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Since Christopher Nolan’s adaptation is releasing in theaters soon, I am asking for some recommendations of other films that have taken ideas from the original epic poem. Some of my favorites are Apocalypse Now (in a way), O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. Thank you all and I’m excited to watch yours!

Hello fellow netizens, I come forth to publish my critical review of the movie that is Toy Story 5. The movie is bad. Toy Story 4 was an end. Why is there still a movie? Stupid Pixar and their illogical movies! But the tablet is crackable though, I should remind of this anecdote. The story follows the girl from the previous movie having no friends (#Relatable) and she gets a tablet and she becomes obsessed with it (#Hashtag). Now, I don't like tablets. Too big. Too huge. The toys help Bonnie, yadiyadiyada and she gets a friend. The movie is noob. The movie is bad. Problem, solvance, problem, solvance, problem, solvance, VAGUE END!!!!! What happens AFTER!!! and I don't want a 6th movie, that's too much. That's too bad. Woody comes back due to a misunderstanding, all because the talkie walkie sucked. And all those people finding toys everywhere, do they think they have amnesia? (#Relatable {?}). I learnt from this movie that tablets aren't too bad, and potty training devices can send messages (#Questionnable🤔) so i am impatient to become a parent and to give a tablet to my toddler because Toy Story 5 told me to. Anyways, I give this movie three fortnight and a dime out of four score and seven years. The movie was... good? No it was bad. I hated it. Perchance. The movie was bad. Hate is a strong word and I'm weak. Bad. Y'oughta learn a lesson, Pixar!

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when having a film that around a creative person, I find it hard to decide whether it is good to actually see the creative output for instance in a film that has a fictional singer as its protagonist is it helpful for the audience to actually hear their I sometimes that can be cringe or feel are interesting ways that this has been avoided cinema or any new ideas, you all

Welcome to This Week’s Binge Thread!

This is the place to share what you’ve been watching lately - movies, series, documentaries, anything!
Any hidden gem, a blockbuster, or even something you regret watching, we’d love to hear about it.

Things you can share:

• ⭐ What you watched (movie/series name + year if possible)
• 💭 Your quick thoughts/review (liked it? hated it? somewhere in between?)
• 🎯 Would you recommend it to others here?
• 📺 What’s on your watchlist for next week?

A few guidelines:

• Keep spoilers clearly marked (use spoiler tags >!like this!<).
• Be respectful of different tastes – not everyone enjoys the same genres.
• Recommendations are encouraged – the more variety, the better!

🍿 So… what have you been watching this week?

They say splatter is a simple horror film with a high blood content, so what is gore then?

I made a film with AI, using all the skills and knowledge I have from being an illustrator for forty years.

I just saw it for the first time. I didn't have any expectations, yet I’m still let down. I loved the first one; the second was set in a different environment, which slightly masked the repetitive nature of the plot, so it was still an enjoyable watch. But this one is an insult to human intelligence—especially considering multiple people actually put their heads together to churn out a script that is identical in every way to the first and second films combined, topped off with a truly lame *deus ex machina*. It’s still visually beautiful, but it doesn't deliver the same visual "wow factor" the first one did when it came out. I think this is the last Avatar movie for me. Then again, maybe it’s just that tastes in movies change as you get older.

Most people call it a boring movie but I really loved that movie.

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I’ve been trying to get into Dune (2021) for a while now. I can clearly see that it’s a huge, impressive, and beautiful film, the sound design and the scale are incredible. But for some reason, I’m having a really hard time connecting with the actual story or the characters. It felt kind of cold to me, and I found my focus drifting toward the end.

I really want to get what everyone else is seeing. Is this a movie that takes a few watches to really sink in, or is it just one of those films where the style is the main event?

I’m curious if anyone else felt this way the first time they watched it, or if there’s a specific angle I should be looking at to appreciate the pacing a bit more.

Backrooms fails as a film because it mistakes atmosphere for storytelling. Although its unsettling setting is visually distinctive, the movie relies almost entirely on eerie visuals and prolonged silence instead of developing compelling characters or a meaningful plot. Horror is most effective when audiences care about the people on screen, but Backrooms gives viewers little reason to become emotionally invested.

The film's pacing is another major flaw. Rather than building suspense through escalating tension, it stretches scenes far beyond what is necessary, making the experience feel repetitive and tedious. Slow pacing can be effective when it serves the story, but in Backrooms, it often seems to replace the story altogether. The result is a film that feels longer than it actually is, despite relatively little happening.

Supporters may argue that the movie's ambiguity is intentional and artistic. However, ambiguity should encourage thought, not substitute for coherent storytelling. Backrooms leaves so many questions unanswered that the mystery becomes frustrating instead of intriguing. A film should challenge its audience while still providing enough narrative structure to make the experience satisfying.

Ultimately, Backrooms is an example of a strong premise weakened by poor execution. Its atmosphere cannot compensate for its weak narrative, underdeveloped characters, and sluggish pacing. While some viewers may appreciate its experimental style, these artistic choices do not excuse its failure to tell a compelling story. A horror film should be both unsettling and engaging, and Backrooms struggles to achieve either in a meaningful way.