And that's it for this #AlphabetLoot. Hope somebody can get something out of it; and if you do, let me know π #FilmSky
Zathura (2005) might have some flaws, but it still does a pretty good job building up this fantastic scifi world with emotion and drama; probably better than Jumanji did. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterZ
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review of Zathura: A Space Adventure on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/RIkZ
Y2K (2024) might have tonal issues, but it is still a fun, silly mish-mash of romcom, horror, and scifi. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterY
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review of Y2K on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/9yKbhd
X-Men: First Class (2011) might've botched some characters, but it still offered a small glimmer of hope for the franchise after the mess that was The Last Stand. Plus, not a lot of X options! #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterX
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review of X-Men: First Class on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/V4us1
Werewolf by Night (2022) is often ignored within the #MCU, but it still delivers a unique look inspired by the Universal Pictures Monster films. A fun watch. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterW
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review of Werewolf by Night on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/76Q03N
Virgin Spring, The (1960) brings not only the thrills and horrors of tragedy, but the questioning of the soul that comes after. Powerful film. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterV
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Β½ review of The Virgin Spring on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/2aVozJ
Underwater (2020) was a surprisingly effective creature feature thanks to its focus on characters instead of plot and SFX. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterU
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Β½ review of Underwater on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/7VUunb
Three O'Clock High (1987) sets itself apart from the stereotypical high school comedy thanks to a fantastic direction/cinematography and a script that subverts many of the typical tropes. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterT
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Β½ review of Three O'Clock High on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/4IY98B
Stoker (2013) is beautifully shot and uniquely unnerving with some great performances from Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterS
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Β½ review of Stoker on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/1qHSB
Raising Victor Vargas (2002) might be somewhat unpolished, but it kinda succeeds on the authenticity of its portrayal of growing up Latino in the US. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterR
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review of Raising Victor Vargas on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/jizZb
Quake, The (2018) is a pretty effective follow-up to The Wave. Intense and nerve-wracking. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterQ
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Β½ review of The Quake on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/5BIJlJ
Perfect Getaway, A (2009) is a twisty, fun thriller with a twisty, fun performance from Timothy Olyphant. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterP
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Β½ review of A Perfect Getaway on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/MNznp
Odd Thomas (2013) is not without its flaws, but it's worth a watch for an inventive story and Anton Yelchin's performance. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterO
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review of Odd Thomas on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/1iupBr
Ninth Day, The (2004) is a powerful drama about a priest in a concentration camp during World War II. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterN
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Β½ review of The Ninth Day on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/OxoF9
Mud (2012) is one of those early proofs that Matthew McConaughey was "for real"; but the two kids in it are as impressive, if not more. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterM
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Β½ review of Mud on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/2dI4Z
Land and Shade (2015) If you can handle its extremely slow pace, there's a gorgeously shot and really powerful drama about regrets and trying to move on here. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterL
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review of Land and Shade on Letterboxd boxd.it/3ABXxZ
King of Devil's Island (2010) riffs a bit from Cool Hand Luke, but it's still an effective and well acted prison drama with Stellan SkarsgΓ₯rd. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterK
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review of King of Devil's Island on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/Pq4b
JCVD (2008) Who thought that Van Damme had it in him? JCVD is powerful in its action, but also in how it portrays his vulnerability as a person, actor, and action star. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterJ
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Β½ review of JCVD on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/cQeoX
Ivan's Childhood (1962) is an impressive debut from #Tarkovsky; a reminder that war is no place for children. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterI
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review of Ivan's Childhood on Letterboxd boxd.it/6nhR1l
Hero (2002) is a gorgeously directed martial arts film. Worth watching for its colorful production values, but it has an intriguing story to boot. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterH
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Β½ review of Hero on Letterboxd boxd.it/1T0hAj
Good Dinosaur, The (2015) is a charming animated film with a strong message of unity. Certainly doesn't deserve to be mentioned among Pixar's worst. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterG
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Β½ review of The Good Dinosaur on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/1rEH3N
Four of the Apocalypse (1975) is an interesting mixture of western with tinges of giallo. A bit of a mess, but it's held up by colorful characters and a fairly unique vibe. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterF
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review of Four of the Apocalypse on Letterboxd boxd.it/HsHcH
Eight Legged Freaks (2002) is an absolute hoot. A fun creature feature in the vein of Tremors. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterE
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Β½ review of Eight Legged Freaks on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/24LLfX
Dead Man's Letters (1986) is a harsh look at a post-nuclear world that doesn't seem that far from us. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterD
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review of Dead Man's Letters on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/3OXdOF
Compliance (2012) is a gut wrenching look at how "power" works, especially when you consider it's based in real life. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterC
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review of Compliance on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/OBkx
Barabbas (1961) is an impressive Biblical epic that should be mentioned along the likes of Ben-Hur. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterB
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Β½ review of Barabbas on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/s4DOf
All Is Lost (2013) is a pretty tense survival film that gives Robert Redford the chance to shine alone. #FilmSky #AlphabetLoot #LetterA
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Β½ review of All Is Lost on @letterboxd.social boxd.it/2RypD