Him (2025)

A young man grows up dreaming of becoming a legendary quarterback like his idol, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), and would practically sell his soul to do it. When the opportunity arises to train directly under his tutelage, he must go through brutal trials to prove himself in an increasingly hallucinatory journey where he loses his grip on reality. As someone with absolutely no interest in American football, I'm surprised this held my interest as well as it did. It's a pretty good idea that I think I admire more in concept than in execution.

2½ GOATs out of 5

Nutcrackers (2024)

After his estranged sister dies, a man temporarily takes custody of her four feral children, attempting to curb their unruly ways all the while trying to find them a permanent home. I'll give you two guesses as to how it all ends.

Despite the predictability of the plot, there is something strangely irresistible and charming about the raw, low-key nature of the film and its performances, as long as you're feeling in a generous mood. The kids here weirdly reminded me of the Herdmans from that other Christmas movie.

2 boobies + privates = babies out of 5