Seen Any Good Movies Lately?

Went to see Jurassic World Rebirth yesterday... I gave it a 7 score at IMDB

Different characters, but the same basic story in every one of the movies... arrogance and greed leads to doing something that shouldn't be done... and then that greed, and some carelessness, leads to the dinosaur's eating people (some good and some bad people) before the 'hero or heroine' wins through at the end

This one had some interesting characters, but was typical of the entire series... 2+ hours of action that was sometimes fun and sometimes cringeworthy

Heretic (2024) with Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East.  👍 👍

Two young Mormon missionaries knock on the wrong door. Part faith-test & part thriller set inside a blueberry pie mousetrap with many doors but no clear exit. I was thoroughly entertained by Hugh Grant's Mr. Reed until the end, when it got a bit too gruesome. Nevertheless, it held my interest.

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% approval.

"Mountainhead" HBO/MAX movie 👎👎

A decent premise that failed to deliver. Not worth 1 hour, 48 min of my time. 

Four self-absorbed tech bro pals re-unite at a mountain-top lodge as global economic chaos unleashes below them. No likable characters. No redeeming script. Don't waste your time.

i like this topic.  i keep rewatching my favorite movies (eg, pulp fiction) i'm so desperate.

Just saw Everything Everywhere All At Once, written & directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.  Available now on Showtime.  Comedy/Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy.

A highly imaginative trip through the multi-verse by a Chinese American woman and laundromat owner (Michelle Yeoh) being audited by IRS tax agent (Jamie Lee Curtis).  Great visuals.  You'll never think about googly eyes, fingers and bagels quite the same way again.  Sadly, the 2nd third of the film lost my interest but the final third is really amazing!  B+

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/everything_everywhere_all_at_once

Just watched Top Gun Maverick... somewhat cliched but good... my wife even enjoyed

I now see that the original is on Netflix so I will ask if she wants to watch

We just saw the Banshees of Inisherin, written and directed by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_banshees_of_inisherin

A slightly gruesome story that takes place on a remote island off the coast of 1920's Ireland.  One day without warning, Pádraic (Colin Farrell) learns his best buddy Colm (Brendan Gleeson) has put an end to their lifelong friendship.  With help from his sister (Kerry Condon) and a troubled young islander (Barry Keoghan), Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary.  Part humor & part horror tale that draws you in with gorgeous scenery and top notch performances. A+

I expect The Banshees of Inisherin to receive a few Golden Globe awards this Tues night (5:pm PST).

Not movies, but right now my wife is binging series on Netflix... currently watching Married at First Sight

She normally doesn't do romance reality shows, but she broke her kneecap that past Saturday (going in for surgery next Tuesday) and she is, as she says BORED OUT OF HER MIND so watching any series that is interesting in any way

She will be off her leg (except wearing an immobilizer brace and using a walker to get to the bathroom and back to bed) for at least 2 months, so Netflix is going to be running a lot

Watched Belle (Ryu to Sobakasu no Hime) the other day. What an amazing film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99FX0cQwTR4

My attempt to watch Spiderman No Way Home last week failed after suffering through the utterly boring and predictable first 35 minutes. When Osborn entered the scene I decided to call it a day and find more interesting activities to spend my time, such as playing with our cat and enjoy a walk in the sun. Those Marvel movies (and comics) have become cultural drivel of the highest order. Rinse and repeat. Reboot. Rinse and repeat. Not a single original thought. Yawn.

"MoonKnight" just hit on disney+. Let me know how it was anyone who may have watched it.