The fight sequencing and choreography is excellent.
Big fan of Sope Dirisu. He needs to be a much bigger star.
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Big fan of Sope Dirisu. He needs to be a much bigger star.
Going to check out Litvinenko tonight. David Tennant. I thought he and Tucci were great in Inside Man which admittedly had a weak story but they made it appealing.
Update: it’s with watching. It’s not fast paced but intriguing so far.
Update: it’s with watching. It’s not fast paced but intriguing so far.
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I’ve read her books, they aren’t easy to decipher at times. Looking forward to watching.
Yea just watched Black Adam and "meh" might be kind. Was hoping for so much more.
They usually involve idiosyncratic characters involved in some sort of artistic endeavors set in this quaint French Canadian village. It makes for a very different sort of mystery than your usual sort of who dunnit. I often learn something about art from reading her mystery novels and enjoy her writing style. The Gamache investigator of the French Canadian homicide division is very understated and well acted. I think you’ll be hooked after one episode. It moves slowly and deliberately though, it’s not a car chase sort of show. It’s more cerebral and psychological.
Thats about where I was with it. I stopped somewhere during the 2nd second season.
Wednesday, on Netflix I am absolutely loving. Its like a very twisted Veronica Mars goes to Hogwarts.
I was skeptical since I haven't much liked anything Tim Burton has done lately but this is back in his sweet spot.
Shout out to him for using Roy Orbison's In Dreams but even Tim can't out weird David Lynch.
I tried watching Willow on Disney + and had to stop. Watched 4 episodes and fell asleep on every one. Not one remotely interesting character.
I know I’m way behind on this, but I watched season 1 of Severance this week on Apple+. Definitely a slow burn, but really well done and kept me wanting to see more the whole way.
No. There is some French dialogue where subtitles are shown but very rarely. It’s usually just an occasional phrase, mon ami.
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Maverick, Top Gun dropped the other day on Paramount+. I watched it last night. Ummm Did they steal the plot from Star Wars?Some we’ve discussed and some new material here.
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It was something to watch but glad I didn't go to the Theater to see it. I didn't think it was very good.
These well financed athletes with their own media companies producing puff pieces about their careers? No thank you. "The Captain" by Jeter, "The Tuck Rule" by Brady. Lebron will soon be coming out with something I'm sure. Don't expect to learn anything that they don't want you to know.
I saw Glass Onion over the holidays. It got good critic and audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, but I have to say it was putrid. Much worse than the original Knives Out movie, with a lot of silly Hollywood hijinks.
In contrast, Amsterdam with Christian Bale and Margot Robbie didn't get the best RT reviews, but I thought that movie was pretty good.
In contrast, Amsterdam with Christian Bale and Margot Robbie didn't get the best RT reviews, but I thought that movie was pretty good.
A Christmas Story Christmas was actually pretty good for a holiday movie.
Glass Onion was a very enjoyable whodunit romp ... and I say this even though it used a "plot twist" of which I'm entirely not a fan, as a rule. It still overcame that.
So it was exactly like an Agatha Christie novel?
I'm probably going to watch it this week but need to finish up the Wednesday series, which I am loving.
I liked Glass Onion and thought it was funny but didn't understand a couple of things
Slow Horses AppleTV, terrific spy show with Gary Oldman, season 2 coming to a close. Also Gangs of London S2 AMC+. Terrific action and story. Coming to an end for S2.
Able to watch both Maverick and Glass Onion recently - both were a lot of fun in their own way....(will have Glass Onion review soon):
Maverick basically takes everything that was great about Top Gun and doubles down on it. Soundtrack is basically the same (save the Lady Gaga song at the end), but all the beats are there. Touching stuff with Kilmer too and I heard it was important for Cruise to have him in the movie. They are a bit heavy handed with Rooster though - does he have to look and act EXACTLY like Goose? It was fine though. The aerial combat footage was tremendous and exciting and Jennifer Connelly as the love interest was 'chef's kiss'! She's 52, he's 60. Though it's a redux of Top Gun with a bit of Star Wars Death Star mission thrown in (I did think not naming the 'enemy' country or it's fighter jets was a bit weak, but it doesn't hurt the spirit of the movie), it was fun to watch and I'm sad I didn't see it in theaters. Cruise is America's weirdest treasure. Recommended.
Maverick basically takes everything that was great about Top Gun and doubles down on it. Soundtrack is basically the same (save the Lady Gaga song at the end), but all the beats are there. Touching stuff with Kilmer too and I heard it was important for Cruise to have him in the movie. They are a bit heavy handed with Rooster though - does he have to look and act EXACTLY like Goose? It was fine though. The aerial combat footage was tremendous and exciting and Jennifer Connelly as the love interest was 'chef's kiss'! She's 52, he's 60. Though it's a redux of Top Gun with a bit of Star Wars Death Star mission thrown in (I did think not naming the 'enemy' country or it's fighter jets was a bit weak, but it doesn't hurt the spirit of the movie), it was fun to watch and I'm sad I didn't see it in theaters. Cruise is America's weirdest treasure. Recommended.
Just finished S1 of The Recruit on Netflix. Really enjoyed it.
Started watching Kaleidoscope on Netflix. Each home gets a different mix of the episodes, each has its own color. Takes place over 17 years and is about a revenge bank robbery promulgated by none other than Gus Fring himself, Giancarlo Esposito. Interesting concept. Also The Pale Blue Eye begins tomorrow on Netflix, Christian Bale/Edgar Allen Poe West Point nursed mystery flick, looked good.
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Been enjoying Tulsa King with Stallone quite a bit. Amazing how impressive Sly is well into his 70s. Great supporting cast and works on a lot of levels. It’s not quite ‘prestige TV’ but it’s a lot of fun to see one of the all-timers chewing up the screen in a near perfect role. It’s on Paramount+ and Hulu o believe.
Really like this series so far. Entertaining is the word I'd use to describe it. Just a little detail made me crack up... the scene where Stallone is eating an ice cream cone makes me think he's never had one before.
I've been watching with my FIL. He loves the 'I've been locked away for 20 years so I can be as non-politically correct as I want because I don't know any better' stuff. I'm surprised at how much I like the story; it's a bit more soapy than other shows like it, but it works.
My wife and I watched The Banshees of Inisherin last week. Both of us enjoyed the movie very much. If you are familiar with the movie In Bruges that came out several years ago, you may also like Banshees.
He really is an interesting person. I know, he can come off as a tough guy douche but I've also seen him provide some real insight into moviemaking in some interviews. He was on the CBS morning news last Sunday and was really interesting. I think the joke is on the audience who thinks he's a dope. @Midnighter
I absolutely recommend Three Pines to anyone who enjoys a nuanced & beautifully shot murder mystery/drama.
