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The original post: /r/movies by /u/Chazwicked on 2024-12-27 04:58:30.

Okay so it’s that time of year-ish, and I’m not gonna debate wether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. What I want to know is, who out there (other than myself) also thinks Lethal Weapon should be considered a Christmas movie? It takes place around Christmas, the movie starts with Jingle Bell Rock playing, and it ends with a family being together.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Inappropriate_Swim on 2024-12-27 04:34:43.

Idk why. Everyone raves about him. He is a great actor, but I just hate his weird movies. I remember as a kid going to October Sky for free as some promotion the theater had and man, it was such a good movie. I like that he just plays a normal dude overcoming advertises without it having to be weird or controversial. Every time I see him, I want to see him back in a role like that.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/indiewire on 2024-12-27 04:34:00.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/GirlWhoLovesGod on 2024-12-27 04:21:08.

I'm not looking for sympathy, but My dad passed away in November. He was my best friend and one of the things we used to bond over was the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. We both were huge fans of those movies and we had so much fun watching them together. So these movies also remind me of my awesome dad. But even today, over 23 years since the First LOTR movie came out, I'm still so impressed with how perfect these movies are. The casting, the music, the special effects, the creatures, the dialog, the acting etc etc. I'm geeking out but I can go on and on. These movies are something special. They are masterpieces. I mean I enjoy the old Star Wars movies but in my opinion, they just don't compare to the gorgeous LOTR movies. The LOTR movies are definitely the best fantasy movies ever made, and I would say the best Trilogy ever made, though the Back To The Future trilogy was nearly tied as the best. I only give an Edge to LOTR because of the massive scale and epicness of it. They are true art. My opinion. I just had to geek out a bit haha. And I love that they remind me of my dad. They've been a comfort in my time of grief.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Monkey_Paralysed on 2024-12-27 04:08:25.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Think-Arm6135 on 2024-12-27 03:04:27.

i need movies to cry as hard as i can over, preferably something thats similar to the notebook, i know its a basic movie but it made me cry so hard, or maybe some movies that make me delusional and give me hope that my favorite ex will return, like a sad love story, something on Netflix or max cause those are the streaming services i use most

The original post: /r/movies by /u/spydersavage on 2024-12-27 02:50:57.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/masterofnuggetts on 2024-12-27 02:50:28.

Inspired by the discussion about the greatest on-screen kiss, I started thinking about the silliest one.

There are plenty of times when the characters kiss by straight up eating each others faces, but I just could not stop thinking about the kiss from Hot Shots 2:

Kiss me like you've never kissed me before

What do you think is the silliest on-screen kiss?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/GratedParm on 2024-12-27 02:49:47.

The major studios do pepper in other films throughout the year, but these feel like they're existing for form and appearance.

I feel that trying to get those large sums, which usually come from expensive films, they should put more effort into other films by finding out what overall trends in viewership are and choosing pitches that will appeal to people to see as a group. The physical media market may be vanishing, but they can still shop for which streaming service will get it.

Horror seems to be the one exception, where a number of less expensive films are made which subsequently lowers the amount required at the box office to be successful.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Leo-Rabbit on 2024-12-27 02:48:10.

After first watching the Baz Luhrmann movie, Elvis in the theater I was so moved by the song, If I Can Dream, I did a lot of searching online to learn more about the song and how Elvis ended his ‘68 Special with it.

I remember some in some comment thread somewhere mentioning how the song had made some actor cry. He added a small, short clip of video of what he was talking about and others corrected him and said that video was from a movie.

I’m searching for that movie. All I really remember from the short clip was it seemed to be someone like Woody Harrelson or Matthew McConaughey or someone similar in style. The essence of the scene was how this character was somehow away from home (or maybe off earth all together?) and was viewing the end of the ‘68 Special on a television or computer screen and was crying as Elvis sang If I Can Dream.

Does this ring any bells for anyone?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Accomplished_Side853 on 2024-12-27 02:45:40.

Assume you have access to anything they’ve ever done.

If they were in that one episode of a show, it counts (but only that episode, not the whole series).

If they had a 10 second cameo in a movie, it counts.

Who are you going with? I’m conflicted and see the merits of a few:

Tom Hanks for the depth and variety.

Denzel because it’s Denzel.

Dicaprio has an incredible range of stuff to keep it interesting…

The original post: /r/movies by /u/FlamingoSorry1560 on 2024-12-27 02:39:55.

Hey y’all! I’ve been bored and I have been wanting to watch some new movies and I would LOVE some good movies with the main characters having REALLY good chemistry. More in the love genre or dramatic I guess. Nothing too like rom-com I guess. Just genuinely good movies. Kinda like the love between Allie and Noah in the Notebook ish. Something along the lines that the chemistry is so good- you’d think the actors are dating irl.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/indiewire on 2024-12-27 01:57:35.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/thermal7 on 2024-12-27 01:55:31.

So I recently read the book 'The Disaster Artist' (fantastic, hilarious read), and learned that Tommy Wiseau spent about $6 million (equivalent to about $10 million in 2024) to create his movie 'The Room'.

There seems to be some ambiguity on how Mr. Wiseau came up with the money, so I'm wondering if the knowledgable people on this forum might have some insights.

Thank you

The original post: /r/movies by /u/BunyipPouch on 2024-12-27 00:35:21.

Original Title: First Image of Felicity Jones & Joel Edgerton in 'Train Dreams' - A logger works to develop the railroad across the United States causing him to spend vast times away from his wife and daughter, and is struggling with his place in a changing world. - Also Starring William H. Macy & Kerry Condon

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Even-Pickle4856 on 2024-12-27 00:26:17.

I’m looking for an easy to watch movie like wolf of Wall Street . I loved catch me if you can and pulp fiction in the fact that they are easy fast paced , something is always happening and involves money in some way or another ( I don’t really care if it has nothing to do with that) Any suggestions are much appreciated thanks a lot

The original post: /r/movies by /u/bonzothebonanza on 2024-12-27 00:18:32.

The success of the original "Space Jam" makes me wonder if Disney can replicate that by featuring Mickey and Friends playing sports such as American football, baseball, or hockey (or all of them in one movie).

Disney has made several sports movies in the past, fictional or not. However, they haven't yet experimented with a sports movie that incorporates their cartoon characters. Considering that American football is getting increasingly popular, as well as baseball, and maybe even hockey, there is a lot of potential on the horizon.

Of course, the biggest concern is how they execute it. "Space Jam 2" and "Rescue Rangers" were both mediocre because they focused on meta references and corporate snob, and not the stuff that made them so good and unique from the very beginning. If Disney were serious about making a sports movie that rivals "Space Jam", they should be focusing on their core characters and settings (e.g. Mickey and Toontown), and not deviate to other IP.

What do you think?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Few_Art_1651 on 2024-12-27 00:17:45.

After rewatching The Boys Next Door (1985) with Charlie Sheen and Maxwell Caulfield on Tubi, some thoughts came to mind. I think the reason Roy (Maxwell Caulfield) kills the girls Bo (Charlie Sheen) falls in love with is that he’s jealous of Bo. Roy sees Bo falling in love and building a future, something Roy doesn’t believe he can have. Both the arcade girl and the bar girl fall for Bo, but Roy likely kills them out of pure jealousy. Essentially, Bo seems to have a brighter future and a more loving family than Roy. While we don’t get to see much of Bo's family, we know his grandfather gives him $200 for graduation, and Bo doesn’t mind working at the factory because he just wants to find a girl, fall in love, marry, and have children. Roy, on the other hand, views this "normal" life as oppressive.

In contrast, Roy’s family is neglectful. His dad, living in a trailer, is glued to the TV and doesn’t even acknowledge Roy’s departure—he doesn’t say goodbye. This suggests Roy was ignored during his childhood, possibly abused or mistreated. Bo, however, came from a family that most likely gave him attention, even if he seemed awkward at times (like at the pool party). In my theory, this is because Bo picked the wrong friend in high school. Unlike Roy, who thrives on conflict, Bo tries to avoid it. For instance, when Bo is at the gay bar, he has no intention of visiting the house of the man who later gets killed. Roy, however, vents his frustrations to the man and ends up killing him.

Another thing I noticed is that Bo, unlike Roy, wants to have a good time in Los Angeles. He wants to visit places like Beverly Hills and Hollywood even though he doesn't, using the trip as a time to relax before returning to work. During the film, Bo even manages to get an autograph from Bonnie, the girl he has a crush on. I think that if Bo weren’t friends with Roy, he could have potentially been Bonnie’s boyfriend.

In the end, when they are at the mall and Bo suggests they turn themselves in, Roy refuses. My guess is that Roy is afraid of facing the consequences of his actions in prison. Roy knows that in prison, he won’t be the "strong man" anymore, as there will be others who are bigger and tougher than him, and he’ll feel powerless. When Bo kills Roy, you can see the regret in his eyes. Even though Roy was his best friend, Bo knew he had to do what was right because Roy could no longer control himself and had become a danger to everyone, including himself.

Let me know what you guys think of my analysis of the movie and any theories you may have as to what mental illness Roy had.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Otherwise_Treacle_95 on 2024-12-27 00:06:46.

I love Guy Ritchie flicks! Also, Vinnie Jones & Jason Statham. My main viewing habits are UK dramas & series. I just like them alot. But one actor that I've seen a few time lately & I just can't stand, is Stephen Walters. The spitting & drooling in Mean Machine was ridiculous! And he was a food server in the prison. I wouldn't want him anywhere near my good! He did the same in Formuma 51 & I can't recall the other one. Is there something wrong with this guy? Why would they gave him do this in his roles? He disgusts me & I always think he must be crazy bc that's how he always acts. Guy Ritchie, you really should've got someone else!

The original post: /r/movies by /u/1991mgs on 2024-12-26 23:38:19.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/RemLezar64_ on 2024-12-26 21:52:46.

Original Title: Moving Violations (1985) starring Bill Murray's brother John Murray, Meg Tilly's sister Jennifer Tilly and Stacy Keach's brother James Keach. Has there ever been another movie like this starring less famous siblings?

Yes you heard that right. Moving Violations is a comedy from 1985 starring Bill Murray's brother John Murray, Meg Tilly's sister Jennifer Tilly and Stacy Keach's brother James Keach. Any other movies like this starring less famous siblings?

I have fond memories of this unjustly forgotten comedy from it endlessly playing on HBO as a kid and I think it still holds up pretty well.

It even has Fred Willard, Sally Kellerman and the "Where's the beef?" Lady

Has there ever been a movie starring so many siblings of other actors? Kind of wish there where lol

Edit: Here's the trailer

https://youtu.be/BKU85IV0_Bw

The original post: /r/movies by /u/OkBack1574 on 2024-12-26 21:12:38.

Just rewatched it last night with my family and I can safely state that it goes HARD. Tea Leoni is just breathtaking and the chemistry between her and Cage is on point. Also, Annie’s “Welcome to Earth” is such a good line. As “I'm talking about us finally having a life that other people envy. Jack. They already do envy us.” is.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/RianJohnsonIsAFool on 2024-12-26 21:09:36.

My gf and I are currently watching It's a Wonderful Life for the umpteenth time and we would contend that it has at least two of the greatest kisses in film: first, when George and Mary are on the phone with Sam Wainwright and George realises he's in love with Mary ("He says... it's the chance of a lifetime."); and second when Mary sets up their honeymoon at what will become their home.

We've always liked how "You want me to kiss her, eh?" earlier in the film was filmed almost like a fourth wall break. Of course we want you to kiss her!

What would you say is the greatest on-screen kiss?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/indiewire on 2024-12-26 20:34:56.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/mrjohnnymac18 on 2024-12-26 20:03:14.