I think that’s why the movie title is actually “Wuthering Heights” with the quotation marks included. That’s how it’s titled on the movie posters. I also have no desire to see this movie, but for different reasons.
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In France the film is called “Wuthering” (quotes included) so that viewers know it’s based on the novel. It’s well-known but not studied in class so people don’t necessarily judge it based on the novel anyway, which is not seen as romantic but dark/gothic - critics are surprised at how colorful it is. It’s marketed as a movie for teen girls, since it’s Winter break and most films doing well at the box office are children’s films.
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Train Dreams on Netflix. Nominated for best picture. It is about a logger in the early 20th century. It is cinematically stunning. It captures ordinary life with its grief and joy and solitude so well. It’s a welcome quiet film in a landscape of noise and action. Truly enjoyable.
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Good to know. It’s already on my want to watch list. I’ll probably move it to the top.
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Excited! Got tix to see Project Hail Mary the opening weekend!
This sequel could be another hit!
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I watched the new version of The Running Man (2025) starring Glen Powell.
A very entertaining movie, but the ending seemed to happen quickly and characters, besides Glen Powell, needed more development.
Although the 2025 film is closer to the book version (by Edgar Wright), I still prefer the previous iteration (1987).
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Yes, what a movie! I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
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We watched Roofman on Amazon prime last night. Based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays an escaped convict who hides out for months in a Toys R Us. Also stars Kirsten Dunst and Peter Dinklage. It’s a cute, fun, sweet story, but if you think about it, Channing Tatum’s character had some really big character flaws and wasn’t a great person.
Apparently it happened in Charlotte in 2004, though I don’t remember hearing anything about it. Guess I was busy with raising two little kids.
I don’t know how many times I had to listen to H say “I miss Toys R Us!”
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Watched Train Dreams that @Leigh22 recommended upthread. Did not disappoint. Highly agree that this one is worth watching.
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I watched Eleanor the Great on Netflix this afternoon. I had seen Scarlett Johansson and June Squibb on several shows last fall and wanted to see it in the theater, but it didn’t last long and my schedule didn’t permit. I found it to be very sweet and enjoyable. June Squibb really is a delightful actress.
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We watched Train Dreams. Actually split it into 2 nights. Rather artsy, with great outdoor photography. Interesting characters, though all subdued. I would have liked a bit more plot.
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I really liked Train Dreams. It’s the kind of movie I thought about discussing after seeing it. Like - the visiting hurt girl - was that a dream? The daughter? A stranger? Discuss.
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Such a beautiful novella, too. Denis Johnson is a breathtaking writer.
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I’m conflicted; I saw a really bad movie at 3 am and I liked it.
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I’m dumbfounded. This time of year I try to see as many Best Picture nominees as possible. Last night I saw aliens and tonight I saw vampires. I’ll let you know if I eventually see a good one.
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I came across this article that shows where to watch all the Oscar nominated films. Enjoy!
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I never watch films involving vampires or aliens (other than ET). The movie to which I referred is billed under thriller, action, comedy, romance, and crime drama, but it is gory. (68 Kill.)
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I watched Predators Badlands over the weekend. It was better than I expected.
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DH and I watched Train Dreams tonight. We enjoyed it. Not exactly feel good, but I like the theme of life’s big questions.
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Dead of Winter (2025). Just 90 minutes.