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What makes a good ruler? Could it be someone of the people or someone who is willing to do all they can to defend and keep their kingdom? In this Netflix original, we follow Hal, the prince to England who now must take on the kingdom after a life of partying. What follows is a very intense slow-burn film of a man learning what it takes to be king while falling into the same madness of power as his father. Despite just one glaring thing going against this film by the end, you'll be joining us while we yell in the streets "Hail King Henry"

As we bring in the new year we take a look back at all the films that have stuck with us over the years. Whether they have been films we reviewed or films that we just love in general, we count down our top picks while giving a reason why they mean so much to us. Kicking off a new format of film discussion once a week we want to hear your picks, as well, so we can all enjoy movies together.

To close out the year we decided to look into the future and discuss a film that looks much more different from our world. In this tense sci-fi western film, we follow Cee and Ezra as they are connected together on a planet that contains harsh dust deadly to those without a helmet. The only thing worth it all, are weird things to be harvested called aurelac, which happen to be worth thousands of dollars. This film is gorgeous to look at, to say the least with a story that on the surface seems like something you've seen plenty of times but still has a way of suprising you with what happens next and a performance by Pedro Pascal that is brilliant all around. In all our time of living in the green, we wish you a Happy New Year everyone.

While we have already reviewed Quentin Tarantino's first film, we haven't reviewed his first screenplay yet in another edition of The Start. A film that follows a newly married couple who are stuck in the middle of much more than they expected when in their possession comes to a suitcase full of stolen cocaine. A film that gave way to the incredible dialogue and storytelling that he would later be known for, this film gives you a look into just how much Tarantino's career is truly lightning in a bottle and why this movie isn't just cool, but it's cooler than cool.

Perfect timing for this one as who doesn't love to be scared on Christmas? To Finish Fa la-la-la films we look at the film that everyone knows written by Tim Burton but not actually directed by him. A film that follows Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king, who is bored with Halloween and begins trying to bring Christmas to his world. A film that may or may not be worn with "nostalgia glasses" as it does have a few inconsistencies. However, it does blend two holidays so well together and creates an interesting concept with a recognizable style and songs that only add to the story rather than feel like a time slot. Something's up with Jack and it's the holiday spirit, at its finest.

Great Scott! Is there truly a more well known time travel movie than this one? We think not, as Marty McFly is accidentally sent back to the past with only one goal in mind, return back to the future. A film with fantastic special effects, a well put together story, and perhaps the most infamous scenes in movie history of his mom having the "hots" for him which is a little weird, to say the least. It's time to hop in your very own DeLorean, turn on the flux capacitor, and set it to 1.21 gigawatts as we discuss one of the most recognizable films ever to be made.

What a better way to spend the holidays than with family that you can barely stand. However, when you lose your holiday spirit in the process there is only horror for this family. A film based around the myth of Krampus coming to punish those who lost their holiday cheer by basically murdering everyone is exactly what you want in a Christmas horror film. Eventhough this film is put into an odd category, it does have some great practical effects and a costume design that actually looks horrifying. Adding in a dark message to the holidays and you have a film that will make you want to spend eternity inside a snowglobe.

What are Fa-la la-la films if not heartwarming and sometimes quirky? This film brings the spirit of that to life as a foster child takes a journey through the dense woods of New Zealand with his caretaker. What unfolds is sheer chaos as the police, child services, and local hunters all look to find and bring them in for a huge misunderstanding. With great light hearted humor that can still touch on serious subjects and develop "real" characters through it is hard but something that is done well in this film. All that can be said is we didn't choose the skux life, the skux life chose us, and we're okay with that in this film.

What do 3 homeless people and a baby have in common during the holidays with Frank and Zach? A lot apparently as Madhouse Production brings to life a heartwarming anime film. We follow Hana, Miyuki, and Gin discovering an infant in the trash on Christmas night, and decide to find the parents and return the baby to them. A film with beautiful animation taking on real-world problems while still able to feel light-hearted and so animated is something that this excels so well at. This is an uplifting story that reminds you to "follow every rainbow, til you find your dream" 

This is definitely a strange one, no pun intended. As we look at Ari Aster's directorial debut we follow the story of Sidney who has no way of escaping the forceful love of his son Isaiah, without giving away too much. However, this is a film that later birthed his full debut in Hereditary. Sticking to a lot of tropes that brought him success such as blocking shots and the downfall of a family, this film while shocking, to say the least, showcases just how much potential Aster has and why we are excited to see what comes next. Even if it may be strange.