Birth Year Challenge
The Letterboxd Season Challenge 2018-19
Task: Lee, Lee, Lee, or Li Week
I think I was a bit underwhelmed because of Bruce Lee's fighting style. The producer stated in the commentary that Lee had a "one inch punch" where he could pack a lot of power in a hit very close to his opponent. As a result, a lot of fights just look like Lee is standing there and guys are falling down.
This movie features a…
Birth Year Challenge
Scavenger Hunt #53 – August 2019
Task #30: Happy Birthday Mary Shelley! Watch a movie with Frankenstein’s Monster in it today.
I haven't read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, but I have to think it's not as bloated and plodding as this unedited 3 hour cut. I find it hard to believe that the public was clamoring for this full version when a good hour could've probably been chopped from it with little ill effect. This movie felt like…
Birth Year Challenge
Death By Film Scavenger Hunt
Sir Hiss was my fave. As penance, my bf will be bankrolling a Sir Hiss-starring vehicle to make up for his LIES (that there was already a Sir Hiss follow-on to this).
Scavenger Hunt #52 – July 2019
Task #31: A film with a primarily violet poster.
ONTD Monthly Movie Challenge – July 2019
Task #3: July 1st is, apparently, Joke Day. Watch any comedy movie.
I thought I basically got where this movie was coming from until about 1hr 17minutes in and then I was like, "Wha?!" This is one instance where I'm *completely* anticipating the commentary with Boots Riley, but that will have to wait until later, alas.
