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A.J. O’Neill-Host
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An actor trying to get back into acting.
Film snob, theatre lover…basically a fan of the arts in general. Coffee addict. Bi/pan.

I’m rather fond of a cute guy named Jesse❤️

Check out my blog! - https://anthonyjhost.blogspot.com/?m=1

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One thing we all learned today: the Academy truly doesn’t mourn the wicked…😏

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A VAMPIRE RECORD - My Reactions to the 98th Oscar Nominations
In the entire nearly 100-year history of the Academy Awards, we have had 3 films manage to reach 14 Oscar nominations: All About Eve, La La ...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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I had abandoned the 2010s to talk about film of the 70s. Now I return to the 2010s to talk 2012…which isn’t exactly the best of years.

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"We are infinite..." - The Best Films of 2012
I can't imagine that a lot of you that have been following these posts are feeling particularly anxious to read this installment as I have n...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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I had abandoned the 2010s to talk about film of the 70s. Now I return to the 2010s to talk 2012…which isn’t exactly the best of years.

#FilmSky #MovieSky #cinema

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"We are infinite..." - The Best Films of 2012
I can't imagine that a lot of you that have been following these posts are feeling particularly anxious to read this installment as I have n...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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I don’t think I truly realized what a magnificent year 1977 truly was. I found myself truly swept up in writing about these films!

#FilmSky #MovieSky #cinema #DavidLynch

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"In Heaven, Everything is Fine..." - The Best Films of 1977
When it comes to specific years of cinema in the 1970s, I look at the list I made below and find myself kind of impressed with 1977. I may b...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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I’m kind of amazed at how 1976 felt like a drop off in terms of the passion level, but I do think it ended up being one of my least favorite years of the 70s despite a couple of truly magnificent classics.

#FilmSky #MovieSky #Cinema #Scorsese #Lumet

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"THERE IS NO AMERICA..." - The Best Films of 1976
After the insane high we had with both 1974 and 1975, I approach 1976 as a bit of a step down. I decided for this list I am only going to fo...
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January 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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1974’s cinema output approaches and asks if I’d like to have a roll in the hay. Well, don’t mind if I do!!

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A Year to Roll in the Hay With! - The Best Films of 1974
It is very fitting that the 70s reached their peak right in the middle of the decade. I already wrote about 1975, which I will have a link f...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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And now it’s time to talk about a year of film that I can’t refuse 🍊

#FilmSky #MovieSky #TheGodfather #Coppola #Bergman #Herzog #Rohmer

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A YEAR I CAN'T REFUSE - My Top Films of 1972
In my post about 1971, I referred to 1972 as "an abundance of riches". Truthfully, I can say that about quite a few years from that decade.....
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January 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Am I one of the only film people who still hasn’t seen The Secret Agent? 😅

#Oscars #FilmSky #MovieSky

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It's That Time Again - Predicting the 2026 Oscar Nominations
*As of this writing, I still have sadly not seen The Secret Agent* The crazy thing about award season is how for a snapshot of time, it may ...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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As we continue making our journey through the 1970s Cinematic Universe, the quality keeps blossoming…and yet…the best is still yet to come!

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"A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT..." - The Best Films of 1971
As we continue wading through the mecca that was 1970s cinema, it is kind of hilarious that a year like 1971 would look very strong if it ca...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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It’s time to dive back into the glorious and epic decade that was the 1970s: the best of that cinematic art-form had to offer. Although 1970 is not often a year that gets discussed.

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“Everyone would like to be different…” - My Top 10 Films of 1970
I told myself when I started these lists of going decade by decade discussing my favorite films from each year that I would stick to that de...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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My #LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday

A very eclectic group!
January 3, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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As an exercise in recreating one of the most glorious movements in cinema history, Linklater nailed this with pristine precision.

#NouvelleVague #RichardLinklater #ZoeyDeutch #Godard #FilmSky #MovieSky #Breathless #FrenchNewWave

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THE NEW WAVE IS ALIVE & WELL & LIVING ON NETFLIX - My Quick Review of Richard Linklater's NOUVELLE VAGUE
Might I be a tad pretentious? If you watched my face react to each reveal of these titans who were part of one of the true great movements ...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Kelly Reichardt’s work is admirable, and I love having films like hers added to the mix. Having said that though, I am not sure I’ve ever truly loved one of her films more than I actually admire them.

#TheMastermind #JoshOConnor #FilmSky #MovieSky

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A Heist Fit for a Tortoise: My Quick Review of Kelly Reichardt's THE MASTERMIND
Why do some films succeed? Why do some films fail? Why do some leave you feeling...unsure of what to feel? Maybe that uncertainty is due to...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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I am late to the party on this one but someone start casting Dylan O’Brien more!

And add James Sweeney to the list of new artists to watch along with Eva Victor!

#Twinless #JamesSweeney #DylanOBrien #FilmSky #MovieSky

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HE GREW ACCUSTOMED TO HIS FACE - My Review of James Sweeney's TWINLESS
*This review will contain SPOILERS* Going into a film like Twinless, you might have an idea of what to expect but thankfully, the film digs ...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Happy New Year! And thankfully, us in New York get to begin it with Zohran Kwame Mamdani as our mayor.
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Amazing acting, but it feels a bit more accessible and distant all at once. It’s not a masterwork, but there’s some good to be seen here.

#SentimentalValue #FilmSky #MovieSky #FilmReview

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EMOTIONS RUN COLD IN NORWAY - My Review of Joachim Trier's SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Every year, there is typically at least one film that has me so excited that I proclaim it "My Most Anticipated Film of the Year"...and w...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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I’ll take FILMS THAT ARE BONKERS for $2000.

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Run Timmy Run!! - My Review of Josh Safdie's MARTY SUPREME
If I may be completely candid right off the bat, I have started this review no less than 4 times and erased everything that I typed up. You ...
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December 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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If you love Fellini’s works about an artist in crisis, then you’re going to…LIKE (?????) this one. Perhaps. 🤔

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An Actor Ponders: My Quick Review of Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY
When I think of the works of Noah Baumbach, my mind always goes towards scrappier indies like The Squid & the Whale or Frances Ha... and eve...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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I love a few of Rob Reiner’s films dearly, but the one that holds a special place in my heart is STAND BY ME.

As a young boy, I felt like I was watching myself onscreen via Wil Wheaton’s Gordie. Even thinking about the film now, I’m getting misty.

I adore it.

#RobReiner #StandByMe #FilmSky
two young boys looking at each other with the words stand by me written above them
ALT: two young boys looking at each other with the words stand by me written above them
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December 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Rob Reiner, as a filmmaker, had one of the hottest streaks of films any director has made. He also tackled everything from romcoms (When Harry Met Sally) to horror (Misery) to mockumentaries (This is Spinal Tap) to the whimsical romantic adventures (The Princess Bride).

His legacy is enormous.
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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While not his best film, Lanthimos has a high bar to reach. I still very much enjoyed this one nonetheless!

#Bugonia #EmmaStone #YorgosLanthimos #JessePlemons #WillTracy #MovieSky #FilmSky

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"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" - My Review of Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA
*This review will contain SPOILERS* There are certain filmmakers that when you hear a new work of theirs is soon to arrive, you can't help b...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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When you keep hearing a film being as a “meditation”, you have to wonder if you’re going to moved to tears or mild boredom.

#TrainDreams #FilmSky #MovieSky

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Dream a Little Dream of Trees - My Quick Review of Clint Bentley's TRAIN DREAMS
*There will be some mild spoilers throughout*   One thing I kept hearing about Train Dreams as reviews kept pouring in was how much the styl...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Rose Byrne’s face says it all. This is one tense and stressful experience, but by golly is she so compelling in this!

#rosebyrne #conanobrien #a$aprocky #marybtonstein #moviesky #filmsky #ifihadlegsidkickyou #bestactress

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If I Only Had Some Legs! - My Quick Review of Mary Bronstein's IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU
When one claims to be a film buff like me, you are prone to be more accepting of certain films than the general public. I get a great deal o...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM