I am interested in going to see a movie, could you help me pick out one that I would like?
Sure, what are you looking for? There are a lot of interesting movies out this time of year.
I like drama and thrillers, maybe a mix of both. Some movies I like recently in those genres were Vice and Bridge of Spies.
So you like a historical aspect to your movies as well?
Yes, but that is not a strict requirement. I like movies that make me think and have good acting that brings out a spectrum of emotions. For example, I also like Phantom Thread even though it was very different from those other movies.
Joker is out and getting pretty good reviews. It has drama and violence, which you don't seem to oppose.
I am not huge into super hero or villain movies, but I did like most of the Batman movies I've seen. However, I am not sure Joker is something I am interested in right now.
Just because of the super hero movie aspect?
No, it just seems like a very bleak movie and while Joaquin Phoenix is an amazing actor I am not sure it fits my tastes, or the mood I am in right now.
You liked him in Gladiator? I guess that has more of a historical aspect as well.
I liked him in You Were Never Really Here as well, though. That had no historical setting, it was just an interesting movie with great acting and really complex ideas.
So you want a movie that feels really creative and makes you think a lot about deep subjects?
Exactly, genre is almost irrelevant, it is the themes and feelings that the movie evokes that matters most. Good acting and interesting characters seal the deal.
What about something like Harriett? It is historical and about fighting back agains slavery.
Seems interesting, how is it reviewing? I really would like great performances and high quality if I am paying to see it in a theater.
It has middling reviews, maybe that is something you would rather wait to watch at home. Gemini Man seems like it would fit your tastes but also is getting middling reviews.
The Will Smith movie? Yeah, it looked promising a first but seems disappointing. Anything else?
You never watched Downton Abbey right? So the movie would be something you would need to see the show first.
Yeah, I think I would like the show too but never got around to watching it.
What about Motherless Brooklyn? It is a detective mystery that has a lot of the qualities you like. The reviews aren't stellar but they are above average. It has a lot of good actors and an intriguing plot.
That does sound interesting. Seems like something that I would take a shot on. Edward Norton right? Hmm, I think I like that idea.
Great, I think that even if you don't end up loving it, you will think it was worth seeing. I'll set it up.