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Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: CabriniI watched Angel Studios' new Alejandro Monteverde film, Cabrini. It's the story of a world famous nun who comes up against every possible obstacle at every possible step of opening up her charitable orphanages and hospitals. You're gonna love it. Thanks for listening :) Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. Have a wonderful day! 2024-03-0918 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: ArgylleIn which I try to review Matthew Vaughn's latest film Argylle in between fits of laughter from thinking about the action sequences. It happens to the best of us, and by the best of us, I mean Sam Rockwell. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate :) Thank you for listening. 2024-02-0317 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: A Haunting in VeniceI checked out Kenneth Branagh's latest EVENT AT LOCATION movie, A Haunting in Venice. If you know me and my dedicated-to-whodunit reading self, you probably already know how I feel about it, but take a listen anyway. Thanks for listening, don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate! Have a great day!2023-09-2416 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3I checked out the third installment of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, which is genuinely not a sentence I thought I'd write. Is this movie necessary? No. Will you leave the theater craving spanakopita? Yes! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a rating!2023-09-0816 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Haunted MansionI checked out Justin Simeon's newest Disney flick, Haunted Mansion. Did I enjoy my time with the 999 grim, grinning ghosts? Click here to find out more.2023-07-2817 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Sound Of FreedomI was fortunate enough to be able to see Sound of Freedom, the new Alejandro Monteverde film making surprising waves across the US. Not much else to say other than you should go see this movie!2023-07-1014 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Asteroid CityI checked out Wes Anderson's newest film 'Asteroid City', starring Jason Schwartzman, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, and literally everybody else. It's very colorful and very Wes. thanks for listening, don't forget to like, subscribe, comment, etc! Have a great day!2023-06-2915 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: No Hard FeelingsI checked out No Hard Feelings, a Gene Stupnitsky film and Jennifer Lawrence's FIRST foray into comedy. What did I think? You'll have to listen to find out! Thanks for listening, don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. :)2023-06-2714 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Book Club: The Next ChapterI checked out Bill Holderman's newest movie Book Club: The Next Chapter, and well it certainly is a movie. Starring Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Keaton, and my boyfriend Andy Garcia. Thanks for listening, don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate! Follow me on Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-05-1314 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Beau is AfraidWhat on God's green earth is going on in Ari Aster's newest movie, Beau is Afraid? Starring Joaquin Phoenix, this movie is like a magical mystery tour of dream logic and nightmarish anxiety tears. Do I like it? Ehhhhhhh Thanks for listening, don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. I'm on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-05-0621 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Guy Ritchie's The CovenantI talk about Guy Ritchie's newest film, The Covenant, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim. To my surprise, I quite like it despite it being a Guy Ritchie film with a shocking lack of fellas in tweed flat caps and Jason Statham. Thanks for listening. Please rate, subscribe and all that good stuff. I'm on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies. Have the best day!2023-05-0617 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: RenfieldIn which I review Chris McKay's new film, Dracula, and also have a therapy session because this movie is about a heck of a lot more than a lighthearted take on Dracula's assistant. 2023-04-1521 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: A Thousand and OneI checked out A.V. Rockwell's feature-length directorial debut A Thousand and One, starring Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, and the entire spectrum of human emotion! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wince. My favorite kind of movie. Thanks for listening :) don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, etc, and all that jazz! Instagram: @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-04-0219 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesI review the latest from John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Should you see Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves? Spoiler alert: big time yes! Thanks for listening. :) Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. Follow me on Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies.2023-04-0217 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: A Good PersonI checked out Zach Braff's newest film, A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. Two hours of watching a regret-filled drug addict torture herself? Sign me up! Thanks for listening. :)2023-03-2516 min

Courtney Watches MoviesI Saw John Wick 4 As My First John Wick Viewing ExperienceWho has two thumbs and starts with number 4 as their first viewing of a movie franchise? This gal. Thanks for listening. :) Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate :)2023-03-2515 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: InsideYou guys.... Willem Defoe is Willem Defoe-ing all over the place right now! I checked out Vasilis Katsoupis' new film, Inside. Starring Willem Defoe and a bunch of fancy art I don't understand. Thanks for listening :) Don't forget to rate, like, and subscribe. Stay golden.2023-03-1715 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: MarloweI review Neil Jordan's new neo-noir film Marlowe, starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Lange. Please, please, please, let this signal the beginning of a resurgence in film noir. Pretty please! Thanks for listening, don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. :) Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-02-1117 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Knock at the CabinM. Night Shyamalan is back to his old tricks with his newest film Knock At The Cabin, at adaptation of Paul Tremblay's novel A Cabin At The End of The World. And this time, the twist is that.... there is no twist? Can that be right? Starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rupert Grint, Abby Quinn, and Kristen Cui. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate! Instagram: @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-02-0419 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: 80 For BradyLily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno star in this "based on a true story" tale of four lifelong friends doing everything they can to make it to the Super Bowl. This movie has everything -gummy bear edibles, Guy Fieri's hot wings truck, a bangin' wig collection, and dirty Rob Gronkowski fanfiction. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, follow, etc. Have a great day! Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-02-0316 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Infinity PoolListen, I walked into Brandon Cronenberg's newest film Infinity Pool fully prepared to be amazed, horrified, shocked, aghast, mortified, etc. Was I any of those things? Meh... Thanks for listening! Don't forget to follow, rate, and comment. I hope you're having a better day than Alexander Skarsgard in this movie! Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-02-0128 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: You PeopleI review Netflix's new comedy 'You People', starring Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lauren London, and a whole bunch of other cool actors and comedians. I didn't know I needed David Duchovny playing the piano while earnestly singing "Ordinary People", but apparently I did and that's exactly what I got. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate! Thank you for listening. :) Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-01-2717 min

Courtney Watches MoviesFILM GIANT: Texas Chainsaw MassacreHOLY COW. I can't believe I have the nerve to call myself a movie fan and it's taken me until now to watch 1974's classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This may or may not be related to the fact that I'm scared of it. What did I think? Was I able to sleep afterward? Who will survive and what will be left of them? Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, rate, and review! It really helps me out. Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2023-01-2627 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: PlaneIn which I, a certified Non Action Movie Person, see Plane, the newest action flick starring none other than the king of B Movie fantasticness, Gerard Butler. Also starring Mike Colter and his intimidating biceps. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate, it really helps me out :)2023-01-1720 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: The Pale Blue EyeI watched Netflix's new "Edgar Allan Poe works as a detective" flick starring Christian Bale, Harry Melling, and a whoooole bunch of underused cool people. Was my inner English literature nerd satisfied by Melling's potrayal of Poe? Was my outer Christian Bale stan satisfied by his portrayal of a hardboiled tragic detective? Listen to find out more. **EDIT** In this episode I mentioned that I was confused about Edgar Allan Poe's Southern-inflected accent choice as I was under the impression that he was closely associated with New England. In doing this I forgot to double check and...2023-01-0719 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: The WhaleI'm baaaack! And reviewing Darren Aronofsky's much-discussed new film "The Whale" starring the Internet's new best buddy forever, Brendan Fraser. First things first, Brendan is the best and don't you forget it. I'm happy for him and I think he'll probably win the Oscar. Do I like the film? ....eh......2022-12-2317 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Glass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryDid I finally get a chance to see the long awaited (by me!) sequel to Knives Out and did I still love Daniel Craig as gentleman detective Benoit Blanc? Yes. Is Rian Johnson a *little* obvious with his choices of villains? Also yes. Does any of this matter? Listen to find out more. Please like, rate, and subscribe! I'm on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and Twitter @MovieCourtney Thanks for listening, I like you!2022-11-2723 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: The MenuI review Mark Mylod's newest flick The Menu, a mean-spirited little satire/suspenseful black comedy starring Anya Taylor-Joy (what doesn't star Anya Taylor-Joy?), Ralph Fiennes (more things should star Ralph Fiennes), Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and a bunch of other fun people who are absolutely eating their roles up. What do I think? What do you think? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate! Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and Twitter @MovieCourtney. Thanks!2022-11-1822 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: She SaidI review the new movie She Said, a film based on the famous New York Times expose of Harvey Weinstein's numerous offenses. Starring Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, and literally everybody else. In theater November 18th! Follow me on twitter @MovieCourtney and instagram @courtneywatchesmovies. Don't forget to like and subscribe and rate! Thank you for listening!2022-11-1820 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Triangle of SadnessIn which I review Ruben Ostlund's new film Triangle of Sadness, an acerbic little satire starring my new bae Harris Dickinson and America's stoner uncle Woody Harrelson. Do I agree with the Cannes committee who gave this film the prestigious Palm d'Or? What do you think? Please don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and on Twitter @MovieCourtney 2022-11-0917 min

Courtney Watches MoviesI Watched the Halloween Movies I Never Watched as a KidI didn't really grow up celebrating Halloween. Don't worry, I'm not sad about it. I thought it would be fun for the podcast, though, if I watched all of those classic childhood Halloween movies I'm told I missed out on. Will I be scared? Will I see what all of the fuss is about? We'll see, won't we? Boo to you! Thanks for listening, please don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. Follow me on Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and Twitter @MovieCourtney 2022-10-2943 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: The Banshees of InisherinI discuss Martin McDonagh's newest insta-classic in limited theaters now. In 1923 Ireland, Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell play long time friends, until they're not, and Colin can't sit with Brendan anymore. This is a slow burn, dialogue heavy dramedy sure to leave you thinking about the implications for a long time to come. Please rate, like, and subscribe! Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and on Twitter @MovieCourtney 2022-10-2820 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Ticket To ParadiseI saw the new George Clooney-Julia Roberts vehicle with approximately 5,000 other theater patrons and I have opinions. Can George's charisma overcome the curse of the overly-obvious romcom cliches? Can Julia's famous smile? Probably not. But let's go to Bali anyway. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate. Follow me on Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and Twitter @MovieCourtney 2022-10-2216 min

Courtney Watches MoviesTOP CINCO: My Top Five Favorite Revenge MoviesI discuss the films that handle one of my personal favorite themes: Vengeance. Do I sound like Batman yet? Probably. Listen here for more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate and follow me @courtneywatchesmovies!2022-10-1542 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: AmsterdamYa girl saw David O. Russell/Disney's new film Amsterdam, starring Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington, and also everybody else, ever. Am I overwhelmed? Underwhelmed? Whelmed? Listen here for more. Follow me @courtneywatchesmovies 2022-10-1020 min

Courtney Watches MoviesFILM GIANT: AvatarWhat? What? What? How has this lady not seen Avatar until now?? It's me, the lady is me. Sorry guys, it's true. I recently saw Avatar for the first time, like, ever, and I have some thoughts. Please like, subscribe, and rate! Follow me on Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies or my other podcast I'll Die On This Hill.2022-10-0528 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: BlondeI review Netflix's Blonde, the new adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' novel of the same name. The story follows the early days, rise to fame, and eventual tragic end of Marilyn Monroe. How do I feel about this sordid tale? Should you watch it? More inside. The real life Marilyn suffered unimaginable abuse and trauma in her childhood and into her adult life. I feel compelled to link below some charitable and nonprofit organizations benefiting foster and disadvantaged children. If we as a culture have decided not to let Marilyn rest, I believe we...2022-09-2822 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Don't Worry, DarlingI tackle Warner Bros/New Line Cinema's now infamous Don't Worry Darling. From #MissFlo to #Spitgate, this film has been the unfortunate talk of the (tinsel)town. Is it worth the hype? Uhhhh......2022-09-2434 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Confess, Fletch I review a movie in which Jon Hamm tries to act like he's as condescending as Chevy Chase; Paramount Pictures' and Miramax's 2022 Confess, Fletch. Do I like it? Eh...the suspense is killing me!2022-09-1914 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: See How They RunIn which I finally see a movie with other humans and not just by myself. Do I, a whodunit and mystery fanatic, like See How They Run? Uh, Is the Pope Catholic? Listen here to find out. Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2022-09-1915 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Pinocchio (2022)In which I review Disney's newest soulless cash grab where creativity goes to die, Robert Zemeckis' live action remake of Pinocchio. Robert, blink twice if you're being held against your will and need our help. Follow me @thesmalltownspectacle on instagram! 2022-09-1017 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: MedievalI review the new movie Medieval starring Ben Foster, Sophie Lowe, Michael Caine, and Matthew Goode. Do I like the story of the early life of Czech folk hero Jan Zizka? Possibly. Do I love to go to Medieval Times? Indubitably. Will I go down a rabbit hole learning everything I can about the real Zizka? Most definitely. Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies 2022-09-1021 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: BarbarianIn which a total baby about horror films goes and sees a horror film. I review 20th Century's new film 'Barbarian', in theaters everywhere 9/9/2022. Will I have nightmares? Find out more. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe! And follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies. Be well and be good!2022-09-0914 min

Courtney Watches MoviesTOP CINCO: Five Classic Films to Watch if You Hate Classic FilmsStarting a new recurring series called TOP CINCO, in which I give my definitive top five of...any category related to movies! I've been told some variation of "I'll never watch an 'old' movie in my life!" upwards of a couple hundred times, I decided to recommend my top five old movies to watch if you hate old movies. Thanks for listening and for any feedback! Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies and stay golden. 2022-09-0641 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.I review Focus Features' New Release 'Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.' starring a stellar Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall. Directed by Adamma Ebo and rated R, this movie follows a disgraced Baptist preacher and his wife as they attempt to stage a comeback for their megachurch after a scandal. Will this finally break my streak of feeling mostly neutral toward films? Click here to find more. Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe. Thanks for your support!2022-08-3119 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: Three Thousand Years of LongingI review MGM's new release, Three Thousand Years of Longing, directed by George Miller (yep, the Mad Max George Miller) and starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. Is it worth seeing this story about stories? Click here to find out more. Follow me on instagram @courtneywatchesmovies to.2022-08-2718 min

Courtney Watches MoviesREVIEW: The Invitation (Spoilers)I review Sony Pictures' new film, 'The Invitation' starring Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty and directed by Jessica M. Thompson. Spoilers start around 7:00 minute mark, and in the movie's own entire trailer. Follow me on Instagram @courtneywatchesmovies. Thanks for listening and I'll see you at the movies!2022-08-2716 min

Courtney Watches MoviesFILM GIANT: Citizen KaneBeginning a brand new podcast devoted to movies is intimidating, but I'm excited to start. After years of loving classic films, I finally tackle the legendary 1941 film Citizen Kane and I have thoughts! If you share my passion for cinema, I'd be happy if you gave it a listen. This is my first podcast ever... I WILL get better, the sound WILL get better. I hope something wonderful happens to you today and I'll see you at the movies!2022-08-2522 min

Courtney Watches MoviesIntroduction to Courtney Watches MoviesCourtney is a wildly unqualified but passionate movie reviewer who changed profoundly as a person after an encounter with The Sound of Music as a nine year old. Join her as she talks to herself to review, analyze and generally overthink movies and the filmmakers who bring them to life. 2022-08-2400 min