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Post by tristramshandy on Nov 19, 2020 3:29:51 GMT
I'm probably one of the last people to see this here, but I watched Get Out (2017) for the first time last night. I liked it but was slightly underwhelmed considering all of the praise it received. 7/10 for me.
Treefrogs, would you consider Get Out to be horror or not?
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 19, 2020 17:27:33 GMT
'Better Watch Out' Christmas Horror/Thriller - sounds like another home invasion movie Has a pretty score from critics - lets give it whirl ![](https://s26.postimg.cc/s8tffwvq1/cheers.gif)
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Nov 20, 2020 4:02:49 GMT
I watched Starship Troopers, for the first time since its original release. I didn’t like it at the time but I have been meaning to re-watch it, largely because my brother always thought it was brilliant. It showed up on Netflix recently, so I figured I would give it a try.
I quite enjoyed it this time around. 23 years ago I just was not able to disregard certain absurdities of the script - how the insects could lob meteors at earth from all the way across the galaxy without any technology, or why would earth military send infantry to the bugs’ planets instead of just bombing them from the air or from orbit. Now (I guess because I already knew the story) I could enjoy it for what it is, which is basically a parody.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 20, 2020 11:43:24 GMT
I watched Starship Troopers, for the first time since its original release. I didn’t like it at the time but I have been meaning to re-watch it, largely because my brother always thought it was brilliant. It showed up on Netflix recently, so I figured I would give it a try. I quite enjoyed it this time around. 23 years ago I just was not able to disregard certain absurdities of the script - how the insects could lob meteors at earth from all the way across the galaxy without any technology, or why would earth military send infantry to the bugs’ planets instead of just bombing them from the air or from orbit. Now (I guess because I already knew the story) I could enjoy it for what it is, which is basically a parody. Such a fun film...
Loved it...
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Nov 20, 2020 12:51:24 GMT
I watched Starship Troopers, for the first time since its original release. I didn’t like it at the time but I have been meaning to re-watch it, largely because my brother always thought it was brilliant. It showed up on Netflix recently, so I figured I would give it a try. I quite enjoyed it this time around. 23 years ago I just was not able to disregard certain absurdities of the script - how the insects could lob meteors at earth from all the way across the galaxy without any technology, or why would earth military send infantry to the bugs’ planets instead of just bombing them from the air or from orbit. Now (I guess because I already knew the story) I could enjoy it for what it is, which is basically a parody. I always hated it, but only because it was marketed as a legitimate action flick when it's actually a parody as you said. I only watched it once, I'd probably laugh my ass off if I saw it again.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Nov 20, 2020 13:34:42 GMT
I watched Starship Troopers, for the first time since its original release. I didn’t like it at the time but I have been meaning to re-watch it, largely because my brother always thought it was brilliant. It showed up on Netflix recently, so I figured I would give it a try. I quite enjoyed it this time around. 23 years ago I just was not able to disregard certain absurdities of the script - how the insects could lob meteors at earth from all the way across the galaxy without any technology, or why would earth military send infantry to the bugs’ planets instead of just bombing them from the air or from orbit. Now (I guess because I already knew the story) I could enjoy it for what it is, which is basically a parody. Yeah, it instantly falls apart if you take it seriously but if you enjoy it as a parody, it’s hilarious. One of the best theater going experiences I had. Tons of fun.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 20, 2020 18:18:07 GMT
At the part in Breaking Bad where Walt watches Jane choke on her own vomit
What an emotional scene...
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 22, 2020 17:48:22 GMT
The Shining is on BBC America - Halloween mode 365/12 ![](https://s26.postimg.cc/s8tffwvq1/cheers.gif)
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 23, 2020 19:34:10 GMT
Up to Season 4 Episode 4 of Breaking Bad
Maybe I'll binge The Walking Dead after this.....
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Post by klawrencio79 on Nov 24, 2020 19:18:56 GMT
Last week I watched Untraceable (2008)![](https://s26.postimg.cc/tek3suwt5/laugh.gif) What a pile of hot, fermenting garbage. Basically a 90s thriller set in the evil-internet age starring Diane Lane (who I love), Billy Burke and Colin Hanks. The movie has a bullshit and hypocritical message about voyeurism, ridiculous plotting and a completely contrived villain motivation that makes zero sense. Throughout the entire third act, you can practically hear the writers going "um, ok, shit, how do we get from A to B....ooooo, how about this! Perfect!!" Stupid.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Nov 24, 2020 19:47:48 GMT
Up to Season 4 Episode 4 of Breaking Bad Maybe I'll binge The Walking Dead after this..... I wouldn't mind re-watching the first few seasons of The Walking Dead, but I think I would probably stop around the time the Saviours made their appearance.
As I've mentioned earlier in this thread, I am watching The Sopranos, twenty years late. I had never watched it before, in spite of its reputation as one of the best shows of all time. I have now finished Season 5 - only one more to go.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 24, 2020 19:51:55 GMT
Up to Season 4 Episode 4 of Breaking Bad Maybe I'll binge The Walking Dead after this..... I wouldn't mind re-watching the first few seasons of The Walking Dead, but I think I would probably stop around the time the Saviours made their appearance.
As I've mentioned earlier in this thread, I am watching The Sopranos, twenty years late. I had never watched it before, in spite of its reputation as one of the best shows of all time. I have now finished Season 5 - only one more to go.
You didn't like Negan? ![](https://s26.postimg.cc/gf93ycxax/giveup.gif)
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Nov 24, 2020 21:16:41 GMT
I wouldn't mind re-watching the first few seasons of The Walking Dead, but I think I would probably stop around the time the Saviours made their appearance.
As I've mentioned earlier in this thread, I am watching The Sopranos, twenty years late. I had never watched it before, in spite of its reputation as one of the best shows of all time. I have now finished Season 5 - only one more to go.
You didn't like Negan? ![](https://s26.postimg.cc/gf93ycxax/giveup.gif)
I liked him in the beginning, but I thought that that whole story line dragged on for far too long. Plus, it really annoyed the hell out of me how there were so many occasions when someone could have killed him and didn't.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 25, 2020 12:11:41 GMT
Breaking Bad - Season 5 - Episode 3
I forgot how bad Season 5 (Final Season) sucked - after Gus died
Forgot this only lasted 5 seasons - they should have done what The Walking Dead did - just keep reintroducing new bad guys every season and stretched it for like 20 years
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Nov 25, 2020 13:04:39 GMT
Just started watching this show the other night, only three episodes in but I was hooked after the first. (Actually I was hooked after the trailer. Ok, the premise had me at hello.) It's incredible.
It has an inexplicable low rating on IMDb, despite all the more recent user reviews being in the 8-10 range. Most of the older reviews feature complaints about historical inaccuracies. I mean...it's a supernatural reimagining of the French Revolution, so yeah. There are some fair criticisms, a thought I had considered was also noted by a reviewer: that it's somewhat in poor taste to reduce the horrors of the revolution (and the circumstances leading up to it) to a simple supernatural explanation; but come on, is it too soon? And do we have an enormous amount of pity for the 18th c French aristocracy these days? Just enjoy it for what it is. If you're familiar with the history you'll see exactly where it's going, but it's a hell of a ride with fantastic production value.
As I said, I was all in after the first episode. Can't wait to finish it over the long weekend.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Nov 25, 2020 16:14:06 GMT
Just started watching this show the other night, only three episodes in but I was hooked after the first. (Actually I was hooked after the trailer. Ok, the premise had me at hello.) It's incredible. It has an inexplicable low rating on IMDb, despite all the more recent user reviews being in the 8-10 range. Most of the older reviews feature complaints about historical inaccuracies. I mean...it's a supernatural reimagining of the French Revolution, so yeah. There are some fair criticisms, a thought I had considered was also noted by a reviewer: that it's somewhat in poor taste to reduce the horrors of the revolution (and the circumstances leading up to it) to a simple supernatural explanation; but come on, is it too soon? And do we have an enormous amount of pity for the 18th c French aristocracy these days? Just enjoy it for what it is. If you're familiar with the history you'll see exactly where it's going, but it's a hell of a ride with fantastic production value. As I said, I was all in after the first episode. Can't wait to finish it over the long weekend.
I put it on my list as soon as I saw it pop up on Netflix, without even realising that it had a supernatural twist. Now I am even more curious!
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Post by klawrencio79 on Nov 25, 2020 17:30:15 GMT
I watched Run (2020) last night, the Hulu original about a mother who cares for her paraplegic daughter...but things aren't quite what they seem! Directed by Aneesh Chaganty who wrote and directed Searching (2018), a story about a father whose daughter goes missing and he tries to find her using social media, webcam footage, etc., to track her whereabouts leading up to her disappearance and the strange things he uncovers along the way. As with Searching, Run is basic formula that does what's been done before, however, the director has a very solid and efficient style. Searching takes place entirely on the computer, with only webcams and security cams serving as the camera. This has been done 1,000 times but Searching was a cut above (except for the ending) due to Chaganty's style and ability to ratchet suspense out of the mundane. Run showcases a similar skill level. A love letter to films like Misery (one of my favorites), Run is elevated by the strength of its two leads (Sarah Paulson and newcomer Kiera Allen, who is actually wheelchair bound), their chemistry together and some very crisp direction. Suspenseful and even a little heartbreaking at times, this movie delivers some great moments during its 90 minute runtime. One lengthy sequence featuring Allen realizing the true depths of her situation and trying to combat it had me on the edge of my seat. Yeah, there are plot holes and there's a few instances where our hero can easily solve a problem with which she's faced and basically end the movie right there, but I'm more forgiving when the rest of the movie is done right and manages to escape the trappings of this type of fare. Watch it for the two leads, both of whom are excellent, and ignore the illogical moments (and trust me, they are there). One sidenote, I'm always a fan when movies depict handicapped people correctly and shows the audience how it's done without being preachy about it. Peanut Butter Falcon last year did this as well as any film, depicting a young man with Down's Syndrome who is more than capable of doing things that most people assume he can't do. Run is similar and it's heightened by the fact that Allen is actually challenged in the way she's depicted in the film. She is more than capable of navigating the world around her but our society is so quick to assume that she isn't. It's important subtext and I'm glad to see filmmakers like Chagenty who aren't afraid of tackling that notion head on.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 25, 2020 17:34:24 GMT
I watched Run (2020) last night, the Hulu original about a mother who cares for her paraplegic daughter...but things aren't quite what they seem! Directed by Aneesh Chaganty who wrote and directed Searching (2018), a story about a father whose daughter goes missing and he tries to find her using social media, webcam footage, etc., to track her whereabouts leading up to her disappearance and the strange things he uncovers along the way. As with Searching, Run is basic formula that does what's been done before, however, the director has a very solid and efficient style. Searching takes place entirely on the computer, with only webcams and security cams serving as the camera. This has been done 1,000 times but Searching was a cut above (except for the ending) due to Chaganty's style and ability to ratchet suspense out of the mundane. Run showcases a similar skill level. A love letter to films like Misery (one of my favorites), Run is elevated by the strength of its two leads (Sarah Paulson and newcomer Kiera Allen, who is actually wheelchair bound), their chemistry together and some very crisp direction. Suspenseful and even a little heartbreaking at times, this movie delivers some great moments during its 90 minute runtime. One lengthy sequence featuring Allen realizing the true depths of her situation and trying to combat it had me on the edge of my seat. Yeah, there are plot holes and there's a few instances where our hero can easily solve a problem with which she's faced and basically end the movie right there, but I'm more forgiving when the rest of the movie is done right and manages to escape the trappings of this type of fare. Watch it for the two leads, both of whom are excellent, and ignore the illogical moments (and trust me, they are there). One sidenote, I'm always a fan when movies depict handicapped people correctly and shows the audience how it's done without being preachy about it. Peanut Butter Falcon last year did this as well as any film, depicting a young man with Down's Syndrome who is more than capable of doing things that most people assume he can't do. Run is similar and it's heightened by the fact that Allen is actually challenged in the way she's depicted in the film. She is more than capable of navigating the world around her but our society is so quick to assume that she isn't. It's important subtext and I'm glad to see filmmakers like Chagenty who aren't afraid of tackling that notion head on. Going to give this a watch just because you compared it to Misery - one of my favorite films
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Nov 26, 2020 10:55:18 GMT
Greatest Thanksgiving movie of All-Time - Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Mini marathon in the background all day as I'm watching football ![](https://s26.postimg.cc/s8tffwvq1/cheers.gif)
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Post by Midi-Chlorian_Count on Nov 26, 2020 13:42:04 GMT
Breaking Bad - Season 5 - Episode 3 I forgot how bad Season 5 (Final Season) sucked - after Gus died Forgot this only lasted 5 seasons - they should have done what The Walking Dead did - just keep reintroducing new bad guys every season and stretched it for like 20 years The last rewatch I did I stopped after Season 4. Season 5 was definitely more than ok for the most part but I found the biker gang a bit of a poor substitute for Gus. I thought the end of Season 4 was a perfect finish for the show if it hadn't been renewed.
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