Rhys M
@grumpytakes.bsky.social
they/he gremlin. movie fan. corvid fan. [en/es/nl]
rotted takes on movies, TV, audio visual media. spoilers.
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long form takes: someday!
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rotted takes on movies, TV, audio visual media. spoilers.
letterboxd/serializd: grumpygrem
long form takes: someday!
art & personal acct: @rhysmart
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Rhys M
@grumpytakes.bsky.social
· May 28
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#JustWatched Wicked: For Good
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#JustWatched Wicked: For Good
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
I have a bit to say about it but I need time to develop my thoughts on it.
Just know that I enjoyed it a lot and yes I did cry.
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry Season 1 Ep 4
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#NowWatching Welcome to Derry Season 1 Ep 4
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
I better get the damn clown in this episode or im going bonkers.
At least some Bob Gray background stuff.
I am enjoying the other character development though.
#NowWatching the Sandlot
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
#NowWatching the Sandlot
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
One of my top ten movies of all time. Loved this one as a kiddo and still love it now. Just a lovely easy light hearted watch tonight.
#JustWatched Eddington
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
#JustWatched Eddington
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
Not as much of a drag as Beau is Afraid (which I haven't finished)
I mean this in a nice way but it watches like a book. The flip into the second half is interesting. I felt a little lost in the B plot.
I definitely like Aster's horror films better but this is good 7.8/10
Hot take maybe.
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Hot take maybe.
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
I didn't like Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal. Maybe it's a little too art house film for me but what was the point of the giant spider??
No HBO I do not want to watch the Green Lantern Director's Cut.
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
No HBO I do not want to watch the Green Lantern Director's Cut.
#NowWatching Prometheus
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
#NowWatching Prometheus
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
Seen it a few times before, just wanna have a quiet night with some sci-fi. Probably spurred by watching Aliens the other day
Perfect now I can watch Welcome to Derry Episode 3! Let's goooo
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Perfect now I can watch Welcome to Derry Episode 3! Let's goooo
#NowWatching Boyhood
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
#NowWatching Boyhood
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
I've seen this before I just wanted something on in the background while work on some art.
For its ingenuity its a pretty mid slice of life movie. I wish the plot was a little more driving.
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Halloween Movie Month in the bag
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Halloween Movie Month in the bag
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
Even though I completely skipped day 20. Just don't even look at that one.
I got in a lot of movies I haven't seen before and I'm proud of that. It's also been a trying month personally.
#NowWatching Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
#NowWatching Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
Day 31 of Halloween Movie month!! We made it.
Why 5? Honestly because I forgot that I didn't see 4 yet when I made the list. But I'm not fixing it. 80s horror franchises rarely have a solid cohesion between sequels.
Let's see how it is 😬
#NowWatching V/H/S/Halloween
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
November 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
#NowWatching V/H/S/Halloween
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
Day 30 of Halloween Movie month. It seems fitting to have this in the watch list.
These are usually pretty mid so my expectations are low.
#NowWatching Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Day 29 of Halloween Movie month (now a few days late lol)
I've seen the first one and I've seen a remake I'm pretty sure but haven't seen this one.
I even know the story behind this cover but haven't seen it yet.
Day 29 of Halloween Movie month (now a few days late lol)
I've seen the first one and I've seen a remake I'm pretty sure but haven't seen this one.
I even know the story behind this cover but haven't seen it yet.
November 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
#NowWatching Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Day 29 of Halloween Movie month (now a few days late lol)
I've seen the first one and I've seen a remake I'm pretty sure but haven't seen this one.
I even know the story behind this cover but haven't seen it yet.
Day 29 of Halloween Movie month (now a few days late lol)
I've seen the first one and I've seen a remake I'm pretty sure but haven't seen this one.
I even know the story behind this cover but haven't seen it yet.
Okay it's a lazy day I should be able to get through the last few movies even though it's Nov 1st lol
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Okay it's a lazy day I should be able to get through the last few movies even though it's Nov 1st lol
#JustWatched Jennifer's Body
What a capsule of that time period. Maybe I'm just a cringe millennial. Really fun watch esp with friends on movie night.
Also I forgot Kyle Gallner was in this! So cool to see how the cast has grown since this movie.
What a capsule of that time period. Maybe I'm just a cringe millennial. Really fun watch esp with friends on movie night.
Also I forgot Kyle Gallner was in this! So cool to see how the cast has grown since this movie.
October 30, 2025 at 5:52 AM
#JustWatched Jennifer's Body
What a capsule of that time period. Maybe I'm just a cringe millennial. Really fun watch esp with friends on movie night.
Also I forgot Kyle Gallner was in this! So cool to see how the cast has grown since this movie.
What a capsule of that time period. Maybe I'm just a cringe millennial. Really fun watch esp with friends on movie night.
Also I forgot Kyle Gallner was in this! So cool to see how the cast has grown since this movie.
Final day movies may be delayed due to Halloween events and friend hangs. May need to post some movies into the first few days of November.
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Final day movies may be delayed due to Halloween events and friend hangs. May need to post some movies into the first few days of November.
#NowWatching Lisa Frankenstein
Day 28 of Halloween Movie month
So I didn't realize the Frankenstein movie this year was om limited theater run so I had to go to my second choice. Ooops.
All I know is that this is from the same person who did Jennifer's Body which we'll be watching tomorrow.
Day 28 of Halloween Movie month
So I didn't realize the Frankenstein movie this year was om limited theater run so I had to go to my second choice. Ooops.
All I know is that this is from the same person who did Jennifer's Body which we'll be watching tomorrow.
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#NowWatching Lisa Frankenstein
Day 28 of Halloween Movie month
So I didn't realize the Frankenstein movie this year was om limited theater run so I had to go to my second choice. Ooops.
All I know is that this is from the same person who did Jennifer's Body which we'll be watching tomorrow.
Day 28 of Halloween Movie month
So I didn't realize the Frankenstein movie this year was om limited theater run so I had to go to my second choice. Ooops.
All I know is that this is from the same person who did Jennifer's Body which we'll be watching tomorrow.
I do have Books of Blood Vol 1-3 omnibus which Cabal is a part of but that's all I got for insight about this film.
October 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I do have Books of Blood Vol 1-3 omnibus which Cabal is a part of but that's all I got for insight about this film.
#NowWatching Nightbreed (Director's Cut)
I routinely forget I subscribe to Shudder and it has this cut.
Clive Barker's other pet project Cabal.
I've never seen just lightly aware of its existence. Haven't read Cabal either.
I routinely forget I subscribe to Shudder and it has this cut.
Clive Barker's other pet project Cabal.
I've never seen just lightly aware of its existence. Haven't read Cabal either.
October 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
#NowWatching Nightbreed (Director's Cut)
I routinely forget I subscribe to Shudder and it has this cut.
Clive Barker's other pet project Cabal.
I've never seen just lightly aware of its existence. Haven't read Cabal either.
I routinely forget I subscribe to Shudder and it has this cut.
Clive Barker's other pet project Cabal.
I've never seen just lightly aware of its existence. Haven't read Cabal either.
#NowWatching the Taking of Deborah Logan
Day 26 of Halloween Movie month
A rewatch for me. This one is a tender movie for me because I've had several family members with dementia.
Overall a good horror thriller flick!
Day 26 of Halloween Movie month
A rewatch for me. This one is a tender movie for me because I've had several family members with dementia.
Overall a good horror thriller flick!
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
#NowWatching the Taking of Deborah Logan
Day 26 of Halloween Movie month
A rewatch for me. This one is a tender movie for me because I've had several family members with dementia.
Overall a good horror thriller flick!
Day 26 of Halloween Movie month
A rewatch for me. This one is a tender movie for me because I've had several family members with dementia.
Overall a good horror thriller flick!
Welcome go Derry starts tonight! I'm excited to see Bill back as Pennywise.
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Welcome go Derry starts tonight! I'm excited to see Bill back as Pennywise.
#NowWatching Cuckoo (2024)
Day 25 of Halloween Movie month
I didn't see this when it came out. I know I know revoke my cinephile card I don't see things as soon as they come out.
I remember good reviews but not much else. Loved Hunter in Euphoria so can't wait to see her in other things.
Day 25 of Halloween Movie month
I didn't see this when it came out. I know I know revoke my cinephile card I don't see things as soon as they come out.
I remember good reviews but not much else. Loved Hunter in Euphoria so can't wait to see her in other things.
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
#NowWatching Cuckoo (2024)
Day 25 of Halloween Movie month
I didn't see this when it came out. I know I know revoke my cinephile card I don't see things as soon as they come out.
I remember good reviews but not much else. Loved Hunter in Euphoria so can't wait to see her in other things.
Day 25 of Halloween Movie month
I didn't see this when it came out. I know I know revoke my cinephile card I don't see things as soon as they come out.
I remember good reviews but not much else. Loved Hunter in Euphoria so can't wait to see her in other things.
#NowWatching ParaNorman
Day 24 of Halloween Movie month
Surprisingly I haven't seen this one but I've seen other Laika films.
I feel like this will be a nice enjoyable lighthearted watch.
Day 24 of Halloween Movie month
Surprisingly I haven't seen this one but I've seen other Laika films.
I feel like this will be a nice enjoyable lighthearted watch.
October 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
#NowWatching ParaNorman
Day 24 of Halloween Movie month
Surprisingly I haven't seen this one but I've seen other Laika films.
I feel like this will be a nice enjoyable lighthearted watch.
Day 24 of Halloween Movie month
Surprisingly I haven't seen this one but I've seen other Laika films.
I feel like this will be a nice enjoyable lighthearted watch.
