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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
« Last post by Hopscotch on May 07, 2024, 04:23:28 AM »I'm not a happy heights sort of guy so the trailer was enough for me 
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
« Last post by Matthew on May 07, 2024, 02:18:08 AM »That is one terrible trailer.
The premise could be interesting. I'm just worried from the Wikipedia summary that the story being centered around the mayor's daughter might be dull. I'm assuming she'll probably meet up with and become allies with Cesar to go on time-stopping hijinks with, but she by no means sounds like the main character.
The premise could be interesting. I'm just worried from the Wikipedia summary that the story being centered around the mayor's daughter might be dull. I'm assuming she'll probably meet up with and become allies with Cesar to go on time-stopping hijinks with, but she by no means sounds like the main character.
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
« Last post by Post-Crisis D on May 07, 2024, 01:39:30 AM »I'm not terribly impressed by the trailer.
Seems like the tagline should be: "Darth Emo discovers the Force."
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
« Last post by Jeff Tanyard on May 06, 2024, 03:16:40 PM »The teaser trailer for this movie is out. Check it out:
I'm not terribly impressed by the trailer.
I'm also not very optimistic about this movie. Coppola made some some of the greatest movies ever back in the 1970s, but he arguably hasn't made a truly great movie since Apocalypse Now.
What do y'all think? Does the movie look interesting to you? Do you plan to see it? Do you think Coppola, at the age of 85, still has what it takes?
The movie comes out May 17th.
Wikipedia page with brief summary of the premise and early reactions from insiders:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalopolis_(film)
I'm not terribly impressed by the trailer.
I'm also not very optimistic about this movie. Coppola made some some of the greatest movies ever back in the 1970s, but he arguably hasn't made a truly great movie since Apocalypse Now.
What do y'all think? Does the movie look interesting to you? Do you plan to see it? Do you think Coppola, at the age of 85, still has what it takes?
The movie comes out May 17th.
Wikipedia page with brief summary of the premise and early reactions from insiders:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalopolis_(film)
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: What TV series are you watching right now?
« Last post by R. C. on April 15, 2024, 07:18:54 AM »Reservation Dogs - Surprisingly good. 99% Tomatometer - 91% Avg. Audience Score
Following the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. To succeed, they will have to save enough money, outmaneuver the methheads at the junkyard on the edge of town and survive a turf war against a much tougher rival gang. This first-of-its-kind creative team tells a story that resonates with them and their lived experiences -- and invites audiences into a surprisingly familiar and funny world.
Following the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. To succeed, they will have to save enough money, outmaneuver the methheads at the junkyard on the edge of town and survive a turf war against a much tougher rival gang. This first-of-its-kind creative team tells a story that resonates with them and their lived experiences -- and invites audiences into a surprisingly familiar and funny world.
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: What TV series are you watching right now?
« Last post by CaptnAndy on April 15, 2024, 05:27:24 AM »We watch an episode of Northern Exposure on Amazon Prime every night (unless the Dodger game runs late). When it first ran, the show was groundbreaking by touching subjects that usually weren't on network TV, and it always ended with a good feeling.
These days, it is a refreshing change from the current programming, and it provides these 79- and 78-year-olds with a look back to an earlier, simpler time.
These days, it is a refreshing change from the current programming, and it provides these 79- and 78-year-olds with a look back to an earlier, simpler time.
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: What TV series are you watching right now?
« Last post by She-la-te-da on April 13, 2024, 11:46:47 AM »So, done with Bitten, dropped GoT for a bit. Now I'm watching The Expanse, on season two.
Things would be better if watching streaming or recorded stuff didn't put me to sleep. :D
Things would be better if watching streaming or recorded stuff didn't put me to sleep. :D
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: What TV series are you watching right now?
« Last post by She-la-te-da on March 29, 2024, 10:07:05 AM »Yes, "Siffie" really knew how to screw up a show. I actually can't remember the last time I watched anything on SyFy. I have it recording Resident Alien, but truth be told, I kind of disliked the show.
Currently I'm watching Game of Thrones and rewatching Bitten, about the werewolves. I'm kind of dreading the whole Red Wedding thing on GoT, and may stop after that. Or before. :D
I have trouble focusing on TV these days. Aftereffects of the Covid mess. I can't really read anymore, I get distracted and frustrated. I'm beginning to wonder if any of my brain is coming back, and the awful typing I manage is driving me crazy. I have to retype almost every word.
Currently I'm watching Game of Thrones and rewatching Bitten, about the werewolves. I'm kind of dreading the whole Red Wedding thing on GoT, and may stop after that. Or before. :D
I have trouble focusing on TV these days. Aftereffects of the Covid mess. I can't really read anymore, I get distracted and frustrated. I'm beginning to wonder if any of my brain is coming back, and the awful typing I manage is driving me crazy. I have to retype almost every word.
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: What TV series are you watching right now?
« Last post by Post-Crisis D on March 26, 2024, 01:00:30 AM »I wish they'd added him earlier (love Carter, but she just didn't work right on Atlantis) and I wish we'd had another season or two of him in that role.
Carter never seemed right for that role. Daniel Jackson would have been a better fit. It just felt like they threw Carter in there to appease SG-1 fans upset that they cancelled SG-1. (And, really, that whole thing was a mess caused mostly by Syfy.)
Yes, it would have been nice to see Picardo as Woosley in that role for more than just the one season.
SG-1 and SG:Atlantis were really good shows that could have kept on going indefinitely if not for the machinations of Syfy.
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TV/Movie Talk [Public] / Re: What TV series are you watching right now?
« Last post by Lynn on March 25, 2024, 03:22:48 PM »Ah, Woolsey. I honestly thought Stargate Atlantis really picked up an excellent addition to the cast with him and would have loved to have it keep going. He added a fresh perspective, was fun, and had heart, and also, Picardo is a good actor and he was good in the role. He had good comic timing also. :D
I wish they'd added him earlier (love Carter, but she just didn't work right on Atlantis) and I wish we'd had another season or two of him in that role. Although it's to be expected that continuity on a series of shows that long running (10 seasons for SG-1, 5 for SGA) might have problems, I thought they did well with the shows. It was nice to see him come in as someone from SG-1. Also, I liked how they took Rodney from asshole-jerk to lovable-jerk over the seasons of SGA.
If you can't tell, I'm still a huge fan. :D
I wish they'd added him earlier (love Carter, but she just didn't work right on Atlantis) and I wish we'd had another season or two of him in that role. Although it's to be expected that continuity on a series of shows that long running (10 seasons for SG-1, 5 for SGA) might have problems, I thought they did well with the shows. It was nice to see him come in as someone from SG-1. Also, I liked how they took Rodney from asshole-jerk to lovable-jerk over the seasons of SGA.
If you can't tell, I'm still a huge fan. :D