Posts by Donna Nelson23

Consider this my vote for the Star Wars subforum—and as for the moderator role, I'm happy with whoever the boss decides to appoint.

I caught a few clips of that series and honestly? It didn't really grab me. I've never been a huge fan of how they do things over in the UK—I'd much rather see an American production handle this one...

The producers are actually Hammer & Tongs from the United Kingdom and Spyglass Entertainment from the USA, with Disney handling distribution 🙄. Looks like you got exactly what you wanted!

I just caught wind of this—a film adaptation of the legendary book by Douglas Adams is officially in pre-production. You can check out the details here.

I heard that NBC produced an incredibly successful series based on his work—they even turned the book into a drama. If they follow his original recipe, they shouldn't be able to mess this up. I'm genuinely excited for this movie; it looks like it will mostly feature British actors, and there’s even talk about bringing in some Monty Python members.
If I dig up any more info, I'll let you all know.

My suggestion? Just head down to the AMC Theatres and ask to speak with a manager in person. Who knows if anyone important even saw that email you sent. If you show up, you’ll definitely get some kind of response—just be persistent, they have to take you seriously.

Justin Patel said:I've been there a few times, and honestly, the theater is pretty solid—definitely the best one in town.
Though, I have to say, that tiny little screen over at Broadway is actually my favorite.

I second that! Screen two at Broadway is my absolute favorite spot in all of Washington, D.C.—I’ve got a bit of a sentimental attachment to it.

And if you'll let me go slightly off-topic for a second—I think the projectionists are totally dropping the ball. Just the other day, I was grabbing a coffee outside the theater and overheard some guy yelling into a walkie-talkie: "Tell those idiots in the booth to fix the picture—you can literally see their Windows desktop!" 👎

Looking through this forum, it seems like this isn't even the first time it's happened. God knows who they're hiring for such a critical job. Personally, I don't care about the snack selection, how many screens they have, or how comfy the seats are (okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little—that matters, but it's not the dealbreaker). When I'm at the movies, I care about the picture and the sound quality, not all the extra bells and whistles.

The doctors couldn't get their act together because the surgeon was unable to perform any procedures on board due to the constant rocking of the ship. The captain felt terrible—he'd promised them a trip to the Galapagos—so he actually called off the chase for the Frenchman. It turns out his emotions outweighed his sense of duty.

That segment involving Jonah was meant to illustrate just how incredibly superstitious sailors were back then. It also served as an example of a poor officer—someone lacking sufficient self-confidence. Whether he was an atheist or an unbeliever doesn't really matter in this context.

As a history major and a total sailing enthusiast, I was absolutely floored by this movie. The way they captured life aboard a smaller warship in the early 1800s felt incredibly authentic—the attention to detail is just spot on. Even if the plot isn't strictly historical, the execution feels remarkably grounded in reality.

What really stood out to me was the character development. It felt like every single supporting character had actual depth; I didn't feel like I was just watching "cannon fodder," which is such a tired trope in most war movies.

Since the action stays confined to the deck of the USS Enterprise—meaning we don't get glimpses of what the French sailors are up to—the director does a fantastic job conveying that specific sensation of navigating massive sailing vessels through all the various chaos of that era.

My rating: 5 👍

casualmarlin9 said:And that’s exactly why the Oracle tells that little girl: "We will see him again."

The reason the Oracle tells Sati they'll cross paths again—if my math is right—is because he's going to pop up yet again as an anomaly in version 9.0.

As for Trinity's death scene? It works purely because she’s easily the most exhausting character in the whole trilogy.

Then there's Neo being blind—you could definitely draw a parallel there to Tiresias, that blind prophet from the Greek tragedies.

IMHO, the whole thing lasts until Zion runs out of space and people decide to build a new city (assuming they even bother).

Yeah, I remember seeing "Trainman" translated once as "Conductor" and another time as "Accountant." Honestly? Neither hits the mark—this "Trainman" character is clearly just some grimy underground lowlife with yellow teeth who smells like a dumpster fire from a mile away.

AND NOW SPOILERS

Look, I’m not a religious guy, but the whole Neo-Jesus parallel is just staring us in the face. The sacrifice for humanity; the way they mention "Savior" a million times throughout the film; even when Neo and Smith start merging in the Matrix, he gets that cross appearing on his chest before it spreads—it's all there. Then he dies in "Jesus pose"... and when that robot carries him at the end? Man, it reminded me so much of a Pietà painting. Obviously, it’s not an exact match, but the vibes are definitely similar.

Did anyone catch what's written on the door above the Oracle's kitchen? I know it was shown in the first movie, but it totally slipped my mind.

In my opinion, the writers did a pretty lame job explaining why the actress playing the Oracle changed—and also, how on earth can they build a new Matrix if ALL their batteries are fried? I guess they have some massive generator in the basement keeping them going until they can grow a new batch of humans for power. Personally, I don't think this peace is going to last long—probably only until people multiply enough to want to start a new city, maybe somewhere out on the coast with a view of the ocean.😁.

Someone asked how Neo can manipulate squids in Resurrections, and the Oracle basically gave the answer: the One's power isn't strictly limited to the Matrix. In short, Neo could probably bend spoons in the real world too, if he ever actually tried.

I caught it last night,

The pacing is definitely all over the place—the first thirty minutes fly by while setting the whole stage, but then you’re stuck waiting an hour and a half just to see how it ends.
Did anyone catch Gruber? He’s the guy at the start collecting those harbor fees; I was honestly so happy to see him—it immediately took me back to "My Little Tank" and all those old 'Allo 'Allo! vibes.

Just my two cents on the whole curse thing: the way I read it, the curse hits whoever actually takes a gold coin from that stone chest. Since Orlando Bloom and that woman didn't touch them, they could carry the coins around without suddenly turning thin under the moonlight.

Man, I live for trailers—honestly, my absolute worst nightmare is being late to the movie theater and missing them. And let's be real, that happens way too often.

Ugh, tell me about it! It drives me crazy when that happens. It totally ruins the vibe for the whole movie. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the previews either—I think it's because it's usually just two or three big blockbuster teasers followed by an endless stream of ads for terrible direct-to-video movies.

Alright, let’s wrap this up—it was just me and two other people on the forum who actually went to the movie theater to check out the trailer, while the rest of the world won't shut up about it.

🙂

I actually started this thread because a buddy and I were just laughing at those Star Wars fans who’d buy tickets for a movie just to watch the trailer and then immediately start decoupling from China. It recently hit us—we basically did the exact same thing for the two towers trailer, except we actually stayed for the feature. We weren't even that stoked to see the movie itself; we just went for the preview (and honestly, our hopes were fulfilled 😁).

I was curious if anyone else has pulled something like this, or if we're just two total weirdos who care way too much about trailers—maybe I didn't phrase my question quite right.

The poll is live. Have you ever actually gone to the movie theater just to catch a trailer or check out some new posters? I’ll admit—I’ve done both—even when there wasn't anything playing that I was particularly dying to see (like 😁Knight's tale, for instance
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I’d say he should probably arrive around late September or early October.

Based on the trailer I caught, I think it’ll be worth checking out.

Not only was his penalty reduced to just a fine, but it looks like they might actually re-examine the liability of the other two involved in the crash. It’ll be interesting to see how this whole mess plays out.

DiCaprio totally butchered the adaptation of that amazing book. I've read it quite a few times, but I honestly can't remember if there was a part about speaking American in the original text. If anyone out there has a better memory than I do, please let me know—I'm dying to know, and I really don't feel like re-reading the whole thing just to check.

1. Amélie—honestly, one of those rare films that leaves you walking out of the theater with a genuine smile on your face.
2. Talk to Her... Almodóvar is nothing short of a genius.
3. Lord of the Rings🙏

I caught this at the local AMC about a month ago, and honestly, it’s pretty solid. My only gripe was how much they fawn over that princess—the one who basically set everything in motion just because she was bored. Such a spoiled brat; she really rubbed me the wrong way😠. I suppose that’s just part of that Eastern sense of honor, but man, it was grating.
The fight sequences are actually quite grounded; I didn't even notice the wirework during those jumps, which is impressive. All things considered, I’d give it a straight 5/5.👍If you get the chance, go check it out.

Edward Norton is such a phenomenal actor that I’ll happily sit through a mediocre movie just to see him on screen—it's worth it alone. Honestly, he hasn't let me down once. I really hope that streak continues even after *The Italian Job*, which, if I recall correctly, wasn't exactly his first choice.