I can't relate to the people who complain about modern Disney animated sequels. Disney used to make animated sequels that just reversed the plot of the first film, but with the main characters' children, and thought we wouldn't notice. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...

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Brendan Fraser immediately went from filming "Monkeybone" to "Bedazzled" to "The Mummy Returns." He really wanted to typecast himself as someone who constantly deals with devilish beings in the underworld, I guess. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...

Looking at the low-budget Ugandan action movie "Who Killed Captain Alex?" and what makes its DIY production so special: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2GP...

The Toy Story movies mean a lot to me and I have loved every entry in the franchise, so I'm naturally excited for 5 and the story they came up with seems right up my alley. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51N...

My review of the dark comedy "How to Make a Killing", which has a few amusing moments and Glen Powell being his usual charming self, but isn't quite as biting as it wants to be: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO6Q...

On the alternate timeline where Viacom buys 20th Century Fox instead of Paramount in the '90s: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXLj...

Kevin Smith was able to make "Clerks" in a convenience store with $27,000!

Part of the enjoyment of movies is thinking about everyone's creative choices that led to the finished film. There's none of that when someone types "make this actor fight that fictional character" into a prompt.

I don't follow sports, but whether it's the Olympics or the NBA, it's nice seeing athletes recognise that sport (despite their competitive nature) is an opportunity for unity and show support for their fellow players, regardless of which country they come from.

New "Mr. Coat" episode, on why "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo" is one of the most charming entries in the franchise as we watch Scooby and his friends, along with Vincent Price, try to catch a bunch of monsters: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_B...

I wonder if animation fans in Japan find it strange when they see animation fans in the west complaining that a Hollywood animated film has three or four sequels. Shrek and Ice Age are nowhere near the number of Pokemon, Doraemon and Detective Conan movies.

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On whether the mixed assessment of Paramount's box-office over the past decade has been fair: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p68B...

TIL The original CEO of Neopets was a Scientologist and that Scientology was heavily involved in the running of the company.

Just read an article in one of the major trades refer to Wuthering Heights as a "remake of Emily Bronte’s novel." Do words just not mean things anymore?

Sofia Coppola made this movie about a girl dealing with having a famous father who travels around the world for film events. I wonder what was the inspiration for this idea. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...

My review of the new Sony Pictures Animation movie "Goat", which even with a familiar sports underdog story, manages to work thanks to its energetic basketball scenes and likeable lead character: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVbr...

Both these options sound objectively amazing, why do racists keep assuming everyone's racist?

Watched "Wonder Man", which I found a fascinating character study willing to show the flaws of its lead protagonist and Ben Kingsley especially shines as Trevor Slattery. Although the biggest surprise is what they do with Josh Gad in this show.

Do you know what's something I really don't like? Totalitarian dictatorships. Not a fan of those.

My review of Gore Verbinski's "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die", a much needed and very creative commentary on over-reliance on AI and doomscrolling: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-7k...

Genuinely thought it would cut to Sam Elliot sitting in the Mos Eisley Cantina, looking at the camera and saying "They call him...the Mando." www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNAY...

New "Mr. Coat" episode, on the history of Shawn Levy's production company 21 Laps Entertainment, which has been responsible for a variety of audience crowd-pleasers, including "Night at the Museum", "Free Guy", "Arrival" and "Stranger Things": www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzWW...

There are two types of people in the world. Those who listen to Pamela Adlon's voice and hear Bobby Hill and those who listen to her voice and hear Spinelli. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...

I recognised that pesky hat snatching monkey immediately.

I've watched four of this year's Best Animated Short nominees and of those, I liked "Butterfly" the best. A powerfully told story told in a unique visual style: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCsD...

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If Barry Levinson's intention with this film was to make it seem like every man in 1959 was an insufferable jerk, job well done. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...

Looking at "Knights of the Zodiac", a live-action movie based on the Japanese manga "Saint Seiya" and which word should not be used to describe it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcgZ...

You're right, we're not ready for it. We're OVER it.

I wonder if Mel Brooks gets a cut of this game's profits.

I hope Dana Walden is seeing the positive response to the new Muppet Show special and already planning her first decision as CCO. One question: Did Walter have a scheduling conflict? He did help the Muppets save the theatre, so it's odd he wasn't there.

I just read a review by a prominent and widely read critic, which used the word "slop" and accused the movie of being written by AI. Harry Knowles or Jeffrey Wells didn't write that review, but if I lied and said they did, that would be entirely believable.

On which actors would be fun to see in a superhero movie, if they're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Pf...

yeah, of course they're not listening why in god's name would they listen to you ricky what possible incentive could bad bunny ever have, in literally any context, to say "wait hang on, before i proceed i better listen to what ricky gervais said, certainly wouldn't wanna ignore HIS instructions"

I'm guessing the Josh D'Amaro-Dana Walden leadership at Disney will function similar to Frank Wells and Michael Eisner, with one mostly handling the business side and the other focusing on creativity. It's a smart move and I wish them both luck.

My review of the music mockumentary "The Moment", which is an inspired idea to avoid doing the typical concert film, but the humour is sporadic and the heavy use of flashing lights is disappointing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPRK...

The Iranian regime is currently killing thousands of their own citizens as well as locking up anyone speaking out against them (including journalists and Oscar-nominated screenwriters). I hope Iranians can soon be free of this fascist government.

Yeah, it's annoying how this comic was often taken out of context like that. I always knew it meant "Hey, don't be a dick to people who like things you don't", never "This thing is above criticism".

I’m sorry, her initials are literally KLAN?!

So far this year, Howard Hawks looks like he has a head start over other directors.

A lot of the 2D animation purist stuff I've often seen online over the years, decades even, basically boils down to: "I want a 2D animated movie that's specifically like Disney/Bluth/early DreamWorks, so I can feel like I'm 8 years old in 2002 all over again."

New "Mr. Coat" episode, on what makes King Kong such a classic movie monster as well as his various appearances (and copyright battles) over the years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj3n...

Just saw Melania. It's a great movie, I dunno what all the fuss is about! Sure, Rachel McAdams was an odd casting choice, and Dylan O'Brien was a REALLY odd choice to play Donald, but I loved watching the First Lady hunt boars and beat the shit out of her husband on what I assume is Epstein Island.

"Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" is a clever and imaginative commentary on the negative effects of social media and the emptiness of AI, with the right amount of bonkers absurdity. Welcome back, Gore Verbinski!

Extremists want nothing more than to create division and coerce us into hating someone simply because of what side of the border they're born on or where their parents happen come from, so it saddens me when I see people succumb to this.

Went to a showing of "Melania", but these two old men kept loudly making wisecracks at the screen and laughing at their own jokes, so it was hard to concentrate.

Shocking and heartbreaking news. Catherine O'Hara was great in everything. Beetlejuice, Home Alone, The Nightmare Before Christmas, For Your Consideration, After Hours and SCTV are just a sample of the highlights. This is a massive loss. variety.com/2026/tv/news...