One Battle After Another

[Absolute Zero]

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[Absolute Zero]

Can't wait to see the latest from PTA. Have always loved me some pregnant ladies with machine guns. Sounds about right for Arcata and Eureka where some scenes were filmed, not far from the State of Jefferson where I live.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Absolutely can’t wait for this.

 

[Chaplin]

That looks great.

Is it weird that I got a hybrid PTA/Wes Anderson vibe?

 

[Stout]

Saw the trailer and looked beyond meh.

 

[Cheesebeef]

That looks great.

Is it weird that I got a hybrid PTA/Wes Anderson vibe?

Hmmm… didn’t feel Anderson vibes at all. Maybe because Del Toro is in both PTA and Anderson’s next two movies and those trailers are both playing at the same time?

 

[Chaplin]

Hmmm… didn’t feel Anderson vibes at all. Maybe because Del Toro is in both PTA and Anderson’s next two movies and those trailers are both playing at the same time?

Um, what? No, it was mostly the editing, the short pieces of dialogue that really did it.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Um, what? No, it was mostly the editing, the short pieces of dialogue that really did it.

Interesting. Didn’t get that feeling at all. Also at this point, Wes’ movies/trailers have much more whimsy to them while not looking like they even take place on this planet anymore.

 

[Chaplin]

Interesting. Didn’t get that feeling at all. Also at this point, Wes’ movies/trailers have much more whimsy to them while not looking like they even take place on this planet anymore.

That is definitely true, the style just spoke to me. Maybe it was the absurdity that contributed to it.

 

[Cheesebeef]

This definitely looks more like PTA working in Inherent Vice mode where he’s going a little screwball, yet violent comedy.

I wasn’t the biggest Vice fan and appreciated Thread for its craft while
not falling in love with it, but I thought Licorice Pizza was a nice rebound from those two movies and PTA plus DiCaprio is a combo too awesome not to get excited about.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Looks super fun

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Chaplin]

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Now that trailer doesn't give me any Wes Anderson vibes. LOL

 

[Cheesebeef]

I want them to stop the trailers. Giving away too much of the movie!

 

[Cheesebeef]

I can’t believe WB gave PTA 130 million bucks to make this.

This was definitely… an experience. I had no idea what to expect and it was still much different from what I expected. If that makes sense.

It’s A LOT. Going to require a second watch.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Saw it again.

I REALLY can’t believe Warner’s gave PTA 130 million bucks to make this.

But again, it’s a wild ride and such an interesting choice of character for DiCaprio to play. I don’t really want to say anything more for those who want to see this. But between this and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, he has become an absolute master of not only subverting expectations, but finding a way to deliver a real performance that feels both grounded and really funny at the same time.

Benicio is amazing in his role also and Regina Hall can devastate with just one look in her eyes and my only nitpick is I wish there was more of her in the movie. Oh, and Sean Penn is flat out unhinged.

Sinners is my favorite movie of the year hands down, but this def my second favorite movie of the year and also truly bold storytelling/filmmaking for a variety of reasons.

 

[Stout]

Saw it again.

I REALLY can’t believe Warner’s gave PTA 130 million bucks to make this.

But again, it’s a wild ride and such an interesting choice of character for DiCaprio to play. I don’t really want to say anything more for those who want to see this. But between this and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, he has become an absolute master of not only subverting expectations, but finding a way to deliver a real performance that feels both grounded and really funny at the same time.

Benicio is amazing in his role also and Regina Hall can devastate with just one look in her eyes and my only nitpick is I wish there was more of her in the movie. Oh, and Sean Penn is flat out unhinged.

Sinners is my favorite movie of the year hands down, but this def my second favorite movie of the year and also truly bold storytelling/filmmaking for a variety of reasons.

I had no interest until I read about the backlash from...certain parts of the US terrorizing the others. Now it is a must watch.