Every scene in this felt like an outtake from the real Mickey 17. Very silly and disjointed and rudderless, cobbled together with VO exposition. Robert Pattinson is of course wonderful and shows off his versatility, but to what end? Mark Ruffalo’s Trump/Musk impression was not good or welcome. Every moment was overplayed? There is some good comedic timing and the creatures are cute.
First time in ScreenX theater (?????)
Inclusive uplifting movie gonna be inclusive and uplifting! Occasionally very funny, always cute and on-thesis. Jemima Yevu is MVP here. Rainn Wilson also great as Good Dad.
Q&A with director and cast, moderated by the Mara Wilson in a scarlet red number.
Homosexuality isn’t a mental illness—lust for twinks is!! I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
I’ll start by saying I thought the book was trash. It’s basically just people entering and exiting rooms, and the occasional unhinged monologue about telepathy. Guadagnino’s adaptation certainly captures both of those things—god help it—but attempts to find meaning in Burroughs’ ramblings. I really enjoyed some of the stylistic flourishes deployed in that attempt, in particular the blurring of bodies and space. I even…
