Trap House:
In El Paso TX, an undercover DEA agent and his partner embark on a game of cat and mouse with their own teenage children, who are using their parents' tactics and intel to rob a dangerous cartel.
Stars Dave Bautista (former WWE guy), and I've seen a few of his movies, and his acting chops are improving. That being said, this movie is so-so. Even with the knowledge of their parents' tactics, the kids aren't trained, and they sort of come across like the Boondock Saints: success by happenstance/luck.
It was entertaining though, and the cast also has Kate del Castillo (big fan) and Bobby Cannavale (I have liked him in the stuff I've seen him in). Also...Tony Dalton, whom most probably know as Lalo from Better Call Saul. He's always a riot to watch in whatever character he plays.
If you have 100 minutes to kill, I don't think you'll be disappointed in this one; I've seen so much worse with this kind of plot.
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.
Dead Of Winter:
A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
Average movie, although I will say the ending could have been average, or could have been great, up to Hollywood. THANKFULLY, they chose great. You'll understand as it unfolds.
The highlight are the characters' accents/mannerisms. About the only phrase they left out (and I don't know how common this really is) was "darn tootin'". It was on point for the Iron Range/Northern MN area. Frankly, unintentionally comedic in that way.
Ah jeess (not "geez"), don'cha know, I'd say it's a decent time-killer.
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.
Cleaner:
Criminal activists hijack a gala, taking 300 hostages. One extremist plans mass murder as a message to the world. An Ex-soldier turned window cleaner now works to rescue the hostages.
Decent action movie although more cat and mouse than fight scenes. Kind of a one-man-army movie, but there's some outside help, and honestly, if it has Clive Owen in it, I'm checking it out. Daisy Ridley of Star Wars fame also stars.
There is a nice twist in the middle of the movie, really didn't expect that one.
The ending is the ending, slight expected twist, nothing mind-blowing.
File this one under my made-up category of "Saturday Afternoon Time Killer." Good enough to watch, not quite good enough to really HAVE to want to see.
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.
War Machine:
Follow the final recruits of a grueling special ops boot camp who encounter a deadly force from beyond this world.
Pretty good war movie, about a guy who goes through Army Ranger training, and during the final test, things go awry. Well, frankly, it goes off the rails. Lots of action, it IS sci-fi, but...
The training was rather accurate, from what I read, as they had advisors to show/recreate some of the tests the Rangers go through. To say that part is intense is an understatement. It's cold-blooded, but that is what it takes to become the elite of the elite. A good amount of foreshadowing throughout the movie, everything is shown for a purpose.
I enjoyed it. If you don't want to think too hard, and want an entertaining movie, this would be up your alley.
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.
Nuremberg:
A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring.
Great cast, fairly accurate, and a tough watch. It's basically "A Few Good Men:" WWII style. A bit of a longer movie, about 2.5 hours, but I could see nothing that really could be cut.
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Didn't feel like searching for the TV thread.
Marshals - a sequel to Yellowstone focusing solely (as of 2 episodes) on the character of Kayce Dutton and son Tate. Wife Monica was written off. I don't know how many people involved in making Yellowstone are involved in this one, but after 2 episodes it's pure network-style TV crap. Luke Grimes is the only actor worth watching and it's so formulaic I made it 10 minutes into Ep 2 before I shut it off.
Ditto on TV thread. "The Man In The High Tower" series just hit Netflix, am 2 eps in....I like it so far. Also glad it ran its course, so I can watch the whole series without fear of cancellation. Very complex, and it just started...looking forward to how this goes.
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Well damn.
https://twitter.com/variety/status/2034993908225036554?s=46&t=UoTCikmOZyJ29kktoNzh-A
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Nobody 2:
Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events.
This is, well, uh, Nobody 2. It's Nobody on HGH, steroids, and pure "Can't help myself." Think "Taken 2," "Crank 2," etc. Formulaic, but yet still entertaining. Ups the action, the intensity. 90 minutes of guilty fun. I enjoyed it, but unlike the first Nobody, it's not on my buy list, just a "should watch" list.
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.
Agnes:
Rumors of demonic possession at a religious convent prompts a church investigation into the strange goings-on among its nuns. A disaffected priest and his neophyte are confronted with temptation, bloodshed and a crisis of faith.
The premise is a bit misleading, as that is only half of the movie. This is basically two movies in one. First half/second half. Think "Full Metal Jacket" and "From Dusk Till Dawn" sort of break, but yet still consistent with the overall aspect of the movie.
It was very weird, and it won't make total sense until the final final final ending. I will give uber-kudos to the analogy of "knowing God" at the end of the movie. That was excellent.
It's only about 90 minutes, so definitely worth a risk on watching it. The beginning and end were great, IMO, the middle was meh, they could have segued in a smoother way.
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.
Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare
The definitive account of Japan's struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.
A LOT of raw footage in this one, and it's powerful. Normally, I'd say not as bad as Chernobyl, but that happened before this, so Japan should have learned a lesson...just tossing that out there. It's a good watch, good educational 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.
We Beat The Dream Team:
The true behind-the-scenes story of the only game the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team lost, as told by the young college players who beat them.
I've read about it in passing in the many books I've read about Larry Bird, Bird/Magic, Celtics, etc (sense a theme? 
) and this was done by Grant Hill, one of the players on that college team. There is limited footage of the scrimmage, and they show a bunch of it throughout this documentary.
This is very good, and honestly, looking back, that was indeed probably the greatest "all-star" team one could assemble in any sport. I think the roster was 12 spots, and 11 were HOFers (lol Christian Laettner, you prick).
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.
Ballerina:
An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death.
A spinoff of the John Wick series, which takes place in between Wick 3 and 4. Yes, the major players of the Wick series are in this one, in limited but important roles. I thought it was good, and let's just say that this assassin is less...graceful? Traditional?...than Wick was, in her methods.
I don't know if there will be a sequel, although I know there are possible plans for a Wick 5, and think a combo of the two could end up being really great, like maybe Wick starts his own "tribe" or something.
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.
Anemone:
In Northern England, a man heads out on a journey into the woods to reconnect with the estranged hermit brother with whom he shared a complicated past that was altered by life-changing events decades ago.
The return of Daniel Day-Lewis! Booyah! That was the highlight of the movie, though. Extremely slow and tedious, almost to the point of "move along, nothing to see here for the next 10 minutes, folks." However, Sean Bean and DDL (who play the brothers) work well together. When things are actually said and done, it is very good.
Got a bit artsy-fartsy in a couple moments, which didn't really fit the overall mood of the story, the whole "director is showing his 'vision'" sort of thing. If you have a lot of patience, then give this one a whirl.
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 Creator:
Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the robots' secret weapon to end the conflict, an AI in the form of a child.
Well done movie with a ton of emotional/ethical questions, given how far AI has advanced in this movie. Some good protocol and action sequences, very dramatic, but not over-the-top. Recommend.
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I just looked it up. Gemma Chan? Yes please.
Beware: not a lot of screen time, but HUGE part in the movie.
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Blackberry:
The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Jay Baruchel stars, which made me leery of this, since he's usually over the top obnoxious with his characters, but he was actually very good in this. Absolutely nails what a quirky/nerdy techie would be. I will also say, if Jim Balsillie is even a TENTH of the arsehole as portrayed in the movie, wowzers.
Good movie, showed what mistakes were made without judgement. Yes, liberties were taken, but apparently (after reading up on imdb) the director was told by certain lawyers that he couldn't portray anything blatantly false. It's an interesting watch, that is 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.
Blackberry:
The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.Jay Baruchel stars, which made me leery of this, since he's usually over the top obnoxious with his characters, but he was actually very good in this. Absolutely nails what a quirky/nerdy techie would be. I will also say, if Jim Balsillie is even a TENTH of the arsehole as portrayed in the movie, wowzers.
Good movie, showed what mistakes were made without judgement. Yes, liberties were taken, but apparently (after reading up on imdb) the director was told by certain lawyers that he couldn't portray anything blatantly false. It's an interesting watch, that is for sure.
I don't know much of anything about NHL team owners, but I bet a few of them are less than pleasant. If you are offering Billions to buy a team, and they'd rather not take your money... that's saying something. (Yes I know there were other issues, but I am willing to bet if they wanted him as an owner, they'd have figured out a way to take his money)
Blackberry:
The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.Jay Baruchel stars, which made me leery of this, since he's usually over the top obnoxious with his characters, but he was actually very good in this. Absolutely nails what a quirky/nerdy techie would be. I will also say, if Jim Balsillie is even a TENTH of the arsehole as portrayed in the movie, wowzers.
Good movie, showed what mistakes were made without judgement. Yes, liberties were taken, but apparently (after reading up on imdb) the director was told by certain lawyers that he couldn't portray anything blatantly false. It's an interesting watch, that is for sure.
I don't know much of anything about NHL team owners, but I bet a few of them are less than pleasant. If you are offering Billions to buy a team, and they'd rather not take your money... that's saying something. (Yes I know there were other issues, but I am willing to bet if they wanted him as an owner, they'd have figured out a way to take his money)
His first shot was at PIT, but then he said he would take the Coyotes. Still a no. Rather be in Utah. UTAH over CANADA. That's insane.
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.
Son Of A Gun:
JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia's most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch's gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another.
Ewan McGregor stars, and frankly, he is a badass in this one. There are enough twists and turns to qualify for an Ocean's Eleven movie, and it all starts with a game of chess (ooooo theme foreshadowing!). I kid a little, it was actually well done. Apparently based on a real story, although the movie doesn't say that, I read it on imdb. Good movie, better than the following:
The Family:
The Manzoni family, a notorious Mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France, under the Witness Protection Program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard.
Starring De Niro/Pfeiffer and Tommy Lee Jones as a supporting actor, it has some dark comedy to it, some drama, but overall, kind of a lazy movie. That being said, this definitely fits a Saturday (or in this case a Sunday 😉 ) afternoon time-killer. Nothing stands out, either in a good way or bad way. It just "is."
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.
Triangle Of Sadness:
Social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty.
Pretty good satire, told in 3 parts, although I think announcing each of the 3 acts was a little pretentious, but that could just be me. Very wry and dry, and at times almost felt like a Christopher Guest mockumentary. The one exception is the dinner scene on the boat, which rivals a certain classic scene in a classic comedy (and you could probably guess which one when you are watching it, IMO). I just don't want to give it away, the viewer is best left to watch it unfold.
It's a little long, and from reading about the "critical reviews" on wiki/imdb, some thought it too artsy, others thought it brilliant. My thoughts are that this isn't some beret-wearing art-house movie, but the director really wanted to toe the line on it being so. I almost liken it to "The Menu," which is another great satire about the filthy rich and the pretentious crowd.
I recommend 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.
The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson:
An intimate portrait of cyclist Moriah Wilson, raised by a fierce, loving family, whose singular drive propelled her to athletic brilliance before her life was tragically cut short by murder.
Standard true crime documentary, but...get this: the police did their job correctly! So often in these things, there are blatant mistakes, sloppy footwork, etc. The big twist was letting the viewer know the info soon as the LEOs knew. So, all in all, wasn't that riveting, since it was so cut-and-dry, relatively. Once the info was known, easy peasy.
Sisu: Road To Revenge:
A man returns to dismantle his family's house, where they were murdered in war, to rebuild it elsewhere. When the killer, a Red Army commander, tracks him down, a brutal cross-country pursuit begins.
Apparently this is a sequel, did not know that before viewing this. It starts out over the top for the first 2/3 of the movie, and the last 1/3, utterly redonkulous. Because of the last 1/3, it really turned my opinion overall. An added factor, it was a bit graphically bloody for my tastes. Bodies blowing up, fine, but ember-glowing whips with close-ups of results....really? Dude.
One thing I did like, and this is a bit weird, the main character never utters a single word. Some grunts, yells, and the like, but never a word. I think that added to the legend that he portrays. Watch at your own risk. Edit: Stephen Lang, who played Ike Clanton in Tombstone plays the Army commander in this. I've seen him in other things, and EVERY time I think: is that....? Well, damn, it is! IMO, he's underrated as an actor.
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.
Christy:
The life and the incredible career of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 1990s.
I saw a couple of her fights back in the day, and she was indeed a friggin' beast. Basically the female Tyson. No finesse, she's just gonna beat the sh* outta you until you're KOed. And yes, the famed "bloody nose" was a staple of her fight, just like a trademark move in WWE or something. It's not reallllllly a fight until you see that blood.
Sydney Sweeney does alright in her portrayal (and even got the real Christy's approval on her performance). I did read that no stunt doubles were used in the fight scenes, that's remarkable, given the margin of error in those sorts of things. In the movie, as in real life, Christy was not...personable, probably because of the situation(s) she was in, but also she was in those situations because she was not personable. Vicious circle to be trapped in.
I thought it was very much worth a watch, and I'm probably going to see if there are some old fights on youtube, for nostalgia's sake. Frankly, I think that era (Holyfield, Tyson, L Ali, Tua, Martin, Lennox) was the last hurrah of big time boxing.
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Yeah, but according to Coach K. 🇺🇸 HC Chuck Daley intentionally TANKED the scrimmage (not playing Jordan down the stretch) to get the teams attention. Played a re-match scrimmage the next day & 🇺🇸 beat the college kids by about 80 points! lolWe Beat The Dream Team:
The true behind-the-scenes story of the only game the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team lost, as told by the young college players who beat them.I've read about it in passing in the many books I've read about Larry Bird, Bird/Magic, Celtics, etc (sense a theme?
This is very good, and honestly, looking back, that was indeed probably the greatest "all-star" team one could assemble in any sport. I think the roster was 12 spots, and 11 were HOFers (lol Christian Laettner, you prick).
Allegedly. I personally don't buy it, b/c even w/o Jordan....I mean, c'mon.....
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.
Naked Gun (reboot with Liam and Pam):
Unnecessary, although it had its moments. Overall, I though I wasted my time.
Crime 101:
An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning.
Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo (who I think is still massively underrated), and Halle Berry star in this. The movie lays all the cards on the table, the twists and turns are very obvious, but the outcome...have fun figuring that one out.
With the seemingly separate lives ending up running into each other, it had a "Crash" or "Higher Learning" (minus the racism) feel to it [note: Higher Learning was WAY better than Crash]. Very layered movie, 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.
Thrash:
When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something far more frightening: hungry sharks.
Started off ok, and then....went south. In a hurry. It didn't waste time.
The Shooting At Hawthorne Hill:
A look at the shocking act of violence and subsequent trial that transpired between a retired Olympic equestrian and the dressage student he took on at his farm in New Jersey.
Part of a Netflix series that is 30 For 30 in generic form, I still don't know what to think of the verdict. It is my understanding that truly insane people still have moments of clarity, but in general are insane. This is a crazy story about someone, IMO who is a bit off the wall, and someone who may or may not have been driven off the cliff. It's only 70 minutes or so, so give it a whirl.
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The who in the what now?
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.
I've heard the name, never used it, so don't know what it was.
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.
I've heard the name, never used it, so don't know what it was.
You called and got a recording listing movie times at your local theater. Anyone who used it still remembers that voice. 😂
I just checked the newspaper. 
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.
I've heard the name, never used it, so don't know what it was.
You called and got a recording listing movie times at your local theater. Anyone who used it still remembers that voice. 😂
I just checked the newspaper.
Exactly what I expected you to say. 😂
I still buy a newspaper.
And scour streaming sites for deals and such, for movies.
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.
Black And Blue:
A rookie New Orleans police officer is forced to balance her identity as a black woman after she witnesses two corrupt cops committing murder.
A standard "cops bad, citizens hate bad cops" thing, although this is also a "Black savior" movie, instead of "white savior" movie.
Either way, the cops in this movie fail to follow correct procedures in the most basic faction. Example: if raiding the place, cover all entrances! It was embarrassing.
It's an okay movie at best, but it seems the director/writers/producer care more about the message than the accuracy of it all. That loses points with me. The veteran cops rip the rookie, then make rookie mistakes.
Take it or leave it. It's worth it to kill some time, but don't expect anything.
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.
Apex - Netflix streaming
This straight-to-streaming "world's most dangerous game"-style thriller pits Charlize Theron against a terrifically menacing Taron Egerton. Theron plays a grieving woman seeking solace in the wilderness who becomes ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. (Stole this description from Yahoo)
After experiencing a devastating personal loss, Charlize Theron decides to explore an adventurous part of Australia by herself. There she encounters an at first helpful Taron Edgerton who ends up being not so helpful.
This movie started out really strong. Both actors do really well in their roles. Edgerton is especially creepy. I just found the ending to be not so satisfying. I'd still recommend it.
Apex - Netflix streaming
This straight-to-streaming "world's most dangerous game"-style thriller pits Charlize Theron against a terrifically menacing Taron Egerton. Theron plays a grieving woman seeking solace in the wilderness who becomes ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. (Stole this description from Yahoo)
After experiencing a devastating personal loss, Charlize Theron decides to explore an adventurous part of Australia by herself. There she encounters an at first helpful Taron Edgerton who ends up being not so helpful.
This movie started out really strong. Both actors do really well in their roles. Edgerton is especially creepy. I just found the ending to be not so satisfying. I'd still recommend it.
It's on my list, for sure.
(and for the record, the first line or two of my reviews of what the movie is about are directly lifted from imdb).
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.
Truth:
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.
Truth:
I constantly do this and it drives my wife crazy.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Two biggest “pause the movie and check IMDB” questions
- where do I know him/her from?
- is he/she still alive?
Apex - Netflix streaming
This straight-to-streaming "world's most dangerous game"-style thriller pits Charlize Theron against a terrifically menacing Taron Egerton. Theron plays a grieving woman seeking solace in the wilderness who becomes ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. (Stole this description from Yahoo)
After experiencing a devastating personal loss, Charlize Theron decides to explore an adventurous part of Australia by herself. There she encounters an at first helpful Taron Edgerton who ends up being not so helpful.
This movie started out really strong. Both actors do really well in their roles. Edgerton is especially creepy. I just found the ending to be not so satisfying. I'd still recommend it.
Basically what Zwak said. My biggest thing was how Theron knew where she was throughout the movie, once the "game" began. It was a stretch of believability, even for an experienced outdoorsman like her.
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LOL, looking up the trivia about that movie...
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton both maintain documented connections to the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in Anglesey, Wales.
WTF
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Night Catches Us:
In 1976, complex political and emotional forces are set in motion when a young man returns to the race-torn Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement.
A solid slow-burn drama. The full backstory takes its time in being revealed, and as each layer is exposed, one's viewpoint of the characters definitely changes. I recommend 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.