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AVPGuyver21 added 1 item to Movies I watched in August 2020 list
Date: 8/10/2020
Viewed: Shudder
First viewing
Note: I have never seen any movies from Yorgos Lanthimos and I know nothing about him other than that he makes movies that many people love. I decided to watch Dogtooth as my first movie from Yorgos Lanthimos because I've always been curious to check out this movie for the last 10 years now. After watching the movie for the first time on Shudder, I thought it was interesting. I did like this movie, but I didn't love it as most people did.
The story was pretty well told and it shows how disturbing these groups of people were. It almost reminds me of Bad Boy Bubby (1993) by having people stuck in isolation with a dysfunctional family. Dogtooth also shows how dangerous by keeping people isolation can be because the parents tell their children lies in order for them to be fearful of the world. You get to see people start doing disturbing and violent things based on their own human instincts without knowing what they are doing is wrong. I also like the dark atmosphere that this movie has because this movie does feel very creepy at times despite it not being a horror movie.
The thing that I didn't like about this movie is that I could not get into any of the characters. None of them click to me, but I guess that it is the point of the movie. I'm still glad that I watched this movie and give it a chance. I will probably check out more movies from Yorgos Lanthimos soon in the near future.
Overall, Dogtooth is a solid movie and it is worth checking out. I don't recommend this movie for anyone who is squeamish. 4 years, 8 months ago
AVPGuyver21 added 1 item to Movies I watched in August 2020 list
Date: 8/5/2020
Viewed: Criterion Channel
First Viewing
Note: I have to admit that one of the reasons why I wanted to check out this movie is because of the poster artwork by Ralph Steadman (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). I also knew about this movie for years and I never saw it until now. After watching it on the Criterion Channel for the first time, I loved it. Withnail & I is a very funny and clever comedy in my opinion.
The movie is hilarious from start to finish thanks to the wonderful performances from both Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. Richard E Grant and Paul McGann both play two iconic comedic duos that are a delight to have on camera. These two main characters are hilarious for how over the top they are. For a crazy moment that happens on screen, I find myself laughing my butt off. I also love that this movie has more to offer than wacky comedy. This movie also deals with the themes of paranoia, and alcoholism too.
Overall Withnail & I is a fantastic comedy that it is worth checking out.4 years, 8 months ago
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Movies the giraffe watched in 2020: July (30 movies items)"Good list. I will probably check out Hail Satan."
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Movies I watched in July 2020 (50 movies items)"Thanks for the comment. I will look into the Lucio Fulci documentary."
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AVPGuyver21 added 1 item to Movies I watched in July 2020 list
Date: 7/31/2020
Viewed: Blu-Ray
Rewatch
Note: I haven't seen this movie since I was a senior in High School back in 2008 when we had to learn about the Mississippi Burning murders in History Class. After watching this movie again, this movie holds up very well. Kino Lorber did a wonderful job of restoring this movie because it felt like I was watching a brand new movie. The movie has a great cast of actors and everyone did a wonderful job of acting on screen.
Brad Dourif is also great in this movie and most people never give him enough credit as an actual actor. People only know him as the guy who voices Chucky, and he is more than just that. Michael Rooker did a wonderful job of playing a bad guy as well. R. Lee Ermey is in the movie, and he does a good job as you would expect from him.
For a movie that is set in the 1960s, I feel like this movie is still very relevant in today's world. In this movie, we see many racist crimes happening and plenty of people get killed by white supremacists. You still see it happening in today's world such as the Charleston church shooting in 2015 and Unite the Right rally in 2017. This movie shows how terrible racism is, and we can't allow people to die in the hands of racism.
While the movie is not historically accurate, you still get a strong story with great drama and a solid message by the end of the day in my opinion. Overall, Mississippi Burning is a very important movie and it is worth checking out.4 years, 9 months ago
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Recommend me a movie. (9 movies items)"I haven't forgotten about this list. I will get through them soon"
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