Some movie recs

[sasha_feather]

I really wanted to go see Furiosa last week, so I did! My vision is problematic lately so I was worried about that, but I took some edible and closed my eyes during some of the previews. The movie itself, I was able to enjoy-- because there is little to no flashing lights, and little to no shaky cam, thank you to the editors and others on this film for taking this approach. I think editor Margaret Sixel is a genius. It cheered me up to go to the movies. I don't have a ton to say about this, I need to think about it more, but it was beautiful to look it.

Challengers, starring the always-amazing Zendaya, was super fun and good. Very sexy, queer, and into complicated relationships, all tied together by a tennis match. Dang. I loved this. It just works and is so satisfying.

Hit Man, Netflix movie starring Adria Arjona (who was in Andor) and Glen Powell. Very funny comedy about a mild-mannered guy who works part-time with the police as a fake hitman. He records confessions from would-be murderers. This is so much fun, really well done film.

Comments

[likeadeuce]

I enjoyed all these movies but especially 'Challengers, ' obviously. And glad you enjoyed going to the theater!

What's the gore level

[jesse_the_k]

on Hit Man?

I love that vidding has increased your appreciation of editors like Margaret Sixel.

Re: What's the gore level

[sasha_feather]

The gore in Hit Man is actually quite low, since it's mostly about a fake hit man. I think there is just one death on screen and it involves no blood.

Re: What's the gore level

[jesse_the_k]

We just watched it last night and it WAS A HOOT!

Thanks for your rec -- you're right, almost zero gore.

I appreciated the intense yet cool chemistry between Arjona and Powell. I'd love to watch these two freestyling their way through heists and deceptions.

Come to think of it, "wacky hit man hijinks" has powered quite a few intriguing movies -- Grosse Point Blank, the Bourne series, and Three Days of the Condor come to mind.

[replyhazy]

Hit Man. Off to put that on my list!