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scotchandcigar

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I finally got around to watching Hereditary, and wow… I didn’t realize what I’d been missing (or what kind of mental damage I was signing up for). The film was really good — slow at first, but it builds this suffocating tension that just gets under your skin. By the time things hit full chaos, it’s disturbing, eerie, and straight-up messed up in the best way. Toni Collette absolutely kills it — that performance is pure nightmare fuel. The movie isn’t just scary; it’s emotionally draining and weirdly tragic. There’s something deeply unsettling about the family dynamic that makes it hit harder than your average horror flick. Overall, Hereditary is one of those films that sticks with you — disturbing, fucked up, and completely unforgettable.
Ok, I don't know the proper way to say this; but this doesn't sound like the Wolf I know giving a review.
 
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HecticArt

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I think just about anything that stars Idris Elba as a leading role is currently bad. He was alright as Heimdall in Thor. To me it all started when I saw him in The Dark Tower, The Mountain Between Us, whatever in between and Apple TV show Hijack. I guess, I try and avoid anything that stars him in it.
Normally, I like Idris. I think that he's taken on a number of roles that seem beneath him or were maybe just for the paycheck though.
In general, the actors all did a decent job, but the writer & director dropped the ball. It was a decent idea for a movie that just didn't have an end.
 
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Just watched Weapons on HBO Max. The first hour drags a bit while it tries to set up everyone’s storyline, but it finally picks up in the second half and gets pretty interesting. Not sure what all the hype was about though — it’s fine, just not mind-blowing. The cast (Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong) definitely helps keep it watchable.
It was kinda bonkers with some of the action. We probably weren't supposed to, but we had a good number of laugh out loud moments with it.
It was entertaining.
 
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HecticArt

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Care to elaborate? Is Mrs. Hectic talking a little too much about Elba?
Not really. I don't mind if movies have some beefcake for the Mrs. After all, most movies cater to guys when it comes to sexy stuff and T&A.

They did an OK job drawing you in and building some tension with a couple of overused cliches, but they didn't know what to do with them. Without giving up too many spoilers, the ending was a bullshit cop-out. I wouldn't have expected so many established actors to have signed on to do it,
 
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Watched Nine Months (Hugh Grant/Robin Williams) for the first time since the 90s. Exactly a "my wife" type of movie. Charming guy who doesn't want a baby apologizes for being so selfish and they live happily ever after. I give it 4 stars. The scene of the water breaking, driving to the hospital and the delivery is a hoot.

 

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Just watched Weapons on HBO Max. The first hour drags a bit while it tries to set up everyone’s storyline, but it finally picks up in the second half and gets pretty interesting. Not sure what all the hype was about though — it’s fine, just not mind-blowing. The cast (Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong) definitely helps keep it watchable.

Agreed, good but not as great as the hype. Still after a slow start it got more interesting.

Hereditary was great, and especially for a director’s debut feature film. He followed that up with another classic, Midsommar.
(Ari Aster)
 
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scotchandcigar

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Just watched the finale of Only Murders In The Building. I don't want to give anything away. My theory who was season 5 murderer was wrong and I like the finale ending. ;)
We won't be watching 'till tomorrow night. But on a personal level, I've lost all interest during this season. That scene a few weeks ago, where the woman investigator is holding an impromptu therapy session for a few of the guys, was the "jump the shark" moment for me. And simultaneously, Meryl Streep is showing-off her ability to do a great Eastern European accent, but for no reason I can determine.
 
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Wolf

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We won't be watching 'till tomorrow night. But on a personal level, I've lost all interest during this season. That scene a few weeks ago, where the woman investigator is holding an impromptu therapy session for a few of the guys, was the "jump the shark" moment for me. And simultaneously, Meryl Streep is showing-off her ability to do a great Eastern European accent, but for no reason I can determine.
I see your point and personally I thought this season was the worst one yet.
 

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We did go and see Regretting You on Halloween night. It was showing at our theater at 9 30 but opted to go into the big city Madison at the Flex Brewhouse since it was showing at 8:45.

That left me enough time to come home and watch Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman on my Prime Streaming Collection, before the end of Halloween night.
A 1945 classic B horror Universal film with Lon Chaney Jr and Bela Lugosi. With giving out all my treats and playing ping pong at the Y, I certainly got everything I wanted out of Halloween night this year.
 

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My wife wanted to see "Anniversary" so we went today. I had some trouble understanding it but it was interesting. Kind've a political upheaval thriller.
The police came and had to stop the film to look for a lost little girl which made it even more bizarre. She was found.
This was my 2nd McKenna Grace film this weekend. She's all grown now.
 

Madison

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In the theatre?
Yes during the movie. First two women came around and were asking us and the others: if we seen a little girl come in. I assumed they were the guardians the girl came into the theater with. Of course it's dark when the movie is showing. Then about 7 or 8 minutes later, two police officers came with flashlights and said they had to pause the film to look for the girl that disappeared. I asked if she was watching one of the other movies and the officer said yes. They asked everyone to keep an eye out and then they left and started the film back. Just before the movie ended I heard someone say the girl was found. So that was good news
 

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Yes during the movie. First two women came around and were asking us and the others: if we seen a little girl come in. I assumed they were the guardians the girl came into the theater with. Of course it's dark when the movie is showing. Then about 7 or 8 minutes later, two police officers came with flashlights and said they had to pause the film to look for the girl that disappeared. I asked if she was watching one of the other movies and the officer said yes. They asked everyone to keep an eye out and then they left and started the film back. Just before the movie ended I heard someone say the girl was found. So that was good news
That is good news but my question was she actually in the theatre with you. Looks like it was elsewhere.
 

Madison

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That is good news but my question was she actually in the theatre with you. Looks like it was elsewhere.
She was not attending our show (movie). My guess would be she was seeing one of the kid's movies and wandered off. Maybe she was with a group and she slipped away from her parents or went to the restroom alone and got lost. If I ever hear anymore, I will post.