Posts by Laura Palmer25

Laura Palmer25 said:I've only checked out the first four from this list 😁...thinking about declaring this summer of superheroes and sticking to those along with the rest 🤣

Look, nobody's forcing anyone to watch anything, but honestly, even just the trailers, photos, and ads popping up everywhere are incredibly annoying. It feels like they're trying to force-feed them into your brain, which isn't far from the truth.

Correction... there are actually five...The Avengers themselves, and I honestly forgot I'd even seen them. They’re absolute classics, even within their own genre.☕

wiredtiger2 said:Just finished watching Spider-Man: Homecoming. Pretty solid flick.

Marvel Studios dumped over $2 billion into their Cinematic Universe, and they’ve pulled in nearly $13 billion. That kind of $11 billion profit over the last nine years... well, it says a lot.

What we saw:



What comes next:

I've only checked out the first four from this list 😁...thinking about declaring this summer of superheroes and sticking to those along with the rest 🤣

Look, nobody's forcing anyone to watch anything, but honestly, even just the trailers, photos, and ads popping up everywhere are incredibly annoying. It feels like they're trying to force-feed them into your brain, which isn't far from the truth.

To me, Waterworld has been a total disaster from its premiere until today...

I couldn't care less about any discoveries regarding how Mad Max influenced this movie...

I honestly didn't give a damn that they blew 200 million and failed to see the expected profit... if people don't like Hollywood, they should just move to Wall Street...

On the other hand, The Postman was a massive epic fail because it tried to bite off way more than it could chew, and the weak script just couldn't pull it off... everyone ended up crashing and burning

And I'm guessing this is probably just fake news 🤣



http://thestudioexec.com/tom-selleck...ke-waterworld/

cosmiclynx57 said:Arkham Asylum (2014)

It barely scrapes by as an average movie, mostly just because of Anne Hathaway. Honestly, it’s pretty mediocre—maybe just a hair shy of being even decent. The biggest issue is that it tries to be a thriller, but it ends up feeling silly and predictable. I will give it credit for the atmosphere and the lead performances, though.

My rating: 4/10

I completely disagree that it's below average; if anything, it's actually better than your typical flick.

Put that in the record!🍿
And she definitely got those looks from her mom, who was also an actress, Judy Loe.

Casey Cox2 said:Recently rewatched Mulholland Drive and honestly? It’s easily the best performance from a modern actress I've seen. It puts those overrated types like Jennifer Lawrence or Emma Stone to shame—I mean, I already mentioned how much I hated the acting in Aloha, and that was easily some of the worst stuff of the 21st century.
The actress in question is working with MD and basically anyone hitting that 21st-century mark, plus the directors who actually know how to pull a top-tier performance out of her. She’s definitely punching above her weight class here.😁
There are plenty of underrated actresses lurking in the shadows who could outact these mainstream, cookie-cutter stars any day of the week, but that's a whole different conversation. XD

When you say Christina, are you talking about this?

I might have to give Aloh another look if it's being hyped up this much. 🐔

electrictrucker88 said:Nicole recently crushed that lead role in Big Little Lies—it was honestly a masterclass. After being stuck in that weird limbo where she wasn't landing anything particularly memorable for a while, she finally stormed back onto the scene in total style... kind of like being nailed into a coffin by some divine hand... what a joke. When they nail you down like that, they don't exactly hand out trophies... they just ignore you...

Honestly, Naomi has been absolutely killing it lately—I mean, her performance in The Impossible back in 2012 was just incredible...

I was talking about tribute awards, like I said. We all know who gets those little tributes... they're for people being given a polite exit from the stage.

dustycanyon5 said:Man, Adoration is such a beautiful movie. It’s honestly one of her best... Naomi is just absolute fire in this one 😍

Can we please move this over to Reddit? Cheers. ☕

Ryan Sullivan9 said:Honestly, compared to the original American remake, Funny Games was a total flop, wasn't it? She just got lost in the shuffle alongside Roth and those two psychos, and none of the leads felt believable.
Looking at her other stuff, Mulholland Drive is definitely a standout—that audition scene is burned into my brain forever! And man, she was incredible in 21 Grams too. I’d also throw in that slightly forgotten flick Adoration, where she plays this MILF type who’s basically trading everything for her sons.

Are you talking about Adoration?
How could I forget? That role was incredible, even if the movie itself is a total gut punch.🧐

I’ve always liked Naomi, though she really hit her stride when she started working with Nicole, who basically carried her career forward. It honestly feels like both of them are starting to fade from the spotlight at the exact same time.

It’s pretty obvious they’re being handed diminishing roles now; it's like producers are quietly telling them it’s time to step aside. I mean, seeing Nicole get that tribute award at Cannes felt a bit much—it was almost like they were officiating a funeral.

Out of everything Naomi has done, my favorite is still The Painted Veil

bluenomad2 said:Simon Signoret, happy birthday 🎉


Don't tell me you don't know Signoret. Shame on you. Anyone following American cinema knows her. I know there are plenty of cinephiles here, so why are you all avoiding this topic 😁? Which of her roles do you consider her best?

She was brilliant in Les Diaboliques. Especially that twist in the final 20 minutes. Then there's Melville's gem, The Army of Shadows, though Lino Ventura takes center stage there. She also appeared in The Confession by Costa-Gavras—personally, I think it's his best work, even better than Z. Yves Montand is in that one too, another great actor.

Her finest performance is in Becker's The Golden Helmet; she outshines any Hollywood starlet. Also an excellent role in La Ronde by the underrated Ophuls. I thought she starred alongside Gabin in something, but I can't recall which.

Come on, film buffs :klap: Signoret should be a household name to anyone paying attention to international cinema. If names like Renoir, Melville, or Godard are known to you, then Signoret, Gabin, and Delon should be just as familiar.

I don't really have anything to add to your posts, which is why I stay quiet. 😁I've always had a massive soft spot for her. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what kind of beauty she possesses—those wide, soulful eyes that seem to change color, paired with that natural blonde hair. She’s got that once-in-a-century kind of look, something truly rare, much like Faye Dunaway or Marlene Dietrich.

Out of all her later roles, I’d say the one in... Widow Couderc.

bluenomad2 said:It’s basically what happened with Diane Keaton when she landed the role of Batman; fans went ballistic because they only saw her as that comedy actress from Bubimir.😁

People just didn't believe he could pull off a transformation—classic skeptical moviegoers right there.😁

I remember laughing at Bruce (who was just a little kid back then), and I can still feel that exact moment my smirk froze on my face.🙂

Douglas Clark2 said:Please, don't let it slip your mind, BW in the series Moonlighting... five seasons, 66 episodes, and if you weren't completely floored by his charm back then, I honestly don't think you ever will be 😍

BW didn't really have any charm until he started taking down terrorists in skyscrapers...☕

By the way, when he was cast as McClaine, people actually laughed because they only knew him as the guy getting walked all over by Cybill Shepherd, who totally owned every scene, whether it was the dialogue, the acting, or just being more physically present. 😁

bluenomad2 said:Happy birthday to Bruce Willis, Glenn Close, Ursula Andress, and Patrick McGoohan 🎉





Bruce Willis was one of my favorites growing up. I grew up on his Die Hard, along with Sly and Arnold Schwarzenegger—the only real action stars back then. Later, specifically in the 90s, he tried some more serious roles; he wasn't bad at it, even with that constant half-smile 😁 I actually enjoyed seeing him on screen. The Sixth Sense, the trashy Armageddon, and of course, The Fifth Element. As for recent stuff, nothing stands out, maybe Looper or RED. They aren't masterpieces, but they're fun enough, especially RED.

Glenn Close is easily the most talented actress on this list. She has a powerful, charismatic presence that never quite hit mainstream superstardom. She wasn't your typical Hollywood beauty, but she dominated every scene. For me, her best work is in Dangerous Liaisons. Most people probably remember her from Fatal Attraction 😁 playing against Douglas (who was the ultimate leading man back then). The Big Chill, Reversal of Fortune, The Natural, Paradise Road... all solid films and performances. She may not be a massive celebrity, but I honestly don't see any young actress today who can touch her.

Regarding TV, she was excellent in The Shield as the boss to Vic and his strike team. And then there’s Damages. That’s the role the younger crowd will definitely recognize her for.

Ursula Andress isn't known so much for acting as she is for being the first Bond girl. By definition, that makes her an icon. I saw her in Red Sun, a decent action Western, though honestly, I watched that more for Toshiro Mifune, Charles Bronson, and Alain Delon 🙏

And Patrick McGoohan. What can you say? One of the most important British actors of the last fifty years. Many might not have heard of him, but The Prisoner is one of the most significant series ever made, and it directly influenced Twin Peaks. He has interesting roles in Scanners and Braveheart. I haven't seen many of his movies, but I've watched all his series. Highly recommended if you haven't seen them.

I don't have anything profound or groundbreaking to say about these three superstars😁 besides wishing them a happy birthday.

But for Patrick, my mind goes straight to Braveheart and that absolutely menacing Edward who spends his time bullying poor little Scots.



Man, the chills I get from him in that role... that medieval aristocratic arrogance he pulls off is just unmatched.🙂

cosmiclynx57 said:Pretty great! 👍

It’s a brutally realistic destruction flick that works just as well as a documentary as it does an action movie. Someone on IMDb nailed it—that's basically the gist of it.

I don't think I've seen a disaster blockbuster feel this grounded in a long time; easily one of the better entries in the genre.

Agreed, definitely one of the few gems from last year... solid storytelling, decent characters, some impressive scenes, and zero forced sentimentality. 👍Finally, a pleasant surprise.

Gerald Jackson48 said:When I saw the thread title, I thought this was going to be a deep dive into the life and times of Moana during the '94 World Cup. Turns out, I was wrong.

I’m looking at the showtimes over at my local AMC Theatres and I have to rub my eyes... I see the title Moana listed as Moana 🤔,

I went to go to IMDb and couldn't find anything for "Vaiana" until I stumbled onto an article about them changing the title in Europe. Apparently, for most Europeans, that beautiful name is just synonymous with the legendary Moana P. 😁, you aren't the only one.

American culture seems totally obsessed with superheroes. It’s funny because even back in the Old World, they used to be just as fixated on them, though they usually pulled their heroes from ancient mythology or national legends.

Now we're living in an era where we have neither, so I guess we just have to dig them out of comic books instead.

Michael Harris20 said:We’re basically turning into idiots in slow motion. Like that old metaphor about the frog in the boiling water—it happens so gradually you don't even realize you're cooked until it's too late.

I swear I think about this movie at least once a week. ☕

Walter Grant5 said:Nike's pathetic branding 🙏

Laura Palmer25, what's with this sudden attempt at sounding like a Coen fanboy after you just tore their whole vibe apart?

The script was decent enough, but the whole vibe and execution were clearly handled by fucking Steven or some fourth-rate assistant he let take the reins....

wiredbison82 said:This is underwhelming. Spielberg is a literate director, but that isn't reflected in this film. It’s pure off-the-rack fare—not even particularly high-quality off-the-rack at that.

+1

I brewed this up this morning as a little Saturday morning treat, and now I just feel let down.😠.

Seriously, how does someone manage to make a movie this boring? Especially with this subject matter, a script by the Coens, and two actors like Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance who absolutely killed it? They managed to squeeze in every single cliché found in American cinema since the 50s. It’s just cheap, pathetic, patriotic, anti-Soviet propaganda that would make movies from the early Reagan era blush. On top of all that, it's dragged out, dull, and predictable. I honestly wonder if Spielberg was even on set during filming, or if they just handed him the footage and let some hack edit it together.

It’s basically a second "The Terminal"—no direction whatsoever, just an endless state of confusion.

Total flop and the biggest disappointment of 2015. 👎

My brain actually hurts after sitting through two hours of non-stop CGI... There's really no point even mentioning the directing, acting, or plot coherence because they just aren't there. All I can say is that he managed not to make me lose my mind entirely. 6/10.

As I was walking out of the theater, I figured this would be a decent choice for a kid's birthday party—something to keep them distracted with loud noises, bright colors, and special effects while they "learn" about Egyptian mythology.