We love film suggestions right here at Polygon. Whether or not it’s horror, sci-fi, motion, comedy, thrillers, or simply one of the best of the 12 months, we’re at all times making an attempt to introduce readers to new and thrilling motion pictures they’ll love. However now we wish to discover the right film for you. (That’s you.)
Every Thursday on Polygon we’ll have an open thread devoted to serving to you, our pricey readers, discover the right look ahead to this weekend. On the lookout for a sci-fi film that can make you ponder the wonders (or horrors) of the world? We’ve bought you. Seeking to brush up on world cinema? What about some consolation meals? We’ve bought you there, too.
From 3:30 p.m. to five:30 p.m. EST, I might be within the feedback part down under answering your questions and fielding requests for what it’s best to watch this weekend. That is additionally a terrific place to share what you’ve been watching, if you wish to discuss that along with your fellow Polygon readers! Participation may be very welcome, even with out questions.
A little bit bit about me, your curator for this week: I’m Pete Volk, our senior curation editor. I really like motion pictures of all stripes, however my foremost areas of curiosity are motion motion pictures (particularly martial arts), traditional Hollywood comedies (shout out to the GOAT, Ernst Lubitsch), and maintaining with new releases from world wide (I’ve tallied 154 2023 motion pictures watched and 18 from 2024 thus far).
Final week, I watched the brand new Highway Home, The Folks’s Joker, Land of Dangerous, and Child Assassins 2 Infants. I additionally completed The Gents, caught up on Recreation Changer, Invincible, Abbott Elementary, and Scrumptious in Dungeon, and began the brand new season of Bodily: 100. It was a great week — all have been a point of fulfilling, although I’m not as received over by the brand new Highway Home as others I’ve talked to.
Now it’s time to show it round to you. What would you want to look at this weekend (or what are you planning to look at)? Depart a request within the feedback and I’ll get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST. Particulars assist — let me know what you’re in search of, some concept of your style as a viewer, and every other related information you’re feeling like sharing (just like the streaming companies you will have entry to).
Some examples of excellent queries from final week, which was very Shōgun-themed:
See you within the feedback at 3:30 p.m. EST! Fireplace away your requests within the meantime.