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  1. #976
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    Wife and I have been watching Clarkson's Farm. Pretty entertaining. Basic premise is that Jeremy Clarkson bought a Cotswold Farm years ago but has had a tenant farming it. The tenant decided to retire so Clarkson is trying to take over the farming with often comedic results since he knows nothing at all about farming.

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    MUSEO
    This 2018 gem is a wonderfully understated mash-up of both heist and road trip genres, with a wee bit of philosophy, history, and socio-political commentary sprinkled throughout for good measure.
    Oh and the rediscovery of a forgotten Mexican porn star.
    The ending is killer, too.

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    We finished the first season of Clarkson's Farm and I definitely recommend it. Apparently season two is coming out in Feb. 2023.

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    VENGEANCE
    This is a wonderfully twisted little film, written, directed, and starring B.J. Novak (The Office). It is sharp, wickedly funny (I laughed out loud a lot), and acerbic. It is also teeming with great through lines and callbacks, well-rounded characters, and some sly little twists that I am ashamed to admit I missed due to the rich satire, engaging characters, and taut construction of the story.
    On the surface it's easy to think the film is skewering the alt-right, but like the woefully overlooked 2020 horror film The Hunt, it's really lambasting the liberal left, as well.
    Our continued reliance on social media, taking the piss out of true crime podcasts, love of fast food, and quick judgements are also prime targets.
    And even when the film drifts into Hallmark moments, it manages to avoid treacley territory thanks to solid writing and top-notch acting.
    Highly recommended.


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    BJ Novak is low key genious writer and funny man

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    JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION

    They shoulda titled this one JURASSTASTIC DUMBINION.
    Egads this film is horrible.
    Mind-numbingly inane dialogue.
    A beyond generic plot.
    Action sequences that have been borrowed, pastiched, and stolen from other, better films.
    The entire cast is on auto-pilot.
    This is a perfect example of a soulless cash grab.
    But then again, this is a franchise that should never have become a franchise as it’s been weak since The Lost World.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dookeyXXX View Post
    JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION

    The shoulda titled this one JURASSTASTIC DUMBINION.
    Egads this film is horrible.
    Mind-numbingly inane dialogue.
    A beyond generic plot.
    Action sequences that have been borrowed, pastiched, and stolen from other, better films.
    The entire cast is on auto-pilot.
    This is a perfect example of a soulless cash grab.
    But then again, this is a franchise that should never have become a franchise as it’s been weak since The Lost World.
    I liked it - it's much better than the last Jurassic Park movie, but that isn't a high bar.

    It's mindless entertainment. Enjoy the spectacle for what it is.
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    LOVE AND MONSTERS
    If you need to scratch that giant monsters, FX laden, action film itch, this is a fun romp (and much smarter and more entertaining than JWD).
    Sure, the whole boy-meets-girl/boy-falls-in-love-with-girl/boy-loses-girl/boy-goes-on-quest-to-find-girl storyline is pretty damn cliche. However, here it is handled with panache and aplomb; plus the cast is solid and there’s wonderful chemistry between all involved.
    And sure, it’s pretty much Zombieland with giant monsters, but there’s enough originality lurking between the familiar elements to warrant a watch.
    Plus the monsters are really cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post
    I liked it - it's much better than the last Jurassic Park movie, but that isn't a high bar.

    It's mindless entertainment. Enjoy the spectacle for what it is.
    Yep, went into knowing it’s purely entertainment. As do I with most movies these days. There aren’t very many good films being made anymore. So I’ve lowered my expectations to match. That said I enjoyed it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dookeyXXX View Post
    VENGEANCE
    This is a wonderfully twisted little film, written, directed, and starring B.J. Novak (The Office). It is sharp, wickedly funny (I laughed out loud a lot), and acerbic. It is also teeming with great through lines and callbacks, well-rounded characters, and some sly little twists that I am ashamed to admit I missed due to the rich satire, engaging characters, and taut construction of the story.
    On the surface it's easy to think the film is skewering the alt-right, but like the woefully overlooked 2020 horror film The Hunt, it's really lambasting the liberal left, as well.
    Our continued reliance on social media, taking the piss out of true crime podcasts, love of fast food, and quick judgements are also prime targets.
    And even when the film drifts into Hallmark moments, it manages to avoid treacley territory thanks to solid writing and top-notch acting.
    Highly recommended.


    This was really good. Lots of great dialog and well acted.
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    Clarkson’s Farm season two is out. Seemed a little shaky first episode like there wouldn’t be as many opportunities for him to do dumb and hilarious things, but they find a way.
    Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bagtagley View Post
    Clarkson’s Farm season two is out. Seemed a little shaky first episode like there wouldn’t be as many opportunities for him to do dumb and hilarious things, but they find a way.
    Yep, episode two delivered.

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    THE MAN IN THE HAT
    This is a quiet, quaint, and sweet little road trip movie about the titular man traveling through the French country side encountering good food, good wine, and eccentric people.
    But it’s also a quietly deceptive film filled with longing and loss, all buffered by quirky moments and a rich undercurrent of emotion.
    It reminded me of the cool independent films of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dookeyXXX View Post
    THE MAN IN THE HAT
    This is a quiet, quaint, and sweet little road trip movie about the titular man traveling through the French country side encountering good food, good wine, and eccentric people.
    But it’s also a quietly deceptive film filled with longing and loss, all buffered by quirky moments and a rich undercurrent of emotion.
    It reminded me of the cool independent films of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

    Loved it

    Jacques Hati

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Pow View Post
    Loved it

    Jacques Hati


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    I think it had a really subdued existential layer, which lingered with me long after viewing.
    My interpretation is that either the protagonist was remembering/dreaming about his past or he was dead and on his way to the afterlife
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    The Sound of Metal is the story of thrash metal drummer who abruptly goes deaf, and his odyssey to find a cure.

    Watched it after hanging out with 30 deaf skiers and snowboarders for a day. Kind of humbling when everybody but you communicates just fine and your struggling.

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    DESERT BLUE
    This late ‘90s ensemble comedy is in the vein of such films as Singles, Reality Bites, Arizona Dreams, albeit with a slight tint of left-of-center quirk a la Repo Man.
    The film follows a group of post-teens in a small desert town placed under quarantine after a toxic spill. There are shady FBI agents, a nefarious cola company, and lots of explosions.
    But perhaps the core element here is the rich cast, which includes Kate Hudson in her first major role, Casey Affleck, Christina Ricci, Ethan Suplee, Sara Gilbert, Peter Sarsgaard, John Heard, Michael Ironside, and the great character actor Daniel Von Bargen.

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    KUNDO: AGE OF THE RAMPANT
    This is a violent and stylish historical epic mixing martial arts mayhem with a Robin Hood-styled story centering on bandits rallying against corrupt governmental officials, all of it wrapped up in spaghetti western flair (definite nods to Leone and Corbucci)..

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    Once Upon A Time In The West
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.

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    Perry Mason Season 2 started last night; nailed the noir.

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    Pulp Fiction is free - watching it for the first time

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    First time for PF? That’s amazing. One of my faves.

    Great heads up on Perry Mason. Season 1 was fantastic.

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    yes first time watching Pulp Fiction

    my girl recommended it to me
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.

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    Kinda excited for this, the latest from Boots Riley, who did the fantastic Sorry To Bother You (his work with The Coup is also highly recommended if you like funk laden conscious rap)…

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    That looks wild

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