Amph What was the last movie you saw? (Ver. 2)

Anyone else seen the Soviet film Stalker (1979) by Andrei Tarkovsky?

It's basically "Nothing Happens: The Movie"... but I strangely really enjoyed it.

 

A good movie, with a great performance from Burton. But, gads, "gray" is right. It's a very depressing story.

 

When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Loveable quirky characters and so many hilariously quotable lines. Sure, the 80's fashions and big hair are dated, but the story is timeless.

 

I strongly identify with the humiliation of singing Surrey With The Fringe On Top in front of Ira. Been there.

 

But did you make a woman meow?

 

No, my name is Sheldon. It’s the name. Doesn’t work. I can do your taxes, but I can’t make a woman meow.

 

Not even if you're having what she's having?

 

I would be proud to partake of her pecan pie.

 

Would you like your pecan pie a la mode?

 

I watched Alien vs Predator Requiem.
Yeah.

 

Burlesque (2010) ... The song numbers are fine, but the movie's a slog. Obvious plot. Generic love interest. It feels even longer than it is, yet the storylines resolve too fast. Christina Aguilera plays the lead. She's of course a phenomenal singer and performer. As for her acting? Umm. Passable. A little awkward in places. I don't think this movie shoulda scared her away.

Cher runs the club. She's a big sister to the ladies. Transfer "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" to a better, more memorable movie.

There's this scene where Christina leaves the dude's place, dressed up, and she says that she's been getting male attention. I kinda wanted her car to break down in the hood. Anyway, here's a song I like:



Btw, I'd like to hire Stanley Tucci as my butler and makeup artist and friend. You'll instantly recognize who that is.

 

Luca. Pixar. Masterpiece. As usual.

 

Midsommar
Wow this movie was messed up. Group of college friends go to a Swedish commune where everything is a little off. Deeply disturbing follow up from the Hereditary director. I had a knot in my stomach for most of the movie. I don't know if I liked it or not but it is clearly a very good film in its own way. Not for all tastes. Deals with abandonment, grief, and the need for belonging, but in a very bizarre way. Like the Wicker Man on an acid trip. Not for the faint of heart, but there is a lot going on in this movie, and the director is very talented.

 

Chyna (2021)
A documentary about the woman once deemed "The Ninth Wonder of the World" in wrestling. I'm really not a huge wrestling fan at all, especially now; but during the 90s and early 2000s there were some interesting characters, especially the women that weren't just about being eye-candy. Chyna took things to another level; she wouldn't just wrestle against men like a damn publicity stunt, she'd beat them and beat them bad. This documentary goes through her story, from the beginning of her wrestling career to her tragic death in 2016.

One thing that caught my eye in particular was early in the movie she goes to a comic convention in Garden City, NY in 2015 for autographs and I know I was there and saw her at the time! I don't think I got her autograph but I'm almost positive I did sneak a picture of her at the table. I just have to find it.

 

Underwater 2020
Decent Abyss type underwater action film. Kristen Stewart plays a mechanical engineer (really) on a oil drilling rig 6 miles down on the ocean floor. It's not a bad film, kind of an Aliens under water type of film. One of the characters is very funny. Almost plays like an outer space creature film, only underwater. Some thrills to be had if you do not expect too much.

 

It's one of those eerie blends of RL and fandom interests - I hope you find the photo.

 

Con Air

Beautiful, over the top 90's action cheese at it's finest.

With a Nic Cage Oscar worthy performance to boot.

 

I still have to see that movie.

 

Con Air is a fun movie with a great cast.

 

'Con Air' is one of those ridiculous movies that assaults you. Worth every entertaining minute

 

Dark City

If you were to tell me that this movie specifically isn't what made Ridley Scott adopt Dariusz Wolski as his go-to DP, I'd call you a liar.

 

Watching Midsommar again. Enjoying it much more the second time around as I can catch all the foreshadowing and Easter eggs. It also has much more humor than Hereditary, which was good but relentlessly grim.