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If they want to...I don't care. This version is apparently based on the revamped comics, the main writer of the show apparently also wrote the new version of the comics so I guess he would know better if it's faithful to the comics or not.
I don't remember them saying a number; I only recall Zelda said they were the descendants of the settlers of the town in an episode(???) but I don't know. I've been meaning to rewatch some of the episodes over the holidays. Maybe I'll figured it out :P
Why not? I don't think it 'needs' to be anything. I don't think it 'needs' to be apolitical or political, liberal or conservative. It can be whatever it wants.
The different accents are jarring to me as well, though neither one is doing an American accent. It's a bit confusing to me why either of the sisters would have a British accent. I thought they were the descendants of the witches who settled in Greendale. Shouldn't they be American?
I think you need to learn more about how genetics works- mixed race children can come out any color.
I think it was a PBS poll so it's a bit skewed towards the preferences of older white women.
There is a difference between between propaganda and content with a different point of view than yours, e.g. I wouldn't typically classify a Christian film as propaganda, even though they're not known for their subtlety I would call it a Christian film . I don't know how sensitive you are, it's not about white privilege but if even hearing the word 'feminist' bothers you then, no, this show is not for you.
I'm on the second episode and IMO gets better...
He dies; he would have come back to kill her if he hadn't. I think there is a somewhat supernatural angle.The Reverend says near the end that as a doomed man he can do anything. The movie seems to imply that his lust for his daughter put him outside moral rules, and thus gave him increased strength. Instead of moral fortitude, he had immoral physical strength. Is that supernatural though or is that a placebo effect? It seemed kinda silly to me how the Reverend was able to kill so many people without resistance; especially, the gunslinger. I would think the gunslinger would have more strength and experience to at least put up a fight.
I would say the biggest flaw in the movie is this quasi-supernatural angle. It seems rather incompletely conceptualized and the movie uses it inconsistently.
That's Nathan, he's the father of the baby that Liz was unable to deliver. He held a vendetta against her and swore he would punish her. Arresting and likely hanging her is his revenge.
A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015): there are some lovely images in Natalie Portman's directorial debut. Overall, the movie suffers from a lack of narrative tension. Based on Amos Oz' memoirs on his childhood during the early years of the founding of Israel, there is a lot going on here- coming of age story, family drama, war/post-Holocaust drama. Portman does not quite get a handle on the material leaving them a series of voice-over vignettes but there are moments when she is oh-so-close and shows real promise as a director. (5/10)
20th Century Women (2016): I love Annette Bening, and she is given a real showcase here. Yet another ode to women and mothers, the film has a lot of heart and humor. All the actors are stellar, with my standout award to Billy Crudup. These are complicated people with complicated intentions who do not always know the right thing to do but it does not dissolve into operatics. A very good movie and period piece of 1970s suburbia. The soundtrack is also great. (8/10)
Christine (2016): based on the real life of Christine Chubbuck, a local news reporter who killed herself on air, the movie is well-intentioned but doesn't seem to know what to do tonally. It's a drama that also wants to be a work comedy at times. Overall, it's not a good movie though the performances a strong all around. (5/10)
Miss Hokusai (2015): also another movie about a real person. The animation is quite nice, from the same studio as "Ghost in the Shell". The strained relationship between the daughter and the father is realistically portrayed. Rather boring though, with a jarring modern rock soundtrack (the film is set in the 19th century).
That line sounds familiar...maybe "500 Days of Summer" though that was pretty popular. The other one I can think of is "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World".
What sort of computer jibberish was it? Like text messages?
I've added two of your movies to my "Watchlist": In July and The Method.
In July: went on Imdb to look it up and it turns out I've already watched it. I don't remember anything about it but I gave it an eight, so I guess it's worth a look. I've seen a couple of Fatih Akin's films; he's a bit heavy-handed but I like his films more than I dislike.
The Method: sounds like an interesting concept. Never heard of it.
This week I watched:
1) The Hunger Games quartet- never read the books and really had no interest in watching it but I decided to keep my husband company and...they're not bad. I can see why the books were so popular. The first film is awful, the second one is good, third and fourth ones are hindered by wooden performances. My takeaways: Jennifer Lawrence cannot act; can't believe that I found Liam Helmsworth to be the best actor out of the three leads; and, Elizabeth Banks is amazing as Effie Trinket.
2) The Neon Demon: beautifully shot, great soundtrack, lots of dark humor, and strong performances. This is a strange film, and quite fun if one likes off-kilter films.
I liked the Lake House more than most. It's not good but Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock somehow make it work for me. Hate the original Korean version though.
Yeah no, that information was not communicated in the movie. I did not find her unsympathetic but we don't really ever get to know the characters; none of them are developed well.
Do you remember anything about the movie? Maybe we can backtrack from there. He looks familiar to me, but I might be getting him confused with Vincent Cassell.
The tree scene is an exploration of her womanhood and sexuality not a binding with the holy spirit. If anything, I think the film is trying to deconstruct those narratives and the characters have a rather practical stance of religious beliefs. For example, the mother is diligent about offerings to the volcano but tells the shaman to shut up when he tries to heal Maria's snake bite with prayers.
I feel like the 'allusion' is that the Virgin Mary story is most likely based on a real-life situation like this. As they say it's a story as old as time. The so-called 'Virgin Mary' was probably like the Maria in this film (unwed and pregnant), only her parents were able to marry her off in time.
Sorry no that's not it. The one I'm thinking of was set later in time, probably the late 70s or 80s.
Sadly not this one either. Ha, I probably would not remember this movie if it weren't for that lizard scene; it really freaked me out as a kid, I thought she was giving birth to a lizard.
Sorry it was not Molly Ringwald. Pretty sure none of the actors were "names". The girl was a blonde with a vague resemblance to Helen Slater and Farrah Fawcett (checked their IMDBs- not them). This was tv-movie quality. I would say it's a tv movie, except I don't think they ran tv movies in the middle of the day on network television.
Thanks though for the suggestion.
I agree somewhat. I don't know if it changes the character much but there's a passing line at one point, something like he's still a young man...they could have easily changed that.