Rate the last movie that you saw for the first time.

[GD]

Yep! One of the few scenes I remembered from the first time I saw it. Watching it in my thirties, Bateman's character certainly irked me a lot. Michael Cera on the other hand, his quirkiness and need to be honest with Juno even when he was anxious and afraid resonated with me.

[Destor]

Easy A - 3/10


One joke told for 90 min. Thinks its super insightful. Emma Stone is lovely.

[Destor]

Insipid

[GD]

I haven't seen it since it came out. IIRC, Emma Stone gave a solid performance and her love interest in the movie went on to become a serial killer who loved to read and cage people.

[Destor]

Both are facts

[Destor]

And the acting in the film isnt bad for the record. The writing is the issue. Lisa Kudrow is good. Thomas Hayden Church has a real charisma about him.

But the writing bangs a drum that attempts say "puritanical sexual social stigmas are derp" from the exact same direction for 90 minutes. We arent exploring this topic as theme in varied and interesting ways. Its the one note being played until we've moved through the formulaic plot progression that we've walked through a million times.

Now im not one to scoff at formula but if youre a writer who's decided youre going to do a strict genre piece you would think with the structure on autopilot youd be free to put your creative energy into making memorable characters...or dialogue...or jokes...maybe some clever misdirection ..ya know...literally any effort whatsoever.

[Destor]

Working in tropes is fine. Its narrative shorthand for the viewing audience. Doesnt mean you phone the entire script in

[GD]

That's fair. Your opinion has merit.

[Seanny One Ball]

Easy A - 3/10


One joke told for 90 min. Thinks its super insightful. Emma Stone is lovely.



I love that movie so much…

[Destor]

Emma stone is lovely

[Lock Jaw]

I love that movie so much…

Would you say.... the movie gets an easy "A" from you?

[Seanny One Ball]

It gets an easy 3/4 which is pretty good for a movie that has the lesser Michalka in it.

[Lock Jaw]

Aly > AJ, but not as a blonde

[Destor]

Brokeback Mountain (2005) - 7/10

I appreciated that it wasn't a fairy tale. It had a lot of warts. The film isn't afraid to show the relationship as selfish. Whether it be the quality of the work that suffers while they frolic gayly in the fields or it causes pain to their loved ones or themselves. It's the wanting that takes precedence over everything else.

Ultimately I think this is a film about love and how it can ruin you if you let it. None of these characters have free will. They're all slaves to love. The wife of Heath Leger's character goes on loving him. It forces her to leave him and years later confront him at Thanksgiving. Leger's 2nd girlfriend similarly sees him in a diner after he's presumably ghosted her and she's still reeling. None has agency in the wake of their love.

Conversely, Ann Hathaway's character is loveless. She's easily able to let Gyllenhaal's character go to Wyoming multiple times a year. It is of no consequence to her. Their relationship is a formality.

Having the premise be about 2 men in a hyper-masculine world allows us to explore that uniquely but I think this is very universal in a broader sense because it being about 2 men isn't exactly the point.

The film doesn't stop to moralize. It's a close-up of this relationship and it stays zoomed in on the micro and leaves the macro implications to you.

Then there's the question of Gyllenhaal's death. When Hathaway tells Ledger of his death she tells him, robotically, of how it happened. We are shown violent images of Gyllenhaal being beaten to death.

Is this Ledger's fears we see or is it the truth? We can't know of course because that *would* be moralizing. We have to ask ourselves.

As an aside, I did like the touch of Ledger finding his missing shirt, along with Gyllenhaal's, hidden in the closet. It's a bit on the nose, homos hiding the closet, but I dunno. Maybe too obvious of a metaphor to be called subtext.

[Seanny One Ball]

Aly > AJ, but not as a blonde


For two guys roughly the same age, definitely the same generation… we sure do have differences in our Michalka preferences.
I guess I watched more Chyna matches than you at a more formative age.
I’m still a boy at 36.

[GD]

Going to watch LA Confidential tonight.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

The Last Kingdom - Seven Kings Must Die 7/10

I would have preferred another full length season or two, but this film was a decent way to conclude what has always been a strong series; personally, I preferred The Last Kingdom to the more popular Vikings series.

[Destor]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) - 6/10

Now here's a romcom to get bebind. Script is really punchy. Very quotable. A bunch of great bits. Funny gags. Primary issue is Segel. I love Jason Segel. He's great. But he isnt right as a leading man. Obviously its his material. Its not like he doesnt nail his scenes. But standing across from Bell, Kunis or even Brand he feels out of place. At the end of the day the film hinges on the idea that these girls would like to and do in fact fuck him. If you take his role and make it the B plot to another film suddenly the film would work better. Hes just not a leading man.

So either a recast or reworked as the B plot in some other movie...i think youd have an 8 out of 10. Or maybe just have him not cast across from 10s. Jason Segel tries to bang an 7 or a lonely 8. I dunno.

Really great line that will stick with me:

"Im sorry I'm not what we thought I'd be." I felt that.

[GD]

I read somewhere that the breakup scene was inspired by a real one. Must've been "hella awkward" to relieve that trauma and be "vulnerable" on film like that.

[Destor]

Yeah i was listening to him on conan obrien needs a friend while i was working out a few weeks back and he was telling the story of the impetus of him writting the script. With any artistic endeavor truth is always what im looking for so it put this on my radar.

The film does have a lot authenticity. Its dramatized to melodramatic proportions of course. Its not a literal film its embellished to the point of absurdity. Its still true though

In an interview about his book Norm Macdonald said instead of writing facts he decided to write truth. Its a pretty insightful comment. Facts can be debated. Facts can be wrong. Or misremebered. But the truth of the moment. How it made you feel. How you perceived a moment. Thats real no matter how much you manipulate the details for comedic effect.

I think this is a very true film. And it comes across that way. You can easily empathize with Segel because, even at peak silliness, he doesnt come across as inauthentic for a single second. The film makes this wacky 3s company scenario in Hawaii but there's an emotional core that resonates really well.

I still dont buy Segal with these women specifically and on screen chemistry absolutely matters. But on the page this is a great script and on the screen there's a ton to like.

[Destor]

But having a break up in the nude would not be desirable. Its peak vulnerability.

The line though "You want to pick the outfit im in while you break up with me too?" Is golden

[GD]

Yeah i was listening to him on conan obrien needs a friend while i was working out a few weeks back and he was telling the story of the impetus of him writting the script. With any artistic endeavor truth is always what im looking for so it put this on my radar.

The film does have a lot authenticity. Its dramatized to melodramatic proportions of course. Its not a literal film its embellished to the point of absurdity. Its still true though

In an interview about his book Norm Macdonald said instead of writing facts he decided to write truth. Its a pretty insightful comment. Facts can be debated. Facts can be wrong. Or misremebered. But the truth of the moment. How it made you feel. How you perceived a moment. Thats real no matter how much you manipulate the details for comedic effect.

I think this is a very true film. And it comes across that way. You can easily empathize with Segel because, even at peak silliness, he doesnt come across as inauthentic for a single second. The film makes this wacky 3s company scenario in Hawaii but there's an emotional core that resonates really well.

I still dont buy Segal with these women specifically and on screen chemistry absolutely matters. But on the page this is a great script and on the screen there's a ton to like.

Norm's book was such a fun read.

I agree with your assessment of the movie. Segel comes across as genuine and likeable despite the plot being somewhat ho-hum and forgettable. I have the movie in my collection but I haven't felt the need to revisit it in a long time.

[GD]

I rewatched "Jeff, Who Lives At Home" and while the plot was very uninspired and predictable, I really enjoyed the chemistry he had with Ed Helms.

And then his bromance with Paul Rudd in "I Love You, Man" was top notch. This interview where they're clearly baked was golden.

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[Lock Jaw]

Forgot all about the movie "I Love You, Man".... I remember enjoying it and watching it a few times...

[Seanny One Ball]

Insipid analysis as usual Dave.

I’ll be the first to say feel free not to share in future.

[GD]

Insipid analysis as usual Dave.

I’ll be the first to say feel free not to share in future.

lol don't care kiddo

[Destor]

Forgot all about the movie "I Love You, Man".... I remember enjoying it and watching it a few times...i saw it in theater with a friend. I had fun. I doubt it holds up for some reason. Comdies struggle on 2nd viewing and age doesnt do them favors either. Still i liked it. And its exactly the kind of role i think Segel is suited for.

[Lock Jaw]

I think at the time I was going through a "phase" of watching all the Apatow/Apatow-esque comedies of that time period... after refusing vehemently watching any....

[GD]

I think at the time I was going through a "phase" of watching all the Apatow/Apatow-esque comedies of that time period... after refusing vehemently watching any....

Ugh! I miss that time period. I stopped watching after "This is 40".

[Seanny One Ball]

Only because you sucked balls at 30

[Destor]

Apatow had a netflix series i really enjoyed. "Love." Ending infuriated me but it was a good ride for 3 seasons

[GD]

Apatow had a netflix series i really enjoyed. "Love." Ending infuriated me but it was a good ride for 3 seasons

I've heard nice things about it but it seems a bit dark. I've only seen the first episode. There's just so much content out there.

[Destor]

I dunno if dark is how'd i describe it. It certainly gets heavy but the catharsis at the romantic moments is worth the journey. It'll definitely beat you up though.

[Simple Fan]

Cocaine Bear: 7/10 Brother hyped it up and it disappointed based on his hype but I'm used to that.

Power Rangers: 6/10Very Power Ranger, felt like an extended episode of the show back in the day. Acting was as expected. No Lord Zedd though.

Scream 6: 7/10 Great slasher but too many twist.

[Lock Jaw]

Forgot all about the movie "I Love You, Man".... I remember enjoying it and watching it a few times...

Just watched it again... enjoyed it.... forgot this was the movie where "slap-a da bass" comes from....

[Helmsphere]

Antman - Quantummania - 6.5/10

In some ways, this is the best Ant-Man movie and in a lot of other ways, the worst Ant-Man movie. Kind of miss the small scope of the first two Ant-Man movies and it seems fitting that Ant-Man had bigger stakes then his first two considering he is an Avenger that saved the world. Paul Rudd is always great, and as stupid as he looked I enjoyed Modok in this because I was a big fan of the Hulu series, and not a fan of the generic evil scientist MODOK from the comics.

As of right now probably probably my fourth favorite MCU movie that's came out since Endgame, but that's not saying much.

[Helmsphere]

I like Easy A, but it's a movie that I loved the first time but fall less in love with with each passing.

[Helmsphere]

I love you, Man is the opposite of Easy A, that I fall in love with it each time I rewatch it.

Have my best friend in my phone as Frank Medukas.

[Seanny One Ball]

YOU MIND YOUR OWN FUCKHOLE!

[Seanny One Ball]

Also it’s Hank Mardukas

[GD]

I love you, Man is the opposite of Easy A, that I fall in love with it each time I rewatch it.

Have my best friend in my phone as Frank Medukas.

"I Love You, Man" has such great rewatchability. My childhood best friend and I still quote the movie randomly. Good stuff.

[Destor]

Inherent Vice (2014) - 5/10

Now to be clear I'm giving this neutral rating more than an assessment. I spent the first act trying to figure out what I was watching. PTA films in a lot of ways aren't really meant to be digested in a single viewing so talking about them after that single sitting always feels like a faux pas.

After about 45 min I started to get a feel for what I was watching. That's about how long it took me to realize it was a comedy. I was meant to be laughing.

The film is like if you took Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and made Hunter S Thompson a detective. Like if, an admittedly less cool, The Dude was in a surrealist noir film.

Once I had that much I was able to suss out that most of what I'm seeing is indeed happening..well to an extent. It's surrealism for sure so how it visually plays out is more of an echo of the protagonist's drug-addled fever dream but it's occurring enough. There is one character, the 3rd person narrator, who I do think is mostly fictitious. She might actually be in one scene but that one scene I'm uncertain if it took place...anyways.

You probably see my dilemma here. I don't actually know much about what I saw. The characters storm into the picture and leave as suddenly. Information is given to you and you don't exactly know if it matters and there are moments when they're acting like you know things you're certain they haven't told you.

Now I think this is by design. Like a wild night out on the town being dragged along by a group of friends. Moments blurring past you. The real you and the stoned you tagging in and out of the driver's seat of your soul and not sharing the details between yourselves.

On the 1st screening this leaves this viewer not knowing what to say or think. What I do know is I enjoyed the characters and the actors and I wanted to see how the story unraveled itself and wanted to exist alongside these people for as long as they were on the screen.

In a year or so I'll watch this again and I'll read this post and I'll see if I get it then but for now...I had a good time.

[GD]

LA Confidential was an interesting watch. I haven't watched many Guy Pierce performances.

[GD]

The only ones I can remember are Iron Man 3 and Memento.

[Destor]

Man has a fine jaw line

[Destor]

And a mediocre filmography

[Destor]

Inherent Vice (2014) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1791528/) - 7/10
I feel like I need to see this again maybe. Had an incredibly annoying theater experience that prob "ruined" the movie for me. Feels like I would have liked it better if I knew more about it going in / knew what to expect, which was sort of a bunch of loosely-intertwined scenes. Felt like I was "having trouble following the movie" because of being really distracted by people around me but the movie was kinda "supposed to be like that" I guess. Need to watch it again... there were a lot of "good parts" and feels like I would def enjoy it way more the 2nd time, and Joaquin Phoenix is the best.similar take here

[GD]

Inherent Vice (2014) - 5/10

Now to be clear I'm giving this neutral rating more than an assessment. I spent the first act trying to figure out what I was watching. PTA films in a lot of ways aren't really meant to be digested in a single viewing so talking about them after that single sitting always feels like a faux pas.

After about 45 min I started to get a feel for what I was watching. That's about how long it took me to realize it was a comedy. I was meant to be laughing.

The film is like if you took Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and made Hunter S Thompson a detective. Like if, an admittedly less cool, The Dude was in a surrealist noir film.

Once I had that much I was able to suss out that most of what I'm seeing is indeed happening..well to an extent. It's surrealism for sure so how it visually plays out is more of an echo of the protagonist's drug-addled fever dream but it's occurring enough. There is one character, the 3rd person narrator, who I do think is mostly fictitious. She might actually be in one scene but that one scene I'm uncertain if it took place...anyways.

You probably see my dilemma here. I don't actually know much about what I saw. The characters storm into the picture and leave as suddenly. Information is given to you and you don't exactly know if it matters and there are moments when they're acting like you know things you're certain they haven't told you.

Now I think this is by design. Like a wild night out on the town being dragged along by a group of friends. Moments blurring past you. The real you and the stoned you tagging in and out of the driver's seat of your soul and not sharing the details between yourselves.

On the 1st screening this leaves this viewer not knowing what to say or think. What I do know is I enjoyed the characters and the actors and I wanted to see how the story unraveled itself and wanted to exist alongside these people for as long as they were on the screen.

In a year or so I'll watch this again and I'll read this post and I'll see if I get it then but for now...I had a good time.

I remember it being a difficult watch. I might have to see it again when I have the bandwidth.

[Destor]

I do think thats the joke in some way as im running it back in my head. A stoner detective film. Typically the details are everything. Here the details mean nothing hell the case barely means anything. So it devolves into a string of occurrences.

I went in knowing nothing. No premise. Nothing. And yeah i had a hard time tracking where we were let alone why we went there. I think a rewatch, with this context in mind, would let the humor shine through more.

I dunno. Thats a question future me will try to answer.

[GD]

This is stuck in my head now :o

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[Helmsphere]

Also it’s Hank Mardukas

Sorry my man, my memory is slipping in my old age.

Or maybe it's the poon I get.

[Seanny One Ball]

That Waterstone nude scene though

[Seanny One Ball]

Sorry my man, my memory is slipping in my old age.

Or maybe it's the poon I get.



That’s neurosyphillis mate

[Helmsphere]

That's not true.

They were alive when I did it.

[Destor]

3 Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri (2017) - 9/10

Beautiful picture. Top notch acting. Top notch writing. Top not directing. Top notch score. If you are the type of personal who likes film im general watch this movie.

What an oustanding dive into anger. It doesnt attempt to make our lead into a hero either. She's in the wrong the whole way through. But the film doesnt attempt to solve anger or even insult us for having our anger.

Through out the film anger is passed from person to person. Its airborne. But it never finds justice. The target it rightfully should be seeking or even rhe target your pointing your anger out in that moment. It spreads like its sentiment agent of choas until its creeped inside everyone.

The wonderful juxtaposition of this against Harrelson's character really makes the film pop. He is initially, momentarily, angry at the billboards. He blows up at his doctor. But he finds a calmness that allows him to tell his family he loved them and give then some peace. And uses that clarity to start a new emotional pathogen but this time one of focus.

The film tries to make us utilize anger. And it doesnt even claim its necessarily for good. But if we have this the anger it shouldnt control us we should control it. Wrestle control of our lives back from the all consuming anger ridden despair.

Excellent film. Really exceptional.

[GD]

That was a great film. Sam Rockwell was so good.

[Destor]

Rockwells character is a great billboard, pun intended, for why cancel culture is a bad way to go. Rockwell plays a grade A piece of shit. A man deserving of revile. He's a moronic racist homphobe who abuses the power of the state according to his whims. But by the end of the film you're rooting for him. Because he's trying to be a better man. But the thing is to outside observer youd never know the difference between the before and after. But we do. We see it.

[GD]

A hundred percent. It was quite the transition.

[GD]

Watching Quantumania. It isn't bad bad.

[GD]

It was entertaining. Didn't blow away my mind or anything. Definitely not as bad as the reviews suggest.

[ClockShot]

3 Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri (2017) - 9/10

Beautiful picture. Top notch acting. Top notch writing. Top not directing. Top notch score. If you are the type of personal who likes film im general watch this movie.

What an oustanding dive into anger. It doesnt attempt to make our lead into a hero either. She's in the wrong the whole way through. But the film doesnt attempt to solve anger or even insult us for having our anger.

Through out the film anger is passed from person to person. Its airborne. But it never finds justice. The target it rightfully should be seeking or even rhe target your pointing your anger out in that moment. It spreads like its sentiment agent of choas until its creeped inside everyone.

The wonderful juxtaposition of this against Harrelson's character really makes the film pop. He is initially, momentarily, angry at the billboards. He blows up at his doctor. But he finds a calmness that allows him to tell his family he loved them and give then some peace. And uses that clarity to start a new emotional pathogen but this time one of focus.

The film tries to make us utilize anger. And it doesnt even claim its necessarily for good. But if we have this the anger it shouldnt control us we should control it. Wrestle control of our lives back from the all consuming anger ridden despair.

Excellent film. Really exceptional.

Yeah. Marty McDonagh hasn't made a dud yet.

[Seanny One Ball]

Woody Harrelson was robbed of an Oscar on that one. I love Sam Rockwell but Woody was incredible there.

[Lock Jaw]

Man on the Moon - 7.5/10

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - 8.5/10

[GD]

Man on the Moon - 7.5/10

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - 8.5/10

Did you watch a double feature?

[Lock Jaw]

Watched the first yesterday and the second t

[Seanny One Ball]

The documentary took some of the shine off of the wonderful film for me. Jim Carrey not popular amongst cast and crew…

[M-A-G]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - 3 and 1/4 stars out of 4

If this is, indeed, the last ride of the Guardians (at least this incarnation of them) they certainly go out with a bang instead of a whimper. Take everything you might love about these characters and the previous two films and crank it all up about 5 or so more notches and you'll get this movie.

Balancing the humor and drama is no small feat, especially with all of these characters and threads that need juggling. The film goes heavier than what we're used to, but it knows when to pull it back and let in some light-heartedness. I appreciate the villain not being some misunderstood tragic entity, as he leans more into someone who's bought into himself way too much and can't let go of the idea that his goal NEEDS to be accomplished. I actually feel kind of bad that he's stuck in here and not more of a major threat to the MCU as a whole in the same fashion as Thanos or Kang or Infinity Ultron.

Two other positives to mention are the arcs that come to a satisfying conclusion for some of the characters and the action is probably the best in any of the 3 films, most notably a fucking awesome hallway sequence near the climax that is just pure fun. To speak to the former, a lot of the enjoyment you're going to get from the story depends on how much you love Rocket, because it really is his story more than any of the other characters.

Overall, this film might be the thing to get Phase 5 in people's good graces after the rough start that was Quantumania. There really aren't any big twists or seeds that signal where we're going next. This is more about wrapping up journeys and giving us a proper send-off, despite what the two post-credits scenes depict. If you liked the first two films, I doubt you'd find much to hate here.

[Triple A]

Beau Is Afraid (2023) - 9/10

loved it... entire movie is relentlessly nightmarish... maybe too long (3 hours) but didn't feel that long... first hour 10/10 amazing to me, then the pace slows. Heard like 3 separate people say "I hated it" when walking out of the theater afterwards... def can see lots of ppl not liking it

[Seanny One Ball]

Two big reviews in a row… I have been waiting for both films to come out. Triple A do you think I will love it or hate it? Remember I did like Hereditary and the incest rape film he made. So…

[Triple A]

I think you would most likely really like it but honestly could go either way. lol esp if you liked "The Strange Thing About the Johnsons" you'll prob like this, though it is way different obviously

[GD]

Going to watch "X" tonight. What an interesting cast. Martin Henderson is a name I haven't heard in a while. I remember Mia Goth from the Nymphomaniac series and Kid Cudi lol

[slik]

stay tuned thru the credits @ Darlene

[xrodmuc316]

There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023) - 6/10
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Felt like a Jordan Peele movie. Had the QB from Friday Night Lights and the girl from Silicon Valley. I would watch it again.

[Lock Jaw]

Watched the hit movie "There's Something About Mary" for the first time since that one time I saw it in the 90s. Enjoyed it, but there are obviously bits that "don't hold up". I actually feel like the "concept" has a lot of potential for a remake, but removing a lot of the more "problematic" elements. Though I guess in today's modern world it wouldn't just be the mentally challenged/handicap jokes that would be no bueno, but even the concept of a bunch of dudes lying to and tricking a braud into loving them would get "backlash". So I guess it will never get a remake/refresh.

[Triple A]

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[xrodmuc316]

Watched the hit movie "There's Something About Mary" for the first time since that one time I saw it in the 90s. Enjoyed it, but there are obviously bits that "don't hold up". I actually feel like the "concept" has a lot of potential for a remake, but removing a lot of the more "problematic" elements. Though I guess in today's modern world it wouldn't just be the mentally challenged/handicap jokes that would be no bueno, but even the concept of a bunch of dudes lying to and tricking a braud into loving them would get "backlash". So I guess it will never get a remake/refresh.

Also Favre :rofl:

[GD]

stay tuned thru the credits @ Darlene

Yo! This movie is hella disturbing.

[GD]

Welp! Looks like I am not going to sleep tonight.

[GD]

Watching "The Lincoln Lawyer" and I don't remember Josh Lucas looking this "captivating."

[Destor]

Guardians 3: 8/10


i spent half the movie crying. I spent the other half trying not to cry

[Lock Jaw]

Guardians (of the Galaxy Vol.) 3 - 8.5/10

Really enjoyed it. Feel like it did a great job balancing everything and telling a pretty good story with one of Marvel's best villains to date. Top notch action, visuals, and great character moments for almost everyone. Feel like everyone had a "character arc" which is not an easy thing to do in an ensemble film. Not all of them were huge character arcs, sure, but better than them just "being there".

Was "surprised" at Adam Warlock having so little to do in the movie after being a "much hyped character debut" but again, even with being barely in it he did get a character arc (and technically got all the action going at the start so he was essential to the story).

The "hallway scene" that M-A-G mentioned was freaking sweet, gotta be one of the best action scenes in the entire MCU.

I have never "teared up" for a Marvel movie before, let alone twice... so this deserves recognition for that too.

Overall, very good. I might even watch it again, which I never do with Marvel movies anymore.

[GD]

Watching Belfast today. I don't know much about "The Troubles". Will make for an interesting viewing.

[GD]

Judi Dench made me cry at the end. I don't know what I was expecting from this film but I'm glad I watched it.

[GD]

Trying to watch the second Shazam movie and there's zero cohesion between the kid portraying Billy and Levi. It's like they're two different people.

[GD]

Levi is really bad so far

[GD]

This movie had a few moments but it didn't live up to the hype of the first one.

Why the hell would you play Diana's theme song at a kid's funeral? It was a dead giveaway that Billy wasn't going to stay dead.

[Lock Jaw]

Trying to watch the second Shazam movie and there's zero cohesion between the kid portraying Billy and Levi. It's like they're two different people.

They had that problem in the first one too. They tried to solve it in the second by giving Billy very little screen time compared to the first.

[GD]

They had that problem in the first one too. They tried to solve it in the second by giving Billy very little screen time compared to the first.

I guess you're right. Maybe it wasn't as jarring as it was in the second film.

[Lock Jaw]

Probably because the actor who played Billy went through a major growth spurt and so this time didn't just act more mature but looked it too. Another reason why they minimized his screen time.

[Lock Jaw]

Always gonna be the problem with doing a live action Shazam. Kid playing Billy is gonna grow and undermine the premise of kid turning into full grown adult.

[GD]

Friend told me that Zachary Levi, Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson were essentially done and won't be a part of the DCEU. He also said that Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Robert Pattinson's Batman won't be a part of the universe either. That confused me a bit since they're already doing a HBO limited series focusing on Colin Farrell's Penguin. What does that entail for John Cena's Peacemaker and the rest of the Suicide Squad :nono:

[M-A-G]

He also said that Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Robert Pattinson's Batman won't be a part of the universe either.

I always assumed they weren't part of any universe.

[Lock Jaw]

Peacemaker going to get a season 2.... eventually. After James Gunn is done Superman.

There's gonna be a "Waller" show first too.

[XL]

They’re like “elseworlds” aren’t they?

[Fignuts]

Guardians 3: 8/10


i spent half the movie crying. I spent the other half trying not to cry

No marvel movie has hit me in the feels as hard or in as many moments as this movie.

Also, 8.5 out of 10. My favorite mcu movie since endgame.

[Destor]

Ignoring Spider-Man, because im incapable of being objective about Spider-Man, it has the strongest emotional resonance as anything in the genre. Cap 2 is still probably my pick for the best MCU film (Cap2 is a top tier spy thriller even without the brand attachment,) but this is a fierce competitor on the merits of it as a standalone property.

I tend to evaluate the mcu films in regard to them as a serial since ultimately thats what they are but guardians 3 definitely stands as a very unique entry and will stand out from the pack long term i think.

[Destor]

As far as post endgame it doesnt have much competition. Spidey 3 and Doc Strange 2 being the only 2 films if you called them mid I'd give pushback on.

[Fignuts]

Cap 2 has always been the best written film, from an overall plot perspective, but the way Gunn has created such character development and chemistry across these three films is unmatched by any other mcu franchise.

[Lock Jaw]

Honestly probably not re-watching Guardians 1 or 2 anytime soon, like most Marvel movies, but I might actively seek out and re-watch Guardians 3.

[M-A-G]

I'm still not sure where Vol. 3 ranks for me, but so far Civil War, No Way Home, and Infinity War are the top of the pack in my book.

[Big Vic]

As far as post endgame it doesnt have much competition. Spidey 3 and Doc Strange 2 being the only 2 films if you called them mid I'd give pushback on.

Black Panther 2 > Doc Strange 2

[Destor]

BP2 is the 2nd worst marvel film

[Lock Jaw]

I enjoyed BP2... it was another one that I said I might actually watch again.... of course, I still haven't watched it again and it has been on Disney+ for a long time now

[Destor]

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - 10/10


A masterpiece or as Seanny would call it "joyless."

[Fignuts]

That one is rough.

[Seanny One Ball]

Been meaning to watch all of those Studio Ghibli films but I know they will all make me feel weird and frightened just like The Moomins used to…

[Seanny One Ball]

Name a Studio Ghibli film that is best to watch first.

I will watch it.

[Seanny One Ball]

Darlene can no longer post directly after me whenever I notice purely due to repeated instances of “outside TPWW” harassment. My proof is his personality and track record.

Protect your mods, Triple A.
It’s pretty basic
#Woke2023

[Seanny One Ball]

Like ashes in your mouth

[GD]

Ended up rewatching X-Men: First Class. I remember really enjoying the movie when it first came out. "Days of Future Past" also has such great rewatchability. Especially that Quicksilver sequence.

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[Destor]

The one thats most consistently well received is Spirited Away with My Neighbor Totoro probably the 2nd most beloved.

[GD]

The one thats most consistently well received is Spirited Away with My Neighbor Totoro probably the 2nd most beloved.

Spirited Away was such a trip. That movie is something else.

[GD]

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - 10/10


A masterpiece or as Seanny would call it "joyless."

Such a great movie.

[Seanny One Ball]

The one thats most consistently well received is Spirited Away with My Neighbor Totoro probably the 2nd most beloved.


These two films I have been hemming and hawing over for years despite their overwhelmingly positive receptions. I would pick the one with the big weird monster friend if forced to choose.
Damn.

I should have said “Classic Anime” and gotten away with watching Akita finally.
Now I never will.

[Seanny One Ball]

Remember that Matt Damon animated film from 2000 or thereabouts called Titan *Fonzie Noise* ?

That’s why animated films don’t grab me like live action do. I think around that time “The Mighty”stole the area where my love for animated films should be.

[Seanny One Ball]

Just found zoro.to for anime streaming. Interesting.

[Destor]

Akira is a must watch for sure.

[Destor]

Anime film is something ive only started dipping my toes in. Your Name was really excellent a year or two ago. Tons of great shows i could recommend though.

[Seanny One Ball]

Yeah I love the shows when I say anime… Dorohedoro and One Punch Man are all-time. I just get nervous around the style of animation. That Studio Ghibli stuff looks like it came right out of my nightmares. The looking innocent but secretly terrifying aspect freaks me out.

Twenty five years ago my mates were raving about Akira and it was old then. I never got around to it. I suppose there are no more ways for me to ask people how good it is, they always say how good but I never care. I will watch it after I finish “The Mighty” yet again. As it happens I am watching The Mighty right now so it won’t be long.

FYI Kieran was always the best Culkin. It’s obvious now but it should have been in 1998.
It is an important film to me.

[Seanny One Ball]

Anime is so tough to keep up with too. It takes so long to make and even then they rely on the source doing a new issue. OPM was a fresh take because ultimately it’s a statement about ennui so nothing ever really has to change.

Dorohedoro fucking owes me answers though!

[Fignuts]

Anime film is something ive only started dipping my toes in. Your Name was really excellent a year or two ago. Tons of great shows i could recommend though.

For real?

Tell me you'veseen the Vampure Hunter D movies

[Fignuts]

Yeah I love the shows when I say anime… Dorohedoro and One Punch Man are all-time. I just get nervous around the style of animation. That Studio Ghibli stuff looks like it came right out of my nightmares. The looking innocent but secretly terrifying aspect freaks me out.

Twenty five years ago my mates were raving about Akira and it was old then. I never got around to it. I suppose there are no more ways for me to ask people how good it is, they always say how good but I never care. I will watch it after I finish “The Mighty” yet again. As it happens I am watching The Mighty right now so it won’t be long.

FYI Kieran was always the best Culkin. It’s obvious now but it should have been in 1998.
It is an important film to me.

Akira still holds up. Even though it's old, 80's and 90's animation hits different, and looks amazing in its own way. In fact as much as the best modern stuff impresses me, it will never look as good to me as the best of older decades.

[Destor]

For real?

Tell me you'veseen the Vampure Hunter D moviesi just watched the trailer. Looks excellent. The art style is stunning. For whatever reason ive always veered away from anime films not attached to long form properties. No good reason for it really just never dived into it.

[Destor]

Gangs of New York (2002) - 6/10

Over the years ive tried to watch this maybe a half a dozen times or so but the opening is so bad ive never managed to get through it. Ultimately i think this film is very uneven. Its acting ranges from excellent to laughable. Despite its scripts dialogue, theming, subtext and plot you have terrible cinematography and editing ruining what should be excellent scenes.

The opening action sequence is one of the worst edited and shot action scenes in a major motion picture made of its era or since. It peacocks itslef as if its giving you graphic bloody violence of the highest order but what its giving is not only fairly tame even compared to things Scorsese himself has given his audiences a dozen times over but it has some many hard jump cuts you could air on Monday night and think you're watching modern WWE.

Once that scene settles we jump in time and meet Leonardo DiCaprio's character who, like all the characters, is extremely well written and fairly interesting. This is the phase of Leo's career where he was just beginning to pull himself out of the teen heartthrob muck and try to mold himself into a serious A-list talent. And i respect his efforts here. His performance he would give today would improve this picture but he's not bad. What is bad is his accent. Sometimes Irish. Sometimes Boston. Sometimes its just Leo.

However jarring he is the trophy goes to Cameron Diaz who i truly hope was cast because she blew the casting director because otherwise whoever hired her to should be barred from whatever guild those cunts belong to. When she enters the film her lines are full ADR and not the good ADR that blends well with the sound caught the day of but instead that bad ADR where you can hear the empty room she's speaking in. I can only assume what she attempted to sell on set that day was such a mess there was no way they could use. And what a poor excuse for an irish accent she spewed out in the booth isnt exactly a winner either. And this is how we meet this character. Rough start. She isnt always terrible and sometimes she almost sounds authentic but, like a lot of the film, she's very uneven throughout the picture.

Now all that said its not like the acting is worth praise. That would be ridiculous because the acting is the best part of, again, this very uneven movie. John C Riley, Brenden Gleeson and (chiefly) Daniel Day-Lewis are exceptional. When any of these 3 are on screen you'll be captivated. They're great. Better than great.

As far as the story is concerned the late 2nd act to the credits really hooked me. First leg of the film i really struggled. I was really only holding on to Day-Lewis to get me to the finish line. Once the theme starting to expand and you could really see what the film is about, power on a societal level and the interplay of that against the backdrop of a budding democracy (and allegorically that subtextually juxtaposed against the political climate of the then present-day,) the film really finds its footing and manages to end with a voice thats trying to convey something if youre willing to unpack it all.

But there's the rub. You've gotta sit through at least an act and half begging the film to have not wasted your time. The actors, even the bad ones tbf, showed up. They're all doing their damndest to get something out of this material. Frankly though its a bit of a mess. When it's nailing it i liked it but after 6+ failed attempts to make it through this movie i can safely say I'll never watch it again and i think it's Scorsese's weakest film ive seen.

[Fignuts]

i just watched the trailer. Looks excellent. The art style is stunning. For whatever reason ive always veered away from anime films not attached to long form properties. No good reason for it really just never dived into it.

The first one is to this day, visually stunning despite the dated animation.

Bloodlust is just flat out gorgeous. That and Ninja Scroll are peak action anime.

[Helmsphere]

Evil Dead Rise - 7/10

Was enjoyable, and seem to capture the charm of the Evil Dead Franchise, minus the charm of the franchise not being in it outside of a audio Easter egg.

[Seanny One Ball]

“Hits different” is the gayest of all the new phrases kids use today.

[Fignuts]

No cap, "hits different" is a straight bussin phrase, on god on god.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 7.7/10

I haven't seen the most recent Ant Man or Black Panther films, so I can't judge where this movie stands with them, but it is definitely better than Thor 4 and Dr. Strange 2.

I'm generally burnt out with Marvel/Disney content, but I went to see it as the Guardians films have always been stronger entries in the MCU.

[GD]

Saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at the cinema tonight. Good stuff.

[Seanny One Ball]

Suck a few dicks in the dark did you?
Good lad.

[GD]

Ended up watching The Northman as well. Not enough Dafoe.

[Lock Jaw]

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[Helmsphere]

GOTG VOL 3 - 9/10

Easily the best marvel movie of this wave, and best Trilogy in the MCU. Spent a lot of time with watery eyes in this one.

[poopfromweiner dude]

Name a Studio Ghibli film that is best to watch first.

I will watch it.

Princess Mononoke is incredible

ponyo sucks ass unless ur a baby,,,,the rest are really good tho

[Seanny One Ball]

You bastard, nobody add any more to the list or I’ll be all fucked up within days. These Ghibli films take it out of you. It’s like playing Final Fantasy all day.

[Seanny One Ball]

How would it even be a disaster bro?
Ant Man replaces Ironman, John Snow replaces Captain America, Alan Tudyk can be somebody too and round it out with Nathan Fillion and any attractive woman.

There you have it, the new Avengers.

Alan Tudyk's character would have the torso of a man and the lovely legs of a woman and possibly the vagina too, but you'd never really know with a PG13 movie.
They could have him constantly putting big cucumbers in his purse though, just to give you an inkling.
Nathan Fillion would have a camel's hump and big purple tits and the woman would probably be invisible or something.
They'd all spend all of their time saving her because she was so lame.



This post has not received any reputation.

You guys are a tough crowd.

[Fignuts]

That's already been well established.

[slik]

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 - 9/10

Really loved this - shocked at how much horror Gunn got away with adding to a PG-13 film and the film does something many MCU films have ignored for a while now - balancing humor with drama. Shockingly touching many times through and through. A perfect send-off for this trilogy.

It's also really interesting to me how the reoccuring theme of the Guardians films was overcoming a narcissistic parent/creator, from Thanos to Ego to High Evolutionary...and High Evolutionary is one of the best Marvel villains thus far.

[Seanny One Ball]

That's already been well established.


You’re still waiting for a big chunk of your brain to wake up so don’t be surprised when you find yourself repping that post years later.

[Destor]

Babylon (2022) - 7/10

I enjoyed this a lot more than i thought i would. Damien Chazelle's La La Land is a top 10 movie for me but the previews for this didn't hook me. The marketing was based on the first 20-30 min of the picture which is set during a lavish party of the highest depravity. It's an important sequence but the film covers a ton of ground and this marketing does a terrible job encapsulating what the film is.

The film is set in the 20s/30s and follows the transition of Hollywood from silent film to Talkies and the human cost of that cultural shift. At least aesthetically. The film is not truly set in the past its about right now and the current shift into the new new hollywood. It's in that regarf that Brad Pitts' character allows him to give a very interesting performance as he plays a silent star who boldy champions and pursues the advancement but is struggling to survive in this new landscape.

This struggle, as theaters are dying off and the old new hollywood shrinks away into obscurity, is explored through 4 main characters from multiple perspectives, all of which have echoes into the present day.

The final sequence aims to paint this is a glorious tradition that paved the path for generations of wonderul memories using a sizzle cut of great film scenes from the 50s on up. Implication is that this has happened before and led to great things.i find that to be far too optimistic. The loss of the home video format has already fundamentally altered the economic model of the hollywood studios and losing the theater model will do them in completely.

The real champion of this picture is the editing. The film spends a lot of its run time moving at a breakneck pace that really serves to demonstrate the chaos of the world these characters are in
The cinematography is no slouch here though either. There are some very fun oners and some scenes that are framed with a really great eye. The score is another big character in the movie and i really enjoyed the heavy brass pieces. Also, I should give some praise to Margo Robbie and Toby McGuire who i think give memorable performances.

As a whole this is a nice package. Everything was thoughtfully put together at every level of production.im certainly more pessimistic than the script is but i wasn't expecting much from this and was pleasantly surprised.

[Destor]

One scene that i thought really stands out is Robbies character attemptingis being coached of how to be more dignified. She goes to party and has a carrier in tow correcting not only he how she speaks and what she says but the opinions she has as well. Strong parallels in my mind.

It climaxes hilariously causing Robbie to effectively be canceled.

[Lock Jaw]

John Wick: Chapter 4 - 7/10

Was the last weekend it is in theaters so finally decided to go check out. Probably the weakest of the sequels, but there is some sweet action scenes. Feel like the movie was a bit "too long" maybe. I think if they somehow skished Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 together into one really focused movie this could have been a great trilogy.

Chapter 2 easily the best movie of the bunch.

[Destor]

Amsterdam (2022) - 3/10

This film brings every major player of today into one giant ensemble and some stars of yesteryear as well. No wonder its trash.

Film meanders through long directionless scene after scene and after wasting your time youll be rewarded with a scene where some kind character will enter and give you exposition that i guess they didnt have time to get to during those scenes where nothing interesting happened.

And the cast.. the principle cast is surprisingly poor. I cant imagine there was any chemistry readings during the casting. Bale, Robbie and Washington have no chemistry amongst one another by any pairing of them you muster. This hurts Robbie and Washington the most. Not only do i not believe they love each other im not certain they know each other.

The movie has nothing interesting to say and nothing interesting to do. Not textually or subtextually. Terrible script and the cast (and casting) cant save it.

I did enjoy Mike Myers and Michael Shannon playing a pair of intelligence agents who in their private time are ornithological enthusiasts.


The first film ive ever seen that makes me wish the nazis had won. if they had at least id have spared these 2 hours.

[Big Vic]

BP2 is the 2nd worst marvel film

How dare you put Eternals, 7 rings, Captain Marvel, Hulk, and Black Widow above it.

[GD]

Watching "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" tonight.

[Destor]

How dare you put Eternals, 7 rings, Captain Marvel, Hulk, and Black Widow above it.
Eternals is def below it. Shang chi and BW i thought were mostly good though flawed. Hulk barely edges Etern and BP2 out for 3rd place. Cap marvel is aggressively vanilla.

[Lock Jaw]

Sounds like we might need to bump the "Rank the MCU" thread..... but honestly there are just too many to rank these days

[slik]

Watching "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" tonight.

I look forward to your thoughts

[Lock Jaw]

Glad they didn't call it "A Girl Walking Home Alone at Night" otherwise that quote could be taken way outta context

[Savio]

Eternals is def below it. Shang chi and BW i thought were mostly good though flawed. Hulk barely edges Etern and BP2 out for 3rd place. Cap marvel is aggressively vanilla.

What was mostly good about about Black Widow?

[Destor]

Yeleena Belova could have her own movie tomorrow and id pay triple

[GD]

Watching "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" tonight.

I look forward to your thoughts

I love how the movie looks. I'm going to finish it tonight.

[XL]

Watching "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" tonight.

Is Macaulay Culkin in this one?

[GD]

No. But the lead actor looks like an Iranian James Dean.

[GD]

@slik What's your take on the film? I thought it was very decent.

[rez]

Bought the new D&D movie last week (and now it's free on paramount+) but anywho.

I really enjoyed it and that's all I'll say without nerding out. There's a bunch of D&D purists that'll say YOU CAN'T DO THAT. yeah, well. They did.

[slik]

@slik What's your take on the film? I thought it was very decent.

I liked it

A very nice modern day fable - big fan of the scene in the bedroom with the music playing.

[GD]

I liked it

A very nice modern day fable - big fan of the scene in the bedroom with the music playing.

100%

The leads looked so pretty ❤️

[Blonde Moment]

Bought the new D&D movie last week (and now it's free on paramount+) but anywho.

I really enjoyed it and that's all I'll say without nerding out. There's a bunch of D&D purists that'll say YOU CAN'T DO THAT. yeah, well. They did.

I like to think of it as Dm homebrew/Houserules

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Creed III 6/10

I found it oddly flat.

[Seanny One Ball]

“The Friends Of Eddie Coyle” - 3/4

A crime drama with absolutely no romance, great realism in the performances and a truly devastating story about the machinations, motivations and mistakes that accompany organised and disorganised crime. Robert Mitchum and Peter Boyle work well together, two naturalistic actors at the peak of their abilities. I was interested rather than entertained but I think all involved would call that a compliment.

[Seanny One Ball]

“Buck And The Preacher” - 3.5/4

One of the very few Westerns to appropriately treat African American perceptions in the post-Abolition world. Sidney Poitier directs and stars alongside Harry Belafonte and it is a marvellous piece of movie magic that seems to have been critically overlooked and somewhat forgotten by the public.
I loved every minute of it and while it does have its issues, it’s a perfect companion piece to “The Scalphunters” in that it refuses to patronise the viewer or the subject at the heart of the film. It almost defies genre in the way it flies between drama and farce but it is too grounded in seriousness to be accused of being more than a dramatic anti-western with some fine comic relief to keep you sane while watching.

Harry Belafonte is extremely likeable in this film, and it made me realise that I need to dig into his filmography for more. Sidney Poitier must have been proud of directing this and probably quite disappointed with the lack of recognition it received given how well crafted it is across the board.

I highly recommend this film.

[Seanny One Ball]

“Emperor Of The North Pole” - 3/4

No it’s not about the North Pole, it’s about hoboes riding the rails for free and the train conductor who takes personal offence to it.
Lee Marvin plays top hobo, Borgnine plays the conductor who kills hoboes with a fucking hammer!

This is objectively an insane film even for an anti-establishment story. Keith Carradine plays a young hobo who doesn’t quite get the gist or the point, so it’s not just a hard action drama it is a proper story actually inspired by Jack London’s time hoboeing with “A-No-1” some famous hobo in real life. I doubt they did anything that they do in this film but man is the action tense.

I thoroughly enjoyed it as a weird, random excursion into unfamiliar territory that immediately plunged into brutal violence and sadism. Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin are too good to look ridiculous even if they should.
Watch this film, it’s bloody nuts.

[Seanny One Ball]

Burt Lancaster is always the best thing about every film he was ever in. I cannot get enough of him, and there’s so much left to go.

[Seanny One Ball]

Currently enjoying “The Swimmer” before I finally watch “Elmer Gantry”. Sometimes it looks like he isn’t even trying, he’s just being himself. George Clooney must love him.

[Seanny One Ball]

“The Swimmer” is some oddly packaged brilliance. A film about a man who swims through privately owned pools on his way home… like he’s creating a map home through pools.
Psychologically there is something wrong with the hero, he’s swimming away from his past or swimming towards the truth… it feels like it’s too smart for its own good and it probably is. A European idea but with American execution.

[Seanny One Ball]

Jesus, this film has serious Stepford Wives energy but it’s all pointed at Burt. What do you think you are swimming away from Burt? Most importantly why is it so obvious that you are actually swimming towards it?!

[Seanny One Ball]

Great ugliness exists in the reactions of this films incidental characters towards the protagonist. He must be a bad man to some degree, a bad man with a fucked up past that money and swimming pools and booze have hidden him from for years.

[Seanny One Ball]

“Mummy says they’ll end up repressed!”

- Nudist geriatric.

One of many great gags in this bizarre but fantastic film.

[Seanny One Ball]

I feel a lot like I’m watching a Jodorowsky film with all of the symbolism replaced with literal equivalents or a French film that wasn’t too stuck up it’s own arse. This is a very fine example of Hollywood Philosophy, because it stamps the message on your head and then dares to tell you it used the wrong stamp on purpose.

Infuriatingly enjoyable, transparently philosophical and Burt Lancaster tells middle aged Joan Rivers she has nice hair.

[Seanny One Ball]

The Swimmer (1968)

This is the fucking stupidest movie ever... Some guy decides he wants to "swim home" by going in various ppl's backyard pools, except he's like some sex pest trying to rape the women. This thing sucks


I found this without searching, just scrolling back through the thread and it so happens somebody else has seen it.

Ossman this is a shameful review. I hope you were just in a bad mood. This film does not venerate its protagonist, it creates a path of opportunity for him to remember his numerous massive indiscretions and debts. It is almost a psychological thriller in that you just keep watching things get worse until the realisation sets in and all is doomed. He is a bad guy who has no idea about it, it is a fucking masterpiece.

[Helmsphere]

Renfield: 8/10

It's almost Warm Bodies without being a love story, mixed with Face/Off and Kill Bill with Nic Cage taking Macho Man levels of coke.

[Seanny One Ball]

It was funny at least

[GD]

Watching "Fall" and I don't think I can finish this. I didn't know I was "afraid" of heights.

[GD]

So this movie isn’t bad bad. Some really heartfelt moments.

[Fignuts]

The Borderlands- 6/10

Mostly a below average found footage movie, but gets a couple extra points for a really great, and unexpected ending.

[GD]

So this movie isn’t bad bad. Some really heartfelt moments.

No wonder this movie felt "real"

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[El Vaquero de Infierno]

That film was recommended by the Critical Drinker. It is on my list of things to watch.

[GD]

That film was recommended by the Critical Drinker. It is on my list of things to watch.

Why am I not surprised?

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Do you have a problem with the Critical Drinker, Darlene my lad?

[GD]

His grift is very apparent, El Vaq.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

He's 'critical' of aspects of identity politics in TV and film ('the message'), but overall he is fair; I don't think he qualifies as a grifter.

[GD]

While I use "grift" loosely, he's definitely catering to a certain segment. To suggest that he's unbiased and fair is baloney.

[GD]

Here's a good example of why he attracts certain individuals. Why is it so difficult for people to understand that not everything is being marketed towards them...this show didn't "rock my world" but it has its place. Judging it based on the trailer alone is a stretch. This isn't smart or engaging. It was the popular thing to do at the time. He's merely a spoke in the giant grifter wheel.

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[El Vaquero de Infierno]

He does sometimes base his videos on trailers rather than wait until the show/film has been released, though later on he usually does a follow up or covers things in his super chats and other vids. Actually, he just released a video based upon the early reviews of Indiana Jones 5, rather than wait until seeing it in the cinema. Therefore, in some regards, he does do some shows/films a disservice.

Even though he does attract the anti-woke people (I probably fall into that category), he seems more disappointed than anything else by how popular franchises/shows/etc have been damaged or downright ruined by lacklustre talent and poor creative choices, coming from a position of both a fan and an actual published writer, who knows (or should know) more about writing interesting characters and logical character development and compelling/smart storylines.

[GD]

He does sometimes base his videos on trailers rather than wait until the show/film has been released, though later on he usually does a follow up or covers things in his super chats and other vids. Actually, he just released a video based upon the early reviews of Indiana Jones 5, rather than wait until seeing it in the cinema. Therefore, in some regards, he does do some shows/films a disservice.

Even though he does attract the anti-woke people (I probably fall into that category), he seems more disappointed than anything else by how popular franchises/shows/etc have been damaged or downright ruined by lacklustre talent and poor creative choices, coming from a position of both a fan and an actual published writer, who knows (or should know) more about writing interesting characters and logical character development and compelling/smart storylines.

Which is why calling him "fair" is wrong.

Not every character deserves a strong and compelling backstory. As a pro-wrestling fan, you understand that R-Truth and Lesnar aren't equals. Doesn't mean they cannot coexist in the same space. They both bring different things to the table. I don't care for the women's tag division in WWE. But I understand that some young girl must be heavily invested in the division's storyline and related drama. Not everything is catered to us.

[GD]

Watching "C'mon C'mon" tonight. Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal comes across so effortless. I don't like Gaby Hoffman. I don't get her?

[Frank Drebin]

The Drinker is fn great. Maybe you don't agree with his style but he makes tons of logical sense.

I remember watching The Force Awakens and everything just felt off. A while later I found the Drinker and he pretty much summed it all up.

[Frank Drebin]

Critical Drinker is basically Seanny One Ball if he had a YouTube channel so I can understand why GD isn't a fan.

[GD]

:nono:

[XL]

Which is why calling him "fair" is wrong.

Not every character deserves a strong and compelling backstory. As a pro-wrestling fan, you understand that R-Truth and Lesnar aren't equals. Doesn't mean they cannot coexist in the same space. They both bring different things to the table. I don't care for the women's tag division in WWE. But I understand that some young girl must be heavily invested in the division's storyline and related drama. Not everything is catered to us.

Nah. Nobody is interested in the women’s tag division.

[XL]

The Critical Drinker is like most YouTube or pop culture personalities; he’s a caricature of himself. He’s worked out what works, what gets a reaction and views and doubled down on it.

[GD]

Watching "C'mon C'mon" tonight. Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal comes across so effortless. I don't like Gaby Hoffman. I don't get her?

I just resumed watching this film. Oof.

[Seanny One Ball]

Critical Drinker is basically Seanny One Ball if he had a YouTube channel so I can understand why GD isn't a fan.

Bastard, now I have to watch him to see if there’s any similarity.
Last time I got hammered I ended up watching Mary Poppins and singing along. Later there would be sadder films with more of an “ugly cry” vibe.

[Destor]

Miller's Crossing (1990) - 8/10

A hard film to rate. I really really enjoyed this but it does feel like its something *I* would enjoy more than *people* would enjoy. The Coen Brothers always write smart scripts and this one is definitely up there near the top of their pile, but maybe its too smart for its own good

The film spends the first act announcing its characters through well written dialogue but doesnt actually allow us to meet manyof the people until later. Or we meet a character once, memorably in all fairness, and that character returns not in personbut in prose later.

And thats kinda the issue if i dare to call it an issue. The film is demanding that you keep up and its probably a big ask for most viewers.

The scenes themselves are brilliantly performed and the dialogue wont let you down but following who are the players and what the throughline is could be tricky and on some level that has to be a mark against the script.

Now personally i really enjoyed watching all these planets orbit around one another and the climax was very very satisfying.

Another thing i enjoyed that i could easily call a negative is the film exists as a meta comedy against the genre of the ganster films of the 30s and 40s. Its never completely serious. The major beats of the script played straight could absolutely work but they play every scene very subtly as a mockery. And i really loved it. But i wonder if that this film is made for my sensibilities and if i recommended it to someone else howd they think about it.

My enjoyment was at minimum a 9/10. But i really wonder if this film is leaving a lot on the table. That if say Scorsese made this film instead if it would be an all time classic. I dunno. I really liked it though.

[Destor]

Here's a good example of why he attracts certain individuals. Why is it so difficult for people to understand that not everything is being marketed towards them...this show didn't "rock my world" but it has its place. Judging it based on the trailer alone is a stretch. This isn't smart or engaging. It was the popular thing to do at the time. He's merely a spoke in the giant grifter wheel.

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That said grifter he is not. There's no con here. He just disagrees with your world view and is sick of being criticized for not falling in line. That isnt nefarious.

In this day age the most Punk Rock thing you can do is be a traditionalist. And thats all his videos really are. The punk spirit living on. "Dont tell me what to think society."

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Fast X 6/10

The last FF movie I saw was probably number 6, plus the Shaw and Hobbs spin-off. Since FF6, they have ramped up the ridiculousness to 11.

Jason Momoa enjoys himself as the villain and is the best thing about the film.

[Seanny One Ball]

Do they go into space again?

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I'm afraid not.

[Destor]

Literally my 1st thought when i saw they were making a new one was "how do they top muscle cars in space?" Ive only ever seen 2 of those movies. The original and the 1st one with the rock. The original was an ok movie.

[Seanny One Ball]

I have seen the first one, the third one and the fourth or fifth one. I think.

I have definitely seen 1&3, big chunks of 2 and either 4 or 5.

1 has the best song, three is the best shit.

[Seanny One Ball]

8rSgH-ulBtA

[Lock Jaw]

I went and watched them all a few years back... I think after the 7th one came out...

I think there were some pretty decent ones in there... the first one with The Rock in particular....

Once they became "secret agents" or whatever it went "downhill" in terms of story and way uphill in terms of ridiculous action and extreme logic/physics breaking (was always logic/physics breaking but really got amped up)

I'll probably go see Fast X eventually...

[Seanny One Ball]

The Rock came in so late too.

What is wrong with Tokyo Drift and the Original you cunts?
Nothing. That’s what.

[Seanny One Ball]

Tokyo Drift is actually almost an entirely separate entity in that is is a good girl dressed in whore’s rags.
Lucas Black is my shit though. Sling Blade.

[GD]

I wonder if they know how they live in Tokyo, if they see me, then you something something fast and furiooooooooous dick dick!

[GD]

Watching American Pie 2 and Jimbo did Nadia wrong.

[Seanny One Ball]

American Pie 2 is still the hardest I have ever laughed in public, and I once saw Sean Locke live.

[Seanny One Ball]

People got up and moved in both instances

[GD]

Started watching Hell or High Water…surprised to see Seanny in it.

[Seanny One Ball]

Ben Foster was so great in that, you’d think there was ten of him.

[GD]

Wonderful movie so far. I might have to watch it again.

[Helmsphere]

Ben Foster is great in pretty much everything. 30 Days of Night, Hostage, Seanny avatar, The Mechanic.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

He has an early role in the first few seasons of Six Feet Under, as well.

[GD]

Saw Air as well. It was alright.

[Destor]

Phantom Thread (2017) - 8/10

Really good. Probably PTAs most straightforward piece but still really deep and thoughtful. The ending spells out what its driving unlike most of his films but i didnt find it anyless satisfying for it. Which isnt to say there isnt ambiguity or room from multivalent interpretations. Very rich film. The use of the score throughout the film to accent the films intent was a really well handled.

[Destor]

127 Hours (2010) - 7/10

This being based on a pretty famous story this is all going to be a spoiler since the film assumes you know the story.

When he gets stuck the initial claustrophobia is really well done. You can easily feel as trapped as he is. Everything after until the climax is mostly just to make a movie happen. In truth this shouldve been a 45min short film. Still its interesting despite it being extraneous.

The amputation i had been told was especially harrowing and honestly i felt the way it was shot and edited was all wrong. Its cut heavy using split screen and "internal" shots of the knife working through his arm. This all is immersion breaking. The film builds to this major moment and i dont think it resonates like it should. It doesnt ruin the film though.

What does resonate is when he finds help. There's an instant catharsis that occurs and inan innstant all the tension is let out of the film in a way that really hits. His isolation is ended and for a breif moment you appreciate humanity.

[GD]

Watching "That Girl in Yellow Boots" this afternoon because life isn't depressing enough. I feel crushed.

[Fignuts]

I saw the first one. It was pretty good.

[GD]

Whaaa…

[Lock Jaw]

Fast X - 7.5/10

Was really entertaining. Kind of grounded the action a little bit from "super ridiculous, I'm SURE physics doesn't work that way" to "ridiculous, but physics might work that way? Probably not"

Jason Mamoa is great in his villain role and easily steals the movie.

Only drawback is it just ending... I know that it is was already revealed to be split into two (now three) movies, but at least give it a kind of "episodic" arc rather than just cutting off the action/plot at a high point.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

When it comes to two or three-part films, people should follow the Avengers: Infinity Wars and Endgame model, rather than the Hunger Games: Mockingjay model.

[Seanny One Ball]

You Gaylord

[ClockShot]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 - 3.75/5

[Lock Jaw]

Apparently in addition to Fast X being split into 3 films it is now getting a Hobbs-centric movie in between Fast X and Fast X: Part 2

[GD]

Wait what? It's going to be more than one movie?

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, first it was "Fast X will be the final entry in the franchise", then "Fast X is being split into two parts", then "Fast X will be split into three parts".... and now The Rock getting a movie in between two parts....

Also read a headline somewhere (didn't read the article) that said Vin Diesel now has beef with Jason Mamoa for stealing the show and being what people praise about the movie.

[GD]

Is there any chance of Dwayne Johnson returning to the franchise? I don't believe these movies would be as popular as they are if it wasn't for his involved in the FF5 movie.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Sisu 6.5 or 7/10

I can't really decide on the rating. A film very much in the vein of 1970s exploitation films, centring around a Finnish miner/ex-army commander's attempts to retrieve his gold, which has been stolen from him by a company of German soldiers as they flee from Lapland in Finland to Norway, in the latter stages of WWII.

Plenty of gratuitous and gory violence, though perhaps not as much I was expecting. At around 90 mins, it does not out stay its welcome.

[GD]

Getting emotional while watching Shrek.

[GD]

Watching Death Proof…so strange

[Lock Jaw]

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - 9/10

Just beautiful animation and a lot of fun. Can't wait for the next one.

[DaveWadding]

Is there any chance of Dwayne Johnson returning to the franchise? I don't believe these movies would be as popular as they are if it wasn't for his involved in the FF5 movie.

he was in the end credits scene for Fast X, so he's already back

[DaveWadding]

RoXer and I (with my wife and sister) went to see Fast X. Thought it was better than 9. 9 was just ridiculously over the top. This one had it's moments of needing to suspend disbelief, 9 for me was too much. And I didn't really like Momoa as the villain...he tried to be the Joker to Dom Toretto's Batman, but it seemed contrived.

We had marathoned all of the movies during COVID. My favorites are probably 1,5, and 6. Hobbs and Shaw and 9 probably the worst.

[Lock Jaw]

Fast Five definitely the best of the franchise

[Frank Drebin]

New Spider Man was fn great.

Only bad part is that this is spawning similar style movies as studios are trying to resurrect various franchises. Ultimately its going to result in watered down clones

[Triple A]

I think I have only seen the first Fast and Furious... what's the "best" / most funny/entertaining one to watch of the others

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I think I have only seen the first Fast and Furious... what's the "best" / most funny/entertaining one to watch of the others

Fast Five definitely the best of the franchise

[GD]

Yikes @vid

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[rez]

I went into the future and saw Beetlejuice II. It was GLORIOUS. I'm going back to that timeline because this one sucks.

nm. they all died from Covid-dysentery 2024.

[Destor]

Melancholia (2011) - 9/10

Its very difficult to write about a complex work moments after youve seen. Melancholia isnt as abstract as most of Lars von Triers filmography but its no less deep. The film uses verisimilitude to accent its dive into depression. First the back drop of a wedding and then larger with a planet growing closer to crashing into the eart.

Both highlight how depression feels in way ive not felt on screen. The wedding is what should be a time filled with boundless joy but Dunsts character has none. She tries, but its a lie and we can see that. As world comes to end we see the depression from an anxiety perspective. Both feel very genuine. Both are perfect representations of the condition. No one is realing from the death of a loved one. There isnt an event that causes the suffering they simply are are suffering.

All of this has a wonderful backdrop that serves to show us visually how wrong theyre feeling by having the world be beautiful. Many of the shots are beautiful. Everything is gorgeous and pristine. The characters, who are miserable, are surrounded by an idealic scenario.

The cast is really great and Dunst gives a performance that has a weightiness to it that screams authenticity. And id have to turn in my man card if i didnt say how great her tits look in the moon light. Stunningly beautiful. Her acting is better but it cant go unsaid.

Lars von Tier has a challenging catalog but this is definitely his most commercial work and i think its a film thats near the top of his pile and thats a combination thats pretty rare.

[GD]

The image of Kirsten Dunst just chilling in the grass is etched into my memory.

[Destor]

Million dollar shot.

[Seanny One Ball]

That’s his one remotely interesting film and that’s only because Kirsten Dunst has really nice boobs. The man sucks interest out of topics compulsively, he’s one of the worst directors ever to get work.
Invents a style of filmmaking complete with essential rules, proceeds to then never make one that obeys those idiotic rules. He probably tells people it was all a big joke now.

His Charlotte Gainsbourg obsession bothers me too. I think he wishes she was eleven years old and he was Serge.

[Destor]

He does make joyless movies for sure

[Seanny One Ball]

Apparently he has Parkinson’s Disease now.

He’ll probably make a film about a nudist who gets her tits out and because she has Parkinson’s Disease she’s shaking them around all of the time. She’ll be fourteen years old and her dad will be an agnostic Jew who never hits her but does make her sit on his lap a lot.

Autobiographical.

[Seanny One Ball]

He does make joyless movies for sure


His most joyful film is about people pretending to be retarded. “The Idiots”… it’s trying too hard to be transgressive so it just comes off as pathetic rather than deplorable much like GG Allin. Lots of nudity of course.
I remember watching it as a teen when it was on Film 4 as part of their controversial foreign films season and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing not because it was incredible, but because even as a teenager stoned out of my tree it just seemed like a child’s effort to shock a bigger kid.

Yorgos Lanthimos is a bit like a cross between David Lynch and LVT with vastly superior talent, a sense of humour and actual working knowledge of cinema and psychology. I don’t particularly like him either but at least he knows what he’s doing.

[xrodmuc316]

When it comes to two or three-part films, people should follow the Avengers: Infinity Wars and Endgame model, rather than the Hunger Games: Mockingjay model.

I have very vivid memories of Matrix Reloaded doing that shit, then having to wait 6 months for the next one to come out. :rant:

[xrodmuc316]

I think I have only seen the first Fast and Furious... what's the "best" / most funny/entertaining one to watch of the others

The funniest is the 2nd, 2 Fast 2 Furious, best overall I would say is Fast Five, although 6 and 7 were really solid too.