Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

Today I pick ten of my favorite movie moments from 2023. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I pick my favorite nonfiction films of 2023. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Now's a great time to reflect on the movie year that was, and provide some lessons that movie-makers should, and probably won't, learn. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I think Nolan may have made his best movie to date. 9/10 Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though its ideas and casting are dead on, Paint is let down by an inconsistent and unfocused script. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

A solid production from top to bottom, The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a great reimagining from minimal source material. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Let's maybe take a moment, breathe, and put things in perspective and avoid future, Marvel-lous messes. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Bursting with creative energy and fun, The Last Wish is Dreamworks best movie in years. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Distinctly within the director's wheelhouse, Asteroid City is another offbeat gem from Wes Anderson. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though messy from a story standpoint, the action is so awesome, fans are unlikely to care.

Not nearly as intriguing or engaging as it thinks it is, Hypnotic is a worst case scenario for a sci-fi thriller. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

By pairing down and leaning into atmosphere, in performance and direction, Branagh delivers his best Poirot adaptation so far. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Nefarious is a movie that I thought I'd like that made me furious. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it has a intriguing setup, Fincher's detached approach and the film's lack of tension works against it. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I dive into the mess that is The Flash. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

While certainly not a horror high point, Five Nights At Freddy's puts in more effort than expected.

Heartfelt, adolescent, and above all else, fun, Mutant Mayhem is the revamp this property needed. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Way off base in terms of tone and ideas, Beau is Afraid is an unfortunate misfire from Ari Aster. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

By leaning on visual language over dialogue, No One Will Save You breathes some new life into familiar alien invasion tropes. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Barbie is charming and delightful, even if its gender role critiques only scratch the surface. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Grounded and engaging, How To Blow Up A Pipeline carefully blends its elements and ideas for a satisfying and insightful film. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it covers familiar ground in theme and story, Master Gardener has plenty of elements to recommend. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though still not as grounded and creepy as its brethren, The Nun 2 is a solid improvement on the original. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With a languid pace and weird premise, Lamb isn't for everyone, but I found it intriguing. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Bloody, brutal, and well-paced, Sisu embraces its exploitation roots for a thrilling Nazi-killing ride. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/