Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I’m very very interested to see the numbers for Spiral on Sunday. Especially since a ton of Regals around the country are reopening tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 11:50 AM, The Illustrious Jerry said: https://variety.com/2021/film/news/cannes-2021-films-official-selection-lineup-predictions-1234958648/ After last year's cancellation, the Cannes 2021 lineup is starting to heat up, with Annette (Leos Carax) and The French Dispatch (Wes Anderson) confirmed, and Soggy Bottom (Paul Thomas Anderson), The Card Counter (Paul Schrader) and The Power of the Dog (Jane Campion) in talks to premiere, among others. Looking forward to the whole lot very much! On 4/26/2021 at 11:56 AM, Jay said: Looking forward to The Card Counter! On 4/26/2021 at 2:37 PM, Naïve Old Fart said: Anything by Paul Schrader is worth investigating. Heck, my favourite film ever was written by him Focus Features has officially announced the release date The Card Counter: September 10, 2021 Raiders of the SoundtrArk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 First look at Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Netflix put the first 15 minutes of Army of the Dead online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Why would anyone want to see that? Wait for the movie to be fully released on May 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Robert Eggers' (The Lighthouse, The VVitch) Viking saga “The Northman” with Alexander Skarsgard, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Björk will be released on April 8, 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,220 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Wish I'd known they were filming so close to me. I could have been in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Oh? Do you look like a Viking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 6:45 PM, Disco Stu said: I’m very very interested to see the numbers for Spiral on Sunday. Especially since a ton of Regals around the country are reopening tomorrow. So the estimate is that Spiral made $8.725 million in America for its opening weekend. That's 50% of the opening of Jigsaw (the last Saw movie) in 2017, which is pretty good by pandemic standards but I was definitely hoping to see it get over $10 million to show audience demand was bouncing back in a big way. I think a lot of people are saying "Yes, I want to go to movies again... but not for that crap!" I guess the Chris Rock/Sam Jackson factor wasn't enough to pique people's curiosity. A Quiet Place Part II comes out next weekend and it will be a good test because (a) A Quiet Place was a huge hit and (b) it will be only in theaters. It doesn't stream on Paramount+ until July because Paramount isn't following Warner Bros and Disney's practice of putting their movies on streaming simultaneous with theaters. Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Theaters will eventually become a boutique experience. Accelerated greatly by the pandemic. Disney recently announced they are moving to a 45-day theatrical window, even after theaters are open. I doubt I’ll ever go to a theater again, unless it’s for a film I really want to see in that environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 If there’s a movie I’m interested in I would always 100% of the time rather see it in a theater. Edmilson and JNHFan2000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: If there’s a movie I’m interested in I would always 100% of the time rather see it in a theater. I agree with Disco Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,957 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I can't wait to go to the theatres again. There's nothing like thr experience of seeing a film in the theatre for the first time. Seeing it at home just doesn't give the same feeling and for me the hype for a new film. That is one of the things I learned last year. Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Disney recently announced they are moving to a 45-day theatrical window, even after theaters are open. Yep Shang-Chi & Free Guy to Play in Theaters Exclusively for 45 Days For those following along at home, these are Disney's major 2021 movies and how they'd decided to roll them out Mar 5 - Raya and the Last Dragon = theaters & simultaneous $30 Disney+ "Premiere Access" May 14 - The Woman in the Window = sold it to Netflix (Netflix exclusive) May 28 - Cruella = theaters + simultaneous $30 Disney+ "Premiere Access" June 18 - Luca = Disney+ exclusive Jul 9 - Black Widow = theaters + simultaneous $30 Disney+ "Premiere Access" Jul 30 - Jungle Cruise = theaters + simultaneous $30 Disney+ "Premiere Access" Aug 13 - Free Guy = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Sep 3 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Oct 15 - The Last Duel = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Nov 5 - Eternals = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Nov 24 - Encanto = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Dec 10 - West Side Story = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Dec 22 - The King's Man = in theaters exclusively for 45 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,275 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I might actually say that the theater is the biggest incentive to get me to watch new movies I am only marginally interested in. If there's a movie I am hyped for, I would want to go out for sure but I'd still watch it by hook or by crook. But having a night out and just picking something to go see, that is still fun for me. Or if there is some art house thing that looks interesting and is only playing at a multiplex for a week, that makes me feel like "Well this is my shot to see it while it's new!" and I enjoy planning a day around that. Once it's out on home media, it just becomes another movie out of a million to pop on and I usually go for something older, or rewatch something I already know I like. Either that or I'd rather do a TV show or miniseries. I only watched like a dozen 2020 movies compared to previous years when it's usually closer to 50-60. Like Wonder Woman 2, I still haven't bothered with that but in a normal year I would have gone with somebody, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,424 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I did the math and most Disney blockbusters from the last few years earned 90% to 96% of their domestic box office by day 45. So it won't hurt them much to give up of a few millions in order to boost the hype for their streaming service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,220 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 6 hours ago, AC1 said: Do you look like a Viking? If needs be. I could easily play Ferocious Bespectacled Warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,424 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 More ninjas coming to the big screen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 You must be thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,424 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Not really. The previous G.I. Joe movies were horrendous, so I have no expectations for this one. Probably I'll watch it when it appears on Netflix or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger 59 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Paramount movies are going to pop up on Paramount+ 45 days after release for the foreseeable future so if you have that service you'll be able to watch the movie for no additional cost. I hated watched the first two so I doubt I'll be making it to theaters myself but will probably watch it once it hits streaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 ‘Attack the Block 2’ Finally Happening, Star John Boyega and Director Joe Cornish Both Returning I've never seen the first one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger 59 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Its a great alien invasion movie with a group of British youths lead by Boyega as the heroes. Great movie with good action and humor. Also features current Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker in an early role as one of the leads. Definitely a great movie and I'm glad Cornish is revisiting the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Yea I've wanted to see it for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,714 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 It’s good, well worth a watch. I haven’t seen it since it came out, I guess it’ll be a different viewing experience after a couple years having Boyega fixed in mind as a Star Wars prop. Not that that’ll hurt it in any way, Boyega’s great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 989 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I actually saw the movie fairly recently, and I liked it a lot! Especially with it giving Boyega and Whittaker more to work with in terms of the material it provides. The score wasn't half bad either, though that is definitely more owed to Basement Jaxx than Steven Price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Zack Snyder wrote a third 300 film that WB rejected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Only two more days ... Our lives will never be the same again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,351 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Cinemas here in NI reopen next Monday. Am less than enthused with the new releases on offer, but the Odeon has a Monday-evening-only screening of The Terminator so I've booked for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I like the cast of this movie Raiders of the SoundtrArk and LSH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2,433 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 That's sound promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Henry Cavill To Star in Lionsgate’s ‘Highlander’ Reboot From Chad Stahelski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 There can be only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 And that's ... Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Exfreakingactly!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,351 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 I saw a quote from Cavill on this where he talks about 'the films in all their 80s Queen-slathered glory'. Erm ... only the first one was an 80s flick, Henry old chap. And there are many words that could be used to describe the sequels, but 'glory' ain't one of them. Never mind rebooting Highlander, go get yourself cast as the new Bond instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Someone who doesn't know the history of the Highlander franchise, as Cavill clearly does not, shouldn't be involved in any kind of reboot. He has no respect, for the films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,351 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Funny how the TV show ever became a thing, considering US network TV's standards and practices didn't allow for decapitations to happen onscreen. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Don't tell me you have respect for Highlander 2: The Quickening too, Richard! OTOH, if Prometheus is a good movie, then anything goes .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 53 minutes ago, AC1 said: Don't tell me you have respect for Highlander 2: The Quickening too, Richard! Ah, well. A bad movie is a bad movie, isn't it? The question is: what is "a bad movie"? As @Sweeping Strings pointed out, Cavill got his facts wrong, and for someone who works in the industry, then, imo, that shows disrespect. 56 minutes ago, AC1 said: OTOH, if Prometheus is a good movie, then anything goes .... Wrong thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Ah, well. A bad movie is a bad movie, isn't it? The question is: what is "a bad movie"? To me it's when you watch a movie and you feel vicarious shame for the all choices they've made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 989 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Someone who doesn't know the history of the Highlander franchise, as Cavill clearly does not, shouldn't be involved in any kind of reboot. He has no respect, for the films. It's not like he's the writer or director of the film. An actor can still fit the role well if the production around him can give him all that is necessary. There's probably quite a few people in various adaptations that haven't bothered with their source material, so it matters more if the movie itself actually has any worth. Also, films? I thought there could only be one. Nick1Ø66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,708 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Yeah. I think actors being knowledgeable about the history of the franchise they’re in is more the exception than the rule. And by and large I don’t think it matters one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 It’s not an actor’s job to be in love and know everything about a previous film for a new adaptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTech 989 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Granted, in the case of Cavill, being he is a fan of The Witcher and was happy about being Superman (before allegedly being disatisfied with the direction Snyder took), I can imagine being a bit irked if his dedication doesn't quite extend to other roles of his (though in the case of Highlander, the most the average person might remember of the franchise is the first film, and maybe just how awful the second one is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Timothée Chalamet cast as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures’ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel film, Wonka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 JJ Abrams confirms Portal movie still in development at Bad Robot for Warner Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Let's hope it disappears up its own portal, before too long. A24 and Edmilson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,336 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Why do you say that? I don't expect that you've played the original games? There's no indication that he's going to direct it, only that his production company has the writes a someone is writing a screenplay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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