Was in the mood for a heist flick and I remember people talking positive about this. I ended up having a really fun time watching this. The 2 leads have great chemistry and Rene Russo is fire in this. Very sexy film.
The reaction to this film is always so interesting to me. I saw it in theatres and the post chatter went beyond "not my thing," people were offended they watched it. The vitriol lasted all the way back to the parking lot.Skinamarink
…fuck this film. I can't think what the worst film I've ever seen is off the top of my head, but for now this will do.
It's a real boss move to establish all those interesting and well-performed other characters, then throw them away and forge down the more difficult route.Just saw The Holdovers. Really fantastic movie. I was a bit in the dark about it besides seeing a pretty positive thread on here about it a few months back (didn't even know until after watching it that it got nominated for Best Picture), but saw it was on Prime and still have my ad free month active after getting it to watch Fallout, so figured it was a good time to check it out. And glad I did.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the story be primarily about Tully and Hunham. At the beginning thought it was going to be about all the 'holdover' kids and the teacher bonding over misadventures at the school over the holidays, so didn't expect to see the other kids leave less than halfway through the movie. Just really endearing characters, and loved the general atmosphere and vibe of the movie.
It's a real boss move to establish all those interesting and well-performed other characters, then throw them away and forge down the more difficult route.
They both have played quite over-the-top characters, so I'm in for this.Babes (2024)
There were a ton of genuinely funny moments in this. Great start for Pamela Aldon. I think the challenge here is being tolerant of Glazer's demeanour. If you're familiar with Broad City it will make a lot more sense. I think folks just coming into this can feel it's a bit much.
I think you'll enjoy it. Also, John Carroll Lynch understood the assignment as he normally does.They both have played quite over-the-top characters, so I'm in for this.
Babes (2024)
There were a ton of genuinely funny moments in this. Great start for Pamela Aldon. I think the challenge here is being tolerant of Glazer's demeanour. If you're familiar with Broad City it will make a lot more sense. I think folks just coming into this can feel it's a bit much.
Tonight I rewatched one of my old favorites cause it was cheap on Apple. The Transporter. I hadn't seen it in a long time, and it was a little better than I remembered. Man, that closing credits song sucks. I give the movie a 7.
After watching Dune Part Two on 3/3, I started watching a ton of movies. Since that time, I've seen 239 movies (on streaming platforms and in movie theaters).
I think it was the second time I saw him, and Snatch was the first.I feel like this what a lot of peoples introduction to Jason Statham. 22 years later and he is still thriving.
She was great in Joy Ride so I'll have to check this out, thanks
Movie looking at the transitional phase of life, where the main character has to examine what he really wants and what type of person he is after a failed relationship. I thought the friendship dynamic between Justin H Min and Sherry Cola was the most entertaining aspect of the film.
239 - You must be crushing film to see that many, in such a short time frame.
How do you spend 10-12 hours watching films and tend to anything else? That's like most of the waking hours.I've kept a tally so bad days are 2 to 3 films in a day. Great days (usually weekends or sometimes on Friday) is 5 to 6 films in a day.
Longer movies like Norte - The End of History I try to break up over several days. I try to be careful with my film viewing - if I'm exhausted and needing to sleep, I'll cut it short. Watching something in that state isn't a good idea.
How do you spend 10-12 hours watching films and tend to anything else? That's like most of the waking hours.
BTW Norte is an amazing film.
With how it was dealing with the multiple perspectives, character arcs, the themes, and Lav Diaz's slower pacing and atmosphere of letting the scenes breathe, I would disagree it could fit into a 2 hour film. Or at least it would be way less epic. Lav Diaz is influenced by Russian literature and especially Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment for this film, so I can see why he went for the epic length (well, this is one of his shorter films!). Of course you can not like the film, but it worked for me a lot. Anyway, my further thoughts are here from when I first saw it cinemas.I manage. If I have something I need to do, I try to plan it during the day or pause whatever I'm watching. I work from home so I usually watch a movie before work, start one during lunch, finish it at the end of the working day, then try to watch two at night after dinner.
I found myself not liking Norte at all. First hour was great and I liked the last hour or so. It could have been edited to a 2 hour movie. It's also possible I watched it at the wrong time.
With how it was dealing with the multiple perspectives, character arcs, the themes, and Lav Diaz's slower pacing and atmosphere of letting the scenes breathe, I would disagree it could fit into a 2 hour film. Or at least it would be way less epic. Lav Diaz is influenced by Russian literature and especially Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment for this film, so I can see why he went for the epic length (well, this is one of his shorter films!). Of course you can not like the film, but it worked for me a lot. Anyway, my further thoughts are here from when I first saw it cinemas.
A ★★★★★ review of Norte, The End of History (2013)
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Babes
I remember someone posting a thread about Pamela Adlon returning as Bobby in the upcoming King of the Hill return series and I saw that she was the director of this movie. I noticed that it was playing near me, so I decided to check it out last night. I thought was a very good movie. Incredibly funny too. I was a bit worried how it was going to play out based on a scene near the beginning, but it got nipped in the bud fairly quickly. Definitely worth checking out if you can find a nearby theater showing it
Hundreds of Beavers
I'm shocked this hasn't gained more traction since there really isn't anything else out like it. I went in without having seen anything from it. I think that is the best move. It took maybe ten minutes to settle in and understand what is in store. After that it's just pure bliss, it's pure bliss.
Check this out. It's currently free on Amazon Prime with a 7 day trial to a third party service. It's also still out in a handful of cinemas.
I couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days. There really isn't much out there like it.One of the guests on Doug Love Movies recommended this recently.