The Odyssey - just brilliant. Saw it in Imax and am going to go again tomorrow.
It's not flawless - Tom Holland is average at best, Charlize Theron seemed stiff, and the ending? But Anne Hathaway, Elliott Page, Damon, Jon Bernthal and yes even Robert Pattison were quite good.
There are several sequences where you are left stunned and/or in awe, the sound editing was absolutely perfect throughout, the production was as good as it gets. 2 or 3 moments where I wish there were subtitles but other than that I was floored.
Truly a spectacular movie.
Started the new season of Quarterback on Netflix. I don't have high hopes for this one, given the QBs involved. I will say, Baker Mayfield seems MUCH more mature than when he hit the NFL (and he's owned up to his past). I do like Flacco's vet takes on the young'ns in this series.
Listening to 93X HAMS sports segment, I guess a lot of QBs, after seeing the series, don't want that kind of intrusiveness, and have declined to be on the show, which I totally get. I sure wouldn't want that.
Still want to see a series like this on LBs for sure, maybe DLine and DBs.
This season was okay....I think it has run its course. I've heard rumors that some QBs didn't want to participate, b/c "cameras everywhere"/privacy sort of thing, which I completely understand. I guess it's the same as the Hard Knocks series, but not having seen any of that latter series, I cannot truly comment.
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You'd think based upon the feedback that the creators/producers would adjust and find a compromise between the level of intrusion they want and the level of privacy the players want.
You'd think based upon the feedback that the creators/producers would adjust and find a compromise between the level of intrusion they want and the level of privacy the players want.
I'd be fine with the cameras at my job (which it is) and when I go out and about, but I would not be comfortable with them filming my "family life" so to speak. No cameras in my apt/house/whatever.
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.
Searching:
After his teenage daughter goes missing, a desperate father tries to find clues on her laptop, with the help of a police detective.
Very bare bones movie, most of it is seen as a computer screen (text, videos, etc). If one were talented enough, one could simply make this a play, without losing any of the dynamics, IMO. There are some turns, some clues/foreshadowing sprinkled in. The ending is a solid one.
One of the recurring themes is how social media affects everyone's life, and how they portray themselves. For example, people who said they sorta-kinda knew the missing girl (to the police and father), suddenly were her best friends in front of a news camera or in posts on social media.
It's a good, but not great, watch.
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.
Chief Of Station:
After learning that the death of his wife was not an accident, a former CIA Station Chief is forced back into the espionage underworld, teaming up with an adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew.
Let's see here, um, cliche, cliche, super obvious foreshadowing, boring action sequence, cliche, more boring action, the obvious twist in the movie due to the super obvious foreshadowing, more boring action sequences, and in the end, another cliche.
Yep, that about sums 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.
In The Land Of Saints And Sinners:
A disillusioned hitman comes out of retirement for one last job when an IRA bomber on the run from the law arrives in his sleepy Irish village.
Not your typical late-career Liam Neeson Movie. Yes, he does kick some ass, but it's more a drama movie than action movie. Think more "Michael Collins" (which had him AND Alan Rickman star, ZOMG) and less "Taken"-style. Kerry Condon was EXCELLENT, whose most known roles are probably the daughter of Mike Erhmantraut from "Breaking Bad" and Siobhan Suilleabhain from "The Banshees Of Insherin" (another phenomenal movie).
She plays a feisty Provisional IRA (there is a difference from the Official IRA) member, and oh, she's one nasty b*, but as with many members of an organization, likes to keep civilians out of it...until they are needed for their purpose. Their own moral code, I suppose.
Either way, this movie was a great watch, delves into The Troubles a bit more than what the main plot is about, and more truthful about the events (in general) in that era, although very subtle about it. Still a touchy subject in that country, for obvious reasons.
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.
In The Land Of Saints And Sinners:
A disillusioned hitman comes out of retirement for one last job when an IRA bomber on the run from the law arrives in his sleepy Irish village.
Netflix?
EDIT - NM, it is. Turns out I can do my own damn research. 😎
“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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The Last House:
A family of four is suddenly sealed inside their house with no way out and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.
A good mix of sci-fi, horror, and drama. The timeline accelerates quite rapidly, which surprised me a little at first, but makes sense in the end, given that it would have been a 3+ hour movie otherwise.
The acting is superb, especially with the mental states of the family at each stage of the crisis. There was only one possible plot hole I found off the bat (there could be more, on a re-watch), BUT the writers had that covered, for the most part* (spoiler below).
It was much better than I thought it would be, I had initially ignored the suggestion by the Netflix Algorithm (all hail the Netflix Algorithm! 😉 ) But caught one of those "Movies you should see this weekend" articles, and this was on it.
Apparently, the "spoiler" feature isn't working? *shrug*
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I’m really looking forward to ‘Petra - Beyond Belief’ coming to theaters on Aug. 28th…
Violent Night 2 coming out in Dec.
Yep, I'm in for that. The first one is a modern Christmas classic.
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.
Young Washington… A movie about the early life of George Washington during the French and Indian War.
Had to laugh at one of the scenes and guy was preforming CPR… only 200 years before CPR was invented.
Young Washington… A movie about the early life of George Washington during the French and Indian War.
Had to laugh at one of the scenes and guy was preforming CPR… only 200 years before CPR was invented.
Speaking of bad movies...a co-worker and were talking about said style (is it on purpose, or by accident?). "Hobo With A Shotgun" was on purpose, and it's hilarious if one enjoys the "Death Proof"/"Bounty Killer"/"Rock Of Ages" sorta thing. The movies that are worse than "Road House" but that is what makes them awesome. 😉 NOT SAFE FOR WORK. It's a redband trailer, not greenband.
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.
Road House is a bad movie?!?!?! It’s like Shawshank… when ever it’s on, regardless where… I’ll watch it!!!
Road House is a bad movie?!?!?! It’s like Shawshank… when ever it’s on, regardless where… I’ll watch it!!!
Road House is a terrible movie. BUT, it falls under "so bad, it's good" similar to "Rock Of Ages." 😉 (Yes, I own both because of those reasons)
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.
Recently watched a string of highly recommended and underrated films from the past several years and I concur that all are truly wonderful, although not necessarily for everyone.
-Coherence (2013)
-Blue Ruin (2013)
-The Invitation (2015)
-Calibre (2018)
Quote: The RubeQuote: gatorRoad House is a bad movie?!?!?! It’s like Shawshank… when ever it’s on, regardless where… I’ll watch it!!!
Road House is a terrible movie. BUT, it falls under "so bad, it's good" similar to "Rock Of Ages." 😉 (Yes, I own both because of those reasons)
I respectfully submit Twister into this category, it is one of most unintentionally funny movie ever made.
“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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Quote: GreyeagleQuote: The RubeQuote: gatorRoad House is a bad movie?!?!?! It’s like Shawshank… when ever it’s on, regardless where… I’ll watch it!!!
Road House is a terrible movie. BUT, it falls under "so bad, it's good" similar to "Rock Of Ages." 😉 (Yes, I own both because of those reasons)
I respectfully submit Twister into this category, it is one of most unintentionally funny movie ever made.
Hey hey hey! That is the 2nd movie my wife and I saw together (Spy Hard was the 1st) and we still watch it once a year.
Aloha!
I've seen several movies lately and wanted to give my thoughts.
Spiderman : Brand New Day (in theaters). Of the 4 Tom Holland movies this was my least favorite. It wasn't a bad movie but it just wasn't as fun and lighthearted as the first 3. I can rewatch the other 3. I have no interest in rewatching this one.
Spinal Tap 2 - The End Continues (HBO MAX) - the whole gang is back together as they have to play one last concert due to a contract. I think all the parties involved said there's no way they can top the first one so lets just send the band out with a warm good bye. Had some funny moments and cameos. Now that I've watched it once I don't foresee needing to watch it again.
Homefront (Amazon Prime streaming) - A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord.
Another Jason Statham plays a former (fill in the blank) but goes back to his roots to save his family movie. Unlike others, I kind of liked this one, partly because of the casting. James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Clancy Brown, Frank Grillo are all in it so it gives the movie a bit more credibility. Sylvester Stallone co-wrote the movie.
It deservedly didn't win any awards but I enjoyed it.
Normal (HBO MAX) - Centers on a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery.
Bob Oedenkirk plays a fill in sheriff in the town of Normal, Minnesota. There's a bank robbery and then the twists and turns happen. I liked the story arc of this movie as it's very different from most. Contains the over the top comical violence also found in Nobody and Nobody 2. I recommend
Agree 100% on Spinal Tap II.
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