The One & Rory
LightNews LightNews
banner
the1androry.bsky.social
The One & Rory
@the1androry.bsky.social
28 followers 43 following 130 posts
That film buff that ruins the fun for everyone.
https://letterboxd.com/The_1_and_Rory/
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
the1androry.bsky.social
The One & Rory @the1androry.bsky.social · 2d
"It’s one that I hope does become a classic in 8 years, as its blending of drama and comedy can appeal to even the most cynical and stubborn of viewers"

My ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 review of The Holdovers! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/c8wcrl

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
@focusfeatures.bsky.social
A ★★★★½ review of The Holdovers (2023)
When Downsizing came out, a lot of people were worried that Alexander Payne was losing his creative touch, as it didn’t seem to have his hallmarks that critics seemed to love. After watching Marcel Pa...
boxd.it
the1androry.bsky.social
"It’s one that I hope does become a classic in 8 years, as its blending of drama and comedy can appeal to even the most cynical and stubborn of viewers"

My ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 review of The Holdovers! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/c8wcrl

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
@focusfeatures.bsky.social
A ★★★★½ review of The Holdovers (2023)
When Downsizing came out, a lot of people were worried that Alexander Payne was losing his creative touch, as it didn’t seem to have his hallmarks that critics seemed to love. After watching Marcel Pa...
boxd.it
December 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Reposted by The One & Rory
empiremagazine.bsky.social
Rob Reiner has sadly died at the age of 78.

The legendary filmmaker was beloved for such films as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men among many, many others.

Read Empire's obituary: www.empireonline.com/movies...
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
the1androry.bsky.social
"Appalled that a director such as Konchalovsky could turn out something this ugly and misguided in both look and content"

My ⭐ review of The Nutcracker in 3D! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/c23eJT

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★ review of The Nutcracker (2010)
Born into the prestigious Mikhalkov family, Andrei Konchalovsky had no trouble finding his way into the Russian film industry, getting his start co-writing Andrei Tarkovsky’s first two feature films. ...
boxd.it
December 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
the1androry.bsky.social
"Certainly deserves a lot more love, as it’s one of those films that’s timeless for the right reasons."

My ⭐⭐⭐⭐ of Pleasantville! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bX6DF9

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★★★★ review of Pleasantville (1998)
Unlike his peers in Los Angeles (Who had typical families with stay-at-home mothers and 9–5 dads), Gary Ross had a unique childhood. His father (Arthur A. Ross) was one of the many screenwriters who w...
boxd.it
December 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"A part of me wonders if anyone regretted doing this picture, as Fraser isn’t the only one who could point to this being a rock bottom career choice"

By a request for the 200th Follower Special: Furry Vengeance!
Only on @letterboxd.social : boxd.it/bSsRtZ

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★ review of Furry Vengeance (2010)
The 200th Follower Special! Out of all the things to review for this month, you’re probably wondering why I’m covering something as obscure as Furry Vengeance. Well, there are two big reasons behind t...
boxd.it
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Reposted by The One & Rory
letterboxd.social
Udo Kier (1944–2025)
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
the1androry.bsky.social
"Something you’d watch on Movies 24 during their “naughty hour”, as you fall asleep on the couch 30 minutes into its 11:00pm broadcast"

My ⭐1/2 of Jade! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bNDzq1

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★½ review of Jade (1995)
“Joe Eszterhas” is probably one of those names you’re not at all familiar with. But if you grew up in the '80s and '90s, you knew that he was the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood. With hits like...
boxd.it
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
Time for another director Top 10, with me counting down one of Japan's finest: Akira Kurosawa!

Only on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/LRxXK
#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
@studiocanal.com
My Top 10 Akira Kurosawa Films
Disclaimer: If you want to see my full thoughts on each film, click on "list view" or "read notes" on your device. Also, click "sort by" and select "reverse order" to view the list as it was meant to ...
boxd.it
November 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Reposted by The One & Rory
letterboxd.social
Homayoun Ershadi (1947-2025)
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Reposted by The One & Rory
letterboxd.social
Tatsuya Nakadai (1932–2025)
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
the1androry.bsky.social
"In terms of Proyas’ films, I’d say this is easily his best, though he’s only done around 6"

My ⭐⭐⭐⭐ of Dark City! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bDP5Pz

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
@arrowvideo.bsky.social
A ★★★★ review of Dark City (1998)
Ever since his childhood, Alex Proyas had wanted to do a film based on a terrifying dream he had, which involved black-clad strangers going into his house and moving stuff around. Writing the script w...
boxd.it
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
I wanted to wait after October to make this announcement, but I've hit over 200 followers on @letterboxd.social.
As a token of appreciation, I'm going to take a request to review a film by you. Comment down below or reply to this posting with your entry.
#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Reposted by The One & Rory
euronews.com
With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller.
Actor Tchécky Karyo, star of 'The Bear' and 'Nikita' dies aged 72
With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller.
l.euronews.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"I could picture myself putting this on when I’ve got some friends over, as we’d grab a six-pack and have a proper laugh over Ice Cube’s reactions"

My ⯪ review of Amazon's War of the Worlds Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bz8RLj

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ½ review of War of the Worlds (2025)
Back in August, I was seeing a lot of pictures of Ice Cube’s face appearing on my Letterboxd feed, as the title “War of the Worlds” was appearing beneath him. They’d usually come with ½ star reviews, ...
boxd.it
November 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
Strange Days may not have gotten a lot of love back in 1995, but it's still my favourite Bigelow film: boxd.it/5w0Dz3
October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"A film you can use to demonstrate that the best kind of horror films are the ones made by directors who don’t specialise in the genre"

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛 ends with South Korea's Thirst!
Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bx6zZP

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
@focusfeatures.bsky.social
A ★★★★ review of Thirst (2009)
Welcome to the ninth and final instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 For the entirety of October, I've been covering vampire films from various countries across the globe, each with its own interpre...
boxd.it
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
Share a cartoon from the past today probably never heard of.
October 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"I’ve seen some people defend this picture, but I don’t think it’s worth the effort to argue your case against them, as it’s something you forget about as soon as the credits roll."

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛continues with Dracula 2000! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bu4wAB

#moviesky
#filmsky
A ★½ review of Dracula 2000 (2000)
Welcome to the eighth instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of thes...
boxd.it
October 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
Let the Right One In is screening this evening @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social Horrorthon.
I can attest that it’s one of the best vampire flicks out there:
boxd.it/biYNjL
@letterboxd.social
A ★★★★½ review of Let the Right One In (2008)
Welcome to the third instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of these...
boxd.it
October 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
the1androry.bsky.social
"Considering that his @realgdt.bsky.social Frankenstein adaptation is still in cinemas, why not give this a watch, as it acts as a nice companion piece?"

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛continues with Cronos!
Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bs9GBV
A ★★★½ review of Cronos (1992)
Welcome to the seventh instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of the...
boxd.it
October 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"Whereas Near Dark knew how to mesh westerns with vampires, this flick felt like a slapdash of neat ideas, as it needed another rewrite to get it right"

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛 continues with John Carpenter's Vampires!
Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bpkvFH

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★★ review of Vampires (1998)
Welcome to the sixth instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of these...
boxd.it
October 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"If someone from @studiocanal.com is reading this, re-release it in 4k, as Bigelow’s star is certainly a lot more well-known than in 1987"

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛 continues with Near Dark!
Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bnwM1b

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★★★ review of Near Dark (1987)
Welcome to the fifth instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of these...
boxd.it
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"For fans of the book, I’m sure this was probably a conflicting watch, as it’s a faithful adaptation but was adapted by the wrong people."

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛 continues with Vampire Academy! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/bkJls9

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★ review of Vampire Academy (2014)
Welcome to the fourth instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of thes...
boxd.it
October 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
the1androry.bsky.social
"To quote the old saying, 'It’s a better love story than Twilight'."

🧛Creatures of the Night🧛 continues with Let the Right One In! Only on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/biYNjL

#moviesky
#filmsky
#movies
#films
A ★★★★½ review of Let the Right One In (2008)
Welcome to the third instalment of 🧛Creatures of the Night!🧛 I'll be covering 9 vampire films throughout October, from various countries (Most of them American), with their own interpretation of these...
boxd.it
October 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM