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The Whistlers (2019)

@Stirchley, I’m pretty sure you recommended 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Thanks for that, stayed with me for months. Don’t know what that’s got to do with the above.
WTF, whoever did the subtitles for this film thinks ‘también’ means ‘of course’.

In the Heights (2021)

Will see what it’s all about…

Tangerine (2015)

Around minute 47 we hear, and I quote, ‘…hair all straight like “‘them ****ing Asian hoes’” (triple quote marks lest someone attributes said lovely statement to myself), after which this is called a ‘progressive film’… not my cup of tea, though very well shot indeed and visually gorgeous, also great soundtrack, but the irony of the above has kind of overshadowed the rest. Probably not meant as malicious but still comes off in a way that jars with the rest of the film.

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4 months is one of my fave movies of all time. My fave genre too: a woman’s journey, be it through 24 hours or 24 months.

The Whistlers was so very bad.

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Yeah, but I laughed at the subtitles. 4 months is perfect.

As I watch everything with subs, it’s very amusing to see some of the translations. I picture someone with headphones typing furiously. Going by the sound of the word only & not paying any attention to meaning or context.

I once saw “I live in apartment 4G” translated as “I live in apartment 4 grand”.

Bridesmaids (2011)

I am trying, trying to broaden my horizons.
But this is… ah well, let’s see.
I’m sorry, but this is close to being the worst thing I’ve ever seen.
Which actually makes me wonder whether there’s an inherent reason why comedies are so often awful.

Chimes at Midnight (1965)
Repeat for the 25th HoF

Breaking Surface (2021)

Can’t surmise the raison d’être for this, , apart from the snow, but whatever. Love Swedish films, so let’s see.
I suppose the predicament is rather far-fetched, as is common for the genre - but this is quite good. Always had an affinity for the Nordic POV, especially when it comes to film.
Plotting is a funny thing. It has to be seamless to work, like plastic surgery, otherwise, no matter how compelling it is, you find yourself thinking, Here we go, throwing yet more **** at the characters.

I Care A Lot (2020)

I am not excited about this, but the day had to come.
So annoying to hear a recycled soundtrack within 1 (!) minute of the film beginning! Dirge by Death in Vegas was already in Demonlover, which is not dissimilar.
I know this is not the right thread for this, but can someone explain
I just had the most insane case of Covid PTSD: I watched the character walk into the corner shop and thought, Where is her mask?!
Well, I’m amased, but I LOVED this. Who’d have thought.

Empathy Inc. (2018)

Very unusual visually so far.
This is actually quite good. A bit Primer-like.

Antrum (2018)

Getting strong The Wicker Man vibes.