Author Topic: New Movie What Ya Seen? (Read 9736 times)

Andrew · « **on:** December 18, 2019, 10:21:51 PM »

Amazon has Joker on, being a batman fan I had to see it. Well going to the movies just did not work out for me so here comes Amazon prime and the firestick option (drop a few bucks and see it in your living room).

Ya I bought it (read as sucker getting his dopamine fix). Well I found it to be completely engrossing. The character development of Joker was twisted, and the undertones WOW.

As I watched the movie I almost could associate with the Joker (Ya it's a movie, your supposed to suspend reality). OK the guy comes for a really screwed up reality and as such so goes his sense of being grounded or not.

The movie has me wondering about the state of what reality means to each of us, and how we deal with the world around us based on what we have lived and experienced. Has what we perceive as the world in our own individual bubble, warped what we see as reality compared to the collective of society? and if so what is sanity in an insane society? Maybe the question is, is being sane just the ability to coexist in the society that we live in?

ANYHOW I liked the movie especially the staircase and following subway scene

Edited: as my spelling is not the best typing with one hand

radon222 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2019, 12:29:23 PM »

Wife and I went to see Knives Out last Saturday while it rained. It was ok, but I think we were expecting more in the way of whodunit given the casting. It's worth a watch, but not at theater prices.

Bounce · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2019, 01:50:08 PM »

The title always makes me think of the other movie, "Noises Off".

Very funny.

1KPerDay · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2019, 10:08:00 PM »

Midway=Terrible

Ford v Ferrari = good story and acting but light on the gearhead content. Worth a watch.

miles · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2019, 12:07:04 AM »

I can't really recommend the new JJ Abrams movie. The whole thing about the dyad of the force was interesting, but otherwise it was a bunch of scenes strung together wishing it had a real plot.

Dead Carrie Fisher was disturbing.

Cookie · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2019, 02:48:14 AM »

On Prime I think?

6 Underground

Violent and funny.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2019, 07:45:10 AM »

Quote from: miles on December 20, 2019, 12:07:04 AM

I can't really recommend the new JJ Abrams movie. The whole thing about the dyad of the force was interesting, but otherwise it was a bunch of scenes strung together wishing it had a real plot.

Dead Carrie Fisher was disturbing.

So, it was a JJ Abrams movie, then?

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2019, 08:09:36 AM »

I don't always watch new movies but when I do, they're already old.

The last movie that I saw that had any impact on my memory was SEARCHING. Disturbing in a sense but well done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ro9ebQxEOY

miles · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2019, 08:32:18 AM »

Quote from: jadziadax8 on December 20, 2019, 07:45:10 AM

Quote from: miles on December 20, 2019, 12:07:04 AM
I can't really recommend the new JJ Abrams movie. The whole thing about the dyad of the force was interesting, but otherwise it was a bunch of scenes strung together wishing it had a real plot.

Dead Carrie Fisher was disturbing.

So, it was a JJ Abrams movie, then?

Yes, it definitely was.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2019, 10:03:52 AM »

Quote from: miles on December 20, 2019, 08:32:18 AM

Quote from: jadziadax8 on December 20, 2019, 07:45:10 AM
Quote from: miles on December 20, 2019, 12:07:04 AM
I can't really recommend the new JJ Abrams movie. The whole thing about the dyad of the force was interesting, but otherwise it was a bunch of scenes strung together wishing it had a real plot.

Dead Carrie Fisher was disturbing.

So, it was a JJ Abrams movie, then?

One of my friend's takes on Abrams is that he's a great director, but an absolutely terrible storyteller. I have seen nothing of his work to dispute this statement.

Yes, it definitely was.

CLAY · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2019, 08:22:30 PM »

"One CHild BNation" on Amazon Prime. Fecking disturbing, espceially when you have friend who have adopted CHinese gilrs in the last 20 years.

Bounce · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2019, 08:26:47 AM »

Star Wars: (whatever it was called)

We enjoyed it. I found several moments very poignant. I also saw it as VERY "Return of the Jedi-ish" (a stock-in-trade of Abrams is to make a "new" movie that is really just new special effects over the top of an old script).

chornbe · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2019, 10:54:23 AM »

Joker.

Wow. What a grabbing, engrossing, sad, and sweeping tale. To watch a pretty well crafted devolution from barely hanging on to full on embracing the darkness... whoofah.

I loved it.

Jay547 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2019, 11:24:38 AM »

We saw "Richard Jewell" recently and thought it was excellent. It's a shame what they put an innocent man and his family through.

Although I doubt that it will go over well to most members of this site.

maddjack · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2019, 12:59:45 PM »

The Irishman on Netflix

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2019, 03:27:01 PM »

Mary Queen of Scots. Rubbish.

1KPerDay · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2019, 08:06:21 PM »

New Star Wars. Some good moments. Some absolutely horrible and cliche and maudlin dialogue, and overall disappointing.

bedlamite · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2019, 08:31:49 PM »

Quote from: 1KPerDay on December 23, 2019, 08:06:21 PM

New Star Wars. Some good moments. Some absolutely horrible and cliche and maudlin dialogue, and overall disappointing.

Terrible writing, and it felt like a video game.

Andrew · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2019, 11:10:57 AM »

Quote from: bedlamite on December 23, 2019, 08:31:49 PM

Quote from: 1KPerDay on December 23, 2019, 08:06:21 PM
New Star Wars. Some good moments. Some absolutely horrible and cliche and maudlin dialogue, and overall disappointing.

Terrible writing, and it felt like a video game.

I went yesterday with the family, cheap matinee is still $$$.
Fast paced, too much to fast, Yes a video game is sure to come out of this. Almost every scene seems to be written for a video game challenge, due out in a month.

My sons loved it, wife and I liked it. Age differences

Cookie · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2019, 06:26:08 PM »

We have no desire to go out to see Star Wars.

It'll be on Disney+ by February.

Cookie · « **Reply #20 on:** December 28, 2019, 06:26:54 PM »

Speaking of Disney+,
"The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoes".

Are you that old?

coho · « **Reply #21 on:** December 28, 2019, 07:03:42 PM »

Ooo! I am!

Bounce · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2019, 10:57:27 AM »

Me too (folks took me to the theatrical release)

Rambo Last Blood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (loved it)
Rocketman (it wasn't bad)
The Dead Don't Die (hilarious from the first frame)

chornbe · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2019, 02:54:05 PM »

Quote from: Bounce on December 29, 2019, 10:57:27 AM

The Dead Don't Die (hilarious from the first frame)

"Oh. I read the script...."

Bounce · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2019, 09:40:07 AM »

Quote from: chornbe on December 30, 2019, 02:54:05 PM

Quote from: Bounce on December 29, 2019, 10:57:27 AM
The Dead Don't Die (hilarious from the first frame)

"Oh. I read the script...."

My brother and I really LOLed at that in the theater because it's something we've said to each other for decades.

chornbe · « **Reply #25 on:** December 31, 2019, 10:58:22 AM »

Going in to that movie, I thought it was just going to be a Zombieland rip off - which wouldn't be the worst idea because I kinda loved that movie. But it was so, so much better than I was expecting, pretty much in every way and at ever turn. To the best of my knowledge, I've seen Adam Driver in exactly two roles; this and in Star Wars, and the radical differences between those two characters really added to his being in this movie. Fully recommend and I give it 4.5 out of 5 for just flat out enjoyability.

maddjack · « **Reply #26 on:** December 31, 2019, 01:34:02 PM »

I'll get the new Star Wars when it hits my local library. Too many people have told me its MEH to spend that kind of money at the theater.
On topic paradise Beach on netflix

Cookie · « **Reply #27 on:** December 31, 2019, 02:05:22 PM »

Quote from: maddjack on December 31, 2019, 01:34:02 PM

I'll get the new Star Wars when it hits my local library. Too many people have told me its MEH to spend that kind of money at the theater.
On topic paradise Beach on netflix

We bought a year of Disney Plus. That was part of the consideration.

mr.awesome · « **Reply #28 on:** February 02, 2020, 08:16:59 AM »

Have seen a few movies in the last week of so.

A Dogs Journey, sequel to A Dogs Purpose. Just like the first one, light, funny, heart warming and of course sad. If you don't get choked up watching these you either hate dogs or don't have a heart.

Terminator dark fate. This got terrible reviews but it was much better than I expected. Linda Hamilton did a good job bringing back Sarah Conner.

Zombie Land double tap. I enjoyed it but the first one was better. Watch till the end of the credits.

maddjack · « **Reply #29 on:** February 02, 2020, 06:44:47 PM »

Replicas ,I was surprised by the ending which was good. Worth a watch.

Bounce · « **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2020, 03:19:10 PM »

We really enjoyed, "The Gentleman".

It's not a 3rd in the Brit Spy franchise but instead is a Brit Gangster Guy Richie movie.

PatM · « **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2020, 07:47:23 PM »

I just watched Darkest hour on Netflix.
I missed it when it came out originally. What pressure Churchill was under at that time.

Mrs. DantesDame · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2020, 04:32:53 AM »

As I was stuck in a metal tube hurtling through the atmosphere for 10 hours recently (twice), I have seen a few movies:

Anna - very good, would recommend (Luc Basson)
Rocketman - better than I expected, and a better-told story than Bohemian Rhapsody
Harriet - well done, interesting story about Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad
A Rainy Day in New York - interesting, better than other Woody Allen movies (but I don't like him, so take that for what its worth)
Lion King (new one) - only watched half of it, but did so just to be amazed at the animation
Judy - Dan watched this and said that it was very good

maddjack · « **Reply #33 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:09:25 AM »

Ready or Not , a cheesy horror \ thriller. Thank God it was a library loan.

Bounce · « **Reply #34 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:19:23 AM »

Birds Of Prey - Fun time and Robie plays it well.

chornbe · « **Reply #35 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Bounce on February 12, 2020, 09:19:23 AM

Birds Of Prey - Fun time and Robie plays it well.

I know this'll largely just be seen as another leg-humping point made by anyone looking at the objectively hot Margo Robbie, but she really does have that x-factor something. She's just so damned *charming* in everything, including the psychopathic Harley Quinn. Even in straight dramatic roles, she's just eminently watchable.

chornbe · « **Reply #36 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:01:05 AM »

Quote from: Cookie on December 31, 2019, 02:05:22 PM

Quote from: maddjack on December 31, 2019, 01:34:02 PM
I'll get the new Star Wars when it hits my local library. Too many people have told me its MEH to spend that kind of money at the theater.
On topic paradise Beach on netflix

We bought a year of Disney Plus. That was part of the consideration.

I'm really enjoying it, despite its seemingly limited catalog; the ability to just pop on one of the marvel movies on a whim is a total win, too. Thor Ragnarock has tons of rewatchability for me, so it's always just a couple button pushes away.

PatM · « **Reply #37 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:03:05 AM »

Red Sparrow - A cold war style spy thriller.

radon222 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 12, 2020, 11:05:25 AM »

Technically have not seen it yet but, we get the grandkids for Valentines Night and our big date is going to be watching Sonic the Hedgehog movie. If anyone really wants a follow up report, I'll be back here Saturday...

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #39 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:51:10 PM »

The Good Liar with Ian McClellan and Helen Mirren. Cute. Amazing actors. Meh story and application.

Bounce · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2020, 11:54:14 AM »

The movie that bankrupted The Canon Group.

I've not seen much from Hooper since, either.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089489/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

maddjack · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2020, 12:12:35 PM »

Captive State,

slayman · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2020, 05:08:58 PM »

Velocipastor

The Current War

Any recommendations for reading on this topic?
Peanut Butter Falcon

maddjack · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2020, 12:42:07 PM »

Quote from: slayman on February 19, 2020, 05:08:58 PM

Velocipastor
The Current Wars Any recommendations for reading on this topic?
Peanut Butter Falcon

I am watching Peanut butter Falcon this weekend on a library borrow

doc4216 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 22, 2020, 10:55:33 AM »

Just watched "Won't You be My Neighbor" last night. Loved it but being from Pittsburgh, I was always a fan of Mr. Rogers (as most were). I loved how they intertwined things. The story line was not as I expected, which made me love it even more. I am HUGE fan of Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys so I loved the acting side also.

A big fan of Clint Eastwood so I recently watched "The Mule" which was better then I anticipated.

1KPerDay · « **Reply #45 on:** February 22, 2020, 03:47:41 PM »

Yesterday. Lots of fun.

maddjack · « **Reply #46 on:** February 22, 2020, 08:05:39 PM »

Just watched Inside man,most wanted. A decent robbery movie.

maddjack · « **Reply #47 on:** February 25, 2020, 02:36:49 PM »

The Peanut butter Falcon

maddjack · « **Reply #48 on:** March 09, 2020, 06:53:26 PM »

In the shadow of the moon on Netflix. Worth a watch.

Bryan.VFR · « **Reply #49 on:** March 10, 2020, 07:25:17 AM »

It's not a movie, but For All Mankind series on Apple TV+. Alternate history where Russia beat us to the moon. Totally recommend it.