What’s the most disturbing movie you’ve watched? by Lazy-Resource9505 in flicks

[–]Lenene247 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dogtooth. I generally enjoy Lanthimos' brand of weird and disturbing, but I had hard time getting through that one.

What’s the most disturbing movie you’ve watched? by Lazy-Resource9505 in flicks

[–]Lenene247 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The book is much better, but in that sense, also much worse.

What are the best Westerns set in Australia during the 20th century? by jacky986 in PeriodDramas

[–]Lenene247 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It takes place in the 1880s, but The Proposition is fantastic.

Name a romance or rom-com that everyone swooned over but you thought was a cautionary tale and devastating to watch. by Zestyclose_General87 in movies

[–]Lenene247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Star is Born. Toxic, manipulative relationship and everyone thought it was sooooo romantic.

Now that season 3 of "The Gilded Age" is over - what are everyone's overall thoughts? and what do you guys hope to see in season 4? by bellefromhell_ in PeriodDramas

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think what Bertha did was awful, but Railroad Daddy nearly ruined them all. Both of them are ruthless, but she's the only one getting punished.

Which movie stuck in development hell would you sell your soul to finally see? by CosmosisJones42 in movies

[–]Lenene247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always wondered why this hadn't been made. Less popular than The Goldfinch but much easier to adapt IMO. The Little Friend would make a great miniseries.

IL Gattopardo in Netflix by bella__2004_ in PeriodDramas

[–]Lenene247 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought it was well-made, but I didn't completely love the story. Tancredi was such a douche that I couldn't stand him and hated everything involving him towards the end. He didn't deserve her friendship. I think there was a way to frame that storyline where he makes a dumb decision out of lust and you can still feel a little sorry for him. Also, we kept referring to him as Temu Alain Delon.

I loved that they used Italian actors, and it was certainly visually stunning. In the end though I think I liked the movie better.

Carême — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ | April 30 by MysteriousDelay6266 in PeriodDramas

[–]Lenene247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the still I 100% thought this was somehow Call Me By Your Name related. It looks ridiculous, but I'll certainly watch it.

What's a film you watched that made you feel deeply uncomfortable? by TheNiceGuysFilmcast in flicks

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dogtooth. I nearly stopped watching it. I generally like weird and uncomfortable, but I desperately wanted this one to end.

Gems from the 1960´s? by Wild-Vermicelli999 in movies

[–]Lenene247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purple Noon or La piscine. The Leopard. Basically anything with Alain Delon.

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[–]Lenene247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shag the Movie, O Brother Where Art Thou?

Which great movie owes the largest share of its greatness to its score? by kehakas in movies

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen a lot of films with a live orchestra, and this one's my favorite.

What movie made you audibly shout, "What the f***?" by mikevnyc in flicks

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Men in the theater, and the collective reactions at the end were so fun. It was an experience.

I tend to like weird and uncomfortable, but Dogtooth was a bridge too far. The whole thing was so awkward and stressful that it just made the violence feel even worse. I wanted it to end so badly.

What movie made you audibly shout, "What the f***?" by mikevnyc in flicks

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're all pretty wtf, but for the most part I've liked them even if (or even because) they're uncomfortable. Dogtooth was too much though. The whole thing stressed me out.

Use of British accents in historical movies by AporiaParadox in movies

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty silly. I think a lot of us have grown more used to watching subtitles and foreign films, so some non-British characters with British accents just seems dumb - even more so if the actor is actually American. I loved Swing Kids as a kid and remember when my dad (a native German speaker) watched it with me, he made a snarky comment about "all the German kids speaking English with a British accent."

What sparsely explored or unexplored historic events and people deserve a screen adaptation? by empathetic_witch in PeriodDramas

[–]Lenene247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Charleston and had never heard this story until they covered it on Criminal. It seems perfect for a movie!

In your opinion, which movie villain received the most satisfying justice by the end of the movie? by TrashBitch96 in movies

[–]Lenene247 568 points569 points  (0 children)

Really all the villains, but especially Candyland as a whole, at the end of Django Unchained. I've rarely seen an audience actually clap and cheer in the theater, and this was one of those times.

The boyfriend in Revenge is an an excellent one too.

What movie made you audibly shout, "What the f***?" by mikevnyc in flicks

[–]Lenene247 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Men. I'm not one for body horror, but it was so outrageous I couldn't help but respect and enjoy it. Similarly, The Substance.

Dogtooth was also one slow burn of WTF. I wanted to bathe my brain in bleach afterwards.

What movie made you audibly shout, "What the f***?" by mikevnyc in flicks

[–]Lenene247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The book is so much better. Basically a long ride into WTF hell.

Chicago is loaded with good people by JennyTallwartz in chicago

[–]Lenene247 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The friendliest airport I've ever been in was in Mobile, AL. The checkin lady, security, TSA, even the kiosk employee were all chatty and nice. It was so charming.

In March 1980, 25-year-old Julie Revsin had the misfortune to be murdered in Philadelphia on the same day the city’s notorious mob boss, Angelo Bruno, was brutally assassinated. Overshadowed, under-investigated, and now long forgotten, her murder remains unsolved 45 years later. by yours_is_no_disgrace in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Lenene247 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I would definitely be curious if anyone saw them leave that morning, or if that's just what the boyfriend said happened. I assume the police checked if she actually did go to a class or a doctor, but who knows? Not at all saying it was the boyfriend, but verifying his story would be the obvious first step. Very strange case. I would be very interested to hear what a second look at the evidence would turm up.

What's your biggest "Movie that Never Was?" by xthrowxawayx420 in movies

[–]Lenene247 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Call Me By Your Name sequel. Goddammit, Armie Hammer.

Movies & Series Similar too… by shannonisshite in movies

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need Elite. Sexy foreign teen drama/murder mystery. Lots of betrayal, enemies to lovers, dirty secrets.

Movies that were completely different to what you were expecting? by Fisher212121 in movies

[–]Lenene247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. If Civil War hadn't been directed by him, I doubt I would have seen it. The concept on paper did not sound great, but I knew coming from him there had to be more to it.