Movies

Below are all of the movies I have watched and logged, along with my ratings and reviews.



Score Title Director Year Genre Review
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10
Ran Akira Kurosawa 1985 War

Showing my son this the second he starts trying to put me in a home.

Reviewed on Monday, March 21st, 2022, 12:00am.

Akira Kurosawa - Ran - War - 1985 - Showing my son this the second he starts trying to put me in a home.
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10
To Live and Die in L.A. William Friedkin 1985 Action / Drama

Everybody have fun tonight Everybody hang dong tonight

Reviewed on Sunday, March 6th, 2022, 12:00am.

William Friedkin - To Live and Die in L.A. - Action / Drama - 1985 - Everybody have fun tonight Everybody hang dong tonight
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10
Licence to Kill John Glen 1989 Action / James Bond

I am not yet sure what it means, but it is an incredibly important character detail that Bond's unemployed drink of choice is Bud with lime.

Reviewed on Monday, December 6th, 2021, 12:00am.

John Glen - Licence to Kill - Action / James Bond - 1989 - I am not yet sure what it means, but it is an incredibly important character detail that Bond's unemployed drink of choice is Bud with lime.
movie
10
Videodrome David Cronenberg 1983 Horror

That's how I used to watch my Homeward Bound tape.

Reviewed on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, 12:00am.

David Cronenberg - Videodrome - Horror - 1983 - That's how I used to watch my Homeward Bound tape.
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9
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Lau Kar-leung 1984 Action / Martial Arts

In a film full of astonishing athletic feats, I think I am most impressed by the mother of sixteen moving around at all.

Reviewed on Monday, April 18th, 2022, 12:00am.

Lau Kar-leung - The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter - Action / Martial Arts - 1984 - In a film full of astonishing athletic feats, I think I am most impressed by the mother of sixteen moving around at all.
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9
Opera Dario Argento 1987 Horror

A shot from the point of view of a raven flying around fucking people up set to an '80s metal soundtrack is how Game Of Thrones should have ended.

Reviewed on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, 12:00am.

Dario Argento - Opera - Horror - 1987 - A shot from the point of view of a raven flying around fucking people up set to an '80s metal soundtrack is how Game Of Thrones should have ended.
movie
9
For Your Eyes Only John Glen 1981 Action / James Bond

Me: “After Moonraker, it's kind of nice to get a more grounded film where I'm not constantly having to suspend disbel—“ Roger Moore scales a mountain “—ief.”

Reviewed on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, 12:00am.

John Glen - For Your Eyes Only - Action / James Bond - 1981 - Me: “After Moonraker, it's kind of nice to get a more grounded film where I'm not constantly having to suspend disbel—“ Roger Moore scales a mountain “—ief.”
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9
Re-Animator Stuart Gordon 1985 Horror

Need some of that reagent to conquer the brain death of watching 31 movies in October.

Reviewed on Monday, October 18th, 2021, 12:00am.

Stuart Gordon - Re-Animator - Horror - 1985 - Need some of that reagent to conquer the brain death of watching 31 movies in October.
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9
Hellraiser Clive Barker 1987 Horror

The puzzle cube I got at the Dothan, Alabama Cracker Barrel did the exact same thing to me and ruined a perfectly nice trip to Destin.

Reviewed on Friday, May 14th, 2021, 12:00am.

Clive Barker - Hellraiser - Horror - 1987 - The puzzle cube I got at the Dothan, Alabama Cracker Barrel did the exact same thing to me and ruined a perfectly nice trip to Destin.
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9
Paris, Texas Wim Wenders 1984 Drama

Made me want, in equal measure, a child and a Dr. Pepper.

Reviewed on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, 12:00am.

Wim Wenders - Paris, Texas - Drama - 1984 - Made me want, in equal measure, a child and a Dr. Pepper.
movie
8
Chopping Mall Jim Wynorski 1986 Horror

These robots seem better-designed than what we ended up with; at least these have the decency to cut our fucking heads off after taking our jobs.

Reviewed on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, 12:00am.

Jim Wynorski - Chopping Mall - Horror - 1986 - These robots seem better-designed than what we ended up with; at least these have the decency to cut our fucking heads off after taking our jobs.
movie
8
Eastern Condors Sammo Hung 1987 War

Sammo: First Blood

Reviewed on Sunday, April 17th, 2022, 12:00am.

Sammo Hung - Eastern Condors - War - 1987 - Sammo: First Blood
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8
Tampopo Juzo Itami 1985 Comedy

Shows just how much ramen ground we all truly have with one another.

Reviewed on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, 12:00am.

Juzo Itami - Tampopo - Comedy - 1985 - Shows just how much ramen ground we all truly have with one another.
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8
The Living Daylights John Glen 1987 Action / James Bond

The Bond film in which the character must reconcile with all of the penis damage done by Roger Moore's version.

Reviewed on Monday, December 6th, 2021, 12:00am.

John Glen - The Living Daylights - Action / James Bond - 1987 - The Bond film in which the character must reconcile with all of the penis damage done by Roger Moore's version.
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8
A View to a Kill John Glen 1985 Action / James Bond

A boy never forgets his first thong.

Reviewed on Sunday, December 5th, 2021, 12:00am.

John Glen - A View to a Kill - Action / James Bond - 1985 - A boy never forgets his first thong.
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8
Hellbound: Hellraiser II Tony Randel 1988 Horror

I'm just gonna say it: the puzzle doesn't look that hard.

Reviewed on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, 12:00am.

Tony Randel - Hellbound: Hellraiser II - Horror - 1988 - I'm just gonna say it: the puzzle doesn't look that hard.
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8
Pet Sematary Mary Lambert 1989 Horror

I'm gonna cuddle my cats so hard they'll run the next time they hear the score of this movie.

Reviewed on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, 12:00am.

Mary Lambert - Pet Sematary - Horror - 1989 - I'm gonna cuddle my cats so hard they'll run the next time they hear the score of this movie.
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8
The Fog John Carpenter 1980 Horror

Where is KoЯn when you need them?

Reviewed on Monday, October 11th, 2021, 12:00am.

John Carpenter - The Fog - Horror - 1980 - Where is KoЯn when you need them?
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8
Flash Gordon Mike Hodges 1980 Action / Science Fiction

General Klytus, in Phil Brickma's voice: “HOT. HAIL! YOU HEAT UP…THE ICE CUBES!”

Reviewed on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, 12:00am.

Mike Hodges - Flash Gordon - Action / Science Fiction - 1980 - General Klytus, in Phil Brickma's voice: “HOT. HAIL! YOU HEAT UP…THE ICE CUBES!”
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8
The King of Comedy Martin Scorsese 1982 Drama

Still stabler (and funnier) than Joe Rogan.

Reviewed on Sunday, May 30th, 2021, 12:00am.

Martin Scorsese - The King of Comedy - Drama - 1982 - Still stabler (and funnier) than Joe Rogan.
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8
Thief Michael Mann 1981 Drama

Easily a top three '80s German electronic music video with heavy power tool erotic visual themes.

Reviewed on Friday, April 9th, 2021, 12:00am.

Michael Mann - Thief - Drama - 1981 - Easily a top three '80s German electronic music video with heavy power tool erotic visual themes.
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7
Innerspace Joe Dante 1987 Comedy / Science Fiction

I loved when Martin Short played Sam Cooke on the Holophonor for Meg Ryan.

Reviewed on Thursday, May 12th, 2022, 12:00am.

Joe Dante - Innerspace - Comedy / Science Fiction - 1987 - I loved when Martin Short played Sam Cooke on the Holophonor for Meg Ryan.
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7
House of Games David Mamet 1987 Drama

Margaret having a con explained in great detail and then still falling for one right after is exactly like how I'll never really understand Catan enough to come close to winning a game.

Reviewed on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, 12:00am.

David Mamet - House of Games - Drama - 1987 - Margaret having a con explained in great detail and then still falling for one right after is exactly like how I'll never really understand Catan enough to come close to winning a game.
movie
7
Kiss of the Spider Woman Héctor Babenco 1985 Drama

An ode to a byegone era where leading men could have hair like that.

Reviewed on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, 12:00am.

Héctor Babenco - Kiss of the Spider Woman - Drama - 1985 - An ode to a byegone era where leading men could have hair like that.
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7
The Slumber Party Massacre Amy Holden Jones 1982 Horror

They truly don't make 'em like this anymore. My drill can barely hold a charge.

Reviewed on Monday, March 7th, 2022, 12:00am.

Amy Holden Jones - The Slumber Party Massacre - Horror - 1982 - They truly don't make 'em like this anymore. My drill can barely hold a charge.
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7
Clue Jonathan Lynn 1985 Comedy / Horror

Tim Curry puts the ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody in Mr. Boddy-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody.

Reviewed on Monday, October 25th, 2021, 12:00am.

Jonathan Lynn - Clue - Comedy / Horror - 1985 - Tim Curry puts the ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody in Mr. Boddy-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody.
movie
7
Child's Play Tom Holland 1988 Horror

It really seems like Charles Lee Ray was meant to be a doll, you know? Not everyone finds themselves in life, so it's really nice to see.

Reviewed on Friday, October 15th, 2021, 12:00am.

Tom Holland - Child's Play - Horror - 1988 - It really seems like Charles Lee Ray was meant to be a doll, you know? Not everyone finds themselves in life, so it's really nice to see.
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7
The 'Burbs Joe Dante 1989 Horror / Comedy

I am getting so many ideas for my upcoming week off.

Reviewed on Thursday, October 7th, 2021, 12:00am.

Joe Dante - The 'Burbs - Horror / Comedy - 1989 - I am getting so many ideas for my upcoming week off.
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7
Scanners David Cronenberg 1981 Horror

I feel bad for wardrobe; these guys must have scanned all over every pair of pants they had.

Reviewed on Thursday, May 13th, 2021, 12:00am.

David Cronenberg - Scanners - Horror - 1981 - I feel bad for wardrobe; these guys must have scanned all over every pair of pants they had.
movie
7
After Hours Martin Scorsese 1985 Comedy

Imagine moving to a new apartment and finding out there's another papier-mâché sculptress across the street.

Reviewed on Friday, May 7th, 2021, 12:00am.

Martin Scorsese - After Hours - Comedy - 1985 - Imagine moving to a new apartment and finding out there's another papier-mâché sculptress across the street.
movie
7
Police Story Jackie Chan 1985 Action / Martial Arts

Almost every star the movie loses with a too-long, plot-heavy middle and with asking me to trust men to capably handle firearms who are that bad at darts is recovered by all the villains taking Mick Foley-like bumps through glass tables in the climax.

Reviewed on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, 12:00am.

Jackie Chan - Police Story - Action / Martial Arts - 1985 - Almost every star the movie loses with a too-long, plot-heavy middle and with asking me to trust men to capably handle firearms who are that bad at darts is recovered by all the villains taking Mick Foley-like bumps through glass tables in the climax.
movie
6
Cocktail Roger Donaldson 1988 Comedy

CBGB. Max's Kansas City. TGI Fridays. Studio 54.

Reviewed on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, 12:00am.

Roger Donaldson - Cocktail - Comedy - 1988 - CBGB. Max's Kansas City. TGI Fridays. Studio 54.
movie
6
The Brave Little Toaster Jerry Rees 1987 Comedy / Animation

And to think I've been blaming my wife all these years for all the crumbs in our bed.

Reviewed on Friday, March 18th, 2022, 12:00am.

Jerry Rees - The Brave Little Toaster - Comedy / Animation - 1987 - And to think I've been blaming my wife all these years for all the crumbs in our bed.
movie
6
Halloween III: Season of the Witch Tommy Lee Wallace 1982 Horror

Multi-Devil Marketing

Reviewed on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, 12:00am.

Tommy Lee Wallace - Halloween III: Season of the Witch - Horror - 1982 - Multi-Devil Marketing
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6
The Monster Squad Fred Dekker 1987 Horror / Comedy

I don't know it took me three days to watch through no fault of its own but I liked the part with the lasers and virgins, reminded me of a Tool concert.

Reviewed on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, 12:00am.

Fred Dekker - The Monster Squad - Horror / Comedy - 1987 - I don't know it took me three days to watch through no fault of its own but I liked the part with the lasers and virgins, reminded me of a Tool concert.
movie
6
Streets of Fire Walter Hill 1984 Action / Drama

The wrong man won.

Reviewed on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, 12:00am.

Walter Hill - Streets of Fire - Action / Drama - 1984 - The wrong man won.
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6
Down by Law Jim Jarmusch 1986 Drama / Comedy

O color, where art thou?

Reviewed on Sunday, May 9th, 2021, 12:00am.

Jim Jarmusch - Down by Law - Drama / Comedy - 1986 - O color, where art thou?
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5
Possession Andrzej Żuławski 1981 Horror

Would expect nothing less from a couple of freaks that looked at a beautiful baby boy and thought, “Bob.”

Reviewed on Monday, April 4th, 2022, 12:00am.

Andrzej Żuławski - Possession - Horror - 1981 - Would expect nothing less from a couple of freaks that looked at a beautiful baby boy and thought, “Bob.”
movie
5
The Color of Money Martin Scorsese 1986 Drama

Confirms my suspicion that not even Paul Newman can make carrying a pool stick in a velvet-lined case look cool.

Reviewed on Saturday, March 26th, 2022, 12:00am.

Martin Scorsese - The Color of Money - Drama - 1986 - Confirms my suspicion that not even Paul Newman can make carrying a pool stick in a velvet-lined case look cool.
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5
Octopussy John Glen 1983 Action / James Bond

The dirtiest these Bond movies have ever done Americans is making the U.S. Army general lose his shit over the circus.

Reviewed on Sunday, December 5th, 2021, 12:00am.

John Glen - Octopussy - Action / James Bond - 1983 - The dirtiest these Bond movies have ever done Americans is making the U.S. Army general lose his shit over the circus.
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5
Legend Ridley Scott 1985 Action / Fantasy

Excellent Mirror Shield work by Link. Looks fabulous in his Molly Tunic as well. Director's Cut

Reviewed on Friday, April 16th, 2021, 12:00am.

Ridley Scott - Legend - Action / Fantasy - 1985 - Excellent Mirror Shield work by Link. Looks fabulous in his Molly Tunic as well. Director's Cut
movie
4
The Gods Must Be Crazy Jamie Uys 1980 Comedy

Silly San, that bottle isn't cursed! It's not like it's Pepsi.

Reviewed on Saturday, March 12th, 2022, 12:00am.

Jamie Uys - The Gods Must Be Crazy - Comedy - 1980 - Silly San, that bottle isn't cursed! It's not like it's Pepsi.
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2
The Last Temptation of Christ Martin Scorsese 1988 Drama

The way Jesus is carryin' on, you would think he had to sit through The Last Temptation of Christ.

Reviewed on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, 12:00am.

Martin Scorsese - The Last Temptation of Christ - Drama - 1988 - The way Jesus is carryin' on, you would think he had to sit through The Last Temptation of Christ.