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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make a Blockbuster Movie Trailer: [link]
Not gonna lie, totally looking forward to that fictitious generic movie now.
I saw the trailer for A Wrinkle in Time ... it looks pretty amazing. I never got through the book, but this might send me back to it.
Joss Whedon was fired from the Batgirl movie, which is fantastic news: [link]
Your link now says, basically, "wait, nebbermind".
