Chaos Angel Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago So anyways, what do we think Notorious Being is about? What is "notorious" about her that she's referencing in the song? I have a theory it might be about the man rumors because she just mentioned it all these years later; and she says "being" so she might be playing an androgynous alter ego like Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konril Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 13 minutes ago, opbranden said: Bechdel test: FAILED. Never beating the Incel movie allegations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nando_05 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 13 minutes ago, TheGerm said: omg it is so bad outside the base jesus christ Thats the reason i will leave this forum. OGHs and Katykats are insuferable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausofbryan Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 14 minutes ago, opbranden said: (I will put something under the spoiler tag even if I personally don't consider it spoiler. My whole reaction is spoiler free story wise.) So... let's start... What the hell, Todd, what the hell!!? You'll pay for your crimes Let me first say that I don't think it's a bad film per se, but what's the point? The movie is visually stunning and definitely has its merits, but revisiting the the first movie just doesn't make for a compelling story. I get the intention of deconstructing the character but it basically feels Hide contents like two hours and a half spent trying to "undo" the original. Now, I have to admit, I watched the first movie because of all the hype from my friends and honestly, I thought it was good, but definitely overhyped and not deserving of the "masterpiece" title some people gave it. This time around, I was mainly excited to see it because my queen, Lady Gaga, was playing Harley Quinn, one of the most iconic comic book villains. But let me warn you—if you're watching just for Gaga or for a mad-love type of story, you might be disappointed. As much as I love her, her character feels pretty useless here and has almost no impact on the story. Hide contents She's more of a distraction to the Joker than a driving force. That said, Gaga still does an amazing job with what she was given, and it's definitely her best performance to date—but man, she's so underused. Bechdel test: FAILED. The first part of the movie is actually intriguing and sets up what seems like it could be a compelling story. But unfortunately, the second half drags hard. It got boring at points, and the musical numbers felt super random. Now I understand why they kept insisting it wasn't really a musical— Hide contents because the songs don't progress the story at all. They are for the most part "crazy moments" Honestly, they could have cut at least five musical numbers, and it would have made no difference to the story, but the viewing experience would have been better. The sets are amazing and so pleasing to the eyes tho The film is very self-referential, constantly trying to connect to the first movie in a way that comes off as desperate and annoying at times. The portrayal of mental illness also felt stereotypical again, just like the first film—a bit iffy. This movie really thinks it's clever, different, but in my opinion, it's not as unique or thought-provoking as it thinks it is. Now, the good stuff: the score is incredible, the cinematography is gorgeous, and Joaquin Phoenix is, of course, fantastic. Everything technical is on point, but it's the script that drags everything down. Is it the worst movie ever? No. Is it good? At times. Will I be going to my already booked screening on Friday? Eeeeh I have to think about it. I'll give it a 3/5 because Gaga doesn't deserve any hate—she could've been amazing if they actually let her character be more than just a side note in the story. About the ending without spoilers, it actually made sense for the movie and for what they were telling. so, best actress nomination in the bag? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konril Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Gaga in The Simpsons gives me flashback. I really thought that was her ticket to an Emmy win like Anne Hathaway did for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance Whatever, as terrible as that episode was, at least it gave us this GIF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago I know this was posted already but it's refreshing seeing someone experience the album the first time. makes you appreciate it more too I think I'm becoming a Harlequin truther 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colmillo Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 15 minutes ago, opbranden said: (I will put something under the spoiler tag even if I personally don't consider it spoiler. My whole reaction is spoiler free story wise.) So... let's start... What the hell, Todd, what the hell!!? You'll pay for your crimes Let me first say that I don't think it's a bad film per se, but what's the point? The movie is visually stunning and definitely has its merits, but revisiting the the first movie just doesn't make for a compelling story. I get the intention of deconstructing the character but it basically feels Reveal hidden contents like two hours and a half spent trying to "undo" the original. Now, I have to admit, I watched the first movie because of all the hype from my friends and honestly, I thought it was good, but definitely overhyped and not deserving of the "masterpiece" title some people gave it. This time around, I was mainly excited to see it because my queen, Lady Gaga, was playing Harley Quinn, one of the most iconic comic book villains. But let me warn you—if you're watching just for Gaga or for a mad-love type of story, you might be disappointed. As much as I love her, her character feels pretty useless here and has almost no impact on the story. Reveal hidden contents She's more of a distraction to the Joker than a driving force. That said, Gaga still does an amazing job with what she was given, and it's definitely her best performance to date—but man, she's so underused. Bechdel test: FAILED. The first part of the movie is actually intriguing and sets up what seems like it could be a compelling story. But unfortunately, the second half drags hard. It got boring at points, and the musical numbers felt super random. Now I understand why they kept insisting it wasn't really a musical— Reveal hidden contents because the songs don't progress the story at all. They are for the most part "crazy moments" Honestly, they could have cut at least five musical numbers, and it would have made no difference to the story, but the viewing experience would have been better. The sets are amazing and so pleasing to the eyes tho The film is very self-referential, constantly trying to connect to the first movie in a way that comes off as desperate and annoying at times. The portrayal of mental illness also felt stereotypical again, just like the first film—a bit iffy. This movie really thinks it's clever, different, but in my opinion, it's not as unique or thought-provoking as it thinks it is. Now, the good stuff: the score is incredible, the cinematography is gorgeous, and Joaquin Phoenix is, of course, fantastic. Everything technical is on point, but it's the script that drags everything down. Is it the worst movie ever? No. Is it good? At times. Will I be going to my already booked screening on Friday? Eeeeh I have to think about it. I'll give it a 3/5 because Gaga doesn't deserve any hate—she could've been amazing if they actually let her character be more than just a side note in the story. About the ending without spoilers, it actually made sense for the movie and for what they were telling. It's over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesus del rey Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, Chaos Angel said: So anyways, what do we think Notorious Being is about? What is "notorious" about her that she's referencing in the song? I have a theory it might be about the man rumors because she just mentioned it all these years later; and she says "being" so she might be playing an androgynous alter ego like Joe I fear she was going to address the flop and fad accusations but now that Harlequin and JFAD bombed she is having a second thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesus del rey Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago (edited) How would you rank her movies sis? @opbranden Assuming you have seen HOG Edited 1 hour ago by jesus del rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthoe Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago We were so lucky that Bradley used the test screenings of ASIB to actually listen to feedback and improve the movie and the pacing of it because he actually had something to prove and wanted the movie to be good. Both Turdley Scott and Turd Phillips just throw half finished junk out that loses steam after 45 minutes and think people will look beyond it because they're men, already made a name for themselves, the cinematography is pretty and think the stars will carry the workload of magically turning a turd into gold bar. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Stratus Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 5 minutes ago, hausofbryan said: so, best actress nomination in the bag? Capri-Sun award for best Cameo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Gaga Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROARyals Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago About to see JFAD in my local theatre - let's see how hard Lee gags 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colmillo Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago I remember that after watching the first trailer I really thought this was going to be her best and biggest movie yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausofbryan Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 5 minutes ago, jesus del rey said: How would you rank her movies sis? @opbranden Assuming you have seen HOG HoG was actually very entertaining and fun though. It had some issues with the script, but I really enjoyed it. I fear this will be her first movie I actually dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausofdave Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago now seated for FÀD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reginald Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago (edited) 9 minutes ago, jesus del rey said: How would you rank her movies sis? A Star Is Born Machete Kills Sin City: A Dame To Kill For HOG Edited 1 hour ago by Reginald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, hausofbryan said: HoG was actually very entertaining and fun though. It had some issues with the script, but I really enjoyed it. I fear this will be her first movie I actually dislike. DTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhabylon Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Seeing GodGa at the Harlequin event tonight Suddenly I LOVE Good Morning and Get Happy!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOrDie Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 15 minutes ago, Nando_05 said: Thats the reason i will leave this forum. OGHs and Katykats are insuferable. take my hand stay Nando_05, we will end them with LG7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edu Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, Reginald said: Machete Kills Sin City: A Dame To Kill For i wouldn't consider these as "gaga movies" imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FameFatale Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 12 minutes ago, Janet said: I know this was posted already but it's refreshing seeing someone experience the album the first time. makes you appreciate it more too I think I'm becoming a Harlequin truther He sold me too. If you've ever watched his reactions he's always stopping to give a million critiques but for Harlequin he let it play and got lost in the music multiple times. You could tell he was truly impressed with the project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Stratus Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 3 minutes ago, hausofdave said: now seated for FÀD Can you let us know if anyone claps at the end of the review like one of the letterbox says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opbranden Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 3 minutes ago, jesus del rey said: How would you rank her movies sis? @opbranden Assuming you have seen HOG ASIB is her best movie without any doubt imo HOG is a mess, but when she's on screen I had a lot of fun. It's campy and that was its intention, it wanted to be a soapy movie JFAD is visually beautiful, and has elements of great quality but I don't see myself ever re-watching it because it's not enjoyable to me. If we don't consider any of the technical aspects of the movies ASIB, HOG, JFAD, simply because at least with HOG I felt drunk without even drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edu Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Just now, Bhabylon said: Seeing GodGa at the Harlequin event tonight Suddenly I LOVE Good Morning and Get Happy!! so that screenshot wasn't fake? have fun sis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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