Scott's Self-indulgent Movie Podcast

Buoyed by Malek's strong central performance and a novel twist on the spy thriller, The Amateur does it's job. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

While it's unlikely to earn any new fans, The Accountant 2 is a more straight-forward and fun film than the original. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I thought now would be a perfect time to go through each Mission Impossible film and address its appeals, what it lacks and what it added to the franchise as a whole. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

By focusing on its characters versus its larger universe, Thunderbolts* delivers the best MCU movie in years. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Packed with ideas and effortlessly engaging, Sinners more than lived up to the hype for me. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

With strong central performances and direction, The Rule of Jenny Pen terrifies and inspires in equal measure. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Havoc is that it has a lot of good moments, but doesn't have either the narrative simplicity or cohesive world-building to make it really work. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it doesn't quite separate itself from its influences, Ash demonstrates Flying Lotus' creative potential as a filmmaker. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

A hilarious buddy comedy, One of Them Days makes the most out of its lead performers and its premise. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Blade 2 is bursting with creative energy. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

While the action beats are as solid as ever, the script's lack of focus prevents A Working Man from hitting Beekeeper highs. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Accountant is at its best when it focuses on its title character. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Though it's not quite as advertised, the great cast, direction and script more than make up for it. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Cleaner needs more meat on its action thriller bones. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

The Order might be the best crime movie of 2024. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

There's a lot to like in Y2K. I just wish the movie didn't feel the need to undercut itself for shock value or for jokes. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Hilarious, incisive and full of visual splendor, Poor Things may not be for everyone, but it might Lanthimos' high water mark. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Scamanda is a compelling bit of true crime with a notable weakness. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

Today I pay tribute to the late Val Kilmer. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/

I didn't know that I was looking for a queer centric campy horror comedy, but The Parenting delivered exactly that. Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/