What are you watching, listening to, and reading? thread

[Angelfish 93]

Really looking forward to the final episode of The Mandalorian.   Not sure if I should be more hyped for it than Rise of Skywalker but that's where I'm at.

[James Skywalker 528]

Cats has a really low rating. It must be good.

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

The Mr. Robot series finale took a few days to process. I loved it, at first, but I had to make sure I’d feel the same way after 3 or 4 days. I can safely say I love it even more now, after discussing it with several friends. It’s so fucking fitting, despite wanting a different ending, initially (not to say I was disappointed, at first - far from it). What a great, mindfuck of a series, but one that actually made a lot of sense by the end. 

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

I finished The Witcher. I liked it a lot. it’s inconsistent, ranging from forgettable 90’s TV fantasy to something slicker, nearly hitting the AAA mark. Yennifer and Geralt truly make this first season. Both delivered on the acting front, and their chemistry felt rich and organic. I hope the viewer numbers are great for season 1, because there’s a great foundation here. Yes, limitations in the budget were apparent, and the writing is quite simple. However, as a fun, mindless fantasy series, there’s a lot to work with. The show will never be the next Game of Thrones, but that’s fine. The series has its own identity. Let’s hope season 2 builds on this mostly effective debut. 
 

score: 7.5/10

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

Just watched Uncut Gems. That shit gave me insane anxiety, numerous times. At face value, Sandler was great (based on his other performances). However, it’s the nuances (facial expressions/hand gestures) and restraint that made his character believable, worthy of Oscar buzz. Watching him juggle deals, dodge debt collectors and try to keep the heavily torn fabric of his family together was a masterful balancing act - especially when you know what’s at stake. He’s not a good guy. He’s consumed by his demons. But you root for him. Still, I think Pattinson was better (Just a perfect performance imo) in Good Time, but Uncut Gems was the better film, despite the polarizing ending. I loved the conclusion, by the way. Joker is still MY movie of 2019, but this is a better film. 
 

Score: 9/10

Edited December 25, 2019 by -GD-

[jehurey 3,227]

I think this movie is easily going to win best editing, and best audio if that's a category.

 

The directors talents really shine in creating this suffocating environment.

 

I watched Good Time on DVD, I paid attention to the movie just fine, but this is different.

 

You feel "trapped" in the movie theater being subjected to these scene that naturally cause anxiety. Very rare for me to feel that when watching a movie.

 

The scope of this story is small, but you feel it overwhelming you.

 

Compare that to Joker, where the scope of the story is supposed to be this huge thing, encompassing a city.........but you don't feel that intensity as you feel it here.

 

Joker is a great actor holding a decent story together.

 

Uncut Gems is Adam Sandler acting pretty good but is surrounded by a breakneck story and intense atmosphere.

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

8 minutes ago, jehurey said:

I think this movie is easily going to win best editing, and best audio if that's a category.

 

The directors talents really shine in creating this suffocating environment.

 

I watched Good Time on DVD, I paid attention to the movie just fine, but this is different.

 

You feel "trapped" in the movie theater being subjected to these scene that naturally cause anxiety. Very rare for me to feel that when watching a movie.

 

The scope of this story is small, but you feel it overwhelming you.

 

Compare that to Joker, where the scope of the story is supposed to be this huge thing, encompassing a city.........but you don't feel that intensity as you feel it here.

 

Joker is a great actor holding a decent story together.

 

Uncut Gems is Adam Sandler acting pretty good but is surrounded by a breakneck story and intense atmosphere.

Well put! +1

[Hot Sauce 2,727]

2 hours ago, -GD- said:

Uncut Gems was the better film, despite the polarizing ending.

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I don't understand why anybody would think the movie could end any other way than it did. If he doesn't get shot he just goes on to make another bet or has some other scheme, loses, and it ruins everything. He doesn't know when to quit and it has to catch up with him eventually. Not seeing that in this movie and just having Howard nail a huge bet would suck.

 

I didn't feel anxious watching this in the way I did Good Time except for the second KG visit. The buzzer, the grinder, everybody yelling, I was just so fucking triggered by that scene.

[James Skywalker 528]

I fell out of my light house and then started getting eaten by Seagulls in my dream.

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

1 hour ago, Hot Sauce said:

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I don't understand why anybody would think the movie could end any other way than it did. If he doesn't get shot he just goes on to make another bet or has some other scheme, loses, and it ruins everything. He doesn't know when to quit and it has to catch up with him eventually. Not seeing that in this movie and just having Howard nail a huge bet would suck.

 

I didn't feel anxious watching this in the way I did Good Time except for the second KG visit. The buzzer, the grinder, everybody yelling, I was just so fucking triggered by that scene.

I couldn’t agree more, regarding the ending. 

[Angelfish 93]

I saw The Lighthouse the other day.  Interesting film.  It does a very good job of sucking you in and its impressive how much mileage they got out of two actors instead of a usual long cast.  With that said and maybe I wasn't paying attention but

 

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was The Lighthouse supposed to be haunted / cursed?  Not really sure what the film was trying to tell you exactly.

 

[Delita 698]

Uncut gems was pretty good. I was surprised how good of an actor KG was. Usually pro athletes in movies are cringe but here he did a decent job.

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

Glad Uncut Gems is good, but anyone watch 1917? Im probably gonna go see it tomorrow

[Delita 698]

1 minute ago, Twinblade said:

Glad Uncut Gems is good, but anyone watch 1917? Im probably gonna go see it tomorrow

I’m going to watch it but it’s not out yet. Christmas Day was in limited cities. Wide release is January 10th

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

Just now, Delita said:

I’m going to watch it but it’s not out yet. Christmas Day was in limited cities. Wide release is January 10th

Shit you're right   its not showing anywhere in my area until the 9th. Damn google mislead me.

[jehurey 3,227]

I'm feeling under the weather right now, and its only at two theaters in my area, so I'd like to go this weekend, but  chances are the good seats are already taken.  This is one of those movies in which I want to get a perfect spot to take it all in.

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

Watched season 2 of You with my Italian girl. They did a good job shaking up the formula, and I dug the ending. Best show to Netflix and chill with. 

[Twinblade★ 3,892]

12 minutes ago, -GD- said:

Watched season 2 of You with my Italian girl. They did a good job shaking up the formula, and I dug the ending. Best show to Netflix and chill with. 

Im on ep 5, its pretty fun. I feel like the similarities to Dexter are more pronounced this season.

[-GD-X★ 7,729]

16 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

Im on ep 5, its pretty fun. I feel like the similarities to Dexter are more pronounced this season.

Yes! We said the same thing! 

[Teh_Diplomat 2,054]

Final episode of Mandalorian dropped today.