Cookie's Corner Y4 - Spark 3 ending explained on page 14

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8 minutes ago, Rorschach said:

I only gave you that reaction because I was hoping to announce the tiebreakers tomorrow.

I can do them faster but that means really short write-ups.

[Rorschach]

3 minutes ago, cookie said:

 

I can do them faster but that means really short write-ups.

 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

You do whatever you feel like doing. 

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#20

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Marked Up Time by @Blankments

 

It's kind of all over the place and kinda goes off the rails towards the end, but Lord & Miller with their wits and talents manage to make a concept as off-beat as this at least be entertaining in its own right.

 

 

#19

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Resonance by @Alpha

 

I may not be as high on this as some others have been, but you have to do pretty bad for me not to like a good old psychological thriller (spoiler: this means Tulpa will show up on this list too).

 

 

#18

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Blue & Gold by @YourMother the Edgelord

 

 

 

#17

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The Mole by @Blankments

 

This reminded me a lot of Blank in a way. Maybe because of Mark Strong.

 

 

#16

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Tulpa by @Rorschach

 

Hey look, here's the one I spoiled thirty seconds ago.

 

I like everything with the doppelganger and Kozar does a fine job in the role. The ending feels kinda cheap but that's the only real complaint I have about it.

 

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#15

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American Dragon: Darkness Rising by @Xillix

 

It's a bit weird that this is ranking as high as it does given that I wasn't so high on it with my original review (I'd say #18-#15 are all 7/10 so it was kind of a coin flip in the end). Probably speaks to the fact that not too many movies left that much of an impression on me this year.

 

But this is still a fun action adventure with likable characters and willing to take its time to work on build-up which is rare for a family-aimed film.

 

 

#14

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Sir Thymes Time by @Blankments

 

I remember reading this in 2.0 and enjoying it a lot, and it holds up decently well even now. But I prefer the second one still.

 

Plus CHIWETEEEEEEEEL

 

 

#13

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A Month at Belmond Lane by @Spagspiria

 

I'll freely admit I have limited exposure to Wes Anderson's work and this didn't do it for me as much as it has done for others, but I did enjoy it quite a bit.

 

 

#12

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Silent Hill: Restless Dreams by @Xillix

 

While a step down from its predecessor, Restless Dreams manages to deliver on the strength of an impressive third act and general reverence and respect for its source material.

 

 

#11

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Starlit Highway by @Spagspiria

 

 

 

Yeah, I kinda had to go back and rethink this one a bit. It still feels rushed and could've used more time, but what it was trying to get across it did so admirably. Plus after the horrors poor Pidge had to be subjected to with Jonny Jonny she deserves a break.

 

 

Top 10 will be tomorrow.

[Ezen Baklattan]

I knew that Pidove would pull it through. Now with Sarah Paulson in Spark IV, maybe I really should give Farmiga a cameo spot and spur a mini AHS reunion.

[Ezen Baklattan]

Guessing:

 

Rage Against the Coran

Les Odysserabes

Blue in Peru

Venchyllenaal’s Revenge

Olivia Cooke Joint #1

Olivia Cooke Joint #2

Blade Wizard 1049

Pop Lock and Rockwell

Scribbles from the Otherspace

A Pre-Dino Mystery

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Before I get into today's top 10, there's one movie that, thinking back on it, had one thing in it that was really unnecessary in hindsight. So much so that it cost it a spot or two. Still in the top ten, but I think the author should've reconsidered that bit.

Edited November 21, 2018 by cookie

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#10

 

Pokémon: Rise of the Rockets by @4815162342

It may part have been me being in a really good mood when I read it but this was a lot more fun than its predecessor, especially since it improved on a lot of the original’s shortcomings. And Conan still rules.

 

Edited November 21, 2018 by cookie

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#9

Spark: Beyond the Sky by @Spagspiria

 

I think Ezen and Katherine’s deaths were terribly handled. Yeah I said it, come at me.

 

Aside from a messy third act, this third installment improves on its more lackluster predecessor by creating more stakes and end in a way that, while it didn’t elevate this film enough to be up there with the original (far from it), gives the fourth and final installment all the necessary ingredients to hopefully end this iconic series on the strongest of notes.

[4815162342]

I guess Pillars will be next or just about, and Mass Effect a space or two above, going by the point scores earlier in the thread.

 

 

 

Unless cookie pulled a Reddroast 

[Ezen Baklattan]

Better than I expected given the original review. 

[Ezen Baklattan]

But wait, I thought you said Spark > PoE. 🤔

 

...unless that’s the film you were alluding to in the note before the top 10.

[4815162342]

10 minutes ago, Spagspiria said:

But wait, I thought you said Spark > PoE. 🤔

 

...unless that’s the film you were alluding to in the note before the top 10.

 

Spark: The Rollercoaster Ride

[Ezen Baklattan]

1 minute ago, 4815162342 said:

 

Spark: The Rollercoaster Ride

Aside from NFTO it’s my second film in the game to receive only single digit rankings so all told it’s not too upsetting.

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23 minutes ago, Spagspiria said:

But wait, I thought you said Spark > PoE. 🤔

 

...unless that’s the film you were alluding to in the note before the top 10.

It’s not.

[Ezen Baklattan]

1 minute ago, cookie said:

 

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It’s not.

 

Hmmm....

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#8

 

By the Balls by @Blankments and Ess Gee Kay

 

The thing I said about the satire leaving itself open to miss the mark is why it’s not higher on the list, but one thing can’t be denied that it packs a punch few other Cayom films do.

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#7

 

Pillars of Eternity: I’m Still Going to Call J.K Simmons a Wizard, Numbers by @4815162342

 

Sure, it’s slow pace is ultimately a detriment, but Numerator Pictures has managed to launch a full-fledged fantasy franchise with fun characters, extant and fascinating worldbuilding and a kickass third act, with bigger and even more exciting things promised in the films to come.

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I’m concerned yet intrigued if KOTS and/or CYI? make the top 10.

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20 minutes ago, cookie said:

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Pillars of Eternity: I’m Still Going to Call J.K Simmons a Wizard, Numbers by @4815162342

 

Sure, it’s slow pace is ultimately a detriment, but Numerator Pictures has managed to launch a full-fledged fantasy franchise with fun characters, extant and fascinating worldbuilding and a kickass third act, with bigger and even more exciting things promised in the films to come.
 

 

 

 

Keep ranking the series in the Top 10 and you can call him whatever you want