Originally Posted by skeeze666

Never heard of it, but I watched it expecting to get spoiled like most trailers, but was pleasantly surprised that it didn't give away much at all and still made me understand the feel and tone and look of the film in a way that makes me now want to see it.

Agree, it's a really well done trailer. Now I'm just rattled it's out in Feb of next year. Going to have to read the books I guess.

That's the other reason I don't like watching previews. Fuck waiting for something you know you want now.

Here's to the 2018 thread which will no doubt remind me that this movie exists in the nick of time after I promptly forget about it in about 5 minutes.

Edit: Oh, that's why you're rattled. Well that's fine too.

 

Originally Posted by skeeze666

Yup, with very limited exceptions in my memory bank, Jan/Feb release date is never a good thing... Hopefully it makes it on the short list of good ones.

I see that Garland's last movie (Deux Ex Machina obv) came out in January so maybe he's trying to break the mould? I dunno after the success of that movie, of Arrival last year, and Portman's presence, you'd think this one would be good for a fourth quarter release.

Never heard of it either, gonna see if there's a good audio book for the first one

 

Originally Posted by TheAlbatross

I listened to a podcast or part of a podcast with the book's author and iirc he said that the movie is very different and that wasn't super involved with it.

Thanks. Quickly searched after reading your post and found this (more from the author): http://www.slashfilm.com/annihilation-film-reaction/

He mostly praises the film, but like you said, says he wasn't involved.

Sounds like the books are worth the read, and then just have to keep all of the above in mind when seeing the movie.

 

Originally Posted by Jaybone2315

Im really happy I got over my weird anxiety of watching movie by myself at the theater. Wish I started doing this years ago.

 

Originally Posted by Jaybone2315

Im really happy I got over my weird anxiety of watching movie by myself at the theater. Wish I started doing this years ago.

Gets it

Only thing better than a good movie with deeply buttered popcorn is a mutton lettuce and tomato sandwich.

Blade Runner getting crazy good reviews. Excited to see next week in IMAX

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blade_runner_2049

Do they explain Val Kilmer's elbow?

American made was an enjoyable romp. Nothing special other than the dude lived a fucking crazy crazy life for 7 years. Amazing that it's based on a true story. Never seen the actress who plays his wife before but she obviously just played the eye candy role.


Pluv rating - 79/100

Pulled a double at the theater today on a day off in Chicago.

Battle of the Sexes: I liked it. Well acted by both Emma Stone and Steve Carrell. Slower paced and doesn't really get into enough of the politics/culture surrounding it all imo - they expect the viewer to know too much about the real story and if you don't, then you're gonna miss a ton.

American Made: the story is incredible, but the movie just feels like an ok time killer. Not bad. Not great. Just sort of a movie with a cool real life story. Cruise is fine, but forgettable.

Lion is haf.

 

Originally Posted by norcaljeff

Lion is haf.

Took you long enough.

Bladerunner was very well done.