Scott Danielson

Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

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Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.

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Scott Danielson

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Episode 917: 11 Favorite Movies of 2024 06.01.2025 17:40

Here's my 11 favorite flicks from 2024. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 918: Reel Talk: The AI Story Im Sick Of 06.01.2025 11:45

Movies about AI have irritated me to no end. Here's why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 913: 5 Lessons from the Movie World: 2024 Edition 01.01.2025 11:48

It's list time! So we're kicking things off with five lessons the movie world should, and probably won't learn based on this year. Let's go! Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 914: 10 Favorite Documentaries of 2024 01.01.2025 12:30

Here's my ten favorite nonfiction films from 2024. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 915: 10 Favorite Movie Scenes of 2024 01.01.2025 18:14

Here are ten of my favorite movie scenes from the year. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 916: 10 Favorite Action Movies Scenes of 2024 01.01.2025 14:05

Here are ten of my favorite action scenes from 2024. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 912: It Ends With Us: The Monstrous Allegations Against Justin Baldoni 30.12.2024 13:53

Today I discuss the allegations against Justin Baldoni. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 911: It Ends With Us: A Fraught Discussion 18.12.2024 11:56

Today I'm going to talk about the conflicts, the film itself, and why I think this book/film seemed destined to create friction. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 910: Speak No Evil: Remake vs Original 13.12.2024 11:00

The Speak No Evil remake forges its own path. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 909: Box Office Autopsy: To Live and Die in L.A. 12.12.2024 9:09

In this new series, I'm going to highlight a good movie that failed to make it big at the box office, and try to dissect why. Today, To Live and Die in L.A. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 907: Smile 2: A Scary Movie Thats Also A Bad Movie 10.12.2024 8:07

Smile 2 is bad in a way that also unravels writer/director Parker Finn's whole approach to filmmaking. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 908: Fight Work: The Tarasco Bar Shootout from Desperado 10.12.2024 7:24

Robert Rodriguez's fun over everything ethos is on full display in Desperado's best action beat, the Tarasco Bar Shootout. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 906: Defending the Ending: There Will Be Blood 09.12.2024 13:23

After rewatching the movie, I both see why some critics found There Will Be Blood's ending underwhelming...and why I think it's perfect. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 905: The Book of Eli Revisited 06.12.2024 8:42

The Book of Eli works a lot better as a biblical tale versus a grounded post-apocalytpic thriller. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 904: My Old Ass 04.12.2024 4:46

A unique spin on the coming-of-age movie, My Old Ass is funny and packs an unexpected emotional punch. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 902: Scene-Stealers: Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny 02.12.2024 12:19

My Cousin Vinny's shining star, without question, is an Oscar-winning portrayal from Marisa Tomei. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 903: Reel Talk: Live Action Remakes=Cash Grab Nostalgia 02.12.2024 9:53

The lesson that Hollywood studios should learn and always refuse to learn is that taking smart risks is good for business, now and later. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 901: In The Land of Saints and Sinners 20.11.2024 4:43

By bucking a genre trope, In the Land of Saints and Sinners turns its familiar premise into a solid action thriller. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 900: Kill 19.11.2024 6:47

A unique take on familiar action tropes, Kill leaves one hell of an impression. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 899: Am I Ok 18.11.2024 5:11

Based in real experience, but never dour, Am I Ok? finds the humor in a different kind of coming-of-age movie. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 898: Batman Arkam Asylum: Becoming Batman 14.11.2024 33:19

In Arkham Asylum you fight like Batman, you move like Batman, and you save the day...like Batman. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 896 The Retirement Plan 11.11.2024 5:06

Upbeat and right in its stars' wheelhouse, The Retirement Plan more fun that I expected. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 897: The Corruptor 11.11.2024 6:58

While it has a lot of the right elements stacked up, The Corruptor can't capitalize on its star or story's main appeals. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 895 Focus 05.11.2024 4:54

Suitable unsubtle, Focus is an underseen gem. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Episode 894 Life After Fighting 04.11.2024 6:13

With amazing work both on screen and behind the camera, Bren Foster has put together an excellent entry for stardom in the martial arts movie world. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/