Venus, 2022 - ★★★½
If you want to know what one half of the directors who made the mostly excellent REC franchise are up to, you won’t go wrong here! It’s definitely a horror sub genre that is prone to jumping the shark and boy howdy… does it ever in the last third!
A nice looking film with some characters that earn the right for you to root for. It’s takes a bit, but there’s definitely some blood and gore to be had if you are a little patient. Some of the digital gore effects fall flat, but there’s plenty of practical stuff to make it worth your time.
The Rule of Jenny Pen, 2024 - ★★★½
Woof… this was a hard watch for me. Mostly because my Dad is in a similar community for elderly folks (though without the staff) and it was heart-breaking watching that kind of extreme elder abuse occurring in such an environment.
Well made, well acted, really nicely shot… I can’t say I enjoyed this film at all, but I certainly respect that it was made and that clearly there was a lot of passion behind creating it.
Gladiator II, 2024 - ★★½
No… I was not entertained!!
I can’t remember the last movie I saw that had this much genuine top tier talent involved that was this mediocre.
Bizarre.
Paris Is Burning, 1990 - ★★★★
Can’t believe it took me so long to watch this! Should be required viewing for everyone and anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Dead Mail, 2024 - ★★★½
A genuinely odd and compelling film. One part detective drama, and one part fatal attraction. All filmed in a retro, VHS high grain sometimes handheld sometimes steady cam fashion. Clearly talented film makers put a lot of care and intention into writing and shooting this film. The acting was on point as well! Everyone involved brought their A-game! The length was its only fault, and at well under two hours, that’s a bit of a conundrum. It would’ve made an excellent short!
The Accountant², 2025 - ★★★
Yes it’s preposterous. Yes we’ve seen this a million times before but…. The thing is, I’m the younger brother of two older brothers who couldn’t be more different from me. We love each other a lot though, so parts of the movie surprisingly hit me in the feels. That’s why I gave it a heart. I’m a total sucker for that kinda of stuff and Daredevil and the Punisher have genuinely good chemistry in this.
Currently reading: All Systems Red by Martha Wells 📚
Finished reading: Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman 📚
12 months later...
Reflecting on a tumultuous year marked by personal loss and global challenges, I find solace in family and new beginnings while also cherishing moments of joy amidst the struggles. Click the link above to read the full post.