Clouds of Sils Maria

I don't know how I wound up renting so many movies with Kristen Stewart in them so close together, but this is another one. Again, I protest that anyone who still believes Stewart can't act needs to watch her in something like this, which is essentially a two woman powerhouse drama with her and Juliette Binoche. I maintain that anyone who can stand up to Binoche as Stewart does for nearly two hours is one heck of an actress, because Binoche is magical in this, as in all things. The problem with this movie and the reason it only has three and a half stars is the ending, which is... nonexistent. After investing so much time and energy into these two women, the ending we are given is, quite frankly, insulting. I understand the metaphors at play, I really do, but it is so unsatisfying that I docked a half star for having to suffer through the last fifteen minutes of this. A great movie for one and three quarter hours, but be prepared to hate the end. 3.5/5

Clouds of Sils Maria on Netflix

The 33

This biopic was a bit sparse on details but the acting made up for it. Banderas' work could have earned him an Oscar nod. Very moving. 3.5/5

The 33 on Netflix

Godzilla

OH MY GOD SO GOOD. The people who panned this have no clue why things are scary, and this was definitely scary. Easily one of the best action movies I've seen in recent history, no quick edits, no jump shots, relentless pace. AWESOME. 5/5

Godzilla on Netflix

Certified Copy

I don't know that I figured this whole film out but I was utterly fascinated by it. Wonderfully acted by all. 4/5

Certified Copy on Netflix

Cosmopolis

On one hand, I really truly hated this. On the other, I was mesmerized the whole film. I hated but liked it? 3/5

Cosmopolis on Netflix

The Son of No One

Dito Montiel tries to recapture the rich flavor of his 1st film & only partially succeeds. Just... meh. 3/5

The Son of No One on Netflix