I watched Waves yesterday. Its not an easy watch but I would recommend it.
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Another vote for this. Very good so far and while there is clearly a supernatural element at play it is mostly a police crime drama so far.
King seems to be writing a few of those of recent. Mr Mercedes is another series (on Amazon/ Starzplay) based on his books that is more police crime than sci-fi.
Reno
The In Kraut
It took me three or four episodes to get into it, but I'm really enjoying season one of Evil. It's a horror show by Robert & Michelle King, the creative duo behind The Good Wife, which I think was the best Network show of the last decade. Its spin-off The Good Fight is even better.
Evil could be described as The X-Files meets The Exorcist. It's about three investigators who work for the catholic church and who try to determine whether possessions and miracles are real. Two are sceptics, one is a believer. It took me a few episodes to catch on to what this show is doing and what I really like about it is that it never comes down on one side or the other. A lot of spooky stuff happens, but it's always played so there could be a scientific or a supernatural explanation. There even are two important supporting characters who could be demons or they could have a more rational explanation. Unlike The X-Files, it doesn't undermine its sceptic characters and unlike The Exorcist it doesn't take catholic doctrine at face value.
The show is similar to in structure and features many of the same virtues as The Good Wife. A lot of emphasis on strong characterisation, this is a procedural with a new case every week and a continuing plot going through the entire season. Like The Good Wife it feels a little formulaic and old fashioned at first and then it becomes richer and smarter as it goes on. It has surprises up its sleeve, which are sprinkled thought the show. There is the same wit to the dialogue as there was in the The Good Wife, the same preoccupation with how 21st technology is changing our lives and a growing cast of intriguing, recurring characters. It's already been renewed for a second season.
Evil could be described as The X-Files meets The Exorcist. It's about three investigators who work for the catholic church and who try to determine whether possessions and miracles are real. Two are sceptics, one is a believer. It took me a few episodes to catch on to what this show is doing and what I really like about it is that it never comes down on one side or the other. A lot of spooky stuff happens, but it's always played so there could be a scientific or a supernatural explanation. There even are two important supporting characters who could be demons or they could have a more rational explanation. Unlike The X-Files, it doesn't undermine its sceptic characters and unlike The Exorcist it doesn't take catholic doctrine at face value.
The show is similar to in structure and features many of the same virtues as The Good Wife. A lot of emphasis on strong characterisation, this is a procedural with a new case every week and a continuing plot going through the entire season. Like The Good Wife it feels a little formulaic and old fashioned at first and then it becomes richer and smarter as it goes on. It has surprises up its sleeve, which are sprinkled thought the show. There is the same wit to the dialogue as there was in the The Good Wife, the same preoccupation with how 21st technology is changing our lives and a growing cast of intriguing, recurring characters. It's already been renewed for a second season.
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The Hustle on Netflix. It's pretty good if you want something bubblegummy. I've put it here rather than the Netflix thread because I think it (just about) got a cinematic release and deserves to count as a real film, although Netflix are changing the cinematic landscape as we all well know.
DexterTCN
Troy and Abed in the morning
Ford v Ferrari. Pretty much by the numbers racing drama mixed with evil interfering corporate politics.
It's fucking fantastic. It does what it does really well, Bale and Damon play the leads and steal the film, especially Bale. It's a true story so you (kinda but not really) know how it will end but...really well done. Also you get to see Batman fight Jason Bourne...not to be missed.
It's fucking fantastic. It does what it does really well, Bale and Damon play the leads and steal the film, especially Bale. It's a true story so you (kinda but not really) know how it will end but...really well done. Also you get to see Batman fight Jason Bourne...not to be missed.
imposs1904
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I like him. However, his fanboys are wankers.
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Louis Malle's Lacombe, Lucien
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I’m currently watching the topical Contagion. It’s pretty daft.
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The Meyerowitz Stories
This Baumach director is great. I've only seen Marriage Story but so far, his films (in regard to families not listening to each other) really resonate. And yes, Sandler can act properly.
This Baumach director is great. I've only seen Marriage Story but so far, his films (in regard to families not listening to each other) really resonate. And yes, Sandler can act properly.
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
He acted 'properly' in Punch Drunk Love
I hate Sandler too, especially on SNL. I've never seen any of his movies.
Reno
The In Kraut
His comedies are awful but he’s proven himself to be a surprisingly good actor when cast in non-comedic roles.
starfish
No dialogue. Just plot.
His characters are all fairly the same though. Maybe hes just not funny.
Reno
The In Kraut
I don’t care and to be honest I haven’t watched most of his comedies because they don’t interest me. When he’s in non-comedies he’s been in films by first rate directors like P.T. Anderson, Noah Baubach and the Safdie Brorthers and they cast him because he fit the roles they wrote.
starfish
No dialogue. Just plot.
He plays it better straight. After this film im happy to see him in other films like this.
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Brilliant film. Perhaps "properly" is a clumsy word in relation to his acting. It's just rewarding to see him perform without the usual Sanderisms...
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You're missing out. As pointed out, Punch Drunk Love and The Meyorowitz Stories highlight his range.
just finished watching The Prestige (2006) with Hugh Jackman, Christain Bale, Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansen
it was pretty good, I would recommend it
oh and David Bowie was in it too
it was pretty good, I would recommend it
oh and David Bowie was in it too
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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Not sure what I can add to the tonnes of praise that this film has received over the last 90 years. Simply awestruck by it. No wonder it was banned in some countries because the anti-war message would have been seen as dangerous. It was a clever move to have the focus on German soldiers as regular guys with all the fears and hopes that so many young people have at that age. And having the cast keep their American accents.
Not sure what I can add to the tonnes of praise that this film has received over the last 90 years. Simply awestruck by it. No wonder it was banned in some countries because the anti-war message would have been seen as dangerous. It was a clever move to have the focus on German soldiers as regular guys with all the fears and hopes that so many young people have at that age. And having the cast keep their American accents.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
His first two comedies were, I thought, pretty good. But he then did the same schtick over and over again for 15 years. Had some sort of chemistry with Drew Barrymore that made those ones not-awful, but that's about it for the comedies. As others have noted, surprisingly good at the straight role even if he hasn't done it much.
Reno
The In Kraut
I watched the last three episodes of the TV series Evil which I wrote about above. Excellent, if you like X-Files-style TV shows, though where The X-Files is more conspiracy-theory and science fiction based, this is more sceptical and leans more into horror. Can't wait for season 2.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
One of my faves . It was released around the same time as and overshadowed by The Illusionist which was a cracking film but I think the Prestige has had better longetivity
You do know it was based on a book by a German author hence the focus on 'German soldiers as regular guys'...
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Finished the first part of season 10 of The Walking Dead which I must say has massivly improved since Rick Grimes departed .
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I dislike Sandler just like I dislike Donald Trump
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Ok.... Trump doesn't have that much range.
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