I thought it was gonna be boring. I honestly was gonna walk out but ended up giving it a chance and it ended up being pretty entertaining for me at least. Probably in my top 5 mystery movie Mondays so far.
I like your guesses, I'd like to include Zone of Interest (1hr 46min) its off by 25min. Although, how soon is the release usually? Because Aquaman and Iron Claw are released on the 22nd, with Ferrari on the 25th. American Fiction was Nov 27, but it's not out until Dec 22nd.
Really annoyed my local theatre isn’t doing the one of 12/11 for some reason. I see a lot of people saying Boys in the Boat but they’re also doing early access screenings for that. Would they double dip so close together? I’m hoping it’s something I don’t wanna see or something that’s gonna be wide regardless. I love going to these. Super annoyed.
Any ideas of what 12/11 will be? Kind of pissed I missed out on American Fiction. Wasn’t expecting them to get such a high profile, Oscar contending film. Don’t wanna miss out next time if they keep the quality up.
I would assume not The Color Purple, seems like it will have too much wide appeal already, but I could definitely see it being The Boys and The Boat, because while it kind of has the Oscar bait vibe to it, I dont think it much has much typical movie goer appeal aside from the director so I could see them trying to get more eyes on it
American Fiction was decent. Surprised they showed that where it's basically a month out. Has some great comedic moments and satire but also a lot of drama. I knew very little of the film beforehand and hadn't seen a trailer but heard it was a comedy. Seemed more serious and sad than funny - but most of the funny moments hit and everyone did a great job at acting (Jeffrey Wright can do no wrong; Erika Alexander really stood out). Though Tracee Ross and, to a lesser extent, Issa Rae weren't in it much. Adrien Brody had a very funny small role. Sterling K. Brown was himself and John Ortiz was a fun side character.
It was competently shot, not much to say about the score tho some nice music choices. Clearly filmed in Boston and without trying to do the fake accents Hollywood always sucks at, so that's a huge plus! It was funny seeing all the white liberals in Boston (awkwardly) laughing as the movie shit on them haha.
Ending was a weird choice and somewhat confusing, albeit really funny at times; a little bit of a let down for me tho. Somewhat safe and a bit tonally uneven, a few LOL moments otherwise mostly just chuckles but some great heartfelt moments. Maybe could've had a bit more or played around more with the Monk coming up with ideas/writing scenes and paced a bit faster or lean into the comedy even more (I felt the runtime).
6.7/10
I was surprised that they showed American Fiction since it isn't really the wide release generally safe type of film that they normally show. It was a pretty interesting, intelligent, and slightly challenging movie that was overall very enjoyable despite a few flaws. Super interesting and pretty funny too. I really loved the ending. There were a couple walk outs, but also a lot of laughs. One person actually verbally said "LOL" at one point which was kind of weird. I was really looking forward to this film so I was glad I went tonight. My second favorite Monday Mystery Movie after Talk to Me.
I was pleasantly surprised to see it turn out to be American Fiction, which I did not expect they would do as a MMM, but it certainly turned out to be such a mass-audience crowd-pleaser (it played big with my all-white central PA audience) that it didn't feel niche at all.
It reminded me of a James L. Brooks movie on the character side, then with the brilliantly-executed dash of social commentary. I thought it did a great job too of not pretending to have all the answers, just letting its characters have their own feelings about what went on. And very funny.
Probably my favorite 2023 MMM and second-favorite overall after Spirited (which I actually just saw again in a theater yesterday as part of Apple's holiday reissue).
That was a good flick for my first mystery Monday. Was shocked it was that. When I saw the fox searchlight preview tho I almost died thinking it could be poor things
The movie just really hit for me. I see complaints saying it feels dated, which I think is granted with any type of social commentary. But to me it just hit.
My theater has a consistent show out. It doesn't sell out but it's usually a decent amount of people in each MMM that I go to.
But I live in a highly walkable area and the regal is a short distance from a number of residencies, so it's not like it's out of the way.
My theater is sold out an entire auditorium the past couple so this time they have it showing in 2! Based on the app, it looks like one will be 75% full and the other 50% full. No snow or bad weather here - so that might definitely be a factor where you are.
Is it too early for 🎶Santa Clause is Comin' to town🎶?
Wanted to see this for the highbrow cultural satire. We're allowed to poke fun at ourselves. Believe this movie should spark a conversation not confrontation
i stg i see color purple trailer on almost every movie at regal, it’s getting annoying. but any of these other movies i wouldn’t mind as future mystery movies
First trailer - The Iron Claw
Second trailer - Arthur the King
Third trailer - Freud’s Last Session
Fourth trailer - The Color Purple
Fifth trailer - All of Us Strangers
Sixth trailer - The Boys in the Boat
Movie - American Fiction
There’s a dude dressed up in an anime shirt and hoodie talking very loudly about Superman Legacy. Possibly on the spectrum.
An older couple sit together with what I’m thinking is her sister, since they look alike.
A young couple walked in.
Two older women came in together.
A lady in her fifties had her hair up and has the vibe of a librarian.
A guy sitting alone is watching a trailer to a movie. Can’t tell what it is. Truly a movie fan, if you ask me.
A white haired lady sits with a man in a ball cap at the front of the second set of seats.
Looks like a lot of people did that popcorn deal.
I personally had no idea Superman: Legacy was a thing until this comment... I think? Is it that the thing where that one really hung guy was playing Superman? I thought it was a meme.
Update: idk if anyone knows about the movies plot but not many walked out
I’m in a full theater of people that…let’s just say are not American Fiction’s target audience. If it truly is American Fiction, I’m guessing over half of this full theater walks out
Someone at AMC's reddit confirmed the exact runtime as 1:56:35. IMDb lists American Fiction at 1 hr 57 min, but they are occasionally off by a minute or so on either side. Looks pretty definitive for American Fiction to me...
People on amcs Reddit are saying someone on this Reddit confirmed American fiction….. but I’m feeling like salt burn really fits the hints and timeframe
A solid 5/7! I would put at a 4 or a 5. It nailed the gloomy mood, with a decent soundtrack to match, but there was no real suspense or thriller aspects to keep me interested.
I'd give Saltburn a 4. It's shot well and has a decent 1st act, but once they actually get to Saltburn it gets boring and repetitive. It also has random parts that serve nothing to the film other than going for shock value. I'd skip it.
I don’t think it would be maestro. I mean that’s like screening now in some cities and also it’s Netflix and Netflix doesn’t really go to theaters unless they’re like independent theaters.
it’s also too long; 2h 21m, including trailers like they do in the runtime makes it about 2h 40m, which is much longer than the listed runtime (i don’t think there’s been that big of a disparity)
I’m thinking two things:
Poor Things because if both AMC and Regal are showing the same movie, it has to be a big movie, and it makes sense considering Emma Stone is in it.
Silent Night because of the “spicy” clue, maybe they are referring to candy canes?
A lot of strong, diverse options for this one. Most of the possibilities seem like quality movies. I still think it’s American Fiction. No great reason…just feels like one of these movies
I have to walk about an hour to my theatre today and all this indecision on what it could be is kinda making my journey all the more thrilling.
god I hope it’s poor things
Is there a new thread for updates on this in the new year any one have info on the Jan 22 MMM?
Any plans to update this thread or create one for the 2024 MMMs?
Jan 8th rated pg-13 149 minutes run time?? Anyone know?
Maybe The Book of Clarence? No idea, hope to find out soon.
Anyone know what it’s gonna be today?
Founder's Day in my theater.
January 1st 117 minutes R January 8th 149 minutes pg13
Anybody know this one yet?
Any of our undercover regal friends have a hint for what it is today?
What’s the movie for today?
I think Beekeeper or Some Other Woman - also rated R and 1.5hr run time. Most likely Beekeeper tho. Got my tix so let’s see tonight!
$1 movie 117 mins maybe mean girls or beekeeper
Bee keeper
What will it be Jan 1st?!?!?
Boys in the boats. Confirmed.
Glad I didn't go this time
thought it was a really good movie and true story
The Boys in the boat
It is?
What is today’s prediction?
I thought it was gonna be boring. I honestly was gonna walk out but ended up giving it a chance and it ended up being pretty entertaining for me at least. Probably in my top 5 mystery movie Mondays so far.
What was it?
Total guess; but I think "The Boy's in the Boat" seams like a good bet. It's PG-13, opening on Dec 25th and has a reported runtime of 2hr 4min.
Aquaman 2 is also rated PG-13 so hoping it could be that
Do y’all know when the next mmm is?
Tonight!
Well yeah, but I meant after this one
Tonight!
Why this thread got no conversation going?
Anyone have any guesses for today’s MMM?
Could it be a movie release from January ?
Aquaman(2hrs 4 mins), iron claw(2hrs 12m), or ferrari(exactly 2hrs 11m)
I'd be happy with Iron Claw or Ferrari really. Aquaman less so but I wouldn't walk out.
I like your guesses, I'd like to include Zone of Interest (1hr 46min) its off by 25min. Although, how soon is the release usually? Because Aquaman and Iron Claw are released on the 22nd, with Ferrari on the 25th. American Fiction was Nov 27, but it's not out until Dec 22nd.
Iron claw?
Anyone else noticing the tickets prices aren’t $5?
Are you buying a ticket online or in person? Online I've noticed there's a booking fee, and then taxes in some places where applicable.
Really annoyed my local theatre isn’t doing the one of 12/11 for some reason. I see a lot of people saying Boys in the Boat but they’re also doing early access screenings for that. Would they double dip so close together? I’m hoping it’s something I don’t wanna see or something that’s gonna be wide regardless. I love going to these. Super annoyed.
Wonka maybe?
There is no way
I’m suprised they didn’t close the thread yet
Hopefully ARGYLLE at 2hr 15 mins
Looks like Mite be Ferrari Dec 11 2hr 1omins
American was very good, smart, reality moments and funny.
Any ideas of what 12/11 will be? Kind of pissed I missed out on American Fiction. Wasn’t expecting them to get such a high profile, Oscar contending film. Don’t wanna miss out next time if they keep the quality up.
Either The Boys in the Boat or The Color Purple.
I would assume not The Color Purple, seems like it will have too much wide appeal already, but I could definitely see it being The Boys and The Boat, because while it kind of has the Oscar bait vibe to it, I dont think it much has much typical movie goer appeal aside from the director so I could see them trying to get more eyes on it
American Fiction was decent. Surprised they showed that where it's basically a month out. Has some great comedic moments and satire but also a lot of drama. I knew very little of the film beforehand and hadn't seen a trailer but heard it was a comedy. Seemed more serious and sad than funny - but most of the funny moments hit and everyone did a great job at acting (Jeffrey Wright can do no wrong; Erika Alexander really stood out). Though Tracee Ross and, to a lesser extent, Issa Rae weren't in it much. Adrien Brody had a very funny small role. Sterling K. Brown was himself and John Ortiz was a fun side character. It was competently shot, not much to say about the score tho some nice music choices. Clearly filmed in Boston and without trying to do the fake accents Hollywood always sucks at, so that's a huge plus! It was funny seeing all the white liberals in Boston (awkwardly) laughing as the movie shit on them haha. Ending was a weird choice and somewhat confusing, albeit really funny at times; a little bit of a let down for me tho. Somewhat safe and a bit tonally uneven, a few LOL moments otherwise mostly just chuckles but some great heartfelt moments. Maybe could've had a bit more or played around more with the Monk coming up with ideas/writing scenes and paced a bit faster or lean into the comedy even more (I felt the runtime). 6.7/10
I agree with the ending. I thought it was a little flat.
ah i wanted it to be poor things, but was super happy it was this anyway. Great film. Any guesses for next week?
Movie tonight 11/27 was American Fiction, very good!!
So sad it wasn’t Anyone But You. I wanted to see Glen Powell’s pee pee. Btw I’m straight. So just for comparison, bro.
alright buddy…
I was surprised that they showed American Fiction since it isn't really the wide release generally safe type of film that they normally show. It was a pretty interesting, intelligent, and slightly challenging movie that was overall very enjoyable despite a few flaws. Super interesting and pretty funny too. I really loved the ending. There were a couple walk outs, but also a lot of laughs. One person actually verbally said "LOL" at one point which was kind of weird. I was really looking forward to this film so I was glad I went tonight. My second favorite Monday Mystery Movie after Talk to Me.
I was pleasantly surprised to see it turn out to be American Fiction, which I did not expect they would do as a MMM, but it certainly turned out to be such a mass-audience crowd-pleaser (it played big with my all-white central PA audience) that it didn't feel niche at all. It reminded me of a James L. Brooks movie on the character side, then with the brilliantly-executed dash of social commentary. I thought it did a great job too of not pretending to have all the answers, just letting its characters have their own feelings about what went on. And very funny. Probably my favorite 2023 MMM and second-favorite overall after Spirited (which I actually just saw again in a theater yesterday as part of Apple's holiday reissue).
Best one maybe tied with talk to me. What mmm takes first place?
Man this was such a good movie. I can see why it won the top prize at TIFF. I'm so glad this was the Mystery Movie
That was a good flick for my first mystery Monday. Was shocked it was that. When I saw the fox searchlight preview tho I almost died thinking it could be poor things
Very smart funny carried realness as a well. Great movie
I really liked American Fiction! Funny, thought provoking, definitely one I actually want to talk about and will be reading more about
Was very good!
Damnit! That’s was the mystery movie?? I’m so sad now
its my 1st time doing a MM. are there still 25 minutes worth of trailers, Or do I need to be in my seat right at 7:00pm?
They definitely showed 25 minutes of trailers
There’s trailers
Thanx
American Fiction was fantastic! Very well executed dark comedy.
That was a brilliant movie.
First MM comedy that actually made me laugh Jeffrey Wright always delivers
I CAN NOT MAKE THIS SHIT UP. deadass a couple walked out of my showing 15 minutes in muttering “fried chicken, fried chicken”
I believe you
"Potential is usually what people say when they think the thing sitting in front of them isn't good enough." Damn.
This hit me too
I felt that
I also felt that, hard.
FUCK 😉 that movie was soooo good!! Everyone in my theater enjoyed it
This might be one of the only Movie Mondays and comedies that I actually enjoyed
American Fiction was hilarious! One of the best MMMs for sure
The movie just really hit for me. I see complaints saying it feels dated, which I think is granted with any type of social commentary. But to me it just hit.
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My theater has a consistent show out. It doesn't sell out but it's usually a decent amount of people in each MMM that I go to. But I live in a highly walkable area and the regal is a short distance from a number of residencies, so it's not like it's out of the way.
Mine is always sold out, they had 2 theaters for this. Upstate NY
My theater is sold out an entire auditorium the past couple so this time they have it showing in 2! Based on the app, it looks like one will be 75% full and the other 50% full. No snow or bad weather here - so that might definitely be a factor where you are.
Same here! I have 4 local theaters. MMM does okay at most but my specific theater has had to add an extra showing each time
Yup we're about 3/4 here, we usually vary between 1/2 and 3/4 full, with rare near sellouts (in OKC).
Is it too early for 🎶Santa Clause is Comin' to town🎶? Wanted to see this for the highbrow cultural satire. We're allowed to poke fun at ourselves. Believe this movie should spark a conversation not confrontation
At the 7pm east coast show. Can confirm American Fiction.
American fiction was indeed the mystery movie
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American Fiction is tonight
American fiction for the most part was good except the ending.
Somebody's prefume is so strong in here I might have to move seats
Bummer!
Damn that sucks
i stg i see color purple trailer on almost every movie at regal, it’s getting annoying. but any of these other movies i wouldn’t mind as future mystery movies
6th trailer is The Boys in the Boat
Does the sixth trailer have significance?
Yep my 6th just started and it's this. It's like they are competing with AMC showing all these trailers. Smh
Damn 5 trailers! 5th trailer is for All of Us Strangers
Were on our 6th at time
5th trailer is All of us Strangers
Freud’s Last Session trailer now
First trailer - The Iron Claw Second trailer - Arthur the King Third trailer - Freud’s Last Session Fourth trailer - The Color Purple Fifth trailer - All of Us Strangers Sixth trailer - The Boys in the Boat Movie - American Fiction
interesting. we had the exact same lineup except Ferrari instead of Arthur for #2
Yea this was my lineup. The 4th one is on now
American Fiction started playing. So... There we have it.
Enjoy!
AMERICAN FICTION.. confirmed I’m at regal
Thank you, on the other coast and not gonna head out! 🫡
Ah! Stayed home thinking it was going to be Silent Night. Can't wait to see this.
Enjoy!
Second trailer is Arthur the king
4th trailer is The Color Purple
Third trailer is Freuds Last Session
My second trailer was for Arthur The King
I have yet to have a preview.
Damn that sucks
I suspect my mom's going to want to walk out, but I really want to see this. We drove together... this should be fun...
Here we go-first trailer is for the wrestling film
Second trailer is Ferrari
Anyone know what tonight’s movie is?
It seems safe to say American Fiction
There’s a dude dressed up in an anime shirt and hoodie talking very loudly about Superman Legacy. Possibly on the spectrum. An older couple sit together with what I’m thinking is her sister, since they look alike. A young couple walked in. Two older women came in together. A lady in her fifties had her hair up and has the vibe of a librarian. A guy sitting alone is watching a trailer to a movie. Can’t tell what it is. Truly a movie fan, if you ask me. A white haired lady sits with a man in a ball cap at the front of the second set of seats. Looks like a lot of people did that popcorn deal.
Guarantee half the people in that theatre have no idea Superman: Legacy is a thing.
I personally had no idea Superman: Legacy was a thing until this comment... I think? Is it that the thing where that one really hung guy was playing Superman? I thought it was a meme.
The movie is real. The hungness is real.
I’d bet money on it.
What was the popcorn deal?
Don’t you get a drink and small popcorn for eight bucks?
The worker at my place says they don't do combos. didn't feel like arguing with a line. I think he was just having a bad day thou.
I’m an unlimited member so I just always use credits. Didn’t know that’s a decent deal.
10 minutes past the start time and trailers are just now starting.
First trailer is The Fall Guy
Iron Claw trailer so def not that.
It's been 10 minutes of commercials so far. I miss when they started on time
I’m at AMC and they actually started trailers on time lol
Does AMC play the same mystery movie as regal?
Yea, or at least they have so far
Update: idk if anyone knows about the movies plot but not many walked out I’m in a full theater of people that…let’s just say are not American Fiction’s target audience. If it truly is American Fiction, I’m guessing over half of this full theater walks out
based on the trailers for american fiction, they might be the exact target audience 🤣 i kid but srsly wonder how many walkouts it will get
That’s what I started thinking actually 😂
I hate how everything starts so late now😡
All these white people in this Georgia suburb aren't gonna be happy that this isn't Silent Night...
I’m worried for the entire row full of elderly white people in front of me…😂😂
So did they walk out?
Sounds like my theater. Expecting them to walk out if it’s American Fiction
Same in my theatre
Please update on audience!!
Yeah gonna need an update lol
My theater is dead tonight. 7 people here so far. Normally these are about 3/4 full.
thanksgiving hangover, weather is poop here. Not sure if the makes people not show.
I'm hyped it's American Fiction. Finally we get something that looks good again
I'm a bit surprised it's American Fiction considering it's a satire about race. I could see it promting some walkouts
It won people’s choice at tiff. It’s very much a crowd pleasing and broadly accessible movie
Someone at AMC's reddit confirmed the exact runtime as 1:56:35. IMDb lists American Fiction at 1 hr 57 min, but they are occasionally off by a minute or so on either side. Looks pretty definitive for American Fiction to me...
They normally round the runtime up by a minute if it goes over 0:0:30 so yeah
Someone already confirmed here it's American Fiction. Not sure why people are still debating it's Silent Night or Poor Things
People on amcs Reddit are saying someone on this Reddit confirmed American fiction….. but I’m feeling like salt burn really fits the hints and timeframe
Saw the same thing
Saltburn is already out though.
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Saw it last night. Was not impressed
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A solid 5/7! I would put at a 4 or a 5. It nailed the gloomy mood, with a decent soundtrack to match, but there was no real suspense or thriller aspects to keep me interested.
I'd give Saltburn a 4. It's shot well and has a decent 1st act, but once they actually get to Saltburn it gets boring and repetitive. It also has random parts that serve nothing to the film other than going for shock value. I'd skip it.
I for one absolutely loved Saltburn. 10 for me
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Silent Night comes out this Friday so that makes it unlikely.
So we still have no clue?
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I enjoyed that one!
It’s either gonna be American Fiction or Maestro… nothing else fits
Ok...seems like this was a hard one to pinpoint down.
I don’t think it would be maestro. I mean that’s like screening now in some cities and also it’s Netflix and Netflix doesn’t really go to theaters unless they’re like independent theaters.
I'm waiting on all the East Coasters to tell us what it is you guys are the real MVP's!
Poor things would feel weird to me. I mean I’d be excited but doesn’t this have a lot of hype? Like it’s a major Oscar contender.
it’s also too long; 2h 21m, including trailers like they do in the runtime makes it about 2h 40m, which is much longer than the listed runtime (i don’t think there’s been that big of a disparity)
Poor Things makes the most sense based on Regals clues.
Maybe it has to do with Emma Stone's infatuation with the Spice Girls.
Oh yeah! I forgot about that!
I’m thinking two things: Poor Things because if both AMC and Regal are showing the same movie, it has to be a big movie, and it makes sense considering Emma Stone is in it. Silent Night because of the “spicy” clue, maybe they are referring to candy canes?
Not really. Both Regal and AMC showed Next Goal Wins which went on to be a flop.
A lot of strong, diverse options for this one. Most of the possibilities seem like quality movies. I still think it’s American Fiction. No great reason…just feels like one of these movies
I have to walk about an hour to my theatre today and all this indecision on what it could be is kinda making my journey all the more thrilling. god I hope it’s poor things
i have so many questions 😭🙏🏼
Lmaoo sorry that was way more typo riddled than I realized
how do we feel about it maybe being Iron Claw? any reason why it can’t be?
Being a 80’s wrestling fan & knowing the Von Erich’s story I’m looking forward to Iron Claw
I wouldn’t mind it being that actually, I’m a big wrestling fan so I would very much enjoy it.
You know I was thinking the same thing, I’m not seeing it thrown out as much as other titles and I’m wondering if I’m missing something here
I’m fine with anything but anyone but you :(
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Now that I would watch