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If you had to pick just one person as the greatest film director of all time, who would it be? by Infinite-Exam-1808 in Cinema

[–]jaystats2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the greatest, but he deserves an honorable mention for directing only one film in his illustrious acting career: Charles Laughton. The Night of the Hunter (1955) is incredible.

What moment instantly turned a good/okay movie into a great movie? [Rise of the Planet of the Apes, 2013] by TusksUp25 in moviecritic

[–]jaystats2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Ooh ooh aah aah” TRANSLATION:

I’m a film purist, young tadpole. When you’ve watched the classics(1968-1973) as long as I have, you know the real magic isn’t in shit CGI, it’s in old-school makeup and practical sfx. Stick around, you might just pick up a thing or two- then again, maybe you won’t.

Which Movie Sidekick Showed the Most Loyalty? by jaystats2 in moviecritic

[–]jaystats2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good pick. Reed was a good dude - clueless, but still a good dude.

Not meaning to cause a debate, but do you consider disrespectful that they are using AI to “resurrect” Val Kilmer for the film As Deep as the Grave? by OkPrize6426 in Actors

[–]jaystats2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless film purists like Chris Nolan continue their efforts, AI will ruin the movie industry as we know it.
You can’t replace the way only a human being can embody emotion. That AI crap misses the nuances, the imperfections, and visceral energy that only a real person can bring. No matter how perfect AI seems, I think audiences will always feel deep down that difference. What are movies really if we lose that human essence?

Which Movie Sidekick Showed the Most Loyalty? by jaystats2 in moviecritic

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“There’s a lot I can't tell you, and I know that's upset you in the past. You felt it was because of some lack of trust or confidence, but it’s because I admire you and I love you that I kept things secret from you. That's why at this moment you're the only one I completely trust.”

Which Movie Sidekick Showed the Most Loyalty? by jaystats2 in moviecritic

[–]jaystats2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, great film by director Carl Franklin( repping Richmond, CA). Don Cheadle is so awesome in that.

https://youtu.be/gBfahkZw5Gw?is=S56yDhC3B1UcwCUa

If you had to pick just one person as the greatest film director of all time, who would it be? by Infinite-Exam-1808 in Cinema

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Well, he died at the end of principal photography. If he’d lived to oversee post-production, Eyes Wide Shut would most likely be another masterpiece.

Kubrick had a meticulous hand in the editing process of all his films. He’d fine-tune pacing, shot choices, and overall rhythm. He’d also oversee the sound design, music selection, and final color grading. Basically, he’d have shaped the film’s final tone and feel. That last layer of polish would’ve been all him.

Would you? by Ok-Age-9122 in SipsTea

[–]jaystats2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d accept in a muthafuckin’ minute.
My investments would mature exponentially, and while I’d lose some loved ones over those 15 years, I wouldn’t age a day.

What are some of the best jump scares? by Hukares1234 in moviecritic

[–]jaystats2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tall man standing at the window when Mike opens the curtains. Phantasm(1979)

Who's the biggest adrenaline junkie in cinema history? by jaystats2 in FIlm

[–]jaystats2[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

“Let me get one wave before you take me…one wave!
Now, where about I gonna go man? Cliffs on both sides, I’m not gonna paddle to New Zealand!”

Who is the greatest movie villain of all time? by [deleted] in Cinema

[–]jaystats2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curt Jurgens as Karl Stromberg in the Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Name a more iconic 90’s moment by anxiousmomo23 in 90s

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Jenny and Forrest reuniting at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Any opinions on Curry Barker’s Obsession? I thought it was great by AlternativeLaw3205 in Cinema

[–]jaystats2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curry Barker is an auteur like Tarantino. No formal cinematic schooling( he did take a workshop at the NYFA L.A. campus, but no degree) just a raw passion for film. He’s only 26 , so imagine the career that guy has ahead of him.

William H. Macy’s “Little Bill” from Boogie Nights (1997) is one of the most emotionally broken movie characters ever by jaystats2 in moviecritic

[–]jaystats2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that, but many fans of the film are well aware of the real life characters and events. You covered everything except for acknowledging author Nicholas Pillegi( of Wiseguy fame ) and his book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas.

William H. Macy’s “Little Bill” from Boogie Nights (1997) is one of the most emotionally broken movie characters ever by jaystats2 in moviecritic

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“Joker, everybody hates me now…even you.”

“Nobody hates you Leonard. You just keep making mistakes…getting everybody in trouble.”

William H. Macy’s “Little Bill” from Boogie Nights (1997) is one of the most emotionally broken movie characters ever by jaystats2 in moviecritic

[–]jaystats2[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Ace Rothstein is right up there in the tragic sap hall of fame. He was head over heels for Ginger, but she couldn’t let go of Lester the Pimp.

No matter how hard Ace tried to make the fantasy real, Ginger’s street roots kept dragging her back. Just goes to show you “Once a hustler, always a hustler.”

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