#Primate is a fun, well-done, animal attacks/slasher b-movie that pulls a number of visual cues from its genre influences. Violent and gory with the rabid chimp getting right to it for a lean 89 minute runtime. Lighting bugged me. Set in Hawaii, it shouldn’t be so drab and dark.

I’m torn on The Plague. It’s impressive filmmaking and I agree with the stellar reviews. Also, by its end, I don’t think I like it much. At least not as an entertainment. It’s an effective portrait of teen bullying (12-13 year olds) with socially awkward boys branded as having “the plague.” ⬇️

Time for my 20 favorite films of 2025 list. Hands down, the 2 best films I saw this year were One Battle After Another and Sinners. But aren't your favorites the ones you watch over and over? I've seen Superman and F4 6 times each (5 in theater) and Thunderbolts* 4 times. So here you go. #filmsky📽️

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My ★★★★ review of The Toxic Avenger on @letterboxd: boxd.it/bSN39x #265moviereview #horror #toxicavenger #filmsky 📽️

#Last4Watched Whadda ya think? Two for Wicked! @216-eliot-ness.bsky.social @karlbrunjes.bsky.social @echotopia.bsky.social @mikeymcfilms.bsky.social @jdiggs67.bsky.social @lainydelaney.bsky.social @tadool.bsky.social @gemini53.bsky.social @robgasper.bsky.social @smithkevin.bsky.social #filmsky 📽️

#4GuiltyPleasureMovies What're some of yours? @moondogrick.bsky.social @216-eliot-ness.bsky.social @mikeymcfilms.bsky.social @jdiggs67.bsky.social @tadool.bsky.social @robgasper.bsky.social @smithkevin.bsky.social @john.in.chicago.bsky.social #filmsky 📽️

My ★★★★ review of Friendship on @letterboxd: boxd.it/aZCCyv #265moviereview #HBOMax #friendship #filmsky 📽️

The Toxic Avenger is too much fun, a b-movie blast that hits just the right tone, providing both ridiculous laughs and ridiculous gore. Peppered with disgusting flourishes and even a little bit of heart. Top ten flick of the year for me.

Viewed only as a thrilling reimagining of Kurosawa’s High and Low, Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest might play a little uneven … but as a Spike Lee joint it’s highly entertaining, with great turns from Washington, A$AP Rocky, and, especially, Jeffrey Wright. Visually stunning, great soundtrack. 👍

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Despite my aversion to most body horror, I had a good time with #Together. As creepy and squirm-inducing as expected, it’s also a darkly comic tale about the toxicity of codependent relationships that’s not wallowing in its more disgusting traits in place of a thoughtful story.

#sheridesshotgun is my favorite movie of 2025 to date. It’s a solid action-thriller. But what drives the movie to greater heights is Ana Sophia Heger, as Polly, the young girl caught in the middle of the intrigue. The character is so authentic … “Polly” is phenomenal and this is her movie.

Last 4 movies watched. Any thoughts? @216-eliot-ness.bsky.social @karlbrunjes.bsky.social @echotopia.bsky.social @mikeymcfilms.bsky.social @jdiggs67.bsky.social @lainydelaney.bsky.social @tadool.bsky.social @gemini53.bsky.social @robgasper.bsky.social #filmsky 📽️ #Last4Watched

Christy and Alonso discuss their own lists of the best films of the 21st Century. #filmsky 📽️

Wow. I really enjoyed that. It reminded me of a Rocky movie, but set on a racetrack. There's even a training scene that reminded me of the one in Rocky IV. More later. #filmsky 📽️

Last 4 movies watched. Anybody have any thoughts? @216-eliot-ness.bsky.social @karlbrunjes.bsky.social @echotopia.bsky.social @mikeymcfilms.bsky.social @jdiggs67.bsky.social @tadool.bsky.social @gemini53.bsky.social @lainydelaney.bsky.social @robgasper.bsky.social #filmsky 📽️ #Last4Watched

Fans of Talk to Me will enjoy the director’s follow-up #BringHerBack, an intriguing, brutal tale that will hold your interest. Still, the movie fails to deliver the emotional weight of the superior ‘23 film. A certain character should have been our Mia, but we’re left cold/alone.

A generic riff on the franchise, #KarateKidLegends is a rushed affair that still manages to feel padded with pointless subplots and side characters. It’s an amiable enough diversion, but I don’t know why you wouldn’t just watch an episode of Cobra Kai instead.

A psychopath runs a ‘swim with the sharks’ tourist attraction that proves all too real for some customers. I’m not a big fan of ‘captive victim’ flicks but #DangerousAnimals was a terrific surprise at last night’s mystery movie screening. Suspenseful and fun, check it out!

Big holiday weekend kicking off with #Friendship today. #Mission:Impossible tomorrow and #LiloandStitch Sunday.

Clown in a Cornfield is a solid, above average modern slasher. A handful of scenes are genuinely hilarious and it evokes a classic slasher vibe early. I was a bit disappointed as it progressed, and with its reveal, but had a fun time - most horror fans will. #ClowninaCornfield

Post your 2025 movie Mount Rushmore so far Companion Heart Eyes Novocaine Sinners

A few that hadn't yet been on my radar have piqued my interest. #filmsky 📽️ www.indiewire.com/gallery/new-...

I was as bored as I’ve ever been at the theater during the first 30 minutes of #Warfare. Then there’s an explosion and I spent the next hour grimacing as we watched the unit deal with gruesome leg injuries to 2 soldiers. I was impressed with the real life soldiers … the movie’s a chore.

#TheAmateur starts strong suggesting we’re in for a thrill ride given its trailer action. Turns out those highlights are as good as it gets, and while there is some intrigue, it drags too often to be saved by a final showdown that can’t match the earlier set-pieces. Okay but could have been better.

Caught #TheFriend yesterday, sort of a thinking man’s dog movie revolving around the suicide of a literary icon and how his friends, family, and best friend “Apollo,” a towering Great Dane, deal with their loss. Murray and Watts are great but “Bing,” as the grief stricken Apollo, steals the show

Titled after Too $hort’s song of the same name, #FreakyTales features the ‘80s rapper in what feels like an attempt to fuse the spirit of the California rap and punk scenes of that decade with Repo Man and various Tarantino movies. If any of these appeal to you don’t miss it.

Caught The Alto Knights today, feels a little generic. De Niro plays both aging gangsters for some reason while providing a frequent voiceover that narrates a series of mob events. Little plot, no suspense, felt like a cinematic documentary peppered with a little Goodfellas flare here and there.

Had a blast at tonight’s #Novocaine screening. Simple premise, tight plot, suspenseful and fun … it rivals Companion for my favorite of ‘25 so far. Jack Quaid carries this one.

#TheMonkey plays as if Perkins asked himself “what if the Coen Bros made a Final Destination movie?” Fun! Mostly. But the longer it plays the more obvious it becomes that the humor isn’t quite working. And maybe it never was. Rushed 3rd act felt stale, disjointed. 6.5 stars?

I would recommend the new Captain America release to fans of super hero flicks and Marvel movies in particular. Not sure why the reviews are mixed. I thought it was perfectly fine. And there is a post credits scene, of course. 👍

My ★★★ review of Flight Risk (2025) on @letterboxd: boxd.it/8C53DV #265moviereview #filmsky 📽️

Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

#HolidayScavengerHunt Day 26 - Hannukah or Kwanzaa

I saw Harpo somewhere, and I know Cary had been chosen for another role … but I can’t get past using him or a Marx Bro so I decided on this guy. 😄

@slasherdiva.bsky.social Hey there! 👋 I’ve had an account here for a while but have rarely posted lately. I’ll try and check in more often now that I know you’re here. 😄👍

Don't usually bother with box office numbers and performance but I'm surprised Furiosa isn't doing better. Many reasons are probably to blame, however, whatever your reasons might be, ignore them and go; this one checks none of your boxes and is worth the $$$.

#furiosa hits the ground running and never stops, a visually stunning entry in the Mad Max universe with fantastic turns by Taylor-Joy and Hemsworth. See it on the big screen if you can.

I saw The Fall Guy today in Cinemark XD. This one delivers exactly what it promises -- action, romance, thrills and just a darn good time at the movies. I laughed and smiled through the whole thing and came away thinking that maybe every movie should star Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. 📽️ #Filmsky

How much do you know about the classic Universal monster movies? Test yourself! 📽️ #Filmsky 📺 #TVsky #UniversalMonsters www.denofgeek.com/movies/can-y...

As a "based on true events" feel-good story about juvenile delinquents, #HardMiles is a cut above the rest. With help from their coach, youths in a correctional facility build their own bikes and attempt a cross-country trek 762 miles to the Grand Canyon. Genuinely inspirational.

#AbigailMovie is too much fun, offering both a uniquely charming take on the cinematic child vampire character and a funny send up of the ‘band of too-cool outlaws on a heist’ trope. Often hilarious, often gory, and often hilariously gory. See it.

Stylish and violent, #MinistryofUngentlemanlyWarfare looks fantastic and is driven by an intriguing bit of history. Still, invincible heroes make for little suspense and scenes quickly begin to unfold with a by-the-numbers sense of predictability. Fun. But likely forgettable.

My ★★★★ review of Monkey Man on @letterboxd: boxd.it/6hMzDz #265moviereview Filmsky 📽️

Caught #TheFirstOmen again and enjoyed it even more the second time around. It's fantastic, probably my favorite of the year so far. Suspiria influence is everywhere. Love it.

I was expecting a lighthearted, over-the-top action thriller when I sat down for #MonkeyMan. The thrills are certainly there, but they're peppered with flashbacks of a tragic backstory and mythological parallels that add a layer of gravitas to the proceedings. Go see it.

Being open to the idea of a retconned prequel to #TheOmen, #TheFirstOmen is as perfect as I could have imagined. Loved the callbacks, performances, style, story, score, etc. ... lots of influences but I was thrilled with how often I found myself thinking of Argento.

Theater was surprisingly packed last night for #LateNightWithTheDevil. Ethical questions regarding AI aside, it was a lot of fun … I love the ‘70s television aesthetic and talk show premise. I found myself wondering why such a movie wasn’t done 40 years ago.

Hearing negative things about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (though I'll likely see it at some point). Going with current "it girl" Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate today. variety.com/2024/film/re...