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  1. Comment on Superman | Official teaser trailer in ~movies

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    Which is interesting cause if you look at his other work he’s rather twink-ish.

    Which is interesting cause if you look at his other work he’s rather twink-ish.

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  2. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Yeah I think it’s the correct reading of the film in hindsight. The idea that parents experience time differently (faster) than their children. I especially love the line where McConaughey leaves...

    I haven't thought of the metaphor for parentage as a viewing angle

    Yeah I think it’s the correct reading of the film in hindsight. The idea that parents experience time differently (faster) than their children. I especially love the line where McConaughey leaves where he says, and I’m paraphrasing, “now we’re just here to be memories to our children, the ghosts of their future.”

    I also remember the marketing heavily focusing on the academic side of things, and I agree that’s what maybe painted by negative feelings towards the film. But if you just forget about all that and experience the film on an emotional level it works much better.

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  3. Comment on Superman | Official teaser trailer in ~movies

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    Gotta say I’m a little disappointed in the visuals in this. It’s consistent with Gunn’s recent work but I was hoping he’d change his style to more classic Hollywood like the original films. Im...

    Gotta say I’m a little disappointed in the visuals in this. It’s consistent with Gunn’s recent work but I was hoping he’d change his style to more classic Hollywood like the original films.

    Im still excited though, and the teaser for the score they released makes me hopeful.

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  6. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Interstellar re-released in IMAX this past weekend. I was aware of the release back in late 2014 (my junior year of high school) but I can't recall why I didn't watch it in theaters. I watched it...

    Interstellar re-released in IMAX this past weekend. I was aware of the release back in late 2014 (my junior year of high school) but I can't recall why I didn't watch it in theaters. I watched it on a Redbox rental. The TV in our living room at the time had a broken speaker. I remember begging my mom to get a different TV because the broken speaker made things unwatchable but she refused for a while (we bought a new one a year later).

    That kind of ruined the experience for me, especially considering how important sound is in the film. But even then I didn't really care for it. 15 year old me really rolled his eyes at the "love transcends dimensions" stuff. I've seen the film multiple times at home, but I decided to watch the film the way it was intended (or at least the closest way I could watch it as such).

    It completely changed my opinion. The immersive experience really drastically improved the film for me. It was like seeing the world with a new pair of glasses, or seeing the film for the first time. I felt swept up in everything, I felt in awe of the images.

    The love stuff didn't bother me as much this time because I was able to take the film for the metaphor for parentage that it is. I really like the idea of making a sci fi epic just to discuss what it's like to be a parent. It's intimacy on a grand scale.

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  7. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Golden Globe winner predictions: Drama: The Brutalist Comedy: Anora Director: The Brutalist Screenplay: Anora Lead Actor - Drama: Timothee Chalamet - A Complete Unknown Lead Actress - Drama:...

    Golden Globe winner predictions:

    Drama: The Brutalist

    Comedy: Anora

    Director: The Brutalist

    Screenplay: Anora

    Lead Actor - Drama: Timothee Chalamet - A Complete Unknown

    Lead Actress - Drama: Nicole Kidman - Babygirl

    Lead Actor - Comedy: Hugh Grant - Heretic

    Lead Actress - Comedy: Mikey Madison - Anora

    Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin - A Real Pain

    Supporting Actress: Ariana Grande - Wicked

    Original Score: The Brutalist

    Original Song: “El Mal” from Emilia Perez

    International: Emilia Perez

    Box Office Achievement: Wicked

    4 votes

  14. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I preferred the screwball aspects of it compared to the grounded drama Baker is known for. I rather see more stuff like that from him than yet another “sex worker/white working class” drama,...

    I preferred the screwball aspects of it compared to the grounded drama Baker is known for. I rather see more stuff like that from him than yet another “sex worker/white working class” drama, although I’m just not a fan of The Florida Project.

    I do feel like I liked the movie enough while watching it but thinking about it has lowered my opinion on it. I do agree that it goes on too long and it drags a little, and I still think the first act meanders too much. I don’t know I think I need to watch it again.

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  15. Comment on Golden Globes nominations full list revealed: ‘Emilia Perez’ leads in ~movies

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    Yeah I agree it’s a terrible movie. It’s gotten a lot of industry love since its Cannes premiere earlier this year. It’s a pretty flashy movie in all aspects so I guess that explains why it’s...

    Yeah I agree it’s a terrible movie. It’s gotten a lot of industry love since its Cannes premiere earlier this year. It’s a pretty flashy movie in all aspects so I guess that explains why it’s racking up all these awards.

  16. Comment on Golden Globes nominations full list revealed: ‘Emilia Perez’ leads in ~movies

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    Some thoughts: Sing Sing underperformed here despite doing well with critic awards. Missing supporting actor, screenplay, and drama which were all expected. September 5 took its spot in drama...

    Some thoughts:

    Sing Sing underperformed here despite doing well with critic awards. Missing supporting actor, screenplay, and drama which were all expected. September 5 took its spot in drama (which was wildly surprising).

    Dune Part Two misses director, this along with the NBR snub signals that Dune 2 is a bottom 5 picture contender rather than the top 5 the first one was (this is despite having more acclaim and higher box office).

    A Real Pain and The Substance are really strong contenders. The Substance especially is interesting considering it’s a body horror exploitation film, but its following on social media has certainly helped pick up stronger than expected awards buzz. I think Substance can go all the way and get nominations at the Oscar’s for Picture, Lead Actress, Supporting Actress, and Original Screenplay.

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    Golden Globe noms are tomorrow, here’s what I’m predicting. Drama: The Brutalist Conclave Dune Part Two Sing Sing A Complete Unknown Nickel Boys Comedy/Musical: Anora Wicked Emilia Perez A Real...

    Golden Globe noms are tomorrow, here’s what I’m predicting.

    Drama:

    1. The Brutalist
    2. Conclave
    3. Dune Part Two
    4. Sing Sing
    5. A Complete Unknown
    6. Nickel Boys

    Comedy/Musical:

    1. Anora
    2. Wicked
    3. Emilia Perez
    4. A Real Pain
    5. The Substance
    6. Challengers

    Director:

    1. The Brutalist
    2. Anora
    3. Dune Part Two
    4. Conclave
    5. Emilia Perez
    6. Wicked

    Screenplay:

    1. Anora
    2. Conclave
    3. The Brutalist
    4. Sing Sing
    5. A Real Pain
    6. The Substance
    3 votes