2024 Movie Log: July

4th: Born on the Fourth of July – Oliver Stone (1989)
Unhinged in the best way possible? You can count the filmmakers on one hand that’d be willing to show their protagonist at such vulnerable and dehumanizing moments. It’s kind of amazing now to see Cruise in this role given that he’s only been an action hero for the better part of two decades now.
Grade: B+

5th: The Bikeriders – Jeff Nichols (2024)
I love Jeff Nichols and this totally works for me without necessarily blowing me away. There’s a lot to like in the margins here between the cinematography and the perfromances. Hopefully we won’t have to wait eight years until his next project.
Grade: B+

28th: Rap World – Conner O’Malley, Danny Scharar (2024)
I don’t even know if this counts as a movie but it’s about the most I’ve laughed at anything in years. Just an absolutely electric viewing experience that I pray will become available on streaming or physical media some day. 
Grade: A-

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