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Today, 04:34 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a poll Dune (Denis Villeneuve) in 2021 Releases

It's half the story at most. Maybe that's a spoiler -- also maybe it's false advertising to not say that up front. Zendaya fans will be disappointed.

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Yesterday, 08:51 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread 28 Film Discussion Threads Later in General Film Discussion

Not a bad suggestion by any means. Not gonna make the list though, at least not without a rewatch. Pretty sure the only time I saw it was in a...

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Yesterday, 07:46 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread 28 Film Discussion Threads Later in General Film Discussion

FWIW I didn't forget about Pi. It's #23. I remember being thoroughly entranced and disturbed, but I haven't seen it since probably '05. Others on...

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Yesterday, 06:40 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread 28 Film Discussion Threads Later in General Film Discussion

I made a list of my favorite modern (1970-) b&w movies. The one on LB is a little longer, but here is the top 20: 1. Stranger Than Paradise 2....

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Yesterday, 12:20 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread Movies that exist in General Film Discussion

I suppose it has its supporters, but is it safe to say at this point this movie counts?

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10-22-2021, 11:15 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a poll Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage in 2021 Releases

I'd choose to see this over Black Widow or Shang Chi. Thankfully I'm not forced to see any of them.

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10-22-2021, 11:11 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a poll The Last Duel (Ridley Scott) in 2021 Releases

I agree with all of this except I would add that Ben Affleck is a standout... which basically means Matt Damon is left out of the inner circle....

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10-22-2021, 01:59 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread Tales from the Tent in The Kitchen Sink

Oooh, looking forward to this part.

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10-21-2021, 04:03 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread Uncharted: Drake's Fortune in Upcoming Film Emporium

Maybe it'll be a cool adventure, but sheesh the performances look bland as hell. Big thud.

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10-20-2021, 04:48 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread The TV Discussion Thread in General TV Discussion

BBC's 100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century Top 10: 1 The Wire (2002-2008) 2 Mad Men (2007-2015) 3 Breaking...

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10-17-2021, 10:06 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread "The Scottish Play" (Joel Coen, A24) in Upcoming Film Emporium

Awesome.

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10-16-2021, 08:12 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread The DC/WB Superhero Movies Thread in Upcoming Film Emporium

I'm disappointed I watched that trailer and there wasn't a single shot of him going fast.

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10-16-2021, 08:09 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread Random Thoughts in The Kitchen Sink

I have never heard that kombucha theory anywhere.

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10-16-2021, 05:37 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

33. Western -- My Darling Clementine. Maybe I would be more into a version with better audio (rented via Amazon and the dialogue was super quiet, the...

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10-15-2021, 06:24 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread 28 Film Discussion Threads Later in General Film Discussion

Gave up trying to find a proper release of Otomo/Rintaro/Kawajiri anthology Neo Tokyo (used dvds on ebay are $200+, no streaming options) and found a...

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10-15-2021, 06:14 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

In that case I think I'll go Clementine. Seems odd Criterion has released only seventeen westerns. I would've expected the number to be double or...

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10-15-2021, 01:46 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

31. Directed by Charlie Chaplin -- Monsieur Verdoux. It starts quite dark and frantic, like Uncut Gems by way of Ealing Studios -- but the end feels...

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10-13-2021, 02:39 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread The Marvel/Sony Superhero Movies Thread in Upcoming Film Emporium

You'll be there opening weekend. If you give it a 61 or above then I could be convinced to see it as well.

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10-12-2021, 10:37 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

Mr. M still killing it on page three, including a ruthless streak where he gave two stars to Don't Look Now, Mishima, Safe, and Bamboozled. I'm...

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10-12-2021, 10:11 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

I visit from time to time, but no. I'm in Tennessee. I appreciate your willingness to help me out though! My gut says it'll be available to...

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10-11-2021, 11:11 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

Turns out Kiss Me Deadly is not currently available to stream. 30. Black and white -- Kuroneko. Cool movie. Stark b&w cinematography and plenty of...

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10-11-2021, 12:30 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

Oh! I assumed it was b&w based on the poster and LB banner. I'll get to it eventually.

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10-10-2021, 11:02 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread The NFL Discussion Thread in The Kitchen Sink

The bad news for the Giants is Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones, Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, and Kenny Golladay are injured. Also they're 1-4. ...

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10-10-2021, 10:52 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

Well dang, I can't pass on Kiss Me Deadly now.

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10-10-2021, 03:07 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

Next up: Black and white. Options are: Kiss Me Deadly The Big City Kuroneko Streetwise Alice in the Cities I'm excited for all of them, but...

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10-10-2021, 02:59 AM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a thread MC's Criterion Challenge 2021 (by way of Letterboxd) in General Film Discussion

29. Oscar winners -- A Room with a View. At this moment I could live in this Merchant Ivory world forever. Visually and musically just as strong as...

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10-09-2021, 11:19 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a poll No Time to Die (Cary Joji Fukunaga) in 2021 Releases

Enjoy the 163-minute runtime!

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10-09-2021, 06:59 PM

Idioteque Stalker replied to a poll No Time to Die (Cary Joji Fukunaga) in 2021 Releases

No idea haha (I watched a Spectre recap beforehand), but wouldn't that support my opinion that serializing it was a mistake?

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