Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny) is a well-rounded high school senior with a wonderful girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein) and a bright future ahead of him – and with plans to achieve his last teenage milestone by losing his virginity. But things get complicated when he meets Elliot (Antonio Marziale), a handsome and charming gay kid from the other side … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Alex Strangelove
Had I seen it before: Yes. What IMDb says about it: A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter’s Silicon Valley millionaire boyfriend is about to pop the question. Requirements fulfilled: – A movie I like but haven’t seen in over a year. Why I picked it: I was going through my DVD collection trying to find Whiplash and got distracted. What I … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Why Him?
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she’s looking after. Requirements fulfilled: – No new requirements fulfilled Why I picked it: My wonderful boss recommended it. And she’s pretty cool and likes pretty cool movies. What I liked about it: I am in awe of how much stuff happens in … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Adventures in Babysitting
Had I seen it before: I’d seen the beginning as I attempted to watch this one earlier in the month, but fell asleep. What IMDb says: A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu. Requirements fulfilled: – At least one documentary Why I picked it: This one has been on my “list” since Charlisissocoollike … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: During an adventure into the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Requirements fulfilled: – At least one action/adventure movie – At least one movie in theaters – At least one movie directed by someone who’s won the Best Director Academy Award Why I picked it: I actually … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Had I seen it before: Yes! I first saw this movie in theaters and fell in love with it. It is one of my faves and one I knew I wanted to share with other friends, so it was only a matter of time before I bought the DVD. What IMDb says: When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Had I seen it before: Possibly? That might seem stupid to say but I had definitely seen bits and pieces of this but I’m not sure I had ever watched in its entirety before. Also, I attempted to watch it an earlier day and fell asleep, so I’d definitely seen ACT 1 before. What IMDb says: Two swindlers get their hands on a map to the fabled … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Road to El Dorado
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: The comedy team takes a look at life in all its stages in their own uniquely silly way. Requirements fulfilled: No new requirements fulfilled. Why I picked it: I thought it would be fun to watch a movie with my parents. And I have weird parents so this is the one we decided on as a family. What I liked … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Meaning Of Life
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he’s been betraying. And when yet another love affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot revenge on the three-timing S.O.B. Requirements Fulfilled: – At least one PG-13 movie – At least one new movie solely because a friend or reader suggested it even if it’s … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Other Woman
Had I seen it before: No. But the theme song is my jam. What IMDb says: A group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood. Requirements Fulfilled: – At least one movie from before I was born – At least one Rated-R movie – At least one drama Why I picked it: Not gonna lie, totally thought this was a John Hughes movie when I got it … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: St. Elmo’s Fire
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