#joan allen

[haveyouseenthismovie-poll]

Have you seen Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)?

Yes

No

Haven’t even heard of this movie

Voting ended onJun 25

[davidhudson]

Happy 70th, Laurie Metcalf.

With fellow Steppenwolf Theater Company members in 1978. Back row (from left): John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Metcalf, Joan Allen, Gregg Winters, and Alan Wilder. Front row (from left): Moira Harris, H. E. Baccus, and Jeff Perry. Photo by Lisa Howe-Ebright.

[alpineshepherdlass]

the 4K restoration of MANHUNTER (1986) is incredible. bravo, L’Immagine Ritrovata et al. seeing this on the big screen? a truly overwhelming experience.

[fashionartfilmalien]

[titlecards]

Room (2015), dir. Lenny Abrahamson

[imjustheretoseetheprivateblogs]

What movie should I take a clip or two from?

The Lone Ranger (2013)

The Presidio

Tucker: the Man & His Dream

Voting ended onMay 15

[postwatchnotes]

Manhunter (1986) – Review (SPOILER WARNING ⚠️)

Watched Manhunter the other night… and yeah, not gonna lie, it didn’t really do it for me.

I don’t mind older films at all, but this one felt a bit rough, maybe because it’s clearly part of a larger story. I’ve been told it makes more sense if you watch Silence of the Lambs first, which I didn’t, so maybe that’s on me. But still, it just felt confusing most of the time, and I never fully got into it.

That being said, it is very 80s coded, the music was intense and kind of over-the-top, which made it weirdly fun. The dramatic zoom-ins with tense synths every time something “important” was happening? Iconic in the most goofy way. It definitely has that vintage crime thriller vibe going.

But overall… not the most exciting or gripping film. I wouldn’t say it was a waste of time, but I’d definitely say: lower your expectations and just let the 80s energy carry you through. Then you’ll be fine. 😅

Rating: 5/10 Would I recommend it? Maybe if you're doing a full Hannibal Lecter watch-through, otherwise, not essential.

[haveyouseenthismovie-poll]

Have you seen Pleasantville (1998)?

Yes

No

Haven’t even heard of this movie

Voting ended onNov 22, 2024