Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.
Today I'm picking ten movies scenes that made me laugh, cry and fist pump from 2025. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
As is my tradition, I'm going to break down five major takeaways from the movie world in 2025. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I'm going to pick ten of my favorite documentaries from the year and explain why I think they're worth your time. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I'm kicking off my "Favorites of 2025" lists with ten of my favorite comedy specials from the year. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
One Battle After Another's strong performances, comedic interludes, thematic resonance and tense set pieces warrant a solid recommendation. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
By going back to basics, Wake Up Dead Man might be the best of the Knives Out bunch. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Today I pay tribute to Rob Reiner. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Simple its message and packed full of solid sci-fi action, Predator: Badlands is an awful lot of fun. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Personal and even-handed, Chasing Chasing Amy is the best case scenario for a fan making a movie that's so integral to their life and experience. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though I would've structured it differently, A House of Dynamite is a still a very effective glimpse at how close we are to nuclear annihilation. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Whether it's the ape leading man or its go for broke approach to its musical sequences, Better Man injects a ton of life and meaning into a tired genre. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Though it could expand a bit more on its characters, Adulthood is a solid showcase for its talented cast and director. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
At it's best when it's blazing it's own trail, The Roses re-imagined version of the 1989 film slips when it finally drifts into remake terrtitory. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
By going bigger Ballerina injects life into it's Wick-verse spinoff. Read more at: By going bigger Ballerina injects life into it's Wick-verse spinoff.
2023's Sisu brings creative exploitation thrills to a WWII setting. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
With a commitment to his telling of the story and infectious enthusiasm, Frankenstein is another home run for del Toro. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Wicked: For Good is an impressive prodution that works better as a companion piece than a movie musical in its own right. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
Surviving the Game isn't a good movie, but it is a surprisingly timely one. Here's why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
The Guest delivers a B-movie approach to a senstive topic. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.
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/.
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