Let's Talk Movies #36 - 2020 - Yep it is a new decade

[canbelto]

ANyone seen Mank? Thoughts?

 

[Buzz]

Alfred Molina Reprising Role as Doctor Octopus in Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man 3’

Alfred Molina is returning to the Spidey-verse.

variety.com

 

[Buzz]

Charlie Cox will appear in Spider-Man 3 as Daredevil.

Charlie Cox to Return as Daredevil, But With a Big (Screen) Twist — Report

Perhaps only Matt Murdock saw this coming. Charlie Cox is set to reprise his role as the Marvel hero Daredevil, though not in any TV series, but on the big screen. The apparently rather reliable website Murphy's Multiverse is reporting that Cox will appear as sightless superhero Daredevil in...

www.yahoo.com

 

[manhn]

I saw a small movie called Tigertail. Loved it! I wished Netflix supported this more, Zhi Ma should get a supporting actor nod.

 

[Buzz]

Rachel McAdams Returning For ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’

McAdams has closed a deal to join Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel’s <em>Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness</em>.

deadline.com

 

[Buzz]

Today was Investor Day over at Disney and announced a bunch of new stuff including a Fantastic Four movie. The video below is a bit long but worth the watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u1Rh7AwAnM

 

[Buzz]

The Van Helsing Reboot Just Took A Major Step Forward

Might this version actually come together?

www.cinemablend.com

 

[Cachoo]

I watched "The Professor and the Madman" and enjoyed it. Mel Gibson and Sean Penn are not my favorites but I liked them both in this and there was a strong supporting cast that included Natalie Dormer, Ioan Gruffudd, Jennifer Ehle, Stephen Dillane, Eddie Marsan, Steve Coogan and Laurence Fox. I enjoyed the historical photographs of the actual folks at the end of the film.

 

[VGThuy]

I wrote this in the movie thread but Promising Young Woman was amazing. It's not a perfect movie by any means and I had some issues with a few things, and I could tell it was a first-time director/writer, but the second half was incredible. It'll stay with me for a while. I can see Carey Mulligan winning an Oscar for it if the men of the Academy embrace this film. They may not given the subject matter.

 

[Buzz]

After stumbling with one film universe, DC is trying for two

DC Films is about to create a whirlwind of movies that allows for two simultaneous Batmans.

www.theverge.com

 

[vgerdes]

Speaking of DC, has anyone watched the new Wonder Woman movie? The reviews have been mixed to say the least.

 

[MacMadame]

It was fun but not worth paying extra to see it in the theater IMO.

 

[canbelto]

I just watched Soul. Wow. Absolutely beautiful movie.

 

[Japanfan]

I googled 'best films of 2020' and one of titles that came up was 'Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always'.

It's a simple story about two young women who travel by bus from rural Pennsylvania to NYC because one of the women wants an abortion. They have very little money, and as the procedure requires two days, have a spend an entire night wandering the streets of the city.

A very simple film, but a topic that isn't really dealt into much by Mainstream American movies/media (especially these days). Extremely well-acted, and touching in its own way.

 

[Buzz]

Tenet starring John David Washington is now available on demand at normal prices. I highly recommend it!

 

[Japanfan]

Tenet starring John David Washington is now available on demand at normal prices. I highly recommend it!

Available on demand where?

I'm guessing we won't have access to it in Canada, at least for a while.

 

[Buzz]

Yes here in Canada. I watched it yesterday on Rogers VOD.

 

[VGThuy]

Speaking of John David Washington, Netflix dropped this trailer a few days ago of his new movie with recent Emmy winner, Zendaya:

https://youtu.be/CGZmwsK58M8

Apparently, there's major Oscar buzz for Zendaya here. She wasn't eligible for any of the major critics awards there were announced in December and January since this movie is technically a 2021 release but this year's Oscars are allowing a grace period of early 2021 films to be eligible for this year's ceremony.

 

[Buzz]

Godzilla vs Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer #1 (2021) | Movieclips Trailers

Check out the official Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer starring Millie Bobby Brown! Let us know what you think in the comments below.► Sign up for a Fandango FanAL...

www.youtube.com

 

[canbelto]

I recommend One Night in Miami. Wonderful movie. Obviously adapted from a play so it has some talkiness, but the performances are amazing. Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke was incredible.

 

[Cachoo]

Peter Jackson is still editing Beatles footage that is new to everyone for his 2021 film but he did give us a sneak preview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UocEGvQ10OE

 

[canbelto]

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is also an excellent film, although it's not the best August Wilson play. Chadwick Boseman was incredible.

 

[MacMadame]

New Disney moving coming:

Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon | Official Trailer

On March 5, join Raya on her quest to find the last dragon. See Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon in theaters or order it on Disney+ with Premier Access on M...

www.youtube.com

I have to boast: they used my company's products to do it. [Not the actual animation but manage the project and keep track of all the assets, doing the storyboarding, etc.]

 

[Cachoo]

Benedict Cumberbatch alert! "The Courier": https://youtu.be/zbR1A95Ll8Q

 

[MacMadame]

Mr. Mac and I watched Justice League this weekend. That is 10 hours of my life I'll never get back. Okay, it was only two hours long. It just felt like it would never end.

People do not watch a super-hero movie to watch self-absorbed characters moan about life when they are actually pretty privileged. That's what Woody Allen movies are for.

 

[vgerdes]

Benedict Cumberbatch alert! "The Courier": https://youtu.be/zbR1A95Ll8Q

He's been a busy man. I think he has no less than three movies coming out this year ("The Mauritanian" and "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain" being the other two).

 

[vgerdes]

Double post. Sorry.

 

[Vash01]

I saw ‘Never rarely sometimes always’. Powerful film and powerful but subtle acting. Slow moving but never boring. Sidney Flanigan plays the title role of Autumn, a teenager who is pregnant. It is a raw and honest presentation of one girl’s life - rather 2 or 3 days in her life. I am surprised that it didn’t receive any nominations.
8 or 9 out of 10 In my book.

 

[mjb52]

I saw ‘Never rarely sometimes always’. Powerful film and powerful but subtle acting. Slow moving but never boring. Sidney Flanigan plays the title role of Autumn, a teenager who is pregnant. It is a raw and honest presentation of one girl’s life - rather 2 or 3 days in her life. I am surprised that it didn’t receive any nominations.
8 or 9 out of 10 In my book.

I haven't seen this yet but the director's earlier movie It Felt Like Love is powerful and very daring. Hard to watch at times but worth it.

 

[VGThuy]

I saw ‘Never rarely sometimes always’. Powerful film and powerful but subtle acting. Slow moving but never boring. Sidney Flanigan plays the title role of Autumn, a teenager who is pregnant. It is a raw and honest presentation of one girl’s life - rather 2 or 3 days in her life. I am surprised that it didn’t receive any nominations.
8 or 9 out of 10 In my book.

It won a lot of critics awards but it seems it may be too “indie” for the mainstream awards.