This is actually one of my favourite westerns. It's so cartoonish and over the top thanks to Raimi's direction, it almost feels like an anime, especially with the tournament setting and cast of colourful characters. "Spotted Horse cannot be killed by a bullet!!"
Gene Hackman is amazing as the main villain. He just exudes menace and intimidation.
I saw The Polar Express with my mom earlier this month, and we both loved it. I enjoyed the story and there's quite a few fun scenes in it! It has some heartwarming scenes too. It's just an all-around magical Christmas flick... I loved every second of that movie.
One of my favorite parts of the movie was when the leadership girl taught the train controls to the hero boy, with him pulling the whistle afterward. It's a sweet part for sure - it also reminds me of a trip to a railroad museum that I took - and it showed that the girl's still OK after losing her train ticket. The boy even remembers where the brake is when the tracks got blocked off!
Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing it another time this holiday season, that's how much I enjoyed myself. I can't stress this enough... it's such a wonderful movie from beginning to end.
@Sunsy Yes I can! I do love how Poppy is all sweet and positive, it's no wonder she's one of your favorite characters. Thanks for your help, I'll be sure to find the time to watch Holiday in Harmony. We do have Hulu, since it's bundled with Disney+.
"Give yourself the gift of being joyfully you."
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I went to see Heretic last weekend. Really enjoyed it and it was interesting to see Hugh Grant in something other than a rom-com - he's just so creepy in this...and also does a hilarious Jar-Jar Binks impression in the movie too!
As it ramped up to the finale, and should be tense and exciting, I found myself not caring about the main character or how it ended in genearl. I think maybe the script tried to be a bit too clever and missed the most important thing. A lot to chew on though, and might be better on a re-watch.
I also saw Gladiator 2 on Saturday. It was decent enough, but the first half felt almost like a remake rather than a sequel. One of those movies that probably didn't need a sequel to be honest.
I haven't seen it, but I heard someone on a podcast say: "If you've seen Gladiator 1, you've seen Gladiator 2". My sister offered to take me to it for my birthday but I passed. I think I'll wait for Nosferatu.
I have watched WICKED two times at my local Cinema XXI.
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Think of it as personality dialysis"
Ariana Grande was astonishingly hilarious! Very glad to see her nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globes!
I haven't seen Wicked before this Part 1, but I assume the first half is more about Galinda, and the second half more about Elphaba. Looking forward to next year!
Saw Cliffhanger(1993) at the local cinema last night. It's one of those movies I've only ever caught on tv, so it was cool to finally see it on the big screen, lots of mountainous vistas to soak in. John Lithgow absolutely steals the show as scenery chewing villain Eric Qualen. One funny thing I've always noticed about this movie is almost everyone seems to hate each other's guts. Michael Rooker hates Stallone, even the bad guys seem to have nothing but contempt for one another.
Watched it last night. It's basically a christmas movie where santa is a marvle-universe-like hero. It's entertaining enough. A decent action christmas movie. I recommend it if anyone has a hankering for a new christmas movie that happens to be marvel/avengers style action.
Christmas Vacation (1989) One of the all time classic Christmas flicks. Really captures the hell of the holiday season haha.
Scrooged (1988) Great modernized adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Bill Murray plays a real pos, but you do end up feeling bad for him by the end. Bobcat Goldthwait is hilarious in his supporting roll. This movie has one of my favourite depictions of the grim reaper in film.
Toys (1992) While not strictly a Christmas movie, it is book ended by Christmas scenes so I count it. It was a flop at the time it came out, but I've always enjoyed it. Robin Williams is hilarious, and the supporting cast is excellent. Some fantastic creative visuals as well. Love all the weaponized toys at the end.
Martin Short
You know, he's pretty amusing in clips from Conan on youtube, and he's great in Only Murders in the Building. So what else can I watch with him? I searched "best martin short movie" and Pure Luck was near the top.
Pure Luck: The early 90s movie is entertaining enough, and the way they weave Martin Short's character's catastrophic luck is done pretty well. First 10-15 min is kinda dry, but this movie plot feels like it's written like simpsons episode from the classic era season 3-8. And there's a character in the movie named "Frank Grimes", although he bares no similarity with the Simpsons' Grimes. And simpsons voice actor Harry Shearer plays a character. If you like Martin Short and classic simpsons, you might also think it's an entertaining watch.
Definitely check out: Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life on Netflix. It's their tour show. I saw them live, it's fantastic.
He was an SNL cast member for a season in 1984-85 if you can find that.
There are his late '80s movies:
¡Three Amigos!
Innerspace
and a smaller role in Father of the Bride and its sequel.
They were all pretty big at the time, but of those only Father of the Bride holds up for me.
And his book is good: I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
Even better if you listen to the audiobook, as he does the various voices in all his stories.
Back from Sonic 3!
Enjoyed but, oddly, even though SA2 is in my top 3 games of all time, this one was actually my least favourite of the trilogy with the weakest writing.
That is not to say that I did not like it, just that I enjoyed and laughed at the other two more.
I did have gripping stomach pains from start to finish though, which may have impaired some of my feelings to it
Huge amount of fan service including some moves from Sonic Heroes! Live and Learn was underused, IMO, and like in all good sonic games, the song is constantly hinted at with tiny riffs here and there, but when it finally arrives it goes again too quickly! Ah, well!
Knuckles remains my favourite character in the movie iterations. Both voice wise and just joke wise. He is great! Give him a 2nd series of his show!!!!
Oh, for those who thought the Knuckles tv show had too much Wade, he is only in one short scene here.
Jim Carrey is full on 90s Jim here with his double performance.
No spoilers, but the 4th now appears to be going backwards game chronological order wise to where it is drawing inspiration from next.
I also saw THE CRITIC yesterday (Ian McKellan).
Loved the era and basic plot idea, but not one likeable character throughout. Watchable but a bit dour for my tastes.
@MontyCircus Ahh, thanks! I did see that Evening You'll Never Forget thing on Netflix a year or so ago.😁 Also, Three Amigos maybe 2-3 years ago. I watched it so many times in late 80s, I still remembered a bunch of lines.
I'll try Innerspace. I did see it way back in the day, but it's been long enough, it'll kinda be new-ish again.
Just watched Vaiana/Moana 2 with my wife and we really liked it! The first one is one of my all time favourites and the songs are way better than the sequel but the story was nice.
The bat lady was underused, Tamatoa from the first one was WAAAAY better!
Anyway, great movie!
It is awesome when Disney get something right after so many fails
Third trailer of Snow White 2025.
It seems the whole storyline is about taking back the kingdom from Evil Queen tyranny and Snow White will fight back to get her kingdom.
The prince here is a prisoner due to commit crime that Evil Queen send him to underground prison.
I already imagined a completely different version than the cartoon version.
My opinion it was not that bad but I still curious to see how does this version delivered.
Despite of all the chaos, the tension, the controversy happened behind the scenes, I will give a credit by watch this Snow White.
Also, I can't imagine the situation happened during the movie premiere and red carpet event, the actress who played in Snow White when they meet with the press and audience, will they still react positive or the audience will give Boo and boycott?
Think about the actor / actress who played Snow White that they have to prepare their mental to overcome either good or bad reaction from the fans.
@WoomyNNYes
Martin Short also just hosted SNL tonight. I guess I should have mentioned that!
Five-Timers Club!
Oh, I check in on SNL regularly (DVR), especially the last episode before christmas, since that's the christmas focused episode. When they announced Martin Short would host a couple weeks ago, I was psyched since the Christmas episode two years ago hosted by Steve Martin & Martin short was good.
And, my, I think that's the most people I've seen in a fiver timer's sketch? It was pretty good😆. I still remember the first Five Timer's club sketch. As I rewatch the first Five Timers skectch (tom hanks?), I think the Five Timer's handshake bit where they shake hands, then say, "You're great! You're great!" - I'm pretty sure that bit was probably originally written by Conan OBrien<3 or Mike Myers<3. It's SO Their style. Plus Conan appears in the sketch as the coat check person.
Side note, I just looked on youtube, there's a sketch that was cut for time last night. It's a pre-produced high budget Grinch parody sketch(martin short as the grinch). (Anti-matter don't watch it. I'm pretty sure you won't like it - it's not a nice ending. Just looking out for you, bud😉) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MUB8saaHDg
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