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There’s Too Much Love

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Nathan

Obsession – This is a rather disturbing film about a toxic relationship, directed by Curry Barker. While I hadn’t heard of him before, I understand he’s a comedian, so I guess he’s joined the ranks of Jordan Peele and Zach … Continue reading →

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A Knight in Jackson Square

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Nathan

Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers – This is a point-and-click supernatural mystery adventure game from Sierra, created by Jane Jensen, who had worked on King’s Quest VI. I played the twentieth anniversary edition, which has souped-up graphics and sound. … Continue reading →

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There’s No Gambit I Can’t See Through

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Nathan

SPOILER WARNING! Faces of Death – We saw this at the theater last Wednesday, and the main thing I have to say about it is that it’s very meta-referential. I guess that kind of thing has been popular for a … Continue reading →

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Big Houses and Little People

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Nathan

SPOILERS for all three of the movies we watched this past weekend. Martha Marcy May Marlene – This is a movie Beth put on our to-watch list several years ago, and we only just got around to seeing. Elizabeth Olsen plays a … Continue reading →

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Head Games

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Nathan

The Green Knight – I chose to watch this on New Year’s Eve because I knew the story traditionally starts and ends on New Year’s Day. Little did I know it was changed to Christmas Day for the movie, not … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Clueless

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Nathan

SPOILERS for all four of these movies! The Substance – This movie is a combination of body horror and satire, and it’s incredibly blunt in its message. Demi Moore stars as Elisabeth Sparkle, a movie star and exercise show host … Continue reading →

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In the Tank

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Nathan

SPOILERS for all three of the movies we watched this weekend. Tank Girl – This was directed by Rachel Talalay, a frequent collaborator with John Waters who also directed Freddy’s Dead. It’s based on a British comic that I don’t … Continue reading →

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Staring at Screens

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Nathan

SPOILERS for all three of these movies! I Saw the TV Glow – By the same creator as We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, which I don’t think explicitly connected to this, but they’re both about socially awkward people … Continue reading →

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Always Be Clowning

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Nathan

Two movies this time, one new and one old, with SPOILERS for both. Terrifier 3 – As often happens with ongoing horror series, the sequels here have been trying to top their predecessors in terms of gore, but are also … Continue reading →

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First Star I See Tonight

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Nathan

SPOILERS for all five of these! I had meant to write about some of them earlier, but I haven’t been feeling well as of late. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV – This is a four-part documentary … Continue reading →

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