2 hrs, 36 minutes, suitable for all ages Q’esque que c’est? The last of Jacques Tati’s Monsieur Hulot comedies, a major inspiration for Rowan Atkinson’s Laugh In. Fair value of Antrum: $25.00. I really can’t think of another film like it. In some ways, it evokes Chaplin’s Modern Times, but it has a subtlety and […]
Playtime (Jacques Tati’s)
June 10, 2020 by
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PlaytimeSynopsis
Modern Life (and the modern cubicle farm) interfere at every point with Monsieur Hulot’s attempt to hold a meeting with an important business executive.
Director
Jacques TatiCast
Barbara Dennek
Jacques Tati
Rita Maiden
Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made
June 8, 2020 by
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Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever MadeSynopsis
A supposedly cursed film that kills all who watch it. Which is fine, I wasn’t doing much with my life anyways.
Director
David Amito and Michael LaiciniCast
Nicole Tompkins
Rowan Smythe
Dan Istrate
Shu Sakimoto
1 hr 35 minutes, R for extreme violence, torture, mutilation How deadly is it? Well, so far, I feel OK, but the editors of Ruthless will let you know if I died, so, clock’s ticking. I suppose I’m the ideal guinea pig for watching a cursed film that kills everyone who watches it- I’ve […]
Colossal (2016)
May 14, 2020 by
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ColossalSynopsis
Gloria travels from New York City to Seoul to battle a giant monster
Director
Nacho VigalondoCast
Anne Hathaway
Jason Sudeikis
Austin Stowell
Tim Blake Nelson
Dan Stevens
1 hr 49 minutes, R for profanity Fair Value of Colossal: $1.00. It’s a light, weird and unique comedy that’s watchable due to a talented cast. Toxic Relationships through the lens of Kaiju: Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is a day drinking Manhattan party girl who is abruptly dumped by her boyfriend Tim (Dan Stevens) and […]
The 50 Most Significant Films of the 2010s: Devon Pack with some Team Ruthless comments
January 1, 2020 by
50. True Grit– The 2010 Coen Brothers movie is based on a great American novel by the Arkansas writer, Charles Portis. It is a superior remake of the John Wayne original, which looks pretty bad now by comparison. It was nominated for 10 Oscars and starred the great Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn. 49. The […]
Richard Jewell
December 28, 2019 by
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Richard JewellSynopsis
Richard Jewell saves lives, but is falsely accused of being a terrorist bomber.
Director
Clint EastwoodCast
Paul Walter Hauser
Sam Rockwell
Kathy Bates
Olivia Wilde
Alex Collins
2 hours 11 minutes, Rated R for profanity, minor violence. Fair Value of Richard Jewell: $12.00. I don’t think it’s the best film of the year, but I’d say that it’s a film I’d want as mandatory viewing in a civics course, along with 12 Years a Slave. That’s high praise. Not really, it’s just […]
Ford v. Ferrari
December 12, 2019 by
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Ford v. FerrariSynopsis
Another look at how realistic the movie Ford v. Ferrari is
Director
James MangoldCast
Matt Damon
Christian Bale
Josh Lucas
Tracy Letts
Caitriona Balfe
Remo Girone
Jon Bernthal
Ford v. Ferrari 2 hours 13 minutes, Rated PG-13 Fair Value of Ford vs. Ferrari: $7.00. It’s a mixed bag of a good acting and race car movie cliches. For another view of the film, check out Kevin’s review that was entered earlier. Is this film worth my time? It has exciting scenes of […]
The Irishman: (2019) Netflix
December 8, 2019 by
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The Irishman (2019) NetflixSynopsis
A 3.5 hour Scorcese movie about a hit man’s reflections on the murder of Jimmy Hoffa.
Director
Martin ScorceseCast
Al Pacino
Robert DeNIro
Joe Pesci
Harvey Keitel
Ray Romano
Bobby Cannavale
Anna Paquin
Stephanie Kurtzuba
Jesse Plemons
Patrick Gallo
Kevin O'Rourke
3 hours 29 minutes, Rated R for point-blank executions, Fair Value of The Irishman: $10.00. It’s a middling film for Scorcese, but even his lesser works tend to be better than most other things out right now. Is this film worth my time? Well, it certainly takes a lot of time, that’s for sure. I’d […]
Rambo – Last Blood
September 25, 2019 by
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Rambo: Last BloodSynopsis
Rambo makes the Mexican Drug Cartel pay for Trump’s Wall
Director
Adrian GrunbergCast
Sylvester Stallone (That's all that matters)
Fair Value of Last Blood: -$5.50. As sequels to Home Alone go, it’s the best. As films from the Rambo franchise, it’s the worst. Tagline: The Legend Comes Home Entire Story in Two Sentences: Our nation’s problems with opiate addiction can be solved by a sufficient application of machetes, knives, and high explosives. Homo-Eroticism: None! […]
It: Chapter Two
September 11, 2019 by
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It Chapter TwoSynopsis
The Loser’s Club turns into a loser of a movie.
Director
Andy MuschiettiCast
Jessica Chastain as frazzled romantic interest
James McAvoy as team leader
Bill Hader stealing every scene, as comic relief
Isaiaha Mustafa, as the call to action
Jay Ryan, as brooding love interest
James Ransome, as neurotic voice of hesitation
Bill Skarsgard, doing his best to prove that clowns aren't scary.
Fair Value of It Chapter Two: $.50. I wouldn’t turn it off if it was an airplane movie. Is It Scary? Aw fuck no. I’ll put it this way: I was never scared by haunted houses because I know that people are going to try to scare me. On the other hand, deep woods and […]
Lords of Chaos
March 10, 2019 by
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Lord of ChaosSynopsis
Violence erupts as a Norwegian teen attempts to launch Black Metal in Oslo.
Director
Jonas AkerlundCast
Rory Caulkin as Eurynomos
Emory Cohen as Varg
Jack Kilmer as Pelle 'Dead' Ohlin
Sky Ferreira as the love interest
Valter Skarsgard as 'Faust' Eithun
Fair Value of Lords of Chaos: $18.00. One of the best comedies I’ve seen in a while. A Spinal Tap for my generation, deadpan and wry. Is This Film Worth My Time? You’re either going to laugh, or you’re going to be very disturbed, at the antics of the Scandinavian misanthropes that populate this film. […]
