Ran Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Finished Porco Rosso. Ending was a bit slighter than what I hoped for, but honestly, I rather enjoyed it and how much of a homage it was to wartime films (particularly felt Porco was more or less a pig pilot version of Bogart in Casablanca). These films really have beautiful scenery, and the dogfighting scenes were fun. Next, I guess, is Princess Mononoke, but I think I re-watched it last year so I think I may skip it to see Spirited Away again (been a number of years since I last saw it). The Outsider: Finished this one. It felt like it petered out a bit towards the end, as everything became clear (if some aspects were inscrutable) and it was no longer a mystery. Enjoyed the performances well enough (especially Mendelsohn and Eviro), but didn't feel like it ended as strongly as it began. Often the case with King though, IMO. Watched the first episode of The Plot Against America, enjoyed it but not too much else to say. I do trust Simon, and I suspect he'll knock it out of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Heartofice said: Started first episode of S3 yesterday too. I realised how invested I was in the characters, was great to have them back. I never considered it a great show but it’s consistently enjoyable , maybe it is great I think so. It’s not The Sopranos or The Wire or anything, but it’s firmly in that second tier of shows for me. Julia Garner and Laura Linney are as good as anyone on tv. This and Dark are probably my favorite Netflix series at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2 0 5 5 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Watching You right now with my wife. It's pretty entertaining. Has small Dexter elements to it with the inner monologue. Joe even said in one of the first eps "Tonight's the night..." It's an easy watch. We'll cruise through it before watching Ozark S3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarGalley Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Finished Narcos: Mexico Season 4. Not quite as compelling as the previous seasons, it still held up ok. Felix Gallardo lacked the charisma and outrageousness to be as compelling a character as Escobar or anyone in the Cali cartel storylines. His motives and moves were largely strategic and political and less the street violence and brutality that was so prevalent in the earlier seasons. I eye rolled at his "genius" being applauded by his adversaries and negotiating participants. His "genius" felt more like we were being told to feel that way about him rather than feeling it organically through character development and story. Some of his moves in the latter half were pretty gutsy but seemed to rely a lot on chance and fortune in equal parts to calculated risks. As with all seasons of Narcos, I almost always question (practically after every episode) where the line between fact and fiction were drawn. I wish they had behind the scenes footage of what was fictionalized and what wasn't. On to Ozarks though if Amazon Prime pulls the Americans before I finish it, I'll be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Enjoying the hell out of season 4 of Justified. Just finished episode 8. If I had been asked to write down what I remembered of the series before starting it, I think I probably would have left out everything having to do with this season, but I haven't watched it as often as the first 3 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 1917 really was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: 1917 really was amazing! Shoulda won the Oscar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 7 hours ago, RedEyedGhost said: Enjoying the hell out of season 4 of Justified. Just finished episode 8. If I had been asked to write down what I remembered of the series before starting it, I think I probably would have left out everything having to do with this season, but I haven't watched it as often as the first 3 seasons. i thought season 4 was the second best season of the show, fwiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Just finished Season 7 of Morse. I'll elaborate more on my misgivings in the Moody Murder Mysteries thread, but this was obnoxiously terrible television. Absolutely godawful to see so many plot holes in a series that started so wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Heartofice said: Shoulda won the Oscar Not sure about that. I still need to see Parasite, Little Women and A Portrait of a Girl on Fire. And The Lighthouse is the movie that still haunts me most. Midsommar was dope too, it just took a second viewing for me to really like it. I think a decade from now 2019 will be recognized as one of the best years in film ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 39 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: I think a decade from now 2019 will be recognized as one of the best years in film ever. Absolutely. My favorite year for films since 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, Nictarion said: Absolutely. My favorite year for films since 2007. I just lazily typed "best movies 2019" into Google, and went to IMDB. If Doctor Sleep is the 173rd best film, it's a good year for movies. Sadly 2020 will be dead, and I fear theaters may become relics of the past. My great-uncle was a co-owner of GC and later AMC, as well as holding a decent stake in Mann. I'm having a hard time seeing how any of them can stay open, especially if people are down to pay $19.99 to just own the movie right away. That's so much cheaper anyways. If I had to guess, I'd bet within 2 years all theaters are basically art house entities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cas Stark Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I want to say that I hate Little Women. I hated the book. I have hated each of the 3 film adaptations I have seen, the one w/Hepburn, the one with June Allyson and the one with Winona. I expect to hate the new one when I watch it for free eventually. Louisa May Alcott was no Jane Austin. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Tywin et al. said: Not sure about that. I still need to see Parasite, Little Women and A Portrait of a Girl on Fire. And The Lighthouse is the movie that still haunts me most. Midsommar was dope too, it just took a second viewing for me to really like it. I think a decade from now 2019 will be recognized as one of the best years in film ever. All excellent movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Triskele said: Finally getting on board with Joe Exotic and the rest of the tiger people. Wow. Joe Exotic for God or die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Triskele said: I thought I did OK on seeing movies this year but have only seen Parasite and Midsommer from this list. I'm not super-excited to see Little Women but could see myself getting to it. More anxious to see Portrait and Lighthouse. Pour yourself a stiff drink and check out The Lighthouse. And like my lobster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Loved S3 of Ozark. The back half of the season was insane, with a couple really jaw dropping moments, but that pretty much goes without saying with this show. It was driving me crazy trying to figure out where I knew the actor that played Wendy’s brother from until I looked it up and saw he was the ex-nazi sheriff on Banshee. Now the long wait for S4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: Pour yourself a stiff drink and check out The Lighthouse. And like my lobster! That Edward Cullen boy can act his ass off. Opposite Willem Dafoe no less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jace, Basilissa said: That Edward Cullen boy can act his ass off. Opposite Willem Dafoe no less! My ex-fiance and college GF dragged me to that piece of shit. I started laughing in the theater when his skin glittered in the sun. She swore on the drive home that the books were much better. Smart financial decision for that Hufflepuff, put it has taken a bit to be respected as an actor. He's actually pretty great, BTW. Water for Elephants is quite enjoyable. And one of my cousins looks exactly like him, albeit with a 70's porn stash. His mother hates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, Nictarion said: Loved S3 of Ozark. The back half of the season was insane, with a couple really jaw dropping moments, but that pretty much goes without saying with this show. It was driving me crazy trying to figure out where I knew the actor that played Wendy’s brother from until I looked it up and saw he was the ex-nazi sheriff on Banshee. Now the long wait for S4... Only 3 episodes in this season but I absolutely love it so far. Tensions between Marty and Wendy have gripped me, love how things have escalated since season 1 Wendy’s brother is a brilliant addition, guy grabs hold of the screen in every scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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