Weekly thread - What movies have you watched this week?
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Watched Sinners last week and Heretic this week. Sinners was pretty good. Great sound design and the soundtrack was good. Heretic was good for the first half of it. I think they could’ve done better/more for the latter half when things start to unravel.
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Begin Again (2013)
Liking Carney Once is natural, twice perhaps coincidental, but thrice in a row leads me to surmise I simply enjoy what he has to offer. This melodic tapestry of bruised souls finding harmony amidst the cacophony of life offers a genuine, uplifting story that quietly restores faith in humanity - and the commercialized music industry. This is the second Carney movie I've watched in recent months and I am sure now to fast-track the remainder.The Wild Robot (2024)
The tender odyssey of true familial bonds; of found parenthood, adolescent growing pains, and self-acceptance amidst adversity. Radiating more authentic heart than modern Disney, its creators' passion are evident in each frame with animation warmth unseen since Into the Spider-Verse and the more recent Ne Zha 2. It is disarmingly pure and allows one to easily overlook its plot holes. This is a true family film.The King and I (1956)
A spectacle firmly of its bygone era, boasting typical grand sets and dazzling costumes. However, its foundation feels increasingly antiquated and is lacking the enduring charm and compelling narrative found in the The Sound of Music. Technically splendid, emotionally anemic.Companion (2025)
A present on the concept of self seemingly enveloped in a thriller veneer but ultimately we discover the wrapping to be more substantial than the gift. Its potential for deeper resonance is lost with gaping plot holes and narrative convenience that strains credulity. Yet still an enjoyable surface level experience.Nobody (2021)
Essentially John Wick stripped of mythos and plunged into a more grounded, suburban reality. It delivers competently choreographed action but lacks a distinctive style or the relentlessness of its inspiration. A fun, visceral ride, yet ultimately feels like a less memorable, albeit decent, copy. -
Palm Springs Not as fun as I expected, but still quite decent
The details are now fuzzy but I recall loving Palm Springs!
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The Amateur (2025)
A solid action/thriller but nothing groundbreaking. Rami Malik made this movie for me. Scoring is a 67 but I’d give it closer to 75.
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The Wicker Man.
Incredible movie. But one where I hoped for the protagonist to die. Unbearable man. I wonder what the opinion of most people would be regarding the man now and at the time of release (1973).
Also Christopher Lee is GOATed.
If you liked midsommar, this is the mother film.
Brilliant imagery and use of symbolism.
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Palm Springs Not as fun as I expected, but still quite decent
While I think we've mostly explored all we can within the time loop trope, the movie was still less stale than i had anticipated.
And Andy Samberg is very likeable.
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The Amateur (2025)
A solid action/thriller but nothing groundbreaking. Rami Malik made this movie for me. Scoring is a 67 but I’d give it closer to 75.
I saw the trailer for that in the cinema and thought it had potential, thanks for reminding me about it!
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I saw the trailer for that in the cinema and thought it had potential, thanks for reminding me about it!
You’re welcome, enjoy!
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Watched some 80s horror so far:
Motel Hell (1980)
A surprisingly bloodless comedy cannibal affair. probably riffs a bit off texas chainsaw but why wouldn't they? the good old boy main character's conundrum is: i brought a nice girl home, how do i explain that i normally chop up the likes of her for jerky?The Hitcher (1986)
How the fuck did i not see this before. Rutger Hauer is Michael Myers type relentless in Halloween vs Duel playing with his road trip prey. effortlessly terrorising the floppy hair rock n roll leather jacket kid because he can and he feels like it. makes no sense and doesn't need to, nightmarish dustscape high tension pursuit. tbh the end drags a bit but that's nitpicking. an excellent filmrewatched an american werewolf in london, it's still good
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I Watched:
Deep Cover - paint by numbers comedy that is competently done but easily fogettable. Nice 'chill out' movie.
The Amateur - Rami carries the movie. Without him it's just a generic and forgettable action movie to fall asleep to.
