Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.
Nobody 2 offers a fun, if overly familiar, sequel. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While Dwayne Johnson gives a fantastic performance, he's let down by The Smashing Machine's incomplete script. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
What Caught Stealing lacks in depth, it more than makes up for with a faithful recreation of the 90s crime comedy vibe. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Why isn't 1408 considered a horror classic? Today I explain why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a humanist approach to a bleak story, The Long Road adapts King's story for maximum emotional impact. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though it doesn't hit as hard as it could, Older Gods delivers plenty of Lovecraftian and folk horror on a budget. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Gleefully bouncing between genres with excellent performances across the board, Borderline is weird, wild fun. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With an Evil Dead-esque approach and a battery of comedy performers swinging for the fences, Destroy All Neighbors hit a sweet spot for me. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Despite stumbling at the finish line, Until Dawn has enough over-the-top fun and heart to enjoy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though it's big twist doesn't hit as hard as it could, Night of the Reaper has enough atmosphere to earn a light recommendation for genre fans. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though it has a lot of appealing elements, The Twin's script could've used a few tweaks. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com//
Last Rites may not be a terrible movie, and it's far from the worst in this franchise, but the cracks in the facade have never been more obvious. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Intriguing and impactful, Weapons will certainly stick with me. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret is a movie miracle. Here's why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though it definitely hits best with fans, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle's winning formula is just as effective on the big screen. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Immaculately constructed and performed from start to finish, KPop Demon Hunters lives up to the hype. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The documentary genre has seen a surge in irresponsible filmmaking. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I pay tribute to film legend Robert Redford. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
A great idea with even better execution, Together delivers an excellent bit of body horror. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Mining Robinson's unique delivery for everything it's worth, Friendship is a painfully funny dark comedy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though it may not reach the adrenaline-fueled highs of the franchise, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning sends Ethan into the sunset with style. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
While the dialogue is clunky, there's still plenty of schlocky fun to be had in I Know What You Did Last Summer with more depth than I expected. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a fun new direction for our titular assassins and more of the chaotic action from the first film, Baby Assassins 2 delivers. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Nit picks aren't film criticism. Here's why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com//
Completely over-the-top in a great way, The Monkey wasn't what I expected, but I'm delighted with the results. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The Phoenician Scheme is unlikely to win Anderson new converts, but offers plenty of pointed fun. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With Bring Her Back Danny and Michael Philippou avoid a sophomore slump and deliver a new, more impactful horror movie reflection on grief. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a strong script and even stronger acting, Dangerous Animals is a solid survival thriller. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Character-driven and a lot of fun, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is hopefully a sign of things to come from the MCU. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I pay tribute to the recently departed Terence Stamp. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The Naked Gun is not only a faithful recreation of the original films' but also wildly hilarious in its own right. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Admist the laughs, Theater Camp finds a moving "I get it" moment for Troy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Adam Clay's assault on FBI agents and a tactical team blends eighties cheese with modern action movie sensibilities. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com.
Unconcerned about sincerity, backstory and lore, Superman kicks off Gunn's DC run with a bang. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The raptor chase in Jurassic World: Dominion is a creative high point in a bad movie. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/
Today I'm going to conduct an investigation by identifying suspects, collecting evidence and assessing their guilt to determine: who killed The Dark Knight? Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I'm celebrating 1,000 episodes of Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast with 30 second reviews submitted by you! Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Equal parts cutting and thrilling, Companion is a movie I've been waiting for. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Fight or Flight is a great showcase for Josh Hartnett with enough gonzo hand to hand fights to satisfy action junkies. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Jurassic World: Rebirth's script is too unfocused and buried in the franchise's earlier successes to give the franchise new life. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
A Minecraft Movie is a middle of the road family movie. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Novocaine delivered the gimmick movie goods I was hoping for. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Evolving from the standard zombie fare, 28 Years Later brings added emotional heft to the atrophied genre. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Love Hurts has a great idea that's poorly executed. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Speed's secret weapon is Keanu Reeves Jack Traven, a near perfect movie cop. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Warfare is an unflinching look at one platoon's experience that frustrated me immensely. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Suberbly written, acted and directed His Three Daughters is intimate, human and beautiful. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a solid setup and even better execution, Your Monster is an absurdly good time. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Hacks "1.69 million" is a masterclass in audience priming. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/
By keeping its stakes and scope small and escalating its action as the film progresses, Badland Hunters delivers the B-movie goods. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/
Today we're breaking down Allison Janney's hilarious performance in Drop Dead Gorgeous. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
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