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That Gay American Werewolf who reviews movies. Classic film lover. David Lynch is God. 🐺🍿🏳️‍🌈 📍That abandoned shed in the woods. Letterboxd: boxd.it/5rJlN Insta: www.instagram.com/alphacriticreview…

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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I really loved this movie. More people should know about it: #movies #moviesky #70smovies #barbaraharris #dustinhoffman #alphacritic #film boxd.it/eBXJj1
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A ★★★★★ review of Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? (1971)
I think the best way to describe this movie is to look at the title of this movie: Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? That question is not necessarily answered...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This was the vibe I was feeling from this year 🤷🏻‍♂️ #movies #movielist #graduation #graduationmovies #moviesky
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Obsession (2026) has some great moments and includes a breakthrough performance from Inde Navarrette, but this is not the “scariest” horror movie so many are making it out to be. At best, it’s a good directorial debut for Curry Barker. boxd.it/epPMRV #obsession #obsessionmovie #horror #movies
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A ★★★ review of Obsession (2025)
Obsession (2026), bluntly put, is a fun film experience. The film offers a level of relatability in it focusing upon an individual who cannot proverbially “pull the trigger” on attaining something he ...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
My initial thoughts on Curry Barker’s directorial debut horror film, Obsession (2026). Initial thoughts in the alt text! #movies #horror #horrormovies #currybarker #obsession #obsessionmovie #alphacriticreviews
While this film may not be complex in scope, it mostly delivers. Curry Barker’s directorial debut, Obsession (2026), is a creative play on a variety of horror tropes, making his own unnerving experience. The overall format of the film has the feel of an extended YouTube channel episode, which is no surprise, given Barker’s background, but feels slightly out-of-place on a cinematic level.

Obsession (2026) has the consistency of a salt bagel. This film has some serious PUNCH to it that stimulates the senses at various times. Curry Barker is tapping into a special kind of psychological horror that fuses together tropes from iconic horror films such as Gaslight (1943), Get Out (2017), Fatal Attraction (1987), Evil Dead (1981), and even Weapons (2025). It’s not a perfect film, but it does offer something that is uniquely its own.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Jeremy Iron’s performance as Claus von Bülow is one literal double entendre. He’s either a menacing monster of the unluckiest man. He may be boldly lying or maybe his truth is THAT absurd that it’s possibly true.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Project Hail Mary has amazing visuals, stunning aesthetics, and an enjoyable performance from Ryan Gosling…but did it really have to be 3 hours long? boxd.it/ejBovJ #movies #projecthailmary #moviereview #film
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A ★★★ review of Project Hail Mary (2026)
When it comes to Project Hail Mary (2026), at the very least, I was hoping to be excited while watching this film. Based upon its marketing and promotional materials, it crafted the impression that th...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Do you know about Cher’s 1986 “Revenge Dress?” #Oscars #AcademyAwards #Cher #movies #film #moviesky
Cher’s performance in the 1985 film, Mask, was well regarded with critics and audiences alike, even earning her a Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination.

However, Cher failed to get an Oscar nomination for her performance, which she felt was an unfair snub. As revenge, she attended and presented at the 1986 Oscar ceremony with no regard for the ceremony’s wardrobe etiquette and wore a dress that was deemed to be a blatant middle finger aimed at The Academy.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
My brain whenever I put on a classic movie to watch: #moviesky #filmsky #movies
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Share something from the 90s 🖤
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
When an introvert gains the confidence to awkwardly flirt for the first time: Clip from Airport (1970) #movies #classicmovies
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I love the hagsploitation sub-genre of film…when done correctly… Check out my review for The Fan (1981): boxd.it/dfOtJ9 #moviesky #Movies #film
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
No Other Choice SHOULD have at the very *least* gotten an Oscar Nomination for Original Screenplay. Check out my review: boxd.it/deRI1N #moviesky #filmsky #movies
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Watching Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) elevated was maybe not the smartest move… Read about my experience: boxd.it/ddWAXF
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Drop someone SCARED 🫣 🖤 😱
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Watching Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) elevated was maybe not the smartest move… Read about my experience: boxd.it/ddWAXF
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I normally am not a fan of Westerns, But Hondo (1953) did do a good job deviating away from Native American stereotypes prevalent during time and actually strived to make an honest western film. boxd.it/da7HOL
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A ★★★★ review of Hondo (1953)
I would say that initially walking into this movie, I was a little worried this film would be another John Wayne vehicle where he would masquerade as the “All-American Man,” while disparaging the lega...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Harrison Ford and Melanie Griffith in Working Girl (1988) go so well together, like peanut butter and jelly.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Happy Friday the 13th! Hope everyone got through the day okay.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
John Wayne’s savage parenting skills:
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
How in the HELL is this not in the National Film Registry?! #movies #film boxd.it/d2nJyF
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A ★★★★★ review of Liza with a Z (1972)
This should be in the National Film Registry. And don’t give me that shit that this shouldn’t be because it’s a TV special. The National Film Registry has inducted, in the past, music videos, music co...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
How in the HELL is this not in the National Film Registry?! #movies #film boxd.it/d2nJyF
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A ★★★★★ review of Liza with a Z (1972)
This should be in the National Film Registry. And don’t give me that shit that this shouldn’t be because it’s a TV special. The National Film Registry has inducted, in the past, music videos, music co...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Happy Birthday to Charlotte Rampling, who I loved in the film Farewell, My Lovely (1975).
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
When Marlon Brando won his first Best Actor Oscar for On the Waterfront (1954). #Oscars #AcademyAwards #movies #film
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
When Marlon Brando won his first Best Actor Oscar for On the Waterfront (1954). #Oscars #AcademyAwards #movies #film
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
When Bob Fosse won the Best Director Oscar in 1973. #Oscars #AcademyAwards #film #movies
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A Room at the Top (1959) is a somewhat dry film, but its messaging is quite progressive and its acting is incredible. Shoutout to Simone Signoret for her Oscar win and Hermoine Baddeley for her 2 minute Oscar nominated performance! boxd.it/cOVTJZ #moviesky #filmsky #movies #film
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A ★★★ review of Room at the Top (1958)
I will preface this review by stating that Room at the Top was by no means a bad movie; I would NEVER call this movie a BAD movie, but by God was this movie a BORING movie! I just could not get invest...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A Room at the Top (1959) is a somewhat dry film, but its messaging is quite progressive and its acting is incredible. Shoutout to Simone Signoret for her Oscar win and Hermoine Baddeley for her 2 minute Oscar nominated performance! boxd.it/cOVTJZ #moviesky #filmsky #movies #film
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A ★★★ review of Room at the Top (1958)
I will preface this review by stating that Room at the Top was by no means a bad movie; I would NEVER call this movie a BAD movie, but by God was this movie a BORING movie! I just could not get invest...
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Land Of Ketchup Chips @landofketchupchips.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
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Catherine O'Hara's Legacy Interview, GGPAA 2021 | L'entrevue-héritage de Catherine O'Hara
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
I’m just going to post some videos of Catherine O’Hara throughout the day to honor her legacy. Please feel free to add to this thread. Catherine O’Hara, you were beloved. #CatherineoHara #movies #film
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Catherine O’Hara has passed away at the age of 71. She was an icon. She was taken much too soon and will be forever missed. This one hurts a lot 💔😭🙏🏻
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The National Film Registry is more important than any one award Ceremony. I would argue being inducted into The Registry is more of an honor than it is to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Check out my National Film Registry list, where I rank and review the inductees. #film #movies boxd.it/LiMHW
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The National Film Registry
Last Updated:  January 29, 2026 __________________________ The National Film Registry is a list of films designated by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically sig...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The National Film Registry is more important than any one award Ceremony. I would argue being inducted into The Registry is more of an honor than it is to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Check out my National Film Registry list, where I rank and review the inductees. #film #movies boxd.it/LiMHW
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The National Film Registry
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The National Film Registry unveiled its selection for 2025, and to say the least, I am so excited for the choices this year! #Film #movies #nationalfilmregistry
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I am on another Kubrick journey right now. I decided to FINALLY watch Barry Lyndon for the first time. boxd.it/cSBP6v #movie #film #moviesky #filmsky
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A ★★★★★ review of Barry Lyndon (1975)
I will argue that Kubrick constructed Barry Lyndon as a single, elaborate chess game. This is not a biopic meant to enrich one’s mind. Instead, this a masterpiece in naturalistic aesthetics. This film...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
When people try talking to me before my morning coffee:
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
National Film Registry inductees are to announced tomorrow! #Filmsky #moviesky #movies #film
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Well. That was an adventure. A Clockwork Orange will *always* be a Full Moon Certified experience for me. boxd.it/cRMXAh #moviesky #fikmsky #movies #filn
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A review of A Clockwork Orange (1971)
As an adult rewatching this movie, I wanna talk to my 8 year old self and remind myself of whatever the fuck I said to my mother to convince her to put the VHS of this movie into the VCR and allowed h...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A Clockwork Orange. Editables. I am currently on a journey 👁️👄👁️ #WatchingNow
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A Clockwork Orange. Editables. I am currently on a journey 👁️👄👁️ #WatchingNow
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Carlito’s Way has a fierce following, but I simply couldn’t get engaged by this film, which is unfortunate, cause I really wanted to like this. That being said, this movie has some stellar camera work 👌🏻 boxd.it/cORNPT #Moviesky #Filmsky
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A ★★½ review of Carlito's Way (1993)
I know it’s wrong to look at a film from a contemporary lens, but I can’t help but notice that there are components within Carlito’s Way that inadvertently AGE this film, give this film that blatant “...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Rewatching No Country for Old Men was such a treat this evening. It’s been at least 10 years since I last saw it! boxd.it/cQGVKN #filmsky #moviesky
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A review of No Country for Old Men (2007)
The Coen brothers really did Cormac McCarthy proud with this gem of a film. It’s a modernist-minimalistic masterpiece.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I love discovering movies by mere chance.
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Me when all my emotional walls are down:
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
All is Lost is minimalism at its most finest. boxd.it/cNUW6l #moviesky #filmsky #movies #film
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A review of All Is Lost (2013)
The beautiful thing you can do with this movie is create your own backstory for The Old Man, making the narrative even more emotionally devastating. That being said, All is Lost doesn’t give you all t...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Using a GIF or vid, give everybody a sneak peek at your flirting technique!
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
It could be argued that Detour (1945) is the blueprint that made possible films like, The Out-of-Towners (1970), After Hours (1985), Blue Velvet (1986), Fargo (1996), and even an episode from The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973)! #moviesky #filmsky #movies boxd.it/cIWxu7
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A ★★★½ review of Detour (1945)
Detour (1945) just may be the foundational film that set in motion the film structure of one’s initial moment of bad luck spiraling into an abyss of more bad luck that becomes “the worst day alive.” I...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
It could be argued that Detour (1945) is the blueprint that made possible films like, The Out-of-Towners (1970), After Hours (1985), Blue Velvet (1986), Fargo (1996), and even an episode from The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973)! #moviesky #filmsky #movies boxd.it/cIWxu7
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A ★★★½ review of Detour (1945)
Detour (1945) just may be the foundational film that set in motion the film structure of one’s initial moment of bad luck spiraling into an abyss of more bad luck that becomes “the worst day alive.” I...
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This past weekend I finally watched Richard Linklater’s “Before Trilogy,” and I must say, it was quite an experience. A Thread: #Moviesky #Filmsky #Movies #RichardLinklater #EthanHawke #JulieDelly
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Alpha Critic Reviews @alphacritic.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Every year there’s that handful of prospective nominees that ultimately didn’t make the cut. For the 2025 cinema year, it was highly competitive and it was inevitable some would be snubbed. Therefore, here is my list of the most egregious snubs/surprises for this year’s Oscars: #Oscars #Filmsky
1. Wicked: For Good - Completely ignored. No nominations at all.

2. Both Jafar Panahi (It was Just an Accident) and Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein) not being nominated for Best Director. Both offered stunning narratives that were meticulously framed, but came short against its competition.

3. Jennifer Lawrence was incredible in Die My Love, one of this year’s boldest performances, but failed to grasp the nomination for Lead Actress.

4. Jesse Plemons was sensational in Bugonia and it is truly tragic he did not get a nomination for Best Actor. 

5. Paul Mescal’s performance in Hamnet was an emotional odyssey that should have been recognized and it’s heartbreaking it failed to get a supporting actor nomination.

6. Despite being Hollywood’s current “it-boy,” Jeremy Allen White (Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) failed to score the Best Actor nomination he so clearly wanted. 

7. Weapons was one the best films of the year, but was clearly not as well loved by the Academy, only giving Amy Madigan a deserved nomination in the supporting actress category. This movie should have been nominated for Best Picture and Best Cinematography. 

Overall, the nominations this year are mostly expected. It really was a question of who would be cut from the lineup, and now we know. Let the games begin!
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