Movies! The movie thread

tranquility · 12-18-2022, 11:20 AM

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Annihilation was one of the very first 4K/HDR movies I watched when I got my compatible TV. It was visually stunning; for that reason alone, watch it. It was a good movie; I think it was 50% over my head from my recollection. And yes, it's weird, but I didn't regret watching it.

I was in a similar haze but recall that it was decent enough. I think that the 'antagonist' looked pretty cool.

Esteban · 12-19-2022, 02:49 PM

Tom Cruise's High Flying Thank You.

Fishee · 12-19-2022, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I am torn on this one, not seen it because I feel it may be too trippy and spiritual for me. I love a bug hunt but suspect this will be too abstract.

Not a fan.
Seemed poorly written with weak characters and a silly/boring plot.
Visually appealing though.

Kind of like Arrival.
Bleh.

Alfisti · 12-20-2022, 07:35 AM

Yeah see Arrival shit me. Nothingness for two hours.

OkieSnuffBox · 12-20-2022, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I am torn on this one, not seen it because I feel it may be too trippy and spiritual for me. I love a bug hunt but suspect this will be too abstract.

You would probably not like Midsommar either. One of the most bizarre movies I've ever scene. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I might even watch it again for the hell of it since I'm basically off work until Jan 3rd. I have to be "available" the next couple of days, but basically every one is already off for the break.

Fishee · 12-20-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

You would probably not like Midsommar either. One of the most bizarre movies I've ever scene. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I might even watch it again for the hell of it since I'm basically off work until Jan 3rd. I have to be "available" the next couple of days, but basically every one is already off for the break.

Midsommar was freaky deaky, in a good way.

tranquility · 12-20-2022, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

You would probably not like Midsommar either. One of the most bizarre movies I've ever scene. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I might even watch it again for the hell of it since I'm basically off work until Jan 3rd. I have to be "available" the next couple of days, but basically every one is already off for the break.

Ya, I'm w the poster after you, Midsommar shouldn't be compared to that alien flick, the former was quite good in a freaky way.

Speaking of which, I just saw The Apology and thought it was pretty good. (I personally like to be kept in the dark, so I only knew it was a thriller, but if you feel the need to read more, the link's below.)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22494914/

OkieSnuffBox · 12-20-2022, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishee

Midsommar was freaky deaky, in a good way.

I'm tempted to buy the directors cut on Blu Ray. It contains 15 minutes of extra footage they cut to avoid an NC-17 rating.

tranquility · 12-20-2022, 04:33 PM

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I'm tempted to buy the directors cut on Blu Ray. It contains 15 minutes of extra footage they cut to avoid an NC-17 rating.

Ppl still buy physical media? I have 2 cases of dvds that are just wasting space. I love virtual, it's as I fantasized decades ago, no fussing around and it going bad. Instant.

OkieSnuffBox · 12-20-2022, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Ppl still buy physical media? I have 2 cases of dvds that are just wasting space. I love virtual, it's as I fantasized decades ago, no fussing around and it going bad. Instant.

I haven't in years, except the occasional special edition vinyl.

But as far as I can find, the only streaming version available is the theatrical release not the Director's Cut.

tranquility · 12-21-2022, 03:59 PM

Halfway through Violent Night, pretty cool ride so far.

Esteban · 12-21-2022, 04:14 PM

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Halfway through Violent Night, pretty cool ride so far.

Looking forward to this one. Will watch when it comes to my TV, at a reasonable price.

stein_325i · 12-21-2022, 07:09 PM

Watched Emily the Criminal last night. Pretty decent movie, Aubrey Plaza’s performance was excellent.

TTM0TION · 12-22-2022, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Ppl still buy physical media? I have 2 cases of dvds that are just wasting space. I love virtual, it's as I fantasized decades ago, no fussing around and it going bad. Instant.

For things where sound is super important and I want the highest def possible I do. maverick is way better on Blu-ray than stream and LOTR remastered is way better than anything stream for two examples.

Most everything I just do digital though.

Esteban · 12-22-2022, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Watched Emily the Criminal last night. Pretty decent movie, Aubrey Plaza’s performance was excellent.

Will put it in my watch list.

tranquility · 12-22-2022, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM0TION

For things where sound is super important and I want the highest def possible I do. maverick is way better on Blu-ray than stream and LOTR remastered is way better than anything stream for two examples.

Most everything I just do digital though.

Ya, I hear ya (no pun intended haha). I just can't be bothered nowadays, I haven't used my surround sound sys in ages and just stream stuff online.

leopard print · 12-23-2022, 01:04 PM

Watching Glass Onion. Loved Knives Out and this one is starting out pretty good.

Esteban · 12-23-2022, 02:13 PM

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Watching Glass Onion. Loved Knives Out and this one is starting out pretty good.

Hoping for this to be good. Sounds like it started that way for you.

leopard print · 12-23-2022, 02:26 PM

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Hoping for this to be good. Sounds like it started that way for you.

Was excellent. Lived up to the first one in my opinion.

Esteban · 12-23-2022, 03:14 PM

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Was excellent. Lived up to the first one in my opinion.

Good to hear. I will be watching it. Loved the first one.

ASAP · 12-25-2022, 09:45 AM

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Watching Glass Onion. Loved Knives Out and this one is starting out pretty good.

Loved the actual movie... thought it was fun... but did anyone notice the major plotholes in this movie lol? it's as if the writers didn't think thru some obvious things

I won't spoil it for anyone but there are some things that happen in this movie that make 0 sense.

ASAP · 12-25-2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Ppl still buy physical media? I have 2 cases of dvds that are just wasting space. I love virtual, it's as I fantasized decades ago, no fussing around and it going bad. Instant.

Yes but only 4K UHD DVDs... the quality still seems better than anything off of Netflix 4k HDR or Prime.

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12-21-2022, 03:59 PM	#4477
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stein_325i Ring Leader of G8X Haters 25262 Rep 8,764 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: All-Around iTrader: (0)	Watched Emily the Criminal last night. Pretty decent movie, Aubrey Plaza’s performance was excellent. Last edited by stein_325i; 12-22-2022 at 06:04 PM..
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12-23-2022, 01:04 PM	#4483
leopard print First Lieutenant 1584 Rep 395 Posts Drives: Really well for an Asian. Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Watching Glass Onion. Loved Knives Out and this one is starting out pretty good.
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