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Saxon Whitehead

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Film Critic and Founder of Doctor Popcorn. Member of SEFCA. Awkward Human Being. Actor. Champion of Second Breakfast. He/Him.

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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The Odyssey is yet another stunning masterwork from Christopher Nolan, delivering sheer spectacle and resonant themes in a way only he can. This is a film that must be seen on the biggest screen possible and shouldn’t be missed. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/the-ody...
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'The Odyssey': A Staggering, Spectacular Epic
How do you follow up one of the biggest successes of your career? If you’re Christopher Nolan, you use your power and prestige to adapt one of the world’s most enduring stories. Nolan is a man who nee...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#NowWatching Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Invite is easily Olivia Wilde’s best directorial effort to date, bolstered by a quartet of excellent performances and a great screenplay. It is a smaller film on its surface, but it is sure to resonate with audiences and is among the year’s best. Review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/the-inv...
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'The Invite': A Dinner Party You Won't Forget
After the rather divisive response that the film Don’t Worry Darling received upon its release, I seriously doubted that we would ever get another feature from its director, Olivia Wilde. Considering ...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#NowWatching The Devil Wears Prada 2
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Backrooms is an incredibly assured debut from writer/director Kane Parsons and a great work of atmospheric horror. It is disorienting, strange, and quite ambitious, and certainly subverted my expectations. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/backroo...
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'Backrooms': An Unsettling, Visually Impressive Horror Film
A film directed by a 20 year old based on his series of viral YouTube videos sounds questionable at the very least and doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. But when that 20 year old is Kane Parsons, th...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Backrooms is an incredibly assured debut from writer/director Kane Parson and a great work of atmospheric horror. It is disorienting, strange, and quite ambitious, and certainly subverted my expectations. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/backroo...
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'Backrooms': An Unsettling, Visually Impressive Horror Film
A film directed by a 20 year old based on his series of viral YouTube videos sounds questionable at the very least and doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. But when that 20 year old is Kane Parsons, th...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
#NowWatching The Breadwinner
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Obsession is a dark, visceral, blend of psychological and supernatural horror that will have your stomach in knots from start to finish. A strong debut for writer/director Curry Barker, and easily one of the best horror films of the year. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/obsessi...
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'Obsession': A Stunning, Visceral Work of Psychological Horror
The old adage “be careful what you wish for” has been the moral of countless stories over the years, but it still manages to feel fresh when done correctly. That is certainly the case with Curry Barke...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#NowPlaying Obsession
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I Love Boosters is an excellent sophomore feature from Boots Riley, giving us the cartoonish energy, eye-popping visuals, and strong political commentary he has become known for. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/i-love-...
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'I Love Boosters': A Wonderfully Chaotic Social Satire
When Boots Riley’s debut feature, Sorry to Bother You was released in 2018, I was stunned by how unique and visually striking it was and left the theater excited for his next film. What I didn’t know ...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
#NowWatching I Love Boosters
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
#NowWatching You, Me & Tuscany
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#NowWatching The Drama
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Project Hail Mary is a fun, optimistic sci-fi adventure that will have audiences in awe. Ryan Gosling is excellent, and the sheer spectacle of the film is incredible. This is a must-see, preferably on the biggest screen possible. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/project...
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'Project Hail Mary': A Fun, Spectacular Sci-Fi Blockbuster
A scientist finds himself alone and fighting to survive in outer space. This basic premise may sound familiar, as there have been several versions of it told over the years. One of the most recent of ...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
That final bit was WILD! Conan is ridiculous. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
OBAA takes home Best Picture! One of the rare times I am aligned with Academy on the best film of the year! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I think we all knew Jessie Buckley was going to win Best Actress months ago, but that doesn’t make it any less satisfying. She’s one of our finest living actors and deserves this so much. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER MICHAEL B. JORDAN!!! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Some good digs at Adrien Brody there #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Maya Rudolph cheering on PTA made my heart happy #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Called the Best Director win over a year ago. That’s my GOAT right there! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I’m excited for the team behind Golden winning! That was one of the rudest cutoffs from the Oscars though. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Javier Bardem is the man #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw wins! First woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
That’s 3 time Academy Award winner Ludwig Göransson right there #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Need these reactions to the Bridesmaids cast as GIFs ASAP. Especially Stellan Skarsgård’s #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins Best Documentary Feature! Definitely a surprise, but a very welcome one! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Lovely tributes from Billy Crystal, Rachel McAdams, and Barbra Streisand for some of the many cinematic legends we lost this year. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
And now Ryan Coogler is an Oscar winner! So well deserved! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
RDJ just said Tanning Chatum, right? #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
PTA is officially an Oscar winner! It’s about time! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Okay, that Casablanca bit was pretty funny. #Oscars
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Jessica Scott @wewhowalkhere.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
You know who did show up and deserved to win? Delroy Fucking Lindo, that’s who.
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Sean Penn wins his third Oscar. A great performance, but can’t help but wish del Toro or Delroy Lindo won. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Using the “few small beers” clip for Benicio Del Toro is perfection. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A tie in Best Live Action Short! And both are solid choices! Can’t be too mad! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
One Battle takes home the first Best Casting Oscar! Very tough category with some strong nominees, but a deserved win nonetheless. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
That Sinners performance was an all-timer. Just phenomenal. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
No surprises here! KPOP Demon Hunters takes home Best Animated Feature! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Been all-in on Amy Madigan winning since I saw Weapons in the theater. So well-deserved! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Josh Groban?!? #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Fun opening so far! Conan is so good at this. #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
My predictions ahead of tonight’s ceremony. Let’s go! #Oscars
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Bride! is brimming with ambition and good ideas, but it ends up being too scattered and underdeveloped to make a coherent statement. There is at least a good Jessie Buckley performance at its center, but the film as a whole is a mess. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/the-bri...
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'The Bride!': Jessie Buckley is Electric in Messy, Ambitious Genre Mashup
While there have been many adaptations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, there haven’t been very many on-screen portrayals of the Bride of Frankenstein. It could be because there isn’t much to the chara...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
#NowWatching The Bride!
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
#NowWatching Scream 7
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is one of those films that make you ask “How did they do that?” many times while watching it. It is absolutely incredible and undoubtedly one of the best comedies of the decade. Go see it immediately. Check out my review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/nirvann...
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'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie': A Brilliant, Uproarious Comedy
One of my favorite things a movie can do is make me ask “How did they do that?” This question usually pops in my mind while watching something with intense stuntwork or impressive technical craft due....
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a wild, often silly adventure film that doubles as a condemnation of AI. Despite some tonal issues here and there, the film is quite entertaining and offers up a timely message that comes across loud and clear. Full Review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/good-lu...
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'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die': Sam Rockwell Tries to Save the World in Anti-AI Adventure Comedy
These days, it seems like AI is everywhere you look. Whether it is being used to summarize Google searches, create images, or as a sounding board for ideas, it has become seemingly inescapable over th...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Send Help is a fun, bloody time that sees director Sam Raimi work his magic yet again. Full review: www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/send-he...
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'Send Help': A Darkly Funny Thriller
Of all the filmmakers who haven’t been as active in the past couple of decades, one of the ones I’ve missed the most is Sam Raimi. As a kid, I was introduced to his distinct style via his Spider-Man t...
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Saxon Whitehead @saxonwhitehead.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
I’m extremely late getting this out, but my list of the Top 10 Films of 2025 is finally here! Check it out! www.doctorpopcorn.net/post/top-10-...
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Top 10 Films of 2025
2025 was a bit of a strange year for movies, but I certainly wouldn’t call it a bad year. While there weren’t as many that grabbed me the way that films from the past few years did, there were still p...
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