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My name is Cal. I'm an independent filmmaker who runs the production company Expendable Films. You can check out my company's Vimeo page here: vimeo.com/expendablefilmI've also made a list which details the movies I've made. You can check out my first feature, Unleashing the Demons, on Amazon Prime.
People may wonder why I pump so much time and effort into reviewing movies when it's doubtful many people even read my full reviews. With IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and other websites full of critics more knowledgeable and better read than me, why should you bother with my writing? Well, I leave you to answer that question for yourself. Perhaps my primitive sense of humour will factor into your enjoyment of my reviews. Or perhaps it's that I am merely a lover of movies and do not consider myself a critic. Critics trash fun movies but praise wildly overrated, boring movies. I just like having fun at the movies... And I assess a movie as a guy who loves movies and seeks a good time.
I do not receive any money or revenue for my writing, so I write this as a passion and as a hobby. I aim to simply provide a fair, balanced analysis and commentary of a movie I've seen.
Thus, people may think I at times go too easy on a movie. Well, that's because I look for the good in all movies, even bad ones. I want to recognise the effort that has gone into a movie, and be fair to the filmmaker's intentions. I want to break into the film industry and I wish to make movies, so all films deserve a fair trial in my mind. I'd hate it for people to give a film of mine a low rating for a few purely nitpicking reasons.
I now mostly use Letterboxd where I post a variety of mini-reviews that don't get carried across to here. Listal will still house my long-form reviews but not my shorter ones.
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I once came across someone hovering around the web who copied my reviews word for smegging word.
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That's all I have to say.
Oh, and I post my reviews on a few different websites, most notably MichaelDVD and Manly Movie. I did some writing for Digital Hippos briefly... But that site is run by a bunch of cunts, so I didn't remain as a staff member. I suggest you guys avoid that site, too.
You'll find my reviews scattered on other websites around the web, including The Critical Critics, Flixster, Letterboxd and Manly Movie.
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Enjoyable, visually sleek, funny rom-com
Posted : 16 hours, 9 minutes ago on 18 March 2024 10:53 (A review of Anyone But You)After meeting each other during an awkward moment in a coffee shop, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) immediately feel a special connection and spend the day together, ending with grilled cheese sandwiches and falling asleep on the couch. Bea sneaks out the next morning without saying goodbye, but upon promptly returning to Ben's apartment, she overhears him cruelly insulting her to his friend, Pete (GaTa). Six months later, their paths unexpectedly cross again when Bea's sister, Halle (Hadley Robinson), starts a relationship with Pete's sister, Claudia (Alexandra Shipp). After Halle and Claudia get engaged, they plan a wedding in Sydney, Australia, meaning that Bea and Ben will need to spend a weekend tolerating one another's company and being civil. Further complicating matters is the arrival of Ben's ex-girlfriend, Margaret (Charlee Fraser), and Bea's former fiancé, Jonathan (Darren Barnet). With Ben and Bea's friends trying to force them together, the pair pretend to be a couple, hoping the act will make Margaret jealous and stop Bea's parents from pushing her to make up with Jonathan. However, as Bea and Ben spend time together, they develop real feelings beyond their pretend relationship.
The rom-com formula is in full force here, with Gluck and Ilana Wolpert's hitting several predictable story beats before reaching its inevitable conclusion. As ever, the execution is more important than the originality in this genre, and Anyone But You is above-average in this respect. Without reaching the dizzying heights of something like Roman Holiday or When Harry Met Sally, Anyone But You is genuinely side-splitting and features a winning cast, including two likeable leads and a colourful supporting ensemble. Still fresh from the success of 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, Powell is funny and charming here, and he plays well alongside Sweeney (HBO's Euphoria), who is a surprisingly good lead. Their easygoing banter consistently sparkles, and they share convincing chemistry, which is a big deal for a rom-com. The supporting cast also features a few recognisable Australian performers, including a scene-stealing Bryan Brown and the reliably great Rachel Griffiths. It's particularly funny to watch Brown and GaTa interacting, and Brown handles his amusing dialogue with gusto. Another standout is Aussie actor Joe Davidson, who gleefully plays into the bogan stereotypes, consistently speaking in obscure Australian slang that will surely confuse international viewers.
With its gorgeous Australian setting, Anyone But You is more visually vibrant than any number of other run-of-the-mill Hollywood comedies. (Seriously, New York City and Los Angeles are viciously overused at this point.) Sydneysiders (this reviewer included) will get a kick out of seeing the city's various sights and sounds on-screen, picking out the locations that they recognise. Clocking in at a brisk 103 minutes, including credits, Anyone But You avoids unnecessary bloat, and Gluck shows a firm understanding of comedic timing. Too many modern comedies unnecessarily dwell on punchlines and contain too much redundant story material (Judd Apatow's movies are a prime example), but Gluck shows remarkable discipline, keeping the pace swift and never dwelling on a comedic set piece for too long. The enjoyable soundtrack is another highlight, with the movie making great use of Natasha Bedingfield's underrated banger, Unwritten.
Anyone But You does not reinvent the rom-com genre, but it does not aspire to do so. It's a formulaic rom-com in the old-fashioned mould, and it delivers in terms of humour and charm while also offering breathtaking visuals. The movie might've benefitted from more genuine Australian cultural insight, as the content feels more like an outsider's perspective of the land down under, but this is about its only real flaw outside of the lack of narrative ambition.
7.0/10
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Supremely enjoyable '90s action/disaster flick
Posted : 16 hours, 12 minutes ago on 18 March 2024 10:50 (A review of Hard Rain)With heavy rainstorms resulting in dangerous flooding, an evacuation order is in place for Huntingburg, Indiana, coordinated by Sheriff Mike Collig (Randy Quaid) and his police officers. Tom (Christian Slater) and his uncle, Charlie (Edward Asner), work as armoured car drivers collecting money from the local banks. But when their vehicle becomes stuck in flood waters, the pair are ambushed by a group of armed robbers, led by Jim (Morgan Freeman), who are determined to acquire the millions of dollars they are transporting. One of Jim's men kills Charlie in a shootout, but Tom manages to escape, hiding the cash and fleeing while Jim's gang remains in hot pursuit. While fleeing, he is mistaken for a looter and taken to the police station, where he also meets a local named Karen (Minnie Driver), who refuses to leave the area.
If Hard Rain was made in the 2020s, it would probably look like Rob Cohen's PG-13, digital-looking Hurricane Height. Thankfully, however, Hard Rain is a gloriously old-fashioned '90s production without any phoney-looking digital trickery to behold. With a massive $70 million budget, the film comes to life through enormous sets, practical effects, location shooting, miniatures and matte paintings, and the illusion still stands over twenty years later despite a couple of imperfect shots. (For example, Slater's face being digitally imposed on a stuntman does not hold up.) The film even opens with a hugely impressive aerial tracking shot showing flooded areas and disaster preparation, ending on the street next to the town's police officers coordinating the evacuation. There's a strong sense of atmosphere, and it never feels like the action is taking place on sets or soundstages. Hard Rain is a blockbuster action film, but it is exceptionally well made, with exhilarating action sequences and palpable tension when the main characters are in danger. It might be B-grade in terms of content, but the execution is undeniably A-grade; it never looks like a cheap or nasty direct-to-video effort. Additionally, Hard Rain is an R-rated action film, and director Salomon does not hold back on the violence. The visceral punch to the shootouts makes the film a must-see for genre fans and further distinguishes it from this century's seemingly never-ending glut of vanilla, PG-13 action flicks.
Yost's screenplay is not airtight, as there are plot contrivances and conveniences to allow the protagonists to escape at a critical time, but it's not too distracting. Furthermore, despite the movie's relatively short 96-minute running time, a sense of repetition admittedly begins to sneak in towards the end, with the premise starting to wear a tad thin during the third act. However, the climax is worth the wait. Although none of the main characters are necessarily three-dimensional, the actors effectively bring their respective roles to life, with the charismatic Christian Slater (who also co-produced) making for a fun and engaging protagonist. Slater knows how to deliver a one-liner, leading to several fun moments of levity. (While desperately trying to acquire the keys to his jail cell, he finds a set of car keys and exclaims, "Perfect, I can drive out of here!") Alongside him, the always-reliable Morgan Freeman makes a terrific impression, handling the material with a straight face. Even though Freeman is an antagonist, his character is level-headed and easy to like. As the token female and love interest, Minnie Driver is perfectly adequate but unremarkable, while the late Edward Asner brings a touch of class to the role of Tom's uncle. Randy Quaid also appears as the town's sheriff, chewing the scenery with gusto to broadly play the somewhat thankless role. Meanwhile, the legendary Betty White is on hand as a stubborn resident who refuses to evacuate, adding ample colour and humour to the production in a way that only White can do.
Hard Rain is full of memorable moments and set pieces, from an enjoyable jet ski chase through a flooded school to an intense shootout in a cemetery and a showdown in a church. Although not on the same level as the best action or disaster movies from the 1990s, it's hugely entertaining and competently made, with fun action sequences and effective comic relief. In 2024, there's something intrinsically charming and nostalgic about old-school blockbusters like Hard Rain that look like proper films, have no political agenda, and manage to be entertaining without insulting anybody's intelligence.
7.3/10
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Regrettably falls short of its potential
Posted : 1 week ago on 11 March 2024 09:32 (A review of Next Goal Wins)Known as the world's worst soccer team, American Samoa infamously lost a game against the Australian Socceroos in 2001 with a humiliating score of 31-0. In 2011, with only four weeks until the World Cup qualifying games begin, the team decide it is time to bring in a new coach to whip them into shape. After contacting the American Football Federation, they send a coach in the form of former Dutch-American player Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), who resents the job offer but only accepts to avoid unemployment. Thomas tries to integrate into the quirky, profoundly religious country but finds the coaching position frustrating and unrewarding, with his hard work seemingly adding up to nothing. Resisting the urge to quit, Thomas continues his seemingly impossible task of training the untested athletes, who hope to make history by scoring a single goal.
The issues with Next Goal Wins begin with Waititi, who serves as the film's narrator in a goofy, over-the-top outfit, and espousing a quirky voice. The director placing himself in this role reeks of egotism, and the narration itself is entirely redundant, unnecessarily overexplaining parts of the story. Furthermore, Waititi's frivolous sense of humour is hit-and-miss, clashing with the story's emotional centre. Although various jokes do land, it often feels like the director is constantly on the hunt for another forced laugh instead of focusing on engaging storytelling. Furthermore, due to the requirements of the genre, Waititi and Morris change the story by forcing unnecessary conflict. See, in real life, Thomas volunteered to coach American Samoa and embraced the opportunity, but this dramatisation shows him being coerced into taking the job and consistently wanting to quit. It all leads to a big, important climactic moment, but the real story is far more emotionally honest and does not need additional conflict. The documentary is more heartwarming because the empathetic Thomas believed in the team and wanted to see them succeed.
Signs of editorial fiddling are present throughout Next Goal Wins. It feels as if aspects of Thomas's personal life were removed in post-production - particularly glaring is the fact that his ex-wife, Gail (Elisabeth Moss), only receives a glorified cameo and should play a more considerable part in the story. Also disappointing is the treatment of transgender player Jaiyah (Kaimana), who became the first transgender player to compete in a World Cup qualifier. Jaiyah's experience could support an entire movie of its own, and she should be the protagonist. Instead, even though she feels significant in the first half through fictionalised tension with Thomas, she ends up underused, with the second half concentrating more on Thomas's personal experiences.
Next Goal Wins is held back by ample flaws and miscalculations, but the movie nevertheless manages to work on its own terms as a quirky underdog sports tale. Performances are uniformly spirited, with Fassbender approaching the material with a straight face and doing his best to inject dramatic heft into the proceedings. Will Arnett, who was added during reshoots to replace Armie Hammer, also has his moments, while Kiwi actor Rhys Darby scores a few laughs. The American Samoa characters are fantastic, with Oscar Kightley a particular standout as the optimistic football federation chief, Tavota. The ensemble cast's ample charm keeps the picture watchable, and there are numerous comedic moments that truly work. Also worth mentioning are Angus Sampson and Luke Hemsworth, who have uproarious cameos as a pair of Australian larrikins. The technical presentation is lovely, with cinematographer Lachlan Milne gorgeously capturing the breathtaking scenery and locales of Hawaii, which stands in for American Samoa. There are also some terrific song choices, including Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 as the team begins training (though Sia's Chandelier is anachronistic, given it was released three years after the story's events took place), and the soccer sequences are competently staged and engaging.
No surprises here: the 2014 documentary of the same name is far superior, and it is disappointing that this film adaptation sacrifices the true story's rawness and honesty for something so glaringly conventional. Nevertheless, Next Goal Wins has its merits and is worth watching. As clichéd as it is, the emotional beats remain touching, and there's a nice message about happiness and spirituality that should leave you with a smile on your face. Those unfamiliar with the documentary and the real story will probably get the most mileage from this adaptation, as those who have seen the documentary will immediately recognise the mostly egregious changes.
6.6/10
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A classic, hard-boiled crime-thriller
Posted : 2 weeks ago on 4 March 2024 12:54 (A review of Charley Varrick)A self-employed cropduster and former stunt pilot, Charley Varrick (Walter Matthau) stages a bank robbery in a small New Mexico town with help from his accomplices, including Harman (Andy Robinson) and his wife, Nadine (Jacqueline Scott). Nadine is mortally wounded in a shootout with local police officers, leaving Charley and Harman to split the cash after making their getaway. However, upon arriving at Charley's mobile home, they discover that their earnings are far higher than anticipated, with the haul amounting to three-quarters of a million dollars. Despite Harman's excitement at their newfound riches, Charley suspects the money is dirty and belongs to the mob, meaning their lives are now in grave danger. With local law enforcement investigating the crime and the media reporting that the robbers only made off with $2,000, a mafia hitman known as Molly (Joe Don Baker) is hired to recover the money by any means necessary.
With a screenplay credited to Dean Riesner (High Plains Drifter) and Howard Rodman (Coogan's Bluff), Charley Varrick is told with superb precision and clarity, and there is scarcely any fat on the movie's bones. Siegel does not waste any time, diving straight into the bank robbery that occurs in the first scene, and sufficiently developing the characters after the fact without grinding the pace to a halt. Indeed, instead of cutesy scenes with the leads before the robbery, the movie neatly sketches each character through the action, with tensions running high between Charley and Harman while Molly ruthlessly hunts for information and leads. Miraculously, too, the movie does not take the characters for idiots - even the police officers are competent. Virtually every scene throughout Charley Varrick feels essential and serves a purpose, and Siegel keeps things moving at a confident pace, with the picture carrying a refined brevity that allows the beefy 110-minute running time to fly by. It does begin to drag a tad during the final act, but the climactic showdown is well worth the wait.
The technical presentation is spectacular, with Siegel demonstrating his superlative skill and expertise in both the action set pieces and the smaller, more intense character-based moments. The opening bank robbery is a masterclass of tension-building and no-nonsense precision, and it is all the more effective after the innocuous opening title sequence showing everyday people going about their regular lives. Siegel does not hold back on the violence, which is vicious and shocking but nevertheless tasteful, as he does not dwell on the bloodshed. The destructive vehicular stunts peppered throughout the movie hold up to 21st-century scrutiny, with a standout early car chase and a climactic skirmish involving Charley's plane. Lalo Schifrin's score adds another layer of intensity and flavour, enhancing the picture's cool '70s vibe.
Charley is a great character, and it is a pleasure to watch him execute his master plan to evade both the mob and the police. Cunning and focused, Charley manages to outsmart his pursuers by staying a few steps ahead of them, and it is a fantastic role for the matchless Walter Matthau. The only misstep is portraying Charley as a ladies' man - Matthau is a great actor, but he is not a sophisticated, charming James Bond type. He is well-matched with the fantastic Joe Don Baker, who gives Molly a sadistic and violent edge. Also worth noting is Andy Robinson, who was so spine-tingling as a Zodiac-esque killer in Dirty Harry and who here plays Harman as a naive but antsy and overexcited accomplice who cannot appreciate the gravity of the situation. Robinson is well-matched with Matthau's understated, calculated demeanour, and their scenes together are consistently compelling. Another standout is John Vernon as the authoritative mafia boss, Maynard Boyle, maintaining a calm exterior that masks a ruthless and dangerous persona underneath.
The picture's original title, The Last of the Independents, is written on Charley's cropdusting work van, and invokes the theme at the heart of this story: independent, family-run businesses versus organised corporations. The script implies that Charley is destitute and finds it impossible to make an honest living due to big companies taking over, and his decision to rob the bank is an attack against what he calls "the combines," even asking the bank employees if they are willing to die over somebody else's money. It's a subtle but effective message, giving the movie a touch of cultural relevance. Charley Varrick is a classic manly movie in every sense of the word, bolstered by the pitch-perfect performances, engaging dialogue, smooth storytelling and outstanding action set pieces. It deserves more attention and recognition than it appears to receive.
7.9/10
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Hard to watch and harder to forget
Posted : 1 month ago on 14 February 2024 06:19 (A review of Threads)Written by author and playwright Barry Hines, Threads is not a globe-trotting disaster movie in the vein of a Roland Emmerich production. Instead, it remains solely focused on the city of Sheffield in Northern England. Young adults Ruth Beckett (Karen Meagher) and Jimmy Kemp (Reece Dinsdale) discover an unplanned pregnancy and decide to marry, planning for the baby's arrival and dealing with their respective families. Sheffield is also home to strategic military targets, including steel production factories and an R.A.F. base. A conflict arises between the Soviet Union and the United States of America, and, despite attempts to keep things peaceful, it culminates with nuclear blasts that bring an end to civilisation as we know it. Millions are killed across Europe in an instant, while the survivors face an uncertain future of food shortages, a lack of shelter, radiation poisoning, and endless labour.
Threads does not concern itself with the politics behind the war. Instead, it is more about the experiences of innocent civilians who can only helplessly watch the news coverage of the senseless conflict, endure growing government restrictions, and fight for survival after the nuclear blast obliterates virtually everything. The escalation of the situation is highly compelling, with Jackson portraying what could conceivably occur before, during, and after a nuclear conflict. Scenes of panic buying, travel restrictions, and anti-war demonstrations (that are violently shut down by police) look incredibly eerie and uncanny after the pandemic, which is a testament to the veracity of Jackson's exhaustive research. Furthermore, instead of endless money shots of explosions decimating landmarks, Jackson concentrates on the people caught in the nuclear blast, with grotesque and disturbing imagery of bodies being melted, a woman losing control of her bladder, and people helplessly trying to assist one another. Plus, scenes of mass panic and hysteria are genuinely distressing.
Unfortunately, Threads lacks a compelling protagonist to guide us through the horrific events, as this is more of an ensemble piece comprised of various vignettes with a range of characters, some of whom are recurring but none of whom we intimately grow to know. As a result, viewers are kept at arm's length, which is probably the intention as the movie plays out like a documentary, but it is somewhat disappointing nevertheless. The ensemble is gargantuan, and Jackson deliberately chose unknown actors to fill the various roles to heighten the film's impact. Thankfully, there is no single dud performer in sight, with all the actors confidently hitting their marks. This is most commendable in the aftermath of the nuclear blast, with the actors needing to convey the sheer depression and hopelessness of the nuclear winter, as well as radiation sickness and sheer weakness from malnutrition. Jackson convincingly portrays people from all walks of life, with no artificiality or showiness in sight, enhancing the production's laudable realism.
Accomplished on a small budget, Threads was shot on grainy 16mm film stock, which undeniably works in the film's favour. The dreary and unpolished 16mm photography augments the horrors and creates a realistic sense of immediacy that crisp digital cinematography cannot come close to achieving. Jackson intercuts lots of archival material throughout the movie, including shots of military forces, planes, and explosions, solidifying the documentary approach to the subject matter. Additionally, despite the limited budget, the makeup and prosthetics are effective and, at times, difficult to look at. Not all of the special effects stand up to contemporary scrutiny, as the compositing is a little on the dated side when the first bomb hits near Sheffield, but this does not matter in the slightest. Threads does not live and die by its special effects, as it is not about the money shots. The intimate dramatic scenes between characters are the main focus, and Jackson scarcely puts a foot wrong during these sequences.
Anybody seeking a conventionally entertaining disaster or apocalypse movie should steer clear of Threads, as this is not an enjoyable film or even a good-looking one, which is entirely by design. With any hope, this is the closest that any of us will come to experiencing a nuclear winter. Indeed, as the years continue to go by after the blast, life might continue for some of the characters, but it is arguable whether or not life is actually worth living in this sort of post-apocalyptic world. Gut-wrenching and disturbing, Threads is hard to watch and even harder to forget.
8.0/10
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Heartbreakingly bland and bloodless sequel
Posted : 1 month ago on 14 February 2024 04:51 (A review of RoboCop 3)3.2/10
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Entertaining and witty, but not essential
Posted : 1 month, 1 week ago on 6 February 2024 06:25 (A review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2)6.6/10
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A winner in every respect
Posted : 1 month, 1 week ago on 6 February 2024 06:14 (A review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs)8.3/10
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A sweet treat worth savouring
Posted : 1 month, 2 weeks ago on 30 January 2024 07:12 (A review of Wonka)8.4/10
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A technically immaculate, haunting action-thriller
Posted : 1 month, 3 weeks ago on 26 January 2024 12:20 (A review of Sicario (2015))8.3/10
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Enjoyable, visually sleek, funny rom-com
“With movies like 2023's No Hard Feelings and Anyone But You, it is refreshing and comforting to see studios taking chances on modestly budgeted, R-rated romantic comedies. Additionally, it is note-worthy for any rom-com to receive a theatrical release in 2024, as the genre is now primarily reserved ” read more
Supremely enjoyable '90s action/disaster flick
“Underrated and overlooked to an almost criminal extent, 1998's Hard Rain is a supremely enjoyable action film from the genre's old-school glory days. Written by Graham Yost (Speed, Broken Arrow), Hard Rain distinguishes itself from other genre pictures by setting the action in a natural disaster, ma” read more
Regrettably falls short of its potential
“With the 2014 documentary Next Goal Wins bringing the story of the American Samoa soccer team into the mainstream, a film adaptation was virtually inevitable, especially since Hollywood loves true-life underdog tales. Finally arriving four years after principal photography (and after a round of resh” read more
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All right, I better eat dinner. Keep taking care of yourself.
As for the site, well, sure I'll miss your reviews & thoughts on movies but no worries. Change & growth are good things, so kudos and best wishes on moving onward & upward.
Keep me posted on how you're doing. Talk to you soon....
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Off to bed with me...up later than I'd intended. Funny how time flies by when you're online. Hope you have a good weekend! :)
Good to know about the new Muppets soundtrack. I bought the last one as much for my daughter as for myself & still like most of the songs on it. And while I've always had mixed feelings about the soundtrack for The Muppet Movie, I may be picking that up on vinyl next month when it's re-released for Record Store Day. Evidently it's been out of print for 35 years, so clearly their renewed popularity is a very very good thing if they're finally making new ones. The trick will be to get my hands on a copy before they're all gone.
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Yeah, Muppets Take Manhattan is my least favorite of the Henson ones too. I liked it better when I was a kid (back before I consciously noticed things like whether plots made sense), but the older I get the less I enjoy it.
And again on the interesting timing I saw today that Drafthouse is screening The Great Muppet Caper this Saturday (also in 35mm). It's FREE, so maybe I'll hit it up if the timing works out to do so. Only downside there is I can't take the kiddo due to their no kids under 6 years old rule (which they only lift for pre-2pm screenings on Tuesdays, AKA "Baby Day").
Speaking of movies I think I'll watch a couple before I crash for the night. Cheers!