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In term of both look,body & personality.

& before u say stuffs like "movies from sigma male videoes on youtube" NO, patrick bateman is not chad let alone gigachad

I can only think of "reacher" so far. He has the look,body,combat training & great personality. Obviously has flaws too but his strength makes up for it.

& if if it Doesn't meets all of them ( look,body & personality). Atleast it has to have 2 aspacts to him.

Sorry I know a marvel question but the other marvel post here made me think about it, marvel up to endgame was the cultural powerhouse in the US for blockbuster movies with little competition, and either because of a race to the finish or not really finding it a worthy investment since things were going to be better more or less the next movie, the franchise didn't explore a world where half the people went missing overnight very much.

Basically I wonder if the marvel era through endgame would be remembered differently if they had made some material focusing on that world and how people and institutions dealt with the situation and put endgame further out on the schedule, would the franchise have not lost so much steam from the pandemic or just franchise fatigue in general if they had made content that would have coincidentally felt very relevant to the era of covid.

People just gone, businesses just gone, things don't feel familiar anymore, the snap as a plot device had a that in common with a real world global crisis being an imaginary global crisis and I can't help but wonder if it would be seen differently now if it was treated like a crisis and given depth as opposed to being strictly a plot device to set some stakes for the resolution.

Someone help me out here. This movie came out a yr or 2 before I was born, and my and my dad's fav past time growing up was watching some not so PG movies when Mom wasn't home when I was a kid. And this was one of them.

Now, w the elevator cow scene, was it actually censored in the movie? Or was it just censored later on? I don't wanna rent/own the movie to really find out or anything bc I can't remember if it was or not when I first watched it in like 09 or so. I've been seeing this movie make its rounds on FB, TikTok, and Instagram recently after it being dormant in my memories for years now. And the elevator cow scene was def one of those ones to like be a big thing people were sharing.

Any help is appreciated, Thanks!

I see various clips on YouTube but not one of the entire award ceremony.

Does anyone know where to find the full version?

https://www.afi.com/laa/al-pacino/

I did various searches and Perplexity is telling me stuff like:

The AFI Life Achievement Award is a prestigious honor given by the American Film Institute (AFI) to recognize outstanding contributions to the film industry. Al Pacino, a renowned actor, was the recipient of this award in 2007[2]. If you're looking to watch the full version of the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony featuring Al Pacino, there are a few options available:

YouTube: You can find several videos related to the event on YouTube, including Al Pacino's acceptance speech[3], a tribute to Al Pacino[4], and a salute by Jamie Foxx[5]. These videos provide a glimpse into the ceremony, but they may not be the full version of the event.

Amazon: A DVD titled "2007 AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pacino" is available on Amazon[6]. This DVD was distributed to attendees at the actual Al Pacino award ceremony in 2007 and contains the full-length Pacino classics, including "The Godfather" collection (all 3 films). However, it's unclear if this DVD includes the full ceremony or just a selection of Pacino's films.

Emmys.com: The AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Al Pacino is listed on Emmys.com[7], which suggests that the ceremony may have been televised or made available through the Emmy Awards platform. However, it's not clear if the full ceremony is currently available to stream or purchase through this site.

AFI Website: The American Film Institute's website does not appear to have a direct link to watch the full version of the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony featuring Al Pacino[1][2]. However, they do provide information about the award and its history, as well as a playlist of AFI Life Achievement Award acceptance speeches on YouTube[8].

In summary, while there are various videos and a DVD available related to the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Al Pacino, it's unclear if the full version of the ceremony is currently available to stream or purchase. You may need to search through archives or contact the AFI directly to inquire about accessing the full ceremony.

Citations: [1] https://www.afi.com/afi-life-achievement-award/ [2] https://www.afi.com/laa/al-pacino/ [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXk90urSC2Y [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxh6s_xhFi0 [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILq7py5chlY [6] https://www.amazon.com/2007-AFI-Lifetime-Achievement-Award/dp/B01M4GOM8K [7] https://www.emmys.com/shows/afi-life-achievement-award-tribute-al-pacino [8] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyxfzuf_AtwlvA-GTVlM2lGtEgj3255c

After a recent rewatch of “Iceman,” I was surprised at how many moments came rushing back to my memory; mainly the nuances of Lone’s astonishing performance. The last time I’d seen the full movie was around age 19, and I’m 57 now. Somehow, the movie only got better with age. Much better, in fact. The frozen exteriors and small cast subtly, yet effectively, convey a feeling of isolation, much as we saw in John Carpenter’s “The Thing.” Isolation is a recurring theme with Charlie, and with Shephard too, who feels greater sympathy and connection with his ancient ancestor than with his peers. This story simply wouldn’t work as well if it were set in a busy city or a university laboratory. The unending ice is loneliness itself.

If there are any shortcomings in the film, it’s that the present day characters (c. 1984) are somewhat underdeveloped, apart from Shephard. Even linguist Mabel is given little to do, beyond an occasional witty remark. Perhaps this lack of development was deliberate, to make the emotionally vibrant character of “Charlie” contrast more effectively with the cooler, icier tone of modern humans (a trick Kubrick used in “2001: A Space Odyssey”). At the end of the day, most of the characters serve mainly as obstacles between Charlie and Shephard, whose friendship is the central story. Given the relatively brief 100-minute runtime, it’s forgivable that the remaining cast isn’t well utilized (even with such strong actors, like Danny Glover and David Strathairn).

Seeing this movie again after so many years was a trip back in time for me, too. It was well worth revisiting. Forty years later, and “Iceman” is still as haunting, and poignant as ever.

https://musingsofamiddleagedgeek.blog/2024/04/28/defrosting-iceman-1984-after-forty-years/

Okay, not a marvel celebration or bashing here, just want to know if you enjoyed some of them where did you lose interest? For me it was Civil War. Sacrilege to some, I know, but until then I'd enjoyed the marvel output as movies rather than a long, expensive TV series and had only watched the ones that piqued my interest so went into civil war without doing the requisite homework (I hadn't seen Ultron the first time I watched it, and had skipped a few others.) It felt like watching the penultimate episode of season 6 of a long running TV show you haven't seen since season 2: setting up the characters for season 7 (Black Panther! Spider-Man!) whilst finding convoluted ways to show characters who are friends fighting one another so they can reconcile later on.

I walked out of it feeling the studio had little respect for anyone's time or money and had gone from "little Easter egg to tease a future character" to "half our movie is a full advert for other movies." Obviously I've seen a lot of the content since, but I don't think I've enjoyed much of it- just sat through it so I'll know what's happening in a later, hopefully better, product

I don’t know why, but I just felt like discussing very dark movies as I suppose it’s because I had been looking back at some of Christian Slater’s older movies, and man were they really dark in tone.

Yes I shouldn’t be surprised by a title called Very Bad Things, but it’s just that I recall like it was yesterday when I saw it about 10 years ago, and somehow I was very shocked when the movie turned out to be one of the most cynical movies ever made in its time.

It was a solid and fun time at the movies, but for an action film, I was surprisingly underwhelmed by the action sequences. There are some decent moments, but nothing comes close to the action in David Leitch’s previous films such as Bullet Train or Atomic Blonde. The movie mainly works because of the chemistry between the actions and the comedy. Here is my review of the film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSA-E9pubu8

"From Noon Till Three," directed by Frank D. Gilroy, is a captivating tale set in the Old West, driven by the compelling performances of Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland. Bronson portrays Graham Dorsey, a charming bank robber, whose unexpected encounter with Ireland's character, the lonely widow Amanda, sparks a whirlwind romance that unfolds over a few short hours. Their on-screen chemistry is palpable, drawing viewers into the poignant complexities of their connection. Gilroy's direction skillfully navigates the nuances of their relationship, balancing humor and heartache. Through Bronson and Ireland's magnetic performances, "From Noon Till Three" becomes a timeless exploration of love's unpredictable nature and the fleeting moments that define our lives.

What is your favourite movie sports moment?

This weekend my friend and I saw the tennis movie Challengers. It felt like an opportune time to talk about our favourite movie sports moments.

Some of our picks included the volleyball scene from Top Gun, the final shot from Hoosiers, Happy Gilmore screaming at his ball, the Hanson brothers on a rampage in Slap Shot, and the final moments of the cricket match in Lagaan.

But I’m interested to hear what this community thinks. What are your favourite movie sports moments? And what makes a great sports moment?

Listen here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear the full conversation, plus our immediate thoughts on Challengers after just leaving the theatre.

I’ve probably rewatched this movie more than any other film, it has a unique rewatchability that few other movies have. Part of this owes to its extremely polished script, direction and tight editing/pacing.

On top of that, it really hits you in the gut as the film progresses. The brutality of the Batts murder, and the shock of Tommy’s fate seem to have the same impact no matter how many times you watch it. This is sort of the turning point where the film descends into a drug fueled, paranoid nightmare that brings the incredibly upbeat first half crashing down until it all comes to a grinding halt. Easily Scorsese’s best film.

https://thebeigeindex.com/film/about

See how melanin-rich some of your fav films are.

I wanna know your picks for best filmmaker from every decade. For the 2010s I give it to Vileneuve. 6 bangers, 2 of them are gonna go down as some of the best Science Fiction movies ever made. For the 70s I'd say Coppola. Both Godfather movies, plus The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now. Spielberg in the 80s was a beast but I think he takes the 90s: the first Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Schindlers List, and Hook.

A user brought up blood meridian and ideal directors in another post and I've always been of the opinion after reading it that the ideal director would be more than one director due to the distinct and differing scale of many scenes, mainly imo that there are scenes where the people are the main characters, and scenes where the environment is the main character often at a vast scale where the people are so insignificant not just in size but because of the majesty of it all whether beautiful or terrifying.

Anyways I agree with many that the Coens are great, but I think they lack the art style and panache to do the character of the environment justice when it's not intersecting with the human characters at or near their level or scale, which makes me think, why not sometimes have multiple directors for different types of scenes? I'm sure this has some implementation in things like art directors and other departmental directors, but not in the sense of wrangling name droppable director directors and getting them to work together with distinct responsibilities to make something greater than the sum of their parts.

And with streaming being established enough that we get greatly varying episode lengths in a single season since they don't have to fill a tv time slot, I feel like there's a lot of opportunity to just upend the boundaries not only between what's a movie and what's tv but just what is good consumable film content in general.

I want to say something great can come from more engineered but collaborative directing combined with the increasingly fluid boundaries of what can be made to be consumable as film but I am not smart enough to figure that part out.

Anyways if this wasn't an unintelligible screed to you, what do you think about any of it?

Just curious as I am about to see Little Women soon as it will be my first movie from her as I have never seen her movies before, so yeah this will be my first one.

However, I don’t know if Barbie can be counted as a guilty pleasure as it’s a movie made for girls, so my point is that I am not sure if it would be natural for a guy to enjoy the movie itself as I don’t know why, but I have a difficult time finding guys who were really into that particular movie.

I recently saw the 1987 war film, "Full metal Jacket". I went in with no expectations; I had no idea what it might be like. I just wanted to check it out.

To say the least, I was absolutely blown away.

So the film treats about a soldier nicknamed Joker. It follows his military journey across two different stages.

The first part of the film shows his and his comrades' training under an abusive drill sergeant. Joker is promoted to squad leader after he says he does not believe in the Virgin Mary and that he won't say anything else, because whatever answer he gives it will be wrong. Joker also befriends a fat guy called Pyle. Unfortunately, Pyle suffers a mental breakdown, which leads to a tragedy.

In the second part of the film, Joker is seen while serving in Vietnam. He is a military correspondent, and gets to witness all the brutality of the war.

Like, what a great movie that is. Brilliant directing, acting, cinematography. I think it may actually be one of the best war movies of all time?

I especially have to mention the actor who played the Drill Sergeant in the movie. He did such a good job! Who said that? Who the FUCK said that?.

I like the scene at the end which shows the Marines singing, "M-I-C, K-E-Y, M-O-U-S-E!".

I was wondering, has anybody else here actually seen this movie? What do you think about it?

I can't believe no one is talking about that movie.

Warning: There's a strong chance he's correct from a logical and storytelling standpoint and I haven't seen this theory laid out anywhere so this might ruin the film for you.

So I was talking to him about the trailer of Trap (basically: sweet dad brings daughter to a concert and finds out the police set out a trap there to capture a serial killer) Then trailer surprisingly reveals that dad's the killer.

Since it's Shyamalan there likely is another twist so I asked my friend what he thinks it will be and he said >!the daughter squealed on her dad, she's the informant of the police!<.

This would make sense because how else could the police have known that the killer would be at the concert? Also from a storytelling pov this would help give an emotionally resonant third act for the two main characters.

I posted this because I haven't seen this theory anywhere and I thought my friend's a genius for coming up with it, even if he turns out to be wrong. What do you guys think?

S. Craig Zahler is the first that springs to mind but he already mentioned in an interview he hates Blood Meridian and is generally not a fan of Cormac McCarthy's writing style...so, he's out.

I probably would've trusted a younger Scorsese (from 70's throughout the 90's) to adapt it but not now. Denis Villeneuve, maybe? at the very least, he would be good at creating a moody atmosphere and a dreamy hellscape version of the West.

This is gonna sound ridiculous, but hear me out: I think Tarantino could do a good job with Blood Meridian. He would have to cut down on his own quirky "Tarantino-isms", but if anyone could get away with the brutal violence, poetic dialogue & offensive material, it's him. He'd really have to buckle down and stretch himself, but I think he could do a good job if he tried

In a similar vein to another post I made earlier, what's your favorite acting performance from your favorite actor or actress? One of my favorite actors is of course the great Bobby De Niro himself. He's had a storied career with so many iconic roles but I just love him as Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull. He's perfectly intimidating in a very quiet way, you feel like at any moment he'll burst into a violent frenzy. It very narrowly edges out Travis Bickle for me (hot take maybe but whatever). And of course Cate Blanchett is fantastic in everything but her as Bob Dylan in I'm Not There blew me away, it's nothing short of brilliant character work.

In response to an earlier thread. Every director has at least one bad movie. Name them!

Aronofsky - The Whale

Cameron - Avatar Way of Water

R. Scott - Napoleon (haven't seen the Counselor)

Spike Lee - Oldboy

Tarantino - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

I ask as so far I have seen X2 and Logan, but I would like to understand how the movie continuity works for the movies as I hear that it can be confusing to follow.

Like for instance, if Logan is set the farthest in the timeline, then I would like to know where Dark Phoenix fits into it.

I am interested in seeing the films, but I don’t know if there is a specific order that I am supposed to see them in, so if this is the wrong place to ask such things, please let me know.

I love Fincher and I personally think Zodiac is his best. But The Social Network is definitely my favorite from him. I credit it with sparking an interest in computer science which has led me to my current career - that and it's just endlessly rewatchable. Alfonso Cuarón's best is Roma, but my favorite will always be his Harry Potter movie. Just an all round fantastic kid's movie with a spooky Halloween-esque atmosphere. Nostalgia probably plays a huge role with that lol.

https://www.reddit.com/r/flicks/s/X6T9ybCggG

I did do a thread search before posting and thought this thread (link included) was of some help for me. I'm wondering if there's other aspects of the film that my autistic ass missed in all the hullabaloo surrounding it. My boyfriend was notably disappointed that I was not as gaga over it as he was. I've been watching some old Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee shows and Seinfeld won't STFU about the movie so it's what sparked this. He was shocked that Will Ferrell hadn't seen it 🤣

Does one have to be a staunch NASA supporter as well as obsessed with all things sci-fi, to an extent? Like, Apollo 13 really altered my perspective of "space" and the experience of an astronaut so is Gravity the next generation of Apollo 13?

When he speaks the Fremen language I genuinely feel like he knows that language, it’s so convincing. Of course his character does suffer from delusion but it works to convince the audience of Paul’s ability.

Personally, I love Scarface, The Untouchables, and Carlito's Way. Wise Guys was funny as well.

Passion and dedication drip through every frame of Dev Patel’s ferocious yet imperfect directorial debut, Monkey Man, thanks to his unwavering commitment to the story, both in front and behind the camera.

Read the full review here

Just finished rewatching Alfonso Cuaron's Roma. I've read interviews where he talks about how it was autobiographical and you can really sense how personal this movie is. There is an air of authenticity and vulnerability that permeates through the whole picture, it's seriously some of the most moving filmmaking I've ever seen. I wonder if there are other filmmakers who have tried something autobiographical like this. I know Derek Cianfrance based Blue Valentine on his own parents and their divorce and that resulted in one of the most heartbreaking movies I've ever seen. What others do you know?

Often the greatest sequels of all time (Godfather 2, Aliens, T2, etc.) already had a pretty great baseline with the original film in the series. What Recently I finally sat down and watched the original Mad Max trilogy and I thought Mad Max 1979 was not good. I understand its quality is amazing when you consider its budget, but objectively as a movie it's not great. Mad Max 2 is better in every way, with the action and practical effects being some of the best I've ever seen. The story and tone are more coherent and consistent as well. I couldn't think of a bigger jump in quality going from the original to its sequel.

Director and cowriter Mario Bava (“Black Sunday,” “Black Sabbath”) was part of the Bava’s Italian filmmaking dynasty, which began with his cinematographer father Eugenio and continued with his director son, Lamberto. Mario Bava was a maestro of color, bathing his movies in potent hues of purple, blue, green and red. “Planet of the Vampires” (“Terrore nello Spazio”) represents his sole foray into science fiction, albeit one drenched in horror.

The movie—made entirely without optical effects of any kind—can be forgiven for technical shortcomings, but less forgivable are its shallow characterizations and illogical plotting. In fact, any hint of characterization takes a back seat to style, such as the impractical costumes that look more suited to MotoGP racing than star trekking. We also never get to know the crews of the Galliot or the Argos before they’re killed and reanimated. This is in stark contrast to the Nostromo crew in “ALIEN,” who feel like a close-knit dysfunctional family before they’re picked off. That said, many shots and moments of “ALIEN” are specifically referential to this film, whether they’re acknowledged or not.

It’s clear that the talented, iconic Mario Bava was more comfortable with the gothic horror and crime-thriller genres than he was with sci-fi. But to his credit, Bava’s sci-fi film sows many seeds of good ideas, to be harvested later by future filmmakers of better means. With its bathtub-toy spaceships, silly costumes and one-dimensional characters, the saving graces of the film are Bava’s mood and trademark lighting, which give this low-budget production a unique and colorful theatricality.

At nearly 60-years old, “Planet of the Vampires” is not the best Mario Bava film, but its pioneering look, style and imagery clearly influenced generations of filmmakers who followed in Bava’s footsteps. That influence is still felt today. This creaky, clunky ancestor of “ALIEN” might be challenging for modern audiences to get into, but there’s still much to admire in the effort.

https://musingsofamiddleagedgeek.blog/2024/04/23/retro-musings-mario-bavas-planet-of-the-vampires-1965-is-a-clunky-yet-stylish-precursor-to-alien/

I've always found it kind of cool how Joe and Anthony Russo were known mostly for their work on comedy TV shows like Community and Arrested Development, and then did a hard left turn into blockbuster action with the Captain America and Avengers movies. When I first saw Winter Soldier I was blown away by how slick the action was, so it was surprising to learn the directors' last major motion picture was an Owen Wilson romantic comedy.

There's also Craig Mazin who went from writing The Hangover movies to writing prestige drama television like Chernobyl and The Last Of Us. Are there any other filmmakers who have successfully transitioned from one genre to another?