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Why are fantasy stories allergic to the word "wyvern"?
Did anyone else guess the killer from the very first scene they were in?
Are there any other films that deal with similar themes or social issues that you would recommend?
How do you feel about the film being in black and white?
Who would you cast in the inevitable live action version Netflix will make 15-20 years from now?
Any thoughts on why Oshin never gained traction in the anglosphere?
Any film recommendations for people who enjoy this movie's atmosphere?
Why does everyone...
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Adding a pregnancy and subsequent baby to a show is often the kiss of death for any TV series. It’s not necessarily a “jump-the-shark” moment, but it usually indicates that the writers have run out of ideas. The same applies to introducing a major new character into an already established show – it rarely ends well.
Think of all the once-great shows that went downhill after a pregnancy and baby arc:
- <i>Roseanne</i> after Jerry was born.
- Every season of <i>Archer</i> after AJ was born felt like a prolonged decline.
- <i>Friends</i> after Emma was born.
- <i>Bewitched</i> stayed decent after the addition of Tabitha but declined sharply after the birth of Adam.
- <i>Malcolm in the Middle</i> managed to stay good for a while after Jamie was born, but it definitely wasn’t as sharp as the earlier seasons.
- The same thing happened with <i>Frasier</i> after Alice was born.
1. <i>Alien</i> (1979)
2. <i>Aliens</i> (1986)
And a very, very distant 3rd would be
3. Literally every other movie in the <i>Alien</i> franchise because I consider all of them to be equally bad after <i>Aliens</i>.
Hate to break it to you, but the <i>Alien</i> franchise has always been 'woke.' All the way back in 1979, <i>Alien</i> featured a female lead and a diverse cast (albeit only considering the small cast size) in a movie that was an allegory for rape.
But here's the thing: I don't care if a movie is "woke" or not. I care if it's GOOD. The original <i>Alien</i> is a great watch because of its suspense, atmosphere, groundbreaking special effects, and Ripley as a complex, compelling character.
Before a film even comes out, I see people on MC freaking out about it being "woke." Why does anyone care? I just don't get why some people are more obsessed with whether a movie has women and a diverse cast than if it's actually good. So much mindless hate.
I'm not entirely sure why <i>When a Stranger Calls </i> received an R rating either, given its relatively tame content. In my home country, it didn't receive such a harsh rating. If I were to speculate, I'd say the movie might have suffered from a case of guilt by association.
The 1970s saw an unprecedented surge in horror films, some of which were highly controversial for their depiction of women and violence. Right around the release of <i>When a Stranger Calls</i>, a wave of these exploitative horror movies had hit the screens, stirring public concern. Even Siskel and Ebert dedicated an entire episode to this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BpdCOyXV4Oo&pp=ygUhU2lza2VsIGFuZCBlYmVydCAgd29tZW4gaW4gZGFuZ2Vy
Personally, I always thought <i> When a Stranger Calls </i> was a pretty solid film. However, its marketing might have echoed some of those less savory films, which could have made censors more cautious. My guess is they were trying to avoid any potential controversy by erring on the side of caution and playing into the public sentiment of the time by slapping it with a harsher rating.
Well... Since almost all of his films are completely devoid of genuine emotion, he probably needs all the help he can get from the score. But yeah, way too loud.
Agree completely.
Funny how the Nolan name seems to be such a potent elixir for film bros, transforming even the most ardent superhero devotees into pensive cinephiles.
This movie is trash, and I'm a raccoon. How could I forget that scene when the Kid's father slapped him into a completely different room? Or when Prince spins like a ballerina in the middle of his frantic and rage-filled search for his dad?
The father repeatedly shouting, "You keep this place clean!" during the domestic abuse scenes like it was the only phrase he knew. And the fact that neither of his parents have names, and every time we see them, it's like they're stuck in a domestic abuse Groundhog Day.
Then there’s the hair and makeup—so beautifully 80s it’s almost an art form. The music scenes are visually stunning. Prince's on-stage presence is undeniably that of an electrifying, intriguing, magnetic powerhouse; off-stage, however, the man transforms into the most unsettling person I've ever seen.
The dumpster scene with the thrown-in woman is a laughable masterpiece of its own—so bad it's almost endearing. And the Kid's character arc? A journey from him being slightly less of a jerk—but only to his band, not his girlfriend. Progress, I guess?
It's all part of the charm. This film is a time capsule of the 80s, with all its quirks and flaws. The crowd scenes with their wild hairstyles, the live music, everything with Morris Day—all contribute to its peculiar magic. And yes, those two old ladies grooving to "Sex Shooter" are iconic.
I'll admit, I've not watched any 2024 horror films in 2024, so I can't comment on that, but I think the last few years have been pretty good for horror. Considering that <i>Pan's Labyrinth</i> came out in 2006, I'm not sure I can agree with the statement that it was a masterpiece "for it's time", but I suppose if you're comparing it to <i>I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer</i>, <i>The Grudge 2</i> or <i>Final Destination 3</i>, which also came out in 2006, then I can agree that it's the best of a bad lot.
Finally a post about this film I can agree with. I can only assume all of the people talking about <i>The Descent</i> being the scariest film they've ever seen haven't actually seen many scary films.
That's probably because this movie wasn't funny, at all. Unlikable characters, unlikable movie.
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