CiG
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New stuff I've watched recently:
The Informer (2019) Checked this out based on the poster saying it's by the producers of John Wick and Sicario (not sure what the actual connection is because it ain't the key writers or director) and it wasn't too bad. Kind of reminded me of a lesser David Ayer project or something, if you like undercover cop/detective/gangster/double cross type movies you'll probably enjoy this but don't expect a masterpiece. Best thing I've seen Joel Kinnaman in.
The Raid 2 (2014) Finally saw this and yeah it ruled big time. I still think I like the first one more because its setup and story are so simplistic and to-the-point that it allows the action to be pushed to the limit, whereas this movie's plot sort of got in the way at times, it was a bit convoluted. That said, the action was fucking insaaaane and I have total admiration for everybody involved. That fight scene with Cecep Rahman towards the end was so bonkers. Must see for all lovers of action and martial arts movies.
Cut Throat City (2020) RZA's new movie that I really didn't expect much from, but I figured I'd throw it on and see what's up. I was pleasantly surprised, it was pretty enjoyable. Basically it takes place before, during and after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans with a group of friends from the overlooked 9th Ward who decide to start doing heists to make money. Just a solid hood film if that's your kinda thing and it's cool to see one that takes place somewhere other than New York or L.A.
The Survivalist (2016) This one was fucking awesome, total blind buy and it paid off. Filmed in Northern Ireland and it's the director's first feature film. If you enjoyed It Comes at Night you should check this one out, similar vibe (though less horror tones), small budget, minimal dialogue, overall paranoid feeling, post-apocalyptic but basically devoid of explanation of the world. You're just... in it. Dirty and dismal as fuck.
The Informer (2019) Checked this out based on the poster saying it's by the producers of John Wick and Sicario (not sure what the actual connection is because it ain't the key writers or director) and it wasn't too bad. Kind of reminded me of a lesser David Ayer project or something, if you like undercover cop/detective/gangster/double cross type movies you'll probably enjoy this but don't expect a masterpiece. Best thing I've seen Joel Kinnaman in.
The Raid 2 (2014) Finally saw this and yeah it ruled big time. I still think I like the first one more because its setup and story are so simplistic and to-the-point that it allows the action to be pushed to the limit, whereas this movie's plot sort of got in the way at times, it was a bit convoluted. That said, the action was fucking insaaaane and I have total admiration for everybody involved. That fight scene with Cecep Rahman towards the end was so bonkers. Must see for all lovers of action and martial arts movies.
Cut Throat City (2020) RZA's new movie that I really didn't expect much from, but I figured I'd throw it on and see what's up. I was pleasantly surprised, it was pretty enjoyable. Basically it takes place before, during and after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans with a group of friends from the overlooked 9th Ward who decide to start doing heists to make money. Just a solid hood film if that's your kinda thing and it's cool to see one that takes place somewhere other than New York or L.A.
The Survivalist (2016) This one was fucking awesome, total blind buy and it paid off. Filmed in Northern Ireland and it's the director's first feature film. If you enjoyed It Comes at Night you should check this one out, similar vibe (though less horror tones), small budget, minimal dialogue, overall paranoid feeling, post-apocalyptic but basically devoid of explanation of the world. You're just... in it. Dirty and dismal as fuck.