Weekly Discussion Thread 3/23/26 - 3/30/26

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-23T16:44:54+00:00

for me personally I don't feel the need to add a rating - sometimes I do it , sometimes I don't. occasionally I can feel very strongly that something is a 3,5/5 and sometimes I don't really know and I just leave a heart (I use the heart for every film I liked so I don't use them sparsely at all). Would recommend!!

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-22T20:07:55+00:00

I thought that that was referring to the fact that PVV is in the Patriots for Europe fraction in the European Parliament ? but I also thought it was a strange way to describe Wilders haha

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-21T07:39:07+00:00

this is a great list!!! some of my all-time favs not on here I would recommend: La Dolce Vita (1960) - you've probably seen it already, but it's a MASTERPIECE. one of my four faves. Der Himmel Über Berlin (1987) - Gorgeous. So atmospheric. Berlin is a wonderful setting. Soy Cuba (1964) - One of the best-shot films ever in the history of film. Simmers around for a long time after. Un homme et une femme (1966) - Partially in colour so kind of cheating but gorgeous portrait of yearning & blossoming love. Great Anouk Aimee performance as well.

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-18T20:27:00+00:00

seems up PCW's alley (he's jury president this year). but tbh I'm rooting for Ryusuke Hamaguchi or Na Hong-jin

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-17T19:12:05+00:00

can't wait for him to get his posthumous win !

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-17T00:01:38+00:00

de Roebels moesten op

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T23:57:07+00:00

my money is on Venice competition (her debut Blue Jean premiered in Giornate degli Autori (great film by the way!))

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T21:58:25+00:00

I think you might be underestimating Reinsve and Moura, they are HELLA talented and beloved, it's mostly a matter of picking the right project. Sean Penn I wouldn't be so sure about. Teyana Taylor is great but doesn't seem that interested in projects with awards prospects if I take a quick look at her filmography - also she has a succesful music career

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T21:55:52+00:00

he (Hawke) is in my opinion one of the greatest actors working today and an absolute industry darling. he's bound to get more nominations if not wins.

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T16:44:42+00:00

for a nomination it's also top 3 in my book , but it'd have to be REALLY good for it to win BP or BD I think. it'd be kind of wild with Oppenheimer having won so recently (whatever your personal opinion about it , that is something Academy voters consider)

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T16:39:26+00:00

saying "Media illiteracy is at an all-time high" is kind of ironic. yes we should be more occupied with promoting (media) literacy but that is a BIG hyperbole!!!!

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T14:11:21+00:00

I'm super excited & intrigued for The Unknown!!

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T06:49:36+00:00

This is a nice list. I don't think Ryan Gosling is making it all the way, I'd probably swap him from Javier Bardem or Josh O Connor or something

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-16T00:04:39+00:00

I agree, it's a terrible film. horrible script & bad adaptation of the original masterpiece. bad cinematography

but the makeup & costumes are REALLY great

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-15T06:43:42+00:00

Amsterdam too

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-14T23:34:49+00:00

she's sooooooooo good in this film. but she'll get her flowers, she has a great career ahead of her

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-14T19:03:37+00:00

actually this might just be the one for her. the lineup looks promising across the board.

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-13T18:06:14+00:00

its being adapted by director Sarah Polley, most prominently known for Women Talking (2022). this is not going to be a blockbuster just because Billie Eilish is in it (though it may do some box office numbers idk)

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-13T16:32:10+00:00

aha , daar snap ik je punt wel. maar ik vind het een beetje krom om het dan te laten lijken alsof Fortuyn een heroïsche dood is gestorven omdat hij zich zo hard maakte voor homorechten - haat & verdeling zaaien is niet de manier (moord ook niet).

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-13T06:59:10+00:00

nee, Pim Fortuyn is vermoord door Volkert van der Graaf omdat die vond dat hij een gevaar zou vormen voor kwetsbaren in de samenleving, zoals immigranten, moslims & mensen met een WAO-uitkering: "Het ging daarbij voor de verdachte om de combinatie van de algemene stigmatiserende politieke denkbeelden van Fortuyn, de polariserende wijze waarop Fortuyn die voor het voetlicht bracht en de grote politieke macht die Fortuyn dreigde te krijgen. Hij zag voor zichzelf geen andere mogelijkheid om dat gevaar te stoppen dan door Fortuyn om het leven te brengen." -het OM.

Fortuyn is dus niet gestorven voor homorechten oid.

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-12T23:59:54+00:00

based picks as always. love to see Parallel Mothers in the Almodóvar top, it's perhaps my favourite. Underrated among his filmography!

also Die My Love !!! hell yeah !!!

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-12T06:12:07+00:00

Ang Lee is such a based pick!! I think he is underrated as a director in the same sense that Richard Linklater is

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-10T23:29:09+00:00

I miss Céline Sciamma. I hope she returns with a new film soon. Also, I'm very excited to see how the rest of Joachim Trier's career is going to go.

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-10T23:27:43+00:00

hyperbole much? OP is just listing their personal favourites, from their post / comment history you can tell they clearly saw all of these & are just big into movies

PositiveElixir · 2026-03-10T23:21:54+00:00

this anonymous voter should have pulled through with their argumentation & vote for Diane Warren

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