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

[manhn]

I watched A Real Pain. It makes me want to visit Poland, and do a tour. The clumsy use of classical music annoyed. But….

I hate Kieran Culkin’s Character so much!!! And found his performance revolting. Beyond winning for such a dreadfully boring performance, how in the world is deemed a supporting character? He is in 135% of the movie!

 

[canbelto]

Watched "Sinners" on Amazon Prime. I was unspoiled enough to have the WTF moments in the middle of the movie. Not my kind of movie, but very well done and well acted. Michael B. Jordan was extremely good, and I always love Delroy Lindo. The rest of the cast was new to me, but all were really good.

Ok so now that you've seen it, can you tell me what you think about my theory of the epilogue:

Spoiler: Sinners epilogue

I think that Stack and Mary die at the end of the film. I think they visit Sammie, they don't turn him, and when they exit the bar you can see the light in the hallway. Then the music plays and it's "early in the morning". My theory is that they regain their humanity and choose to die together.

 

[my little pony]

@canbelto did you watch the post credit scenes?

 

[canbelto]

@canbelto did you watch the post credit scenes?

Yes that's what I'm talking about. The bar scene post-credit. I'm convinced Mary and Stack walk out of the bar and die in the daylight after they see Sammie.

 

[manhn]

It’s been awhile but wouldn’t they have entered the club from the daylight? I have watched too many episodes of The Vampire Diaries that I just assume they have special rings or something.

 

[PRlady]

DH wants to drag me out in the cold rain to see Secret Agent. Is it worth it?

 

[ilovepaydays]

Box Office Mojo - U.S. Domestic Box Office: Weekend 3

So…..are these 28 Years Later films actually good? I only like certain type of horror films like Sinners and Weapons. If it’s just gore or body horror, I’ll pass.

Notable opening next week: Mercy, The Testament of Ann Lee (Expands), and Arco (Limited ).

Also, the 2026 Sundance Film Festival starts on Thursday, January 22.

 

[my little pony]

I cant wait to see the testament of Ann lee

 

[Icetalavista]

I watched A Real Pain. It makes me want to visit Poland, and do a tour. The clumsy use of classical music annoyed. But….

I hate Kieran Culkin’s Character so much!!! And found his performance revolting. Beyond winning for such a dreadfully boring performance, how in the world is deemed a supporting character? He is in 135% of the movie!

Ditto re Culkin character. Jesse Eisenberg is one talented guy. Lots of themes being juggled here. After hearing about Culkin using his Oscars speech to pressure his wife to have more kids, I had to wonder how much of his character in the movie was actual acting. Piece of work, that one.

I just saw The Housemaid. Delicious over the top twisty revenge fun. But bloody. The final scene was perfection.

My movie group watched a Rob Reiner movie in memoriam- “This is Spinal Tap”. I didn’t see it when it was released. Absolute deadpan performance by Reiner! We thought it probably was way more outrageous when it was released. The coarsening of the culture has decreased the shock value. But the words to the songs were so awful I was just howling with laughter. The actual music sans words wasn’t too bad!