Baby's Day Out 1994 Directed by Patrick Read Johnson Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue the long and occasionally humbling march down the list of films that have consistently lost head-to-head battles in my Flickchart rankings. As always, the contents of this bad movie review are purely a reflection of my opinion. One … Continue reading The Worst 28 – Baby’s Day Out
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The Worst 29 – Hero
Hero 1992 Directed by Stephen Frears Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue the slow, occasionally painful march down my personal ranking of cinematic disappointments. We're at number 29 now, which means we're creeping up the list toward films that are, theoretically, slightly less bad than the ones below them. That's the deal with … Continue reading The Worst 29 – Hero
The Character Couch – Marshall Eriksen
Welcome back to The Character Couch! Today we’re putting on our amateur psychology hats to examine one of television’s most underappreciated characters: Marshall Eriksen from How I Met Your Mother—a man who spent nine seasons being the emotional backbone of his friend group while the show rewarded the louder, flashier dysfunction happening around him. Here’s … Continue reading The Character Couch – Marshall Eriksen
The Worst 30 – Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead 1991 Directed by Stephen Herek Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue making our way down my personal list of cinematic disappointments, one ranking at a time. The usual disclaimers apply: this list is mine, it's subjective, and it's shaped by nothing more scientific than years of head-to-head … Continue reading The Worst 30 – Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
The Worst 31 – The Gods Must Be Crazy II
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
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 Worst 35 – Not Another Teen Movie
Not Another Teen Movie 2001 Directed by Joel Gallen Welcome back to Movie Monday, where I continue my therapeutic journey through the films that have personally offended my sensibilities over the years. As always, the standard disclaimer applies: this list represents my deeply subjective opinions, forged in the fires of personal taste and specific viewing … Continue reading The Worst 35 – Not Another Teen Movie
Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
I spent nine seasons watching How I Met Your Mother during its original run, and like many fans, I have complicated feelings about the show's legacy. While Ted Mosby remains the worst character nine times out of ten (seriously, the guy is insufferable), and the finale still makes me want to throw things at my … Continue reading Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
Warning: This post contains spoilers for all seven seasons of New Girl. If you haven't finished the series and want to experience the romantic rollercoaster for yourself, bookmark this and come back later. When New Girl premiered in 2011, we were promised a show about a quirky teacher moving in with three single guys. What … Continue reading The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
Problem Child 2 1991 Brian Levant Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our descent through my personal catalog of cinematic disappointments. Before we dive in, let me offer my standard disclaimer: this list represents my personal opinion and nothing more. What I consider unwatchable dreck might be your favorite comfort movie, the film … Continue reading The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
The Confusing Middle 