So I’m gunna watch this one, coming to screens and thereafter streaming. Call me simple and easy pleased .. but sometimes youve just got to go back to your childhood to see justice served. Reviews sound OK.. and hey .. makes a change from my spy dramas etc.
Justice for the Coyote finally.
That and Digger are definitely on my to-watch list.
Wildcat (2026)
Latest offering from Kate Beckinsale who has pivoted to action movies in recent years.
I’ve been a fan of her since I saw her in Serendipity around 25 years ago…it may have had something to do with her stunning looks but that would be shallow of me…so I’ll say it was because of…her looks 
It would be fair to say that this movie is a stinker but given that I only lasted just over ten minutes, I must be fair and say that it might have improved.
A piece of 4x2 from Bunnings would have given a greater emotional display than any of the actors in that opening sequence.
If you want to watch it, it’s on Prime.
0.5/10
Even though this should be in the art-house thread, I’ll also recommend The Teacher Who Promised The Sea currently on SBS On Demand.
Absolutely, yes. Fabulous, fabulous film. It’s a testimony to the film’s quality that the long running time is barely noticeable.
The Lives of Others (2006), the first film by the same Director, is in the same league. It follows an East German couple under Stasi surveillance in the 1980’s.
Currently on SBS on Demand, if you’ve not seen it.
Yes, watched and enjoyed that one very much a month or two back.
Sebastian Koch plays a leading role in both films.
Two of my most disliked things are dubbed English foreign films, and AI.
But if you actually added them together…
If you watch a film dubbed rather than watch it subtitled, you are not entitled to comment on that foreign film.
Dubbing is an obscenity.
The only excuse is visual difficulties.
I survived 7 mins
went to see “Tony” today. it’s about a very young Anthony Bourdain and his first experiences working in a commercial kitchen.
I really knew nothing about him - just that he was a world famous chef that had some issues! So i found it really interesting.
It’s definitely not light and fluffy, and gives you an insight into what he personally described as “I was — to be frank — a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking.”
Antonio Banderas is excellent as the head chef who gives Bourdain a job as a dishwasher initially and lets him sleep on the hammock on his back deck.
Thought I’d try out the cinema at Pentridge for this one, and it was great - three hours free parking, easy lift access straight to the cinema, and comfy recliner chairs!
You need to check out FEB
your game will be changed.
(Not sure how it’s legal)
What’s FEB?
Like Napster, but for movies, and legal.
Bit late to the party on these two but watched Obsession and Backrooms last couple of days. Enjoyed both. I prefer eerie/creepy horror over gory stuff. Slightly preferred the ending of Obsession. But both get a thumbs up from me.
Saw The Weight tonight starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe
Group of convicts in the depression era can get an early release if they haul a bunch of gold across the wilderness. If they lose even one bit of gold, they are in a world of trouble
Such an easy simple premise that should been edge of your seat stuff. But apart from one scene it was incredibly slow and a bit boring. Didn’t help that quite a bit of the movie was in darkness and they didn’t light the scenes properly so you could barely see anything even somewhat clearly
Ethan Hawke is very good as always. But such a missed opportunity of a movie
3.5/10
I obviously haven’t hit cranky yet arty old guy stage yet.
I’ve got a beret. And I can get a hold of a sphynx cat.
So Im close.
A film released earlier this year worthy of an evening in with pizza and wine (well that’s what we did, but I digress) … “H is for Hawk”.
Now I know the title includes triggering tendencies within us in here, but barring that, it’s out on Netflix nowadays and worth a watch. Claire Foy, as British an actor as you’ll find, does a good job portraying a Cambridge academic who falls apart after her father suddenly passes away. Resumes her time in wrestling with her grief with that ancient art of falconry and takes on a bloody young Goshawk called Mabel. Jaysus they’re big units though absolutely beautiful a creature and bird. No good if you’re a rabbit mind you whilst this low flying bomber thing is on the hunt.
Based on a true story. Well written and filmed imho. Her old man was a bit of a laugh too.
Saw Heart of the beast last night. Really enjoyed it. My favourite film dog since Beethoven.
The bond between Pitt and the dog carries the film. Good survival film
Only one major issue, and a movie trope that I hate!
by showing part of the end of the movie at the start, it already tells you the dog survives so there is no tension when it comes to him being in danger, will never understand why directors make that choice in their movies
Ice cream man
Could have been a very good movie, but it got too silly, too camp and too predictable too quickly.
Most unfortunate 3/10
Anyone got any thoughts on these three movies or can recommend them:
Song Sung Blue
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Project Hail Mary.