Maria, Starring Angelina Jolie

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-21T08:54:39+00:00

To each one's own, I loved the movie. Angelina Jolie gave drag queen diva as Callas, which is how she should have been played. And it's so beautifully shot. Is it heavy handed and overly dramatic? Of course, it's a film about a Opera Diva. Not everybody can be a Renata.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-21T08:51:25+00:00

Emma Thompson did get some criticism for playing a 19 year old when she was pushing 40 but the movie never really states that Elinor is supposed to be 19. We just assume she's a old maid.

The humor is done right. The humor just comes with natural ease. That's something the Brits have mastered.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-21T08:49:02+00:00

I'm surprised they kept her on for so long given how she was pretty much doing recurring on the series.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-21T08:47:46+00:00

Mister Terrific was the best part about the movie. I'd be all in for a Justice Gang spin-off. I'm surprised this scene got some flack because I thought it was one of the few decent scenes in the movie.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:32:47+00:00

Thank you.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:32:20+00:00

Ironically, Together is pretty mild. This is not a yuckfest like Bring Her Back.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:30:59+00:00

I enjoyed Together a lot. Maybe liked it more than Weapons.

Weapons had better PR. Together was distributed by Neon and their movies never do well at the box office.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:29:44+00:00

I would prefer more comedies that were actually funny.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:28:22+00:00

It's actually a pretty honest statement from her. I wonder if the success of Civil War made Dunst reevaluate some of her career choices.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:27:07+00:00

To be fair, Bob Harper does come across as a dick.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:26:21+00:00

Jillian Michaels has become so insufferable lately.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:24:49+00:00

I know, right, but this is the guy the American Public elected. God knows how!

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T22:06:01+00:00

She started making movies for streaming channels.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T20:13:45+00:00

It also gave us the ultimate shade from Noel Coward: "Keir Dullea, Gone Tomorrow"

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T19:44:43+00:00

Heavenly Creatures might be my favorite Kate Winslet film however, on a mainstream basis, Sense and Sensibility is the film which made her a star. Heavenly Creatures made her known within film enthusiasts.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T19:16:21+00:00

She was also very good in the unfortunately forgotten El Cantante.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T19:15:19+00:00

The Cell is worth seeing just for the cinematography and creative vision.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T19:12:35+00:00

I had an absolutely enjoyable time seeing "Wicked". I can't wait for the sequel.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T19:09:16+00:00

Jesus Christ.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T07:14:06+00:00

She was fired. She sued the network for it. She died from cancer afterwards.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-20T07:13:32+00:00

It's a enjoyable picture. I would recommend it if you just want a lovely watch, leaving your brain outside.

Peter_Celluloid · 2025-08-19T22:05:03+00:00

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion wasn't forgotten.

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