TenderLovingKiller®
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Agreed, Goodreads sucks.
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EvanBenner
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Just watched Sputnik and LOVED it. Not too scary for space horror (though it takes place almost entirely on Earth) and far more interesting if you dig Cold War stuff. Lots of fun implications there. A lot of parallels to HBO's Chernobyl miniseries too with regard to loyalties and power structures.
Bull Shannon
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Getting through October with plenty of horror movies; saw Candyman for the first time Friday, which was great (I think I've put it off because a friend described the entire plot in fifth grade and it sounded spooky, though he apparently got the ending wrong). Watched The Fog Saturday; I love Carpenter, but was a little disappointed. There are some great images, but overall it's a slow burn that amounts to not much.
And last night I watched Beware! The Blob. Which is bad. Without doubt. But it has a bunch of comedy stars (Godfrey Cambridge, Del Close, Shelley Berman, Dick Van Patten) and this very odd, shaggy structure. The movie basically plays like a series of Laugh-In sketches (a hippie goes to get a haircut, an overzealous scoutmaster berates his scouts, some drifters argue) all punctuated by the participants getting eaten by the blob. I might recommend it as a so-bad-its-good watch, ideal with friends and some hoppy/herbal refreshment.
And last night I watched Beware! The Blob. Which is bad. Without doubt. But it has a bunch of comedy stars (Godfrey Cambridge, Del Close, Shelley Berman, Dick Van Patten) and this very odd, shaggy structure. The movie basically plays like a series of Laugh-In sketches (a hippie goes to get a haircut, an overzealous scoutmaster berates his scouts, some drifters argue) all punctuated by the participants getting eaten by the blob. I might recommend it as a so-bad-its-good watch, ideal with friends and some hoppy/herbal refreshment.
Fillip J Phry
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My wife and I watched The Devil All the Time last night. I went in somewhat blind, other than knowing some of the actors that were in it and a trailer. I see now that it got a lot of hate review-wise, but we both enjoyed it. It is a SLOOOOW burn for sure, but for some reason I was captivated the whole way through. Maybe it's because I haven't watched a ton of movies lately. I don't know, I like how it was structured and the intertwining stories kept me guessing.
As a final thought, I'm not sure WHAT accent Robert Pattinson was doing/going for, but it was hilarious and I liked his performance nonetheless. He's certainly changed my impression on him as an actor after this and The Lighthouse.
As a final thought, I'm not sure WHAT accent Robert Pattinson was doing/going for, but it was hilarious and I liked his performance nonetheless. He's certainly changed my impression on him as an actor after this and The Lighthouse.
kvetcha
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He is fantastic in Good Time.
Bull Shannon
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I recently replaced my skip-prone dvd of The Shining with a blu-ray of what turns out is the non-US cut of the movie; you can read more about that here:
www.imdb.com
But basically, after poor performance in the US, Kubrick chopped ~30 minutes out of the movie. The US version is the widely accepted version today, but both cuts are director's cuts.
It's first noticeable when Danny has a vision of the Overlook at the bathroom mirror; instead of including the scene with Danny and the therapist, then Wendy explaining Danny, Tony, and Jack to the therapist, the movie cuts from Danny's vision to the family driving up to the hotel. Lots of hotel backstory is chopped out, as is Jack's alcoholism and the lack of booze on the premises. I actually think the cuts benefit the movie; with the therapist scene included, the family is separated for a long stretch in the beginning of the movie, and considering how lonely Wendy seems in that scene smoking a cigarette and trying to convince this stranger that Jack is a great husband/dad, the entire family unit starts the movie so precarious and fractured already (when I first saw the movie, I thought Jack was Danny's stepdad, that's how alien they all seem from one another). I've always felt mixed about Nicholson's performance because he starts out pretty edgy and only gets more unhinged from there, and I think it actually benefits the character of Jack that not too much time is spent trying to cast him as a loving father and husband; arguably, in this cut he feels more like a family man, sweet but prickly at times.
Stephen King's problem with the movie is it removed a lot of subtlety in Jack, and I understand that: the book is more focused on Jack's internal struggle, and considering King's struggles with addiction, it makes sense that the story of a dry drunk trying to maintain a grip while swayed by supernatural forces as well as his own paranoia/anger would be so personal. I think the non-US cut of The Shining strips away the lip service to that aspect of the story, while making it arguably more effective; when Jack walks into the ballroom, orders a drink, and tells the ghost about the accident that caused him to put away the bottle years ago, the character shading is more striking and less methodical.
Overall, I'd say the US cut is more methodical, while the one I watched last night was more elemental. It's an interesting cut. Especially considering our focus on longer=better, it's interesting to see a director arguably improve a movie in shortening it.
The Shining (1980) - Alternate versions - IMDb
The Shining (1980) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.com
But basically, after poor performance in the US, Kubrick chopped ~30 minutes out of the movie. The US version is the widely accepted version today, but both cuts are director's cuts.
It's first noticeable when Danny has a vision of the Overlook at the bathroom mirror; instead of including the scene with Danny and the therapist, then Wendy explaining Danny, Tony, and Jack to the therapist, the movie cuts from Danny's vision to the family driving up to the hotel. Lots of hotel backstory is chopped out, as is Jack's alcoholism and the lack of booze on the premises. I actually think the cuts benefit the movie; with the therapist scene included, the family is separated for a long stretch in the beginning of the movie, and considering how lonely Wendy seems in that scene smoking a cigarette and trying to convince this stranger that Jack is a great husband/dad, the entire family unit starts the movie so precarious and fractured already (when I first saw the movie, I thought Jack was Danny's stepdad, that's how alien they all seem from one another). I've always felt mixed about Nicholson's performance because he starts out pretty edgy and only gets more unhinged from there, and I think it actually benefits the character of Jack that not too much time is spent trying to cast him as a loving father and husband; arguably, in this cut he feels more like a family man, sweet but prickly at times.
Stephen King's problem with the movie is it removed a lot of subtlety in Jack, and I understand that: the book is more focused on Jack's internal struggle, and considering King's struggles with addiction, it makes sense that the story of a dry drunk trying to maintain a grip while swayed by supernatural forces as well as his own paranoia/anger would be so personal. I think the non-US cut of The Shining strips away the lip service to that aspect of the story, while making it arguably more effective; when Jack walks into the ballroom, orders a drink, and tells the ghost about the accident that caused him to put away the bottle years ago, the character shading is more striking and less methodical.
Overall, I'd say the US cut is more methodical, while the one I watched last night was more elemental. It's an interesting cut. Especially considering our focus on longer=better, it's interesting to see a director arguably improve a movie in shortening it.
Speaking of Halloween films. I'm watching Hocus Pocus in 4K HDR on Disney Plus right now.
Getting into the Halloween spirit.
Getting into the Halloween spirit.
Watching Inheritance starring Lily Collins for the second time this week. The first time I watched it I was multitasking while working and missed some parts.
Good movie. I recommend it if you like thrillers, mystery and suspense movies.
Good movie. I recommend it if you like thrillers, mystery and suspense movies.
siremobunny
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I have a rigorous virtual film fest schedule over the next few weeks...had to write it all down to make sure I schedule things efficiently...
siremobunny
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I legit loved Hubie Halloween
siremobunny
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In case this was on anyone's radar after winning both top prizes (Grand Jury and Audience) at Sundance this year, this random film fest in Virginia dropped more tickets for it's virtual screening of Minari tonight...A24 film, so you know it's gonna be good. 
films.middleburgfilm.org
Middleburg Film Festival MINARI
CENTERPIECE SELECTION. A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm...
Ericj32
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Just caught up on this entire thread in less than 24 hours haha. A few thoughts:
- My favorite Christmas movie to rewatch every year is About a Boy. Don't watch it with me though because I will ruin it with my preemptive laughter/excitement for nearly every scene and funny line.
- Didn't see anyone mention that Bradley Cooper was a producer on Joker - I liked him in Alias and Wet Hot American Summer but I really don't get how he's cemented himself as an A-lister and somehow never gets blamed for all of the steaming piles of shit he unloads at the box office.
- I'm with @ChristoBee in enjoying Hateful Eight more than Django and Inglorious Basterds.
- my quirky ass Wes Anderson character is a "geriatric decorated admiral who just inherited a steamboat" [I would watch this!]
- Emma is the best 2020 movie I've seen this year, and Attack the Block is the best non-2020 movie I saw for the first time this year.
- My favorite halloween-adjacent [semi-]animated movie which I haven't seen in years but am planning to rewatch this year is Casper.
- Really excited to stream New Order and Gaza Mon Amour this weekend with the Chicago Int'l Film Fest (h/t @siremobunny )
- I'm also "ericj32" on Letterboxd if anyone wants to be friends on there
- My favorite Christmas movie to rewatch every year is About a Boy. Don't watch it with me though because I will ruin it with my preemptive laughter/excitement for nearly every scene and funny line.
- Didn't see anyone mention that Bradley Cooper was a producer on Joker - I liked him in Alias and Wet Hot American Summer but I really don't get how he's cemented himself as an A-lister and somehow never gets blamed for all of the steaming piles of shit he unloads at the box office.
- I'm with @ChristoBee in enjoying Hateful Eight more than Django and Inglorious Basterds.
- my quirky ass Wes Anderson character is a "geriatric decorated admiral who just inherited a steamboat" [I would watch this!]
- Emma is the best 2020 movie I've seen this year, and Attack the Block is the best non-2020 movie I saw for the first time this year.
- My favorite halloween-adjacent [semi-]animated movie which I haven't seen in years but am planning to rewatch this year is Casper.
- Really excited to stream New Order and Gaza Mon Amour this weekend with the Chicago Int'l Film Fest (h/t @siremobunny )
- I'm also "ericj32" on Letterboxd if anyone wants to be friends on there
siremobunny
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Just finished New Order and it was pretty wild and brutal
...quite good thoAlso, About a Boy is a fine film, indeed.
Gavaxeman
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Ericj32
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Just finished New Order and it was pretty wild and brutal
Also, About a Boy is a fine film, indeed.
Uhhhh - so, I took too long apparently in deciding which films to buy tickets for, and New Order is already sold out for CIFF. And it looks like it's sold out at AFI fest, too.
Do you know of any other festivals offering streams of Nuevo Orden/New Order?
Also - I bought some tickets for Milwaukee Int'l Film festival, and they allow you to buy a ticket to use anytime within the date range of the festival (Oct 15-29) - you just buy the ticket and then you can stream the film for 48 hours from the time that you first start playing that film. I assumed Chicago was the same way, but it's apparently not, haha - so now I have 5 films I just paid for (I was worried about them selling out, too!) that I need to watch in the next 48 hours.
I suck at film festival-ing.