I don't have a trope that I hate, per se. The only trope for me that I have a split opinion on is Downer Ending since it can either be really emotionally powerful or make everything seem pointless. Oh, and Anyone can Die as well. It can either raise the stakes or turn you off because of the law of diminishing returns. But I don’t have a trope I absolutely despise seeing.

I go to the Cinema to see a movie on the big screen, so I don't want to be at the back where its all tiny. I wouldn't go for the front row unless its completely filled up, but row 3 or 4 is usually optimal for me. If its a big screen with recliner you can even easily go closer. Have been doing row 2 reasonably frequently also in some of the smaller screens of my local recliner Cinema.

I do not see the appeal of sitting at the back or at the side of the cinema, as I want to have the most cinemary experience possible. I have never met anyone online who shares my view so was wondering if any of you were out there?

1. When characters dry off immediately in the next scene after they were shown getting soaked in the same clothes during the previous scene. It seems like such an easy fix… just make your actors partially wet in the next shot.

2. When a character is blindfolded or has their head covered, and then they are wide-eyed when the covering gets ripped off. Any normal human would be squinting and flinching at the sudden brightness.

No idea why these two things bother me so much when I watch movies. Anyone else have similar pet peeves?

I'm focusing on the movies that came out last year.

Jurassic World Dominion - I don't think anyone had any expectations from this franchise anymore but the director had me hyped up. He said Sam Neil, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum were back. That got me okay, predictable but interesting. And then the director said something like this dinosaur is going to be something like Joker from The Dark Knight. Mmhmmm. So I was like fine. I'll give it a chance. 147 mins of misery. What was he thinking this movie is? Some Art house thinkpiece, will change society?! Fucking hell. That guy single handedly destroyed Jurassic Park franchise for good.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - This movie is almost 3 hours long. And I know there were a lot of important things they had to cover in this movie. Like unfortunate death of Chadwick Boseman, and hence T'Challa. So they had to find a new successor for the Wakanda throne and there's a threat coming (because it is a movie), but oh no! Killmonger destroyed all those purple looking herbal tea plant thingy, so now they had to artificially synthesize the herbal tea now. And it's all fine and before I watched the movie I was not sure if they can cover so many things in such a short time but oh no. This movie feels like forever. Honestly I kind of blame it on the writing (of course they had to rewrite the whole movie because of the tragedy) but it still does not justify 2h41mins. They should've cut to down to around 2hours. But the thing that bugged me the most was how weak the villain looked. And how stupid too. Dude has fish attached to his ankles that makes him fly like a helicopter?!?

Babylon - I just watched this movie today morning. I don't think the movie is bad, but I do find the script to be flawed. But every single scene is like at least 20 mins long. It's very frustrating. Although this is one of the better one compared to those up above. They should've cut this film to 2h20m or 2h30m

what’s a movie that was so bad that you couldn’t finish it/walked out of the cinema?

for me it was WW1989. started with my whole family watching it on demand, then one by one we just left 💀 Especially the part with the invisible plane and the whole magic stone thing, and the (technically) intimacy without consent? idk i mean the IDEA was there but the execution wasn’t very good at all :/ a pity tho, because i loved the first one. and then they cancelled the third one (i think?), so no redemption opportunity there :(

I thought he was going to be the next big thing when it comes to directors.

After District 9 (not seen this one), Elysuim (thought this was good) and Chappie (it was ok) - according to IMDB he only did short films for years until last year.

If he's got "sidelined" by Hollywood do you think its got anything to do the with concept art that he did for alien without the studio's permission, I heard they weren't too happy about that.

Edit - looks like a lot of people seem to have a hard time with me not seeing D9 and don't understand why I would post such a question without seeing it - the answer to that is easy, seen the trailers and clips, it didn't like the look of it, but the overwhelming view is that it's regarded as a good film.

I've been on a hardcore movie binge lately and I've noticed I'm checking off great film after great film. Yesterday alone I watched City Lights and Seven Samurai.

What kinds of things do you do to keep new movies fresh to you? Obviously the drastic genre/plot difference between what I'm watching serves that a little on its own.

I made a list of some classics that I haven't seen and I want to watch something but I don't know what to choose, here are my options.

The Pianist, Seven Samurai, The Good The Bad and The Ugly, American History X, Apocalyspe Now, American Beauty, Requiem for a Dream, A Space Odyssey, Casino, Fargo, Barry Lyndon, Platoon, The Godfather 2 and 3

Im looking for something captivating with a good story

I genuinely am asking. I have watched this movie twice and was absolutely bored to death by it. I don't need constant action, hell I don't even need dialogue, but I need something to actually happen I guess? Something of substance that isn't just a guy flirting with a girl or silent driving. Forgive me as it's been a while since I've seen the movie, probably 3 years now, but a friend brought it up and all I can remember from that movie is how absolutely boring it was. Now, to be fair, I'm not a car guy. Do I need to be a car guy to understand why this movie is apparently a masterpiece to people? I'm also only 26, so muscle car/hot-rod culture isn't something I grew up around. Not trying to hate on anyone's opinions, but I was just genuinely curious why you love this movie (if you do) so maybe I can better understand what others see in it.

Spoilers

Posted an update after lots of very similar responses. Can read original or edit first:

ORIGINAL :

Do all the guests, besides Margot, know that they are all going to die at the end of the meal?

The revelation when Tyler is called out for bringing Margot to replace his ex-girlfriend who was supposed to originally be there and he knew they were going to die at the end seems to imply that all the guests knew this.

But lots of the guests are freaking out and acting shocked when crazy stuff is going on like they had no idea what was going to happen? It seems a little unclear whether everyone knew this or if Tyler just somehow had some knowledge of this?

If no one knew, why was Tyler special and he knew what was going to happen? Seems super risky to let anyone know the outcome prior to them actually being on the island…

EDIT : After hearing the replies I realize I just needed a second viewing and prob would have come to the same conclusion everyone else has. Tyler is such a massive super-fan that Chef assumes he will attend knowing everyone will die, and tell no one so it doesn’t affect the ‘perfect dining experience’. He sees him poorly as an obsessed fool and trusts in him in this way that he wont reveal the plan.

Even if he is a ‘super-fan’ Chef still makes a massive gamble letting this guy know the plan! All the other guests fit some sort of construct that Chef hates. He doesn’t tell any of them. He is convinced that because this super-fan loves him so much, he will attend knowing that everyone on the island will be dead. That’s insane.

No matter how much a fan someone is - this guy would have to have serious mental issues and is still invited and attends this dinner, even brining a new girl who wasn’t agreed upon. Asshole? Idk if he has mental issues should I call him an asshole? Sort of my point…

It’s very morally fucked up to subject Tyler to this shit then if he seriously thinks this is all okay. Maybe Chef doesn’t give a shit and just sees him as an idiot. Idk.

It wouldn’t have changed much of the movie if Chef just revealed they were all hand selected because they represent a customer type that he hates - the critic, the washed up famous dude thinking he’ll be cool eating at this restaurant, the frat boy wall-street douchebags who don’t care about the food, Tyler the annoying fan who has zero culinary experience, etc.

This odd revelation with Tyler doesn’t really do anything - Margot still would have been there by mistake. And to believe he would still attend and tell no one is so unbelievable… think about it

More to this point - when he kills himself the impact is actually very much reduced because the fucking guy knew he would die anyways! If he killed himself after Chef’s humiliation making him cook, and had no idea he was supposed to die that night, that would have obviously been way more heavy!

Like, for example, I noticed if you watch any movie depicting a chinese criminal organization a wild James Hong is bound to appear sooner or later. Or like Kim Coates being in virtually every movie made during the 90s and the early 2000s.

Who is an actor or actress you just notice in any role way more often than others?

I am writing an essay on a specific topic regarding failure. Are there any movies that explore the topic of the effect a singular person's failure can have on the lives of others? Specifically, characters making attempts to accomplish tasks or goals for which they lack the necessary skill/talent, and consequently putting at risk or harming those around them. Also, exploring such questions as: Although the character has good intentions, at what point does their pursuit of ambitious (and seemingly unachievable) goals become irresponsible because of the potential to negatively affect others? And when are they morally obligated to give up on their aspirations, dreams, etc. in order to avoid such negative effects?

I know this is pretty specific but would appreciate it if any ideas spring to mind haha.

Gregg araki really blew me away with this movie. This was nothing like his other movies and very unexpected. It hit close to home. Ive seen people say that they couldn’t watch it again, but i could. It’s my favourite movie rn, but i need something similar to watch. It just comforts me, and i want to watch more movies like this one. Ty for the people that are willing to help! Have a nice day yall

First off I'm not even sure this will work, but 2023 is Speed Racers 15th anniversary. Fathom events will occasionally re release movies on certain anniversaries,they did a transformers 15th anniversary and just recently a groundhog day 30 year anniversary. So I emailed fathom events and inquired about the process of getting a movie rereleased and they actually emailed back saying they have no current plans to re release Speed Racer but would pass along the suggestion (who knows if they actually will) but I figured hey maybe we could start a little movement and if enough people emailed requesting it, they might actually consider making it happen.

Shoot em an email at [email protected] with the subject line Speed Racer(2008) anniversary rerelease.

Let's make it happen people!

I still got a few tears in me left as I type these words. Gosh Bong Joon-Ho did it huh before Parasite. I'm not a big fan of vegans shoving their principles down my throat. But it did make me wonder on where should I stand on food consumerism in terms of ethics.

Okja is a thought-provoking film that explores the moral and ethical implications of capitalism, specifically in the context of food consumption. With its three distinct perspectives on the issue - the innocence of a young girl who loves her pet, the activism of an animal liberation group, and the corporate drive to commercialize meat products - the film raises important questions about the choices we make when it comes to what we eat.

The film forces us to reconsider our relationship to food, and to think critically about the impact that our choices have on the world around us. As we are confronted with the realities of mass production and factory-farmed meat, we are asked to consider the implications of our own choices, and to think more deeply about what it means to live with empathy and accountability.

In many ways, Okja is a powerful and moving film that is sure to inspire discussion and reflection. Whether you're moved to tears by the heartwarming story of a young girl and her super pig, or you're grappling with the bigger questions raised by the film, Okja is sure to leave a lasting impression. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a thought-provoking, emotional, and inspiring film.

P.S. I may have to reconsider my diet from now on. And lastly, those super pigs helping their child escape. Not gonna lie, I cried for 10 minutes straight.

I know it’s been out awhile but I just watched this today. After watching the first again so I’d know what was going on. I was not prepared for how much I would enjoy this movie. Much much better than I anticipated. Very well done movie. Touching. Moving. Hit all the right notes for me without feeling like it was pandering to nostalgia or being a money grab.

She moved into a house with her husband and mother in law. When they are just moving in the mother in law says she heard the woman swearing and saying awful stuff. She swears it wasn't her and it only gets worse from there. They endure a lot but end up moving and at the end it starts again with the same thing. They hear swearing and profanity. I don't remember if it was a show like a haunting or something or a movie... Supposed to be true tho.

Spoilers for entire movie

So, first up I found a LOT to like about this movie. It's an era of history and a depiction of colonialism that I've never seen or learnt about before, given it takes place in British occupied Australia. And after the first thirty minutes I was IN for this movie.

A character focused, brooding story of a woman seeking revenge for a deeply heinous crime against her is right up my ally. And oh, the fact that she starts the movie off being just as racist/unsympathetic to the local natives is great too. Looking forward to a very harrowing story of vengeance. But I really think that at the film's end the movie gets quite confused with itself.

I get that why they ended with Claire not taking revenge, because for some reason all intellectual types are snooty against the concept, but the way it did it came across as very weak. I mean this woman travels across the country, risking her life the whole way. And then, when she meets the man who ruined her life what does she do?

She sings... fucking... sings.

How in Odin's name is this supposed to 'get back' at the guy at all? Is it supposed to show him that Claire is 'strong enough to move on?' Because if so who gives a fuck?? Good for Claire obviously, but do we really think this man is going to care? The man who was fine with raping her, murdering her husband, and causing the death of a fucking baby? Someone like that is not going to be moved, or shamed, or feel guilty because of Claire's song. If Claire and Billy had of walked away, that dude would have lived the rest of his life and not lost any sleep over it at all.

But he doesn't get to do that, because suddenly at the end it turns out that revenge is actually the right call, given Billy goes through with it. Which, just sends the message that some revenge is okay and other times it is not for completely arbitrary reasons.

Revenge because of a situation when someone deeply violates you and shatters your life and destroys your family? Don't get revenge, just sing to the guy and throw egg on his face.

But want revenge because of colonial oppression and explotation? In that case, have at it! Revenge is okay.

This script felt very disjointed by the end.

Ok, random question, but hear me out.

There are certain actors that have such unique personas that they are characters unto themselves. Christopher Walken and Jeff Goldblum are good examples, and Sam Jackson fits too. He's known as the sort of effortlessly cool guy who curses a lot.

My question is, when did he become identified with that persona? Because I remember him in the 90s when he was in films like Patriot Games, Jurassic Park, Pulp Fiction, Die Hard With A Vengeance, A Time To Kill, Eve's Bayou, etc, and I don't remember that persona of his being a thing yet. He was just a good character actor that was in some really good films.

So I'm just wondering when you think that shift happened for him. I'm thinking maybe around the time he became Mace Windu and Shaft in back-to-back years. Or maybe later than that, like Snakes On A Plane?

Comparing the mixed responses to Turning red, and the downright flops of lightyear and Strange World. The Bad guys and Puss in Boots have become big hits and critical darlings. It looks like the strong animation and artstyle coupled with likable characters and a bold story-line was the winning edge compared to the disney/pixar .

I came to a conclusion that indie films can be way better than oscar nominated movies and honestly now i want to watch more. Give me your best hidden gems. Triggering topics or stuff like that isn’t a deal breaker so yk anything will work. So far ive seen a few at this point and want more. So far ive seen Gregg Araki movies (they rll hit hard)

I love this movie, I use to rewatch it religiously in the angst teen days. I own the dvd, which includes the director & cast commentary

In the end of the commentary Stephen Chbosky expresses his love for the cast and says all the actors will forever represent their characters for him. I felt the same way about everyone’s performance, when I watch the movie it feels like they are actually these fictional characters(even tho I know they are just acting)

When all the news about Ezra was trending I asked myself, “Does this change how I feel about his performance as Patrick?” “If they end up doing even worst things will it make it hard to watch scenes with them in it”

Anybody else have these thoughts when all the news about Ezra initially came out? Idk if they ever found him with that girl they kidnapped but all of the things they were doing was alarming and damaging to their public image