Welp, I just read what the film is about from Aronofsky's himself. While I was completely off, I still feel my theory can be adapted pretty well to what we just saw.
Welp, I just read what the film is about from Aronofsky's himself. While I was completely off, I still feel my theory can be adapted pretty well to what we just saw.
Check out my website: PopCulturedwithMovieMike
Add me on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/MovieMike80/
Anyone watch "A Ghost Story?" Anyone like it? Personally, I felt it was very slow moving and a perfect film to put you to sleep instead of taking sleeping pills. 5/10
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. Edgar Allan Poe
Check out my website: PopCulturedwithMovieMike
Add me on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/MovieMike80/
Check out my website: PopCulturedwithMovieMike
Add me on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/MovieMike80/
I came THIS CLOSE to walking out of the theater during GHOST STORY during that one long 4 minute sequence that seemed to last forever. I was looking at the walls, the ceiling, the other patrons; but I stuck it out. Since I was clueless going in, I also thought there was something wrong with the projector. But I stuck it out and it has become one of my top 10 favorite films of the year so far.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
I'm dying to see A Ghost Story.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Kingsman Golden Circle
I'm all for suspension of disbelief, but I reject suspension of entertainment and enjoyment.
Complete waste of talent in an almost incomprehensible "ass burner" measuring in at well over two hours.
It's almost like digitally going to the best restaurant in the world (French Laundry). It simply doesn't taste good-if at all.
Channing Tatum shows up and mumbles a few lines before truly acting "comatose".
A tracking device has to literally be placed (inserted), by going to 3rd base.
Things get repetitive, and despite some of the craziest, most well choreographed, filmed scenes, it's like watching a 5 course meal on video. Tasteless and tedious.
2/6 beers on the RFSRS.
After having KINGSMAN THE SECRET SERVICE be one of my top 5 of the year when it came out, I must agree 100% with you Jerome. Even IMAX couldn't save it, although the first ten minutes weren't that bad.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
Yeah, I'm hearing a lot of reviews for Kingsman 2 that seem to be along the lines of mediocre at best and a really disappointing sequel at worst. It's a really big shame, too. Not only did I love the first movie, but I thought that the first trailer for The Golden Circle was absolutely brilliant. Great use of My Way, didn't reveal too much while still showing plenty of action. Shame that the film doesn't sound half as good.
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
Watched It Comes at Night last night. Another example of a film's marketing being totally misleading.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
Geez, I saw IT COMES AT NIGHT at the theater and I completely forgot everything about it. I had to look it up. I think I remember liking it. That's what happens when you see over 150 movies a year.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
I haven't seen it yet, but I'm assuming it falls into the same pitfalls that many other sequels have become victim to and that's the theory that bigger is better. Let's throw in even crazier action scenes, let's add even more characters, let's sprinkle in even more boundary pushing jokes.
Yup. My biggest issue with the film. That and the title.
Check out my website: PopCulturedwithMovieMike
Add me on Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/MovieMike80/
Since 2006, when I officially started my "Movie List," I have seen 3,298 movies and TV seasons. Every time I rewatch something, I update the date and rating columns.
3,298 movies would make my eyes fall out of my head! I was only counting movies I've seen at a theater though.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
One year, back in the 2000s, I managed to watch over 1,000 movies. My number is probably nearing 4,000 at this point. I have no clue how many TV shows I've watched over the years. My appetite has satiated a bit and now I see about 50 movies a year in the theaters and maybe another 100 outside the theaters.
Shannon, your take on films intrigues me at times because of how different it is from mine. What are your top/favorite films?
Top 15 TV Shows:
Battlestar Galactica (2004)
Breaking Bad
Doctor Who (2005)
Firefly
Friends
Game Of Thrones
Grey's Anatomy
Lost (#1)
Making A Murderer
Nip/Tuck
Prison Break
Sherlock
Sons Of Anarchy
Spartacus
Walking Dead
Top 30 Movies:
12 Angry Men (1957)
Aliens
Anchorman
Closer
Con Air
Dark Knight
Dredd
Edward Scissorhands
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Family Stone
Gladiator (#1)
Inception
Interview With The Vampire
Jurassic Park
Jurassic World
Les Miserables (2012)
Life Of David Gale
Lion King
Meet Joe Black
Moulin Rouge
Notebook
Prestige
Prisoners
Pulp Fiction
Saving Private Ryan
Slumdog Millionaire
Social Network
Star Trek (2009)
Terminal
Vanilla Sky
Not even one of my top 10 movies is on your list Shannon, but I agree that 11 of them are outstanding. But I also found 3 of them on my worst movies list. 5 of them I have not seen, and of those there are 2 I have zero interest in. Sounds about right, I'd say, due to people's personal choices always being quite different.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
What's your list?
I made a mistake. One of your movies IS on my list:
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
2. Lawrence of Arabia
3. Dr. Zhivago
4. The Godfather
5. The Godfather Part 2
6. King Kong (1933)
7. Duck Soup
8. Forbidden Planet
9. Groundhog Day
10. Pulp Fiction
11. The Blues Brothers
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
I like that list! Don't forget we also have this thread: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...ms-of-All-Time
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
Rated it a 1/5. Besides the iconic scenes, I don't remember much except that I found it slow and dated. Watched it 2/27/2010, so maybe it's time for a rewatch. It's one of the most highly rated movies of all time, so clearly I've got to give it another try. Maybe tonight ...
2. Lawrence of Arabia
On my TO WATCH list.
3. Dr. Zhivago
Also on my TO WATCH list.
4. The Godfather
Rated it a 3 out of 5 nine years ago. Classic, well done, but dated and slow. I preferred the second one more, and ...
5. The Godfather Part 2
I rated this a 4 out of 5. My favorite of the trilogy. If I have a spare half-day laying around with nothing to do maybe I'll do a rewatch.
6. King Kong (1933)
2 out of 5. Classic, iconic, but compared to the special effects of today, the creatures are laughable, which distracts from the film. And also, it takes almost 40 minutes to get to the fuckin' monkey.
7. Duck Soup
On my TO WATCH list, but I think I might die before I find enough motivation to watch it. Marx Brothers, Chaplin, the silent movie era, etc etc, definitely not my cup of tea.
8. Forbidden Planet
Hmmm ... I know I've seen this, my dad recommended it because he loves these types of movies, but it's not on my list. If I had to guess I'd go with a 2 ot of 5. Dated.
9. Groundhog Day
4 out of 5. Excellent movie, Bill Murray possibly at his best.
10. Pulp Fiction
Just a fantastic movie from start to finish. I don't think there is one second that is unloveable.
11. The Blues Brothers
Not even on my TO WATCH list. Meh.