Longlegs 2024 -Monroe's mope becomes tiresome -She's detached -Slow-burn sensory horro -Pacing an issue -Cage's character, expectedly unhinged, ceases being interesting once he begins monologuing -Excels visually 7/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #mystery #thriller

Scared Shitless 2025 -Throwback to classic 1980s creature features -Sports deadpan humor -B-movie features some fun practical gore -Low-brow bathroom jokes -Runtime short/doesn't overstay welcome -Script is a bit thin. 6/10 #cardboardandkino #movies #horror #comedy

The Wonderland 2019 -Visually stunning -Safe effort -Studio-Ghibli tropes marred my enjoyment of this -Hand drawn environments and expressive characters save it -Talkiness might bore children 6/10 #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #movies #anime #animation #fantasy #adventure

Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway 2019 -Cyberpunk spy spoof -Eschews traditional film structure -Dream logic -Breaks own rules -Very bizarre film -Enjoyed it immensely -Acting like a tribute to the 70s. 8/10 #cardboardandkino #movies #scifi #absurd #cyberpunk #comedy

Sound of Noise 2012 -Brilliant hidden gem! -Rhythmic subversion of musicals and procedural dramas -Superb Swedish deadpan -Procedural is conventional -Playful stylized film that I see as a very inventive dark comedy. 8/10 #cardboardandkino #movies #drama #absurd #swedish

Origin: Spirits of the Past 2006 -Visually stunning --Sophisticated world building -Devolves into formulaic tale in last hour -3D modeling tolerable -Lush environments showcased. 7/10 #cardboardandkino #movies #scifi #anime

Baby Assassins 2021 -Excellent fight scenes -Deadpan slacker comedy -Martial arts scenes have grit and realism -Chemistry between two actresses makes the film work. Favorite line: "I'm concerned about hitman industry." 8/10 #cardboardandkino #movies #action #comedy #japan

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc 2025 -Amazing kinetic animation -Cinematic framing -Slow-burn romance at beginning which drags -Enjoyed goofy shark devil 7/10 (action parts get an 8) #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #movies #fantasy #action #anime

Tetsuo II: Body Hammer 1997 -Too relentless, visceral, and overwhelming -Respect the practical effects Switch to 35mm film stock is interesting -Soundtrack is metallic noise woven with the visual violence 7/10 #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #movies #scifi #cyberpunk

JRR Tokien's The Hobbit Editor: Dustin Lee -Closer to Tolkien's original tale -more enjoyable than originals -Not available on streaming 7/10 #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #movies #fantasy #adventure #action #tolkien

Nobody 2 2025 -Fights are visceral and messy -Sharon Stone plays crazy villain with relish -Doesn't add to the lore -Odenkirk nails this role with dry, suburban-dad humor and unassuming demeanor -Standard tale done well 7/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #action #thriller #comedy

Alien 3-The Assembly Cut 1992 -Adds distinct personalities 4 prisoners -Expands relationship of Ripley and doctor -Suffers from pacing bloat -Characters aren't as appealing as first two films -Normally enjoy bleak -This fell flat 6/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #scfi

Born of Fire 1987 -Surrealist art horror -Disjointed narrative in favor of dream logic -Sadly too disjointed -Dive into Islamic folklore -Stark beauty of thermal pools and jagged rock formations infuse the film with dread 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #arthouse

All the Moons 2020 -Character focused vampire story -Coming of age tale with an ageless child -No jump scares here/sophisticated horror at its best -Eternal life as bleak -Death definies our lives -Highly recommended 9/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #vampires #spain

Drunken Master 1978 -Iconic fight choreography -Humor mostly fell flat/forced -Enjoyed seeing various styles -Hated dubbed version 7/10 #moviereviews #movies #cardboardandkino #action #comedy #jackiechan #china

2551.01 2021 -Weird homage to silent cinema -Darkly gonzo -Discordant notes and atmospheric sounds -Loved the harsh identity of this film -Grotesque images -Highly recommended (provided you enjoy these types of films) 9/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #austria

Mortal Kombat II 2026 -Embraces fans -Not much story -Urban a fantastic casting choice -Fights fun but no wow factor -Huge practical sets and detailed costumes -Loved Baraka 7/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #action #adventure #fantasy

Red Iron Road 2022 -Based on short stories by Russian authors -Not a bad one in the batch -Emphasis on ideas and moods -Some humor but very grim -Tonal shifts from folk horror to techno terror -On Tubi 7/10 #moviereviews #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #animation

Dune: Part Two 2024 -Features some stunning shots -Huge practical sets -More spectacle than immersive -Declares instead of convincing -Chalamet and Zendaya miscast -Butler chews the scenery 6/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #scifi #action

The Calling Witch 2026 -Unhurried film -Grounded in relationship between the sister and brother -Structured around the isolation of house and legacy of the author mother -More of a thriller with a strong female hero. 6/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #thriller #drama

Zodiac 2007 -Time capsule -Straightforward narrative -Fincher immerses us -Smoke filled offices, frantic news rooms, and the tactile presence of documents -Realism of film makes it emotionally distant 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #crime #drama #mystery #thriller

The Decedent 2025 -Found footage film -Static images from security films -Head cam occasionally doing the work -Graham anchors the film -Presentation is bland -Relies on too many horror tropes for me to recommend it 5/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror #foundfootage

Hard to Be a God 1989 -Found first contact ethics fascinating -Features landscapes of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan -Texture of film is gritty and hot -Armor a burden/mud-prevalent/medieval city crowded -I was immersed 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #scfi #adventure #drama #german

Return to Silent Hill 2026 -Practical effects -Appearance of being CGI but isn't -Boasts some impressive visuals -Eschews the jump scare formula -Suffers from incoherence and uneven storytelling 7/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #horror #silenthill

Madame Web 2024 -I enjoyed it more than Morbius. There! -Stock villain who's motivations aren't explained -Very much a bait and switch from the trailers. -If you're going to change the source material, you better nail it 3/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #action #thriller

Frights and Fears Vol 1 2023 -Film festival anthology -Several were very good -One really stood out-"Incubus" Portrayal of a supernatural force that reflects a real world evil Incubus on YT: youtu.be/YIqVQhT789Y?... 7/10 (8 for Incubus) #movies #cardboardandkino #horror

The Morrigan 2025 -Begins as an keen investigation -Quickly turns into a trope filled horror tale -Bleak landscapes and fog shrouded coastlines devolve into dark rooms -Barely gets a positive rating due to subject matter and locale 6/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #horror

Hamnet 2025 -Intimate, character-drive tragedy -Buckley anchors the film -Climax is intimate, powerful, and heartbreaking -I was captivated -This film is craft. 9/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #drama #shakespeare

Swordsman and Enchantress 1978 -Strong color schemes and stylized sets -Stylized delivery of the actors -Theatrical staging -Acrobatic sword fighting -Complex narrative -Twist you will not see coming 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #action #drama #martialarts #shawbrothers

Killer Constable 1980 -One of the darkest Shaw Brothers films -Stylized sets and intentional action -Title character isn't a hero -Blood pacts on chests which spurt gloriously 7/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #action #drama #martialarts #shawbrothers

The Sword and the Dragon 1956 -Lavish practical effects and set design -Large-scale battle scenes -Impressive creatures -A treat for those that value early effect -Earnest, heroic, and grand -One of my new favorites. 9/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #adventure #fantasy #russian

One Battle After Another 2025 -PTA hit and miss with me -Loved this with/caveat -Without Teyana Taylor and Penn not as enjoyable -Penn excels--outstanding work on his part -He makes the film. 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #action #thriller #comedy

The Physics of Sorrow 2019 -minotaur represents labyrinth of memory -Encaustic painting animation -Stunningly beautiful -Images constantly morphing -Dislocation experienced by many immigrants 10/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #animation #bulgaria

Tracks 2014 -Based on a true story from -Minimal plot -Episodic encounters -Mia Wasikowska shines -Natural cinematography featuring the rugged country she travels -As dog is my witness, I had no idea camels had fangs. 7/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #drama #adventure #austraila

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends 2014 -Finale of Kenshin's main story arc -Detailed sets -Polished cinematography -Geared toward spectacle -Little depth -Engaging for its fight choreography. 7/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #action #history #japan

Scarlet 2026 -Graphics are full of vibrant colors and fluid motion -Environments are delightfully detailed -Especially loved the lightning dragon -Story is too straightforward to be riveting -See for the amazing animation 7/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #animation #anime

Golgo 13: The Professional 1983 -Golgol is a stoic, impressive figure -Morally detached from his job and other persons. -Film is more cool than meaningful -Distinct artistic identity -Minimal dialogue -T&A and lots of action 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #animation #anime

The Damned 2025 -Inspired by tales of draugr -Slow burn film -Full of paranoia, moral consequences, and guilt -Kind of thematic spine I love -Snow covered landscapes -Understated -Fantastic mounting sense of unease. 9/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #horror

A Jester's Tale 1964 -Hidden gem of foreign cinema! -Live action is blended with hand drawn engravings -Felt like an absurd story book -Loved it! 8/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #adventure #history #foreignfilm

Vampire Circus 1972 -One of the better Hammer films -Bold and strange -Surreal circus imagery -Characters are pretty thin -Nice set pieces -David Prowse appears -Very good classic horror film 8/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #horror

S He 2018 -Could produce seizures -Minimalist, experimental sci-fi -Brutal and gorgeous -Criticism of patriarchy and assigned gender roles -Unique in its presentation -cousin to Mad God 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #animation #stopmotion #chinese #china

The Blood on Satan's Claw 1971 -OG Folk Horror -Weakest of the unholy three -Episodic -Uneven pacing -Script has issues -Atmosphere and acting are enjoyable oppressive horror -Some shocking scenes 8/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #horror #folkhorror #british

The Place Promised in Our Early Days 2004 -Shinkai becoming loved by me -Not as polished as later offerings -Still a work of visual beauty -Constructs a strong atmosphere -Story of longing -Vibrant with color and detail. 9/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #scifi #anime

The Road to Nowhere 2024 -Not original in its (minimal) plot -Appealing thru a Polish lens -Slow, contemplative, and bleak -Lead is engaging in his role of tortured protagonist. 7/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #scifi #thriller #drama #polish

Frankenstein 2025 -Takes some liberties that didn't please me -Less horror; more tragic drama -Often sentimental sometimes -Excellent gothic visual -Overly long -I did enjoy it -Wished I'd enjoyed it more. 7/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #scifi #horror #gothic

Last and First Men 2020, 1h 10m, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mystery & Thriller -Philosophically ambitious -Slowly panning shots of the land and monuments -Slow but hypnotic -Narrated by Tilda Swinton, -Very haunting and beautiful. 9/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #scifi #fantasy

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno 2014 -Clean although crowded plot -Bigger and darker -Loved seeing a tonfa in action! -Strong period atmosphere -Casting is spot on -Sojira Seta an ATF villain! 8/10 #movies #moviereviews #cardboardandkino #action #japanese

Sirāt 2025 -Starkly beautiful -Natural landscapes -Long takes -Deliberate pacing -Lots of driving -Loved the interaction between father and found family of the ravers -Never saw the ending coming. -Sirāt means "path" in Islamic theology 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #drama

It Was Just an Accident 2025 -Darkly humorous tale of possible mistaken identity (we do learn which by the end). And l -Lots of driving -Enjoyed ambiguity of man's identity & varying opinions on resolution 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #drama #thriller #mystery

The Yin Yang Master 2021 -Polished appearance -Conventional fantasy -Highly entertaining -Sidekicks resemble muppets -Elaborate costumes and set design -Popcorn flick and one of my recent faves of that type 8/10 #movies #cardboardandkino #fantasy #action #chinese