Scott's Self-Indulgent Movie Podcast

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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/