I finally saw Joker and I am unsure how I feel about it.
Oh, what did you think of it?
It was different, I enjoy comic based films but this one transcended the whole superhero genre in a really profound way. It made me feel a sense of sympathy towards the Joker.
Does that mean you actually liked the movie?
No, I didn't. The Joker is not meant to be a sympathetic villain; I felt sort of dirty enjoying it rooting for him as the protagonist.
Have you seen Terminator: Dark Fate, that seems like a movie you would like?
Yes, I did! It was good, action packed, made me feel like I was that little kid who saw Terminator for the first time back in the early 80s. It's a fun film, one you don't have to think about, you just enjoy.
I saw that Doctor Sleep just dropped in theaters what do you think about that?
Doctor Sleep challenges my fandom of Stephen King. It's a sequel to The Shining, something which should be better left alone. Sometimes sequels which are 30 years too late aren't my thing.
Was it scary?
No and that was the problem. The Shinning was an absolute frightening experience yet Doctor Sleep tries to be more psychological but it doesn't make me care for the main character in the way that I think we're supposed to.
I was curious if you saw Gemini Man?
I did! Another fun flick! A popcorn flick and Will Smith is enjoyable in whatever he does. Oddly enough his films always fill me with joy and absolute fun. Films like that really are enjoyable and make me forget my problems.
You mentioned you weren't into sequels, what about Maleficent: Mistress of Evil?
Disney has been forcing these live action versions of their animated films lately. Although Maleficent transcends that also the first one being before this trend, that movie is dark. You don't think about it but the character Maleficent is a wicked villainess. The movie kind of triggers my anxiety and confuses me. Again, I'm not suppose to root fro the villains but Angelina makes it rather difficult not to.
Hey, I saw Zombie Land: Double Tap! Loved it!
I saw that too! It was just as funny as the first one! Which is rare with comedies. I sat down with my drink and popcorn and from the opening credits to the end credits I couldn't stop laughing! Movies like that are really fun and enjoyable, Zombie Land: Double Tap is a fun film which doesn't require a whole lot of energy to follow the story. I love movies which I don't have to take seriously as I can just sit back and enjoy it.
You like scary movies and odd twists, I was thinking of seeing The Lighthouse, have you heard about that?
Absolutely! It's a smaller movie that hasn't received the noterarty it deserves but my God is it frightening! It has that Lovecraft feel of dread and the fear of the unknown. It's a really psychological thriller which really does leave you second guessing yourself on the end of your seat. I love those films, the ones which really do make you scared.
Speaking of scary movies; I was about to see It: Chapter II. It's still in theaters.
Oh I saw that really early and again it scared me to the point I had to keep a night light on. it comes down to the aesthetics of the clown, Pennywise. When you can take something like say a clown, an everyday fixture which is non threatening and make it down right scarry, then you have made a fantastic horror film! Again I love being scared while not at the same time. It's a fantastic feeling and then you're stuck reminding yourself it's all fake or is it?
That's a god point. You've given me quite a lot to decide upon for my next movie, thanks man.