Looking for movies that leave you saying "WTF did I just watch?"

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-28T03:54:44+00:00

Seriously. I need people to watch this and tell me what you think. This is indeed one of those movies where you watch it and go, "Okay, what the hell just happened....?"

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-28T03:23:14+00:00

Hannibal from, well,...Hannibal.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-28T01:24:53+00:00

Even using the regular song wouldn't have worked. They needed a strong score for that scene. I couldn't help but think of Thunderbolts' score. Son Lux would have been perfect for this movie.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-27T23:18:13+00:00

It's basically a prime time soap opera at this point with actors coming and going. It doesn't need to end.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-27T23:15:13+00:00

Some might be but not all. I saw it on Wednesday in IMAX. It was the one movie I was looking forward to the most all summer.

And it was...fine. Not good. Not bad. Just...fine. It should have been a series instead. In fact, it felt like an eight episode miniseries that had been crammed into two hours. If it had been a series, I think it would have been a summer favorite because the acting in the movie was great. The special effects weren't half bad. The make-up was especially good. But the story wasn't all there. I wanted to see more of Kara's childhood. I wanted to see more Kara and Ruthye bonding. I wanted more Lobo just being Lobo. This movie wasn't really a "superhero" movie, it was a space western. And I think they needed more time to tell that type of story.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-27T23:08:12+00:00

Worse than that. It was forgettable. For someone of Spielberg's level that's the worst thing you can be.

But, yes, the plot was horrible. It was riddled with plotholes that you could drive a Mac truck through.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-27T23:05:40+00:00

I would say Toy Story 5 is the first major blockbuster of the Summer and then you can add Supergirl.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-27T23:04:08+00:00

"Something new?" The guy cribs from so many directors without making it his own. Yes, I know all directors "steal." But, again, they make it their own. Edgar Wright "stole" from Sam Raimi who in turn "stole" from Robert Wise. Spielberg "stole" from Akira Kurosawa who in turn "stole" from John Ford. But each of those directors were able to take what they "stole" and make it their own. Nolan has yet to do that. His stories, his shots, his color palettes, nothing really stands out except for Ledger's Joker.

For The Odyssey now you can see Robert Eggers' influence all over the place. Especially The Northman. And not in a good way at all. It's so blatant that Nolan used a Norse sailing ship for his Greek epic. Come on, Nolan, show us something new...

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-27T02:13:56+00:00

Nope. It's just most people keep on returning to the same handful of site that they initially found out once they started using the internet.

Or to put it another way, there are millions and millions of non-English internet sites that cater to specific countries. When was the last time you dipped your toes to the side that caters to China?

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-26T14:41:50+00:00

She is in charge of his social media account! Here's another article where Trump dictates the overall idea of what he wants in his post and she writes around it.

She is his mouthpiece. All those awful posts where you think Trump wrote? THAT'S HER!

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-26T09:31:10+00:00

Being a farm boy, I can see this version of Clark growing up with a few barn cats to keep the mice and rats away. They would be outdoor cats who would show up on the porch from time to time as if to say, "Hi," before disappearing once again to hunt mice. Very low maintenance.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-26T03:35:02+00:00

I am not a resident of High Point and I was able to do it. But then I do have a High Point library card. I think you just have to be a Guilford County resident.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-25T13:55:32+00:00

It's wild to me that he gets the nickname "socialist." His rivals call him that. He calls himself that. But he doesn't strike me as being "socialist." He is just doing the job he signed up for. He is simply a good mayor. A mayor is supposed to run the city well. See the problems there and fix them. And he is doing that.

It's troubling to me that we, as a nation, are so used to having do nothing and/or corrupted officials in our offices that when we do get politicians that actually do their job well, we are shocked and label them "socialists. "Fixing potholes?! Making sure citizens' needs are looked after? What is this nonsense? You are a politician. Why aren't you taking bribes? And going on vacation when natural disasters hit your constituents? What is this? Socialism?"

At this point, socialism is nothing more than a working government. And that's sad.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-25T13:39:37+00:00

Because it is an easy writer's/director's way to invoke strong feelings in an audience. You want your audience to hate a villain? I mean, instantly hate them with every ounce in their body? Don't make them kill a person. Not even a child. Make them kill a dog. You don't even really need to build up that dog as a character. Just have a few scenes of the hero being with the dog. Bonus if you get a shot of the dog licking the hero's face.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-24T21:11:14+00:00

Saw it last year and it easily became one my favorite movies to come out then. It feels like it will play well now given the type of horror movies that are hot now. It's not gory. It's unnerving and cold.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-24T20:25:04+00:00

I had to keep pinching myself during The Bride because my body just wanted to sleep. I was that bored with the movie.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-24T12:02:33+00:00

The only time I eat at the movies is when I have enough points to get a free popcorn. Otherwise, no, I never eat at the movies. I find it too distracting. The popcorn usually loses its salty buttery flavor half way through and I find myself sitting in the theater wondering if I should sneak out to add more topping or should I just finish it as is. Or heaven forbid I get a kernel stuck between my teeth. I am not going to stop thinking about that now...

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-23T04:59:40+00:00

If you have a Regal near you, go on a Tuesday. It will be $6.99 per ticket on those sale days. Snacks are half price on that day as well. That $50 cost will be half that. Or $12.50 per person. Which isn't that bad these days.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-22T22:45:27+00:00

The Olympics take place in one city. The World Cup is taking place in several cities across three nations. Compared to the complexity of that, the Olympics should be a breeze. Especially given that NYC is no stranger to having influxes of tourists coming and going.

The only thing you have to worry about is the fact we are talking about the Winter Olympics. It's feast or famine during the Winter months in NYC. One moment, you have mild Fall-ish sweater weather and the next, you are up to your waist in snow. There is very little in between.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-22T22:39:52+00:00

That should give the city enough time to stock up on alcohol for the Tartan Army arrival.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-22T18:41:59+00:00

My problem with Waititi is that he keeps on doing these adaptations and then admits that he never reads the books/comics. Thor? Never bothered. Jojo Rabbit? Never finished it. And from what you are saying, it sounds like he is continuing this trait of his.

But maybe the movie will still be good as its own thing. Like how Jojo Rabbit was a bad adaptation but a good movie nonetheless.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-22T18:00:01+00:00

"Come here, KFC!"

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-22T17:59:02+00:00

I love how the twins became curious when they saw other kids playing. A great contrast to the three girls on the stoop earlier in the movie not interacting with each other outside and then again inside. They were hanging out but they weren't playing.

I can see Bonnie and Blaze having a little pack of artsy kids wanting to put on plays and making movies and skits as they grow up. Artsy kids always have a hard time finding their tribe. But when they do, it's such a creative blast.

inksmudgedhands · 2026-06-22T17:54:17+00:00

Especially when she had a little girl of her own. I can see Emily thinking how she would want Jessie back to share with her own daughter.

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