Gangs of New York was a good movie… But that’s because it’s hard to make a bad movie with such strong components. They definitely tried lol.
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Been watching movies through my local library system’s streaming services. They have a somewhat limited and idiosyncratic selection, so I end up watching some things I wouldn’t otherwise.
In the last month, I’ve seen the two movies below. Had to pause and snap screenshots just for the lols and to compare their predictions for the “future” with the actual hellish dystopia we’re living in.
Can you name the movies without googling (or looking at the filenames)?
I recognize the second but associated it with the original animated show and not the super awful terrible no good very bad movie.
The first series of shorts were pretty much all style, barely hinted at a plot, and were a lot of fun to watch. The later series developed full episodes which continued to be vague on a coherent narrative but provided a bit more to chew on while exploring shifting views on who the protagonists and antagonists were and their relationship with each other.
Top three worst years ever for BP.
The Departed is an awesome movie.
escape from NY and aeon Flux?
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Ruined by a heavy handed closing scene.
What are the other two?
The Pianist was excellent.
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1956 and 2005 imo
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Don’t give hollywoo any ideas about remakes 
I’d watch a shot-for-shot remake if they reversed the roles. Tom Holland as Doc, RDJ as Marty.
You wouldn’t watch? Don’t lie.
Real or Onion:
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As long as it’s better than Darjeeling Limited I’m ok with it
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Missing the final image where one achieves true nirvana by not watching any of that guy’s movies
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Really? I’ve mostly loved his movies outside Darjeeling which just missed the mark for me. I find a lot of rewatch value in most of them.
I wish I felt the same way. I find it difficult to understand what anyone likes about them. Something about his sensibility makes me turn away. But maybe one day something in me will change and I’ll love his movies. I did enjoy Royal Tenenbaums.
What is it about them that keeps bringing you back?
I think it’s the cinematography more than anything else. His films all have a look and feel about them that I really like. It also helps replace poor dialogue, when it’s poor. Grand Budapest Hotel was a fine example of this.