Talk About Movies: Part 4
Somehow threads merged, so here's part 4 of our ongoing movie discussion.
kickboxer >>>>>> bloodsport
Tough call, but I kind of agree. If you're looking for a cool movie in the same vein, check out American Samurai (1992).
Since you mentioned Bloodsport, I just have to share this hilarious Bolo Yeung clip. It's from an early 90s action/sci-fi flick starring Billy Blanks. You can start at 2:15
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The Beast directed by Bertrand Bonello.
The film is about, I think, AI taking 67% of jobs and the way for human beings to find suitable work is to be cleansed of their DNA and relive past experiences.
Lea Seydoux stars as the woman who undergoes this treatment in 2044, returns to 1910 in Paris and 2014 in L.A. where she meets the same man in both locations (I'm not sure how much action, if any, takes place in 2044 although I suspect some is).
The film begins with Seydoux against a green screen being given directions. Later in the film, the directions are followed in "real" life. Events are repeated throughout the film.
Loosely based on Henry James's novella "The Beast in the Jungle," the film is about fear and fear of love.
This is a great film that's reminiscent of David Lynch's work, especially Mulholland Drive, right down to the song "Evergreen" by Roy Orbison.
Now available on Criterion.
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Going tomorrow to see two Buster Keaton films, Our Hospitality and Sherlock Jr. Both will be shown with a live synthesizer accompaniment composed on the spot.
Sherlock Jr. is shown in the same movie theater in Newport, RI, that showed the film 100 years ago in 1924.
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that sounds awesome...
The Beast directed by Bertrand Bonello.
The film is about, I think, AI taking 67% of jobs and the way for human beings to find suitable work is to be cleansed of their DNA and relive past experiences.
Lea Seydoux stars as the woman who undergoes this treatment in 2044, returns to 1910 in Paris and 2014 in L.A. where she meets the same man in both locations (I'm not sure how much action, if any, takes place in 2044 although I suspect some is).
The film begins with Seydoux against a green screen be
ooohhhh, I've been wanting to see it
The Substance was an absolutely gorgeously grotesque visual experience!!! I was glued to my seat from the beginning, even if I had to admittedly have to look away for moments. The camera was amazing. As was (surprisingly for me) Demi Moore. My gf also absolutely loved it. I would call it a must see (if you can stomach it) movie 
The Substance was an absolutely gorgeously grotesque visual experience!!! I was glued to my seat from the beginning, even if I had to admittedly have to look away for moments. The camera was amazing. As was (surprisingly for me) Demi Moore. My gf also absolutely loved it. I would call it a must see (if you can stomach it) movie
Can I borrow your gf?
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When an actor isn't playing an eccentric character or displaying intense emotions, that's when their real talent comes out, but this Ben Foster clip from Alpha Dog is something.
Emily the Criminal - Aubrey Plaza is typically excellent as an aspiring artist who turns to a credit card fraud ring to pay off her debts. The tension mounts as her simple scams become increasingly dangerous. Great film, hope the director's next effort puts him firmly on the map.
The social commentary on the exploitation of low-paid workers is very well handled. It's accomplished by piercingly angry digs at the absurd, unfair demands of the jobs without becoming preachy. I particularly liked the furious rebuttal of the offer to be an unpaid full-time intern designer. A lot of my friends are architects/designers, and that sort of "job" is common in their world. Their careers make no financial sense; they can only afford the education and their lifestyles because of significant family money. These creative professions can be inaccessible to anyone who wasn't lucky enough to be born into wealth.
Blink Twice - pretty decent thriller/horror. Women get whisked off to billionaire's private island for endless partying, until things turn sinister. Definite Get Out vibes to the mansion staff with their creepy smiles.
Even though it's less than two hours long, the film feels baggy in places. There are an unnecessary number of scenes of partying and drug-taking, causing me some impatience while waiting for the mystery to unfold. The story does eventually take a very dark turn, going to nastier p
Just watched this and thought it was a hell of a debut from Zoe Kravitz. Agree about it being baggy, especially in the first half. For the second half, it didn’t bother me at all. Once the 2 main women started to figure things out, the next chunk of the flick was awkwardly hilarious and really well acted from both. I’m glad we got that levity cause **** takes a turn and…
Goddamn…. Well done, ladies!!
Thanks for the warning, John. I will close my eyes if anything resembling the crap that is a Harmony Korrine movie appears on my screen
Trap
Yet another M. Knight movie where the trailer far surpasses the actual movie. An interesting premise that could have been so much better it executed properly.
6/10
When an actor isn't playing an eccentric character or displaying intense emotions, that's when their real talent comes out, but this Ben Foster clip from Alpha Dog is something.
ya I was first introduced to ben foster in this then saw him in 3:10 to yuma right after and was sold.
he has an amazing presence on screen and just demands your attention.
can't think of a performance of his that wasnt fantastic.
Thanks for the warning, John. I will close my eyes if anything resembling the crap that is a Harmony Korrine movie appears on my screen
Have you seen the David Letterman interview with James Franco where Letterman explains why Harmony Korine got banned from Late Night? I guess him and Meryl Streep were both guests on the show one night and Letterman caught Korine going through Streep's purse backstage. You could tell that Letterman didn't like Korine from previous interviews, but this must have sealed the deal.
The story is at 31:03, but the Korine interviews worth watching too.
Ben Foster is elite in Hell or High Water. If only Taylor Sheridan confined himself to movies.
