I went to see THUNDERBOLTS* in IMAX. I enjoyed the film more than most recent Marvel movies. I completely over paid for the big screen experience- this is a character film not a big action film as such. Yes there action but it largely is confined set pieces.
I liked that the characters were more complex than the typical Marvel ones. I also liked that the film didn't shy away from darkness...particularly right after something good happens...Oh Yea!...wait what?
My only complaint about the film are the ending bits. The moments right before the end credits roll disappointed me and the credits sequences other than the space ship disappointed.
I needed to see a good film where good guys win.
Recommended
I am hoping to get to SINNERS in the next couple of days.
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I read the first collection of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. I was disappointed, largely because the Sam Lesser character is just a psycho.
I probably won't continue- though I thought it would be better as a TV series so I may try that.
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Re: Festivals
I am collecting films for Lncoln Center's Open Roads look at Italian cinema, so look for coverage at the end of the month.
I will have a bunch of coverage from Cannes. There is at least one of the best films of the year there and few that I expect to show up in the fall festivals. I will have a lot to say.
I am about 12 films into Tribeca (a number are shorts). There is some great stuff there. The selection is typical Tribeca. I have tickets for four public screenings including two back to back to back music docs.
And while Japan Cuts and NYAFF have not announced anything, I am have discussions about going.
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