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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 3h

(continued):

The Running Man(2025)(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
Wicked: For Good(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
The Mandolorian and Grogu(Very Excited!)
Predator: Badlands(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
Avatar: Fire and Ash(Seriously Cannot Wait!)

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 3h

Here are all the previews that played before it started:

(Every trailer except for Now You See Me, Now You Don't was presented in IMAX. The Fire and Ash preview was also presented in IMAX 3D.)

Now You See Me, Now You Don't(Slight Sigh...)
Mercy(Sigh...)
The Bride!(Seriously Cannot Wait!)

Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 3h

Tron: Ares:

Even with the baggage it has and a weak story, Tron: Ares still keeps many of what the previous two Tron films memorable... ...especially with it's very slick visuals and an incredible score from Nine Inch Nails. It's especially a must in IMAX 3D.

8/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 3h

Tron: Ares:

Even with the baggage it has and a weak story, Tron: Ares still keeps many of what the previous two Tron films memorable... ...especially with it's very slick visuals and an incredible score from Nine Inch Nails. It's especially a must in IMAX 3D.

8/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22h

Here are all the previews that played before it started:

Hamnet(Cannot Wait!)
Black Phone 2(Seeing it next week!)
Regretting You(Interesting!)

Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22h

Roofman:

While Roofman is as sad as the actual real live event that inspired it, thanks to it's terrific performances, brisk pacing, and a very meaningful message, it really becomes a strong and harrowing film that also shows just how much criminals try hard not to do what they do.

9.5/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22h

Roofman:

While Roofman is as sad as the actual real live event that inspired it, thanks to it's terrific performances, brisk pacing, and a very meaningful message, it really becomes a strong and harrowing film that also shows just how much criminals try hard not to do what they do.

9.5/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22h

Yup. That is indeed the one.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 2d

Putting David out on the same day as Fire and Ash and Search for SquarePants is typical of the decisions that Angel makes.

Oh, yeah, they somehow got it back after losing the rights to it last year and having a big lawsuit... ...there's a giant loophole.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 5d

Everything about it already sounds super promising. I am already in.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 8d

Here are all the previews that played before it started:

The Bride!(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
After the Hunt(Interesting!)
The Black Phone 2(Cannot Wait!)
Roofman(Seeing it next week!)
Marty Supreme(Cannot Wait!)
Eternity(Interesting!)

Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 8d

The Smashing Machine:

The Smashing Machine may do nothing too out of the ordinary in terms of sports films and isn't for anyone, but thanks to it's tensity and a truly dynamite performance from Johnson, it really ends up being a knockout and a very harrowing film.

8.5/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 8d

The Smashing Machine:

The Smashing Machine may do nothing too out of the ordinary in terms of sports films and isn't for anyone, but thanks to it's tensity and a truly dynamite performance from Johnson, it really ends up being a knockout and a very harrowing film.

8.5/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 12d

Basically started a new channel for both YouTube videos and... ...goofy stuff.

Check it out!

www.youtube.com/@TonalSoundJ...

Tonal Sound

Cartoons? Music Instrumentals? YTPs? Basically the place for those. And other stuff.

www.youtube.com

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 13d

(continued):

The Running Man(2025)(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
Mortal Kombat II(Cannot Wait!)
The Bride!(Seriously Cannot Wait!)

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 13d

Here are all the previews that played before it started:

(Reze Arc onwards had them presented in IMAX. The Bride also filled up the whole screen.)

Bugonia(Cannot Wait!)
After the Hunt(Interesting!)
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc(Cannot Wait!)
The Odyssey(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
Tron: Ares(Very Excited!)

Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 13d

One Battle After Another(continued):

...let up and hold your hand. It's also goregous to look at and has some of the best uses of music in any film this year. Why, Anderson, you and your team know how to do something good. This was a masterpiece!

10/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 13d

One Battle After Another(continued):

...let up and hold your hand. It's also goregous to look at and has some of the best uses of music in any film this year. Why, Anderson, you and your team know how to do something good. This was a masterpiece!

10/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 13d

One Battle After Another:

One Battle After Another is very bleak and really has a harsh depiction of what we are going through right now... ...and as a film, really cannot be any better. It goes by very fast despite it's 172 minute runtime, has incredible performances, and does not...

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 15d

It comes out in literally a few weeks and there is still no trailer or ANY piece of marketing for it.

Netflix may be Netflix, but even for their standards, I am questioning what's going on here.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 18d

Haven't had cable for 12 years... ...so I am all set already.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 21d

Here are all the previews that played before it started:

Ella McCay(Cannot Wait!)
After the Hunt(Interesting!)
Wicked: For Good(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
Eleanor the Great(Want to be excited for it, but the reactions it has been getting have made me cautious.)

Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 21d

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey:

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey may be too fast for its own good and doesn't reach its full potential, but it's terrific cast, fantastic cinematography and production design, and a splendid score by the master Hisaishi made me have a passable time with it.

6.5/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 21d

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey:

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey may be too fast for its own good and doesn't reach its full potential, but it's terrific cast, fantastic cinematography and production design, and a splendid score by the master Hisaishi made me have a passable time with it.

6.5/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22d

Here are all the previews that played before it started:

One Battle After Another(Finally! One more week!)
Roofman(Hyped!)
The Strangers: Chapter 2(Sigh...)
Avatar: Fire and Ash(Seriously Cannot Wait!)
The Black Phone 2(Cannot Wait!)

Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22d

Him:

Him has a fantastic premise and does have some cool effects and scares and a cast who does do a good job, but it sadly does next to nothing with them and not only is just so dull, but also goes completely nowhere as well. What a big disappointment.

4/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 22d

Him:

Him has a fantastic premise and does have some cool effects and scares and a cast who does do a good job, but it sadly does next to nothing with them and not only is just so dull, but also goes completely nowhere as well. What a big disappointment.

4/10

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 23d

Both Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert don't deserve what they are going throught right now.

A sad example of what has been going on throughout this year.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 23d

It was 3 months earlier than expected, but....

Won't set it up till Tuesday, though.

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 24d

I can understand why it has been an acquired taste for some people, but I enjoyed Helluva Boss.

Some of the jokes are great, I REALLY love the designs and animation, and even if they are absolutely HORRIBLE personality wise, the characters are a lot of fun.

Now I need to see some Hazbin...

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Tristan Michels @tlmylm2002.bsky.social · 26d

A little fun fact... ...Genndy indirectly mentions Mat in the Q&A.

He said that there was a screening of the film he hosted in Montreal, and he said that there was a reviewer from there who thought the film "wasn't funny". I get the feeling that's who he was referring to? But yeah, I agree.

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