Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.
Highlighting the comic at arguably his most vulnerable, Are We Good? is effective an as a intimate portrait and a career biography. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While it doesn't stray from the standard Statham cinematic experience, Mutiny's set up and superior execution make it a solid watch for action fans. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
My Dead Friend Zoe misleads the audience for a powerful payoff. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
An excellently executed film from start to finish, My Dead Friend Zoe is a solid film with a potent message. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Straight Talk has enough Dolly-isms and general light-hearted silliness for a soft recommendation, especially for Dolly fans. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Supergirl's standard superhero fare feels worse than it is, because of unrealized potential. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a terrifying central concept and equally strong central characters, The End of Oak Street provides a satisfying series of thrills. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I'm discussing Inde Navarrette's performance in Obsession and Naomi Scott's turn in Smile 2 and why Navarrette has skyrockted to stardom. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
In a movie with Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning runs away with the movie with "The Sidestep." Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though Iron Lung has numerous hallmarks of a first time filmmaker, Mark Fischbach's directorial confidence, and knack for atmosphere are worth celebrating. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Despite Spielberg's skilled direction, Disclosure Day lacked the thematic heft and payoff to stick with me. Read more athttps://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/
Passenger has solid scares but fails to make the most of its premise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Tim Curry's gleeful commitment to all parts, big, small, and villainous, was a joy to watch on screen. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Dolly was proof that seemingly contrary ideas aren't. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Funny and full of unexpected emotional depth, The Sheep Detectives is a best case scenario for its seemingly silly premise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While the film has plenty of eye-popping moments, Dolly mean-spirited take on multiple sensitive topics feels truly exploitative. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Demonstrating a ton of promise and an interesting expansion on its core concept, Backrooms is plenty of creepy fun. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The right kind of silly with a fun gimmick, They Will Kill You, makes its revenge against the rich story its own. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While the script could use some polish, the acting, premise, and setups should amuse shark movie fiends. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The Kid Detective is an engaging spin on a joke-like premise with a great turn from Adam Brody. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While the bones of the Road House could have worked, the execution is so slap-dash that is fails even as cheeseball entertainment. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Laser focused on its ideas and impressively produced, Christopher Nolan's take on The Odyssey is a fascinating watch. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With amazingly acted, choreographed and shot action, The Furious is a delight for action fans and injection of energy into the martial arts genre. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Making great use of the sports comedy formula and its talented cast, The Dink has just the right amount of inspired silliness and sincerity. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With committed performances and a better than expected script, Deep Cover is a charming and hilarious crime comedy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I'm going to dive into the toxic types of film analysis we're currently burdened with, why they suck, and what they tend to leave out. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
All You Need is Kill uses its source material as a solid springboard for its own visual and thematic focus. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Barb Wire is deserving of cult classic status. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With excellent atmosphere and a solid thematic tie-in, Exit 8 is an easy recommendation. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I'm celebrating the wonderful film career of Sam Neill. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While Apex has the thrills of the survival thriller down, its human center needs work. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Karl Urban's Johnny Cage injects Mortal Kombat II with some fun, self-aware life. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While Ronan Day-Lewis demonstrates solid directing instincts, he and his father are let down by Anemone's script. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
It's time to start ignoing Tarantino. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Casino Royale's torture scene is vitally important to Craig's take on Bond. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
It Ends argues that acceptance of life's absurdity and happiness are not exclusive ideas. And I found that beautiful. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is brooding biopic that lacks dramatic heft. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While there's the bones of a couple good movies in here, Lee Cronin's The Mummy needs more character and less blood. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is Guy Ritchie on autopilot. Here's why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Rewatching Mad Max: Fury Road hit harder today in ways I didn't expect. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
By making the initial movie's exploitative appeal core to its message, Faces of Death is the rare remake/reimagining that improves on the source material. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Decidedly tongue-in-cheek and well crafted from start to finish, Normal is an easy recommendation for action fans. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
If you're looking for a fun R-rated action romp with a silly idea and a feminist bent, Pretty Lethal will get the job done. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a solid premise and ruinously effective execution, Obsession delivers what might be 2026's signature bad time at the movies. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While the end product is watchable, the jarring shifts in tone and quality make Shadow Force hard to recommend. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Even as an ironic watch Return to Silent Hill was a chore. Watch at your own risk. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Fackham Hall has plenty of laughs and takes more than enough swings at its genre targets to land. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a somber twist on the genre, We Bury the Dead breathes unexpected life in the zombie flick. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Happy Gilmore 2 squanders a promising premise for empty gags and cameos. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Hulk Hogan: Rea American is a glorified fluff piece designed to whitewash Hogan's entire career for the sake of the WWE. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Behind a charismatic cast and fun idea, Cold Storage does enough to entertain. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
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