# Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies\ **Created:** [September 29, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906 "2014-09-29T21:53:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 174
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3473 "2021-12-29T17:51:52Z")
Thanks. I was waffling on seeing that movie but will probably do so this long weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3474 "2021-12-29T18:45:54Z")
Yep, that’s the one. It’s pretty light fare, although stressful to watch if you’re a really punctual person! ---
**Author:** ![MikeF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3475 "2021-12-29T19:15:08Z")
I’ll second **The Rescue**. After watching the movie I Googled maps of the caves and other things and its remarkable how inaccurate/incomplete the reporting was at the time. It still left me with some questions, however. We also watched “The Master” (2012 - Philip Seymour Hoffman & Joaquin Phoenix) the other night. The acting was pretty good but don’t know that I’d recommend it. I couldn’t stop seeing the Joker in Phoenix’s portrayal. ---
**Author:** ![Hatchie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hatchie/32/3983_2.png) [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3476 "2021-12-29T20:52:26Z")
That’s why I always turn down roles in comic book movies. Not matter how you play it, you’re always going to be seen as Fingerdingerman or The Foister to a certain segment of the public. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3477 "2021-12-29T20:58:30Z")
The remake of Susperia was…something else. Gorgeously made, and one of the young lady who did the practical effects has to be commended for going at it with no pads for a particularly grueling stunt. I can’t say it was good, but it was…memorable. ---
**Author:** ![Yookeroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yookeroo/32/323_2.png) [@Yookeroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yookeroo)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3478 "2021-12-29T21:35:30Z")
> [@jsc1953](#): > > I heard one cynical take that Disney is making films that they can tie to pavilions at EPCOT. Or it could have been, “Wow, Coco did great! What else can we do with Latinx culture?” There is no Colombia pavilion. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3479 "2021-12-29T22:49:43Z")
I think Disney is just starting to tire of European fairy tales, have branched out to other cultures, and have been overwhelmed by the wealth of original story possibility. I am anticipating more Africa and India stories (that aren’t about animals) will emerge soon. Australian Aboriginal culture has also been largely untapped in high-quality animation, even though it’s a unique visual treat. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3480 "2021-12-30T00:25:52Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The Rock is difficult for me to believe. This movie was so bad, I couldn’t tell if it was supposed to be a comedy without any laughs or what the hell it was. I wouldn’t watch it again for Lifetime Free Beer. Yes I would. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3481 "2021-12-30T06:32:26Z")
Just finished ‘death to 2021’ a satirical review af 2021 and a follow up to ‘death to 2020’. Pretty much the same, passed the time with a couple of laugh out loud moments , some duds and some depressing memories . ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3482 "2021-12-30T09:57:29Z")
Watched **A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood** , a film about a journalist who starts out doing a puff piece profile on Mister Rogers (played here by Tom Hanks) and ends up having all his personal issues fixed by Fred’s relentless kindness. It is nice in itself, but it’s based on a real story in _Esquire_ by Tom Junod who goes through a similar but much less melodramatic journey, and the article actually talks a lot more about Fred Rogers than this film does. That we end up with a story on screen with more angst and less Fred is not a point in its favor IMHO. It’s not a bad film and it’s close enough to the real story to have merit, even with its various indulgences. But I would suggest that whether you see the film or not, [you read the original article](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a27134/can-you-say-hero-esq1198/). It is…astounding. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3483 "2021-12-30T13:45:06Z")
> [@Precambrianmollusc](#): > > Just finished ‘death to 2021’ a satirical review af 2021 and a follow up to ‘death to 2020’. I love Charlie Brooker and these are his American versions of “Yearly Wipes” he did in the UK. Death to 2021 was great. My favorite is that actress(who was also in the 2020 one) who is “double-non-vaxxed”. She has twice turned down the chance to get vaxxed. Her pushing away the ventilator and other machines at the hospital because of her “rights” and “freedom” was great. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3484 "2021-12-30T16:35:25Z")
**West Side Story.** Phenomenal. No matter how many times you’ve seen the 1960 version, seeing it in a theater is like seeing it for the first time (cliche, I know); I was blown away by how beautiful Bernstein’s music, and how clever Sondheim’s lyrics, are. The script (by Tony Kushner) adds a lot of dialog, mostly concerning socio-economic trends in 1950’s Manhattan. A few interesting dialog and lyric changes, to revert back to the Broadway original some lines that were too racy for 1960 movie audiences. Like in “Officer Krupke”, what was “slob” in 1960 is now “schmuck”. Or “birth to earth” is now “sperm to worm”. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3485 "2021-12-31T01:28:41Z")
Yeah it was funnier than I made out, just wasn’t in a ticklish mood I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3486 "2021-12-31T04:40:44Z")
We just watched “Don’t look up” , great movie, fun entertaining , quite depressing and probably how the world will end. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3487 "2021-12-31T20:05:31Z")
**Excision** (Amazon, 2012) - WOW. Just, WOW. The IMDb description is, “A disturbed, delusional high-school student with aspirations of a career in medicine goes to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother.” And yeah, that’s the barebones of it, but Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus states, " _Excision_ effectively blends body horror and adolescent drama, although its visceral aggression definitely isn’t for all tastes." and that’s the truth. This film is different. It could easily be described as an avant garde art piece, but one that actually works. I mean, after all the crazy shit you’ve seen, by the end of the movie, it all makes sense. I have never had that experience with this genre before. Until now I thought confusing you forever was the goal. I wouldn’t give it a glowing recommendation, but it was good and we were glad we watched it. My wife and I have been scratching our heads for something we could compare it to and the only thing that came close was **In Fabric** (2018). ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3488 "2021-12-31T21:01:07Z")
> [@Sitnam](#): > > This film is different. It could easily be described as an avant garde art piece, but one that actually works. I mean, after all the crazy shit you’ve seen, by the end of the movie, it all makes sense. I have never had that experience with this genre before. Until now I thought confusing you forever was the goal. My review was that the final 25 minutes or so will determine your final thoughts on the movie. I found the ending to be satisfying and kind of improved the entire movie. I can tell you this: I remember that movie! It stands out. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3489 "2021-12-31T21:16:16Z")
Yes. Everything you said. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3490 "2022-01-01T03:28:17Z")
I just watched _[The Door Into Summer](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M39FNAlhPnU)_. Confession time, I haven’t actually read the Heinlein novel, but going from the Wikipedia summary of the book, the movie is actually a pretty faithful adaptation. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2022, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3491 "2022-01-01T04:55:43Z")
TCM is running a Thin Man movie marathon for New Years Eve. Six movies in one night. I’m not sure if I can get past the first four. It’s hard for me to stay awake past 1AM.🎉 The Thin Man characters and stories were written by Dashiell Hammett. One of the original writers of hard boiled-detectives. I’m enjoying the movies. It’s always an adjustment for me to watch movies from the 1930’s. The pacing and story telling is so different. The Thin Man series were considered A list. They were released every two to three years. Most were almost two hours. Completely different from the serials like Andy Hardy. Some general info about Dashiell’s main characters. > **[Nick and Nora Charles](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_and_Nora_Charles)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > Nick and Nora Charles are fictional characters created by Dashiell Hammett in his novel The Thin Man. The characters were later adapted for film in a series of films between 1934 and 1947; for radio from 1941 to 1950; for television from 1957 through 1959; as a Broadway musical in 1991; and as a stage play in 2009. > Nick and Nora are a married couple who solve murder mysteries while exchanging sharp and smart repartee. The tremendous popularity o... ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/3492 "2022-01-01T09:57:46Z")
Tom Hanks discovered during the filming that [he’s related to Fred Rogers](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/11/20/tom-hanks-just-learned-hes-related-mister-rogers-days-before-his-mister-rogers-movie-opens/). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906.md?page=173) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906.md?page=175)