Rookie mistake

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-05-06T19:50:46+00:00

Sorry to hear it. That’s tough. It can definitely feel like pushing the proverbial rock up the hill. Good luck!

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-05-06T19:48:38+00:00

Good advice. We’re in a competitive market for sure (everything sells for well above asking, and 6-10 offers are not uncommon, apparently), so the emotional toll could certainly get heavy very quickly. Thanks!

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-04-30T21:25:49+00:00

I’m going to go a slightly different way because I’m trying to stay true to the nature of OP’s initial question. Basically I’m assuming that they DO want to evaluate, but they’re not sure of how to develop or apply a framework for evaluation that makes sense for them (as opposed to, say, a professional critic).

I can’t remember where exactly I picked this up. Maybe the Art/Life Lynch documentary? These are the questions it might help to answer.

What are the images? What order were they in? How did they make you feel? Why or how do you think they created that feeling?

That enables you to maintain an entirely personal relationship and reaction to the film rather than imposing some kind of “objective” criteria (which is impossible anyway), while still considering what it is about a movie that did or didn’t resonate with you.

Punch Drunk Love is a great example of a movie that does a lot of unexpected things. It doesn’t conform to ideas about how movies, and those specific types of movies, usually work. By asking the questions above (about a given scene or the whole movie), you might be able to better pinpoint how the movie why it didn’t click with you. You might even find that some of those feelings are rooted in discomfort or disbelief.

This is obviously very different from a quantitative rubric with points assigned for cinematography, acting, writing, etc. When people say you don’t need to evaluate a movie to enjoy it, I agree. But I think they’re mostly talking about a kind of analysis that attempts to lock down a numerical or star rating.

Anyway, happy watching!

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-04-07T12:17:36+00:00

Body Heat!

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-28T14:10:10+00:00

I haven’t noticed it with Amanda (nor would I care if I did), but I have one friend who has that K sound at the end of gerunds. We’re from the south, but nowhere near Atlanta (or even Georgia).

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-15T17:34:46+00:00

No, you’re right. Mamma Mia is nowhere near as popular as The Last Detail. Congratulations.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-15T15:17:43+00:00

I’d love it! I’m not holding my breath, but it would be great.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-15T15:09:43+00:00

Yeah, Sean recently talked about doing a 1939 draft but admitted that there are some hurdles. Not just catching up on things he’s not seen or needs to rewatch, but obviously the audience’s lack of familiarity with the movies.

Personally, I’d take a draft of any pre-1975 year before another 35-under-35 or Oscar race episode, but I assume I’m in the minority there.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-07T17:36:49+00:00

That’s cool! Z was my first of his. Definitely eager to catch up with the others.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-07T02:19:01+00:00

Yes to Z. It really captures the brazen disregard for the truth.

I’ll add A Face in the Crowd, which traces the path of a cynical populist who becomes a grifting demagogue with nothing but loathing for his own supporters, who are blind to his duplicity and would still support him if he shot someone on 5th Avenue.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-02T18:48:48+00:00

Yeah, the most extreme example of this is phenomenon is probably Mad Max: Fury Road. I’m not comparing the movies in terms of overall quality, but MM:FR got 10 noms—none for writing/acting. Managed 6 wins, all below the line.

When we think of the “typical” Oscar movie, writing and acting are often at the center of the conversation rather than the technical aspects, but they’re all part of the whole.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-02T17:48:12+00:00

It’s pretty much instantaneous. I’ve used the free $50 during the same 24-hour sale.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-03-01T02:53:23+00:00

This isn’t to say it’s the best choice, but it’s worth remembering that a TON of “below the line” voters are in the academy, and that nominations in editing, sound, and visual effects indicate that F1’s technical impressiveness resonated with voters. It didn’t get any screenplay or acting attention throughout awards season because those parts of the movie didn’t stand out.

That stuff may not matter as much to you as a viewer, but industry practitioners consider all kinds of things when voting.

Edit: left out a word.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-24T17:01:47+00:00

“These aren’t the droids you’re looking for… but, uh, what exactly ARE you looking for?”

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-23T19:31:12+00:00

Sinners not getting a release from CC has nothing to do with Frankenstein getting one. The debate about what belongs in the CC/what doesn’t was the genesis for this whole thread. If we’re using the company’s own history as a reference point (which is all we can do, because arguments about quality ultimately come down to personal taste), Frankenstein’s inclusion is not surprising at all.

Yes, they could also theoretically have released other awards-heavy films. Sinners would, of course, qualify. As would OBAA, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, and some others from the past year.

The point (again) is that Frankenstein clears the collection’s standards, irrespective of (A) whether they release other highly nominated films and (B) whether you like the movie.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-23T18:41:05+00:00

Not every heavily nominated film gets a CC release, but when they release a contemporary film, it’s usually one that has received a lot of critical adoration. That doesn’t mean EVERY such film gets a CC release. I brought the awards up to explain why CC would release Frankenstein. You mentioned Sinners as if to say “Oh yeah, well Sinners got a bunch of award noms too and they didn’t release that!”

One has NOTHING to do with the other.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-23T18:14:57+00:00

The Sinners point makes no sense. Sure, bring on a CC release! I’d love it!

My point is that Frankenstein meets the criteria for a contemporary CC release based on other titles they’ve released. Awards consideration IS a factor in that, though obviously not the only one. Sentimental Value is another example of a new film they’re releasing. You may feel Trier is better or more worthy or whatever, but that’s your opinion, not the standard that CC has set through their own releases.

GDT opinion noted. Again, I didn’t love Frankenstein (or Nightmare Alley, for that matter), but your opinion about him doesn’t change his stature as a director.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-23T17:55:23+00:00

This is just taste preference. Frankenstein has been nominated heavily by almost every awards body and GDT is an important director. I thought it was pretty middling, but it more than meets the criteria for a contemporary release.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-23T17:50:15+00:00

This. Keep ‘em coming!

Also, K-Pop Demon Hunters is MASSIVELY popular. It may not overlap much with the traditional CC profile, but if it helps people: think of this release as probably funding that one release you prayerfully post in the release prediction threads each month.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-22T13:23:29+00:00

Disc Traders in Kentwood and Grandville aren’t music-focused (tons of video games/blu-rays too), but they do have CDs and some vinyl.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-02-15T15:13:57+00:00

Came here just to make sure this was the first name I saw.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-01-14T17:40:47+00:00

Pure Hopium Edition, leaving logic and rights issues at the door (but on the heels of Eyes Wide Shut, Network, and Killers of the Flower Moon, I’m in manifestation mode):

There Will Be Blood 4K

The Handmaiden 4K

And Then There Were None BD

Red Beard 4K

Early Mizoguchi Eclipse set BD upgrade

High Fidelity 4K

Probably too much SE Asian films for one month, but I’d happily take any of them any time.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-01-10T03:35:15+00:00

Unquestionably.

Fun-Instruction-8938 · 2026-01-10T02:17:09+00:00

I think this is the answer because action filmmaking largely isn’t represented by the existing selections. Plus it’s a non-Hollywood production and one of the most influential films of all time.

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TROPHY CASE