Witch Letterbox Travel: Discovering Hidden Gems on Your Next Adventure

The witch letterbox is a curious phenomenon that has been observed for centuries. It is believed to be a magical contraption used by witches for communication purposes. The letterbox itself is made out of special enchanted materials that allow for the transmission of messages between witches, regardless of their physical locations. The witch letterbox is said to appear as an ordinary, if slightly peculiar, mailbox. However, upon closer inspection, one would notice the distinct markings and symbols etched into its surface. These markings are said to be ancient runes and spells that activate the magical properties of the letterbox.

I ended up watching two somewhat similar movies yesterday. One was Lion, which was pretty good but not as good as I expected; as most people seems to agree, the second act was a lot weaker than the first and than the ending. I then watched The Florida Project, which was pretty great, if maybe a touch repetitive at times.

The film as a whole I think is merely good, largely because every other character in the movie is such an idiot that there s never much dramatic tension, it s always obvious that Fiorentino is going to get exactly what she wants. The movie answers the first question I had going in, which is why don t the rich people just take contemporary people s bodies , so I kept waiting for the answer to why do the characters look like the same age despite this being far enough into the future that there is time travel.

These markings are said to be ancient runes and spells that activate the magical properties of the letterbox. When a witch needs to send a message to another witch, they simply write their message on enchanted parchment and place it inside the letterbox. The letterbox then uses its magical powers to transport the message to the intended recipient's letterbox, no matter how far apart they may be.

Movies You've Seen Recently | Q4 2023

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MidnightCowboy

Welcome
Hello and welcome to the monthly Movies You've Seen Recently thread. The place to hang out with fellow movie lovers! Due to waning post counts and in accordance with the results of December 2021's poll I've decided to change from a monthly thread to a seasonal thread. That way we won't have to subscribe as frequently.

Thread rules
1. Be nice, be civil, use common sense
2. Respect the opinions of other members, no matter how wrong they are
3. Use spoiler tags accordingly
4. Have fun, we’re all here because we love movies

Want to introduce yourself?
New to the Movies You've Seen Recently community? Let us know a bit about yourself:
1. What's your favorite Movie?
2. Who's your favorite director?
3. Who are your favorite actors/actresses?
4. Favorite Genre(s)?
5. What's your favorite performance in film?

- Post your 2021 Top 10!

If you want to be added to the list above, shoot a PM to me and you'll be added.

Unsure of what to watch? Just ask for recommendations in here. We don’t bite!

Teenage Fansub

It's not winter for everyone bud!* Happy new year anyway from summery New Zealand 😂

I posted my end of year stats in the Letterboxd thread, so I'll just quote that:

Here's my 2021 stats page: https://letterboxd.com/teenage_fansub/year/2021/
192 features, which is a little low compared to recent years.
I saw 59 2021 releases and only really disliked a handful, so I think it was a pretty good year.

A lockdown in my city meant we missed the usual film festival. If I could have gone to it, I'd've seen about 20 more.

I had a big December. 30 movies watched. 24 new, 6 rewatches. We came out of a lockdown in my city at the start of Dec, so I did a week of double features at the cinema trying to cram in everything I'd missed for the last five months.

New:
Annette
It's a Wonderful Life
No Time to Die
Dune
No Sudden Move
Petite Maman
Titane
The Tragedy of Macbeth
The French Dispatch
The Power of the Dog
Candyman
The Blood on Satan's Claw
Dark City
Spider-Man: No Way Home
The Last Duel
Witchfinder General
West Side Story 2021
Greenland
Elf
Eyes of Laura Mars
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
Eternals
The Matrix Resurrections

Rewatches:
The Matrix
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Ghost World
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Revolutions

Darkwing-Buck

Saw Nightmare Alley (2021) last night.

This solidified to me that Bradley Cooper is a fucking movie star. Wow, what a performance. One thing that stood out to me was how physically imposing he was in the film. He was towering over everyone and at times looked like Indiana Jones lol

Anyways, the movie itself was good (maybe a bit long?) but I'm glad stuff like this is still getting made. You could tell it was passion project for Del Toro and loved that he went back to something more grounded with little to no fantasy.

DiipuSurotu

MidnightCowboy

MidnightCowboy

It’s winter till March (here). We only really have like a week of “winter” at the end because the season changes so late in December. But to properly reflect everything I’ll change the title.

Deleted member 9241

Saw Nightmare Alley (2021) last night.

This solidified to me that Bradley Cooper is a fucking movie star. Wow, what a performance. One thing that stood out to me was how physically imposing he was in the film. He was towering everyone and at times looked like Indiana Jones lol

Anyways, the movie itself was good (maybe a bit long?) but I'm glad stuff like this is still getting made. You could tell it was passion project for Del Toro and loved that he went back to something more grounded with little to no fantasy.

Sibersk Esto

Changed the hierarchy of thread titles

Watched The Apartment (1960) today

It's a brilliant piece of filmmaking, from the script to the acting to the cinematography. One of those movies that has something new for me everytime I see it.

MidnightCowboy

Watched The Apartment (1960) today

It's a brilliant piece of filmmaking, from the script to the acting to the cinematography. One of those movies that has something new for me everytime I see it.

Seijuro

I watched Power of the Dog (2021) a few days ago. I knew next to nothing about it going in, except it is a favorite in coming awards season. Took some time to warm to the movie initially, because it moves very slow in the beginning, but also because of Benedict Cumberbatch's unnerving performance. So glad I stuck with it though, it's a phenomenal film. I still think about it daily. Jane Campion and Cumberbatch are sure bets for Oscar nods.

I also watched another recent 2021 film, Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho. I liked it well, although it didn't grab me the way I thought it would. Maybe because I was pretty tired while watching it. The premise is awesome though.

TaySan

SayTan

Nothing at all like the game, but it's not the worst video game-based movie. The visual style makes this movie seem like a film-noir, while its story, although it tries hard, just isn't noir. It's lacking all of the required ingredients and also the characters are not well written enough for that.

The action however is entertaining enough so you're not bored with the meh plot and characters. I loved the games, but I don't see myself giving this one a repeat view.

EvilChameleon

Finally was able to watch No Time To Die. A multi-00 Bond movie? Hell fucking yeah! Right up there with a multi-Doctor episode in Doctor Who.

MinerArcaniner

Last movie I saw was The Matrix: Ressurections (2021).

It was. a strange film. And not in a particularly good way.

The film oscillated between weird technobabble and run-of-the-mill action schlock without ever finding its footing either way; it's constant self-referential moments came off as insecure; the action was a MASSIVE step down compared to the old films. It even managed to muddy the stakes on freeing people from the Matrix itself, which I didn't even think was possible.

Liked it better than Revolutions, but not by much.

Mifune

I’m still basking in the glow of Licorice Pizza two days later. My movie of the year - such a warm, funny, beautiful film.

Darkwing-Buck

I’m still basking in the glow of Licorice Pizza two days later. My movie of the year - such a warm, funny, beautiful film.

that truck scene gonna stay with me forever

Tycho Kepler

Unshakable Resolve

I was looking for something to watch on New Years Eve, and casually passed by Freejack which I had only ever heard the name of. My girlfriend described the premise and I had to watch it. The movie answers the first question I had going in, which is "why don't the rich people just take contemporary people's bodies", so I kept waiting for the answer to "why do the characters look like the same age despite this being far enough into the future that there is time travel". This movie sucked, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

sackboy97

I ended up watching two somewhat similar movies yesterday. One was Lion, which was pretty good but not as good as I expected; as most people seems to agree, the second act was a lot weaker than the first and than the ending. I then watched The Florida Project, which was pretty great, if maybe a touch repetitive at times.

Waveset

Sorry for the off topic but couldn’t see an appropriate thread but figured you’d be the people to ask.

A friend is recommending a bad movie but he can’t remember the title, this is his description:

Nightflyers (1987)

A scientific group set out on a journey into space to find a magical creature. What they find is a killer computer on the ship they chartered.

1987, adapted from a George RR Martin novella. Can’t recommend it unfortunately, felt flat throughout, music was off, good 80’s hair though.

FRANKEINSTEIN

Usually watch a movie a day and yesterday my son chose Child's Play 2. We watched the original and the remake a couple months ago. It was solid. Better acting than normal for horror and story straight forward. I bought the Chucky set a couple months ago so we'll get through the rest eventually and then start the tv show.

Waveset

The Thin Red Line (1998)

Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells the story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their.

Poetry and horror, nature and corruption, futility and hope. Haven't felt this much from a film in a long time, Malick's just a craftsman.

If I never meet you in this life
Let me feel the lack

Akumatica

Even though I didn't view any in November or December, I ended up watching 121 films in 2021.

Excellent-
Children of Men (2006)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
Fargo (1996) (rewatch)
Holy Motors (2012)
Adaption (2002)
Zatoichi (2003) (rewatch)
Snowpiercer (2013)
The Third Man (1949)
Woman in the Dunes (1964)
The Witch (2015)

Great-
The Noisy Requiem (1988)
Memories of Murder (2003)
Gravity (2013)
Mauvis Sang (1986)
It Follows (2014)
Wild At Heart (1990) (rewatch)
Female Convict Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 (1972)
Housebound (2014)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
The Straight Story (1999)
Manhunter (1986)
Prevenge (2016)
Happy Death Day (2017)
Strange Circus (2005)
Mute Witness (1995) (rewatch)

Very good-
On the Silver Globe (1988)
The Midnight After (2014)
Fudoh: The New Generation (1996)
Wild Zero (1999)
Drive (2011)
Angel Heart (1987)
Opera (1987)
Duel (1971)
Coherence (2013)
The Queen of Black Magic (2019)
The House That Jack Built (2018)
No One Lives (2012)

Didn't care for-
Sucker Punch (2011)
April Fool's Day (1986)
Laid to Rest (2009)
See No Evil 2 (2014)
Pieces (1982)
The Toolbox Murders (1978)
Circle (2015)
Surveillance (2008)
Fear Street: 1994 (2021)
Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
The Frighteners (1996)
Berberian Sound Studio (2012)
Mimicry Freaks (2019)

Teenage Fansub

Usually watch a movie a day and yesterday my son chose Child's Play 2. We watched the original and the remake a couple months ago. It was solid. Better acting than normal for horror and story straight forward. I bought the Chucky set a couple months ago so we'll get through the rest eventually and then start the tv show.

The ending in the toy factory is still pretty spectacular.

Remember there are also two DTV movies if your set is just the theatrical ones.

FRANKEINSTEIN

The ending in the toy factory is still pretty spectacular.

Remember there are also two DTV movies if your set is just the theatrical ones.

I think it has all.
It has 7 movies:
Child's Play 1-3
Bride of Chucky
Seed.
Curse.
Cult.

This was/will be my first time watching the original 3. I've seen a couple of the movies with Jennifer Tilly and enjoying them.

Sean C.

The Last Seduction (1994): Final film of 2021, just before it was set to expire from the Criterion Channel. It's easy to see why Linda Fiorentino's performance as the femme fatale garnered so much acclaim at the time, as she's electric to watch. The film as a whole I think is merely good, largely because every other character in the movie is such an idiot that there's never much dramatic tension, it's always obvious that Fiorentino is going to get exactly what she wants.

The Lost Daughter (2021): First film of 2022. Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut demonstrates a strong grasp of atmospherics and a good rapport with actors, centering on strong performances from Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. The story is a bit thin, and builds to an ending I don't find especially convincing, but on the whole this is a promising debut.

swoon

i like last seduction b/c it is that inverse of both the femme fatale but also the lead in most noirs as she's both really, so why shouldn't she gets what she wants

Dragonyeuw

Watched Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City today. Really weird creative choices, they did justice to locales and imagery from the first two games while taking way too many liberties with the characters. Which on that note, they should have just focused on the original RE plotline with Bravo team investigating the Mansion instead of trying to shoehorn RE2 in there. Neither storyline got the attention it deserves.

FRANKEINSTEIN

Never seen the directors cut but it's been so long I only recognized one scene definitely not in theatrical version. Cage was the right amount of over the top. Beach also nails his role being more naive to battle hardened. The actor who played Charlie, the other Navajo code talkers had great presence. I'm surprised I haven't seen him in anything else. Slater, Ruffalo, Van Holt and Storwmare all had moments to shine. Story was very by the numbers and most big moments you could see coming. The stunts and explosions were exceptional.

coma

Sean C.

i like last seduction b/c it is that inverse of both the femme fatale but also the lead in most noirs as she's both really, so why shouldn't she gets what she wants

I don't object to her winning, my issue is that it's not nearly as interesting as it would be if anybody in the movie felt remotely like an obstacle. A lot of her wins involve her beating people who behave in incredibly stupid ways.

Sibersk Esto

Changed the hierarchy of thread titles

Watched Leon The Professional again after a long time. Man, I completely forgot how slickly directed and effectively acted this is, just really solid. Gary Oldman comes right up to the edge of being a complete cartoon character but he yanks it back in one scene.

I will say the Leon and Matilda relationship is on thin ice. Like I think overall it's effective at portraying a father and daughter type dynamic between two very damaged people, but the way the camera tends to treat Matilda in certain scenes gets a side eye, especially since Luc Besson himself is a creep.

Darkwing-Buck

American Gigolo (1980)

The ending was kinda wishy-washy (especially for a Paul Schrader flick) but man the atmosphere and music is just phenomenal in this. Surprisingly tamer than I thought going into this but I enjoyed how a bit restrained it was.

I haven’t seen Chicago but this might be my favorite Gere performance? Schrader is the master of doomer cinema and flawed/troubled protagonists so I was surprised to see that

Anyways not my favorite PS film but it’s solid. Still can’t stop thinking about that soundtrack

Strings

American Gigolo (1980)

The ending was kinda wishy-washy (especially for a Paul Schrader flick) but man the atmosphere and music is just phenomenal in this. Surprisingly tamer than I thought going into this but I enjoyed how a bit restrained it was.

I haven’t seen Chicago but this might be my favorite Gere performance? Schrader is the master of doomer cinema and flawed/troubled protagonists so I was surprised to see that

Anyways not my favorite PS film but it’s solid. Still can’t stop thinking about that soundtrack

He is soooooooooooo deliciously good in Chicago. I'm still bummed he wasn't nominated that year, even if he wouldn't have won (Brody took it with The Pianist). Pretty stacked category that year:

I'd dump Lewis for him.

Teenage Fansub

American Gigolo (1980)

The ending was kinda wishy-washy (especially for a Paul Schrader flick) but man the atmosphere and music is just phenomenal in this. Surprisingly tamer than I thought going into this but I enjoyed how a bit restrained it was.

Weird. I saw American Gigolo the other day too.
There's a reason why the ending may seem off: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gigolo#Production

"At the end of American Gigolo, I wanted to perversely plunge my lizardy protagonist into icy Bressonian waters, so I lifted the ending of Pickpocket and gave it to Julian Kay. A grace note as unwarranted as Christ's promise to the thief on the cross"

Blader

Last dump of 2021 reviews. Almost hit 20 movies last month, can't remember the last time I was able to watch that many (outside of the October horror marathons). Great finish to the year.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Rewatch. Despite being one of the most popular, well-known westerns of all time, this movie still feels underrated to me. Newman and Redford are as perfect a pair of leads as there ever was, the shootouts are great, and it's just funny as hell. The Wild Bunch came out the same year and tacked similar "end of the west" themes (and in a more overt way) but imo this movie does it better on maybe every front.
9/10

The Matrix Resurrections
Even with my lowered expectations, I did not like this very much, but didn't really dislike it either. On paper at least I like big chunks of the story, and just the basic idea of the movie serving as a happy ending coda to Neo and Trinity's story. And I really dug all the additions to the mythology, IO, the machine civil war, human-machine alliance and how Lana and co. were able to split the difference on continuing the conflicts and oppression of the trilogy without undermining the peace Neo bought with his sacrifice. Most of the script I was fine with, but there are two big misses for me: the metacommentary in the first 45-60 minutes, which feels more cringey and trite than clever, and the return of Smith, which feels totally superfluous. His personality is completely different, so he may as well be a new character, but even that would be alright if the story ever justified his inclusion here. But it never does. Smith plays no role, he just pops in and out of scenes but makes no impact on the plot or any of the characters. He could be omitted with absolutely no changes to the rest of the film, and given that he is the central villain of the series, that just sucks. On the plus side, while I missed Weaving, I thought Groff was actually fine, and he never devolves into a Weaving impression like the trailer let on (aside from two lines, one of which was deliberate).

The biggest problem of all is that technical filmmaking in this movie is surprisingly poor, most especially during the action sequences but even in quieter moments. The editing looks sloppy and there are some basic framing compositions that just look bad. It's really bizarre. I don't think the movie is outright bad, and there's stuff in it I do like, but I was a little flabbergasted by how poorly put together a lot of it is and some of the big story choices were huge misses for me. Maybe the movie would play better on rewatch but I can't see myself wanting to rewatch it anytime soon.
5/10

Spencer
In the running for my least favorite of the year. Most of the praise has been for Stewart's performance, but it never feels like she disappears into the character for me. It sounds like an impression, right down to the sharp inhale she does at the beginning of every line delivery, as if to signal now the start of the impression. But honestly, even with that, she's perfectly fine as Diana. The real problem I have with this movie is how much it leans into made-up surrealism and a depiction of Diana that makes her seem less liked the troubled, underwater person she was and more like the actually crazy person that the royals and the press treated her like. It's a bizarre and insulting choice. Really the movie is just an annoying chore to sit through.
4/10

Belfast
A sweet coming of age story anchored by a strong child performance and some surprisingly stunning cinematography.
7/10

Duel
50th anniversary rewatch, though this time I watched the original TV version. Did the theatrical cut also have this stupid ass narration? I can't remember but either way it's so annoying. That aside, this still stands as one of the great directorial debuts. The craft on disiplay and tension that a 25 year old (!) Spielberg wrings out of such a simple premise is still a hell of a thing, five decades later.
8/10

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
25th anniversary rewatch and final movie of 2021. It's among maybe my top 50 at least episodes of the show, and I dig the higher-budget look of the SOL. It's just a shame this is 15-20 mins shorter than an actual episode of the show.
8/10

Sorry for the off topic but couldn’t see an appropriate thread but figured you’d be the people to ask.

It is said that the messages travel through the ethereal realm, bypassing all physical barriers and obstacles. The witch letterbox is a mysterious and secretive means of communication among witches. It is believed that only those initiated into the world of witchcraft are aware of its existence and know how to use it. The letterbox is often hidden and disguised to avoid detection by non-witch individuals. It is not entirely clear how the magic of the witch letterbox works or who first discovered its powers. However, it is believed that the ancient witches devised this method of communication as a way to share knowledge, exchange spells, and protect their secrets from prying eyes. Some legends suggest that the witch letterbox has been used for nefarious purposes, such as plotting against enemies or casting powerful curses. However, these claims remain unverified, as the secrecy surrounding the letterbox makes it difficult to obtain concrete evidence. In conclusion, the witch letterbox is a fascinating concept that highlights the mystical world of witches and their unique methods of communication. While its origins and workings remain shrouded in mystery, it continues to captivate the imagination and curiosity of those who believe in the supernatural. The witch letterbox serves as a reminder of the rich folklore and traditions associated with witches, adding an air of enchantment and wonder to the realm of witchcraft..

Reviews for "Exploring the Witch Letterbox Trails: A Photo Journey"

1. John - 2/5 stars - "I found 'The Witch' to be slow and tedious. The plot seemed to drag on, and I struggled to connect with the characters. Additionally, the cinematography was dark and gloomy, which made it difficult to follow the action on screen. Overall, I was disappointed with this film, as it lacked the excitement and suspense that I was expecting from a horror movie."

2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - "I couldn't understand the hype surrounding 'The Witch.' In my opinion, it was a pretentious and confusing film. The dialogue was hard to comprehend, and the story lacked coherence. The slow pacing only added to the frustration. I was left feeling unsatisfied and confused, and I do not recommend this film to anyone looking for a captivating horror experience."

3. Mark - 2/5 stars - "I have to admit, I was excited for 'The Witch' based on the positive reviews. However, I found it to be more of an art piece than a horror film. The slow pace bored me, and I couldn't connect with the characters or the storyline. While the cinematography and set design were impressive, they couldn't make up for the lack of a compelling plot. I understand that some may appreciate the artistic elements, but it just wasn't for me."

Letterboxing Playdate: Tips for Hosting Witch-themed Gatherings