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Starting up The Holdovers and just checking right quick:
I'm supposed to hate these kids and cheer every time Giamatti opens his mouth, right?
Cuz that's what I'm doing
Cuz that's what I'm doing
you will feel ashamed of your words and deeds.Starting up The Holdovers and just checking right quick:
I'm supposed to hate these kids and cheer every time Giamatti opens his mouth, right?
Cuz that's what I'm doing
Okay soyou will feel ashamed of your words and deeds.
We didn't. Honestly I kind of like the idea of some movies not being announced until closer to release, kind of like Nintendo with their games. There's really no reason for us to know about every upcoming film half a decade in advance.Did we... know about this?
Moana Is Getting a Surprise Sequel This November - IGN
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Moana 2 will be released in theaters on November 27, 2024. It also shared a first look teaser trailer and image of the much-anticipated sequel.www.ign.com
Because I don't think we did. There was that live action announcement from some time back, but I certainly don't remember Moana 2 being announced at any point.
This is seemingly not what's happening here... basically this is the previously announced Moana animated Disney+ series being re-tooled into a film to the point where they are only just negotiating now, after announcing the film to get The Rock and Auli'i back for the film (assumption that they are replacing the TV show sound-a-likes) and the live action film has now been either cancelled or shelved for the time being... basically Disney had an empty calendar and were like hey that Moana series is fine, make it a film instead - definitely not a calculated, planned situation from Disney (suspect the animation guild are also likely to be on strike this year, so they may repurpose near complete series as films where possible to still have animated films for the schedule)We didn't. Honestly I kind of like the idea of some movies not being announced until closer to release, kind of like Nintendo with their games. There's really no reason for us to know about every upcoming film half a decade in advance.
I see. That's very interesting then. I feel like a lot of the "limited event" Disney+ series could have been movies anyway so I'm kind of glad this is happening. We'll see how it pans out, but I feel like Moana isn't really a hard act to follow up in terms of story. As long as they're able to get the VAs back, and have solid music and animation, it should be fine.This is seemingly not what's happening here... basically this is the previously announced Moana animated Disney+ series being re-tooled into a film to the point where they are only just negotiating now, after announcing the film to get The Rock and Auli'i back for the film (assumption that they are replacing the TV show sound-a-likes) and the live action film has now been either cancelled or shelved for the time being... basically Disney had an empty calendar and were like hey that Moana series is fine, make it a film instead - definitely not a calculated, planned situation from Disney (suspect the animation guild are also likely to be on strike this year, so they may repurpose near complete series as films where possible to still have animated films for the schedule)
I understand what you mean, but I welcomed the third act with open arms because by that point I really started to get... I wouldn't say bored, but like I understood what he wanted to say with the juxtaposition of their mundane life and the horror of the noise in the camp. I think the director has this really good and impactful idea, but unfortunately it ends up being a bit repetitive.The sound design is absolutely critical to the movie, as for most of it we hear the activities in the camp, often randomly and interspersed with the mundane actions of the Nazi family, and it effectively illustrates how they had become accustomed to it. That said, I think the third act loses this critical component when the officer goes to reassignment away from his house and is less interesting as a result.
I can see that angle. I’m just glad the movie was relatively short. Definitely would run the risk of being drawn out if it was any longer.I understand what you mean, but I welcomed the third act with open arms because by that point I really started to get... I wouldn't say bored, but like I understood what he wanted to say with the juxtaposition of their mundane life and the horror of the noise in the camp. I think the director has this really good and impactful idea, but unfortunately it ends up being a bit repetitive.
I actually just listened to a podcast a few days ago where Larisa Oleynik talked about her experience on this movie a little bit, funny timing.10 Things I Hate About You
I thought I had already seen this movie for the longest time. Turns out I was thinking of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and this was completely new to me.
I don’t generally go for romcoms, but this was actually a lot of fun! It also might be the most 90’s movie I’ve ever seen, but I kinda dug that.
Part of that weird little Shakespeare for Teens period in Hollywood! Charming movie.10 Things I Hate About You
I thought I had already seen this movie for the longest time. Turns out I was thinking of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and this was completely new to me.
I don’t generally go for romcoms, but this was actually a lot of fun! It also might be the most 90’s movie I’ve ever seen, but I kinda dug that.
Been meaning to start that! Did you watch Atlanta?I know this isn't "film" but I'm watching the new Mr and Mrs Smith and I think Donald Glover is becoming one of my favorite actors
I haven't yet but I've been meaning to!Been meaning to start that! Did you watch Atlanta?
Quick update to this list: I saw Killers of the Flower Moon. Easily last place of the bunch. I hated that movie, holy shit.Oh, I missed the Oscars discussion! Here's my thoughts on some of the films summarized:
Those are all the Best Picture nominations I've seen. I'd still like to see Anatomy of a Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon and American Fiction. Not really interested in Maestro, and only recently heard of The Zone of Interest.
- Past Lives was excellent, and in a just world it would win Best Picture (and Best Actress and Best Director, neither of which it was nominated for). A really lovely film.
- Poor Things was my next favorite of the BP noms. I wasn't a fan of the overuse of fisheye lens but loved it otherwise, I was laughing the whole time.
- Oppenheimer was overall very good. However, despite being 3 hours long, the first hour felt very rushed and poorly paced. I think they honestly could have cut everything before the Manhattan project started, and thrown in a flashback or two for a bit of extra context. Also, I love Emily Blunt but I don't really understand what she was nominated for. She wasn't given much to do.
- Barbie was my next favorite of the bunch. It was a fun time with excellent performances, music, and general vibes. I agree that Greta Gerwig not being nominated was a bit of a snub, but the discourse around that is getting a bit irritating.
- Finally, The Holdovers. A fine little movie that I enjoyed quite a bit, but it's a movie that you've seen variations on a thousand times before and no one will remember at all in a year. This is the kind of movie the Academy loves but tends to be overrepresented in these races.
it was such an incredibly crushing experience haha.Saw All of Us Strangers. What a beautiful slow burner it was. As @rêverie described, I really felt all the loneliness and melancholia during the movie but it didn't make me cry, it was more depressing. But then I took the train to go home and there launched The Power of Love by Frankie Goes to Hollywood (which is featured in the movie) and every feeling repressed watching it hit me all at the same time and transformed me into the crazy person crying in a train. It's definitely not for everyone since it's slow and pretty vibes-based (you can definitely tell it was based on a Japanese book) but if you're queer and/or have issues with your parents, it's definitely worth a watch.
Sony employee: Should we have this bootleg video taken down?Somebody posted a twitch stream of a bootleg theater recording of Madame Web and I watched it for the bit. God damn this movie is dogshit.
Oh, I missed the Oscars discussion! Here's my thoughts on some of the films summarized:
Those are all the Best Picture nominations I've seen. I'd still like to see Anatomy of a Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon and American Fiction. Not really interested in Maestro, and only recently heard of The Zone of Interest.
- Past Lives was excellent, and in a just world it would win Best Picture (and Best Actress and Best Director, neither of which it was nominated for). A really lovely film.
- Poor Things was my next favorite of the BP noms. I wasn't a fan of the overuse of fisheye lens but loved it otherwise, I was laughing the whole time.
- Oppenheimer was overall very good. However, despite being 3 hours long, the first hour felt very rushed and poorly paced. I think they honestly could have cut everything before the Manhattan project started, and thrown in a flashback or two for a bit of extra context. Also, I love Emily Blunt but I don't really understand what she was nominated for. She wasn't given much to do.
- Barbie was my next favorite of the bunch. It was a fun time with excellent performances, music, and general vibes. I agree that Greta Gerwig not being nominated was a bit of a snub, but the discourse around that is getting a bit irritating.
- Finally, The Holdovers. A fine little movie that I enjoyed quite a bit, but it's a movie that you've seen variations on a thousand times before and no one will remember at all in a year. This is the kind of movie the Academy loves but tends to be overrepresented in these races.
Update to the update: I saw American Fiction last night. Fantastic film. Funny, thought-provoking, well-written and acted. At the end of the film, some of the white people in the audience clapped, and my wife and I couldn't help but marvel over how thoroughly they'd missed the point of the film.Quick update to this list: I saw Killers of the Flower Moon. Easily last place of the bunch. I hated that movie, holy shit.
Marty, if you're feeling self-conscious about your perspective, maybe let someone else tell the story?
So many cool colors in that one. And yeag banger theme song.I watch a movie maybe every two months, and this time it was Tokyo Drifter. What a picture! Still humming the theme song.
I now understand Quentin Tarantino's early career. He's was thinking, "If Seijun Suzuki could make an extremely mannered gangster movie that works on an emotional level even though the characters are barely sketches and the plot is pointlessly convoluted, so can I." And I'm no hater, I think he generally pulled it off, but he's trying way harder. Suzuki makes it look easy.
I actually teared up a bit when Jenova's theme started. Just for the significance of where it was happening. Was a long time coming.Saw the theatrical release of FFVII Advent Children. Movie still ain't great, but it's fun seeing those fights in a theater
I own a powder blue suit so I guess I'm basically Tetsu.So many cool colors in that one. And yeag banger theme song.
Tokyo nagare mono!
You're right but you shouldn't...Blade Runner (1986), looks great, but there's barely emotional ground in here? I didn't love it.
"A guy gets on the MTA here and dies. You think anybody'll notice?"Collateral (2004) - Amazing movie. Two big winning points for me: -how emotional and melancholic it is -the antagonist working together and connecting with the protagonist and mentoring him.
Just watched Zone of Interest last night. I'm not sure how I feel about it. On one hand, it sure was uncomfortable, which is the point of the whole thing. Yet, I can't help but feel the movie makes its point in about 15 minutes or so, and then proceeds to repeat it for the rest of its running time without bringing anything new to the table. So it gets dull realy fast in my opinion.
I think it would have either worked better as a short or if Glazer made things get increasingly more disturbing as the movie went on, with the central characters showing their indifference repeatedly as the horror escalated and leaked more and more into their daily lives.
As it stands, though, I thought it was an overall boring movie.
And since I'm on a roll with hot takes and just saw Blade Runner being mentioned, I will go ahead and say the sequel is one of the best movies of all time and easily better than the already great original.
Watched The Boy and The Heron last night. I love Ghibli and Miyazaki, but this one was a mixed bag for me.
Great animation and stunning soundtrack, but its fantasy elements were so convoluted and confusing that, personally, I was so busy trying to figure stuff out that I lost connection to the emotional core of the movie, which is the part Miyazaki and the studio usually nail spectacularly.
I mean, I know Ghibli's works usually have some surreal or unnatural things that go unexplained, and you're supposed to just go with it, but here there's so much fantastic and delightfully weird stuff going on that it ends up being excessive. The movie jumps from one situation to the next one (introducing characters left and right) so quickly you end up feeling dizzy.
I can't help but feel a more focused approach would've done this movie a lot of good. Overall, it was good, but way too convoluted.
loved itDune 2 is a masterpiece. Wow.