WHAT I WATCHED IN NOVEMBER | LETTERBOXD RECAP

I'm still surprised by my favorite movies of the month, who would have thought! what was your favorite movie you watched in November??
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INTRO 00:00
MOSQUITO STATE 05:10
A KIND OF MURDER 07:34
THE HOLE 08:45
KRISTY 10:43
PIG 12:27
HOME ROOM 13:32
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO 15:33
THE DEEP HOUSE 19:37
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[@hsmorg3640]

the thing that got me into Soho so much are 3 things: Anya Taylor Joy, the stunning visuals in some scenes, and the 50s/60s aesthetic... ive been really wanting horror movies set in the 50s/60s, cause i love that aesthetic.. (if anyone knows of good ones, lemme know, please.. but i dont necessarily want them made in the 50s, i want newer movies, but set in the 50s.. i want horrors with that aesthetic

[@toxicsugarart2103]

You might have already seen it, but The Love Witch is a good one :D

[@PeachFlavoredKaiju]

The master isn't heavy on the aesthetic but it's really good if you like movies about cults

[@daviddelara7158]

I saw Last Night In Soho in cinemas and it’s so much better than people say it is - as soon as I can buy it I will - such a fantastic movie

[@shanetatethomas]

Totally agree! I walked out of the theater knowing I needed to own it, so so good. The end staircase scene is pure gold.

[@perdasche]

@@shanetatethomas yes!! Completely agree with both of you!

[@j.j.b]

I loved ferngully as a kid! "my name is Batty" rap is awesome. Lol

[@Luvandrockettes]

i was so intrigued with Last night in Soho, i loved it so much. I named my hamsters Ellie and Sandie because of this movie, top 3 of the year for sure

[@RyansChannel0203]

Last Night in Soho is currently my favorite film of the year so far. ❤️ Pig is up there too. Couldn’t disagree with you more on the ending of Last Night in Soho btw. The ending was perfectly foreshadowed and built-up throughout the film and was executed brilliantly from a character and thematic standpoint. I have no fucking clue what beef people have with it. In my opinion, it’s a near perfect movie that I think will most likely get more and more loved by people as time passes.

[@kristopherschermerhorn998]

Early on in the film I thought to myself, I hope the twist isn’t that the landlord is the girl she’s seeing in her dreams. And sure enough! On second rewatch the twist worked more for me in the story as a whole. In fact I even liked it the second time. The one thing I did NOT like was the terrible CGI while the dream and reality are colliding at the end on the staircase and in the bedroom. This could have been so cool visually, as most of the other visuals in this film are. But it just looked laughable. I did enjoy the film quite a bit as a whole though. That sequence is my only real major gripe.

[@kristopherschermerhorn998]

And with it being your favorite of the year, totally different genre, but be sure to see “C’mon C’mon”. I just saw it and it is a MASTERPIECE and easily the best film I’ve seen all year. And did you see “The Night House”? That was my favorite genre film thus far this year. But Soho is second place. 🙂

[@RyansChannel0203]

I’ve seen The Night House. Fantastic movie, but I personally love A Quiet Place: Part 2 and Last Night in Soho just a little more. It does come close though. I’ve yet to see C’mon C’mon, but I have been planning on seeing it. As for the CGI on that staircase scene, I thought it was visually stunning to look at. While you can definitely tell it’s not real, that was kind of the point when it came to Ellie slipping in between past and present so frequently.

[@CharlieKling7]

Furngully is one of my favorite movies! I don’t know anyone personally that’s seen it or even heard of it so I’m so glad to hear others know of it lol

[@rabbitttz]

That movie scared me so much when I was little but I still watched it over and over lol. Completely forgot about it. That was a reeeeeally long time ago.

[@rae7158]

There are people that don’t know about Fern Gully?!

[@KyleKozmikDeLuxO]

Pretty much agreed on 'Last Night in Soho'. Movies like that are part of the reason why I ditched grading movies and measuring them on some non-existent hierarchy , because while those kinds of movies can have some elements that I did not like and there were choices made that didn't sit well w/ me (concerning Soho, I wasn't too big on the 3rd act myself), there could also be stuff in those movies that I totally, totally **love** despite everything else. Especially when it's a film like Soho, which was through-and-through an Edgar Wright film, like most of his films are. No compromises, so thus I love the stuff I love while not liking some of the other stuff. How does one grade that? So yeah, very solid evaluation on that one! Interesting that you included 'FernGully' in this recap. Few may know it (did ok at best at the box office upon release but did way better on video), but as far as early '90s animated movies go, it does have some interesting history to it regarding Robin Williams and for someone like me - an animation fan - there's lots of recognizable names on it.

[@dannyramirez2731]

NO CAUSE I UNDERSTAND YOUR OBSESSION WITH LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. I just love the aesthetics of the film and the casting, so good!

[@grigoriweavertrophyhusband]

I adore this film too it's just SO GOOD

[@amberalexander597]

oh my god YES i was hoping for a video from you soon, i’ve been comfort binging your videos all day

[@skylerm1889]

I think last night and soho was a fantastic movie. The way the director was to handle multiple themes at the same time and able to put a good amount of detail into each one made the movie flow. PIG was also an unexpectedly great movie. I only watched it because it said some guy lost his pig and it was rated R so I though “awesome.” SPOILERS the way that the pig was able to teach a man on his journey to look for it how to mourn the loss of his wife as well as accept certain parts of his past was a great hidden gem with this movie. Not a huge fan of Nicolas Cage but I think he did very well with his role. For Antlers it was a wreck, a very good concept idea that tried to huddle multiple issues and it just didn’t blend well at all.

[@logandarr8046]

I loved Last Night in Soho. Only movie I have rewatched in theaters to date. The use of music was amazing and visuals were stunning. The characters felt relatable in a lot of ways. And my favorite part is thinking about the lore behind who Ellie was, why she sees the things she does, who her parents might actually be, etc. I just think there’s so many theories you can pull and I just thought it was such a fun watch.

[@rociomiranda5684]

I loved Last Night in Soho. The young actresses were in top form and Dame Diana Rigg made her final curtain gracefully. It's a movie I'll watch again. Perfect, no. Mesmerizing, yes.

[@Andrea-rs4wo]

last night in soho was so beautiful and such a fun watch. It’s not a 10/10 movie but I’m obsessed and could deff rewatch it

[@brimo3384]

The nostalgia wave that came over me when you mentioned the hole AND homeroom. Little emo me watched them so many times on CABLE lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@simonnessi9470]

Last night in Soho is my favorite film of the year so far and it instantly became a comfort movie for me as well, I have watched it twice in theaters, even though I disagree on your opinion of the ending, I really loved the ending. I would love to see an spoiler review of the film since I don’t think it’s that late like I have seen many ppl watch it this week. Also I have a cold as well, hope you feel better soon and great video as always❤️

[@eleanortownley3121]

Fern Gully is one of my all time comfort/nostalgia movies! So so good :)

[@RicoSoprano_]

The fact I totally forgot about this movie ferngully my whole life lol. Haven’t seen this since a small child. Super nostalgia Like “the Land before Time” and “Bambi”.

[@StevenTyler94]

Last Night In Soho is my favorite movie of 2021. It’s so amazing. I saw it three times in the theaters.

[@turnipgirl11]

Fern Gully is my favourite childhood film! It's pretty much shaped who I am today from personality right down to career choices, I even have a Fern Gully tattoo 😅

[@euthanizemyself6972]

Ooooooh- Fern-fuckin-gully, we love an eco icon. Ferngully would be a sick tattoo or halloween costume

[@Jamie-eu3tj]

i just saw someone on tik tok with a "hi Helen" batty tattoo

[@victoria9114]

I don’t even watch much horror because I’m a sooky but I love your channel. The way you describe things and the variety of things you watch just keeps me entertained ❤️

[@tymichael98]

just watched homeroom (found it on youtube in parts) and absolutely loved it. thank you for the recommendation. i too am obsessed with the 90s/early 2000s :) also loved last night in soho

[@adam-l74]

Hope you feel better soon❣️ (and Kristy is one of my favorites!)

[@ohheysaraah]

I loooved Ferngully as a child so much 😍

[@Dawson0614]

Ferngully is one of my favorite movies of all time!! I still have it on VHS. Secret of Nihm is also another favorite!

[@outthere81]

FerngGully!!! I LOVE this movie, wore out the VHS as a kid. When I watched Avatar for the first time, it just reminded me of how much I love FernGully. And freaking Tim Curry is in it!!!

[@emmaberger3748]

FERN GULLY IS SO. GOOD. I was also obsessed with that movie and I feel ur feelings

[@amandapartsch8005]

I love Fern Gully! I have such a soft spot for Batty 🖤 Also, my Mom and Grandma used to watch ice skating all the time in the 90s/00s.

[@robertbrazzell8095]

I’m so happy you uploaded this because I need some new ideas.

[@saragurlpurr]

SO PUMPED to hear your review of "the advent calendar"!!!!

[@joeertman]

I watched Kristy for Thanksgiving and I saw on letterboxd right after I watched it that we watched it the same day, so that’s kinda cool

[@LeeAnnsWitchyRoom]

I LOVE FERNGULLY!!! Batty Koda is awesome!

[@nicohobson5251]

adore ferngully !! surprised at the voice actors

[@kaitllyndavid712]

FernGully is one of my favourite movies from my childhood! So good

[@iidamarisanna]

Ferngully was one of my favorites as a child, love it!

[@moxxibekk]

Thank you for recommending Aniara. Just finished it and I was blown away. Lots to think about.

[@ryanjennens3007]

These videos are how I decide to fill my free time!!

[@albatoast1]

I used to have a Ferngully poster in elementary!!

[@blinddog1212]

Feel better! Agree about your projector comments, too. One of our favourite purchases over the past year!

[@blinddog1212]

Aniara is awesome too.

[@blinddog1212]

Kristy was great, too. Also better than I expected.

[@gayplastic1237]

I grew up watching Ferngully, and I frankly would struggle to explain the plot to you. Like I have vivid memories of it... Without knowing anything about it. I don't know how to explain having vivid memories of something without being able to recall those memories, but that's how I am with this movie 😭

[@UpTheIrons5013]

OMG! Ferngully! One of my favourite cartoon movies when I was a child... I had it on VHS and I saw it hundreds of times! And I'm from Spain...

[@MissRagnarok]

Yay! Someone else who also likes 'The Hole'. It's a movie that I've watched quite a bit (not recently) and I just remember loving it so much. The ending always makes me uncomfortable (no spoilers but that smile) and I knew from then that it was definitely one I would love.

[@seventwonineone]

This is crazy! I watched Ferngully a lot when I was a child. Almost nobody knows it here in Germany. I got the video cassette as a birthday present and was so intrigued by the story. And I agree! This probably is why I am so obsessed with the environment. You are so right, it really did have an impact on my character development. I am now sure of it. Also what you said about horror… it makes great sense! I still love that movie. Haven’t seen it in forever, but I sure have to!!!!

[@KourtWagg]

My eyes got so wide when you mentioned The Hole!! Probably one of my all time favorites

[@maytale.7184]

This is perfect cause I just watched Pig this morning and it was so good 🥺 I also love Kristy, I try to watch it every November!

[@meri8720]

Yay! Thanks for the video you made my day

[@cassandragardner6566]

I love Ferngully. About 8 years ago I got the flu and rewatched it 3 times in a week for comfort 😅

[@chelgt03]

LOVE Fern Gully!!! I remember going to the opening night in my town back in the day.

[@amyelizabethweafer]

Fern Gully, absolute classic from the 90's, our generation had the best kids movies 🤗🤗🤗

[@cyborgmermaid]

you're so right about the ice skating thing omg. also enemy mine?? i never hear anyone talk about that one!

[@cyborgmermaid]

ALSO SILENT HILL GAMES!!!!! :D excited to hear you wanna play them!!!

[@SundayMorning6amBLBC]

Yes! I ordered Fern Gully on DVD a few months ago after someone reminded me of it. I had a doll of the main fairy and I love this movie!

[@RedRosesDead07]

Aww, Enemy Mine... I grew up with it, love it!

[@AScreenwritersJourney]

I think people will re-evaluate Last Night in Soho and it will become a cult classic much like Wright's Scott Pilgrim did. I can't wait until Soho is available for purchase. Loved it!

[@theirnameiscole]

YES FERNGULLY 🥰🙌 Love this movie. Also I appreciate that you love the space horror/drama genre - it’s by far my #1 favorite so I’m really looking forward to watching Aniara.

[@amyflana]

In Last Night In Soho, they totally got the class mate/room mate perfectly correct! She was really well acted & written. That is totally how girls studying fashion act in my experience. Also the part with the guy taking her can of coke with her name on, 100% dead on. I liked the fashion in the 60s scenes & I really liked the mystery elements.

[@ren1018]

Love that you mentioned Erika Christensen, been a fan since swim fan, i saw her walking in Soho a long time ago and wish I got a picture with her, wish she was a bigger actress

[@Anothernammee]

Completely understand what you mean with last night in soho! I went to the movies to see it! And once it was over I wanted to rewatch it! I can’t wait to purchase it on blue ray!

[@RicoSoprano_]

The funny thing is growing up ice skating and gymnastics was ingrained in my childhood lol I still remember the whole Tanya Harding situation being on the news everywhere.

[@marioruiz_-te7ps]

LAST night in Soho is just amazing what a movie !

[@abbybrixey9860]

Ferngully is so good!! Started my obsession with fairies

[@lisacrum7767]

one of my earliest movie memories is also ferngully! I remember picking it out at Blockbuster!

[@rodrigomatos5200]

i hope you get well soon!!

[@BrendaGonzalez-th5bm]

tim curry is so scary in fern gully! That movie gave me existential dread as a kid and even more so as an adult. 🌱

[@kirstnmichelle]

I LOVED Pig! I was so shocked by it, i was so expecting it to be like Mandy but it was such a deep story about love and loss and food, and i literally tell everyone to watch it.

[@Milly723Kate]

Omg I love Fern Gully!! 🥰 It had such an impact on me too, particularly compassion for trees 😅🌲💗

[@jacquiz.6837]

Also born in '90 and I think Kristi Yamaguchi re-popularized figure skating for kids in the 90's. She had a cameo in an Arthur episode.

[@meredithw7140]

Love Fern Guly! “Gravity works.”

[@Tru-lyCozy]

Ferngully is 100% why my personality is what it is!

[@heatherjelliott]

Ferngully.....a childhood fave!

[@half-caffcrochet]

Yay was glad to add a couple of your recs to my list - i just recently joined Letterbox'd and am building up a watch list. I used to keep all my horror watches in an Excel sheet - oof - so I've moved everything I've watched over there but I still need to add all the reviews of watches past. That will be a big job! A favorite thing I watched in November (and am still watching) is Sweet Home. Korean. I know you're not a big series watcher but I do recommend it (even having not finished it yet). It's really fun and the monsters are cool and it's just very dynamic and interesting. I also like the depth they are beginning to unfold about the characters and the way in which they do it (I'm only in three episodes deep so far.) I also watched Katla on Netflix. Icelandic. Damn, is that dark. Ìt didn't go as deeply into what I was hoping it would so it's more of a drama with a small supernatural component but it punches hard for what it does touch on. I enjoyed it's darkness but it's not easy watching.

[@lh2354]

When you were talking about Last Night in Soho, it just occurred to me that your eyes are pretty similar to Thomasin McKenzie! Loved that movie anyway.

[@rufioquin2406]

I felt the exact same way about The Deep House. You want to like it but “falls flat” is the perfect way to summarize it. I grew up playing the Silent Hill games, and I recall being so excited when the movie was about to release. It’s not a great movie by any means, and being a fan of the games goes such a long way in being able to appreciate the movie. I love it though - it captures the essence of the Silent Hill universe overall quite well. The soundtrack, pulled from the games of course, is so unique and wonderful.

[@anthonycheatham2292]

FernGully is an absolute gem 💎

[@EastJoNowhere]

Yesss fern gully! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@eclecticvintagehome]

1992, my preteen years 💚 Ferngully was a fav of mine. It introduced me to my love of bats and Christian Slater

[@tiffanyanne7861]

I was so obsessed with Ferngully when I was a kid. It’s also my first movie memory too lol

[@Shoobadawoop]

I LOVE FernGully!!! ♥️🌿

[@itscinna5540]

Regarding FernGully, I have the same feeling about the movies I watched as a kid and how they helped build my personality. Two of my favorites were King Kong and Dinosaur- recently re-watched them and was like, YEP lol Loving the recap videos! :) Definitely putting some of these on my to watch list.

[@hsmorg3640]

totally unrelated, but your hair looks beautiful, girl!

[@flawedsanity]

I've been looking forward to Antlers for so long, and it seems like some of the reviews are quite polarizing. I do hope I get a chance to watch it soon so I can form my own opinion though! Same with Soho. Always wanted to say that I adore your hair in this video, you look lovely. 🖤

[@krysandryman]

A good 2000s movie that people seem to forget about is Cherry Falls!

[@scottietrademark]

I love Fern Gully! I used to watch it as a kid... ugh its so good.

[@jordanmelven]

I used to watch FernGully as a kid alllll the time.

[@violetk5547]

Please watch The Wailing! I really think you will enjoy it! It's a supernatural/mystery Korean horror movie.

[@gabrielgonzalez4470]

This, best horror movie of the 2010's

[@Kenziepuff]

Sarah, I know what FernGully is because I was absolutely TERRIFIED of it. No idea why, but I was so scared. It was a horror for me 🤣

[@jameswright672]

I loved Kristy! Really keeps you hooked throughout and has believable stakes.

[@ninzyroo4807]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE FERNGULLY!!

[@Prissyliss]

I LOVE FERN GULLY!!

[@atinyevil1383]

I used to watch Ferngully all the time as a kid. My dad really loves it, so we watched it a lot.

[@nileshollowthorn]

Last Night in Soho is my movie of the year, beside Titane. Nothing can really beat Titane yet.

[@butterflysugarbby]

I loved the ending of last night in soho

[@evangosse471]

Fern gully was one of my favorites as a kid.

[@mollywright1205]

Ferngully will always be one of my favorites! I love tim curry in it

[@WATCHINGITTT]

Absolutely insane how similar our opinions are of Last Night in Soho. 3rd act was pretty crappy, yet I still find myself thinking about it.

[@snakey973]

I loved Fern Gully, remember watching it so well

[@bryan123483]

I really liked Pig too. I wasn't sure what to expect but was very pleasantly surprised.

[@florence_pugh_1771]

last night in soho was just good but im so obsessed

[@ThyWorm327]

Looove Fern Gully 😍

[@laceygold]

omg I was obsessed with Ferngully! I used to rent it from the Video Store all the time! lol I just had my 5 year old little girl watch it. I get so excited for her to watch old movies i grew up watching in the 90's. Sometimes you rewatch and realize how messed up some of the movies were lol

[@blinddog1212]

For a new Christmas horror, would definitely recommend The Advent Calendar on Shudder.