TV/Movies Megathread

[Savonarola]

Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001)

I avoided this when it was first at the theater as it was billed as a Mexican "American Pie."  American "American Pie" was bad enough, a Mexican knock-off sounds excruciating.  It turns out the movie was nothing of the sort; it's much closer in spirit to "Il Sorpasso" or "Easy Rider" than any teen romp.  (Of course billing a film as a Mexican "Il Sorpasso" would not have appealed to many people.)

I'm not a fan of voice over narration (unless it's done by The Amazing Criswell.)  Otherwise the film was good.  I really liked how they'd be traveling while scenes of random Mexicanness would play out around them (the police beating a man, a flea market, a man driving cattle down the highway) usually without the characters even noticing.  There's a good amount of truth to that, but it's also like the running gag in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, where the knights would "Ride" by people engaged in absurd activities.

[The Larch]

Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001)

I avoided this when it was first at the theater as it was billed as a Mexican "American Pie."

Who on earth thought of that promotional tactic? 

[Duque de Bragança]

I didn't realize (or, I suppose I had known but forgotten) that Farenheit 451 was made that long ago.  I would have guessed it was made about 1973 or so.

I believe that you're correct that it was his only English language film.

His only sci-film too. Yes, he showed up in Close Encounters of the Third Kind but it does not count though the English level seemed to be the same for the character played.

[Richard Hakluyt]

Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001)

I avoided this when it was first at the theater as it was billed as a Mexican "American Pie."

Who on earth thought of that promotional tactic? 

Someone who didn't watch the film I guess 

[Duque de Bragança]

Creed 2

Watching Creed is not compulsory to enjoy this movie, however Rocky IV should (cue the Brain) for Drago, Creed and Rocky are back again. Creed [spoiler]almost[/spoiler] killed again? Revenge?
More [spoiler]human(e)[/spoiler] Drago inside than expected. Dolph fans rejoice? More than Aquaman which I have yet to watch (Two movies with Dolph AT THE SAME TIME in cinemas?!)
Remember, it's 2019 not 1985 anymore, politics-wise [spoiler]but not only the early detour in Ukraine is not really explained or exploited. Insert random generic Eastern block grey sky and buildings?[/spoiler]. [spoiler]Sadly specially for Gitte Nielsen though surgery is to blame too. Real bitch in the movie which explains a lot of the actions and motivations of the Dragos.[/spoiler]


End was too predictable IMO [spoiler]Drago Jr as a "bad" winner more interesting than Creed as the good winner.[/spoiler] but then it's a Rocky Creed movie.

[Liep]

2 episodes of the 3rd season of True Detective.

More impressed than with the 2nd season, but if it reaches the heights of the first is doubtful but less will do.

[Savonarola]

Them! (1954)

When Man entered the atomic age, he opened a door into a new world.  What we'll eventually find in that new world, no one can predict.

Released the same year as the original Godzilla, this is one of the better "Atomic Monster" movies of the era (fans of MST3K have seen most of the worst.)  In this case radiation has mutated ants, who have turned carnivorous and now threaten (this being a Hollywood movie) Los Angeles .  You may not think this is such a big deal.  In fact you may think things would improve if some of the residents of Los Angeles, say the Kardashian family, were eaten by giant ants; but this is serious.  Left unchecked the ants will spread across the globe.  They could eat Washington DC next, or Moscow, or... huh, maybe radioactive giant mutant ants aren't so bad after all.



Walt Disney went to see this thinking that James Arness would be perfect for the role of Davy Crockett.  Instead he was so impressed by Fess Parker (who has a bit role in the film) that the part went to him instead.

[Josephus]

2 episodes of the 3rd season of True Detective.

More impressed than with the 2nd season, but if it reaches the heights of the first is doubtful but less will do.

I liked Season Two. I don't remember any of it now; but I do remember liking it.

[Liep]

2 episodes of the 3rd season of True Detective.

More impressed than with the 2nd season, but if it reaches the heights of the first is doubtful but less will do.

I liked Season Two. I don't remember any of it now; but I do remember liking it.

Yeah, it wasn't bad, it was just no where near as good as the first. And it took a couple of episodes before it got going.

[Malthus]

Them! (1954)

When Man entered the atomic age, he opened a door into a new world.  What we'll eventually find in that new world, no one can predict.

Released the same year as the original Godzilla, this is one of the better "Atomic Monster" movies of the era (fans of MST3K have seen most of the worst.)  In this case radiation has mutated ants, who have turned carnivorous and now threaten (this being a Hollywood movie) Los Angeles .  You may not think this is such a big deal.  In fact you may think things would improve if some of the residents of Los Angeles, say the Kardashian family, were eaten by giant ants; but this is serious.  Left unchecked the ants will spread across the globe.  They could eat Washington DC next, or Moscow, or... huh, maybe radioactive giant mutant ants aren't so bad after all.



Walt Disney went to see this thinking that James Arness would be perfect for the role of Davy Crockett.  Instead he was so impressed by Fess Parker (who has a bit role in the film) that the part went to him instead.

With our luck, the giant ants would just breed with the Kardashians instead, leading to a horrible new reality show sensation. 

[Savonarola]

With our luck, the giant ants would just breed with the Kardashians instead, leading to a horrible new reality show sensation.

Kim:  This has been a positive change.  I still love Kanye, but Myrmius is just so much more down to earth; and dating him, well it feels like my life has finally gotten back to normal.

[Habbaku]

In case it doesn't get said enough, I always enjoy your movie "reviews", Sav. 

[Savonarola]

In case it doesn't get said enough, I always enjoy your movie "reviews", Sav. 

Thanks 

[Razgovory]

Them was one of my favorite films as a kid.

[mongers]

Them was one of my favorite films as a kid.

Likewise.