Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

The Iron Claw should hit a lot harder. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

Hilarious and insightful when it wants to be, Bottoms is unapologetic and delightfully absurd fun.

The Nutty Professor was trying to give us body positivity years ago. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The recent Starship Troopers discourse got me thinking...why don't people get satire? Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Let's talk about how some Oscar snubs turned into a flame war. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Driven, funny and insightful, Blackberry is a best-case scenario for this kind of movie. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it doesn't reach the dark lows or comedic highs of its inspirations, Jon Hamm and company's performances make for easy viewing.

By going back to its roots, Saw X breathes life into the tired franchise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today, I'm going to highlight the movie that made me a fan of Kristen Stewart for life. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Still a gold standard but bullet-riddled brutality, John Wick Chapter 4 may be the franchise's high water mark. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it doesn't do much to elevate itself within its genre, To Catch A Killer is entertaining enough for a soft recommendation. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Brilliantly acted and constructed, Happening is sadly, as relevant as ever. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

While the excess may be the point, Infinity Pool keeps making the same point over and over without much commentary. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Blackening is so fun that you might not notice how well crafted it is. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I'm Totally Fine is a charming and surprisingly insightful, sci-fi comedy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though David Fincher isn't known as an action filmmaker, his visual instincts and action storytelling chops are on full display here. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Drop is better than expected. Read more at:

Though crafted with love and the best of intentions, Elemental lacks the weight and thematic focus its story should provide. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With an intriguing premise and solid filmmaking, Cobweb nearly overcomes its narrative shortfalls. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Hereditary features a tour de force lead performance by Toni Collette. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Well-written, brilliant acted and wonderfully human, The Holdovers is one of the best anti-holiday movies in a long time. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Disappointing would be an understatement for this one. Skip it Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Santa finds his fighting spirit against a collection of mercenaries in Violent Night. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Here's my 10 favorite films from 2023. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Here's my ten favorite adrenaline pumping scenes from 2023. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/