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If you're so inclined, the Reddit thread goes in on this movie.
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Hilarious and all true.
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We watched WW84 last night. Its bad. I fell asleep for the middle portion.
That said...mmmmm Gal Gadot.
That said...mmmmm Gal Gadot.
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Godzilla Vs. Mothra is ok.
Not much explanation as to how Godzilla showed up. He was just there. But Mothra's death scene was very poignant.
Not much explanation as to how Godzilla showed up. He was just there. But Mothra's death scene was very poignant.
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The number of extras for Monty python movies is amazing.
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Agree on all points, but I am also a very big fan of Ms Wiig. (Wiig, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey get 3 and half ms from me,)DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:22 am We watched WW84 last night. Its bad. I fell asleep for the middle portion.
That said...mmmmm Gal Gadot.
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Got click baited this morning. Headline was New Monty Python Movie under development. Then learned a studio is fast tracking Spamalot for production. Let down but probably a good thing in the grand scheme of things.
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We watched 'First Cow' last night and liked it a lot. Not quite sure about the ending though....
One comment after it was over...how bad did everyone smell back then? I mean....everyone wears the same clothes all the time...no one bathes. Its gotta just reek.
One comment after it was over...how bad did everyone smell back then? I mean....everyone wears the same clothes all the time...no one bathes. Its gotta just reek.
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If everyone smells no one smells.DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:38 pm We watched 'First Cow' last night and liked it a lot. Not quite sure about the ending though....
One comment after it was over...how bad did everyone smell back then? I mean....everyone wears the same clothes all the time...no one bathes. Its gotta just reek.
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Says it right on the Bond family crest.A_B wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:40 pmIf everyone smells no one smells.DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:38 pm We watched 'First Cow' last night and liked it a lot. Not quite sure about the ending though....
One comment after it was over...how bad did everyone smell back then? I mean....everyone wears the same clothes all the time...no one bathes. Its gotta just reek.
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Watched One Night in Miami last night, and I thought it was absolutely beautiful. I felt like each one of the main actors really studied the mannerisms and speech patterns of the people they were portraying. I could even hear some similarities in the way my dad and Clay (Ali) speak with their Louisville way of saying certain words; e.g. rasslin' instead of wrestling. Hoping Regina King gets some Oscar buzz as well.
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I love her so much. The scene in The Leftovers with her and Carrie Coon jumping on the trampoline to “Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)” will be burned in my brain until the day I die.Reaper wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:23 pm Watched One Night in Miami last night, and I thought it was absolutely beautiful. I felt like each one of the main actors really studied the mannerisms and speech patterns of the people they were portraying. I could even hear some similarities in the way my dad and Clay (Ali) speak with their Louisville way of saying certain words; e.g. rasslin' instead of wrestling. Hoping Regina King gets some Oscar buzz as well.
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It was really enjoyable. Right after the roof scene, my wife and I both commented that it felt like a play.brian wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:27 pmI love her so much. The scene in The Leftovers with her and Carrie Coon jumping on the trampoline to “Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)” will be burned in my brain until the day I die.Reaper wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:23 pm Watched One Night in Miami last night, and I thought it was absolutely beautiful. I felt like each one of the main actors really studied the mannerisms and speech patterns of the people they were portraying. I could even hear some similarities in the way my dad and Clay (Ali) speak with their Louisville way of saying certain words; e.g. rasslin' instead of wrestling. Hoping Regina King gets some Oscar buzz as well.
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I was thinking the same thing at one point, though I can't remember during which scene. And of course, it was based on a play. I'm just glad they kept the playwright as the screenplay writer. I feel like it lends more authenticity to its source.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:31 pmIt was really enjoyable. Right after the roof scene, my wife and I both commented that it felt like a play.brian wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:27 pmI love her so much. The scene in The Leftovers with her and Carrie Coon jumping on the trampoline to “Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)” will be burned in my brain until the day I die.Reaper wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:23 pm Watched One Night in Miami last night, and I thought it was absolutely beautiful. I felt like each one of the main actors really studied the mannerisms and speech patterns of the people they were portraying. I could even hear some similarities in the way my dad and Clay (Ali) speak with their Louisville way of saying certain words; e.g. rasslin' instead of wrestling. Hoping Regina King gets some Oscar buzz as well.
Now I have to go further back in this thread to see everyone's thoughts on tonight's film: The Trial of the Chicago 7. Two excellent films on back to back nights. This one left me speechless and motionless except for periodically shaking my head in anger.
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Loved it. Thought it was very funny and stunning to look at.
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Watching One Night In Miami and ended up Wiki-ing Muhammad Ali’s fight record and only just now learned that he avenged his loss to Ken Norton on the night I was born.
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Ali lost the first fight, but it was an incredible performance considering Norton broke his jaw in the first round.
As I recall, their 3rd fight was an absolute screw job on Norton.
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The Go-Go's documentary (aired on Showtime originally) is very good. The last ten minutes or so showing the modern day just felt out of place, even though they are kind of necessary to button things up.
It never ceases to amaze me that researchers can find 40-year-old home videos and pictures of people. I'm sure a lot of those materials came from the band members, but it's just mind-boggling that there is video of a marquee of a Hollywood club of some local band.
It never ceases to amaze me that researchers can find 40-year-old home videos and pictures of people. I'm sure a lot of those materials came from the band members, but it's just mind-boggling that there is video of a marquee of a Hollywood club of some local band.
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I was never much of a Go-Gos fan, but it was a very good documentary. And honestly I didn't know they had ever reunited, so that part was at least a little interesting to me. I had thought Jane Wiedlin hated everyone's guts but apparently not!?DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:21 am The Go-Go's documentary (aired on Showtime originally) is very good. The last ten minutes or so showing the modern day just felt out of place, even though they are kind of necessary to button things up.
It never ceases to amaze me that researchers can find 40-year-old home videos and pictures of people. I'm sure a lot of those materials came from the band members, but it's just mind-boggling that there is video of a marquee of a Hollywood club of some local band.
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My wife has been wanting to read in the evenings lately, which is cool, but not really my jam during the 6-10p hours. So, I've been watching and catching a bunch of stuff I've wanted to see that I know she wouldn't care about.
Okja From the guy that did Parasite (and Snowpiercer), this a very strange, very entertaining (and weird, and bizarrre) movie. Global corp creates a "super pig" ostensibly to combat hunger issues (that's not really it) and a Korean family is one of 26 chosen to raise one of the test subjects. I mean, imma stop there, you can go find it if you want. I really enjoyed it, but it's a fucking trip, man.
The Peanut Butter Falcon I guess Shia is a little out of favor these days, but, man, I really enjoyed this movie. Well, except for Dakota Johnson, who went out of her way to suck (she can't really help it, she just sucks.)
Midnight Special Great cast, cool concept. Boy is this weird prodigal/mystical/paranormal/alien being... Or is he? (he is, not a spoiler) Just a really interesting take on the supernatural story, with a father/son angle. Again, great cast and highly recommended.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople From Kiwi that brought you Thor: Ragnorok and JoJo Rabbit (and I think is playing a big role in Mando??)... This is a very sweet movie about a troubled kid (little dude in Deadpool) and a foster family (grouchy father figure is Sam Neill). I really, really enjoyed this kind of goofy, but with an edge "on the lamb" movie set in the NZ bush (mostly.)
The Hummingbird Project Featuring Jesse Eisenberg, Skaarsgard and Selma Hajak... Eh, but not totally Meh. The plot is a highly technical caper type deal involving creating a high speed fiber connection that allows "someone" to jump the line on stock transactions. If that sounds kind of out there and slightly esoteric... It is. If you like Jesse, you should watch this... If he annoys you, run away. It's peak Jesse. (The dude that is a lead in Better Call Saul (they threaten his dad) is one of the saving graces of the movie, great performance.)
I also went back and watched Waiting with Ryan Reynolds, Justin Long, Anna Ferris, Guzman and a bunch of other recognizable actors... I enjoyed it, as I've never actually seen the whole thing start to finish. But, hoo... You couldn't make that movie today, I don't think. And it's funny, I listen to Justin's podcast and he's had a bunch of the people from that movie on that podcast, yet they never really talk about the actual movie where they all met. I hadn't understood why... Now I do. Yeesh.
Okja From the guy that did Parasite (and Snowpiercer), this a very strange, very entertaining (and weird, and bizarrre) movie. Global corp creates a "super pig" ostensibly to combat hunger issues (that's not really it) and a Korean family is one of 26 chosen to raise one of the test subjects. I mean, imma stop there, you can go find it if you want. I really enjoyed it, but it's a fucking trip, man.
The Peanut Butter Falcon I guess Shia is a little out of favor these days, but, man, I really enjoyed this movie. Well, except for Dakota Johnson, who went out of her way to suck (she can't really help it, she just sucks.)
Midnight Special Great cast, cool concept. Boy is this weird prodigal/mystical/paranormal/alien being... Or is he? (he is, not a spoiler) Just a really interesting take on the supernatural story, with a father/son angle. Again, great cast and highly recommended.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople From Kiwi that brought you Thor: Ragnorok and JoJo Rabbit (and I think is playing a big role in Mando??)... This is a very sweet movie about a troubled kid (little dude in Deadpool) and a foster family (grouchy father figure is Sam Neill). I really, really enjoyed this kind of goofy, but with an edge "on the lamb" movie set in the NZ bush (mostly.)
The Hummingbird Project Featuring Jesse Eisenberg, Skaarsgard and Selma Hajak... Eh, but not totally Meh. The plot is a highly technical caper type deal involving creating a high speed fiber connection that allows "someone" to jump the line on stock transactions. If that sounds kind of out there and slightly esoteric... It is. If you like Jesse, you should watch this... If he annoys you, run away. It's peak Jesse. (The dude that is a lead in Better Call Saul (they threaten his dad) is one of the saving graces of the movie, great performance.)
I also went back and watched Waiting with Ryan Reynolds, Justin Long, Anna Ferris, Guzman and a bunch of other recognizable actors... I enjoyed it, as I've never actually seen the whole thing start to finish. But, hoo... You couldn't make that movie today, I don't think. And it's funny, I listen to Justin's podcast and he's had a bunch of the people from that movie on that podcast, yet they never really talk about the actual movie where they all met. I hadn't understood why... Now I do. Yeesh.
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I've watched Wilderpeople twice and could probably go again.
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It's so wonderful.
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I've been tempted to watch a bunch of stuff twice recently, but I realized looking over Best Movies on X Platform that I just haven't gotten to so many that I wanted to see when they first came out.
Wilderpeople was just pure awesome from start to finish. Obvious point, but the kid is delightful and just so thoroughly watchable. I think on second watch, I'd get more humor out of the social worker and cop combo.
Wilderpeople was just pure awesome from start to finish. Obvious point, but the kid is delightful and just so thoroughly watchable. I think on second watch, I'd get more humor out of the social worker and cop combo.
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Someone mentioned the Amazon X-ray feature upthread where you can see the cast and movie trivia, which I also love. One of the best bits I've come across is from Andy Sidaris's Guns (yeah I watch shitty movies. no shame in my game):
The film he passed on an NFL career for:John Brown, who played Brown, was a highly touted freshman running back who many analysts believed would be the #1 pick in the 1990 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers. Ignoring his agent's advice Brown decided to take a small, meaningless role in this film just weeks before the draft. While filming a fight scene Brown was to kick through a door. The stunt effects team had failed to swap to a breakaway panel resulting in Brown kicking clean through a mahogany door tearing his ACL, MCL, achilles and knee cap. After 6 years of gruelling rehabilitation Brown ended up playing 2 games as a backup for the Edmonton Eskimos where he ran for 17 yards on 9 carries.
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Saw it on a free weekend for Showtime on DirecTV. I thought it was really good. Also, I just started reading bass player Kathy Valentine's memoir Everything I Ever Wanted. She was a wild girl.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:21 am The Go-Go's documentary (aired on Showtime originally) is very good. The last ten minutes or so showing the modern day just felt out of place, even though they are kind of necessary to button things up.
It never ceases to amaze me that researchers can find 40-year-old home videos and pictures of people. I'm sure a lot of those materials came from the band members, but it's just mind-boggling that there is video of a marquee of a Hollywood club of some local band.
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A Trip To Greece was "meh"
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That sucks. I enjoyed the first ones.
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Your mileage may vary.
I loved the first one, liked the second, didn't like the third and this one was better than the last. Just seemed tired, except...
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Just finished watching 'One Night In Miami'. Great movie. The guy who played Sam Cooke was really good.
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Leslie Odom, Jr. Originated the role of Aaron Burr in a little-known Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton.DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Jan 31, 2021 1:30 am Just finished watching 'One Night In Miami'. Great movie. The guy who played Sam Cooke was really good.
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Funny I was just gonna move that up the queue because Rob Brydon mentioned on this week's episode of Would I Lie To You?
Did you see that ludicrous display last night?
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Don't let me talk you out of it. There are a couple of giggles.
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That's how I felt about this week's episode of WILTY, though David Mitchell did go on a bit of a rant in regards to the actions of the Vicar who was on Lee Mack's team. (and it's weird that our religious celebrities have huge mega-churches and spew bullshit, and in the UK they have them on comedy panel shows.)
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I watched the new Denzel cop movie 'The Little Things' over a couple of sessions on my wind trainer.
Completely standard, run-of-the-mill cop/serial killer movie, that is trying really hard (and not making it) to be a "Seven" clone, from the 'grizzled old cop, young hot shot cop" pairing to the "charismatic suspect".
Definite "meh -" for me....although Denzel is always fun to watch.
Completely standard, run-of-the-mill cop/serial killer movie, that is trying really hard (and not making it) to be a "Seven" clone, from the 'grizzled old cop, young hot shot cop" pairing to the "charismatic suspect".
Definite "meh -" for me....although Denzel is always fun to watch.
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100% agree. Although I have a hard time with thinking Rami Malek is a good actor He was perfect in Mr. Robot and fine in the Queen biopic, but just did not do it for me. I think it is because he is so quirky/odd in his mannerisms/voice and as a result all of his characters feel too similar (and these 3 should all be very different).DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:45 am I watched the new Denzel cop movie 'The Little Things' over a couple of sessions on my wind trainer.
Completely standard, run-of-the-mill cop/serial killer movie, that is trying really hard (and not making it) to be a "Seven" clone, from the 'grizzled old cop, young hot shot cop" pairing to the "charismatic suspect".
Definite "meh -" for me....although Denzel is always fun to watch.
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I read a review somewhere that said that Malek is just too quirky of an actor to play a 'by-the-book' cop, and wondered if it would have worked better if Malek and Leto had switched roles.wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:53 am100% agree. Although I have a hard time with thinking Rami Malek is a good actor He was perfect in Mr. Robot and fine in the Queen biopic, but just did not do it for me. I think it is because he is so quirky/odd in his mannerisms/voice and as a result all of his characters feel too similar (and these 3 should all be very different).DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:45 am I watched the new Denzel cop movie 'The Little Things' over a couple of sessions on my wind trainer.
Completely standard, run-of-the-mill cop/serial killer movie, that is trying really hard (and not making it) to be a "Seven" clone, from the 'grizzled old cop, young hot shot cop" pairing to the "charismatic suspect".
Definite "meh -" for me....although Denzel is always fun to watch.
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We watched 'Tenet' last night....
Looked great...fun actors...but absolutely could not follow it at all. And we followed the advice I saw somewhere online to watch with the subtitles on. Didn't help.
And wow....Elizabeth Debecki is really tall (6' 3")!
Looked great...fun actors...but absolutely could not follow it at all. And we followed the advice I saw somewhere online to watch with the subtitles on. Didn't help.
And wow....Elizabeth Debecki is really tall (6' 3")!