Before Sunrise

 

I could not disagree more. Who gives a shit about being good at things. Literally the only thing that matters is relationships. 

One and three quarters thumbs up - Oh I loved it! Even the lulls, and frustrating characters moments - I liked that I didn't like them at times. 

You've Got Mail

I am giving moderate consideration to go on 'Mastermind' with this movie as my specialist subject.

Two thumbs up - this brings me a lot of joy, and just makes me smile with twee and delight at so many parts! Also Frank and Patricia are funnier and funnier with every re-watch. 

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Spotted Juntao in this (one of Leia's admirals). Or so I thought. The actor is one and the same. But turns out I have been calling him Juntao when his Rush Hour character is actually NOT Juntao! 

One thumbs and a quarter thumbs up - I also completely blanked on Harrison Ford's character's name. Not-Chewy, not-Harrison, not-Indiana Jones, not-Lando Calrissian, not-Harrison (again)... Solo! Han Solo!

After Yang

"Oh this would have been so hard to film" - Nicole, in regards to a dance scene. A simple not-in-sync dance. It would NOT have been hard. 

Half a thumbs up - on paper there was a lot for me to like, but it didn't really live up to that. Was also annoyed that everyone's tone was TOO CALM the entire time; no variation. 

King Richard

Post-movie, the following searches were attempted:

1. For Will Smith's jacket because I want that look (on brand behaviour for me)

2. For candid photos of Uncle 5 Chu Loc (unexpected!)

Half a thumbs up - I was impressed they didn't necessarily make him likeable, and kept those difficult or frustrating moments in.

Gone Girl

Surprisingly, one of the better/more realistic portrayals of a brother and sister relationship. 

One and a half thumbs up - was prompted to watch this again after reading a Reddit thread about movie villains. Rosamund Pike is so chilling in this, it is so good. 

The Green Knight

I tend to make my own weird rules about magical worlds.

Magic? Talking fox? Tree man? Yeah I can believe that.

Gigantic giants? Yeah nah that is too much.

Half a thumbs up - final vibe verdict: 50% hot for knight Dev Patel, 40% story-line confused, 10% scared.

Power of the Dog

Have you ever seen anyone angrily hula hoop? Because the boy did. 

Side note: he was fantastic and any scene with him in it was riveting. Hula hooping included. 

One and a quarter thumbs up - and we did not need to use emergency Kirsten Dunst (Bring it On DVD cover) because we landed on Gherkin Dunst. Hehe. 

Spiderman: No Way Home

Spiderman banter was the best part. 

One thumbs up - decent amount of fun, but whoever said it was the best Marvel movie ever is so so wrong. 

House of Gucci

This literally happened.  

Zero thumbs up - no-one has any business dissing Lady Gaga's accent when Jared Leto's WALUIGI impression was right there. Bad movie, fun times. 

Licorice Pizza

Two main thoughts on Alana (my curiosity drawcard here):

1. I was so irrationally annoyed that her name was also Alana (PTA's fault)

2. She was really good at exuding hot-girl-energy despite being, to me, not-hot.

One thumbs down - at one point I was looking around the cinema and counting how many fire extinguishers there were (one). PTA, I have given you so many chances and we just do not click at all. Never again, I shall stop wasting my time.

Bridget Jones' Diary

I spent the whole time without pants on (costume requirement). 

Two thumbs up - classic MovieClubFoodClub to be running late (that omelette isn't going to make a mess by itself), and interrogating other opinions afterwards. This is a safe space, but still a judgemental space.

The French Dispatch

I enjoyed the scathing review by Shane Danielsen in The Monthly (that Yvonne shared) much more than the film.

One thumbs down - it wasn't even pretty enough to make up for being so pretentious and convoluted. There was no purpose here except Wes wanking himself off jamming everything into the film. 

Promising Young Woman

Thank you Daniel for showing me the 'two shots of vodka' (gluglugluglug) video. I laughed so so hard.

One and three quarters thumbs up - the original two thumbs was indeed a bit hasty, but it is still very good.

Dune

Well that was a lot more exciting than 'an old lady walked into a room and looked at Paul' of the first (and only) 10 pages of the book. 

One and three quarters thumbs up - as a Chalamet-unenthusiast, he was perfect! I liked everything about him in this. And also, Rebecca Ferguson! Who is being robbed of poster time. 

Pig

*Chapter Title - Part One: Rustic Mushroom Tart*

Laughs, "Oh no"

*Part Two: Mom's French Toast and Deconstructed Scallops*

Groans, "Nooooo"

Now we look stupid with our bacon and Nic-Cage-free-egg rolls. 

Zero thumbs up - I would have never thought any movie would sit in the Venn Diagram overlap of "Fight Club" and "Ratatouille" (?!) but alas here we are. 

Casino Royale

I want that necklace.

One and three quarters thumbs up - my favourite Bond easily. Great fight and action scenes. So memorable. It has been years and I could still tell you exactly what scenes were upcoming and little details or lines from it. Iconic. 

No Time To Die

I did not understand a thing about Rami Malek's character. The words out of his mouth, his motivation, why?? I felt so stupid, until others mentioned they felt the same. 

One thumbs up - I wouldn't stop anyone watching it, but I also would not actively spruik it. The reclining seats at Hoyts Broadway however were amazing!

Last Night in Soho

That motherfucker Daniel came back in the apartment, CREAKED the floorboards just enough to make me question if I actually heard it, and all during a scary intense scene. 

One thumbs up - it was good but a bit clunky at times. The important part is that we survived. 

The Worst Person in the World

I jokingly said I would need to bring a neck pillow since we were going to be in the front row... and I kind of wish I did.

Half a thumbs up - it wasn't particularly amazing, but some scenes between Julie and Aksel really affected me because it brought up some painful memories and feelings.