6u532b

“And are you… Harry Potter?”
“I’m Ruth Bader Ginsburg, obviously.”
“Which house is she in? Hufflepuff?”
“She’s a Supreme Court Justice!”
“Oh. Slytherin.”

Best joke in this whole movie is like 10 minutes in.
Hell of a zinger from Shaggy. Aged like fine wine.

“Tell it to the judge.”
“What do you mean?”
“We put em away. They let them out.”

Violently high during this and fell asleep to it, but what I saw of the Loch Ness Monster was scary.
8 year old me would’ve shit bricks.

Theatrical is just not the masterpiece the uncut is. It’s still funny, but it always feels like it’s missing stuff.

‘The Great Escape’ (2000)
Love that this movie was the reason The Academy made the “best animated feature film” award.

“Was that Sedgewick with his steamer trunk?”
“Who else?”
“I wish he was back in Australia with his kangaroos.”

Absolutely brilliant. You’d think starting this at 11 o’clock at night wouldn’t have been the best idea, but man, I was falling in love with these characters (and the actors that played them) for the almost 3-hour runtime that this whole film felt like it went for 90 minutes. I also have a newfound appreciation for ‘Chicken Run’ (2000). One of my favourite childhood movies that I will probably watch after writing this.

My first Steve McQueen movie, and although I’ve seen ‘Space Cowboys’ (2000), I’m counting this as my first James Garner film too. He was undoubtedly my favourite character in this as Hendley “The Scrounger.” Everything about this was spectacular. In the real-life event, six Australian airmen were involved: Reg Kierath, Albert Hake, Tom Leigh, John Williams, James Catanach, and Paul Royle. As this film ends with the words “this picture is dedicated to the 50,” this review is dedicated to the six.

“No one wants to be called a bigot anymore because Archie Bunker made that too uncool. So, the idea is under all these issues, everyday Americans can accept it. it. Until eventually, one day they get somebody in the White House that embodies it.”

This is still the first and only Spike Lee film I’ve seen (I’m sorry!) Goddamn is it great, though. I still think the opening with Alec Baldwin is just as hilarious as when I first saw it. As I’ve stated in my original review and first viewing of this, it’s not a subtle movie, and it’s definitely not a subtle message. The fact that Spike has complete tonal balance over the whole film is quite a feat. Juggling comedy, drama and thriller can’t be easy but it’s pulled off in this like it’s easy. Hell of a film.

Saw this inside the cinema on opening day and loved it. I will still never forgive you crybaby nerds for boycotting this because Rian Johnson made your favourite, nearly 50-year-old, boring, bland, and predictable character interesting again.

This is a great movie, and it deserved more love when it came out. So did Alden Ehrenreich. My girlfriend isn’t a huge Star Wars fan by any means, but I had to show her this (I really wanted to rewatch it in 4K UHD, so I bought it today), and she loved it. It’s a perfect movie for people who aren’t completely invested in the franchise but obviously know the name Han Solo. We could’ve had Disney churning these out every two years. Instead, we get CGI Luke Skywalker in Mandalorian shows that are obviously for streaming. Enjoy the inevitable future of uncanny valley in the future. It will be on you. I hate you all.

“You have your seatbelt on?”
“You're asking me that NOW?!”

Back to watching the M:I movies in 4K because they look spectacular, and I really want to see them all and then watch Final Reckoning one last time in IMAX (pun intended) before it leaves cinemas for good. Wish Renner and Baldwin were a part of this franchise more now that it’s ended, too. They were perfect for it. Have to mention I adore the opera scene in this one. A near perfect Mission Impossible movie.
Very easy to see why it’s a fan favourite.

Not the phenomenon I was led to believe it was. Maybe it was too dated (that never is a problem with me, though), maybe it’s the countless Heather O’Rourke conspiracy rabbit holes I’ve been down that I wish I hadn’t been. (I think it’s that.) Girlfriend bought me the 4K though and tonight we watched it.

“They’ll never lose their faith.                                           They are too strong for you.”

I’m scared of the ocean and sharks, but what I really fear is evil that’s almost unexplainable and has been documented and warned about for centuries. Based on the real-life and well-documented 1928 exorcism of Emma Schmidt (with quite a few historically inaccurate details in the movie that, if left out, would’ve still made it work, in my opinion. For one, Emma actually being 46.) An exorcism film that actually puts forward faith, though? Patricia Heaton (who I know from Everybody Loves Raymond) and Patrick Fabian (who we all know from Better Call Saul). The cast is there, and the performances are too. If nothing else, watch it for Pacino, see him on the big screen in his first horror film (how many more chances will you have to do that? He’s 85.) 

Sure, it includes the tropes that aren’t new in these types of movies and are novel for the horror enthusiast. Levitations, speaking in tongues, unsettling physical contortions, knowing things they shouldn’t. (All which are documented in this real exorcism.) I personally don’t want to fathom the possibility of people not giving this a shot and instead eating up the new Conjuring movie when it drops. That’s probably the reality, though. IP, baby!

2025 Ranked

“I'm not afraid of death. I am afraid of murder.”

I’ve wanted to watch this movie for a while now and believe me I have avoided knowing absolutely anything about it. Saw it at the store where I get my 4K’s from and had to pick it up. Tonight was the night I sat down and watched it. I had no idea Harrison Ford, Robert Duvall and John Cazale were in this! (Cazale might’ve had the greatest agent in Hollywood history. All hits. Absolutely no misses. ) 

A slow-burn if I’ve ever seen one. Which I was thankfully in the mood for. It never really picks up. Just keeps you engaged and on your toes. Although those last 20 or so minutes are really something. Especially that ending. I really dug this. Coppola rules, man. They just don’t make em like this anymore.

“I was cured, all right.”

Every Kubrick film is his magnum opus.

Alright Nicole, I adore you, but maybe let’s work with a male writer/director on the next movie after this utter tripe. My girlfriend fucking hated this lmfao.

Watched on Tuesday June 3, 2025.

I've seen this film in the 4K Bluray section but never considered taking the risk of buying it like I do with some films I'd like to watch. Today I saw it was available to rent on Apple TV for 99 cents. So I said why not? If I enjoy it, I'll buy it on 4K. If I don't, it cost me a buck. It's fine. Nothing groundbreaking IMO. I enjoyed the jokes and I enjoyed a young Michael Caine in this Bond-esk movie. I can see why it has its own 4K. There are definitely movies that I've seen have one that boggle my mind like G.I. Joe movies.

Watched on Tuesday June 3, 2025.

“You're tearing me apart!”

Girlfriend saw the exterior of the high school and immediately put together that it was the same one as in ‘Grease’ (1978) which I think is cool as hell. Still the only James Dean film that I’ve seen (and now own) but I do plan on venturing out more. God is this movie dressed with tragedy, though. James died a month before this came out in a car accident at 24, Mineo was stabbed in the heart in a robbery when 37 and Natalie Woods “drowned” while on a boat with Christopher Walken and her husband Robert Wagner.

“Oh that's charming. I didn't know you wrote that.”
“I didn't. That was Mozart."

I saw this for sale and didn’t buy it, then when I had money again, I looked for it and it was gone. Looked in different stores, always sold out. As Salieri said, “God was laughing at me.” So I ordered it online. I’d only seen it once, and it was spectacular. The music stayed with me. It’s even more spectacular the second time. The 4K, the sound, holy shit.
It’s beautiful. It’s cinema. It’s music. It’s Mozart.

Watched on Monday June 2, 2025.

“I'm just here for the gasoline.“

Genuinely, all my reviews of these movies are going to start with rants about the fucking boxset packaging and its stupid cardboard sleeves. I’m sorry. Off that subject, though, Mad Max 2 is where George Miller starts to pick up what he’s made with the first and run with it. (Looks beautiful in 4KUHD.)

“People don't believe in heroes anymore.”

God, the “Mad Max 5-Film Collection” 4K box set packaging is terrible. The cardboard sleeves are so tight, taking the discs out and putting them back in feels like it’s undoubtedly going to damage them. I fucking hate it. With that rant out of the way, Mad Max looks incredible in 4K UHD. I’d call it the definitive Australian western, just with V8s and motorbikes.

“I just think my mom could do better!”
“First of all. Nobody’s better than me.                    I’m the greatest.”

Get Sandler away from doing movies on Netflix with Jennifer Aniston (she could be in much better stuff. I’m waiting for her renaissance) and get him back with Barrymore. Those two together are pure comedy 
(and $$$.) This grossed $128 million worldwide in 2014. Sandler and Barrymore still have that it factor. One more movie! 🗣️‼️

“Is your war… finally over?”

Another 4K Blu-ray I just had to have. The first time I watched this it was dubbed in English but this time around I had to experience it in Japanese as intended. It looks beautiful, more beautiful than I thought it was the first time. Watching it in the Japanese language also made it so much more impactful. How this was done on a $15 million budget still amazes me. (It was also my girlfriend’s first time watching. I think I’ve gotten her on a Godzilla high. Which is great. Since she loved the 2014 movie, and this one is obviously 10 times better. With $145 million less in the budget.)

Just the type of movie I should be watching while back on the wagon. Really loving Ben Affleck lately.

“It's the things we love most, that destroy us.”

Better than all four of the original films and I’m willing to die on that hill. I loved this. Rachel Zegler is amazing and is absolutely perfect for the role she plays. Especially with how everything played out with her. Trying to stand up instead of being a part of the tyranny that hates the oppressed and victimized? It’s definitely on the nose. Tom Blyth was fantastic as Snow. I’ve only seen his work in TV where he plays Billy the Kid. He killed it in every aspect they were trying to go for. Never thought I’d feel for Coriolanus.

I loved the songs. I loved the 10th Hunger Games battle. Jason Schwartzman kept making me laugh. It’s more than a worthy addition to the series and has sold me more than the first four films on checking out the new film that will be dropping November 2026.

“Now we're in that sweet period where everyone agrees that our recent horrors should never be repeated. But collective thinking is usually short-lived. We're fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction.”

I was sceptical but yeah, a fitting end. Donald Sutherland is so fuckin’ good, man. What a guy. I gave an easy 4 stars for every film. Very pleased with these.

“Hello, Katniss. This how you greet an old friend?”
“Maybe I don't recognize you sober.”
“I guess it looks as bad as it feels.”

Not enough Haymitch for my liking in this one. Regardless, it was very good. Philip Seymour Hoffman really gets his time to shine compared to the last movie. It’s a real tragedy that he died a week before filming on this instalment was finalised. Imagine the roles he could still be doing. Gone too soon, really. I really had no idea these movies were actually about government oppression and wealth distribution. A real “the elites are evil” type of message I wish I had watched and picked up on when I was younger. Still kicking myself that I didn’t branch out and watch these when they were being released in cinemas.

“You and a syringe against the Capitol? See, this is why no one lets you make the plans.”

Really kicking myself that I didn’t venture out in elementary and watch these in IMAX now. I’m invested as hell. Philip Seymour Hoffman is in this one (?!) and the way it ended, he’s obviously in the next one. Fuck yeah, man. They got me good with his character too. Sutherland is easily one the greatest performers to play villains. He’s so good. Snow is such an easy character to dislike and want to see lose. Also, I love Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy.

This is the only Hunger Games movie I’ve seen (I’ve never read the books) and I saw this in primary school (elementary for Americans), so it’s been a while since I’ve actually seen this one. Genuinely really good. I actually forgot, or maybe just didn’t appreciate, how tense and good this all was. I was going to buy the box set in 4K but I didn’t bite the bullet. I needed to know if I liked them. Guess we’ll see if that’s the case with the three films in this trilogy that I haven seen. 
I’m hopeful that I will.

Taking a break from my Mission Impossible 4K UHD watch to watch other blu-ray’s that I purchased today. (It’s becoming a legitimate addiction. Stop me.) I fondly seeing this inside a cinema with my Dad when I was 11. He hates the cinema (sacrilegious!) so it was probably the last time we went to a movie? I’m not sure. I this movie being so fucking loud I thought I was going to go deaf. It was my introduction to Godzilla and I will never forget that first roar. I was Godzilla obsessed for a while after it.

“It's not like any mission is gonna be rougher than the last one, is it?”
“…”

The prison escape opening, the Kremlin break-in and out (every time I rewatch this, I can't believe they blow up the Kremlin.) Must be one of the wildest things that's happened in the history of the IMF, lmfao. Cruise climbing the Burj Khalifa. The sandstorm chase, and the parking lot finale. What's not to like here? This is Mission: Impossible, people!
I can't believe people rank this one so low.

“That was nothing. What I did to your friend was... fun. It was fun.”

I really don’t think J.J. Abrams is a great filmmaker, but I will gladly stand up and say this is the best movie he’s ever made. It might very well be the best Mission: Impossible film, too. Tense from the get-go, easily the best opening in the franchise. Ethan trying to juggle a personal life he wants so badly and to keep his work life separate. The real impossible mission of the film. Introduces Benji, someone integral to the franchise. Albeit I’m sure that was unknown at the time. Hoffman being the best villain this franchise has ever seen, with surprisingly little dialogue now that I’m watching it again.
Oh my lord is this one a banger.

“I needed to know just how bad the disease was in the real world, not just the lab. You were genetically splicing together strains of influenza to create a cure for all influenzas, but you were also creating a disease so terrible in Chimera, the cure would be priceless!” 

God, this has a great third act. I do love that this is the only Mission: Impossible film set in Australia. At least we got one. Ethan Hunt is so James Bond-esque at the start of this too. Not to mention, in the first 30 minutes, John Woo seemingly just wanted to shoot Tom and aura-farm with him, which he succeeds spectacularly in. Tom never looks as good or as cool again, I fear. I don’t know, guys. The more I see this one, the more I warm up to it. A bunch of slow-mo and a banger soundtrack. There isn’t a bad movie in this franchise. An impossible mission in itself.

“I want him Manning a radar tower in Alaska by the end of the day.”

Bought the 4K box-set of all of these today (‘Dead Reckoning’ (2023) didn’t come with it so I got that separately. Now rewatching all these for the third time, but this time obviously in 4K UHD. This one looks pristine. So I can’t wait to see all the others.

Wanted to watch something of Clint's I hadn't seen and just before I put this on I found half of an old t in my room. So Space Cowboys fucking ruled. The young Eastwood and Tommy Lee Jones’ actors having to lip sync to their real voices at the start of the movie absolutely took me out. Clint and his gang walking into NASA all cool with their leather jackets to NSYNC, my god, what a movie. The kid going for a plane ride with Tommy Lee Jones’ character. All just so funny.

From the poster and the year this was made, I really thought it would be more violent and more slasher-esk than it was. Which is a bit disappointing.

Watched on Tuesday May 27, 2025.

I wasn’t expecting a film about war, grief, injustice, revenge and love. I honestly wasn’t expecting much at all from this. I just wanted to watch a Brad Pitt film. Went into this completely blind and I’m so glad I did.

I think Robert Ebert said it phenomenally:

“2001 is not concerned with thrilling us, but with inspiring our awe.”

The opening to this film is what I’d call peak cinema. I don’t think I’ve ever written “peak cinema” in a review, as it’s a meme now, but if ever the time, it’s for this.

“CONFESS!”

It just gets better every single time I see it, and, by God, did it look absolutely fabulous in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 3840 x 2160 resolution. One of Ridley Scott’s best films, easily the best of Adam Driver’s catalogue and my personal favourite performance of his. Another pickup I bought today and had to have.

“You're a vampire! I knew it!”
“I am not!”
“So what are you? The Flying Nun?!”

Local DVD shop was doing a “buy 1 get 1 free” sale on 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays so I went a little crazy today. Ended up picking this one up. Couldn’t tell you why I gave it 3/5 the first time I saw it. It’s very good.
Kinda love it.

Those that know me and have followed me for a while know how much I enjoy Alec Baldwin’s work. I have all my life. I think he’s one of the greatest actors of his generation, and I personally think this was his best film in a long time. It’s also a Western genre standout. Absolutely phenomenal stuff here.

Rust is well crafted, has great visuals, and really stunning cinematography (yes, I will get to that.) All the performances were amazing. Baldwin plays the ruggedness of an old outlaw named Harland Rust spectacularly. Australian actor and Victorian-born Travis Fimmel as “Preacher” is maybe my favourite bounty hunter put on film in a long time too.

I wish this wasn’t a film shadowed in controversy or, more accurately, tragedy. A young woman died making this, and I think the end credits dedicated to her were heartfelt. Albeit some people have a stance that this film should never have been finished. That’s okay, but I’m not one of those people. I don’t think Halyna Hutchins would’ve been one of those people either. Looked forward to seeing this ever since it was announced in 2020. I’m glad it was finished. 
I thought it was amazing. RIP, Halyna Hutchins.

Zach Galifianakis’ Veneers were so fucking distracting. 5 month anniversary (those are apparently a thing), and my girlfriend wanted to go watch this. Can you tell that I love her?
I can’t believe I gave this my money.

I think I was too harsh on this when I first saw it. It’s a pretty fun time now looking back on how it all came to be. Rock wasn't kidding when he said “the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change.” He got everyone replaced, and the whole DCU rebooted, himself included, had the then CEO step down and finally killed the Snyderverse and had Cavill fire his agent. Not fun for him, but very fun for me. Here’s to James Gunn’s DCU. May it prosper.

(I wouldn’t be against Dwayne reprising the Black Adam role if his ego allows him to.)

One of the best franchises in history if you ask me . Desperately need Mel to start making number 5.

I see the Terrifier comparisons but I didn’t really get that vibe outside of him emoting like a mime? Anyway I enjoyed this for what it was. Decent gore, an actor that I knew of (Matt Servitto from the Banshee TV series) and it helped kill time for 90 minutes. Not terrible. I mean, let’s see you make a movie.

As an Australian I know a little about American Football, I think Australian Football is much better and more exciting, although I did like to watch Brady (everyone did) and I the Eagles (go birds.) 

Oliver Stone gives a high octane, gritty sports drama that I think even someone oblivious to American Football’s existence would enjoy. Anchored by stellar performances from an established and stellar cast (Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, James Woods, Aaron Eckhart, Matthew Modine.) It gives you that pulsating raw energy that captures the grit of the sport I think any sport fan can appreciate.

Watched on Wednesday May 21, 2025.

The reason the MCU, DC, and superhero movies as a whole are made today and are popular culture. We have Brando, Hackman, and Christopher Reeve to thank. Of course, Richard Donner, too. (The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray looks absolutely spectacular.) The greatest superhero of all time. I can’t wait for the new movie. (Margot Kidder is the greatest Lois Lane.)

Ranking every film released in 2025 (In Australia) that I saw in 2025. Sometimes we get things late!
**Not including documentaries or mini-series’**

1. Sinners
2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
3. Rust
4. The Brutalist
5. Nosferatu
6. Warfare
7. Novocaine
8. The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1
9. Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
10. Thunderbolts*

...plus 31 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

We don’t have a term like “femme fatale” so I guess we’re just horrible or murderers lol. Regardless if you’re looking to hate on the male gender for an hour or two or find and watch some of the worst fictional male characters imaginable. Here are some films I’d recommend. Recommendations always welcome. 

• Wolf Creek
• A Clockwork Orange
• The Last House on the Left
• In the Company of Men
• Criminal Law
• American Psycho
• Death Proof
• The Night of the Hunter
• The Hitcher
• Filth

...plus 15 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. GoodFellas
2. Taxi Driver
3. Raging Bull
4. The Departed
5. Silence
6. Killers of the Flower Moon
7. The Irishman
8. Casino
9. Gangs of New York
10. Mean Streets

...plus 2 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. The Fly
2. A History of Violence
3. Scanners
4. The Dead Zone

Sometimes I just need to escape to the Wild West for an hour or three. Even longer if possible. When it’s not Red Dead Redemption - it’s almost exclusively western’s my father has recommended. Thing’s that were on but I ignored completely because of LEGO’s or something. Stupid kid me doing kid things.

1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
2. Wyatt Earp
3. Unforgiven
4. Bone Tomahawk
5. The Quick and the Dead
6. The Hateful Eight
7. A Fistful of Dollars
8. For a Few Dollars More
9. The Last Outlaw
10. Back to the Future Part III

...plus 32 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Bond… James Bond.
Ranking them as I watch.

1. Goldfinger
2. Diamonds Are Forever
3. Live and Let Die
4. Never Say Never Again
5. Casino Royale
6. The World Is Not Enough
7. A View to a Kill
8. Licence to Kill
9. GoldenEye
10. From Russia with Love

...plus 14 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Cocktail

Ranking every film released in 2024 ( In Australia ) that I saw in 2024. Ranking them all as I watch. 
**Not including documentaries or mini-series’**
Here’s hoping for another great year of cinema.

1. The Bikeriders
2. Better Man
3. The Apprentice
4. Challengers
5. Kinds of Kindness
6. Gladiator II
7. Snack Shack
8. Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1
9. Joker: Folie à Deux
10. The Substance

...plus 69 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

All these films he talked about in his 2021 memoir ‘MOX’ that I’m currently listening to on Audible.
(In order of mention)

• Point Break
• Highlander
• The Place Beyond the Pines
• Major League

These films are my favourite of all time because of many reasons. It could be because I think it’s a phenomenal piece of filmmaking - There’s a sentimental value or fond memory attached to it. Maybe I just like it. Point is, really - I’ll never stop watching em. I love em.

• Jaws
• Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
• The Shining
• The Jungle Book
• Scarface
• Peter Pan
• Halloween
• I Like Movies
• Detachment
• That's My Boy

...plus 4 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Movies I want to see / rewatch but are incredibly hard to find streaming unless rented. (I can be cheap)🏴‍☠️🐋

• The People vs. Larry Flynt
• Rock Star
• Dog Day Afternoon
• Everest
• The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
• Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

Jack Nicholson is my favourite actor of all time but since he’s unfortunately no longer making films, Tom Cruise has slowly but surely become my favourite actor currently (and second of all time I think. Just a star.) This is just my personal preference - I’ll be adding as I watch. 

1. A Few Good Men
2. Days of Thunder
3. The Last Samurai
4. Jerry Maguire
5. Rain Man
6. Far and Away
7. Cocktail
8. Born on the Fourth of July
9. Vanilla Sky
10. Risky Business

...plus 23 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.