Films

[GB72]

Inside Out seemd to be a turning point for Pixar and they moved away from making funny, slightly self aware family films into ones that were less obvious and tackled far trickier subject matter (except when they were forced in Toy Story 4). They have always had deeper messages in the background but those have certainly now moved forwards. I would often have a Pixar film on in the background as just simple, fun entertainment but not so much with the new stuff. Not saying they are not good films but I have watched the earlier Pixar films dozens of times but the newer stuff tends to be a one and done for me now. I guess I am not the only one who finds this as there new releases have been straight on Disney Plus including the new one, Red, next month.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Mentioning Moana and not even making a You're Welcome joke? Poor form.

Recently watched The Protege on Amazon, was not impresssed.

I know quite a few special needs places that recommend Inside Out for Autistic kids due to the emotions having colours associated to them. My son will sometimes say he's feeling red when he's angry, feeling yellow when he's happy etc.

I've embarrassed myself there . I can only apologise.

Your last point is very interesting, I have not heard that before. Clever stuff.

 

[Jimaroid]

Inside Out seemd to be a turning point for Pixar and they moved away from making funny, slightly self aware family films into ones that were less obvious and tackled far trickier subject matter (except when they were forced in Toy Story 4).

Sort of agree but I'd say Up is where they really pivoted towards the use of stronger adult emotional themes, the beginning of that film is a masterpiece. Pete Doctor directed both Up and Inside Out, I think he's been behind more of the better Pixar films. There are also some strong adult vibes running through WALL-E which came before, again Pete Doctor's hand.

Personally I've watched Coco more times than I've watched any of the earlier John Lasseter directed films such as Toy Story, Cars and Bugs Life. Lasseter made their huge commercial success films but I think their best creative successes have come from other people like Pete Doctor and Brad Bird, my favourite Pixar film is probably still The Incredibles.

 

[GB72]

Sort of agree but I'd say Up is where they really pivoted towards the use of stronger adult emotional themes, the beginning of that film is a masterpiece. Pete Doctor directed both Up and Inside Out, I think he's been behind more of the better Pixar films. There are also some strong adult vibes running through WALL-E which came before, again Pete Doctor's hand.

Personally I've watched Coco more times than I've watched any of the earlier John Lasseter directed films such as Toy Story, Cars and Bugs Life. Lasseter made their huge commercial success films but I think their best creative successes have come from other people like Pete Doctor and Brad Bird, my favourite Pixar film is probably still The Incredibles.

I agree though I think that Toy Story 1 & 2, a Bugs Life, Monster Inc and the Incredibles are the ones I have watched the most. I think that there is going to be problem going forward though as Pixar are not producing the guaranteed blockbuster money films that they used to (though maybe making better films) and that does not please Disney so they are dumping their output on Disney Plus so as it cannot be called a box office flop and that is winding up Pixar.

 

[Jimaroid]

... that does not please Disney so they are dumping their output on Disney Plus so as it cannot be called a box office flop and that is winding up Pixar.

It's a tricky situation. The Pixar/Disney relationship has been very rough at times but they are the same company now and Disney+ has been such a huge success I don't think it can be viewed as a dumping ground. Although both Luca and Soul came out during pandemic and made very little box office takings in the traditional sense they supported huge growth in Disney+ revenue to almost pre-pandemic levels.

It's all pretty interesting, either way they are making great films and we all benefit.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Have you watched any Studio Ghibli animes? They are superb...Lots of great ones but my favourite is The Tale of Princess Kaguya. Castle in the Sky is another fave.

Howl's Moving Castle and Sen To Chihiro (Spirited Away) are both fabulous films and my favourites from Studio Ghibli. Nausica Valley of the Wind is a close third.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Land.
Not a barrel of laughs.
But a very different and interesting film [for me anyway].

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Death on the Nile, the new Kenneth Branagh version. A film critic would probably describe it as sumptuous. Filmed in wonderfully warm colours, very reminicent of the golden age films of the 50's. Great sets, backdrops, decadence. Thoroughly enjoyable escapism, gently paced.

Gal Gadot is still a plank of wood stealing a living but the rest of the cast were excellent. Bring on the next one Ken, I'll be there.

 

[Orikoru]

Death on the Nile, the new Kenneth Branagh version. A film critic would probably describe it as sumptuous. Filmed in wonderfully warm colours, very reminicent of the golden age films of the 50's. Great sets, backdrops, decadence. Thoroughly enjoyable escapism, gently paced.

Gal Gadot is still a plank of wood stealing a living but the rest of the cast were excellent. Bring on the next one Ken, I'll be there.

Man, this, so much. The reason I don't want to see this film. She's been in so many films the last couple of years and she can't bloody act at all. She's just tall and fairly attractive. Is that enough?

 

[Beedee]

Man, this, so much. The reason I don't want to see this film. She's been in so many films the last couple of years and she can't bloody act at all. She's just tall and fairly attractive. Is that enough?

"fairly attractive" ? That's like saying quite a few people on here are "fairly argumentative" But I will concede she's may not win many Best Actress oscars.

 

[Orikoru]

"fairly attractive" ? That's like saying quite a few people on here are "fairly argumentative" But I will concede she's may not win many Best Actress oscars.

I wouldn't kick her out my bed, but she's not my favourite.

 

[Springveldt]

Boss Level on Amazon. I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it if you haven't.

 

[Blue in Munich]

"fairly attractive" ? That's like saying quite a few people on here are "fairly argumentative" But I will concede she's may not win many Best Actress oscars.

I've told you before, I'm not bloody argumentative...

 

[srixon 1]

Kes is on tonight at 9:05 pm on Talking Pictures TV. Recording has been set. One of my favourites.

 

[Baldy Bouncer]

Kes is on tonight at 9:05 pm on Talking Pictures TV. Recording has been set. One of my favourites.

Good shout. Thank you kind Sir

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Death on the Nile, the new Kenneth Branagh version. A film critic would probably describe it as sumptuous. Filmed in wonderfully warm colours, very reminicent of the golden age films of the 50's. Great sets, backdrops, decadence. Thoroughly enjoyable escapism, gently paced.

Gal Gadot is still a plank of wood stealing a living but the rest of the cast were excellent. Bring on the next one Ken, I'll be there.

I hope it’s better than his version of Murder of the Orient Express…awful film ?

Gal Gadot may be an awful actress but she’s a hell of a looker ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I hope it’s better than his version of Murder of the Orient Express…awful film ?

Gal Gadot may be an awful actress but she’s a hell of a looker ?

If you didn't like his version of Murder on the Orient Express I suspect this one won't appeal either. It's more of the same.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

If you didn't like his version of Murder on the Orient Express I suspect this one won't appeal either. It's more of the same.

I’ll avoid them, cheers

 

[spongebob59]

House of Gucci, not really my taste but that Lady Gaga is a fine actress.

 

[AmandaJR]

Kimi - watched it all the way through which is a good sign!