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I hear the term comedy applied to Bansheees, but other than a couple of brief scenes with the priest, I didn't see any comedy at all, just tragedy. It was the same with 3 Billboards.
Two words: Denis Villeneuve
I can't think of any of his movies that aren't worth a watch. Prisoners and Incendes (this one is foreign language, if that matters to you) are both great and not listed as ones you've seen.
it's hilarious.
Incendies is on Tubi free right now. Prisoners is on Netflix.
Old age is a *****. I was looking at the Stephen King wiki page for a potential theme for this year's 31 horror movies in October marathon, and saw Running Man and got excited again. I almost posted this reaction again.HFS - when the topics of remakes that we actually want to see comes up, usually one of my go-to is The Running Man. IMO a great premise that could do with a new slant, especially how popular reality shows and dumb game shows did become, and some actually decent f/x. Just was looking at his imdb page, and this is what Edgar Wright is directing next.
At least I caught myself, so I will take that positive from it.
The book is one of my favorites (A Man Called Ove) and has plenty of laughs, too.
Funny, I think Banshees is laugh out loud funny though like 80% of it.
It’s a metaphor and probably a parable, I don’t think ever meant to be taken as literal actions of real people.
Yeah, and I'm a dummy who likes zombie movies. That's why I get lost.
I'm with you, Tick.
I'm with you, Tick.
I think that if a movie requires that much explanation as to what the heck is going on, and whether it's really funny to some and depressing to others, that seems like too much to ask of it's audience.
Yeah I don’t see what’s complicated about Banshees. I see why some people don’t like it or find it funny. My wife hated. It actually disturbed her and it kind of ruined the night. I don’t think there’s anything very complex. Now you can read it as a metaphor for civil war and all that but it’s not necessary to enjoying the movie imo.I'm with you, Tick.
I think that if a movie requires that much explanation as to what the heck is going on, and whether it's really funny to some and depressing to others, that seems like too much to ask of it's audience.
Aside from the accents, Banshees is pretty straightforward. The basic plot and timeline are simple and there are only a handful of characters. The comedy/tragedy balance depends on your mood and sense of humor.
In my experience, the movies that require the most explanation are the big Hollywood franchises like MCU, F&F, etc. There are so many characters and flashbacks that don't make sense unless you're knowledgeable about a bunch of previous movies.
You going to continue the trilogy?
For sure, bought the Criterion trilogy recently as one of their sales overlapped with me having a couple drinks lol
Sony studios confirmed that thei 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release of David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia (1962) will be coming back into stock at all your favorite retailers in the next month or two.80s finally watched Heat- hooah!
Now I need to return the favor and finally watch a couple of your suggestions.I guess I did knock out Amadeus last year finally. I did intend to buy Lawrence of Arabia 4K the other day, but when I looked it was about $100+. Nope. I ended up with Blade Runner 2049 and Pulp Fiction instead.
ghost of wikkid nad punches you.
I always get annoyed with that too - it's a me thing for sure.
I don't think it gets better, it's great from the jump. Easily a top 10 all time movie for me. The lack of accents doesn't bother me. If we wanted accuracy, they wouldn't even be speaking English but whats the the fun in that? I think the acting is great. Hulce perfectly delivers IMO the idea of the movie that great genius in one area doesn't equate to a great person or even a decent person. We see this in musicians and athletes all the time. Breathtaking talent, poetry, skill and yet the person is imbecile in most other areas of life. In the framing of the story, Mozart is god's weapon against Salieri. Plus the music, the costumes, the production design. It's exquisite.
My reaction was closer to the 6.5 than the 92%.
Yeah, it was worth watching, but not great. It wouldn't be easy to give it a thumbs down, but there's no reason to give it a 9.My reaction was closer to the 6.5 than the 92%.
I’ll probably get the 3rd set but it’s kind of weak. Rope is really good. I like Frenzy a lot as well. Topaz is quite bad imo.
Agree, it’s rough.
I love Newman and Hitchcock, surprised I've never seen it.
That honestly sounds amazing.Historic theater in the town I work in and that I watch most of my movies, because I know the owner well and like to support small local theater, is running his annual 12-hour Halloween Movie Marathon again this year. 6 movies for $48 (includes a yet to be announced 7th special film), includes all the popcorn and pop you want, plus pizza by the slice for a buck. He also brings in a well-known horror and exploitation film historian, as a special guest host.
Definitely going yet again this year...here's his lineup:
11:10am Xtro (1982)
1:30pm The Fog (1980)
3:00pm An American Werewolf In London (1981)
5:00pm -Special Movie To Be Announced-
7:45pm Wicker Man (1973)
9:15pm The Howling (1981)
10:45pm Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Looks to be a fairly solid lineup.
I couldn’t either but sitting through like 3 sounds pretty fun.
Did you drop $20+ and not watch it all? I didn't think it was out streaming yet?
Well you see, I've got this guy...Did you drop $20+ and not watch it all? I didn't think it was out streaming yet?
Not even worth the rest to watch Mr. Gosling?
Not sure on that. Felt the villain was too over the top. I get that was what they were going for, but after awhile it got very annoying.
I will start a new thread ranking then allNot sure on that. Felt the villain was too over the top. I get that was what they were going for, but after awhile it got very annoying.
Also,many other films that broke it up with two parts did a much better job then this one.
The last Mission Impossible is a great example.. It was a very good movie on its own but leads into part 2 very well.
As was the last Avengers films.
This one truly felt like a part 1 from start to finish.
Will hold final judgement once Part 2 gets released.
