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I just booked tickets to the very final screening of the final Mission: Impossible film, (appropriately) titled Final Reckoning. About a month ago, I embarked on an Impossible Mission and began watching the whole M:I franchise from the first movie, as I had only ever seen Fallout (which absolutely rips, like you gotta try at at least watch that).
Purely thanks to the three month theatrical run, I managed to spend a whole month getting through the series (while taking many detours and watching many other unrelated films), and when I checked my schedule, fate aligned and I could only actually make it to the VERY LAST screening of the film.
I think EVERY movie should have this. The problem with indie, international (as in non-US and occasionally UK), arthouse or retro releases in Australia is that they usually last for anywhere between a single day or two weeks. If you're completely not available for that, you cannot show up late to the party.
It's even worse when weird restrictions are there that don't make sense. Sing Sing was one of my favourite films of last year and it was only distributed to Dendy Cinemas (a more mid-tier cinema chain with decent but not plentiful locations) and didn't even play at every Dendy cinema, only certain ones that got it. It's ridiculous!
Purely thanks to the three month theatrical run, I managed to spend a whole month getting through the series (while taking many detours and watching many other unrelated films), and when I checked my schedule, fate aligned and I could only actually make it to the VERY LAST screening of the film.
I think EVERY movie should have this. The problem with indie, international (as in non-US and occasionally UK), arthouse or retro releases in Australia is that they usually last for anywhere between a single day or two weeks. If you're completely not available for that, you cannot show up late to the party.
It's even worse when weird restrictions are there that don't make sense. Sing Sing was one of my favourite films of last year and it was only distributed to Dendy Cinemas (a more mid-tier cinema chain with decent but not plentiful locations) and didn't even play at every Dendy cinema, only certain ones that got it. It's ridiculous!
Jul 14, 2025
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Some will play cult classics, international movies, and other things you'd never get a chance to watch on the big screen otherwise. Even latest releases are usually available at a lower cost. I think that needs to be rewarded and financially supported whenever possible.
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🎥When I was in my early 20s I worked at a video store called Limelight - the kind of place that had every Takashi Miike movie ever (including his children’s movies) but kept their lights on by stocking 5 copies of Pride and Prejudice. After that, I was lucky enough to get a K********a invite which allowed me to torrent deep cuts by Olivier Assayas, and prized .mp4s of Cameron Jamie’s movies. Maybe I just didn’t like leaving the house but I don’t think that 2005 - 2015 were great years to be going to the theater anyway. When I moved back to Vancouver I didn’t know many people so my sister suggested I volunteer at The Cinematheque, and it’s become one of my favorite places in the city. It’s basically got a lot of the same programming as The Metrograph minus a lot of the annoying pretensions of arthouse theaters that are… annoying. The Cinematheque even went through a redesign and it looks even better than it did before which never happens. Volunteers get to see whatever for free so sometimes I find myself there 4 times a week. Some of the most memorable screenings include Maborosi, The White Sheik, Even Dwarves Started Small, Caught By Night, Gun Crazy, and Out Of The Blue.
Dec 21, 2021
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I took this pic of my friend while we were out and about in the city. I can't say I hung out with friends much when I was still in high school so I really love that I've built myself up more as a sociable person :)
Jan 15, 2025
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😢As the title suggests, Kanye was always one of my problematic faves but I think he's kinda became annoyingly problematic and comically evil to the point that he's lost me. I still listen to his old stuff though. I often don't realise how much I listen to it still until I see my last.fm stats.
It's kind of undeniable that he's been one of the most influential people in hip-hop and wider pop culture for decades now, so it hurts more that he's gone so far down the deep end.
One of these days I'll make my idea for a Kanye Broadway musical a reality. Trust me!
It's kind of undeniable that he's been one of the most influential people in hip-hop and wider pop culture for decades now, so it hurts more that he's gone so far down the deep end.
One of these days I'll make my idea for a Kanye Broadway musical a reality. Trust me!
Jan 15, 2025