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Film critic for MoviesWithMark.com, FilmInquiry.com, TwinCitiesGeek.com. Autistic. Author. https://linktr.ee/movieswithmark

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"Project Hail Mary" Review - Movies With Mark Even with its hard-science components, Project Hail Mary plays more like a comfy genre picture, favoring hope and heart amid its grandiose space mission.

Review of Project Hail Mary, loaded with enough heart amid its sci-fi adventure, with Ryan Gosling as charming as the gorgeous special effects.
#Movies #FilmSky
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10.03.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Oscars for 2025: Which Movies Should Win?
Oscars for 2025: Which Movies Should Win? YouTube video by MoviesWithMark

With the Academy Awards being held this Sunday, I made my choices for the movies I want to see win.
#Movies #FilmSky
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10.03.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pixar's latest film is about protecting the environment by defying the destructive actions of politicians who will endanger lives for their own ego. You’re telling me THAT won't be a tough conversation with your kids but two people of the same gender kissing will?

08.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"We are not cooking chicken. We have no intention of cooking chicken. We here at Kentucky Fried Comfort Food are committed to not serving chicken."

07.03.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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two men are standing next to each other in front of a chain link fence . ALT: two men are standing next to each other in front of a chain link fence .

Crenshaw should have done a better job crossing the Ts and dotting the...lower-case Js.

07.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There was an error in his messaging. It was actually supposed to be "Peaceful President? No, more wars."

07.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Andre Is an Idiot" Review - Movies With Mark It's hard to criticize Andre Is an Idiot for being such a heartfelt goodbye from somebody who found contentment in death.

Review of Andre Is an Idiot, a fairly amusing documentary about coming to terms with death and the regret of not getting a colonoscopy.
#Movies #FilmSky
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06.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Dolly" (2026) Review - Movies With Mark Dolly has some dark appeal on the surface, but nothing much more beyond its gritty porcelain facade.

Review of Dolly, a gruesome slasher that has some solid brutality and an iconic killer, but is missing a few thematic pieces to make it more appealing beyond the gory effects.
#Movies #FilmSky
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06.03.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This looks good, but is this Green Lantern show really in the DCU?
*mentions Ch'p*
Yep, it's the DCU! I can't wait for this.

05.03.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Of Minions and Baby Boomers
Of Minions and Baby Boomers YouTube video by MoviesWithMark

I made a video about the Baby Boomers' obsession with Minions. This was a very strange essay that melted my mind, and I can't recall where this idea even started. Anyway, I speak Minionese in this video.
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05.03.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Criterion Channel Directed by Kenji Kamiyama β€’ 2002–2003 β€’ Japan Starring Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Osamu Saka Of the myriad adaptations of the foundational cyberpunk manga β€œGhost in the Shell,” the animated TV seri...

I didn't notice until I looked today, but The Criterion Channel is now streaming the first season of Ghost in the Shell SAC and the Gunbuster movie for March. My kinda jam.
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03.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Hoppers" Review - Movies With Mark Hoppers is Pixar perfection, with warm themes, gorgeous animation, and a witty romp that turns what could've been a standard environmentalist tale into a standard environmentalist tale.

Review of Hoppers, a real surprise of a Pixar film, having a heavy heart for harmony in nature and a darkly comedic edge in addressing its absurdities.
#Movies #FilmSky #Hoppers
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02.03.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hoppers promo poster

Hoppers promo poster

Now Watching #Hoppers

28.02.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Blades of the Guardians Review
Blades of the Guardians Review YouTube video by MoviesWithMark

Video review of Blades of the Guardians, an exciting Chinese action picture with characters as engaging as the fights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFiS...

27.02.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEWS: Crime 101, How To Make a Killing, Blades of the Guardians YouTube video by MoviesWithMark

Coming up at the top of the hour, I'll be streaming live with reviews of Crime 101, How to Make a Killing, and Blades of the Guardians.
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27.02.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Banned Movies: Antichrist (2009) | Mark McPherson Get more from Mark McPherson on Patreon

I wrote about Antichrist on my Patreon as part of my series on Banned Movies.
#Movies #FilmSky #Patreon
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26.02.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I also just find the YouTuber cameos and online references tiresome. You know how some movies are only revered by fans because they acknowledge references to past movies, TV shows, or video games? Smiling Friends is that, but for people who watch too much YouTube.

26.02.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I've gotten very tired of Smiling Friends being THE Adult Swim show when the block has far better cartoons now. It has become Rick & Morty, where it clearly signalled a paradigm shift in adult animation, but should bow out so the better shows can prosper.

26.02.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Perfect Neighbor" Review - Movies With Mark The stand-your-ground law is dumb, and The Perfect Neighbor should be Exhibit A.

Review of The Perfect Neighbor, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary, and how it's a powerful case against stand-your-ground laws that have led to too many homicides.
#Movies #FilmSky
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26.02.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Banned Movies: Andrei Rublev (1966) | Mark McPherson Get more from Mark McPherson on Patreon

I wrote about Andrei Rublev for my Patreon series on Banned Movies.
#Movies #FilmSky
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26.02.2026 03:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Reason Magazine's Ludicrous Libertarian Movie Critiques
Reason Magazine's Ludicrous Libertarian Movie Critiques YouTube video by MoviesWithMark

Should TikTok videos and GIFs be on best-of movie lists? That's what the ridiculous Libertarian writers at Reason Magazine seem to believe, and they're the subject of my latest video essay.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ougI...

25.02.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Banned Movies: And God Created Woman (1956) | Mark McPherson Get more from Mark McPherson on Patreon

I wrote about And God Created Woman for my series on Banned Movies.
#Movies #FilmSky #Patreon
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23.02.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Blades of the Guardians" Review - Movies With Mark Blades of the Guardians boasts stellar wuxia fights with enough personality to be swept up in the intoxicating theatrics.

Review of Blades of the Guardians, an absolutely thrilling wuxia picture from director Yuen Woo-ping, with plenty of thought put into its compelling characters and exciting sword fights.
#Movies #FilmSky
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22.02.2026 04:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cap'n Crunch annihilates all of Napoleon's forces.
"Oops, all buried."

22.02.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A three-way tie between Videodrome, Perfect Blue, and Eyes Without a Face.

20.02.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"How to Make a Killing" (2026) Review - Movies With Mark While How to Make a Killing may divulge plans to eliminate the elite, there isn't much of an exit plan.

Review of How to Make a Killing, a dark comedy of murder most meh where Glen Powell's charm isn't enough to save this underdeveloped story.
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19.02.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
James Rolfe and His Movie Curiosity
James Rolfe and His Movie Curiosity YouTube video by MoviesWithMark

Check out my latest video on James Rolfe (aka The Angry Video Game Nerd) and how he has evolved in his discussions of movies, the Oscars, and nostalgia.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDnb...

18.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

I found most of Space Ghost Coast to Coast on Sling.

14.02.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Gundam statue from Pacific Rim Uprising.

Gundam statue from Pacific Rim Uprising.

Also, one week before this movie came out, Pacific Rim Uprising was released in theaters, which features another Gundam cameo.

12.02.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Crime 101" Review - Movies With Mark Crime 101 is far too basic for the cast it assembles and the heist it stages that comes off more routine than rousing.

Review of Crime 101, a film with a stacked cast that feels underused in an underdeveloped attempt to blow up a novella into a 2.5-hour thriller.
#Movies #FilmSky #Crime101
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12.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0