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Watched Nope tonight and absolutely loved it until about the last five minutes, which I felt were uninspired and unworthy of the excellent ode to classic sci-fi film that Peele created.

If it weren't for that it would be my favorite of his films because I love this take on the genre, not because it's his best, because from a plot standpoint and overall acting standpoint it's objectively not. But from a cinematography and audio standpoint he's grown in great ways. It borrowed shots from landscape films, paid homage to scenes from classic films, and he doesn't overdo it on the special effects, using them only enough to be effective in setting the mood. But he sacrificed some character and relationship development, and if we follow Tobias Wolfe's ideas for stories, he doesn't do enough to establish the links in the chain that exist before and after the story in the viewer's mind. And this is necessary so that we can keep telling the story in our own minds once what is given to us is done. It's what gives a story life beyond what the author provides. But Nope starts and it ends, and it could have been more for the viewer without it being more for the film with a few different choices or additions in the dialog.

Despite these flaws, he's one of the most original and exciting filmmakers today. He takes risks and is creating a lineage of films that are worthy of study by aspiring film makers. I could easily design a course on his work so far, and I'm sure it will only get richer as he continues to create.
 
Hemotep said:
Watched Nope tonight and absolutely loved it until about the last five minutes, which I felt were uninspired and unworthy of the excellent ode to classic sci-fi film that Peele created.

If it weren't for that it would be my favorite of his films because I love this take on the genre, not because it's his best, because from a plot standpoint and overall acting standpoint it's objectively not. But from a cinematography and audio standpoint he's grown in great ways. It borrowed shots from landscape films, paid homage to scenes from classic films, and he doesn't overdo it on the special effects, using them only enough to be effective in setting the mood. But he sacrificed some character and relationship development, and if we follow Tobias Wolfe's ideas for stories, he doesn't do enough to establish the links in the chain that exist before and after the story in the viewer's mind. And this is necessary so that we can keep telling the story in our own minds once what is given to us is done. It's what gives a story life beyond what the author provides. But Nope starts and it ends, and it could have been more for the viewer without it being more for the film with a few different choices or additions in the dialog.

Despite these flaws, he's one of the most original and exciting filmmakers today. He takes risks and is creating a lineage of films that are worthy of study by aspiring film makers. I could easily design a course on his work so far, and I'm sure it will only get richer as he continues to create.
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There’s pretty obviously a big ol’ director’s cut in the wings somewhere, and I am there for it.
 
Enjoyed Nope today as well. Felt a bit long, but lots to analyze. You can tell Jordan Peele had a lot of fun making this one. A loving ode and critique wrapped in one. Plenty of symbolism too, and he doesn't over-explain it. Going to be chewing on it for a while.
 
Gavaxeman said:
I quite liked the Peele produced remake of Candyman




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Now you've done it! Well, my friend, this will be the first post I report on N&G.

Admittedly, I have not combed the TOS but I'm pretty sure enticing murderous urban legends is against it.

Yes, you only said it four times and I'm not up enough on my Candyland lore to know how they address modern day social media incantations (heck, me quoting your four times plus the original four may a full box of skittles make....effectively sending both of us up that proverbial chocolate river with no means of physical propulsion), but principles!
 
Indymisanthrope said:
Wait, 3000 Years of Longing came out, and nobody has anything to say about it?

That’s…not good.
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The first trailer I saw gave it a VERY different tone than the second trailer I saw. The first one made it look very arthouse, the second one made it look less so.


I'm an escapist, so I don't like movies where the point is to induce anxiety or suspense. I simply don't want that. So I won't be seeing Nope, but I read the synopsis and on paper it sounds absolutely ridiculous. I'm sure it's handled well in film... But just reading the plot it sounds so dumb. Which almost makes me want to see it. I think it's kind of cool what a good director can do with visual storytelling. I wonder how many potentially amazing movies don't get made because the production company or investors just can't see the vision.
 
kvetcha said:
I'm hoping to see it this week. But there was basically no advertisement and it bombed hard.
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Every other Instagram story has been an ad for this movie for a few weeks now. I want to see it, but I have no reason not to wait for it to stream.
 
Vengeance is pretty good with a lot of stuff I love about it...I just wouldn't say I loooooved the whole film.

The Black Phone also had aspects I liked, but ultimately I found it pretty lacking. I also didn't care much about the main characters, but loved The Grabber.

I think I've watched other stuff, but I can't even remember now.



About White Noise...i am interested in seeing it and hope it's good. But I gotta be honest, I read the book in college and hated it. I am not against post modernism by any means, something about it just really irritated me.
 
After an insane week that prevented me from even throwing on a movie in the background while I work, I finally fired up some streams again yesterday. Got a few trials/promos I want to milk for all their worth before they expire.

Started with Afflicted (2013) which was alright enough that I'm surprised the creators haven't done anything else. Found footage horror/action with a twist.

Then cued up one of the numerous recent moves with the name The Retreat. This one was the 2021 queer thriller on Showtime. It was fine. A lesbian couple takes a trip and becomes the target of a murderous troupe of rural serial killers. Standard fight for survival ensues.

Turned next to an A24 blindspot with mid90s which good. Enjoyed this slice-of-life period piece, navigating the social gray space of a newly turned teenager in LA.

Followed up with the Hungarian film The Turin Horse (2011) on MUBI based on a reco my partner received when looking for moody movies. This one was a winner. Gorgeously shot. Spacious script. Super oppressive chamber piece. I figured out the what was going on about halfway, which was pretty satisfying in its own rights because the movie doesn't go out of its way to explain much.



And to end the night with total whiplash, we threw on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 which did not work for me at all. Everything except Jim Carrey felt downgraded from the first film, and the script was a total unfunny mess. Won't be bothering with the third installment.
 
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EvanBenner said:
After an insane week that prevented me from even throwing on a movie in the background while I work, I finally fired up some streams again yesterday. Got a few trials/promos I want to milk for all their worth before they expire.

Started with Afflicted (2013) which was alright enough that I'm surprised the creators haven't done anything else. Found footage horror/action with a twist.

Then cued up one of the numerous recent moves with the name The Retreat. This one was the 2021 queer thriller on Showtime. It was fine. A lesbian couple takes a trip and becomes the target of a murderous troupe of rural serial killers. Standard fight for survival ensues.

Turned next to an A24 blindspot with mid90s which good. Enjoyed this slice-of-life period piece, navigating the social gray space of a newly turned teenager in LA.

Followed up with the Hungarian film The Turin Horse (2011) on MUBI based on a reco my partner received when looking for moody movies. This one was a winner. Gorgeously shot. Spacious script. Super oppressive chamber piece. I figured out the what was going on about halfway, which was pretty satisfying in its own rights because the movie doesn't go out of its way to explain much.



And to end the night with total whiplash, we threw on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 which did not work for me at all. Everything except Jim Carrey felt downgraded from the first film, and the script was a total unfunny mess. Won't be bothering with the third installment.
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I keep telling myself that I need to cancel my Mubi subscription, but I keep finding things I love on there. Turin Horse has been on my list for a while, too.
 
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