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@berlioz

I haven't done my research, but it looks like a scifi with aliens or maybe another dimension, and a clairvoyant child.

@berlioz

Ok, I watched War of the Worlds the other day (the newer one, with Tom Cruise), and it was pretty ok. The acting was great, imo. The cinematography wasn't anything special, but not bad either. The story itself is a bit weird. It was adapted from the book, so I guess the weird turns and plot points in the movie can be attributed to "it sounds better when it's in a book". What really intrigues me about it is that War of the Worlds was written by H.G Wells in 1898, and it was turned into a radio show in the late 30s.
If you don't know, WotW is an apocalyptic alien invasion type story. They broadcasted the radio show in a news-reporter format, describing horrible things happening live by the hands of beings from outer space- and people believed it because they couldn't tell if it was real or not. Imagine being a 30s housewife, turning on the radio to hear the entire state of New Jersey has been demolished and the reporters are seeing people being vaporized by alien lazers before their eyes. Still, radio drama was popular by the 20s, so you'd have to be either a dumb or paranoid 30s housewife.
I thought that was a cool way for a story to go. WotW also has a few miniseries and an older movie.

@berlioz

I haven't read the book, but I watched it with my grandpa who has. He said the first and older movie was closer to the original, but the new one was close too. The movie is in New England America instead of London, and the hero's entire family dynamic is shifted from the original story. He's a divorcee, with custody of the kids (who don't trust him) for weekends which when the initial event starts. The goal ends up being to survive and get to their mom. I don't know the original family dynamic, but I'm pretty sure most of that was only the cinematic version. Steven Spielberg directed the newer one, so people praise him for sticking to the classic Sci-Fi and action of it all. Other than that, I'm pretty sure the main events involving man vs. Martian are pretty much the same.

@berlioz

This is one of my favorite scenes out of everything I've watched. Warning: It's a spoiler for The West Wing. Here's some backstory- Josh Lyman works for the president. There was a shooting a while ago, and he was a victim in critical condition. Fastforward to now, Christmas time in the White House. Music is being played everywhere all the time, Josh's friends notice he's way more irritable. A pilot who shares Josh's birthday commits suicide. He becomes more edgy and visibly distraught. His friends/coworkers make him talk to a traumatologist/therapist. Here's some of that-

Later it's revealed that the music was triggering his PTSD because for Josh, it was like sirens.

@berlioz

It's just such an emotional rollercoaster. There's a core theme about truth. The main character is gaslighted a bunch, so he's pretty fragile (which I find relatable), and there's like waves of betrayal and reconciliation throughout the film. There's death involved, but also adventure and celebration of life.
The two other main characters are old men, and I think part of the reason I'm so attached to the movie is because my grandpa is so important to me. He reminds me of both the Great Uncles combined.
It's just beautiful. It's a bit all over the place, but the dialogue and acting is very impactful. It's a kids movie but I swear it rocks my core.
It's on HBOmax I'm pretty sure.

@Hey_Its_Snowy_And_Im_Generally_Confused

ack coming here because i watched The Ritual on Netflix

the story was lacking in some parts and the ending fell flat, but I still loved it and the cinematography was absolutely incredible
a very visually pleasing movie and excellent direction
it’s very good at that mysterious vague ominous vibe in horror movies for the first hour, and it really hooked me
the subtlety was just enough to keep you intrigued
the plot is that a group of friends ventured into the Swedish wilderness, but strange things begin to happen
at it’s surface, it’s a fun spooky movie, but there’s also a lot of emotional baggage to it and feelings of guilt, helplessness, pain, and cowardice

overall I would rate it a 7.9/10

simply amazing on the director’s part, but the ending could’ve been wrapped up much better than it was

highly recommend if you’re up for a spook!

@Althalosian-is-the-father book

So, one, you should definitely read it. It’s a children's story, but any good children’s story is good enough for anyone.
It’s a fairytale style story heavily inspired at times by Chinese myth.

At the base of the Fruitless Mountain, in the poor village at the base, covered in the color of mud, in a small hut, lives Minli. She is not colored by mud like the rest of her world. This is because of her Ba, who tells her stories. Her Ma claims they are rubbish, but still Minli listens, and still Ba tells.
One of the most important stories is the story of how Jade Dragon became angry at mortals who despised her rain, and withheld it from them, leading her children, Pearl Yellow, Long, and Black, to sacrifice themselves in order to create the rivers for humans. In her sadness, Jade Dragon repented, and changed herself into Fruitless Mountain, never to bloom unless reunited with at least one of her children.
One day, a merchant comes to town carrying goldfish, promising that they will bring gold and jade to whoever brings them into their home. Minli buys one, using half the money she was given at birth, a single copper coin, and takes it home.
When her Ma returns she is woeful, and Ba is troubled, though he maintains that Minli did no wrong. Minli watches as he trembles as he gives the last of his rice to feed the fish.
Minli realizes that they will always remain poor, unable to even care for a goldfish and resolves to change their fortune. Before her parents can return from work the next day, Minli leaves, going to find the omniscient Man in the Moon, the one wise enough to change destiny, who will be sure to know the way to bring fortune to her village.