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[jlhoots]

Looking forward to the Pluribus finale.

[Referentzhunter]

[Dub Modal]

28 minutes ago, Referentzhunter said:

Watched last night. Never gets old for me. 

[Referentzhunter]

49 minutes ago, Dub Modal said:

Watched last night. Never gets old for me. 

Not for me either, in contrast wit Home Alone ...

[jlhoots]

The Abandons - Netflix

[Stompin at the Savoy]

The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries - free if you have Amazon Prime.  This is a fun dramatization of Ngaio Marsh's detective novels.  The setting has been moved from the 20's to the 40's but the overall look is slightly retro and the costumes, houses, interiors, villages, automobiles etc are beautifully authentic looking.  Each program is movie length.

 

 

Edited December 27, 2025 by Stompin at the Savoy

[jlhoots]

Pluribus season 2 being made!!

[Referentzhunter]

Edited December 27, 2025 by Referentzhunter

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[jazzbo]

[Holy Ghost]

On 12/27/2025 at 1:45 PM, Referentzhunter said:

I love Quentin Tarantino, but there was just too much talking in this movie (not to say Pulp Fiction didn't have a lot of talking, it did, but at least "Jules" was funny to listen to, and there was more action). I like the fact that he brought almost everyone back that made his movies great (sans John Travolta, but QT had this unusual talent to resurrect careers). IMO, I just didn't feel this movie was great nor neccessary.  

[Dub Modal]

43 minutes ago, Holy Ghost said:

I love Quentin Tarantino, but there was just too much talking in this movie (not to say Pulp Fiction didn't have a lot of talking, it did, but at least "Jules" was funny to listen to, and there was more action). I like the fact that he brought almost everyone back that made his movies great (sans John Travolta, but QT had this unusual talent to resurrect careers). IMO, I just didn't feel this movie was great nor neccessary.  

It ran like a play to me, basically being a one-room set for most of the film. I thought that was weird and it took me out of it unfortunately. Some great performances but low on my list for QT films. 

On 1/3/2026 at 9:35 AM, Referentzhunter said:

This however, was incredible. Eggers is one of my favorite directors and I make sure to catch all of his films. 

[Referentzhunter]

48 minutes ago, Holy Ghost said:

I love Quentin Tarantino, but there was just too much talking in this movie (not to say Pulp Fiction didn't have a lot of talking, it did, but at least "Jules" was funny to listen to, and there was more action). I like the fact that he brought almost everyone back that made his movies great (sans John Travolta, but QT had this unusual talent to resurrect careers). IMO, I just didn't feel this movie was great nor neccessary.  

My favorite 'Tarantino' ! Eveything fits perfectly together in my opinion. Masterpiece. 

[Holy Ghost]

26 minutes ago, Referentzhunter said:

My favorite 'Tarantino' ! Eveything fits perfectly together in my opinion. Masterpiece. 

I think I had the same problem with Jackie Brown, there was no chemistry, and it dragged on and on; but again, my opinion.  I also think Kill Bill should have been one movie with an intermission. I was annoyed I had to go to the movie theater twice to see the movie continue on. Ironically, I liked Vol. 2 more than Vol 1. 

[Referentzhunter]

2 hours ago, Holy Ghost said:

I think I had the same problem with Jackie Brown, there was no chemistry, and it dragged on and on; but again, my opinion.  I also think Kill Bill should have been one movie with an intermission. I was annoyed I had to go to the movie theater twice to see the movie continue on. Ironically, I liked Vol. 2 more than Vol 1. 

It's strange how people see things differently. It's possible the film doesn't resonate with your personality. I do recommend watching it carefully again if you've only seen it once.

You can see it as dragging or as character development and storytelling. Of course, you do have to appreciate the claustophobic and sinister atmosphere here. For me it's a rather lyrical ride but I must say; I've often noticed that opinions on this film differ widely.

But i'm certain of my opinion. I've seen it seven times. Still, I respect the fact that there are people who see it differently.

2 hours ago, Holy Ghost said:

I think I had the same problem with Jackie Brown, there was no chemistry, and it dragged on and on; but again, my opinion.  I also think Kill Bill should have been one movie with an intermission. I was annoyed I had to go to the movie theater twice to see the movie continue on. Ironically, I liked Vol. 2 more than Vol 1. 

Didn't like Jackie brown bye the way. 

[jazzbo]

Jackie Brown is my favorite Tarantino movie.

[clifford_thornton]

On 12/27/2025 at 1:45 PM, Referentzhunter said:

did not see this the first time around but watched and enjoyed the extended cut recently. It got much better as it progressed to the end. Prime Walton Goggins.

I will also add a +1 for The Lighthouse, which is directed like a Robert Wilson dialogue (The Old Woman, for example). Surely Eggers is quite familiar with Bob's work, and Dafoe's work in The Old Woman.

[Holy Ghost]

1 minute ago, clifford_thornton said:

did not see this the first time around but watched and enjoyed the extended cut recently. It got much better as it progressed to the end. Prime Walton Goggins.

And I like all the actors/actresses in this movie. It was basically in one room as mentioned above, like a play mentioned aboved. Just didn't work for me.

Inglorious Bastards and Django (D's silent) Unchaned, besides the obvious Pulp Fiction, honorable mention to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Brad Pitt nailed it in this movie as Leo's sidekick) are my opinion waaaay better QT movies. 

[jlhoots]

Death By Lightning - Netflix