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In a Lonely Place [1950] In Bruges [2008] In Darkness [2018]
In Order of Disappearance [2014] In Search of Darkness [2019] In Search of Darkness: Part II [2020]
In the Fade [2017] In the Land of Saints & Sinners [2023] In the Mood for Love [2000]
In the Mouth of Madness [1994] In the Shadow of the Moon [2019] In Vogue: The Editor's Eye [2012]
The In-Laws [1979] Inbred [2011] Inception [2010]
Incident in a Ghostland [2018] The Incredible Hulk [2008] The Incredibles [2004]
Incubus [1981] Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [2023] Inferno [2016]
Infested [2023] Infinity Pool [2023] Influencer [2022]
Influencers [2025] The Informer [2019]
Infested [2023]
aka Vermines
            

An exotic venomous spider gets loose and turns an apartment block into a breeding ground ...and they're getting bigger. I've been a veteran of horror films for over 50 years so not much bothers me but I don't like spiders - they give me serious heebee jeebees ...and this literally made my skin crawl. I've seen other spider movies and they're creepy but this one... holy cow! Every time a spider dropped on someone or ran up their arm, my butt literally came up off the sofa. I had to divide my viewing of this into 3 sittings. It was excruciating. I loved it.
In the Land of Saints & Sinners [2023]

            
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Taking place in Ireland in the 70's, 4 IRA bombers hideout in the rural area of Donegal and cross paths with an assassin who's turning a new leaf. If you're expecting a sensationalist thriller, the likes of which we've come to expect from Liam, you'll be disappointed. Rather this is solidly a personal drama driven by well developed characters, excellent writing, and beautiful scenery giving it a high level of authenticity. As such, its leisurely pace comes off as quite realistic, if not mundane. But, I enjoyed my time spent in Donegal and found it rather nice.
Influencer [2022]

            

An online influencer traveling solo in Thailand, because her boyfriend didn't join her, strikes up a friendship with a likable sociopath. I've seen a few movies involving influencers and online personalities usually ranging from mediocre to terrible so I really didn't expect much from this. What a surprise! The film is basically carried by Cassandra Naud as CW and she is a powerhouse. I'm definitely going to keep an eye on her future projects. The story is creepy and insidious and watching how CW manipulates everyone is super cool! Great ending, too! Bravo.
Influencers [2025]

            

Maddy, our suspected murderer from the first film, is on a search for CW to clear her name. What transpires is really something. The twisting and manipulation throughout the film is a bit harder to follow but still clear enough to know that CW is no amateur to destroying everyone around her. The climax is absolutely bonkers and fitting for a double feature viewing of both movies. The focus of influencers, podcasts and social media is highlighted as a world where followers are the only currency of value. Don't know if they'll try for another sequel but a prequel??
In Search of Darkness [2019]

         
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A nostalgic, 4 1/2 hour travelogue through the classic (and not so classic) horror movies of the 80's. Broken down into chapters with each featuring a year with sub-chapters between each highlighting various things like sound design, heroes and villains, spec fx, etc. The guest list of talking heads is quite impressive and the whole thing was thoroughly enjoyable. My wife is not a big horror fan and she found it incredibly entertaining ...while peeking between her fingers. Old time goodness for horror veterans of that age and a great primer for those that weren't.

In Search of Darkness: Part II [2020]

         

Another 4 1/2 hour excursion into the horror films of the 80's. Whereas the first part mostly centered around the most popular films of the 80s, this one delved more deeply into the slasher and Giallo sub-genre of films and lots of little known gems.
In the Mouth of Madness [1994]

            
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A supremely skeptical insurance investigator, who thinks this is all a publicity stunt, is hired to find an author of a series of horror novels that appear to change reality. To quote a line from The Haunting: "A closed mind is the worst defense against the supernatural. If it happens to you, you're liable to have that shut door in your mind ripped right off its hinges!" That is exactly what this John Carpenter's contribution to the Cthulu Mythos is all about as our intrepid agent is driven insane trying to make sense of the unexplainable. A waking nightmare, for sure. Nice!
In Vogue: The Editor's Eye [2012]

         

On Vogue Magazine's 120th Anniversary, they present us with an expose on the fashion editors that have made the magazine what it is over the years with many controversial articles, stunning photography and fashion trends. Overall, it's a pretty standard 1-hour documentary that was informative, enjoyable and quite entertaining. My only real complaint is that I wish they added a half-hour of historical content. As it was, it briefly flew over the first 60 years with some general info and spent the rest of its time in the modern era. Still, quite fun for what it was.
Infinity Pool [2023]

            
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Is it live or is it Memorex? This question will be going through your mind throughout most of this exercise in decadence and debauchery but, ultimately, it doesn't matter. An extremely well constructed film with exceptional acting (especially Mia Goth: Wow!), writing and directing and outstanding cinematography that's literally hypnotizing. However, my 'Good' rating is based solely on those elements as, overall, the film really do didn't much for me. It was interesting, entertaining and intriguing but in the end, it didn't feel like it resolved anything.
In Darkness [2018]

         
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Commanding the screen from start to finish, Natalie Dormer portrays a blind pianist who hears the murder of her neighbor but tells the police she didn't hear anything. Does she just want to avoid involvement or is something else going on here. What I thought was going to be an "eliminate the witness" film turned into something completely different and the ending changed everything. Co-written by Natalie, this tense, tightly constructed thriller kept me solidly hooked throughout with great acting and twists and turns that never stop. Outstanding!
The Informer [2019]

            
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A guy, who got an early parole to inform for the FBI, unwittingly gets involved in the killing of an undercover officer. Things go down hill from there. So does the movie, in a way. It's very sluggish with a complicated series of events that's vastly overwhelmed with the drama of it all. The acting is exceptional (except, perhaps, his wife who only appears to have one expression), the writing is good, and it's a well made film. But it is squarely a drama and not a very active one at that. Plus, they left a couple of pretty important story lines dangling. Good, but needs energy.
Incubus [1981]

         
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The small town of Galen is experiencing a host of savage rapes and murders and they may be tied to a young man's dreams. A terribly constructed and directed film with amateurish dialogue ...no wonder why John Cassavetes re-wrote 80% of his lines. Each scene was basically, set actors in place, action, speak several inane statements, look earnest, cut, let's move on, including a slew of completely unnecessary scenes to drag things out. Great riff inducing movie, though ...I was cracking myself up making it marginally entertaining.
In the Mood for Love [2000]
aka Faa yeung nin wa
            
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In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors begin an eccentric friendship when they discover their spouses are having an affair with each other. I'm not much of one to watch romance / friendship movies but something about this one grabbed my attention. The story of these two very likable people, obviously caring deeply for each other but refusing to be like their adulterous spouses, was quite enjoyable. But it does drag on for far too long with nothing changing and ultimately it just fizzles out. Very stylish photography and her myriad dresses were beautiful.
The Incredible Hulk [2008]

            
  
Bruce Banner has been on the run for some time after botching a Super Soldier experiment that caused him to turn into a huge and powerful green monster when he's ticked off. A chase movie that focuses primarily on Bruce's psyche and personal relationships ...as well as the psycho psyche of Emil Blonsky who becomes the Abomination. The exciting action looks plausible and realistic and there's some real honest-to-goodness people here. Far better than the 2003 version ...which was not officially part of the MCU.
In Order of Disappearance [2014]
aka Kraftidioten
            
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The son of a snow plow operator is killed by drug dealers and everyone believes it's a drug overdose except the father. He goes after his son's killers and leaves a trail of ever increasing bodies and destruction behind him that he never counted on. This is a fabulous film that focuses on the characters (which are a delight) and how utterly complicated things can get. It's not an action film but it moves at a wonderful pace that keeps you somewhat amused and on the edge of your seat at the same time. Excellent, must see!
Inbred [2011]

            
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A pair of case workers take a bunch of young delinquents to a small British hamlet for (I'm guessing) some sort of community service thing. If you like gore, this film has some of the most extreme, messy, over-the-top gore I've seen in some time. I was truly impressed. However, making the protagonists morons only shows the filmmaker's inability to move the story forward in an intelligent way and generates no sympathy for the characters. I was cheering for the inbreds ...they were smarter!!
The Incredibles [2004]

            

After a superhero family is forced into a suburban lifestyle due to lawsuits, the father is secretly called up for a special mission but things don't quite work out as expected. Everything works very well in this animated film, though. The characters and their interpersonal relationships are genuine and heartfelt, the action is amazing and the scenarios and story line are quite entertaining. I don't recall any laugh-out-load moments but I was thoroughly amused and had a smile on my face throughout. Well done.
In the Shadow of the Moon [2019]

            

A street cop, assisting in the investigation of a serial killer who uses an exotic weapon, finds himself the central figure in a potential human extinction event. It only took 5 mins into this for me to know I was in for an extreme ride. Exceptionally good entertainment with logical, intelligent characters, smart dialogue and an overall complex but easily understandable story ...which is tough to do in stories involving time travel. Although I found one glaring plot hole in the final confrontation, I'm willing to let it slide in exchange for a truly enjoyable view.
In the Fade [2017]
aka Aus dem Nichts
            
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A woman loses her family to racism and what follows is a deeply personal and painful journey through grief, accusations, ridicule, the German legal system and eventually a sad but logical conclusion that leaves one emotionally drained. I'm not one to normally praise a slow drama like this - as you know, I'm more the psychotronic type of guy - but this film is so well made and the performance of Diane Kruger was so heartfelt, as well as heart rending, that I was totally captured into the story making the ending all the more impactful. Drama at it's finest.
Incident in a Ghostland [2018]
aka Ghostland
            
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After inheriting an old country home from her sister, a woman and her two daughters move in only to be immediately attacked by psychotic home invaders. For me, this film did not work on so many levels. First of all, I hated every character in it from the start so my concern about what happens to them is pretty low. The first half was frustrating as it made little sense. Then a profound twist takes place that cleared that up and I thought maybe things will get better. It did but it also angered me. Great production quality, well made firm. Didn't work well for me.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [2023]

            

Jones' Goddaughter shows up with information on the missing half to the piece of the dial of destiny that Jones already has ...followed by a whole bunch of bad guys. My wife and I didn't expect this to be anything more than a fun adventure with characters that we've known and loved for decades and that's what we got. Much of the action, which is awesome, was too dark to fully appreciate and neither of us connected with the female lead much at all. But we love Indy, it's fun and exciting with lots of humor, eye candy and the ending was very nostalgic and touching.
In a Lonely Place [1950]

            

A WWII vet / screenwriter is suspected of murder while starting a romantic relationship with a neighbor ...and things get tense. As far as the story goes, this is pretty standard romantic, film noir stuff but what makes it stand out is its depiction of PTSD (even though it wasn't particularly understood then) with Humphrey Bogart's intense portrayal of a man with an uncompromising view of how the world should operate and the extreme violence he's capable of when that world is questioned. Gloria Grahame is perfect as a woman who both loves and fears him.
Inception [2010]

            
  

A dream within a dream within a dream within a dream. How far down can you go and for how long? Both a thought provoking thrill ride that will warp your brain and an incredible feast for the eyes. Supremely imaginative, it's one of the most elaborately designed, modern day fantasy films of all time.
Inferno [2016]

         

Dan Brown book, Ron Howard directing, Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon in the third film in the franchise. You can't go wrong. However, you may not go as right as the previous movies. This film is basically a "race against time" story with very little puzzle solving and much more bad guy interference. Lacks the complex, character driven, mythological perplexities of the previous efforts. It is fun and exciting, though.
The In-Laws [1979]

            
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Another classic comedy that's never been remade well, IMO. A dentist unwittingly gets mixed up in an international conspiracy to undermine the world economy by a man who's due to be his in-law when their kids get married. Is the man a criminal, a real CIA agent or just completely insane? The absolutely perfect comedy timing between the exquisitely cast Alan Arkin (the dentist) and Peter Falk (the ???) is hilariously funny. The story is complex with a lot of stuff going on. It works on all levels and one of the best comedies ever.
In Bruges [2008]

         

When a hit man accidentally kills a child on a hit, he and his partner have to hide out in Bruges, Belgium. A set up that could have taken 15 minutes took well over an hour and I was bored nearly to sleep. The characters were unlikable and spent an endless amount of time bickering incessantly and doing uninteresting things. By the time something started happening, I no longer cared what happens to anyone. I know this movie gets a lot of praise in some circles. I obviously don't share their sense of humor as all it did was test my patience.
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