Scott Eastwood Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Saw Jojo Rabbit, I loved it. Reminded me of Life is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
вrаndоn. Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Saw Charlie's Angel today, and even my thirst couldn't stop me feeling like something is missing. I think I know what was missing Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Lu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 bUt WHy CaNt wOMeN HAve TheIR owN ACTioN MoviES??? /elizabethbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3J Posted November 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Saw Charlie's Angel today, and even my thirst couldn't stop me feeling like something is missing. I think I know what was missing Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Lu. They were in the movie, but that's not it. It just didn't feel fun? Not enough action? I dunno, but Banks blaming misogyny is stupid given how many successful women-led action movies we've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Is she forgetting the Alien franchise? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3J Posted November 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Seems like she has, and that she's upset and wants to blame everything but the script/herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam the d00d Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 I think studios havent caught onto the fact that remakes dont immediately mean success. For the most part its only comic book movies, Star Wars, Fast and Furious, 007, and Mission Impossible that can endure as these endless franchises for the time being. Nobody cares about this other shit. Nobody was clamoring for more Charlies Angels, or Chips, or some shit. The time to strike for that was almost 20 years ago. Nostalgia functions on a 20 year cycle typically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Problem is original movies don't get half the marketing and promotion that they deserve and as a result many studios just go after the sure-fire cash grabbers, which, just as with video games, will not do anything for long-term benefits. It's ironic that many movies try to follow the MCU "formula", when it comes to humor, character arcs and general movie structure, without understanding that everybody can see through that. The best movies are those that follow their own vision and are original work or at best remakes of very very old work. And even then there is a need for a original direction. One of my favorite movies of the past decade has been "The Witch" ... and I only learned about what the movie was actually about thanks to the YT channel Dead Meat reviewing it. The initial marketing promised a completely different movie, which I think is the sole reason why it's overlooked as an example of how a well made horror movie could be. Instead we get Saw sequels, saw knock-offs and remakes of classic horror titles every year, despite all those movies starting out with minimum financial backings and a creative mind behind it. I think it also says alot that most remakes and pointless sequels are usually less well recieved than the originals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Saint Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 I'm thinking of watching Peanut Butter Falcon. Has anyone seen it yet? Is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam the d00d Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I loved the Witch. Im really glad A24 has been over to crossover into the mainstream as a studio because they consistently produce not only original movies, but typically ones of high quality as well. I think people just like reliability. I think its part of why Marvel does so well. Sure Im not that into them, but I think generally everybody agrees they can go into a Marvel movie knowing it will at least be decent. A24 has that going for it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Eastwood Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I think studios havent caught onto the fact that remakes dont immediately mean success. For the most part its only comic book movies, Star Wars, Fast and Furious, 007, and Mission Impossible that can endure as these endless franchises for the time being. Nobody cares about this other shit. Nobody was clamoring for more Charlies Angels, or Chips, or some shit. The time to strike for that was almost 20 years ago. Nostalgia functions on a 20 year cycle typically. I'd agree but 21 jump street proves other wise. I think some of these other films try to fit a mold that it's not, rather then sticking true to itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperThinWalls Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I would argue that 21 Jump Street is not much of a brand name. I don't think many people who saw the film saw it for its association to the late '80s TV series. My guess is that most went to see it because of its two lead stars and its funny premise. I would say Charlie's Angels brand value is in a very weakened state -- even prior to this new one's release. There's been so much mediocrity associated with that franchise that I think people chose not to give this one a chance. No one was craving for a 3rd reboot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3J Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I think studios havent caught onto the fact that remakes dont immediately mean success. For the most part its only comic book movies, Star Wars, Fast and Furious, 007, and Mission Impossible that can endure as these endless franchises for the time being. Nobody cares about this other shit. Nobody was clamoring for more Charlies Angels, or Chips, or some shit. The time to strike for that was almost 20 years ago. Nostalgia functions on a 20 year cycle typically. I think the problem seems to be that remakes like Charlie's Angels and Chips aren't as fun, but I haven't watched Chips so I don't know. If you watch Star Wars, Mission Impossible, or 007, you're gonna have fun and be invested for one reason or another, and it's not just because of nostalgia. Charlie's Angels just didn't provide that sort of fun, and it didn't really seem like it was worth investing in. Same with the Power Rangers remake (which I liked), it lacked action that fans were used to seeing in the shows. Was the original Chips a comedy show? Because the movie trailer shows that it focuses purely on comedy, and I feel like that's not what the original was about. What about Charlie's Angels? Was it popular because it was a fun action show or was it popular because of its three attractive leads? Also doesn't help when remakes/reboots change the original. Fourth Indiana Jones was criticized for being about aliens instead of continuing with religion, no? If Star Wars changed from space opera action adventure to just romantic adventure, then it'd tank as well. Plus, with reboots like POwer Rangers, the studios have to take under consideration the nostalgia factor and expectations as well, like wanting more fighting in Ranger suits. I would argue that 21 Jump Street is not much of a brand name. I don't think many people who saw the film saw it for its association to the late '80s TV series. My guess is that most went to see it because of its two lead stars and its funny premise. I would say Charlie's Angels brand value is in a very weakened state -- even prior to this new one's release. There's been so much mediocrity associated with that franchise that I think people chose not to give this one a chance. No one was craving for a 3rd reboot. Yeah, I didn't even know it was based off a show originally until way later. Saw it because it looked funny (and was). Third reboot? The only other reboot I can think of was the series with Cameron, Lucy, and Drew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperThinWalls Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Yup, there was a TV show on ABC years ago that predictably bombed. Chips and Charlie's Angels were both light crime shows. Chips (film) tried to copy the 21 Jump Street (film) formula but failed because it lacked the talent behind that film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) Rented Peanut Butter Falcon on Amazon prime. Well worth the $5.99 or whatever it was. Watched it with my mom...because, her brother/my uncle had down syndrome and passed away many years ago. I thought it would be nice for her...and she loved it. Plus, the wrestling storyline. Popped for a few cameos. It was a great movie. I always liked Shia Labeouf too. Guy just strikes me as one of the realest dudes in film. Edited November 27, 2019 by Generations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Dreadful Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 well look at that new horror movie Fantasy Island. its a reboot/remake of an 70's/80's tv series. the series was a drama with mixture of moral value. it seems like they are going to market it through nostalgia which i think is a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Eastwood Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 I didn't realize it was an actually reboot/remake just thought it had the same name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiryuMK Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Anyone has seen Knives Out? I been looking forward a mystery murder movie. Especially when they mentioned it is inspired by Agatha Christie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Eastwood Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 I saw it with a friend neither of us enjoyed it as much as we wanted to. It's not bad but I don't see why it's getting that high of appraise Part of the issue is we knew right way, who was really behind the plan. in fact a scene in the trailer gives it away. Simply because we enjoy these kinda murder mystery movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmerc Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 I really enjoyed Knifes Out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3J Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Natural Born Killers is a very odd movie, but the camera effects are annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam the d00d Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Watched Knives Out and Uncut Gems back to back. Both phenomenal. 2019 was such a great year for movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Jones Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Watched Alien and Aliens last night, got the whole set on Blu-Ray. Never get's old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Eastwood Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 So this is my top 10 list for 2019 1.The lighthouse2.Joker3.Jojo Rabbit4.How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World5.Rocketman6.Avengers: Endgame7.Midsommar8.Shazam!9.Spider-Man: Far from Home10.Toy Story 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam the d00d Posted January 12, 2020 Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 1. Marriage Story 2. Under the Silver Lake 3. Uncut Gems 4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 5. Knives Out 6. Little Women 7. Us 8. Mister America 9. Dolemite is My Name 10. The Lighthouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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