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Your average cinephile, mixed with a massive sports fans, and the occasional video game enjoyer. Many say I look like McLovin. Western Michigan, Michigan State, Chicago Bears and Cubs. He/Him/His AuDHD
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I just learned about Jeff the Land Shark, and my only question is why hasn’t he appeared in more Marvel stuff, because why is he the most adorable thing ever?!
December 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
I just learned about Jeff the Land Shark, and my only question is why hasn’t he appeared in more Marvel stuff, because why is he the most adorable thing ever?!
19). Fight Club (1999) Directed by David Fincher
Perhaps it’s a basic choice, but it’s so damn good. Edward Norton, and Brad Pitt shine in a story that had me on the edge of my seat for the entire runtime. The twist never gets old, and is done perfectly. Worthy of all the praise it gets.
Perhaps it’s a basic choice, but it’s so damn good. Edward Norton, and Brad Pitt shine in a story that had me on the edge of my seat for the entire runtime. The twist never gets old, and is done perfectly. Worthy of all the praise it gets.
December 2, 2024 at 10:07 PM
19). Fight Club (1999) Directed by David Fincher
Perhaps it’s a basic choice, but it’s so damn good. Edward Norton, and Brad Pitt shine in a story that had me on the edge of my seat for the entire runtime. The twist never gets old, and is done perfectly. Worthy of all the praise it gets.
Perhaps it’s a basic choice, but it’s so damn good. Edward Norton, and Brad Pitt shine in a story that had me on the edge of my seat for the entire runtime. The twist never gets old, and is done perfectly. Worthy of all the praise it gets.
18). The Dark Knight (2008) Directed by Christopher Nolan
It’s considered one of, if not the best Batman movie for a reason. Heath Ledger gives a once in a lifetime performance (RIP), as Joker. Nolan crafted an incredible superhero film, that is still the gold standard to this day.
It’s considered one of, if not the best Batman movie for a reason. Heath Ledger gives a once in a lifetime performance (RIP), as Joker. Nolan crafted an incredible superhero film, that is still the gold standard to this day.
December 1, 2024 at 5:49 PM
18). The Dark Knight (2008) Directed by Christopher Nolan
It’s considered one of, if not the best Batman movie for a reason. Heath Ledger gives a once in a lifetime performance (RIP), as Joker. Nolan crafted an incredible superhero film, that is still the gold standard to this day.
It’s considered one of, if not the best Batman movie for a reason. Heath Ledger gives a once in a lifetime performance (RIP), as Joker. Nolan crafted an incredible superhero film, that is still the gold standard to this day.
17). The Incredibles (2004) Directed by Brad Bird
One of my favorite directors, and one of his best movies. Emotional family drama, mixed with an engaging and sinister story. Phenomenal action sequences, and some fantastic animation. Brad Bird, thanks for my childhood.
One of my favorite directors, and one of his best movies. Emotional family drama, mixed with an engaging and sinister story. Phenomenal action sequences, and some fantastic animation. Brad Bird, thanks for my childhood.
December 1, 2024 at 5:43 PM
17). The Incredibles (2004) Directed by Brad Bird
One of my favorite directors, and one of his best movies. Emotional family drama, mixed with an engaging and sinister story. Phenomenal action sequences, and some fantastic animation. Brad Bird, thanks for my childhood.
One of my favorite directors, and one of his best movies. Emotional family drama, mixed with an engaging and sinister story. Phenomenal action sequences, and some fantastic animation. Brad Bird, thanks for my childhood.
Easily my favorite of the month. Film noir, at its best.
November 30, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Easily my favorite of the month. Film noir, at its best.
16). Mildred Pierce (1945) Directed by Michael Curtiz
One of my most recent new watches, Mildred Pierce is a film that grabs you in its first few moments and never lets go. A career defining performance from Joan Crawford lead a fantastic story with an unbelievable ending. Film noir at its best.
One of my most recent new watches, Mildred Pierce is a film that grabs you in its first few moments and never lets go. A career defining performance from Joan Crawford lead a fantastic story with an unbelievable ending. Film noir at its best.
November 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM
16). Mildred Pierce (1945) Directed by Michael Curtiz
One of my most recent new watches, Mildred Pierce is a film that grabs you in its first few moments and never lets go. A career defining performance from Joan Crawford lead a fantastic story with an unbelievable ending. Film noir at its best.
One of my most recent new watches, Mildred Pierce is a film that grabs you in its first few moments and never lets go. A career defining performance from Joan Crawford lead a fantastic story with an unbelievable ending. Film noir at its best.
15). The Princess Bride (1987) Directed by Rob Reiner
It used to be a tradition in my house to watch this on Christmas Eve. Funny, and exuberant characters, with a simple yet engaging story, and a wonderfully fantastic setting. This movie never gets old, and I will be quoting it until I die.
It used to be a tradition in my house to watch this on Christmas Eve. Funny, and exuberant characters, with a simple yet engaging story, and a wonderfully fantastic setting. This movie never gets old, and I will be quoting it until I die.
November 13, 2024 at 5:59 PM
15). The Princess Bride (1987) Directed by Rob Reiner
It used to be a tradition in my house to watch this on Christmas Eve. Funny, and exuberant characters, with a simple yet engaging story, and a wonderfully fantastic setting. This movie never gets old, and I will be quoting it until I die.
It used to be a tradition in my house to watch this on Christmas Eve. Funny, and exuberant characters, with a simple yet engaging story, and a wonderfully fantastic setting. This movie never gets old, and I will be quoting it until I die.
14). One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Directed by Miloš Forman
I think I’m a sucker for stories about empathy to our fellow humans. Jack Nicholson is fantastic, complemented by Louise Fletcher as one of the most hateable villains of all time. A heart wrenching story, not to be missed.
I think I’m a sucker for stories about empathy to our fellow humans. Jack Nicholson is fantastic, complemented by Louise Fletcher as one of the most hateable villains of all time. A heart wrenching story, not to be missed.
November 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM
14). One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Directed by Miloš Forman
I think I’m a sucker for stories about empathy to our fellow humans. Jack Nicholson is fantastic, complemented by Louise Fletcher as one of the most hateable villains of all time. A heart wrenching story, not to be missed.
I think I’m a sucker for stories about empathy to our fellow humans. Jack Nicholson is fantastic, complemented by Louise Fletcher as one of the most hateable villains of all time. A heart wrenching story, not to be missed.
13). 12 Angry Men (1957) Directed by Sidney Lumet
In terms of dialogue, you can’t make a better film imo. Every character is so well realized, and feels like a real person in the best way possible. Career defining performances from Henry Fonda, and Lee J. Cobb make this an all time classic.
In terms of dialogue, you can’t make a better film imo. Every character is so well realized, and feels like a real person in the best way possible. Career defining performances from Henry Fonda, and Lee J. Cobb make this an all time classic.
November 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM
13). 12 Angry Men (1957) Directed by Sidney Lumet
In terms of dialogue, you can’t make a better film imo. Every character is so well realized, and feels like a real person in the best way possible. Career defining performances from Henry Fonda, and Lee J. Cobb make this an all time classic.
In terms of dialogue, you can’t make a better film imo. Every character is so well realized, and feels like a real person in the best way possible. Career defining performances from Henry Fonda, and Lee J. Cobb make this an all time classic.
12). Rashomon (1950) Directed by Akira Kurosawa
My first Kurosawa film is my favorite. I love the multiple telling of the same story, and trying to make sense of them, which everyone is lying to some extent. It’s a brilliant film with impressive cinematography for its time. Kurosawa was a genius.
My first Kurosawa film is my favorite. I love the multiple telling of the same story, and trying to make sense of them, which everyone is lying to some extent. It’s a brilliant film with impressive cinematography for its time. Kurosawa was a genius.
November 12, 2024 at 1:16 AM
12). Rashomon (1950) Directed by Akira Kurosawa
My first Kurosawa film is my favorite. I love the multiple telling of the same story, and trying to make sense of them, which everyone is lying to some extent. It’s a brilliant film with impressive cinematography for its time. Kurosawa was a genius.
My first Kurosawa film is my favorite. I love the multiple telling of the same story, and trying to make sense of them, which everyone is lying to some extent. It’s a brilliant film with impressive cinematography for its time. Kurosawa was a genius.
11). Ferris Buller’s Day Off (1986) Directed by John Hughes
One of the funniest films of all time. The thing I love, is just how unserious this movie is. Matthew Broderick as Ferris is so laid back, yet says some of the smartest things. I love this movie, I love Chicago, and I need to rewatch it.
One of the funniest films of all time. The thing I love, is just how unserious this movie is. Matthew Broderick as Ferris is so laid back, yet says some of the smartest things. I love this movie, I love Chicago, and I need to rewatch it.
November 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM
11). Ferris Buller’s Day Off (1986) Directed by John Hughes
One of the funniest films of all time. The thing I love, is just how unserious this movie is. Matthew Broderick as Ferris is so laid back, yet says some of the smartest things. I love this movie, I love Chicago, and I need to rewatch it.
One of the funniest films of all time. The thing I love, is just how unserious this movie is. Matthew Broderick as Ferris is so laid back, yet says some of the smartest things. I love this movie, I love Chicago, and I need to rewatch it.
10). Planet of the Apes (1968) Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
I had to watch this in film class, and it didn’t disappoint. A story that feels all to telling of the time it was made, with fantastic performances, phenomenal costume design, and one of the all time great endings in movies.
I had to watch this in film class, and it didn’t disappoint. A story that feels all to telling of the time it was made, with fantastic performances, phenomenal costume design, and one of the all time great endings in movies.
November 11, 2024 at 6:50 PM
10). Planet of the Apes (1968) Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
I had to watch this in film class, and it didn’t disappoint. A story that feels all to telling of the time it was made, with fantastic performances, phenomenal costume design, and one of the all time great endings in movies.
I had to watch this in film class, and it didn’t disappoint. A story that feels all to telling of the time it was made, with fantastic performances, phenomenal costume design, and one of the all time great endings in movies.
9). 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Visual storytelling at its best. It has my favorite visuals, and cinematography in film. You can tell the story has so much complexity, without much dialogue. It’s an experience, unlike any film I’ve ever seen.
Visual storytelling at its best. It has my favorite visuals, and cinematography in film. You can tell the story has so much complexity, without much dialogue. It’s an experience, unlike any film I’ve ever seen.
November 11, 2024 at 6:43 PM
9). 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Visual storytelling at its best. It has my favorite visuals, and cinematography in film. You can tell the story has so much complexity, without much dialogue. It’s an experience, unlike any film I’ve ever seen.
Visual storytelling at its best. It has my favorite visuals, and cinematography in film. You can tell the story has so much complexity, without much dialogue. It’s an experience, unlike any film I’ve ever seen.
8). Godzilla (1954) Directed by Ishirō Honda
A tale of a nations trauma, shown in the form of creature that shouldn’t exist. Godzilla remains such a poignant tale of the dangers nuclear war can bring. It doesn’t pull its punches, and leaves you with a feeling of emptiness by the end. It is amazing.
A tale of a nations trauma, shown in the form of creature that shouldn’t exist. Godzilla remains such a poignant tale of the dangers nuclear war can bring. It doesn’t pull its punches, and leaves you with a feeling of emptiness by the end. It is amazing.
November 11, 2024 at 6:17 PM
8). Godzilla (1954) Directed by Ishirō Honda
A tale of a nations trauma, shown in the form of creature that shouldn’t exist. Godzilla remains such a poignant tale of the dangers nuclear war can bring. It doesn’t pull its punches, and leaves you with a feeling of emptiness by the end. It is amazing.
A tale of a nations trauma, shown in the form of creature that shouldn’t exist. Godzilla remains such a poignant tale of the dangers nuclear war can bring. It doesn’t pull its punches, and leaves you with a feeling of emptiness by the end. It is amazing.
7). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Directed by Wes Anderson
I’ve always been a sucker for stop motion, and this is my all time favorite. Wonderful performances, animation that has aged beautifully, and a story that will make you a bit happy, a bit sad, and kinda happy at the end. My favorite Wes film.
I’ve always been a sucker for stop motion, and this is my all time favorite. Wonderful performances, animation that has aged beautifully, and a story that will make you a bit happy, a bit sad, and kinda happy at the end. My favorite Wes film.
November 11, 2024 at 5:54 PM
7). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Directed by Wes Anderson
I’ve always been a sucker for stop motion, and this is my all time favorite. Wonderful performances, animation that has aged beautifully, and a story that will make you a bit happy, a bit sad, and kinda happy at the end. My favorite Wes film.
I’ve always been a sucker for stop motion, and this is my all time favorite. Wonderful performances, animation that has aged beautifully, and a story that will make you a bit happy, a bit sad, and kinda happy at the end. My favorite Wes film.
6). Malcolm X (1992) Directed by Spike Lee
An incredibly powerful film, about one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Denzel Washington gives one of, if not my favorite performances in a movie. He becomes Malcolm X, and I was drawn in right from the start. Spike Lee’s magnum opus.
An incredibly powerful film, about one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Denzel Washington gives one of, if not my favorite performances in a movie. He becomes Malcolm X, and I was drawn in right from the start. Spike Lee’s magnum opus.
November 11, 2024 at 5:47 PM
6). Malcolm X (1992) Directed by Spike Lee
An incredibly powerful film, about one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Denzel Washington gives one of, if not my favorite performances in a movie. He becomes Malcolm X, and I was drawn in right from the start. Spike Lee’s magnum opus.
An incredibly powerful film, about one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Denzel Washington gives one of, if not my favorite performances in a movie. He becomes Malcolm X, and I was drawn in right from the start. Spike Lee’s magnum opus.
5). Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Directed by Edgar Wright
Ever since I heard of this film’s existence, I was obsessed. Stylish, action packed, insanely quotable, and downright hilarious. I know some have some issues towards the end, but I’ll never stop loving this movie.
Ever since I heard of this film’s existence, I was obsessed. Stylish, action packed, insanely quotable, and downright hilarious. I know some have some issues towards the end, but I’ll never stop loving this movie.
November 11, 2024 at 5:31 PM
5). Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Directed by Edgar Wright
Ever since I heard of this film’s existence, I was obsessed. Stylish, action packed, insanely quotable, and downright hilarious. I know some have some issues towards the end, but I’ll never stop loving this movie.
Ever since I heard of this film’s existence, I was obsessed. Stylish, action packed, insanely quotable, and downright hilarious. I know some have some issues towards the end, but I’ll never stop loving this movie.
4). The Departed (2006) Directed by Martin Scorsese
My favorite Scorsese film. Phenomenal performances from everyone in the cast, a story that had me on the edge of my seat, gorgeous cinematography, and great editing. The pinnacle, of a master at his craft.
My favorite Scorsese film. Phenomenal performances from everyone in the cast, a story that had me on the edge of my seat, gorgeous cinematography, and great editing. The pinnacle, of a master at his craft.
November 11, 2024 at 5:25 PM
4). The Departed (2006) Directed by Martin Scorsese
My favorite Scorsese film. Phenomenal performances from everyone in the cast, a story that had me on the edge of my seat, gorgeous cinematography, and great editing. The pinnacle, of a master at his craft.
My favorite Scorsese film. Phenomenal performances from everyone in the cast, a story that had me on the edge of my seat, gorgeous cinematography, and great editing. The pinnacle, of a master at his craft.
3). House (1977) Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi
Words do not do this film justice. One of the craziest, and most absurd films I’ve seen in my life. House will leave you shocked, confused, and so many other emotions. It’s hard to explain, you really need to watch it for yourself.
Words do not do this film justice. One of the craziest, and most absurd films I’ve seen in my life. House will leave you shocked, confused, and so many other emotions. It’s hard to explain, you really need to watch it for yourself.
November 11, 2024 at 5:14 PM
3). House (1977) Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi
Words do not do this film justice. One of the craziest, and most absurd films I’ve seen in my life. House will leave you shocked, confused, and so many other emotions. It’s hard to explain, you really need to watch it for yourself.
Words do not do this film justice. One of the craziest, and most absurd films I’ve seen in my life. House will leave you shocked, confused, and so many other emotions. It’s hard to explain, you really need to watch it for yourself.
2). Alien (1979) Directed by Ridley Scott
A masterclass of sci fi horror. Perfectly paced, intensely claustrophobic, and the feeling of isolation is unmatched. Sigourney Weaver as Ripley is fantastic. The Xenomorph remains as scary as it was back then. You can’t do science fiction much better.
A masterclass of sci fi horror. Perfectly paced, intensely claustrophobic, and the feeling of isolation is unmatched. Sigourney Weaver as Ripley is fantastic. The Xenomorph remains as scary as it was back then. You can’t do science fiction much better.
November 11, 2024 at 5:07 PM
2). Alien (1979) Directed by Ridley Scott
A masterclass of sci fi horror. Perfectly paced, intensely claustrophobic, and the feeling of isolation is unmatched. Sigourney Weaver as Ripley is fantastic. The Xenomorph remains as scary as it was back then. You can’t do science fiction much better.
A masterclass of sci fi horror. Perfectly paced, intensely claustrophobic, and the feeling of isolation is unmatched. Sigourney Weaver as Ripley is fantastic. The Xenomorph remains as scary as it was back then. You can’t do science fiction much better.
1). The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Directed by Frank Darabont
My all time favorite film. The story breaks me every time. A human tale, that will make you sad, sick, and hopeful by the end. Tim Robbin, and Morgan Freeman, give the performances of a lifetime. I’ll never get tired of this movie.
My all time favorite film. The story breaks me every time. A human tale, that will make you sad, sick, and hopeful by the end. Tim Robbin, and Morgan Freeman, give the performances of a lifetime. I’ll never get tired of this movie.
November 11, 2024 at 4:27 PM
1). The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Directed by Frank Darabont
My all time favorite film. The story breaks me every time. A human tale, that will make you sad, sick, and hopeful by the end. Tim Robbin, and Morgan Freeman, give the performances of a lifetime. I’ll never get tired of this movie.
My all time favorite film. The story breaks me every time. A human tale, that will make you sad, sick, and hopeful by the end. Tim Robbin, and Morgan Freeman, give the performances of a lifetime. I’ll never get tired of this movie.
Okay, I want to give this a shot. Let’s see how this goes.
November 11, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Okay, I want to give this a shot. Let’s see how this goes.
Biggest Oscar snubs in history?
November 10, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Biggest Oscar snubs in history?
Letterboxd Vibe Check
November 7, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Letterboxd Vibe Check