That was interesting and disturbing. I am not sure what to think.
Wash: I'm not leaving her side, Mal. Don't ask me again. Mal: I wasn't asking. I was telling.
'Out Of Gas'
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-t - Mar 06, 2018 4:55:21 pm PST #1452 of 3463
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Jessica - Mar 07, 2018 4:39:40 am PST #1453 of 3463
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
It's occupying the same headspace for me as Arrival, even if it's nowhere near as good. I wish it had spent more time on the interior lives of the other characters - I think the themes about identity and choices and self-destruction would have been stronger if Natalie Portman hadn't been our only POV character.
-t - Mar 07, 2018 7:09:36 am PST #1454 of 3463
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Still need to see Arrival.
You make a good point. Tessie Thompson and Gina Rodriguez characters were interesting and made intriguing choices, I would have liked to have known more of what they were thinking.
I also wish that "refracting everything" idea was explored a little more. That's a pretty deep well.
Tom Scola - Mar 07, 2018 7:38:00 am PST #1455 of 3463
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Still need to see Arrival.
It's currently streaming on Hulu.
-t - Mar 07, 2018 8:57:46 am PST #1456 of 3463
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I know, it's been sitting in My List for ages. I just needto feel like I have enough brain to take it in...
megan walker - Mar 07, 2018 11:43:31 am PST #1457 of 3463
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I know, it's been sitting in My List for ages.
I'm so bad about things sitting in My List/Watchlist forever. One thing I really like about Mubi (which I finally tried once I realized my DVD player app gave me a $1 3-month trial) is the fact that each film is only on there for 30 days, so I actually make a point of watching things. And, since I can't get Filmstruck on my TV, it is a good substitute for arthouse/indy stuff.
Jessica - Mar 08, 2018 5:45:24 am PST #1458 of 3463
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The problem with getting physical screeners is it's possible to let things sit around literally forever. I put off seeing 3 Billboards for MONTHS.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 08, 2018 6:48:01 am PST #1459 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
I was busy the one week it played in my hometown and had to drive to the next state over to see it, but it was well worth the effort.
megan walker - Mar 08, 2018 9:05:27 am PST #1460 of 3463
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
The problem with getting physical screeners is it's possible to let things sit around literally forever. I put off seeing 3 Billboards for MONTHS.
Truth. All the Math Greek's Spirit Awards screeners end up here, and, well, I have such good intentions... but I still haven't watched The Disaster Artist or Beach Rats even though I mean to, I really do. Not to mention things like Sacred Deer or Oh Lucy! It's a strange psychological burden.
Of course, this year we got some truly amazing and popular films in the package (GOOD TIME, GET OUT, LADY BIRD, FLORIDA PROJECT, INGRID GOES WEST, etc) so I really can't complain too much even if I had already seen them.
DavidS - Mar 08, 2018 6:58:16 pm PST #1461 of 3463
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Finally saw The Shape of Water the other day.
Greenest Movie Ever!