And you'll float too.

182.0/42.5 - Stephen King's IT (2017) Really wanted to see this opening night but had to watch those Tsuchiya movies on TKU-TV. Was way too tired to go on Friday night. Couldn't make the times work yesterday with The Princess Bride screening so I went to the matinee this morning figuring it was a good time bc the Bears game was on (the shows have been selling out and having long lines all weekend). Well I was sorta right bc my theater was only mostly full. In fact that's the most I've seen attend a matinee at my AMC Showplace in Niles. That was nice to see but then I was worried about talkers and phone users. I was right; had a young woman next to me on her phone the entire time when she wasn't talking to the woman sitting next to her. It was so distracting I moved one seat over then finally got up and sat in the row behind me.

Anyways, I fully enjoyed this movie. Nice creepy visuals supported by an excellent young cast. I appreciate the rare 80s throwback movie that doesn't remind of that every 2 minutes. Also very happy they went rated-R. It was hella more believable to hear these kids behave and react like kids. Reminded me of me at that age. Overall very impressed with this movie and what it has accomplished (broke all records for rated-R horror and horror, in general). Not pleased that there are people out there that don't consider this horror... what the fuck. The opening sequence defines this movie as a horror movie and it only accelerates from there. People are either a) stupid b) in denial c) unfamiliar with horror or d) taking a shit on horror. Fuck that. This is a horror in every sense. Enjoy it.

The Princess Bride

183.0/42.5 - Headed down to the Patio Theater in Chicago for a free screening of THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Have not seen it on the big screen so it was worth the drive to go. It's such a fun and efficient movie that breezes by. Really miss Andre the Giant. I didn't stick around for The Goonies since I didn't feel like waiting another 45 minutes for a movie I don't care much for.

The Stylist (2016)

184.5/42.5 - Was happy to see the short film The Stylist (2016) on Shudder. This short premiered at Fantastic Fest last year and missed it. Been wanting to see it since I like Najarra Townsend. Effective and creepy.

100 Shot, 100 Killed: Golden Eye (1968)

184.5/43 - Yoshio Tsuchiya passed away earlier this week. At 90 years he was one of the originals from Toho Films' heyday featured in so many of their genre films from the 50s to the 90s. He was also in a few documentaries produced in the 2000s. To celebrate his career TKU-TV programmed films all week featuring his work. I watched two this evening: 100 Shot, 100 Killed: Golden Eye a.k.a. Iron Finger 2 a.k.a. BOOTED BABE, BUSTED BOSS. And after that movie The Secret of the Telegian (1960). The former is a fun spy adventure that stars Akira Takarada in the lead role. The latter film is a crackling 60s sci-fi crime thriller. Hadn't seen either so it was fun to check these out. Will have to seek out the DVD for each.

Autumn Leaves (1956)

185.5/43 - The fall season for Chicago Film Society kicked off at NEIU tonight with a perfect film for the occasion. Autumn Leaves (1956) is the second Joan Crawford film I've seen this week (the other being Daisy Kenyon). This movie is another great example of going into a movie cold. Knew nothing about it and was supremely entertained by all the plot turns and twists. Man, does this get dark. Terrific performance by Crawford.

Wind River

188.0/43.5 - Went up to AMC Randhurst to see WIND RIVER bc I'd heard so much positive about it. Whoa is this intense. Like I forgot to breathe during a few scenes. Really great film about a true story that happened on a reservation in Wyoming. Well worth your time to seek this out.

Aakhri Adaalat

187.0/43.5 - Labor Day! Saw a few movies today including the new film The Hitman's Bodyguard, which is so much better than anyone has bothered to mention. It's like 90s throwback actioner and a total blast. Glad I went out to see it. Afterwards discovered that NWI has a whole boatload of Indian film so I fired up Aakhri Adaalat (1988) bc I love Jackie Shroff. This is a wild ride too with the plot turning a corner at each act. Vinod Khanna is disgraced inspector that can win in court to take down the bad guys when a vigilante appears and starts to murder the main crime lords. The gorgeous sub-inspector Dimple Kapadia immediately suspects Khanna. Then things get crazy.

Everyday is Valentine (2001)

185.0/43.5 - Watched another HK movie I ordered from Netflix, Everyday is Valentine (2001) starring Cecilia Cheung (the main reason I wanted to see this movie). This is like an old school Hollywood story but set in modern HK/Macau. Girl falls for a guy who pretends to be a rich guy due to a misunderstanding. He goes with it and comedy / romance / heartbreak ensues. Interesting that Cecilia, who is absolutely stunning here, is playing her age at 21 years old at the time. Not a great film but good enough. Hits all the right beats for a predictable conclusion.

Jackals

187.0/43.5 - Because it got a limited release I went out to AMC S.Barrington to see JACKALS. (Also saw the 40th anniversary re-release of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS to make it worth the long trip out there) Anyways, Jackals is half good. I like the cult aspect plus siege/home invasion premise. Unfortunately the family at the center of the story is so damn stupid that it makes the rest seem pointless.

Ingrid Goes West

188.5/43.5 - Because of the Labor Day weekend, office was closed early. So I split to go home and do more work before heading over to Muvico for a twilight screening of Ingrid Goes West. Was thrilled it had a showtime within the twilight window so I only paid $6.35. A good thing since moviepass isn't going to update my subscription until my renewal date (which is bullshit but whatever). I was really looking forward to this movie having heard good things. Turns out this isn't the movie for me. Well crafted and well acted but not a fan of stories like this. Super uncomfortable. I suppose that was the point.