The Gods Must Be Crazy II 1989 Directed by Jamie Uys Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue the long, winding journey through my personal list of cinematic disappointments. As always, the standard disclaimer applies: this list is entirely subjective, shaped by my own experiences and tastes. If The Gods Must Be Crazy II … Continue reading The Worst 31 – The Gods Must Be Crazy II
Movies I’ve Seen
Hughes’ Chicago: How the Windy City Shaped His Cinematic Universe
There’s a scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off that stops everything. Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane stand in the Art Institute of Chicago, staring at Georges Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. The camera slowly pushes in on Cameron’s face — then cuts to the painting’s dots of color dissolving into abstraction. No dialogue. No … Continue reading Hughes’ Chicago: How the Windy City Shaped His Cinematic Universe
When Battleship Wakes You Up: A Defense of Board Game Movies (Done Right)
Let me set the scene: It's a weeknight, I'm exhausted, and I decide to wind down with Regarding Henry on YouTube. (Yes, YouTube has an entire library of free movies—you're welcome for that public service announcement.) Somewhere during Harrison Ford's amnesia-induced moral awakening, I drift off. Natural. Expected. What I don't expect is waking up … Continue reading When Battleship Wakes You Up: A Defense of Board Game Movies (Done Right)
The Worst 32 – Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin 1987 Directed by David Irving Welcome back to Movie Monday, where I continue my journey through the cinematic wasteland of films that have earned permanent residence in my personal hall of shame. As always, the disclaimer: this list is purely subjective, shaped by my own experiences and tastes. If Rumpelstiltskin holds a special place … Continue reading The Worst 32 – Rumpelstiltskin
Archaeologist vs. Adventurer
There's a moment early in Raiders of the Lost Ark that perfectly encapsulates everything Indiana Jones is about. We see Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. in his natural habitat—a classroom at Marshall College, complete with tweed suit, bow tie, and wire-rimmed glasses. He's lecturing on archaeology to a room full of students, half of whom are … Continue reading Archaeologist vs. Adventurer
The Character Couch – Bella Swan
Welcome back to The Character Couch! Today we're examining what might be the most infuriating protagonist in modern cinema: Bella Swan from The Twilight Saga—a character who spent five films perfecting the art of weaponized helplessness while the narrative insisted we view her self-destructive obsession as the greatest love story ever told. "I dream about … Continue reading The Character Couch – Bella Swan
The Worst 33 – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers 1995 Directed by Joe Chappelle Welcome back to Movie Monday, where I continue my masochistic journey through the films that have left permanent scars on my cinematic psyche. As always, the usual caveat applies: this list is entirely subjective, shaped by my personal experiences and prejudices. If Halloween: The … Continue reading The Worst 33 – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Supporting Cast Spotlight: The Unsung Heroes and Allies of John McClane
When we think of Die Hard, our minds immediately conjure images of Bruce Willis in that iconic white undershirt, barefoot and bloodied, taking on an army of terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper. We remember Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, that perfectly tailored villain with his classical education and cold European charm. We recall the explosions, … Continue reading Supporting Cast Spotlight: The Unsung Heroes and Allies of John McClane
Disney 21 – Robin Hood
Robin Hood 1973 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday! As we do every first Monday of the month, we're taking a respite from cinematic catastrophes to enjoy a palate cleanser. And unlike last month's selection, this time I actually mean it. We're diving into Disney's 1973 release Robin Hood—a film that holds … Continue reading Disney 21 – Robin Hood
The Uncomfortable Laugh: How Satire Turned Comedy Into Social Commentary
There is a particular kind of laugh that catches you off guard — not because something silly happened on screen, but because something true did. It's the laugh that comes with a little bit of recognition, maybe even a little discomfort. The kind that makes you think, "Wait, that's actually... yeah." That's the laugh satire … Continue reading The Uncomfortable Laugh: How Satire Turned Comedy Into Social Commentary
The Confusing Middle 