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Now there's two that are gone. Saving a lot on postage this year.
The best part is that Gunn is on record, stating some scenes are essential for Vol. 3. Which will likely be his last Marvel project. He's set to co-CEO DC Studios.
"James Gunn and Peter Safran are DC Studios’ new co-CEOs - The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/25/23423484/james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-studios-ceo-dceu
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I watched Me Time and enjoyed it. Like I said before with Liam Neeson, you can make any movie with him in it...and I'd watch it. Same with Marky Mark.
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They both have a particular set of skills
Saw Black Adam last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. If this is the starting point for DC Films going forward, I look forward to what's to come. Especially with James Gunn in charge of creative side. For Black Adam's first outing, they threw a lot of VFX heavy, action scenes, at it but it still felt balanced.
And to be honest I was just going to see Superman on the big screen. lol
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Saw Devotion last night.
It was good and, generally, stayed very true to the story, which I appreciated. As expected, the aerial cinematography was amazing. Liked the fact they gave the Korean War some attention with a little historical accuracy.
That said, while the movie tried to spend a lot of time on character development - and the characters were likeable enough, it just seemed to be missing something in terms of chemistry or something. I can't quite put my finger on it. It was a bit on the slower side in getting started and, at times, it felt like the producers maybe weren't sure what kind of story they wanted to tell. As a result, they weren't able to tie/transition between some of the story lines as effectively as they probably should've.
Nonetheless, it was still worth seeing in the theater. I give it around a 6.5...maybe 7.
That said, while the movie tried to spend a lot of time on character development - and the characters were likeable enough, it just seemed to be missing something in terms of chemistry or something. I can't quite put my finger on it. It was a bit on the slower side in getting started and, at times, it felt like the producers maybe weren't sure what kind of story they wanted to tell. As a result, they weren't able to tie/transition between some of the story lines as effectively as they probably should've.
Nonetheless, it was still worth seeing in the theater. I give it around a 6.5...maybe 7.
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Watched Slumberland this morning.
Is a good family friendly kids movie. Newly orphaned kid (Marlow Barkley) is sent to live with her uncle (Phillip Dowd) after her Dad, a Light Keep, dies.
Adjusting to death looks like the kid trying to find something very important in their dreams each night, meeting in those dreams a spaz outlaw (Jason Momoa).
Good cinematography and soundtrack. Mild conflict. Themes: "kid adult emotion" and "parents are people too" and "Family is forever," (I just made these up- if they actually exist- I got nothing, just how it seemed watching it).
A nice kid and adult movie.
Is a good family friendly kids movie. Newly orphaned kid (Marlow Barkley) is sent to live with her uncle (Phillip Dowd) after her Dad, a Light Keep, dies.
Adjusting to death looks like the kid trying to find something very important in their dreams each night, meeting in those dreams a spaz outlaw (Jason Momoa).
Good cinematography and soundtrack. Mild conflict. Themes: "kid adult emotion" and "parents are people too" and "Family is forever," (I just made these up- if they actually exist- I got nothing, just how it seemed watching it).
A nice kid and adult movie.
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Pepsi, where’s my Jet?
(Netflix)
I kinda sorta remember this playing out in the USA Today.
Short documentary about the kid (20 year old) who figured out how to collect enough Pepsi Points in the 90’s to redeem for the advertised Harrier Jet.
Binged four 40-minute episodes last night. A few thoughts:
- I didn’t hate the dude like I thought I would.
- Cindy Crawford may be more beautiful at 56 years old than she was “hot” in her 20’s. Wow.
- Pepsi f’d up multiple times but a billion dollar company is given a LOT of grace from the media, the courts, and even the government.
It reminded me of the 80’s when I’d play Mountain Dew blackjack. (Your “card” would be stenciled into the bottom of the can after you drank it)
(Netflix)
I kinda sorta remember this playing out in the USA Today.
Short documentary about the kid (20 year old) who figured out how to collect enough Pepsi Points in the 90’s to redeem for the advertised Harrier Jet.
Binged four 40-minute episodes last night. A few thoughts:
- I didn’t hate the dude like I thought I would.
- Cindy Crawford may be more beautiful at 56 years old than she was “hot” in her 20’s. Wow.
- Pepsi f’d up multiple times but a billion dollar company is given a LOT of grace from the media, the courts, and even the government.
It reminded me of the 80’s when I’d play Mountain Dew blackjack. (Your “card” would be stenciled into the bottom of the can after you drank it)
Binging Bronson movies today. Finishing up "Breakout" now, "Hard Times" starts in a few. This is the definitive Charles Bronson flick. Think I heard him state during an interview once. That this was the movie he had always wanted to make. Depression era released convict. Who rises to the top of the bare knuckle fight game in and around New Orleans Louisiana.
It's Charles Bronson, 'nuff said!
It's Charles Bronson, 'nuff said!
The movie we didn't know we needed.
Yo. Bullet train on Netflix- it’s a crazy thick ensemble cast and a well constructed movie. Put your brain in the late 90’s a la Oceans, mix in a Tarantino level of gore and a GREAT Brad Pitt. For a throwaway action movie? 8.75 or 9 out of ten.
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Add in a dash of 'Lost in Translation' and you've nailed it.
Not theater-worthy (even coming as someone using AMC Stubs to watch it there for free) but still a fun actiony popcorn flick.
6.5-7 out of 10.
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Your write up was way gooder than mine.
Super Sweet Movie Discussion Thread
You're definitely a Thomas!
Hahahahah how dare you. News flash, I did not check the thread before this post.Your write up was way gooder than mine.
Super Sweet Movie Discussion Thread
You're definitely a Thomas!
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I'm a Henry.....
You guys need to do a Ones Ready podcast all in Britt-ish!!! And compare the beret wearers with Thomas characters
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Just came out of the second Avatar.
Probably the best CGI I've ever seen, and that was in a standard 2D theater. I'm definitely going to go back and see it in IMAX 3D.
I think it had a better story then the first one, but it does drag in parts. Probably 1/3rd of the running time is devoted to learning the culture and environment of the sea tribe.
I thought it was interesting, but YMMV.
Action set pieces and Cameron's bread and butter, and this doesn't disappoint. The scenes feel massive in scope.
Probably the best CGI I've ever seen, and that was in a standard 2D theater. I'm definitely going to go back and see it in IMAX 3D.
I think it had a better story then the first one, but it does drag in parts. Probably 1/3rd of the running time is devoted to learning the culture and environment of the sea tribe.
I thought it was interesting, but YMMV.
Action set pieces and Cameron's bread and butter, and this doesn't disappoint. The scenes feel massive in scope.
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