The blurb for Past Lives said it was heartrending and I don't know if that's something I want, but I probably do want to see something you recommend so highly.

I'm not sure I would say "heartrending" but I did tear up a bit. But I've also been dating someone (mostly) long-distance for the past 10 years so it probably hit a bit differently than it might otherwise.

I think this quotation from the director is a good summary of how Past Lives hits on an emotional level:

"My wish if you go and see this movie is that it takes you on a journey within yourself: to all the places you might have gone, or the places you’ve been without even realizing it, or the places you feel maybe, perhaps, inexplicably, you’ve been in another life."

In a shocking third-act twist, I went out to the movies yet again this week. This time to see Joy Ride (the directorial debut of Adele Lim, who co-wrote Crazy Rich Asians among other things). I found it extremely entertaining if a bit too raunchy/raucous for my taste and it has some issues with tonal shift. In any case, I'm glad I saw it in a theater as it's just that sort of movie. The elderly ladies sitting near me obviously enjoyed it. Make of that what you will.

New Blue Beetle trailer: [link]

New Blue Beetle trailer:

I feel pretty good about this movie!

My wife, who due to various health issues finds going to the theater a major struggle, really wants us to go see it as a family despite having no prior familiarity with the character. So I think the trailers are doing their job.

Superman casting: [link]

• David Corenswet as Superman
• Rachel Brosnahan as Lois
• Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
• Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho
• Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
• Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific

Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner

Oh, that's some good casting right there.

I am curious where Gunn is going with the lineup. No objections to the casting, it just feels like an odd collection of heroes.

Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner

He better have bangs!