Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) – An absolutely miserable must see.
Ben Dover You think you know weird? You think you know depressing? Well, this flick’s got both in spades, and then some. It’s like someone took all the angsty teenage poetry ever…
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Jupiter Ascending (2015) – Bee People and Bad Decisions
They tried to sell this monstrosity as some grand space opera, a sci-fi epic for the ages. The previews showed a woman flying around with rocket boots, some guy with…
Superman IV: The Quest for a Refund. (1987)
I am just going to apologize in advance if you have watched this we can suffer together because this week, we’ve got “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.” The most…
Earth Girls are Easy (1989)
Ahh, the 80’s, Hollywood, in its infinite wisdom, decided that what the world really needed was is a musical about furry aliens crashing into some bubble-headed blonde’s swimming pool. Yes,…
EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP: SORT OF A BANKSY FILM
“Exit Through the Gift Shop” is either the most brilliant documentary I’ve seen in decades or the most elaborate prank ever pulled on the art world. Either way, I’m reluctantly…
Mr. Nobody (2013) – The Butterfly Effect on Acid
Alright, settle down, you whippersnappers. Ben Dover’s here to tell you about that “art film” nonsense, Mr. Nobody. You think you’re so deep because you watched a movie with a…
Superman III (1983) – When Computers Attack (and Richard Pryor Tries to Help)
Superman III promised to be a thrilling continuation of the Superman saga. Instead, it delivered a confusing blend of superheroics and…Richard Pryor doing his best to look confused. The film…
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Back in my day, movies were about cowboys, gangsters, or maybe a good ol’ musical. Now, we’ve got kids flying on giant luckdragons and battling… whatchamacallits in fantasy lands. This…
Tenet (2020): Christopher Nolan’s Latest Attempt to Make My Brain Hurt
Christopher Nolan, that fella who thinks he’s so clever with his twisty timelines, is back at it again. This time, he’s brought us “Tenet,” a movie about… well, I’m not…
Superman II: When Studio Meddling Met Kryptonian Criminals
Well, folks, another superhero flick has landed in my lap. This time, it’s Superman II. Remember Superman? Red tights, blue suit, faster than a speeding… well, you know the rest.…