holcomb-87433 Reviews

Street Trash (1987)

Garbage Pail Kids brought me here!

[7/10 · 17 November 2023]

This movie is absolutely disgusting and wonderful. Couldn't believe I had never even heard of this film until ordering a 2023 horror set of Garbage Pail Kids and came across a card that I had no reference for. Found out it was a nod to this film and just had to watch it. Which is so fitting considering those cards remain a staple in toilet humor.

This movie is so wonderfully 1980s low budget and has everything from a disturbing dick joke to necrophilia. Absolute gem for anyone who appreciates trash cinema.

There's something to be respected in these kinds of films. You know you're not going in for an Oscar and that's okay.

Patton Oswalt: We All Scream (2022 TV Special)

Why all the bad reviews?

[7/10 · 25 September 2022]

I feel like this is pretty true to Oswalt's brand of humor. Is it his best stand-up? Not really but it is definitely better and more creative than a lot out there. There's some spots that are kind of blah like the vaccine stuff but most stand-up performances have a spot where I kind of feel that way.

Overall, I feel like this reflects the age he and a lot of his fans are at. And that's not a bad thing. Gen X is getting older and is suddenly faced with a new outlook that it never had previously. I found a lot of relatable thoughts for those now stuck in the "middle-aged" area of life. Definitely worth the watch even if you only like half the jokes.

The Batman (2022)

This one hits different.

[9/10 · 6 March 2022]

At first, I was thinking just another Batman movie. However, this has a much darker vibe. More vigilante than hero. There is no discernible hero in this, just multiple flawed characters. Robert Pattinson doesn't play a flashy Bruce Wayne but more of a recluse that is consumed with what he really does in life. I feel like that is much more realistic situation if you carried out that lifestyle. Even his weapons are not beyond mistakes as demonstrated when he jumps and gets injured running from the police. I honestly found this as a refreshing break from the somewhat perfection and ease commonly portrayed in the genre. You leave this film with a feeling of uncertainty and that no battle is truly ever won.

The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

Maybe not the Sopranos movie you wanted, but probably the more realistic one.

[6/10 · 13 October 2021]

The Sopranos was never meant to be a glorified gangster story. It's a sobering gangster story. These are all flawed characters with deeper problems. What this film does is give you a glimpse into the environment that shaped the series we're familiar with. Anyone who paid attention to the show knows that it had a darker backstory. And while it leaves many years still open, it does give the viewer more insight to past events.

No matter what your view is, the casting is amazing and showcases the earlier lives of the characters we already know.

The Lady and the Dale (2021)

Bizarre and fascinating.

[9/10 · 4 March 2021]

I remember seeing a very condensed version of this story years ago on some crime show, but nothing about the bigger picture. This is a really crazy story about someone who not only lived for years scamming and running from the law, but also had a family that they loved and became pulled into a wild lifestyle as well . I also loved the way cut-outs were used in a visually satisfying technique to keep the viewer engaged in parts of the story that have little photo or video archive to show. Whatever your views on the main character are, this is a truly interesting part of American history that few are familiar with.

Sweetheart (I) (2019)

Horror in it's simplest form.

[8/10 · 3 January 2020]

I truly enjoyed this movie. It doesn't ruin things with a bunch of unnecessary special effects or dialogue. It's basic and has a remote feeling that sets the stage for the story. There's something about isolation that brings it home for a scary story. Not just a human trying to survive the elements, but also the fear of being hunted by something terrible you're not prepared for.