What dark secrets does your future hold?
Ashley Wells, the movie critic behind The Boomstick Film Club, looks deep into her evil book in search of your new favorite movie.
Write the names of the last 3 movies you loved in the comments section, and Ash will consult her necronomicon and give you a personalized recommendation for what to watch next.
Klaatu barada nikto!
I finally got around to watching The Invitation (2015). I really enjoyed it, especially the cool reveal at the end.
1) The Martian
2) The Force Awakens
3) Deadpool
Matt: the Necronomicon will let your tardiness slide this once, mortal. It detects a love of indie horror and unconventional romances and recommends The One I Love (2014), which has elements of both. Klaatu barada nikto!
Elyse G: the Necronomicon senses an enjoyment of romantic dramas with an interesting twist and predicts that you will enjoy the divinely charming Waitress (2007). The Necronomicon hears the Broadway version is very good too. Klaatu barada nikto!
Adam Lowber: the Necronomicon is starting to think you mortals liked that Mad Max movie. It agrees with you and recommends the briskly plotted thriller Cold in July (2014). Klaatu barada nikto!
Celia: the Necronomicon agrees with your assessment of your viewing proclivities. Very perceptive, mortal. It recommends the Mike Leigh comedy Happy Go Lucky (2008). Klaatu barada nikto!
Joe Gregov: the Necronomicon senses an enjoyment of well-written dialogue and creative world-building. It recommends the wonderful indie sci-fi film Under the Skin (2013). Klaatu barada nikto!
Vladkin: the Necronomicon detects a love for intelligent sci-fi and horror and recommends Adam Wingard’s indie horror/thriller The Guest (2014). You will thank the Necronomicon later. Klaatu barada nikto!
Deborah: the Necronomicon senses an affinity for historical dramas and recommends the lush Danish costume drama A Royal Affair (2012). Klaatu barada nikto!
Zack: the Necronomicon detects a love of indie comedies and recommends David Gordon Green’s gently absurdist film Prince Avalanche (2013). Klaatu barada nikto!
Joanna: the Necronomicon senses a love of period-piece coming-of-age films and recommends the delightful post-Cold War comedy Good Bye, Lenin! (2003). The Necronomicon particularly likes Daniel Brühl’s performance. Klaatu barada nikto!
Roy McSween: the Necronomicon senses an appreciation for satirical dialogue and expertly filmed action. It predicts you will enjoy the resplendent Norwegian mockumentary Troll Hunter (2010). Klaatu barada nikto!
Mitchell: the Necronomicon detects an enjoyment of intelligent horror and action films. It recommends the twisty thriller The Invitation (2015). Klaatu barada nikto!
Samx3: the Necronomicon detects a healthy appreciation for the absurd and thinks you will enjoy the insane Japanese horror classic House (1977). Follow, if you dare, with the American film House (1986, no relation). Klaatu barada nikto!
Staci M.W.: the Necronomicon detects an affinity for sophisticated comedies and recommends the excellent indie The Skeleton Twins (2014). Klaatu barada nikto!
Gina: the Necronomicon senses a deep love of that holiest of movie genres, the horror comedy. Well done, mortal. It recommends that you watch What We Do In the Shadows (2014) with its blessing. Klaatu barada nikto!
I’ve never even HEARD of Happy Accidents but it looks fantastic. Makalaka hi meka hiney ho!
Hey, Ash!
All the Real Girls, American Beauty, House of the Devil.
Interloper: the Necronomicon senses an enjoyment of high-concept romances and assumes you have already seen Defending Your Life, so it predicts that you will enjoy the comedic drama Happy Accidents (2000). Klaatu barada nikto!
Rrepino: the Necronomicon senses that you have a talented and attractive girlfriend you would like to buy dinner for. It heartily recommends you the suspense thriller Cop Car (2015). Klaatu barada nikto!
M. Snowe: the Necronomicon detects a kindred spirit who likes visually appealing movies about female friendships. It predicts that you will enjoy Heavenly Creatures (1994). Klaatu barada nikto!
Daniel Gurzi: The Necronomicon detects an affinity for teen movies with strong female protagonists and sprightly physical activity. It foresees you enjoying Save the Last Dance (2001). Klaatu barada nikto!
Kirk Michael: The Necronomicon detects a willingness to read subtitles and decipher complicated plots. It likes your style and foretells that you will enjoy the exceedingly weird Post Tenebras Lux (2012). Klaatu barada nikto!
Hannah: Ashley greets you in return and applauds your willingness to go first, mortal. The Necronomicon foretells that you will enjoy Hush (2016), a psychological thriller costarring John Gallagher Jr. from 10 Cloverfield Lane. Klaatu baradu nikto!
Far From the Maddening Crowd, Age of Adeline, This Is Where I Leave You
Ex Machina, In Bruges, Mad Max: Fury Road.
Sisters, Wetlands, Celeste and Jesse Forever. Clearly a strong female lead trend happening here!
It Follows, Ex Machina, Creed
Primer. Coherence. You’re Next.
I could fill this with movies I enjoyed from last year, but where is the fun in that? so here we go:
1) Cinema Paradiso
2) The Departed
3) Marie Antoinette
4) Eddie Murphy RAW
5) Trainspotting
The Nice Guys, Boy (2010), Beginners
Dazed and Confused, A Bronx Tale, Anchorman
Pop Star, Captain America: Civil War, The Big Short.
I thought to include Army of Darkness, but I don’t want your Necronomicon to explode.
These are the last movies I “loved” or really like cause, loving movies is hard for all us jaded movie folk, (I’m blaming you, Jurassic World).
Dredd, The One I love, and The Thing (Carpenter). Always and forever, John Carpenter’s The Thing.
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, Con Air, Bridge Over the River Kwai
Eddie the Eagle, While We’re Young, How to be Single.
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; Dumb and Dumber; Beetlejuice!
Bedazzled (1967), The Lobster, Modern Romance
If we’re going with non-porn movies, then I’ll say Starman, The Wailing, and Room.
Love & Friendship, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mad Max: Fury Road.
Bring it on, bring it on again, bring it on: in it to win it. All or nothing and fight to the finish were terrible.
The Lobster, Cemetery of Splendour, Clouds of Sils Maria
10 Cloverfield Lane, Room, It Follows
(Hi, Ashley!)