New Movies in Theaters

[Tear Up a Trick]

So "Paramount wins" seems to be a headline today

Would anyone please care to explain it in layman's terms?  Like, how will it affect the dozen of us on this thread

Thank you so much

[Atiba Applebum]

So "Paramount wins" seems to be a headline today

Would anyone please care to explain it in layman's terms?  Like, how will it affect the dozen of us on this thread

Thank you so much

It’s the worst possible decision, but I have hopes for a block in th state.   Taking Fox/Disney merger as a template - they said the merger meant they would still put out the same amount of movies the separate entities would but that proved to be inaccurate.   Paramount has made similar promises that they will put out 30 movies a year, but realistically Paramunt will consume WB, thousands get axed for redundancy and creatives have one fewer buyer for their work

I had much more faith in Netflix keeping WB around as a separate entity with the same business plan

[Atiba Applebum]

The Bride is an interesting one.   It def feels like the work of a new director because it’s brimming with ideas that don’t all necessarily work or pay off and a lot of movie references (particularly Young Frankenstein I have to assume).  I don’t think everyone will view it as generously as I do, but I had a lot more fun viewing this than I did Del Toro’s Frankenstein which I thought was kind of a slog to get through

[Tear Up a Trick]

The Bride is an interesting one.   It def feels like the work of a new director because it’s brimming with ideas that don’t all necessarily work or pay off and a lot of movie references (particularly Young Frankenstein I have to assume).  I don’t think everyone will view it as generously as I do, but I had a lot more fun viewing this than I did Del Toro’s Frankenstein which I thought was kind of a slog to get through

Sincere question: do the studios think there is public demand to see more Frankenstein movies?

[Atiba Applebum]

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The Bride is an interesting one.   It def feels like the work of a new director because it’s brimming with ideas that don’t all necessarily work or pay off and a lot of movie references (particularly Young Frankenstein I have to assume).  I don’t think everyone will view it as generously as I do, but I had a lot more fun viewing this than I did Del Toro’s Frankenstein which I thought was kind of a slog to get through

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Sincere question: do the studios think there is public demand to see more Frankenstein movies?

There was a time a few years ago it seemed like everyone was trying to do a fucking Pinocchio movie.   Thankfully only happened and Guillermo did a really interesting version of it. 

The Bride aspect hasn’t been tapped into that much.   Universal wanted to do tht shit with Angelina Jolie back when they were trying to do a Monster Cinematic Universe.   I think the concept of telling it like Bonnie and Clyde/Natural Born Killers is interesting and it landed Christian Bale and the soon to be best actress winner.

I could give less of a shit about Frankenstein (though apparently Mel Brooks is developing a Younger Frankenstein).   Like Dracula and Jane Austen, that story’s been told enough and if I want to see something that deals with the same themes, I’d watch Blade Runner

[Atiba Applebum]

Unkind review of Undertone, but maybe people liked those old A24 horror movies.   Was suckering by my A-list and a Dolby theater for a sound-based movie

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yeah i didn't really care for undertone much. somewhat creepy atmospherically, but like dark nursery rhymes/backmasking hidden messages shit is so cliche and trite, i'm surprised they really went with that.

[Elijah Chandler]

I saw hoppers the other week, I'd really highly reccomend it to anyone who wants that classic Pixar feeling

[Atiba Applebum]

I saw hoppers the other week, I'd really highly reccomend it to anyone who wants that classic Pixar feeling

Agreed - message was particularly relevant to adults living in this current moment

[Tear Up a Trick]

Another Tarzan movie?

[Sleazy]

Saw undertone. My wife and I both fell asleep at different points. It was interesting what they were trying to do. I just found it really boring. The sound design was like a big emphasis, and it was like a horror house kind of vibe. Just for me the plot was really slow and uninteresting.

[Atiba Applebum]

Saw undertone. My wife and I both fell asleep at different points. It was interesting what they were trying to do. I just found it really boring. The sound design was like a big emphasis, and it was like a horror house kind of vibe. Just for me the plot was really slow and uninteresting.

Could you imagine if that’s how long it took to record one podcast episode

[IWANNABEABIGDOG]

The BRIDE was BUNS

[Sleazy]

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Saw undertone. My wife and I both fell asleep at different points. It was interesting what they were trying to do. I just found it really boring. The sound design was like a big emphasis, and it was like a horror house kind of vibe. Just for me the plot was really slow and uninteresting.

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Could you imagine if that’s how long it took to record one podcast episode

lol

I remember being in the theater and they were on the 3 tape and just thinking “ not gonna go through every single tape”

[EdLawndale]

I saw "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come"

It's a fun ride, highly recommend

[companguero]

Just returned from Hail Mary, so many interesting ideas to think about regarding space travel, sacrifice, bravery, communication... it's a feel good.
I'm amazed at the realism of the space craft.

[Carrolls Chesthairs]

Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

[Atiba Applebum]

Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

[alien porkchop]

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Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

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Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

tell us how you really feel. i just seen a preview for this for the first time tonight. i don’t really know that whole story, but from what i have heard to be confirmed as true, there should not be a movie glamorizing that dude.

[Atiba Applebum]

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Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

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Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

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tell us how you really feel. i just seen a preview for this for the first time tonight. i don’t really know that whole story, but from what i have heard to be confirmed as true, there should not be a movie glamorizing that dude.

They had to spend $15m to change the ending because they set up an accuser as a bad guy at the end of the movie.   They had to refilm the ending because  as part of their settlement with the victim was that they were never to be dramatized in any MJ life story which MJs estate I guess conveniently forgot about and then were put on the hook to spend the money to reshoot it. 

I suppose everything is so murky around the trial and the victims that it’s hard to get a sense of what’s true and what isn’t but I’m choosing to believe the victims and after hearing the gnarly accounts given in that one doc and hearing how much further beyond it went than having sleepovers with little boys bc MJ was apparently the only kid who had a rough childhood with an overbearing father.   

[alien porkchop]

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Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

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Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

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tell us how you really feel. i just seen a preview for this for the first time tonight. i don’t really know that whole story, but from what i have heard to be confirmed as true, there should not be a movie glamorizing that dude.

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They had to spend $15m to change the ending because they set up an accuser as a bad guy at the end of the movie.   They had to refilm the ending because  as part of their settlement with the victim was that they were never to be dramatized in any MJ life story which MJs estate I guess conveniently forgot about and then were put on the hook to spend the money to reshoot it. 

I suppose everything is so murky around the trial and the victims that it’s hard to get a sense of what’s true and what isn’t but I’m choosing to believe the victims and after hearing the gnarly accounts given in that one doc and hearing how much further beyond it went than having sleepovers with little boys bc MJ was apparently the only kid who had a rough childhood with an overbearing father.   

thanks for the context of the reshoot. bizarre. aslo, sleep over with kids, regardless of any more info, is enough for me to be in the “fuck that guy” side.

[IWANNABEABIGDOG]

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Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

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Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

[close]

tell us how you really feel. i just seen a preview for this for the first time tonight. i don’t really know that whole story, but from what i have heard to be confirmed as true, there should not be a movie glamorizing that dude.

[close]

They had to spend $15m to change the ending because they set up an accuser as a bad guy at the end of the movie.   They had to refilm the ending because  as part of their settlement with the victim was that they were never to be dramatized in any MJ life story which MJs estate I guess conveniently forgot about and then were put on the hook to spend the money to reshoot it. 

I suppose everything is so murky around the trial and the victims that it’s hard to get a sense of what’s true and what isn’t but I’m choosing to believe the victims and after hearing the gnarly accounts given in that one doc and hearing how much further beyond it went than having sleepovers with little boys bc MJ was apparently the only kid who had a rough childhood with an overbearing father.   

Holy fuck they spent 15m on changing the ending? Dear god almighty who even green-lit that script.

[IWANNABEABIGDOG]

Also currently watching the drama as I type, and just found out the director had an affair with a teenager when he was in his late 20’s

[Atiba Applebum]

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Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

[close]

Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

[close]

tell us how you really feel. i just seen a preview for this for the first time tonight. i don’t really know that whole story, but from what i have heard to be confirmed as true, there should not be a movie glamorizing that dude.

[close]

They had to spend $15m to change the ending because they set up an accuser as a bad guy at the end of the movie.   They had to refilm the ending because  as part of their settlement with the victim was that they were never to be dramatized in any MJ life story which MJs estate I guess conveniently forgot about and then were put on the hook to spend the money to reshoot it. 

I suppose everything is so murky around the trial and the victims that it’s hard to get a sense of what’s true and what isn’t but I’m choosing to believe the victims and after hearing the gnarly accounts given in that one doc and hearing how much further beyond it went than having sleepovers with little boys bc MJ was apparently the only kid who had a rough childhood with an overbearing father.   

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Holy fuck they spent 15m on changing the ending? Dear god almighty who even green-lit that script.

The studio didn’t know about the settlement so the estate of MJ had to cough up the money to reshoot it because it was their responsibility to flag it

[IWANNABEABIGDOG]

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Catching an early screening on Michael on Monday.
Will report back on what I think of it

[close]

Fuck him and the estate.   Trying to white wash his past and demonize his victims so they can continue raking in cash

[close]

tell us how you really feel. i just seen a preview for this for the first time tonight. i don’t really know that whole story, but from what i have heard to be confirmed as true, there should not be a movie glamorizing that dude.

[close]

They had to spend $15m to change the ending because they set up an accuser as a bad guy at the end of the movie.   They had to refilm the ending because  as part of their settlement with the victim was that they were never to be dramatized in any MJ life story which MJs estate I guess conveniently forgot about and then were put on the hook to spend the money to reshoot it. 

I suppose everything is so murky around the trial and the victims that it’s hard to get a sense of what’s true and what isn’t but I’m choosing to believe the victims and after hearing the gnarly accounts given in that one doc and hearing how much further beyond it went than having sleepovers with little boys bc MJ was apparently the only kid who had a rough childhood with an overbearing father.   

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Holy fuck they spent 15m on changing the ending? Dear god almighty who even green-lit that script.

[close]

The studio didn’t know about the settlement so the estate of MJ had to cough up the money to reshoot it because it was their responsibility to flag it

Dear god..

[ToySanta]

Also currently watching the drama as I type, and just found out the director had an affair with a teenager when he was in his late 20’s

Oh yeah and Woody Allen is his inspiration and defense. Scum.

[Atiba Applebum]

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Also currently watching the drama as I type, and just found out the director had an affair with a teenager when he was in his late 20’s

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Oh yeah and Woody Allen is his inspiration and defense. Scum.

But at least in The Drama he imagines a progressive world where

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[Carrolls Chesthairs]

Michael was interesting to see in person.
Full theater for an early screening and everybody was vibing to the music/performances.
Whoever played Michael's dad crushed it. Looks like he plays an AA guy on Euphoria.
I imagine it's going to make a ton of money when it releases.

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[Atiba Applebum]

Michael was interesting to see in person.
Full theater for an early screening and everybody was vibing to the music/performances.
Whoever played Michael's dad crushed it. Looks like he plays an AA guy on Euphoria.
I imagine it's going to make a ton of money when it releases.

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Miles Teller plays the guy who fucked up the original ending

[GaryDahLegend]

street fighter looks pretty sick. dat flashkick sending orville peck through the wall ooo