Lynn, that's what I was seeing in all the coming attractions, too: loud nonstop action .

I haven't seen the latest Star Wars flicks, but wouldn't enjoy NONSTOP anything. TNT has been running the series and the original movie looks positively quaint and leisurely in comparison, and is still our fave.

The one movie that is tempting me now is Jackie, which has had some good reviews. Am wondering how it would look to those too young to remember her, as I and my friends do. We so admired her, but did not know the truth about anything back then; the media simply sat on all the gossip.

Funny for me to be commenting on movies as I so rarely see them. I go maybe once or twice a year, and am also not one to catch up on home watching either. That said, I keep hearing good things about LaLa Land. actually considering letting this be one I may venture OUT to see).

I saw LaLa Land yesterday. Despite the very good reviews, I thought it was mediocre.

I saw Manchester by the Sea on Fri., and La La Land on Sunday. I thought both were great.

College age dd and her friend went to see LaLa Land last night. When I asked if they liked it, they hesitated a bit and said it was "cute".

Fantastic Beasts was loud and sort of dark, but I liked it. I enjoyed the music and staging in LaLa Land and of course the Ryan Gosling eye candy, thought Rogue One was meh and way too loud, Arrival was good but not great. There are several movies I want to see in the coming weeks that I hope are better.

I have seen Fantastic Beasts (enjoyable) and Doctor Strange (one of the best of the Marvel movies).

Saw Sing with 14 yo nephew and my brother, we liked it a lot (we are big fans of The Secret Life of Pets). Also saw Rogue One, it was good for what it set out to do, and I was satisfied by the ending. Going to see Hidden Figures on Saturday (because it is significant and relevant to my life), and will fit in Fences (I saw Denzel and Viola in the play on Broadway, fantastic). I might try to find Moonlight before it leaves the theaters.

I loved Moonlight although it was a melancholy film. Thought Loving was good although a bit pedantic/slow moving--then again one of the main characters was evidently playing a real life figure who by all accounts was practically mute so perhaps the boredom came from watching a great performance ;).

Have struck out so far on the other holiday films I was anticipating. Manchester by the Sea was well acted but OMG what a bleak, sad, depressing film! From the cinematography to the plot---downer all the way.

Saw Jackie and it was a very absorbing movie. I'm old enough to remember the assassination though I was in grade school. Still, the film was amazing in its interpretation of a character out of history as a real person, and I"m predicting an Oscar nomination for Natalie Portman for her protrayal. Superb production too as far as mixing in archival footage with the film. It isn't a light or happy film but I'd recommend it.

And La La Land, my biggest disappointment so far this season. I must reluctantly admit I just do not care for musicals--every time the cast started singing or dancing my interest switched off because that stuff simply doesn't hold my attention. Not so good because the first musical number literally began the film so I was bored within 10 seconds of the start of the movie The plot was ok but the ending was awful IMO. Both Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are such good actors but they are assuredly not singers, especially Emma. That poor woman has a whispery little voice that can (barely) carry a tune but she shouldn't have tried to sing at all, it wasn't a good sound for her. Then too as the movie progressed and was filled with close ups of her face I got sorta kinda obsessed with wondering just what is going on with her eyes. For some reason in this film they looked almost artificially huge--I couldn't stop thinking about whether or not she in fact has tipped over the edge into having some kind of real deformity because those eyes are so out of scale for her face. Sorta like an alien, and since I've never had that reaction in her other movies was that part of the cinematography too??? This one has gotten such rapturous reviews and I was expecting more and a better entertainment experience so I think La La Land is one of those films that critics may love a lot more than audiences, at least this audience.

My daughter is up to see Fences so we may go today--we're both off work till next week. Absolutely planning on seeing Hidden Figures as well when it opens here.

I'm looking forward to Hidden Figures, too. I had no idea about this part of our history, and I'm a big fan of Octavia Spencer (loved her in The Help).

Waiting to see Manchester by the Sea when it comes out on Netflix or some such. I want to sob in the privacy of my home.

Runninginplace, I'm avoiding La La Land for the same reason--I don't care for onscreen musicals but, yes, it certainly is getting rave reviews. Ebert and Rotten Tomatoes love it.

runninginplace - I think you'll find Fences as you did Manchester by the Sea. Wonderful acting.

I saw Jackie last week and enjoyed it. I just finished reading Hidden Figures and enjoyed that too. Now I need a good laugh so I'm reading Fannie Flaggs latest book, she is hilarious. It's nice to read a book and laugh out loud.

I recommend Lion, based on a true story and fascinating book.

See, I don't like musicals, either...but LaLaLand was just so, well, cute! The musical numbers were so dazzling and the music was so catchy that I was just kind of mesmerized by it, lol!

I have never been to LA and the cinematography made it look absolutely gorgeous! I told dh I wanted to go visit bc it looks like such a pretty place. He literally laughed out loud at me and said, "Um, LA looks NOTHING like that!" (He's been there for work a bunch.) :) Anyway, while the ending wasn't quite what I wanted, any movie that makes me smile, cry a little, and hum the music in my head on the way out is a winner. :)

Zero for three now--saw Fences and was totally bored. For those planning to go, yes the performances are awesome. However be aware (beware?) this is a play performed on film, with all the associated qualities: an endless series of monologues, 90% of which take place in the same 3 feet of space. And almost all emoted by Denzel Washington. Oh my. I've not been to a movie in a very long time during which I was so unutterably bored....and at 2 hours 20 minutes it seemed like I was in that theater for several days. I eventually just sat with my eyes closed listening to the endless monologues hoping it would please, please end some day.

Sigh, this hasn't been my holiday cinema season for sure. Jackie is the only thing I've seen lately that I can say I 'enjoyed' and even that is a rather strained way to describe watching someone try to survive the days after having her husband's head blown off as he sits next to her!

I know! The choices lately. I like going to the movies with my DH, but I won't go just to go!

Is a fun, uplifting, non violent, feel good movie too much to ask for?

Manchester by the Sea was very good, but oh my so depressing for the most part.

OK after all my whining I finally saw a movie that was terrifically fun, bright and with a great uplifting message. Hidden Figures as most probably know already is about African American mathematicians working at NASA in the early days of the space program. Although the plotline was fairly predictable I thought the performances were superb and it really was a great look at one of those historically almost forgotten aspects of US history, not to mention capturing the mood of excitement, and stress, during the dawn of the space age. Great, great movie.

I agree, please go to see Hidden Figures. I laughed, cried, learned some things, and applauded. Very well done.

Whew, so glad to hear you all liked Hidden Figures. I was eagerly anticipating it until an article in the New Yorker made it sound like a dreary scold. I'm glad to know it isn't. I did enjoy the book.

We just saw Hidden Figures this evening. It is a must-see.

I saw Hidden Figures because my friend wanted to, but I thought it was kind of a snooze. I loved the acting, the story was informative, but since I have no interest in the space program it was just not very entertaining to me. I do appreciate that Hollywood made a movie with a story line that informed us of something and people many of us may never have heard about any other way.

Went to see La la Land yesterday with five of my girlfriends. We ALL love, love, loved it. We enjoyed the music, the story line, actors, everything. We said that we would be thinking about it for a few days. I guess mainly the what ifs in life...... how your life can change and go in a different direction when you are in love.

Just got back from seeing The Lion. It was very good and kind of amazing that it is a true story. I got tears in my eyes at the very end., it's not super fabulous but definitely one you should see.

I went to see A Monster Calls today and cried my eyes out. Good film, but sad (not bleak). A big dose of "Sorry, life isn't fair, suck it up and deal with it" in a fantasy wrapper.

I don't think you could watch a more perfect film than Manchester By the Sea. It's sad, that's for sure, but the details and the acting are beyond fabulous. I can't even think of a movie I have seen that comes close to it in the last 30 years. It's everything and more you could ask a movie to be.

Agreed. Manchester by the Sea is extraordinary.

Just watched Hidden Figures and loved it! I didn't find it dreary at all? I do like the space race and I was really profoundly moved visiting the Kennedy Space Center a few years ago. And I just love stories about strong and smart women so it was a GO for me!

Here's a video about Katherine Johnson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r8gJqKyIGhE

Yes, I saw it yesterday and I very much enjoyed it. It's very formulaic, but that's okay when the story is so moving and important and it's very upbeat, really.

Looking forward to seeing "Hidden Figures" but did see "Arrival" and thought it was very interesting & thought-provoking.

Has anyone seen Silence? It looks like a good one to see at the theatre.

We saw Hidden Figures tonight. DH and I both thought it was fantastic.

DH and I will be seeing Patriots Day on Monday. Since we live about an hour north of Boston, it hits close to home. I remember being glued to the TV that entire week.