tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post3473473523933656803..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Weekend Open ThreadPatrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-12042645798731529122022-11-13T20:14:12.864-06:002022-11-13T20:14:12.864-06:00Whoops, I had meant to say "the only Kobayash...Whoops, I had meant to say "the only <b>Kobayashi</b> movie I've seen was Harakiri"...Mifune was one of the actors in Samurai Rebellion. <br /> Paul Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748440093206090195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-48900522271454072362022-11-13T20:10:36.240-06:002022-11-13T20:10:36.240-06:00Wild Things was thoroughly misunderstood at the ti...Wild Things was thoroughly misunderstood at the time of release, by everyone, myself included. But sometimes you meet the right person praising a movie that makes you see it in another light. For me, that person was none other than the Great Afdam Riskey who wrote about it a few years ago. It's a great, fun, weird movieKuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-30636771209289880942022-11-13T19:55:04.746-06:002022-11-13T19:55:04.746-06:00Love The Prestige - I think it's my favourite ...Love <i>The Prestige</i> - I think it's my favourite of his - fun little world and an amazing cast to hang out with for a couple hours. And <i>Wild Things</i> - hoo boy, I saw it in the theatre - with friends, so I wasn't Pee Wee Hermaning or anything - but in terms of pop culture sexy sex that was like the Moon Landing of that era. And a pretty fun movie too!<br /><br />I've been filling in some big holes lately - watched <i>Casino</i> and <i>Gladiator</i> recently (they're very good!) - and <i>LA Confidential</i> is one I'm going to add to that list for sure.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-78119924593664364092022-11-13T19:35:22.631-06:002022-11-13T19:35:22.631-06:00Did anyone else watch Soft & Quiet this weeken...Did anyone else watch <i>Soft & Quiet</i> this weekend? Interested to hear what other people have to say about it, because I thought it was pretty bad. The one-take thing is always a technical achievement, I suppose (though in this case I'd say it's the fatal flaw), and there are some truly horrifying moments, but it's mostly just a barrage of racist tropes coming one after the other from people you absolutely hate - it's like an R-rated parody of an after-school special about white nationalism. And I get that there are people out there who are really like this - that this is a thing and a real danger - but by foregoing all subtlety, making the characters cartoonishly racist idiots, and only very briefly touching on how they surreptitiously influence "normal" society around them, anyone watching who didn't already know people like this exist in America right now, aren't going to believe that this movie actually represents a real horror. It wants to be serious - and it should be serious - but it's mostly kinda silly. I think the same basic story not done in real time could be really good and even more horrifying.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-49968156261397855042022-11-13T19:27:33.107-06:002022-11-13T19:27:33.107-06:00D'oh! And I knew that about Morrison, too. My ...D'oh! And I knew that about Morrison, too. My apologies. Mac McEntirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665675426679622487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-56653085208312915272022-11-13T18:48:22.163-06:002022-11-13T18:48:22.163-06:00I'm a big fan of all of the Tremors movies - p...I'm a big fan of all of the Tremors movies - probably mostly because my kid loves them so much, but also because of Michael Gross's endless commitment to the bit - he's really dragged the franchise along, hopefully not across the finish line yet! Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-82688164197457320072022-11-13T17:13:46.608-06:002022-11-13T17:13:46.608-06:00My Man Godrey is a highlight of the 1930s screwbal...My Man Godrey is a highlight of the 1930s screwball comedies. William Powell and Carole Lombard were great comedians. A Casual Listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395983733474039015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-60877482185506473162022-11-13T15:47:36.774-06:002022-11-13T15:47:36.774-06:00The Thing on the big screen!? Soooooooooo jealou...The Thing on the big screen!? Soooooooooo jealous! Mashkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16626826332217897682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-3540821247467221472022-11-13T15:46:16.137-06:002022-11-13T15:46:16.137-06:00The sequels try nicely to bring something new to t...The sequels try nicely to bring something new to the table each time in both the Graboid lifecycle as well as setting. But otherwise there's not a ton of meat on the bone after a while. Still, enjoyable silly fun and great to see Michael Gross return each time. Mashkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16626826332217897682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-2730942079399025002022-11-13T15:34:37.396-06:002022-11-13T15:34:37.396-06:00I had a chance to see Tammy and the T-Rex during a...I had a chance to see Tammy and the T-Rex during a free weekend of premium cable channels a few years ago. Like you, I had a smile on my face throughout it. Everyone commits 100% to the ridiculous concept. A Casual Listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395983733474039015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-49149253215196667372022-11-13T15:29:04.856-06:002022-11-13T15:29:04.856-06:00The director of Harakiri also made Samurai Rebelli...The director of Harakiri also made Samurai Rebellion. There are a lot of notable samurai films out there. A Casual Listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395983733474039015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-10350401614631959502022-11-13T10:59:55.875-06:002022-11-13T10:59:55.875-06:00Just a bit of information, but Morrison is nonbina...Just a bit of information, but Morrison is nonbinary. I don't make fuss about these things, but some people do.Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-12491162234650619062022-11-13T10:12:45.145-06:002022-11-13T10:12:45.145-06:00WAKANDA FOREVER (2022) is just as good as everyone...WAKANDA FOREVER (2022) is just as good as everyone's been saying. I can see it having breakout potential the way the first Black Panther had. They even made Namor interesting, when in the comics he's often just annoying. <br /><br />MY MAN GODFREY (1936) A homeless bum is hired to be a butler for an extremely wacky rich family. Huge fun! Tons of witty banter and some gorgeous visuals as well. It's like half Oscar Wilde and half James Whale. <br /><br />ENOLA HOLMES 2 (2022) has divided opinions, I see, but I for one really liked it. It's a lighthearted detective caper, and that's all it needs to be. <br /><br />GAMERA (1965) is made of meat! <br /><br />TALKING WITH GODS (2010) Documentary about the life (up to that point) of writer Grant Morrison. It's crazily fast-paced, cramming tons of information into 90 minutes. Fascinating how Morrison's beliefs and thought processes are so out-there, yet he's also very down-to-Earth and relatable. <br /><br />Mac McEntirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665675426679622487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-78227884057143345962022-11-13T10:10:21.561-06:002022-11-13T10:10:21.561-06:00I'll have to rewatch it, i can't remember ...I'll have to rewatch it, i can't remember preciselyKuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-11292754334906726482022-11-13T10:09:29.286-06:002022-11-13T10:09:29.286-06:00The Tremors sequels are super fun. The Tremors sequels are super fun. Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-51745275823535686472022-11-13T09:06:01.177-06:002022-11-13T09:06:01.177-06:00I've heard the Tremors sequels spoken about po...I've heard the Tremors sequels spoken about positively so many times at this point, I really should watch them. It seems like they could be a candidate for a SMM franchise show?Paul Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748440093206090195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-40573853781206723242022-11-13T09:02:14.909-06:002022-11-13T09:02:14.909-06:00I watched The Prestige (2006) with the kids. They...I watched <b>The Prestige (2006)</b> with the kids. They hadn't had it spoiled, and I was careful answering any questions they had when watching. It was fun seeing them put it all together at the end. My one son is the type that is always trying to guess the ending as he watchs (gets it from him mum), but even he didn't put it together. This is a movie that's very fun to rewatch, as the clues are all over the place, and so obvious at times! Fun movie, and top 3 Nolan for me. <br /> <br />I felt obliged to watch some noirs, so I watched <b>LA Confidential (1997)</b> which I had never seen. Really solid movie, and it was wonderful seeing a younger Russell Crowe. I was very suprised to read that Basinger won an Oscar for such a middling performance. <br /> <br />Also watched <b>Wild Things (1998)</b> which was also a first time watch. I was prepared for the sexy sex, but not for the twists and turns! It becomes almost comical at one point! I'm not sure if the plot machinations hold up under scrutiny, but it was a fun ride all the same. Matt Dillion kills it in the role of good guy/bad guy.<br /><br />Another day, another Denise Richards movie. <b>Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)</b> should be a piece of trash, but it somehow works. I had a big grin on my face the whole way through.Paul Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748440093206090195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-77373365913267156982022-11-13T08:38:37.770-06:002022-11-13T08:38:37.770-06:00I'm been meaning to do a week of Samurai movie...I'm been meaning to do a week of Samurai movies. I will add Samurai Rebellion to the list. The only Mifune movie I've seen was Harakiri, and it was stunningly beautiful as well. Paul Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748440093206090195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-23193956316029363952022-11-13T08:29:44.220-06:002022-11-13T08:29:44.220-06:00Thanks Casual! I actually had to skip the last mov...Thanks Casual! I actually had to skip the last movie, but Elvira was a lot of fun and The Thing is The Thing, so I'm still calling it a success.Mikko Viinikkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045016331246302112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-24388166515304749742022-11-13T01:55:53.659-06:002022-11-13T01:55:53.659-06:00The punch. What do you think? :) The punch. What do you think? :) Meredith https://www.blogger.com/profile/11361935408436355904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-62763229173367833472022-11-13T01:37:26.622-06:002022-11-13T01:37:26.622-06:00What? Where?What? Where?Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-7773386319686888792022-11-13T01:33:12.024-06:002022-11-13T01:33:12.024-06:00I think there's a Back to the Future reference...I think there's a Back to the Future reference in Enola Holmes 2.Meredith https://www.blogger.com/profile/11361935408436355904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-14836230372475571022022-11-13T00:00:53.115-06:002022-11-13T00:00:53.115-06:00Hope you enjoyed the festival, Mikko. Hope you enjoyed the festival, Mikko. A Casual Listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395983733474039015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-63789230888578949522022-11-12T15:03:02.852-06:002022-11-12T15:03:02.852-06:00Don't Worry Darling (2022)
I had low-ish expe...Don't Worry Darling (2022)<br /><br />I had low-ish expectations going into this which I think helped but I actually ended up enjoying it quite a bit. It's a simple story told in a pretty straightforward way with some visuals that I think try to make it into something it's not.<br /><br />But overall, it has some interesting things to say about relationships and how women are objects for men to use. A part for some messiness in the ending (car chase in particular) I think it's worth checking out . Luke Cianciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341348650523272729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-78826791703919464062022-11-12T14:26:20.061-06:002022-11-12T14:26:20.061-06:00Hope everyone here's doing ok. I'm off twi...Hope everyone here's doing ok. I'm off twitter, so I don't know how people here are doing while elections go on. Hang in there! <br /><br />Very little surprises me in the US anymore. Now I just have the memory of being surprised during elections. I remember when I used to think we had collective narratives in the US, as if we'd all seen the same movies and took away the same messages. Like that nazis are bad. They teach you that in the Sound of Music when you're a kid! <br /><br />I watched ENOLA HOLMES 2 a couple more times. Really love their Sherlock Holmes. He's as fun to watch when he's hot and kind as when he's portrayed as self destructive and insensitive! Who would've thought?<br /><br />I made the mistake of watching Sophia Coppola's remake of THE BEGUILED (2017) this week. I've been watching lots of stuff with Colin Farrell to make up for the fact that I can't see him in his new movie yet because no theaters around me are playing it. Sophia Coppola's movies all make me want to pull my eyes out. (Though they do cut up nicely into music videos). I agree with every criticism of her work, which are many, and harsh. But the truth is, I think it's fine. With so many interesting filmmakers getting their work seen these days thanks to streaming, Sophia Coppola can never pass her films off as "feminist" anymore. Everyone will have seen better and no one will buy it. <br /><br />I found a tv movie version of Pygmalion on youtube with Peter O'Toole (love him) playing Henry Higgins and Margot Kidder as Eliza Doolittle. I was surprised at the end, when Eliza doesn't return to pompous ass Henry Higgins! You know you watch My Fair Lady and every time, if you're like me, you're like "How could this be the ending?" Well it isn't! I didn't know George Bernard Shaw, the writer, never intended her to come back. <br /><br />Another movie/book ending change it reminded me of...in the movie version of A Streetcar Named Desire, Stella doesn't return to Stanley. That would be too ugly and unthinkable after he raped and gaslighted and sent her sister to a mental institution. But in the original play version, she does. Which fits the story much better and is way more interesting IMO.Meredith https://www.blogger.com/profile/11361935408436355904noreply@blogger.com