What are you watching 2023?

[Tybee]

The Commuter with Liam Neeson. I thought you had to be willing to suspend a whole lot of disbelief, but enjoyed it nonetheless.

The Bank of Dave. We loved it.

[catherine]

Murder Mystery with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Surprisingly, it was pretty entertaining.

[pinkytoe]

Going to try to watch Zone of Interest tonight.

[rosarugosa]

These two films are Hollywood mediocre but are getting a bit of Oscar buzz, and I watched them:

“May-December “ which is inspired by the Mary Key Letourneau scandal where she seduced her 12 year old student.
This film is a re-imaging of that couple, decades later. The plot revolves around an actress who is planning to play
mary Kay in a film, and how the two women interact. Mildly interesting but because Julianne Moore is wonderful as always, and the young man who plays her lover turned husband conveys some of the pain and problems of his early life.

“Leave the World Behind” is another star powered film. It is ok. It shows a family who leaves New York City for a weekend vacation when a catastrophic event hits the united states. No one is certain what, exactly, the event is. Julia Roberts is in it, and she is her usual annoying self although toned down. Marharishi Ali is elegant and wonderful in it, as always. Kevin Bacon makes a surprising appearance in a small role at the end, very effective.

Then, not a Hollywood film:

”Saltburn.” This one also has star power of the British variety. The first scenes of the film had me thinking it was a remake of Evelyn Waugh’s “Brideshead Revisited” so I settled in for a long character study.. But then, there was a Thing that happened. And then, another Thing happened. And then Oy Vey did the Things happen! I guess I can recommend it, if you like plot driven movies.

I tried to read Leave the World Behind a few months ago and found it to be absolutely intolerable. I don't recall how it made its way onto my book list, but when I checked with my FB book group, my dislike was a common reaction and so I did not continue with it. Sounds like they did a better job on the movie.

[iris lilies]

I tried to read Leave the World Behind a few months ago and found it to be absolutely intolerable. I don't recall how it made its way onto my book list, but when I checked with my FB book group, my dislike was a common reaction and so I did not continue with it. Sounds like they did a better job on the movie.

Yes, this movie was watchable.

I tried to get through the Oscar film last year “everything everywhere all at once. “and I just cannot get into it.

[HappyHiker]

Well, it's now 2024, so I hope this counts!

I second the above poster on endorsing The Bank of Dave. We hugely enjoyed this film. One of the most uplifting, feel-good movies we've seen in quite a while

And even better, it's based on a "tru-ish story.

And Leave the World Behind? We actually enjoyed it. We seem to be in the minority.

[happystuff]

Yes, this movie was watchable.

I tried to get through the Oscar film last year “everything everywhere all at once. “and I just cannot get into it.

Loved "everything everywhere all at once"! Would definitely like to see it again as I'm sure I missed stuff. LOL

[rosarugosa]

We finally watched "The Princess Bride!" It was recommended by a few people here on a favorite movie thread. I had picked up the DVD at a thrift store, probably a couple of years ago.
It was funny: During a kiss between Buttercup and Wesley early on, DH asked "Is this going to be a mushy movie?" at the very same time the little boy in the movie asked "Is this going to be a kissing story?" I said, "Wow you two are just the same only you're taller." Lol. Just for the record, DH is very much a romantic. At the end, he agreed that it was a fun movie.
Now I will re-donate the DVD.

[Tybee]

Watching the Sixth Commandment--it's very good--first episode free on Britbox so reupped to watch that and Archie.

[iris lilies]

We finally watched "The Princess Bride!" It was recommended by a few people here on a favorite movie thread. I had picked up the DVD at a thrift store, probably a couple of years ago.
It was funny: During a kiss between Buttercup and Wesley early on, DH asked "Is this going to be a mushy movie?" at the very same time the little boy in the movie asked "Is this going to be a kissing story?" I said, "Wow you two are just the same only you're taller." Lol. Just for the record, DH is very much a romantic. At the end, he agreed that it was a fun movie.
Now I will re-donate the DVD.

Princess bride is a cult classic! By no means a favorite of mine but I enjoyed it the one time I watched it.