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I watched Lift on Netflix last night. Meh. Why does Kevin Hart keep thinking he's an action star? Just stick to what you're good at.
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smithformeragent
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Our science teacher just brought this to me. He let me know that it would really tie the room together.
The Academy got it right with the nominations.
For the amount of whining on social media over Greta Gerwig and Margot Rbbie being "snubbed" they weren't. Gerwig is nominated under Best Adapted Screenplay and Robbie is nominated for Best Picture as a producer.
Best Picture
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actress
Leading Actor
Leading Actress
Director
Song
For the amount of whining on social media over Greta Gerwig and Margot Rbbie being "snubbed" they weren't. Gerwig is nominated under Best Adapted Screenplay and Robbie is nominated for Best Picture as a producer.
Best Picture
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actress
Leading Actor
Leading Actress
Director
Song
I'm sure it's just guaranteed money that he can't pass up, and part of it is him trying to put his name and likeness onto as many projects as possible. He will forever be the little fast talking comedian. Usually very good when he's staying in his lane, despite Katt Williams hating him.
Brad3277
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Society of the Snow. 10/10. Incredible movie ( streaming right not on Netflix )
I remember growing up in the 90s, the controversy over the movie Alive got which ended up getting the book temporarily banned in my school library. But for whatever reason, It by Stephen King never got looked at ( if you know, you know ).
I remember growing up in the 90s, the controversy over the movie Alive got which ended up getting the book temporarily banned in my school library. But for whatever reason, It by Stephen King never got looked at ( if you know, you know ).
Is it that much different/better than Alive? It's on the list and I do wanna see it, but it's pretty damn long and I have a feeling the opening sequence will be too much for me.
It's been a long time since I watched Alive while this one is more fresh in my mind so I couldn't say. The actors in Society in the Snow actually went and did the Christian Bale thing and went on extreme diets to look the part.
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Babajingo
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Godzilla minus one only got one nomination for special effects (not even foreign film) I know the academy wouldn't nominate a Godzilla movie even if Kurosawa directed it, Mayazaki wrote it and Olivier/Streep were the stars.
Sorry, but it was one of the best films of the year. I don't know why they don't listen to me. I know what I'm talking about
Babajingo
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Godzilla minus one only got one nomination for special effects (not even foreign film) I know the academy wouldn't nominate a Godzilla movie even if Kurosawa directed it, Mayazaki wrote it and Olivier/Streep were the stars.
Sorry, but it was one of the best films of the year. I don't know why they don't listen to me. I know what I'm talking about
Watched Lift on Netflix. It's not good. It's a poor man's Oceans 11 mixed with a poor man's Italian Job, with characters that have absolutely zero background and are not likable whatsoever. Kevin Hart also doesn't work as the mastermind of an elaborate heist. I kept waiting for the screaming and the comedy from him, and it never happens. He tries to be Mark Wahlberg and George Clooney and fails miserably. The last 2 minutes of the movie are fine, but otherwise it's a mess. I mean, they highlight Vincent D'onofrio in the beginning with a slow mo sizzle reel, telling us he is "the master of disguises" or something...and then his involvement in the ENTIRETY OF THE MOVIE is just that he's there. He doesn't ever do anything, and maybe has 3 minutes of screen time, total. There is never any payoff involving his master of disguise.
I also saw the Brawl in Cell Block 99 with Vince Vaughn. The best part was realizing about half way through that Smalls (yes, the Sandlot kid) plays a pretty big part in this one. Again, there's little to no background on characters. Guy goes to prison. Guy gets black mailed into doing bad things in prison. Violence ensues. It's also about 45 minutes longer than it needed to be. There's a little bit of gore to it, and Vince Vaughn looks to be about 7 feet tall at times, which if that's your thing it might be worth a watch. Ultimately, I'd skip it.
Thumbs down for both.
I also saw the Brawl in Cell Block 99 with Vince Vaughn. The best part was realizing about half way through that Smalls (yes, the Sandlot kid) plays a pretty big part in this one. Again, there's little to no background on characters. Guy goes to prison. Guy gets black mailed into doing bad things in prison. Violence ensues. It's also about 45 minutes longer than it needed to be. There's a little bit of gore to it, and Vince Vaughn looks to be about 7 feet tall at times, which if that's your thing it might be worth a watch. Ultimately, I'd skip it.
Thumbs down for both.
Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in the Rocky Films, Dies at 76
His credits also included roles in ‘Predator’, ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’the former NFL player who made his mark in Hollywood as the boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and with appearances in such other projects as Predator, Happy Gilmore and The Mandalorian, has died. He was 76.
Weathers died Thursday in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, his manager Matt Luber, announced in a statement.
Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in the Rocky Films, Dies at 76
After playing pro football, he moved into acting and also went on to roles in ‘Predator,’ ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’
www.hollywoodreporter.com
This has to be one of the more entertaining movie reviews I've ever read.
'Argylle' is one of the worst movies I've ever seen
"Argylle" review: Matthew Vaughn's action-thriller is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, a stunningly awful waste of talent.
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This has to be one of the more entertaining movie reviews I've ever read.
'Argylle' is one of the worst movies I've ever seen
"Argylle" review: Matthew Vaughn's action-thriller is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, a stunningly awful waste of talent.www.boston.com
Matthew Vaughn is a weird case. Much of his earlier work - Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, and the first Kingsman film - was very very good. But since then he's made three straight utterly horrendous movies. Don't know if he just started to believe his own hype, got complacent, or is trying too hard to 'outdo' his previous stuff, but it's a sudden and dramatic fall for someone who really had something good and fairly distinctive going there for a while.
smithformeragent
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Unreal.Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in the Rocky Films, Dies at 76
His credits also included roles in ‘Predator’, ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’
the former NFL player who made his mark in Hollywood as the boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and with appearances in such other projects as Predator, Happy Gilmore and The Mandalorian, has died. He was 76.
Weathers died Thursday in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, his manager Matt Luber, announced in a statement.
Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in the Rocky Films, Dies at 76
After playing pro football, he moved into acting and also went on to roles in ‘Predator,’ ‘Happy Gilmore’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’
I’m dedicating my play at Sunday Night men’s league to Chubbs’ memory.
I loved Kickass.
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I must say, I also love the Roger Ebert quote (from his review of the Rob Reiner flick, North) featured in the Globe's dismemberment of Argyle,
"I hate, hate, hate, hate, hate this movie. I hate it."
All the negative review you'll ever need.
smithformeragent
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I finally got around to watching The Marvels.
The best I can say about it is that it was no worse than Love and Thunder or Quantumania.
Completely forgettable.
Kamala Kahn screamed more than Willie Scott in Temple of Doom.
Phase 5 MCU has been trash. I didn’t especially care for Guardians of the Galaxy 3, either.
Loki was pretty good, though and here’s to hoping Deadpool can turn the tide.
The best I can say about it is that it was no worse than Love and Thunder or Quantumania.
Completely forgettable.
Kamala Kahn screamed more than Willie Scott in Temple of Doom.
Phase 5 MCU has been trash. I didn’t especially care for Guardians of the Galaxy 3, either.
Loki was pretty good, though and here’s to hoping Deadpool can turn the tide.
Donnie Shulzhoffer
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Just home now after seeing this great movie with my beautiful daughter and beloved wife.
I had an opportunity to see it tonight but bailed because of the rain. Probably should of said yes.
Can't wait to see it.
Watched The Seventh Seal a while back. Excellent 50s movie based in Medieval Scandinavia with amazing camera angles and lighting.
SwayHeyKid
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Easily.Godzilla minus one only got one nomination for special effects (not even foreign film) I know the academy wouldn't nominate a Godzilla movie even if Kurosawa directed it, Mayazaki wrote it and Olivier/Streep were the stars.
Sorry, but it was one of the best films of the year. I don't know why they don't listen to me. I know what I'm talking about
Opinion | How Bad Can It Get for Hollywood?
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Donnie Shulzhoffer
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NY Times questioning what is normal. That’s funny.Opinion | How Bad Can It Get for Hollywood?
It’s time to find out what the film industry’s new normal looks like.www.nytimes.com
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