Oh spit, I've actually watched quite a few movies recently that I haven't posted about yet. Here's some thoughts:
The Suicide Squad - I'm pretty burned out on superhero movies, and this was one of those movies where it was getting really good reviews, and I wasn't sure if it was getting good reviews because it's ACTUALLY good, or just because the thing it's a direct sequel/follow-up/remake to really sucked and this just seems good by comparison (i.e. Wonder Woman). I'm happy to say it was DEFINITELY the former. It is funny, there is some really satisfying gore, and most importantly (as other people have pointed out) it actually felt like a movie that James Gunn wanted to make, not just an easy paycheck. Definite recommend, it's one of the few superhero movies I'm legitimately interested in re-watching. Fun & endearing performances from all around, even (surprisingly enough) John Cena, who I usually hate in movies.
Trick 'R Treat - This was streaming on HBO max (may or may not still be) and I'd heard pretty good things about it, so when my partner and I were looking for a random horror movie to watch, I suggested this one. It was... okay. For those unfamiliar, it's a horror anthology (like Creepshow or something) but all of the individual stories take place on the same night and sometimes overlap, though it's told in non-sequential order. The overlap gimmick almost takes away some of the charm of an anthology like Creepshow or Ghost Stories or V/H/S (not that the last one is particularly a masterpiece), but it's kind of inventive at times. It has some kind of cool ideas, but also feels a little too silly for its own good at times, especially some of the music cues. Still might be a good movie to throw on at a Halloween party, and genre enthusiasts might get a kick out of it. I honestly might have just been been spoiled by the overhype.
Memento - Somehow I got this far without watching this one, and I thought it was good. REALLY good. Normally it seems like the Christopher Nolan movies I like are the exact opposite of what other people like - The Following and Insomnia are some of my favorites while most people seem to be "meh" on those two. Conversely I'm lukewarm on TDK and dislike Inception/Prestige. I definitely agree with the majority on this one though - Memento kicks ass. It must have taken a colossal amount of effort from the writer, director, and every actor involved (especially Guy Pearce) to take an idea such as this and deliver it with the competence managed. Everything from the sequence of events to the visual storytelling makes the viewer feel just as confused and vulnerable as the protagonist. I'm legitimately astonished that the same person who made this masterpiece went on to direct something as stupid that airplane scene in The Dark Knight Rises. Not much else to say here that hasn't been said, but if you haven't seen this one yet, you owe it to yourself to give it a watch. Preferably with as little prior knowledge as possible.
What We Do In The Shadows - This is an extremely funny movie. Go watch it. If Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement aren't considered national treasures in New Zealand, then they damn well ought to be.
Also some rewatches on my flight to/from NYC last weekend. Not going to say as much about these:
Knives Out - I found this just as enjoyable even when I knew what was going to happen. The ensemble cast has great comedic delivery, and everyone making this clearly was having a ball. Good stuff.
Full Metal Jacket - I think this officially edged out Dr. Strangelove as my favorite Kubrick. Joker is such an interesting and watchable protagonist in this setting. Just tons of stuff to enjoy upon rewatch. For anyone unfamiliar, CW on this one for some (period-accurate) racial slurs, legitimately disturbing depictions of suicide, and other things that come along with being a messed up Vietnam War story.