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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · 6d

This slasher has some novel ideas...but it is enoguh? Today I'm talking about Shudder's Night of the Reaper. #nightofthereaper #moviepodcast #horrormovies

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Night of the Reaper

Though it's big twist doesn't hit as hard as it could, Night of the Reaper has enough atmosphere to earn a light recommendation for genre fans.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · 7d

You know it's a horror movie when someone suggests a grieving man goes to his grandmother's run down country home by himself. #TheTwin's emotional hook gets muddled by genre conventions. #moviepodcast #horrormovies

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The Twin

Though it has a lot of appealing elements, The Twin's script could've used a few tweaks.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · 8d

#TheConjuringLastRites loses sight of what made the original films work in today's review. #horrormovies #moviepodcast

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The Conjuring: Last Rites

Last Rites may not be a terrible movie, and it's far from the worst in this franchise, but the cracks in the facade have never been more obvious.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · 10d

There's never a good time to go running at 2 a.m. with your entire class. Today I'm talking about #WeaponsMovie. #moviepodcast

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Weapons

Intriguing and impactful, Weapons will certainly stick with me.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · 28d

Yesterday I was gushing about an anime movie. Today I'm here to convince you that this adaptation is a movie miracle. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, is an immaculately crafted movie. #moviepodcast #areyoutheregoditsmemargaret

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: A Movie Miracle

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret is a movie miracle. Here's why.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · 29d

We did it nerds! We made an anime movie the #1 movie in America for TWO STRAIGHT WEEKS! Anyhoo, here's my review of the phenomenon that is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle. #anime #moviepodcast #demonslayerinfinitycastle

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle

Though it definitely hits best with fans, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle's winning formula is just as effective on the big screen.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 22

If a movie is popular enough for Netflix to put it in theaters, you've probably got something special. #KpopDemonHunters is a charming movie for the whole family. #moviepodcast #Netflix

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KPop Demon Hunters

Immaculately constructed and performed from start to finish, KPop Demon Hunters lives up to the hype.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 18

Making a documentary film comes with responsibility. And a lot of filmmakers are abusing said responsibility. Today I'm talking about docu-slop. #moviepodcast #documentaries #Netflix

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Reel Talk: We Need to Talk About Docu-Slop

The documentary genre has seen a surge in irresponsible filmmaking.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 16

Robert Redford was a film legend in every sense of the word. Today I pay tribute to the late actor, director, and film festival founder. #RipRobertRedford #moviepodcast

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A Tribute to Robert Redford

Today I pay tribute to film legend Robert Redford.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 15

Dave Franco and Alison Brie get uncomfortably close in this bit of body horror. Together is a gross and savy look at co-dependency. #moviepodcast #horrormovies

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Together

A great idea with even better execution, Together delivers an excellent bit of body horror.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 10

Tim Robinson hits the big screen with his absurd delivery intact. #friendship is a wonderfully dark and bonkers, now on #HBOMax! #moviepodcast

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Friendship

Mining Robinson's unique delivery for everything it's worth, Friendship is a painfully funny dark comedy.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tom Cruise rides into the sunset on an unexpectedly emotional note...with the stunt-fueled madness perfectly intact. #MissionImpossibleTheFinalReckoning is a fitting end to the franchise. #moviepodcast

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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

Though it may not reach the adrenaline-fueled highs of the franchise, The Final Reckoning sends Ethan into the sunset with style.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Sep 8

#IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer works far better than it has any right too most of the time...and then the characters speak. Today I'm breaking down the latest slasher reboot. #moviepodcast #horrormovies

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

While the dialogue is clunky, there's still plenty of schlocky fun to be had here with more depth than I expected.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 27

#BabyAssassins2 gives its young heroes a terrifying new challenge...debt. The second flick in this fun franchise delivers plenty of laughs and its uniquely acrobatic action. #moviepodcast

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Baby Assassins 2

A movie review blog featuring new releases and old favorites.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pointing out a nit pick in a movie isn't film criticism...especially if you're doing it in bad faith. Today I talk about the difference between nit picks and problems and what constitutes meaningful film analysis. #moviepodcast #ReelTalk

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Reel Talk: The Difference Between Nit Picks and Problems

Nit picks aren't film criticism. Here's why.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 27

This movie is absolutely wild. I loved it. #themonkey is a perfectly absurd horror comedy. #moviepodcast

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The Monkey

Completely over-the-top in a great way, The Monkey wasn't what I expected, but I'm delighted with the results.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 22

Wes Anderson tackles an adventure comedy and capitalism? Kinda yeah! #THEPHOENICIANSCHEME is an energetic gem from Anderson and company. #MoviePodcast

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The Phoenician Scheme

The Phoenician Scheme is unlikely to win Anderson new converts, but offers plenty of pointed fun.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 21

There's no good time to find a haunted kid, but with an unreliable foster mom has gotta but up there. #BringHerBack has solid emotional backing to match its horror with a barn-burning performance from Sally Hawkins. #MoviePodcast

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Bring Her Back

With Bring Her Back Danny and Michael Philippou avoid a sophomore slump and deliver a new, more impactful horror movie reflection on grief.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Jai Courtney terrifies as a shark-obsessed serial killer and Hassie Harrington gives a bad-ass performance for the ages in #DangerousAnimals. #MoviePodcast

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Dangerous Animals

With a strong script and even stronger acting, Dangerous Animals is a solid survival thriller.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 19

It wasn't going to take a lot to make the first good Fantastic Four movie, but this one is still far better than expected. #TheFantasticFourFirstSteps makes great use of its talented cast and team dynamics. #MoviePodcast

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Character-driven and a lot of fun, First Steps is hopefully a sign of things to come from the MCU.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 19

While mostly known for playing intimidating characters, Terence Stamp's career and work was full of surprises and depth. Today I pay tribute to Stamp. #MoviePodcast #RIPTerenceStamp

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A Tribute to Terence Stamp

Today I pay tribute to the recently departed Terence Stamp.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 10

Look Spotify, I have nothing personal against the man, but no music by Ed Sheeran qualifies as what I “Need to Hear This Week!”

Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 6

If modern movie theaters didn't have recliners, I may have fallen out of my seat. #TheNakedGun is a barrage of wonderfully silly jokes. #MoviePodcast

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The Naked Gun

The Naked Gun is not only a faithful recreation of the original films' but also wildly hilarious in its own right.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 5

#TheaterCamp is a laugh riot, especially for theater nerds, but there's plenty of beautiful moments as well. Here's one of my favorites: Troy watching the dress rehearsal of a musical all about him mom Joan. #MoviePodcast

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Little Moments I Love: Troy Watches the Dress Rehearsal from Theater Camp

Admist the laughs, Theater Camp finds a moving "I get it" moment for Troy.

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Scott Danielson @scottcdanielson.bsky.social · Aug 4

#TheBeekeeper is all about crunchy over-the-top action where our hero is an unstoppable force of nature. Jason Statham tears through opponents like paper in today's Fight Work. #MoviePodcast #ActionMovies scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/figh...

Fight Work: The Beekeeper vs. Everybody from The Beekeeper

Adam Clay's assault on FBI agents and a tactical team blends eighties cheese with modern action movie sensibilities.

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