FACE/OFF (1997)
We have met the enemy and he is me, as I use a MAGA conspiracy theory as an excuse to introduce Nakea to John Woo's preposterous action thriller.
THE RULES OF THE GAME (1939)
As my Independent Study in World Cinema continues, I dive deep into Jean Renoir's tragicomic critique of French society on the eve of the Second World War.
WEEK 7:
THE BEST SLAYED PLANS
In which I offer quick takes on stuff I've been watching (including Judas and the Black Messiah, Saint Maud, and Clarice), and explain at some length why I won't be writing about Buffy the Vampire Slayer this year after all.
DEADWOOD 1×11:
"JEWEL'S BOOT IS MADE FOR WALKING"
The penultimate episode of Deadwood's first season examines selfishness, sacrifice, and the ongoing problem of shitheels.
WEEK 6: BURIED
This week's blog/newsletter features some labored thoughts on the writing process, and quick takes on The Dig, Malcolm & Marie, The Little Things, I May Destroy You, and other things I've been watching.
OTHER RECENT POSTS
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO 11×03: "ROSA"
"This ain't history here," Doctor Who reminds us in the smart, powerful, and horrifyingly timely "Rosa."
November 4, 2018
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EVIL DEAD 2 (1987)
The Unenthusiastic Critic's 2018 Horror Movie Marathon turns to Ash.
October 31, 2018
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RAW (2016)
Finger-food is served as The Unenthusiastic Critic's Horror Movie Marathon continues.
October 24, 2018
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO 11×02: "THE GHOST MONUMENT"
"The Ghost Monument," the second episode of the Whittaker/Chibnall era, doesn't quite get the job done.
October 21, 2018
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THE INNOCENTS (1961)
This week, we're giving The Unenthusiastic Critic's Halloween Movie Marathon another turn of the screw.
October 16, 2018
DOCTOR WHO
DOCTOR WHO 11×01: 'THE WOMAN WHO FELL TO EARTH"
New Doctor, new showrunner, new era, new Who.
October 14, 2018
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FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) & SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983)
As we continue our Halloween Movie Marathon, the Unenthusiastic Critic is heading to camp.
October 9, 2018
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SUSPIRIA (1977)
This week, we're beginning our 2018 Halloween Movie Marathon, and The Unenthusiastic Critic is seeing red.
October 2, 2018
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WATERSHIP DOWN (1978)
The Unenthusiastic Critic is having a bad hare day.
September 25, 2018
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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
The Unenthusiastic Critic is taking no prisoners.
September 19, 2018
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GREASE (1978)
With summer days drifting away, we're hopelessly devoting this episode to a campy cultural touchstone.
September 11, 2018
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SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)
The Unenthusiastic Critic is ready for her closeup.
September 4, 2018
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THE BLUES BROTHERS (1980)
On this week's episode, we're on a mission from God.
August 28, 2018
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THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007)
We're drilling down on our first viewing of Paul Thomas Anderson's celebrated American epic.
August 21, 2018
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PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
The Unenthusiastic Critic is in no mood for monkey business.
August 15, 2018
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INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989)
On this week's podcast, Michael decided Nakea should watch the third film in the Indiana Jones trilogy. He chose…poorly.
August 9, 2018
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THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962)
Remember the good old days, when the idea of a Russian-controlled U.S. president was still the stuff of fiction?
July 31, 2018
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MIDNIGHT RUN (1988)
This week we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin Brest's classic buddy-comedy. I'll get donuts.
July 22, 2018
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A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988)
The Unenthusiastic Critic has never seen A Fish Called Wanda? Sorry, that's a chip up the nose.
July 12, 2018
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THE TERMINATOR (1984)
The Unenthusiastic Critic can't be reasoned with, she can't be bargained with, she doesn't feel pity or remorse, and she will not stop EVER…
July 5, 2018
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FOOTLOOSE (1984)
The Unenthusiastic Critic needs a hero, and she doesn't find one in 1984's Footloose.
June 14, 2018
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975)
Will The Unenthusiastic Critic appreciate Sidney Lumet's 1975 masterpiece? You can pretty much take that to the bank.
June 8, 2018
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ON GOLDEN POND (1981)
"It's like a Hallmark card with loons on it." The Unenthusiastic Critic is heading into summer with Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda.
May 31, 2018
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RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)
Fear leads to anger, and anger leads to hate, as The Unenthusiastic Critic searches her feelings about 1983's Return of the Jedi and the Star Wars films in general.
May 24, 2018