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.
But that's just my point! You she obeys! She obeys you! There's obeying going on right under my nose!
Wash ,'War Stories'
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megan walker - Jul 07, 2023 10:02:09 pm PDT #3303 of 3432
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Kalshane - Jul 11, 2023 5:24:27 pm PDT #3304 of 3432
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.
New Blue Beetle trailer: [link]
Steph L. - Jul 11, 2023 6:14:12 pm PDT #3305 of 3432
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
New Blue Beetle trailer:
I feel pretty good about this movie!
Kalshane - Jul 12, 2023 5:46:52 am PDT #3306 of 3432
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.
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.
Tom Scola - Jul 13, 2023 5:25:47 am PDT #3307 of 3432
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
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
Steph L. - Jul 13, 2023 5:43:30 am PDT #3308 of 3432
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
Oh, that's some good casting right there.
Kalshane - Jul 13, 2023 9:29:22 am PDT #3309 of 3432
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.
I am curious where Gunn is going with the lineup. No objections to the casting, it just feels like an odd collection of heroes.
DavidS - Jul 13, 2023 10:36:40 am PDT #3310 of 3432
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
He better have bangs!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 16, 2023 4:48:26 pm PDT #3311 of 3432
"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
The Indiana Jones movie was indeed a return to form, and holds it own enjoyment-wise with The Last Crusade. Apparently in THIS franchise it's the even-number movies that suck, and the odd-number ones that are good.
megan walker - Jul 17, 2023 11:51:00 pm PDT #3312 of 3432
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Just got back from a screening of Barbie where, among other things, I was seated next to Lars Ulrich. It was very fun with many LOL moments, but also had me tearing up at times. Ryan Gosling is fantastic. It's a very ambitious movie and I'm not quite sure it sticks the landing but I would definitely recommend it overall, especially if you have more than a passing familiarity with the films on this list, especially the first dozen or so.