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4 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said:
WWTLFIW?
A dark and gritty film, from the mid-70s. Loaded with sass and street cred, the main character spends his life in a dead-end job, and hanging out with his homies, while yearning for that ethereal "something" that will make him stand out from the crowd. His one and only hobby gives him respite from his weary existence, and wafer-thin relationships with his dysfunctional family, including a brother going through a personal crisis, don't help much.
Despite this, it's a film with much warmth and charm.
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11 hours ago, A Ghost From Highwood said:
Yes! I'm done. I'll move on!
Two hours later...
9 hours ago, A Ghost From Highwood said:I've thrown away my first copy of The Last Jedi. It's a scratched disc and it can't be played so it's trash already.
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1 hour ago, A Ghost From Highwood said:
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Groundhog Day (1993)
This is actually the first time I’ve seen this movie, and I enjoyed it quite a lot! Very sweet and clever script with plenty of laughs. I’m not the biggest fan of Bill Murray, but I really enjoyed his performance here; he brings the perfect balance of snark and sincerity to the role. The movie probably would’ve not worked with any other actor but him.
**** out of *****
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1 hour ago, Jay said:
I mean, did you ever read the main post? It specifically references the rumors from January. This is a new, official announcement.
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I thought this had been confirmed for some time already?
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Jojo Rabbit
A decently pleasant diversion. Story felt a bit thin at times, and it often felt like it was aping the style of Wes Anderson, but it had some charms of its own, along with some unexpectedly poignant moments. Really enjoyed Roman Griffin Davis’ central performance; the relationship between his character and his mother gave the movie a lot of heart.
*** and 1/2 out of *****
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2 hours ago, Brundlefly said:
That's why you never were and never will be someone one should listen to, when it comes to movies and their quality. Just believe me, it is one of the best films ever made and saying that is neither an attempt to follow the public opinion nor to be a hipster.
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Indian actor Irrfan Khan has died at 53.
Man this hurts. Really liked him as an actor; he was great in Life of Pi.
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The Spider-Man trilogy
The first two installments are classics for a reason; very stylish and self aware films that are often silly but have a lot of heart to them. Revisiting Spider-Man 2, I was impressed at how deftly the quieter, more emotional moments were handled. There’s a lot of great action in both, and it’s pretty clear how influential these films are in the landscape of modern superhero cinema.The third film is largely a mess and not very satisfying but there are some aspects that are enjoyable. The character of Sandman is portrayed well and definitely a highlight here.
The Irishman
Enjoyed this one a lot. This definitely felt like Scorsese returning to his roots; the subject material feels very familiar but that’s not a bad thing. It’s similar in some ways to Goodfellas and Casino, but it feels much more meditative in tone, like a contemplation of the end of an era. De Niro, Pesci, and Pacino give memorable and nuanced performances, and Scorsese’s direction is stylish and compelling. The period settings look gorgeous and the cinematography is typically great. The final 40 minutes are pretty powerful filmmaking.
**** and 1/2 out of *****
Knives Out
A clever and fun take on the classic murder mystery. Great ensemble cast, with Ana de Armas and Daniel Craig being the standouts; both are very watchable screen presences. It’s not especially subtle at times, but it’s well crafted and took some unexpected turns I appreciated. Well worth your time.
**** out of *****
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Official title treatment for Dune:
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38 minutes ago, Jay said:
Are you implying Rogue One and Black Widow are the only 2 times Desplat was connected to a movie, then wasn't?
No.
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Wait, is this Rogue One all over again?
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Rest in peace
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Interstellar (2014)
I still like it a lot. Above average sci-fi film elevated by its score and visuals, with some great performances. It has ambition and some neat ideas, even if some aren’t quite as developed as they could’ve been.
**** out of *****
Isle of Dogs (2018)
Still great! It’s one of those movies that improves upon rewatches; there’s so much artistry in every frame and the humor is so wonderfully droll, it’s hard not to notice something new every time I revisit this film. Very playful, unique score by Desplat, really adds to the film’s tone and personality.
**** and 1/2 out of *****
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Akira, by Geinoh Yamashirogumi
4 and 1/2 out of 5
The Official Pop and Rock Music thread
in General Discussion
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Coming out of retirement briefly to share a few words about Daft Punk. Growing up, they were easily among my favorite musical artists and are probably still in my top five. Their sound and style influenced my music tastes more than any other group. Really would’ve loved to see them dabble more in the realm of film scoring; their work on TRON: Legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Gonna miss them a lot.
One more time...