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the fact that this is the 2nd year in a row irritates me, but at the end of the day, I know which movies I liked. No award is going to undo that. For what it's worth though, I'm automatically uninterested when I see a preview with
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the fact that this is the 2nd year in a row irritates me, but at the end of the day, I know which movies I liked. No award is going to undo that. For what it's worth though, I'm automatically uninterested when I see a preview with
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Am I the only one who feels if Coogler & MBJ continue to work together then they can be well on their way to being a new age Scorsese & De Niro 
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It's definitely an encouraging thing to see. The fact that they're both so young is crazy and makes me optimistic for what they do next.
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I cringed when they were doing donuts. Extra cheese.
I loved that scene
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Am I the only one who feels if Coogler & MBJ continue to work together then they can be well on their way to being a new age Scorsese & De Niro
They have potential to be great man. Love how Marvel trust Coogler with BP already. That is huge for his career. I think when they reboot F4 AGAIN, he'll do that too
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f4 doesn't need another reboot. It should just die and remain dead.
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Oh it's coming again regardless of the past failures 
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Seems like they're doing a bunch of xmen spinoff movies and tv shows.
I felt that fox made the newest f4 because they didn't want to only have the xmen movies to rely on for cbm and of course so the film rights wouldn't go back to marvel. The xmen movies keep making money though and the spinoff stuff might too. They probably don't even need a reboot, just forget the first movie happened and have them already established as a team for that crossover with xmen they wanted to do.
I felt that fox made the newest f4 because they didn't want to only have the xmen movies to rely on for cbm and of course so the film rights wouldn't go back to marvel. The xmen movies keep making money though and the spinoff stuff might too. They probably don't even need a reboot, just forget the first movie happened and have them already established as a team for that crossover with xmen they wanted to do.
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I didn't feel this way at all. It was the 40s and 50s he was capturing with his character but that's just me saying that in response to you saying he overacted. I really didn't feel he did that.
I said in the Oscars thread that Sam Jack and Idris got snubbed but you can rationalize one with the Oscars are never gonna show a netflix movie love and for w/e reason they shut out QT this year except for Leigh.
Other than that, it was like there wasn't a lot of great movies I feel are worthy of being nominated that had a black lead or supporting actor, or black director or writer.
Last time I saw something close to that was when 12 Years won it all.
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Got reviews coming for 'Mad Max,' 'Bridge of Spies,' 'Sicario,' 'Furious 7,' 'Black Mass,' 'Legend.'
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Looking forward to it..
I've been pretty good about watching all of the big movies this year.. unlike last year where I was slacking.
Still need to catch The Revenant, Carol, Danish Girl, The Room, and maybe one more I'm forgetting.
I've been pretty good about watching all of the big movies this year.. unlike last year where I was slacking.
Still need to catch The Revenant, Carol, Danish Girl, The Room, and maybe one more I'm forgetting.
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Thanks, brotha.
Maybe 'Trumbo'? Hearing on good authority, Cranston could make an Alexey Shved-type run at Best Actor.
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Yes, that's definitely another one I need to catch. And I just remembered to add Brooklyn to the list too.
I usually save those "Only watch it for best actor/actress" movies for last. I think I caught Redmayne as Hawking the day of the Oscars last year.
I saw Bridge of Spies the other day actually.. I was surprised how much I liked it, but not at the high quality. Coen Bros script, Speilberg doing his thing, Hanks on top of his game.. it's nice to see a movie where you know everyone came to play and delivered a top notch performance. It was just a well made movie and surprisingly engaging. I don't know if I'd rush out to recommend it or claim it as a must watch, but it was still really good.
I usually save those "Only watch it for best actor/actress" movies for last. I think I caught Redmayne as Hawking the day of the Oscars last year.
I saw Bridge of Spies the other day actually.. I was surprised how much I liked it, but not at the high quality. Coen Bros script, Speilberg doing his thing, Hanks on top of his game.. it's nice to see a movie where you know everyone came to play and delivered a top notch performance. It was just a well made movie and surprisingly engaging. I don't know if I'd rush out to recommend it or claim it as a must watch, but it was still really good.
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I don't remember who it was that posted the short on the club scene from The Social Network and how precisely it was shot but it really had me paying attention to the editing on Sorkins Steve Jobs.
Watching Trumbo now. I'll try and finish off the Best Actor films tomorrow if I don't end up catching the 2:30 Wolves game, or maybe the Panthers game
Watching Trumbo now. I'll try and finish off the Best Actor films tomorrow if I don't end up catching the 2:30 Wolves game, or maybe the Panthers game
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'Bridge of Spies': 6.8/8
To follow your train of thought, I find 'Bridge of Spies' to be an acquired taste film. You have to somewhat enjoy or appreciate history IMO, otherwise the movie could be seen as slow-paced or drawn out. I personally love history and enjoyed the themes the Coen Brothers explored: Anti-Communist sentiment, patriotism/nationalism, heroism, negotiation.
I highly enjoyed Mark Rylance's performance in the background as Rudolf Abel. [If I worried,] would it help? Abel is dubbed the spy who never broke after all. There's some honor in that even if he's playing for the "other team."
Tom Hanks played the unenviable James Donovan well, historically a magnificent negotiator during the Cold War and also Bay of Pigs. Although the film paints him purely as an innocent insurance attorney, he did in fact have a relationship with U.S. intelligence in some form. Loved exploring Donovan's plight to follow the law and uphold national values despite stiff opposition and rampant anti-Communist sentiment. The internal strife between protecting his family and legal reputation versus the obligation he owed to his client, Abel. Historically, it's recorded that Donovan's family didn't quite face the violence depicted in the movie. But I suppose gunshots into your living room will dramatize any situation.
Hanks going into foreign territory and navigating brilliantly was enjoyable to watch. Feeling out the Soviets against the East Germans. Measuring the potential for a 2-for-1 swap. Testing how much information had been extracted from Powers, and how much had been given by Abel. Putting a value on Frederic Pryor's life. Is he really just innocent, or up to something more? I mean a Yale student studying Communism in East Germany during the Cold War. Come on, bruv.
Spielberg took the most liberty with the end scene. Donovan: How can I tell what happens to you? Abel: If I'm embraced by my comrades, versus getting shuttled into the backseat. Spielberg leads the viewers to believe the Soviets felt Abel gave up crucial intel (although they historically never acknowledged Abel publicly as a spy), thus leading us to believe he was executed and never saw his family again. This was simply not true. Abel actually continued working for the KGB and died of cancer.
To follow your train of thought, I find 'Bridge of Spies' to be an acquired taste film. You have to somewhat enjoy or appreciate history IMO, otherwise the movie could be seen as slow-paced or drawn out. I personally love history and enjoyed the themes the Coen Brothers explored: Anti-Communist sentiment, patriotism/nationalism, heroism, negotiation.
I highly enjoyed Mark Rylance's performance in the background as Rudolf Abel. [If I worried,] would it help? Abel is dubbed the spy who never broke after all. There's some honor in that even if he's playing for the "other team."
Tom Hanks played the unenviable James Donovan well, historically a magnificent negotiator during the Cold War and also Bay of Pigs. Although the film paints him purely as an innocent insurance attorney, he did in fact have a relationship with U.S. intelligence in some form. Loved exploring Donovan's plight to follow the law and uphold national values despite stiff opposition and rampant anti-Communist sentiment. The internal strife between protecting his family and legal reputation versus the obligation he owed to his client, Abel. Historically, it's recorded that Donovan's family didn't quite face the violence depicted in the movie. But I suppose gunshots into your living room will dramatize any situation.
Hanks going into foreign territory and navigating brilliantly was enjoyable to watch. Feeling out the Soviets against the East Germans. Measuring the potential for a 2-for-1 swap. Testing how much information had been extracted from Powers, and how much had been given by Abel. Putting a value on Frederic Pryor's life. Is he really just innocent, or up to something more? I mean a Yale student studying Communism in East Germany during the Cold War. Come on, bruv.
Spielberg took the most liberty with the end scene. Donovan: How can I tell what happens to you? Abel: If I'm embraced by my comrades, versus getting shuttled into the backseat. Spielberg leads the viewers to believe the Soviets felt Abel gave up crucial intel (although they historically never acknowledged Abel publicly as a spy), thus leading us to believe he was executed and never saw his family again. This was simply not true. Abel actually continued working for the KGB and died of cancer.
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They need to stop with Fast & Furious movies already.
Furious 7 was aight for 1 viewing but thats it.
These fools have more lives than a round of Team Deathmatch.
Leave it at Paul Walker (RIP) leaving and end the series there.
Furious 7 was aight for 1 viewing but thats it.
These fools have more lives than a round of Team Deathmatch.
Leave it at Paul Walker (RIP) leaving and end the series there.
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Sentimentally, that would be ideal. But money talks. Based on 'Furious 7's' success, the franchise doesn't feel like it's ending any time soon. Casual viewers continue to watch and support in theaters. I mean, $1.5B+ grossed worldwide? It's like the sixth-highest grossing film of all-time, man.
The franchise will never be realistic or deep, but always promises action and excitement.
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More importantly, I'm starting my campaign for Benicio del Toro right now. Stallone gets a nomination for Best Supporting Actor, but Alejandro in 'Sicario' doesn't? Lulz, that's Grade A trolling, my friends.
I mentioned this in the 'Sicario' thread, I don't envy voting on Best Cinematography. 'Sicario,' 'Mad Max,' and 'The Revenant' are all extremely, extremely deserving this year.
I mentioned this in the 'Sicario' thread, I don't envy voting on Best Cinematography. 'Sicario,' 'Mad Max,' and 'The Revenant' are all extremely, extremely deserving this year.
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Sicario was movie of the year for me .
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Couldn't get into to Trumbo.
Time for a Rewatch
Time for a Rewatch
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watched joy and enjoyed it. it was a great story. well-acted. dialogue was ok. the use of the same actors kinda had me sighing but it was still a good watch.
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Agree with this. Although I have The Revenant and Ex Machina high as well.
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^ That would be my top 5
