Monday, September 30

The Day Shall Come

Director: Chris Morris

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7078658

Review: Manages to revel in the inherent silliness of its characters without mocking them while delivering a cold bucket of water regarding the reality of modern authority.

Watch it if: You're ok with something funny also having an emotional gutpunch.

And if you liked: Four Lions, In the Loop

Wednesday, September 25

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Director: Scott Aukerman

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9398640

Review: Goofy and easy to watch with some great ideas and a decent sense of stupid fun.

Watch it if: You enjoy Zach Galifianakis.

And if you liked: Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Monos

Director: Alejandro Landes

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6062774

Review: Loosens its grip somewhat towards the halfway point but still carries some dizzying imagery, detailed world-building and strong characters.

Watch it if: You're interested in something without easy answers.

And if you liked: White Shadow, Lord of the Flies, Rescue Dawn

Welcome to Marwen

Director: Robert Zemeckis

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3289724

Review: A confusing and embarrassing mess of missed attempts at empathy and no handle on tone whatsoever.

Watch it if: You're morbidly curious.

And if you liked: Synecdoche, New York,  Lars and the Real Girl

Check this out: Marwencol

Tuesday, September 17

It Chapter Two

Director: Andy Muschietti

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349950

Review: Messy and a little irresponsible with its themes early on but still brings enough invention and spark to the table to be a net positive.

Watch it if: You're ok with the possibility that this half of the property just might not be workable.

And if you liked: It, The Thing

Thursday, September 5

The Dark Crystal

Director: Jim Henson and Frank Oz

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083791

Review: Mired somewhat by one or two character designs but still delivers a truckload of ideas and moments with breathtaking visuals.

Watch it if: You want to see something that revels in its own detail and craft.

And if you liked: Dune, Labyrinth, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi