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Yes, I read that too. It’s good as well and endorsed by Liu Cixin, too.
Netflix series is not out yet, but I saw just a bit of the Chinese series. I only saw 2 episodes and quit. Chinese SFX are too cheesy, and I didn’t care for the editing style, either.
I love the ‘51 MGM Showboat. The gorgeous colors, the spectacular and funny dancing, those great American songbook tunes, and the singing, of course! I really liked Ava Gardner in this, her acting was quite moving, although I assume the singing was dubbed.
The character was poorly written, overpowered, heartless, and portrayed by an uncharismatic actress. She nearly ruins the film, which is otherwise a rather good looking film. If she had been portayed by a really gorgeous actress who couod really, uh, ACT, then this film could have done better.
I would have liked Lea Seydoux in the role. Or if we had a time machine, a young Jennifer Connelly.
The only scene which was heartful was at the end. i won’t spoil it but it was a simple scene with zero special effects and yet one of the best in the film.
I turned all the lights off. You need a dark room to watch this. It’s slow but atmospheric and really transports the viewer back in time. I could have done without the modten day prelude but I understand its role in the narrative.
I’ve seen Meek’s Creek as well and see a trend in the director’s style…
Great film, one of the better pixar films IMO. Yes, the start is a bit rough with the farm and generic family dynamics, but once Arlo and Spot are alone, the film shifts into high gear, and all the warmth and heart we love in Pixar films come forth.
Animation is top notch, one you get used to the cartoony charcter design.
Dekalog is amazing. Perfect ten all the away. I also loved Double Life of Veronique and Three Colors Trilogy, but those are 90’s….
I agree. I’ve watched four episodes of Andor so far, and it’s not just great Star Wars, it’s great, period. Fantastic political intrigue, thriller, espionage, action, etc. and the characters are very compelling. The best of the SW shows by far.
Yup. Daniel Craig will be back. He’ll find a magical bomb-proof frig in the last seconds and hide inside. ;)
No need to recast!
Remains me of Decalogue. I agree, an outstanding TV miniseries!
Just watched 3rd episode. Three to go. If you haven’t already started, don’t bother. This show is lame. Lots of dull filler with people standing or sitting around and talking / making quips at each other.
Pacing is terrible. No tension at all. I was hoping for something like 24, but this is not even close.
MCU is so sad now. I haven’t even bothered to watch Black Panther 2, Thor Love Thunder, or Antman 3.
Avatar. Planet of the Apes. BLade Runner. Conjuring. Insidious. Scream. Before Trilogy. Evil Dead. Godfather. Dirty Harry.
Maybe Hunger Games.
Just watched the second episode. It feels like a George Smiley espionage thriller, but with aliens. Nick Fury scenes feel like a sub-plot to the main narrative of Skrull invasion pf Earth.
Again, a slow burn. This is like the Andor of the MCU.
Yes, great film, downbeat ending. It really couldn’t have ended any other way, but you can expect that in Italian films of this era. Hollywood would have slapped a happy ending on.
I love The Ninth Gate! Polanski is a master director. The way he narrates with visuals, music, and non-verbally is incredible . Plus, Depp is a hoot. This is really a funny film, certainly one of my favorite horror films.
The novel is good too.
But you have to see it. It’s called Capitalism. :p
If Disney would CGI-out Waller and replace with Jennifer Connelly, I’d see the film. :)
I liked it. It is a well made movie. The action was good, the acting was solid. The solider Grace looked like a soldier, not a supermodel, but that’s ok. You could see Dani’s character development but could also see her inherent strength that just needed to mature. She’s relatable, not some Mary Sue like Star Wars Rey.
The book is good. Does the movie feel like a 70’s film, or does it feel contemporary, just set in the 70’s? There’s a big difference… thanks!
I think Tommy is a f*ing brilliant film. It could never ever be made today because no producers are brave enough to do something so wild, inventive, experimental, and totally drug-induced.
The music is great! Standout performances by Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Elton John, and definitely Ann Margaret. Oh….and The Who. Can’t forget them, huh?
The closest musical in the past 3 decades would be Hedwig and the Angry Inch. It’s not as insane, but it’s pretty brilliant as well with a stellar muscial score!
Ugh. The original novel is TERRIBLE. This is what happens when novels are serialized for publication. The author goes on and on and on and becomes utterly undisciplined.
I cannot recommend reading an abridged version enough. Otherwise, 1/3 of what you read, in what is already a VERY long novel, is USELESS filler about religion, Waterloo, slang (?!!?!), politics, sewers (??????!?), and so on.
Better yet, just watch the movie. I will never read Victor Hugo again. Don’t know if I’m missing anything, but after Les Miserables the novel, I don’t care.