Entertainment Forum General Chat Thread • Page 62

Hm what now?

 

Just googled Johnny Depp, and man, he's been up to some stuff this past year or so, hasn't he?

I still want to be his character in Secret Window when I grow up

 

It was just a cameo, yeah. It was also the last great movie he was in.

 

Sure, but it's not like he had much to do with that

 

This is fucked.

 

Noooo! Alamo Drafthouse is the best. I'd be so bummed if the one next to me closed

 

I know haha. It was just a general statement, not an attribution of credit to him for doing something of value.

 

Gotcha. No worries. 21 Jump Street was great

 

Timeless was renewed! As much as I hated the finale, I'm really excited to see more Abigail Spencer.

 

‘Timeless’ Saved: NBC Reverses Decision, Renews Series For Second Season

‘Imaginary Mary’ Among Several Freshman Series Canceled By ABC
(It also talks about Conviction being canceled; it shared the same timeslot.)

It's cool that the fans un-canceled Timeless, but I'm guessing that's a rare occurrence and I shouldn't hope the same for Conviction. I guess now Hayley Atwell is free to play the next Doctor, so that's some good news.

Wait, they already chose the next guy?

 

Will students enjoy Split or Get Out?

 

Probably both. Get Out is the better film and probably has more to discuss, but they're both good and would appeal to them.

 

It's probably ignorant to assume, but I would guess Split is likely to spur passionate discussion from a few select people, whereas Get Out would lead to topics that more people would feel comfortable sharing their thoughts on. Both are "horror" films that could allow students who are dismissive of horror to consider that interesting stuff can be said within the genre. That being said, I think Get Out is much more concerned with saying something and is much more comfortable acting as the basis for discussion. What are you thinking?

 

‘The Odd Couple’ Canceled by CBS After 3 Seasons

 

I just want Matthew Perry to be happy

 

I am just putting them on to keep them quiet for the last week of school. I wasn't planning anything deeper.

 

Well, Get Out is definitely the most fun out of the two, but they're both suitable for students, yeah

 

Get Out and what do you teach?

 

U.S. History (1854-present) and World History (1453-present).

 

How does showing movies work for teachers? Do you just have a few days to show whatever you want as long as it's something that won't lead to a student complaining? I watched a lot of stuff in high school that didn't relate to the course at all

 

In Florida, we have end-of-course tests admistered by the state for certain classes. That was last week, so the classes are effectively over. The students still have to come for classes with regular exams, though.

Usually I put on a documentary if I am hungover or did not plan something. I put on one fictional movie per quarter, usually after we have had a schedule disruption due to state testing or something else, so other students can catch up on work.

 

Pirates has been pirated.

Hackers Holding Disney’s Latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ For Ransom

 

Not sure where to post this so maybe this thread is the best...

Does tanyone know be best place to legally stream Spirited Away? (Also any other Studio Ghibli film)

My mom (who really wants me to get this for her) has never watched this film before and while I was able to easily find them illegally, this is very much a studio I want to support/pay for.

 

Hmm. I think that's one where you'll actually need to get physical media. Don't think it's even available to digitally rent. I find that, much like Nintendo games, Studio Ghibli's (distributed by Disney in the US) pretty much never go down in price.

 

I can't find streaming but I found DVDs Studio Ghibli Films | Disney Store