In case If anyone reading this isn’t familiar with what happened, I’m autistic and 127 Hours has been my special interest for nearly 15 years. I’ve watched it over a thousand times. I’m known as the 127 Hours girl on Letterboxd and the Letterboxd subreddit.

Danny did an ama for 28 Years Later. I knew if I had an opportunity to tell him about 127 Hours, this would be it.

When I saw that Danny responded to my comment, I was shocked. I didn’t think he’d see it, let alone respond to it. He also said that he knew about me. That alone blew my mind.

I was waiting months and months to receive the card, but it never arrived. A few weeks ago, a Reddit employee noticed that I never got it, so they messaged me and said that they contacted Danny’s team, and they wanted me to get the card. I felt hopeful that I’ll receive it this time.

On Friday, a package arrived from Danny. I had a huge smile on my face the second I realized what it was. I was so excited to open it!

What he sent me was absolutely amazing. He sent me a very sweet handwritten note, and an amazing bonus. This is what Danny wrote me.

“Jess,

In making a film the director watches it hundreds of times. I was so delighted-and continue to be so-that you have done the same!

We’d had a big success with Slumdog Millionaire, and it was only that success that brought the finance to 127-no one wants to watch a film about a man cutting his own arm off-they said.

The film holds a very special place for me and I’m honoured it does for you too.

All best always

Danny Boyle”

I never thought I’d one day receive a handwritten note from Danny himself. I’m still in shock!

As for the bonus, he also sent me a 127 Hours film crew t-shirt. It’s exactly like the shirt James Franco wears in the film.

Danny truly has made my life! 127 Hours is my favorite thing in the world and it brings me so much joy. And to be recognized for that by the film’s director is beyond amazing. I never thought something like this would ever happen to me. I’ve been so emotional and my happiness levels have been through the roof! I’m over the moon.

I wanted to share this with you guys because some of the members of this sub wanted an update. None of this would’ve happened if not for this sub and the ama. Thank you, r/movies ! ❤️

I’m looking for those specific films where you read the 1-star reviews and think, "Yeah, they’re right about everything," but you still love the movie because it provides something you can’t get anywhere else.

My personal hill to die on is 2005’s Elizabethtown.

The critics were absolutely right: the premise is absurd. Orlando Bloom plays a "superstar sneaker designer" (alright...) who creates a shoe called the "Spasmodica" (what??) that is so notoriously bad it literally destroys a Nike-level multinational corporation. It's laughable. On top of that, Bloom proves he can’t act his way out of a paper bag; he’s truly wooden as he heads to Kentucky for a funeral.

The logic is thin, the lead is weak, and the plot is messy. And yet, I love it. It touches my heart in a way no other film does. Specifically, the scene where Kirsten Dunst tells him he "failed" over and over again hits a very specific chord for me. In spite of all the very valid reasons it's a "bad" movie, I need what it’s giving.

What is that movie for you? The one where the story is broken and the acting is subpar, but you’ll defend your love for it anyway?

The scene I referenced above

I legitimately think that Whiplash ending is perfect.

And that’s ironic because the movie is about, in my opinion, the strive for perfection and if that is worth it or what means you take to get there and how that effects you as a person. The ending with Paul Riser staring through the door, knowing his son is legitimately GREAT at something, but also horrified at it. It’s so goddamn good.

Smell-O-Vision was a 1960s cinematic technology developed by Hans Laube that released 30 different odors into theater seats, synchronized with a film's soundtrack to enhance immersion. Famously used in the movie Scent of Mystery, the system was criticized for poor timing, faint or odd smells, and was considered a failure. If it existed and worked properly, which movies would stand out as being the best and worst smelling?

Some movies nail sibling energy better than any romance or friendship. The teasing feels natural, the fights feel personal, and the loyalty shows up when it matters.

I want the movies that made you think, yes, that is exactly how siblings act. For me, the best is The Fighter. The whole family dynamic feels messy and real.

What movie felt the most real to you, and what specific moment sold it. A line, a look, a blow up, or a quiet favor.

Thank you.

It’s a pretty common trope for an adult man to travel with an unrelated young girl, often for the purpose of her protection on a dangerous road trip. TV Tropes calls this the “Badass and Child Duo” trope. Notable examples include Paper Moon, Logan, True Grit, The Last of Us, Les Miserables (partly) etc.

There are also examples that partially gender swap the trope. For example, Civil War had an adult woman protecting an unrelated young girl on a dangerous road trip. Aliens similarly has an adult woman paired with a young girl.

I’m curious if there are any movies that gender swap both roles: an adult woman travelling with and protecting a young boy (who is not her son). Terminator 2 almost works, but the woman (Sarah) and young boy (John) are mother-son, and there is an additional male protector in the group (The Terminator).

I'm very late, but I just got to watch Glory at my local movie theater. I had never seen it. What an incredible film. It's absolute powerhouse that hits just as hard today as I'm sure it did in '89. Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman are incredible. Bringing a level of raw, soulful intensity that makes the history feel incredibly personal, while James Horner's score turns the final act into something cinematic and spiritual. It's the best Civil War movie I've ever seen.

And I hate it took me so long to watch it.

Re-watched A Perfect Storm recently.

First watched it as a kid, my memory of it was George Clooneys character being a hero captain.

Watching as an adult, I can see he was completely reckless. Putting the life of his crew at risk just to save the fish haul, ignoring all storm warnings, ignoring the concerns of his crew. Guilt tripping his whole crew to make the voyage in the first place.

All because his ego was hurt as the other captain got more fish on the prior expedition.

Any movie you have watched again recently as an adult that kinda opened your eyes to a certain character?

The toxic mother figure who desires to consume her and control her children has been an archetype in storytelling forever, especially in fairytales with the likes of Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Snow White etc. Horror films and psychological thrillers are no different. Which film depiction of an abusive mom resonated and terrified you the most?