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May 17, 2018 22:12:24 GMT -5
Post by XAsstCoach on May 17, 2018 22:12:24 GMT -5
Watched "The Shack" last night. Not about Shaquille O'Neil, mind you. Father (Sam Worthington) takes kids out for a camping trip and while trying to save his son from drowning, someone snatches his youngest daughter and they eventually only finds her clothes in an abandoned shack miles away. Loses faith in God, and its a complete movie about regaining his faith again.
Very cliche, but enjoyable nonetheless. Was driving to work this morning when I finally got it...Father, Son and Holy Ghost...because God was there, as was Jesus and Sarayu (a Holy Spirit). Thought Sarayu was the (American) Indian Princess in an old folks tale Sam told his youngest daughter about earlier in the film. LOL!
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May 26, 2018 19:32:58 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 19:32:58 GMT -5
Solo was confusing as hell, at least for the first half hour. It wasn't as bad as people said it was going to be, but it didn't really amount to much either. What story there was was REALLY hard for me to follow.
And the surprise character baffled the hell out of me, too. I've since read explanations, but geez. Seemed like a really messed up timeline at the ... uh ... time.
ALSO, I guess I was unaware that Solo was supposed to be so much older than Luke and Leia (almost wrote Luke and Laura). I know Harrison Ford was, but was that ever actually a thing in the movies?
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May 27, 2018 9:29:27 GMT -5
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on May 27, 2018 9:29:27 GMT -5
Solo was confusing as hell, at least for the first half hour. It wasn't as bad as people said it was going to be, but it didn't really amount to much either. What story there was was REALLY hard for me to follow. And the surprise character baffled the hell out of me, too. I've since read explanations, but geez. Seemed like a really messed up timeline at the ... uh ... time. ALSO, I guess I was unaware that Solo was supposed to be so much older than Luke and Leia (almost wrote Luke and Laura). I know Harrison Ford was, but was that ever actually a thing in the movies? I didn’t find Solo confusing at all...and most of the twists (besides the cameo you mentioned) were easy to spot from a mile away. Overall, I enjoyed it: it wasn’t anything amazing but it was definitely entertaining. I enjoy these spinoffs because they bring a different feel to the franchise and diversify it. As far as the age issue, I’ve always gone with the theory that although they look like humans from earth, characters age differently in its galaxy as well as have different lifespans.
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May 27, 2018 16:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on May 27, 2018 16:22:43 GMT -5
I just got back from A Quiet Place. It was good but I don’t get all the hype about it. I applaud the concept and execution but like Get Out, I think that it’s being overly praised just because it’s different.
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Jun 2, 2018 8:28:28 GMT -5
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on Jun 2, 2018 8:28:28 GMT -5
I rented Red Sparrow yesterday. Jennifer Lawrence did a great job but that’s the only real positive I took away from it. The plot was predictable and boring which was also reflected in how most of the characters were bland and one dimensional. I’ve seen quite a few reviews say it shows Marvel what the template for a Black Widow movie should be but I’d argue it more accurately shows what it SHOULDN’T. This type of movie needs to rely on suspense and intrigue and it missed the mark.
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Jun 3, 2018 15:43:52 GMT -5
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on Jun 3, 2018 15:43:52 GMT -5
I watched Blade Runner 2049. For a movie close to 3 hours, it did a good job keeping my attention the entire time. Very well executed and acted with impressive visuals. It’s hard to follow up a cult hit but this sequel definitely worked hard too.
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Jun 6, 2018 0:46:47 GMT -5
Post by bigdfromla on Jun 6, 2018 0:46:47 GMT -5
First Reformed, starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, directed by Paul Schrader, of Taxi Driver fame.
Good film. Hawke's character was fascinating to view his transformation and turn to darkness.
The ending was one of the weirdest I have ever seen. Went to a blank screen all the sudden. Reminded me of The Sopranos.
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Jun 6, 2018 2:09:22 GMT -5
Post by XAsstCoach on Jun 6, 2018 2:09:22 GMT -5
Watched The Greatest Showman. Was very entertaining and just reinforces Hugh Jackman's singing ability. And throughout the entire movie just a lot of catchy tunes. Oh, yeah, some over dramatization but that's expected.
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Jun 6, 2018 7:31:12 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 7:31:12 GMT -5
There's never been a good movie about a Volley Talk member. And, no, I don't mean the member of a Volley Talker, but there's never been a movie about that either. Well, Russell Crowe better get his fat ass in shape if he wants to play me. And please, no James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Jonah Hill, for the love of god. Patton Oswalt has just been cast.
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Jul 3, 2018 8:51:09 GMT -5
Post by gnu2vball on Jul 3, 2018 8:51:09 GMT -5
Saw the Sicario sequel the other night. It wasn't quite as good as the original, but I found it satisfying. I'm looking forward to catching it again when it comes to the movie channels/Amazon-Netflix.
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Jul 3, 2018 12:49:18 GMT -5
Just saw that Tarantino is directing a new Star Trek movie, and has convinced the studio let him do an R-rated version. I can't decide if this is going to be the best thing or worst thing ever.
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Jul 3, 2018 14:37:27 GMT -5
Post by gnu2vball on Jul 3, 2018 14:37:27 GMT -5
Just saw that Tarantino is directing a new Star Trek movie, and has convinced the studio let him do an R-rated version. I can't decide if this is going to be the best thing or worst thing ever. I'm thinking Plan 9 from Outer Space, with a lot of unnecessary dialogue.
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Jul 3, 2018 14:51:21 GMT -5
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on Jul 3, 2018 14:51:21 GMT -5
Saw the Sicario sequel the other night. It wasn't quite as good as the original, but I found it satisfying. I'm looking forward to catching it again when it comes to the movie channels/Amazon-Netflix. I have passes for the theater across town that I was thinking of using one on to see this. Not sure when I’ll have time though with my schedule. I’m seeing Ant-Man and The Wasp on Thursday night though because I prioritized that.
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Jul 3, 2018 14:57:44 GMT -5
Post by Wolfgang on Jul 3, 2018 14:57:44 GMT -5
Just saw that Tarantino is directing a new Star Trek movie, and has convinced the studio let him do an R-rated version. I can't decide if this is going to be the best thing or worst thing ever. This sounds exciting. Not a super-fan of Tarantino but I've enjoyed his films (except Kill Bill crap) and I'm intrigued by Tarantino's take on the franchise.
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Jul 3, 2018 15:03:40 GMT -5
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Jul 3, 2018 15:03:40 GMT -5
Just saw that Tarantino is directing a new Star Trek movie, and has convinced the studio let him do an R-rated version. I can't decide if this is going to be the best thing or worst thing ever. I'm thinking Plan 9 from Outer Space, with a lot of unnecessary dialogue. I’m guessing Samuel L is somehow involved in it, like as a Starfleet admiral, and at some point will call Captain Kirk an m-f’er.
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