Paul’s Boutique
Beastie Boys
“Paul's Boutique is a timeless and endlessly quotable party of an album. It would be impossible to try and approximate a similar album in the modern era due to the steady deluge of samples present, but trying to recapture the infectious energy the beasties capture here is likely a futile endeavor anyway. Truly one of the greatest releases of all time.”
The Critic
Mike Reiss
“The same genus as the Simpsons but a little more grounded and pointed more at the film industry.”
The Oblongs
Angus Oblong
“A cynical and mean spirited animated comedy. I would imagine the show might have done better in a modern audience.”
Sicario
Denis Villeneuve
“I'm an easy lay for this type of film, to be honest. Well directed, acted, and shot.”
Arrival
Denis Villeneuve
“One of the best examples of how a chain of command and military leadership works. An excellent film that I am glad I saw on the big screen.”
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
W.D. Richter
“Another example of a movie you only stumble upon on a Saturday afternoon, an hour before you have to leave for a wedding. Sort this unapologetically weird, high concept movie.”
Draft Day
Ivan Reitman
“Ivan Reitman directed this? I couldn't hate you for loving this movie though honestly nothing special or memorable.”
The Postman
Kevin Costner
“I think this got swept into the same camp as Water World: an under preforming Costner film about the end of the world. Its a little goofy at times and could use some fleshing out but I really enjoy this movie.”
Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner
“I've only seen this movie so many times because it was my mother's favorite film. She had some decent taste in film though, despite this dipping into Noble Savage and White Savior tropes.”
Clue
Jonathan Lynn
“A fun movie that never gets old full of comedians and character actors at their very best. Also it took until I was maybe 18, on a third rewatch, before I realized that Ms. Scarlet wasn't played by Susan Sarandon.”
Star Trek Beyond
Justin Lin
“Of all the Star Trek movies I have ever seen this better captures the humanistic themes of Star Trek than anything else.”
Star Trek Into Darkness
J.J. Abrams
“With a fresh and fun take on a franchise started in the 60s the best they can do is to remix and water down a classic? More disappointing than bad. Hell. Not original enough to be bad.”
Star Trek
J.J. Abrams
“This was the last movie before the limits in JJ Abrams skills oeuvre became apparent. I am a big Star Trek fan and this is a fun movie.”
Halo: Reach
Bungie
“I was done with the Halo series but this game pulled me back in. More than fan service, tight game play, fun innovations in game play. Also the covenant are threatening again.”
Halo 3
Bungie
“The best Halo game. It takes everything from the first game's campaign and improves, it takes everything from the second game's multiplayer and improves, and has a satisfying ending to a fun narrative. Revisiting the game years later is still fun.”
Halo 2
Bungie
“A slight step back for the campaign but a huge leap forward in multiplayer. I was a problem with the battle rifle.”
Halo: Combat Evolved
Bungie
“Perhaps the tightest game play loop for a console FPS. The pistol was a little OP but I love the little things like that.”
Bluey - Series 1
Joe Brumm
“If kids like something they will watch the same episode over and over and over and over... It helps when the show is good. Its better when the show is entertaining. What sets Bluey apart is how it treats the parents. They make mistakes, talk to each other, and show frustration with their children. All without making anyone the bad guy. My daughter loves this show.”
Theodore Tugboat
“Think Thomas the Tank Engine but...Tugboats and a harbor. Kids entertainment can be awful so when you find or remember something entertaining its fun to share with your kids. I can watch this for an hour and not hate every moment.”
The Doors
The Doors
“*yawn*”
Psychonauts
Double Fine Productions
“Leave the local wildlife alone”
Freekstyle
Page 44 Studios
“Absolute freaky”
The Cat in the Hat
Bo Welch
“Mike Myers really just doesn't miss. I don't think there's been anything he's in that I don't love.”
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey
Tose
“Nothing hits the nostalgia button like the initial intro on the ship”