While I haven't seen Meet The Parents
Dude.
The Woman In Cabin 10
A travel writer stumbles upon a gruesome secret while traveling aboard a luxury cruise ship.
It stars Keira Knightley, but I watched it anyway.
Decent psychological drama, a bit of a slow burn. I was afraid of an empty cliche, and it was headed that way, but then a simple metaphorical twist of the knife, and the plot turned a bit. No real red herrings, just developments. I would say the main strength in this one is who knows what about what, and trying to figure that part out. Not part OF the plan, but knowledge.
Only 90ish minutes, so not a big commitment.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
We liked that one too Rube in the end for some of the very same reasons and luckily stuck it out because we almost turned it off after the first 30 minutes or so. And Knightly wasn't actually half-bad herself.
We liked that one too Rube in the end for some of the very same reasons and luckily stuck it out because we almost turned it off after the first 30 minutes or so. And Knightly wasn't actually half-bad herself.
DITTO. I will admit, Knightly was better in this movie than most of her other ones.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
We liked that one too Rube in the end for some of the very same reasons and luckily stuck it out because we almost turned it off after the first 30 minutes or so. And Knightly wasn't actually half-bad herself.
So evidently, if you can make it past the 30 minute mark it's worth it? That's right about where my wife and I pulled the plug.
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
We liked that one too Rube in the end for some of the very same reasons and luckily stuck it out because we almost turned it off after the first 30 minutes or so. And Knightly wasn't actually half-bad herself.
So evidently, if you can make it past the 30 minute mark it's worth it? That's right about where my wife and I pulled the plug.
I'd say somewhere around 30 it became more interesting once all the cliched Agatha Christie whodunit meet all the characters intros were over, as well as once the first big moment with Knightly's character happened. Hopefully if you give it a 2nd whirl you'll find the same.
My Father, The BTK Killer:
Family man and Scout leader Dennis Rader led a double life as BTK killer. His daughter Kerri Rawson shares her experience with her father's horrific crimes.
Documentary, and I found it interesting, b/c the average person NEVER thinks about how serial killers' offspring (or for that matter, any famous murderer's) lives proceed. It's not their fault, but they are forever linked to that criminal.
Horrific story, obviously. It flips between how law enforcement worked on the case and how the daughter dealt with the case and aftermath. The mother and brother did not take part in this, and the victims' and associated families also refused. Given a certain interaction with a neighbor cussing out the film crew at one point, not surprised. Deep wounds.
The daughter does get raw at times, as in revealing very personal feelings and such. I will say that as far as the case study goes, it sticks to facts. This is what happened, this is what they know. The daughter's emotions is what gives the story a bit of more life than your standard History Channel doc.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The Resistance Banker (Dutch/subtitles):
In Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, banker brothers Walraven and Gijs van Hall face their greatest challenge yet when they decide to help fund the Dutch resistance.
Based on a true story. Forming an underground bank, using their banking connections...hoo boy. Heavy movie, which I appreciate, they don't gloss over anything. What happened, happened. They had very smart plans, and not really a spoiler alert, because we know what happened overall due to a movie about it 😉 , defectors/captives. The downfall of most any spy/resistance/etc movie.
Very good watch, though.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The Perfect Neighbor:
A minor disagreement between neighbors in Florida takes a lethal turn, with police body camera footage and interviews probing the aftermath of the state's controversial "stand your ground" laws.
I loved this documentary, as most of it is told, without commentary, via police cameras. All the 911 calls, the footage, etc. Basically, let the viewer determine the buildup to the tragedy. It's not until about 2/3 through, they show news footage, court footage, etc. Even then, no commentary until the credits (and it's print commentary, not a voice-over), and even then, it's just a couple notes. It's kind of like the show Cops, but with a PhD.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The Perfect Neighbor:
A minor disagreement between neighbors in Florida takes a lethal turn, with police body camera footage and interviews probing the aftermath of the state's controversial "stand your ground" laws.I loved this documentary, as most of it is told, without commentary, via police cameras. All the 911 calls, the footage, etc. Basically, let the viewer determine the buildup to the tragedy. It's not until about 2/3 through, they show news footage, court footage, etc. Even then, no commentary until the credits (and it's print commentary, not a voice-over), and even then, it's just a couple notes. It's kind of like the show Cops, but with a PhD.
agreed. Could see why it’s winning a bunch of awards. Really good story telling letting the viewer just see it coming without being heavy handed in a direction
The Goonies:
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Re-watch:
Wanted to see if this movie is as bad as I remembered it to be. It was. Oh, the world-famous One Eyed Willie of ASTORIA, ORGEON. That guy! How a bunch of teenagers out-smarted a top notch scavenger, while being chased by a bunch of supposed first-class criminals! There is a ceiling of "suspense of disbelief" and this topped it in every way. My God, this was bad.
And no one in this "smaller town" realized there were people camped out in a summer restaurant that was closed for years? JFC, gimme a break!
That being said, reverse all the words above. I love this movie, always will. It's a cheesy classic, with dialogue that many of us repeat to this day.
HEYYYYYYY YOU GUYYYYYS! 
Hello, @jupiter
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LOL Jupiter biting at my troll. 
I own the dang movie.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Stand By Me >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Goonies
The Perfect Neighbor:
A minor disagreement between neighbors in Florida takes a lethal turn, with police body camera footage and interviews probing the aftermath of the state's controversial "stand your ground" laws.I loved this documentary, as most of it is told, without commentary, via police cameras. All the 911 calls, the footage, etc. Basically, let the viewer determine the buildup to the tragedy. It's not until about 2/3 through, they show news footage, court footage, etc. Even then, no commentary until the credits (and it's print commentary, not a voice-over), and even then, it's just a couple notes. It's kind of like the show Cops, but with a PhD.
agreed. Could see why it’s winning a bunch of awards. Really good story telling letting the viewer just see it coming without being heavy handed in a direction
I grew up a couple hours south of where this happened so I had an extra perspective
Who Killed The Montreal Expos?
An investigation into the downfall of the Montreal Expos, Canada's first Major League Baseball team and who was ultimately responsible.
I was interested in this, since I own the book "Up, Up, And Away" by Jonah Keri, which obviously is in more depth.
Good documentary, and spoiler alert, no single entity killed the Expos, although it is my opinion there definitely was one final Grim Reaper, and history has shown he's a complete scumbag, and that's another story.
Still, makes me think what the 1994 Expos could've been. That team...damn, they were a MONSTER.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
An Expos hat was the only non-Twins hat I ever allowed myself to wear, even when everyone jumped on the Sox bandwagon when they upgraded their logo in the 90's. I still have 1 brand never worn hat in storage from every AL team that existed in 1980 because my brother was a visiting team dugout ball boy at Met Stadium for 2 seasons and gave them to me.
Weapons: just watch it. If you don’t like it you’re silly
A House Of Dynamite:
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
What a jumbled mess. The movie tells it in chapters without really saying it's from a different point of view, which throws the viewer off. The subject matter and how it's handled is a great base, and how it's told is a base for a good movie, but someone needed to sharpen it up.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Don't Say A Word:
When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he's horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a post traumatic stress disorder suffering young woman who knows a secret...
Great cast, good psychological drama. Very frank drama in today's new world of mental health awareness, despite it being made in 2001. I thought Famke was a little under-used, but what can you do with a character with a broken leg? She is basically a time-filler.
Despite Michael Douglas being listed as the star, the real meat is Brittany Murphy's acting. One can honestly believe she's mental; a very solid job in that department.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Don't Say A Word:
When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he's horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a post traumatic stress disorder suffering young woman who knows a secret...Great cast, good psychological drama. Very frank drama in today's new world of mental health awareness, despite it being made in 2001. I thought Famke was a little under-used, but what can you do with a character with a broken leg? She is basically a time-filler.
Despite Michael Douglas being listed as the star, the real meat is Brittany Murphy's acting. One can honestly believe she's mental; a very solid job in that department.
They must have just put this on Netflix because we watched it too and both thought it was a worthy movie and for the same stated reasons. You could see a few things coming but there were enough surprises to keep you on your toes. Funny how time can heal wounds because I don't think it scored well with critics.
I think they did, and funny you say that about critics. Just finished the book "The Blues Brothers" by Daniel de Vise, about the history of Akroyd/Belushi and their eventual quest to make the movie, and many critics looked back at their initial reviews and admitted they were a little harsh. They just didn't "get" it.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Ballad Of A Small Player:
When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
Colin Farrell stars, and I think he found a depth that even HE didn't know he had. Starts off as a standard gambling movie, and slowly but surely gets a little more surreal, but within the confines of Asian culture. Definitely gets more frenetic as the movie moves forward, almost to a complete whirlwind with Farrell's character.
Solid ending, the storm comes to a calm. I was afraid the movie would take a turn, given a certain event in the movie, and I'm SO glad it didn't. It was one of those moments, "Wait, they're not going to...because of this..."
Recommend it, for sure.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Creep 2:
A video artist looking for work drives to a remote house in the forest to meet a man claiming to be a serial killer. But after agreeing to spend the day with him, she soon realizes that she made a deadly mistake.
This is actually a small step up from the first one. The first one caught you a little by surprise due to its simplicity. Total cringe/creep (as the title says).
The second one... it had some bends (I wouldn't go "full on twists") to it. I would say this franchise could have kept going, on its own, but it's been 8 years since the sequel came out, and to be honest, it ended on an appropriate note.
Very little violence, it's all mentally effed up. The scare is in the possible reality of the situation.
And of course, in these types of movies, people make really dumb decisions.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Creep 2:
A video artist looking for work drives to a remote house in the forest to meet a man claiming to be a serial killer. But after agreeing to spend the day with him, she soon realizes that she made a deadly mistake.This is actually a small step up from the first one. The first one caught you a little by surprise due to its simplicity. Total cringe/creep (as the title says).
The second one... it had some bends (I wouldn't go "full on twists") to it. I would say this franchise could have kept going, on its own, but it's been 8 years since the sequel came out, and to be honest, it ended on an appropriate note.
Very little violence, it's all mentally effed up. The scare is in the possible reality of the situation.
And of course, in these types of movies, people make really dumb decisions.
The first sentence indicates the quality of the decisions made. 😂
Influenzas/podcasters....I tell ya.
Did I say influenzas? Meant influencers. Same difference. (c) Letterkenny
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Gunslingers:
In a town named Redemption, reformed gunslinger Keller and mad genius Ben are guided by spiritual leader Jericho towards vindication. While confronting their violent histories, their newfound peace is challenged by violence and revenge.
Well, it stars a past-their-prime cast...
Dialogue was terrible, they tried to pass off a gunfight that lasts half the movie as a plot point, and there were cliches galore. The most glaring example was if there is a woman on the good side, and a woman on the bad side, you know they will face off against each other. Guaranteed.
Also, pretty sure that the director told Nic Cage to "Nic Cage" it. His acting in this movie makes over-emoting seem like Shakespeare.
No Good Deed (2014):
An unstable escaped convict terrorizes a woman who is alone with her two children.
It was okay. Idris Elba in it, hence me checking it out. Some cliches happened, some didn't (although all the telltale signs where there). Basically a time-killer, nothing more.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Wonka:
With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.
Love the nods to the first movies, first of all. The flippancy overall was splendid. I thought it was a very good origin movie, even the over-abundance of songs at least moved the story forward in their lyrics. Finally, as in all fantasy/whimsical movies such as this, they simply make up stuff with a line of dialogue that explains the whole thing (as pointed out, of all movies, "Thank You For Smoking"*)
A very enjoyable movie, overall.
*
- Jeff Megall: [in his office] Sony has a futuristic sci-fi movie they're looking to make.
- Nick Naylor: Cigarettes in space?
- Jeff Megall: It's the final frontier, Nick.
- Nick Naylor: But wouldn't they blow up in an all oxygen environment?
- Jeff Megall: Probably. But it's an easy fix. One line of dialogue. 'Thank God we invented the... you know, whatever device.'
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp was bad. The original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was a classic… probably a Top 10 imo. Even the Tom & Jerry Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was better than the Johnny Depp version.
Wonka sounds interesting… might be the next movie, for movie night with the wife.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp was bad. The original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was a classic… probably a Top 10 imo. Even the Tom & Jerry Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was better than the Johnny Depp version.
Wonka sounds interesting… might be the next movie, for movie night with the wife.
I thought the reverse with the Wilder/Depp versions.
The only consistency in all 3 movies is that the Oompa Loompas still give me the heebie-jeebies.
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THE DIRECTOR'S CUT (unrated) OF KILL BILL IS BEING RELEASED! ZOMG, YES!
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I'm looking forward to Maserati, The Brothers
All star cast, Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba.
Hopefully Alba can carry the other two.
The Loneliest Whale: The Search For 52:
THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the "52 Hertz Whale," which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude, calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale.
I was a little surprised at how interesting this documentary was. Learned a few things along the way, and found myself asking some questions, looking for more information. There was a short stretch where this kind of went into hippie-ville, and like most documentaries, therein was the slant. Thankfully, that portion of the documentary didn't take anything way from the science/research "meat" of this movie.
If you like nature stuff, definitely recommend.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Hippie-ville? How so?
Hippie-ville? How so?
Went off the trail, so to speak, about the shipping lanes and the noise they create, disrupting communication between the whales, and how we need to save the whales. Kind of lost focus on the main subject of the documentary: finding the lone whale. It was a bit of a soapbox lecture. I am summarizing here, to keep it simple.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
It's not hippie-dom to factually point out that commercial activities in the seas and oceans impact the life of whales including where they navigate, hunt, mate, etc. That's not anti-capitalism it's explaining to the audience some of the hurdles involved while trying to find this whale.
To me, it went further than that. I don't disagree with the disruption of nature in this instance, mind you, but I thought that was more apt for another discussion. Stay the course, don't stray, briefly mention it (at best), and move on.It's not hippie-dom to factually point out that commercial activities in the seas and oceans impact the life of whales including where they navigate, hunt, mate, etc. That's not anti-capitalism it's explaining to the audience some of the hurdles involved while trying to find this whale.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Yes I'll move on. 😀
I appreciate your counterpoints, for sure. Keeps me honest. We may not always agree, but we can talk honestly.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Wick Is Pain:
The never-before-seen footage and story behind the John Wick (2014) phenomenon, from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
I only watched the first half, until they were done with the first John Wick, due to me not liking 2 and 3 (I do really like 4).
Some language/terms are lost on the average viewer, industry/business terms/slang. You still sorta get it, though. Very interesting in why and how movies take so long to make. Keanu is awesome and honest in the process. He's the real deal.
Finally, funny on the feedback from the studio on what they wanted to cut. Not really a spoiler per the movie, they said "You can't kill the dog!"
Um, that's the friggin' catalyst for the whole movie! Idiots. Thank goodness the directors/etc won out.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
A House Of Dynamite:
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.What a jumbled mess. The movie tells it in chapters without really saying it's from a different point of view, which throws the viewer off. The subject matter and how it's handled is a great base, and how it's told is a base for a good movie, but someone needed to sharpen it up.
Just watched this... disappointed I wasted 2 hours on it.
I don't mind alternative story telling methods. Memento remains a favorite of mine. Knives Out was a fun movie. But usually if you are going to go back, and re-tell the story you give new information, or something to advance the story/plot/characters. This really did none of that. Other than introducing Idris Elba's character near the end, who wound up doing nothing and didn't add anything to the story because we had already heard his lines.
I get the whole - making quick decisions with incomplete information point of view, but it just felt lazy for a movie. I liked the movie 'Open Water' when most people hated it with the 'sudden' ending in the dark. This movie though, and the ending, I just can't get behind. The first third of it was great. The second and third acts, to me, completely fell flat.
I also don't believe our missile defense systems are that poor, and that after we "miss" the first time, everyone would just tremble and cry for 20 minutes. Not buying it, but I don't want to wade too far into those waters.
Just Mercy:
World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.
Based on a true story (and it appears to be darn close to actual facts). Solid movie, acting is really good all around. The racism isn't always blatant, it's the "that's just how it is" mentality* that is prevalent in the South. Lots of subtleties, and a character or two change their attitude juuuuuusssst a bit for you to notice. Good watch.
*Currently reading a book by Fawn Weaver, who besides being an author, is also the CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, which was started after she wrote a book on the history of Nearest Green/Jack Daniel. She describes that exact "that's just how it is" mentality in the South.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The Outfit:
Set in 1950s Chicago, a cutter (basically a glorified tailor/suit maker, in our parlance) navigates a gang war with his shop at the center of it.
What a game of cat-and-mouse. "Strategeries" (one of my fave made up words) abound. Throw in a couple of twists, and here we go. It's not what is said, it's also what is NOT said. Loved every minute of this one. Meticulous, calculated, adjustments on the fly, everything. The organized crime backdrop was just a bonus for me.
Definitely recommend.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Frankenstein (2025):
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
del Toro was directing, so I admit I had some hesitation, as he gets a bit weird. It was weird, but in a very good way. The way he re-interpreted the original story by Shelley was outstanding. Moved a couple pieces around in the order of the story (as in what was shown; not chronological), altered a couple things ever so slightly, etc.
Additionally, he presented the movie in 3 acts: Prelude, Victor's Story, The Creature's Story. Friggin' brilliant.
As a stand alone movie, it's awesome. If you're a fan of the classic monster movies, it's even better.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Small Engine Repair:
Three lifelong friends get involved in a revenge plot for an incident that occurred with one of their daughters.
I will never 100% understand the stereotypical New Englanders/northeasterners. Man, they are brash. 😉
That being said, this movie was rather dark, and that's just with the friendship of the main trio that is the focus of this movie. THEN, after a night of hanging out with a rather privileged college frat-boy, things really get dark. Each of the main characters seem to have an image, and then the layers get pulled back a little to see their true character. Some are a bit different than what you expect, and some are just what they are, but the character is more intense in their personality, whatever that may be.
I enjoyed it, but will say it's a very serious, dramatic movie. In some ways, the characters will move you to the positive, in other ways, what a jerkface. And sometimes, it's both.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The Founder (2016) - now streaming on Netflix
Michael Keaton plays Ray Kroc who many people consider to the "Founder" of McDonalds. In actuality he's more the founder of the McDonalds franchise program.
I really enjoyed this movie. Along with Keaton I really enjoyed the actors who portrayed the McDonalds brothers whose restaurant was the genesis for fast food.
Ray Kroc did lead the American dream to get to where he did but he definitely stepped on people to get there.
Highly recommend.
She Walks in Darnkess - Netflix from Spain.