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The Matrix, 1999 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"One could argue that Keanu Reeves assisted in saving action movies with JOHN WICK, but caused the problem with THE MATRIX. The latter absolutely poisoned the action movie well for decades, and while it’s a tasty poison, it’s still not something one can enthusiastically endorse anymore.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-matrix/","date_published":"2026-04-26T00:18:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-26 00:18","date_timestamp":1777162693,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88895277","content_html":"

Star Wars: The Clone Wars, 2008 - ★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"There is no reason this should be as bad as it is. Sure, a limited budget means TV-level animation in a theatrical release, but the real damage comes from the pointless story and absolutely the worst banter ever heard outside an Academy Awards broadcast. Godawful.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/star-wars-the-clone-wars/","date_published":"2026-04-23T23:51:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-23 23:51","date_timestamp":1776988309,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88278510","content_html":"

Batman and Harley Quinn, 2017 - ★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"Absolutely wretched. The popularity of Harley Quinn is a little difficult to grasp, especially as she’s grown into more and more of a central figure in the DC universe. Place her in a movie where Kevin Conroy voices Batman and she seems even more lightweight. Avoid this.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/batman-and-harley-quinn/","date_published":"2026-04-15T00:48:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-15 00:48","date_timestamp":1776214124,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88212559","content_html":"

JFK, 1991 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"Those who believe Lee Harvey Oswald, a disturbed gunman, killed President John F. Kennedy, will never be convinced of the case made by Oliver Stone in this, arguably his most noteworthy film. As for conspiracists, there are few takers for Stone’s particular hypothesis, but that hardly matters.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/jfk/","date_published":"2026-04-14T00:29:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-14 00:29","date_timestamp":1776126589,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87949090","content_html":"

The Dragon Missile, 1976 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"One of the more colorful examples of villain-as-protagonist, this film features plenty of solid, Shaw Brothers action and the always-welcome presence of Lo Lieh. While it will never be considered a truly legendary piece of film, it’s the kind of thing Shaw Brothers did well.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-dragon-missile/1/","date_published":"2026-04-10T00:00:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-10 00:00","date_timestamp":1775779202,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87669385","content_html":"

Ballerina, 2025 - ★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"The question is: why is this movie as bad as it is? With a franchise’s entire future supposedly depending on this, why didn’t the film get the first-class treatment it needed? Ana De Armas is terrific, and there are highlights, but it just doesn’t cohere.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/ballerina-2025/1/","date_published":"2026-04-06T01:03:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 01:03","date_timestamp":1775437410,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87619402","content_html":"

The Prince of Egypt, 1998 - ★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"It would probably be enough to say this is a beloved classic with beautiful, creative design and some terrific music, and leave it at that. But it’s worth noting that this film represents much that has been lost, not least the art of hand-drawn animation.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-prince-of-egypt/","date_published":"2026-04-05T01:03:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-05 01:03","date_timestamp":1775350980,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87363727","content_html":"

The Ten Commandments, 1956 - ★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"This is what people talk about when they refer to old Hollywood spectacle. Movies may cost more now, but do they run for decades in theaters because people are THAT impressed? Nope. So what if it’s occasionally stage-y? It dominated the screen in 1956 and still does.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-ten-commandments-1956/1/","date_published":"2026-04-01T01:09:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-01 01:09","date_timestamp":1775005764,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86572015","content_html":"

Commando, 1985 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"It’s puzzling how a movie this objectively corny and overwrought can be fun to watch. It’s full of objectively bad things like Vernon Wells’s performance, and a repellent attitude toward women, but also has good action sequences and stupid-fun moments that have to be self-parody.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/commando/1/","date_published":"2026-03-19T23:43:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-19 23:43","date_timestamp":1773963798,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86572014","content_html":"

Alien³, 1992 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"An enormous middle finger to fans of ALIENS. Despite this, there are a number of things done well. While Fincher isn’t yet at the peak of his power, his direction is evocative and already mostly formed. The nihilism of the film is its secret weapon. Worth the watch.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/alien-3/1/","date_published":"2026-03-19T23:37:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-19 23:37","date_timestamp":1773963468,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86097740","content_html":"

Silver Linings Playbook, 2012 - ★★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"There are a few films that have captured as slender a niche as this one: a rom-com about two mentally ill people that also features Chris Tucker and Philadelphia Eagles fandom. But it works. Bradley Cooper has given great performances, but not many as good as this.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/silver-linings-playbook/1/","date_published":"2026-03-13T01:02:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-13 01:02","date_timestamp":1773363778,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85874504","content_html":"

Dark Skies, 2013 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"Over time, elements of this film have started to wear, such as the unlikable Josh Hamilton, though it’s not his fault his character is terrible. Still the JK Simmons appearance almost makes the rest worthwhile. And let’s face it: Keri Russell should been a bigger star.","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/dark-skies-2013/1/","date_published":"2026-03-10T00:12:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-10 00:12","date_timestamp":1773101568,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85462278","content_html":"

Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 1986 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/ferris-buellers-day-off/","date_published":"2026-03-04T00:29:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-04 00:29","date_timestamp":1772584140,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85381545","content_html":"

Prometheus, 2012 - ★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/prometheus/","date_published":"2026-03-03T01:11:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-03 01:11","date_timestamp":1772500273,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85187282","content_html":"

The Mummy Returns, 2001 - ★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-mummy-returns/","date_published":"2026-02-28T01:03:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-28 01:03","date_timestamp":1772240587,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85119121","content_html":"

Silver Linings Playbook, 2012 - ★★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/silver-linings-playbook/","date_published":"2026-02-27T02:27:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-27 02:27","date_timestamp":1772159249,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84711930","content_html":"

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001 - ★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring/","date_published":"2026-02-21T04:09:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-21 04:09","date_timestamp":1771646979,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84628292","content_html":"

Rocky IV, 1985 - ★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/rocky-iv/","date_published":"2026-02-19T23:56:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-19 23:56","date_timestamp":1771545410,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84294562","content_html":"

Zone 414, 2021 - ★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/zone-414/","date_published":"2026-02-15T01:39:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-15 01:39","date_timestamp":1771119557,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84020339","content_html":"

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, 2006 - ★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest/1/","date_published":"2026-02-11T03:24:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-11 03:24","date_timestamp":1770780290,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84020338","content_html":"

Inferno, 2016 - ★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/inferno-2016/","date_published":"2026-02-11T03:17:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-11 03:17","date_timestamp":1770779846,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83687335","content_html":"

Jurassic World, 2015 - ★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/jurassic-world/","date_published":"2026-02-06T04:38:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-06 04:38","date_timestamp":1770352734,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83521891","content_html":"

The Macomber Affair, 1947 - ★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/the-macomber-affair/","date_published":"2026-02-03T22:15:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-03 22:15","date_timestamp":1770156930,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82868801","content_html":"

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2, 2013 - ★★★★: letterboxd.com

","summary":"","url":"https://letterboxd.com/rated_aargh/film/batman-the-dark-knight-returns-part-2/","date_published":"2026-01-26T00:30:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Sam Hawken","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F45%2F76812.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SamHawken"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-26 00:30","date_timestamp":1769387434,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82868800","content_html":"

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, 1943 - ★★: letterboxd.com

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