Everything Everywhere All at Once

Absolutely ****ing floored by this beautiful, hilarious, heartfelt, incredibly executed film. Definitely don't miss out on this one.

The Northman - Lot of really incredible parts to see on the big screen but definitely not up to par with Eggers' other two films. The characters didn't seem to really connect with their actions or what's happening in a weird way, maybe the brutality played a role in this. Still really enjoyed the ritual scenes, a great deal of the action, some of the more poetic moments, and a few of the turns they threw into the movie (by way of heavy exposition and random yelling). Worth seeing. 7/10

Arrebato (Rapture) - You can really see this film's influence on Lynch and Cronenberg. The atmosphere of this movie is wild, very hazy and dingy yet vibrant and colourful, which leads to an awesomely disorienting experience that puts you right there with the characters. Loved the reflexive twists and mass of incredibly memorably scenes. 9.5/10

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Peterloo.

Moving drama based on the so-called seditious riots in Manchester in 1819, when all people wanted was enough to live on, but the upper classes felt them to be beneath their contempt. The brutish Yeomanry (thugs in army uniform basically, something of a precursor to Ireland's bane, the Black-and-Tans) were let loose and women and children hurt/killed, and all happily sanctioned by the government and the Prince Regent (played in a brilliant short cameo by Tim McInnerney). Worth watching; may make your blood boil. Wasn't too happy with the somewhat damp squib ending though.

^^ one of my all time favourite filmmakers. Still haven't seen it though, I guess the topic just feels too frustrating. I prefer his low key human dramas. Another year was so warm and beautiful.

Didn't even know Mike Leigh had another film out since Turner. I have a strange relationship with him: Naked is one of my all time favorite films but after watching Career Girls and not liking it all that much it I got the sense that Naked is a one-off and all the other dozens of films he made are completely different in tone so I'm not in a hurry to watch them, though I want to one day. I think I tried torrenting Life is Sweet but it never downloaded or something.

Yes I would say Naked is a one off. The rest of his filmography is quite different, nothing is that intense or verbose, it's mostly about ordinary people and ordinary lives, with a lot of emotion and empathy. If I've gotten to know you a little bit by now, I would say don't bother... ;)

BUT, if you do, the highlights for me, apart from Naked, are All or nothing and Topsy Turvy.

Had to leave the theater last night during the first ten minutes due to it being absolutely filled with obnoxious f*cking talking morons. I'm seeing it Monday during the middle of the day.

Don't be a bitch. Tell them to shut the **** up.

I give you permission to beat the **** out of them next time.

You know what, I'll take that as a challenge to find in myself the humanity to relate to his simpler, more humane films. Will start with Secrets and Lies just cause I've already downloaded it and then watch the ones you suggested.

It wasn't just that. We were forced into the front row due to the stupid f*cking "reserved seating" thing where half the theater buys them online and doesn't show up until 20 minutes after the movie starts. It was too close. Hurt our eyes.

This is why most people torrent.

James Bond Live And Let Die.

Watched Life Is Sweet and absolutely loved it. It shows that he gets actors to rehearse improvised scenes and characters for months before even writing a script, that's how he gets this pitch perfect tonal precision from the entire cast (of brilliant actors). My favorites were the clinically depressed trial-sized sous-chef, a pretty Felliniesque character that fits perfectly in this world; the daughter who is a depressed and insecure leftist shut-in blurting out buzzwords out of context; Timothy Spall's character, I mean the costume design alone there...

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I saw some online reviews complain that Leigh "didn't tie the loose ends" and while I think it's an expectation we should rid ourselves of, it's also spot on in that it drives home how free from screenwriting formulas his scripts are.

I finally saw Everything, Everywhere, All at Once and I haven't laughed and cried so much over a film in ages. A fantastic reverberating punch to the heart and mind and senses

Ja pretty much the best theatre experience I've ever had.

I heard that the rock scene didn't have subtitles at some theaters lmao

Lol that must feel surreal

Spider-Man: No Way Home.

absolutely loved it!

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

I didn't have the same cathartic experience you guys had it seems. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it very much. I thought the creativity and performances were top notch. I just feel like the theme of the film has been done before.

"Our protagonist starts off ____ and through many adventures throughout the film and many lessons learned, ends up resting ____"

Trying not to spoil the film but the payoff fell a little flat for me. I did have a very good time and laughed a lot though.

I thought Swiss Army Man had more emotional impact to be honest.

Here I was thinking they invented the hero's journey.

I saw that Pig movie with Nic Cage. I actually kinda liked it.

went to see Sonic 2 at the cinema last month with my younger brother.

goddamn! it was really good!

looking forward to the 3rd movie. i'm genuinely hoping Jim Carey will come back for one last movie before he retires.

Of course many stories work like that but that doesn't really matter. What I loved about it is how effectively it deals with depression and family issues and midlife crises and general bleak nihilism and the value of human connection in overcoming all that. Also not exactly new, but the way they present it just makes it hit really hard for me

Rear Window hits differently on the big screen

I'm a big Sonic fan but the casting of Jim Carrey just doesn't seem right to me - shouldn't Eggman be a big rotund guy?

yes, but Jim Carrey makes up for it with his manic energy.

he's easily the best part of the movie.

anyway, watched the new live-action Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers yesterday.

it was absolutely amazing!

easily tying with Sonic 2 for best movie i've seen this year.

Hopefully it's someone younger than 20?

Also, I can't believe there's already a Sonic 2 out, it feels like yesterday that there was the whole SCANDAL with the eyes.

I'll be skipping both of those movies incidentally and try to watch the new Top gun this weekend in IMAX. It's getting pretty great reviews for some reason.

A few recently. I enjoyed Gringo last night. Dark comedy where David Oyelowo plays an insignificant clerk in a law firm who gets tangled up with the Mexican cartel, who think he's the big boss - "How hard can it be to find one black guy in Mexico?" Also watched Mr. Holmes. It was... good, I couldn't say great, but different, and Ian McKellen is always nothing less than spectacular. Yesterday was a pleasant if silly little movie and I also rewatched The Long Riders, about the exploits of the James and Younger Gangs. Finally, just now finished watching classic western Shenandoah, in which of course Stewart stole every scene. Ah, they don't make 'em like that no more!

I really enjoyed Yesterday too. Lots of fun and not at all serious, but still heartwarming and full of (of course) top tier tunes.

nope. i'll be 36 this year.

i grew up playing the Sonic games and watching the cartoons, so i shan't apologise for still being a Sonic fan as an adult.

Being a Sonic fan is punishment and pennance enough these days

They get to Sonic eventually after a discussion about cereal mascots


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I was going to say. Just read the book.

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Flawless film. One of the best things I've seen in the last ten years I'd reckon. Skin tight script and powerhouse performances. The ending left me speechless.

I feel the same away about this classic.

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<3 yes it's amazing


I tried to watch Vita & Virginia (2018) but switched it off pretty soon. The actresses try to do what they can but the script is terrible and there is a weird bland electronic soundtrack that's jarringly at odds with the film's vibe

sadly, you're not wrong. the fanbase is one of the more ungrateful.

Today, I watched a documentary of the 2017 shooting in Las Vegas. Awful stuff.