Topic: Movie thread.

@Owl1
tell me what you think when you see it!

@WaffleBoat I will

GOTG Vol. 3 might have the best soundtrack but Spooder-Man has the best story.

@Owl1
The soundtrack in spider man is better in my opinion because it sets the mood of the movie (piece of art)and doesn’t rely on already existing music. The visuals are also in sync with the music and that makes my silly little brain happy.

@WaffleBoat I still will like GOTG's soundtrack because I like that movie, but I am willing for my mind to be changed

This is art.

@Owl1
But isn’t the soundtrack just pre existing songs (good ones though) and not an original score? Correct me if I’m wrong. I’m not trying to be an internet slob so don’t worry.

@WaffleBoat the movies do have a score (gonna tap @EaglyPurahfan into this), the soundtrack helps bring color to certain moments.

The third one opened with Creep, which is not a feel-good song.

thanks for correcting me . In spiderverse’s case I feel like there is no way of explaining how good the soundtrack is. It just leaves you speechless.

How many Gwen Stacey’s necks get broken by Spider Men in the film? If it’s more than 3 I’m so going to see it!

@jump
what?

@WaffleBoat Spider Man snapping Gwen Stacy's neck is a defining moment in the comics, arguably more important than when he got Uncle Ben killed. Green Goblin threw her off a bridge but he got too cocky about saving her so gave her whiplash. How are there ten plus Spider Man films and only one of them has a broken necked Gwen in it!

@jump
Thanks I didn’t know that.

@Rambler that reminds I need to see (or read for that matter) Naked Lunch and speaking of Cronenberg I’ve just watched Crimes Of The Future.

Surgery is the new sex! I liked it but rather than being a fierce new body horror from a master it kinda feels like a greatest hits mixtape of classic David Cronenberg. I also kinda think it should have gone harder (although kudos for them not being CGI rubbish) as the surgeries are mild for someone whose films use to call for boycotts in parliament, maybe Julie Ducournau and lil’ Brandon Cronenberg can get that type of outrage going again? Side note it’s sad that provocative films has been replaced with moaning about black Stormtroopers and Brie Larson needs to smile more to be a superhero. I really like the choices the actors made too, like Kirsten Stewart is acting as if she’s tweaking on coffee the entire time (she has started to grow on me for being more than a blank face since the fantastic Happiest Season), Lea Seydoux is great as a calm sophisticated assistant and Viggo Mortensen has a mysterious but down to earth vibe to him. There are lots of ideas in the film but it feels more like it’s presenting them for you to see rather than exploring them fully. Highlight of the film was how much I LOVED the mood and atmosphere of the film, it has a cool dark noir decaying air to the entire movie.

I also saw recently;

My Fair Lady, a classic musical which I thinks it’s about a poor woman being abused by a posh snob incel who breaks her to the point she can’t operate once freed, it would make for a good double bill with Room! Whilst I suppose a lot of people will find it offensive with how dressed up the misogynistic, racist and elitist is (made worse as it think it’s self aware) yet my complaint is how unbearable the fake cockney accents are as my ears bled after listening to how shrill and bad everyone is. The songs are catchy especially if you read in between the lines like Why Can’t Women Be More Like Men hmm… I watched it as I realised I’ve never seen an Aubrey Hepburn movie, I really wished I watched Roman Holiday instead. Highlight of the film was how pretty the dresses are.

Inland Empire, I’ve started warming up to David Lynch again so I’m casually watching what I’ve missed of his which leaves whatever Inland Empire is. Every now and then someone will say they didn’t understand a flick like Inception or Coherence so I will laugh at them, I now feel their pain as after seeing this I get that feeling however as Inland Empire is a film that refuses to explain itself maybe I will just laugh at them in my head instead. As a guess it’s something about losing yourself (because of the rabbits, rabbit holes innit), it might be the case it or not however it feels that is beside the point as it more like watching someone throw out expressions without articulating it first so as long as you catch the feeling it’s all that matters. In my case I’m definitely confused which is what I think the people making the film felt so yay! The uncomfortable looking at the camera, the weirdness, jump scares and random screaming makes a good argument this is a better horror than arthouse drama. I know it’s part of the charm but he coulda filmed it properly rather than on a cheap camera. Also did he cast Terry Crews just to make it more surreal? Highlight for me was the feeling of not knowing what is going to happen rather than a film where you figure it out instantly.

D.E.B.S., a cult LGBTQ+ comedy about a group of teen spies in training and one of them has the hots for a supervillain so I think it’s meant to be some kind of Romeo & Juliet twist. It’s cheap, cringy and I can’t say it’s a good film but it is effective silly thrashy fun though so job done. I’m not really sure why or how it’s a spy film though as the plotting has so little to do with espionage or even the tropes of spy films but hey ho. It’s fun spotting who out of the extras and minor roles went on to be successful like a blink and you miss it Jennifer Carpenter as well as a bunch of them who ended up in The Fast & Furious films. Highlight of the film was a surprisingly good moment when Michael Clarke Duncan (RIP) was explaining that a test is merely measuring you ability to pass a test rather than your abilities and ties into the themes of lying.

@Rambler I liked Personal Shopper but I didn't think it was a great acty showcase for her though and I've not seen Clouds Of Sils Maria or Twilight. My main impression of her came from seeing The Runaways were she plays Joan Jett and I didn't think she was cool and energetic enough to be her. She is good in Happiest Season though which has started turning her around on me, I suppose in Panic Room too but I don't think that counts what with her being a kid.

Yeah, the cheapness adds to horrible nightmare like look to Inland Empire. As a horror I can't really fault it as it ticks all the right boxes however as a drama/thriller on the other hand though I can't say as I ain't got a clue what the film is about. I'm glad I saw it though even if I didn't like it. I'm taking my time with Lynch, I'm still upset that Twin Peaks was not a show about a little person who dances to jazz every episode, so I'm in a rush for more Rabbits. I think it's just Lost Highway, Blue Velvet and The Straight Story left to see.

D.E.B.S. was coincidental rather than being for Pride, I wanted to watch something easy whilst I worked out. Now that you mention it though I've wanted to watch Predestination for awhile now as I love a good thinky/head fudge sci-fi film so does that counts as actively support Pride right?

Gregg Araki was in that rubbish Dahmer show. I stopped watching it after the first episode as it was pure thrash.

@WaffleBoat saw Spider-Verse 2...

So everything sounded good and looked great, people in the theater were annoying... The kids wouldn't stop talking during it... It did settle down after a bit but it was a little annoying, plus people kept taking photos (like ya the movie is beautiful, but turn off your friggin phone, please), someone was also filming the movie on their phone (hmm, I wonder where they are gonna post that). Normally seeing a movie is fine but this time it was 6/10... The staff were 10/10 lol... Not to hate on people or anything...

SO here are my thoughts.
I thought it was good, not great, it didn't break me or anything and I thought the music was alright (nothing special imo). The Lego one made me happy lol, Spider-Cat was great. Overall it felt a little too long for its own good, some of it could have been cut. I like Spider-Man and this felt like a huge love letter to everything Spider-Man ever... DONALD GLOVER!!! FREAKING TROY!!! PS4 SPIDER-MAN!!!
7/10

My rating system is very kind btw, if I give something a 7, that's like an 90 in fruit score. Movies are hard work and I hope every animator on this get's the credit they deserve.

@Snatcher @blindsquarel Ayo!

@Owl1
Sounds about like I expected. I’m exited to see it, if only because spectacular Spider-Man is in it.

Also how you described the theater is why I go when nobody is there.

@Owl1 I can’t wait to watch it at some point! The first movie really did show what can be done with 3d animation, and I’m glad other animators used it as well!

Also I could forgive the kids but taking photos? I bet there just going to leak it online or something, how annoying.

@blindsquarel HE IS!!!

Eh, I went at 3:40 so pretty much the prime time for 3-10yo's.

@Snatcher Apparently a lot of people want wallpapers of certain shots... and are willing to risk other's enjoyment for them.

@blindsquarel @Snatcher the animation and blending of styles is 10/10.

@Owl1
I’ve found that early in the morning in the middle of the week is a solid time to go.