John 2,032 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The Matrix is more dystopian (i.e. A Clockwork Orange, Hunger Games) than post-apocalyptic, IMO. JoeinAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Mad Max takes the cake for post-apocalyptic films. More contemporary films I also like are I Am Legend and The Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Richard said: ... would the MATRIX trilogy count as "post-apocalyptic"? Yes, it would. The Matrix is many things: Post-apocalyptic, Dystopian, Cyberpunk, Neo noir, ... Come to think of it, the Planet Of The Apes movies are apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Bohemian Rhapsody. It's constricted a bit by the played out biopic format conventions.. and the first act especially feels more like a montage... a hodge-podge of a story that skips some of the chapters. Having said that, as it picks up pace and some dramatic weight along the way the film becomes very enjoyable. Not sure how accurate it is but it seems to have heart in the right place. I had a good time and got bit teary-eyed in a couple of places (didn't cry though!). While watching the film, I kept wondering how much of the film was reshot after Singer was fired and how it affected the finished product. The film jumps around stylistically quite a lot so it's hard to tell. We'll probably never know... Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Glass. I never knew that cinema like that was possible! One watches such images, and what can one say but... Shyamalan! Karol Glóin the Dark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Unbreakable fans are disappointed by the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 But Split fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I only care about the opinion of the Unbreakable fans. If they are disappointed, then there's a good chance that I might be disappointed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Unbreakable fans are disappointed by the film. It’s the concluding film of a trilogy initiated by Unbreakable. Concluding films are almost always dissappointing. Doesn’t mean they’re bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 ROTJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I thought Matrix 3 was better than 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 It had less philosophical mumbo jumbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I liked the big battle between the real life humans and the robot squid monsters. I got sick of all the computer kung fu in the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Matrix 2 was so pretentious. I never even saw 3. I liked the cartoon with that chick's ass in a thong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 The Matrix 6 is a straight action film featuring mostly brown skinned people fighting against their cis white male A.I. overlords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Stefancos said: The Matrix 6 What is that? The sum and/or product of The Matrix 1, 2, and 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World A good third outing, although I prefer the other two. This one seems to feature less growth from its main character (although that's not to say there is none) and most of the series' secondary character's are just there with not much distinctive to do. Still, it's a very good-looking film and Powell's score us very good in the film. It particularly shines in the film's second half. Glass Glass wants to be three things at once: a sequel to Unbreakable, a sequel to Split and its own movie. Unfortunately, this doesn't quite work. The movie starts out promising, but then drags. Audience members who were there to watch the sequel to Split seemed utterly confused by all the comic book references. If you're there to see the sequel to Unbreakable, you will be very disappointed. As I was. I walked out of the theatre thinking "I waited 19 years for this?" Not a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I guess there's a reason why this is a January release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Split also tried to be its own movie (referring to Unbreakable almost as an unnecessary afterthought) so I completely understand why Unbreakable fans expect Glass to be the first and real sequel to Unbreakable. Sad to hear the many disappointments ... but, in the end, we will always have Unbreakable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Another confirmation that sequels to a film made a long time ago are by definition disappointing! Fury Road still being the rare exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,067 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 1:58 AM, JoeinAR said: The Matrix is overrated. The sequels are crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 The Favourite Having only seen his last three films, this is the first Lanthimos work that really clicks from beginning to end. Oozing in wit, the director finally reaches beyond simply emulating Kubrick-ian aesthetics and more generously embraces to his satirical sensibilities. Everything is deliciously staged, in camera, dialogue and performances. And while Weisz is fantastic, Coleman is the real star. Might be the best I've seen of its year. SteveMc and Glóin the Dark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Does it get absurd again like in The Lobster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 There are touches of absurdism, naturally. But it's more "accessible" than both The Lobster and Killing of the Sacred Deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 It was delicious. Mary Queen of Scots, however, was not. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Stu will be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 @KK ! Good to see you back! KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 He comes back to us, at the turn of the tide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 KK...? Yes, that's what they used to call me. KK of Kanadia...that was my name. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, crocodile said: It was delicious. Mary Queen of Scots, however, was not. Karol Margot Robbie is delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thats Elizabeth I, Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 37 minutes ago, KK said: Stu will be disappointed. Stu, pubs and Quint are goners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Who? Who? And who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, KK said: Killing of the Sacred Deer. Oh, right, I've seen that one too. Don't remember much about it except that I liked it, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 pubs too? Now that's a real shame. I hope that's not true. 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Thats Elizabeth I, Jerry. Drax has always had impeccable taste in women: Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Stu, pubs and Quint are goners. Oneday it will just be you, me and Jason, Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just now, Alexcremers said: Oh, right, I've seen that one too. Don't remember much about it except that I liked it, I think. It was okay. Was pretty underwhelmed it. The Favourite is much better than both of those films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, KK said: pubs too? Now that's a real shame. I hope that's not true. Drax has always had impeccable taste in women: Anyone else think there should be a female Joker now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 We got one. She was great. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, SteveMc said: @KK ! Good to see you back! I never went anywhere... Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Feckin gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, crocodile said: I never went anywhere... Karol He he he....first time I noticed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, KK said: Drax has always had impeccable taste in women: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Oh, right, I've seen that one too. Don't remember much about it except that I liked it, I think. The movie is only a year old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 47 minutes ago, KK said: We got one. She was great. She was okay in a terrible film. WILL Smith was a better reason to watch. Jared Leto was a reason to not watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 We can agree on Leto and the film dear Joe. Abysmal indeed. JoeinAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 It was without doubt the worst version of a beloved character I've ever seen. JoeinAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I forgot i recently saw Annihilation. My goodness what kind of awfulness was that. And that ending.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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