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Blood & Gold (2023)
Great action packed Drama with superb twists
Saw it on an Int'l flight after DL'ing it from Netflix and man did it keep me awake nicely. Elements of Clint Eastwood spaghetti dramas, Quentin Tarantino early flicks, wonderful musical score and never boring. Man ( and especially Woman's lust for Gold ( aka: Greed) is such an interesting concept. Not a spoiler because it is in the trailer but I wish there were more movies about the secret WWII stories of Germans vs, Nazis. Really cool seeing how the Americans were portrayed as well.
The women characters were especially well drawn out which you don't see ever in WWII movies and I think I have seen them all...if not, let me know and I'll check then out... Love these kinds of movies!
Los abrazos rotos (2009)
Solid Film
Keeps you guessing. Loved the denouement at the very end. Loved the little sub plots and the primary colors and Penelope - a stone fox throughout. Wish I knew who was behind the door at the end but I guess guessing is how it ends. Anyone have a guess?
And was the car accident really just an accident or part of an evil jealous plot fueled by jealousy, the strongest of human emotions???
Hidden was a subplot of forgiveness when Judit came clean, fueled by downing gin straight up. She really was responsible in her own little way for causing death, loss of sight and drama by selling Harry out. But he forgave her immediately.
The Flight Attendant (2020)
Loved it.
Great animation bringing you in. I met functional Alkies, so that worked, Enjoyable twists. Kaley & Zosia act their butts off. Musical score totaly works. Fast paced. Good plot. Love the scenery of foreing lands. Perfect late night entertainment. ( Because I could never get through a single episode of the sophmoric, mentally insulting Big Bang Series, I also had no streotyping issues going in, which may have helped but even so, actresses evolve).
Emma. (2020)
Wonderful and spell binding
Never read thebook or watched the BBC series. Yes, it starts of terrible slow but before you know it, you are drawn in to the . piece. Her insult of not stopping after three dull comments was terrific and teh dance between EMMA and Mr. Knightly was absolutely epic. The sexual tension afterwards, when she was in her coach and he outside the window, beautifully done.
Maybe because I had no expectations nor prior knowledge of Jane Austen, I was able to find pure joy in this flick and especially was glad with the"Beowulf" ending.
The Queen's Gambit (2020)
Bravo. A masterful oil painting come to life
Excellent! After episode 2, when I realized I was watching a masterpiece, I cheered as if I were watching a football game & my team score the winning TD. Not only did I renew my love for playing chess which was beyond dormant but I am now officially a fan of Anya Taylor-Joy. I loved the way she brought all the hurt and pain along with the learning through those large ,gorgeous eyes.
I did find disapointment however. That lies in the fact there were only 7 episodes. Perhaps a sequel is in the cards.
The Eddy (2020)
Excellent Series. And everyone I referred it to thanked me!
Gritty, intense, loaded with top notch music, the acting is superb. I sure hope there is a second series. It's mind blowing how anyoe wouldn't give this at least an 8 but some people don't get jazz...or how it moves you...and the theme, how everyone always comes back t the band, the music. Just great.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Like the ol' time Saturday Matinees
Screw dramatic plot twists and character's inner feeling and "oh such drama."
This is a kick out the stage lights, romp'em stomp'em, action-packed Saturday matinee movie that splurges on the monster vs monster battles. And if you were a fan of Godzilla movies as a child, think of this as a greatest hits record.
Great sound effects as well.
My only question is this, and it's a big one - King Kong is currently the King of Monsters, really. How on earth will Kong compete now that Godzilla has grown to the size where one leg is the size of a skyscraper and he has Deluxe radioactive Nuclear powers???