Must-see bizarro viewing: Boots Riley's 'Sorry to Bother You'
@astazangasta wrote: This is one time I insist: Do NOT spoil this movie in this thread! I was totally unprepared for what happens, and metaphorically the experience is perfect, the bottom dropping out...
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@ugh wrote: Mister44: I saw the preview and it piqued my interest. It looks weird and I like weird. May have to wait for it come out on DVD or something though. The trailers don’t even approach how...
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@_osivot wrote: It was great, reminded me a bit of Get Out or a Charlie Kaufman film. Lots of racial existential fear/dread. Boots also did the entire soundtrack. This definitely has Oscar potential....
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@Melz2 wrote: “Bizzaro?” I’m not sure what’s so ‘bizarre’ about a satirical comedy about code switching… Read full topic
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@jetfx wrote: I saw this last night and it was really amazing. Politically sharp, super funny, and tremendously weird. Rarely do I see a movie where I genuinely couldn’t guess what was going to...
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@jetfx wrote: That would involve spoiling the film and trailers don’t even hint about how bizarre it is. The code switching is only the beginning. Read full topic
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@Melz2 wrote: I said nothing about ‘spoiling’ anything; what’s ‘bizarre’ to one person is a hyperbolic representation of commonplace, real life fuckery to another. Read full topic
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@_osivot wrote: agreed, the “code switching” gag was probably more to get people in the door. Read full topic
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@jetfx wrote: Sure, it’s a matter of perspective if you think it’s bizarre or not. The film is a satirical hyperbolic representation of commonplace, real life fuckery. But it does what a good film...
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@Melz2 wrote: jetfx: Sure, it’s a matter of perspective if you think it’s bizarre or not. And that’s all I was saying. Thanks, and have a great weekend. Read full topic
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@AgentMinty wrote: Saw it this week with my 16-year-old son. We both loved it and I’m so glad he was willing to see this with me rather than Marvel’s latest whatever. Read full topic
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@ugh wrote: Melz2: “Bizzaro?” I’m not sure what’s so ‘bizarre’ about a satirical comedy about code switching… That isn’t a very accurate description. It’s not merely a satirical comedy about code...
View ArticleMust-see bizarro viewing: Boots Riley's 'Sorry to Bother You'
@Melz2 wrote: ugh: That isn’t a very accurate description. Thanks. Read full topic
View ArticleMust-see bizarro viewing: Boots Riley's 'Sorry to Bother You'
@ugh wrote: Melz2: I said nothing about ‘spoiling’ anything; what’s ‘bizarre’ to one person is a hyperbolic representation of commonplace, real life fuckery to another. The bizarre part of the movie...
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@Melz2 wrote: Okay, thanks. Read full topic
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@ugh wrote: I’m not trying to argue with you! I’m just trying to convince you to give the movie a chance, and not pre-judge it based on how it’s marketed. Read full topic
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@Melz2 wrote: ugh: I’m not trying to argue with you! It. Was. A. JOKE. Because you seem a little over-enthused about replying to me right now. I’m not against the movie, or anyone seeing it; I was...
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@ugh wrote: Ok, sorry! The joke element was very, very unclear. Read full topic
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@Melz2 wrote: For future references: Read full topic
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@ugh wrote: I get the reference; it just felt like you were mocking me, rather than simply making an innocent joke. But I understand now that you intended it to be friendly! Thanks for the civil,...
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@Melz2 wrote: ugh: Thanks for the civil, good-faith discourse. Read full topic
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@Dustin_Dopps wrote: I gave this movie a fair chance. I watched the first hour. But it just wasn’t gelling for me, so I left. I think the trailer does the movie a disservice, because I certainly...
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@Brainspore wrote: ugh: I’m not trying to argue with you! Them’s arguin’ words. Read full topic
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@MrShiv wrote: Great soundtrack, too. Read full topic
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