Marty Supreme

12/2/2025

Films about underdogs who eagerly aspire to be champions are among the biggest crowd-pleasers in today’s movie industry. There’s something about watching a story in which an indisputable hopeful does whatever it takes to come out on top (even if that sometimes calls for occasionally bending ‒ or even breaking ‒ the rules), prompting viewers to pull for the would-be victor in the face of such hardships. However, there comes a point where the contender’s actions might be called into question, either by going too far or by exhibiting a degree of confidence that verges on arrogance or conceit. Does someone like that still make for a suitable role model? Is that kind of “inspiration” something to be emulated? Or does this represent the rise of a bona fide bad boy? Those are the questions raised

1/5/2026

“Marty” (Timothée Chalamet) has dreams that he can dominate the sport of table tennis. Perhaps unsurprisingly, most folks he knows in New York think he’s a few bricks short of a full barrow. Anyway, after quite a fun altercation with a rival at work, he purloins seven hundred bucks then absconds to London for the world championships. That's where he meets not only his soon-to-be nemesis “Koto Endo” (Koto Kawaguchi) but also the glamorous actress “Kay” (Gwyneth Paltrow) who just happens to be rather unsatisfactorily married to millionaire ink-man “Rockwell” (Kevin O’Leary). From now on, “Marty” must juggle a series of plates that include the pregnant “Rachel” (Odessa A’zion) and an international federation that takes a dim view of his attitudes to their sport (and it’s accommodation policie

1/18/2026

you ever watch a movie where everything is perfect and it’s hard to imagine they held casting calls because there’s no chance anyone else could play any of these roles? And it almost feels real like this is who these people are and we’re witnessing a moment, a window inside? A certain disbelief arises because genuinely Marty Supreme really is that bitch.

2/10/2026

Uncut Gems anxiety multiplied by 100. Yeah the Oscar might actually go to Timothee. Don't get me wrong, Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio were amazing, but GAH DAMN Timothee did something special here. It's getting harder and harder for me to choose the best movie of 2025. I'll need to rewatch Sinners and OBAA to decide. (The Reze Arc is still my personal favorite of 2025.)

2/13/2026

**What was it?** I’m not sure why everyone’s so hyped about this movie, but it didn’t live up to my expectations. I picked it up because of the high ratings, but it failed to impress. The movie starts with a gripping plot, great art, and cinematography. It held my attention for about an hour, but then it started feeling forced, chaotic, and unrealistic. The protagonist was confusing. I didn’t know whether to root for him or support his peril. He did some really unlikable and immoral things. Immoral protagonists aren’t new, but usually the story tries to justify their actions for a greater good. But in this movie, the only motivation was his obsessive, selfish “ping pong” game victory. Why should I care if winning was important to him? There are a few good things in the movie, t