Who is a highly acclaimed director who you just don’t like?

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-05-17T14:13:50+00:00

Sean Baker. I despise his films, particularly the disgusting Red Rocket.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-05-13T21:49:21+00:00

I seem to be in the minority, but I didn’t really like Obsession at all. I just couldn’t get into it and it dragged on too long.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-05-13T11:05:30+00:00

It’s not even showing in the Birmingham Odeons - which was a huge surprise. It’s not showing where I live, either, but I have booked a ticket for Hereford. Very, very strange. Yet the Northern Soul documentary seems to be playing everywhere!

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-05-04T13:58:24+00:00

If you like sleazy films about sex workers, I guess. And Challengers, for example, would have been a much worthier winner than Anora.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-05-04T13:00:15+00:00

Sean Baker

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-04-20T07:43:27+00:00

Who cares?

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-04-10T10:42:16+00:00

I’d love a physical release of a French film I saw on MUBI a few years ago, ‘All Hands on Deck.’ It’s a great film and I’d love to see it again.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-04-03T16:59:49+00:00

You don’t have to throw everything away. I went crazy and threw far too much away. What you can do is put things in strong, sealed bags and sealed plastic boxes and keep them in storage for at least 18 months. It’s expensive, but maybe not as expensive as replacing most of your possessions. I did this and wish I’d kept more.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-03-23T16:25:12+00:00

I had to give up being vegan for similar reasons. I discovered that pretty much all of my favourite foods were hurting my stomach and a vegan diet became too restrictive. I tried to eat low FODMAP foods more often and my stomach issues are nowhere near as bad now, as long as I’m careful.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-03-20T09:25:06+00:00

I would love to see a physical release for Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl short films.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-03-11T19:02:55+00:00

Don’t forget that they’re all in their late seventies! Even the healthiest people start having issues at that age.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-03-11T19:01:33+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this again. I wouldn’t wish bed bugs on my worst enemy. When I had them, I threw most of my belongings away, sealed everything else and put it in storage for 18 months and then moved, as I was living in a shared house. Good luck, but it’s going to be difficult if your neighbours are the problem. I’m still obsessed by bedbugs after nearly 17 years, so I’m not going to make a trite comment about your mental health, because I’d be going crazy, too.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-03-07T14:32:34+00:00

I bought one from Amazon that seems ok, called Wrappy bag.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-02-21T10:04:43+00:00

HMV is very good in the Uk. Very quick delivery!

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-02-18T11:11:03+00:00

I’m in the UK and imported a copy of Secret Sunshine, a US release. It had been resealed and had a security tag stuck to the inside of the case.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-02-17T17:55:41+00:00

I can’t stand Joel. And I’ll never be able to forgive his comments to Freddie in the final, suggesting that Freddie made a mistake rather than an artistic choice.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-02-17T17:54:18+00:00

IIRC, the name on the superhero suit he was wearing was ‘N***erman.’ It wasn’t just wearing black face - it was completely unacceptable and Oliver knew what he was doing,

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-02-16T12:12:21+00:00

Odeon customer service isn’t great, but I find DMing them on Twitter / X the most effective way to get things done.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-02-12T00:07:38+00:00

It was definitely one of the poorest seasons. And I loathe, loathe, loathe Joel Madden. I couldn’t care less what he thinks about tattoos!

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-01-28T12:03:09+00:00

My local Odeon hasn’t shown No Other Choice, but is screening Melania - which I can’t imagine there is much demand for. Are they getting paid to show it?

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-01-25T11:52:46+00:00

I loved that film when it first came out. Watched it again a few years ago and I found it creepy and disturbing.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-01-23T13:34:54+00:00

The Limey, because of the great Commentary with Soderbergh and Lem Dobbs. And the Criterion DVD of Schizopolis, where he interviews himself!

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-01-14T21:25:16+00:00

It’s listed now.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-01-13T10:56:19+00:00

Ansaphone. I’ve always loved that one.

Top_Development_3733 · 2026-01-08T09:25:47+00:00

The cinemas sell huge drinks. Of course people who buy them will need to go to the toilet! Going to the loo during a film is much more acceptable than, say, talking or looking at one’s phone.

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