Once Bitten 1985 Directed by Howard Storm Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue the slow, occasionally bewildering descent through the films that have earned the dubious distinction of ranking among my least favorites on Flickchart. As always, I want to be upfront before we get into it: everything that follows is purely my … Continue reading The Worst 26 – Once Bitten
Comedy
Slap Bet: The Legend of Marshall’s Iconic Slaps
There are certain moments in television history that transcend the episode they originated in. Moments so perfectly constructed, so brilliantly executed, that they end up defining an entire series — even one that ran for nine seasons. For How I Met Your Mother, that moment arrived on November 20, 2006, in the ninth episode of … Continue reading Slap Bet: The Legend of Marshall’s Iconic Slaps
The Worst 27 – Borat
Borat 2006 Directed by Larry Charles 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, I want to be upfront about something before we get into it: the contents of this post are … Continue reading The Worst 27 – Borat
The Worst 28 – Baby’s Day Out
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
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
The Confusing Middle 