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'Ballad of Buster Scruggs', 'The Dead Don't Die', and 'The Old Man and the Gun': Tom Waits steals the show of every movie he's been in recently and has become the master at 'talking to himself in movies'.
I'm loving this resurgence of Tom Waits being in movies. He went from only having 1 movie (Seven Psychopaths) from 2010 to 2017 to having 3 very recently (The Old Man & The Gun, Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and The Dead Don't Die). He pretty much steals the show in all of them.His 'Mr Pocket' story in Buster Scruggs was the best in the movie IMO and definitely the best/most-memorable performance. His delivery of lines in Old Man & The Gun was hilarious. The Dead Don't Die was a little sloppy but his character was the best for sure.He also plays the role of 'narrator-like figure that talks to himself' perfectly in Scruggs and The Dead Don't Die. It's hard to make a role like that feel natural and believable but he does it both times. What could be a cheesy character turns into a highlight character.Here's to more Tom Waits castings soon. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2XioDyl
What is the best film you watched last week? (06/23/19 - 06/30/19)
The way this works is that you post a review of the best film you watched this week. It doesn't have to be a new release, just any film you have seen over the last seven days that you feel is worth talking about. Here are some rules.1. Check to see if your favourite film of last week has been posted already.2. Please post your favourite film of last week.3. NO TV SHOWS!4. ALWAYS use spoiler tags. I am not a mod so I can’t erase them. So please be kind and don’t ruin movies for others.5. Try to explain why you like a movie, in addition to the title. ——————————————————————Last Week’s Best Submissions:/u/_TheRedViper_:“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”- 2017/u/modest811:“Punch-Drunk Love” - 2002/u/gogojack:“Upstream Color”- 2013/u/SupaKoopa7141 & /u/GusFringus2“Child’s Play”1 — 20192/u/Lucianv2:“Annie Hall” - 1977 via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2RTF26J
Popular characters who were barely in the movie
Frank the Pug was only in one scene in Men in Black and yet, somehow, he became popular enough that they gave him a much bigger role in Men in Black II, gave him a supporting role in the TV series, and put him all over the marketing for Men in Black International even though, from what I heard, he's barely in it because the marketers knew that somehow he was recognizable enough to market.Baby Herman was only in three scenes in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? but he's also in all the spin-off shorts and has appearances in most other Roger Rabbit media including the VHS cover and the Disneyworld ride. And if you reference "The Baby from Roger Rabbit" from my experience most people we'll know who you're talking about. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2FF5BY3
I just finished Alita: Battle Angel and I'm pissed we probably won't see an end to this story on film
This movie was fucking awesome! It followed the comic so much (that I remember at least). The complaints about the eyes was always so stupid. She is a damn cyborg! People have blades for arms, spikes for goatees, she can't have big eyes?The plot was straight forward and everything seemed to male sense in the world they created. Christopher Waltz was a complete physical manifestation of Dr Ito. They did such a good job of bringing all the crazy weapons and augmentations to life.Definitely need to grab the physical 4K disk so I can see it in even higher resolution when it comes out.But hit me with it. Beyond the big eyes which I had no issue with, why didn't this movie do better? What made people not go to this film in bigger numbers? What about it was flawed? via /r/movies https://ift.tt/320batV
Why Caesar saying "No" in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is one of the best scenes of this decade
https://youtu.be/JDbwEQG2cqII just re watched rise of the planet of the apes, and the scene where Caesar confronts *cough* Draco *cough* and screams "NO" STILL gives me chills, and I submit that it is one of the very best scenes of this decade.Here's why:Andy Serkis is an incredible actor and should ABSOLUTELY be considered for major acting awards. He is the only person that could have given the character of Caesar any life at all, and it is at it's climax in this scene. Anyone can see how he uses intense and calculated facial emotions o make Caesar, "Caesar." But in this scene, it is so incredible, it is like he was performing emotion surgery. Every inch of his face, his body language, his complete demeanor is flawless from top to bottom. Right when he gets to scream "No," it all exploded out of him, and it was wonderful to see. (also, MAJOR props to the SFX team)If you got chills just like I did, here's why; The lead up is oh so important here. By this point in the film, viewers know that Caesar has either lost it mentally, or has started something amazing. Once hes in there with Dodge Landon, we all knew shit was about to go down. I do not think anyone could have predicted this though. Maybe a beat down, maybe a set back, but this??Once Caesar has him subdued, obviously you have to love the callback to Charleston Heston. Some may have found it cheesy, but it was a great cherry on top IMO.The next -6 seconds are absolutely incredible film making. Caesar has laid the trap, and Dodge walked into it perfectly. He knew he could outsmart him, and he knew he could beat him. Once he has him in his grip, Caesar finally snaps, but not in a bad way. He Screams "No," and everything falls silent...I am a huge proponent of everything in movies being intentional. i always try to tell people that each scene, each sound is intentional. Moreover, the lack of a scene or sound is intentional. As soon as Caesar screams, it goes silent. for about five seconds, the camera shows us Caesar, Dodge, his brother, and buck. Each one is a slow zoom, but it shows the exact effect that Caesar was trying to have. He has finally become more than human, more than what anyone expected of him, and everyone knows it. And there is no turning back.Immediately after, Caesar slugs him, and everyone goes wild. The combination of everything; The visual (and auditory) emotions, Serkis's portrayal, the crazy SFX of the apes, the crescendo of music and its sudden cut off, the acting overall, the shot selection, and most of all, the subsequent chaos, truly makes this one hell of a scene.This is just my opinion, but I would love to know what you all think! I stand by my title; this scene from rise of the planet of the apes is one of the best of this decade, if not the best! via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2RKVDcQ
What are some of the worst director debut movies critically and financially
So, just saw that Dark Phoenix has a Budget of close to $200M after reshoots. Whose idea was it to give a first time.director Simon Kinberg that much money.Looking at it, Kinberg seriously takes the cake as having to worst director debut ever. Dark Phoenix was panned by critics, audiences thought it was meh or terrible, movie is not even making money, definitely a flop, hell China does not care about it.This there any first time director has gives this record a run for it money? via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2RKVDtm
what are your favorite plot twists in movies?
i know that there are a lot of obvious ones but let me offer up one that not a lot of people will think about, crazy, stupid, love. the first time i watched the movie i was legitimately shocked when we found out cal is hannah’s dad. what are your favorites and do you have any like mine that some people might not think of? via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2xhkpI2
For anybody looking forward to watching the Spiderman:Far from home movie just a heads up
Stay away from all the special trailers and sneak peeksI am not talking about whether the sneak peeks spoil the movie or not, but the people in the comments section are terrible. I got some after-credits scene spoiled for me and I am so pissed off. Some guy just explicitly posted on what the after credit scene is and what plot point in the movie leads up to it. Don't read the comments and preferably don't even go near the promotions and sneak peeks.Sincerely,Just a friendly neighborhood movie lover via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2XivsA8
Hit movies people tried and failed to capitalize on
Almost any follow up to Men in Black is this.Wild Wild West was basically marketed as "Western Men in Black minus the aliens" with Barry Sonnenfeld in the director's chair, Will Smith starring and doing another theme song, another well known white actor being his co-star, etc. And critics and audiences hated it and it was a box office disappointment.While Men in Black 2 was a box office hit, critics and audiences also hated it.Men in Black 3 got decent reviews, though, but box office results were disappointing.And Men in Black International has outright flopped both critically and commercially.At least the cartoon was well received...by, like, all 8 people who remember it. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2FD8TuT
Deal With the Angel of Death | Hellboy 2 The Golden Army (2008) Movie Clip
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To Live and Die in LA is an under appreciated masterpiece, that isn't as highly regarded as it should be. A mild rant.
I just got done watching To Live and Die in LA, and I'm not here to do a full review and say go watch it. That is for you to decide.What I am here to say is that this movie subverted all of my expectations, and feels distinctly un-80's to me.The film is directed by the guy who did The French Connection, and The Exorcist, and thus To Live and Day wears its directors history on its sleeve.I'll try to describe it as best as I can, because it is these qualities that make it really great. The film has a lot of 80s music, 80s cars, and 80s saturation, but Friedkin throws a wrench into every 80s action thriller film I have ever seen. The film has quick and tight cuts from scene to scene, with little set-up. The narrative pacing is break neck, yet the plot itself meanders like its characters do.The characters themselves are captured in a way that makes them impersonable. The story doesn't let you get to know any character with any back story or much characterization. Like we get some traits laid out for us, and some characters even go through permanent changes, but Friedkin presents everything as disposable and ever changing.To Live and Die in LA is quite literally what the film is about. The city is an omnipresent entity chewing up and spitting out its inhabitants, and these federal agents we follow are just another set of victims in the sick machine.The violence is treated like it's a characters. It's intense, quick, and then forgotten as soon as the next story beat unfolds. The violence is just treated like just another random encounter in the day of someone in the city. However, what is odd is that the violence isn't presented like normal 80s action shlock. The deaths aren't drawn out or hoping on body count to satisfy the masses. One second a character is there, and BLAM, they are fucking gone, and the next person is left in line to pick up the pieces.The editing, pacing, and directing make it feel like the exact opposite of every iconic action movie from the era. We don't get any chances to personally reflect with our main characters' decisions. This film is not directed in such a way that lets us follow our characters like Riggs and Murtaugh, or John McClane. We don't feel for these agents, as much as we just watch them go through the motions.However, it is this weird presentation of character and action that makes everything so much more compelling. You have no idea how a certain character is going to react to a situation, and you have to suffer along with the consequences of the characters' actions.The ending of this film is almost pointless on purpose to illustrate the sheer waste of human life, resources, and emotional energy these characters put up with to ultimately wind up fucked harder than where they started.I'm not one to fall for surprises, but this movie had me going "what the fuck" as I watched it unfold.I've seen a lot of 80s films before, and let me tell you, this one doesn't feel like the rest. It is something special and oddly unique.I think it deserves more recognition from the era, but I think the unique presentation of the film is what drives it out of any iconic or top rated film lists of that decade. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2KNYe50
John Wick directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski want to remake Bloodsport (1988)
After watching Bloodsport (1988) for the first time last night I went online to read up about the film and discovered that David Leitch and Chad Stahelski (i.e. the directors of John Wick) had approached writer Sheldon Lettich about rebooting the franchise.While I think that the original film is incredible in it's own special way I can't help but imagine what Leitch and Stahelski could do with the material. More than anything the premise allows for the showcasing of a wide range of styles and talent from across the world of action films and martial arts.It got me thinking about which modern action stars I'd love to compete in the Kumite in the remake. Would love to see the likes of Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian, Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa and Tiger Chen face off in a full contact bloodsport. Is there anyone else I'm forgetting about who deserves to take part?What do you think? Even if they didn't remake Bloodsport I'd love to see them take on a similar premise with a wide range of action stars. Triple Threat gave me a taste for action movie ensembles and now I want more, god dammit! via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2ZZyC8z
What movie in the past 5 years did you enjoy that you had low expectations of before watching it?
For me I really had low expectations that Jumanji would just be a cash in on an old property with a few high profile actors to create buzz. But when I watched the movie I thought there was some really clever writing, good satire of older video game logic, some great acting especially given how most of the actors had to often portray both their video game character and the real life person, especially Jack Black I think he did a great job, and it even had some really good visuals and stunt work. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2KLiDaW
