Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

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/.

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/.