Best in Show is a near perfect amalgamation of improv performance and the mockumentary format.
All in Film Review
"Thoroughbreds" (2018) Review
I wouldn't exactly say that Thoroughbreds is the heartwarming tale of a sociopath and the friend she makes along the way, but you should see it anyway.
"Annihilation" (2018) Review
Annihilation is super solid high concept science fiction with dashes of creature feature horror and body horror, but all of those things stretch it a bit thin.
"Paris is Burning" (1990) Review
In the lead up to the Oscars this week, it felt like the right time to revisit Paris is Burning and remind people of just how great it is.
"Get Out" (2017) Review
Get Out is a real deal horror masterpiece and my personal favorite film of 2017.
Oscar Best Short Film (Live Action) 2018 Roundup
Time for the heavy stuff.
Oscar Best Short Film (Animation) 2018 Roundup
Well, let's start with the fun stuff.
"Black Panther" (2018) Review
Black Panther is a massive comic book epic full of characters and complex ideas, but it is still a Marvel movie. That's not a point against it, but a way to keep your expectations in check.
"Phantom Thread" (2017) Review
Phantom Thread is a lesser work of Paul Thomas Anderson, but it's still worth seeing and processing.
"The Shape of Water" (2017) Review
I feel awful that I didn't see The Shape of Water in time for my Top 15 Films of 2017 list, because it would have easily been a Top Five Contender.
"The Mutilator"/"Fall Break" (1984) Review
As far as horror schlock goes, The Mutilator isn't even a super remarkable entry in that pantheon, but it has just enough insanity to recommend it to horror enthusiasts.
"Death Spa" (1989) Review
Despite its absurd and borderline insane premise, I think I might really love Death Spa.
"Phar Lap" (1983) Review
A review years in the making. For my Uncle Marc.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #1. "A Christmas Story" (1983)
No, this choice wasn't the easy way out.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #2. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation arguably stands near the top of not only the best Christmas comedies, but the best Christmas films as well.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #3. "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992)/"Scrooged" (1988)
Apologies to my Uncle Eddie in advance for this.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #4. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a true masterpiece of animation, heightened by literal decades worth of reverence to its influences.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #6. "Gremlins" (1984)
Yes, it counts. Barely.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #7. "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street is the oldest entry on this list, but that's not a weakness. It's an asset.
Jacob's Favorite Christmas Films: #10. "Krampus" (2015)
Krampus is arguably the most cynical film on my list of ten, but it still ultimately fits onto the list.