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Dagin Babi and his crew's placement in The Pit? (mild spoilers, I guess)
There was way too much singing.
Episode 4
Getting a bit repetitive now.
Season 9 teaser.
Beautiful score.
Amanda Plummer and Judy Davis
So wft were they shooting anyway?
Dennis Caleb McCoy
The sound mixing....
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Aren't the movie descriptions pulled from IMDB? IDK if a correction is made there, if it'll reflect on MC.
I post sporadically now, but aren't there only 2 Mods left? I doubt anyone is in charge of much of anything.
But at least we know Jim isn't dead š
I too woudn't call MaĆÆwenn beautiful per se, but she has an interesting face. I'd much rather that, than bland beauty, and she was good in the role imo.
Plus, beauty standards change and people are cast according to the tastes of their time (along with hair, make up and costumers following modern sensibilities sometimes). Cleopatra is still hailed for her beauty to this day. I've seen busts of Cleopatra, I wouldn't call her an enourmous beauty, but you don't see women like that being cast to play her. Far cry from Elizabeth Taylor.
I found Johnny Depp more distracting to be honest haha.
Overall though, I enjoyed the film.
I regret nothing!
I probably won't remeber I saw this in 2 weeks, but still, it was an ok watch.
The movie ended, and then in just kept going for another hour!
Either the Hunger Games bit should've been cut down significantly, since it's not about them anyway (and they weren't that interesting imo). Or, the story should've been split into two movies. As is, it just felt like two different movies glued together.
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Sound of Metal (2019)
Ruben canāt hear so good no more, and has to learn how to deal. IDK why I was under the impression this was going to be similar to Whiplashā¦ maybe cuz the guy was a drummer? Turns out Iām a dumber. I found Ruben to be a frustrating character at times. The doctor says no loud noises, and you go straight back to banging drumsā¦ But, real people are frustrating like that, so itās no detriment to the film. This made his journey and gradual acceptance and finally being at peace with his situation more satisfying. And the character's own frustration was very well depicted by Riz Ahmed. Didnāt this win Best Sound Design at the Oscars? Because the sound design was indeed very good. Yeah, good movie.
The One (2001)*
Jet Li has to stop himself from killing himself. The opposite of Highlander, in that there absolutely, under no circumstances cannot be Only One. But thereās still lightning energy transfer thingies when one moves close to becoming The One. This movie uses Let the Bodies Hit the Floor, Down with the Sickness _and_ Last Resort unironically. The early 2000s were a more innocent time. I wish Jet Li had more fight scenes with himself (or, you know, with his body double) because that was the only fight scene I actually enjoyed. You can see The Matrix influence clearly. Jason Statham was fun. It had a kooky, sci-fi premise which I liked, and miss. For what this movie is, it was fine.
Can't see a theme this week, but if you type The One in the MovieChat search, the first hit is not The One, it's Kanoe Reeves, which is cute.
*Edit: This did _not_ come out in 2021 lol
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Billy Elliot (2000)
Billy has a dream, and that dream is to dance goofy all over the place. Seriously though, I know he took ballet, but that dancing he was doing was definitely not ballet lol. Anyway, Iāve seen this a few times now, and the dancing was never my favourite part. What I enjoy is the emotional contents, and the performances. The British have a knack for making these types of movies set in the backdrop of some sort of community struggle, but theyāre never overly inspirational or dripping in saccharine. The humour and growth of the characters flow naturally, and reality is never forgotten. Iād put The Full Monty and Kinky Boots in this same category. Rating ā If I see it on TV again, Iād probably watch it.
I Girasoli (1970) Sunflower
Giovanna and Antonio get hitched during WW2. Then he goes off to the Russian front, and never comes back. Years after the war Giovanna goes to Russia looking for him, unconvinced that he is dead. What she finds there is his new wife, and his child. This film is very zoom heavy. Also, lots of people crying in train stations. Sophia Loren has some very overly dramatic moments in this film, which Iāll chalk up to Italians just being dramatic people (as per stereotype). The first half was a bit boring. The second half was more interesting and emotionally packed, and I enjoyed the performances more. Especially Sophia Lorenās, once she stopped throwing herself about. The quiet realization when she meets the Russian wife, etc. Itās the sadness of a lost love, and people moving on. But also all those years lost in grief and stuck in limbo, is he alive isnāt he, when she couldāve moved on with her life. Half good ā half ok-ish.
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Just cuz I like you, I'll let this "š š š š/10" slide just this once.
So glad you liked Ginger Snaps 2! And Tatiana Maslany is just great, isn't she? Just like, in general lol. There's more Ginger (of sorts) in the 3rd one, but I'm hesitant to recommend a purchase. Maybe watch it on Youtube if you have any interest in finishing the trilogy.
I know I've seen My Bloody Valentine, no memory if I liked it or not. All I remember is a mine, and Jensen Ackles was in it.
Let Him Go (2020)
Diane Lane and Kevin Costner are reunited in the role of parents, of a very much human son this time, who is actually vulnerable to falling of a horse and dying. Now they have to go chasing after their ex-daughter-in-law in an attempt to get back their grandson, and end up battling the family of her new abusive husband. This begins slowly, and chugs along, showing us the search for the grandbaby. And then it gets incredibly violent. I really enjoyed the scenic shots ofā¦ wherever in the US this was shot, beautiful. Some good performances. But, again, the Dumb Woman getting everybody killed trope rears its ugly head. I have to say I was quite shocked how violent it got towards the end there, for what I thought was a drama. IDK, it wasā¦ a movie, and I watched it. 3 out of 7 severed fingers.
Casper (1995)
The desire of Casper the Friendly Ghost to get an alive human girl girlfriend lead to Christina Ricci and President Thomas J. Whitmore moving into the dilapidated mansion him and his not-so-friendly uncles haunt. And those ghosts will definitely not go gently into that good night. There is obviously CG in this movie. But there are also actual sets, which are wonderful. As a kid I wanted to live in that mansion (maybe sans the ghosts). Great score, great cinematography (courtesy of Dean Cundey). Cathy Moriarty and Eric Idle are top tier 90s sleazeballs. A kids movie, but it doesnāt treat its audience like actual babies. IMO a very well made movie, and quite enjoyable still.
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Nice to see you're still around, R_Kane!
Yeah, we know you're "a weirdo" haha, but I bet there'd be some folk out there whose whole world view would be turned upside-down if we ever get proof of aliens, or even some bugs on Mars.
It's a perfectly fine film for any occasion! haha Though I suppose, it's very much "you either get it, or you don't" type of thing, from my understanding.
Sticking with what SETI would potentially find, it'll be too far away and probably too far in the past to directly harm or benefit us, imo. Same with contacting it back. Would there still be aliens there to pick up the phone?
I won't hold my breath for any uniting, we're still not on the same page about Evolution, vaccines, or the frigging Earth being round.
I would be worried about the impact on society. Specifically on how people with very strong religious views would react and process a discovery like that, if they accept it at all.
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