MOVIES ~ Any of ya'll seen any good (or shitty) movies in recent weeks/months? Post reviews, feedback, movie news, trailers, recommendations, etc ...

[Helico-pterFunk]

‘Aquaman 2’ Flooded With Drama: Jason Momoa Allegedly Drunk on Set, Amber Heard Scenes Cut, Elon Musk’s Letter to WB and More

Insiders say the making of 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' was a mess. Drama includes Jason Momoa allegedly being drunk on set, Amber Heard cut scenes, and more.

variety.com

Angelina Jolie Is Iconic Opera Singer Maria Callas in First Look at Pablo Larraín’s Next Biopic After ‘Jackie’ and ‘Spencer’

Angelina Jolie transforms into legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the first images from Pablo Larraín’s biopic 'Maria.'

variety.com

DreamWorks Animation Laying Off 70 Employees

DreamWorks Animation is undergoing layoffs, cutting approximately 70 staffers from its workforce, Variety has learned.

variety.com

 

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[playahaitian]

‘Exorcist: Believer’ Backlash: Franchise Will Live, But Sequel Changes Likely

Despite solid-ish first-weekend box office, the horror film's critical and fan reception means a rethink of 'Deceiver' sequel — but Universal has no plans to give up on its $400 million investment.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[playahaitian]

‘Rust’ Prosecutors Looking Into Whether Alec Baldwin Undermined Set Safety

A judge ruled on Tuesday that Rust Movie Productions must produce documents detailing the actor's financial stake in the movie, which prosecutors say could've motivated him to deny additional firearm training requested by the film's armorer.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[woodchuck]

Watched "Spinning Gold" & "Blackberry" on the flight to London. Both were pretty good, IMO.

 

[playahaitian]

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

www.theringer.com

Talking Heads Concert Film ‘Stop Making Sense’ Becomes Imax’s Highest-Grossing Live Event

The classic Talking Heads concert film "Stop Making Sense" returned to theaters and became Imax's highest-grossing live event.

variety.com

The Origin Story of “Stop Making Sense”

No one could have imagined in 1984 that the concert documentary represented not only the culmination but the conclusion of Talking Heads as a performing band.

www.newyorker.com

‘Stop Making Sense’ Is Back, and Talking Heads Have More to Say (Published 2023)

The 40th-anniversary restoration of a great concert film is a funk spectacle. It has also united the band, which split in 1991, to discuss a landmark achievement.

www.nytimes.com

 

[playahaitian]

Watched "Spinning Gold" & "Blackberry" on the flight to London. Both were pretty good, IMO.

Tony MF Rock about to touchdown in London town!!!??

 

[woodchuck]

Tony MF Rock about to touchdown in London town!!!??

I was there last week.

 

[playahaitian]

I was there last week.

You and the missus deserve and earned all that Uncle Chuck!

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Michael Mann’s Decadeslong Drive to Make Ferrari

The director on his inspiration rooms, clubbing with cocaine importers, and the obsessive research that went into his new movie.

www.vulture.com

How to Write a Legitimately Great Song for a Movie

According to John Carney, the director of ‘Once,’ ‘Sing Street,’ ‘Begin Again,’ and, most recently, Apple TV+’s ‘Flora and Son’

www.theringer.com

The Creator director says watch these movies next

Akira, Apocalypse Now, Baraka, and beyond — here are the movies that inspired the latest sci-fi film from the director of Rogue One

www.polygon.com

The 45 Best Prison Escape Movies, Ranked

We’ve got chases and escapes, from POW camps, maximum security prisons, and chain gangs.

getpocket.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Watched "Spinning Gold" & "Blackberry" on the flight to London. Both were pretty good, IMO.

How did you like them, WC?

 

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The Halloween Countdown: 31 days of horror to watch

Another year, another marathon of the scariest movies and TV available to watch at home this October

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The 7 best movies new to streaming in October 2023

Looking for some spooky good movies to watch this month? We’ve got you covered with the best of the best

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What to Watch: The Best Movies, TV Shows, and Anime

We've rounded up the best movies, TV, and anime so you can stop scrolling and start watching.

www.polygon.com

 

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The 50 best movies of 2023

Celebrating a terrific year at the movies

www.polygon.com

The best movies of 2022

Here’s what excited us the most on screen this year

www.polygon.com

Some of the best horror movies ever are streaming for free

Plenty of horror classics are free, if you know where to look

www.polygon.com

 

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Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

www.theringer.com

Talking Heads Concert Film ‘Stop Making Sense’ Becomes Imax’s Highest-Grossing Live Event

The classic Talking Heads concert film "Stop Making Sense" returned to theaters and became Imax's highest-grossing live event.

variety.com

The Origin Story of “Stop Making Sense”

No one could have imagined in 1984 that the concert documentary represented not only the culmination but the conclusion of Talking Heads as a performing band.

www.newyorker.com

‘Stop Making Sense’ Is Back, and Talking Heads Have More to Say (Published 2023)

The 40th-anniversary restoration of a great concert film is a funk spectacle. It has also united the band, which split in 1991, to discuss a landmark achievement.

www.nytimes.com

Thanks for the links, Playa.


Here's the Pop Culture Happy Hour review from late-September ... listened to it recently - they liked it!

 

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Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

The Talking Heads’ 1984 concert movie—which A24 recently rereleased in theaters—is as propulsive today as it was the day it came out: an ingenious, joyous celebration of music and the iconic band captured in it

www.theringer.com

 

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20 Oral Histories of Your Favorite ’90s Movies

Dig into the gossip, high jinx, and behind-the-scenes struggles that went into the making of your favorite 1990s classics, from ‘Clueless’ and ‘Independence Day’ to ‘Swingers’ and ‘Good Burger.’

getpocket.com

 

[joneblaze]

Fair Play






Office Offences

PRAISE: Just watching the opening scenes of this movie that includes the couple Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) who can't keep their hands off of each other and where those scenes go I knew what I was in for.
As one ascends in corporate America and one slowly but surely spiral it was interesting to watch their relationship evolve into something they likely never would have dreamed of.
Anyone that has ever been a part of corporate America and watched their coworkers or even themselves rise and fall will relate to what happens in the offices in this movie. Even witnessing an in office relationship go sour in this film may make people think twice about having one. This speaks to how effective Chloe Domonts screen play,Direction and the performances are in this movie is. The actors hit their marks and then some. A great display of envy,jealousy and pushing oneself to the brink of near madness. The suspense is definitely in place and all I could think about was the last line in the movie Gone Girl : What will we do to each other?

PROBLEMS: I had issues with how a couple of things played out in the movie. I know people make mistakes in how they end a relationship. But the way things play out so brutally for the characters before the final act and what the characters do during it just didn't ring true.

Scale of 1 to 10 an 8

 

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30 Best Black Movies on Hulu, Ranked

Hulu has a plethora of films that showcase the talent and creativity of black actors. In this article, we will look at some of the best black movies on Hulu....

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Movies - Streams Geek

Movies without restrictions! Streams Geek guide you to Bypass geo-restrictions to watch movies from all around the world..

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[playahaitian]

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Is as Exhilarating on Screen as in the Flesh: Film Review

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' film is as fulfilling a document as fans would have hoped of what will likely turn out to be the biggest tour of all time.

variety.com

How Movie Theaters Are Embracing Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Extravaganza: Axing No-Cell Phone Rules, Rushing $1.5 Million Renovations and Merch Galore

Six movie theater owners detail their plans for opening night of Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concert film.

variety.com

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

The 31 Best Feel-Good Movies to Boost Your Mood

From silent-film classics to modern rom-com hits, the best feel-good movies have a timeless power to bring out smiles—and sometimes a few tears too.

vanityfair.com

‘Prisoners’ at 10: When Denis Villeneuve Took Hollywood by Storm

‘Dune: Part Two’ is delayed until next year, so you might as well revisit the tense thriller that put its director on the map

theringer.com

 

[havelcok]

suprisinlg dope movie

picked it at random and it wa sa great watch start to finish

7.5/10

 

[playahaitian]

This is the remake reboot we need



Last starfighter.

 

[playahaitian]

'The Sandlot' star Marty York's mother killed, suspect sought

Marty York, who played Alan 'Yeah-Yeah' McClennan in 'The Sandlot,' announced on social media that his mother has been killed, and authorities are searching for a suspect in her homicide.

ew.com

 

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'The Sandlot' star Marty York's mother killed, suspect sought

Marty York, who played Alan 'Yeah-Yeah' McClennan in 'The Sandlot,' announced on social media that his mother has been killed, and authorities are searching for a suspect in her homicide.

ew.com

Damn. Just watched The Sandlot on Sunday evening (saw it on the big screen 30 years ago).


Condolences to the McClennan family.

 

[dbluesun]

suprisinlg dope movie

picked it at random and it wa sa great watch start to finish

7.5/10

gonna give this a shot tonight

 

[bbuzzard]

Wasn't great but wasn't too bad until the ending

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The Mill

In a near future hyper-capitalist America, Joe is a rising star at Mallard, a mega-corporation whose market dominance surpasses Amazon and Apple combined. Devoted to his family and fixated on success, his life unravels into an enigmatic nightmare when he wakes up in an open-air prison cell with...

www.metacritic.com

The Mill - Movie Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets

www.rottentomatoes.com

 

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DVD/Blu-ray Releases: New & Upcoming

Metacritic aggregates music, game, tv, and movie reviews from the leading critics. Only Metacritic.com uses METASCORES, which let you know at a glance how each item was reviewed.

www.metacritic.com

The 100 Best 2000s Horror Movies

Shaun of the Dead, Pan's Labyrinth, American Psycho: The best horror movies of the 2000s got the new millennium off to a scary start.

editorial.rottentomatoes.com

Top 10 Horror Franchises Ranked

We crunched the data to create a super scientific list of the best-reviewed, most beloved, most profitable, and most consistent horror series ever.

editorial.rottentomatoes.com

 

[dbluesun]

gonna give this a shot tonight

just put it on
will come back after

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The movies to watch for this fall

It’s a great time to be at the movies.

vox.com

The 20 greatest concert films – ranked!

As Taylor Swift’s Eras tour reaches cinemas, with Beyoncé’s Renaissance following soon, we pick the films that best converted the live experience to the screen

theguardian.com

We’ll Never Know Everything About ‘Lost in Translation’

Just like the final words of Sofia Coppola’s now-20-year-old film, the best parts of the movie are left indecipherable

theringer.com

 

[joneblaze]

A couple of quick revs


The Good Mother





Some good performances from the cast including Hilary Swank · Olivia Cooke and Jack Reynor in this movie about the murder of la journalists estranged son who forms an unlikely alliance with his pregnant girlfriend to track down those responsible
This movie was an odd mix of a murder mystery, a PSA about drugs and alcohol and then a suspenseful thriller,despite trying to do to much and some dull moments it surprisingly works for the most part.

Scale of 1 to 10 a 7½




Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match




Some great voice work from the cast including Joel McHale as Johnny Cage Jennifer Grey as Jennifer Grey ,the late great Gilbert Gottfried as David Doubldy and Kelly Hu as Ashrah
Everything is in place for the character Johnny Cage the arrogance and conceited nature and of course his fighting skills. The animation is sleek and the action sequences are fun. A lot of salty dialogue adds to the fun. Not as good as the last two legends animated film due to some underdeveloped characters and some minor problems but a nice quick action romp for the most part.

Scale of 1 to 10 a 7½

 

[playahaitian]

just put it on
will come back after

What you think?

 

[playahaitian]

Wasn't great but wasn't too bad until the ending

Lil Rel Howery Faces a Hyper-Capitalist America in 'The Mill' Trailer

The film hits Hulu on October 9.

collider.com

‘The Mill’ Ending Explained: What Happens to Lil Rel Howery in the Hulu Horror Movie?

What’s Joe’s next move?

decider.com

 

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Sam Neill Admits He's Not 'Afraid' Of Death After Failed Cancer Treatment

'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill opened up about his lack of fear regarding death but expressed a desire to live for another decade or two.

theblast.com

Sam Neill Reveals Blood Cancer Remission Is Likely Temporary

Actor Sam Neill says the treatment that sent him into a year-long remission from blood cancer will eventually stop working, but he's not afraid to die

deadline.com

Sam Neill, 76, says he's 'not afraid of dying' as he battles cancer

Sam Neill has insisted that he is not afraid of dying after battling stage-three blood cancer.

www.dailymail.co.uk