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July and August Movies - 2018

  1. The Salesman - My least favorite Farhadi film is difficult to say, as it's so powerful.
  2. Luther - Feels like Prime Suspect with better co-stars, with Ruth Wilson's Alice Morgan is tops!
  3. III - The Ritual - Russian fairytale which is as beautiful as it is haunting.
  4. Good Time - Robert Pattinson definitely shines, but this one has me on the fence.
  5. Jaws - For probably the 2000th time. Still amazing how good this film is. 
  6. Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now - The man is hilarious, often with stinging social commentary.
  7. The Tag-Along - Taiwan horror folklore is reminiscent of some Japanese films but works well.
  8. Manhunt - A John Woo films I really didn't like. Felt like an odd homage to himself!
  9. Thoroughbreds - Yelchin's last film. More like a play, which works, but confines it. 
  10. !2 Years A Slave - Slow start, somewhat uniform storytelling ends powerfully. 
  11. A Quiet Place - Lacks any tension, despite what people tell you. Complete dud.
  12. Spring Breakers - See my blog if you want to know my feelings. I'm so confused/torn.
  13. The Break with Michelle Wolf - Binge-watched every episode so far and it's hilarious.
  14. Rear Window - First time in over 30 years. It's lost a bit, but the setting is always a pleasure.
  15. Chimes at Midnight - Welles and Co shine. The acting outshines any lags or flaws. 
  16. The Idiot - Kurosawa's take on Doevstoyosky. Laboriously long, but the acting is top notch. 
  17. Red Sparrow - Great cast makes up for some shaky writing and tons of cliches. Entertaining!
  18. The Flowers of St. Francis - Rossellini's almost whimsical tale of the greatest saint.
  19. The Man From London - Bela Tarr takes patience, but a handful of scenes make this worth it.
  20. The Snowman - Amazing cast. Decent plot. Nicely shot. What a dud of an ending though. 
  21. The Magician - Ingmar Bergman's personal film about public rejection. Simple and solid. 
  22. Sucker Punch - CGI and beautiful women. Not bad, but the soundtrack elevates it greatly. 
  23. Trespass Against Us - Fassbender, Gleason, and terrific supporting cast keep it above water.
  24. Unsane - Shockingly below average being it's Soderbergh. Cast tries, but too many gimmicks.
  25. Trespassing Bergman - Some of the best actors and directors discuss the Master.
  26. Lake Mungo - Horrible documentary-style horror film

Top Three: Chimes at Midnight, The Idiot, The Flowers of St. Francis
Worst Three: A Quiet Place, Lake Mungo, Manhunt
Biggest Surprise: Spring Breakers
Biggest Letdown: A Quiet Place

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