While it's a bit of a standard courtroom drama in places, Just Mercy is gloriously, righteously angry about white supremacy, the death penalty, and social injustice in America. Also, Michael B. Jordan continues to be an excellent actor.
Nice. Secured a ticket to a theatrical showing of Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You. Between that, Underwater, and 1917, it's going to be a decent week at the movies.
@Th3solution I wonder how many Michael Jordan jokes he had to endure as a child?
@Ralizah Very nice. I went to see 5 Centimeters Per Second in my local indie cinema and it was stunning. I haven’t seen that one yet, make sure you let us know how it was!
@nessisonett I love 5CpS. It's such an artistically pure, bleak film, and probably the strongest vehicle he's developed in terms of how well it evokes certain strong emotions.
I expect this'll follow the same format as Your Name, to some extent, in terms of it feeling like Shinkai Lite, with more of a pronounced YA feel to it. There's no escaping the success of that film.
But yeah, I'll definitely be posting about it. Crazy to think that, less than 20 years ago, he was making anime on his computer at home, with he and his girlfriend doing voices for the characters.
I'm glad Parasite is getting recognition, but don't forget about Portrait of a Lady on Fire which is easily the best film I've seen this year, English or otherwise. For all of the Golden Globes' faults, they did well nominating it despite France's ridiculous choice not to back it. I think it's the best movie I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. Genius.
@JohnnyShoulder Haha, yeah - the joke is so bad that I couldn’t help it. @Ralizah tossed it out there like a softball just tempting someone to swing at it. Unfortunately I have been watching a little NBA lately and so it was easy to succumb 😂.
But yes, @RogerRoger they are two different people. I am jealous of you for not knowing that, actually. I’m proud of the times when I’m blissfully unaware of the details of pop culture and Hollywood’s activities.
But it begs the question, if your last name is ‘Jordan’, isn’t ‘Michael’ the one name that is off-limits to name your son? 😂. Literally anything except Michael would have been easier to live with.
Or maybe the trial of bearing the name made him stronger, a la the classic song, “Boy Named Sue” ...🤔
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@nessisonett Yeah, I’ve heard of people just changing their last names if they have one that is too recognizable, particularly if it is reminiscent of someone publicly infamous.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix
Best Actress: Scarlett Johansson
Best Supporting Actor: Brad Pitt
Best Supporting Actress: Laura Dern
Best Director: Bong Joon-Ho
Best Picture: Parasite
Best Cinematography: Jarin Blaschke
Best Adapted Screenplay: Greta Gerwig (Little Women)
Best Original Screenplay: Bong Joon-Ho (Parasite)
Best Animated Feature: Missing Link
Best Costume Design: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Best Editing: Parasite
Best Make-Up and Hairstyling: Joker
Best Visual Effects: The Irishman
Best Original Score: Joker
Best Production Design: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
@DonJorginho I read that 1917's really good and that it might win for best director and cinematography. I wanted to watch it last week but I wasn't able to due to limited screenings.
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