Posts by driftinggardener66

Look, I’m telling you, there’s a way more intense movie out there—plus a documentary to go with it—that actually swept the Oscars just by being what it is...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=urRVZ4SW...CMiOmarE6JChQQ

Jackson Browne—his albums actually hit the shelves here right when they were being released. I’ve got this 'Late for the Sky' LP that was pressed way back in 1974. (Obviously, I picked it up much later; I can even double-check the label if anyone cares).
There are definitely plenty of people who know him, so it’s no shocker that he doesn't get mentioned much these days. We're living in a small pond here in the States, and even looking at the old territories, times change. The media landscape has shifted so much that hardly anyone even runs into this kind of music anymore unless they have an older relative at home to play it for them.
Just grab any rock encyclopedia and you'll find a bunch of great or "significant" bands and albums that basically nobody listens to nowadays... it's just how it goes...
On the flip side, think about how many people actually listen to the classics or jazz today. Musically speaking, those genres are incomparably more "significant," yet again, hardly anyone gives a damn...
What really bugs me, though, is that this same pattern is happening across all kinds of art. Nowadays, nobody seems interested in anything except whatever pops up on their social media feeds...

So, I finally sat down and watched it tonight... if you're the type of person who nitpicks every little thing, you're gonna have some gripes about the plot holes and how the story flows...
I mean, look, maybe Clint’s perspective—being an older guy now—just isn't focused on those tiny "details" like it used to be. That said, the GT stuff is top-tier and Mula holds his own just fine enough.

But here's the thing... there's this one line in the movie where he's talking to the kid about all the crazy stuff he's done in his life—stuff that looks totally pointless looking back... and how being "macho" is really just an ego trip that doesn't mean squat. To paraphrase him: "A man spends years not understanding a damn thing, and by the time he figures it out, it's already too late." Then, at the end, he's dancing and hugging that woman... whether it's too late or not, that's the only part that actually matters.

In that sense, it’s actually a weirdly romantic flick. It's nostalgic, sure, because the lead character—just like us watching him—is painfully aware of how much time has slipped away. But it’s also kind of comforting, like he’s saying there’s still a "chance" even when the end is right around the corner.
Even though Clint has always been okay with a little romance or lyrical moments, I think he’s specifically picking stories that mirror his own way of looking at life...

If you're just looking for something shallow, don't bother with this one.

Honestly, I don't even care who the lead actor is in this flick, because at the end of the day, it’s all about the director,
G. R. Medjutim.
This was a total letdown. All those things I usually love about his stuff—the gritty stories, those deep, multi-layered plots involving small-time crooks, the dark humor, and those unforgettable characters (think anything from a nomad version of Brad Pitt to Vinnie Jones, or guys like Mark Strong, Taj Hardy, Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Colin Farrell as Couch, or even that surprisingly great Hugh Grant playing some greasy reporter)—none of that is here. Even the editing and direction felt off.
It plays like some generic action trash made by a nameless hack in Hollywood... though maybe that was the point? Just a way to grab cash from mindless teenagers... since, according to what I'm reading, the movie actually made a killing.
I just really hope he doesn't make a habit out of making movies like this.

I feel like nobody’s even brought this one up (has anyone even watched it?)

Moon, directed by Duncan Jones (Bowie's kid) starring Sam Rockwell



Okay, the next flicks aren't strictly 'Sci-Fi,' but they are totally 'fantastic' (sorry if I'm going off-topic here)....Wings of Desire...Wim Wenders



Another one where fantasy and reality just get all tangled up....Woody Allen



...and one more classic Woody....absolutely unbeatable



Jim Jarmusch....best damn vampires ever....



Bergman, those legendary chess scenes...

https://youtu.be/B6YgM9IvfYs

You seriously have to watch The Lobster from start to finish...

https://youtu.be/vU29VfayDMw

Since you brought up this year's (well, technically last year's) Youth, you absolutely have to check out the director's previous flick. It actually snagged an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film—it's called The Great Beauty... here's the trailer link...



Also, running alongside Youth in the competition this year was Lobster, which is way better, starring Colin Farrell... seriously, go watch it... here's the trailer... I honestly don't get why people call it a comedy. Sure, there are bits that might make you laugh, but it's a smart, dark, and totally subversive movie...



Out of everyone else mentioned here, Bergman definitely stands out, but man, his stuff requires a specific mood. His movies feel more like reading a novel or something. I dig Jim Jarmusch, but he just doesn't hit that same level of depth. The French New Wave has some interesting gems too. Check these two out to start... Oh, forgot to mention—not sure if you're into him, but all the Woody Allen movies, which I don't think anyone has even brought up yet, are kind of like that. They're basically crafted by the most neurotic existentialist ever to pick up a camera...

Since you brought up this year's (okay, fine, last year's) Youth, you seriously need to check out the director's previous flick. It actually snagged an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film—it's called The Great Beauty... here's the trailer link...



Also, while Youth was running around the competition this year, there was also Lobster, which is way better, starring Colin Farrell... definitely watch it... here's the trailer... I honestly have no clue why people call it a comedy. Sure, there are funny moments, but it's a smart, dark, and totally subversive movie...



Out of everyone else mentioned in this thread, Bergman definitely stands out, but man, his stuff requires a specific mood. His movies feel more like reading deep novels. I dig Jim Jarmusch, but he just doesn't hit that same level of depth. The French New Wave has some killer films too. Check these two out to get started...