#95 – Inherent Vice

There’s a plot in this movie somewhere and Paul Thomas Anderson dares you to find it. But in looking for it you’ll miss the unique performances, the outstanding music and authentic feel of the film. Don’t get too wrapped up in it and just go along for the trippy ride.  I haven’t seen a PTA…

#7 – Nebraska

A black and white family comedy that hits home for me seeing how my whole family is from the state and I have such vivid memories of being there and growing up.  This movie boasts standout performances, one after another.  Bruce Dern and June Squibb really steal this film but Will Forte holds it all…

#83 – Enemy

Well I liked this movie..I can’t really tell you exactly what happened, but I liked it. I need to watch it again and watch it much more carefully and anyone who wants to give it a shot I’d love to see what you think.  Another fantastic by Jake Gyllenhaal whose choice of roles and strong…

#13 – In A World

Lake Bell fronts a well written comedy about the world of voice overs.  There’s so much to like here, just overall a solid picture.  Ken Marino continues to be one of the best kept comedy secrets in Hollywood and everyone benefits from a tightly written script. Recommend? Absolutely, a good choice for a comedy movie…

#107 – The Quiet Ones

A movie that straddles that line between horror and drama and doesn’t really do it all that well.  I’m always excited to see Jared Harris in a film and Sam Claflin impressed me in The Hunger Games sequels, they’re both good here as well as the other supporting actors but the story is just flat…

#108 – The Captive

Everything about this movie is overdone.  Everything is overacted with the usually always good Kevin Durand the biggest culprit.  The score is overused and everything is so depressing.  Several story lines are introduced in the beginning and by the end I couldn’t really care about most of them.  Ryan Reynolds tries to hold this movie…

#21 – Whiplash

While Whiplash isn’t perfect, it’s so close that it’s unforgettable.  A story about obsession and a strive for perfection with two standout performances and dazzling camera work that brings you closer to the musical playing than I’ve seen before.  There is so much to like about this movie including a finale that was the most…

#43 – Young Ones

The world that’s created in this post apocalyptic drama is so unique and impressive.  The story is a little slow but well plotted and the cast is good from top to bottom.  Michael Shannon particularly stands out and stunning visuals made me really enjoy this one. Recommend? Absolutely for any Sci Fi and post apocalyptic…

#64 – Blood Ties

I liked this movie but it never really lives up to it’s impressive cast.  A main story about crime and family that gets too caught up in its side stories and meaningless characters.  Clive Owen and Billy Crudup really put in good work but are letdown by a weak script. Recommend? Yes, but there are…

#15 – Frank

Movies like this are why I started this project in the first place.  Frank is an examination of life and what makes us all different.  A movie so original and odd that I doubt it will be on many radars but deserves an audience.  A film about music and the creative process at his core,…