Last Movie You Watched

[Todd]

Sicario: Day of the Soldado.  I enjoyed the first flick, so I watched the second.  It's nowhere near as good.  The film entirely lacks the visual sophistication that Denis Villeneuve brought to the first one.  The setup of the plot is hokey and poorly done, with one presumably potent scene that really doesn't add anything.  Neither of the male leads convince as action heroes.  While one watches, the rather ham-fisted editing and blocking make it impossible to suspend disbelief.  And then there's the ending.  I don't want to give anything away, but the filmmaker had a chance to end it the right way, but instead he chose to end it the wrong way.

[George]

The Master - My third time seeing this. Incredible performances by the two male leads, especially Phoenix. The cinematography is gorgeous. I still feel far from fully getting this film, but that's fine by me, as it means I'll need to keep seeing it. There's a great writeup off the psychology of the film here.

Two Lovers - My second time seeing this, the first time I didn't enjoy it that much, but I recently read a lot of praise for it online, so I wanted to try it again. I enjoyed it more this time, but I still feel much of it is ordinary. Again, Phoenix is excellent, and Vinessa Shaw was great as well.

You Were Never Really Here - My second time seeing this powerful, intense, moving film. I don't want to say anything about it, for I don't want to ruin any of the plot for anyone who may have not yet seen it. I will say it was the best movie I have seen in a long time.   

[TheGSMoeller]

You Were Never Really Here - My second time seeing this powerful, intense, moving film. I don't want to say anything about it, for I don't want to ruin any of the plot for anyone who may have not yet seen it. I will say it was the best movie I have seen in a long time.

+1, George.
I've been recommending this film to anyone and everyone I can.

[George]

+1, George.
I've been recommending this film to anyone and everyone I can.

I wonder if there might be a possibility of a sequel?

[André]

Superb acting from the female leads. Weisz should have been in nomination as best actress in a supporting role (instead of Stone). Her Duchess of Marlborough has style and steel aplenty.

[Karl Henning]

Last night, again, John Huston's Moby Dick

[Madiel]

Superb acting from the female leads. Weisz should have been in nomination as best actress in a supporting role (instead of Stone). Her Duchess of Marlborough has style and steel aplenty.

She was. BOTH of them were nominated.

[André]

I missed that. Thanks for the correction. 

[George]

I wonder if there might be a possibility of a sequel?

From this, it appears that there very well could be a sequel:

http://collider.com/jonathan-ames-interview-you-were-never-really-here-bored-to-death/#blunt-talk

[lisa needs braces]

Did not know there was a film made five years ago about the Italian philosopher and poet Leopardi.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3152602/

[LKB]

Last night, again, John Huston's Moby Dick

Hello Karl,

Please allow me to belatedly congratulate you on you recovery. It's been good to see you posting again. 

If you haven't already, check out Ray Bradbury's Green Shadows, White Whale.  Though imperfect, I believe you'll find it worthwhile.

Cheers,

LKB

[Karl Henning]

Hello Karl,

Please allow me to belatedly congratulate you on you recovery. It's been good to see you posting again. 

If you haven't already, check out Ray Bradbury's Green Shadows, White Whale.  Though imperfect, I believe you'll find it worthwhile.

Cheers,

LKB

Many thanks for the kind thoughts!  I do need to read that Bradbury book

[SonicMan46]

Apollo 11 at our local independent theater - just released documentary on the 50th year anniversary of the first moon landing - only archival footage used (from the quote below), some extremely detailed other footage from the era - highly recommended documentary worth seeing.  Dave

Apollo 11 is a 2019 American documentary film edited, produced, and directed by Todd Douglas Miller. It focuses on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, the first spaceflight to land men on the moon. The film consists solely of archival footage, including 70 mm film that was previously unreleased to the public, and does not feature narration or interviews. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2019, and was released theatrically in the United States by Neon on March 1, 2019. It received acclaim from critics and has grossed over $3 million. (SOURCE)

     

[Karl Henning]

over the past couple of nights, again: The Big Country.  I think Cato put me onto this, but it might have been Dave.

[SonicMan46]

over the past couple of nights, again: The Big Country.  I think Cato put me onto this, but it might have been Dave.

Hi Karl - probably both of us, I suspect -    Believe that I'm on my second BD version and quite happy w/ the results (review HERE for those interested).  Dave

[Karl Henning]

Hi Karl - probably both of us, I suspect -    Believe that I'm on my second BD version and quite happy w/ the results (review HERE for those interested).  Dave

It's a beauty, Dave.10 years ago, I would not have suspected that I might become a fan of westerns,
But I love The Big Country, The Searchers, The Shootist, True Grit.

[NikF4]

Explorers (1985) directed by Joe Dante.

I find it worthy of (3+) repeated viewings and preferably on the big screen, because that's what the people who made this movie grew up with, while embracing and employing the tech of the time. Anyway, fun and moving and accomplished. And if you care to invest the minutes (including actually thinking about it) you'll see how cinematographer John Hora invokes that safe, familiar, cosy look without appealing to the lowest common denominator in order appease manchildren - yes, the 1980s did have some positive aspects.

[SonicMan46]

It's a beauty, Dave.10 years ago, I would not have suspected that I might become a fan of westerns,
But I love The Big Country, The Searchers, The Shootist, True Grit.

BOY, have we had this conversation before - don't know how many westerns are in my collection - but for me, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart post-WWII w/ Anthony Mann immediately come to mind - just two of my many favorites below done by Criterion.  Dave

 

[Ken B]

It's a beauty, Dave.10 years ago, I would not have suspected that I might become a fan of westerns,
But I love The Big Country, The Searchers, The Shootist, True Grit.

I need to rewatch The Searchers. I saw or eons ago and was not a fan, but everyone who likes movies I like likes it. Maybe I was in an off mood that day.

[NikF4]

I need to rewatch The Searchers. I saw or eons ago and was not a fan, but everyone who likes movies I like likes it. Maybe I was in an off mood that day.

I don't have a  horse in the race. As far as imparting a story/telling a tale is concerned, it works. Anything further (despite appeals to popularity/authority) is ultimately subjective. With that in mind, to my own taste it veers between the astute and the trite.
Note: a fairly recent remastering resulted in a bastardisation of the original palette employed by William Hoch. Terrible. And the resulting online attempts to cover up what amounted to a fuck up were amusing.