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Stallone announced he was leaving before Creed II even released. The ending of that film is definitely a goodbye to the Rocky character. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/11/sylvester-stallone-creed-ii-last-rocky-movie

Exactly like that! I want to say Rian Johnson brought up Rashomon when discussing those scenes, definitely a touchstone.

Watched it twice now Mixed feelings on the film. The first half is rough. But I was mostly entertained by the second half. A definite step up from KOTM. Characters Script/Plot The Action Directing and Technicals Start the film 51:20 in and you've got an entertaining hour on your hands. 5/10 Series Ranking Godzilla (2014) Kong Skull Island Godzilla vs. Kong Godzilla: King of the Monsters

I'm mixed on the film, I enjoyed most of the last half though (which is much more monster focused). Overall an improvement on KOTM, Wingard has a better grasp than Dougherty on directing the CG fight sequences. I don't think that quite makes up for everything else in the film though. I'll probably watch once more before my rental expires and make up my mind.

Reminiscence No Time to Die Those Who Wish Me Dead

Kind of insane amount because I tried to make the most of a free week of NOWTV March The League of Extraordinary Gentleman: 3/10 - I kind of like Sean Connery in this, he's always charming and some of the practical effects are nice too look at. Captain Nemo has the odd moment of decently shot action. Outside of that the film is a mess in every way. Coming 2 America: 4/10 Crimson Tide: 8/10 - This movie is a lot of fun. Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington going toe to toe on a submarine. It's such a great premise and Tony Scott's direction gives it a dynamic energy. The Mule: 7/10 - A fairly solid outing for Eastwood, just not exceptional. Sorry to Bother You: 8/10 - This film is insane, I love the rollercoaster it takes you on and is one of the most original/fresh films I've seen. It's also exemplary of a really well laid out character arc. Timecop: 6/10 - The time travel makes no sense, but do I care. No. Entertaining 90's flick, surprisingly good looking film, quite fond of the lighting. Action is sometimes good, sometimes cut to shit. O Brother, Where Art Thou?: 8/10 - George Clooney is one charming man. Under the Shadow: 9/10 - Similar to the Babadook, much more of a drama, the horror elements are very understated. Excellent themes. Highlander: 6/10 - I love the premise, the Queen soundtrack, the beheadings and watching Sean Connery pretend to be a Spaniard is hilarious. Execution and action is all over the place. Christopher Lambert is Tommy Wiseau levels of performance in this film. Goodfellas: 10/10 - This film has such an infectious energy to it, everyone kills it. Scorsese, the cast, Thelma. A stone cold classic. Zack Snyder's Justice League: 7/10 - Surprised how much I enjoyed this Manhunter: 8/10 - The first adaption of Red Dragon but the last one for me to see. Michael Mann's direction elevates this film. A much better Will Graham than the Ratner version but I preferred Ralph Fiennes in that one. Overall as a film it's much stronger though. The Untouchables: 9/10 - More Connery, this was fantastic. The Crow: 7/10 - I'm quite fond of this film, Brandon Lee is genuinely charming in it, I felt like he had move star potential. Reservoir Dogs: 9/10 - Lean/mean and everything you love about Tarantino The Way Back: 7/10 The Hunt for Red October: 8/10 - Yes that's right another Connery film and the best Jack Ryan film. Batman Forever: 3/10 - This was somehow worse than I remember but I also learned to appreciate Jim Carrey in it. He's really hamming it up. Jackie Brown: 8/10 Never Rarely Sometimes Always: 8/10 - This film is such an uncomfortable watch. The little encounters the characters have with male figures had me squirming, I can't imagine what it's like in reality. The film feels like such a honest, understated portrayal of what it's like to get an abortion in America whilst finding some sweetness along the way. V for Vendetta: 9/10 - I forgot how little action is in this but the film still keeps you gripped. The Color Purple: 7/10 - The scene where Celie stands up for herself had me cheering. Crank: 7/10 - This film is pure insanity, it's like an direct injection of madness into your veins. Best watched drunk and with friends. Dirty Harry: 8/10 Underwater: 5/10 Richard Jewell: 9/10 - One of Eastwood's best in a long time. It really hit me emotionally and the film highlights injustice in a way that's heartbreaking. Urban Legend: 5/10 - Not as fun of a whodunnit and you want it to be. Uninventive kills and feels a bit like Scream lite. Nice to see Jared Leto kind of normal though. Chinatown: 10/10 Gemini Man: 4/10 The Last Black Man in San Francisco: 9/10 - When that play hits it's a whirlwind of emotions. Beautiful cinematography and incredible performances. I am Legend w/Alternate Ending: 8/10 - I would say the normal version is like a 7/10, this ending bumped it up a notch. The film is stronger when Will Smith is on his own. Bloodshot: 2/10 Crank 2: 6/10 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance: 3/10 Red Sparrow: 8/10

Team Godzilla It's gonna be be a digital rental for me, we've still got 1.5 months until cinemas open and I can't wait that long.

Another huge Godzilla 2014 supporter. I think it's absolutely magnificent. The level of filmmaking on display is just incredible, it has me yearning for another Gareth Edwards blockbuster. It's Spielberg influenced in the best way possible (I quite enjoy all the callbacks/homages as well). The films reserved nature gives it impact (As opposed to constant noise/crash/bang/wallop of KOTM), there's images, audio and scenes that will be stuck in my head for a very long time. The construction is so well thought out, especially the whole airport/hawaii section which is one the best set-pieces in any modern blockbuster for my books. The camera blocking is just insane, even little things like how the camera moves to reveal Bryan Cranston being released from the police station. Showing a helicopter through a wing mirror than pulling back to have Cranston/ATJ step into frame. It's the stuff that takes it to the next level for me. The sound design as well, the rumble of the MUTO's is just sofa shaking, and none of it gets drowned out and is so distinct. The score and action both manage to have impact. Alexandre Desplat's score is *chefs kiss* Even with that said, I just love this film so much, the craftsmanship of it is something to behold.

I'm surprised at the push back against Walker after this recent episode. I mean sure he's still #NotMyCap but that opening locker room scene made me empathise with him. It does feel like he's just trying to do the job the best he can. I hope he doesn't get revealed as Homelander 2.0 because that's an easy out. I'd prefer no easy answers when it comes to the topics surrounding race and why the Government chose him, or why Sam should have the shield over him. All of that feels a bit diminished if he's revealed to be the secret villain, there's no nuance. Him and Battlestar work better as the rival buddy cops to Sam and Bucky. I reckon what we're gonna see is the line that separates Captain America from a US Agent...so to speak. Although I could see events pushing him towards villainy. In a sort of "I need to be stronger to be Captain America" kind of way.

Alexandre Desplat's score for the first one was incredible, wish some of those tracks would find their way back in.

I was really hoping Abrams would direct this. His involvement will probably give the property the kickstart it needs, I feel like Superman hasn't been in the public interest since Christopher Reeve.

Thanks for running the list @grim22 This was a crazy list, personal favourites obviously felt too low (Da 5 Bloods, Onward, The Invisible Man and then Mank didn't even make the list!) But there's a few films here that weren't really on my radar or I thought I could probably skip but I might check them out now.

Honestly this trailer really surprised me. I thought this was another Maleficent situation and I don't really remember/care for 101 Dalmatians but this movie is now on my radar. Emma Stone looks great, I like the voice, I like how they're leaning into the villainous side of their villains, production design looks beautiful, the cinematography looks like it has some flair to it. I'm hopeful.

Loved Godzilla 2014 Enjoyed Kong Skull island for what it was Was unbelievably disappointed in KOTM, I was so excited for it and so let down. This looks like it could it could go either way between fun Kong Skull Island or the incessant noise of KOTM.

Again, enjoyed the episode just fine. Was entertained. Nothing meaty to dig into, the same as the last two episodes 'look as us being a sitcom' for a majority of it and then a quick tease to the actual plot. I think the key to it, is how entertained and gripped are you by the sitcom aspect of the show (especially because it makes up the bulk of the episode). I was very entertained by Ep.2 and thought I could do with more of this. However Ep.1/3 were very hit or miss for me comedy wise and I found myself just waiting for the larger narrative to kick in. It's the same any show with this standalone/tease structure. Are you entertained by 'Mando helping the local sheriff, Jack chasing the ghost of his dead father, Daisy and Coulson in a time loop, The Winchester boys tracking down a ghost'. Whatever it is, you have to be entertained by that first and foremost or you're going to be tapping your toes waiting for things to get a move on.

I can't quite tell is they're standing on the aircraft carrier or behind it. If it's on it Godzilla has definitely been shrunk down a bit. Although it's probably that thing where the size is ever-changing throughout the film, entirely dependent on what they need for the scene. Which has happened often in monster movie history.

I quite enjoyed this, though I am ready to get into more meaty stuff. There's only so much of recreating old sitcoms I can take, especially when the comedy is a bit hit and miss at times. Paul Bettany is incredible in this though, he's nailing the tone, I think he's hilarious in episode 2. Kathryn Hahn similarly.

With them saying all these shows are building towards a 'climatic story event' I think Thrawn gets tied in somewhere down the line (Moff Gideon's boss?). Whatever's happening in Rangers could probably be Thrawn lackeys as well. Mando's storyline I think is heading towards taking on a leadership/king role, uniting the different clans and taking back Mandalore. I think with the way the show is structured that's something we'll see happening over S3/S4. I don't see Grogu coming back in the show, unless it's a flashforward like @4815162342 says. With an old man Mando meeting an slightly older Grogu. Honestly, and this might be controversial because people have very strong feelings towards anything Star Wars. I would love to see Grogu in post ROS content. To see that whole cast again (or at the very least Rey) and to have them interacting with Grogu would be wonderful. What they've done with Grogu is basically secure a character that everybody loves because he's cute and adorable and they can use him for 900 years worth of stories even when he stops being a baby. I feel like they've done as much as they can with him and Mando in this timeframe without their adventures feeling repetitive.

Man I've gotta say, I enjoyed this film I love the Donner Superman films and Raimi's first two Spider-Man films. So maybe I'm a sucker for sincerity but I really enjoyed the throwback to something so classically superhero-ey. I don't think it's as good as those films but it taps into that charm that I miss so much. The romanticism, the joyfulness, the genuine goodness/hopefulness and the straight faced sincerity without a self aware one liner following it. The action was whatever, about the same quality as your standard Marvel action, I kind of tuned out during most action set pieces. The rest of the film looks beautiful, wonderfully filmic; the depth, the lenses, the colours, the lighting. I felt like Jenkins got better at directing honestly, even if the script itself wasn't as good. There's a detour in the film that didn't need to be there. That whole section could be cut. I could feel the length wearing on me towards the end. 7.5/10 On a side note - So much hyperbole being thrown around with recent blockbusters as being the worst thing ever which I can never take seriously.

I very much preferred the season 2 making of. It feels planned. The season 1 one felt like an afterthought, with the B-Roll being somewhat limited and using the same two roundtable discussions for anecdotes. For this one I really enjoyed the talking heads, going episode by episode, the focus on what the individual directors were bringing. It all flowed really nicely. It's not the most informative BTS but the best thing is just seeing what fun everyone is having on set, it's pretty similar to the TFA/ROS BTS in that regard, there's just such a joyousness from everyone involved being part of a Star Wars project. The downtime moments on a Robert Rodriguez set are particularly entertaining. The little moments between Favreau and Filoni are also great, they're like two nerdy kids cracking jokes and making references. It's wonderful. Would love if they add more episodes but almost like featurettes. So maybe 5/10 mins on some of the stuff we didn't get (it would be nice to dive into post-production stuff).

I used to enjoy seeing what people said about Star Wars on reddit but it's become such a hateful/spiteful place no matter where you go, even if it's tangentially related. (I want to say I went into a thread about Oscar Isaac/Metal Gear casting and all the comments were bitching about Star Wars and largely Finn related) I think it's why I've finally enjoyed discussing the Mandalorian on here. People might have different opinions on the episodes, the movies, the shows, lore and what-not but everyone is pretty respectful of each other and the discussions come across as genuine, rather than an echo chamber of the same comments.

My season ranking These two are pretty interchangeable for me, ultimately I found Bryce Dallas Howards directing stronger so I'm putting it on top for now Chapter 11- 10/10 Chapter 16 - 10/10 Two really fantastic 'standalone' episodes, both were so well done. I'm giving chapter 15 the edge for it's character moments. Chapter 15 - 9/10 Chapter 9 - 9/10 Chapter 12 - 8/10 Chapter 13 - 7/10 I will likely be leaving these episodes out of a rewatch, I didn't find them egregiously bad, they were competent/entertaining enough. But I found the dialogue and structure of them weak. The filmmaking also wasn't up to par. Chapter 10 - 6/10 Chapter 14 - 6/10 Overall it's a big improvement over last season. A lot of last season was 7's for me. You can feel how more confident everyone is this time around, especially in directing and visual style. Things felt less restrictive, individual episodes felt more varied in what they were offering, both visually and content wise.

Schindler's List is Spielbergs magnum opus. It's obviously a heart wrenching watch but it's just masterclass and shows his depths as a storyteller. Ralph Fiennes is incredible, one of the best performances I've ever seen. It's just so unbelievably powerful. What's so great about Spielberg is he's made like 10 films that are easy 10/10 in my books and I love them all for different reasons. He has so much range as a filmmaker.

Thoughts on Darksaber lore

What a great finale. That was so unbelievably entertaining. Peyton Reed did a really good job, his experience with bigger budgets showed a handle on the blockbuster elements. I think the actual content was so strong it helped overshadow/pull up his usually quite generic directing style. For TV I was blown away, I'm still thinking about it. Everything in the season paid off so well. Thoughts on the BIG spoiler 10/10 - Fantastic stuff