Week In, Week Out
Weekly collections of five mini-reviews capturing a wide range of films—old and new, obscure and iconic. A personal film journal in snapshots, offering quick, insightful takes on whatever’s been on the screen lately.
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Movies of the Week #43 (2024)
Stranger Eyes, Thelma, Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder, Clara, and The Intern are reviewed films exploring themes of isolation, aging, and societal pressures. While Stranger Eyes and Thelma offer engaging narratives, Clara’s heavy existentialism lacks emotional resonance. Overall, these varied portrayals provide insight into parenthood and generational challenges, blending humor with poignant observations. Read more
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Movies of the Week #42 (2024)
The reviews discuss various films, highlighting “Say Anything” as a unique romance focusing on a girl’s relationship with her father, complemented by John Cusack’s character. Other films like “Tarzan,” “We Bought a Zoo,” “Ghost,” and “Rampage” receive mixed criticisms, emphasizing formulaic storytelling or lack of depth while mentioning some charming elements. Read more
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Movies of the Week #41 (2024)
Strange Darling (2023) impresses with its stylish serial-killer narrative and inventive chapter format, bolstered by Willa Fitzgerald’s captivating performance. It’s What’s Inside (2024) explores body-swapping with flair but loses focus as it spirals into a weak conclusion. Wolfs (2024) struggles despite Clooney and Pitt’s charm, lacking originality and humor. Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store… Read more
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Movies of the Week #40 (2024)
The review covers five films: “The 4:30 Movie” is a nostalgic 80s love story, and “Starve Acre” mixes folk horror with family trauma, both rated 7. “My Penguin Friend” shares a sentimental tale with limited emotional impact, rated 6. “Salem’s Lot” struggles with character depth, rated 5. Finally, “It Ends With Us” suffers from clichés,… Read more
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Movies of the Week #39 (2024)
“Palm Springs” impresses with its existential commentary on life. “Longlegs” offers an unsettling twist on familiar tropes. “Last Dance” presents a widower’s journey but lacks flow. “Coup de chance” engages with flawed characters yet falters in coherence. “Last Straw” struggles with pretentiousness. Read more
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Movies of the Week #38 (2024)
The content reviews five films, highlighting their themes and overall impact. “The Practice” explores yoga and detachment during a couple’s separation. “Small Engine Repair” features childhood friends navigating parenthood, while “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” offers a visually impactful story about letting go. “Craig Ferguson: Tickle Fight” lacks fresh material but shows… Read more
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Movies of the Week #37 (2024)
Summary: “Alien: Romulus” earns a rewatch for improved experience, while “Aliens Expanded” delivers in-depth insights into the making of Aliens, despite its lengthy duration. “Beetlejuice” impresses due to Michael Keaton’s portrayal, and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” delights with a mix of old and new characters. “Under the Influencer” explores the reality behind online personas with engaging moments. Read more
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Movies of the Week #36 (2024)
Columbus (2017): This isn’t my first time visiting Columbus, but now, with the added architectural perspective I got after viewing it through a Floor Plan Croissant lens, it was almost like a first watch. To be fair, I didn’t remember much of the minimal plot, so that helped too. I really liked how the movie Read more
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Movies of the Week #35 (2024)
Good Will Hunting (1997): One of those universally loved movies which pretty much everyone who watches movies has seen, GWH still plays as a fantastical story of genius boy who discovers therapy. I don’t imagine there is any other movie that has brought therapy so into the mainstream as this one, thanks in no small Read more
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Movies of the Week #34 (2024)
“Alien” (1979) remains a timeless sci-fi classic with exceptional build-up and otherworldly visuals. “500 Days of Summer” (2009) still holds its truth and quirks, striking a chord with its tongue-in-cheek honesty. “Saturday Night Fever” (1977) surprises with its deeper exploration of class, racism, and the American Dream. “Trap” (2024) and “Inside the Mind of a… Read more
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Movies of the Week #33 (2024)
“The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is a beautifully assembled and culturally all-encompassing documentary that establishes The Bee Gees as influential and versatile. “Ghostlight” portrays a touching human-experience story, while “Alien: Romulus” is a solid addition to the saga, despite a let-down finale. “28 Weeks Later” offers solid scenes but falls… Read more
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Movies of the Week #32 (2024)
28 Days Later… (2002): It’s funny to consider that the previous collaboration between Danny Boyle and Alex Garland was the absolute mess of a film known as The Beach (2000). With 28 Days Later, the two set the zombie world afire, giving it life and direction for the twenty years that were to come. And Read more
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