Movie Prosecutioners

Your Top 5 Disappointments:

These are for real the summaries ChatGPT made up for me, i just delivered the list and the score, so enjoy, they are pretty accurate

Moana 2 – A sequel struggling to match the magic of its predecessor.

Gladiator 2 – An unnecessary follow-up to a legendary epic.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – Lacks the raw intensity and intrigue of Fury Road.

Argylle – An underwhelming spy thriller with wasted potential.

Megalopolis – An ambitious vision that falters under its own weight.

Disappointments of Others (You Haven't Watched):

The Platform 2 – A sequel that fails to expand meaningfully on the original’s concept.

Borderlands – A chaotic adaptation that misses the soul of the video game.

Joker: Folie à Deux – A divisive sequel that turns too experimental.

The Crow – A remake unable to capture the dark allure of the original.

Garfield – Yet another bland adaptation of the lazy cat’s antics.

Madame Web – A confusing and unnecessary addition to the Spider-Man universe.

Back to Black – A biopic that doesn’t do justice to Amy Winehouse’s legacy.

Red One – A holiday action film that fails to find its footing.

Movies Also Mentioned:

Dune 2 – A visually stunning continuation that meets the high bar of the first.

Inside Out 2 – A heartfelt exploration of growing up with added emotional depth.

Your Top 10:

L'amour ouf / Beating Hearts – A raw and emotional love story with profound depth.

Transformers One – A fresh and intriguing animated take on the Transformers saga.

The Outrun – A personal journey of recovery and self-discovery with breathtaking scenery.

The Count of Monte Cristo – A timeless revenge tale poised for a grand retelling.

Le plus précieuse des marchandises – A poignant and poetic wartime fable.

The Substance – A gripping exploration of scientific discovery and its moral dilemmas.

All of Us Strangers – A haunting and intimate look at love, grief, and memory.

Challengers – A sizzling drama blending sports, passion, and rivalry.

Wicked – A visually dazzling retelling of the beloved musical.

The Wild Robot – A charming and thought-provoking adaptation of a modern classic.

Poor Things – A bold and bizarre tale of reinvention and freedom.

Honorable Mentions:

Flow – A vibrant and unique story with imaginative visual storytelling.

Blink Twice – A mysterious and layered narrative with gripping suspense.

Dune Part 2 – A mesmerizing continuation of the epic tale with stunning visuals.

The Apprentice – A sharp exploration of ambition and moral compromise.

Anora – a not so big story as i thought, but great ending

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Also Mentioned in This Episode:

Furiosa – A bold but divisive prequel in the Mad Max universe.

Gladiator 2 – A sequel shadowed by the iconic legacy of the original.

Inside Out 2 – A delightful expansion of emotional storytelling.

Vaina 2 (Moana 2) – A sequel struggling to recapture its original charm.

Planet of the Apes – A compelling continuation of the franchise’s storied legacy

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Science fiction, it is the capability of challenging us by creating a futuristic world or maybe just a futuristic device that makes it possible to cross borders we always thought of as natures restriction.

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Ex machina (2015) / Terminator 2 / Blade runner 2019 / 2049

What makes us respect humans more than animals and machines ?

What if the difference is empathy, and can they have it ?

Arrival (2016) / Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

Unique approach to Alien arrival

Finality, even if i know about the unhappy end will i still go the steps ?

Diplomaticy, communication, language and interpretation are keys

Language is the key to understand inter temporality of the world

Having the child even though knowing it will die

Total Recall (1990) / Matrix (1999)

Is what I expérience réal ?

What is real if we know that we can recreate a world as an simulation.

Why should played émotions not ne réal ones ?

Ad astra / 2001 space Odyssee

space odyssée par excellence

Search through endless nothing to find himself

Sometimes you have to go far to come home again

Clockwork orange / minority report

Is it just to deprive people from harming others ?

Is efficiency of preventing crime more important than the act of understanding why we shouldn't commit it

Duty is reason of compliance to law or the impression we have on others because we act like we feel its our duty

Metropolis (1920?)

Are we part of the machine or the machine itself

Are we just functions of a processor.

Duty is reason of compliance to law or the impression we have on others because we act like we feel its our duty

Honorable mentions

inception / Aliens / interstellar

Paprika

The host / Snowpiercer

Children oft men

Ghost in the shell

What are we worth, who are we, What are we ?

"She’s the Man": Viola disguises herself as her twin brother to play soccer.

"Mrs. Doubtfire": A father dons the persona of an elderly housekeeper to stay close to his kids.

"Aladdin": A street rat pretends to be a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine.

"Mulan": A young woman pretends to be a warrior to save her father and fight for her country.

"Catch Me If You Can": Frank Abagnale, Jr. takes impersonation to new heights, conning his way through professions, relationships, and millions of dollars.

All of them pretend who they are not, but an this be good, can lying about yourself be good, that and more in this weeks episode.

Today I want to talk about unreliable narrator and our relation to our memories. Why does an unreliable narrator makes us feel uncomfortable, how does he changes our vision of an artpiece and how does he change our vision of ourselves ? These are the questions i ask myself here in this episode.

In this episode, we dive into Gladiator 2, set 20 years after Ridley Scott's original masterpiece. This sequel follows Lucius, son of the legendary Maximus, on a journey that intertwines nostalgia and fresh storytelling. While the film offers both unforgettable lines and a few that miss the mark, Gladiator 2 is brought to life by Paul Mescal's deeply resonant performance, with some lines that give true goosebumps. We also discuss the roles of supporting characters like Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, whose presence elevates the film despite some predictable plot points.

Beyond reviewing the dialogue, CGI, and overall story, we explore the art of sequels—balancing homage with originality. Using iconic examples like Blade Runner 2049, we examine how sequels can build on the themes of their predecessors without becoming mere copies. Join us as we discuss how Gladiator 2 honors the epic legacy of the original while carving out a bold new story.

Movies Mentioned:

Gladiator (2000)

All of Us Strangers (2023)

Aftersun (2022)

Blade Runner 2019 (1982)

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Today I want to talk about one of my most favorite movies of all time, Hayao Miyazaki’s castle in the sky.