ARGYLE / I.S.S. / OUT OF DARKNESS
ARGYLE / I.S.S. / OUT OF DARKNESSUpdate: 2024-02-02
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Summary
In this episode, Jeff and Brandon discuss the challenges of buying tickets for movies in IMAX, particularly for Dune Part II. They express frustration with the limited number of IMAX screens and the poor user experience of ticketing platforms. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming Oscar nominations for 2024 and the potential snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig. Despite the snubs, they acknowledge the success and recognition that both actresses and directors have achieved in their careers. The hosts discuss recent movies they have watched, including The Passenger, Joe Dirt 2, Brawl in Cell Block 99, Brooklyn's Finest, Sexy Beast, and Jack Ryan. They also talk about TV shows such as Ted, In the Know, and The Curse. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various TV shows and movies. They talk about the TV show 'The Rehearsal' and its inventive nature. They recommend the show 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' and praise its adaptation from the books. They also discuss the second season of 'CSI Vegas' and its improvement over the first season. The hosts share their thoughts on recent episodes of 'SNL' and highlight the performances of Renee Rapp and Dakota Johnson. In terms of movies, they review 'The Immigrant,' 'The Hulk,' 'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Speed Racer,' 'The Yards,' 'Picnic at Hanging Rock,' and 'The Matrix Resurrections.' They express their opinions on each film and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. In this part of the conversation, the hosts review various movies including 'Ruby Gilman, Teenage Crackin'', 'Sicario', 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind', 'Little Odessa', 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match', 'Arrival', 'Monkey Man', 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare', 'Despicable Me 4', 'ISS', and 'Out of Darkness'. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each film and share their personal opinions. The conversation covers a range of genres and provides insights into the quality and impact of these movies. The hosts review the movie 'Argyle' and express their disappointment with its execution. They discuss the flaws in the screenplay, direction, and editing choices. The excessive use of CGI and artificial visuals is criticized, as well as the misleading marketing campaign. The lack of chemistry between the actors and the forced love story are also mentioned. The hosts express their concerns about Matthew Vaughn's recent filmography and question the decision-making process behind the movie. They conclude by discussing the unrealistic elements and excessive reveals in the plot. The conversation covers various topics related to the quality of movies, including Apple movies, the plot and character choices in a specific movie, disappointment with the third act, and the lack of screen time for certain actors. The discussion also touches on the overall quality of movies in 2024, the overuse of franchises and sequels, and the desire for more original movies. There is criticism of the planned Argyle franchise and appreciation for Christopher Nolan's film Tenet. The conversation concludes with final thoughts and a recommendation not to see the discussed movie.
Takeaways
In this episode, Jeff and Brandon discuss the challenges of buying tickets for movies in IMAX, particularly for Dune Part II. They express frustration with the limited number of IMAX screens and the poor user experience of ticketing platforms. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming Oscar nominations for 2024 and the potential snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig. Despite the snubs, they acknowledge the success and recognition that both actresses and directors have achieved in their careers. The hosts discuss recent movies they have watched, including The Passenger, Joe Dirt 2, Brawl in Cell Block 99, Brooklyn's Finest, Sexy Beast, and Jack Ryan. They also talk about TV shows such as Ted, In the Know, and The Curse. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various TV shows and movies. They talk about the TV show 'The Rehearsal' and its inventive nature. They recommend the show 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' and praise its adaptation from the books. They also discuss the second season of 'CSI Vegas' and its improvement over the first season. The hosts share their thoughts on recent episodes of 'SNL' and highlight the performances of Renee Rapp and Dakota Johnson. In terms of movies, they review 'The Immigrant,' 'The Hulk,' 'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Speed Racer,' 'The Yards,' 'Picnic at Hanging Rock,' and 'The Matrix Resurrections.' They express their opinions on each film and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. In this part of the conversation, the hosts review various movies including 'Ruby Gilman, Teenage Crackin'', 'Sicario', 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind', 'Little Odessa', 'Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match', 'Arrival', 'Monkey Man', 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare', 'Despicable Me 4', 'ISS', and 'Out of Darkness'. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each film and share their personal opinions. The conversation covers a range of genres and provides insights into the quality and impact of these movies. The hosts review the movie 'Argyle' and express their disappointment with its execution. They discuss the flaws in the screenplay, direction, and editing choices. The excessive use of CGI and artificial visuals is criticized, as well as the misleading marketing campaign. The lack of chemistry between the actors and the forced love story are also mentioned. The hosts express their concerns about Matthew Vaughn's recent filmography and question the decision-making process behind the movie. They conclude by discussing the unrealistic elements and excessive reveals in the plot. The conversation covers various topics related to the quality of movies, including Apple movies, the plot and character choices in a specific movie, disappointment with the third act, and the lack of screen time for certain actors. The discussion also touches on the overall quality of movies in 2024, the overuse of franchises and sequels, and the desire for more original movies. There is criticism of the planned Argyle franchise and appreciation for Christopher Nolan's film Tenet. The conversation concludes with final thoughts and a recommendation not to see the discussed movie.
Takeaways
- The limited availability of IMAX screens and the poor user experience of ticketing platforms make it difficult for moviegoers to see highly anticipated films.
- There is a need for more IMAX screens, especially for movies shot in IMAX 70 millimeter film.
- The moviegoing experience is important and cannot be replicated at home, which is why people are willing to go to great lengths to see films in theaters.
- The Oscar nominations for 2024 have generated some controversy, particularly with the snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig.
- Despite the snubs, both Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig have achieved significant success and recognition in their careers. The hosts have been watching a variety of movies and TV shows.
- They discuss the pros and cons of different streaming services.
- They share their thoughts on specific movies and TV shows, highlighting their likes and dislikes.
- The hosts express their excitement for upcoming projects and potential future seasons of certain shows. The movie 'Argyle' is heavily criticized for its execution and flaws in the screenplay, direction, and editing choices.
- The excessive use of CGI and artificial visuals is a major drawback of the movie.
- The misleading marketing campaign and lack of chemistry between the actors are also mentioned as negative aspects.
- The hosts express their concerns about Matthew Vaughn's recent filmography and question the decision-making process behind the movie. Apple movies have varying quality, with some going straight to Apple TV Plus and receiving negative reviews.
- The plot and character choices in a specific movie are criticized, including the lack of logic in certain scenes.
- The third act of the movie is considered too long and drawn out.
- There is disappointment with the lack of screen time for certain actors in the movie.
- The overall quality of movies in 2024 is seen as poor, with few enjoyable releases.
- There is frustration with the overuse of franchises and sequels, and a desire for more original movies.
- The planned Argyle franchise is criticized, with skepticism about its potential success.
- Christopher Nolan's film Tenet is praised for its quality and compared to other recent movies.
- The conversation concludes with a recommendation not to see the discussed movie and a desire for filmmakers to improve their work.
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