Films you have seen at the cinema 2024
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Civil war. Enjoyed it. Makes a better companion piece to the annual press photo awards than it does to anything trying to get their head round the atcual fissures in America at the moment...ie the war itself is pretty generic but felt decent stab atwhats its like to be a war stringer and the types of thing that happen..Well acted and decent cinematography
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Civil War
Works well as a war thriller about photojournalism but it ties itself in knots in its attempt to be apolitical, which dilutes its impact. I can see why Garland was reluctant to be specific about the politics, but it doesn’t do him or the film any credit to be so vague as people will still read what they will into it.
(Great soundtrack with Suicide and Silver Apples needledrops working particularly well, though one rather jarring use of De La Soul which still had me nodding my head in nostalgia)
Works well as a war thriller about photojournalism but it ties itself in knots in its attempt to be apolitical, which dilutes its impact. I can see why Garland was reluctant to be specific about the politics, but it doesn’t do him or the film any credit to be so vague as people will still read what they will into it.
(Great soundtrack with Suicide and Silver Apples needledrops working particularly well, though one rather jarring use of De La Soul which still had me nodding my head in nostalgia)
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Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Sometimes I Think About Dying
A “slow film”, Daisy Ridley carries this with a subdued and effective performance as a quiet and lonely (maybe neuro divergent) office worker, her world suddenly changes when a new bloke starts at the office. It’s set in Oregon so has some rather nice Pacific Northwest scenery, but it wasn’t just that made me think of Twin Peaks. It’s as much as her wanting to be a part of the world as turning away from it.
Some parts felt quite relatable. It certainly captures the drab provincial office life very well.
Two more to come tonight both of which are “old films” Napoleon Dynamite which I think I’ve seen once before with a former urbanite and Peeping Tom.
A “slow film”, Daisy Ridley carries this with a subdued and effective performance as a quiet and lonely (maybe neuro divergent) office worker, her world suddenly changes when a new bloke starts at the office. It’s set in Oregon so has some rather nice Pacific Northwest scenery, but it wasn’t just that made me think of Twin Peaks. It’s as much as her wanting to be a part of the world as turning away from it.
Some parts felt quite relatable. It certainly captures the drab provincial office life very well.
Two more to come tonight both of which are “old films” Napoleon Dynamite which I think I’ve seen once before with a former urbanite and Peeping Tom.
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Would you recommend this? I might go and see it at the weekend.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
I think it is probably worth seeing if only for the shots of the Pacific north west; the reviews were fairly so so about it but I took some thoughts away from it and I think you might too from your posts
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Well napoleon dynamite was very funny. We all know that although I’d forgotten everything about it since watching it many years. But I also appreciated the wonderful golden hour shots of the Idaho landscape. Seemed popular with young people too, so I guess it’s been a cult film for that generation.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Monkey Man
Dev Patel's debut feature. It's very heavy on the action, with a flimsy plot and zero character development. It sort of passed the time, but my mind was wandering well before the end. Not my cup of tea.
Dev Patel's debut feature. It's very heavy on the action, with a flimsy plot and zero character development. It sort of passed the time, but my mind was wandering well before the end. Not my cup of tea.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
lo Capitano
Gomorrah director Matteo Garrone’s new film about two Senegalese boys’ gruelling migration from Dakar to Italy in seach of a better life. It may draw criticism for ignoring the wider geopolitical issues that drive their journey, but is all the better for focusing on just what it is like to go through such an ordeal. All of humanity is laid bare here - from the barbaric cruelty of people traffickers and slavers to the heroism and selflessness of fellow travellers. I found it emotionally overwhelming, and judging by the stunned silence of my fellow cinema goers still sat in their seats as the credits rolled, I was not alone.
Unfortunately it’s the kind of film that needs to be seen by the empathy-devoid people who will never see it - the folk taken in by the likes of the Daily Mail, the populist oafs such as Meloni and Farage, and the policy makers themselves.
Gomorrah director Matteo Garrone’s new film about two Senegalese boys’ gruelling migration from Dakar to Italy in seach of a better life. It may draw criticism for ignoring the wider geopolitical issues that drive their journey, but is all the better for focusing on just what it is like to go through such an ordeal. All of humanity is laid bare here - from the barbaric cruelty of people traffickers and slavers to the heroism and selflessness of fellow travellers. I found it emotionally overwhelming, and judging by the stunned silence of my fellow cinema goers still sat in their seats as the credits rolled, I was not alone.
Unfortunately it’s the kind of film that needs to be seen by the empathy-devoid people who will never see it - the folk taken in by the likes of the Daily Mail, the populist oafs such as Meloni and Farage, and the policy makers themselves.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Showing Up
This is the first Kelly Reichardt film I’ve seen but it won’t be the last. Michelle Williams stars as a sculptor preparing for an exhibition. Nothing much happens, but Reichardt cleverly sketches her characters just by observing their day-to-day existence and interactions with each other. She reminds me of Raymond Carver in her minimalistic approach that wrong-foots the audience into thinking nothing has happened when in fact everything has.
This is the first Kelly Reichardt film I’ve seen but it won’t be the last. Michelle Williams stars as a sculptor preparing for an exhibition. Nothing much happens, but Reichardt cleverly sketches her characters just by observing their day-to-day existence and interactions with each other. She reminds me of Raymond Carver in her minimalistic approach that wrong-foots the audience into thinking nothing has happened when in fact everything has.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I have just realised that the film’s title is not Lo Capitano, but Io Capitano. Blame my ignorance of Italian. It’s not The Captain as I thought, but I Am Captain. Which all makes sense if you watch the film
mystic pyjamas
Don't call us,we'll call you.
Civil War.
So-so, a war photographer's wet dream crossed with The Walking Dead without the zombies.
Antifa named dropped now and again along with a Western Coalition force of California and Texas ( yeah I know) fighting the government forces in Washington DC.
Not much context given as to how or why events happened.
So-so, a war photographer's wet dream crossed with The Walking Dead without the zombies.
Antifa named dropped now and again along with a Western Coalition force of California and Texas ( yeah I know) fighting the government forces in Washington DC.
Not much context given as to how or why events happened.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
It's an adventure story, essentially. Two intrepid, resourceful young lads set out on a journey full of hope and optimism... All those wider issues are the reason why their adventure goes as it does. So they are all there.
I like that so much goes unsaid. The film ends with the victory of having survived the journey. And what a victory it is! But what kind of victory is it? Their likely fate is to spend a few months in a detention centre before being shipped back to Senegal. That isn't said, doesn't need to be. It's better left unsaid imo.
I thought it was an incredible piece of cinema. Woke up thinking about it the next day.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Perfect Days, Wim Wenders’ transcendent paean to living in the moment is almost the perfect film.
‘Now is now! Next time is next time!’
Absolutely loved this. I couldn’t have imagined getting so much joy and comfort from watching a two-hour, largely dialogue-free film about a man diligently going to work cleaning toilets, but what a tonic this film is and what a remarkable performance from Koji Yakusho. The last close up of Hirayama’s face as he’s driving his van and listening to Nina Simone’s Feeling Good has instantly become my favourite last shot of all time.
5 ten-out-of-tens out of 5
‘Now is now! Next time is next time!’
Absolutely loved this. I couldn’t have imagined getting so much joy and comfort from watching a two-hour, largely dialogue-free film about a man diligently going to work cleaning toilets, but what a tonic this film is and what a remarkable performance from Koji Yakusho. The last close up of Hirayama’s face as he’s driving his van and listening to Nina Simone’s Feeling Good has instantly become my favourite last shot of all time.
5 ten-out-of-tens out of 5
If only I could hibernate. Teenage boy leads a tough life in a poor family in Mongolia. 5*. Very thoughtful.
Sometimes I think about dying. Depressed Fran works in an office. When she’s asked out by her new coworker, everything and nothing changes. 5*. The second to last scene was my favourite.
Sometimes I think about dying. Depressed Fran works in an office. When she’s asked out by her new coworker, everything and nothing changes. 5*. The second to last scene was my favourite.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Glad you enjoyed it. The scene in the coffee shop? - I agree
A380
How do I change this 'custom title' thing then?
Saw Civil War last night, really good, Personally I thought the political ambiguity was excellent and added a whole other level to the narrative as one was never sure who was justified in their actions. Also thought that some of the combat scenes (deliberately) referenced first person shooter games rather than actual combat. Garland did a similar thing in The Beach I seem to recall.
Deffo worth a watch.
Deffo worth a watch.
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Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Seeing that next week
Leave Her to Heaven. An Oscar-nominated Gene Tierney plays a sociopathic woman who destroys everyone around her in a (technicolour) noir. Also with a pre-horror Vincent Price. Excellent.
Monster. A young boy is being bullied but by whom? A Rashomon-style retelling of events changes your views throughout. Very, very good.
Monster. A young boy is being bullied but by whom? A Rashomon-style retelling of events changes your views throughout. Very, very good.
gosub
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TBD my favorite cut of Apocalypse Now is Final Cut - less Hopper putting lipstick on a pig ( Lee Marvin is the same age as Brando..Robert Mitchum 5 years older)..AN noknow that's a film with a soundtrack
I'm seeing the same films this weekend:
Sometimes I Think about Dying - really enjoyed this yesterday. It really captures the horror of the office life and is any interesting portrayal of an introverted life. I disagree with a lot of the reviews that gave this a so-so review, or only liked the first half.
If Only I Could Hibernate - I'm seeing that this afternoon.
If Only I Could Hibernate: What a great film this is - straight into top film of the year so far for me. An intense portrayal of a teenager in a poor family in Mongolia, and the pressures of trying to secure opportunities from education with managing the need for simple material basics such as coal, wood and medical treatment. Fantastic acting from all.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
One aspect of the office life that amused me was the colleague pretending he was a vegetarian, I thought that was well observed.
Back to Black tonight - a promising lead performance from Marisa Abela who was very good in the TV series industry. I don’t know much about Amy Winehouse or her music, I was never in to her so no idea how accurate it is. But suspect like most music biopics it has to compromise on the dirt to keep the rights owners happy.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
The Trouble With Jessica
Its a bold move for this film to feature characters rarely seen on screen: annoying smug entitled posh wankers who self describe as north London elite (I reckon at least one of the characters would have posted on the P&P forum back in the day). The hosts - with a kitchen island bigger than my entire kitchen - and their friends have a slight problem when the titular black sheep friend crashes a dinner party and ruins it, how they deal with the trouble Jessica caused is the rest of the film. So many tropes are included (one character is an architect) I felt like the director was pulling our leg.
It grew on me. Quite a lot of laughs amongst the audience, a lot fewer from me. A running joke about some Italian sounding pudding that looked a bit like spotted dick. Perhaps it makes sense in London.
Its a bold move for this film to feature characters rarely seen on screen: annoying smug entitled posh wankers who self describe as north London elite (I reckon at least one of the characters would have posted on the P&P forum back in the day). The hosts - with a kitchen island bigger than my entire kitchen - and their friends have a slight problem when the titular black sheep friend crashes a dinner party and ruins it, how they deal with the trouble Jessica caused is the rest of the film. So many tropes are included (one character is an architect) I felt like the director was pulling our leg.
It grew on me. Quite a lot of laughs amongst the audience, a lot fewer from me. A running joke about some Italian sounding pudding that looked a bit like spotted dick. Perhaps it makes sense in London.
