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Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by sphinxvc, Dec 29, 2015.

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  1. SineDave

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    A Quiet Place is my favorite recent release, though right now my wife and I are bingeing Ugly Delcious on Netflix after watching Altered Carbon.
     
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    Skyline Double-blindly done with this hobby

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    Finally watched Three Billboards.

    Really excellent movie. The characters are messy and flawed without any clear good guys/bad guys.

    It's nice to see something that presents a balanced approach to hard issues.
     
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    Not a movie, but we don't have an episodic/miniseries thread, so this will have to do.

    Netflix's new show: Lost in Space

    Episode 1: Impact

    You know a story can't stand up on its own when the story teller relies on segmenting and then alternating between past/present scenes just to keep things interesting. Why did this scene just happen? <Flash to the past> Oh, that's why. <Rinse and repeat for the entire episode> If it isn't interesting when told in chronological order, it's really not any better flipping back and forth.

    I get the feeling the whole show is going to be like this. If it's not better by episode 4, I'm out.

    On to episode 2...
     
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    Got my ticket to the 12:30 AM showing Thursday night for Avengers... :D
     
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    I still haven't seen black panther.
     
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    TL;DR Above average though not life changing super hero movie that happens to include some social awareness themes without beating you over the head or destroying the flick for the sake of.
     
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    scapeinator1 Once You Go Black You'll Never Go Back

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    A quiet place was pretty good. I'm a big fan of horror and suspense, and that movie was great all around. John Krasinski is the greatest honestly; emily blunt's not bad either. I didn't enjoy it as much as annihilation, which I saw recently as well. I'm seeing blockers this week which I have high hopes for tho it's not sci fi.
     
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    Has anyone seen 12 angry men? One of two black and white movies I've seen and really liked. It felt like a breath of fresh air among the si-fi and unrealistic circumstances of the new releases.
     
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    You can't say that you've only ever liked 2 B&W movies and not say what the other one was. I'm going to guess Casablanca, or you're a Communist.
     
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    It's actually psycho. For mother russia.
     
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    You guys are going to love Infinity War. Such a fantastic movie.
     
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    I have a ticket for 3 and a half hours from now... very much looking forward
     
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    12 Angry Men is fantastic. Refreshingly slow paced, simple but still intense, and with great acting.
     
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    Spoiler: Thanos is a badass.
     
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    2:40 minute run time and my seat is in the center of the row... I think I'll skip the large Coke as I walk in. T minus 83 minutes to show time!
     
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    Im watching it with my family in 1.5 hours. I heard good things.
     
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    That's probably the best I've ever seen a CGI Character look, and Brolin does a Fantastic job with him I thought. Marvel's production value always strikes me as being really great.

    Overall the movie is a thumbs up with only a couple small spots that I was a little unsure of. March and May of next year bring us Captain Marvel and Infinity War 2 (or whatever the title will be) and I'm Very optimistic about both of those.
     
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    Anyone watched "Get Out" (2017) ? That is quite a movie. Wasn't expecting that. Totally recommended.
     
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    Yeah I saw it. I quite enjoyed. Definitely deserved best screenplay. A work of genius.
     
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    They shud make more of this kind of movie. Very original. Really enjoyed it. I'd take this over any marvel movies anyday.
     
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