ben Leonberg, first time viewing

Solid haunted house movie from the perspective of a dog. Does a good job of using framing, editing, and lighting to suggest the emotions it wants to evoke since the dog obviously isn't "acting."

447. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012), directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, first time viewing

This one embraces the video game feel of the series the most successfully to this point and actually shows imagination with the scenario and the set pieces. I had a good time watching it!

446. Thunderbolts* (2025), directed by Jake Schreier, first time viewing

Wasn't a massive fan of the first half, but the second half lands pretty well when the movie actually gets sincere for a moment, even if the big metaphor is extremely on the nose. I'll take it!

445. Angel's Egg (1985), directed by Mamoru Oshii, rewatch

it was pretty cool seeing a near packed (albeit small) theater for what is a relatively cryptic anime in comparison to what normally gets released in theaters. it does help that the movie still looks amazing after 40 years

My showing was surprisingly packed too (though it was also one of the smaller rooms at the local AMC)

that sure was an interesting take on the original film. zowie.

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444. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, first time viewing

the worst one yet, completely dull storyline and with fuck ugly action and general visuals to boot. i should have given in to the nap that developed during this movie