Wasn’t sure I was going to like the show because I don’t like Pete Davidson and find drug humour to be pretty lazy in general. Watched it because I like John Goodman and Woody Harrelson enough to give it a try (and was slightly familiar with the comic on which it was based). Even though the drug humour is, as expected, pretty low-hanging fruit comically, and there are A LOT of fart jokes, the satire inherent in the “1969 hippies wake up in 2020” balances out the lazier material. Enjoyed enough to watch season 2 if that happens.
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American Auto (2021)
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
Not quite as funny (yet) as Superstore (that one built up A LOT of running jokes and that takes time) and not as satirically biting as Better Off Ted, but if you liked either/both of those shows, then you’ll probably like this one too. Enjoyable.
Cattle Call (2008)
mattalica
2 points
2 years ago.
This is kind of the plot of “Audition” isn’t it? Though I suppose it doesn’t end the same way as that one did… although — maybe?
Reclaiming Amy (2021)
mattalica
0 points
2 years ago.
I remember when Amy Winehouse was just starting to appear on the scene in the UK and I was impressed with not only her voice/songwriting, but also with her intelligence and the fact that she seemed so down-to-earth. That was all before mega-fame and things went totally to sh!te and her career - and more importantly, her life - crashed and burned.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Control1001
-2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
I like how meta and aware of itself M.IV was. I thought the movie was great start to finish! I feel like they hit nearly every single nail right on the head. 9/10!
[spoiler stuff after you watch]
-1 instead of the extended bike-ride scene maybe they could have shown us Neo and Trinity waking up more, in different ways, so the roof scene made more sense. But I know Keanu and his love of rides.
The audience knows and see’s them waking up much more after the last cafe scene with all the soldiers, but the characters themselves not so much though they started to remember more this could have been shown more too with the time they took up psi-blasting cars. Im sure Covid presented many challenges in the way they wanted to shoot the movie. Im really glad for it though. The ending was crazy! That convo was nuts! And the classic familiar final shot with a twist.
The after credits-scene could have literally been anything else. During the movie those brainstorms were fitting and borderline hilarious and on point - but not in after-credits. Maybe a shot of Io or Niobi?
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
I figured that the post-credit scene was a piss-take of the Marvel post-credit scenes — i.e., people waiting to see if there is a teaser and then they get a total nonsense thing like that. I laughed because I fell for it too — sat through the credits just to make sure and then that. :D
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
DownrightDebonaire
4 points
2 years ago.
But there were also Federation ships in all the quadrants and territories within the Federation. So there was a lot more to it just being proximity with Dilithium based warp tech.
And kudos for the Brexit analogy. Well put.
mattalica
3 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Most ships were destroyed, the few left were stranded. Not enough ships and personnel to hold the Federation together. If everyone is, in essence, on their own out there, then a Federation that cannot provide anything isn’t really worth very much — it falls apart when it doesn’t provide anything to member planets. Which is what happened.
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
GCarlin
2 points
2 years ago.
yeah, every time they took a hit/jolt flames would shoot out in the exact same spots…guess their regular FX guy had a day off and they filled his spot with the pyro roadie from a rock band…even all the flames were identical height and intensity like a rock concert lol
A for effort D for realism lol
mattalica
2 points
2 years ago.
I said the same thing “Oh hey, they’re using flash pots left over from all those concerts that were cancelled due to Covid!”
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
Think Brexit… was it easy for the UK to leave the EU? Not at all. Now imagine if any country in the EU could leave on a whim without any repercussions. What if a new anti-EU, populist leader is elected and says “Hey, we’re out” — if it’s that easy, then anyone could go whenever for whatever reason. As stated in the show, if we did that then you get all the benefits of membership and all the responsibility is on us. This is the way coalitions work in the real world - the EU, NATO, UN, OPEC, etc. etc. etc. Exit clauses are never “you can leave whenever you want with no conditions” but rather “if you want to leave, there is a process for that (and it won’t be easy).
mattalica
3 points
2 years ago.
And after the burn, planets left the Federation because without warp-drive ships, every planet was too far away from every other planet. The Federation fell apart as planets simply could not interact with one another in person. Even if the Federation wanted to keep it together (which they did) there was no way for them to actually do so without having the ability to GO to those planets.
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
Oh, yeah. A whole planet wants to leave the federation and what’s gonna stop them is a clause in a treaty. How exactly is the federation going to stop them? The same way they stopped most of them leaving after the burn?
Think Brexit… was it easy for the UK to leave the EU? Not at all. Now imagine if any country in the EU could leave on a whim without any repercussions. What if a new anti-EU, populist leader is elected and says “Hey, we’re out” — if it’s that easy, then anyone could go whenever for whatever reason. As stated in the show, if we did that then you get all the benefits of membership and all the responsibility is on us. This is the way coalitions work in the real world - the EU, NATO, UN, OPEC, etc. etc. etc. Exit clauses are never “you can leave whenever you want with no conditions” but rather “if you want to leave, there is a process for that (and it won’t be easy).
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
JulesWinnfield
4 points
2 years ago.
Wow. Like an episode of Caillou. Is this the level of imagination left? High concept has turned to preteen, after school special, levels of thought. Mildly going where everyone has before.
mattalica
4 points
2 years ago.
Let’s face it — the world could use a bit of a “you know, we really should be working together” message right now. The idea that isolation can lead to distrust is also kind of relevant these days. Sure, not the best episode, but it does, at least, follow the philosophy of its creator - different races/species working together for a common good. Maybe a bit “after-school-special” feeling, but so be it.
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
irdulili
6 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
No circuit breakers or fuse boxes, either. Every time the ships take damage there’s sparks flying everywhere and the electrical system gets shot. I swear, the bridge must permanently stink like singed hair and melted plastic.Thankfully replicators aren’t just for food. They replace those computers so much. Lost technology, man. It’s like Roman concrete, y’know? lol
mattalica
4 points
2 years ago.
Yeah, in the first two episodes of this year there were flames shooting out of the walls on the bridge… and nobody seemed particularly surprised or even concerned. “Oh, the flames? That’s perfectly normal. Ignore it.”
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
Star Trek: Discovery (2017) S4 E4
Braindead
11 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Apparently they don’t use seatbelts anymore in the future
mattalica
6 points
2 years ago.
Running joke in our house: There are NO SEATBELTS in the future! None of the Star Trek shows have had seatbelts so whenever they get into some trouble, the crew just gets thrown around the ship! :D :D :D
(if I am remembering correctly, the JJ Abrams Star Trek films had weird automatic seatbelts, but aside from that, there are no seatbelts in the future)
The White Ribbon (2010)
mattalica
4 points
2 years ago.
This film is stunningly good - It is beautiful and disturbing in equal measure (i.e., a later-period Michael Haneke film). Set in a small village in Germany between the wars it links the harshly punitive nature of the outcome of WWI to the horror that was to come in WWII.
Doctor Who (2005)
glostarz999
10 points
2 years ago.
I agree with every word of that. Chibnall was always the problem. Bloke is an absolutely appalling writer and showrunner. The cast had nothing to work with at all. So glad that he’s leaving next year. Toby Whithouse would have been my choice after Moffat stepped down.
mattalica
6 points
2 years ago.
The Doctor is always supposed to be the smartest person in the room… regardless of the room. That’s not even remotely how this Doctor has been written and that’s really disappointing.
Doctor Who (2005)
I have enjoyed Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, but wish that the writing had been better for her seasons — she has been saddled with some of the poorest writing since the return in 2005. Here’s hoping (perhaps beyond hope) that her swan-song season (plus specials) finally makes it up to her by having some good stories with good writing.
Free Guy (2021)
mattalica
8 points
2 years ago.
Fun. Dumb. Full of Action. And a touch heart-warming. Exactly what I was looking for on the night.
The Truman Show (1998)
naya11
6 points
2 years ago.
First time watch, if you can believe it, and I finally get the hype. It is such a fun and unique movie, and it reminds me of my childhood when I had similar thoughts, though, I grew out of them. 5/5
mattalica
3 points
2 years ago.
Watched “The Social Dilemma” the other day with my kids. In that doco one of the talking heads make a reference to The Truman Show. My kids didn’t get the reference, so we’re going to watch it tonight (I originally saw it in 1998 and don’t know if I’ve seen it since then).
The Truman Show (1998)
A fascinating and mind-bending classic!! Jim Carrey is incredible!! So is the hot babe he chases after!! I sometimes wonder if I’m a secret A-list star of a tv show because I’m obviously such an interesting and cool person and some really strange things have happened to me over the course of my glorious, sex-soaked life!! Like the other day I had a squirrel “walk” up to me and start to glitch out, and I coulda sworn it spoke to me!! Summing up: Great movie!! Recommeded for people who like to wonder and think about the meaning of it all!!
mattalica
6 points
2 years ago.
I think this was maybe the first time that I had seen Natasha McElhone in a film and yes, she’s both gorgeous and excellent in the role… she was great in another film that came out the same year (1998) with Robert De Niro called “Ronin.”
Censor (2021)
alienart7777777
1 points
2 years ago.
Seems like it is trying for a Tarantino type feel. Intentional B movie style.
mattalica
0 points
2 years ago.
It was set in 80’s UK during the moral panic of the “Video Nasties” era and captured that quite well. As such, it was styled like a film from that era (and did so successfully) - and yes, with a touch of the “B”.
Definitely not seeing any Tarantino vibes here though. Nobody was randomly talking about totally unrelated pop-culture stuff and it (fortunately) lacked his complete self-indulgent approach to everything.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
kaisersouse
2 points
2 years ago.
One of the best sequels in quite a while. Blade Runner (1982) was to me the best Noir detective film of the time. Not only because it had great effects but the story itself which was adapted from Philip K. Dick’s short tale - Do android dream of electric sheep held a deep connection between the viewer and the narrator. Every performance brought forth by the cast was outstanding. From Ryan Gosling to Harrison Ford and of course, Sylvia Hoek who really captured and portrayed her role to perfection as a replicant. Emotions were set high in this second half of the franchise leaving the viewer to contemplate on what is possible through science and technology. Creating slaves to work off-world for their masters isn’t too far fetched if one thinks about the implications. Jared Leto’s performance was spot on as the megalomaniac Niander Wallace along with Bautista who also played a run-a-way replicant. The whole cast worked so well, one cannot stop watching as they each break away from reality only to stop and regain their humanity when their lives are on the line. Blade Runner over the last thirty nine years has become an iconic stepping stone for many new breakthroughs in film such as, Children of Men, Sunshine, Snowpiercer, the girl with the dragon tattoo, and of course George Orwell’s dystopian vision - 1984 from the 1949 novel of the same name. Without Blade Runner, none of the other films might have made it to the silver screen in such a visceral fashion as they were meant to be. But I was so glad that Blade Runner 2049 had won two academy awards to help seal its success and to give us a preempt to what is to come later on in the franchise. Ten out of ten stars. Beautiful directing by Denis Villeneuve who has finally finished the Dune re-adaptation. And from what I have been hearing, it’s a thrill ride unlike anything that David Lynch could pull off.
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
Lynch gets a lot of crap for Dune, but dammit - I loved that movie when it came out… sure, sure I was 12 at the time, but whatever :) I had the “making of” book and even made my own crysknife (it wasn’t very good, but I liked it).
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) S8 E24
The duck stamps rant was hilarious, esp. Rob McBroom’s duck art and trolling—if they really wanna raise some $$, issue his stuff as special editions and charge top dollar. Art vs illustration.
—(Some of the stuff on Oliver’s auction site’s as high as $11,000+ so far)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) S8 E24
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
I miss the “featureless white void” because hearing the audience laugh a little bit every couple of lines now is weird and off-putting…
Cry Macho (2021)
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mattalica
0 points
2 years ago.
“Clint does not move other then an old man moves. I hope I never move so rigid.”
Well, he is 91, and — when 91 years old you reach, look as good you will not!
Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021)
Kid Kryptonite
1 points
2 years ago.
I only ended up watching because in trailers I saw Danny Trejo and Eli Roth were also going to star, but do yourself a favor and skip this. I get it’s supposed to be an old western horror parody, but it comes off like a cheap retro porn. If they’re going to make movie intentionally this bad then they could’ve at least made it funny. Completely dry acting with terrible pacing throughout. I struggled watching entire movie and wouldn’t be surprised if anyone tapped out early in.
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
Yeah… Glenn Danzig seems to be the new Ed Wood - someone who thinks he’s making great films, but is truly incompetent in all aspects of story-telling, dialogue, cinematography, framing, lighting, editing, etc. Beyond that, he seems to think people don’t “get it” because he’s making some kind of transgressive art. He’s not even doing half-competent direct-to-video exploitation chic.
Kate (2021)
Kid Kryptonite
7 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
This makes the 4th big budget female assassin movie that came out just this year. Gunpowder Milkshake, Black Widow, the Protege and now this. All have A-list actors with same revenge plot and protagonist having to deal with tragic past that led them to kill. The stereotypical tropes became painfully obvious seeing how they came out so close together. Having said that, I actually enjoyed this more than those I mentioned because of the setting, stylish cinematography and being a huge fan of Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson. Very entertaining with great action, but nothing new.
mattalica
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
I was thinking that it sounded pretty much like a “yeah, been there, seen that before” kind of a film. You could also stick this year’s “Jolt” (with Kate Beckinsale) under that same basic premise.
Y: The Last Man (2021)
The Iceman Confesses: Secrets of a Mafia Hitman (2001)
Alien
1 points
2 years ago.
Michael Shannon did a good portrayal.
https://www.primewire.ag/movie/684866-watch-the-iceman
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
This guy always reminded me of the story that Quint tells in Jaws, specifically: “Y’know the thing about a shark, he’s got… lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll’s eyes. When he comes at ya, doesn’t seem to be livin’… until he bites ya.”
The Iceman Confesses: Secrets of a Mafia Hitman (2001)
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
I remember watching the interviews with this guy. His eyes are totally dead. There is not even a hint of human emotion. If you want to see a remorseless sociopathic murderer then watch this guy dispassionately describe killing people.
Medical Police (2020)
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
Very silly, but in a very good way (i.e., deadpan absurdism)… a spin-off from the similarly weird comedy series “Children’s Hospital”
RainFalls (2020)
dickgrimes
1 points
2 years ago.
😂 @ that movie poster… Nice body
but the gun and underwear are sooooooo fake 😂
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
It’s maybe supposed to be a gun tattoo?
Or just really bad photoshop skills.
Good Girls (2018) S4 E16
Attila Steele
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Entertaining show,….but very very very UNrealistic.
How the hell does a suburban mom get to tell a Latin kingpin “you work for me, now”?
Beth and what army? She does not own the police. She doesn’t have goons for hire. No sicario.
At no point in reality can a woman (with no criminal experience) attempt to kill the kingpin, steal contraband from the FEDS, and threaten a law-abiding civilian… without suffering ANY consequences.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Kid Kryptonite
15 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
So happy they released this early because I’ve been waiting for this sequel/reboot. They finally did Suicide Squad right and lived up to it’s name making it rated R. Had great chemistry between cast and surprisingly touching moments between all the action and humor. My favorites were King Shark and obviously Harley Quinn who Margot Robbie was born to play. DC needs to keep this same momentum going for future films.
mattalica
10 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Loved King Shark — did not realise he was voiced by Sylvester Stallone!
“Bird!”
“…Nanaue, stay off the com”
The Suicide Squad (2021)
mattalica
5 points
2 years ago.
Enjoyable, mindless fun — but really, who is expecting great art?!? Definitely better than the first Suicide Squad movie. James Gunn brought his style & humour to the action.. and the blood is all just part of his Troma background.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) S8 E19
sobitthen
8 points
2 years ago.
Sad state of affairs our for-profit medical system has turned into…
I’ve lived in the US and in two countries with socialised medicine (still live in one of them). Don’t let anyone lie and tell you that socialised medicine is crappy or somehow worse than the medical system in the US. It isn’t. There are short-comings, of course, but it beats the hell out of being either not insured or under-insured in the US (as so many people are). Hell, even with good insurance, you still have to worry about medical bills… it is a broken system that works for very few citizens.
Cannibal Troll (2021)
Pad Solo
1 points
2 years ago.
I would have liked to be a fly on the wall when they pitched that “Here’s my idea, Its about a cannibal troll but he doesn’t eat trolls”
And it’s a British production, so they can’t fall back on it being a bad translation of the title (my original thought was that it was somehow a poorly translated Scandinavian title or something).
Blue Ruin (2014)
Outstanding. After you watch this, you must see Jeremy Saulnier’s other film, “Green Room”, which happens to also star Anton Yelchin. https://www.primewire.li/movie/110245-watch-green-room
mattalica
1 points
2 years ago.
I liked this one better than Green Room - but both are worth a watch.
Green Room (2016)
Keymawe
-2 points
2 years ago.
This movie is anything but great, far from it
It’s dull and mediocre at its best… TRASH!
I enjoyed it enough to watch (and I’ve seen the director’s other work), but it did feel that it was missing something which made it fall into “merely ok” (but not great) territory — Patrick Stewart was kind of wasted in his role and could have been so much more.
I don’t know if they are planning on a Season 2, but I almost hope that they don’t. Season 1 was a great, self-contained, story. It feels like if they go anywhere with this it will become kind of like the “how do we hide this” comedic storylines of Santa Clarita Diet (which I enjoyed, but that’s not the general vibe of this show — that one was definitely horror/comedy… this one not so much).