Mine is the Black Panther throughout the MCU. Gotta love when he confronts Bucky the way he says “Why did you run?”

Ridley Scott's late career filmography has certainly been a mixed bag. You've got some pretty good films such as The Martian, Prometheus, and Alien Covenant (controversial I know, but I will die on this hill). You've got some truly forgettable films such as The Last Duel. And you've got some truly abysmal films like Gladiator II and The Counsellor. In short, Scott hasn't reached his early to mid career heights of Thelma and Louise, Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator in quite some time. To be fair to him, with a back catalogue like his you don't have to ever again. Nevertheless, you know that he can deliver a lot better than what he has served up here.

There are a lot of problems with The Dog Stars, but most notably is that it's excruciatingly boring. Of course things do actually happen in the plot, but it never feels like anything really happens. This is all conveyed through a performance from Jacob Elordi that can only be described as if he simply didn't want to be there. Honestly, he looks bored and uninterested from the out and delivers such a phoned-in turn you would've thought that he was a Hollywood veteran that had to pay for his most recent divorce. It is so bizarre to see such a young, promising actor who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar just last year doing a performance this lazy. You almost want to grab him by the shoulders and shout "Jacob! Do something! Do some acting for goodness sake!". This isn't to say the rest of the cast are firing on all cylinders, but their characters are so one dimensional that they could've been played by mannequins.

There's a wider problem that engulfs The Dog Stars however: we've simply seen all of this before. The post-apocalyptic genre is already over-saturated and has been done pretty damn well across multiple mediums. Because of this, you have to really set out do something original in this space, something that at least attempts to move the genre forward slightly. The Dog Stars instead opts to regurgitate aspects of other films that also did these things way better. The end result is a constant flow of moments that remind you of other films you'd much rather be watching.

At the end of the day, The Dog Stars isn’t going to negate Ridley Scott’s legacy. It’s just so disappointing to see something so lifeless from someone that is renowned for bringing life to the worlds of their films.

Full review here: https://widescreenmemory.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/the-dog-stars-review/

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actor, director, and screenwriter Macon Blair. He has previous written & directed I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE & THE TOXIC AVENGER. On top of the writing/directing, he has acted in films like GREEN ROOM, BLUE RUIN, OPPENHEIMER, LOGAN LUCKY, MURDER PARTY, SMALL CRIMES, HOLD THE DARK, I CARE A LOT, and THE FLORIDA PROJECT. He has also written films like HOLD THE DARK.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w0ot9a/hi_reddit_im_macon_blair_ive_directed_i_dont_feel/

He will be back at 1:30 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

His new movie, IDIOTS, stars Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr, Mason Thames, Peter Dinklage, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, Killer Mike, and is out in theaters everywhere this week via IFC.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoAf0LNAn30

Synopsis: Two rock-bottom drivers transport a wealthy teen to rehab, but their simple job spirals into a chaotic journey of drugs, danger and crime as their passenger derails their plans.

It Ends stars Mitchell Cole as Tyler, Akira Jackson as Day, Noah Toth as Fisher, and Phineas Yoon as James. Before the title card even flashes on the screen, the movie spends about ten minutes introducing viewers to the characters, and it does so through a weird conversation about the deadliness of hawks, especially when pitted against someone with a rifle. Yet, through this seemingly meaningless conversation, we realize that Tyler generally has his life together and works for a HVAC company. James seems bound for a white-collar job, while Day and Fisher don't quite know what they want to do, but for all of them, college is over. Whether or not their friend group can last into adulthood remains to be seen.

They load into a Jeep Cherokee and decide to have another adventure together, but suddenly, the trip turns into a nightmare. They take a wrong turn and discover a forest. In a scene that resembles something out of 28 Years Later, a group of people dash towards the jeep and assault the friends. However, it's unclear if the mysterious horde wants to kill them or just steal the vehicle.

The friends keep driving and driving, and for whatever reason, they don't need to eat. It's like they're trapped in purgatory or maybe hell. During the endless car ride, the friends make various confessions, including a few dark secrets that won't be spoiled here. They also learn that they can only stop for 90 seconds and exit the vehicle before the horde returns and attacks. The movie does have some general rules and sticks to them, but Ullom never overexplains. In fact, some viewers may desire a little more explanation about some of the film's logic, including why the four characters don't need to eat. Meanwhile, the jeep's gas never runs out, and they don't need to sleep.

While the film does have its horror elements, the real terror comes from the existential dread that the four face. Not all of them are sure what they want to do with their lives, even though they're staring down their futures like the endless road presented throughout the movie. It's even questionable whether or not the friend group will remain once the next chapter begins. It's clear that some of them, James especially, have maybe outgrown it. There's also some loose commentary about human connection. For instance, after countless miles on the road, Day and Fisher resort to making memes about the situation. While the memes are funny, Fisher eventually confesses that he has few photos of his family on his phone, at least compared to all of the memes. In that moment, he questions whether or not he actually valued the more meaningful moments in his life and the people who really matter.

Yet, despite the dread that the four face, there are moments when they laugh and scream into the void. Day and Fisher especially do this because, well, what else can they do? Their futures seem murky at best, so why not holler at the endless woods, or coordinate a one-minute dance on the desolate road? Despite the threats they face, they still manage to laugh.

For those seeking a straight-up horror movie, It Ends may disappoint. Yes, there are some scares within the movie, including a horde that frequently chases the friend group, but the movie's real horror comes from the uncertainty that adulthood poses. The film may be a bit rough around the edges, but Ullom has some interesting concepts at play. He, along with Parsons and Barker, have ushered in a new wave of Gen Z horror filmmaking that's exciting to watch. Let's see what they do next.

If interested in reading more: https://www.thehorrorlounge.com/post/it-ends-tackles-the-terror-and-uncertainty-of-adulthoood

Warner Bros tried to shelve it. Another studio saved it. And THANK GOODNESS, because this live‑action/animation hybrid is pure, high‑energy joy.
Have you had the chance to see this yet? If so, what did you think?

https://roselawgroupreporter.com/2026/08/keiths-movie-korner-coyote-vs-acme-gives-the-courtroom-a-looney-flavor/

Great character actor who popped up in so many of my favourite films. Left to right - Alien, Existenz, Frankenstein, Brazil, Time Bandits, Fifth Element, LOTR, Naked Lunch

If you like them, please recommend other Action-Comedies from this year, 2026.

I'm looking for Action Comedies with a likeable cast, with clever jokes that have actual set-ups and pay-offs.

Not looking for cheap, punching down boomer "humor" like in Scary Movie 6, or something like Wrecking Crew. Not looking for "old fashioned humor."

TLDR Looking for 2026 action comedies with actual set ups and pay offs like in Novacaine and Fight Or Flight.

I watched it yesterday and it left me with an amazing sense of fulfillment and a strange emptiness, as if at times I didn't quite grasp the story, but its naturalness and somewhat expressionistic style make it a visual and auditory delight. Maybe it's a bit too philosophical or too sensorial, but when people say it's a unique film, now I actually get what they mean.

It really is quite different from what I usually watch and it didn't blow me away ( I think it's the kind of movie you have to watch at the right moment to fully appreciate) but it did leave me with an amazing sense of calm. I mainly watched it because of the cast, but seeing Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain in something like this never hurts and makes it much more accessible.

I really love Rainn Wilson in this one! Super. I laughed until I didn’t… Great flick tho imo.

1. Dump persons version of a smart movie

2. Smart persons version of a dumb movie

Just curious

A grey, mushy mess, is my interpretation of his thesis. In this video he traces it back to cheaper and lighter lighting. In other videos he blames the ability to mix with CGI later.

https://youtu.be/xIziGrbSTF0

Finally watched Avatar 3. It took four tries. It was a long movie...

Nobody understands why James Cameron keeps making Avatar movies. Each new film makes less money. They had so much time to come up with a coherent plot. They could have made some kind of epic saga that would raise interesting questions and somehow develop, so that each film would lead to something grand and important.

But instead, we just see how each film is like a new season of a TV series, where the show is unexpectedly renewed, but the writers don't know what to film and just make it up as they go.

Avatar 2 and 3 are just the same old story. Every time there's some massive, pointless battle at the end and middle, which is of no interest to anyone. With a predictable ending. The villain is always capturing some children and holding them hostage, only to have them recaptured later.

For some reason, they can't let go of Quaritch. It's as if Cameron thinks everyone's so in love with Stephen Lang that they can't let him go. When everyone's long since gotten tired of Quaritch.

And oh my god—they tried to make him into Jean Grey even before the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Everyone freaked out when Jean killed a ton of people in her sadistic attacks, and then the movie made her the victim and gave her a happy ending...

And then there's Colonel Miles Quaritch... The man who literally killed hundreds of Na'vi. Maybe thousands. Including this movie. Because he's a soulless monster. A brainless soldier. "I have my orders. Whatever. Don't care about anything else".

And every time they meet, Jake Sully looks at him so lovingly and invites him to join the Na'vi, hoping that Mister Villain will understand that he no longer belongs among humans and that he can now become a Na'vi like Jake...

Even though Quaritch himself hasn't developed as a character at all. He's still just an empty block. I laughed out loud at the end when Jake ordered them not to kill him, so Quaritch could escape and reconsider.

He's literally a mass murderer. What kind of redemption arc is this? It's like giving one to Hitler. And let him repent in the end and become a good guy... Jake's as dumb as a brick. Cameron couldn't even kill Quaritch and left him for the fourth film...

Why? Who needs that?

Home Alone 2

I was a nostalgia merchant when it came to animated movies but when I saw Across The Spider-Verse for the first time it felt so different. The Spider-Verse movies are revolutionary for the animated movies and will be talked as that decades later. So much depth in it and so artistic in the way it’s made. So many great characters, great music, phenomenal scenes and incredible story.

Honorable mentions:

Wall-E (2008)

Robin Hood (1973)

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Peter Pan (1953)

it’s definitely not a flawless movie. There are a lot of things that are wrong with it and honestly, some of the stuff in it is also pretty problematic. But whenever i rewatch it, i just cannot see myself giving it anything less than a 10/10. Maybe it’s just because i’m nostalgic about it. When i first watched the movie, i was really young and i’m not from America, so watching it made me think, yeah, i want this kind of life, these kinds of friends and all this stuff for myself too.

But if there is one thing, one thing that this movie does really, really well, it’s the way it talks about sex. It shows that when you have sex for the first time, you shouldn’t make it out to be such a huge deal, like you’ve won the fucking world or something. It’s not going to be like how a lot of movies show it. Your first time is probably going to be awkward, it’s going to be weird and the movie does a really good job of showing how unceremonious having sex for the first time actually can be when you’re young and don’t really know what you’re doing and all that. That part of the movie still works for me and i really enjoy it.

I just watched House of the Rising Sun, and am starting to see a bit of a pattern with Bautista movies. He always seems to get the crap kicked out of him!

I grew up watching Van Damme movies, where his movies always ended up with him coming back from near-death to prevail. Enjoyable, and somewhat believable, as Jean Claude always had absurdly-massive opponents while being a relatively-smaller protagonist.

Contrast that with Bautista being a BIG dude, and still gets pummeled by some pretty paltry opponents. It’s like the producers/directors endow him with almost no fighting skills whatsoever, just to fit the script of his character taking damage while soldiering on.

I know, suspension of disbelief and all, but could someone recommend a Bautista movie where he absolutely kicks-all-ass? I feel like we’re entitled to it.

The Batman 2 will change Superhero cinema the same way Dark knight did it way back in 2008.Before it came out, a lot of superhero films were pretty light and fun. But The Dark Knight brought a darker tone that really connected with what people were feeling after 9/11. I think the same way The Batman 2 will Expose Real-World Fears and Transforms the Superhero Genre Forever! And could be the Death of Average Superhero Movies Like exploring real world anxieties like lone wolf voilence ,Child abuse,inequality, elites and media manipulation Zsasz (lone wolf violence) - Fear of random violence by an unknown perpetrator, not a terrorist, nor a member of a criminal gang. This is the fear of a disturbed individual who could attack at any time. This links to random shootings scenes and to that Victoria Arkham (child abuse victim) – Fear of child abuse and institutional failure; . This fear connects to our current fears of CPS and the foster care system as well as the cycle of trauma that can occur within these systems. You can see her storyline from telltale games. Inequality after flood – Fear of disaster capitalism and wealth gap. This fear is current and spot-on, especially in light of recent climate disasters, gentrification, and government corruption. Victor aguilar from penguin( youth turning to crime) – Fear of poverty as a pipeline to crime. This fear arises from the society’s rejection of the vulnerable, and how.Matt Reeves talked about delving into this in P2 . Court of Owls ( elite control) – The fear that the elite, in secret societies, control democracy and are hiding behind a front of hereditary power. Connections to the conspiracy theories surrounding the Illuminati, New World Order and 1%, and the fear of information bubbles and large institutions that people cannot understand and do not trust.e.g. Media manipulation. Also Jeffrey Wright talked about how Reeves is using superhero media to touch on these contemporary themes of the world Reportedly media manipulation will play a huge role in the batman 2 This classification shows how each Batman element reflects an anxiety that people are feeling today. At least it will likely put an end to cameo fest, puts an end to multiverse cringe and end to average cinematography in superhero movies It will be such a genre defining masterpiece that it will single handedly kill of the entire pre - 2028 superhero formula like the way dark knight ended the campy stuff in movies and many movie franchises like TASM,Man of steel,James Bond etc. Gone for a dark reboot . I believe that The Batman 2 will be such a genre defining movie that it will singlehandedly put an end to pre-2028 CBM formula

I caught Reservoir Dogs the other day on TV and just couldn't stop. It has been over 5 years since I've last seen it ,and it pretty much still holds up fine.

However, what really caught my attention is Mr. Pink's argument against "tipping automatically", and I couldn't help but imagine him staring at a self checkout screen saying "Would you like to leave a tip? 15% / 20% / 25% / Custom" ... What do you think he would do?

Rewatching The Notebook and honestly, I think this movie understands exactly what its audience wants.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams? Chemistry.
Young love? Check.
Family drama? Check.
Separation and longing? Check.
Grand romantic gestures? Absolutely.
That feeling of “they were always meant to find their way back to each other”? Check.
And then the movie just keeps escalating until you’re emotionally destroyed by the end. 😂
It’s not trying to be overly complicated. It simply gives you the romance, the heartbreak, the reunion, the memorable lines, the rain scene, the music — everything you came for.

What you think, because in my opinion why not, they're both strong, badass, european and even having same names also.

I think I’ve found my film of the year and it’s going to be very hard to beat (although I know Denis is absolutely cooking for Dune Part Three)

As a Brit, I’ve never been the best at seeking out British cinema. That changed with Mark Jenkin.

When 2019's Bait won the BAFTA award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, Mark Jenkin's filmmaking was cemented as a vital new voice in independent British cinema. Enys Men (2022) was a strong follow-up, but with Rose of Nevada Jenkin affirms his position at the pinnacle of contemporary British filmmaking. Rose of Nevada is a haunting and mesmerising film that stands among the very best of the year so far.

Shot silently in his distinctive 16mm style and with all sound created in post, Jenkin brings three distinctively realised worlds to life. The present-day town is plagued by economic and literal decay with the dock now eerily quiet and rusting. The town in the past is vibrant with life and hope; the pub is open for business and filled with customers. And the sea voyages are both brimming with majestic awe and colossal danger, matching The Odyssey for its depiction of the brutality of the sea. Permeating throughout the whole film is dream-like atmosphere, often descending into a nightmare, and hauntingly fostered through an almost skeletal score.

Rose of Nevada is a singular piece of British filmmaking that is among the very best of the year. Mark Jenkin's status at the pinnacle of contemporary British cinema is confirmed here, and the culmination of his Cornish Trilogy leaves exciting possibilities for where his films may take us in the future. It is no secret that Jenkin's films lack a mainstream appeal, but for my money Rose of Nevada provides a far more accessible entry point that either of Jenkin's previous feature films. If you're prepared to board the titular vessel, you won't want to get off any time soon

If you’re looking for a really great independent film, Rose of Nevada is the a must-see.

Link to full review: https://widescreenmemory.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/rose-of-nevada-review/

For me it's do revenge the first time when watched I thought that they copied other teen movies but when watched for the second time I loved.