Pop Culture
- Dual Roomba, par XKCD
- Un sketch de Studio Bagel, avec une parodie d’émission d’époque : La femme, pourquoi pas
- Un sketch de Mister V, Les tubes de la belle époque, relecture moderne d’un sketch similaire des Inconnus.
KPop Demon Hunters, 2025 - ★★★★★
Instant hit! It's funny; some — though not all — songs are excellent (Golden, What It Sounds Like). The story presents a nice tale with a moving ending that keeps the door wide open for new movies. While I am not familiar with the Korean inspirations, I did notice some influences from Disney, manga, and Totoro, all wrapped in a unique package. My daughter can't stop singing the songs and learning the dances. It truly deserves its hit status.
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La La Land, 2016 - ★★★★
We discover that a nearby city is screening La La Land with live music. We decide to show the kids the famous long take of the opening scene. We have fun identifying the two stitches. Afterward, we all go to bed.
The next day, the kids ask to watch the rest of the movie. They don’t have to ask twice.
The film is now a classic. The story, music, colors, actors, landscapes, and even a handful of Ryan Gosling's surprised expressions are all equally lovable.
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A Haunting in Venice, 2023 - ★★
This movie was disappointing. Despite its beautiful setting in Venice, a star-studded cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, and Kelly Reilly, and the promise of an Agatha Christie-inspired whodunit, I didn't fully engage with it. The editing felt odd, the black-and-white flashback scenes were unattractive, and the plot and character development appeared rushed. However, I am still curious about Branagh's adaptations of Death on the Nile and Murder on the Orient Express. 🍿
Holy Cow, 2024 - ★★★
Une variation de Leurs enfants après eux dans le monde des agriculteurs. Tout le monde a trouvé le film charmant, moi aussi, à l'exception de la violence des adolescents, que je trouve folle et peu crédible. Les personnages demeurent attachants malgré leurs actions déroutantes. Les scènes de fabrication de Comté sont apaisantes, offrant une version tranquille de Fred et Jamy.
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Zootopia, 2016 - ★★★★★
I really enjoyed this movie. It's an excellent way for parents to introduce children to the concept of minorities and the challenges they face. The jokes, especially with the sloth, were great. The animation was impressive, and while the scene where animals turn into predators might be a bit scary for children, it was executed very well.
I'm looking forward to Zootopia 2, which comes out this November.
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Michael Clayton, 2007 - ★★★★
The movie serves as a masterclass in moral ambiguity. Every scene is slow-paced yet high-stakes. The lines between heroes and villains are constantly blurred. Characters seek redemption before it's too late, like Tom Wilkinson's character, or grapple with their own morality. Even though Tilda Swinton’s character is evil, she likely suffers from bellyaches and nightmares due to her actions.
I remembered why this film was on my watchlist: Tony Gilroy, the director, is also the creator of Andor, one of my favorite recent shows. I appreciate that both stories feature similar characters in vastly different universes. Both Michael Clayton and Cassian Andor struggle to determine their lines of acceptable behavior.
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Cars, 2006 - ★★★★
I know this movie by heart as it was a household staple during the COVID pandemic when my kids were very young.
They recently wanted to rewatch it for the first time in years, and I still enjoy this movie a lot. I’m not sure why it ranks so poorly among Pixar films on sites that evaluate them, like The Ringer. Owen Wilson and Paul Newman—yes, the legendary Paul Newman!—deliver great performances. The film is fun and charming.
And it has a great after-credit scene.
For French speakers, it’s amusing that the synopsis is quite similar to Camping, which was released the same year. A “winner“ finds himself stuck with “losers” against his will and realizes that these roles are more blurred than they seem.
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Collection de trucs qui m’ont fait rire récemment :
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The Bad Guys 2, 2025 - ★★★½
A fun sequel! It’s a bit over the top, which makes me look forward to its hopefully upcoming "Everything Wrong With..." episode. This was my first movie theater experience in a while, and I really miss it. I should go more often.
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Asterix vs. Caesar, 1985 - ★★★
Ni le plus mauvais, ni le meilleur dessin animé d’Astérix. Il lui manque le charme des anciens (Astérix et Cléopâtre, Les 12 Travaux) ainsi que la qualité d’adaptation et d’animation des plus récents (Le Domaine des Dieux, Le Secret de la Potion Magique ou Le Combat des Chefs).
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