Bad Times at the El Royale

[Guest]

Bridges... Hamm... Hemsworth...

 

Count me in.

 

Edited October 1, 2018 by slorch

[SuingToGetAMessageBoard? 3861]

I thought Danny Trejo had to be in any movie named  like this.

[RPM 26328]

I'll wait for it to be on HBO, but I'm in.

[bschoolprof 6271]

I'd see that.  Wheelhouse.

[mr. sunshine 2830]

Directed by the same guy as The Cabin in the Woods so RPM should probably pry that wallet out and live a little 

[KaiserSoze 998]

I saw it last week at a festival. It kicked all kinds of ass and exceeded my expectations, which were high.

 

Acting, script, music, set style, etc... it is awesome.

 

 

[futureman 22510]

when does it come out in austin

[BNB 100]

Still not out?  

EDIT I suppose not this week.  It looks to be a good lineup next week:

Opening This Week - October 5 

	Venom (2018)  112 min   -   Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller   When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego "Venom" to save his life. Director:  Ruben Fleischer Stars:  Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Marcella Bragio, Woody Harrelson
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	A Star Is Born (2018)  135 min   -   Drama | Music | Romance 87 Metascore A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Director:  Bradley Cooper Stars:  Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg
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	The Hate U Give (2018)  132 min   -   Crime | Drama 81 Metascore Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. Director:  George Tillman Jr. Stars:  Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Anthony Mackie
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	The Happy Prince (2018) - [Limited]  105 min   -   Drama | History 67 Metascore The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor. Director:  Rupert Everett Stars:  Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan
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	Over the Limit (2017) - [Limited - Opens 10/3] 74 min   -   Documentary | Sport   An intimate portrait of the world's most outstanding rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun who needs to overcome mental fragility to take part in the Olympic Games. Director:  Marta Prus Stars:  Yana Kudryavtseva, Margarita Mamun, Irina Viner, Amina Zaripova
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Heavy Trip (2018) - [Limited] 92 min   -   Comedy | Music   Turo (25) is trying to overcome his fears by leading the most unknown heavy metal band in Finland, Impaled Rektum, to the hottest metal festival of Norway. The journey includes heavy metal, grave robbing, Viking heaven and an armed conflict between Finland and Norway. Directors:  Juuso Laatio | Jukka Vidgren Stars:  Torstein Bjørklund, Antti Heikkinen, Ville Hilska, Johannes Holopainen

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	Loving Pablo (2017) - [Limited]  123 min   -   Biography | Crime | Drama 41 Metascore A journalist strikes up a romantic relationship with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. Director:  Fernando León de Aranoa Stars:  Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, Julieth Restrepo
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	Shine (2017) - [Limited]  95 min   -   Drama | Music   Two Puerto Rican brothers from New York's Spanish Harlem and the street's best Salsa dancers, are separated after a tragedy only to reunite years later on opposing sides of gentrification. Director:  Anthony Nardolillo Stars:  Alysia Reiner, Musetta Vander, David Zayas, Artem Chigvintsev
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Studio 54 (2018) - [Limited] 98 min   -   Documentary   Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism--a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time. Director:  Matt Tyrnauer Stars:  Steve Rubell, Ian Schrager

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Stavisky... (1974) - [Re-release]  120 min   -   Biography | Drama   Irrestisible charm and talent helps Serge Alexandre alias Stavisky, small-time swindler, to make friends with even most influential members of French industrial and political elite during the early 30s. But nothing lasts forever and when his great scam involving hundreds millions of francs gets exposed result is an unprecedented scandal that almost caused a civil war. Director:  Alain Resnais Stars:  Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, François Périer, Anny Duperey

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Chasing the Blues (2017) - [Limited] 77 min   -   Comedy   Two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare, but cursed, 1930s Blues record. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a more formidable foe. Director:  Scott Smith Stars:  Grant Rosenmeyer, Ronald L. Conner, Chelsea Tavares, Clem Cheung

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[SimonBolivar 10958]

We watched it last night and there were maybe 15 people in a full size theater. We really enjoyed it. It wont win any awards, but get a popcorn and enjoy the ride.

[Continental Op 3934]

Saw this this weekend.  The first half is solid and it kind of loses its way after that.  I think they gave away way too much in the trailer.  

Edited October 15, 2018 by Continental Op

[Bozo_Casanova 26510]

My wife left with 40 mins left because the dementia angle hit close to home and the violence got too real. Luckily we walk to the movies so that didn’t end the evening.
At the end, my 12 year old daughter declared “instant classic”, and my older daughter (15) said “that was really fun”.
Takeaway: I need to make my kids watch Pulp Fiction

[noharleyyet 2838]

Think a watchable Hateful 8 meets Chippendale's. 

[futureman 22510]

8 minutes ago, noharleyyet said:

Think a watchable Hateful 8 meets Chippendale's. 

chippendale’s??  well that’s no good.  would have preferred sugar’s. 

[Junior Miller 1502]

On 10/14/2018 at 7:59 PM, Bozo_Casanova said:

My wife left with 40 mins left because the dementia angle hit close to home and the violence got too real. Luckily we walk to the movies so that didn’t end the evening.
At the end, my 12 year old daughter declared “instant classic”, and my older daughter (15) said “that was really fun”.
Takeaway: I need to make my kids watch Pulp Fiction

 

I see Dan McDowell posts here

[Kyle 207]

On 10/14/2018 at 8:59 PM, Bozo_Casanova said:

My wife left with 40 mins left because the dementia angle hit close to home and the violence got too real. Luckily we walk to the movies so that didn’t end the evening.
At the end, my 12 year old daughter declared “instant classic”, and my older daughter (15) said “that was really fun”.
Takeaway: I need to make my kids watch Pulp Fiction

 

Preparing to get lashed but same here. Completely lost interest when the cult leader showed up and just started doing other stuff. 

[blacklab 11941]

I enjoyed it. Defiantly worth throwing in the netflix queue

[Viper 12109]

Saw it in the theater and liked it. I may watch it again once it's on netflix or something.

[A-Tex Devil 2451]

I felt like they ran out of money at the end.  I was enjoying it, but it didn’t earn its McGuffins.  

[BigOrange1 6442]

watched it last night and really liked it.  i thought hemsworth was great as the cult leader, surprised to see some didn't like his part.

bridges, the girl who played darlene and the guy who played miles were all fantastic. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21097]

Just watched it on a flight. Definitely had shades of The Hateful 8 (which I really enjoyed) plus a little of Four Rooms, so I suppose I agree that it's Tarantino-esque. 

Who did you all assume was on the film? I somehow came to the conclusion that it was either JFK or MLK.

Nothing poignant to add, but echo that it's worth a watch. 

[Viper 12109]

JFK was my guess as well

[Junior Miller 1502]

On 3/6/2019 at 2:11 PM, Prepuce of Doom said:

Just watched it on a flight. Definitely had shades of The Hateful 8 (which I really enjoyed) plus a little of Four Rooms, so I suppose I agree that it's Tarantino-esque. 

Who did you all assume was on the film? I somehow came to the conclusion that it was either JFK or MLK.

Nothing poignant to add, but echo that it's worth a watch. 

It was set in 1969. Unless it's zombie JFK or MLK that's a no. I don't think it's any real politician. Just a fictional one. 

[GhostOfTomJoad 9342]

On 4/10/2019 at 9:14 PM, Viper said:

JFK was my guess as well

I figured it was Bobby due to the late 60s timeline.

[RPM 26328]

Avoided the thread because I didn't want any spoilers. Just finished watching and I give it an 8/10.

Struck me as a Tarantino/Coen Brothers mashup that tried a little too hard to be a Tarantino/Coen Brothers mashup. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it needed a little more polish on the script.

[Guest Lobo]

Didn’t Miles all but say the guy on the film was a senator?   

[Sparky 149]

On 6/1/2019 at 10:26 PM, RPM said:

Avoided the thread because I didn't want any spoilers. Just finished watching and I give it an 8/10.

Struck me as a Tarantino/Coen Brothers mashup that tried a little too hard to be a Tarantino/Coen Brothers mashup. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it needed a little more polish on the script.

My thoughts exactly, it had up and down moments I thought but it was a good watch.

[bamachine 1231]

On 6/2/2019 at 12:29 AM, Lobo said:

Didn’t Miles all but say the guy on the film was a senator?   

I think he was talking about another one of the ones he filmed and sent back. I imagine the mob was who he was sending the recordings. I assumed it was JFK on the film he kept. If it was a senator, probably Bobby.

[RPM 26328]

1 hour ago, bamachine said:

I think he was talking about another one of the ones he filmed and sent back. 

Correct. He was not talking about the film, but about stuff he had seen. Everything implied the film was another politician, which meant likely a Kennedy.

Another thing I wanted to mention was how much I disliked Chris Helmsworth's character. I'm not sure if that means he's a great actor or if I just hate Chris Helmsworth. 

[bamachine 1231]

^I took him to be portraying a Manson like character and I think he did a decent job of it, not a great job but somewhat believable. 

[Horn80 6131]

Give it 5 on 10.  

[kingkoopa6 8376]

On 10/1/2018 at 2:47 PM, RPM said:

I'll wait for it to be on HBO, but I'm in.

finally knocked it out.

I enjoyed it.

 Miles Nam flash back, and then him takin everyone out...bruh. what a badass!

[Nolacycling 893]

Just too slow. Cult is unconvincing. Acting, actors good. I don't even care to sit through it in its entirety when I come across it on HBO.

[TwiceHorn 31512]

On 6/4/2019 at 1:33 AM, bamachine said:

I think he was talking about another one of the ones he filmed and sent back. I imagine the mob was who he was sending the recordings. I assumed it was JFK on the film he kept. If it was a senator, probably Bobby.

Geez louise.

Spoiler

The whole reason Hamm was there, and reporting to Hoover, was to recover the surveillance equipment.  The "managers" were Hoover/FBI, possibly acting on behalf of or in concert with Nixon.  Also there was "but that was before the election," that implicated Nixon. 

The timing and the "senator" and "election" might well indicate RFK.

Not that any of this matters, but the conspiratorial signposts were pretty clear.

 

Agree with those saying it started strong to very strong and fell off a bit toward the end.  Thought Pullman's kid showed some promise.

Edited October 8, 2019 by TwiceHorn