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

A couple quickies from from 2023 I'm just now peeping:

Extraction 2 - 3 stars(***) Slow build but once it gets started it doesn't stop, bring on part 3.

The Marvels - 2 stars (**) Not as bad as I expected but really a waste of time, enjoyed Sam as Nick Fury still. Disney+ material at best.
 
Bone
Housewife
1972

5.5/10

This came up in my tubi recommendations after watching the “The Stepmother” films earlier. I watched it last night on the road. The preview clip struck my interest.

It’s a Dark, Crime Drama with some Dark Comedy mixed in. The film tries to take on issues of the time dealing with race, class, culture, sexism and other controversial subject matter for the time period this film came out.

The film starts off strong and interesting for the first 20 minutes, but after that it completely steers out into left field, upper deck and nose bleed section. I was somewhat lost with what was presented. The movie somewhat got away from what it could have been to a degree. I might have to rewatch it.

For The InCells, there is a graphic rape scene between a BM/WW, female nudity is shown.

Overall, it’s an interesting film, it could have been better if it had focused on the primary plot. The film was originally titled “Housewife”, I do not know why they changed it.

Synopsis

A potential rapist (Yaphet Kotto) enters a Beverly Hills home and sends the husband (Andrew Duggan) to the bank while he stays with the wife (Joyce Van Patten).

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Are Producers in Hollywood Nearing Extinction?

Cathy Schulman and Lorenzo di Bonaventura join to discuss what producers actually do, how they’re being financially squeezed, and much more
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‘The Fall Guy’ Swung and Missed … Should We Panic?

Is this movie a flop? Is this a major setback for the summer box office? Matt and Lucas answer these questions and more!
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The 2024 Summer Blockbuster Confidence Scale

It’s officially blockbuster season
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'Jaws' Actress Susan Backlinie Dead at 77, Played Shark's First Victim

Susan Backlinie -- an actress who played a key role in the movie "Jaws" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
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Susan Backlinie, first victim in 'Jaws' film, dead at 77

Susan Backlinie, known for being the first victim to be eaten by the shark in "Jaws," has died at 77. Her husband says it was "very unexpected" and that she died from a heart attack.
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Susan Backlinie, Swimmer Who Was First Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77

Ms. Backlinie, a stunt woman, appeared in the terrifying opening scene of the 1975 blockbuster in which a great white shark attacks.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes



Nearly perfect Planet

PRAISE: Seven years after War of The Planet of the Apes I'm beyond satisfied that even though this assortment of Planet of the Apes films have been passed on to different writers and directors since 2011 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes boldly states these films continue to be exciting, charming and involving. The story in this POTA chapter a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past. I think this movie flawlessly connects the previous movies to this present movie. While simultaneously bringing closure to the previous movies and pulling me into what is to be a new set of movies. High praise to the entire cast including:Noa (Owen Teague), Soona (Lydia Peckham), Anaya (Travis Jeffery) Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand),and Raka (Peter Macon)for their voice work, expressive motion capture displaying joy,anger and raw emotion. Freya Allan also does quite well as the human Mae. The film is in the capable and then some hands of Wes Ball. He directs some really great action sequences with suspense around the edges. Throughout the movie there are strong messages about twisting words for power and dominance and using the bad parts of history to also do the aforementioned. The motion capture work is still on point and looks incredibly flawless. Another strong thread in this story is the near selfishly caring about ones own survival this comes into play several times and I thought it was really effective. When it comes to the set design I was trying to tell what was practical and what was CGI,that's how great it looked,maybe I should watch a making of video of the movie but then again just enjoy the wonder of it all. There are great nods to the original Planet of the Apes movie.

PROBLEMS: I do feel like something that was touched on when it came to a certain faction was pushed to the side and was dissapointted when it wasn't explored more.
There are a few predictable moments.

Scale of 1 to 10 an 8½
 
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Hail, Caesar: How the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reboot Cemented Andy Serkis as the King of Motion Capture

Already known for his work in motion capture, Serkis’s performance in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot series made him an icon
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Instant Reactions

The Midnight Boys break down the new blockbuster
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The Kingdom of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Evolves, for Better or for Worse

The fourth installment of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot franchise highlights the ups and downs of diving headfirst into a post-Caesar world
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playahaitian said:
It wasn't horrible

But I understand not having it in theatres

A lot of people hated it. I didn't love it. But my expectations were low.

It was a good time popcorn mindless throwback action movie that needed a better villain.
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Gonna check it out at some point. Thanks for your take.

Should be interesting to see how well McGregor fares when he returns to MMA in late-June.

He's been away from the game for a few years after legitimately shattering his leg in the 3rd fight with Poirier.
 
He allegedly pulled women to sit on his lap and, during a nightclub scene, "tried to kiss some of the topless and scantily clad female extras." He allegedly claimed that he was “trying to get them in the mood."

You mean she was not turned on by this Adonis?

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Yi describes their gender identity as "queer genderfluid enby".[19] They use they/them pronouns.

On Twitter, Yi accused Marilyn Manson of sexual harassment on the set of House.[20]

In 2018, Amber Tamblyn said of her husband David Cross, "Basically he was rightfully accused of doing something racist to the comedian Charlyne Yi," following tweets that Yi had posted on the subject in 2017.[21]

In 2021, they spoke out about their experience with James Franco, specifically discussing their efforts to quit his 2017 film, The Disaster Artist, after learning of the sexual misconduct allegations against him. Yi also criticized Seth Rogen for enabling Franco's behavior and continuing to work with him following the allegations.[22]
 
Time Bandits is an upcoming fantasy adventure television series created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, based on the 1981 film of the same name directed by Terry Gilliam.

Premise​

The series is described as a comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd.[2]

Cast​

 
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