Let's Talk Movies #36 - 2020 - Yep it is a new decade

[skatfan]

"Maestro"....A boring movie about an interesting man. 'Nuf said. Cooper and Mulligan were brilliant, but it wasn't enough to save the movie for me.

I got bored in spite of the art direction, costumes, direction.

 

[Buzz]

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - Official Trailer (2024) Freya Allan, William H. Macy

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an all-new action-adventure spectacle distributed by 20th Century Studios.Set several generations in the future followin...

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TWISTERS | Official Trailer

If you feel it, chase it. #TwistersMovie is only in theaters July 19._____ This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, s...

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Wicked - First Look

Wicked. See it on the big screen this Thanksgiving. ðð-----After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes it...

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[caseyedwards]

It’s the same thing that always happens now with movie musicals! The studios feel they have to hide the musical part because so many hate musicals but then you are left with very familiar scenes that look like rote remake! I know Wicked is very different from Oz but in the trailer it looked very much like it. Plus Oz is a musical! lol I’d wager you wouldn’t have the same resistance to songs in an Oz story. There is one note in the whole Wicked trailer.

 

[MacMadame]

I was interested in the Wicked movie after reading the book and seeing the stage show (which IMO strayed too much from the book). But I saw the trailer and I'm in.

 

[vgerdes]

It's almost here!

Dune Part Two, extended preview:

 

[Buzz]

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - Official Trailer 2 (2024) Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry

Check out the brand-new trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, an upcoming movie starring Rebecca Hall (“Godzilla vs. Kong,” The Night House”), Brian T...

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[Buzz]

‘Deadpool 3’ Dethrones ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ as Most-Viewed Trailer Launch With 365 Million Views

The 'Deadpool 3' trailer has broken the record for most views within 24 hours.

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[vgerdes]

Yeah, after Dune Part 2, the third installment of Deadpool is probably my most-anticipated movie of the year. Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds sharing a movie screen promises to be a must-see.

 

[Buzz]

Fantastic Four’s new cast has been announced.

Everything to Know About the New Fantastic Four Cast

In a Valentine's Day post, Marvel announced a star-studded cast for its upcoming Fantastic Four movie.

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[VGThuy]

The only movie I have seen is 'Oppenheimer' and it was very disappointing. I feel it is very overrated,possibly because of the historical significance of the title character. The direction,screenplay and editing were the main reason this movie does Not work for me. It felt like it was created with the goal of winning the Oscar. I felt that it will get the Oscar but not because it truly deserves it.

Thank you for such a thoughtful review. Honestly, the directing, writing, and editing are all why I never liked Christopher Nolan films.

 

[vgerdes]

Robert Downey Jr. Deserves a supporting actor Oscar, but he may not get it just because of the way Oscars are given.

I disagree (not about him deserving one, but about not getting it). I think this may just be his year -- though I have my doubts about Cillian Murphy getting Best Actor. My money's on Giamatti.

 

[sk8pics]

I really enjoyed Oppenheimer and meant to see it a second time, but did not get around to it.

 

[Wyliefan]

It's just been added to Peacock, so I'm finally going to watch it (for the first time!).

 

[Davy88gtbwxyc]

"I Think We're Alone Now," with Peter Dinklage, is a different take on the post-apocalyptic genre. Dinklage plays Del, who thinks he's the last person on Earth until he meets Grace, played by Elle Fanning. Their interaction makes the movie: it's less about the apocalypse and more about what it means to find connection in loneliness. The film's slow pace might not be for everyone, but it allows for a deep dive into the characters' emotions, backed by great performances from Dinklage and Fanning. If you're into movies that are more about reflecting on human connections than action, this one's a gem.

 

[Wyliefan]

Oppenheimer is masterfully done. It took incredible skill to handle and weave together all those storylines. The performances, the effects, the handling of the ethical dilemmas, everything was impressive. That said, I'd say it's one of those movies you admire, not love. Though at times it sucks you in, it is overall (understandably) grim and cold. I can easily see it winning Best Picture, though.

One thing I did love was appearances by some actors I've really enjoyed over the years: Gregory Jbara, Tim DeKay, and Harry Groener (no, I'm not a "Buffy" fan, I saw him in Crazy for You on Broadway! ).

And they did a remarkable job of making Murphy look like Oppenheimer. And also like Benoit Richaud.

 

[ilovepaydays]

Also waiting for what happens at BAFTA.

I’m thinking Best Actor is probably between Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) and Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers). Best Actress is probably between Emma Stone (Poor Things) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon).

Yes Stone has all the late momentum but everyone can see all the nominations for Killers so that helps her. No Gladstone at BAFTA possibly because of jury makes that a Stone won. So it’s all SAG there.

Update: Here are the winners of tonight’s 2024 BAFTA Awards.

 

[Buzz]

Henry Cavill is rumoured to be joining the MCU. He has been fan casted as Captain Britain for a while now.

RUMOR: MAN OF STEEL Star Henry Cavill Has Joined The MCU...But Not As THE FANTASTIC FOUR's Doctor Doom

We're not taking this particular rumour too seriously, but if the latest online scuttlebutt is to be believed, Justice League star Henry Cavill has already agreed to join the MCU. Read on for details...

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[vgerdes]

Henry Cavill is rumoured to be joining the MCU. He has been fan casted as Captain Britain for a while now.

RUMOR: MAN OF STEEL Star Henry Cavill Has Joined The MCU...But Not As THE FANTASTIC FOUR's Doctor Doom

We're not taking this particular rumour too seriously, but if the latest online scuttlebutt is to be believed, Justice League star Henry Cavill has already agreed to join the MCU. Read on for details...

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The man is already everywhere right now, with two movie projects this year ("Argylle," which is already out, and "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" which is set for April) and two more in the hopper (the "Highlander" reboot and as-yet-unnamed Warhammer movie). His leaving "The Witcher" may have had nothing to do with writer disputes, as is the predominant rumor.

 

[vgerdes]

It's just been added to Peacock, so I'm finally going to watch it (for the first time!).

Me too. The movie's run time is just a bit too long for me to sit through in a theater, so I've been waiting for it to come out on a streaming service, and yay! I just happen to have Peacock right now.

Ack. I didn't mean to post back-to-back. Sorry.

 

[caseyedwards]

Update: Here are the winners of tonight’s 2024 BAFTA Awards.

Definitely more momentum for Murphy! Giamatti only has SAG to rescue his chances!

 

[Cachoo]

Here is a fun “Best Of” from the NYT critics that doesn’t follow traditional categories:

The Best, Weirdest, Wildest Performances of the Year

Wesley Morris honors the year’s performances with some awards of his own invention.

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[Cachoo]

60 Minutes interview with Cillian:

Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview

“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting."60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in hi...

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and Paul Giamatti w/Lesley Stahl:

Paul Giamatti, 2024 Oscars nominee for "The Holdovers"

Correspondent Lesley Stahl catches up with Paul Giamatti, the veteran actor whose portrayal of a curmudgeonly teacher in the critically-acclaimed film "The H...

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[ilovepaydays]

Box Office Mojo - US Domestic Box Office: Weekend 7 (Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend)

DANG. That’s a lot of people that saw the Bob Marley documentary.

 

[skatingguy]

Box Office Mojo - US Domestic Box Office: Weekend 7 (Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend)

DANG. That’s a lot of people that saw the Bob Marley documentary.

That's not a documentary, it's a biopic.

 

[ilovepaydays]

The first Borderlands trailer is now out! The release date is August 9 - this looks good so far!

And for the election year, we have a Civil War movie coming out in April. Unless the reviews are really good, I’m personally going to pass on this one. Especially since it’s the U.S. federal government vs. a supposed Western alliance headed by Texas & California.

 

[annie720]

I saw the Oscar-nominated documentary short films today at a local theater. My husband and I both really liked The Last Repair Shop about artists who repair musical instruments for Los Angeles public schools, one of the last school systems in the country to still provide used instruments to students free of charge. The story blossomed into something very special. I hope to see the live-action shorts in the next few days.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Has anyone watched Pedro Almodóvar‘s gay western “strange way of life” short film with Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal yet? I see it’s available for 2.99 on a couple platforms, including Amazon. I think I will finally purchase this. Even though it’s only 31 minutes I’m so excited.

It’s beyond bizarre….. It was not nominated at this year‘s Oscars for best short. My friends over at Universal and paramount were Bewildered as well as it’s clearly the best short film of the year they said, that nothing even comes close.

Watching YouTube reviews of it….I guess it was released theatrically along with his other short film with Tilda Swinton called “the human voice”. I live in LA you think I would’ve seen this in theaters somewhere… I did not notice it anywhere.

 

[ilovepaydays]

The Screen Actors Guild awards are tonight at 7pm ET - it will be streaming on Netflix.

Anyone else planning on watching?

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

The Screen Actors Guild awards are tonight at 7pm ET - it will be streaming on Netflix.

Anyone else planning on watching?

Well, I’m already kind of watching it living in Hollywood. I already see the limos.

 

[Wyliefan]

I can't watch award shows; the fake banter makes me twitchy. Rooting from afar for Gladstone and Giamatti (though Murphy and Cooper were also very good!).