Finally, this film I was in is on Letterboxd!! At long last, I can see my own name in the credits of a Letterboxd page!
(As this is a film I have a speaking role in, I find it improper to give it a rating.)
I Have Five Kick-Ass Brothers is, as of now, only really available on ReelShort. Our director, Audrey Deitz, rented a space and screened the film for the cast, crew, friends, and other guests this evening.…
"I just wanted to take care of you."
It's not nearly as fresh or original as the first film. The Stepfather sequel isn't bad, though. It's got plenty of thrilling moments.
Spoiler for the first film: It honestly makes no sense that Jerry/Gene could have survived his injuries from the end of the previous film, but, to this film's credit, it does a decent job with his prison escape scene. It stays true to the character with Jerry/Gene charming his…
"I believe there's a hero in all of us."
I can't believe how well this movie holds up. In a time where it seems like every MCU film I watch is just rushing from one moment to another, I'm amazed by how patient this movie is. Moments and character motivations are given room to breathe; the focus is always on Peter Parker's journey and less on the flashy effects or anything like that.
The film opens with Peter Parker getting…
", with great power comes great responsibility."
I have no idea how many times I've watched the original Spider-Man. Twelve? Twenty? Fifty? It's a lot––it has to be. This was the very first DVD I ever owned, and ever since I first unwrapped it that Christmas morning, I've had such a connection to it. It's impossible for me to be objective about this movie, but I try to be as objective as possible in my reviews, so I'll try.
After…
"Wait a minute... Who am I here?"
For a reason I can't fathom, twenty-year-old me gave The Stepfather a paltry 2 stars back in 2011. While rewatching this movie tonight, I kept trying to pinpoint what it was I disliked about it (I wasn't reviewing movies back then as consistently as now).
Was it Terry O'Quinn's titular performance? I certainly hope not. He's so fucking chillingly good in this movie. O'Quinn has so much natural charm about him and it…
