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The answer is - because this movie was hyped up as "something different", yet it wasn't.
I feel the shelf life of this type of movie has expired now. And I wish the efforts and money of the people that put this type of movie together would go into something else instead.
Watched this last night and confirm that it is an exceptional piece of film-making. The utter torment and frustration that we are hearing is mind-blowing. Dan Renton Skinner does an amazing job as John Hull.
The agony of not seeing his kids, not working, being a useless parent must have been aching.
This is a tremendous film.
Terrific film. And even more so considering it's his debut.
So the "many gay men who criticize critically beloved movies" are all people you know?
What an odd, niche sentence to write about on a public internet forum.
Is that a fact? Have you got any examples?
It's on Hulu I think. I seriously recommend it. It's one of the best tv shows of the decade.
He should direct more. 'Lonesome Jim' was good.
My favourite role of his is in 'Horace and Pete' though. That's just extraordinary.
I'm interested in why the old men are "gay" ? Can you expand on that particular point. Thanks.
Dear Zachary
Lilya 4 ever
I, Daniel Blake
The Selfish Giant
Manchester by the Sea
When the Wind Blows
Blue Valentine
I seem to remember there is a fetus like shape in the hotel scene somewhere. Similar to Kubrick's 2001. So this was another thing that I thought might be a nod to her "being born again" in another plain etc.
I can't remember though. So it might not be 100%.
I think when she was dressed in white, standing on the swimming pool diving board - that gives off the feeling that she is in limbo, and so maybe everything that happens after the hotel scene is some sort of weird trip.
I'm not certain. It's just a theory. But it's a great film.
The reason that she doesn't call the police is that it is HER that is getting assaulted next door. She's listening to her own death. It's the moment she dies and then becomes stuck in limbo.
Wow, I can't believe you've been put through that. I hope you're strong enough to keep smiling and know that you are being the best person you can possibly be. Which can't be said of that horrific woman.
I quite enjoyed 5 nights in Maine. It didn't really go anywhere and the 3rd act really needed more closure. But the first half was quite good. I can see how you resonate with it.
Yeah that got me as well, especially as it was so unexpected.
'Under the Shadow' also has a good one, It's a window scene.
No 'Arlington Road' or 'Hell or High Water'?
This ^
And whoever said Dear Zachary was also correct.
Manchester by the Sea made me weep like a schoolgirl too.
1. Richard Jenkins
2. Michael Shannon
3. Sterling Hayden
4. John Turturro
5. David Oyelowo
1) Jiro dreams of Sushi
2) The restaurant scene in The French Connection
Spoorloos is a good call. Really disturbing. And Cache and Irreversible. I hated The Mist.
I'd add 'Eden'. Almost no violence or graphic nature, but disturbing, mainly as it's based on a true story.