[Mi||iê Måë]

Love the idea of Scarface for that one. A few other suggestions we can debate on:

Donnie Brasco
The Life of David Gale
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
A Time to Kill

For thriller:
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Mary Reilly
Panic Room
The Talented Mr. Ripley

Also, please feel free to make more suggestions!

I’m open to watching most anything and will likely watch a few of each to be honest!

[Crystal Clear]

Originally Posted by Mi||iê Måë (View Post) Love the idea of Scarface for that one. A few other suggestions we can debate on: Donnie Brasco The Life of David Gale Murder on the Orient Express (2017) A Time to Kill

Yep, I'd be totally up for Donnie Brasco or Scarface

For thriller: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Mary Reilly Panic Room The Talented Mr. Ripley Also, please feel free to make more suggestions! I’m open to watching most anything and will likely watch a few of each to be honest!

Haven't seen Talented Mr Ripley in AGES. Would love to do a Re-watch of that. I remember loving Jude and Gwyneth in that film.

[Mi||iê Måë]

Nice, I hope others want to/can participate and we don’t all have to watch the same film but one from that alt genre you know

[fall into your smile]

Drama/Crime IE “The Departed”

This movie is so good and so sad at the same time.

[Mi||iê Måë]

^^^ It's one of my favourites!

Just to add, people who movie watch and want to join in and not necessarily want to watch the consensus movie can pick any other film in that genre to join in anyway!

[Mi||iê Måë]

Hey Guys! This is a reminder that this weekend is the "DRAMA/MUSICAL" planned watch.

The movie closen is 'The Greatest Showman" a great suggestion from Rita!

Hope you'll join in!

If you can't join in, that's fine, but if you've seen the film, feel free to weigh in with comment's/opinions!

[wickedrum]

when is the watch exactly?

[Mi||iê Måë]

Anytime on the weekend that you can watch and post any comments or answer any of the questions from the OP.

I'm planning to watch Sunday afternoon.

Planned re-watches/watches don't have to happen at the same hour, but within the same 24 to 48 hour period I think is best. More flexible for people.

[Crystal Clear]

Millie, unfortunately I don't have quick assess to The Greatest Showman so I'll have to miss that one, but I'm happy to watch 28 Days Later as we talked about?


EDIT: Everyone else who can watch The Greatest Showman - enjoy!

[wickedrum]

okay, cool Millie.

28 Days Later, is that for next week? I would join in with that one too

[Mi||iê Måë]

^^ We're just planning on 28 Days Later randomly because we love it but we can make it a late addition and just watch and post for fun!

Any movie idea's picks for Drama/Thriller or Drama/Crime?

We have great suggestions from Gwen for "Crime" in "Scarface" and "Carlito's Way".

[Crystal Clear]

Okay here we go, I'm starting 28 Days Later in a few

[wickedrum]

The Greatest Showman Re-Watch


+ Did you learn anything from this movie? If you did, what was it?

I was astonished that the story is true, mainly.

+ Was there something you didn't understand about the film? What was that?

I don't quite understand why Annie Wheeler is so looked down upon is society? Is it because of her profession?

+ What did you like best about the movie? Why?

Rewrite the Stars, such a beautiful song

+ What did you like least about the film? Why?

the beginning is a bit boring

+ Who was your favorite character in the movie? Why?

Carlyle, the romantic hero disregarding station

+ Who was your least favorite character in the film? Why?

Out of the mains? Probably Barnum, he takes a while to learn. Love Jackman though.

+ Did anything that happened in this movie remind you of something that has occurred in your own life or that you have seen occur to others?

I get the early fascination with the circus

+ What were you thinking as you finished watching the film?

Can I see it again?

+ What part of the story told by the movie was the most powerful? Why?

When they restart after the building burnt down

+ If you had a chance to ask a character in this movie a question, what would it be?

Jenny- how could you?

+ If you had a chance to ask the screenwriter a question, what would it be?

why didn't you include Barnum's political career?

+ If you were writing the screenplay for this movie, would you have changed the ending? Explain your answer.

Yes, as above, the story should have continued longer

+ What feelings did you share with any of the characters in the movie?

his wife's frustration with Barnum

+ Did any of the characters in this movie make you angry? Tell us why.

same as above

+ Did you come to respect any of the characters in this movie? Who was it and why did you come to respect that character?

most of them, making a life for themselves out of nothing

+ What would you rate this movie out of 5 stars?

5!

[wickedrum]

28 Days Later Re-Watch


+ Did you learn anything from this movie? If you did, what was it?

I'm not sure I've learnt anything

+ Was there something you didn't understand about the film? What was that?

how would a virus act so quickly!

+ What did you like best about the movie? Why?

the deserted London scenes, quite the difference!

+ What did you like least about the film? Why?

some bits are gory

+ Who was your favorite character in the movie? Why?

Jim, for how he always lands on his feet

+ Who was your least favorite character in the film? Why?

West, for obvious reasons.

+ Did anything that happened in this movie remind you of something that has occurred in your own life or that you have seen occur to others?

I sure hope not!

+ What were you thinking as you finished watching the film?

Rather disgusted to think much

+ What part of the story told by the movie was the most powerful? Why?

ending, with the signs for raising hope

+ If you had a chance to ask a character in this movie a question, what would it be?

West- just how did you think that would actually work

+ If you had a chance to ask the screenwriter a question, what would it be?

will there ever be a second sequel

+ If you were writing the screenplay for this movie, would you have changed the ending? Explain your answer.

There are 3 alternate endings already, or maybe 4

+ What feelings did you share with any of the characters in the movie?

desperation

+ Did any of the characters in this movie make you angry? Tell us why.

West

+ Did you come to respect any of the characters in this movie? Who was it and why did you come to respect that character?

Jim, not leaving his humanity behind

+ What would you rate this movie out of 5 stars?

3

[Mi||iê Måë]

Great review Rita! Was it a first time watch for you?

I thought the same things when I first watched it was you pointed out in the discussion questions but thoughts have changed on some things.

For example:

Re-Watch
+ Did you learn anything from this movie? If you did, what was it?

Fame/Money can and will change you, especially when your goal all along was to upstage or outdo your wife's parents!

+ What is the message of this movie? Do you agree or disagree with it?

The main message is to appreciate everyone around you as they either help or hinder you to garner your own successes.

+ Was there something you didn't understand about the film? What was that?

Why he became a douche to the people he was banking from.

+ What did you like best about the movie? Why?

The songs, performances.

+ What did you like least about the film? Why?

The changes in Barnum and his attitude towards the so called 'freaks'.

+ Who was your favorite character in the movie? Why?

Barnum, because even though he had his flaws and became a douche for lack of a better term, he did go back and become who we expected him to be in the end.

+ Who was your least favorite character in the film? Why?

The reporter who made it a point to insult Barnum to his face.

+ Did anything that happened in this movie remind you of something that has occurred in your own life or that you have seen occur to others?

The simple fact of exclusion because of your status/looks etc. Too relevant no matter the year or generation.

+ What were you thinking as you finished watching the film?

The second time round, glad it was over. I was so stuck on Barnum's douchiness this time round that it irritated me.

+ What part of the story told by the movie was the most powerful? Why?

The fire. Simple. You had it all and then it was gone, and look at the people you stepped on to get there.

+ If you had a chance to ask a character in this movie a question, what would it be?

The 'freaks', I would ask them what they would have done differently to help Barnum see his change for the worse.

+ If you had a chance to ask the screenwriter a question, what would it be?

How much of the story is truth compared to additions for entertainment purposes.

+ If you were writing the screenplay for this movie, would you have changed the ending? Explain your answer.

No, because it's based on truth, so the outcome was already laid out.

+ What feelings did you share with any of the characters in the movie?

I could relate to the exclusion portions when it came to the labeled, 'freaks'. Always been pushed out of things as a kid or bullied so it's relatable.


+ Did any of the characters in this movie make you angry? Tell us why.

Barnum, when he changed and his greed took over.

+ Did you come to respect any of the characters in this movie? Who was it and why did you come to respect that character?

I was angry with Barnum but in the end respected him for changing and realizing his mistakes.

+ What would you rate this movie out of 5 stars?


Started 28 Days Later:

First notes:

The opening scenes and the music mesh so well. Also, the difference with the use of nudity compared to US films. It's not thrust in your face when Cillian's character wakes in hospital and he's nude. It's just as natural if he were wearing clothing.

The initial desolation and discovery that he's alone until the small convenience store and Naomi Harris!

Discovering his parents.