Thoughts on recent movies

[KJ Francis]

Have you seen the 2024 French version?

Watched it last week and it's the best adaptation I've seen so far.

It always bothered me that Edmond ends up with Mercedes at the end of the 2002 one, altough that's not the case in the book.

Do give it a watch if you can!

Bet they must have a version with the English subtitles but I'm not sure if they're showing it in theatres internationally.

Whoa, thanks for this! The 2002 version was also one of my favorites as a kid.

Heat has been recommended a lot. I noticed he uses Chase's technique to get her out of auto rejection ("I didn't mean to make you feel like that" non apology). And of course the ability to walk away.

I have not watched a movie for about a year except for part of 9 1/2 weeks with a girl.


On my list though:
(1980) Dressed to Kill
(1981) Body Heat
(2004) Troy
(2005) Hustle & Flow

 

[Chad Tyrone]

Enjoyed watching The Truman Show

 

[James D]

Guys watch Le Comte de Monte Cristo (2024).

I hear they will release it internationally soon, given its success.

There's nothing quite like it.

No woke bullshit.

Dantes is a fucking badass and doesn't even reconcile with the previous chick.

I fucking love this movie.

 

[KJ Francis]

Guys watch Le Comte de Monte Cristo (2024).

I hear they will release it internationally soon, given its success.

There's nothing quite like it.

No woke bullshit.

Dantes is a fucking badass and doesn't even reconcile with the previous chick.

I fucking love this movie.

Apparently Dec 20 for US theaters https://variety.com/2024/film/news/...december-release-france-shortlist-1236112656/

I read Oct 30 for blu ray in France, so hopefully it will be able to be found subtitled online at that point

 

[James D]

Apparently Dec 20 for US theaters https://variety.com/2024/film/news/...december-release-france-shortlist-1236112656/

I read Oct 30 for blu ray in France, so hopefully it will be able to be found subtitled online at that point

Damn there's some Oscar buzz!

No surprise, this movie is up there with the greatests.

Hope you enjoy it @Francis !

 

[POB]

Watched it last week and it's the best adaptation I've seen so far.

Nice, I'll sure watch it, thx!

2 samurai movies that came well recommended:
- The Hidden Blade (2004)
- The Twilight Samurai (2002)

Both from the same director, Yoji Yamada, and with the same central theme: honor and duty during the twilight of the Samurai Era.

 

[Chad Tyrone]

Enjoyed watching The Truman Show

Damn how did I forget to mention Rebel Ridge

Chicks have it bad for Aaron Pierre over at Tiktok lol

Best ,you sure will learn a thing or two from him in how you carry yourself.

What are you waiting for ?Check it out already

 

[POB]

Has anyone seen Fireflly?
Been watching it lately and having a blast!

 

[gameboy]

Has anyone seen Fireflly?
Been watching it lately and having a blast!

Yeah I saw it, it was great fun! A bit short with only one season.

I just found out they also made a movie, haven't seen that one yet!

 

[TwoNameGame]

Anyone mention Star Wars: Andor?

Strong male protagonist with solid frames, no woke BS, clever writing, and some interesting themes.

Surprisingly for Star Wars and part of why I recommend it here (besides everything else that is great, there's a scene where Cassian is on the run with no place to stay, so he shacks up with some FB/fling he seduced on a tourist planet for casual sex.