I was excited to see this movie until I found out Elizabeth Banks was the director. What's going to be "the message" she going for in trying to lecture the audience. When it fails is she going to blame Toxic Masculinity again? It's even more sad to me knowing this is Ray Liotta's last movie.
shareWell see. She has the money and connections to make it. I hope she just makes a fun movie. I'm going to watch it, bit then again, I have no issue with walking out if it stinks.
shareALL MOVIES HAVE A MESSAGE...YOU'RE ONLY PISSY BECAUSE YOU DISAGREE WITH HER.
shareIt depends if the message works with the story. If it's like a purge sequel, I check out. If it's like Rob Roy, I'm in. Banks played it heavy with Charlie's Angels. Let's see if she's handles this better.
shareNot all messages are good.
shareAccording to IMDB, this a dark comedy. I don't see anything ilin her background that indicates she can direct a humorous comedy, much less a dark comedy. We'll see.
shareThat's like saying that prior to making The Color Purple, there was nothing in Spielberg's filmography to indicate that he was qualified to make a film featuring an all-Black cast focusing on an early 20th century woman living with an abusive husband.
share When Spielberg directed TCP he had 15 years producing and directing TV episodes and full-length films in various genres. Ten of those years he directed five of the most successful and influential films ever made.
This will be Banks fourth full length film. The only success was Pitch Perfect II, a sequel with a built-in audience.
You might want to find a comparison that makes sense.
How qualified does one have to be to direct a film called 'Cocaine Bear'?
shareJust admit you made a bad analogy. I am beginning to suspect you are a ghost account for The so-called Argentinian.
shareBut there was nothing in Spielberg's filmography prior to The Color Purple that suggested he was the right fit for such that subject matter, so I don't see how I was off.
And filmmakers have to start somewhere.
As for The Argentinian, I want to stay on their good side, because I'm tired of having a go at fellow progressives, but we are clearly not the same people. They are further to the left than me, and I suspect there will be a good few topics where they will disagree with my more 'centre-left', and even occasionally *centrist*, position. I'm not as 'woke' as them (not that I use the term as a criticism/attack, and not that I am anti-woke). Still, hopefully we will get along.
shareAfter further consideration, you do seem to be rational, sane, and intelligent. So that clears you as a ghost account. I am for getting along.
shareDon't check out my recent OPs, because you may start to rethink what you just said about me being 'rational, sane, and intelligent'. LOL.
That said, I know when I go on a rant, and I think there is usually some underlying truth to my rants, even if I occasionally over-egg my argument.
Anyway, thanks for the compliment. Hopefully we can get along.
She built her career playing in offbeat comedies. It makes sense that she'd make a picture like this.
shareExactly what qualification do you imagine makes someone especially suitable to direct a film about a bear on a cocaine-fueled rampage?
sharethe bear represent patriarchy and the victims are brave female who will defeat bear (patriarchy) while other man (liotta) try to stop them from being free of patriarchy hahahahaha
shareI'm genuinely sad this is Ray Liotta's last movie and it's directed by a fucking woman. It's embarrassing.
shareyes it is shame liottas last film is woketard helm. he deserve better.
if you want to watch great liotta film then watching something from pre-woketard era like goodfellas will cleanse you of modern woketard cinema.
He was great in everything he did, but my pick is 'Escape from Absolom' - one of his best roles ever and awesome movie too.
sharehave not seen but will put on my watchlists thank you for recommend.
liotta also excellent in copland, no escape, unlawful entrys and article 99. these are superb liotta film that showcase liotta talents.
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Ah, No escape IS Escape from Absolom (alternate title). We have a similar taste in this regard - I too like all those movies you've listed.
Ray was great in everything he did and I'm a huge fan. Never seen him do a bad part and even if the movie sucked overall, his presence always made it better. Sucks that he passed away, but we'll always have his flicks to appreciate the man.
yes his acting style was very intense but he seem very human which make his performances better. good actor and good man. i agree it is good to have all his great film to appreciates. good acting quality lasts.
shareMaybe the late great Ray Liotta had a better attitude towards women than you do. That might be a part of what made him so great.
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