Movies

[IrishHeart]

@Giles coincidentally I saw The Clash at the old Top Rank in Brum on the White Riot tour. Great days

[Giles]

Pre-punk, saw Status Quo, 3 times at The Town Hall, even the 3rd time, they hadn’t worked out how to do more than 3 chords

[Tago Mago]

@Giles they still haven’t

[Jett129]

Excellent thread drift but, back to the movie. I thought it was OK. The trailer gave me the impression it was going to be to be more about the record store. At the end of the movie when he says… New York had the haircuts,and London had the trousers,but Belfast had a reason,I found myself yelling several choice obscenities at my TV screen.

[ARNC]

@Jett129 I can see how that line might not land well for you.

[Jett129]

@ÆRϺΔΚ Finally saw Marty Supreme tonight,and was on the edge of my proverbial seat. Just absolutely loved it,as did my wife.

[flannel slut]

found Marty Supreme very entertaining, just wasn’t ready for everyone in the film to be so unlikable

[Bridger]

@flannel-slut - just watched Marty based on your recommendation. I would never have watched a movie about table tennis otherwise. It is a hell of a ride. Not a short film, but very pacy and likeable. 3.5 stars

[Jett129]

@Bridger @flannel-slut I recommend looking up Marty Reisman who the film is inspired by. I found it to be an interesting rabbit hole to go down.

[Matt]

I haven’t heard a bad review about it yet. Looking forward to watching it.

[Matt]

On a related note, my general demeanor of crankiness makes me want to dislike Timothee Chalomet and his puckish manner but I have to remind myself that he’s a young guy on top of the world and he should be enjoying every minute of it.

[Bridger]

I missed this when it came out. Written by Sorkin, but based on a true story.

On Netflix I believe.

[Jett129]

@Bridger I saw it when it came out,and I don't remember thinking all that highly of it,but for the life of me,couldn't tell you why. Let me know what you think. Maybe I need to rewatch it.

[Bridger]

@Jett129 if you didn't think much of it then, I suspect you won't feel differently now. Each to their own cuppa joe.

[Jett129]

@Bridger But,I really enjoy your posts and have come to respect your opinion,so therefore,if you thought highly of the movie,I might consider re-watching it.

[Matt]

I also saw it when it came out and don’t remember being blown away it. I’m a Sorkin fan.

[Matt]

Not that it was bad, just not memorable.

[Jett129]

@Matt said in Movies:

I also saw it when it came out and don’t remember being blown away it. I’m a Sorkin fan.

I’m with you,as I’m generally a Sorkin fan as well.

[1WayTrip]

I watched a Korean movie called No Other Choice loved it and highly recommend it.

No Other Choice (2025)
After being fired, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.

[flannel slut]

@1WayTrip been trying to get the Mrs to sit down to this one this past weekend but made the mistake of telling her it’s from the writer/director of Oldboy. It’s been a hard no since but definitely giving it a go when solo