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What was the last film you watched?
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Last Christmas
My idea of a silly pleasure. I did love the music of George Michael as a soundtrack, and Emilia Clarke is great for these kind of rom-coms because she makes me care about what happens to her.
My idea of a silly pleasure. I did love the music of George Michael as a soundtrack, and Emilia Clarke is great for these kind of rom-coms because she makes me care about what happens to her.
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Game Night (2018)
Smug, entitled, middle-aged Americans act like the smart-talking sassy teenagers from Scream for no reason other than, apparently, because.
The constant pop-culture references were tedious. The lines were driven home with all the subtlety of the circus. One got the sense that the self-conscious actors thought they were incredibly clever to be delivering "funny" lines in a "naturalistic" way (which amounts to weird emphases, annoying pauses and saying "OK" at the end of sentences).
The self-indulgent existentialism of the three couples was highly unnecessary. Who cared that one couple wanted a baby and were having problems conceiving. Or that there had been infidelity in another relationship. Or that the third couple (the completely un-hilarious slow young guy and his incompatible date) weren't really sure if they were a couple. It's all there to pad out the wafer thin plot.
In place of actual intelligence was an over-abundance of self-awareness and a series of heavy, unoriginal twists which changed the reality of the film, each of which reduced my already fragile investment.
In terms of tone, one felt that it purloined from much of Nineties pop culture. Primarily sitcoms (the traditional game night scenes were lifted directly out of Nineties Will & Grace, while the "look how funny I am" delivery of dialogue had all the smugness of Friends - which at least had actual funny lines to support it) and the meta-horrors like Scream and Final Destination. On that level, it was quite accessible to me. But there was really nothing new. It was nowhere near as original as it seemed to think.
Although it doesn't sound like it, there was something strangely watchable about it. But I couldn't watch it again. Probably.
Smug, entitled, middle-aged Americans act like the smart-talking sassy teenagers from Scream for no reason other than, apparently, because.
The constant pop-culture references were tedious. The lines were driven home with all the subtlety of the circus. One got the sense that the self-conscious actors thought they were incredibly clever to be delivering "funny" lines in a "naturalistic" way (which amounts to weird emphases, annoying pauses and saying "OK" at the end of sentences).
The self-indulgent existentialism of the three couples was highly unnecessary. Who cared that one couple wanted a baby and were having problems conceiving. Or that there had been infidelity in another relationship. Or that the third couple (the completely un-hilarious slow young guy and his incompatible date) weren't really sure if they were a couple. It's all there to pad out the wafer thin plot.
In place of actual intelligence was an over-abundance of self-awareness and a series of heavy, unoriginal twists which changed the reality of the film, each of which reduced my already fragile investment.
In terms of tone, one felt that it purloined from much of Nineties pop culture. Primarily sitcoms (the traditional game night scenes were lifted directly out of Nineties Will & Grace, while the "look how funny I am" delivery of dialogue had all the smugness of Friends - which at least had actual funny lines to support it) and the meta-horrors like Scream and Final Destination. On that level, it was quite accessible to me. But there was really nothing new. It was nowhere near as original as it seemed to think.
Although it doesn't sound like it, there was something strangely watchable about it. But I couldn't watch it again. Probably.
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I´d been wanting to watch this for years and last night I did, at last. It´s an outrageously funny black comedy with a young(er) Nicole Kidman playing a very ambitious "weather girl". The cast includes a lot of actors who went on to bigger things, especially Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck, here as two very shady, sex-addicted high schoolmates. The end is very somber, which is a sign of how great Nicole was playing this character... because you kind of feel sorry for her.
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Midnight Express (1979)
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This looked very funny, but my eyes and brains couldn't keep up with the frenetic animation. After 15 minutes I felt completely worn out.
It's been a little while since I watched a recent movie I could truly enjoy 
Most of new movies taste like crap to me... But there are a little few ones, I did love, deeply.
Midsommar is the first to come in mind. I loved, loved, loved that movie. So many Vikings cultural references, so many attention to details, foreshadowing, subliminal images (look at the trees... Yes, maybe you will see something you wouldn't see, if you don't pay attention). The movie is so fascinating. Nothing is "under the nose". You have to pay attention to everything : dialogs, sound, set, background set. You will even need to do some internet researches if your not familiar with some culturals Vikings myths and stories. Best movie of 2019. And I know a lot of people you juste hated it. Mainly because they were expecting something easy, with jump scares and explanations, à la BlumHouse.
Same director than Midsommar actually . Again, I would say the same about Hereditary: everything is in the dialogues, the details, the set, the sounds. it's like a puzzle. When you connect every pieces, you can see the masterpiece.
Most of new movies taste like crap to me... But there are a little few ones, I did love, deeply.Midsommar is the first to come in mind. I loved, loved, loved that movie. So many Vikings cultural references, so many attention to details, foreshadowing, subliminal images (look at the trees... Yes, maybe you will see something you wouldn't see, if you don't pay attention). The movie is so fascinating. Nothing is "under the nose". You have to pay attention to everything : dialogs, sound, set, background set. You will even need to do some internet researches if your not familiar with some culturals Vikings myths and stories. Best movie of 2019. And I know a lot of people you juste hated it. Mainly because they were expecting something easy, with jump scares and explanations, à la BlumHouse.
It's a slow burn but but gradually gains momentum as it reaches it's very dark and effed up crescendo. Very atmospheric and unnerving, and you never quite know where it's going. I didn't really understand what was going on some of the time but that kind of added to the suspense. The performances are great, especially Toni Collete. All in all a pretty good modern horror movie.
Same director than Midsommar actually . Again, I would say the same about Hereditary: everything is in the dialogues, the details, the set, the sounds. it's like a puzzle. When you connect every pieces, you can see the masterpiece.
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If you like something different and art house-y then I can recommend the Belgian movie "Rundskop" ("Tête de bœuf"). Exellent drama.
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Some Will, Some Won't (1970)
What a cast: Thora Hird; Leslie Phillips; Ronnie Corbett and Michael Hordern all playing relatives of Wilfrid Brambell.
Throw in Arthur Lowe; Frank Thornton; Sheila Steafel and James Robertson Justice and it couldn't be more quintessentially 1970 Britain.
I need a lie down just from looking at the poster.
What a cast: Thora Hird; Leslie Phillips; Ronnie Corbett and Michael Hordern all playing relatives of Wilfrid Brambell.
Throw in Arthur Lowe; Frank Thornton; Sheila Steafel and James Robertson Justice and it couldn't be more quintessentially 1970 Britain.
This looked very funny, but my eyes and brains couldn't keep up with the frenetic animation. After 15 minutes I felt completely worn out.
I need a lie down just from looking at the poster.
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Quartet- the only film directed by Dustin Hoffman. Stellar older cast and just lovely. Maggie Smith on top form
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I watched "Black Panther" again today...and I'm sure everyone knows why.
Rest in Power.
Rest in Power.
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My God what a powerful movie. Best actress performance in movies since Meryl Streep in "Sophie's Choice."
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I myself watched the last (for now) Avengers, Endgame. RIP Chadwick Boseman. The movie was better than the previous entries despite its hyper-long running time (3 hours!).
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A made for TV movie called Danielle Steel's: Secrets.
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Lilies In The Field (1963)
The film for which Sidney Poitier became the first black actor to win the Oscar for best actor. I've wanted to see this film for many years and finally I have and I wasn't disappointed. Sidney Poitier plays Homer Smith who by chance meets a group of nuns and who persuade him to stay and build a chapel for them. It's an understated film that has drama and humour with just the right balance of each. Sidney Poitier is outstanding and gives one of the most charming and endearing performances you will ever see in a film.
The film for which Sidney Poitier became the first black actor to win the Oscar for best actor. I've wanted to see this film for many years and finally I have and I wasn't disappointed. Sidney Poitier plays Homer Smith who by chance meets a group of nuns and who persuade him to stay and build a chapel for them. It's an understated film that has drama and humour with just the right balance of each. Sidney Poitier is outstanding and gives one of the most charming and endearing performances you will ever see in a film.
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