The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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I just learned tonight it's on Prime. Took my son to the theater to see it over Thanksgiving break. Could have saved $40
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I just learned tonight it's on Prime. Took my son to the theater to see it over Thanksgiving break. Could have saved $40
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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Went to see A Complete Unknown this morning. Absolutely loved it. Timothee Chalamet is phenomenal. Edward Norton is great as Pete Seager. Just really well-done. Instantly a top 10 movie of all-time for me. I could watch it over and over.
Land Frog
Darn baylor!
tcudoc
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My son was home and wanted to watch Star Wars, starting with episodes I and II. It’s been a long time since I had seen them and I knew they were pretty bad. But, wow! I’m pretty sure if those movies came out in episode order instead of episode IV-VI being first, they would have never had the popularity they have now. The story line, the characters, the acting, …, really just everything about the movies is pretty terrible. Jar Jar may be the worst character in a movie that has ever been created. I always remembered I hated that character but time had softened my feelings a bit and I went in thinking, “maybe it’s not that bad.” Plus Samuel L. Jackson and Liam Neeson seemed completely out of place in those roles. And don’t even get me started about Yoda. He walks slowly with a cane most of the movies and then flies around like a ninja during light saber battles. Ewan McGregor’s portrayal of Obi Wan was unlikable. And the kid who played young Anakin was the worst. The entire premise of “the pod races” was dumb and unnecessary for the story.
I’m not a sci fi fan by nature but enjoyed the original trilogy.
I remain convinced that nothing beyond the original three movies should have ever been made.
I’m not a sci fi fan by nature but enjoyed the original trilogy.
I remain convinced that nothing beyond the original three movies should have ever been made.
Chongo94
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Agree with almost all of this but Andor is fantastic and definitely worth its effort making. You should check it out if you haven’t.
tcudoc
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...and/or what?
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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HSO...the lesbian on Liones is hot.
jack the frog
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Say Nothing on DIS+/Hulu. Another interpretation of The Troubles in Belfast and Northern Ireland. In for 4 of 8 episodes. Excellent, very well done. Factually accurate as I recall.
Ron Swanson
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Which one? Cause that’s either a hot take or an extremely obvious one.
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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Lol and as I get deeper into season 2 i realize there's lesbians running around all over the CIA.
I was referring to Bobbie...looked up the woman who plays her and she's a smokeshow.
I'll go ahead and say 3 of the 4 are smokeshows.
tcudoc
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I just assume everything on TV is just like real life. What I can tell you is, I think we’ve got a pretty serious Wizard problem.
-Nate Bargatze (kind of)
QuilterFrawg
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Nate is great.
Ron Swanson
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She must be a pretty solid actor to pull off her Lioness role. I looked up her film history on IMDB and damn near everything she’s been in is Hallmark sounding movies (e.g. Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses).
The helicopter pilot is a smokeshow
The target from season 1 is a smokeshow
Bobby is a smokeshow
The Lioness from season 1 is not
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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All of this.
Yeah, noticed that too. Nothing significant...just made for TV sappy movies. She plays Bobbie damn well...I know a few women like her and she has all the mannerisms down.
TxFrog1999
The Man Behind The Curtain
I took my wife on a date night to see Nosferatu. If you're expecting spangly or sexy vampires this won't hit the mark, but if you want to see a true gothic-style horror with every scene and shot an absolute work of art with stunning set and costume design, then this is for you. Robert Eggers delivered an absolute masterpiece of cinema with period accuracy and stunning cinematography that in a sane Hollywood would win several Academy Awards. Even though I wasn't that impressed with Depp in the lead, the actors do a great job—far better than Keanu's English accent or Ryder's dull delivery—and William Dafoe steals every scene. Defiantly earns the R rating, so fair warning, but I really wish Hollywood made more films like this.
ShadowFrog
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Trailer for The Gorge looks interesting but it’s Apple TV.
jack the frog
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I had hoped it would be just this.
gohornedfrogs
Tier 1
I enjoyed it as long as I could disconnect it from the actual character in the books. I’ve read about a dozen of the books, though, and this character is nothing like the character in the books. Tyler Perry was a much better Alex Cross. The dialogue was nothing like how Cross spoke/acted in the books, either.
TxFrog1999
The Man Behind The Curtain
I had similar expectations and was very pleased that they were not only met but exceeded. Eggers really understands the artistry of film. However, please note that the film does earn its R rating and not just from the violent themes. There are scenes with nudity and one of a sexual nature but it was not done in an erotic way like the 90’s Dracula portrayed. The vampire in this film is pure evil, uncaring, and a force that devours all in his path.
Chongo94
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I couldn’t care less about the new Supergirl movie but the news dropped today that Jason Momoa will play Lobo in it.
It’s an absolute perfect casting choice and he should be amazing in that role. If you aren’t aware of Lobo and his character, do yourself a favor and check him out, he always provides wild story rides. This casting will ensure I check this movie out.
It’s an absolute perfect casting choice and he should be amazing in that role. If you aren’t aware of Lobo and his character, do yourself a favor and check him out, he always provides wild story rides. This casting will ensure I check this movie out.
