First Shazam was a pretty decent (and fun) family friendly superhero movie. Second one seems to have become part of the mostly terrible DC Universe and looks pretty bad from the trailers.
― groovypanda, Friday, 13 January 2023 18:27 (one year ago) link
Shazaam with Sinbad is way more memorable than this
― jmm, Friday, 13 January 2023 18:28 (one year ago) link
For any reason other than the prospect of Nick Cage as Dracula chewing wholesale on the scenery in the background?
― Infanta Terrible (j.lu), Friday, January 13, 2023 1:08 PM bookmarkflaglink
Nope that's about it.
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 18:33 (one year ago) link
oh it's a remake of the 90s film with Sinbad
― Camaraderie at Arms Length, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:26 PM bookmarkflaglink
Irl lols
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 18:34 (one year ago) link
The sheer cheek of calling it "Teen Wolf: The Movie"
― Camaraderie at Arms Length, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:16 PM bookmarkflaglink
Lol I had that thought too.
Okay, The Son looks like probably the last movie I'd watch on this list.
― jmm, Friday, 13 January 2023 19:33 (one year ago) link
is the next prequel going to be The Embryo?
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 19:33 (one year ago) link
This list looks like the Hollywood equivalent of the cutout bin.
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Friday, 13 January 2023 19:47 (one year ago) link
yeah I usually get a sick thrill out of this thread, but this year's is a mostly flat plateau of yawn
― rob, Friday, 13 January 2023 20:05 (one year ago) link
John Wick 4 is the only one I'm unambiguously going to watch the fuck out of (at Xmas ofc). Is this new Spider-Verse animated the same way as the first one? If so I'd be tempted there too despite being a confirmed Marvel hater (in all cases except where comic-book rotoscoping is involved)
― imago, Friday, 13 January 2023 20:17 (one year ago) link
untitled ghostbusters afterlife sequel may get my vote tho
― flamenco drop (BradNelson)
I voted for this, Ghostbusters is pointless
― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:36 (one year ago) link
Very stoked for Barbie and for Mario tbh
― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:37 (one year ago) link
ghostbusters and ghostbusters fandom/nostalgia are cultural poison
― flamenco drop (BradNelson), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:40 (one year ago) link
Ghostbusters movie about an infestation of ghosts of ghostbusters movies past
― Wyverns and gulls rule my world (Noodle Vague), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:40 (one year ago) link
Dune Part Two will almost surely be worth seeing. Not sure it belongs on this list.
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:42 (one year ago) link
movie is just one person saying "who ya gonna call?" and two people trying to remember the name of the service that used to exterminate ghosts for the remainder of the movie.
very waiting for G(h)o(st)dot
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:42 (one year ago) link
xpost i think crypto was just listing every movie they could think of that fit this description as opposed to curating.
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:43 (one year ago) link
I mean, Dune is technically part of a franchise, though in general I try to stay away from adaptations of novels: I did not include, for example, the upcoming musical version of The Color Purple on the basis that it, like Dune had been filmed before. So that one was a bit of a snap judgement call.
Film on this list most likely to top ILXs Top Movies of 2023 list: Barbie.
― Les hommes de bonbons (cryptosicko), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:45 (one year ago) link
voted Dune 2
― rob, Friday, 13 January 2023 20:46 (one year ago) link
With Dune, unlike The Color Purple, I think of it as akin to something like the Lord of the Rings films, which I think at this point we would definitely consider a franchise (I think I said something about whether or not to include "potential franchises" in an earlier year's poll). At the very least, I think it's safe to say that Dune is something of a brand name at this point.
― Les hommes de bonbons (cryptosicko), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:49 (one year ago) link
I get that; on the other hand, it's just the continuation of the first film.
At any rate, it will almost surely be substantially better than anything else on this list.
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:51 (one year ago) link
lol no it won’t
― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:56 (one year ago) link
otoh, it's the Paddington directorAnd the Paddington 2 writer. Really bummed that they’re going off for something as spiritually moribund as this instead of getting to make something new (or The Bear Movi3).Would be fascinated to see all the live-action footage that was rotoscoped for Spidey-Verse 1.
― more crankable (sic), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:58 (one year ago) link
What were the good parts of Dune I, the bagpipes and the ornithopters?
― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:58 (one year ago) link
Room-temperature-ass movie
― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 20:59 (one year ago) link
I guess, apart from the cast, the script, the direction and the visuals. And the soundtrack.
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:03 (one year ago) link
I assume no-one's mentioned Detective Knight because they're never heard of it, but having googled, fuck me, it's that.
― groovypanda, Friday, 13 January 2023 21:04 (one year ago) link
I saw the Magic Mike trailer before The Menu and it looked very bad.
― change display name (Jordan), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:05 (one year ago) link
The Son
eagerly anticipating the third film in the trilogy, the holy ghost
― sault bae (voodoo chili), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:07 (one year ago) link
That’s literally an on cinema Oscar special joke, Tim does a satirical takedown of the nominees (without having seen any of them) & it’s this note perfect parody of conservative comedy + like daily show type garbage where you read a thing and pull a face and go ”really?!”& he’s like “the father - oh yeah, what’s next, the son? The Holy Ghost?”
― pilk/pall revolting odors (wins), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:19 (one year ago) link
Anyway turns out that is what’s next
saw the trailer for Quantumania in front of Glass Onion in November and that was dire as hell, this Marvel shit is all two (2) jokes and then some greenscreen weird object ballet that has deadly serious implications for the next movie
― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:24 (one year ago) link
Nothing properly hackle-raising here, just mostly meh-sville. Blood and Honey might be my vote, if only because, as Neando notes, this edgelord-y 'ooh, what if this children's character was a murderer?!?!' bullshit is so junior high.
― Beautiful Bean Footage Fetishist (Old Lunch), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:28 (one year ago) link
never discount soderbergh
― flamenco drop (BradNelson), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:34 (one year ago) link
re: magic mike 3
what are the previous iterations of the children's character murdering phenom? is Detective Pikachu grim?
― rob, Friday, 13 January 2023 21:38 (one year ago) link
quantumania seems so drab and dour for a film with theoretically limitless visual possibility
― sault bae (voodoo chili), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:40 (one year ago) link
xxpost lol, I was legit about to check to see if Soderbergh was directing the dark Pooh flick.
― Beautiful Bean Footage Fetishist (Old Lunch), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:40 (one year ago) link
― rob, Friday, January 13, 2023 3:38 PM (two minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink
First one that comes to mind:https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWVjMGI4ZTAtOTJjYS00NjZkLWEzZGUtNDMxZTEyMjE5ODdjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTczNjQwOTY@._V1_.jpg
― Beautiful Bean Footage Fetishist (Old Lunch), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:42 (one year ago) link
― rob, Friday, January 13, 2023 4:38 PM bookmarkflaglink
"You're a Mean One" from last December.
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:43 (one year ago) link
oh yeah, ugh
― rob, Friday, 13 January 2023 21:46 (one year ago) link
I like killer Santa movies only because dude has the worst job on the planet
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:47 (one year ago) link
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― G. D’Arcy Cheesewright (silby), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:49 (one year ago) link
YOU GUYS SUCK
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 21:50 (one year ago) link
Eat bullets fuckers!
I asked my sister if her kids still believe in Santa, and she said it's sort of yes-and-no. But she also said that thanks to movies like Arthur Christmas (which presents Xmas as a logistical problem solved through technology and an exploited and cult-like labor force) combined with the banal existence of Amazon Prime, believing in Santa is easier/more persistent than when we were kids, when logical consideration of the task could destroy the illusion faster
― rob, Friday, 13 January 2023 21:53 (one year ago) link
This was a tough decision until I saw Aquaman hiding at the bottom
― Vinnie, Friday, 13 January 2023 23:26 (one year ago) link
I hope the Exorcist film stays untitled
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Friday, 13 January 2023 23:42 (one year ago) link
hope it's Exorcist vs Ghostbusters
― Wyverns and gulls rule my world (Noodle Vague), Friday, 13 January 2023 23:56 (one year ago) link
Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern devastated the Venice Film Festival with the world premiere of Florian Zeller’s “The Son,” which earned a 10-minute standing ovation.
Honestly, watch the trailer for this and tell me you wouldn't rather watch a murderous Pooh bear
― jmm, Saturday, 14 January 2023 00:14 (one year ago) link
very jay leno voice
ya hear how they pushed Dune 2 but not Wonka because of the strikes?
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Saturday, 2 September 2023 17:28 (seven months ago) link
it's not on the list but I was dragged to My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 today and although I didn't like the first two, this one was a complete pile of shit, conflict-free tourism film.
― real warm grandpa (Neanderthal), Wednesday, 4 October 2023 01:29 (six months ago) link
We doing one this year or are we just deciding it’s pointless cause Biden v trump would win in a landslide
― Boris Yitsbin (wins), Monday, 5 February 2024 20:01 (two months ago) link
Oh that has to be an option plz
― badpee pooper (Eric H.), Monday, 5 February 2024 20:44 (two months ago) link
Our normal pollrunner for this stepped back from ILX back in August.
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 5 February 2024 23:14 (two months ago) link
winner of this year's poll is ghostbusters: FROZEN EMPIRE
― ivy., Tuesday, 6 February 2024 00:36 (two months ago) link
just as it was last year apparently lol
― ivy., Tuesday, 6 February 2024 00:37 (two months ago) link
Wonka was apparently not terrible?
― Glower, Disruption & Pies (kingfish), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 00:53 (two months ago) link
Also lolz that Quantumania is at the very bottom of this list too
― Glower, Disruption & Pies (kingfish), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 01:02 (two months ago) link
Oh wow. Just been looking at what's coming this year and it's a strong list. As well as the forthcoming Road House remake, we'll also be treated to a movie of 80's series The Fall Guy, what must now be the third reboot of Planet of the Apes, various sequels years after the original (Beetlejuice 2, Gladiator 2, Twisters) plus things like The First Omen, Bad Boys 4, Joker 2, Venom 4, Ghostbusters etc.Let's gooo
― groovypanda, Tuesday, 6 February 2024 17:44 (two months ago) link
bring on 2024, yes lol
― Taylor Slift (sleeve), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 17:45 (two months ago) link
IIRC the new Planet of the Apes is a continuation of the recent reboot trilogy, which was much better than it had any business being. Buuuut the franchise is with Disney now so let's see what happens.
― Great-Tasting Burger Perceptions (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 17:58 (two months ago) link
Glower, Disruption & Pies (kingfish) at 12:53 6 Feb 24Wonka was apparently not terrible?
― This is Dance Anthems, have some respect (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 18:01 (two months ago) link
Saw Wonka with my kids last week. It is exceedingly whimsical in a way that surely isn't to everyone's taste, but imo they managed to thread the needle with a pretty delicate tone of magical realism, kept the character likeable (much credit to Chalamet), some good dance numbers. Biggest criticism was it's very sanitized and tidy, doesn't really stake any sort of unique and memorable identity. The songs were eminently forgettable. And the plot was pretty ridiculous but they make it pretty clear you shouldn't worry too much about that. All in all, as a kids' movie, I enjoyed it!
― Lavator Shemmelpennick, Tuesday, 6 February 2024 18:05 (two months ago) link
I'm gonna be real interested to see if another Exorcist actually happens after the most recent one got ripped to shreds and David Gordon Green immediately split. I can't Believe(r) they committed to an entire trilogy before waiting to see if the first one was a total POS. Just keep flushin' that money down the toity, Hollywood.
― Great-Tasting Burger Perceptions (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 18:11 (two months ago) link
a huge blow for the Christianity Cinematic Universe
― wang mang band (Noodle Vague), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 18:16 (two months ago) link
we'll never get our God's Not Dead/Exorcist crossover now
― never trust a big book and a simile (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 18:21 (two months ago) link
so wanted to see Kevin Sorbo's head twist off
Least promising Sequel/Remake/Franchise/IP-based flick of 2024
― Beyond Goo and Evol (President Keyes), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 18:35 (two months ago) link
It's a Wonderful Life II, the Revenge of Clarence
― Virginia Wolfman (Ye Mad Puffin), Tuesday, 6 February 2024 20:23 (two months ago) link