Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

In lieu of a regular review, I'm going to dissect the concept and explain how I would construct a functional movie out of this. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Despite an incomplete thematic approach, Malum has enough creepy moments to recommend. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I talk about why SAG is striking and why what movie studios want is bad for art. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Brimming with fun and energy, Polite Society had me eager for more. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Red Door's strong thematic hook and performances make for creepy fun. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

By expanding its lead character and its approach to action, Extraction 2 is an extremely satisfying sequel. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it doesn't break new ground, Plane is a solidly constructed and pretty entertaining action thriller. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Like many rom-coms, Moonshot is formulaic, but succeeds by providing a fun and satisfying emotional journey, even if the end was never in doubt. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

A great reinvention of the franchise, Evil Dead Rise is exactly what I wanted. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I offer some free form thoughts on artificial intelligence and the movie world. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With a creepy premise and solid execution, Influencer offers some solid thrills and tension. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I discuss why a slew of big summer movie releases isn't good for the box office or the movie business. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

As messy as the ending feels, Devotion still warrants a recommendation by addressing a topic that countless movies before it ignore. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Well-crafted from top to bottom, B.J. Novak's directorial debut is equal parts entertaining and thoughtful. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Action-packed, bloody, and hilarious Renfield scratched a B-movie itch for me. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Quick, tense, and darkly funny, Shiva Baby is a enjoyable chaotic mess. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though its structure is familiar, See For Me stands out via its complete lead character. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Unflinchingly bleak, seemingly without purpose, The Whale is a wrong-headed attempt to humanize an obese character. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With a career best turn from Kendrick and a solid message, Alice, Darling is a tough but ultimately hopeful watch. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it may hit harder for some, Nocebo's on-the-nose message could use some work. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Little Dixie is a movie without a point. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Women Talking is relevant, powerful, and well-directed. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Fake Famous focuses on the wrong things. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Many people were surprised by John Mulaney's latest special. I wasn't. Here's why. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Overly familiar but generally effective, A Good Person gets by on the charisma of its lead performers. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/