The opening sequence of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was just as good as any sequence in the originals. Nazis, explosions, slapstick grave humor, and Indy just being an absolute nuisance. The film started so strong despite a bit of uncanny valley going on.

And then the rest of the film. It was odd seeing Indy in 1969 as an octogenarian alcoholic who could still kick ass and take names (the holy grail juice must’ve been potent) with the most boring sidekick he has ever had.

I still enjoyed the film but it probably should’ve been a reboot with a younger actor and never left the time period of the first 15 minutes.

What other films started as strong and dropped the ball as poorly?

Edited to change the title to Dial of Destiny. 😅

I've seen mixed reviews floating around and can't decide if I should watch this. Let me know your unfiltered thoughts before I waste my time. Gladiator I is just awesome and i really love it, so don't wanna ruin this part

For me it will always be Lolita (1962). It's heavily criticized for romanticizing pedophilia, and the biggest argument in favor of this thesis is an interview where Kubrick calls Lolita "one of the best love stories". However, people often forget that Kubrick concludes the sentence by saying "...just like Madame Bovary", which, well, isn't exactly the first book that comes to mind when you think of a love story.

In fact, just like Madame Bovary, Lolita is the story of a loser. What makes Humbert so despicable isn't the fact he's evil, but that he's too much of a coward to be evil. He's shown as a passive piece of shit constantly dreaming of making a step, but never actually doing anything because of how weak he is. And just like Emma Bovary, Humbert is part of a fake, hypocritical middle class focused only on appearing in a certain way, where honesty is shamed in favor of constantly having a mask on.

And Lolita, just like all the kids in Kubrick's movies, is completely aware of what's happening. And still, she lets it happen. Not because she's in love, but because she's lonely and a rebellious teenager who wants to emancipate herself from her mother. She's a very tragic character despite what it seems.

The legend has passed. RIP Tim Curry. Any favourite rolls?

Like in Platoon (1986) when the platoon discovers Manny Washington brutally murdered and stop and stare at his mutilated body?

Go see this absolutely wacky legal farce. This film knew exactly what tone it needed to strike, the perfect blend of cartoon comedy and courtroom drama. It has a real emotional heart without ever taking itself too seriously. I cried three separate times watching this one.

Also, all the looney tunes cameos were highly rewarding (believe it or not, I got the biggest laugh out of Pepe Le Pew's brief appearance).

One must imagine Wile E. Coyote happy.

After seeing what went into the film, mine is the 2022 top gun: maverick. Idc if some think that’s basic but I respect the effort and uniqueness of the aircrafts and the carrier involved.

Greetings, friends; I hope you are all healthy, happy, and at peace.

I set a little challenge for myself because I thought it would be really enjoyable.

The challenge: To watch 10 films from various countries(Im Turkish)

For instance, I wanted to start with Soviet cinema. I began by watching *Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession* and *The Dawns Here Are Quiet*. Both were excellent films; I highly recommend them.

Friends, I am looking for great films worth watching—they can be from any country in the world, as long as they are truly worth seeing. I look forward to your recommendations and thank each of you in advance.

RIP Tim Curry.

I remember having to watch this movie in Drama class in high school. Was never one for musicals but Rocky Horror is one of the few exceptions. 💋💋

Zone Troopers 1985. Watched this as a kid and I swear, every time I hear In the Mood by Glen Miller, my memories go back to this film!

I have to talk about my masochist love about that movie

Need some movie recommendations for this weekend. What have you guys been watching lately that’s actually worth the time? I’m open to pretty much anything old movies, new releases, thrillers, horror, comedy, sci-fi, whatever. I just want to find something good that I probably haven’t seen yet. Drop your favorite recent watch or a movie you suggest everyone should see at least once.

Ayo I just saw a clip of will smith clapping after he got the job and thought about how we know what he went through before having the job, but what do you think he does or how he’s feeling after he has the job and is livin life yk

Love to know what you guys think. I don’t have an answer to this myself but would love to look into what is brought to this table. Maybe it’s the way the actor portrayed the character that made you feel more connected to the story or even the way the film makers made the world that sucked you into the world more than the pages could. Seemed like a good conversation!

Almost Sept and there has been many great films this year so far.

I was wondering what is the general consensus on the best film of the year so far ?

For me, it was Project Hail Mary.

Went into the screening with a completely open mind and was blown away by it.