And so, once again we end movie month with an epic tale directed by Martin Scorsese. The last time we did that was back in 2020, and this time even though Scorsese is working with Robert De Niro again, this is a very different De Niro character than we've seen in the past - though one that might even be scarier than the ones he's most famous for (not including Little Fockers).

I am very glad I chose this movie to end my 11th movie month - and I'm very grateful that June ended on a weekend - giving me enough time to watch this very, very long movie. Long, but worth every moment.

Thank you to everyone who checked out Movie Month, I hope you keep coming back here to find some of the other shows I work on - and fear not, Movie Month 2025 is only 336 days away.

See you then movie nerds!

THIS EPISODE FIXES THE AUDIO ISSUE

Tomorrow, it's all over. Movie month is done. Tomorrow. But tonight!? Tonight we party with Bella Baxter! I knew this movie would be weird and wild and bonkers and fun - but it was even more so than I expected. Do not watch this with any kids in the room. Do no watch this with any older relatives in the room. But do watch it. Do.

Let's just say this - I enjoyed this movie so much I wrote a short song about it. If that's not praise, I don't know what is. This little parody number kicks off today's episode so you wouldn't miss it. Unless of course you don't listen - but what would just be rude.

I am angry with myself for not seeing this movie on opening night and then watching it every night of my life since then. Loved this movie so much! During this episode, I talk a bit about my own time making movies, including this short film I shot back in college almost 30 years ago.

I got an A on the movie - and this movie gets an A+ from me....

Knock knock!
Who's there?
Dave Bautiste.
Dave Bautiste Who?
Actually it's pronounced Dave Bautist-ah

The show notes for today's movie were written on a touchscreen keyboard on a Google Pixel phone, running Android. And although I did not use a physical keyboard, there is no doubt in my mind that I owe the invention of the BlackBerry to the face that I can write a post with my tired thumbs.

Oh and thanks to the BlackBerry, I was able to watch a really fun movie with some great performances. Double win for me!

Let's get this out of the way up front. This is not a good movie - not even as good as it's predecessor. The difference between this and say, some other movie that featured dinosaurs, is that I think this knew that going in. I'm not 100% certain about that though, because if they did maybe they would have turned things up a bit more?

Still shocked this is based on a book. I may never read them, but if they keep making them into movies - I guess I'll keep watching.

Well, it's official. I now have finally heard a song by The Smiths. Many actually. This might complete my listening career of them - but it definitely will not be the end of my viewing and enjoying a David Fincher or Michael Fassbender movie!

And with this day complete, tomorrow starts the final week of Movie Month!