While I'm at it on the Godzilla front, I watched this really good video about the Big G and his franchise the other day. More specifically, about whether or not it's "okay" for Godzilla to be silly. (Spoiler, the answer is yes.) I particularly liked the guy mentioning that this is a similar argument thrown around for characters like Batman and James Bond as well. Some things in fandom truly are universal, it seems.
La Llorona (2019) by obake-the-sincere, literature
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La Llorona (2019)
La Llorona (2019) ** ½ The poor Weeping Woman has a spotty filmography. I have not seen her American releases, though judging by word of mouth they are not great. Her Guatemalan La Llorona (2019), directed by Jayro Bustemante, has a lot to say. Though it too has problems. A veiled woman speaks in what looks like an empty space. The camera slowly pulls back, revealing that she’s in a packed court room. She accuses aging General Don Enrique (Julio Diaz) of genocide towards her people, the Mayan-Ixil. She recalls her rape and other atrocities carried out by the General’s men. We learn she is the 82nd witness. Outside of that court, the film mostly stays in Don’s home, where he, his family, and their maids are walled in by protesters. In a genius move, the protesters are not just there for story, but provide background ambiance through shouting and music. The family hires a new maid, Alma (María Mercedes Coroy). She has flowing hair and a quiet demeanor. It is hinted that Alma may
My Movie Review on WISH (2023) by CreativityAgent99, journal
My Movie Review on WISH (2023)
Greetings and salutations, my friends. This is your top-of-the-line film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review. Today, I'm gonna give you guys my take of Disney's "WISH". Here's the rundown of this tale: 17-year old Asha has long served as the enthusiastic tour guide for the Kingdom of Rosas, which was long ago founded by King Magnifico and Queen Amaya. Magnifico is famous for dabbling in sorcery in order to grant the wishes of his kingdom's people, and he always promises that the wish would come true. However, during an interview with Magnifico, Asha discovers that Magnifico has secretly been keeping the vast majority of the people's wishes locked away from the world, and that he only grants the ones that he believes wouldn't pose a threat to his power. And the worst part...is that he doesn't give any of the wishes back to the people. Her life suddenly changes, though, when she later makes a wish on a star one night. To her surprise, the star answers back by
Five Night's at Freddy's (2023) movie by obake-the-sincere, literature
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Five Night's at Freddy's (2023) movie
Five Nights at Freddy’s *** Scott Cawthon is a mad genius. His Five Nights at Freddy’s video game series, rich with grisly lore and jump scares, is one of my favorites. As far as its (first) movie adaptation, it holds up. Mike (Josh Hutcherson) is unstable. Fired from a security gig for assault, threatened of losing custody of his sister Abby, and late on bills, you understand his plight. Yet his villainous aunt Jane (Mary Stuart Masterson) is right in some ways about wanting custody of Abby. One of the reasons the movie works is that even at his best, Mike is flawed. Hutcherson gives depth to what could have been a shallow protagonist. Abby (Piper Rubio) has troubles of her own. She barely acknowledges the world around her. Her only friends are imaginary, and her time is spent drawing them, over and over. It is her relationship with Mike that holds the horror set pieces together. As in most of the Fnaf games, the crux of the movie is our protagonist getting a security job at a
Five Nights at Freddy's 2023 (Review) by RobbyRobD, literature
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2023 (Review)
So, after 8 years, Freddy's is finally open for business. Five Nights at Freddy's is the long-awaited adaptation of the horror game series by Scott Cawthon. Josh Hutcherson plays Mike Schmidt, a down-on-his-luck young man who, facing an eviction notice, takes the job working as a security guard at the broken-down Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in order to support his young sister Abby. As someone who was a passive fan of the games and watched people like Markiplier play them, I will say that I really liked the movie. Jim Henson's Creature Workshop did a fantastic job bringing the animatronic band to life down to the tiniest detail. I feel the cinematography also showcased some of the panic-inducing paranoia that the first game was known for. I also think the cast did good for the most part. Huctherson's grief over his personal loss was believable and his relationship with Abby is touching. Piper Rubio also does a very good job in her role as the young sister. Normally I would not care