Recommend (or don't) a movie thread v2

[n00berdeau]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I watched Sinners last night and really liked it. Stylistically I thought it was really well made, the acting was great, the story and characters were interesting, the music was fantastic, special effects and the period aesthetics were nice. I liked that it was wasn't too "heavy" and kind of fun.

The only thing I was disappointed about, and not a criticism of the film itself, is that it was tagged as a "horror" film. It has some horror elements, but it's not all that scary. I was in the mood for a horror movie though.

My own fault for not doing my research I guess.

It's literally "dont trust white people/all white people are vampires": the movie.
And Michael B Jordan is a terrible actor.

[MRCboicgy]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

What are some of the better pre-Brosnan James Bond movies?

I was never much of a fan, and looking through the list I can only recall seeing two or three from the Moore, Dalton, Lazenby, or Connery eras.

I watched Casino Royal the other day, and had forgotten how good it was: just a simple spy flick--a spy and his gun. All I remember from the final Brosnan movie was the cloaking device on his car and something about a space laser that was going to melt the world. I dunno, I never looked back after seeing it in theatres.

I think For Your Eyes Only is a bit underrated from the 80's grouping. It's a fun movie going from yachts to figure skating to a crazy car chase (for the time).

[Jiri Hrdina]

Surprised there hasn’t been more discussion about WonderMan
I’ve been out on the mcu series but this one is different and quite good

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by n00berdeau

It's literally "dont trust white people/all white people are vampires": the movie.
And Michael B Jordan is a terrible actor.

I thought it was just a satirical take on rampant 1920s racism and segregation, with social commentary on the spirituality of music and the attempt to mainstream into white America. It used hyperbole to make it's point, but hyperbole is normal thing to use in creative story telling.

I really don't think they were trying to say all white people are vampires that leach off of black culture. Just in this particular story, they were. The subject of music appropriation is more nuanced and the whole story probably doesn't need to belong in a 2-hour work of fiction meant just to tell the story from one perspective.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Sinners is that strange case when you throw a bunch of really fun-sounding crap at a wall and somehow create a mona lisa shredding a bluegrass tune.

[btimbit]

I enjoyed it, despite Michael B Jordan

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sinners is that strange case when you throw a bunch of really fun-sounding crap at a wall and somehow create a mona lisa shredding a bluegrass tune.

It's essentially a modified take of From Dusk Till Dawn which was a great film in its time.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by btimbit

I enjoyed it, despite Michael B Jordan

I do not care for him for some reason.

I loved how they morphed from some bluegrass to hip hop to an Irish ditty thing. Was bizarre and awesome. Had that ridiculousness of Dusk til Dawn for sure.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I thought it was just a satirical take on rampant 1920s racism and segregation, with social commentary on the spirituality of music and the attempt to mainstream into white America. It used hyperbole to make it's point, but hyperbole is normal thing to use in creative story telling.

I really don't think they were trying to say all white people are vampires that leach off of black culture. Just in this particular story, they were. The subject of music appropriation is more nuanced and the whole story probably doesn't need to belong in a 2-hour work of fiction meant just to tell the story from one perspective.

I mean props to your for trying but why both with that guy.

He has shown time and time again he is disingenuous

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I mean props to your for trying but why both with that guy.

He has shown time and time again he is disingenuous

And a well-soaked bigot.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I thought it was just a satirical take on rampant 1920s racism and segregation, with social commentary on the spirituality of music and the attempt to mainstream into white America. It used hyperbole to make it's point, but hyperbole is normal thing to use in creative story telling.

I really don't think they were trying to say all white people are vampires that leach off of black culture. Just in this particular story, they were. The subject of music appropriation is more nuanced and the whole story probably doesn't need to belong in a 2-hour work of fiction meant just to tell the story from one perspective.

I was curious why they seemed to choose Irish people as the antagonists. Specifically, Irish people who themselves who were also victims of British colonialism and seemed to have strong ties to their own music.

Maybe to show that the vampires aren't entirely evil, but also the victim of circumstances forced upon them by a bigger system?

Spoiler!

Edit: I guess that also fits in with the KKK planning to wipe everyone out at the end of the movie anyways.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by blankall

I was curious why they seemed to choose Irish people as the antagonists. Specifically, Irish people who themselves who were also victims of British colonialism and seemed to have strong ties to their own music.

Maybe to show that the vampires aren't entirely evil, but also the victim of circumstances forced upon them by a bigger system?

Spoiler!

Edit: I guess that also fits in with the KKK planning to wipe everyone out at the end of the movie anyways.

It is interesting and it wouldn't surprise me if making them Irish had some symbolism.

The Irish were victims of colonialism, but also made up a large portion of settlers and slave holders. Irish folk music contributed to the musical fusion that became blues and Irish dancing was the basis for dancing styles like tap dancing that were popularized by African Americans during that era. I thought maybe it was a nod to that connection and maybe an acknowledgement that there may have been resentment on the other side for what they may have thought was cultural appropriation. I could be reading too much into it though.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by blankall

I was curious why they seemed to choose Irish people as the antagonists. Specifically, Irish people who themselves who were also victims of British colonialism and seemed to have strong ties to their own music.

Maybe to show that the vampires aren't entirely evil, but also the victim of circumstances forced upon them by a bigger system?

Spoiler!

Edit: I guess that also fits in with the KKK planning to wipe everyone out at the end of the movie anyways.

Probably so guys like NOOberdeau didnt have even more ammunition. Also, maybe because that actor is so good

[DownInFlames]

Started watching Marty Supreme and the lady in the shoe store is Howard Stern Wackpacker Mariann from Brooklyn. Baba Booey.

[Nadal Fan]

I watched a banger of a film from the 90s Dark City. Amazing sci fi film that is severely underappreciated. I believe Roger Ebert named it his favorite movie the year it came out, but I think it's been overshadowed in history by the Matrix, so it remains a hidden gem.