2025

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
Action, Drama

really good for a sequel, but the plot is honestly a little crazy, lol.

rating: ★★★★★

The Karate Kid (1984)
Action, Drama

it's still wild to me that Ralph Macchio was 22 in this. a classic, really good movie, no notes.

rating: ★★★★★

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Comedy, Drama

it's a bit gruesome, but i thought the acting and cinematography was really good.

rating: ★★★★☆

Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Action

not awful, but not nearly as good as the first 2 movies. it's not really as funny, the romantic-misunderstanding subplot drags, and none of the villains hit as hard as those of the previous movies. overall, i'd say it's ok, but just a bit unsatisfying.

rating: ★★★☆☆

Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Action

a rare case where the sequel is better than the original movie. the plot really grabs you the whole way through, and Alfred Molina is SO so good as Doc Ock.

rating: ★★★★★

Our Man in Havana (1959)
Comedy

really funny, lots of dry british humor. one of my favorite movies.

rating: ★★★★★

Bridge of Spies (2015)
Drama, Historical

i liked this movie, but i didn't love it. i don't know. it was pretty good, but it didn't really hit for me for some reason.

rating: ★★★⯪☆

Nope (2022)
Sci-fi, Thriller

rating: ★★★★★

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Fantasy, Adventure

the first live-action remake of an animated film that i've really really liked in a good while

rating: ★★★★★

Somebody Up There Likes Me (1958)
Drama

rating: ★★★★☆