OT: Movie Thread
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smithformeragent
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Ghostbusters Afterlife: 7/10
Loved it!
I never thought they’d pull off a Ghostbusters 3.
While this isn’t quite Ghostbusters 3, it definitely ties in with the continuity while keeping in the spirit of the originals.
Lots of call backs to the original, similar to The Force Awakens, but it brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face.
They’ll never be able to make another movie like the original, and that’s ok!
Now, to go home and play with my Ecto-1, my action figures, and hope that my cat hasn’t chewed my Stay Puft Marshmallow Man to bits!
Loved it!
I never thought they’d pull off a Ghostbusters 3.
While this isn’t quite Ghostbusters 3, it definitely ties in with the continuity while keeping in the spirit of the originals.
Lots of call backs to the original, similar to The Force Awakens, but it brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face.
They’ll never be able to make another movie like the original, and that’s ok!
Now, to go home and play with my Ecto-1, my action figures, and hope that my cat hasn’t chewed my Stay Puft Marshmallow Man to bits!
If you like westerns. Which I do. You'll enjoy Old Henry.
smithformeragent
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
Not going to spoil anything, but I absolutely loved it.
My wife had never seen the Tobey MaGuire and Andrew Garfield films so we went back and watched those over the past week.
An absolute joy, and the first movie I’ve seen in a while where, as soon as the credits rolled, my first thought was “I can’t wait to go see it again.”.
Not going to spoil anything, but I absolutely loved it.
My wife had never seen the Tobey MaGuire and Andrew Garfield films so we went back and watched those over the past week.
An absolute joy, and the first movie I’ve seen in a while where, as soon as the credits rolled, my first thought was “I can’t wait to go see it again.”.
smithformeragent
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American Underdog: 7/10
I liked this movie.
Kurt Warner is the man.
Mike Martz is a dink. I appreciate the movie getting this part right.
The 1999 Rams were absolutely stacked.
The attention to detail with this film was surprisingly good. If you were a fan of football in the 1990s, you’re bound to pick up on some cool details and Easter Eggs.
I really enjoyed the message of the film.
I liked this movie.
Kurt Warner is the man.
Mike Martz is a dink. I appreciate the movie getting this part right.
The 1999 Rams were absolutely stacked.
The attention to detail with this film was surprisingly good. If you were a fan of football in the 1990s, you’re bound to pick up on some cool details and Easter Eggs.
I really enjoyed the message of the film.
went with my sons last night.
REALLY enjoyed it.
Especially at the end when some little kid yelled ‘dont anybody leave there are two things more to see. Not one but two!”
lol.
little guy was right.
Spiderman 2, with TM, is my favorite, though I haven't seen many of these reboots. Based on your recommendation, I may take a peek.
smithformeragent
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I'm usually someone who needs a good solid plot to enjoy a film, unless of course it's a comedy or some other movie where the story isn't really the point. And yet, with No Way Home I thought the plot was horrendous (the overall story arc is fine, but the way it plays out is borderline absurd and full of holes) but I still loved it, which is rare for me. Yeah it gets cheap points for nostalgia, which is something my generation is almost obsessed with, but more than anything it's a winner because it gets the characters and their interactions really really right, with the exception of Doctor Strange who's actions in the film were purely to service the plot and otherwise made no sense, and the emotional notes it hits are near-perfect. To me it's still not a great film, in the true sense, when you really stop to think about it, but it is incredibly enjoyable. And in the end that's probably the main thing that matters.
smithformeragent
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^^Agreed w/ regards to the plot and Doctor Strange. The second time I saw it, it felt like “Ok, I know that HAS TO happen to get the ball rolling, but can we be on with it?”.
Not sure if there was a better way to get things moving.
Not sure if there was a better way to get things moving.
These type of movies I dont dig deep.
I go to be entertained. Escape reality for just a few hours. Hell, they’re comic books.
My enjoyment comes from nostalgia of reading all these comics in the 60s and 70s. But now experiencing my grown kids discovering of them with them in this media .
Its all good for me.
I go to be entertained. Escape reality for just a few hours. Hell, they’re comic books.
My enjoyment comes from nostalgia of reading all these comics in the 60s and 70s. But now experiencing my grown kids discovering of them with them in this media .
Its all good for me.
Dennis Bonvie
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I certainly don't expect some sort of deep or elaborate plot in a superhero or comic book movie, or an exploration of any particularly complex or meaningful themes. But I do think it's still important to tell a good story that is broadly coherent and makes sense within the 'world' of the film. It can be really simple as long as it's effective. Most importantly I don't want a plot that has something that takes me out of my immersion in the movie, i.e. if things happen that are utterly implausible or illogical within the context of the story being told, then my brain is going to pick up on that and be annoyed by or try to rationalise it, and that's going to hurt my enjoyment of what I'm watching. One or two minor plot holes or silly moments are fine, but if it's something major or it's 3, 4, 5 issues, then it becomes a problem for me.
Most of the Marvel films tell a solid story. Some better than others, but on the whole they spin a good yarn that more or less makes sense within the broad context and possibilities of a comic book world as long as you don't think about them too hard. NWH though for me defied convention because it's a triumph in selling a really silly plot through sheer force of will in getting the overall story arcs of the characters and their interactions really right. It's a reminder that investing in your characters and getting their 'story beats' spot on will take you a long way in having a good, enjoyable film even if other areas are lacking.
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LouJersey
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New spider man movie was the best marvel movie ever made that was non avengers (last two). Amazing
Mr. Make-Believe
The happy genius of my household
I like Daniel Craig.
I hate his entire era as Bond. Not because of him, but because I at best have a ton of issues with each and every movie.
That franchise is as dead to me as Alien and Terminator.
OK Wally. Fess up........Your favorite comic books from the 70s?
Mine are:
Iron Man
Sgt Rock and Easy Company
anything with The Thing in it.......It’s Clobberin’ Time!!!
oh boy, thats hard. I was definitely a Marvel kid.
Used to walk up to Melrose Spa on Mass Ave Arlington on Tues & Thurs.
Thats when new shipments arrived
We called all corner stores back then Spas. Dont know why, just did.
Anyway,
Spiderman
Ironman
Fantastic 4
Thor
Avengers
Ghost Rider
Hulk
Id buy damn near all of them but these were my favorites.
They were , in my childhood, 10 cents. Then 15 cents. Then 20 cents.
Not bad for a paperboy like me averaging $25 a week.
ODAAT
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can`t recall the last movie I caught in the theatre, never been one who dug going to the movies, likely because in my teens I was on the ice seemingly 8 days a week and never had time and now? Now I wait until it comes out on some channel or streaming service, I have surround sound and a nice sized beast of a TV, popcorn maker in the condo. Betcha the last flick I caught in the theatre was Burn After Reading
LOL. I was a paperboy too. Got my route the day I turned 13 (had to be 13 or older to have one). Spent most of it on comics and baseball cards. Still have the cards, the comics are long gone.
BradPark22
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Casino Royale was a great kickoff to the Craig era as Bond, every movie since seemed to slip.
Blowfish
Count down ...
Some real gems "relatively unknown" out there for TV series....
Disney:
Dopesick
From Netflix
Rectify
The Serpent
Halt and Catch Fire
Bloodline
The Sinner
Broadchurh
Marcella
Seven Secounds
Master of None
From HBO
True Detective - unreal!
Disney:
Dopesick
From Netflix
Rectify
The Serpent
Halt and Catch Fire
Bloodline
The Sinner
Broadchurh
Marcella
Seven Secounds
Master of None
From HBO
True Detective - unreal!
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Bruinaura
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Browsed through Hulu. Just watched Mr. Holland's Opus, which I hadn't seen in several years. It's so good.
Now it's recommending What About Bob, another Dreyfuss movie with Bill Murray. I'm just watching to see if it makes me laugh as much as it did years ago.
Now it's recommending What About Bob, another Dreyfuss movie with Bill Murray. I'm just watching to see if it makes me laugh as much as it did years ago.
HooperDrivesTheBoat
2010-2011 CHAMPS!!!
Dopesick was really f***ing good. Michael Keaton is great in everything.
The first season of True Dectective may be one of my favorite shows ever. Ive watched it three times. Equally brilliant and unnerving. The second season was ok, I didn’t really believe Vince Vaughn in that role so it threw me off. Third season was very good, Dorff and Ali were stellar.
Loved Broadchurch. Loved Seasons 1 and 4 of The Sinner.
Seven Seconds was great, though probably better because Regina King rules.
Since Covid my wife and I have crushed so many shows, I don’t even know where to start. A few under the radar we loved - Barry (HBO), Frank of Ireland (Amazon), The Last Kingdom (Netflix).
We’re also enjoying Cobra Kai because it’s ridiculously stupid but so well done. We’re both mid-40’s so the nostalgia weighs heavily. Enjoyable, nonetheless.
