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I thought "Civil War" was good. It's definitely not obvious in its approach, and it goes out of its way NOT to mirror current political divisions. Also, reality is actually more weird and dystopian than fiction at the moment, so it's hard to make a film like this. But I liked it.
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I watched it last night. Yes, i thought it was engaging, beautifully produced and acted. The blurring of divisions between the opposing sides was clever too, at least on one level. I suspect though that maga people will enjoy the movie, it might even be inspiring, and that's a dismal thought. I'd have preferred the movie to have been just a little more closely reflecting the reality, i think.stylofone wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2024 12:27 pm I thought "Civil War" was good. It's definitely not obvious in its approach, and it goes out of its way NOT to mirror current political divisions. Also, reality is actually more weird and dystopian than fiction at the moment, so it's hard to make a film like this. But I liked it.
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I recently watch Atlas (starring J-Lo). I went in with low expectations given the poor ratings. However I was pleasantly surprised. Worth a look if you're subscribed to Netflix and are looking for something to watch.
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I enjoyed it, I might be a bit of a sucker for futuristic AI related plots though..
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The spouse watched it
I wandered off and played with my phone after 5 minutes
Very millenial
I.e. 95 percent of it was talking about their feelings
I wandered off and played with my phone after 5 minutes
Very millenial
I.e. 95 percent of it was talking about their feelings
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Mind you, i make my living through the targeted deployment of fully weaponised adhd.
So my movie preferences may not be exactly mainstream.
It's all been downhill since Buckaroo Banzai.
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So my movie preferences may not be exactly mainstream.
It's all been downhill since Buckaroo Banzai.
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My fave movies? The Quiet Earth and The Martian.
Misanthropic much?
The whole flick, but only watchable on YooChoob.
Misanthropic much?
The whole flick, but only watchable on YooChoob.
Greedy fuckers cannot self-regulate.
Prove me wrong.
Prove me wrong.
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And 2001, because: weird, goes far from Earth, protagonist transcends being human.Irrev-Black wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:19 pm My fave movies? The Quiet Earth and The Martian.
Misanthropic much?
The whole flick, but only watchable on YooChoob.
Greedy fuckers cannot self-regulate.
Prove me wrong.
Prove me wrong.
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I loved The Quiet Earth, but if I had a proper favourite list I feel it should contain films I've seen multiple times.Irrev-Black wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:46 pmAnd 2001, because: weird, goes far from Earth, protagonist transcends being human.Irrev-Black wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:19 pm My fave movies? The Quiet Earth and The Martian.
Misanthropic much?
The whole flick, but only watchable on YooChoob.
2001 is always at or near the top for me. I love A Clockwork Orange too. Barbarella is another one that gives me immense pleasure on many levels, likewise Fantastic Planet/La Planete Sauvage. Apocalypse Now. Miyazaki and Kurosawa. The original Westworld and Planet of the Apes. Life of Brian/Holy Grail.
I guess I'm not into reality, it's more hyper-reality.
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Sasquatch Sunset. One of the strangest movies i've seen, beautiful, sad, grotesque and hilarious. No dialogue but a compelling narrative. This movie is very difficult to explain, it's best just to watch it.
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