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February Netflix Movies:
Skate Kitchen - There were quite a few skateboarding themed movies that came out last year, Mid90's probably the more popular of the bunch. Skate Kitchen is the one that stood out to me, which is basically the female version of Mid90's - a coming of age story about a girl and her girl skate crew. It dealt with the relationships with a single parent, young love, and being passionate about something at an age where many of us didn't know what direction to take our lives in. A nice slice of life story that feels authentic in many ways.
Hereditary - The best horror movie of last year no question. This movie surpassed the genre and is supremely made featuring one of my favourite acting performances of 2018 in Toni Collette. Even people normally not a big fan of the genre (like me) will appreciate this movie and the directions it goes in. Can't recommend this movie enough. I know some people who saw over 200 movies last year and rank Hereditary in their top 10 lists.
The Departed - If by chance you have not seen this Martin Scorsese crime drama or the original Infernal Affairs it was adapted from then you have a very good movie to watch. It has a twist you won't see coming and an all star cast; Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg (even HE is great in this). Leonardo has to infiltrate a crime organization by going DEEP undercover over the span of multiple years. You become so invested in his character and the danger he's always in, what happens along the way is amplified.
The Town - Ben Afleck proved he can direct his ass off with his sophomore film. A group of Boston southies go on a crime spree in this brutal and visceral action/thriller. Jeremy Renner is incredible in this, Ben Affleck, John Hamm, Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall are all great. Think I have re-watched this movie at least three times over the years - it fills the hole that Heat left.
We The Animals - An independent movie from last year that landed in my 7+ category. A tale about childhood and the bond you develop with your brothers. Unique in its own way, often narrated by the youngest of the brothers. They live in a divided impoverished household, parents often splitting up and they are left to fend for themselves, which ultimately brings them closer together and yet some things always remain a secret. Director Jeremiah Zagar earned a spot on my list of must watch filmmakers heading forward. Do yourself a favor and broaden your movie horizons for a change and watch something different. *Anyone who is a brother or has a brother likely to enjoy this
Lion - I posted this earlier in the month because it was deserving of its own post. I loved this movie and everyone that has watched this who I recommended it to has loved it.
Jaws - Who cares if it's over 40 years old, this is amazing. It shows the power music can have in a movie. There are iconic scenes that have aged timelessly. The sequels are up as well, while enjoyable in a guilty pleasure sort of way don't capture the magic of the original.
The 40 Year-Old Virgin - Maybe this is hitting a little too close to home for some of the wastemen but this movie is flat out hilarious. Steve Carrell started to prove he wouldn't just be a television star in this great comedy. You got so many classic lines, (I reference them to this day) and while this R rated comedy helped launch the Apatow raunchy comedy movement along with Superbad, it still has a whole lot of heart to it.
Back To The Future Trilogy - This thirty year old trilogy got added to Netflix and has really stood the test of time (I couldn't help myself.) One of the time travel greats that is entrenched in our pop culture references. Michael J Fox is so good in this, there's no one quite like him and this classic series of movies really should be watched by all. Normally with a trilogy you expect sharp drop offs in each successive movie but Back To The Future remained pretty consistent in my eyes. It's funny, it's cool, it's got emotion - and it's a must watch.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Steven Spielberg is incredible. A few years ago this was briefly added to Netflix and I decided to give it a re-watch after nearly 15 years. It was not only better but I considered it one of the best movies I had watched that year. It has a once in a lifetime child performance from Henry Thomas who captures the bond he has with E.T. to his very soul. Please ignore the release date of the movie - it is the very definition of a classic in my eyes. Spielberg has always known the power music can have in empowering a scene and I can admit the final scene shook me to my core just as it had when I watched this as a 9 year old back in the day. Easily my favourite movie of all February releases.
Nocturnal Animals - One of my 2016 favourites of the year. This movie has the aesthetic of an art house yet has gruesome violence of a slasher. It crept into my psyche for months afterwards and explores masculinity, relationships, and your expectations in them. One of those thrillers with such a powerful 15 minute sequence I found myself gripping the sides of my movie theatre seat by the end of it. It's a story within a story (as the author of the story sends the manuscript to his ex wife to read which serves as a methaphor for their relationship.) Oh and it has one of the best musical scores of the decade if you like classical music. Liked this movie so much I ended up buying and reading the book. It's also a movie I warn people which has very disturbing scenes so careful watching this with a girlfriend or wife who needs something more 'fluffy'.
Project X - Do you like those high school themed movies like I do? Project X is based on a real story of a kid hosting a party at his parents house that quickly escalates into uncontrollable chaos. It has one of the coolest and most fitting soundtracks and has all sorts of debauchery and wildness. I love this movie, there's just something about it I really enjoyed - makes me wish I had a more wild youth to just live in the moment like some of these characters. Did I mention the soundtrack is great?
Schindler's List - Have you not seen this movie? Masterpiece.
Shrek - Dreamworks really figured out the formula for Pixar heading forward (even though Toy Story came out prior.) When you make a children's animated movie that is enjoyable and funny and cram it with loads of inside jokes for the adults/parents is when you make a blockbuster hit. Shrek is still great to this day, it has all the fairy tale characters within the world and maintains that charm and sense of adventure. When I hear the phrase 'fun for all ages' when describing a movie, I think back to Shrek and it certainly is.
Skate Kitchen - There were quite a few skateboarding themed movies that came out last year, Mid90's probably the more popular of the bunch. Skate Kitchen is the one that stood out to me, which is basically the female version of Mid90's - a coming of age story about a girl and her girl skate crew. It dealt with the relationships with a single parent, young love, and being passionate about something at an age where many of us didn't know what direction to take our lives in. A nice slice of life story that feels authentic in many ways.
Hereditary - The best horror movie of last year no question. This movie surpassed the genre and is supremely made featuring one of my favourite acting performances of 2018 in Toni Collette. Even people normally not a big fan of the genre (like me) will appreciate this movie and the directions it goes in. Can't recommend this movie enough. I know some people who saw over 200 movies last year and rank Hereditary in their top 10 lists.
The Departed - If by chance you have not seen this Martin Scorsese crime drama or the original Infernal Affairs it was adapted from then you have a very good movie to watch. It has a twist you won't see coming and an all star cast; Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg (even HE is great in this). Leonardo has to infiltrate a crime organization by going DEEP undercover over the span of multiple years. You become so invested in his character and the danger he's always in, what happens along the way is amplified.
The Town - Ben Afleck proved he can direct his ass off with his sophomore film. A group of Boston southies go on a crime spree in this brutal and visceral action/thriller. Jeremy Renner is incredible in this, Ben Affleck, John Hamm, Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall are all great. Think I have re-watched this movie at least three times over the years - it fills the hole that Heat left.
We The Animals - An independent movie from last year that landed in my 7+ category. A tale about childhood and the bond you develop with your brothers. Unique in its own way, often narrated by the youngest of the brothers. They live in a divided impoverished household, parents often splitting up and they are left to fend for themselves, which ultimately brings them closer together and yet some things always remain a secret. Director Jeremiah Zagar earned a spot on my list of must watch filmmakers heading forward. Do yourself a favor and broaden your movie horizons for a change and watch something different. *Anyone who is a brother or has a brother likely to enjoy this
Lion - I posted this earlier in the month because it was deserving of its own post. I loved this movie and everyone that has watched this who I recommended it to has loved it.
Jaws - Who cares if it's over 40 years old, this is amazing. It shows the power music can have in a movie. There are iconic scenes that have aged timelessly. The sequels are up as well, while enjoyable in a guilty pleasure sort of way don't capture the magic of the original.
The 40 Year-Old Virgin - Maybe this is hitting a little too close to home for some of the wastemen but this movie is flat out hilarious. Steve Carrell started to prove he wouldn't just be a television star in this great comedy. You got so many classic lines, (I reference them to this day) and while this R rated comedy helped launch the Apatow raunchy comedy movement along with Superbad, it still has a whole lot of heart to it.
Back To The Future Trilogy - This thirty year old trilogy got added to Netflix and has really stood the test of time (I couldn't help myself.) One of the time travel greats that is entrenched in our pop culture references. Michael J Fox is so good in this, there's no one quite like him and this classic series of movies really should be watched by all. Normally with a trilogy you expect sharp drop offs in each successive movie but Back To The Future remained pretty consistent in my eyes. It's funny, it's cool, it's got emotion - and it's a must watch.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Steven Spielberg is incredible. A few years ago this was briefly added to Netflix and I decided to give it a re-watch after nearly 15 years. It was not only better but I considered it one of the best movies I had watched that year. It has a once in a lifetime child performance from Henry Thomas who captures the bond he has with E.T. to his very soul. Please ignore the release date of the movie - it is the very definition of a classic in my eyes. Spielberg has always known the power music can have in empowering a scene and I can admit the final scene shook me to my core just as it had when I watched this as a 9 year old back in the day. Easily my favourite movie of all February releases.
Nocturnal Animals - One of my 2016 favourites of the year. This movie has the aesthetic of an art house yet has gruesome violence of a slasher. It crept into my psyche for months afterwards and explores masculinity, relationships, and your expectations in them. One of those thrillers with such a powerful 15 minute sequence I found myself gripping the sides of my movie theatre seat by the end of it. It's a story within a story (as the author of the story sends the manuscript to his ex wife to read which serves as a methaphor for their relationship.) Oh and it has one of the best musical scores of the decade if you like classical music. Liked this movie so much I ended up buying and reading the book. It's also a movie I warn people which has very disturbing scenes so careful watching this with a girlfriend or wife who needs something more 'fluffy'.
Project X - Do you like those high school themed movies like I do? Project X is based on a real story of a kid hosting a party at his parents house that quickly escalates into uncontrollable chaos. It has one of the coolest and most fitting soundtracks and has all sorts of debauchery and wildness. I love this movie, there's just something about it I really enjoyed - makes me wish I had a more wild youth to just live in the moment like some of these characters. Did I mention the soundtrack is great?
Schindler's List - Have you not seen this movie? Masterpiece.
Shrek - Dreamworks really figured out the formula for Pixar heading forward (even though Toy Story came out prior.) When you make a children's animated movie that is enjoyable and funny and cram it with loads of inside jokes for the adults/parents is when you make a blockbuster hit. Shrek is still great to this day, it has all the fairy tale characters within the world and maintains that charm and sense of adventure. When I hear the phrase 'fun for all ages' when describing a movie, I think back to Shrek and it certainly is.

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Which one of you is this?
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Another day another lemon filled paczki and decaf
S/o to Peter
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lol "good samaritan" who bought $540 in cookies so Girl Scouts could get out of the cold was arrested on federal drug charges...apparently he conspired to manufacture and distribute heroin, cocaine and fentanyl and was found with more than $1 million in cash (with 10 other guys)
what a time to be alive...
what a time to be alive...
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Damn I hope Boychuk is okay, He got the skate to the chin/throat area.
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Damn crazy sh!!!t just happen on the subway. Some crazy black dude gets on and out of the blue just falco punch a brown dude in the face for no reason in front of me. I was sitting inches away beside the door and if the brown dude wasnt there I would of been the one to get falco punch
Forget to ask what's your take on this btw?, As I was in shambles being sent to gaungdong for 12hrs
?
Kinda disappointed because it look like Sun/Moon engine but I can't really say it look bad either because Gen 1-7 was all portable graphics. I was rather hopeful for a Zelda Botw type of game which it still can be but looking at the little they have shown it looks like Sun/Moon port made into Gen 8. Game Freak as per usual: 1 step forward and 2 step back

LJKO wrote:Raps in 4 wrote:NEW POKEMON GAME. GET HYPE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=BdA22Lh6Rwk
I was planning to post it but I was sent to gaungdong for 12hrs, Going stay low for a while
Forget to ask what's your take on this btw?, As I was in shambles being sent to gaungdong for 12hrs

Kinda disappointed because it look like Sun/Moon engine but I can't really say it look bad either because Gen 1-7 was all portable graphics. I was rather hopeful for a Zelda Botw type of game which it still can be but looking at the little they have shown it looks like Sun/Moon port made into Gen 8. Game Freak as per usual: 1 step forward and 2 step back

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An Elephant Sitting Still [Mandarin] (2018) - 7.5/10
Spoiler:
https://letterboxd.com/redshoelace/film/an-elephant-sitting-still/

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Red Shoelace wrote:
An Elephant Sitting Still [Mandarin] (2018) - 7.5/10Spoiler:
https://letterboxd.com/redshoelace/film/an-elephant-sitting-still/
Ho man I’m going to
Watch this one.
Also Re:
February Netflix Movies:
Hereditary
Spoiler:
I really enjoyed Hereditaty.
That little girl was scary af!
Toni Collette is “Extremely underated But don’t @ me” lol
Gabrielle Byrne (Miller’s crossing, usual suspects)
and “In treatment”
Based on the original series
Be Tupil
“is an Israeli television drama revolving around the personal and professional life of an Israeli psychologist “
The Departed
Spoiler:
Amazing re watch value! - the original Hong Kong version - Infernal Affairs ( trilogy) is worth watching imo.
The first one is exactly the same as Departed, so skip it and watch the next two parts imo.
These are solid review, enjoyed reading about the classics! Thanks Red.
Kingsway_fan wrote:Lol boucher in two minutes.. 2 blocks, 2 pts, 2 ribs, 1 stl
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LJKO wrote:Damn crazy sh!!!t just happen on the subway. Some crazy black dude gets on and out of the blue just falco punch a brown dude in the face for no reason in front of me. I was sitting inches away beside the door and if the brown dude wasnt there I would of been the one to get falco punch
LJKO wrote:Raps in 4 wrote:NEW POKEMON GAME. GET HYPE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=BdA22Lh6Rwk
I was planning to post it but I was sent to gaungdong for 12hrs, Going stay low for a while
Forget to ask what's your take on this btw?, As I was in shambles being sent to gaungdong for 12hrs?
Kinda disappointed because it look like Sun/Moon engine but I can't really say it look bad either because Gen 1-7 was all portable graphics. I was rather hopeful for a Zelda Botw type of game which it still can be but looking at the little they have shown it looks like Sun/Moon port made into Gen 8. Game Freak as per usual: 1 step forward and 2 step back
I'll be honest, I expected it to be even smaller scale than this lol. Pokemon games are such a cash cow that there is no incentive to innovate.
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disappointed i waited this long to start peaky blinders. the show's amazing
In Masai We Trust 



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we been getting so many pics of kawhi smiling as of late. feels real good. i swear he didn't smile this much for all of the 8 seasons he was with the spurs for.
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LoveMyRaps wrote:disappointed i waited this long to start peaky blinders. the show's amazing
Wait till you reach season two, **** gets real
Kingsway_fan wrote:Lol boucher in two minutes.. 2 blocks, 2 pts, 2 ribs, 1 stl
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Is the discord still active, someone dm me the link again