Watched: 02/16/2018
Format: TCM Noir Alley DVR (from November. Yeesh.)
Viewing: First
Decade: 1950's
At this age, it's not often you wrap up a movie and are pretty sure you've just seen one of the best movies of its genre. But there you have it.
Film. Comics. Sci-Fi. Superheroes. Pulp. Noir. History. Superman. 20th Century Archaeology.
Friday, February 16, 2018
Noir Watch: Night and the City (1950)
Watched: 02/16/2018
Format: TCM Noir Alley DVR (from November. Yeesh.)
Viewing: First
Decade: 1950's
At this age, it's not often you wrap up a movie and are pretty sure you've just seen one of the best movies of its genre. But there you have it.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Arnie Watch: The Last Action Hero (1993)
Watched: 02/12/2018
Format: Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
Viewing: Second
Decade: 1990's
My Favorite Part of "Justice League"
Justice League (2017) is a mess. But then it has these great "actually, some of us know what the DCU looks like and what makes it work" moments.
This bit is a post start-of-credits scene, but one of two. It's also my favorite part of the movie and why I'll likely be back if this is where the movies are headed.
I just want to contrast this with the incredibly murder-y Batman meeting Superman. BTW, Superman was just letting Batman murder people, like, eight seconds before so he could work in a cool pose. And, then, later, Batman tries very hard to murder Superman.
A lot of Justice League is unearned - like anyone missing Superman when his very presence just destroyed Metropolis twice. But Henry Cavill very clearly always had an idea of how his Superman could work, and it's a lot of fun to watch. A sort of dry humor that plays off how seriously everyone takes him. His take in this movie, when he finally gets to show up, matches the character of the comics surprisingly well.
Their Flash is basically Wally West, and I don't get why they jettisoned everything about Barry Allen that's been established for decades, but he's our kid on the learning curve, and that's sort of fun.
And one of the most DC things you can do is ask Superman and Flash to race, so - thanks, movie!
This bit is a post start-of-credits scene, but one of two. It's also my favorite part of the movie and why I'll likely be back if this is where the movies are headed.
I just want to contrast this with the incredibly murder-y Batman meeting Superman. BTW, Superman was just letting Batman murder people, like, eight seconds before so he could work in a cool pose. And, then, later, Batman tries very hard to murder Superman.
A lot of Justice League is unearned - like anyone missing Superman when his very presence just destroyed Metropolis twice. But Henry Cavill very clearly always had an idea of how his Superman could work, and it's a lot of fun to watch. A sort of dry humor that plays off how seriously everyone takes him. His take in this movie, when he finally gets to show up, matches the character of the comics surprisingly well.
Their Flash is basically Wally West, and I don't get why they jettisoned everything about Barry Allen that's been established for decades, but he's our kid on the learning curve, and that's sort of fun.
And one of the most DC things you can do is ask Superman and Flash to race, so - thanks, movie!
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
PODCAST with AmyC! Regret Watch: Fifty Shades Freed (2018)
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Watched: 02/11/2018
Format: Alamo Drafthouse
Viewing: First. And, God willing, last.
Decade: 2010's
Hey! As a magical treat for your Valentine's Day, we have something extra special for you.
This weekend AmyC and I returned to the local cinema for a screening of Fifty Shades Freed (2018), the final installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy.* Again *fair warning* the movies are Not Safe For Work, and neither are these podcasts. If you don't want to hear about sexual matters, general naughtiness and some light S&M, then this is your chance to move along.
There was a lot to talk about, so we wound up breaking this up into two completely separate podcasts. Get comfortable, each one runs about 40 minutes.
Our first installment covers some questions sent in, and contains a more general conversation about Fifty Shades in the context of real world events.
Our second installment covers the events of Fifty Shades Freed, tying things up. So to speak.
My eternal thanks to AmyC. We've greatly appreciated her time and patience on this, not to mention her wisdom and willingness to share.
*please, someone tell me this is the last one
Monday, February 12, 2018
Coen Watch: Miller's Crossing (1990)
Watched: 02/03/2018
Format: Google Play Streaming
Viewing: Unknown, but somewhere over 25th
Decade: 1990's
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