Pretty much every movie would have to be streaming on day one then, since almost every movie is produced by a company that also has a streaming service. The movie theater industry would just collapse. What a weird hill to die on.
Of course he’s going to say that, but somehow this is the first I’ve heard that Fede Álvarez is directing an Alien movie. It’s hard to be optimistic about a new Alien announcement lately, but I’m hoping this gets a treatment similar to Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey. It’s also a Hulu release so we’ll see.
This was exactly my thinking as well. And I’m cautiously optimistic that Fede may take Alien back to its horror roots.
I don’t know if Fede is necessarily the prime choice, Dan at least had the excellent 10 Cloverfield Lane under their chops, but I think giving relatively new directors tired franchises is great.
Not sure what you mean here. Fede has 3 feature films under his belt already, one being the Evil Dead reboot. Dan only had 1 film before making Prey. Fede will also have around twice as many years of experience as Dan did when he made Prey. Fede’s first feature was a decade ago, not exactly new.
I don’t think either have been a breakout hit in the way 10 Cloverfield Lane was, but you’re certainly right about experience.
I dunno if you’re just letting your preferred movies cloud what you consider success but while the Evil Dead remake didn’t do too well, Don’t Breathe made $157M worldwide, compared to 10 Cloverfield Lane’s $110M. Evil Dead did worse, but not by much ($97M). None of them have been these runaway successes.
Look, I absolutely love Dan Trachtenberg and for more than even directing, and I think his movies blow Fede’s out of the water, but this picture you’re painting of 10CL being this breakout hit, especially compared to Fede’s movies are just not supported by facts. Not trying to bust your balls, but I believe it’s important to form opinions based on evidence and not just feeling.
what? You’re the one that said Fede’s films weren’t as successful as 10 Cloverfield Lane.
I don’t think either have been a breakout hit in the way 10 Cloverfield Lane was
I’m wholly agreed that you can have a subjective artistic opionion, but you described it as a breakout hit, which is what you say when a movie is financially successful. A “breakout” also assumes acceptance by the masses, or at least more than not, which is not at all what a subjective or artistic opinion would entail. I could maybe go with it if you said cult hit, but breakout means something else entirely.
Kenji did a great video walking around Uwajimaya explaining the different varieties of common Japanese ingredients and what he recommends getting. I’d say anyone looking to dip their toes or season experts of Japanese cooking will find some good info here.
I really hope they don’t abandon what made them great. They’ve become my favorite studio. Almost every movie they put out, I absolutely love or can at least appreciate the big swing. Movies like Lamb don’t get made by any other studio and still be able to be seen by most. I don’t understand this decision after how Everything Everywhere All at Once was received.
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Us is the very epitome of explaining “suspension of disbelief” IMO. I enjoyed it but if you think about the logistics AT ALL, it all falls apart.
On this Thursday we’re watching Ready or Not and From Beyond, both I haven’t seen before.
Love both of these. Ready or not is more slasher/thriller, but it’s a fun ride. From Beyond is just weird, but I love it. It’s silly horror effects and 80s weirdness in a perfect package.
RUSTIN | Official Trailer | Netflix (youtu.be)
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‘Alien: Romulus’: Ridley Scott Says Fede Álvarez’s Movie Is “F***ing Great” (deadline.com)
Of course he’s going to say that, but somehow this is the first I’ve heard that Fede Álvarez is directing an Alien movie. It’s hard to be optimistic about a new Alien announcement lately, but I’m hoping this gets a treatment similar to Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey. It’s also a Hulu release so we’ll see.
The Zone of Interest | Official Trailer HD | A24 (youtu.be)
An amazing video by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt where he explains how to shop for Japanese groceries plus Bonus Gyudon! (youtu.be)
Kenji did a great video walking around Uwajimaya explaining the different varieties of common Japanese ingredients and what he recommends getting. I’d say anyone looking to dip their toes or season experts of Japanese cooking will find some good info here.
Leo | Official Trailer | Netflix (youtu.be)
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM | Official International Trailer | STUDIOCANAL (youtu.be)
Wonka | Trailer #2 (youtu.be)
The Iron Claw | Official Trailer HD | A24 (youtu.be)
Pain Hustlers | Emily Blunt + Chris Evans | Official Trailer | Netflix (youtu.be)
Squealer (2023) Official Trailer - Tyrese Gibson, Theo Rossi (youtu.be)
Well, it was nice while it lasted? (lemmy.world)
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What are you watching? (October 2023) (i.gzn.jp)
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