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@TicoRomao2 A clever story that really challenged me as a viewer: we consistently see the world only through Gittes’ perspective, and Gittes never fully grasps the whole plan. The fact that you have to actively piece together the “loose ends” yourself isn’t a plot hole—it’s the film’s intent

This week in film teaching, I covered 1970s neo-noir in demythologization mode and focused on Chinatown (1974). J.J. Gittes often makes erroneous inferences and overlooks key clues, with the film’s restricted narration prompting the viewer to make the same errors.

@Freelineorlando @OldCarLongRoad @hermannkarlovic @Rob_Motto @roger_bakes @CarloDallapicc1 @Windix3 @stonemonkts @ihateclaims @performativeUtt @MikeRey61920141 Different scene: What would have happened if Robert Evans had let someone else direct Rosemary's Baby? I know Bob didn't like the Polack, but Paramount was more powerful than Bob.

How does burning love go from red-hot passion to, say, murder-suicide? Has Roman Polanski got your ticket in Bitter Moon (out today, 1992)! Polanski’s version of The Love Boat is a love story for nihilists; its operatic tragic ending is a Valentine’s Day card tipped with poison.

@wellyousaythatt In the end, it's only about the oil. Pink Floyd were right about that in 1973. #DarkSide

WAR IS HELL! Apocalypse Now Full Metal Jacket Come And See The Night Porter

Simon & Garfunkel never placed much emphasis on their roots—their music is more universal in nature than religious.

@RealEmirHan Compelling Film. If only Pearce wasn't in it.

Guy Pearce says he thinks his performance in ‘MEMENTO’ is sh*t. “While it was playing I realized I hate what I did. I know why I didn’t work with Christopher Nolan again. It’s because I’m no good in Memento.”

@Sophia_Nyx Wow!

walked my first 7.5 mile day of 2026. I am literally dying but other than that, it's been great.

@ihateclaims @Freelineorlando @OldCarLongRoad @Rob_Motto @CarloDallapicc1 @RogerBakes @performativeUtt @JaneNightshade @MikeRey61920141 @Windix3 @JohnCharet Is there, really?

@WritingValentin @Freelineorlando @OldCarLongRoad @Rob_Motto @CarloDallapicc1 @RogerBakes @performativeUtt @JaneNightshade @MikeRey61920141 @Windix3 @JohnCharet Hahahahahaha I’m sure there’s at least one other person

Is Christopher Nolan’s Memento (out today, 2001) a brilliant exercise -or gimmick? Amnesiac Guy Pearce’s search for his wife has a non-linear structure that can be simultaneously fascinating and frustrating; in the end, is it just a fancy schmancy way of telling a simple story?

@KidCreole3 It's okay to have a different taste.

I come across many posts about people disliking movies I enjoy I don't let it bother me I chalk it up to having different tastes. And I move on

@ihateclaims @Freelineorlando @OldCarLongRoad @Rob_Motto @CarloDallapicc1 @RogerBakes @performativeUtt @JaneNightshade @MikeRey61920141 @Windix3 @JohnCharet Thanks. Well, I'm relieved to know I'm the only one who feels this way.

@WritingValentin @Freelineorlando @OldCarLongRoad @Rob_Motto @CarloDallapicc1 @RogerBakes @performativeUtt @JaneNightshade @MikeRey61920141 @Windix3 @JohnCharet it's just you

@AnneEverbroeck @mikemoviez He is always the cool guy

@mikemoviez I understand Sean Penn 💝

All I have to say about the Oscars is, I am thrilled PTA has been recognized for director, for his adapted screenplay, and for Best Picture. I think it's a travesty that Michael Bauman didn't get it for cinematography, but Academy choices are often strange, biased, and fickle.

@mikemoviez At an Oscar ceremony, I’d expect to see experts who have a sense for the future and know what kinds of material will be in demand. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. These people are stuck in the past. It takes them decades to discover talents like PTA. Pathetic.

Writing is like one battle after another.

@mikemoviez Alien has aged well, Mike. Like no other film

ALIEN [1979] Directed by Ridley Scott ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I saw this for the first time when I was 11, and this scene legitimately fucked me up for a while. The only clip I could find ends at a convenient moment 😅 If you want to see it all you gotta watch the movie!

@Sophia_Nyx Harry Nilsson - Everybody's Talkin' youtube.com/watch?v=55xQu9…

Name a song with ocean, rain, or flood in the lyrics

If the #Oscar goes to #AI, then #AI should at least say a proper thank you. Suppose that’s only fair.

@Freelineorlando @OldCarLongRoad @Rob_Motto @RogerBakes @JaneNightshade @Windix3 @JohnCharet @MikeRey61920141 @performativeUtt A never-ending story: in the end, it might start all over again. Brilliant film.

There’s nothing like an art film horror movie, and Michael Haneke’s Funny Games (out today, 1997) fits the bill. An anti-Death Wish, this tale of two teens who torment a nice family is a potent exercise in denying audience expectations. Don’t the thugs always lose in the end? Nah

@Sophia_Nyx Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. She wrote both the novel and the screenplay.

Name your fav book-to-movie film

@mikemoviez Scarecrow (1973) vs. Serpico (1973) #Pacino

Name two movies, and I will pick the one I like more. Then you can tell me if we agree. If I haven't seen your suggestions I'll add them to my very long watchlist.

@Gibboanxious A good camera shot and a clueless Wayne don't make a good movie.

John Ford's masterpiece The Searchers was released on this day 70 years ago.