I am currently watching a documentary about the making of RoboCop. (Very good by the way.) I have always loved movies and how they are made. When I started college in 89' I was hoping to move on to working in movie production but alas. Anyway, the documentary got me thinking about something I have never seen: Cast and Crew Reactions in screening. In ALL the movies I have bought over the years, I always buy the "deluxe special bonus directors cut ultra blah blah blah" editions because of the behind the scenes, commentaries, interviews that I find fascinating about making movies. One thing I have never seen is the cast and crew in screening reaction! That would be so fun to see. I recognize there may be legal reasons but its NEVER seen? As an example: when Avengers Endgame was released, someone recorded the audience reactions which a huge meme at this point. Reaction by those who made a movie that became a blockbuster would be exciting to see. Thoughts anyone?

i watched home alone as a child. now that im older, the more i feel like kevin is truly evil.

first, i totally understand that its a live action wiley coyote/cartoon and is meant for comedy but just taking it as a standalone movie, the plot doesnt sit right with me.

besides the fact that he is unable to forgive and does whatever it takes to get vengeance, his traps are literally a miniature "saw" movie. what kid has so much ingenuity to harm other people and feel no remorse at the same time. for a child to have such disrespect for life, even if theyre robbers, is really unsettling to me.

ok rant over :) feel free to provide your own opinions

There's something about the act of apologizing (in instances where The Apologizer is/was genuinely in the wrong) that feels like a really good display of raw emotion to me. Are there any scenes you can think of/really love that are just masterclasses of this? Person A delivering an apology to Person B? Long-winded, short and sweet, anything, as long as it's "raw" (if that makes sense..)

I am wondering if anyone remembers when they’d have promos for multiple different movies in a compilation “hype video” almost in the preview before DVDs?? I am specifically looking for one that I remember had a clip from little manhattan when he is talking in the mirror and says “rosemary telesco”. I feel like maybe ice age was also in it? I can’t remember 100% I know this is super random but I don’t know what to google to find this 😂

I know I'm behind the curve, but I recently read this book for the first time and was excited to see the film, because I found the book to be very entertaining and funny. The cast also seemed amazing.

For me, the film started out strong with So Long and Thanks for All the Fish. From there, I found that the jokes fell flat, and the movie seemed to rely heavily on low-brow physical humor. I was disappointed with the changes in the bulldozer scene. I found Ford's negotiation with Prosser in the book to be perfectly absurd. It really set the tone for the novel. The change to offering them beer seemed so dull in comparison.

I also felt the "meaning of life" sequence was extremely rushed and didn't land in the same way.

Am I alone? I wanted to love it, but I found myself growing more and more disappointed.

What would you say is the purpose of the

A. Shot of the toy soldier army crawling on the ground

B. All the random dwarves working for USIDent

C. The car banging the other car in the commercial.

D. Roland not having a bowel movement for 6 days

Thanks. I understand this movie is supposed to just have the audience going along with it, but it throws so much stuff at you that it’s impossible not to ask questions. Hell, I haven’t even asked anything about the main plot

Ok I'm starting to get pissed off at this super slow theater roll out. What's the point? I search for showings in my area weekly and it's nothing. You shouldn't have to live in NY or LA to see this damn movie.

I was very excited when I was the trailer back in October and was planning for a Christmas season watch but I was like ok January is ok I guess. But now I'm worried it's not even coming anytime where I am. And I want to see it in theater not on some streaming crap.

I love all the openings of Snyders films, each one is basically the highlight of their respective movie.

Sucker Punch has a great one, Sweet Dreams is played in the background in an awesome rendition as it sets the stage of how Babydoll ends up in the asylum.

It’s overly dramatic, it’s edgy, it’s very 2010s, but I really like it, especially with the title card of the rain on the car window. Aesthetically the whole thing is perfect. I like this grungy shithole version of the 1940s we see in the main reality of this movie, and how it contrasts to the colorful extravagance we see later on

Sure, it makes sense to have passed on this movie as a teenager when it came out in 1998. I was not exactly the target audience for a movie with Robert Redford working on a horse ranch. But after watching this movie last night, I regret passing on it for so long. This movie blew me away. First of all, Scarlett Johansson knocks it out of the park in one of his first major roles as the teenage daughter who needs to regain her spark after going through a devastating horse accident with a friend. But's it's the atmosphere and emotional beats through this journey of a movie that propel this flick into an ultimate comfort movie, perfect for a cold Winter night. You feel for both the mom (played by Kristin Scott Thomas) and daughter (Scarlett Johansson) as they navigate the challenges of their relationship and what matters most in life, especially as the mom tries to balance prioritizing her career versus connecting with her daughter, and the daughter trying to get comfortable with her new self. And then we have Robert Redford, who so easily fits into his role as a caregiver and person you lean on for support and guidance. To top it off, the cast is stacked. Supporting roles from Sam Neill, Chris Cooper, and Dianne Wiest. What was the reception like when this movie came out? Did it do the book justice? It seems to have performed well at the box office. Should I go down a Robert Redford rabbit hole? Where does this movie rank in your favorites?

In recent years there have been many and I mean many movies and mini-series based on real-life events, some bad(talking to you Netflix) and some good, but in your opinion what event do you think everyone needs to see? Something that might have the effect that "When They See Us" or "All the President's Men" gave off. Something that will not only win awards but also blow people's minds?

Hey everyone!

I'm always on the lookout for emerging talent in the film industry, especially cinematographers who are doing innovative and exciting work. With so many new voices in filmmaking, I'm curious to know who you think are the up-and-coming cinematographers making waves right now.

Who should we be keeping an eye on? Whether they’re working on indie films, big-budget blockbusters, or something in between, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

Thanks!

If a live action movie of Thundercats were to be made? Who would play the characters? Also, would you put Snarf in there? I'm thinking Vin Diesel for Panthro, Henry Cavil for Tigra, Toby Jones for Mumra (decrepit), anyone but Gal Gadot as Cheetara (probably end up being Sydney Sweeney 🙄) and John Torturo as Jaga.

In no particular order, the below is a list of my favorite music from movies with their respective composer. The asterisk after the song title denotes it is a score, while no asterisk represents a song.

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Sicario - The Beast*

Prisoners - Through the Falling Snow*

Javier Navarrete

Pan's Labyrinth (songs follow same motif) - Long, Long Time Ago* The Labyrinth* Ofelia* A Princess* Pan's Lullaby*

Bobby Krlic

Midsommar - Gassed*

Hans Zimmer

Interstellar - S.T.A.Y.* Day One*

Inception - Time*

John Murphy

Sunshine - Adagio in D Minor*

28 Days/Weeks Later - In the House in a Heartbeat*

Clint Mansell

Requiem for a Dream - Lux Aeterna*

Max Richter (Honorable mention)

Arrival - On the Nature of Daylight (Not an original/written for the film)

Joe Hisaishi (Anime)

Spirited away - One Summer's Day* Always With Me.

Howl's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life*

My Neighbor Totoro - Path of the Wind*

Castle in the Sky - The Girl Who Fell from the Sky*

From Up on Poppy Hill - Summer of Farewells.

Porco Rosso - The Bygone Days* Once in a While, Let's Talk About the Old Days*

RADWIMPS (Anime)

Your Name - Kataware Doki* Date* Date 2* Zenzenzense. Sparkles. Nandemonaiya.

I was always under the impression that Sergio Leone invented this. But upon watching Alfred Hitchcock Presents (season 1 episode 3), I noticed they used that shot, in a scene where 2 men are pointing guns at each other. This was from 1955, about 10 years before Leone's man with no name trilogy. It may not look as close up as Leone's shots, but considering the aspect ratio, it is the same. If you crop off the top and bottom.

So my question is, when was this type of shot first used?

In Grayhound, Tom Hanks character gets given a meal where the cook says 'peaches, your favourite' In finch, there's an early scene where Tom's character stares at some Canned Peaches in the fridge.

Tom plays a Jimmy Dugan, manager for the Rockford Peaches in a league of their own.

Are these jokish cameos or am I just reading into it too much?

So basically I was thinking of this movie where it was based in the whole of the world and there was this virus that could kill you unless you kill someone and that’s the only way out of it. The virus is super deadly and can eat you alive within a day unless you kill. It spreads really easily with one person then going on to infect the entire world. There’s only one person that can win the war and that’s the last person alive.

Hey everyone, I just made an edit combining scenes from Blue Valentine with some raw, emotional vibes. It’s all about capturing the heartbreak and aesthetic beauty of the movie while adding my own twist.

Would love for you to check it out and let me know how it feels – does it hit the right notes? Any feedback is appreciated!

https://youtu.be/lYD4qOh0if0

The little girl that does appear at the end of the movie with Olga Kurylenko, is definitely not Suri Cruise (based on a few press photos taken of Suri being escorted onto the set of that movie), and is listed in the IMDB credits as "Julia's Child", played by a pair of child actresses, Abigail Lowe and Isabelle Lowe.

Of note, it was while Tom Cruise was away making this movie that Katie Holms filed for divorce.

When it comes to movie tropes, there are a plethora that are considered part and parcel for movies over the years and either have managed to stay relatable or are played out and not engageable. And for certain tropes, this naturally remains across just about any genre and subgenre.

When it comes to movie tropes, what would be a list of, say, five to ten tropes you still get some sort of enjoyment out of watching even if one could argue they are overdone?

And, conversely, what would be five to ten or so tropes in movies that just don't work, maybe because they're not relatable, have been squeezed so dry there's no engagement in them or other such reasons?

For example, Retribution with Liam Neeson was rated R yet it had very minimal violence. One scene where a car exploded and another scene where the bad guy falls into the river. I don't remember any blood or anything gruesome/explicit.

All the Taken movies were rated PG-13 yet it had extreme violence (gun shots, stabbing) and dark content like sex trafficking. There was a scene in part 3 where the wife was found dead with blood all over.

I'm just confused how some movies that aren't that bad are rated R.

Can you guys recommend me some good space movies like these where people search different planets, find aliens or just something similar (basically any good space movie)

I want something with a good ending (not depressing)

Interstellar is my number one scifi movie, because it's so cerebral. I would say second on the list is Arrival, and Third Gravity. Contact of course is on the list too, along with Sunshine. I also loved Oblivion. I know this next one is a little different, more action, but still thought it was a very emotional story... The Creator. Saws it recently and have already watched it twice. The special effects are very good, but the story really make this movie.

Also those who don't know about gravity

Gravity is a technical marvel and a deeply human story of survival, resilience and rebirth. When a space crew is left stranded in space, those on board must face the vast emptiness of space, alongside their inner struggles as they fight to survive. Alfonso Cuarón’s visually stunning direction, coupled with a gripping narrative of isolation and resilience, makes Gravity a tense and immersive survival experience that resonates with both emotional and existential depth

This is a bad description but specifically art. Not the accent but more his personality and the way he constructs his sentences and responses, also how he acts. Especially the facial expressions. You can see it a lot in the churro scene (not the gayness:)), the way patrick moves the chair closer and the whole dialogue. I don’t know what adjectives to use for this, to me it seems like very american? But that might just be because the few americans I know act similarly. Sorry for the bad post & thank you in advance