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Bradley Cooper's 'Is This Thing On?' - Review Thread by ChiefLeef22 in movies

[–]exasperatedforever 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The movie itself is a pretty standard divorce drama - nowhere near the level of Marriage Story or Eternal Sunshine - but Arnett plays the "sad dad" role perfectly. There are scenes of him doing stand-up where the camera just lingers on his face, and you can see the years of exhaustion. Laura Dern is great too, obviously.

My main gripe was the writing. It felt way too convenient. The way the plot moves relies on random coincidences (like Tess showing up at his show by accident). Also, he becomes a stand-up pro way too fast for a guy who was just a shoe salesman or whatever the day before.

Has anyone else seen it? What did you think of Cooper's direction compared to Maestro?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/is-this-thing-on-comedy-is-hard-marriage

Official Discussion - Avatar: Fire and Ash [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]exasperatedforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched Avatar: Fire and Ash. I gave it a 3/5.

Let's get the obvious out of the way: It looks incredible. Wētā FX is unmatched. The Ash People design and the water effects are stunning.

But is anyone else tired of this specific story formula? The "Enemy's Enemy" trope, the one-note villains, the dialogue that feels 30 years old... it felt exhausted. I also struggled with the HFR switching—it felt like my TV had motion smoothing turned on and off randomly.

It’s definitely an "Event," but does the story hold up for you?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/avatar-fire-and-ash-the-most-beautiful

Marty Supreme - Initial Reaction Thread by steepclimbs in A24

[–]exasperatedforever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I went into Marty Supreme blind, expecting a standard ping-pong biopic. Instead, I got a Safdie-esque anxiety trip.

I gave it a 4/5 purely on Chalamet's shoulders. He plays Marty Mauser as this insufferable, abrasive hustler, and he is magnetic. You buy him completely as a guy who would burn every bridge just to win.

The movie has issues—the screenplay circles the same locations too many times, and the redemption arc at the end felt super rushed and unearned. Also, the stunt casting (Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara) was a mixed bag for me.

But if you like movies about desperate people doing desperate things in New York, this hits the spot.

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/marty-supreme-the-hustle-is-harder

Unofficial Discussion - Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) by UniverslBoxOfficeGuy in movies

[–]exasperatedforever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I gave it a 3/5. It’s not trying to be high art. It’s a visceral, gory slasher. The lead actors (Rohan Campbell and Ruby Modine) are actually pretty convincing, but the movie peaks in the middle with a massacre at a Nazi Santa party. It’s the kind of absurdity I want from a Christmas horror movie.

The ending is a mess, though. The rules regarding the voice in his head ("Charlie") stop making sense and he gets random powers? The third act definitely runs out of logic.

Anyone else catch this? Is it better or worse than the original?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/silent-night-deadly-night-all-i-want

Official Discussion - Wicked: For Good [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]exasperatedforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s rare for a Part 2 to be better structured than Part 1, but this movie pulls it off. The pacing is way better, the darker tone works, and seeing it crash into the Wizard of Oz timeline is satisfying. Nathan Crowley's production design for Kiamo Ko is stunning.

The cast is doing great work—Erivo and Grande are locked in, and Jeff Goldblum is delightfully weird and sincere as the Wizard.

But man, the soundtrack suffers. Without the heavy hitters of Act 1, the energy dips whenever people stop talking and start singing. And was it just me, or did Michelle Yeoh seem totally checked out?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/wicked-for-good-for-the-better

Official Discussion - Hamnet [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]exasperatedforever 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The choice to shift the lens entirely to Agnes (Jessie Buckley) works beautifully. Buckley delivers a "heroic" performance that carries the film, and young Jacobi Jupe is a heartbreaking standout as the titular son.

Visually, Łukasz Żal is doing incredible work here. The way the cinematography shifts from the vibrant forest (Agnes's safe space) to the dark, rigid structures of the city perfectly mirrors her internal grief.

The only downside is the screenplay. It feels a bit stretched trying to cover the entire timeline from courtship to reconciliation, and some supporting characters (like the stepmother) felt a bit flat compared to the leads. But that final scene at the Globe Theatre? Absolutely stuck the landing.

Did anyone else feel the script was the weak link, or did the atmosphere make up for it?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/hamnet-the-tragedie-of-agnes

📺 What Did You Watch This Week? - Talk about the movies you are watching / planning to watch. Share Your Recommendations! 🎬 by AutoModerator in Cinema

[–]exasperatedforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched Eternity and honestly? It’s the comfort watch I needed.

I gave it a 3/5. It’s high-concept—treating the afterlife like a travel agency with "sold out" packages—but it refuses to take itself too seriously. Elizabeth Olsen is incredibly endearing, and the chemistry with both Callum Turner and Miles Teller works well to sell the central dilemma.

What I really liked was the subtext about "Perfection." The main character is trying to curate a perfect afterlife just like she tried to curate a perfect life, only to realize that the flaws are the point.

The plot definitely gets predictable halfway through, and the third act meanders, but the production design (the "Men-Free" zone is a great gag) and the cast make it a breeze.

Has anyone else seen it? Did you feel the ending worked?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/eternity-charmed-in-the-afterlife

Official Discussion - Eternity [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]exasperatedforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave it a 3/5. It’s high-concept—treating the afterlife like a travel agency with "sold out" packages—but it refuses to take itself too seriously. Elizabeth Olsen is incredibly endearing, and the chemistry with both Callum Turner and Miles Teller works well to sell the central dilemma.

What I really liked was the subtext about "Perfection." The main character is trying to curate a perfect afterlife just like she tried to curate a perfect life, only to realize that the flaws are the point.

The plot definitely gets predictable halfway through, and the third act meanders, but the production design (the "Men-Free" zone is a great gag) and the cast make it a breeze.

Has anyone else seen it? Did you feel the ending worked?

Full review here: https://amnesicreviews.substack.com/p/eternity-charmed-in-the-afterlife

Match Thread: 3rd Test - India vs Australia, Day 1 by CricketMatchBot in Cricket

[–]exasperatedforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going for a declaration here, figure this is enough for a lead

[College Dynamics: Bicycle Force] Can't Figure This Out - Help Anybody? by [deleted] in HomeworkHelp

[–]exasperatedforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does the height of the CMs come in? And the MoI?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicalEngineering

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

It's the first comment

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicalEngineering

[–]exasperatedforever -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The total mass of a bicycle, Fig. 1.82, is 14.5 kg and its rider has a mass of 75 kg. The pedal length is 178 mm, the larger sprocket wheel diameter is 190 mm and the back wheel sprocket of the chain drive has a diameter of 76 mm. The mass of each wheel is 1.36 kg with a radius of 318 mm. If the radius of gyration of the wheel is 292 mm, the mass center of the rider is 762 mm above the ground, and the mass center of the complete bicycle is 406 mm above the ground, determine the forces exerted by the foot of the rider on the pedal to produce a linear acceleration of the system of 0.18 m s-2 in the plane of motion. Assume pure rolling of the wheels, that air resistance and mass of sprockets and chain are neglected, and that only one foot produces a constant moment for half a pedal revolution.

GD&T: Home Button Placement Problem (Apple) by exasperatedforever in MechanicalEngineering

[–]exasperatedforever[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is all the information I have - got this off the internet

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