NativeGuilt's Movie Reviews

  Heyo! Been a weird month, still depressed lol. Went to go visit my sister-in-law in Texas which slowed down my viewings a bit. Still saw 33 films this month, which feels more sustainable long term than January and February were.  Rhymes for Young Ghouls [2013] An odd but thought provoking Indigenous story. It's boarding school moments made it more horrific than the supposed horror film Clearcut was imo (this was a perfect follow up to that movie btw). I admire Aila's strong spirit and empathize with her struggle to express her rage, but I do feel the movie needed some more attention in the editing room.     7/10 Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person [2023] How is this the most adorable vampire movie I've ever seen?     8.5/10 Michael [1996] I liked this movie more in theory than in execution (the aloof archangel on a roadtrip moments are peak). No hate on MacDowell, but Travolta and Hurt were the wrong casting choice. Travolta at least seem...

Thank god I seem to be slowing down—only 40 films this month. My seasonal depression has finally arrived and I've been putting off a lot but I'm gonna stick to this. I should also clarify that many of the Noir movies I'm watching will be reviewed not so much by me but by my D&D character, Joe Noir. That won't entirely help your confusion, but you should probably know that.   Groundhog Day [1993] This movie will always make me think of my dad, and forever embedded the 'time loop' as one of my favorite vehicles of storytelling. As the hilarious and witty Bill Murray ascends to godhood in search of meaning, secondary characters become alive in the little town of Punxsutawney and give this film the life that has sustained it for over three decades. I could watch it on repeat.     9/10     Beaux Score:  " Average Groundhog Day" Too Old To Die Young [2019] I've only ever seen Drive by the director Refn before, so I thought I'd check this out sinc...