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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, December 29, 2023 - 9:11 am 
I agree but since this is a prequel I will give it a look  If it was a remake, no way!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Saturday, December 30, 2023 - 2:24 am
Gene Wilder as Wonka is one of my All Time Favorite Movies -- that I loved the new Wonka! It's charming and fun and there are little nods to the original movie. I think they did a wonderful job at a prequel. Of course it will never beat the original, but it's perfectly scrumptuous.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Sunday, January 07, 2024 - 10:13 am
The Holdovers was dull, disappointing and predictable.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Sunday, January 07, 2024 - 12:51 pm
It’s a remake from an old movie that wasn’t that interesting.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Monday, January 08, 2024 - 12:51 am
i found the Holdovers fine, but not great. it just seemed very predictable.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 9:01 am
Anyone seen Saltburn or Meangirls? Curious.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Monday, January 15, 2024 - 2:17 am
Yes, I saw them both.
Mean Girls is fun -- it's based on the broadway show, so it's a musical. The one lead is from the broadway show. My daughter and I both enjoyed it.
Saltburn -- what can I say? I was honestly bored at times. I wasn't offended. There were a few compelling scenes. there were a couple of laughs (but mostly I didn't find it darkly humorous enough). The cinematography is interesting. Rosamund Pike steals scenes. It's def not a film for the masses and I can't recommend it.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Monday, January 15, 2024 - 9:32 am
Did not realize Mean Girls was a musical. I thought Salt urn might be too avant guarde for me. I’ll wait for both of them on pay per view. That’s what I usually do anyway.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, January 29, 2024 - 10:02 am
Saw American Fiction this afternoon. I thought it was pretty interesting and different. Can’t really say too much about it, as I’d probably give away the story. The acting was really good. Parts were very touching and close to home. Anyway, I’d recommend it.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 2:33 am
I watched Anatomy of a Fall. The french put me to sleep several times. It's so soothing! I texted my friend who also confessed to falling asleep and having to rewatch the movie. Neither of us were super impressed and were mostly disappointed in the film overall.
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Missyb
Member
07-28-2004
| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 5:33 am
Poor Things ! A little long and portions are too drawn out. We get it. But, acting, sets, music. A very different movie.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 8:28 am
I did not like Poor things at all. Yes, Emma Stone was and is an amazing actress. But….If you go see it, be forewarned, too much nudity that bordered on soft porn to me. I would not recommend and do not understand why it is Oscar Nominated (which was the only reason I went to see it)
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:11 am
I switched it off after 15 minutes. I guess I’m not as cool and edgy as The Academy because I thought it was Weird, weird, weird.
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Heckagirl631
Member
09-08-2010
| Friday, March 29, 2024 - 12:12 pm
IA, started watching Poor Things on Hulu (was surprised it was on it). Very surprised. What a weird movie. Why would it be nominated for anything?
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Heckagirl631
Member
09-08-2010
| Friday, March 29, 2024 - 12:18 pm
This is the weirdest movie ever.
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Heckagirl631
Member
09-08-2010
| Friday, March 29, 2024 - 12:26 pm
She won an Oscar for this? Really?
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 12:21 am
Agreed Hecka, agreed.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 12:36 am
I enjoyed it, but it certainly didn't feel like Oscar material.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, April 03, 2024 - 10:54 am
Highly recommend Arthur the King and The Beautiful Game. Both are watchable for all ages, you will know the ending (somewhat) yet enjoy everything about the movies. Link to my mini reviews on both. https://intrepidoaks.com/2024/04/03/o-jogo-bonito/
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, May 03, 2024 - 7:56 am
Fall Guy is a fun light hearted movie. Stay for the after credits scene
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Friday, May 03, 2024 - 9:05 am
I just saw Fall Guy too! So much fun and definitely, a love letter to stunt people. Agreed, stay to the after credits scene. You won’t regret it. My only downside is that it could’ve used tighter editing, but other than that, I enjoyed the movie immensely. Just a fun couple of hours that made me smile quite a bit.
A side note, I predict that this will be a huge movie, mostly due to Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. But, mostly, Gosling. He’s definitely having a moment following Barbie with this movie. I read that, after having kids, he made a concerted effort to change the kind of movies he signed on to. He wanted his kids to be able to see them. We, the audience, reap the benefits of that decision.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, May 03, 2024 - 11:24 am
I agree! I would have not had that split screen back and forth in the middle of the movie. I felt it brought down the pacing but right after that part it was pure action all the way til the end.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Friday, May 03, 2024 - 4:17 pm
I’ll have to check it out. Movies these days are so heavy and complex. I’d like to see something like this.
I just saw The Holdovers, I reccomend, although predictable.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, May 10, 2024 - 5:29 am
Planet of the Apes is really good.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 8:52 am
Honestly I was a big disappointed in Planet of Apes. I love the original so much. And then the three prequels to this one (Rise, Dawn, and War) were better than this one, IMO. (I just rewatched them.) Still worthwhile if you're a big fan like I am. And I loved the little throwbacks to the original movies. So, a lukewarm thumbs up.
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