TV/Movies Megathread

[Josephus]

According to an article in Times of Malta, Mel Gibson is planning a TV mini series on the Great Siege of Malta. Should be interesting, too bad HE'S the one doing it

I guess he's gonna piss off the Muslems now too

[celedhring]

According to an article in Times of Malta, Mel Gibson is planning a TV mini series on the Great Siege of Malta. Should be interesting, too bad HE'S the one doing it

I guess he's gonna piss off the Muslems now too

He's actually a pretty good director though, the action should be great at least. Everything else... yeah

[Josquius]

The Turks are big on making period pieces these days. If its too stupidly one sided (which could be good, really show the catholic POV) expect a response.

[viper37]

I tried The Last of Us.  I really, really, really tried.

It's boring.  Nothing is ever happening, but for the few times when something is happening, you can easily predict what will happen.

And everyone seems to be raving about that while shitting on Halo because it isn't "faithful" to the source material.  Fuck it.

I'm gone.  I'm not sure I'll finish the season. Two episodes to finish the season, but it always seems like a chore.

I'll try the second season of Rings of Power.  Apparently, it's unfaithful to the source.  Might be good.

[Grey Fox]

It pisses everyone off, it's probably incredibly awesome.

[Gups]

It's way better than the first series. I'm enjoying it but I'm not a Tolkien purist

[celedhring]

Megalopolis is the worst movie from a great director I've ever seen.

[Zoupa]

I tried season 2. I watched 2 episodes then forgot the series existed. The problem is that I don't care about any of the characters. The only storyline that is vaguely interesting is Gandalf with the hobbits, and it's not enough to get me to keep watching.

[The Brain]

Megalopolis is the worst movie from a great director I've ever seen.

Worse than Hollow Man?

[garbon]

The Substance (2024)

There were certainly parts that made me cringe but I'm not a person who sees things like the Saw franchise.

At no point did I consider walking out but I do think the film is too long. It did not need to be 2 hours and 20+ minutes long to get the point. Also it did fall apart narratively at times, but that's pretty standard in horror.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-substance-film-watch-demi-moore-b2621218.html

The extreme body horror film causing mass cinema walkouts around the world

A new body horror film is causing walkouts in cinemas across the world due to its extreme gore.

Those in attendance of screenings of the new film have been sharing their experience of sitting through the two-hour plus title while audience members around them decided enough was enough.

The film in question is The Substance, which is directed by Coralie Fargeat and was named one of the best titles at this year's Cannes Film Festival by The Independent, who predicted its thrills would receive "a love it or hate it" response upon release.

Starring Demi Moore, the film, distributed by Mubi, follows an ageing Hollywood star who takes a black market drug to create a younger version of herself, played by Margaret Qualley.

Its enticing plot has lured in cinemagoers who clearly weren't prepared for how extreme things get; The Independent previously called The Substance "a body horror that goes places even body horror aficionados will be shocked by".

After seeing the film, a cinemagoer wrote: "My review of The Substance is that people walked out of our screening and as far as I'm concerned we don't have enough movies where that might happen," with another stating: "Some people walked out of the screening of The Substance we were at last night. One of the most violent films I've ever seen."

One person added: "I've seen thousands of films and it's very hard to shock me, but this gloriously demented movie was cray-cray on 11. 'The Substance' is not for the faint of heart (during my viewing, several people walked out mid film), but is an instant cult classic. You've been warned."

Others who made it through were left shaken by what they'd just witnessed, with an X/Twitter user writing: "After The Substance ended the entire theatre was dead silent and motionless as the credits rolled and then someone was just like is everyone OK? And everyone in unison said 'no'."

Highlighting the divisive nature of the film was this post reading: "The Substance is the only time I've ever been in a cinema and everybody clapped at the end. Two people walked out 20 minutes in. Three more walked out later."

It's a shame that people are walking out, though, as they will certainly be missing out: the final 30 minutes feature some of the most outrageous, bold scenes shown in cinema for years – and at Cannes they played immensely well with a packed audience.

[celedhring]

Megalopolis is the worst movie from a great director I've ever seen.

Worse than Hollow Man?

Worse than his very own Twixt!

[The Brain]

Megalopolis is the worst movie from a great director I've ever seen.

Worse than Hollow Man?

Worse than his very own Twixt!

 

[Josephus]

Watched Civil War. Wow, the trailers and ads really did not tell the truth of what that movie is about.

I really liked it. You all should watch it.

Just watched it. Thought it was pretty tense, but really lacked a decent narrative.

[Josquius]

I'm trying The Bear again.
I'm just confused about this setting.
So... It's a sandwich shop... Really basic and grimy and standard looking, struggling to get by... But super famous, constantly busy, and with a massive team of actual chefs crammed into it's tiny kitchen.
Maybe I'm missing something here. But the bits just don't fit together in my mind. Surely if it's so popular and busy then it should not be struggling so much, even despite the old owners issues.
Also is everyone tiny or are their vegetables all freakishly huge?

[crazy canuck]

It's way better than the first series. I'm enjoying it but I'm not a Tolkien purist

Yes, I also like the second season a lot better.