Marriage Story

I see why divorce is the second most stressful thing that can happen to you, behind death.
One and a half thumbs up - it goes into the category of great movie I don't want to watch again because I was an emotional wreck after that.

Last Christmas

So we accidentally went to a Mum and Bubs session... luckily Jenny had J'Pepper there hehe.
Half a thumbs up - it needed much more romance and sex! Wasted opportunity given two hot leads! Side note: I laugh/cried at 'lesbian pudding' for a good 5 minutes.

Tell Me Who I Am

I had accidentally read a spoiler feature article, and it was still fucking intense.
One thumbs up - but I must admit I smiled to myself at how British some of their words and mannerisms were, despite how dark this is.

The Nice Guys

I think both Amelia and her mum are taking this way too far for what it is worth.
Zero thumbs up - eh, I can see why there wasn't much fanfare about this movie. Please don't make a sequel.

Clueless

I started speaking like Cher for a few days after this. It was strange.
One thumbs up - Paul Rudd is cute and all, but... he is still your step-brother! Couldn't they have chosen some other relationship? Like your lawyer dad's intern? Probably too obvious.

Singin' In The Rain

I can't believe that in all the time I have watched this and read the trivia, that 'Singin' In The Rain' was a real song before the movie!
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Old Man walks out. Cinema usher: "How was it Terence?" Terence: "Everytime I watch it, I like it"
Me too Terence, me too. 
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Two thumbs up with the only minor negative being that stupid 'Broadway Melody' dance sequence - it cost $600 000 to make (back in those days!) and it is so long and unnecessary.

Hustlers

The biggest crime was Constance Wu's fringe and Cardi B's voice.
Half a thumbs up - but personal thumbs up to J. Lo who is SLAMMING and SO HOT RIGHT NOW. This was hotter than that car boot scene with George Clooney... and Maid in Manhattan (not hot, but this rivals MiM as her best performance).

The Bonfire of the Vanities

By about 15 minutes into the movie we had deducted that it was terrible, but mostly because of terrible acting and cinematography - it was like they were allergic to having the camera at eye-level, but were having a sale on unnecessarily extreme angles and dolly zooms. Then we read about how at the time it an epic box office fail and attracted a lot of negative reviews and criticisms. Deservedly so.

Two thumbs down - more like Trash-fire of Vanities. You think Kim Cattrell's accent was terrible then you get hit with the hot mess called Maria who had an insanely bad accent and was casually super racist. 

Parasite

This sums up why this blog will never feature horror films - because I am a baby and a chicken.
Two thumbs up - that was so much better than it reads on Wikipedia! But seriously, it was everything in a good way - drama, thriller, comedy (to my initial disbelief when Nicole said that), sad, and also social commentary.

Joker

In contrast to Josh, I found the use of the pop/rock music jarring because it made certain scenes have a 'rockstar' or 'red carpet' feel, which just felt very inappropriate.
Zero thumbs up - I am conflicted because it was well done, but I felt it was sympathetic and glorifying of some really violent and grotesque stuff, as well as serious mental issues. Also, personal thumbs down to the family who brought their three or four year old daughter to this movie - that was also fucked up.

The Farewell

I liked the cemetery scene the best - even though it wasn't the funniest, I just loved seeing all those relatable moments and rituals. Also reminds me of how funnily morbid and badass it is to see our own grandma sitting on her future grave during these events.
One and a half thumbs up - it was better than I expected and I genuinely cry/laughed at the uncle's wedding speech. 

The Blind Side

It is one of Annie's favourite movies; and she likes the part where Sandra Bullock does the blind side talk at their training.
One and a quarter thumbs up - and it was a much-needed games sesh, even though I came last in the game that counted.

A Star Is Born

I always interpreted the SNL scene as Ally being a bit "musically lame" or "selling out" - I didn't realise that was meant to represent a high pinnacle until I read the IMDb trivia. Oops!
One thumbs up - Lady Gaga is amazing and I love her.

Big

Tom Hanks was nominated for an Oscar for this role; he was fantastic in, but I guess you just don't think this type of family friendly comedy is Oscar fare. It would be like Billy Madison or Kindergarten Cop getting nominations.
One and a quarter thumbs up - it was very sweet and I loved the small child-like details (e.g. running with flailing arms, eating baby corn).

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindewald

It followed way too many characters no-one cares about on boring plot-lines, and all the answers came too forced and late.

One thumbs down - it was really bad, and made worse by stupid rat face Johnny Depp.  

Dirty Dancing

I surprised myself by mostly being not grossed out by Johnny and Baby's underage-age difference.
One thumbs up - oh sweet Penny I hope the best for you!

Bachelor Party

"This is going to be a risky download.... are you sure you don't want Bachelor Party Fuck Fest 7?" - Josh. Yes I am sure.
Two thumbs down - basically every bad or raunchy marriage/bachelor party/stripper/80s stereotype/mullet (men and women) is chucked into this terrible terrible lame movie.

Wolf of Wall Street

Just like Tony Soprano, these scummy men have no interest in their children until the divorce, and then it is all "MY KIDS!" Deadbeat dads, just rich. 

One and a quarter thumbs up - Leo crawling to his car is never not funny. 

Crazy Rich Asians

What is with everyone calling her by her full name "Rachel Chu". I don't meet a friend's new partner and go "Oh hi firstname/lastname". That would be strange.
One thumbs up - it's fun, Gemma Chan's Astrid grew on me more, but the real winner is Michelle Yeoh who is amazing!

Apollo 13

Apparently at a test screening, someone commented that the ending was unbelievable and "too Hollywood". *shakes head*
One and a quarter thumbs up - can you imagine being an actor or cameraman on this, having to go to work each day and get inside the 'Vomit Comet'? Oh the dread!