Well, what do people think about this? Am I wrong to really love it?
Anya, the Shopkeepers of America called. They wanted me to tell you that 'please go' just got replaced with 'have a nice day.'
Xander ,'Selfless'
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Toddson - Nov 16, 2017 12:53:44 pm PST #1126 of 3463
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Calli - Nov 16, 2017 5:05:52 pm PST #1127 of 3463
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I think if you enjoy that character's humor (and I do), you'll enjoy that teaser.
DavidS - Nov 16, 2017 5:47:00 pm PST #1128 of 3463
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Well, what do people think about this? Am I wrong to really love it?
I liked the Ted E. Ruxpin credit!
Kalshane - Nov 16, 2017 6:15:08 pm PST #1129 of 3463
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Chief Engineer: Geordi LaForge
Fiona - Nov 16, 2017 10:59:03 pm PST #1130 of 3463
It was such a terrible movie and then when I found out Frears directed it, I was really angry, because it was so terrible and offensive and he's usually so nuanced and wonderful.
Actually, Frears has a reputation for being something of a journeyman director. If a film of his turns out well it usually has more to do with the actors than with him.
The prize for the most overrated director working today has to go to Ridley Scott, though.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 17, 2017 5:52:40 am PST #1131 of 3463
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
But Scott used to be a phenomenal, visionary director. His rep isn't unearned, he's just not living up to it anymore.
Based on reviews and pirated screencaps I saw yesterday, Justice League has Wonder Woman being awesome and Henry Cavill being barechested, so it has at least as much going for it as BvS did. Plans to see it this weekend confirmed.
Fiona - Nov 17, 2017 6:53:33 am PST #1132 of 3463
But Scott used to be a phenomenal, visionary director. His rep isn't unearned, he's just not living up to it anymore.
I disagree with this completely. I don't really know how he earned his reputation; Scott's directorial cackhandedness is all over even his older films like "Blade Runner" and "Thelma and Louise". If these movies work it's in spite of him, and because of the script, the acting and the art direction.
It's not universal, from what I hear the original "Alien" works on every level (I've never seen it in full, because I am a horror wimp), and I actually really enjoyed "The Martian". But I stand by my opinion.
Frears's biggest crime is being a bit boring.
P.M. Marc - Nov 17, 2017 11:36:59 am PST #1133 of 3463
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I feel like I should have seen more movies this year. I think I saw a total of six movies in twenty trips to the theatre.
Vonnie K - Nov 17, 2017 12:24:38 pm PST #1134 of 3463
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
I know we are supposed to look at Rotten Tomatoes scores with a jaundiced eye, but Lady Bird is still at 100% with 144 reviews in place. I can't remember if that's ever happened before: [link]
Usually, I would be expecting a backlash by now, but the film is such a loose-limbed charmer, I can't imagine anyone really hating it.
megan walker - Nov 18, 2017 6:07:57 pm PST #1135 of 3463
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Lady Bird is SO GREAT y'all. I think it's opening semi-widely this week, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Saoirse Ronan is incredible, but so is every single supporting character around her. It will make you happy and sad and nostalgic and full of emotions and also make you want to call your mother immediately.
Yes to all this. (Well, except the mother part.) I had to check my watch at the end because I was sure the movie was longer than 90 minutes. It wasn't, but the various characters were such well-rounded portrayals the movie seemed very "full" if that makes sense. A very charming and understated coming-of-age tale.
On another random note, I'm glad we are all down with acknowledging that women masturbate, but I think I've exhausted my movie representations quota for that this year.