Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

Packed with ideas and effortlessly engaging, Sinners more than lived up to the hype for me. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With strong central performances and direction, The Rule of Jenny Pen terrifies and inspires in equal measure. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Havoc is that it has a lot of good moments, but doesn't have either the narrative simplicity or cohesive world-building to make it really work. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it doesn't quite separate itself from its influences, Ash demonstrates Flying Lotus' creative potential as a filmmaker. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

A hilarious buddy comedy, One of Them Days makes the most out of its lead performers and its premise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Blade 2 is bursting with creative energy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

While the action beats are as solid as ever, the script's lack of focus prevents A Working Man from hitting Beekeeper highs. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Accountant is at its best when it focuses on its title character. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it's not quite as advertised, the great cast, direction and script more than make up for it. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Cleaner needs more meat on its action thriller bones. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Order might be the best crime movie of 2024. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

There's a lot to like in Y2K. I just wish the movie didn't feel the need to undercut itself for shock value or for jokes. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Hilarious, incisive and full of visual splendor, Poor Things may not be for everyone, but it might Lanthimos' high water mark. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Scamanda is a compelling bit of true crime with a notable weakness. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I pay tribute to the late Val Kilmer. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I didn't know that I was looking for a queer centric campy horror comedy, but The Parenting delivered exactly that. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With more character to back up its heist movie thrills, Den of Thieves 2 did the trick for me. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Despite a great premise and spin on the familiar concept, Wolf Man fails to execute it. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

Novel in its premise and approach to action, Baby Assassins was right up my alley. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

Today I'm going to talk about the smartest part of Dumb and Dumber. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

SLY Lives! is a welcome and overdue celebration of the life and legacy of a musical legend. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I fully understood what this movie was going for, but was still underwhelmed. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Does the Caligula: The Ultimate Cut deserve all of the hype or is it just excess for excess sake? Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Equal parts funny and heartfelt, Thelma is a treat. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Resurrected abandons its most enticing mystery. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

The Bad Shepherd unravels the core appeal of its premise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Mayhem! has great action but a contradicting plot. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Character driven and smartly crafted, The Silent Hour was an unexpected surprise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Gorge's lead performances and romantic elements are a welcome addition to a samey blockbuster movie space. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Mr. Mom sounds like a potential disaster for a modern audiences. Surprisingly it isn't! Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

A fascinating movie-long debate in the skin of a horror movie, Heretic does its best to ask big questions without settling for easy answers. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I'm going to talk about what stands out in this gigantic hit that spawned two sequels, when you've watched it ten times (maybe more). Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I'm talking about one of my most played games of all time: Hades. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Anora won big at the Oscars. Here's how I think this happened and why I wasn't impressed by the new Best Picture winner. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Hamstrung by the same issues that plague most of these Netflix movies, Trigger Warning can't live up to its evocative title. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Shadow Strays is a breathless bit of action moviemaking. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Behind a strong premise, great direction and unsettling silences, Good One perfectly captures a feeling with unsettling accuracy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With just enough variation on its winning formula and a committed as ever Ma Dong-seok, The Roundup: Punishment is everything I wanted from the franchise's fourth film. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it takes some time to get going, Yolo is a great Rocky-riff, with a solid spin on the original idea. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Caine Mutiny Court Martial has the same issue I've had with this story since reading it in high school. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

All movies are political. So why would someone claim theirs isn't? Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it can't fully live up to its premise or cast, Addicted to Fresno still has some charms. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The main reason my wife loves this movie is Josh Gad as a famed children's performer named Teddy McGiggles. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it works much better as a survival horror action movie than a religious horror movie, Azrael's pure thrills earn in a tepid recommendation. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I'm going to dive into why I think this is the inflection point for the MCU and provide a loose guide for how they can get back on track. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Equal parts sentimental and silly, Quiz Lady makes the most out of its fun premise and lead performers. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

This movie could've worked and Sony made sure it didn't. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Funny as hell while still packing an emotional punch, Snack Shack is a delightful coming-of-age movie. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

To beat the boss, you gotta go through them. Today we're talking mini-bosses. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Get Away is a generally fun horror/comedy with an under-utilized twist. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Excellently crafted and acted, A Real Pain is a gem. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/