Movie News, Reviews, and Discussion Super-Thread

[I'm a Puppy!]

The Black Swan

I can't say it's a "bad" film per se. It's just, not good? I don't know if Natalie Portman really deserved the oscar for acting. Sure the dancing was impeccable. But the oscar is for acting not for dancing.

[Potato]

Snowpiercer went on too long and Okja was just bad.

[VomKriege]

I like them all and didn't think much of the Host back then.
It's possible I'll enjoy more the latter if I watched it now, maybe it flew over my head.

I liked Snowpiercer a lot but as far as the classism theme go I think Parasite is a lot stronger.

[EchoRin]

Hey Bebpo. I noticed on my flight that the movie The Handmaiden was available. Seeing as I'm flying back with the same airline I would bet on it still being there. Oldboy is one of my all time favorites and is the only Chan-wook Park film I've seen so far. Now that I know The Handmaiden is his project, I'm definitely gonna give it a watch. Not even gonna look at a trailer. I already read the brief synopsis when I was flipping through the movie selection.

[Bebpo]

I like them all and didn't think much of the Host back then.
It's possible I'll enjoy more the latter if I watched it now, maybe it flew over my head.

I liked Snowpiercer a lot but as far as the classism theme go I think Parasite is a lot stronger.

My problem with The Host is as a monster/creature movie fan, it didn't feel like a particularly great creature flick and the CG monster was goofy as fuck. Like the family stuff was good and it's a good enjoyable movie, but I have certain expectations when it comes to creature flicks and it didn't get there.

I'll try to track down and watch Memories of Murder soon.

[Don Rumata]

Hey Bebpo. I noticed on my flight that the movie The Handmaiden was available. Seeing as I'm flying back with the same airline I would bet on it still being there. Oldboy is one of my all time favorites and is the only Chan-wook Park film I've seen so far. Now that I know The Handmaiden is his project, I'm definitely gonna give it a watch. Not even gonna look at a trailer. I already read the brief synopsis when I was flipping through the movie selection.

Handmaiden is fantastic, probably his best movie (i've only seen that, the vengeance trilogy, I'm a cyborg, and Stoker, though).

I like them all and didn't think much of the Host back then.
It's possible I'll enjoy more the latter if I watched it now, maybe it flew over my head.

I liked Snowpiercer a lot but as far as the classism theme go I think Parasite is a lot stronger.

My problem with The Host is as a monster/creature movie fan, it didn't feel like a particularly great creature flick and the CG monster was goofy as fuck. Like the family stuff was good and it's a good enjoyable movie, but I have certain expectations when it comes to creature flicks and it didn't get there.

I'll try to track down and watch Memories of Murder soon.

I'm not a big monster/Kaiju fan at all, tbh, i liked it mostly because of the family dynamics and the characters.
Maybe that's where the discrepancy comes from.

[Madrun Badrun]

The trailer gives away the entire plot, looks good though. 

[Bebpo]

Hey Bebpo. I noticed on my flight that the movie The Handmaiden was available. Seeing as I'm flying back with the same airline I would bet on it still being there. Oldboy is one of my all time favorites and is the only Chan-wook Park film I've seen so far. Now that I know The Handmaiden is his project, I'm definitely gonna give it a watch. Not even gonna look at a trailer. I already read the brief synopsis when I was flipping through the movie selection.

Handmaiden is fantastic, probably his best movie (i've only seen that, the vengeance trilogy, I'm a cyborg, and Stoker, though).

I like them all and didn't think much of the Host back then.
It's possible I'll enjoy more the latter if I watched it now, maybe it flew over my head.

I liked Snowpiercer a lot but as far as the classism theme go I think Parasite is a lot stronger.

My problem with The Host is as a monster/creature movie fan, it didn't feel like a particularly great creature flick and the CG monster was goofy as fuck. Like the family stuff was good and it's a good enjoyable movie, but I have certain expectations when it comes to creature flicks and it didn't get there.

I'll try to track down and watch Memories of Murder soon.

I'm not a big monster/Kaiju fan at all, tbh, i liked it mostly because of the family dynamics and the characters.
Maybe that's where the discrepancy comes from.

Check out Thirst & JSA as well. Both great, Thirst is more fun dark erotic comedy.

[Nintex]

https://twitter.com/tvs_movies/status/1185261880652324864

 

[EchoRin]

Test screenings where though? In the States?

Would be cool if this version leaks at some point.

[Great Rumbler]

The trailer made it look like cut-rate wuxia, so no surprise here.

[paprikastaude]

Parasite - Entertaining movie that's fun to think about afterwards. I can see the reasons for the positivity it received, but I don't think the "you musn't know anything about it" sentiment helps the film. Especially since plenty movies of the director got weird, so it's better to understand that this is social drama and the crazy praise doesn't come from unexpected horror or tarantino-esque shenigans. Otherwise the hype is destined to cloud one's impression.

[bluemax]

Saw Zombieland at Alamo Drafthouse in DTLA. Movie was fine but nothing worth rushing out to see (my friends wanted to see something and this was the consensus).

What stood out though was this trailer before the movie:



WTF

[Thirty-Ought-Six]

The Brothers Bloom

Loved it. This movie really understands the importance and malleability of the stories we have in our heads about our own lives. Plus Rachel Weisz is a joy to watch as usual.

Hara-Kiri (2011)

I can only assume that Takashi Miike wanted to prove to himself that he could make a movie like this. Other than that, there is no reason for it to exist. It's pretty good, yes, but it is a remake of a movie that honed acting, plotting, and directing to a razor edge. It leaves out much of what made the original great, while changing very little of what remains.

Martial Club

One of my most often re-watched movies. It has some fantastic scenes (especially the lion dance and alleyway fight) but more than that, it makes me feel great every time. It explores the value of self discipline and hard work, laziness and instant gratification, avarice and underhandedness.


I wish Parasite was playing anywhere near me. Memories of Murder and The Host are two of my all time favorites.

[Leadbelly]

https://twitter.com/tvs_movies/status/1185261880652324864

 

Cops should kill them all? Can't they just kill a few? Killing them all sounds a bit... harsh.

It is funny though watching/reading the hypocrisy. You have millions of protesters fighting for democracy, fighting for freedom essentially, supposedly the values of the West. And you have celebrities like this who a like, "kill them all!". Lets just massacre them in the street in one huge blood bath. It's alright, something to do. And yet you have Disney acting like it is woke as fuck these days, but when it comes to China, errr it doesn't matter. We make a lot of money in China, can't hurt that bottom line. Lets keep the wokeness for where it is viable to do so. lol

[Great Rumbler]

Liu Yifei is mainland Chinese [along with being a naturalized US citizen]. Also, she only said that she supported the HK police, not that all the protesters should be killed.

[Joe Molotov]

It was actually Eddie Murphy that said that.

[Leadbelly]

Liu Yifei is mainland Chinese [along with being a naturalized US citizen]. Also, she only said that she supported the HK police, not that all the protesters should be killed.

Well, I am going by that tweet:

so much so that the lead actually said "Cops should kill them all"

That's wrong then?

[Rufus]

Could be. No indication where they got this from.

[Leadbelly]

Yeah. I can't find it either.

[Don Rumata]

Saw Zombieland at Alamo Drafthouse in DTLA. Movie was fine but nothing worth rushing out to see (my friends wanted to see something and this was the consensus).

What stood out though was this trailer before the movie:



WTF

Looks interesting.
One more "It's like if X did Y" quote in there, however, and i would've popped a vein.

It was actually Eddie Murphy that said that.

The next Beverly Hills Cop is going to be real different.

[Dickie Dee]

pretty hyped to see The Lighthouse tomorrow

[Dickie Dee]

https://twitter.com/TommyMcNam/status/1185257402007982080

 

[Ghoul]

pretty hyped to see The Lighthouse tomorrow

Enjoy the fish pussy.

I’m watching The Shining for the first time in what seems forever, still such a bloody good film

[thisismyusername]

Finally watched Spider-man: Far from Home and really: Fuck Himu and the MCU haters. I really enjoy this version of Spider-man. Plus the movie is worth it just for Nick Fury/Sam L. Jackson going "Bitch, please, You've been to space." E.D.I.T.H. being "Even Dead, I'm The Hero." (oh Tony) J. K. Simmon's returning as a Alex Jone's type of V-blogger for Jonah J.

I do feel Mysterio/Jake was wasted. I liked him until the twist into a villain, where he was still good but it feels wasted that he's not what he said he was. I feel him playing Holland's Spider-man's new Tony Stark would've been really good, and seeing the bloopers on the DVD it's clear Tom and Jake both enjoyed working together so it would've been cool to have seen them team up (especially with the rumored Spider-man/Venom cross-over).

I enjoyed the film, but at the same time, the "illusion" tech and actual attacks were a little... weird/disjointed, not as snappy as previous films.

That said: I do agree that the series/universe at this point is mostly forgettable.

But I still enjoy them as pop-corn filcks, which is what really matters to me: They're entertaining and I come out of them enjoying my time-spent with them. They may not be "art," but you know what? Sometimes I want a fast food burger over a five-course meal, and that's totally ok.

[EchoRin]

My original flight was cancelled. Was moved to Swiss Airlines. They likely don't have the same movie selection as LOT. So probably won't see The Handmaiden   

#FirstWorldProblems #FuckYouAssholeYoureFlyingAndBitchingAboutMovieSelections

EDIT: Watched two Japanese flicks on the flight

And Your Bird Can Sing - This movie makes me want to be in love again. 7 weebs out 10

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6515458/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1

Parallel World Love Story - ahhhhhh, thumbs down

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9251748/

[Mupepe]

pretty hyped to see The Lighthouse tomorrow

Jesus. That was nuts. I loved it though.

[chronovore]

https://twitter.com/tvs_movies/status/1185261880652324864

 

Do business with China, bruh...

[Bebpo]

Saw The Lighthouse with Kara

Was fun. Dafoe & Patterson are great and carry the film. It's a dark comical film and way more artsy than The Witch, which was restrained and pretty straight forward. The Lighthouse is wacky and you have no clue what you saw when you're done. After reading some critic reviews I think I'd side with some of the ones saying it's a fun wacky ride of madness but a bit light on substance.

[chronovore]

The Brothers Bloom

Loved it. This movie really understands the importance and malleability of the stories we have in our heads about our own lives. Plus Rachel Weisz is a joy to watch as usual.

Hara-Kiri (2011)

I can only assume that Takashi Miike wanted to prove to himself that he could make a movie like this. Other than that, there is no reason for it to exist. It's pretty good, yes, but it is a remake of a movie that honed acting, plotting, and directing to a razor edge. It leaves out much of what made the original great, while changing very little of what remains.

Martial Club

One of my most often re-watched movies. It has some fantastic scenes (especially the lion dance and alleyway fight) but more than that, it makes me feel great every time. It explores the value of self discipline and hard work, laziness and instant gratification, avarice and underhandedness.


I wish Parasite was playing anywhere near me. Memories of Murder and The Host are two of my all time favorites.

OMG, I love The Brothers Bloom. Happy to hear someone else who gets it.

I've bookmarked the other movies just in case our tastes are actually aligned.

[EchoRin]

Aw yeah baby. You advertise that CUCK movie to me on Instagram

https://ibb.co/QjhFYgG

[Joe Molotov]

While you're at work, your wife is probably home watching Cuck right now.

[Nintex]

The giant dad she told you not to worry about.

[benjipwns]

finally an honest review of Mister America:

[Nintex]

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)


The movie was fine and funny and all, but the outtakes was some of the funniest shit I've seen in ages

Yep, the outtakes were the best part of that movie.
On YouTube there's also some longer takes of the interviews. 

[paprikastaude]

Rewatched Blade Runner 2 for the first time at home. Holy fuck, this is already two years old?
On the other, still absolutely amazing film - almost every frame perfection

[ToxicAdam]

Not every frame Jared Leto was in ...

[MMaRsu]

Anybody watch Dolomite yet?

Its pretty good so far, about halfway in

nice to see Eddie acting again, and Wesley Snipes has a nice part too

[Don Rumata]

Not every frame Jared Leto was in ...

Reminder that it was supposed to be David Bowie. 
Fuck you Grim Reaper.

[Bebpo]

Jojo Rabbit - Liked it! Cute movie. It does the comedy + real film thing better than Hunt for the Wilderpeople though JoJo still has tonal issues. Taika’s best at pure comedy like Shadows & Ragnorak. But this was a good 3/4 star flick even if it feels a bit like a knock off Wes Anderson film.

[Tuckers Law]

Anybody watch Dolomite yet?

Its pretty good so far, about halfway in

nice to see Eddie acting again, and Wesley Snipes has a nice part too

I was grinning nearly the whole time during it.  One of my favorites this year.

[MMaRsu]

It's really cool checking out the real Dolemite movie after seeing the Eddie adaptation of how they made the movie. I didn't know so many scenes were 1 for 1.

Never saw Dolemite, not gonna watch all of it but it's really cool tribute to Rudy Ray

[paprikastaude]

Seen Videodrome for the first time. I kind of couldn't stand James Woods' face, but everything else was right up my alley. I wonder if younger audiences could relate to any of this, considering so much relies on understanding outdated forms of media    Even if the general theme of virtuality vs. reality is still relevant (or rather, more than ever). Either way, love me some well done surrealism. I also prefer these kind of bigger themes compared to Lynch movies, in which relationship problems often seem to be root of each nightmare.

[Tripon]

https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1189027442779926528

[Rahxephon91]

[Don Rumata]

https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1189027442779926528

Nice, now for all the other Star Wars trilogies. 

[Don Rumata]

A Most Violent Year. Stunning performances by everyone. I was deeply invested in this movie. Amazing.

Have you watched Show Me a Hero? It's got Oscar Isaac too, and i feel like it shares commonalities with it (I think it's also better, though i thought Violent Year was just alright, so YMMV).

[Bebpo]

https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1189027442779926528

This is especially fucking funny with the timing coming right after that panel they just did.

[Nintex]

They signed a 9 figure deal with Netflix.
Rushed the ending of GoT for no reason 

[EightBitNate]

Do people really attribute the success of GoT to them? Because I feel like there were plenty of people who could’ve done what they did with HBO’s budget and the source material. Netflix is smoking crack.

[Great Rumbler]

Do people really attribute the success of GoT to them? Because I feel like there were plenty of people who could’ve done what they did with HBO’s budget and the source material. Netflix is smoking crack.

Orci and Kurtzman keep getting work, so clearly talent isn't the deciding factor in these kinds of decisions.

[EightBitNate]

Do people really attribute the success of GoT to them? Because I feel like there were plenty of people who could’ve done what they did with HBO’s budget and the source material. Netflix is smoking crack.

Orci and Kurtzman keep getting work, so clearly talent isn't the deciding factor in these kinds of decisions.

But 9 figures???

You’d think they’d have more under their belt than a single show.

[chronovore]

Do people really attribute the success of GoT to them? Because I feel like there were plenty of people who could’ve done what they did with HBO’s budget and the source material. Netflix is smoking crack.

Orci and Kurtzman keep getting work, so clearly talent isn't the deciding factor in these kinds of decisions.

But 9 figures???

You’d think they’d have more under their belt than a single show.

How soon do we forget hit capeflick X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

 

[EchoRin]

Zombieland 2 - wasn't too sure going in as it seemed like a sequel without a purpose. Once you get past that you realize it's still a pretty funny over the top light hearted comedy. Not even in the mood to give it a rating. Laughs were had. No regrets spending 1h45m with it.

[TEEEPO]

yup, zombieland 2 was hilarious

[Crash Dummy]

the laundromat - given the director/writer/cast/subject matter i expected a lot more than a few vignettes strung together and a concluding monologue that could've been taken off of twitter

[Nintex]

the laundromat - given the director/writer/cast/subject matter i expected a lot more than a few vignettes strung together and a concluding monologue that could've been taken off of twitter

This was such a bore fest. It was just watchable content(tm)

[Bebpo]

Yeah, heard nothing good about that one.

Oh well, everyone has an occasional miss.

[Mr. Nobody]

The Michael Haneke scoreboard thus far:

The Seventh Continent - 

Benny's Video - 

71 Fragments - 

Funny Games - 

Code Unknown - 

The Piano Teacher - 

Time of the Wolf - 

Cache - 

The White Ribbon - 


Insanely hot and cold after Benny's Video. Amour should be great at this rate 

[Leadbelly]

Seen Videodrome for the first time. I kind of couldn't stand James Woods' face, but everything else was right up my alley. I wonder if younger audiences could relate to any of this, considering so much relies on understanding outdated forms of media    Even if the general theme of virtuality vs. reality is still relevant (or rather, more than ever). Either way, love me some well done surrealism. I also prefer these kind of bigger themes compared to Lynch movies, in which relationship problems often seem to be root of each nightmare.

Yeah. It is why David Cronenberg is one of my favourite directors.

In terms of whether it is outdated, I think eXistenZ is kind of an updated version of it. However that was made in 1999 so maybe that is outdated also. And eXistenZ isn't as good as Videodrome in any case. eXistenZ is still worth a watch though if you haven't seen it.