That b/w sequence was absolutely brilliant and althought he was merely the observer D'Onofrio is amazing even without saying a word.
But how on earth did a guy like Dex get past a FBI psych evaluation ?
More folk tale than horror, this enthralling fable will (despite the hellish imagery) provoke more smiles than nightmares.
When I heard Doctor Who was doing an episode about Rosa Parks, my first reaction was 'huh?". One, because I didn't expect a British show to tackle such a crucial piece of the American history. And two, because I was afraid that they wouldn't do it justice. It's such a delicate subject matter and they really needed to find the perfect balance for it not to be a complete failure.
And find the perfect balance they did.
I mean, I'm a white girl living in Poland, so far be it from me to claim to be an expert when it comes to the Civil Rights Movement. I'm absolutely not. But I thought this episode was amazing. The actress who played Rosa did a phenomenal job. And I'm pretty sure I held my breath for like 5 minutes at the end there. The moment the Doctor realized that they had to stay on the bus and watch, unable to help because they needed to keep history intact... It was devastating. But Rosa's choice felt absolutely triumphant. I love that we got to see her receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And what a lovely ending with the asteroid.
Jodie really nailed it once again, especially the more intense moments. I loved both her conversations with the other time traveler (whose name I didn't catch because my ears suck and there are no subtitles yet). I can't be the only one who saw a bit of Twelve shining through. The editing, with the quick cuts between the two characters and the (sometimes extreme) close-ups, made those scenes feel very dynamic and intimate. I also adore her facial expressions. Her face does all kinds of crazy things and it's so completely Doctor-ish. When Graham put his arm around her shoulders at the motel and she scrunched up her nose in disgust... I am head over heels in love with this woman.
"- You ain't Banksy!
- Or am I?"
I can't believe I stan this absolute nerd.
All three companions played a big role, which I'm very happy about. We saw a bit more development from Yaz - a lot of people complained that she didn't bring as much to the table as Graham or Ryan in the previous two episodes. I think she really shone here. I also love that Ryan just vaporized the antagonist without hesitation. Good stuff. And I'm glad they haven't magically forgotten about Grace and she still gets mentioned a bunch. It is a very fresh tragedy, after all.
This was hands down the best episode of the season so far and it's probably gonna be remembered as one of the most iconic stories of the entire show. I hope we can keep this up. It looks like next week the Doctor is finally gonna get her gang home and they're gonna be fighting some good old-fashioned space spiders. Which means a ton of dumb fun. Hey, I'm not complaining. We need episodes like that too. But "Rosa" was excellent on all fronts and I'm definitely gonna have to watch it again.
We always see the flaws better in others than in ourselves ;)
Most of the fiction I've been exposed to involving Puritanism and witchcraft has revolved around the idea that the hysteria surrounding witchcraft in the New World birthed a greater evil than any actual witchcraft ever did. What Robert Eggers' debut film does so masterfully is blend the human frailties that come to the fore when witchcraft-related hysteria emerges with a palpable, thick and dread-filled evil that soaks into the entire film.
Much has been written of the lengths Eggers and his crew went to to ensure historical accuracy and they certainly do a magnificent job of creating an ambiance that never allowed me to relax while watching. The characters speak in quasi-Biblical tongues, their hair lank, their countenances sullen. It's a hard life they've chosen for themselves and it's made all the harder when Samuel, a baby, disappears.
The titular witch is used sparingly and two of her three appearances are images that will stay with me for a long, long time. Eggers does well to find a balance between not showing too much and showing enough to suggest a horror beyond what's shown directly: blood and fat, pale moonlight on gnarled skin, a weathered hand.
The cast are all extraordinarily committed and I admired just about every performance in the film. I was especially impressed by Harvey Scrimshaw - he perfectly plays a young man on the cusp of adolescence, questioning himself, his religion and the environment around him. The ensemble scene around him while he suffers from possession is the high point of the film and this is in no small part because of his staggering performance, veering from thrashing in the throes of a fit to religious ecstasy.
There was one point in the film where I was given a fright outright but what's so effective is the atmosphere of dread that's slowly and carefully increased throughout. I've been thinking about the film for days, and I'm sure I'll be thinking about it for a long time to come. Many commentators, on the site and others, were sorely disappointed that it didn't reflect the more prevalent trends in horror at the moment but I'm glad that this film has carried on a tradition of horror that seeps its way into your consciousness and stays.
the wife sure has changed
darlene is a crazy ass bitch
A fairly straightforward and faithful adaptation of the stage production, Schumacher does a commendable job of bringing the musical to film. Perhaps it says a lot about how atmospheric the stage version is already, with the only real advantage here being in the ability to expand locations beyond the stage. Schumacher does add to the backstory a little and the opening scene from the stage is expanded upon to form a framing device that cleverly breaks up the different acts of the film. The biggest failing is it rarely overcomes the theatrical feel and Schumacher's choice of shots and composition are a little flat and stale for a genre that really needs a sweeping cinematic visual style. Ultimately however, the film stands or falls on the music and much of your enjoyment will depend on both the songs themselves and the performances of the central trio of characters. It may be well over 25 years old, but the historical setting of the film means the music has aged well ( perhaps with the exception of the title song, but this still fits the Gothic darkness of the particular scene ). This is certainly one of Lloyd Webber's best covering sweeping romantic songs to comic interplay between the cast. The film production gets so much right, from fantastic costume and set design, beautiful lighting and cinematography. Both Gerard Butler and Patrick Wilson are surprisingly good as the male leads vying for the affections of a young opera singer thrust into the limelight, though Butler's voice does occasionally lack the presence such a role requires. And there is some great support work from Minnie Driver and Miranda Richardson. But it is in Emmy Rossum that the filmmakers have struck gold - the central role of Christine is one that makes or breaks the stage production and Rossum absolutely nails the part - her rendition of Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again is stunning and her performance itself makes this worth seeking out as an alternative to the stage version.
Hilarious. It's funny how much of this still holds up. The end does drag on a little tough. I still think it should have ended at the graduation ceremony...
This movie is a lot of fun with some funny moments. More of a heist movie than a comedy. Daniel Craig is great in this, I loved seeing him do something so different than James Bond. The Game of Thrones joke was the one of the funniest parts of the whole movie. Get you shit together George R.R. Martin.
i think of it like this: if youre going to eat a sandwich, you would just enjoy it more if you knew no one had fucked it.
I did not expect to like this one as much as I did! While I would say that the bucket for vampire movies is getting too crowded, I will certainly not fault an entertaining one for this!
The characters are rather quirky and it's shot mockumentary style (like The Office) which might be off-putting for some but you have at least give them credit for going through a variety of jokes here! Oh, and let's not forget Stu! Everyone loves Stu!
the places and scenery are amazing! made me wonna visit Wales =P
"I can't believe that son of a bitch after all I did to him ...... sees key Oh I am so sorry you sweet beautiful clipper" LMAO! I'm dead!
"I think this one is pregnant. Delicious !"
Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) joined the cast. Another good reason to check out this show. Plus if you thought Iron Fist had weak fight scenes "like some think" then watch this show.
The Baron was a good villain last season. I thought he died though. Why is he back ?
Even though this season wasn’t as good as the first one, I feel like it was good to have an insight to Jessica’s past. I did feel like they screwed up Trish and some scenes were poorly written, but I still enjoyed this season.
Definitely the best episode of the season, 100% because of David Tennant. Having Kilgrave back entirely overshadows the whole main plot that is extremely disappointing.
So Jessica's reaction is let's make it look like a suicide ? Didn't expect that. We're totally in the morally grey there. Kilgrave could not be handled by the legal system, but this guy definitely could. And even if he was more responsible, his crimes were less than Alisa's, whom Jessica is still trying to protect.
New guard is nice. She'll probably be the first casualty when Alisa goes crazy and escapes (because of course she will).
I thought evil Trish wanted more inhaler but she actually wanted the whole procedure ? That is really crazy. And they thought he could do that just like that. When he's supposed to be a fugitive and everything ?. That's not really though out. It seems pretty strange that Karl would go with it. That's not how the character has been shown until now. He wanted to heal people, enhancements were a side effect. Trish was clearly not ill, just crazy and addicted. He could clearly just have knocked her out and escape, or help Malcolm and find Jessica. He really seems like a nice guy who wanted to help people, and was genuinely in love with her mother.
And Jessica holds him responsible when Trish is definitely the evil one here. And she's even taking it out on Malcolm that is also a victim here. She really has an incredible weak spot for Trish. She doesn't even protest much when Karl wants to kill himself, even though she knows what impact it will have on her mother.
Having David Tennant back as Kilgrave was a blast! Showed what this season is lacking, a true villain.
Jessica's mom: "You're just going to waste good booze."
Jessica: "It's bottom shelf."
Ah, mother-daughter bonding.
perfect ending for a perfect season, kinda shocked by that ending and wondering how would they start next season but that's gonna be a journey worth riding for.
Daniel Wu is so friggin' talented. It's so refreshing to see an actor who actually has a personal background in the martial arts perform his own stunts! It's just that much more realistic.
An intriguing concept, but the plotting is a bit of a jumble. Strives for greater significance, but ends up being an average thriller with some cold and sleek visuals.
This show has such a unique style, I love it. It is just so beautiful, the way the camera moves, the editing, the colors, the unique locations, the music, it's all fantastic and just makes this show the best looking on TV right now.
i got a major problem with the premise: so they modify our genetics to be able to survive titan because we cant survive on Earth, right? so why don´t change us so we could.... just live on earth? ^^
I normally don’t like flashback episodes but this was so well done and interesting! The scene between Jess and Trish on the roof actually made me cry. They’ve been through so much already, I’m glad they have each other.
Damn... I'm not high enough for this...
Damnnnnnnnnn I really didn’t expect that. This series is really good people.
that helicopter is the only thing on this show to be interesting since like season 4. Also can Rick wear his cool jacket every episode please, it makes everything much more bearable for me
