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# Media Gluttony - January 2024
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/media-gluttony-jan-2024/
- Published: 2024-01-30T13:06:52.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-07T10:51:22.000Z
- Description: January has been a good month for movie watching, regular trips to the cinema and some good streaming opportunities. Here's a roundup of my media diet in January 2024
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Media

January has been a good month for movie watching, regular trips to the cinema and some good streaming opportunities. That was all capped off with a 9-hour flight, where I could catch up with three films back-to-back. 

Here's a roundup of my media diet in January 2024:

- [**Maestro**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/maestro-2023/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan are excellent, the music is superb. ([Review Here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/review-maestro/))
- [**Leave the World Behind**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/leave-the-world-behind-2023/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
The end of the world as we know it, Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali make this more interesting, but the story struggles a little bit.
- [**Saltburn**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/saltburn/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
Divisive film, a lot of people didn't like it, I loved it. Berry Keoghan is off the scale in this one. ([Review Here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/review-saltburn/))
- [**One Life**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/one-life-2023/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
Enjoyable tale of quiet Second World war heroics starring the always excellent Anthony Hopkins. Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing. ([Review here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/review-one-life/))
- [**Decision to Leave**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/decision-to-leave/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑**  
Slightly odd Korean drama, with detective Hae-Joon investigating a mystery whilst handling the attention of an unusual woman.
- [**Poor Things**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/poor-things-2023/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
Emma Stone is *magnificent* in this. Supporting cast is excellent and the direction from Lanthiamos is top notch. ([Review here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/review-poor-things/))
- [**Fremont**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/fremont/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
A gentle story. Loneliness and guilt explored through the eyes of an Afghani immigrant in the US. Excellent cameo from Jeremy Allen White.
- [**The Kitchen**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/the-kitchen-2023/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑½**  
Dystopian London. Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and starring Kano. Gets an extra half a star for having Ian Wright in it. Story could have done with a bit more work.
- [**The End we Start From**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/the-end-we-start-from/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
This is the dystopia I need. Jodie Comer carries this brilliant story of survival in a flooded Britain. Top Class Soundtrack. ([Review Here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/review-the-end-we-start-from/))
- [**The Creator**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/the-creator-2023/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
Stunning looking science fiction epic about a war with AI. Lots of Blade Runner and Children of Men references in here. Loved it more than I expected to.
- [**Asteroid City**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/asteroid-city/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑**  
Great looking, but not as funny or as joined up as previous Wes Anderson movies. Loads of top star turns as usual, and superb visuals.
- [**Corner Office**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/corner-office/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑**  
Watched on a plane, completely passed me by on its release. Dark Comedy from Jon Hamm, reminded me of Severance and Office Space.
- [**Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning**](https://letterboxd.com/mattrutherford/film/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **| ⭑⭑⭑⭑**  
Ever reliable franchise. All the right stunts, car chases and fight scenes that kept me fully engaged.

Thats my first roundup of movies from 2024, you can see my [full 2023 media diet here.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/media-gluttony-2023/)