I love The Death of Stalin because it wields absurdist tragedy and satirical comedy with unwavering precision.
"Attack the Block" (2011) Film Review
Attack the Block is a real deal cult film that deserves the biggest cult it can muster.
"The Kings of Summer" (2013) Review
The Kings of Summer is one of my personal favorite coming of age films that deftly combines comedy and well-earned drama into a slick package.
"The Raid: Redemption" (2011)/"The Raid 2" (2014)
The Raid: Redemption and The Raid 2 are nearly perfect action films, each connected but separated all at once.
"Best in Show" (2000) Review
Best in Show is a near perfect amalgamation of improv performance and the mockumentary format.
"Thoroughbreds" (2018) Review
I wouldn't exactly say that Thoroughbreds is the heartwarming tale of a sociopath and the friend she makes along the way, but you should see it anyway.
"Annihilation" (2018) Review
Annihilation is super solid high concept science fiction with dashes of creature feature horror and body horror, but all of those things stretch it a bit thin.
"Paris is Burning" (1990) Review
In the lead up to the Oscars this week, it felt like the right time to revisit Paris is Burning and remind people of just how great it is.
"Get Out" (2017) Review
Get Out is a real deal horror masterpiece and my personal favorite film of 2017.
Oscar Best Short Film (Live Action) 2018 Roundup
Time for the heavy stuff.
Oscar Best Short Film (Animation) 2018 Roundup
Well, let's start with the fun stuff.
"Black Panther" (2018) Review
Black Panther is a massive comic book epic full of characters and complex ideas, but it is still a Marvel movie. That's not a point against it, but a way to keep your expectations in check.
"Phantom Thread" (2017) Review
Phantom Thread is a lesser work of Paul Thomas Anderson, but it's still worth seeing and processing.
"The Shape of Water" (2017) Review
I feel awful that I didn't see The Shape of Water in time for my Top 15 Films of 2017 list, because it would have easily been a Top Five Contender.
"The Mutilator"/"Fall Break" (1984) Review
As far as horror schlock goes, The Mutilator isn't even a super remarkable entry in that pantheon, but it has just enough insanity to recommend it to horror enthusiasts.
"Death Spa" (1989) Review
Despite its absurd and borderline insane premise, I think I might really love Death Spa.
An Introduction to "The Twilight Zone" Marathon
This is a long time coming.
Jacob's Top 15 Favorite Films of 2017
Yes, it's fifteen movies instead of ten. It's been that kind of year.
"Phar Lap" (1983) Review
A review years in the making. For my Uncle Marc.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #1. "A Christmas Story" (1983)
No, this choice wasn't the easy way out.