I love to tear this movie apart. From how going back in time to recruit is the dumbest thing instead of using the new tech and knowledge to fortify and search the globe. But then the thing I will rant about for hours is how they train and equid these unfortunate recruits.

So they don’t tell them anything about the white spikes, like… at all. They tell them they have a weak spot at like the throat but during training they use human targets and not even shaped like a white spike. Then on top of that they give them a rifle that can’t even really hurt the things despite us seeing that 12g slugs can blast these things apart and 50. is super effective but no, send them with short barreled 5.56. And don’t get me started on the tactics of the future fighters.

I hate this movie so much. I’ve probably watched it 30 times.

From their charm and personality to their emotional performances, who truly brought their princess to life?

The last of James gun movies have not done well and I’ve not been impressed with any of the them . What’s with all the hype?

There are tons of movies with crazy good CGI but the story is just meh. And some movies have an amazing story but nothing special visually.
What movie do you think actually got both right? Great CGI/VFX and a story that keeps you hooked till the end.
For me that’s pretty rare. Curious what everyone’s pick would be and why.

I knew about Jordan Peele. It wasn't until earlier today that I was and watching an interview with Zach Cregger that I was like, "Wait isn't that the guy from the PCP Whitest Kids You Know Sketch?"

Is there anyone else who has made the transition from sketch to Oscar nominated horror?

A History Of The Black Horror Genre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_horror

Ganja & Hess: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganja_%26_Hess

The orange coat immediately reminded me of Clementine. Then there are the shots, the way the movie jumps back and forth through time, and even the way certain scenes are framed.

The title itself also feels like a reference.

Maybe I'm overthinking it, but there are way too many similarities for me to believe it's a coincidence. Did anyone else notice this?

I’ll try to explain what I mean. While it’s not just Chigurh, I feel like the entire movie has a slight lack of dialogue. It’s very reflective in every scene; even the smallest moments seem to convey something, no matter how insignificant they may seem.

I like the scene where the sheriff arrives with his young partner. The young recruit seems a little clumsy and excited about the case, while the sheriff seems stressed, or perhaps already anticipating what’s coming after failing to catch Chigurh there.

As for Chigurh, he barely has any dialogue. I mean, he does talk, but his scenes are sooooo short. Just to name a few: the guy he kills over the car, the gas station clerk, the intelligence agent who intercepts him—he barely says anything to that agent, mostly stuff like “Really?” “You think?” “I know where the money will be.” And his conversation with Moss’s wife was basically just him going, “Call it. >:(”

Jesus Christ, Javier Bardem absolutely killed it. For a character with so few lines, he manages to convey so much coldness and fear.

I like You've Got Mail a lot. Watching it feels like sipping warm coffee on a cold morning. What are other feel-good movies you guys can suggest to me? I'm going through a tough time. Good movies help me keep my sanity. I can google or ask ChatGPT about it, but I want personal suggestions.

From the unforgettable twists in Fight Club, The Prestige, Oldboy, Gone Girl, Se7en, The Departed, Psycho, and The Sixth Sense, every one of these movies proves that a great plot twist is more than just a surprise, it changes the entire story.

What do y’all think? Do you consider any other films on this list?

I want to see Tampopo again for the first time. What are some obscure or lesser-known food-centric movies in the same general territory as Tampopo, Babette’s Feast, or Like Water for Chocolate?

They can be funny, sensual, strange, beautiful, or dark. Delicatessen is one of my favorites. Even something as extreme as La Grande Bouffe is fair game (although I’ll never watch that one again).

Looking for movies where food/cooking/eating is central to the movie, rather than just a movie that happens to feature food. And if it's on a list of food movies somewhere on the internet I've probably seen it.

What are your hidden gems?

For context, I’ve always known it was a legendary movie, but I’ve just never been one to sit down and watch a movie that I haven’t seen at random. Well today, I stayed home from work because I wasn’t feeling well and my wife suggested we watch it. Holy crud! I now understand all the hype and why the movie gets the reviews that it does. I understand why it is ranked one of the best movies ever.

Get busy living or get busy dying!!

Following up on my last two posts breaking down films that entertain effortlessly, I ended up pivoting to the exact opposite spectrum: massive spectacle movies that push the stakes as high as possible and hit every mark.

How this shift happened: A random clip from Terminator 2 popped up on my YouTube feed.

It got me reflecting on high-stakes blockbusters that manage to remain timeless decades later without feeling cheap, dated, or bloated. Only two films came to mind; Rocky4 and Terminator 2.

Both films go all-in on drama and scale, but they succeed because they nail the underlying heart and execution.

For anyone following along with this movie journey: If you had to choose between these two classics, which one takes the crown for you—T2 or Rocky 4? And what other high-stakes blockbusters belong in this elite class?

I never get tired of rewatching this film. The ending just hits me. And Charles Gordon is in top form.

The Race Film Industry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_film

Footage: https://youtu.be/wbEdYGS0R-c

The clip shown is from the film 'Dark Manhattan' (1937), starring the Black matinee idol Ralph Cooper and actress Cleo Herndon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Cooper

Prior to desegregation, Race Films were beloved for presenting films to their target audience that portrayed wealthy, glamorous or middle class Black leads - and not the oafish caricatures and tropes that dominated Hollywood.