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Post by Sehlat Vie on Jun 17, 2023 11:17:56 GMT
I wasn't sure if we already had this thread or not, but here goes.
Just list the most recent movie you've watched, and anything you'd like to say about it:
Last night my wife and I watch "Flamin' Hot" on Disney+ (also on Hulu); its the rags to riches story of Richard Montañez, a struggling ex-gangster/drug-dealer turned family man who takes a janitorial job at Frito-Lay (the US snacks company) where he eventually rises to corporate executive in charge of marketing (without a high school education). Doesn't exactly sound like a roaring good time, but it is; it's like Rocky but with hot sauces instead of boxing. While the subject sounds VERY heavy, it's not; it's very tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly lighthearted. It plays around a bit with its urban legend story; jokingly teasing the audience with a "Mexicanized" version of what happened during corporate meetings (like "Drunk History") and more realistic versions.
Yes, the movie is very fictionalized (the character didn't actually 'invent' Flamin' Hot Cheetos himself), but he revolutionized the marketing of them. Nevertheless, I still found the actors engaging, and at only one hour and 38 minutes, it doesn't overstay its welcome. Also nice to see Tony Shalhoub (a favorite of mine since "Monk") as the head of Frito-Lay.
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Post by RobinBland on Jul 1, 2023 21:58:25 GMT
I am gonna go see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny tomorrow.  |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Jul 2, 2023 4:21:19 GMT
I am gonna go see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny tomorrow. I might be able to see it on Monday; was hoping to see it Sunday, but something else kinda came up. |
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Post by RobinBland on Jul 2, 2023 23:32:48 GMT
I am gonna go see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny tomorrow. I might be able to see it on Monday; was hoping to see it Sunday, but something else kinda came up. Nothing horrible, I hope. Dying to hear what you make of it. I put my thoughts here. [Edited to add]:
Meant to say, Tony Shaloub is one of those actors who is always amazing to watch / see perform, whatever he does. |
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Post by BeastBoy on Jul 3, 2023 7:44:23 GMT
I have never seen these movies before.
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Post by RobinBland on Jul 3, 2023 22:37:51 GMT
I have never seen these movies before. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has just been released and is in movie theatres and cinemas everywhere now. The other Indiana Jones movies are widely available. |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Aug 19, 2023 2:52:04 GMT
The other night I watched an old 1971 TV movie called "Earth II" (no, it's not a failed Gene Roddenberry pilot  ). |
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Post by RobinBland on Aug 20, 2023 14:53:18 GMT
The other night I watched an old 1971 TV movie called "Earth II" (no, it's not a failed Gene Roddenberry pilot ). Trust you to dig out a genuine rarity. I've never seen this! |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Aug 21, 2023 2:49:05 GMT
The other night I watched an old 1971 TV movie called "Earth II" (no, it's not a failed Gene Roddenberry pilot ). Trust you to dig out a genuine rarity. I've never seen this! One is glad to be of service.  I'd read about it for many years since the 1970s, and for some reason, I used to confuse it with Roddenberry's failed pilots of "Genesis II" and "Earth 2." It has some very interesting ideas, too. |
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Post by RobinBland on Oct 23, 2023 18:45:54 GMT
Bored one night, I watched The Batman (2022), which is free to Prime members right now.
Despite a residual affection for the Burton/Keaton efforts, I don't think I've ever thought anyone ever nailed Batman on the big screen. Lots of good actors and money up on a screen, zero desire to watch 'em ever again. So, I was both surprised and delighted to find this was actually really very good. Pattinson, as a younger, emo-Bruce Wayne and pissed off Batman actually convinces in the Batsuit, and it's an all-round excellent cast, including a gloriously jaded Andy Serkis as Alfred. Even if you know the tech they use to realise it, Gotham feels like a real place. There's a great Batmobile.
I dunno, it caught me and I really enjoyed it.
Recommended.
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Post by nombrecomun on Oct 23, 2023 18:54:37 GMT
Bored one night, I watched The Batman (2022), which is free to Prime members right now. Despite a residual affection for the Burton/Keaton efforts, I don't think I've ever thought anyone ever nailed Batman on the big screen. Lots of good actors and money up on a screen, zero desire to watch 'em ever again. So, I was both surprised and delighted to find this was actually really very good. Pattinson, as a younger, emo-Bruce Wayne and pissed off Batman actually convinces in the Batsuit, and it's an all-round excellent cast, including a gloriously jaded Andy Serkis as Alfred. Even if you know the tech they use to realise it, Gotham feels like a real place. There's a great Batmobile. I dunno, it caught me and I really enjoyed it. Recommended. I liked it as well despite the emo Bruce Wayne. Taps more into the 'master detective' side of Batman, albeit a young one, than the usual brawler thing. My only gripe is the length. I think they could have shaved off 30 to 45 minutes somewhere. The standout for me was Catwoman. At some points it seems to be more her movie than Wayne's. |
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Post by RobinBland on Oct 24, 2023 23:44:17 GMT
Bored one night, I watched The Batman (2022), which is free to Prime members right now. Despite a residual affection for the Burton/Keaton efforts, I don't think I've ever thought anyone ever nailed Batman on the big screen. Lots of good actors and money up on a screen, zero desire to watch 'em ever again. So, I was both surprised and delighted to find this was actually really very good. Pattinson, as a younger, emo-Bruce Wayne and pissed off Batman actually convinces in the Batsuit, and it's an all-round excellent cast, including a gloriously jaded Andy Serkis as Alfred. Even if you know the tech they use to realise it, Gotham feels like a real place. There's a great Batmobile. I dunno, it caught me and I really enjoyed it. Recommended. I liked it as well despite the emo Bruce Wayne. Taps more into the 'master detective' side of Batman, albeit a young one, than the usual brawler thing. My only gripe is the length. I think they could have shaved off 30 to 45 minutes somewhere. The standout for me was Catwoman. At some points it seems to be more her movie than Wayne's. Kravitz was excellent and there was real chemistry between her Catwoman and Pattinson's messed-up Bats. Everybody in the cast was great (I did not even recognize Colin Farrell as Pengy); really on point, considered, believable performances against a backdrop that, traditionally, has been rendered as either a grotesquely superannuated New York or a futuristic and labyrinthine gothic nightmare. For me, as a total experience, it struck exactly the right balance between the realistic and the fantastic. Yeah, it could've been slightly shorter, but these days, given the state of both action and superhero flicks, and the cinema of spectacle in general, I'll gladly accept anything that manages to be this good. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Oct 25, 2023 4:59:12 GMT
Killers of the Flower Moon.
A good movie overall. Solid performances from everyone involved to the point that Oscars will be discussed for DeNiro and DiCaprio, but, it's Lily Gladstone that deserves to walk off with it. She still manages to be the center of the film while being far outpaced in "minutes of screentime" by those other two.
Two main issues with the film:
I wouldn't QUITE go so far as to say it drags because there always is some movement forward, but, good Lord the pace is positively glacial. Marty feels like he has all day to get where he wants to go and he's in no rush to get there. This could have been told in 2:45, not 3:40.
And, yeah, I'm just going to say it: DeNiro hasn't really played a different guy in 30 years. He's got the inflections and cadence down to autopilot.
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Oct 25, 2023 5:00:38 GMT
Bored one night, I watched The Batman (2022), which is free to Prime members right now. Despite a residual affection for the Burton/Keaton efforts, I don't think I've ever thought anyone ever nailed Batman on the big screen. Lots of good actors and money up on a screen, zero desire to watch 'em ever again. So, I was both surprised and delighted to find this was actually really very good. Pattinson, as a younger, emo-Bruce Wayne and pissed off Batman actually convinces in the Batsuit, and it's an all-round excellent cast, including a gloriously jaded Andy Serkis as Alfred. Even if you know the tech they use to realise it, Gotham feels like a real place. There's a great Batmobile. I dunno, it caught me and I really enjoyed it. Recommended. I liked it as well despite the emo Bruce Wayne. Taps more into the 'master detective' side of Batman, albeit a young one, than the usual brawler thing. My only gripe is the length. I think they could have shaved off 30 to 45 minutes somewhere. The standout for me was Catwoman. At some points it seems to be more her movie than Wayne's. I really found that I liked the lack of bleeding edge, Tony Stark-grade technology here. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Nov 27, 2023 2:46:49 GMT
Napoleon on Thanksgiving.
Great performances by Phoenix and Kirby that lift the film. Good overall, but feels a little uneven, as though it can't decide between the Napoleon/Josephine romance and a chronicle of his military career. They sometimes feel like two different films and the writer doesn't QUITE have a bead on the dynamics of their relationship.
A longer cut on Apple in January might be better. We'll see.
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Post by Yorick on Nov 27, 2023 19:11:42 GMT
After nearly two years of not really feeling motivated to go to the movies, except for re-releases of classics (which to me includes Citizen Kane and Dr Who and the Daleks), I broke the dam with the Italian Film Festival. Saw more new movies in a cinema in a week than in the previous couple of years. It reminded me that the mid-budget movie was not extinct everywhere, just perhaps in Hollywood. Here’s a highlight. Great premise that seems predicable but which twists the tropes into very satisfying cinema. It jumped from the festival into general release right after due to its popularity. Look out for it.
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Post by RobinBland on Nov 30, 2023 22:00:56 GMT
After nearly two years of not really feeling motivated to go to the movies, except for re-releases of classics (which to me includes Citizen Kane and Dr Who and the Daleks), I broke the dam with the Italian Film Festival. Saw more new movies in a cinema in a week than in the previous couple of years. It reminded me that the mid-budget movie was not extinct everywhere, just perhaps in Hollywood. Here’s a highlight. Great premise that seems predicable but which twists the tropes into very satisfying cinema. It jumped from the festival into general release right after due to its popularity. Look out for it. This looks great. Thanks for the recommendation, Yorick. Gonna look out for this. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Dec 2, 2023 21:43:24 GMT
Godzilla: Minus one.
Godzilla is relatable in that in some versions he's so large, it's almost as if he's not even really aware of the humans around him, but not in this case.
Small-scale, human story. Well-acted, and quite a fun ride with the G-man destruction.
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Post by Yorick on Dec 3, 2023 20:35:43 GMT
Godzilla: Minus one. Godzilla is relatable in that in some versions he's so large, it's almost as if he's not even really aware of the humans around him, but not in this case. Small-scale, human story. Well-acted, and quite a fun ride with the G-man destruction. I read with amazement and awe that the budget was $15M, which is about the same as The Empire Strikes Back in 1980! You are so right about the human story. As Chris Gore says, you could craft an excellent, compelling drama film out of the non-Godzilla elements. The viewer is already invested in the story and cares about the fate of the engaging individuals we meet early on. Then add Godzilla! I want to add that I saw this in a full cinema on a Sunday afternoon in a neighbourhood that cops a lot of derision for its working-class roots. There are audiences everywhere that could care less about Hollywood analytics and who are waiting for films with heart and a soul. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Dec 3, 2023 21:58:07 GMT
Godzilla: Minus one. Godzilla is relatable in that in some versions he's so large, it's almost as if he's not even really aware of the humans around him, but not in this case. Small-scale, human story. Well-acted, and quite a fun ride with the G-man destruction. I read with amazement and awe that the budget was $15M, which is about the same as The Empire Strikes Back in 1980! You are so right about the human story. As Chris Gore says, you could craft an excellent, compelling drama film out of the non-Godzilla elements. The viewer is already invested in the story and cares about the fate of the engaging individuals we meet early on. Then add Godzilla! I want to add that I saw this in a full cinema on a Sunday afternoon in a neighbourhood that cops a lot of derision for its working-class roots. There are audiences everywhere that could care less about Hollywood analytics and who are waiting for films with heart and a soul. Honestly, I'd place this film second only to the original. It's just so good. |
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Post by RobinBland on Dec 13, 2023 14:09:03 GMT
I read with amazement and awe that the budget was $15M, which is about the same as The Empire Strikes Back in 1980! You are so right about the human story. As Chris Gore says, you could craft an excellent, compelling drama film out of the non-Godzilla elements. The viewer is already invested in the story and cares about the fate of the engaging individuals we meet early on. Then add Godzilla! I want to add that I saw this in a full cinema on a Sunday afternoon in a neighbourhood that cops a lot of derision for its working-class roots. There are audiences everywhere that could care less about Hollywood analytics and who are waiting for films with heart and a soul. Honestly, I'd place this film second only to the original. It's just so good. Must see. Must see. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Dec 13, 2023 16:01:36 GMT
Honestly, I'd place this film second only to the original. It's just so good. Must see. Must see. You will not be disappointed. |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Jan 11, 2024 12:30:06 GMT
Last night, I finally broke down and bought a digital copy of "Oppenheimer" from YouTube Premium.
Watched it at home, in sparkling HD clarity on a 7 ft screen through my laser projector in a darkened room—a good approximation of a theatrical experience, so I give it more than a fair shot.
This a very well made movie; I liked it, though I didn’t really love it. The jumbled, scattershot editing kept me at an arm’s length. Even at a long three hours, the movie was cut like a really big trailer, leaving me craving more depth. The movie’s focus was all over the map. Reminds me of the kind of editing I’d expect from a 1990s Oliver Stone movie, rather than a Christopher Nolan movie. I'm fine with occasional flashbacks, or a bit of non-linear storytelling, but please; stay in ONE timeframe long enough for me to start to care, okay? Sometimes I really miss linear storytelling, especially in a biopic.
Cillian Murphy did a brilliant job in the lead (unsurprisingly), and the all-star cast were all equally solid, with a few surprising celebrity cameo roles, too. “Oppenheimer” certainly has “Oscar darling” written all over it, and deservedly so in many ways, but as far as Nolan’s amazing filmography goes? “The Dark Knight” and “Interstellar” are still my personal favorites. "Oppenheimer" is more of an intellectual exercise than a truly emotional experience; I appreciated it, but I didn't really feel it.
Personally, I liked "Godzilla Minus One" a WHOLE lot better, and it would be my personal candidate for Best Picture at the Oscars next year, or at least Best Foreign Film (even though South Korea's "Parasite" took BP). As a movie showing the horrors of atomic weapons and war itself, "Godzilla Minus One" is a far more satisfying film.
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Post by RobinBland on Jan 11, 2024 14:18:49 GMT
Last night, I finally broke down and bought a digital copy of "Oppenheimer" from YouTube Premium. Watched it at home, in sparkling HD clarity on a 7 ft screen through my laser projector in a darkened room—a good approximation of a theatrical experience, so I give it more than a fair shot. This a very well made movie; I liked it, though I didn’t really love it. The jumbled, scattershot editing kept me at an arm’s length. Even at a long three hours, the movie was cut like a really big trailer, leaving me craving more depth. The movie’s focus was all over the map. Reminds me of the kind of editing I’d expect from a 1990s Oliver Stone movie, rather than a Christopher Nolan movie. I'm fine with occasional flashbacks, or a bit of non-linear storytelling, but please; stay in ONE timeframe long enough for me to start to care, okay? Sometimes I really miss linear storytelling, especially in a biopic. Cillian Murphy did a brilliant job in the lead (unsurprisingly), and the all-star cast were all equally solid, with a few surprising celebrity cameo roles, too. “Oppenheimer” certainly has “Oscar darling” written all over it, and deservedly so in many ways, but as far as Nolan’s amazing filmography goes? “The Dark Knight” and “Interstellar” are still my personal favorites. "Oppenheimer" is more of an intellectual exercise than a truly emotional experience; I appreciated it, but I didn't really feel it. Personally, I liked "Godzilla Minus One" a WHOLE lot better, and it would be my personal candidate for Best Picture at the Oscars next year, or at least Best Foreign Film (even though South Korea's "Parasite" took BP). As a movie showing the horrors of atomic weapons and war itself, "Godzilla Minus One" is a far more satisfying film. Another friend whose opinion I really trust said something very similar about this movie to you. They said, "It's a brilliantly made, big budget shallow Hallmark biopic," or words to that effect. For my money, the early 80s BBC drama serial starring Sam Waterston did the job pretty well, although they had a longer running time (6 hour long episodes or something?)... Even that wanted for something extra. Clearly, Oppenheimer is a difficult subject. I'm sure I'll see this at some point, but I'm not rushing. I have issues with a lot of Nolan's films and I'm not as sold as him as some genius of cinema as many. That said, I have to concede great enjoyment of both Interstellar and Dunkirk. For all its flaws (occasional mawkishness especially), Interstellar remains one of the best SF movies of recent years. Rewatched Jaws in glorious 4K with the bairn over the holidays. Still one of the movie greats, still holds up, whatever you think of Bruce's performance as judged by modern standards. I love him in all his rubbery glory, and the human actors' exceptional performances make his threat real. |
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Post by Garak Nephew on Jan 11, 2024 16:12:10 GMT
Last night, I finally broke down and bought a digital copy of "Oppenheimer" from YouTube Premium. Watched it at home, in sparkling HD clarity on a 7 ft screen through my laser projector in a darkened room—a good approximation of a theatrical experience, so I give it more than a fair shot. This a very well made movie; I liked it, though I didn’t really love it. The jumbled, scattershot editing kept me at an arm’s length. Even at a long three hours, the movie was cut like a really big trailer, leaving me craving more depth. The movie’s focus was all over the map. Reminds me of the kind of editing I’d expect from a 1990s Oliver Stone movie, rather than a Christopher Nolan movie. I'm fine with occasional flashbacks, or a bit of non-linear storytelling, but please; stay in ONE timeframe long enough for me to start to care, okay? Sometimes I really miss linear storytelling, especially in a biopic. Cillian Murphy did a brilliant job in the lead (unsurprisingly), and the all-star cast were all equally solid, with a few surprising celebrity cameo roles, too. “Oppenheimer” certainly has “Oscar darling” written all over it, and deservedly so in many ways, but as far as Nolan’s amazing filmography goes? “The Dark Knight” and “Interstellar” are still my personal favorites. "Oppenheimer" is more of an intellectual exercise than a truly emotional experience; I appreciated it, but I didn't really feel it. Personally, I liked "Godzilla Minus One" a WHOLE lot better, and it would be my personal candidate for Best Picture at the Oscars next year, or at least Best Foreign Film (even though South Korea's "Parasite" took BP). As a movie showing the horrors of atomic weapons and war itself, "Godzilla Minus One" is a far more satisfying film. Another friend whose opinion I really trust said something very similar about this movie to you. They said, "It's a brilliantly made, big budget shallow Hallmark biopic," or words to that effect. For my money, the early 80s BBC drama serial starring Sam Waterston did the job pretty well, although they had a longer running time (6 hour long episodes or something?)... Even that wanted for something extra. Clearly, Oppenheimer is a difficult subject. I'm sure I'll see this at some point, but I'm not rushing. I have issues with a lot of Nolan's films and I'm not as sold as him as some genius of cinema as many. That said, I have to concede great enjoyment of both Interstellar and Dunkirk. For all its flaws (occasional mawkishness especially), Interstellar remains one of the best SF movies of recent years. Rewatched Jaws in glorious 4K with the bairn over the holidays. Still one of the movie greats, still holds up, whatever you think of Bruce's performance as judged by modern standards. I love him in all his rubbery glory, and the human actors' exceptional performances make his threat real. I really like it. There's a brief discussion here (on this subforum) under the heading "Barbenheimer". A bit too long, but is a great Nolan's film. |
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Post by nombrecomun on Jan 11, 2024 17:52:56 GMT
I watched most of Barbie this week. It wasn't the movie I thought that was advertised. Instead of a comedy, which it does start as such, it quickly turned more into a socio-political thing turning Ken into a bad guy??!!!
It was way too heavy handed for me.
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Jan 11, 2024 17:56:36 GMT
Last night, I finally broke down and bought a digital copy of "Oppenheimer" from YouTube Premium. Watched it at home, in sparkling HD clarity on a 7 ft screen through my laser projector in a darkened room—a good approximation of a theatrical experience, so I give it more than a fair shot. This a very well made movie; I liked it, though I didn’t really love it. The jumbled, scattershot editing kept me at an arm’s length. Even at a long three hours, the movie was cut like a really big trailer, leaving me craving more depth. The movie’s focus was all over the map. Reminds me of the kind of editing I’d expect from a 1990s Oliver Stone movie, rather than a Christopher Nolan movie. I'm fine with occasional flashbacks, or a bit of non-linear storytelling, but please; stay in ONE timeframe long enough for me to start to care, okay? Sometimes I really miss linear storytelling, especially in a biopic. Cillian Murphy did a brilliant job in the lead (unsurprisingly), and the all-star cast were all equally solid, with a few surprising celebrity cameo roles, too. “Oppenheimer” certainly has “Oscar darling” written all over it, and deservedly so in many ways, but as far as Nolan’s amazing filmography goes? “The Dark Knight” and “Interstellar” are still my personal favorites. "Oppenheimer" is more of an intellectual exercise than a truly emotional experience; I appreciated it, but I didn't really feel it. Personally, I liked "Godzilla Minus One" a WHOLE lot better, and it would be my personal candidate for Best Picture at the Oscars next year, or at least Best Foreign Film (even though South Korea's "Parasite" took BP). As a movie showing the horrors of atomic weapons and war itself, "Godzilla Minus One" is a far more satisfying film. It is. Oppenheimer is a good film. But, for me, it's a good film that it's a mechanically well-made film. And, the individual performances are great, but the only ones that imparted any emotional heft for me are Downey and Pugh. I found it hard to get drawn in by much else. And I think part of that was from the "All Good Things" time-shifting. Godzilla's one I'm gonna own. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Jan 11, 2024 18:01:04 GMT
I watched most of Barbie this week. It wasn't the movie I thought that was advertised. Instead of a comedy, which it does start as such, it quickly turned more into a socio-political thing turning Ken into a bad guy??!!! It was way too heavy handed for me. I liked it, but I get you here, too. And I just have to vent the notion of America Ferrera being buzzed for an Oscar. For this? She's really just got one, not particularly deep, three-minute monologue. SMH. |
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Post by nombrecomun on Jan 12, 2024 6:14:13 GMT
I watched most of Barbie this week. It wasn't the movie I thought that was advertised. Instead of a comedy, which it does start as such, it quickly turned more into a socio-political thing turning Ken into a bad guy??!!! It was way too heavy handed for me. I liked it, but I get you here, too. And I just have to vent the notion of America Ferrera being buzzed for an Oscar.
For this?She's really just got one, not particularly deep, three-minute monologue. SMH. WHAT??!!! That's ridiculous. I get the girl power thing is hot in Hollywood right now but this is ridiculous. Nothing wrong with the character. She played it fine but Oscar??!! Gimme a break. Is Simu Liu also nominated for an award?  For sure everyone did their parts well(although I am tired of Will Ferrell's schtick by now) but none of this is Oscar worthy stuff. Jeez.... |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Jan 13, 2024 5:48:32 GMT
Last night, I finally broke down and bought a digital copy of "Oppenheimer" from YouTube Premium. Watched it at home, in sparkling HD clarity on a 7 ft screen through my laser projector in a darkened room—a good approximation of a theatrical experience, so I give it more than a fair shot. This a very well made movie; I liked it, though I didn’t really love it. The jumbled, scattershot editing kept me at an arm’s length. Even at a long three hours, the movie was cut like a really big trailer, leaving me craving more depth. The movie’s focus was all over the map. Reminds me of the kind of editing I’d expect from a 1990s Oliver Stone movie, rather than a Christopher Nolan movie. I'm fine with occasional flashbacks, or a bit of non-linear storytelling, but please; stay in ONE timeframe long enough for me to start to care, okay? Sometimes I really miss linear storytelling, especially in a biopic. Cillian Murphy did a brilliant job in the lead (unsurprisingly), and the all-star cast were all equally solid, with a few surprising celebrity cameo roles, too. “Oppenheimer” certainly has “Oscar darling” written all over it, and deservedly so in many ways, but as far as Nolan’s amazing filmography goes? “The Dark Knight” and “Interstellar” are still my personal favorites. "Oppenheimer" is more of an intellectual exercise than a truly emotional experience; I appreciated it, but I didn't really feel it. Personally, I liked "Godzilla Minus One" a WHOLE lot better, and it would be my personal candidate for Best Picture at the Oscars next year, or at least Best Foreign Film (even though South Korea's "Parasite" took BP). As a movie showing the horrors of atomic weapons and war itself, "Godzilla Minus One" is a far more satisfying film. Another friend whose opinion I really trust said something very similar about this movie to you. They said, "It's a brilliantly made, big budget shallow Hallmark biopic," or words to that effect. For my money, the early 80s BBC drama serial starring Sam Waterston did the job pretty well, although they had a longer running time (6 hour long episodes or something?)... Even that wanted for something extra. Clearly, Oppenheimer is a difficult subject. I'm sure I'll see this at some point, but I'm not rushing. I have issues with a lot of Nolan's films and I'm not as sold as him as some genius of cinema as many. That said, I have to concede great enjoyment of both Interstellar and Dunkirk. For all its flaws (occasional mawkishness especially), Interstellar remains one of the best SF movies of recent years. Rewatched Jaws in glorious 4K with the bairn over the holidays. Still one of the movie greats, still holds up, whatever you think of Bruce's performance as judged by modern standards. I love him in all his rubbery glory, and the human actors' exceptional performances make his threat real. JAWS is cinematic perfection; a perfect synthesis of character, action, horror, gallows humor and even small town politics. It's so layered and still so effective, even after 49 years (!). |
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