Jack Silbert
What I’ve Been Watching: Edition XVIII
I began this draft five weeks ago, which was already three weeks later than I normally post it. But at long last, here is my recap of the new stuff I was checking out in the summer and fall. It was a span of time where I attempted to take back the night, watching only […]
My Highly Subjective List of the Best Movies of 2019
10) Midsommar A really f’ed-up, somewhat artsy horror flick that really stuck in my mind, thanks to its gorgeous Swedish setting, the unique “creepy traditional festival” conceit, and an excellent lead performance by Florence Pugh. 9) Blinded by the Light It’s corny, it’s cheesily made — and I loved it. Yes, I’m an admitted Springsteenophile, […]
Movie Review: Parasite
3.5 stars out of 5 I’d been trying to see Parasite for a few weeks, but it seemed like the world was trying to prevent me: illness, bad weather, general exhaustion. Finally on December 31 I made a concerted effort, $7 Tuesday not even in effect on account of the holiday (note: popcorn was still […]
Movie Review: Marriage Story
3 stars out of 5 During this whole relationship-crumbling story, the one thought that kept going throug my head was, “Wait, do I still have a chance with Greta Gerwig?” But I guess, if anything, this flick would’ve been inspired by Noah Baumbach’s marriage and divorce with Jennifer Jason Leigh. Bummer. So, this is a […]
Movie Review: Star Wars — The Rise of Skywalker
4.5 star wars out of 5 I was 8 when the first Star Wars came out, so for better and worse, this has been my life, with an awful lot of time and mental energy invested. But, not like, nerd level. So if there are some plot and character inconsistencies from film to film, I […]
New Year’s Resolutions 2020
1. For Halloween, dress up as Hugh Downs and/or Barbara Walters. 2. Now that I’ve solved Rubik’s Cube, resolve to re-solve. 3. Next time someone concludes a sassy “hot take” by saying “Prove me wrong!” go into an extended, Beautiful Mind-wall-diagram, meticulous point-by-point refutation of their supposed theory until everybody in the room gets really, […]
Movie Review: Dark Waters
4.5 stars out of 5 Sometimes a movie is good for you rather than enjoyable. Think Spielberg’s Lincoln as opposed to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. This one is very good for you, is a little exhausting, but really packs a punch. I did have to convince myself to see it. Sure, I love Mark Ruffalo […]
Aquarium Playlist, 12/10/19
EPISODE #360: LIVE HIGHLIGHTS 2019 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME]The Original Sins — “She’s on my Side”Electric Light Orchestra — “Hold on Tight”The Church — “Under the Milky Way”Squeeze — “Up the Junction”They Might Be Giants — “Ana Ng”The Minus 5 — “Hotel Senator”Mates of State — “Proofs”The Ladybug Transistor — “Meadowport Arch”Peter Holsapple […]
Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari
3 stars out of 5 I dig fast cars and Matt Damon. I do not dig rooting for big stupid companies. Eh, I gave the movie a chance. Meh, I reacted. Starts out pretty promising. Driver’s point-of-view, speeding through a race course at night. Cool. And if there has been a previous movie about the […]
Aquarium Playlist, 12/3/19
EPISODE #359: 8TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL (RADIO VOL. VII) The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME]Spiritualized — “Here It Comes (The Road) Let’s Go”The Shivas — “Playing on the Radio”Buzzcocks — “Radio Nine”Henry’s Dress — “(You’re My) Radio One”Bingo Hand Job — “Radio Song”The Ramones — “We Want the Airwaves”The Church — “Electric Lash”Jason Forrest featuring Laura […]
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