What movies are you watching 2018?

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Originally Posted by catherine

Spoiler alert on 3 Billboards:


I can see how some groups were offended by 3 Billboards, but to be honest the best and most honorable people in that film were the cops. Woody Harrelson character was inspirational in a Christ-llike way, and the impact he had on Dixon--the redeemed bad guy--was awesome. Sam Rockwell deserves his nomination. My favorite stories are stories of redemption, and that's how I saw this movie. I also loved that I struggled to understand what was likeable about Frances McDormand's character--as a protagonist she was SO long-suffering. I just found it to be a fascinating character study.

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Oh make no mistake, it was a film worth watching. The same director made one of my all time
favorite films ten years ago, In Bruges. It has the same themes of violence, redemption, midgets. The sublime Peter Dinklage was wasted in this film. i am glad he got work on the big screen but his role was too much about being a short man, it was a little cringe worthy.

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Originally Posted by iris lilies

Oh make no mistake, it was a film worth watching. The same director made one of my all time
favorite films ten years ago, In Bruges. It has the same themes of violence, redemption, midgets. The sublime Peter Dinklage was wasted in this film. i am glad he got work on the big screen but his role was too much about being a short man, it was a little cringe worthy.

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I agree about the Dinklage character.

I'm familiar with McDonagh's theatrical works. I saw The Lieutenant of Inishmore on Broadway--or Off.. can't remember--but I do remember it was VERY dark comedy.

Has anyone seen "Black Panther"? I'm looking forward to it.
"Thor: Ragnarok" was one of the most entertaining films I saw last year.

We went to see Peter Rabbit last Wed. Valentine's Day. It was superb. The animation was magnificent. How they got those rabbits to seem so real was phenomenal. The settings were exquisite and they paid tribute to Beatriz Potter. We are two adult, retired teachers, no kids and just loved it.

DH and I saw Coco Sunday afternoon at the cheap theatre. We both loved it. DH admitted he teared up in a few places. Went with a couple of girlfriends to see Phantom Threads a couple of weeks ago. I went basically to see the clothes and scenery. Had heard it was quirky and it was certainly that! We all like it, though.

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Originally Posted by beckyliz

DH and I saw Coco Sunday afternoon at the cheap theatre. We both loved it. DH admitted he teared up in a few places. Went with a couple of girlfriends to see Phantom Threads a couple of weeks ago. I went basically to see the clothes and scenery. Had heard it was quirky and it was certainly that! We all like it, though.

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Phantom Thread WAS interesting.

I was surprised to see the actress whomplayed the sister be nominated for an Oscar when the actress who played hhis muse was in practically every scene, once she was introduced in the film. She was excellent, too.it was a high quality production all around.

Saw Black Panther last night with DH. It was his birthday and he LOVES the Marvel movies. It was amazing - I cannot imagine all the work that went into it. In addition to the strong African characters, I loved seeing the amazing women in the movie. Always fun to catch Stan Lee.

I tried to watch There Will Be Blood sn e that was on the top ten list of films of the 2000 decade of several of my film buddies,
ugh, I found it unwatchable. I think I understand the appeal but it was not for me.

Thanks for this review. I am going tonight.

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Originally Posted by nswef

We went to see Peter Rabbit last Wed. Valentine's Day. It was superb. The animation was magnificent. How they got those rabbits to seem so real was phenomenal. The settings were exquisite and they paid tribute to Beatriz Potter. We are two adult, retired teachers, no kids and just loved it.

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Saw The Secret Scripture with Vanessa Redgrave and Rooney Mara. I loved it. So I wanted to hear what the critics said. The critics basically panned it, but the audience gave it really high marks. Did anyone else see it?