https://youtu.be/mepeWor5JPk 2/10 Remember the lockdowns that kicked off around March 2020? Remember how millions of people around the world (perhaps you too) were scared of a virus we knew little about? Remember how millions worried that they might lose their jobs (and many did)? Remember how depression, anxiety, domestic abuse and substance abuse skyrocketed as … Continue reading #1 HBO Film in 2022: Locked Down
#1 HBO Film in 2021: Zack Snyder’s Justice League
https://youtu.be/vM-Bja2Gy04 7.5/10 Upon giving 2017’s “Justice League” a 5/10, I noted how mashing together two different director’s visions created a muddled mess with obvious studio interference. After watching the Snyder Cut, I am reminded how often studio executives make films worse because they aren’t artists; they’re businessmen and businesswomen. If you trust a director enough … Continue reading #1 HBO Film in 2021: Zack Snyder’s Justice League
#3 HBO Film in 2020: An American Pickle
8.5/10 A little bit dill, a little bit sweet and a whole jar of fun. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into HBO’s latest film but by the time the end credits began to roll I was super happy I decided to review this film. Seth Rogen tends to rotate between dumb comedies, some … Continue reading #3 HBO Film in 2020: An American Pickle
#2 HBO Film in 2020: Bad Education
9/10 Despite having the word “bad” in the title of this film, “Bad Education” couldn’t be further from that adjective. Based off of an incredible true story that I’m honestly surprised I had never heard of up until this point, this film works effortlessly to inform the audience of this true story as well as … Continue reading #2 HBO Film in 2020: Bad Education
#1 HBO Film in 2020: Deadwood: The Movie
7.5/10 I spent the first ten minutes of this “Deadwood” film in bewilderment at how old the entire cast looks after jumping forward 13 years. Once I got used to that aspect and settled in, I was free to enjoy this worthy conclusion to the series. It wasn’t perfect, but after all this time, this … Continue reading #1 HBO Film in 2020: Deadwood: The Movie