What Movies Have You Seen Lately?

October 12th, 2022 at 10:08:29 AM permalink
rxwine
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Hadn’t watched any Cloverfield movies. So I really didn’t know anything about it. But I watched 10 Cloverfied Lane on demand and enjoyed it. I did think the ending could have been left a bit more mysterious and bleak. But that was my only real criticism.
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October 12th, 2022 at 10:26:43 AM permalink
ams288
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Quote: rxwine
Hadn’t watched any Cloverfield movies. So I really didn’t know anything about it. But I watched 10 Cloverfied Lane on demand and enjoyed it. I did think the ending could have been left a bit more mysterious and bleak. But that was my only real criticism.


The various Cloverfield movies are pretty much related in name only, so you can watch any of them without seeing the others.

10 Cloverfield Lane is probably the best of the bunch.
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October 12th, 2022 at 10:28:49 AM permalink
ams288
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This movie looks batsh** crazy and I am here for it.



A “so bad it’s good” romp?
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October 14th, 2022 at 1:50:01 PM permalink
ams288
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Halloween Ends

A hot mess of a movie.

I liked the last 20 minutes or so. Getting there was a bit of a chore though. Lots of baffling story decisions by the screenwriters. Michael Myers is barely in the film.
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October 16th, 2022 at 9:51:02 AM permalink
rxwine
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I think my favorite B grade horror movie is still Jeepers Creepers 2. Not 1, but 2.

I don't know why though. It's certainly not up to top standards for anything as far as B movies horror.
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October 18th, 2022 at 4:31:35 PM permalink
rxwine
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Can’t say I was looking forward to “Black Adam” but the first review I read wasn’t flattering.
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October 22nd, 2022 at 10:16:51 AM permalink
terapined
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Fascinating
Sacheen Littlefeather was a total fraud
Sisters speaking out

San Francisco Chronicle: Sacheen Littlefeather's sisters say her Native identity was fraudulent.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Sacheen-Littlefeather-oscar-Native-pretendian-17520648.php
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October 22nd, 2022 at 10:51:42 AM permalink
rxwine
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Quote: terapined
Fascinating
Sacheen Littlefeather was a total fraud
Sisters speaking out

San Francisco Chronicle: Sacheen Littlefeather's sisters say her Native identity was fraudulent.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Sacheen-Littlefeather-oscar-Native-pretendian-17520648.php


I suppose that makes her a good actress. I wonder if Brando knew?
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October 22nd, 2022 at 12:14:07 PM permalink
odiousgambit
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Fascinating
Sacheen Littlefeather was a total fraud
Sisters speaking out

San Francisco Chronicle: Sacheen Littlefeather's sisters say her Native identity was fraudulent.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Sacheen-Littlefeather-oscar-Native-pretendian-17520648.php

'Pretendian' ... I like that! Usage by a real one, so I guess it's OK

Elizabeth Warren, call your office
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October 24th, 2022 at 1:47:30 AM permalink
Pacomartin
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Quote: rxwine
Can’t say I was looking forward to “Black Adam” but the first review I read wasn’t flattering.

DC Extended Universe got some horrific reviews originally, but things were picking up in the last 5 years before Black Adam

39% Black Adam (2022) Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
94% Peacemaker (2022 - Present) Starring: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma
90% The Suicide Squad (2021) Starring: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena Director: James Gunn
71% Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill
58% Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig
79% Birds of Prey (2020) Starring: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
90% Shazam! (2019) Starring: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel
65% Aquaman (2018) Starring: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe
39% Justice League (2017) Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot
93% Wonder Woman (2017) Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen
26% Suicide Squad (2016) Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie
29% Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams
56% Man of Steel (2013) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon

Dwayne Johnson is fairly immune to bad reviews.