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Post by dij22 on Jan 5, 2024 22:00:58 GMT -6
Saltburn absolutely sucks but it's enjoyable to watch
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Post by doso on Jan 6, 2024 0:13:27 GMT -6
Im not going to give it a ringing endorsement Not quite the right amount of ding-dong. |
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Post by scoots on Jan 6, 2024 9:29:02 GMT -6
 Really enjoyed this. Also 2/2 logging movies on Letterboxd in 2024. |
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Post by Javo on Jan 6, 2024 17:24:13 GMT -6
Thanks
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 6, 2024 17:38:59 GMT -6
Should I go see Godzilla, Poor Things, or Iron Claw tomorrow? I'll get to all 3 eventually but decent chance it won't be in a theater
Leaning Godzilla
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Post by cosmo on Jan 6, 2024 19:59:11 GMT -6
Godzilla was only supposed to be a limited showing, but it was extended, but for how much longer....?
Go see Godzilla.
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Post by jazzpolice on Jan 6, 2024 22:51:55 GMT -6
Agree on Godzilla. But would definitely make the effort to see Poor Things in a theater as well if possible.
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Post by dij22 on Jan 7, 2024 14:11:43 GMT -6
We watched The Killer last night. I get what it was going for and it was moderately clever/funny, but it's kind of a slog to get through.
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Post by nanatod on Jan 7, 2024 15:40:15 GMT -6
We watched The Killer last night.... it's kind of a slog to get through. sort of like the band, The Killers. |
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Post by venom on Jan 8, 2024 8:11:45 GMT -6
i saw Poor Things over the weekend. it didn't really click for me until shortly before switching to color. from then on, i think i better understood what they were going for. fascinating to watch, much funnier than expected.
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 8, 2024 9:03:11 GMT -6
Life got in the way of me making to the theater yesterday but I did watch The Holdovers at home this weekend and I thought it was absolutely fantastic. Loved it
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Post by scoots on Jan 8, 2024 10:08:39 GMT -6
 Watched this last night and will be listening to nothing but albums from the artists featured in this doc today. |
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Post by kb on Jan 9, 2024 9:51:03 GMT -6
i accidentally bought matinee tix to alamo drafthouse friday (zone of interest) - is the food actually good or should we avoid?
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Post by krentist on Jan 9, 2024 10:18:38 GMT -6
food's fine. I got a buffalo chicken pizza that was the highlight of my trip to see the new Exorcist, not that it's saying much
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 9, 2024 10:22:51 GMT -6
I really like their buffalo cauliflower wings as a nice snack
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Post by doso on Jan 9, 2024 10:55:41 GMT -6
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Post by dij22 on Jan 9, 2024 11:00:51 GMT -6
Their popcorn uses clarified butter and is very weird but kinda awesome
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Post by kb on Jan 10, 2024 15:17:03 GMT -6
been wanting to see the doc beyond utopia, about north korea and a family trying to escape, and just noticed it aired on pbs' independent lens last night for anyone else interested.
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Post by dij22 on Jan 14, 2024 11:01:57 GMT -6
I thought Wonka was really delightful. Chalamet was great and the songs were mostly really good. The character seemingly has nothing to do with Gene Wilder's version though so I'm curious if they'll try to make them connect in sequels.
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Post by cosmo on Jan 14, 2024 13:30:50 GMT -6
I thought Wonka was really delightful. Chalamet was great and the songs were mostly really good. The character seemingly has nothing to do with Gene Wilder's version though so I'm curious if they'll try to make them connect in sequels. From what I've heard and read, something is going to happen to Wonka in the new sequels that makes him shut the world out. My guess is that Wonka falls in love with someone but Slugworth et al gets the 'The Empire Strikes Back' moment. |
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Post by dij22 on Jan 14, 2024 13:38:44 GMT -6
I thought Wonka was really delightful. Chalamet was great and the songs were mostly really good. The character seemingly has nothing to do with Gene Wilder's version though so I'm curious if they'll try to make them connect in sequels. From what I've heard and read, something is going to happen to Wonka in the new sequels that makes him shut the world out. My guess is that Wonka falls in love with someone but Slugworth et al gets the 'The Empire Strikes Back' moment. That would make sense, but I hope they pull a Harry Potter and pivot to PG-13 so they can get darker. |
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Post by cosmo on Jan 14, 2024 13:40:11 GMT -6
yes
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Post by kb on Jan 15, 2024 10:40:34 GMT -6
i accidentally bought matinee tix to alamo drafthouse friday (zone of interest) - is the food actually good or should we avoid? queso good. movie great though disturbing, obv. |
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 15, 2024 10:56:02 GMT -6
Self Reliance on Hulu had a great concept, some genuinely funny moments, and I like Jake Johnson a lot (he actually wrote and directed it), though it didn't really nail the landing and I wish it did a little more with the concept than it did.
Honestly kind of reminds me of BJ Novak's directorial debut from recent, Vengeance, in that it's got a great concept with some great moments and touches on some very interesting themes that I love seeing explored, but just never goes the full mile it feels like it should with them. Although this one is a lost more of an absurdist comedy than that one.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 15, 2024 22:11:08 GMT -6
I've been sick all weekend and the weather in Chicago has (obviously) been shit, so it was an ideal weekend to catch up on movies I've been meaning to watch.
The Holdovers: This was my favorite movie I watched this weekend. I realize the premise isn't exactly original but this was so well done. The story, the acting, the soundtrack, and even the editing were all top notch. Giamatti & Randolph are locks for Oscar nominations, and the film itself will be nominated for best pic.
Dream Scenario: This had its moments, but it felt like it was trying to be Adaptation but couldn't quite get there. On the bright side, Dream Scenario boasts the best sex scene of 2023 for sure.
Dumb Money: This felt like low-rent Adam McKay. There were some missteps like Nick Offerman being miscast as Ken Griffin and Pete Davidson being cast as anyone, but even still this was still very watchable.
May December: This also had its moments, but also dragged at times. I could see Portman or Moore or both getting nominated, they were easily the highlight of the film.
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Jan 16, 2024 9:30:35 GMT -6
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Post by clouddead on Jan 16, 2024 18:39:31 GMT -6
I've been sick all weekend and the weather in Chicago has (obviously) been shit, so it was an ideal weekend to catch up on movies I've been meaning to watch. The Holdovers: This was my favorite movie I watched this weekend. I realize the premise isn't exactly original but this was so well done. The story, the acting, the soundtrack, and even the editing were all top notch. Giamatti & Randolph are locks for Oscar nominations, and the film itself will be nominated for best pic. Dream Scenario: This had its moments, but it felt like it was trying to be Adaptation but couldn't quite get there. On the bright side, Dream Scenario boasts the best sex scene of 2023 for sure. Dumb Money: This felt like low-rent Adam McKay. There were some missteps like Nick Offerman being miscast as Ken Griffin and Pete Davidson being cast as anyone, but even still this was still very watchable. May December: This also had its moments, but also dragged at times. I could see Portman or Moore or both getting nominated, they were easily the highlight of the film. I really disliked Dumb Money. Felt like it could’ve been done in about 30 minutes. Paul Dano is a cool guy though. |
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Post by krentist on Jan 16, 2024 18:42:49 GMT -6
I, Tonya is one of the worst movies I've ever seen so I am not surprised to hear about Dumb Money
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Post by scoots on Jan 18, 2024 8:23:41 GMT -6
 Teyana Taylor should get a best actress nod for this. |
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Post by kb on Jan 23, 2024 9:29:34 GMT -6
greta gerwig and margot robbie got hosed.
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