Logan Lucky (2017)

20250530:
Rating: 4.6/5

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Instant Comments:
That was a cool shot. It hits the lid of the one, which closes, and bounces into the other.
Ha. Is that for real? If so then I didn't know (kid makes a remark about Rihanna's song "Umbrella") [okay so I listened to the song and I don't think his comment is true; funny though]
interesting they knew all about the details of their stash
haha! [both] "People say that?" smile. nice diss.
hehe "I love stick"
hehe "light side of the raw"
hahaha. big smile. "what'd you think?" "yeah"
ha! the man is actually dressed as a bear (the expectation is that it was just a codename of some sort)
ha. "that has got to be the worst thing anyone has ever said to me"
smile. a little extended bit about Game of Thrones
I don't understand the relevance of the 20 to 30 yards
hahahaha. "I twisted the bag too many times"
hahaha. the hand
"you sucked my arm off"
hehe the philoshicalness of "your arm"
wait. where's the hand. I thought he said he would get it
aww... well done. when her daddy showed up it tugged at my emotions. I felt the tears rush to my eyes. I felt the feeling funny because I was half expecting him to come
aww. people join in.
as more people join. I get more emotional
wow. returned it. I didn't see that coming (though I would have thought he kept just a little of it) (I suppose it is fitting with #10 on the list)
it's what's her name... [Hilary Swank]
hmm. his forearm/hand was in the delivered package?
hehehe. chuckle. "We don't have an escape problem at Monroe" (references how he says this for other problems at Monroe)
"I hate airtight alibis"
hehe. no cellphone
whoa. it's revealed he has a new, high-tech arm
wait I'm confused. how did he get insurance for money lost if the money was recovered?
oh wow. the FBI kept the phone on so they could track him. and as long as that was the case, he couldn't go get the money
hehe. she could just listen in on them talking about; is that her intention or just hanging out? [after doing some reading, I guess she is trying to break the case, which would be apt to the Logan family curse and a sequel; apparently the director had done the Ocean's Eleven series and there was even a reference to the title. That could be just for fun, but it does give a possibility for a sequel to the same pattern (I recall the sequel was some sort of backlash on the first movie where they had to pay the money back; or maybe that was the third film in the series)][but apparently there won't be a sequel though because the first movie didn't do well at the box office (technically a prequel was planned but canceled]
ha his (old) hand on the beer (oh right, in the flashback his brother retrieved it)

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Watched 20250530 (Netflix, Instant)
Logan Lucky (2017) Steven Soderbergh. 118 min

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The Wild Robot (2024)

20250529:
This movie had a slow start, but ramped up and had a great ending.

I initially had planned for the kids to watch for only half an hour, but I, myself, couldn't stop watching so we ended up finishing the movie.

While I think there are some minor plotholes, the overarching story is lovable and sufficient to suspend disbelief.

Rating: 5.0/5

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Watched 20250529 (Netflix, Instant)
The Wild Robot (2024) Chris Sanders. 102 min

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Kate (2021)

20250527:
This movie was strange in that some of the peak action is near the beginning of the film. The ending feels underwhelming or anticlimatic.

Rating: 2.6/5

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Instant Comments:
I was a little confused. I thought she was hesitant to shoot the kid but she just didn't want to shoot the target in front of the kid
Hmm. I guess 50% chance ti's the handler that is the root of the problem
I thought she was gonna ask for a gun, but she ask for her favorite soda
Hmm. Why not... if her mark now is Kijima, why that could not have been the mark before
She put together a makeshift silencer? Couldn't she just have gotten a real gun from her handler?
wow that's quite a finisher
hmm. she calls V. this moment would up my guess from 50% to 80% that he is working for Kijima, directly linked to poisoning Kate, and from her calling him here, he would tip Kijima off. at least that's a common trope
"Gaijin (外人, [ɡai(d)ʑiɴ]; 'outsider, alien') is a Japanese word for foreigners and non-Japanese citizens in Japan, specifically being applied to foreigners of non-Japanese ethnicity and those from the Japanese diaspora who are not Japanese citizens"; that's why earlier someone called her a half
"death is the time for beginnings"
I don't think she actually shot him
hmm. not sure how they synchronized with Ani or planned that. but that has to be faked somehow
I'm surprised Varrick is talking about this right in front of Ani? That's kind of weird
hehe. smile. "Boom Boom Lemon?"
hehe nice. backup
holy shit haha. he won that no contest. though Renji did state he was a businessman. I guess he underestimated Kijima though
hehe she shot him in the place he taught her to shoot to show it's personal

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Watched 20250527 (Netflix, Instant)
Kate (2021) Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. 106 min

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Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017)

20250526:
For the bulk of the special, Amy Schumer focuses on the themes of sex, body image, and differences between men and women. In theory this would make for great material, but I found there was not enough variety in the bits. My perception is sometimes she dwindled too long on certain jokes, extending them beyond their utility. Overall, I would rate the special below average: 1.8 out of 5.

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Instant Comments:
hahahaha "hit the moving target"
hahahaha dribbling

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Watched 20250526 (Netflix, Instant)
Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017) Amy Schumer. 57 min

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

20250525:
I really enjoyed this entry in the franchise. A step above the others.

Rating: 4.6/5

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Instant Comments:
Damn. That rip apart
Hehe. Godzilla may be helping to fight these creatures. But buildings and massive destruction takes place...
Hehe. taking a nap in the Colosseum
Jia? Is that the daughter from the other movie? [yes]
Hehe. Dentistry for... [300 foot ape]
The caption says "mini-kong shudders"
Hehe. How awkward. Find what would be potentially someone you recognize as family but then have to fight them
Well he didn't listen. pretty clear
hehe. sneaky little Titan bringing him to the lake
Godzilla made easy work of Tiamat
Ah Bernie knew "telepathically" (for once I'm glad they spelled it out... well I'm sure I would have guessed eventually)
oh interesting. the tail wrapped around him wasn't just for looks. it's his weapon of choice
was a mothra an ally of Godzilla in another movie? [yes: Godzilla: King of the Monsters]
Hehe. Kong trying to communicate with Godzilla
That Kong sort of can make some trades with Godzilla is amazing. Considering how easily Godzilla takes down some other Titans
That's epic. Though I feel sorry for the ice Titan. It's just being controlled.
hehe Mini Kong in the surface world doesn't look so small
hehe. I mean I assumed as much would be Jia's decision
hehe. return to the Colesseum. almost purrs likea cat

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Watched 20250525 (Netflix, Instant) (Last day to watch 20250613)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) Adam Wingard. 115 min

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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)

20250520:
Overall, a couple good scenes and story but kind of loosely tied together under a theme and just fictional story. I would say for a fictional story, it should have been more exaggerated (I'm thinking John Wick type of exaggeration). I think Donnie Yen's Ip Man series was much more exciting. This movie is closer to a 3.6. Where as the first Ip Man was peak, perhaps 5.0, and declining from there down to 4.0. In which case, maybe this film has to be more a 3.2 or 3.4.

Rating: 3.2/5

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Instant Comments:
1a: the scene where he almost singlehandedly takes down a tower of german soldiers was way over the top. unbelievable...
1a: stopped watching when he was shown removing his mustache, after a meeting he had with some people showing some desire to get allies with Master Liu.
1b: resumed at 20 min mark
1b: masked warrior. quite a look. Jet Li had a movie Mask, I recall. hmm i thought. any connection? [Jet Li did star in a movie Black Mask 1996, but it has no connection to Zhen Chen. however Jet Li was Zhen Chen in 1994 Fist of Legend which is apparently a remake of 1972 Fist of Fury starring Bruce Lee, apparently Yen himself also played in a tv series Fist of Fury 1995][20250603: this movie is actually a sequel to Fist of Legend (1994)]
1b: quite a date. it's vlear he's been watching her. but who got more information onnthe date. was she really drunk at all when she pulled the gun? but very nice he turned the question on her. who are you? she provides her real name but of course her real name isnt Kiki so that really doesnt say much
1b: Im gonna guess the protagonist kicks the table (initiating the fight) before the coin falls
1b: these swift fights are satisfying. not drawn out choreography. I think it fits the mood. at least for this second in command guy
1b: does he wear gloves. wouldnt his fists be bruised from fightnig. or what about any possible face shots taken. maybe he's that good
1b: hehe neat execution of him scanning his memories of observation
1b: hehe that's one way to breakup with someone "dont ever come back. or I'll have to kill you"
1b: whoa. "you and you" bang bang. "I still have chips"
1b: hehe break his junk
1b: while in theory they could take him as a group, I wouldnt understand the ego / bravery / stupidity to fight him 1 on 1. like... seeing other people of your skill level lose so brutally... just like think how smart it would be to back off?
1b: smile. okay now a bunch of these persons have fear and back off
1b: I thought the reason he let Zhen Chen go was to fight him 1v1 fairly. and now he just watches as Zhen Chen is weakened in a multiman attack. loke even if he did beat Zhen Chen later. like what kind of conversation would that be. yeah I beat that guy after my men weakened him...
1b: though switching gears, I dont like the execution here because they dont really show much of anything. it's implied somehow he skillfully used the nunchunk to fend off all the attackers... but that was offscreen, weird since what they last showed onscreen he seemed beat
1=20250516,1=20250520

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Watched 20250516, 20250520 (Netflix, Instant)
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) Wai Keung Lau. 106 min

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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)

20250510:
Overall perhaps 4.4/5.

Rating: 4.4/5

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Instant Comments:
gnome blinks/winks
wallace and gromit
interesting that gromit still has to push buttons and such. not fully automated
has this been a villain before. looks familiar. if not, quite a selection. there was a surprise factor to see like a penguin. but also the expression is perfect. I guess batman
hehe he's reading a room of your own contrasting with gnome entering his room
hehe the new cop points out all the flaws
i think the messages strung together was something funny but I didnt catch it
hehe password figured out
Mia calls the gnomes "Santa Claus"
"time to release the gnomes"
love their synchronized head turns
that a reference to 007?
Mia says "a seal, awww, I want to pet the seal"
hehe reset mode activated
haha the lion's trim
hehe the box is locked with 999
hehe "a chicken? behind all this?" Gromit rolls his eyes
"why that's... vengeance most foul"
hehe. car on robots
haha. the zoom put shows they're going at a snails pace
I looked away a second but Ben said there was a Shaun the Sheep reference
what? (stop during the fall. I thought it was the updraft. good reveal)
I bet Gromit switched the contents of the bag

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Watched 20250510 (Netflix, Instant)
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) Merlin Crossingham, Nick Park. 82 min

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

20250504:
May the Fourth be with you

Rating: 4.2/5

[20250505]

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Instant Comments:
two suns. jabba lives on tantooine where like grew up. oh that's why han innthe first movie was on tantooine...
oh interesting. them trapped underneath with a beast like when they met
wow Luke has gotten strong. how many years have past? (since also construction of new death star seems far)
oh han and chewie were in a diffeent place
what I don't remember is where he gets his lightsaber. also I assume its a new one since
what? that's how Boba Fett dies?
in the lifetime of Jabba the Hutt... this is how Jabba dies? by Leia strangling him?
hahaha. when 900 years old you reach, look not so good ...
"Luke, there is another Skywalk..."
Yoda disappears much like Obi Wan
why did Obiwan speak to Luke when Yoda could have ghost force talk to Luke? (maybe it takes time after passing)
hug. ObiWan lets on that Luke has a twin sister and Luke intuits it is Leia.
Ackbar!
smile "I wonder who they found to pull that off?"
i don't think i ever saw this episode and thought how amazing it was leia is riding the speedbjke. I suppose if a stormtrooper can do it... all those trees seems super sketch to use sich a vehicle
technically she could have equally been someone who did want to hurt the Ewok. but perhaps theres a difference in demeanor between a person who means well huh. I was thinking exactly. why didnt Emperor detect Luke while Vader did ("strange that I have not")
haha Chewie fell for the trap
hehe R2 cutting them free without warning
hehe. it would be great to have the full tellong of the story like this from C-3P0.
"I know. Somehow I've always known"
its interesting that despite Yoda's words, Luke believes he can turn his father back frlm the dark side. at least ai would have taken yoda literally about destiny and never coming back from dark. with that being said, Luke said he sensed good in his fafher
ah true. the previous light saber was hus fathers
chuckle. it's a trap
why is it that droids can bypass security systems. seems not secure
oh wow. I was thinking someone should shoot the droid instead of like Han and it happened.
hehe callback to earlier. "I Love You" "I know"
I asked why Luke is able to beat Vader who has more battle experience. I asked online and AI response said because Luke has Light Side balanced understanding of the force, which is actually more powerful than Dark Side. but in watching this scene, also the conflict in his father is apparently a big hold back. basically a lack of intent
Ben said, maybe Luke will cut Vader's hand off as Luke is aggressively attacking. I didn't believe it in my head but it happened! It's possible he read it or saw it already?
wow seeing the hand saved him he was on the edge of turning by using anger
I would think the lightning in actuallity would just contract all muscles but perhaps contraction in waves could be like how he was acting?
I can't remember this track name. but same track as the death star run
hiw can Anakin show up as force ghost. he was never taught how [in the RotJ novelization, Obiwan shows up to teach him][but a different answer says the whole teaching business wasn't until the prequels. in OT, it was just what happens to Obiwan and Yoda without explanation]
Jar Jar Binks species [Gungan] is on the tower as part of the celebration. was thay always there or added in [answer: added in]
Ewoks dancing
my son was confused who the third force ghost was. yeah... I think they should have kept the old version of Anakin [i.e., Sebastian Shaw]. after all, he revealed his face, so that is the face of good Anakin as opposed to Darth Vader [Lucas replaced it with Hayden Christensen for the 2004 DVD release)

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Watched at least once before.
Watched 20250504 (Disney+)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Richard Marquand. 131 min

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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

20250504:
May the Fourth be with you.

This movie has the epic reveal, which unfortunately knowing the reveal, I can't say I feel the full impact. Sure it's still an emotional scence, but I think a lot of the impact comes in the surprise.

Rating: 4.8/5

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Instant Comments:
haha! "Afraid I was gonna leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?" "I'd just as soon kiss a Wookiee." "I can arrange that. You could use a good kiss." I wonder how Han will find Luke in this storm. Unless with possibly the Force
not bad. 725 to 1
huh I wonder if the banta falling... the way it fell looked like claymation
hahaha "Who's scruffy looking?"
smile. she kisses Luke to make Han jealous. (my son said he does not like to see this part) Luke takes it in. I wonder what they'll think about this kiss when they find out they're siblings
he says "it must have had a self-destruct" (these types of droids are found in... uh... that one adventure game. after you destroy them they also self-destruct)
hehe that one Admiral... what will the look on his face be when he realizes he's wrong?
I wasn't paying attention but apparently the Admiral jumped out of lightspeed too close to the system resulting in losing the element of surprise
hehe Darth Vader force jokes the Admiral, kills him, and promotes the other guy
That AT had perfect aim destroying that Rebel vehicle
Mia says "R2-D2 in the back," "beep-boop," and "R2-D2 is behind the ship."
"Never tell me the odds."
When the monster pulls R2-D2 down, after a moment, Mia calls out "R2-D2! Where's R2-D2?"
Haha. "Let go." "Shh." "Let go, please." "Don't get excited." "Captain, being held by you isn't quite enough to get me excited." "Sorry, sweetheart. I haven't got time for anything else." (that's an innuendo that he did get excited)
The Emperor reveals Luke is the son of Anakin Skywalker
"Much anger in him. Like his father."
"Was I any different when you taught me?"
"As it did Obi-Wan's apprentice"
"I don't... I don't believe it." "That is why you fail."
Hehe. This person got promoted to Admiral. People on the ship must be feeling like... I don't want to be in the chain of command
oh no. they're being followed by the bounty hunter
huh. Yoda reveals to Obi-Wan that there is another. Did Obi-Wan not know? I don't remember the ending of the Episode III well enough
huh. unbelievable to me that Luke managed to have Vader fall backwards. Like someone as skilled as Vader wouldn't be aware of his surroundings
hehe power socket
R2-D2 says it hurts but I wouldn't think he feels anything
"No. I am your father."

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Watched at least once before
Watched 20250505 (Disney+)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Irvin Kershner. 124 min

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