Sign in

Jeff Nelson

@sirjeffnelson.bsky.social
227 followers 114 following 318 posts

Film Critic - WeHo Times. 🍅-meter approved. Member: Critics Choice, GALECA. 🏳️‍🌈.

PostsRepliesMedia
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 11h
Still astounded that #YouCanSeeEverything even exists. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim reimagine what documentary filmmaking is capable of. It’s an absolute must-see. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/you-can-see-...
wehotimes.com
‘You Can See Everything’ Movie Review: Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s Masterful Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Is Gobsmacking - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s “You Can See Everything” redefines what documentary cinema can achieve. It stands in a league of its own, casting a meta, thought-provoking spell around truths and...
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
#LaBolaNegra accomplished the rare feat of leaving my eyes full of tears during the end credits. It’s a cumulative, sweeping queer epic that is as emotional and ambitious as it is full of vitality. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/la-bola-negr...
wehotimes.com
‘La Bola Negra’ Movie Review: Los Javis’ Ambitious Queer Epic Is a Timely Knockout - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Together, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo make the creative pairing Los Javis. They have dedicated their distinct artistic voices to unapologetic queerness, from the critically acclaimed series “Vene...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
As funny as #TheDebut is, it’s also an open wound of a film about giving oneself the power of expression in world that doesn’t see you. Julianne Moore is (yet again) a total powerhouse worthy of the applause my crowd gave her. I could watch her spar with Paul Giamatti for hours.
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Now seated for #TheDebut.
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#YouCanSeeEverything: One of the most riveting, must-see documentaries of the century. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim make nearly 3 hours feel like a blip. Funny, shocking, and completely stirring. Go in blind.
130
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
About to see everything.
030
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#LaBolaNegra is a towering achievement that is as ambitious as it is tragically beautiful. An incredibly moving ode to our queer elders and their stories that remind us to live authentically. Los Javis direct this war epic to the nines.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Spending my Thursday afternoon at Netflix for a screening of #LaBolaNegra. So excited!
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As a fan of the #ResidentEvil video games, I’m thrilled that the franchise finally has a movie worth rooting for. Zach Cregger did it again! My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/resident-evi...
wehotimes.com
‘Resident Evil’ Movie Review: After Seven Movies, We Finally Have a Good One - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
The “Resident Evil” video game franchise went through a renaissance of sorts in 2017 with “Biohazard” — the scariest installment in its turbulent run. Sequels “Village” and this year’s “Requiem” carri...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#ResidentEvil continues Zach Cregger’s nasty streak, and I’m all for it! A real nail-biter that combines the franchise’s knack for infected scares and tongue-in-cheek humor. Most importantly, it’s a blast on the big screen.
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Now seated for #ResidentEvil! Review coming soon.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
For tonight’s screening: “Minotaur.”
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Tonight’s screening is #WildHorseNine!
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Jordan Firstman's #ClubKid hit me right in the feels. Funny, unapologetically queer, and bursting with tenderness. It embraces how the people in our lives can make us grow for the better, even when that change can hurt. It’s live wire cinema.
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Now seated for #ClubKid!
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#Colony has hivemind zombies that are genuinely cool to watch evolve, but the movie around it can’t keep up. Thin characters, generic stakes, and no tension. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/colony-movie...
wehotimes.com
‘Colony’ Movie Review: The Zombies Evolve – The Screenplay Doesn’t - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Zombies have evolved from slow-moving, brain-hungry corpses to fast-moving sprinters with the ferocity of a starving animal and beyond. Just when you thought you’d seen every type of zombie imaginable, Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” arrives on the scene. These zombies are connected by a hivemind that gets smarter and more efficient at hunting human victims. Think
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#TeenageSexAndDeathAtCampMiasma is Jane Schoenbrun's best film yet. It's a bold, queer deconstruction of the slasher subgenre that took me back to the horror movies I was too young to watch. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/teenage-sex-...
wehotimes.com
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Movie Review: Jane Schoenbrun’s Deconstructed Slasher Is a Beautiful Sexual Reawakening - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
While I do admire Jane Schoenbrun as a distinct artistic voice, “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” and “I Saw the TV Glow” are movies I admire more than I like. She finds compelling ways to transla...
040
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
#TheOdyssey remains a staggering achievement of Hollywood filmmaking on its second watch. Epic in every sense of the word. My packed theater was LOCKED IN from start to finish. Didn’t see any phones out. Didn’t hear people talking. Magical.
020
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Round two!
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
My third #Fantasia2026 batch is up with reviews for "The Samurai and the Prisoner," "Village of the Eight Gravestones," and "The Mouths" via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/fantasia-202...
wehotimes.com
Fantasia 2026: The Samurai and the Prisoner, Village of the Eight Gravestones, The Mouths - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
The Fantasia International Film Festival certainly doesn’t neglect the international part of its title. Every year’s program has a global presence, with each culture tackling genre storytelling in its...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
My second #Fantasia2026 batch is up with reviews for "No Rest for the Wicked," "Unholy Night," and "Corpus" via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/fantasia-202...
wehotimes.com
Fantasia 2026: No Rest for the Wicked, Unholy Night, Corpus - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Genre filmmaking comes in all different flavors and textures, even when we’re talking about similar creatures of the night. Vampires, vengeful undead spirits, and other supernatural encounters are all...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
My first #Fantasia2026 batch is up with reviews for "Castration Movie Chapter iii," "Los Vampires," and "Someone's Daughter" via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/fantasia-202...
wehotimes.com
Fantasia 2026: Castration Movie Chapter iii, Los Vampires, Someone’s Daughter - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Discovery is the best part of any film festival, but that’s particularly true about the Fantasia Film Festival. Of course, there are always a couple of buzzy titles that crowds flock to, but there’s s...
011
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
#TheOdyssey hasn’t left my mind since I saw it. It’s one of those rare experiences where you leave the theater knowing you witnessed something special. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/the-odyssey-...
wehotimes.com
‘The Odyssey’ Movie Review: Christopher Nolan Adapts the Unadaptable and Delivers Generational Filmmaking - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Christopher Nolan will go down in history for redefining the modern blockbuster as we know it. All eyes are on him after he finally won two Oscars for 2023’s “Oppenheimer,” and he shot for the ancient...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#TheOdyssey is a grand cinematic wonder. Christopher Nolan's sweeping epic nails jaw-dropping action and pure sense of adventure without losing its grip on poignant emotional stakes. By the gods, this is a top-tier summer stunner. Anne Hathaway & Robert Pattinson are incredible.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Now seated for #TheOdyssey.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Today is the day! #TheOdyssey
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#Remake is one of the most emotionally poignant movies I’ve seen this year. It’s so rich in reflection that it feels like memory transformed into tangible form. It destroyed me. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/remake-movie...
wehotimes.com
‘Remake’ Movie Review: A Masterful Documentary Wrestles With the Camera That Stood Between a Father and His Son - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
I must admit that I have never seen any of documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee’s prior works. But from “Remake,” it’s clear that the camera is a member of his family, if not possessing an even closer p...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
#EvilDeadBurn is narratively more of the same, but it’s so damn vicious that it still delivers what it promises. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/evil-dead-bu...
wehotimes.com
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Movie Review: Sébastien Vanicek’s Brutally Savage New Chapter Reads From the Same Old Pages - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Perspective is what keeps Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead universe alive. A different director has taken the helm of every new installment since 1993’s “Army of Darkness,” allowing them to infuse their storytel...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#EvilDeadBurn is a relentlessly savage bloodbath that basks in its razor-twisting, stomach-churning brutality. It's exactly the grisly, nasty experience Sébastien Vanicek set out to make. A guy two seats over from me audibly gagged during one scene.
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Now seated for #EvilDeadBurn! I dug INFESTED, and I’m excited for this. Time for things to get gory.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#TeenageSexAndDeathAtCampMiasma is wickedly smart and stylistically dreamy. Jane Schoenbrun both deconstructs and twists the slasher sub-genre with such hyper-sexual precision. Elatedly weird, original filmmaking. Hannah Einbinder is incredible.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
For the first of two screenings today, I’m heading to Camp Miasma. Now seated! #TeenageSexAndDeathAtCampMiasma
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The grandmother-grandson bond in #Julián made my heart swell with joy. My Annecy 2026 review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/julian-movie...
wehotimes.com
‘Julián’ Movie Review – Annecy 2026: Louise Bagnall’s Heartwarming Ode to Identity and the Bonds That Shape Us - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
In an age where Pixar is cutting queer themes from its movies, such as “Elio,” our stories are especially important to keep in the art landscape. It reminds people that it’s okay to be different, and ...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The first two acts of #WeAreAliens are a beautiful ode to childhood and the friendships left behind, but the third act derails the entire film. My Annecy 2026 review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/we-are-alien...
wehotimes.com
‘We Are Aliens’ Movie Review – Annecy 2026: A Tender, Universal Childhood Fable That Loses Its Way to Melodramatic Ends - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
The childhood memories that stick with us into adulthood tend to be the ones that are the happiest and most painful. They inform the way that we see the world; they shape us. Stories that tap into thi...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
#TheInvite’s big reveal is predictable, but sharp comedic timing and an emotionally honest ending really make it work. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/the-invite-m...
wehotimes.com
‘The Invite’ Movie Review: A Dinner Party You’ll Squirm Through–But In a Good Way - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” starts with the Oscar Wilde quote: “One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry.” The movie plays like a cautionary marriage tale that burns wit...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#Leviticus nails its metaphor about sexuality and religious shame. The emotional side works better than the horror. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/leviticus-mo...
wehotimes.com
‘Leviticus’ Movie Review: The Real Horror Is the Hatred Passed Down to Queer Youth - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Some realities are more terrifying than any fictional ghosts or demons a storyteller could ever hope to come up with. This is the case for Adrian Chiarella’s Aussie horror romance “Leviticus,” which p...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
#TheFurious: The writing doesn't have much pull, but the top-tier action certainly does. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/the-furious-...
wehotimes.com
‘The Furious’ Movie Review: A Martial Arts Brawler That Hits Hard Where It Counts - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
The martial arts cinema landscape is frequently defined by one-upmanship, each film trying to outdo its predecessors in terms of beat ‘em up action. Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy,” Gareth Evans’s “The Raid...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
#TheLastGuestOfTheHollowayMotel is a life-affirming doc that made me cry not once, but twice! My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/the-last-gue...
wehotimes.com
‘The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel’ Movie Review: Tony Powell Is the Essential WeHo Doc Subject You Need to Meet - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
West Hollywood has a rich history as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community, drawing people from all around the world seeking a place where they can live as their true, authentic selves. Nicholas Freem...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Kicking off Pride Month press screenings with #Leviticus.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Accepted my Friday-morning invite for #TheInvite. Now seated!
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Every time I talk to anybody about BACKROOMS, they either preferred the first two-thirds or only liked the last third. No judgment. I just find that interesting.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Horror rooted in the inexplicable has always been my thing, and #Backrooms scratches that itch. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/backrooms-mo...
wehotimes.com
‘Backrooms’ Movie Review: Kane Parsons Noclips From YouTube Into a Chilling Feature Debut - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
The YouTube-creator-turned-filmmaker pipeline strikes gold once again. Between Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Kane Parsons’s “Backrooms,” we’re seeing a whole new generation of filmmakers take the man...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
#Backrooms: Trippy as hell. Kane Parsons’s dread-inducing imagery wriggles into every corner of the brain in a way that extends beyond the frame. One scene in particular had me so anxious, I was clenching my jaw. Chiwetel Ejiofor is excellent.
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Spending my Friday night seeing #Backrooms!
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I guess Rotten Tomatoes added a new feature that lets you follow your favorite critics. If you're so inclined, feel free to drop a follow on there to keep up with my latest reviews here: www.rottentomatoes.com/profiles/cri...
rottentomatoes.com
Jeff Nelson - Critic Profile | Rotten Tomatoes
Read movie and TV reviews by Jeff Nelson on Rotten Tomatoes.
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Easily the best horror movie I've seen so far this year. #Obsession has two savagely excellent performances and an impressively in-tune director that make it revel in horrific delight. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/obsession-mo...
wehotimes.com
‘Obsession’ Movie Review: Curry Barker’s Wish-Gone-Wrong Genre Mindscrew Is a Wickedly Confident Crowd-Pleaser - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
The “be careful what you wish for” folklore motif is an ancient storytelling message that transcends genre, and we’ve seen it bent in every which direction. Even so, director Curry Barker realizes it ...
030
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
#BlueFilm is a challenging watch — conceptually and thematically. It's intrepid, stage-like filmmaking that doesn't shy away from its taboo subject matter. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/blue-film-mo...
wehotimes.com
‘Blue Film’ Movie Review: Elliot Tuttle’s Boldly Unsettling Two-Hander Is As Daring as Its Taboo Subject Matter Demands - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
There’s a stage-like quality to Elliot Tuttle’s “Blue Film,” but unlike many other movies in that category, it still very much embraces its medium. This philosophical character study muses on sexual s...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A little too reliant on jump scares, but #Hokum excels because of Adam Scott, haunting production design, and all of the spooky Irish folklore. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/hokum-movie-...
wehotimes.com
‘Hokum’ Movie Review: Adam Scott Shines in Damian McCarthy’s Best Irish Folklore Horror Yet - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
While “Hokum” doesn’t reinvent the genre wheel, Damian McCarthy has finally found his footing. He once again dips the tip of his pen in Irish folklore, unleashing both its lessons and horrors upon con...
000
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
#BlueHeron is what happens when a filmmaker trusts the audience to do the unpacking. Raw, honest, human truth. Sophy Romvari is the real deal. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/blue-heron-m...
wehotimes.com
‘Blue Heron’ Movie Review: Sophy Romvari’s Luminous Family Drama Is an Astonishing Achievement - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Reaching for the low-hanging storytelling fruit that predictably tugs on the heartstrings is far easier than asking the audience to do the unpacking themselves. In a similar vein to Charlotte Wells’s ...
010
Jeff Nelson @sirjeffnelson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Sometimes, just being a small part of somebody else's journey teaches us a lot about ourselves. #TwoSeasonsTwoStrangers speaks to loneliness with beauty and sincerity. My review via @wehotimes.bsky.social: wehotimes.com/two-seasons-...
wehotimes.com
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Movie Review: A Quietly Impactful Drama That Turns Solitude Into Visual Poetry - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News, Nightlife and Events
Shô Miyake’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” is an arthouse of mirrors and parallels. Its musings on loneliness are “feeling-forward,” more intent on creating surges of emotions than telling a convention...
000