NIGHTCRAWLER (2014)
The guy with the most irritating last name to spell talks as fast as he can for two straight hours wearing serial rapist hair and – you know what, let’s just do this.
I know this is going to be against popular opinion but I really didn’t like this movie. I remember seeing a trailer for it and thinking that it didn’t look like something I would like and then I kind of got peer pressured into watching it. Maybe it was the setting – we were getting new carpet in the house so I spent all day out in my garage which was upsetting. I know I told someone a long time ago that I didn’t want to watch this because of Jake’s hairdo and they called me “not rational” but it REALLY bothered me the entire time.
#OCDSpeaking of OCD, I just opened a bag of Chewy Spree and poured them on a napkin and there was only ONE green.
#tic #tic #tic
Anyways, I was really put off by the hairdo and the CONSTANT stream of words coming from his mouth and I really didn’t care for the story or that ridiculous car chase towards the end. I also didn’t like the way he buttoned his collar to the top – that drives me CRAZY! The only thing I kind of liked about this was that it’s always good to see Bill “Why don’t you put her in charge??” Paxton. Sorry if I disappointed anyone : (THE MIST (2007)
Aaron Eckhart and his chin go to the grocery store, abandoning his loving wife to die a horrible death at the hands of… wait, that’s not right. Cole Hauser takes his kid and neighbor to the hardware store to buy some insect repellent when they are set upon by… wait… no…. Tom Jane and his enormous weenus face off against flying bugs and giant spiders in this CGI laden spectacle from the guy who wrote A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!!! That’s it!!
#PenisWormI guess I could say that I liked this although the CGI-ness of it was pretty sucky and Andre Braugher used the words “I guess the joke will be on me”. Why couldn’t he just say “I guess the egg will be on my face” instead? I remember reading this short story as a kid and it scared the shit out of me. The movie really didn’t but it did have Bill “Sooner or later you have to dance with the Reaper” Sadler in it. Oh well.
When I was looking up picks for today’s post, the following image came up. The purpose of this site has always been to talk about shit films and, while it doesn’t look like it chronologically because I didn’t start on WordPress, Splice was the first movie I ever wrote about. I remember I re-posted it once when I was having writer’s block but if you ever wanted to read my FIRST post ever, you could do that HERE.
And – because earlier today I was looking for “woman sliding down bannister GIF” on google for a future post and this came up, I couldn’t NOT share! Happy Monday!!
P.S. You gotta LOVE the dude in the middle!
ur the man EI!
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Thanks!!
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Still not seen Nightcrawler but I think I’ll enjoy it despite the haircut ha ha 🙂 sorry you didn’t enjoy it Pen!!
I love The Mist!!!! Great movie. The CGI is a little bit lame at times but I kind of prefer the ‘dangerous mob’ storyline anyway, it’s just a really good film, ending is a little shocking ha! I’ve read the short story too, if I recall it had a happier ending as well?!
I’m a pretty big fan of Frank Darabont’s work 🙂 and NOT JUST because he wrote Nightmare on Elm Street 3!!!!!
❤ ❤ ❤
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I really didn’t see that ending coming Emma.
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It was depressing but effective!
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I was just floored by it, so tragic.
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I think it’s different in the story… But I could be wrong, and frequently am…
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I do hope you like it! Good luck, dear Clam!!!
#meguts
#extras
O _ o o _ O
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Pappy!
I generally avoid Gyllenhall movies but I should probably see that sometime because everyone thought it was good. Sorry you didn’t love it!
Kidney
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Sweet Kidney!!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
#hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Love,
Sugar Pappy!
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Great work Eric, that gif was great. That man must be me in a past life.
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Thanks Boss!! Isn’t that gif hilarious?? Thank you to whoever made it!
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It was hilarious, though that guy in the middle has stolen my moves.
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LOL – maybe you subconsciously learned them from him : )
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Hehe. I think Satrap/Tarzan is better at the pelvic thrust.
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I actually did not care for The Mist. Thought it was pretty boring. Have no desire to see Nightcrawler and not because of the hair, just doesn’t seem to have any appeal to me. I may watch it at some point though. Who knows. lol
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Amen!! #brothers
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Amen and hallelujah!!!
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Preach!!!
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I think I liked Nightcrawler a little more than you Eric, but I see what you mean regarding his hair, etc. I also loved The Mist, even with the cheesy side effects! Another fine example from King of how people can be just as bad as the actual monster(s).
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I’ve not seen Nightcrawler but I must say that is some dodgy hair.
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Yep! I usually think Jake is pretty cute, but not in this.😕
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Jake is definitely popular with the ladies.
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😊😊😊
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Yep – it really was dodgy and distracting….
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Ixnay on the dodgy haircut.
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Exactly!
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Glad to see we’re on the same page.
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I got a new cell phone yesterday – I’m gonna go mess with it : )
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A new cell phone eh?
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YEP!
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Nothing but the best for the bad ass that is Eric.
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Hi Kim!!! Happy Monday!! I hope you had a good weekend and didn’t suffer too much heat! Yeah…. meh on both of these things….. oh well…..
#lovekim
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Hey Eric! It was in the 70s here Thank goodness. Especially since we lost power yesterday for almost 5 hours. How are you? How was your weekend?
#loveeric
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I’m not too bad – I’m over my initial shock and depression : )
Weekend was actually kind of great! I also took today and tomorrow off work so it’s even better!
#lovekim
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That’s good to hear! And awesome idea to take today and tomorrow off. 😊 I hope you enjoy your extended weekend. 😊
#bighug
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WOOO hoooo!
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😘😘😘😘
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X X X X!
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Did you seriously reference A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 AND Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey AND ALIENS?!? WTF? Don’t talk about movies I like. It’s messing with my head! Anyway, Nightcrawler was MEH but I loved The Mist. And Thomas Jane….. #hottie 🙂
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I might have!! Station!!
: ) : )
#godgaverockandrolltoyou
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Ha! I love Station…. 🙂
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: )
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I really really liked Nightcrawler. Probably not a good idea you read my review haha.
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Fair enough to me! Link me up and I’ll go read it : )
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https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/reviews-and-other-features-nightcrawler/
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Thanks!
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Let me know what you think 🙂
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I will, I’m going to go check it out in a minute. I’ve been off today so I haven’t done shit but watch Luther.
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Getting ready for True Detective?
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It was pretty good, eh??
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And what a final scene to end the first series!
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So far so good!
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Too bad you didn’t like Nightcrawler, I really loved it, the hair didn’t bother me too much. As for The Mist, I couldn’t handle the disgusting, icky creatures. I hate spiders and insects and that movie was way too gross for my liking.
Jamie Lee Curtis! YES!
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Oh well – it is what it is, right??
I know – normally things like that really freak me the fuck out but the CGI was so bad they didn’t bother me but, more importantly—- JAMIE LEE!!! WHOO!!!
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Yeah, the CGI was pretty bad but it still kinda freaked me out. I have vowed never to watch a movie featuring insects even if they have 5 seconds of screen-time.
WHOO!!! indeed
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Sounds like a solid decision to me, my friend!
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What is chewy spree. It sounds disgusting.
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It’s a sour candy over here and it’s delicious!
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Abbi, I’m glad you asked, because I was wondering too. It sounds dodgy.
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Not liking that hair is about as rational as it gets, and it’s a totally valid reason to dislike a movie.
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Thank you!!
#brothers
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Re: Jamie Lee. How… how does that thing not just slide up her vag?
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I don’t even know how to reply to this other than #baldisbeautiful : )
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Hahahahaha!
Actually, with this thing, she’d need a little stubble, to work as velcro… :-p
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HA!!!!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!
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Hahahahahahahahahaha!!
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Do you really think so Eric?
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I think you know my feelings on the topic : )
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Oh yeah, totally remember now.
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: )
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Hehehehe I liked Nightcrawler but that was a funny fuckin read.
I have one of these finished to send to you, it is for the matrix. Hope you like it enough to whack up here!! 🙂
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FO SHO, my brotherly brother!!
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Sounds like Nightcrawler is my kind of film. I like them talky, Eric. And I want to see those mad eyes when they’re moving. 🙂
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Good luck, my dear Ashley!! I hope you like it a lot more than I did!
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I recently saw The Power of Few, which I didn’t like, and I’m pretty sure you would hate it. A running commentary with a most annoying voice ALL the way through. :p
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Screw that!!
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Both great movies 😀
And splice boy that was…yeah.
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That’s about right!
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Great stuff! I hate Nightcrawler, although looking back I was very generous at the time. I liked The Mist a lot, although I agree with Emma, the townsfolk storyline was loads better than the monster stuff.
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Dear fn,
THIS is why I love you!
Love,
ei
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Dear ei,
I take it you’re referring to my distaste for the critically acclaimed shitter known as Nightcrawler?
Love,
fn
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Dear fn,
Yes on this page but there are many, many other reasons.
Love,
ei
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Dear ei,
You’re the best!
Love,
fn
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Dear fn,
Thank you but –> you really are!
Love,
ei
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Both ace films. That’s what I think anyway.
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Fair enough!!!
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While I appreciated what was done with Nightcrawler, I didn’t love it like most people. But Gyllenhaal was fantastic in there. I do enjoy his work. I also quite liked The Mist, though a lot of people hate that one
I think it is decent, not great, but not terrible, either.
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Fair enough!
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I still haven’t seen Nightcrawler, but I feel like maybe you and I would feel the same about it. It just seems so odd that I don’t know if it’d be my thing. We’ll see–might give it a go some day, but I’ve never felt super compelled to. As for The Mist…mehhhh. I just did not care for it. I keep thinking maybe I should give it another shot some day, but then I remember how much I HATE that ending. Anyway, good work, Proby!!!
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I think that’s why we’re so close! That and the fact that you keep me prisoner in your basement….
#itprobes
#xoxoxoxo
#mistress
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There are no buddies like forcibly imprisoned buddies.
#itisagoodit
#probes
#xoxoxo
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#itloves
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“I also didn’t like the way he buttoned his collar to the top – that drives me CRAZY! ”
Hahaha!! That drove me crazy too! Though I liked the movie, he certainly did look pretty goddamn weird for the whole time
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That and his hair were so fucking OCD distracting that I couldn’t even try to like that fucking thing!! It was like tic tic tic tic for two goddamn hours…
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hehehehe. he really does have an annoying last name to spell too, you’re right on that one!
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Let’s just forget this movie ever fucking happened!
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But.. but.. my bluray version, I don’t want to burn it! 😦
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LOL
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so you’re laughing at my horrid predicament?! THANKS Eric 😛
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Never!!
P.S. I’m pooping right now.
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