Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“Something’s Gotta Give”

By Brett_G on November 8, 2022

7.8

“You gotta sleep in the middle of the bed. No sense in having a side when there’s no one else to have a side.”

Sage advice from Diane Keaton in this romantic comedy masterpiece. I had often known of this film, but was promoted to give it a shot thanks to an Instagram story. Glad I was bored with another movie and scrolling Instagram.

This one really caught me by surprise and joined the upper echelon of romantic comedies for me. Jack Nicholson shines across from the incomparable Diane Keaton. Bother the cast and storyline fire on all cylinders to bring both laughter and heartfelt storytelling to life. A perfect balance, and a great film!

Drama Indie

“My Salinger Year”

By Brett_G on November 7, 2022

6.8

There’s a great deal of firepower in this cast for the story being told. It’s essentially “The Devil Wears Prada,” but with books instead of clothing. An interesting tale of a pen name and the journey of an intern finding her way in the world. Really well done by all involved, as long as you’re not bored to tears by so much literary subject matter.

Action Comedy Drama Romance

“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”

By Brett_G on November 7, 2022

8.1

The Most Nic Cage movie to ever movie.

Lightning in a bottle. A stroke of brilliance. Lunacy, set to film. This one is everything you want it to be and more. Pedro Pascal and Nicholas Cage absolutely kill it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be confused.

“An intelligent film for grown-ups.”

Horror/Thriller Science Fiction Suspense/Thriller

“Nope”

By Brett_G on October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

8.2

Maybe not Jordan Peele’s best organized film, but definitely him at the height of his powers. There are 3 or 4 great storylines here. My only complaint is that a couple of the threads are left hanging. other than the narrative shortcomings, it somehow pulls off the sci-fi western!

That being said, this is, technically speaking, a masterpiece. Both small and large scale sets, dramatic scenes and suspenseful scenes that make you feel like you’re on the verge of a coronary. One of the best suspense sequences and one of the most unsettling opening scenes and side quests I’ve seen on the big screen in quite some time.

All tied together with the patented Jordan Peele grand lesson to be learned that effortlessly comes across and earns its impact, as opposed to feeling at all preachy. Bravo to all involved!

P.S. One of the best “nope” scenes I’ve ever seen in a horror movie.