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Ben Jessup
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Software developer & movie lover.
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No Other Choice, 2025 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of No Other Choice (2025)
Favorites of 2025 Some of the camera work in this (and also Decision to Leave) is so cool, I love the when a weird / high frame rate sequence makes me go “wtf” Anyway, really well done film that works a lot of big ideas into such an entertaining ride.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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The Mastermind, 2025 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of The Mastermind (2025)
Really dug this, I still need to check out her earlier work but the Kelly Reichardt films that I have seen have pretty much been home runs. Favorites of 2025
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January 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Sentimental Value, 2025 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Sentimental Value (2025)
It never hurts to be a Trier head. Favorites of 2025
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December 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy, 2004
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A review of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
Fun watch, reminds me what a treat the Light & Magic series was.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The Hitcher, 1986 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of The Hitcher (1986)
Wild ride! This 4k restoration looks incredible, excited to rewatch this.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Camera Buff, 1979 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Camera Buff (1979)
Kieslowski proving why he is my GOAT. The way his films look and how they progress just make me lock in for some reason.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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A Simple Plan, 1998 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of A Simple Plan (1998)
Ok so I just love Sam Raimi I guess. Not a huge fan of Bill Paxton in this but Billy Bob crushes! What a ride.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The Descent, 2005 - ★★★
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A ★★★ review of The Descent (2005)
One of the first horror movies I ever watched and I remember it scaring the shit out of me. Definitely less so now but still pretty damn effective. Visually it holds up really well!
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December 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Wake Up Dead Man, 2025 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
We are so back after the fairly disappointing Glass Onion, Rian in his bag tbh. This formula just works.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Whisper of the Heart, 1995 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Borney #10 This may not be as fantastical or take as big of a swing as some other Ghibli films but damn, it still got me so good. The way scenes tie together with scenery and calmness is so magical, you just want to live in the film forever. No idea why Country Roads featured so heavily but it does add to the charm - when they all started jamming, come on.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Leaving Las Vegas, 1995 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Borney #12 Absolutely brutal film, especially for those with alcoholics in their life. Excuse the goon tone-switch but that scene where Elisabeth Shue is pouring liquor on herself by the pool at sunset…fuck me.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Psycho II, 1983 - ★★★
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A ★★★ review of Psycho II (1983)
I feel like everyone in this movie is an alien from outer space, nobody makes any sense. Maybe it’s the time period, or maybe it’s supposed to be weird from Norman’s POV, but it just felt slightly goofy or something.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, 2025 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025)
You can just tell how much care went into crafting this incredibly dumb piece of art. What a fun ride. Seen at The Texas Theatre with Q&A from Matt & Jay
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December 4, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Bugonia, 2025 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Bugonia (2025)
Ez fave Yorgos, he won me back. Favorites of 2025 Yorgos ranked
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December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, 2025 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)
Such an excruciating watch. Great movie that I’m confident I will never watch again. Favorites of 2025
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December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Army of Darkness, 1992 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of Army of Darkness (1992)
This is so fun and goofy, it’s a true “they don’t make em like they used to” Sam Raimi ranked
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December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Miller's Crossing, 1990 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of Miller's Crossing (1990)
LB Roulette #107 from Conan Such a great movie, the Coens really had an all time run.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Star Wars: Visions – The Village Bride, 2021 - ★★★
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November 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Darkman, 1990 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of Darkman (1990)
I’m learning to live with a lot of things This RULES!! The laughable script doesn’t really take away from how well crafted and sick this is. I’m not always 100% on Raimi but this makes me want to rewatch the Spidey’s.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Train Dreams, 2025 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Train Dreams (2025)
Easy fave of the year. The cinematography is so striking and the high frame rate makes it feel even more jarring. From the first few moments I knew this was going to hit me hard. I’m so glad Netflix still releases a few decent movies per year amid the sea of garbage. Favorites of 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Ghost of Kasane Swamp, 1970 - ★★★★
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A ★★★★ review of Ghost of Kasane Swamp (1970)
Probably my favorite of the three in the Daiei Gothic Vol 2 set. Not as creepy or scary as the others but also more of a straight-forward classical style story. Really interesting supplement talking about the history of the story.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Frankenstein, 2025 - ★★★
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A ★★★ review of Frankenstein (2025)
Kind of conflicted on this, loved so much of it but also feel completely removed from it. GDT ranked
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November 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Ripley, 2024 - ★★★★★
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A ★★★★★ review of Ripley (2024)
This is so damn good.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Caught Stealing, 2025 - ★★★
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A ★★★ review of Caught Stealing (2025)
I dug this a lot more than I thought I would. Favorites of 2025
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November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Smashing Machine, 2025 - ★★★
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A ★★★ review of The Smashing Machine (2025)
I really dug the style of this but I’m not sure how well it worked overall. Still interesting enough to be worth a watch.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM