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Dream Scenario (2023)
More Hollywood Narcissism
Does every movie have to have some deep social commentary? Also, I'm pretty sure the only people who relate to this particular commentary are very famous people who have been vilified for one reason or another. Ugh it's just another Hollywood circle jerk with movie stars making movies a four being movie stars. It's so overplayed at this point and not relatable for average viewers in the slightest. Also this just went on and on and on without the plot moving forward for big stretches. The o it interesting character was only there for about ten minutes. I found this so boring and and pretentious with another "message" that isn't even subtle or interesting.
Nyad (2023)
Jodie Foster Oscar Material
Jodie Foster and Annette Benning are so good as best friends. Their bond is beleivable from the first scene. I was a little surprised at how much time the film devoted to just swimming, swimming, swimming. But, it gives you a real sense of what Diana Nyad actually went through. Also, it's fascinating to see all the different ways they tweek the technique and process throughout the swims. The scenes of the real Diana interspersed throughout also reminds you that this is a real person, which seems almost impossible. Super entertaining and inspiring, but somehow not in a cheesy typical Hollywood way. Also, Jodie Foster made me feel everything along with her. She is an amazing actress and this is one of her best roles. I hope she gets at least an Oscar nom.
The Possession (2012)
Great acting. Weird editing.
Everything about this movie was great. Except there were super awkward scene cuts. Transitions between scenes were a couple seconds of black screen at times. The editing of one scene with the girl next to the dumpster is so bad it looks like some kid made it at home on a pc. It was distracting. But the acting made up for it and the story was fun and unique.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan really drove the movie. But the girl playing Em was so captivating in all of her scenes. She has the possessed girl look down pat. There were also some challenging physical things that she (or a stunt double) really pulled off.
The Idol (2023)
Good until the "ending"?
It took me some time to get into the cadence of the show. It has random bits of conversations and it's hard to tell if they are in chronological order. I found this interesting as it feels natural and how memories of events end up getting stored. The story was compelling as it became stranger and stranger. Then, all of a sudden, the two main characters shifted in a way that was unbelievable. Joss is basically brainwashed, then has a single realization, and wakes up from it all. That's not how that kind of subtle abuse works. Her friend Xander goes through something horrific and then they just sort of stop telling that story. Then, there was a somewhat satisfying ending. Then! They took it back and flipped to the most unsatisfying end to the story I could imagine. The way that she just takes him back and turns out to be the smanipulative one (or whatever the final hairbrush scene meant) ruined the previous character development. The ultimate ending was boring, unrealistic, and totally changed the emotional trajectory of both Joss and Tedros. I was just annoyed at the end. The side characters are the best part of the show. There really is so much talent and strange personalities. It makes for an interesting experience. But, the ending was just dumb.
Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster (2023)
Unecessary Fodder for other predators
Nobody needs to hear the audio of him talking about what he did and wants to do. The woman who takes credit for catching him appears to have helped feed his sickness or whatever you call it. I did not need to hear him say those things. Nobody needs to hear him say those things. It was disturbing and unecessary. What next? They will try to show us video evidence? Who would enjoy that? Ohhh yeah... other predators. The entire production was disgusting and unnecessary, and is an example of what true crime documentaries should be careful NOT to do. I feel bad for the victims who end up subjected to this and triggered by it.