Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Avengers: Infinity War
Loren: Infinity War is ten YEARS in the making and early buzz is that it’s good! I might even go as far as to say that this is the flick I’m most excited about this summer. We’ve got tix for Thursday night so when you’re reading this, know that we’ve already seen it and most likely have opinions!
RDT: This is all I care about this week, at least regarding pop culture.
The Lady™: https://media.giphy.com/media/vMEjhlxsBR7Fe/giphy.gif
Disobedience
Loren: Hasidic Lesbians. Now there’s a pitch meeting I would have love to have been at.
RDT: All I care about is Avengers: Infinity War but I like these actresses a lot.
The Lady™: Woah. That looks beautiful, and intense, and I am totally in.
The Escape of Prisoner 614
Loren: I can’t tell when this movie takes place. Like there’s no cell phones or computers but there are regular phones and modern looking motorcycles. It could be 1964, it could be 1994, it could be 2014. Otherwise this looks like a movie.
RDT: All I care about is Avengers: Infinity War but this looks kind of weird/funny. Maybe.
The Lady™: I heart Martin Starr so much. Could be really fun, or really boring? I’m cautiously intrigued. Continue reading →
We’re back this week with some terrible stories, far too much info about a movie night most of you will never attend and some decent pop culture news. Like….
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Super Troopers 2
Loren: I actually already have a ticket for this, well, I have $13 of Fandango money toward a ticket to this. Which of course in LA doesn’t actually get you a full ticket but whatever. I supported the Indiegogo for this and got all my schwag this week. I was a huge fan of the original and from what I understand that’s good news for me for this one.
RDT: I don’t have the all out love for the original some others have, but I enjoyed it. That’ll get a view for movie 2 out of me, definitely. Also, why didn’t they call it Super 2pers?????
The Lady™: Hahahahaha, yes! I’m also very excited for this. And have decided from now on I only argue in French cliches.
Jen: I cannot wait. The original is one of my all time favorite movies and the trailer leads me to believe it’ll be more of the same. Shenanigans!
I Feel Pretty
Loren: So it’s millennial Shallow Hal? I have to imagine then it’ll have the same problems. Couple that with the Schumer backlash and I think I’m out.
RDT: I’m not a Shallow Hal fan at all. This is rubbing me the same kind of wrong way.
The Lady™: Jen totally hit the nail on the head, and I 100% agree. *see below*
Jen: There are a lot of think pieces out about how this is anti-body-positivity and Amy Schumer has a lot of privilege, etc. all before anyone’s seen the actual movie. I’m really curious to check this out, I feel like it could be a very positive or very negative experience and I’m interested to see how I feel about the actual movie rather than just the trailer. Also, Aidy Bryant is the best thing ever.
Traffik
Loren: At first I thought this was going to be part of that sub genre of films, the Black Psychological Thriller. But instead it’s a modern take on the city folk in the country thriller/horror/action movie. Like a Get Out meets The Strangers meets Sons of Anarchy. I think I’m in.
RDT: An old school adult action thriller? I could see myself giving it a watch on a boring Saturday afternoon.
The Lady™: Yeah…no thank you! Racism is horrifying enough as is, I don’t need a horror movie to remind me it can get worse.
Jen: It’s good to see Coach Tomlinson acting again. Good for him. Continue reading →
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Rampage
Loren: I don’t think this is going to break the video game to movie curse. I’ll catch it on basic cable in like 5 years.
RDT: I hope it’s more Jumanji than Baywatch but, even if it’s not, I’m probably going to see it anyway.
The Lady™: I’m always down for some good old fashioned summer blockbuster fun! If I hear good things I’ll see it in theaters. If not, I’ll wait for streaming, and just enjoy the fact that the Rock is incredibly charismatic.
Truth or Dare
Loren: I dig the concept and it could be fun. I’m not going to lie though, I don’t love that it’s PG-13. That takes the bite out of it a bit. Blumhouse has done great stuff though. I’m pretty torn.
RDT: Truth? I’m not going to see this movie. Dare? I dare you to get me to see this movie.
The Lady™: I imagine this is a direct sequel to Pretty Little Liars. Poor Aria, here life has been rough! I forgot to watch the last season of PLL, and I’m going to forget to watch this.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Loren: Nope. I’d be spending the entire movie terrified that the adorable dog is going to die. Because it’s set during the war, and death is all that war brings.
RDT: This is…. based on a true story…..I’ll pass.
The Lady™: I get that dogs are pure beings of unconditional love and dedication, but nothing about any war ever seems ripe for a cutesy take. Continue reading →
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Blockers
Loren: I mean, do I want to see John Cena ass chug a beer? Kinda. Am I going to run out to the theater to see this? Absolutely not.
RDT: Look, I was very pleasantly surprised by Game Night. This could be the same… Or it could be The House. If reviews are decent though (and they seem to be), I’ll keep it on my radar (or maybe go see it Saturday afternoon).
Jen: I didn’t want to laugh at that, but… oh God, I might actually see this movie? I mean I have a daughter so may as well prepare myself.
A Quiet Place
Loren: I really dig the concept here I just hope that it can sustain through a 2 hour movie. And, hey, good for John Krasinski in his second outing as a feature director to get a big budget/high concept horror movie.
RDT: Well, Loren, I’m happy to report it’s only 95 minutes. A couple reviews I’ve read said it’s one of the scariest movie ever, likening it to Jaws and The Birds. As such, I will likely watch this, through my fingers, from Rick’s kitchen, maybe this fall.
Jen: This looks awesome. I love the silence and can imagine myself not even wanting to move in the theater to make a sound. This will probably be an amazing movie going experience and I think I might make it out to the theater for it.
Chappaquiddick
Loren: I don’t know that I need to know the untold true story here. I feel like I already know everything I need to.
RDT: I am all set, thanks.
Jen: That guy really looks like Ted Kennedy. Good casting! I have few other feelings on this film.
