Rhys M
@grumpytakes.bsky.social
they/he gremlin. movie fan. corvid fan. [en/es/nl]
rotted takes on movies, TV, audio visual media. spoilers.
letterboxd/serializd: grumpygrem
long form takes: someday!
art & personal acct: @rhysmart
rotted takes on movies, TV, audio visual media. spoilers.
letterboxd/serializd: grumpygrem
long form takes: someday!
art & personal acct: @rhysmart
Pinned
Rhys M
@grumpytakes.bsky.social
· May 28
Friendly reminder: if you have a Library Card your library might have access to Kanopy, a free streaming platform.
December 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Also to note I did finish Welcome to Derry. I'll tack on to this thread later. I have thoughts!
December 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Also to note I did finish Welcome to Derry. I'll tack on to this thread later. I have thoughts!
#JustWatched Princess Bride at movie night. A first watch for me.
I know surprising for a millenial but I just hadn't seen it and missed the wave when it was popular.
Idk if it's a top 10 movie but I thought it was cute and light watch in spite of things recently.
RIP Rob Reiner
I know surprising for a millenial but I just hadn't seen it and missed the wave when it was popular.
Idk if it's a top 10 movie but I thought it was cute and light watch in spite of things recently.
RIP Rob Reiner
December 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
#JustWatched Princess Bride at movie night. A first watch for me.
I know surprising for a millenial but I just hadn't seen it and missed the wave when it was popular.
Idk if it's a top 10 movie but I thought it was cute and light watch in spite of things recently.
RIP Rob Reiner
I know surprising for a millenial but I just hadn't seen it and missed the wave when it was popular.
Idk if it's a top 10 movie but I thought it was cute and light watch in spite of things recently.
RIP Rob Reiner
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry S1E7
I'm excited for Pennywise origin story. Not just because of Bill but to just see more of real Pennywise and not It's form of Pennywise.
I've heard a bit online that there might be further back history in the seasons to come. Very curious how they'll flesh it out.
I'm excited for Pennywise origin story. Not just because of Bill but to just see more of real Pennywise and not It's form of Pennywise.
I've heard a bit online that there might be further back history in the seasons to come. Very curious how they'll flesh it out.
December 8, 2025 at 4:46 AM
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry S1E7
I'm excited for Pennywise origin story. Not just because of Bill but to just see more of real Pennywise and not It's form of Pennywise.
I've heard a bit online that there might be further back history in the seasons to come. Very curious how they'll flesh it out.
I'm excited for Pennywise origin story. Not just because of Bill but to just see more of real Pennywise and not It's form of Pennywise.
I've heard a bit online that there might be further back history in the seasons to come. Very curious how they'll flesh it out.
#NowWatching Gone Girl
I guess I'll watch another Fincher film. Twist my arm.
Also to note I have the book!
I guess I'll watch another Fincher film. Twist my arm.
Also to note I have the book!
December 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#NowWatching Gone Girl
I guess I'll watch another Fincher film. Twist my arm.
Also to note I have the book!
I guess I'll watch another Fincher film. Twist my arm.
Also to note I have the book!
#JustWatched my VHS copy of Seven
It's fuzzy, you can see the scan lines and little marks. It's degraded and desaturated. Just as god intended this film to be viewed.
It's fuzzy, you can see the scan lines and little marks. It's degraded and desaturated. Just as god intended this film to be viewed.
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#JustWatched my VHS copy of Seven
It's fuzzy, you can see the scan lines and little marks. It's degraded and desaturated. Just as god intended this film to be viewed.
It's fuzzy, you can see the scan lines and little marks. It's degraded and desaturated. Just as god intended this film to be viewed.
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry S1E6
Excited for post Pennywise rest of the season.
Sorry for lack of posts I've been busy with friendsgivings this week. Cooked some sides for each. If I was smart I would have done them Friday and just brought them. Lol
Excited for post Pennywise rest of the season.
Sorry for lack of posts I've been busy with friendsgivings this week. Cooked some sides for each. If I was smart I would have done them Friday and just brought them. Lol
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry S1E6
Excited for post Pennywise rest of the season.
Sorry for lack of posts I've been busy with friendsgivings this week. Cooked some sides for each. If I was smart I would have done them Friday and just brought them. Lol
Excited for post Pennywise rest of the season.
Sorry for lack of posts I've been busy with friendsgivings this week. Cooked some sides for each. If I was smart I would have done them Friday and just brought them. Lol
#Rewatching Bly Manor because idk
I love the Flanagan series(es?) but here's my definitive ranking:
1. Midnight Mass
2. Haunting of Hill House
3. Haunting of Bly Manor
4. Fall of the House of Usher
I didn't finish Midnight Club because YA fiction gets lost on me. So I won't rank it til it's done
I love the Flanagan series(es?) but here's my definitive ranking:
1. Midnight Mass
2. Haunting of Hill House
3. Haunting of Bly Manor
4. Fall of the House of Usher
I didn't finish Midnight Club because YA fiction gets lost on me. So I won't rank it til it's done
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
#Rewatching Bly Manor because idk
I love the Flanagan series(es?) but here's my definitive ranking:
1. Midnight Mass
2. Haunting of Hill House
3. Haunting of Bly Manor
4. Fall of the House of Usher
I didn't finish Midnight Club because YA fiction gets lost on me. So I won't rank it til it's done
I love the Flanagan series(es?) but here's my definitive ranking:
1. Midnight Mass
2. Haunting of Hill House
3. Haunting of Bly Manor
4. Fall of the House of Usher
I didn't finish Midnight Club because YA fiction gets lost on me. So I won't rank it til it's done
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry S1E5
So I'm feeling like we won't get Pennywise til later but so far it's been pretty good. The CG effects kinda take me out of it but the story has always been where it's at.
So I'm feeling like we won't get Pennywise til later but so far it's been pretty good. The CG effects kinda take me out of it but the story has always been where it's at.
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry S1E5
So I'm feeling like we won't get Pennywise til later but so far it's been pretty good. The CG effects kinda take me out of it but the story has always been where it's at.
So I'm feeling like we won't get Pennywise til later but so far it's been pretty good. The CG effects kinda take me out of it but the story has always been where it's at.
Reposted by Rhys M
FYI: With Frank Darabont's THE MIST celebrating an anniversary this week, we're here to ruin your day with 15 more bleak as hell horror movies.
15 Bleak As Hell Horror Movies That Will Ruin Your Day
With Frank Darabont's THE MIST celebrating an anniversary this week, we're here to ruin your day with 15 more bleak as hell horror movies.
dlvr.it
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
FYI: With Frank Darabont's THE MIST celebrating an anniversary this week, we're here to ruin your day with 15 more bleak as hell horror movies.
Reposted by Rhys M
Excited to hook my NES up to this. awesome curb find and still works!
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Excited to hook my NES up to this. awesome curb find and still works!
#JustWatched Wicked: For Good
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#JustWatched Wicked: For Good
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry Season 1 Ep 4
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry Season 1 Ep 4
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
#NowWatching the Sandlot
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
#NowWatching the Sandlot
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
#JustWatched Eddington
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
#JustWatched Eddington
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
Hot take maybe.
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Hot take maybe.
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
No HBO I do not want to watch the Green Lantern Director's Cut.
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
No HBO I do not want to watch the Green Lantern Director's Cut.
#NowWatching Prometheus
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
#NowWatching Prometheus
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
Perfect now I can watch Welcome to Derry Episode 3! Let's goooo
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Perfect now I can watch Welcome to Derry Episode 3! Let's goooo
#NowWatching Boyhood
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
#NowWatching Boyhood
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Halloween Movie Month in the bag
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Halloween Movie Month in the bag
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
#NowWatching Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
#NowWatching Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
#NowWatching V/H/S/Halloween
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
November 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
#NowWatching V/H/S/Halloween
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.