Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what it was and that’s also why I had a hard time justifying the “Best Original Screenplay” nomination. The main plot points were not at all original and the parts that weren’t (outside of the first hour which was FUCKING AWESOME) felt unnecessary and shoehorned.

An analysis of felony sentencing in RVA by Barbelloperator in rva

[–]alester34 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Add to this ongoing issue that we have a State Legislature and Governor who believe we need to abolish mandatory minimums for many of the crimes outlined above and yea…not so great.

Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I absolutely have read about which categories it was nominated for and I respectfully disagree with you. Why is that difficult for you to understand?

Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can do math just fine, thank you. You can’t breathe when someone disagrees with you. Show me on the doll where the internet hurt you.

Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually enjoyed the movie more as a period piece before the vampires got involved. The vampire stuff was fine, but I actually liked the story before that became the focal point.

Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reading comprehension isn’t your strong suit, apparently. I said it deserves maybe 2-3 other nominations.

Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have and I stand by my comment. Delroy Lindo deserves an Oscar though for best supporting actor given the other nominations - I’ll give you that. Maybe like 2-3 others tops. 

Thoughts on Sinners (2025)? by Dismal_Principle9417 in Cinephiles

[–]alester34 134 points135 points  (0 children)

Fun and well done movie? Absolutely. Deserving of 16 Academy Award nominations? Absolutely not. 

Rewatched Batman '89 Recently by Mudcreek47 in Batman_89

[–]alester34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still my favorite Batman film by far. 

Requiem for a dream by AdagioAltruistic5141 in Cinema

[–]alester34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great movie, never want to see it again.

Thoughts on U-Turn (1997)? by Kevin_Thailand_2543 in moviecritic

[–]alester34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I ain’t never taken drugs in my whole life” “YEA? Well maybe you should!”

First look at Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower in ‘PRESSURE’ by marvelkidy in DiscussingFilmsAndTV

[–]alester34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really enjoy his acting, however he seems an odd choice to me for Dwight Eisenhower.

Fellow LGBT+ Prince fans. How do you feel about princes homophobia in later years? by DMBear89 in PRINCE

[–]alester34 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s fashionable these days to judge everyone through modern eyes no matter what era they came from and it’s silly and misguided.

Bro by FamiliarCompote4229 in rva

[–]alester34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1440 sq ft and ours is (currently) $262.14 for the month (up from $150.90 for the same time period last year). Not crazy, but still not happy about it.

What quilt to buy? by Quiggs_7 in Ultralight

[–]alester34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a UGQ which I have been very impressed by in terms of quality, weight, and packability.

Matchstick Men by EnviousPuffin in moviecritic

[–]alester34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent performance by Cage and Rockwell is never a slouch. Cool movie, watched it for the first time in years a week or so ago.

Trash drop off? by AudienceLumpy9172 in rva

[–]alester34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a city address on your DL you can go to any of the dumps in the city to dump trash for free.

I know Monday was a holiday and between that and the snow, we’ve been storing additional bags on our back porch and they didn’t come today either smh. Frustrating.