My biggest concern was how it all looked like 12 Monkeys costumes and sets.
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errant
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ive never seen 12 monkeys, is that a similar setup?
Not at all but everything I’ve seen from Mickey 17 looks like they just recycled from the future part of 12 Monkeys…including the Gilliamesque caricatures (ruffalo for instance)
Gilliam made much more judicious use of those kinds of caricatures though
As did Jeunet and Caro
Jeunet was actually my first call but didn’t know how many would get that reference.
Just treated myself to the 4k Blu Ray of City of Lost Children
I’ve stopped buying discs, unless they’re super rare. But have it in apple. Along with Delicatessen. Both updated to 4k but can’t say I’ve checked since.
You can't trust digital platforms man, if you care about a film you need your own physical copy
Monty Pigeon
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The Detective (1968) 6/10
Effectively the prequel to Die Hard, for which Sinatra had first refusal. By then he was 70 and not in great shape, so Bruce Willis got the part after he turned it down. The Detective is surprisingly gritty, with a plot that leads into the gay underworld of NY. Regular flashbacks recount Sinatra's unhappy marriage to a nymphomaniac (Lee Remick) - an entirely unnecessary diversion from the main story. Hearing Sinatra say 'Penis cut off' is worth the price of admission.
Smooth Talk (1985) 8/10
A 1980s coming-of-age movie that takes a turn into something darker, asking questions about the difference between seduction and grooming. Brilliant performance by Laura Dern. One point docked for the soundtrack. All the hip kids in this version of the 1980s were apparently listening to James Taylor.
I Walked with a Zombie (1943) 8/10
Jane Eyre relocated to the Caribbean, with added zombies. A nurse is employed to look after the ailing wife of a wealthy plantation owner. She eventually gets caught up in voodoo. Very edgy for a 1940s mainstream Hollywood picture.
Effectively the prequel to Die Hard, for which Sinatra had first refusal. By then he was 70 and not in great shape, so Bruce Willis got the part after he turned it down. The Detective is surprisingly gritty, with a plot that leads into the gay underworld of NY. Regular flashbacks recount Sinatra's unhappy marriage to a nymphomaniac (Lee Remick) - an entirely unnecessary diversion from the main story. Hearing Sinatra say 'Penis cut off' is worth the price of admission.
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Smooth Talk (1985) 8/10
A 1980s coming-of-age movie that takes a turn into something darker, asking questions about the difference between seduction and grooming. Brilliant performance by Laura Dern. One point docked for the soundtrack. All the hip kids in this version of the 1980s were apparently listening to James Taylor.
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I Walked with a Zombie (1943) 8/10
Jane Eyre relocated to the Caribbean, with added zombies. A nurse is employed to look after the ailing wife of a wealthy plantation owner. She eventually gets caught up in voodoo. Very edgy for a 1940s mainstream Hollywood picture.
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you should rectify that, its a great film!
Fred Army
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Nice. Great film, I've still got the VHS of this.
Harry Gates
Winger
Fred Army
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Yeah, the songs were really weak in comparison, they just tried to re-create the originals songs like for like but didn't get close.
That really hit home at the end when they reprised a song from the first.
Yeah a 3rd one certainly looks on the cards (and will surely be coming given how much money it made), I wonder how many people missed Jemaine Clement's crab character popping up in the credits?
The weird thing is it's based on a book by Simon Stalenhag who creates really interesting and unusual sci fi stories and images. His book Tales From the Loop is wonderful, and turned into a really beautifully made TV series
Lankester Merrin
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I didn’t know, I like his art, but couldn’t really get into TFTL
It's very low key but it really worked for me
it’s a belter. I would concur with your scoring.
Drexl
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Days of Thunder (1990)
Tom Cruise is the nascar racer with no regard for his own safety. A supporting cast including Nicole Kidman, Robert Duval and Michael Rooker are served poorly by a silly script. Some typical Tony Scott flair make the last 20 very watchable but it can’t make up for a paper thin plot.
4/10
Tom Cruise is the nascar racer with no regard for his own safety. A supporting cast including Nicole Kidman, Robert Duval and Michael Rooker are served poorly by a silly script. Some typical Tony Scott flair make the last 20 very watchable but it can’t make up for a paper thin plot.
4/10
Currently listening to the second best film podcast in the world, the Rewatchables, their latest episode is Days of Thunder
Drexl
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Yep, the only reason I’ve decided to watch it. Looking forward to listening to them talk about Don Simpson during the making of this.
There’s a podcast for the discerning film nerd that takes number one spot I believe…
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