AJ Howell

Film critic. Theatre nerd. writer of essays. Lover of things retro and random. Reader of pulp and other fun stuff. Watcher of old TV. Everyday dude.

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II
GHOSTBUSTERS II
THE KARATE KID PART II
LETHAL WEAPON 2

I’m not gonna say that any of these sequels measure up to the first film, but they all hold a warm place in my heart!

[Nasha @Nasha_Foster]

🎬 The PART TWO SHOWDOWN continues! Over 250 part IIs, chapter 2s, & 2nd films in a series. 3 rounds. 1 winner.

Round 1
Match 3: 1986 to 1989

To vote, reply or quote tweet with UP TO 4 films you think should advance to Round 2.

*Wildcard rules below!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

This isn’t a review so much as it is just a quick paragraph. I wrote it, though, so I’m sharing it anyway!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

Well, Garfield, yesterday I saw these two movies for the first time! I only wrote about one (and we’ll have more on that in a minute), but I think both of them are worth watching!

[CordCuttersNews @CordCuttersNews]

What is everyone watching tonight? - Luke

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

There are times when we don't get that experience (at least I don't), but it's the platonic ideal of what we all want when we go to the movies (or any show). I love that!

I also love the piano score that plays during the final part of the video. Great work by Jerry Goldsmith!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

The scene that starts at (roughly) 0:55 is the most beautiful scene about going to the movies I've ever watched. It's perfectly shot, and the writing is impeccable. It does a good job poetically capturing what it feels like to go to the theater!

[All Things Movies @ThatMoviePage]

Joe Dante's MATINEE (1993) perfectly distils the appeal of going to the movies. John Goodman is so great in this.

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

I don’t know why this is framed as a bad idea when it’s one of the greatest things I’ve ever heard. Even when it bombs, it’d be funny!

(Maybe I’m biased by the fact that I’m a nerd who likes acting and movies. Oh well. I gotta be me!)

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

I've never actually seen THE TEMPTATIONS, which is probably a travesty for an oldies lover like me. I need to watch it soon!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

Get a load of these commercials, man. When the networks felt like they had something special to show, they knew how to make it feel like a can't-miss EVENT. I love that (particularly the way Don LaFontaine sells the word "next")!

https://t.co/kepJsGXnrt

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

Also again: there's a scene I just rewatched on YouTube that deals with PTSD and culturally ingrained prejudice (even when you're honestly trying to improve) and does so in a really shocking, heartbreaking way. I admire Frank Oz and his fellow filmmakers for going there!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

This movie was a staple of my childhood. I remember my grandma & grandpa liking it too & seeing it a couple times with them (along with seeing it on my own)!

(The title wouldn't fly today for good reason, but the movie's respectful otherwise. I think it was an honest mistake!)

[Memory Card @MemoryCardFiles]

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

Also: David Keith gives a great performance in this movie and I'm happy to have this chance to shout it out.

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

My mind is blown by the fact that the Amity Point Lifestation Worker is Spielberg, and I’m not even kidding. I remember that moment and that voice sounds NOTHING like him!

[Blake ™ @NeilNevins]

I like that Spielberg is not a big cameo guy in terms of playing himself, but has been wooed by the likes of Austin Powers and Paul

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

(Admittedly, I’ve never been to an open mic. This song does have a local-band flavor to it, though, and that’s what I meant!)

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

Just throwing a shoutout to this craftsman-like gem of a song! It's so open and free of frills, and I appreciate that. It feels like something you might hear a good local band play at open mic night!

https://t.co/w23CkeOBwx

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

Y’know, I’ll acknowledge that THE FLINTSTONES (1994) makes some weird choices. The movie looks great, though! The production designers, art team, and FX artists really came to play, and it still holds up 30+ years later. It looks good on blu-ray!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

One of the finest cinematic moments we had last year was also one of the most ridiculous. I thought it was glorious!

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

I agree, depending on what we’re calling “bad!” I’d be perfectly fine with a series of ridiculous, broad, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink comedies!

[Mr. Chau @Srirachachau]

Must a comedy be good? There should be like 10 bad comedies in theaters at all times

[AJ Howell @Howell489]

If all of these questions revolved around the same tale, it would be the greatest story ever conceived by man.

[microplastics rectifier @facetedcarapace]

I hadn't seen this edit before and it's making me cry laugh