because i just saw syriana and want to tell everyone how kickass it is and it occured to me that someone here saw shopgirl and wants to say it, too, was kickass, and instead of starting a new topic every time, we could maybe have a What Movie Did You Just See sticky.
can we?
can we can we can we?
I saw this movie also and it is great, It has slow pace but it is very provocative with todays political climate. Very informative also but also very scary if the premise of the politics of the oil business is truly handled by these business men and politicians. Well worth checking out.
yes we can!
wow, it's an early hanukkah miracle! thanks, riny! years from now, they'll be a special hanukkah song just about YOU!
I just saw Spnaglish with Adam Sandler and because of the fact that:
1. I'm a woman
2. I'm on my period
3. I haven't cried in 9 months
I actually shed a tear somewhere in the middle of the movie. But then towards the end it turned out to be a rather lame picture. But I got my tear so I'd give it a thumbs-up anyways.
What a great thread! I love movies almost as much as I love music & am always spending money on theatre tickets & DVDs...
I saw King Kong at the theatre last weekend & watched Wonderland (UK movie from 1999 not the US movie with Val Kilmer) on DVD a few nights ago. King Kong was good, Wonderland is simply beautiful!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171865/
Le Mépris (1963)
beautiful classic from godard with bardot.
oh bardot...
has anyone already seen "cannibal holocaust"?
QuoteI just saw Spnaglish with Adam Sandler .
Great sandwich in that movie!
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Excellent ;D
this month i have seen King Kong and Syriana in theatres.
i am getting ready to watch War of the Worlds on DVD.
Quotehas anyone already seen "cannibal holocaust"?
yeah, skip it. not worth your time.
The last movie I saw in theatre was Derailed, only because Walk The Line was sold out and it's thirty miles to a theatre from where i live. It's Obviously not worth seeing. Some of my favorite movies are Apocalypse Now, Godfather 1 &2, any Marx Bros. Basically good funny or slow dramabut I can pretty much sit through anything.
[Great sandwich in that movie![/quote]
It looks like it's a lot of good food in that movie... And even more in the special features. Well, or not for me - I'm a vegetarian.
Another great movie is American movie. You should foten judge a movie from it's special features, and American movie has the best extra material ever been shown to mankind.
Tindra, I did not succed with my quote from you, but It was your quote that I replied to. If you didn't notice...
I'm tired, It's one o'clock at night and all of my relatives are getting home-maid calanders from broke-ass me this year for Christmas...
last movie i saw was harry potter - i know ... it is kind of a kid's movie, but still good... more looking forward to some of the new movies coming up, especially walk the line. gonna see the party by peter sellers on dvd while i'm at home though, GREAT movie!
- Me and You and Everyone I Know
had its moments but not as good as i hoped.
- The President's Last Bang
political satire from korea. very good.
million dollar baby
QuoteMe and You and Everyone I Know
had its moments but not as good as i hoped.
I had that one on my wish list :-/
- It's A Wonderful Life
gotta love jimmy stewart
Yankee Zulu
-still one of my favorite movies!!!
The Devil's Rejects.Awesome flick if you like this kinda stuff.
Movies I saw over the Xmas holiday:
Office Space - Good but not as funny as I had hoped as I love King of The Hill (the movie is directed by Mike Judge)
Motorcycle Diaries - Beautiful but made me sad because I can't travel like I used to anymore...
Love Actually - Have seen it before & don't like it much but my wife wanted an Xmas movie (she loved it!)
Robin Hood - Disney version from 1973
ok, i gotta say i love Love Actually. my hubby and i did the long-distance thing for many years before we were married so the scenes in the airport just killed me. i started bawling 30 seconds into the movie. but i think it's so sweet. i'm not big on romanic comedies at all, i can't stand meg ryan, but this movie has so much heart, and it's british, so it's not completely cheesball. my husband needs to see it, if he doesn't love it, he doesn't love ME!! no, that's not true...
we finally saw eternal sunshine of the spotless mind and that made me so sad... but it was wonderful. how come jim carrey doesn't have an oscar yet? i can think of 3 or 4 movies where his performance was remarkable... anyone with me here?
Yer like I said, my wife loved it & so do my sisters.
I like romantic movies & have no problem crying if a film moves me; Amelie for example still makes me cry everytime I watch it.
I like it to be done subtlely though & I think the writers of Love Actually were trying too hard to pull at our heart-strings.
Some of the stories were good but some were too silly or far-fetched which made the serious stories hard to swallow.
But what the heck, it's supposed to be a fun Xmas movie, right? I guess it just didn't work for me...
I know what you mean about Heathrow Airport - those scenes made me miss my family so much.
I used to think my favourite journey was the boat ride I took at dawn from mainland Thailand to Ko-Samui many years back.
I realise now that my parents have moved to Spain it was the car journey I always used to take with my Dad from Heathrow Airport to my home town of Reading knowing that my Mum, 2 sisters & mates will all be waiting for me when I get there.
Christmas is a bitch if you can't be with your loved ones...
Andy Warhol's HEAT.........oh my gawd.......beyond hilarious.
rent <34456!
Munich. The filmmakers did a great job not keeping the story one sided. Killing begets killing. See it.
Woody Allen's Match Point. A departure for a typically comedic film maker. Interesting, dialogue problems at times, but still decent.
Big Fish
Wonderful movie and i really enjoyed pearl jam at the end!!
;)
Dark Days
amazing. surreal. hilarious. sad.
Kill!
one of the most entertaining samurai movies ever.
funny as hell too.
QuoteDark Days
amazing. surreal. hilarious. sad.
Everyone should see this movie!
'Dear Wendy' an odd movie, but the denoument makes it worth while.
Crash. I really enjoyed it. Lots to think about.
Also saw Kill Bill for the first time recently. Don't know why I didn't see it before. Now looking forward to Kill Bill2.
any fans of Zoolander here? :)
well, tonight i´m going to see Carandiru.
Saw--fuckin mind bending
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind--ditto
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Whole new perscpective on the Columbian Coke trade, see Blow afterwards (gdit! ;))
Dead Presidents
-nice movie
QuoteDead Presidents
I love the soundtrack for that movie, Issac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Delphonics etc
The Village - why am I the only person I know that freakin loved this movie? I think it's not so much the story, although the concept is interesting, but the carefully-paced dialogue, the acting, and the gorgeous cinematography. If I could meet Roger Deakins, I would tell him his shots are just art, man. I would totally blush. Love his work with the Coen Bros. and on here...
QuoteThe Village - why am I the only person I know that freakin loved this movie? I think it's not so much the story, although the concept is interesting, but the carefully-paced dialogue, the acting, and the gorgeous cinematography. If I could meet Roger Deakins, I would tell him his shots are just art, man. I would totally blush. Love his work with the Coen Bros. and on here...
hey i like this movie, too!
and i think that Bryce Dallas Howard made a very good job!
I like The Village too.
Once I got over the silly twist I was able to enjoy it. This was the movie that warmed me to Joaquin Phoenix & like Patches said, Bryce Dallas Howard was excellent.
This was also my wife & I's first date so it will always hold special meaning :)
Here's the trailer for M. Night's next movie if anybody is interested:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/ladyinthewater/
thx for the link but i can´t see the trailer... :-/
hm last night saw "Starsky & Hutch" with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.
It´s one of my favorite movies.
"Do it! Do it!!!"
Quotethx for the link but i can´t see the trailer... :-/
hm last night saw "Starsky & Hutch" with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.
It´s one of my favorite movies.
"Do it! Do it!!!"
Ben Stiller: "Who are you?"
Andy: "Nobody"
Ben Stiller: "That's right. And who am I?"
Andy: "It's either Starsky or Hutch, I can never remember?"
Ben Stiller: "Was that supposed to be funny?"
Andy: "You tell me, you were in it."
During my holiday break I watched more movies than I did in a very long time. One of the movies I saw in the holiday became my favorite. The movie's called 'Cinderella Man'. Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger are brilliant in this movie. It's definitely both of them's best movie - ever. Anyone else seen this movie and likes it?
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Ben Stiller: "Who are you?"
Andy: "Nobody"
Ben Stiller: "That's right. And who am I?"
Andy: "It's either Starsky or Hutch, I can never remember?"
Ben Stiller: "Was that supposed to be funny?"
Andy: "You tell me, you were in it."
It made me think of that, too. Ben Stiller was a good sport wasn't he? Ricky Gervais made him look a plonker. As he did with the other film stars, except Samuel L Jackson I guess. He just looked cool 8)
Quotethx for the link but i can´t see the trailer... :-/
I think you need Quicktime?
It's on the apple site so I guess It only plays in that format...
I just saw Hostel yesterday. It was fuckin' nuts. Real sick, but fun :)
i just can't see horror movies. i get truly scared. i scream. i jump out of my seat. i have nightmares afterward. but i'm always interested. like, i really wanted to see Saw but knew that i couldn't sit through it so i asked my friend to tell me the whole plot. so i got the cool concept without all the gore.
My wife is the same - we watched The Others together & she followed me around the apartment afterwards not leaving my side for a second ;D
Quotei just can't see horror movies. i get truly scared. i scream. i jump out of my seat. i have nightmares afterward. but i'm always interested. like, i really wanted to see Saw but knew that i couldn't sit through it so i asked my friend to tell me the whole plot. so i got the cool concept without all the gore.
I don't like horror movies either. If I can come along not seeing any I prefer that.
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I think you need Quicktime?
It's on the apple site so I guess It only plays in that format...
yeah the quicktimeplayer is installed on my pc and i made an update a few minutes ago...
but every time i click on the trailer-link the broken quicktime icon appears. ???
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It made me think of that, too. Ben Stiller was a good sport wasn't he? Ricky Gervais made him look a plonker. As he did with the other film stars, except Samuel L Jackson I guess. He just looked cool 8)
I was a little underwhelmed by the Samuel L. Jackson episode. They overplayed the racism subject on that one. But he sure looked cool. And I loved him in The Matrix ;)
The last one with Patrick Stewart was a classic again.
http://www.rickygervais.com/extras_clips_06_02.php
broken flowers - i think i love bill murray ;D
really good film (& i haven't been the hugest jim jarmusch fan in the past), but the ending was a bit abrupt.... jeffrey wright is great as usual too
didn't get round to seeing cinderella man, but heard great things about it. might have to wait for dvd now...
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I was a little underwhelmed by the Samuel L. Jackson episode. They overplayed the racism subject on that one. But he sure looked cool. And I loved him in The Matrix ;)
The last one with Patrick Stewart was a classic again.
http://www.rickygervais.com/extras_clips_06_02.php
Patrick Stewart allowed himself to look such a creep! The power of Ricky I suppose.
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Patrick Stewart allowed himself to look such a creep! The power of Ricky I suppose.
It's on TV tonight. I think I'll watch it again.
In Fact... I will "make it so"
http://www.rickygervais.com/extras_clips_01_01.php
http://www.rickygervais.com/extras_clips_06_01.php
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In Fact... I will "make it so"
Excellent!!! ;D
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Excellent!!! ;D
2nded. Brilliant.
The Constant Gardener
Quite good actually
Just say Last Days. It is supposed to be based on Kurt Cobain's last coupla days of living. It was awful. I guess this guy made the movie Elephant about the 2 kids that shoot up a school, which was ok. But, this movie was so slow, and I like slow, but so terrible that I will give it to anyone who wants it. Let me know. :-/
"Munich" is a real taut polictical thriller. A very well done movie by Speilberg.
Munich's definately on my list to see.
I loved The Village. I thought the 'twist' revealed itself quite gradually (to me anyway :-/). Just the odd word made me think 'That's strange'. Very satisfying.
Cinderella Man. Excellent film. It kicks Million Dollar Baby's ass.
QuoteCinderella Man. Excellent film. It kicks Million Dollar Baby's ass.
Yeah, I love it! ;D Actually I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby, though.
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Yeah, I love it! ;D Actually I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby, though.
If you are boxing fan, then I expect you will have major issues with Million Dollar Baby. Hillary was well schooled in the fine art of pugilism, but some of the incidents in the film's boxing scenes would never happen in reality. It ruined the film for me. I have other issues with some of the plot and character developments that make Million Dollar Baby a flawed film, but with some truly great performances. This film should not have won the Oscar for best picture.
i loved million dollar baby. i thought the cinematography was ace, but then again, i'm a sucker for lovely pictures. i thought the arc was well thought out and i am completely proud of eastwood for choosing a non-happy ending. it could have ended on a sappy note with swank winning a big bout and happily ever after. the movie stayed with me for a long time. i saw it with my dad and we hardly ever go to the movies together so i have a soft spot for it.
i'm watching the beatles anthology DVDs and am planning on watching Hard Day's Night again... they have such a great sense of humour and show so much joy on-screen... better days!
scarface at the baxter ave theatre's midnight movie showcase.
Things are really dry in Japan right now. The big movies I'm waiting for are Brokeback Mountain, Walk The Line, Munich & The New World but we don't have release date for any of them.
I love Terrence Malick (New World director).
Anybody seen Thin Red Line?
Has anyone seen Hostel yet? ???
QuoteHas anyone seen Hostel yet? ???
Can someone,
anyone explain to me what merit a movie has whose trailer merely shows very explicit torture scenes? I'm lost here, help me out. Oh right, it's Tarantino so people will slobber all over it, even if it's about horses fucking ostriches in wheelchairs made out of ramen noodles, with soundtrack by Moistboyz, of course.
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Can someone, anyone explain to me what merit a movie has whose trailer merely shows very explicit torture scenes? I'm lost here, help me out. Oh right, it's Tarantino so people will slobber all over it, even if it's about horses fucking ostriches in wheelchairs made out of ramen noodles, with soundtrack by Moistboyz, of course.
Actually the movie is directed by Eli Roth who also directed the movie "Cabin Fever". I think Quinton just help produce it.
I do like some horror films but this one seems a little too extreme even for me. Just another film in the horror film genre. In defense of Tarantino,his movies are usually more than just torture or violence and generally have a great script with some great dialogue. He does have his share of excessive violence but it is usually a little more plot than just gratuitous violence.
oh yeah, don't get me wrong: I LOVE Pulp Fiction and think it's one of the best movies I've ever seen....I'm just riffin' on the extreme violence displayed in the trailer for this one..... ;D
I agree with you on that. That's why I won't see this one. At least not in the theatre. ;D
I watched The Bride Of Frankenstein for only the second time ever last night. Brilliant.
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Can someone, anyone explain to me what merit a movie has whose trailer merely shows very explicit torture scenes? I'm lost here, help me out. Oh right, it's Tarantino so people will slobber all over it, even if it's about horses fucking ostriches in wheelchairs made out of ramen noodles, with soundtrack by Moistboyz, of course.
Ok, so I actually went to see Hostel yesterday. It was...good. I was a big fan of cabin fever, but this movie was a huge turnaround for Roth. To boil the movie down, though, it was about an hour of blatent nudity followed by about 30 minutes of gross torture. Nothing too bad (except I did cringe when...well, let's just say a drill and a knee were involved). I wouldn't rush out to see it again, but if you do like horror movies, I'd say wait till it comes out on video.
Brokeback Kong. very sad gorilla love story ;)
Elvis on Stage - an excellent live movie from the 70's spoilt only by my wife laughing at the King's hair.
All I can say about that is she won't be laughing when she's served with divorce papers! ;)
Kicking & Screaming - as much as love Will Ferrell this simply wasn't funny. He deserves better scripts. He's making a movie with Sacha Baron Cohen due later this year, fingers crossed for that one...
In Good Company - very enjoyable rom/com that avoids most of the usual cliches (girl meets boy, "amusing" courtship ensures, they fall in love, have misunderstanding, break-up, get back together)
Good reviews can be found here:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/in_good_company/
Grizzly Man - very interesting documentary about a rather strange man who loses touch with reality & goes to live with the bears in Alaska.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grizzly_man/
Could have done with less comentary from Herzog. Has some beautiful photography & good sountrack by Richard Thompson.
QuoteBrokeback Kong. very sad gorilla love story ;)
Memoirs of a Geisha Kong was equally moving.
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Grizzly Man - very interesting documentary about a rather strange man who loses touch with reality & goes to live with the bears in Alaska.
Seemed like everyone living in his neighbourhood lost touch with reality.
Especially that nutty coroner ;)
i saw thin red line and loved it. i also read the book and it's excellent. the problem with thin red line is that even at 3.5 hours, it's about half of what the director shot. on screen it seems really disjointed but that's because some of the best scenes were cut for length. so some of the great parts were whittled to a minute of cellulose... i'm still waiting for the 6-hour director's cut. anyday now! ;)
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Seemed like everyone living in his neighbourhood lost touch with reality.
Especially that nutty coroner ;)
Haha - that's SO true. An absolute fruit cake who delighted in being in front of the camera!
Saw Friday Night Lights last night. Very enjoyable sports movie that is as much about family relationships/small town USA as it is about football.
Amazing songs by Explosions in the Sky! Any fans?
http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-local/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=othermusic;action=display;num=1137379923
Saw 2
(its a good laugh)
Mike Leigh's Naked.
Mike Leigh always really does a tremendous job, but this is something else. There's not too much to say about it, I guess. It's heartbreaking. It's frustrating. It's pretty spot on.
QuoteMike Leigh's Naked.
I saw that years ago. I remember it being good but pretty difficult viewing?
I think my fav Mike Leigh movies are Secrets & Lies and Life Is Sweet.
If you like Mike Leigh you've probably seen some of Ken Loach's movies?
My Name Is Joe is my fav.
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I saw that years ago. I remember it being good but pretty difficult viewing?
I think my fav Mike Leigh movies are Secrets & Lies and Life Is Sweet.
If you like Mike Leigh you've probably seen some of Ken Loach's movies?
My Name Is Joe is my fav.
Yeah, it was hard to watch. Partially because Johnny was almost an exact replica of an ex boyfriend of mine (without all of the horrendous violence). What always gets me really good about his films is that you know they're about real people. People live like that, and it's hard to reconcile in your head, but important to remember.
I have seen My Name is Joe. Brutally, it had subtitles here. Did it where you were? I remember quite liking it. I don't think I've seen any of his other films.
I'm sure I've seen Life is Sweet, but I can't remember it. Did you see Nuts in May? Hilarious.
My Name is Joe didn't have Subtitles. Haha
My first reaction was that's hilarious but I guess it's not. We had an English teacher from Scotland at my last school & half the other teachers found her accent difficult (the japanese staff didn't have a clue!)
I've not Nuts in May - I'll check it out.
If you like British movies give this one a try:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1098711-wonderland/
Ignore the mixed reviews, it's not to everyone's taste but if you like Mike Leigh & Ken Loach you should love it!
Saw 'Fantastic Four' last night, very good fun indeed. Jessica Alba in lycra nuff said.
'Mysterious Skin' starring the kid from 3rd rock from the sun, the blurb said it was about alien abductions and teenage troubles it was actually about child abuse and teenage rent boys. Very sad but moving story.
Our Burden is Light , it's a good movie and soundtrack.
Nate Mendell is in it.
QuoteOur Burden is Light , it's a good movie and soundtrack.
Nate Mendell is in it.
ha. bought that this morning.
just watched 'female yakuza tale', memorable to say the least.
tarantino must have seen this right before he got his idea for kill bill.
Saw "Glory Road". A pretty good movie with some of the usual sports cliches. Very enteraining and informative film that deals with the first all black starting five basketball from Texas Western playing for the NCAA championship against the powerful all white Kentucky Wildcats. A wonderful Cinderella story. Fun for sports fans
isn't this like "remember the titans" only with differently-shaped balls?
not that i'm not a sucker for the sports cliche, but this is why "friday night lights" is so compelling as a movie and a book. it's not all happy endings, group hugs, kittens and rainbows.
speaking of which... let's open the floor here. what's the best sports movie of all time?
anyone?
Quotespeaking of which... let's open the floor here. what's the best sports movie of all time?
anyone?
i love hoosiers so much. and not gonna lie, i have to show rudy a little love.
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i love hoosiers so much.
I was thinking the same thing before I read your post - I've gotta go with Hoosiers (called Best Shot in the UK)
Hoop Dreams is excellent too.
how would they even begin to pronounce hoosiers in the UK. i imagine it's QUITE amusing... :D
What does it mean? ???
How about Field Of Dreams?
Or Bull Durham?
Hoop Dreams is fantastic, but do documentaries count?
QuoteWhat does it mean? ???
if i'm not mistaken, i believe a hoosier is a person of the indiana lifestyle. aka a person from the state of indiana.
In Canada we call them "hosers", but I think it means something different.
definitely means something different in canada... my poor sweetie, canada. what o what will become of you in the clutches of the evil conservatives?
my pick for sports movie is field of dreams because:
1. even though i have the dvd, i will sit and watch it on tv whenever it's on, commercials and all
2. i don't even like baseball, but this movie makes me feel baseball is transcendental
3. i cry every time. i cry when shoeless joe first appears. i cry when james earl jones gives his speech. i cry when he walks off into the corn. i cry when kevin costner introduces his "father" to his daughter. i cry when the camera pulls back and you see the twinkling of all the car headlights. basically, i spend an hour and a half either sobbing or choking back tears.
4. it's about imagination for us big kids. we need imagination.
One of those movies that I've never got round to seeing but will have to now.
Not as good as Best Shot or Friday Night Lights but I have to admit I enjoyed The Rookie. Dennis Quaid was really good...
Wait - Rocky!!! How could I forget that? Rocky1 is an excellent movie!
I rented the latest Star Wars flick and was barely entertained. That Hayden Christensen has got to be the worst actor, sheesh. And the dialog! The only thing saving that movie was (of course) the special effects and Natalie Portman.
(http://www.webzona.ru/picture/portman/5jk4.jpg)
Quotemy poor sweetie, canada. what o what will become of you in the clutches of the evil conservatives?
I think we'll be okay. :)
Are you talking about your government or ours? I don't think the conservatives will will on Monday - is that what you mean? Our election?
Last night a few of us made a pact: Green party. And if there's a marijuana party rep in our riding, we're voting marijuana party.
(did you guys know we had a marijuana party? We also had a rainbow party)
http://www.marijuanaparty.com/index.en.php3
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i love hoosiers so much. and not gonna lie, i have to show rudy a little love.
Loved both of those and also
Bull Durham
Slap Shot
North Dallas Forty
Longest Yard (the original)
61*
Eight Men Out
and this one is for John
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
I like Bull Durham a lot. I think my favourite sports movie is The Natural.
QuoteI like Bull Durham a lot. I think my favourite sports movie is The Natural.
Great choice! I had forgot about The Natural.
QuoteI rented the latest Star Wars flick and was barely entertained. That Hayden Christensen has got to be the worst actor, sheesh. And the dialog! The only thing saving that movie was (of course) the special effects and Natalie Portman.
(http://www.webzona.ru/picture/portman/5jk4.jpg)
Totally agree!
padme is just lovely. too bad i'm old enough to be her dad. :'(
which brings me to this: now that i have a daughter of my own, my own libido is now permanently altered as now all I can think is "holy shit, she's somebody's daughter...."
like lovely heather here:
(http://www.djfl.de/entertainment/stars/h/heather_graham.jpg)
all I can think is....her dad is out there somewhere!
EC... yes, i meant the canadian elections. don't vote for the green party. that will just take away votes from the liberals and harper will win... the liberals will get Nader-ed... doh... i hope you're right though, i hope the conservatives don't win....
john... no kidding. now that i'm a married lady and play step-momma to my husband's 12 year-old when she visits, i look at things in a brand new light. a few years ago when Thirteen came out, we went to see it (not with the daughter!) and when we came out of the theatre my husband said it was the most uncomfortable he'd ever been at the movies. the prospect of his little girl growing up like that terrified him. even me... i am so paranoid about setting a good example and being a good role model and watching my horrible potty mouth when she's around. it's hard not to say fuck.
one of the things I hope for is that no matter what happens, she'll know I'm always there for her. So even if something terrible or not what I'd like to happen to her does happen, (which is a possible reality), I'll always love her and support her.
Now, with that said, since she's so young, the world might be totally different by then. Who knows. I can only hope for the best.
well, obviously she's lucky because she already has the most important thing, someone who loves her and cares for her unconditionally. there's so many parents who just don't give a damn. my parents let me do what i wanted so long as they knew what, when, where, with whom, what time i'd be home... i remember wishing they'd get off my case and now i tell my step-daughter that the best thing i ever did was (most of the time) listen to my parents. it's CRAZY how much wiser they seem now. the good news is, she'll appreciate you in about 25 years. :D
QuoteThe only thing saving that movie was (of course) the special effects and Natalie Portman.
Natalie Portman fans need to see Beautiful Girls & Garden State.
QuoteEC... yes, i meant the canadian elections. don't vote for the green party. that will just take away votes from the liberals and harper will win... the liberals will get Nader-ed...
That's unlikely. The Canadian elective process isn't the same as it is in the US - I believe you are from Monteal wellfleet? Plus, I think voting towards the Green Party would take votes away from the NDP since they have similar themed environmental interests.
I think if you are in a tightly contested riding with no hope for the NDP or Green Party candidate to win, then you have to vote Liberal... unless of course you don't care about healthy urban renewal with monies being allocated to upgrades in social, educational and medical areas.
Oh yeah,
I watched The Constant Gardiner and The Life & Death Of Peter Sellars last night. Both were excellent. Sellars was about as screwed up and self-hating as Keith Moon.
EC... again, i SO hope you're right. i know this isn't the appropriate forum area for this topic. last elections i voted BQ oddly enough, although my riding had the greens, NDP, and Communist parties... we're so... VARIED!
today i got my "amores perros" dvd. tonight i´m going to watch it.
any fans of "y tu mama tambien" here?
big fan of diego luna and gabriel garcia bernal... i know it's shallow...
Quotetoday i got my "amores perros" dvd. tonight i´m going to watch it.
any fans of "y tu mama tambien" here?
Have them both on DVD. They're both great movies but I didn't think Amores Perros quite lived up to the hype. Y Tu Mama Tambien is good fun!
Saw - I heard such good things about this movie but was really disappointed!
The two lead characters were so unlikable I didn't give a shit if they died or not. The twist didn't shock or surprise me at all. I just didn't care...
The Rutles - somewhat dated humour wise but still amusing Beatles parody starring Eric Idle with some good cameos.
The Rutles are class!!
Just saw The Big Lebowski for the first time. Cool!
last night i saw these movies:
1. indiana jones and the last crusade
2. amores perros
saw amores perros for the first time. it´s a great movie!!!
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The Rutles - somewhat dated humour wise but still amusing Beatles parody starring Eric Idle with some good cameos.
I love the rutles too, they played their last ever show in Liverpool last year, it was great fun, Neil Innes has some great stories.
memoirs of a geisha - i wasn't going to see it, but it's been about 1000 degrees outside for the better part of a week, and the cinema has air-con
not a bad film though! its been years since i read the book, but the "look" of the film was beautiful
snatch
haha what a great movie!!!! vinnie jones is the coolest guy on earth!! ;D
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haha what a great movie!!!! vinnie jones is the coolest guy on earth!! ;D
Yah, Vinnie's cool alright:
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I saw 'Jarhead' last night, fantastic movie, funny, sad, poingant, moving, highly recommended.
am about to watch 'Walk the Line' will report back later.
QuoteI saw 'Jarhead' last night, fantastic movie, funny, sad, poingant, moving, highly recommended.
am about to watch 'Walk the Line' will report back later.
Like that movie also. Makes you ask questions about what we should have done in the first Iraqi war.Very good acting also by Peter Saarsgard,Jamie Foxx and also Chris Cooper.
I saw American Splendor at the weekend. Strange, great movie!
I really like Paul Giamatti, made me want to watch Sideways again.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305206/
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vinnie jones is the coolest guy on earth!! ;D
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Vinnie Jones as Juggernaut in X3
Saw this one again tonight. :o Awesome!
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Birth - very interesting movie about a young boy who may or may not be a reincarnation Nicole Kidman's dead husband.
Got slaughtered by the critics when it came out but I choose to ignore that & enjoyed the film immensely.
Directed by Johnathan Glazer who has made videos for Radiohead, Blur, Nick Cave, Massive Attack.
I'm going to watch Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers tonight.
I've got that in my pile of unwatched DVDs. Jim & Bill should be great! :)
broken flowers - GREAT MOVIE
look out for a cameo of bill's son homer :)
QuoteI've got that in my pile of unwatched DVDs. Jim & Bill should be great! :)
If you haven't seen it yet, get Jarmusch's allegorical anti-western Dead Man. It's fantastic.
Dead Man was good.
I think Mystery Train & Down By Law are my (Jim Jarmusch) favs. I didn't like Night on Earth or Ghostdog so much.
I haven't seen Strangers in Paradise.
Gotta love Year of the Horse just because it's Neil :)
I liked Fishing with John. ;D
QuoteDead Man was good.
Gotta love Year of the Horse just because it's Neil :)
I love westerns and Dead Man is one of the best modern day westerns.
I haven't seen Year Of The Horse, but Dead Man's score is by Neil Young and his distorted Gibson with an overly-active Bigsby.
QuoteI liked Fishing with John. ;D
Never heard of it.
Is it Jim Jarmusch?
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I love westerns and Dead Man is one of the best modern day westerns.
Have you seen Open Range?
Best western I've seen in ages.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0316356/
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Have you seen Open Range?
Best western I've seen in ages.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0316356/
Yes I have. It's excellent. Of course, the best of all modern westerns is the HBO series Deadwood.
Yer I've heard great things about that.
I'm tempted to buy it on DVD but then my lovely wife wouldn't be able to watch it. We have one cable channel here in Japan that shows some HBO (Sopranos, Sex..., Curb... etc)
I'm hoping it will come to that channel soon.
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I love westerns and Dead Man is one of the best modern day westerns.
I haven't seen Year Of The Horse, but Dead Man's score is by Neil Young and his distorted Gibson with an overly-active Bigsby.
Great movie and great cast(Johnny Depp,John Hurt and Robert Mitchum). Even Iggy Pop and Billy Bob Thornton have roles as really wild and crazy cowboys.
the neil young dead man OST is ace... it's all instrumental and johnny depp reading poetry.
my husband made me watch Unforgiven and maybe everyone's seen it but i thought it was so awesome... loved the fact that there wasn't a clear-cut good and bad and that you didn't know what to make of eastwood's character. yeah... good movie...
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Never heard of it.
Is it Jim Jarmusch?
It's a tv show that you can get on dvd. There's only about six or seven episodes, but it's done by John Lurie, and each episode, he goes to come crazy place to do a fishing show. But he doesn't really know what he's doing. And neither do his friends that he brings with him (one per episode): Jim Jarmusch, Tom Waits, Matt Dillon, Willem Dafoe, Dennis Hopper.
It's quite enjoyable. :) Especially Thailand with Dennis Hopper.
(John Lurie's the dude from Down by Law)
another 40 degree day, another movie -
brokeback mountain - i cried. one of the saddest, sweetest movies i've seen
wyoming looks pretty spectacular up there in the mountains....
Quoteanother 40 degree day, another movie -
So, that means it's cold?
From where I'm living: Bring on 40 degrees!!
She means hot. She's in Australia. I think 40 degrees equals what we've got now as far as the extreme measures go. ;)
QuoteShe means hot. She's in Australia. I think 40 degrees equals what we've got now as far as the extreme measures go. ;)
I don't want 40 Celsius back any time soon. Toronto was miserably hot last summer.
sorry, keep forgetting you use fahrenheit... yes, its summer down here & it's SO HOT! it barely cooled down over night, & there's more hot weather on the way. half the country seems to be on fire at the moment (usual summer bushfires)... so i'll probably be checking out lots of movies in the coming weeks!! 8)
Quotesorry, keep forgetting you use fahrenheit... yes, its summer down here & it's SO HOT! it barely cooled down over night, & there's more hot weather on the way. half the country seems to be on fire at the moment (usual summer bushfires)... so i'll probably be checking out lots of movies in the coming weeks!! 8)
I thought you were American. Canada uses Celsius too. It was -9 today in Toronto, but should warm up to +4 tomorrow.
nope 100% australian made ;D
minus 9!!!! OMG.... where i grew up, the coldest it got was -3, in some placess -5... that's cold!! not much of a "warm up" though! at least it's in the positive!!
i think today is going to be 36... another hot one!
Saw "Rory O'Shea Was Here." It is on HBO. Was this big in Ireland or anything? Was good. Like the movies about these things. Check it out.
Watched Junebug last night. Quite a beautiful movie - I hadn't heard of it before.
Just got Junebug in my Amazon order along with Me & You & Everyone We Know, The Constant Gardener & Hustle & Flow :)
Girl With A Pearl Necklace...sorry, Earring & a very enjoyable Chinese movie called Shower.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shower/
QuoteGirl With A Pearl Necklace...sorry, Earring & a very enjoyable Chinese movie called Shower.
hahahahaha.
I really didn't like Girl With a Pearl Earring at all. What'd you think?
(You'll have to let us know how you like Junebug. :))
I saw the Penn & Teller documentary The Aristocrats last night. I thought the first half was a bit painfully tedious, then it kinda grew on me. It's not very funny, but I think it may be the only film ever made to appeal specifically to comedians.
QuoteI really didn't like Girl With a Pearl Earring at all. What'd you think?
(You'll have to let us know how you like Junebug. :))
Beautiful to look at but ultimately rather dull. My wife enjoyed it more.
I'm looking forward to watching Junebug but have a big pile of unwatched DVDs from previous amazon orders (A Very Long Engagement, Oldboy, Boodbye Lenin! Spring Summer Autumn Winter & Spring) If I follow my own rules I have to watch those first...
I saw the first silent movie I've seen in (I can't even recall) "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." It was brilliant! I don't know if I can recommend it to everyone...well, if you can sit through "dead man" I think you can handle this...I didn't really like "dead man" but maybe it would be better on second viewing ???
I just saw two documentaries that are worth checking out:
!) The Aristocrats - this documentary is about an old vaudeville joke of the same name that still survives mainly between comedians offstage. 100 comedians talk about and do their version of this joke. Everyone puts their own spin on the joke and the point of the joke is to create the most vile and and disgusting scene that one could imagine. Comedians include Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Drew Carrey, George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Pollack (who tells the joke as Christopher Walken), but no one can gross you out better than Bob Saget. Great stuff.
2) Walmart: The high Price of Low Cost - this one is disturbing. It kind of sucks because now I can't go to Walmart anyome and everything is so cheap there! However, I'd be thinking about slave dormitories in their stores in China and all over the world, the fact that employees are forced to work overtime for no pay in the US. That the average annual salary of a worker at Walmart is around 12,000 and the national poverty line is at 17,000. A good doc though...
QuoteI just saw two documentaries that are worth checking out:
!) The Aristocrats - this documentary is about an old vaudeville joke of the same name that still survives mainly between comedians offstage. 100 comedians talk about and do their version of this joke. Everyone puts their own spin on the joke and the point of the joke is to create the most vile and and disgusting scene that one could imagine. Comedians include Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Drew Carrey, George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Pollack (who tells the joke as Christopher Walken), but no one can gross you out better than Bob Saget. Great stuff.
I found the movie wildly inconsistent and tedious. Most of the takes weren't funny, just gross. The quick-cut editing was disarming too. Also, Gilbert Gottfried's take on "The Joke" was ruined since the directors (Penn & Teller) decided to constantly cut-away from Gilbert's monologue, leaving it disjointed and without flow. This was the biggest misstep in the movie since many of the comedians singled-out Gottfried's take as one of the most poignant and significant ever done.
I agree, Saget was the funniest because his take was the wildest and most imaginative. Sarah Silverman's take was pretty good too.
saw "Beetlejuice" this morning.
Saw all these in the last week.
"Capote " Great story and great acting.Philip
Seymour Hoffman became Capote
"The New World " Slow moving but quite a beautiful film
with a poetic feel. I thought the actress who
portrayed Pocahontas was very stunning.
"The Matador " Very funny dark comedy about a hitman
and a friend he meets while in Mexico. Pierce Brosnan
has never been funnier.
Want to see all three of those movies. New World is due here in April/May, I have Capote on pre-order from amazon.
The Karate Kid 1 & 2 back-to-back.
If you don't love Mr. Miyagi I don't know what's wrong with you...
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If you don't love Mr. Miyagi I don't know what's wrong with you...
i hate all movies, period. tell me whats wrong with me.
;)
You have a short attention span - you told me yourself ;)
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i hate all movies, period. tell me whats wrong with me.
;)
Caffeine withdrawal. tzzzt!
walk the line - anyone else think the casting was spot on for this? i know joaquin doesn't really look that much like cash, but there were times when he'd turn his head, or something, and it was just so... cash. the fact that they actually sang too was pretty impressive
**** (4 out of 5)
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring.
A beautiful Korean film about life cycles & karma.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374546/
We went and saw Mrs. Henderson last night. (Somebody wanted to see all the naked girls.)
It really really bugged the hell out of me. Usually I can get into at least the fact that everybody's wearing fun costumes (or, in this case, not wearing costumes), but I was pretty turned off the whole time. Hmm, turned off isn't the word in this case.
I just found it pointless for what it should have been. Too much smart dialogue and wit for wit's sake. It was actually more like a musical theatre show.
That's probably why I didn't dig it.
judi dench is usually great in movies - sounds like she wasn't enough to hold this one together for you EC!
The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello
- aussie short film nominated for an oscar - bit slow moving, but the visuals are just great... fingers crossed for another australian oscar in animation this year!!!
anyone seen harvey krumpet?
Quotewalk the line - anyone else think the casting was spot on for this? i know joaquin doesn't really look that much like cash, but there were times when he'd turn his head, or something, and it was just so... cash. the fact that they actually sang too was pretty impressive
**** (4 out of 5)
The casting was spot-on. I had no idea Reese Witherspoon could sing and she did a superb job acting as well. I actually think Jouaqin looks alot like Cash. He also was fantastic. Phoenix was picked by Mr. Cash himself so no wonder the casting was spot-on ;)
i just saw Capote. and it was damn powerful.
Saw The Squid and The Whale last night (re-released for Oscar time). Anyone's parents get divorced in the 80's? This is your movie. Mine pulled the triger in 1977, but this was oddly familiar
nice soundtrack too...
Quotewalk the line - anyone else think the casting was spot on for this? i know joaquin doesn't really look that much like cash, but there were times when he'd turn his head, or something, and it was just so... cash. the fact that they actually sang too was pretty impressive
**** (4 out of 5)
I thought it was very well done. I thought the same thing about the way he sounded... there were things he'd say or sing and it was "so cash".
I re-watched the Goonies. Can't ever go wrong with the Goonies.
QuoteSaw The Squid and The Whale last night (re-released for Oscar time). Anyone's parents get divorced in the 80's? This is your movie. Mine pulled the triger in 1977, but this was oddly familiar
Totally. I have seriously thought about buying it for everyone in my family.
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Totally. I have seriously thought about buying it for everyone in my family.
I was watching it, thinking it was OK, but somewhere towards the middle (when the older kid goes to see the counselor) I got totally hooked in.
Amazing. I need to see it again, I usually miss a bunch of obvious shit.
Walk The Line.
Great film. Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Whiterspoon are amazing. They drew me right into it. 8)
Seen from the side Mr. Phoenix looked very much like Johnny Cash. And his voice, damn his voice...
When I came home I put up the Folsom Prison Concert:
"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash..."
Goosebumps
Still not sure if I like Jack Black or not but this trailer is fucking hilarious!
http://www.nacholibre.com/
Do you remember when everyone was shouting my name?
And I used my strengh to rip my blouse? ;D
"Wolf Creek" Australian based slasher movie, nothing we haven't seen before unfortunately
"South of Heaven , West of Hell" Written, directed by and starring Dwight Yoakim, with Vince Vaughn, Peter Fonda, Bridget Fonda, Pee Wee and Billy Bob Thornton, very slow moving Western but with some great scenes and dialogue. Spoiled by cheesiness at times but worth watching if you like westerns. Great scene where Bridget Fonda castrates a bad guy with a lit oil lamp.
Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance. Great film!
The Big Lebowski (simply had to be watched again this week!) & Wedding Crashers.
Wedding Crashers was OK. It started out funny but ended up as your pretty standard rom/com. Still worth watching for the ever excellent Vince Vaughn & a very funny cameo from Wil Ferrell.
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Aside from the fact that it was very tame, it was great to see all the old footage of him. On his bus, talkin' about where he grew up, footage of going back home, footage from San Quentin, lots of June, there's even a shot with the family and you can see Roseanne as a young teen.
The image/sound quality hasn't changed much from their original stock, so sometimes it's hard to see/hear, but I actually kind of like that.
QuoteJohnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Aside from the fact that it was very tame, it was great to see all the old footage of him. On his bus, talkin' about where he grew up, footage of going back home, footage from San Quentin, lots of June, there's even a shot with the family and you can see Roseanne as a young teen.
The image/sound quality hasn't changed much from their original stock, so sometimes it's hard to see/hear, but I actually kind of like that.
I just recently saw this for the first time. It was on one the cable channels. It was a lot of fun to watch and very heartwarming. I loved it when they went back to the old Cash home in Arkansas where Johnny's family grew up and met some of their old friends and relatives. Very cool documentary.
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I just recently saw this for the first time. It was on one the cable channels. It was a lot of fun to watch and very heartwarming. I loved it when they went back to the old Cash home in Arkansas where Johnny's family grew up and met some of their old friends and relatives. Very cool documentary.
:) I was surprised by what a high speaking voice June had. I guess I'd never heard her speak before.
Thai horror The Eye, Brit horror The Descent & the always excellent Donnie Darko.
edward scissorhands
one of the best movies ever!
We watched Shawshank last night because my wife hadn't seen it - what an excellent movie!
I saw it years ago when it first came out so knew the story but it still really moved me.
Granted, it is served with a spoonful of sugar, but the movie is so well done & the characters are so likeable in the end it tastes more like your favourite Ben&Jerry's.
There's a good reason this movie just topped Empire Magazine's 'best movie of all time' poll & has sat at number one on imdb's 'top 250' list for a while.
The newly restored director's cut of The Wild Bunch. Fantastic western.
I also finally caught Joss Weadon's Serenity, the continuation of his failed sci-fi TV series Firefly. The series was excellent and the film is good too.
Saw 'Constant Gardener' last night. I didn't know anything about it, and I was so surprised and impressed. It's got everything - beautifully shot, suspenseful, socially conscious...
I just wonder why I hadn't heard anything about it. Is it even up for any Oscars? (not that those mean anything, but it deserves to be nominated for best picture.)
QuoteI just wonder why I hadn't heard anything about it. Is it even up for any Oscars? (not that those mean anything, but it deserves to be nominated for best picture.)
Rachel Weisz is up for one. I think it was up for a few BAFTAs but only won best editing.
I haven't seen it yet but it's in my pile of unwatched DVDs. Check out City Of God by the same director, very good movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317248/
I saw Walk The Line yesterday (congrats to Reese for getting a well deserved BAFTA) & You, Me & Everyone We Know.
Match Point.
Absolutely loved it. I didn't think I would. I think it's the best Woody Allen film I've seen since Bullets Over Broadway. I even liked Mr. Reese-Meyers. I swear I did.
I watched Hud last night. Paul Newman's Hud character was a bastard. Patricia Neal was really sexy. A great modern day western.
http://www.angryalien.com/0206/kingkongbuns.asp
King Kong in 30secs re-enacted by bunnies!
They've also got Jaws, Star Wars & Alien etc ;D
;D ;D ;D
Spinout. My Dad & Nancy Sinatra together on screen - how can that not be a good movie? ;)
It wasn't...it was shit! But I still loved it & today I ordered Kid Galahad (actually one of my Dad's better movies) Fun In Acapulco, Follow That Dream & Blue Hawaii from amazon.
Like Mudhoney said - Touch Me I'm Sick!
Shaun Of The Dead. Brit humour at it's blackest & best!
"Buy Milk. Ring Mum. Avoid Zombies" One of the best movie taglines ever ;D
watched "paradise lost" last night. it's an hbo doc about these three young boys who were tortured and murdered in west memphis, arkansas and the ensuing whodunit. it was riveting.
i told my husband that a UFO could have landed smack in my bedroom and little purple sludge could have oozed out of it and i wouldn't have found that any stranger than these west memphis trailer-park people. they were the most foreign folks i have ever seen on cellulose.
it leaves more questions than answers, kind of like "capturing the friedmans". there's a paradise lost 2 which i will be adding to my netflix...
anyway, highly recommend
Quotewatched "paradise lost" last night. it's an hbo doc about these three young boys who were tortured and murdered in west memphis, arkansas and the ensuing whodunit. it was riveting.
i told my husband that a UFO could have landed smack in my bedroom and little purple sludge could have oozed out of it and i wouldn't have found that any stranger than these west memphis trailer-park people. they were the most foreign folks i have ever seen on cellulose.
it leaves more questions than answers, kind of like "capturing the friedmans". there's a paradise lost 2 which i will be adding to my netflix...
anyway, highly recommend
FYI- http://www.wm3.org/splash.php
Quotewatched "paradise lost" last night. it's an hbo doc about these three young boys who were tortured and murdered in west memphis, arkansas and the ensuing whodunit. it was riveting.
i told my husband that a UFO could have landed smack in my bedroom and little purple sludge could have oozed out of it and i wouldn't have found that any stranger than these west memphis trailer-park people. they were the most foreign folks i have ever seen on cellulose.
it leaves more questions than answers, kind of like "capturing the friedmans". there's a paradise lost 2 which i will be adding to my netflix...
anyway, highly recommend
What about that Mark Joseph Byers, heh?
I saw Paradise Lost & Paradise Lost 2 last year & was shocked beyond belief.
I put a thread up here soon after but it didn't get many hits.
I have since read Devils Knot: The True Story of The West Memphis 3 & have tried my best to support the WM3 by buying T-shirts for my wife & I.
I urge everyone to watch the documentary & get involved.
blair witch project
good movie.
Quoteblair witch project
good movie.
Blair Witch scares the shit out of me :o
Now watch Paradise Lost - true life horror at it's most shocking!!!
Go for the UK version which is Region 0 & had parts 1 & 2.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009OJ92M/qid=1140955925/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/203-3789526-6699153
When you've watched 1 you'll want to see 2.
melinda & melinda - go radha mitchell!
hitchhikers guide to the galaxy (bought it on dvd) - could there be a more perfect choice for arthur than martin freeman??
shaun of the dead - not a huge fan of zombie flicks/horror/gore/scary movies in general, but dragonboy have to agree with you .... great movie! i've seen a lot of tv shows that simon pegg has been involved in, & really like his slightly twisted sense of humour. the fact that shaun is completely oblivious to the zombies and all the blood when he's off to the shops is classic.... plus the disturbing but funny vinyl collection-as-weapon scene ;D
Quoteplus the disturbing but funny vinyl collection-as-weapon scene ;D
Ed: Purple Rain?
Shaun: No.
Ed: Sign o' the Times?
Shaun: Definitely not.
Ed: The Batman soundtrack?
Shaun: Throw it.
;D
Melinda & Melinda comes out on DVD here in April.
Looking forward to that one...
you have to love a film where the best weapon to hand is a cricket bat... only in england...! rambo meets david gower
(http://www.katieandsteven.net/pegg/gallery/photos/sotd/000000.jpg) ;D
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Blair Witch scares the shit out of me :o
Now watch Paradise Lost - true life horror at it's most shocking!!!
Go for the UK version which is Region 0 & had parts 1 & 2.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009OJ92M/qid=1140955925/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/203-3789526-6699153
When you've watched 1 you'll want to see 2.
ok thanks. i´ll check it out!
btw.dragonboy, you should check this site: http://www.manabalwak.com/
tracy, thanks, i've been to WM3 already and it's so fraking sad. they've just moved Damien to supermax and he's on his last-ditch appeals. they're about to kill an innocent man convicted (partly) by a guy who got his degree via mail-order. how horrifying. makes you wonder if they can pin murders on anybody...
and dragonboy... i've reserved devil's knot at my library, i live in arkansas, it's kind of infamous, i suppose, here...
this kind of thing could have never happened in civilization, the prosecution would have been laughed out of court. i'm sad. and i feel like, what's the point of seeing paradise lost 2, since i know they're all still rotting in jail...
oy... the south is a weird and dangerous place. how can so much hate grow in such a truly beautiful place?
Quote... the south is a weird and dangerous place. how can so much hate grow in such a truly beautiful place?
It's not just the south, trust me, it's just that the stereotype is accepted more in our country.
The planet is full of hate. :-/
i wish that weren't true... but i can't imagine such a blind fear of other-ness would have been a factor in new york city or los angeles or detroit, you know? i feel like the small, insular, rural communities, with lower education levels and a church stranglehold are a breeding ground for this kind of mind set, ya know?
Quotei wish that weren't true... but i can't imagine such a blind fear of other-ness would have been a factor in new york city or los angeles or detroit, you know? i feel like the small, insular, rural communities, with lower education levels and a church stranglehold are a breeding ground for this kind of mind set, ya know?
aaaahhhhh woah now. In every visit I've ever had to the southern states, it's been met with nothing but loveliness. And it's not just the south with the smaller, rural communities, and those communities aren't the only places that breed hate and fear. I have to agree with Tracy on this one - hate is everywhere. It might just manifest itself in more "sophisticated" ways in cities and bigger towns.
Love, however, is also found everywhere. whoot.
Brokeback Mountain a few weeks ago.
Horrible.
Quotei wish that weren't true... but i can't imagine such a blind fear of other-ness would have been a factor in new york city or los angeles or detroit, you know? i feel like the small, insular, rural communities, with lower education levels and a church stranglehold are a breeding ground for this kind of mind set, ya know?
Fear=Hate
Yep, it's a different fear in the big city and it manifests itself in just different, ugly ways. I will agree that lack of education makes some reject the unknown, however, so does too much education (some of the biggest hateful snobs, who HATE (fear) the poor are very educated).
There's also urbanization that can buy reality. Take OJ Simpson, for example. Now he wasn't guilty of anything, was he? Hate of the white man didn't get him off the hook now, did it?
Or the LA PD (or the NYPD), those there are some loving, open minded folks.
Hate is everywhere, but it sensationalizes well in the south b/c we as a nation don't care as much about the poor, whites and blacks as much as we care about the rich whites and blacks. IMO.
You would probably see it different if you lived in the south. I have lived in New England and seen vicious hate. It's everywhere.
I also understand how the curch can be a breeding ground for hate and intolerance, however, I work with homeless teens and must say that churches help out more than any other group of citizens. Even the wealthy liberals choose the church as a vehicle to aid the poor. Haven't run into many atheist groups who are bent on helping the poor.
I see the good and the bad when people talk about the stranglehold of the "church"
well, i DO live in the south. i've lived in texas, and now i live in arkansas. but you're absolutely right about hate and fear being found everywhere.
EC, i'm not saying they're not nice. they're super-nice. i, for one, adore it when a waitress calls me "hun" and people leave their doors open and everyone knows your name at the grocery store. it's part of the south's charm.
i guess i've just been extremely fortunate to do most of my growing up in montreal, who, for all its problems, is so multicultural and colourful. i loved getting on the metro and seeing people in 10 different colours and traditional dress.
but quebec is still very much catholic and many of the traditions, customs and laws are still based on the church being such a dominant factor.
i was refering to west memphis specifically, and especially the people portrayed in the movie. it would be ignorant to paint the entire south (or north) with the same brush.
to me, fearing someone who wears black or practices wicca or listens to metal is completely foreign because i don't know any people who fear those things. hate and fear of others is a pretty foreign concept to me cause i just wasn't raised like that.
i voluneteered for years at the old brewery mission in montreal and absolutely churches (and temples and mosques) do incredible good in the community.
the reason i fear, and i'll admit it, deeply religious people, is because their truth often, although not always, excludes all other truths. i find it frightening when something man-made is used to create an "us" and a "them". i feel that belonging to a religion and/or a church is a source of community and comfort to many, i fear those who feel that their way/god/belief/philosophy is the only way. i read an article about scientology in rolling stone today and thought the writer did a solid job of not saying "these quacks believe they are a trillion year old alien life form"... i find the tenets and beliefs of scientology no more and no less true than mormons or hindus. i just get really scared when people believe in only one way. and i see a lot of it in texas and arkansas where i've lived. for every church member who works with homeless teens (like you tracy, and that makes you a good person in my book), there's kirk cameron telling gay people they have sinned against god.
my fear is of politicized religion, of religion being used to further a cause other than love and peace, of religion being used to justify hating gays, abortions and interracial dating.
Quotei guess i've just been extremely fortunate to do most of my growing up in montreal, who, for all its problems, is so multicultural and colourful
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Funny, when I lived up in Boston and I talked about driving to Montreal, almost everyone warned me about how rude the people are in Montreal (it had been their personal experience).
So are they that way just with tourists?
Montreal is a great town. Don't worry about what some of the Bostonians told you. Just don't walk around thinking eveyone wants to speak English to you. It's a town that is a politial language (French vs English) powder-keg. If anything, French Montrealers should have not liked me when I visited being from hated Toronto, but I had no problems. I'd live in Montreal in a second. One of the best cities in North America to live and work in.
QuoteMontreal is a great town. Don't worry about what some of the Bostonians told you. Just don't walk around thinking eveyone wants to speak English to you. It's a town that is a politial language (French vs English) powder-keg. If anything, French Montrealers should have not liked me when I visited being from hated Toronto, but I had no problems. I'd live in Montreal in a second. One of the best cities in North America to live and work in.
I second this ascertation. Montreal is one great town.
I too would live there in a second. It was some of the most fun I've had outside of Arizona or Kentucky. The people were warm and friendly, and I always felt welcome. There was this one person who did not appreciate my lack of French speaking, but one out of the hundreds I came in contact with is hardly a reason to complain. It
is another country there, so I don't expect everyone to kiss my ass just because I'm an American, English speaking tourist. I felt right at home, immediately.
Also, don't assume they want to speak to you in English. Don't forget that half of the over 2 million people in Montreal are English and almost everyone in the city including the over 1 million French are bilingual. The francophones understand you perfectly, but some don't like English as a culture. They feel English culture surrounds French Quebec and are worried that Quebec French culture will disappear - and there is merit and truth to that assumption. English Canada surrounds Quebec and the US, through it's over-bearing culture (and I don't mean this in a mean way) threatens to the south.
The town is the most political on the continent. It's also one of the most beautiful, diverse, historic, educated and enriching cities in the world.
I agree, if I had the choice to move anywhere in the world it would definately be Quebec/Montreal. Regardless of the cold weather, its my favorite city.
OK, thanks guys. (perhaps a Montreal or Quebec thread is needed? Don't want to hog the movie thread) :)
I rented "The Machinist" last night and watched it. I heard this movie was grrrreat but I must disagree. Christian Bale looks like a concentration camp prisoner and the movie is so s..l...o...w.... I fast-forwarded through most of it. Anybody else seen this?
i haven't seen it, but the pictures of christian i've seen he must have lost a scary amount of weight for the role... talk about walking skeleton :P
QuoteI rented "The Machinist" last night and watched it. I heard this movie was grrrreat but I must disagree. Christian Bale looks like a concentration camp prisoner and the movie is so s..l...o...w.... I fast-forwarded through most of it. Anybody else seen this?
I heard it was good, it's on my to see list. I like Christian Bale...
I saw Munich this week. I thought it was very good. I don't know how much of the story is true but I'm keen to find out more.
Still not sure what I think of Spielberg. It amazes me that the same man can make shit like the Terminal & movies like this.
i've been meaning to go see munich, but just haven't got there yet - is eric bana good? i had the misfortune to sit through the hulk (i still can't believe it was ang lee...) but i know he's a good actor (chopper scared the pants off me, he is freakily like the real chopper)
no matter how many great movies he does, i always think of the ultra-daggy characters he used to do on tv here....
(http://www.spybroken.com/bana/pics/tv/fullfrontal/fullfrontal06.jpg)
Chopper's a great movie!
Eric Bana was very good. He dropped his accent from time to time but sounded more US than OZ. Other than that I thought he was very good.
I saw the Hulk, man that was shit! I don't think that was Eric Bana fault though.
I still can't believe that Daniel Craig is going to be James Bond. We was very good in Munich & I still have Layer Cake to watch but I really don't see him as Bond. Not that I've seen a Bond movie is years so I guess it doesn't matter...
yeah, i agree. daniel craig is a good actor, and i did like layer cake... but bond? i had my money on clive owen or maybe even russell... daniel craig has the freaky light blue eyes though, and he can come across as being a lot tougher/meaner/generally nastier than pierce brosnan, so i'm sure he'll do a good job. my fav bond is still mr connery though. yush, the name'sh bornd, jamesh bornd!! ;)
I've always been a fan of Roger Moore:
(http://ffmedia.ign.com/filmforce/image/roger_moore5.jpg)
Dashing, absolutely dashing!
I once heard that Burt Reynolds turned down JB?!!
roger was always just a little bit smarmy for me... actually, i think timothy dalton was a great bond too... forgot about him. i remember seeing one he did a long time ago (something on a boat, with sharks, all quite messy) that was pretty freaky
i guess roger brought out the corny humour more (the writing has always been corny, with all those entendres, but rog seemed to have a bit more fun with them that the others...)
(http://www.trainsaw.com/images/burtreynolds.jpg)
The name's Burt, Burt Reynolds...
http://www.cinematical.com/2005/08/02/burt-reynolds-turned-down-james-bond-role
Shit that's a funny picture ;D
I watched the restored version of Sam Peckinpah's Major Dundee. It's good, but there are a few gaps in the plot that are never fully explained. However, it is a must watch for any westen and/or Peckinpah fan. The cast is excellent, loaded with great lead and character actors: Charleton Heston, Richard Harris, James Coburn, Slim Pickens, Ben Johnson, Warren Oates, L.Q. Jones, R.G. Armstrong, Dub Taylor, Brock Peters and Jim Hutton (Tim's father ).
Lost in Translation.
I guess my Japanese has improved since I saw it last because I understood a lot more this time round, which made it even more fun to watch.
I love the opening scene with Death In Vegas playing as Bill Murray drives through Toyko in a taxi.
So what does he say at the end?
That is one of my favorite movies.
QuoteSo what does he say at the end?
Good question! Here's an interesting article:
http://www.sensesofcinema.com/contents/04/31/lost_in_translation.html
"Ultimately I liked it better that you don't hear it, that you can put in what you want them to say" Sofia Coppola.
Lip my stockings Mr. Harris, LIP MY STOCKINGS!!!
He might have whispered something like "Was that your bum at the start of the movie or did they use a double?"
What do you think? ;)
Ha, Yeah they couldn't have come up with any dialouge that would have worked better, Sophia deserved that award. So subtle yet so hard hitting. Such a smart movie.
last movie I saw was A Night at the Roxbury.
will ferrel is awesome!
Last night I watched the forgotten classic 1950 film noir Night And The City with Richard Widmark (who's still alive at 92!) and Gene Tierney. It was remade in the 90's with Robert De Niro.
This Thursday I'm watching John Boorman's 1960's revenge thriller Point Blank with Lee Marvin. I can't wait.
i just watched "Crash" for the second time. great movie, some parts had me shitting. now that it won a Little Bald one for best picture, i can say with confidence, this really is a good movie. matt dillon is the man, too
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Shit I wanna see that! Was it good?
No chance of it coming here, I'll have to wait for the DVD :-/
errol morris' Fog of War... interesting, eye-opening, terrifying... RSM doesn't apologize for vietnam here, but he does in his book. i would be so sad to carry that much guilt around. but definitely a brilliant man...
Tristram Shandy.
Not entirely sure how I felt about it. Some truly hysterical moments. Also a lot of weirdness.
I also might not have been in the right mood.
I've been looking forward to Dave's Block Party for quite awhile... can't wait to see it!
I just saw, and loved:
Flaming Lips: Fearless Freaks - I'm not a diehard Lips fan, even though I love Yoshimi + Soft Bulletin (who doesn't!?) but the movie is wonderful, even for non-fans.
Me, You, & Everyone We Know - I didn't know anything about this one, but several folks recommended it. Really beautiful.
Went and saw 16 blocks with Bruce Willis and Mos Def......good.
D.
Spinout. Worse than Speedway.
Go Dad, go!!! ;D
Saw 'North Country'. Depressing, Inspiring, Emotional, and Informative. I give it 2 1/2 stars.
Brokeback Mountain.
It's exactly a movie of my taste.
I fucking LOVE it!!! ;D
QuoteBrokeback Mountain.
It's exactly a movie of my taste.
I fucking LOVE it!!! ;D
Opens here next weekend, can't wait to see it.
Just watched Wallace & Grommit Curse Of The Were-Rabbit.
Lots & lots of fun - highly recommended! ;D
QuoteBrokeback Mountain a few weeks ago.
Horrible.
You're the first person I've heard who didn't like it. Any particular reason? I haven't seen it yet.
why don't i see movies?
I just watched Crash. I have mentioned before that I live in a bit of a bubble, but I didn't know anything about it except a few random things that people said.
It did a lot of things to me. It made me frustrated and it made me angry, but mostly it made me feel pretty sad. And I just wonder about movies like that because there's not a lot of hope in there.
"snatch" again.
one of my favorite movies!
yes EC, it did the same to me. powerful movie. i know alot of people who didnt like it also, because of the blatant racism, but i think thats cause it maybe made them look at their own prejudices. people like to think they dont have any, but just about everyone does, no matter how subtle they are.
Quoteyes EC, it did the same to me. powerful movie. i know alot of people who didnt like it also, because of the blatant racism, but i think thats cause it maybe made them look at their own prejudices. people like to think they dont have any, but just about everyone does, no matter how subtle they are.
I was talking to my roommate about it this morning and she said that she thinks there is hope in the movie. She said that the "crash" and the two characters meeting in different circumstances might help them open their eyes. But I don't find that hopeful. I find it frustrating that you need a situation like that to open your eyes in the first place.
I watched Henry King's psychological western The Bravados from 1958, starring Gregory Peck, Lee Van Cleef, Joan Collins, Stephen Boyd and Henry Silva. It was really good and uncompromising.
Broken Flowers.......total waste of time.......don't even rent it.
QuoteBroken Flowers.......total waste of time.......don't even rent it.
It's sitting in my pile of unwatched DVDs, I was looking forward to it :-/
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It's sitting in my pile of unwatched DVDs, I was looking forward to it :-/
Watch and enjoy it for what it is: A small, quiet movie that may not be everyone's cup of tea. It's not an easy film, but there are some great characters and a few interesting plot developments. Jim Jarmusch still hasn't made a bad film.
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Watch and enjoy it for what it is: A small, quiet movie that may not be everyone's cup of tea. It's not an easy film, but there are some great characters and a few interesting plot developments. Jim Jarmusch still hasn't made a bad film.
agreed.
even a lesser jarmusch is better than most...
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agreed.
even a lesser jarmusch is better than most...
furthered.
plus, I actually thought Broken Flowers was a wonderful film - how come you didn't like it Rob?
Last night I saw The World's Fastest Indian. We have given it the title of "The Worst Dialogue in the History of Movie Dialogue" and that includes terrible sections of Godfather III. In accordance, it gets an honourable mention for "Acting That Was So Bad It Made Me Feel Uncomfortable".
hoLAY.
And yet there were some WONDERFUL moments. Anthony Hopkins is one of my favourite people to watch on a screen.
Has anyone seen this?
Okay, honestly, it was so bad in points that I considered MANY times that it was a parody. And YET I recommend it. It has some really great things to say in there. And Anthony Hopkins is worth it.
Broken Flowers was great, but I can easily see how some would not like it.
I am actually renting Lost in Translation and Broken Flowers soon and watching them back to back.
paradise lost 2: revelations...
if the first film didn't bum me out enough, the second one was just, OHGOD!!! i'd been to the web site so i knew the boys would still be rotting in jail and i got so angry. that, combined with the 5 police shootings in NW arkansas in the last week or so makes me determined to never even jaywalk around here... scary!
EC, i hear you about crash. i went to see it with my brother and his girlfriend who is bi-racial and it made me really uncomfortable. when jennifer esposito gets out of her car and says "officer, i want it written in your report that i'm shocked to be hi by an asian driver" i felt bad for laughing. i hate to think of myself as prejudiced but sometimes i feel like i hate everybody... i did think there was hope, because like with the st. christopher statuettes, in the end, we all relate to one another as fellow human beings. if you peel off the flesh, we all look the same. there's an image...
i think "for all mankind" is next or our netflix queue and it's the husband's pick, he's into space...
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furthered.
plus, I actually thought Broken Flowers was a wonderful film - how come you didn't like it Rob?
I just thought it was unbearably awkward, completely unrealistic. No-one reacting naturally. Maybe it's the norm in a Jarmusch film for everyone to seem to exist in their own universe, I don't know, haven't seen much of his work. Started getting into the road trip aspect somewhat, but the ending left me high and dry. My best friend raves about Dead Man. I have Lost In Translation here, too.......hope that one's better.
Dead Man is fantastic - William Blake, Iggy Pop, Neil Young - what more do you want from a movie?
i really enjoyed broken flowers - i wasn't really expecting to (maybe jim jarmusch just hasn't caught me on a good day, dunno) but i thought it was great. i love the humour in it, particularly between winston & don. plus this movie cements for me how good an actor billy murray is. for someone who seems to spend a lot of the movie just sitting on the couch, or sitting in the car, the amount of emotion and thought that you can see in his face... just great :)
Crash - you gotta watch more than once - great fuckin movie....it should be a required watch movie for humanity
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Just saw "Waiting". Fucking hilarious....if you've worked in a restaurant, you will definitely get alot of the jokes.
wanted to see "waiting" for precisely that reason, but i was worried about it being too gross. i don't want to see someone hack a loogie into a burger... my gag reflex...
i watched harold and maude for the billionth time last night. there are certain major details that i forget every time i watch it. i love that.
man i love that movie. i LOVE that movie.
charlie and the chocolate factory
another brilliant tim burton movie!
how freaky was johnny depp in c&tcf? i've seen the original a few times, but tim's version is way weirder, darker, funnier and just generally great!!!
napoleon dynamite ;D
yeah that´s true. johnny is one of my favorite actors!
hmmmm i want to see big fish again....
Tell everyone....EVERYONE....you know to go see "V For Vendetta." Frickin' brilliant, an instant classic.
QuoteTell everyone....EVERYONE....you know to go see "V For Vendetta." Frickin' brilliant, an instant classic.
I've been looking forward to this one for a while, I think it opens here next month.
It was due last year but was put back after the London bombings.
Alan Moore's graphic novel is excellent.
I've been watching lots of Robbie Coltrane in Cracker this week.
I've got my favorite movie "Ever After" on DVD as a birthday present today.
I watched it right after, because I love that movie so much. All the clothes, scenerys and that old feelings you get of that movie. I love it. and Drew Barrymore is the best in it. ;D
happy birthday!!!! hope it's been a good one so far.... :)
Quotehappy birthday!!!! hope it's been a good one so far.... :)
Thanks! ;D
it was a pretty good one. Not the best I have had but okay.
QuoteI've got my favorite movie "Ever After" on DVD as a birthday present today.
I watched it right after, because I love that movie so much. All the clothes, scenerys and that old feelings you get of that movie. I love it. and Drew Barrymore is the best in it. ;D
I feel kind of ashamed to admit this, but 'Ever After' came on TV the other day and I watched it the whole way through. I kinda liked it too...did my masculinity just go up in smoke right then?
Anyone else love this poster?
I'm a big fan of Pixar & can't wait to see this movie ;D
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2006/Cars_AICN.jpg)
saw V for Vendetta with the husband... interesting and visually stimulating. love the big controversy all over the news about how it glorifies terrorism. i didn't think so. i thought the message was "government is accountable to the people, not the other way around". plus, i can't see how any proper-thinking human thinks that terrorism is worthy of glorifying. i can see how it can be a necessary evil in desperate circumstances, but i think few do it just for fun.
also really glad the huz made me sit and watch "for all mankind" about US missions to the moon. it's quite moving, as is the score by brian eno. walking on the moon looks awesome.
primus: i think your masculinity is intact, but better belch and scratch yourself just in case. :)
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...did my masculinity just go up in smoke right then?
Yes.
(& are you STILL talking about smoke?! )
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QuoteI feel kind of ashamed to admit this, but 'Ever After' came on TV the other day and I watched it the whole way through. I kinda liked it too...did my masculinity just go up in smoke right then?
No. Ironically, you just increased it. :)
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I feel kind of ashamed to admit this, but 'Ever After' came on TV the other day and I watched it the whole way through. I kinda liked it too...did my masculinity just go up in smoke right then?
No, definitely not! It's a movie everyone should like. I've never seen Drew Barrymore in a better cast than this. I love it! It's so beautiful. ;D
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(& are you STILL talking about smoke?! )
Heheh. I wasn't meaning it like that. It just kinda popped in there. :)
takes a real man to like "chick" flicks...
i remember going to see the notebook with a girlfriend and there were tons of couples in the theatre, guys who were prolly dragged in there kicking and screaming, but i swear i saw tears welling up in more than one dude.
it's good to be in touch with your feelings
Quotetakes a real man to like "chick" flicks...
it's good to be in touch with your feelings
Now, now...let's not blow this thing out of proportion. I have a reputation to protect. I usually hate chick flicks in general...basically the same story with different actors and settings.
But this movie was pretty sweet :)
Quotetakes a real man to like "chick" flicks...
i hate chick flicks. does that mean i'm not a real man? ;)
Me, Myself & Irene
best carrey film!!!!!! :)
QuoteTell everyone....EVERYONE....you know to go see "V For Vendetta." Frickin' brilliant, an instant classic.
Totally agree. Very cool and very political movie.
"The People should not be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people. " V
Also saw Spike Lee's "The Inside Man"
Great cast and fun thriller.
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i hate chick flicks. does that mean i'm not a real man? ;)
Don't worry, Meg. To me you'll always be the lovely, curly haired dame that tried to eat a baby's brains because of a heroine withdrawel ;)
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Don't worry, Meg. To me you'll always be the lovely, curly haired dame that tried to eat a baby's brains because of a heroine withdrawel ;)
awesome. my marketing scheme is working brilliantly. ;)
The Godfather II
Revisited since I got me that awesome Godfather box set.
Brilliant!!!
i just saw Inside Man, it was very good.. better than i expected for sure. i really want to check out V for Vendetta also!
Dissapointed in V, natalie was a tad overacting in some scenes. Thought the individual scenes were good but it didn't flow for me. Of course I went in expecting to see the next Matrix, and how often does one of those come along?
My favorite movie the past year has been Constant Gardener. Better than Brokeback and Crash in my own opinion.
Looking forward to V.
Amen to Constant Gardener.
Loved Crash.
Just saw Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - I'm not sure why I haven't seen it before, but it was really good.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith--it was actually pretty amusing
I saw "Slither "and also saw "Neil Young Heart Of Gold"
Slither wasn't great but still lots of fun for a horror/comedy flick. But I loved Heart of Gold, it was so good!
I can't wait to see Heart of Gold. :)
QuoteMr. and Mrs. Smith--it was actually pretty amusing
Yeah, I thought I'd hate it when my girlfriend dragged me to it last summer. It was actually really entertaining though.
it's definitely eye-candy heaven... although i thought their chemistry was excellent.
am i the only one who thinks that, looks aside, brad pitt is a pretty decent actor?
Quoteit's definitely eye-candy heaven... although i thought their chemistry was excellent.
am i the only one who thinks that, looks aside, brad pitt is a pretty decent actor?
nope. i like brad pitt for sure. it was legends of the fall that did it for me. i don't actually find him very attractive.
hahahahahahahaha. oh god, as if i would say that. what i should say is that he's not really the type of actor that i get spazzy about. but i recognize that his face has symmetry, etc. ;)
Fight Club gave me a new perspective on him. He really is a good actor (when he wants to be).
I saw Just Like Heaven yesterday and I loved it. Reese Whiterspoon is one of my favorite actresses ever and she didn't dissappoint me in this movie either.
Quoteit's definitely eye-candy heaven... although i thought their chemistry was excellent.
am i the only one who thinks that, looks aside, brad pitt is a pretty decent actor?
Yeah, I loved his Irish accent in "Snatch".
Have you ever seen "Ken Park"? What do you think about it?
About Brad Pitt. If the script is right he's gonna be good, remember e.g. Seven. If the script is bad, he's not going to make it better, remember 'The Mexican'.
I recently saw CRASH, and i was rather let down. The acting is very strong, but I wondered, is everybody in America as edgy about racial issues as the charachters in the film?
The Squid And The Whale and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. Both good films for completely different reasons.
"Hustle and Flow" and My God is it good. If you like music you will LOVE this movie. If you like music AND pimpin it will be your new favorite movie of all time!!!!!!!!!
Quote"Hustle and Flow" and My God is it good. If you like music you will LOVE this movie. If you like music AND pimpin it will be your new favorite movie of all time!!!!!!!!!
YES!!! I saw this movie about a month or so ago, going into it with the expectations of it being an '8-mile' or some cliche rap movie about a kid making it from the ghetto to the big time...but it was so much more than that. It focuses on the music way more than I thought it would. And the Pimpin!! My God, the pimpin! Yeah, great movie. 8)
Murder By Decree
A sherlock holmes film investigating Jack the Ripper
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A sherlock holmes film investigating Jack the Ripper
Yes it is really good.
A great British Commonwealth cast too: Canadians Christopher Plummer, Donald Sutherland, Genevive Bujold and director Bob Clark (of Porky's, A Christmas Story and Black Christmas fame); and some great English actors like James Mason, David Hemmings (his film Blow-Up is one of the best from the 60's), Anthony Quale and John Geilgud.
A clever idea to tie-in Sherlock Holmes into the Ripper mythology.
i might have to add this murder by decree gem to my netflix, i've never even heard of it but it sounds ace.
i didn't want to start a whole new topic, but does anyone else find the first Harry Potter movie to be totally magical? i'm in my 20s and i just get all starry eyed whenever i see it... ok, enough dorkiness.
just watched the thin red line with my husband, his first time...
i loved the movie in the theatre, despite it being completely disjointed, then i read some more about it and found out that terrence malick's original cut of the movie was 6 hours long.
war movie that is more philosophy than shoot-'em up, and beautiful cinematography. some day, there'll be a director's cut. the book is excellent.
The Longest Yard
what a great movie! i love football movies! esp. football movies with adam sandler!
"Thank You For Smoking" and "Lucky Number Sleven".
Go see 'em both. 8)
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Yes it is really good.
A great British Commonwealth cast too: Canadians Christopher Plummer, Donald Sutherland, Genevive Bujold and director Bob Clark (of Porky's, A Christmas Story and Black Christmas fame); and some great English actors like James Mason, David Hemmings (his film Blow-Up is one of the best from the 60's), Anthony Quale and John Geilgud.
A clever idea to tie-in Sherlock Holmes into the Ripper mythology.
After reading and talking about Holmes in my class, i'm really wanting to be sherlock holmes now. He has such a cool persona!
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After reading and talking about Holmes in my class, i'm really wanting to be sherlock holmes now. He has such a cool persona!
Aside from his self-imposed isolationist mentality, general arrogance, introverted personality and terrible drug addictions ;)
I love Holmes and Watson too. I like the old Basil Rathbone movies and the updated BBC series with Jeremy Brett - by far, the best Holmes features ever produced.
A Very Long Engagement, Les Triplettes de Belleville, Junebug, Goodnight and Goodluck
& Superman.
Finally saw Lost In Translation. I did some yawning, but it was definitely better than Broken Flowers.
finally rented the new King Kong....I love me some Naomi Watts! ;)
Finally got around to seeing Elizabethtown...it was...alright. It definitely wasn't an Almost Famous, though. :-/
I watched Old Boy last night. I loved it! Tonight I'm planning on watching Kung Fu Hustle and maybe a western like Hondo or The Tin Star... maybe even Winchester 73.
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Aside from his self-imposed isolationist mentality, general arrogance, introverted personality and terrible drug addictions ;)
Who said I didn't have those characteristics already? ::)
i just watched a movie called "Wolf Creek". a crazy disturbing movie about 2 20 somehtings going across australia to hit up a huge huge annual party. then everyhting goes wrong. i like the 45 mins plus of character development at the beginning. after that though, all hell breaks loose. good movie, check it out.
but im seriously warning you, theres a few scenes that are disturbing as hell. i actually had nightmares, 3 of them, in one night after this flick.
The Squid & The Whale. Best film I've seen in ages.
Excellent script & the whole cast shined, especially Jeff Daniels, Owen Kline & (who'd have thought?) William Baldwin!
"Fuck joint custody!" ;D
The Assassination Of Richard Nixon - A sad, uncomfortable & difficult movie. Worth watching for the excellent Sean Penn but definitely not for everyone.
Kikujiro - 'Beat' Takeshi at his most playful.
Dumb and Dumber
classic
I've watched Elizabethtown and A History of Violence last weekend.
I was completely happy when I saw MMJ as Ruckus in it. (I did know that they should be in it, but I didn't know when) Because oh rhis I sat and looked for MMJ the whole time and I think I forgot to follow the story sometimes. Ooops, But I really enjoyed it anyway. Actually, I LOVE IT!!! And that MMJ are in it and there are also two Ryan Adams songs in it just made my coming days and I think it now will go very easily for me to study as fuck this entire week.
A History of Violence I don't know what to tell about, I just recommend you to see it, if you haven't already. Because if you don't see it you won't understand how good it is. And it actually made me change opinion about Viggo Mortensen. I didn't like him before this film, but I certainly do now because he made this movie.
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A History of Violence I don't know what to tell about, I just recommend you to see it, if you haven't already. Because if you don't see it you won't understand how good it is. And it actually made me change opinion about Viggo Mortensen. I didn't like him before this film, but I certainly do now because he made this movie.
Not to mention that Viggo's character in A History Of Violence would kick Aragorn's ass in a fight.
wow. i think that i'm one of only two people in the world who didn't like a history of violence.
Quotewow. i think that i'm one of only two people in the world who didn't like a history of violence.
I'm the other one...I just didn't get into it :-/
Quotewow. i think that i'm one of only two people in the world who didn't like a history of violence.
It's really slow-moving. It takes patience for sure, but the second half is a great reward. I liked the film on many levels, from the non-hollywood and pretty interesting and explicit portrayals of sex in marriage to the even more explict representations of violence - and the one scene where they merged togther.
I found the movie extremely Canadian too. It was distracting.
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It's really slow-moving. It takes patience for sure, but the second half is a great reward. I liked the film on many levels, from the non-hollywood and pretty interesting and explicit portrayals of sex in marriage to the even more explict representations of violence - and the one scene where they merged togther.
I found the movie extremely Canadian too. It was distracting.
it wasn't that for me. vigo drove me crazy. i thought the dialogue was terrible and there has been huge debate as to whether or not that was intentional or not. and i don't even care, because either way, it drove me crazy. it felt pushed and false.
i thought mr. hutt was great. that's about it. :-/
i've heard wolf creek is a good movie (if you like that kind of thing, which i don't - there is NO WAY i would see it). the weird thing for me is the actor playing the killer (john jarrat) used to be the "home handyman" on a home improvement show here - generally a nice, decent bloke, so it would be weird to see him chopping people into pieces!
the most disturbing thing is its (kind of) based in fact - a guy in the early 90s murdered 7 backpackers in a forest near Sydney...
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it wasn't that for me. vigo drove me crazy. i thought the dialogue was terrible and there has been huge debate as to whether or not that was intentional or not. and i don't even care, because either way, it drove me crazy. it felt pushed and false.
i thought mr. hutt was great. that's about it. :-/
I understand your critique. However, you could argue that most if not all of Cronenberg's films have similar dialogue issues. I think on Viggo's part, it was intentional. Plus, the film was based on a graphic novel, which of course (the graphic novel genre) are about quick sound-bite driven scenes.
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I understand your critique. However, you could argue that most if not all of Cronenberg's films have similar dialogue issues. I think on Viggo's part, it was intentional. Plus, the film was based on a graphic novel, which of course (the graphic novel genre) are about quick sound-bite driven scenes.
i hear you, but i felt like mr. cronenberg was veering away from his usual style (ie weird and interesting) and attempting to create a hollywood film. but it didn't work. and if he was trying to make a hollywood film, but cronenberg-style, then it didn't work, either. i feel like the dialogue works a lot better in naked lunch, or the fly. they weren't trying to be something other than what they were - does that make sense?
oh, and maybe i'm just bitter because i had to cater their toronto film festival party, and it wasn't a very fun night and it was the first time i'd worn a tie and it choked me and the dude who's the younger dude who kills people at the beginning is a friend of mine, and he TOTALLY dissed me when i said hi, even though i knew him from a damn restaurant job. ;)
(except that i know i just didn't like it.)
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Not to mention that Viggo's character in A History Of Violence would kick Aragorn's ass in a fight.
Yeah, he really would!
The Rocket, the maurice richard movie.
Amazing.
QuoteThe Rocket, the maurice richard movie.
Amazing.
Better explain to the American majority what the movie is about... and who The Rocket was.
La Gloire De Mon Pere (My Fathers Glory) - beautiful French film about a young boy's life in the early 1900's.
A History Of Violence - good but not great
Pieces Of April - surprisingly enjoyable/touching Katie Holmes movie.
keanu reeves...
why is it that every time A WAlk Above the Clouds is on, I see the same scene over and over again- the one where they are being butterflies and fanning grapes. It's always on t.v. and I have never watched any other part of the movie expect for that, which I`ve maybe seen 5 times.
I`m only saying this now because I saw it again tonight.
I reluctantly watched Keanu Reeves in Something's Gotta Give a few weeks ago. Actually quite enjoyed it :-[
Saw Days Of Heaven last night, beautiful to look at but not as good as Badlands or Thin Red Line. I still can't wait to see The New World.
Palindromes.
perfect.
scary movie 4
so awesome!
the devil's rejects
it's insane...................ly good.
recently, brokeback mountain. which has stuck with me. i thought it was beautiful. and so very sad.
last night it was north country. wasn't it realdeal who talked about it? i never liked charlize theron before, but now i think she's awesome.
both wonderful movies that make you think. and damn, both movies made me cry pretty hard, too. :-/
Quotelast night it was north country. wasn't it realdeal who talked about it? i never liked charlize theron before, but now i think she's awesome.
I enjoyed North Country up until the end. Did you think that Woody Harrelson was mis-cast?
I watched The Straight Story again last night. Exceptional movie!
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I enjoyed North Country up until the end. Did you think that Woody Harrelson was mis-cast?
How come you didn't like the end?
Okay, that scene where he Dad gets up and talks? I don't think I've cried that hard in a long time. I couldn't stop.
I did kind of think Woody was miscast, although, he seemed like a hockey dude. He just didn't sound convincing with his legalese, I found.
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How come you didn't like the end?
** North Country Spoliers Ahead! ***
I didn't like how it all fell together so conveniently at the end. You could argue that the movie is based on a true story & therefore that's how it really went down but It just didn't sit right for me. One minute the father is so strong/angry/rude/stuborn towards his daughter, the next he's forgotten his pride & is risking everything by standing up in her defence. There hadn't been a single scene to suggest that he would do that for her.
Her male co-workers too.
The rape was played as this huge bombshell but was obvious from the start. & we're supposed to believe that this unfortunate event that took place years ago would suddenly bring everyone together in solidarity?
Still, I watched it on the plane & wasn't expecting to enjoy at all :)
I've yet to watch Monster. It's been on my to-see list since it came out but I hear it's difficult viewing & haven't found myself in the right mood.
Quoterecently, brokeback mountain. which has stuck with me. i thought it was beautiful. and so very sad.
I thought brokeback was an amazing film, but also the saddest film i've seen in a LONG time....
saw a very funny very clever german film called "one day in europe" on the weekend - the day of the final match of the european champions (soccer) league: four stories, following what happens to four different characters in moscow, istanbul, berlin & santiago de compostela... highly recommended!!! (for those of you not into sport, the soccer aspect is fairly incidental - it's really just a great group of funny stories!)
Quotethe devil's rejects
it's insane...................ly good.
I need to watch that.
Have you seen 1,000 Corpses? I read it was crap but am still intrigued. I met Rob Zombie once, he seemed cool.
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I need to watch that.
Have you seen 1,000 Corpses? I read it was crap but am still intrigued. I met Rob Zombie once, he seemed cool.
yeah. 1000 corpses is not as good but still a lot of fun.
rob zombie always seems cool.
House of 1000 corpses gave me nightmares for a couple nights. Granted, I did watch it when I was like 14 or so, but DAMNNNN there is some sick shit in there. Rob Zombie is fucked up in the head for sure.
But he still seems very cool :)
Capote - Exceptional movie of an exceptional story.
Very moving with excellent turns from the ever reliable Philip Seymour Hoffman & Catherine Keener.
At least the Academy got one thing right this year...
Anyone else seen the new trailer for Superman Returns?
I like Bryan Singer but wasn't too sure about this one until I saw the new trailer just now - wow!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/supermanreturns/trailer2/large.html
looks kinda interesting... coz its got kevin spacey in it!!! i had no idea he was doing this one...
and it looks like YET AGAIN the lois lane character is a cardboard-cutout kind of character...
whalerider - beautiful new zealand film....
Quotewhalerider - beautiful new zealand film....
That's a great little movie! I thought the actress who played Paikea was great. I loved her relationship with her Grandfather.
Did you know that the director Niki Caro followed that one up with North Country? Not in the same league unfortunately...
i had heard that! i thought whalerider was such a beautiful film (even though i had to watch it on commercial tv, so it was continually broken up with ads)... keisha castle-hughes was amazing, especially considering she was only 11 or 12 at the time.
i've seen previews for north country, but i dunno... just doesn't catch my attention... i've heard fairly mixed reviews too....
Where's your new pic from Ali?
its a pic of gruff rhys (super furry animals) & a giant dinousaur i found on the net... thought it was time for a change!
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003 remake) & Broken Flowers.
Didn't like the former, loved the latter. Tonight I'm watching Chicken Little!!!
Thank you for Smoking
AMAZING!
king kong - (finally) - was generally really impressed, although some of the cgi effects were a little obvious at times....
Lilja 4-ever - a sad & disturbing film by one of my fav directors Lukas Moodysson. Excellent but not easy to watch.
Question: Has anyone seen Transamerica? Is it any good?
Thanks :)
United 93
Unbelievable film. Everyone should see it.
M:i-III
surpisingly great for a third sequel. action packed as hell and philip seymour hoffman kickes ass. oh man, he was so damn evil in that, he stirred me up. such a damn bastard.
i cannot imagine what having your wife killed in front of your face must feel like, but that movie sent me through it, and holy shit. that made me writhe.
was tom cruise any good in it? i read a review the other day that most of the movie was him running (literally) around a lot... bit like all the harrison ford action movies i guess (the fugitive etc etc)
the piano
Quotei cannot imagine what having your wife killed in front of your face must feel like, but that movie sent me through it, and holy shit. that made me writhe.
So do we now know that his Tom Cruise's wife gets killed? :-/
Napoleon Dynamite, last night. Oh, dear god! I'm loving it! ;D
QuoteNapoleon Dynamite, last night. Oh, dear god! I'm loving it! ;D
Don: Hey, Napoleon. What did you do last summer again?
Napoleon Dynamite: I told you! I spent it with my uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines!
Don: Did you shoot any?
Napoleon Dynamite: Yes, like 50 of 'em! They kept trying to attack my cousins, what the heck would you do in a situation like that?
Don: What kind of gun did you use?
Napoleon Dynamite: A freakin' 12-gauge, what do you think?
;D
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Don: Hey, Napoleon. What did you do last summer again?
Napoleon Dynamite: I told you! I spent it with my uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines!
Don: Did you shoot any?
Napoleon Dynamite: Yes, like 50 of 'em! They kept trying to attack my cousins, what the heck would you do in a situation like that?
Don: What kind of gun did you use?
Napoleon Dynamite: A freakin' 12-gauge, what do you think?
;D
HAHAHA!! Oh yeah, that convo are bloody brilliant! ;D
Superman II - there's nothing more fun/worse than re-watching the movies you used to love as a kid only to release how much they've dated.
Be Here To Love Me - :'(
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So do we now know that his Tom Cruise's wife gets killed? :-/
kind of. it's the very first scene of the movie though. go see it anyways, you'll see what i mean/
I just saw "Me and You and Everyone We Know"
It was phenomenal. Yes, phenomenal. If you haven't seen it, go rent it.. now. When you have seen it, the following will make a lot more sense.
))<>((
QuoteI just saw "Me and You and Everyone We Know"
It was phenomenal. Yes, phenomenal. If you haven't seen it, go rent it.. now. When you have seen it, the following will make a lot more sense.
))<>((
Great, great movie!
Back and forth... forever :)
American Haunting--don't waste your time!
I'm from TN and grew up with Bell Witch stories. This movie just doesn't do it justice. Even Sissy Spacek and Donald Sutherland couldn't save it!
QuoteAmerican Haunting--don't waste your time!
I'm from TN and grew up with Bell Witch stories. This movie just doesn't do it justice. Even Sissy Spacek and Donald Sutherland couldn't save it!
Oh that sucks. I was kinda looking forward to that movie. :-/
tomorrow i´m going to see silent hill! i´m so excited!
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Oh that sucks. I was kinda looking forward to that movie. :-/
Well, you never know! You may like it! I don't want to rain on your parade. :)
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Well, you never know! You may like it! I don't want to rain on your parade. :)
It's too late. I've lost hope for all movies now. :-/
Rob Zombie's sick & twisted (in a good sense!) homage to 70's horror: House Of A 1,000 Corpses. Hat's off to Mr. Zombie for bringing something new (old) to the genre - l had low expectations & loved it...
How fit is his wife?!!
Holy Mother Of Mercy!!!!!!!!! Jarhead is one of the VERY BEST movies I have seen in my lifetime....and that is no shit. Also watched Garden State today which is another one of the VERY BEST ever. Requiem For A Dream....MUST SEE, gut wrenching........and the cinematography is top notch. The guy did PI as well so you know what's up. Still have The Dreamers rented, which I have seen once but need to see again..............it's fucking raw and real. I had a good day with my home theater. ;D ;D ;D
QuoteHoly Mother Of Mercy!!!!!!!!! Jarhead is one of the VERY BEST movies I have seen in my lifetime....and that is no shit. Also watched Garden State today which is another one of the VERY BEST ever. Requiem For A Dream....MUST SEE, gut wrenching........and the cinematography is top notch. The guy did PI as well so you know what's up.
Garden State is a cool movie.
Requiem For A Dream is amazing...
Garden State my very well be my most favorite movie ever made. When they play "Let Go" at the end I want to either live everyday to it's absolute fullest extint or suck on my tailpipe.
QuoteGarden State my very well be my most favorite movie ever made. When they play "Let Go" at the end I want to either live everyday to it's absolute fullest extint or suck on my tailpipe.
Have you seen Beautiful Girls?
Natalie Portman in a similar role, just a bit younger. Good movie, great use of a Satchel song...
i liked beautiful girls a lot better than garden state. brian, you would love beautiful girls.
Quotei liked beautiful girls a lot better than garden state. brian, you would love beautiful girls.
I shall see it ASAP!!!!!! Thanks guys. :-*
Quotei liked beautiful girls a lot better than garden state. brian, you would love beautiful girls.
Everytime I watch BG I can't help but wonder why Timothy Hutton never made it big. He's such a likeable dude in that movie...
The New World - difficult to describe really. The movie kind of plays like a poem or painting even. I thought it was beautiful but I can understand why maybe so many people didn't like it. Terrence Malick is a very unique director & his movies aren't for everyone. Fans of his work & Thin Red Line should def check it out though.
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Everytime I watch BG I can't help but wonder why Timothy Hutton never made it big. He's such a likeable dude in that movie...
i always thought he was kinda big... :-/
Really? I can't think of another movie he's been in other than Falcon & The Snowman...
oh my lord. you must see ordinary people. you must do. do it now if you can. it is so wonderful.
Thanks. I know the movie, I'll look out for it in the DVD store :)
QuoteThanks. I know the movie, I'll look out for it in the DVD store :)
i was just going to say a thing, but i don't want to do what i always do which is talk it up too much so that it destroys it.
let me know what you think. (oh boy!)
King Kong
The lead actor in this movie is a gigantic monkey. Great!
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Everytime I watch BG I can't help but wonder why Timothy Hutton never made it big. He's such a likeable dude in that movie...
I've heard he has a couple of substance abuse problems, is a total dick to work with and is generally unreliable on-set. The only proof you need is his appauling film career after Falcon & The Snowman, which was a good film, but nothing groundbreaking.
QuoteKing Kong
The lead actor in this movie is a gigantic monkey. Great!
It just occured to me that "Snakes On A Plane" is actually an answer to "King Kong". It's like King Kongs Revenge, planes kill Giant Monkey - Snakes Get On Plane and kill everyone on board. Take that you industrial revolutionized bitches!!!!!!!!
Quoteoh my lord. you must see ordinary people. you must do. do it now if you can. it is so wonderful.
the only problem is that it is NOT better than "Raging Bull."
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the only problem is that it is NOT better than "Raging Bull."
that's hilarious.
Last night we saw Art School Confidential, and I was amazed by how bad I thought it sucked. But the good thing is that it raised a lot of interesting issues.
1. The absolute puke-factor of people sitting around dissecting art and making grand statements about it. It's one thing to be enthusiastic and talk about what you like about something, it's another thing to put it down so harshly or to not recognize the work that went into it. boooooo.
2. How important it is to keep your head on top of things and not let yourself sink into a pool of bitterness. For so many reasons, being pissed at other people's triumphs is a bad bad way to think.
3. It is nearly impossible to have the audience remain faithful to you when you're showing images of art and calling them brilliant. One of the best things I ever saw was in the movie I've Heard the Mermaids Singing, where they were talking about these paintings that were so beautiful, and instead of designating an image, they just showed people's faces illuminated and reacting to the paintings. That way they made you decide in your mind what you thought those paintings should look like.
And here I am dissecting art in front of people. What a tricky situation this is...
The Hired Hand
one of the most beautiful westerns ever. masterpiece.
Hostel
holy crap, that was crap.
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Have you seen Beautiful Girls?
Natalie Portman in a similar role, just a bit younger. Good movie, great use of a Satchel song...
just watched it and loved it.
gotta love that bar band.
The Devinci Code-NOT RECOMMENDED
Quotejust watched it and loved it.
gotta love that bar band.
Ratsprayer would love that bar band :)
QuoteThe Devinci Code-NOT RECOMMENDED
One of the lowest ratings I've ever seen on Rotten Tomatoes :-/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/da_vinci_code/
Devil's Rejects - good but not as much fun as House IMO.
QuoteDevil's Rejects - good but not as much fun as House IMO.
i have to see the devil´s reject. saw house of... last year and loved it.
captain spaulding! :)
I finally saw I Heart Huckabees last night - that's an awesome cast, and a really clever movie. I've grown to really like Marky Mark. "Perfect Storm" won me over. Schwartzman, Hoffman, and Lily Tomlin were all excellent. Good stuff!
we saw the davinci code on sunday. i was totally into it up until the end, and then i was so disappointed. it raised some interesting issues about theology and women, which i thought was awesome. but then it got all weird. i thought it was a religious/philosophical nightmare, basically stating, what i thought, was that faith is more important than truth.
and i felt that the only reason that was included was to placate the general public. and i think that stinks.
ian mckellen = awesome, as always. tom hanks was given crappy lines, therefore he looked kind of stupid. i thought he did a good job with what he was given. ms. audrey was good.
but, that jean reno can do no wrong in my books. ever. i fell in love with him in the big blue, and then when i saw leon (the professional) i was done. i have a serious crush on him.
Turtles Can Fly - Wow, just wow!
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424227/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/turtles_can_fly/
Quotewe saw the davinci code on sunday. i was totally into it up until the end, and then i was so disappointed. it raised some interesting issues about theology and women, which i thought was awesome. but then it got all weird. i thought it was a religious/philosophical nightmare, basically stating, what i thought, was that faith is more important than truth.
and i felt that the only reason that was included was to placate the general public. and i think that stinks.
ian mckellen = awesome, as always. tom hanks was given crappy lines, therefore he looked kind of stupid. i thought he did a good job with what he was given. ms. audrey was good.
but, that jean reno can do no wrong in my books. ever. i fell in love with him in the big blue, and then when i saw leon (the professional) i was done. i have a serious crush on him.
Have you read the book? The book has so much more to it.. and raises the philosophical and religious issues with much more tact. The movie really screwed up a lot of aspects of it. If you liked the movie, even just a little bit, the book will blow you away.
constant gardener.... AMAZING film. completely riveting/sad/depressing/and yet hopeful...
and just to offset the above great film - kingdom of heaven. not bad, but geez, orlando is not a very good actor. and what's with the hair? you can't really be swanning around in the middle of a bloody crusade with perfectly quoiffed hair... crusaders didn't travel with hairdressing-staff....
Quotewe saw the davinci code on sunday. i was totally into it up until the end, and then i was so disappointed
i thought that about the book - had me stuck to it the whole way through, then the ending just fell in a heap... disappointing. if you're going to spend that much effort on a story (elements of truth or not) at least round it off with a decent ending
The Constant Gardener & Hustle And Flow.
hostel
i was drunking some bottles of good pilsner urquell and after the scene with the eye was shown i stopped drinking for that night...
Quotehostel
i was drunking some bottles of good pilsner urquell and after the scene with the eye was shown i stopped drinking for that night...
That's a great Czech beer right there!
La Chateau de ma Mere (My Mother's Castle) - lovely french movie, sequel to La Gloire de mon Pere.
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That's a great Czech beer right there!
RIGHT! :)
saw SIlent Hill last night in cinema.
i really liked it. esp. the music.
"Thank you for smoking". Thought provoking as well as funny at the same time. I would suggest it!
"Two for the Money". Better than I thought and Pacino is STILL on fire!
Quote"Thank you for smoking". Thought provoking as well as funny at the same time. I would suggest it!
I'm looking forward to this one.
I just saw Coachella. And now I'm wondering why I still haven't seen the Flaming Lips OR the Arcade Fire OR Radiohead live. Shit, I've got some catching up to do.
"Volver" by Pedro Almodovar. Slightly underwhelming.
Although Penelope Cruz kept things attractive visually.
Gunner Palace - unfortuntely not as insightful as I had hoped yet still interesting, especially in light of the recent alleged killings of an Iraqi civilians.
Match Point and Shopgirl. Steve Martin's film was better than Woody's if comparing the two films from my recent double-bill.
House Of Sand & Fog - I can't remember the last time a movie filled me with this many emotions or made me cry so hard for so long. Has anyone else seen this? Shit...
QuoteHouse Of Sand & Fog - I can't remember the last time a movie filled me with this many emotions or made me cry so hard for so long. Has anyone else seen this? Shit...
I can't get up the energy to watch this one. It looks so depressing.
I watched
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada last night. I definitely recommend it. Tommy Lee Jones, Dwight Yoakam, & Levon Helm (!) A really good modern western, but especially worth watching because of the current political debates about border control in the U.S. and the backlash against Latin Americans.
(tangent follows) Anybody else disgusted that Bush, the man who so earnestly courted the Latino vote and spoke Spanish at his campaign stops now wants to make English our national language and ensure that the Star-Spangled Banner be sung only in English?
QuoteI can't get up the energy to watch this one. It looks so depressing.
I watched The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada last night. I definitely recommend it. Tommy Lee Jones, Dwight Yoakam, & Levon Helm (!) A really good modern western, but especially worth watching because of the current political debates about border control in the U.S. and the backlash against Latin Americans.
I can fully understand that Tundra but strangely enough I didn't find the movie depressing. It was incredibly sad but at the same time beautiful & even somehow uplifting. The movie shows us that not everything is always as it seems & reminds us of the importance of family & loved ones. It's also beautifully shot, I was very surprised to find that this was the directors debut.
I like to be moved by films & this one moved me deeply.
Three Burials came last week, can't wait to watch it :)
Just watched Seven Samurai. It is now one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I've been putting off seeing this movie for awhile. While I enjoy film, some films that are considered important classics just don't grab me. I should have known that I would not have that problem with a Akira Kurosawa film. I've seen 2 other of his films and have enjoued them well enough.
But, if you have not seen this movie, I suggest rushing out to find it right away. At 3:27 minutes long, you'd think that the movie would drag on a bit. Not so here. Great pase throughout, as well as fantastic acting. I wanted to watch the whole thing over when it ended.
Seven Samurai saved my life....lol ok maybe not, but it did blow my mind, and when a film can do that, all is well with the world. ;)
QuoteJust watched Seven Samurai. It is now one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time.
I concur. It is one of the most wonderful movies. My favourite by Kurosawa is Red Beard. If you haven't seen it yet, I suggest it. :)
Thanks for the suggestion, EC! I'll put it on the top of my list on netflix. I'm getting Kerosawa's Rashimon (sp?) next.
QuoteThanks for the suggestion, EC! I'll put it on the top of my list on netflix. I'm getting Kerosawa's Rashimon (sp?) next.
You may find Kurosawa's Rashoman a difficult viewing experience - it's pretty surreal and flirts with being avant-garde. Three points of view are presented with some pretty interesting conclusions.
More accessible Kurosawa flicks are The Hidden Fortress (highly influential to George Lucas), Throne Of Blood, Ran, Kagemusha and Yojimbo (which was remade by Sergio Leone).
Is it Hidden Fortress or Throne of Blood that is based on Macbeth? I can't remember which one I've seen, and I don't think I've seen both...
(Red Beard is pretty accessible.)
My favorite Kurosawa film is Ran. I know it was based on Shakespeare's King Lear. Truly it's one of his best .A beautiful epic film.
I saw the movie "The Proposition" with the screenplay by Nick Drake. Very good western set in 19th century Australia. Great cast with Guy Pearce,John Hurt,Ray Winstone and Emily Watson. Very gritty, violent and realistic look at life in the Outback. Well worth checking out.
No worries on the surreal and avant-garde films. I enjoy films that challenge me.
Back to the matter at hand; last night I watched American Splender, about Harvey Pekar. It was pretty good . Paul Giamatti almost always does a standup job. I liked how while there was actors playing the parts; they also had the real life people in the film too. Favorite scene actually is when Paul and another guy who plays Harvey's work friend Toby are sitting in the background while the real Harvey and Toby are having a coversation over gormet jellybeans. You can tell Paul's just cracking up in the back. It's these charmingly human touches that make me recommended this film the most. Go check it out!
Oh; and if you get a chance, go see Schitzopolis. My all time favorite movie. Funny as hell, weird, with some of the best lines ever put to film.
PapaJoeBear
QuoteIs it Hidden Fortress or Throne of Blood that is based on Macbeth? I can't remember which one I've seen, and I don't think I've seen both...
(Red Beard is pretty accessible.)
Throne Of Blood.
Watched this tonight for like the fifthteenth time. Wonderful:
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& yeah saw Hostel recently and I'll have to agree it was GODAWFUL. I never cringe, this one made me. >:( Tarantino should not be endorsing this shite. The 'E' is gettin to him me thinks. Sad.
Fun in Acapulco - my Dad & Ursula Andress, how can that not be a good movie?
You See Me Laughin' - no matter how many times I watch this movie I still enjoy it. When CeDell Davis starts playing his guitar with the silverware, you know you're having a good time.
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Saló. Enough said, I don't want to talk about that movie ever again. I felt like putting a gun to my head afterwards.
QuoteYou See Me Laughin' - no matter how many times I watch this movie I still enjoy it. When CeDell Davis starts playing his guitar with the silverware, you know you're having a good time.
I must see this soon. I love all the artists in this film.
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I must see this soon. I love all the artists in this film.
This one made in '91 is very good too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009VU35/qid=1150724637/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-9640827-5735001?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130
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This one made in '91 is very good too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009VU35/qid=1150724637/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-9640827-5735001?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130
I knew it even before I clicked on the link. That film put North Mississippi blues onto the music map... finally, and made a star out of Kimbrough and Burnside.
Dave Chappelle's Block Party - proof that Hip-Hop can be amazing live. The only disappointment for me was the Fugees headlining. I love Lauryn Hill but they were hands-down shit :-/
QuoteYou See Me Laughin' - no matter how many times I watch this movie I still enjoy it. When CeDell Davis starts playing his guitar with the silverware, you know you're having a good time.
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I love the old piece of shit Peavey T Model Ford plays in that!
Definitely go see "An Inconvenient Truth" and tell everyone who plans on living on earth to see it as well.
DON'T go see Nacho Libre. what a waste of money.
QuoteDON'T go see Nacho Libre. what a waste of money.
I'm looking forward to this one. Have you seen Napoleon Dynamite? Did you like it?
Ive seen "You See Me Laughin", and I really enjoyed it, I'm a Burnside fan. I've recently watched "Paradise Now" a Palestinian film about martyrdom, very sad and fatalistic, but a unique perspective. In turn I watched "Munich" the next day which obviously gives an antagonistic view, both very powerful and only reinforced my sadness about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
QuoteI've recently watched "Paradise Now" a Palestinian film about martyrdom, very sad and fatalistic, but a unique perspective. In turn I watched "Munich" the next day which obviously gives an antagonistic view, both very powerful and only reinforced my sadness about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
I had Paradise Now on my 2-buy list but took it off due to lack of funds (moving house!) I'll put it back on when the cash is flowing again.
I was surprised by how good Munich was.
Metal, A Headbangers Journey - great to see so many big name interviewed but I felt that the film maker took himself (& his music) a little too seriously.
How was Superman? Aquaman beat the opening weekend I've heard. ;D
QuoteHow was Superman? Aquaman beat the opening weekend I've heard. ;D
;D ;D ;D
I love that show!
Finding Nemo - if there's a better movie to watch on your new 37' flat screen TV then I don't know what it is...
Anyone seen Cars yet?
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Anyone seen Cars yet?
i saw it a few weeks ago with the kids at the drive-in (yes, they still have those). now granted, i pretty much hate all movies, don't watch them any more, they just don't interest me. i thought CARS was good for the kids, but overall, i think it was pretty weak when compared to pixar's stellar past collection of movies. i absolutely loved toy story and still could watch that today as a 26 year old man, but i don't think cars has the longevity of a film like that, and i thought it was about 25 or 30 minutes too long. my official rating would be something like a 6.4
Cheers Rats. I love Pixar but they were due an average movie, with a run as good as they've had it was inevitable.
Toy Story & Finding Nemo are classic movies, Incredibles is very good too...
Baraka - amazingly beautiful, touching & sometimes disturbing documentary that features nothing but scenes from around the world. Although not a word is spoken the images speak volumes. I'd love to see it again at an imax theatre.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103767/
Dragonboy, is Baraka like Koyaniskatsi?
QuoteDragonboy, is Baraka like Koyaniskatsi?
I think so, I haven't seen Koyaanisqatsi but lots of people on amazon & IMDB have compared the 2. Have you seen it, is it worth buying? The reviews are very good :)
I just watched an early David Cronenberg film, Rabid, from 1976. "Classic" porn star Marilyn Chambers turned in a surprisingly good performance in this above average and often thought-provoking zombie flick. One scene in particular boldly satirizes Quebec's internal terrorist FLQ Crisis from 1970 - where martial law was enacted by famed Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in Quebec and in particular, Montreal. Some things are a little dated, like the over-dramtic score and some stiff acting, but the core stars are convincing and the effects still hold-up pretty well by today's gore standards - go figure given that Cronenberg remains a pioneer in the horror/gore field. I've really got to watch some of Cronenberg's other 70's movies like Shivers and The Brood.
QuoteI've really got to watch some of Cronenberg's other 70's movies like Shivers and The Brood.
the brood is my favourite cronenberg. check that out!
I saw The Village yesterday. I love this movie!
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the brood is my favourite cronenberg. check that out!
I've seen lots of Cronenberg - his films are often studied in Canadian university film classes. I'm all over The Brood and Shivers. I love Scanners. Michael Ironside is one of my favourite Canadian character actors of the "bad guy" variety.
Gabrielle.
Tremendous acting. Interesting characters. Interesting filmwork. It felt a bit like a play...
I have a girlcrush on Isabelle Huppert.
QuoteI saw The Village yesterday. I love this movie!
Not M. whats-his-name's best but this movie was my wife & I's first date + it warmed me to Joaquin Phoenix.
Hairdresser's Husband - slight, yet very enjoyable french movie. Not everyone's cup of tea but I love it :)
QuoteHairdresser's Husband - slight, yet very enjoyable french movie. Not everyone's cup of tea but I love it :)
i saw that years ago! i still think about that movie!! :)
If you like Jean Rochefort look out for L' Homme du Train :)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301414/
I need to watch more of his movies...
I just saw Dave Chappelle Block Party. It was better than most people said it was. I'm not too into hip hop but I thought it was good. I'm not sure what the message was supposed to be but it was entertaining.
Just saw the new Pirates of the Caribbean...it was decent. But definitely not up to my standards when it comes to pirate movies.
QuoteJust saw the new Pirates of the Caribbean...it was decent. But definitely not up to my standards when it comes to pirate movies.
What are your favourite high standard pirate movies? Just curious.
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What are your favourite high standard pirate movies? Just curious.
I was halfway kidding when I wrote that. I mean, I LOVE pirate movies, there just aren't enough out for me to compile a list.
But I've always loved "Hook" and I really dug the first "Pirates of the Caribbean". Could you call "Swiss Family Robinson" a pirate movie? Hm....if so, then sign me up.
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I was halfway kidding when I wrote that. I mean, I LOVE pirate movies, there just aren't enough out for me to compile a list.
;)
Ah my friend, that's where you are wrong. There's tons of great pirate/swashbuckler films. Start with Errol Flynn's Captain Blood or The Sea Hawk and then move to Ray Harryhausen's The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad, 7th Voyage Of Sinbad and Jason And The Argonauts. Hook was a bloated failure, although Hoffman was excellent.
Quoteand then move to Ray Harryhausen's The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad, 7th Voyage Of Sinbad and Jason And The Argonauts.
I love the old movies that Ray Harryhausen worked on, Eye Of The Tiger & Clash Of The Titans were my favs. Apparently they're working on a remake of the latter...
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Ah my friend, that's where you are wrong. There's tons of great pirate/swashbuckler films. Start with Errol Flynn's Captain Blood or The Sea Hawk and then move to Ray Harryhausen's The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad, 7th Voyage Of Sinbad and Jason And The Argonauts. Hook was a bloated failure, although Hoffman was excellent.
Ahh, thanks for the recommendations. I'll definitely check those out.
Although, I will disagree with your Hook statement. It's one of those nostalgic childhood movies that I will always love. Bloated failure is just a bit harsh 8)
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Ahh, thanks for the recommendations. I'll definitely check those out.
Although, I will disagree with your Hook statement. It's one of those nostalgic childhood movies that I will always love. Bloated failure is just a bit harsh 8)
Spielberg has more or less said so himself. Check out some Rotten Tomatoes reviews: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hook/
I saw the film in the theatre at the time, but I can see how it would appeal to kids more than a then cynical 23 year old me. I've heard that the 2003 Peter Pan film is pretty good.
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Spielberg has more or less said so himself. Check out some Rotten Tomatoes reviews: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hook/
I saw the film in the theatre at the time, but I can see how it would appeal to kids more than a then cynical 23 year old me. I've heard that the 2003 Peter Pan film is pretty good.
True, but most critics are jackasses.
These are some of the same people who said that "Titanic" was a masterpiece...and I'll defend to the death that it was one of the most boring and overrated movies ever.
I respect your opinion, but I'll always love hook...no matter what rotten tomatoes has to say ;)
Hmm, when I heard they were making this a few months ago I thought why? why?! why?!!
I love the Rocky movies (except for 5) & No1 is one of my all time favs but this is just embarrassing.
Having said that I just watched the trailer & although I know this will stink to high heaven (the idea alone is just downright stupid) I have to admit the trailer made me smile:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/rockybalboa.html;_ylt=Ag5cFVyF4ctt0MSdkuEdtUZfVXcA
QuoteHmm, when I heard they were making this a few months ago I thought why? why?! why?!!
I love the Rocky movies (except for 5) & No1 is one of my all time favs but this is just embarrassing.
Having said that I just watched the trailer & although I know this will stink to high heaven (the idea alone is just downright stupid) I have to admit the trailer made me smile:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/rockybalboa.html;_ylt=Ag5cFVyF4ctt0MSdkuEdtUZfVXcA
I think any Rocky film after the first one are embarrassingly bad and downright dated, although half of II is ok. The series had some of the most hilariously unrealistic boxing scenes ever filmed.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose. very creepy in a different way than "The Exorcist". It made me go online and read about the girl the story was based on...very weird story, compelling really.
QuoteThe Exorcism of Emily Rose. very creepy in a different way than "The Exorcist". It made me go online and read about the girl the story was based on...very weird story, compelling really.
I watched the film and woke up that night at 3:00 am. I wish I was joking.
QuoteI think any Rocky film after the first one are embarrassingly bad and downright dated, although half of II is ok. The series had some of the most hilariously unrealistic boxing scenes ever filmed.
I don't think anyone watches the Rocky movies for realistic boxing scenes, do they? They're just entertainment. 1 is a classic, 2, 3 & 4 are popcorn movies which are fine sometimes if you're in the right mood. I agree that 4 is very dated...
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I don't think anyone watches the Rocky movies for realistic boxing scenes, do they?
I guess real boxing fans would have always had issues with the realism. I saw Rocky in the theatre, but as a kid, I didn't care so much for the fights as I did the training. Still do.
Anyone seen Monster?
It's been on my to-see-list forever but everytime I have it in my hand I put it back. I imagine it's hard going but worth watching.
I'm listening to BT's soundtrack at the moment which has some really beautiful moments...
Monster was another disturbing movie Chalize Theron was way into character on this but I recommend watching this one.
I watched Hitchcock's 1944 thriller Lifeboat. Fantastic war time film with great performances throughout, especially by Tallulah Bankhead.
QuoteMonster was another disturbing movie Chalize Theron was way into character on this but I recommend watching this one.
Cheers Fanatic, I'll make an effort to watch it :)
The main flaw with Monster is that Charlize out-acted Christina Ricci in every scene they shared together.
ice age 2 i know its (sort of) aimed at children, but it made me laugh. granted i was stuck in an aircraft at the time, but hey, it WAS funny.
slightly oddly - i've now seen the da vinci code in german (if i hadn't read the book before this, would have been very confusing as no subtitles just awful overdubbing) and bandidas in italian (same problem, but not with the storyline)
Pirates of the Caribbean 2. Yarr!
A Pile of Shite! :-/
Just saw that y'all speaking about Monster. This is a doc about the real woman Aillen... Sad as they come.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001Z36Y6/qid=1152861514/sr=1-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5378153-5376962?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=dvd&v=glance&n=130
QuoteYou See Me Laughin' - no matter how many times I watch this movie I still enjoy it. When CeDell Davis starts playing his guitar with the silverware, you know you're having a good time.
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Thanks for the recommendation. I really enjoyed this one! Those guys lived a hard life, no wonder they have the blues. Or should I say had, those guys are not long for the world, those who haven't died already.
Pleased you liked it MD. No matter how many times I watch this movie I still enjoy it :)
Rewatched " A Love Song For Bobby Long" last night, I cry every damn time. Love the music throughout the film, and some great shots of the beautiful city of New Orleans.
The Thin Red Line - The best anti-war war film I've ever seen (again & again). I love Terrence Malick & wish he would make more movies more often. Hans Zimmers' score is amazing...
i actually saw it about a week and a half ago, but I thought Superman was incredible. Something about the story, and the portrayal, I don't know. I thought it was made excellently, the seriousness and goofiness contrasted well. It made Lex Luthor seem like an absolute psycho, that he was that brilliant, but surrounded by so much lunacy. And the portrayal of Clark at work in his interactions, versus his suave-ness as Superman. I don't know, brilliant.
Does it make me a girly man that I almost cried when he's talking to his boy at the end?
QuoteThe Thin Red Line - The best anti-war war film I've ever seen (again & again). I love Terrence Malick & wish he would make more movies more often. Hans Zimmers' score is amazing...
My thoughts exactly on that one Dragonboy. I love the way it is filmed showing the natural beauty and sounds of the islands vs the weapons of the Americans and Japanese. All of the little bits of symolism are great too. Like when the Americans are pinned down and the soldier touches the flower and it wilts and dies. Wow
It is a movie you really need to watch a few times. The first time it was hard to follow the character's stories and discern who is who.
I could go on and on about this movie. Thanks for reminding me about it, my buddy has had my copy for like 2 years. Its time to get it back:)
Malick did the "New World" which came out on DVD not too long ago. In the first minute of the film I said to myself "this is the same guy that did The Thin Red Line" It has the same great visual style, but I did not get into it nearly as much.
QuoteMy thoughts exactly on that one Dragonboy. I love the way it is filmed showing the natural beauty and sounds of the islands vs the weapons of the Americans and Japanese. All of the little bits of symolism are great too. Like when the Americans are pinned down and the soldier touches the flower and it wilts and dies. Wow
It is a movie you really need to watch a few times. The first time it was hard to follow the character's stories and discern who is who.
Malick did the "New World" which came out on DVD not too long ago. In the first minute of the film I said to myself "this is the same guy that did The Thin Red Line" It has the same great visual style, but I did not get into it nearly as much.
There's a scene where the US rush the hill to take the line & a blue butterfly dances across the frame for a few seconds...
Ben Chaplin's relationship with his wife is heartbreaking...
I agree that New World wasn't as good but I think I'll enjoy it more the next time I watch it. New World also has a beautiful score...
Have you seen Badlands? Brilliant movie...
Badlands & Thin Red Line are my favs, followed by New World & Days Of Heaven (visually stunning as expected but disappointing)
Hmm, quite how you go from Thin Red Line to this I don't know but if you're an ex-comic dork like me you'll appreciate this:
http://www.filmwad.com/out.phtml?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Ftrailers%2Fwb%2Fteenagemutantninjaturtles%2Ftmnt_large.html
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There's a scene where the US rush the hill to take the line & a blue butterfly dances across the frame for a few seconds...
Ben Chaplin's relationship with his wife is heartbreaking...
I agree that New World wasn't as good but I think I'll enjoy it more the next time I watch it. New World also has a beautiful score...
Have you seen Badlands? Brilliant movie...
Badlands & Thin Red Line are my favs, followed by New World & Days Of Heaven (visually stunning as expected but disappointing)
Yeah, you are probably right about New World it needs a second go around. And no I haven't seen the other two. I definitely will have to check them out.
Yeah Chaplin's story is sad (I yelled at the screen when he got the letter), there are some other great characters in that movie too. You have Nolte and Koteas as the evil and good in humanity, the pessimist in Penn and Caviezel as an innocent pulled into the destruction.
Now I have to watch that movie again.
Hey Vielfras, make Badlands a priority :)
Yeah I had a time when I collected comics, weren't the Turtles much more violent in the comics compared to the live action movies?
The trailer looks pretty good, I am sure I will go see it. Probably won't have Vanilla Ice though :)
QuoteYeah I had a time when I collected comics, weren't the Turtles much more violent in the comics compared to the live action movies?
The trailer looks pretty good, I am sure I will go see it. Probably won't have Vanilla Ice though :)
Yer the comics were OK, nothing like the silly cartoon or movie.
I used to love this comic:
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brughhhbrughhh...the zombies live!!! I have awoke from the sleep!
Cronenberg's History of Violence last night. Good movie, awesome killing.
:o
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i'll second that.
hello drunkre. loooooong time. :)
QuoteEd: Purple Rain?
Shaun: No.
Ed: Sign o' the Times?
Shaun: Definitely not.
Ed: The Batman soundtrack?
Shaun: Throw it.
;D
Second Coming? ;D
QuoteSecond Coming? ;D
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I like it !!! ;D
Seriously, Love Spreads is a good track, I need to give that one a spin...
So, did any of you see Lady in the Water this past weekend? What did you think?
I saw Lady In The Water, I absolutely loved it! Probally tied with Unbreakable for my fav M. Night Shamalan(sp?) movie, he also has a very prominent role in the movie. I would call this an adult fairy tale with a little comedy, a little tragedy, and great special effect. Defiantly worth $9 to see at the theater.
Jeff
QuoteI saw Lady In The Water, I absolutely loved it! Probally tied with Unbreakable for my fav M. Night Shamalan(sp?) movie, he also has a very prominent role in the movie. I would call this an adult fairy tale with a little comedy, a little tragedy, and great special effect. Defiantly worth $9 to see at the theater.
Jeff
I also saw and loved it, but most people seemed to hate it! Just curious what the people here thought.
shopgirl
girl with a pearl earring
going to watch dune tonight (last saw it about 15 years ago, so its been a while between viewings!!)
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I like it !!! ;D
Fans of the excellent Shaun Of The Dead might want to check out this trailer:
http://www.severancethemovie.co.uk/
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Fans of the excellent Shaun Of The Dead might want to check out this trailer:
http://www.severancethemovie.co.uk/
Man, Shaun Of The Dead is one of my all time favorites. I'll definatly be seeing this, but the trailer doesn't look to great, but then again the trailer for Shaun didn't look to great either. I did laugh when he emptied the frig full of beer to put that severed leg in. Shit, mabey it will be as good.
today i'm going to watch "be here to love me" as soon as i get this grant application done.
i'm so excited about this.
Quotetoday i'm going to watch "be here to love me" as soon as i get this grant application done.
i'm so excited about this.
Did you like it? It made me miss Townes more...
Brokeback Mountain - A beautiful brilliant film.
I've now seen this, Munich, Capote, Good Night & Good Luck & Crash. Crash is hands down the worst of the lot!
Anyone else hear that Heath Ledger is up for the Joker in Batman2?
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Did you like it? It made me miss Townes more...
i still haven't seen it. too much to do. :'(
but it's sitting there waiting as a nice treat. :)
I saw Scoop this weekend, the new Woody Allen movie with Scarlet Johansen. It was good, not great. But I am totally into Scarlet being Woody's new Diane Keaton or Mia Farrow. Matchpoint is a much better film though. Are there are other Woody Allen fans out there?
QuoteAre there are other Woody Allen fans out there?
Sweet & Lowdown is my fav Woody Allen film. Sean Penn is excellent in that movie.
Quote Matchpoint is a much better film though. Are there are other Woody Allen fans out there?
I haven't seen Scoop and Matchpoint is a tame and failed attempt at Hitchcock. I do love Woody films and it seems that he's coming back around to making interesting films again.
"The Ringer" I finally understand why EC says "O mylanta!" all the time now... ;)
http://filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/95a45e26914c25ff862562bb006a85f2/394a496e465c4f388825 (http://filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/95a45e26914c25ff862562bb006a85f2/394a496e465c4f38882571b900114dc5?OpenDocument)
After reading this list of The Top 50 Movie Endings I decided to dig out my unwatched copy of Don't Look Now. Of course, a little dated but still very enjoyable. I can quite understand why it must have been such a head-trip/shock when it was first released in '73.
Also watched Coal Miner's Daughter for the first time. How good a singer is Sissy Spacek?!! & how shit was Beverly D'Angelo?!!
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After reading this list of The Top 50 Movie Endings I decided to dig out my unwatched copy of Don't Look Now. Of course, a little dated but still very enjoyable. I can quite understand why it must have been such a head-trip/shock when it was first released in '73.
Also watched Coal Miner's Daughter for the first time. How good a singer is Sissy Spacek?!! & how shit was Beverly D'Angelo?!!
yep, Coal Miners Daughter is one of those movies that just sucks me in everytime I see it on. Hey, I am sensing a new thread.... ;D
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Sweet & Lowdown is my fav Woody Allen film. Sean Penn is excellent in that movie.
Sweet & Lowdown is cool.
saw Match Point the other day and wasn't really impressed. Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors has pretty much the same story and is so much better.
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Sweet & Lowdown is cool.
saw Match Point the other day and wasn't really impressed. Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors has pretty much the same story and is so much better.
Agreed.
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and it was fucking fantastic.
The Matador - good but not as good as the reviews had led me to believe.
QuoteThe Matador - good but not as good as the reviews had led me to believe.
Really? The reviews in North America have been generally piss poor.
Fun with Dick and Jane....have to be a Jim Carrey fan and Tea Leoni is HOT...loved to her in Family Man with Nicholas Cage. Not great but worth the rental.........anyone seen The Descent. Great reviews but sounds creepy....any thoughts.
D.
Quote.........anyone seen The Descent. Great reviews but sounds creepy....any thoughts.
D.
It's directed by the same guy who did the great British cult horror film Dog Soldiers. I'm going to see Descent soon.
QuoteReally? The reviews in North America have been generally piss poor.
The reviews I read said it was Brosan's best etc
75% on Rotten Tomatoes isn't bad...
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1152504-the_matador/
Worth watching but I wish I hadn't bought it (my only chance sometimes - movies here are released so much later)
QuoteIt's directed by the same guy who did the great British cult horror film Dog Soldiers. I'm going to see Descent soon.
I saw The Descent a while back (it came out on DVD in the UK last year) & was disappointed.
It isn't terrible but it certainly isn't the 'best horror movie since Alien' or 'the best Brit-horror ever' etc etc that the press have hyped it to be.
My main problem was that all of the female characters were so unlikeable/annoying I simply couldn't care less whether they lived or died.
This said I was also disappointed with Dog Soliders too (would someone please make a good were-wolf movie?!) so if you like that then you might like The Descent.
In my opinion the best UK horror movie in recent years is still 28Days Later...
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The reviews I read said it was Brosan's best etc
75% on Rotten Tomatoes isn't bad...
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1152504-the_matador/
Worth watching but I wish I hadn't bought it (my only chance sometimes - movies here are released so much later)
Sorry, I got the movie mixed up with that awful Jack Black wrestling film. The Matador is supposed to be decent.
Yer that one's had some shocking reviews, hasn't it?
Shame, I thought the trailer looked funny...
the family stone & jarhead
Quotethe family stone & jarhead
I really liked Jarhead. It stayed with me for a long time after seeing it, and the more I thought about it the more I liked it.
Watched V for Vendetta last night, and loved it.
i just watched 2001: a space odyssey like twenty minutes ago.
fuckin' weird...
cabin fever
hmmm weird movie
The Tao Of Steve - watched this for the 2nd time a couple of nights ago. A very slight, very enjoyable little comedy.
Quotecabin fever
hmmm weird movie
cabin fever is hilarious
The Girl Next Door - surprisingly funny! + how sexy is Elisha Cuthbert?!!
Also saw that Elvis TV movie from last year.
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Also saw that Elvis TV movie from last year.
how was that? worth seeing?
I enjoyed it but as you know I'm a huge Elvis fan.
The cast was good, the lip-synching was terrible.
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang-unlikely teaming of Downey Jr. and Kilmer really works. Suggest it if you like "edgy" humor. It made us laugh at stuff that you would not normally consider funny.
Stoned-story of Brian Jones, lots of wretched excess, but a decent history lesson about the Stones if it is accurate. Probably not suggest because it is a little depressing.
Just saw Little Miss. Sunshine last night. Very funny and endearing. Another bonus it's soundtracked by DeVotchka and Sufjan Stevens. Definitely got my $10.75 worth. :)
"Shaun of the Dead" , I've seen it a few times, and still makes me almost wet myself.
[size=24]Kung Fu Hustle[/size]
Very cool movie - not at all what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be just really goofy. It was, a little. But also hilarious, beautifully shot, and filled with amazing fight scenes.
I watched A Night at the Roxbury and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy yesterday.
both great movies!
Just got done rewatching Office Space. "Hell, Lumbergh fucked her!"
QuoteI enjoyed it but as you know I'm a huge Elvis fan.
The cast was good, the lip-synching was terrible.
Have you seen the whacked Bruce Campbell cult movie Bubba Ho-Tep? It's a hilarious Elvis/horror comedy.
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Have you seen the whacked Bruce Campbell cult movie Bubba Ho-Tep? It's a hilarious Elvis/horror comedy.
Come on Jaimoe, what sort of silly question is that? ;)
Have you watched it with Bruce Campbell's commentary as 'The King'? Prob a silly question...
Bruce is the f-ing man! 8)
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Come on Jaimoe, what sort of silly question is that? ;)
Have you watched it with Bruce Campbell's commentary as 'The King'? Prob a silly question...
I've seen it in the theatre three times - the first was at the second screening at the Toronto International Film Festival - Don Coscarelli did a question and answer after the sceening. I've even met Bruce twice.
I wonder if anyone in Elvis' family has seen the film.
Bubba Ho-Tep is hilarious, I bought it after I saw it in the theater, how odd you would all be talking about it, I was just discussing with someone yesterday.......that's eerie :o
QuoteBubba Ho-Tep is hilarious, I bought it after I saw it in the theater, how odd you would all be talking about it, I was just discussing with someone yesterday.......that's eerie :o
When you talk with me long enough about movies, Bruce Campbell's name will eventually come up.
i just saw snakes on a plane at an early showing....the movie is all you can expect AND MORE it's so god damn awful that it is the BEST MOVIE EVER...don't try to wrap that around your head....just go to your local theater and see it MOTHERFUCKING NOW
Yesterday it was the first time that I watched Amélie . i really liked it. I love Audrey Tautou.
QuoteJust saw Little Miss. Sunshine last night. Very funny and endearing. Another bonus it's soundtracked by DeVotchka and Sufjan Stevens. Definitely got my $10.75 worth. :)
I just saw it last night and LOVED IT!!! Even though I saw it for free, I would gladly pay full price to see it.
;D
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Olive rules. :)
I just saw it. Great cast all around.
Two thumbs up.
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yesterday i bought Charlie and the chocolate factory and wedding crasher. love both movies. especially wedding crasher! owen wilson and vince vaughn are just great!
Quoteowen wilson and vince vaughn are just great!
Have you seen Swingers? I think that's Vince Vaughn's best movie. Check it out if you haven't...
Snakes on a Motherfuckin Plane. ;D
B Plus!
p.s. The original thread a few months ago was Priceless. The sequels... ;D
QuoteWhen you talk with me long enough about movies, Bruce Campbell's name will eventually come up.
Found this interesting link at AICN:
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=24217
"...MY NAME IS BRUCE starring Bruce Campbell as... Bruce Campbell! The real life actor Bruce Campbell gets mistaken for his character, Ash, from the EVIL DEAD films, and is recruited to fight a real life monster."
I did some catching up: These last days I saw:
The Constant Gardener: A+
Broken Flowers: B- Some good scenes here, but overall, I was rather dissapointed with this one, my expectations were too high maybe...
Matchpoint: A I got freaked by this one. Very good acting, crazy story, pretty people (note the understatement, Mss Johansson is way too sexy), very good film. I think it was my first Woody Allen movie, it got my curious about his other work. Any recomandations on were the continue my venture into Woody Allen territory? Thanks
This afternoon, I'll get to see City of God, I heard great things about it, so I'm looking forward to that one...
QuoteThis afternoon, I'll get to see City of God, I heard great things about it, so I'm looking forward to that one...
City Of God is a great movie!
Yesterday I watched Julio Medem's La Ardilla Roja (Red Squirrel) which has been in my unwatched pile forever & today I watched Cache (Hidden).
The former was good but I still think Sex & Lucia is my fav of the 3 Julio Medem movies that I've
seen The latter was a superb, very tense, thought-provoking movie. Has anyone else seen this or any other of Michael Haneke's films? I just read that Funny Games is being remade, I shall to see the original...
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City Of God is a great movie!
yeah i love City Of God!!! Great Movie...but i can´t find my dvd... :'(
Quoteyeah i love City Of God!!! Great Movie...but i can´t find my dvd... :'(
Hmm, maybe Mr. T stole it?!!
I just rented The Matador on a recommendation, but I didn't think much of it.
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Hmm, maybe Mr. T stole it?!!
I just saw it and I'm blown away by it. Simple as that. It's a hit in the face.
signed:
Mr. T. , famous DVD thief
;)
:-X
But why? WHY???
just saw "Saw". Really cool movie with a great idea. Now I have to see Saw 2.
Quote:-X
But why? WHY???
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
Friedrich Nietzsche
Jarhead - started out great but lost its impact about halfway through. Still good though & not anywhere near as bad as the US critics led me to believe:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1152567-jarhead/
Made me think of Tigerland a little, which is an excellent movie.
I too, am a fan of City of God, excellent film. I just saw "Little Miss Sunshine"- I laughed so hard I snorted in the theater, and my face hurt the next day!!! Steve Carell has some amazing lines, His character is hilarious.
QuoteI just rented The Matador on a recommendation, but I didn't think much of it.
Agreed. Did it remind you of "the whole 9 yards' a lot? because it just seemed like a huge ripoff of that movie to me.
I just watched The Butterfly Effect. Great Movie. I think it´s the best movie with Ashton Kutcher I´ve seen.
Watched the first 3 episodes of Season 5 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The sandwich episode was hilarious, The Larry David, The Richard Lewis, The Ted Danson ;D
Apologies if anyone thinks we should keep this thread pure. (movies only, no TV) Let me know & I'll start a TV thread :)
QuoteApologies if anyone thinks we should keep this thread pure. (movies only, no TV) Let me know & I'll start a TV thread :)
I'm glad you posted before me...
I just finshed off Season Two of Veronica Mars. Man, do I ever love that show. This season was just about as awesome as the first.
I saw Munich last night. It was great! :)
Rent Everything is Illuminated.
Today.
QuoteRent Everything is Illuminated.
Today.
That's the one with Frodo Baggins, right?
Yer I heard good things about that movie. Thanks Megan, I'll look out for it.
i couldn't read it so i wanna see the movie (in regards to everything is illuminated), but haven't yet. i hear it's very different from the book, but even so... plus i love little frodo. er - elijah.
ALSO - anyone see JESUS IS MAGIC? Sarah Silverman? pretty hysterical.
sometimes over the top but...
"I'm working on an open letter and it goes like this. Guess what, Martin Luther King, I had a fuckin' dream, too! I had a dream that I was in my living room. It wasn't my living room but it was, like, playing my living room in the dream. And I walked through to the backyard and there's a pool and as I'm diving in, there's a shark coming up from the water... with braces! So maybe you're not so fucking special! Martin Loser King! Yeah, I wanna be the first comic ever to shit on Martin Luther King because people only talk about the good things. They don't mention he was a litterbug. He would roll up all the windows and lock them and fart in the car with the heat up while his family suffered... and he would laugh. "
"The best time to have a baby is when you're a black teenager"
"I don't care if you think I'm racist. I only care if you think I'm thin. "
"I can't wait till Sunday, I'm gonna see my favorite niece and my other niece..."
ahhahahhaha.
Just saw The Illusionist starring Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti. Excellent film that I highly reccomend. This one has a twist at the end and everything comes together.
That pretty much sums up the strategy behind ~90% of movies coming out these days. A rare find is a real time stream of events kinda like the Lord of The Rings trilogy or the Harry Potter flicks. Don't get me wrong, I actually like the "screw with my head til the end" flicks more than any--e.g. "Memento" Holy shit!
I watched Waiting the other day. It had funny parts but some of it was just disturbing. I also was not into Jesus is Magic. It was all shock and no substance. Godd title bad DVD. Sorry, Face.
i still like it.
everyone should go see "Little Miss Sunshine". One of the few films I have ever seen where people clapped at the end.
H I L A R I O U S
Just watched The Hills Have Eyes. Reminded me a lot of Wrong Turn.
Oh and I have to get the 28 days later dvd. When I saw the movie a few years ago I didn´t know GY!BE. Today i read that in the first 15 minutes of the movie you can listen to East Hastings in the background.
QuoteOh and I have to get the 28 days later dvd. When I saw the movie a few years ago I didn´t know GY!BE. Today i read that in the first 15 minutes of the movie you can listen to East Hastings in the background.
Yer that's an excellent scene!
Funnily enough I watched Millions last night, also dirrected by Danny Boyle.
I saw The Hills Have Eyes a few weeks ago and it was "ok" I had hoped for better but found it not much more intriguing than the remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Oh yeah and I thought 28 Days Later was friggin great. I think the part that gave me chills the most was when the jet airliner flew over--way, way up in the sky. Kinda like it was sayin' "Rescue is a long way off friends..." creepy
transamerica & v for vendetta
both of which i liked a lot more than i was expecting to... not having heard that much about either, they were both great movies
v is going on my list of dvds to buy
db definitely look out for everything is illuminated! a little bit slow to built, but the look of the film is great, i really loved the attention to detail
Quotedb definitely look out for everything is illuminated! a little bit slow to built, but the look of the film is great, i really loved the attention to detail
Will do Ali, cheers.
I have Transamerica in my unwatched DVD pile, pleased you liked it :)
Watched Don't Look Back this afternoon, now I'm in a big Dylan mood.
QuoteWatched Don't Look Back this afternoon, now I'm in a big Dylan mood.
You should follow it up with Eat the Document. It's the same filmmaker with Dylan and the Band one year later when they were getting booed off stage for making beautiful music with
electric guitars, if you can believe that!
Quoteeveryone should go see "Little Miss Sunshine". One of the few films I have ever seen where people clapped at the end.
H I L A R I O U S
I agree. Saw this over the weekend and it was one of the funniest movies I've seen in years.
The dude who plays grandpa is a freakin riot!
Little miss sunshine was verhy good.....
I saw The Wind That Shakes The Barley, yesterday night. It was an outrageously beautiful film!
Go out and see it...
thankyou for not smoking
the good son
Angel-A
Black and white Paris postcard by Luc Besson. No explosions, No car chases. Lots of talking - and Rie Rasmussen's legs...
I just watched A Tale of Two Sisters. I think it was the movie they made "The Grudge" after, but it was a very weak attempt. "A Tale of Two Sisters" was great, very scary in a psychological way. The movie is a Japanese (or something along those lines) movie so you have to read the subtitles. It's worth renting, it also come on the indie channel if you have it.
Quote"A Tale of Two Sisters" was great, very scary in a psychological way. The movie is a Japanese (or something along those lines) movie so you have to read the subtitles. It's worth renting, it also come on the indie channel if you have it.
Tale Of Two Sisters is Korean :)
Aaahhhh, Korean? I always get them ALL confused, it's hard for me.
I started watching Almost Famous again last night for the millionth time. I can't get sick of it. I'll be finishing it as soon as I can pry myself from this screen.
I saw X3 on the plane. Not anywhere near as good as the first 2. I also saw some of Nacho Libre which despite the bad reviews seemed very funny so I've ordered it on DVD.
Just finished Love Actually, and boy, did I ever love it. Everything about it. Especially seeing Martin Freeman and Keira in the same movie, that was great.
As far as uplifting movies go, it's right up there with Amelie in my eyes.
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jackass - disturbing but funny
An inde film called "Southern Belles". It was a waste of my time. The star was Anna Faris, that blonde girl from all the "Scary Movie's". Just cant take her seriously even though it was not supposed to be a serious movie. Basically two southern girls, one named Belle the other named Bell, want to leave the trailer park behind and move to Atlanta. Long story short it never happens and the movie was no good. Sundance channel rules!
CastAway.
yeesh. the end of that movie just wrenches me somethin awful.
i don't know if i've truly been in love with someone to the extent where i could marry them, but that movie just evokes that feeling inside me. that is one of the worst heartbreaks ever, because nothing ever went wrong. and there was no reason it couldn't have worked.
"i never should have gotten on that plane"
except for that.
this movie makes me want to be vigorously in love with someone.
The Departed
Whoa! (like that was a shock) Very good.
Hey TK - good to have you back!!!
How was your trip?
The Departed doesn't open here until March next year :-/
Quotethis movie makes me want to be vigorously in love with someone.
awwwww hang in there tom, i'm sure the beard'll hook you up with someone nice. if not the beard, then i'm sure the pipe will!
the last samurai (on tv) yeesh tom cruise irritates me
the break up - does jennifer anniston EVER have a badhair day?
Children Of Heaven - a delightful little Iranian movie.
The Longest Yard - far from a good movie but I must confess I do like Adam Sandler.
A trip to a chain DVD rental store is pretty depressing these days.......I'm lucky if they have one thing that I even halfway want to see......the only thing I rented last time was The Machinist, and I actually liked it pretty well.
Seen Jackass 2 at the cinema the other night. I loved every minute of it. It was great to see Spike Jonze and Jay Chandareallylong name alongside all the Jackass boys..
I haven't had that much fun at the cinema since seeing Sideways.
QuoteA trip to a chain DVD rental store is pretty depressing these days.......I'm lucky if they have one thing that I even halfway want to see......the only thing I rented last time was The Machinist, and I actually liked it pretty well.
go Netflix, best thing since sliced bread.
V for Vendetta - a little slow starting but very good. I wonder how much Hugo Weaving got paid to hide behind a mask for an entire movie?
TransAmerica - great, great movie! The whole cast was excellent especially Felicity Huffman, Graham Greene & the hilarious Burt Young.
i saw jackass 2.
why?
i don't know.
:-[
QuoteCastAway.
yeesh. the end of that movie just wrenches me somethin awful.
i don't know if i've truly been in love with someone to the extent where i could marry them, but that movie just evokes that feeling inside me. that is one of the worst heartbreaks ever, because nothing ever went wrong. and there was no reason it couldn't have worked.
"i never should have gotten on that plane"
except for that.
this movie makes me want to be vigorously in love with someone.
Ah, did you see it on TNT or TBS the other night? Cause I did, for the first time in like 3 years.
Man...that movie is AWESOME!! The fact that Tom Hanks can keep my attention for so long without saying a word is incredible. make a castaway 2!!
sketches of frank gehry by sydney pollack
Quotesketches of frank gehry by sydney pollack
I think you made that movie up Ali because I've never heard of it ;)
Quotesketches of frank gehry by sydney pollack
A pretty good doc of the most important architect in the world. Ironically, I'm going to be driving by one of Gehry's current projects in a few minutes.
I [heart] Hukabees
QuoteI [heart] Hukabees
I love this movie.
finally saw "Jackass Number 2." And now counting down until "Saw III."
Happy Gilmore (my wife had never seen it)
Down In The Valley - very strange Ed Norton movie. Started out interesting but lost it (& my attention) towards the end.
part of a depressingly god-awful why did they spend 10c on this movie called kangaroo jack
avoid at ALL COSTS :P
Buffalo Soldiers - very funny black comedy staring Joaquin Phoenix.
Excellent soundtrack by David Holmes.
Just got finished with "Thank You For Smoking". It was a great movie, not as funny as some people have told me but it was good enough that I would watch it again.
Quoteeveryone should go see "Little Miss Sunshine". One of the few films I have ever seen where people clapped at the end.
H I L A R I O U S
I went to the sneak today and they showed "Little Miss Sunshine". Never heard of that movie before and at first I was a bit disappointed because i hoped that they were going to show Borat. But the movie surprised me. I loved it and the ending was just hilarious! I´ve never seen people clapping at the end of a movie. But when the family finished their great dance on the stage everyone was clapping and cheering. It was like...we were in the audience of that contest. wonderful.
And i got 2 new DVDs:
28 Days Later
and
Friday Night Lights
Both are great and the Soundtracks, too! GY!BE (28 days later) and a lot of Explosions in the Sky (FNL)!
Oh and I saw Intacto a few Days ago. A very good spanish (?) movie.
QuoteBut when the family finished their great dance on the stage everyone was clapping and cheering. It was like...we were in the audience of that contest. wonderful.
Hey Patches, I was looking forward to seeing that one...did you just give away then end of the movie?
Eyes Wide Shut
Quite disturbing as all Kubrick's are, just got around to seeing this one. The music in it works really well, that creepy piano thing throughout it.
I've now seen A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket and The Shining. I'm thinking 2001: A Space Odyssey should be the next one I view, any suggestions?
QuoteEyes Wide Shut
Quite disturbing as all Kubrick's are, just got around to seeing this one. The music in it works really well, that creepy piano thing throughout it.
I've now seen A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket and The Shining. I'm thinking 2001: A Space Odyssey should be the next one I view, any suggestions?
Go for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I am a big Kubrick fan, but I
loathe his version of Lolita. Yes, Nabokov helped adapt the screenplay, but it still does the book a grave injustice. I suggest you skip that one all together.
love 2001 a space odyssey, but clockwork orange more.
i want to see science of sleep SO badly...
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Go for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I am a big Kubrick fan, but I loathe his version of Lolita. Yes, Nabokov helped adapt the screenplay, but it still does the book a grave injustice. I suggest you skip that one all together.
Screw that. Peter Sellers was terrific in the film and so was James Mason. Recommended for anyone who hasn't "read the book". Book adaptations are always controversial. Just don't take them personally.
Another Kubrick gem is the anti war film Paths Of Glory. Kirk Douglas was fantastic and the film hits all the right notes.
I saw The Brothers Grimm last night & throughly enjoyed it! I guess low expectations can help sometimes.
Granted, some of the effects were terrible (esp the werewolf!) but it was lots of fun. I liked the set pieces & it reminded me of the fantasy movies I used to love as a kid (Sword and the Sorcerer, Conan, Krull, Company Of Wolves etc)
A History of Violence--OK movie
Guess Who--pretty funny remake of the Poitier classic
True Romance--for like the 100th time, this time I had my Dad watch it with me and he pretty well enjoyed it 8)
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And i got 2 new DVDs:
28 Days Later
28 Days Later is one of all-time favorite horror flicks! (Right after Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein!)
One of my students lent me her copy of The Sponge Bob Square Pants The Movie.
Seriously funny! ;D
Mysterious Skin - excellent movie, excellent soundtrack (ex Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie)
Colour Of Paradise - a touching Iranian movie (same director as Children Of Heaven) about a blind boy & his relationship with his family, in particular his father who considers him to be a burden.
I just finally got to see Jarhead all the way through and I loved it as much as when I read the book over 3 years ago.
Just watched Borat in the sneak and it was HILARIOUS!!! ;D
I loved it but a lot of people in the cinema thought it was shit...hehe
I REALLY STILL WANT TO SEE SCIENCE OF SLEEPPPPP.
anyone seen it yet?
The Science Of Sleep: Jenny + Wine = Sleep
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QuoteThe Science Of Sleep: Jenny + Wine = Sleep
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;D
hahahhaa.
I watched about 30mins of Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy but didn't think much of it.
Shame, I like Martin Freeman (Tim from the UK Office)
I saw The Break-Up with my new wife a couple of days ago: We're still married. The film is good. It hits all the right notes in a bittersweet kind of way, and is pretty funny. No Hollywood ending either, which I appreciate.
The Black Dahlia
Not bad, but certainly not great.
Definitely inferior to LA Confidential.
saw III.....I don't know how I feel about it yet.
Finally saw Elizabethtown today, really enjoyed it.
Obviously great to see the guys on the silver screen. Freebird was excellent, shame there was no place for Bo.
Made think about my family. I spoke to everyone today but I still miss them...
i just saw the devil and daniel johnston. wow! I've been a fan fan of hisfor a while now but had no idea that his story is so amazing. he is a true artist in every sense of the word. The film also reminds me how fine the line between genius and insanity is. i recommend this film to anyone.
I am tired of Flava Flav.
Okonokos
Land Of The Dead & 28 Days Later over the weekend for Halloween & Almost Famous last night (I'm slowly introducing my wife to the classics)
It was funny to watch again having seen a lot of of My Name Is Earle recently. I challenge anyone to watch this movie & not play Tiny Dancer within a day or two, you just can't do it.
How was Land of the Dead?
And, were the zombies fast?
I hate fast zombies.
Severance. Had some great moments. Even my wife enjoyed it, and she normally hates slasher-type films...
love and death. woody allen movie. I love woody allen. if you don't, don't check it. i liked it though.
Nacho Libre. Despite some negative things said about the film(probably the same people who hated Napoleon Dynamite), I enjoyed it very much. If you liked Napoleon Dynamite and are a fan of Jack Black than you will like this.
Artificial Intelligence. I didn't like this as much as I thought I would. Kubrick would've made it so much better/weirder/more interesting. Don't get me wrong I thought it was alright, I'm just glad I rented it instead of purchasing.
X-Men III. If you saw the first two than you pretty much know what your gonna get.
I re-watched Everything is Illuminated today. I love this movie. I've seen it four times now, and yet it still breaks my heart.
QuoteHow was Land of the Dead?
And, were the zombies fast?
I hate fast zombies.
It was good fun. Not as scary or gory as I expected, just an enjoyable action movie (with SLOW zombies!) ;)
QuoteSeverance. Had some great moments. Even my wife enjoyed it, and she normally hates slasher-type films...
Hey Mark :)
I'm looking forward to this one, pleased you liked it.
the girl with the pearl earring
I didn't like it one bit.
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(with SLOW zombies!) ;)
Thumbs up!
I am tired of zombies. Chainsaw Massacre was pretty wild.
Shaun Of The Dead is the best zombie movie since the original Dawn Of The Dead.
I have to admit that was pretty damn funny-which offset my boredom with Zombies...
QuoteShaun Of The Dead is the best zombie movie since the original Dawn Of The Dead.
that's the only zombie movie I've ever enjoyed. funny shit.
I watched Carnival of Souls last night. I wanted to watch something scary on Halloween but was to busy handing out candy :)
I saw a really weird movie last weekend based on a H.P. Lovecraft story "Behind the wall of sleep" it was really trippy.
QuoteShaun Of The Dead is the best zombie movie since the original Dawn Of The Dead.
Have you seen Spaced Jaimoe?
Is you DVD multi-region? I just finished watching the new box set:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaced-Definitive-Collectors-Jessica-Stevenson/dp/B0002LXU6I/sr=1-1/qid=1162512290/ref=pd_bowtega_1/203-1548007-2751949?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
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Have you seen Spaced Jaimoe?
Is you DVD multi-region? I just finished watching the new box set:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaced-Definitive-Collectors-Jessica-Stevenson/dp/B0002LXU6I/sr=1-1/qid=1162512290/ref=pd_bowtega_1/203-1548007-2751949?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
I haven't seen it yet. It's going to start airing in Canada soon. I can't wait.
Some of you might be interested in this site :)
http://www.jonhs.net/freemovies/index.php
QuoteI haven't seen it yet. It's going to start airing in Canada soon. I can't wait.
Let me know what you think of it :)
QuoteSome of you might be interested in this site :)
http://www.jonhs.net/freemovies/index.php
this is a cool site. thanks!
[size=48]Borat![/size]
Without question, the funniest movie I have ever seen. It had me in tears more than 5 times.
Quote[size=48]Borat![/size]
Without question, the funniest movie I have ever seen. It had me in tears more than 5 times.
YES!
Just got back myself.
I will, without question, rate this as one of the top 5 funniest movies that I've ever seen.
Yeshemeshk!
Quote[size=48]Borat![/size]
Without question, the funniest movie I have ever seen. It had me in tears more than 5 times.
My husband and I saw it last night. Definitely one of hte funniest movies I've ever seen! Everyone should see it!
"My moustache still smells of your testes." HA!
I saw "Filght 93" yesterday evening. It was... well, I don't really know actually! :-/
QuoteI saw "Filght 93" yesterday evening. It was... well, I don't really know actually! :-/
It's not entertaining that's for sure, but it's unbelievable, challenging and important.
Inside Man - enjoyable thriller with a good cast. I'm a big fan of Spike Lee's movies.
40 Year Old Virgin - amusing in parts but ultimately too long & just not as funny as I had hoped.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.
Very, very good. Tommy Lee Jones is magnificent.
Thank You For Smoking - a pretty good black comedy/socio-political satire.
Caché - a subtle French thriller starring the great actors Julliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil. The film is overrated, but still thought-provoking.
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It's not entertaining that's for sure, but it's unbelievable, challenging and important.
Yup, very much important.
"The Jacket"--very trippy mind game/time travel movie
I finally watched 99% of "The 40 Year Old Virgin"--mildly amusing. I'm sure the big box store employees loved how they were portrayed.
"X-Men 3" loved it! The end of Magneto!(?)
I saw "Borat' and it was totally hysterical and even has a wild fight scene too bizarre to believe. His humour might not suit everyone but I thoroughly loved it!
Also saw the movie "Brick". It was a really well done edgy film noir thriller set in a high school. Worth a rental.
QuoteAlso saw the movie "Brick". It was a really well done edgy film noir thriller set in a high school. Worth a rental.
I have Brick in my unwatched DVD pile, been meaning to watch it for ages...
No release date for Borat here in Japan, if I'm lucky it might still be playing when I go to Hawaii, if not I'll have to wait for the DVD.
"Charles Bukowski: Born Into This." This documentary is excellent. I am writing a critical essay on the works of Bukowski for one of my 400 level poetry classes and this blew me away. Anyone who knows about the mythical life of Bukowski should check it out.
For Your Consideration.
Christopher Guest and company score again!
Went to an advanced screening followed by a q+a tonight. The movie was great. They dropped the documentary style which kinda sucks, but it still shines. Ricky Gervais stole the movie, which is expected when you're the funniest man alive. :) Parker Posey stole my heart again. She's so cute in person - I just wanted to hold her hand and walk down the streets.
I highly recommend this movie.
QuoteNacho Libre. Despite some negative things said about the film(probably the same people who hated Napoleon Dynamite), I enjoyed it very much. If you liked Napoleon Dynamite and are a fan of Jack Black than you will like this.
Saw this last night, I thought it was hilarious! ;D
I watched Cars yesterday & loved every minute of it.
Granted, it's not as good as Toy Story, Finding Nemo or The Incredibles but I would say its a par with Monsters Inc & Bugs Life.
Jean De Florette. I have Manon Des Sources to watch next...
recently watched:
female prisoner scorpion: beast stable 9/10
beyond the valley of the dolls 9/10
brick 9/10
three women 8/10
romance and cigarettes 8/10
the flame and the arrow 7/10
the driver 7/10
godzilla: tokyo s.o.s. 6/10
the da vinci code 1/10
Quotebrick 9/10
Have you seen Mysterious Skin CC?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was excellent in that.
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Have you seen Mysterious Skin CC?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was excellent in that.
yes! that's a good one.
QuoteJean De Florette. I have Manon Des Sources to watch next...
Manon des Sources, Mmmmmm....
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emmmmmanuelle. have you seen L'enfer? she's so great in that.
Quoteemmmmmanuelle. have you seen L'enfer? she's so great in that.
Note to self: see more movies with Emmanuelle :)
Not heard of it. Cheers CC I'll check it out.
Very nice pic Mr. T!
Which one?
05 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430224/
or
94 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109731/
QuoteWhich one?
05 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430224/
or
94 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109731/
94!
Quote
Manon des Sources, Mmmmmm....
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Ralph: would you like to go into town with me?
Ted: uhh
Ralph: They are playing an excellent Gerard Depardieu movie.
"akward silence"
Ralph: It's Manon Des Sources.
That's a little inside joke I guess ;)
That's the Fast Show, no?
Of course, I've heard great things about it but I've never seen an episode. If you rate it Chills then it needs to be bought!
Quote
Ralph: would you like to go into town with me?
Ted: uhh
Ralph: They are playing an excellent Gerard Depardieu movie.
"akward silence"
Ralph: It's Manon Des Sources.
That's a little inside joke I guess ;)
;D ;D ;D
QuoteThat's the Fast Show, no?
Of course, I've heard great things about it but I've never seen an episode. If you rate it Chills then it needs to be bought!
Heh, it is The Fast Show indeed.
But I don't wanna send you on a shopping spree again ::)
Haha, my wife needs new catchphrases! I'm tired of hearing her try to quote Little Britain :-/
QuoteHaha, my wife needs new catchphrases! I'm tired of hearing her try to quote Little Britain :-/
Haha, if you want catchphrases you The Fast Show is a must!
Buone Estente :)
Ok, I give in, you need this 8)
you really shouldn't encourage him chills.... ::)
but the fast show is a good buy... quite weird but funny!
Briiiiilllllllliiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnntttttt!
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Finally watched "Star Wars Attack of the Clones" beginning to end
and after that Star Wars "Revenge of the SIth" which is no my favorite Star Wars movie--it was cool seeing Darth Vader come to be.
QuoteFinally watched "Star Wars Attack of the Clones" beginning to end
and after that Star Wars "Revenge of the SIth" which is no my favorite Star Wars movie--it was cool seeing Darth Vader come to be.
I've never seen a star wars movie beginning to end and have no desire to.
Quote
I've never seen a star wars movie beginning to end and have no desire to.
ditto.
Any particular reason for your sentiment?
Quote
ditto.
The original three Star Wars movies are groundbreaking and tons of fun - although young pups like you may find them dated. Put away the vitriol and crack open some beers and enjoy these films during a weekend movie fest.
ha ha Jaimoe I agree!!! & I HATE to say the latest three suck. Huge disapointment. One of my first memories was seeing 4 in the teatro when I was 4.
Saw The Fountain last nite in a sneak peek here in NYC. Fuckin Whoa! I'm bringin my pip opening nite. Have to see it again, sooo much happenin. I'm still trying to understand it, but there iz sumtin about this that got under my skin.
Oscar predection:
Academy award special effects!
& Best Actor : Sacha Baron Cohen (Better) ;D
QuoteAny particular reason for your sentiment?
i've never been into sci fi or fantasy stories. and i think i saw these too late in my life. it seems like all the hardcore fans first memories were of watching star wars and they get off on it like some of us like baseball or video games. some of my friends think I'm less of a human being for not watching them, but it's not like were talking Plato's Republic here or anything. I've tried to watch the first movie 3 or 4 times and it bored the shit out of me. sorry.
No need to apologize--I just get curious about what moves folks sometimes...
Trois Couleurs Bleu - Excellent movie. Still not sure quite what to make of it, maybe I'll have to watch it again.
My wife was very disappointed, just as she was when we watched Cache. She needs movies to have a conclusion & likes to be spoonfed the answers.
Anyone seen this? What did you think of it?
I have White & Red to watch next...
I haven't seen Kieslowski's Blue or White but loved Red. The characters were so real in this unsettling way, and I haven't seen many other films that convey so effectively the longing for human connection that (i would say) all people experience, even those most reclusive. I'm glad you brought that series up because I've always wanted to see the other two.
Blue is definitely worth seeing.
I went over to the IMDB forum to read other people's thoughts on the movie
It would seem most people agree to Blue is the best, then Red, then White. I'll let you know what I think of them when I get round to watching them, let me know if you get round to seeing blue :)
will do :)
Borat. I thought it was so over-hyped up. I really don't like watching naked guys fight each other. Yes it had some very funny stuff in it.
QuoteBlue is definitely worth seeing.
I went over to the IMDB forum to read other people's thoughts on the movie
It would seem most people agree to Blue is the best, then Red, then White. I'll let you know what I think of them when I get round to watching them, let me know if you get round to seeing blue :)
I've been wanting to see these. Kieslowski's 'La Double vie de Véronique' is one of my favourite movies ever. damn, such a beautiful movie.
QuoteI've been wanting to see these. Kieslowski's 'La Double vie de Véronique' is one of my favourite movies ever. damn, such a beautiful movie.
Not heard of that one. Cheers CC, I'll check it out...
check out this trailer.....nice NIN soundtrack even. It almost looks like it's half animated and half real. looks pretty intense!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/trailer1/
Yeah I saw that a couple of weeks ago, looks good.
Layer Cake - excellent UK gangster movie.
Daniel Craig was very good. I'm not a fan of recent Bond but I might have to check out Casino Royal after seeing this...
Babel - Best Film Of 2006.
Without. A. Doubt.
We had a sort of "dinner party" last night. It was just a bunch of our friends hanging out and spending time together. I guess it was our "Thanksgiving" or what-have-you. Anyway, we all got pretty tore and watched... "Home Alone." It was fun. I forgot just how much I loved that movie when I was younger.
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On an unrelated note, has anyone seen "For Your Consideration" yet? They aren't showing it in my town, and I am just dying to see this movie, as I am a huge Christopher Guest fan.
home alone is my favorite movie, ever.
A WHOLE CHEESE PIZZA, JUST FOR ME!
Quotehome alone is my favorite movie, ever.
A WHOLE CHEESE PIZZA, JUST FOR ME!
"Keep the change, you filthy animal."
Saw Casino Royale the other night... It's one of the best Bond movies ever.
I'm so excited about Joe Pesci coming back to acting. In a Denire directed movie no less.
For fans of Spaced & Shaun Of The Dead...ta daa!
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Pretty sure the police in my home country don't carry guns but it's still a cool poster.
Love the tagline!
Ken Loach's Raining Stones - Ricky Tomlinson is one of my fav actors. Very good although slightly dated due to Stewart Copeland's lackluster soundtrack.
Serpico, and was darn good
QuoteSaw Casino Royale the other night... It's one of the best Bond movies ever.
Yep it kicks ass :)
Only one lesson should be learned: Never put Bond in a Ford. Not even for ten seconds!
Also saw The Proposition, which was excellent.
Just read that Philippe Noiret has passed away.
Cinema Paradiso is one of my favourite movies. RIP
honey i shrunk the kids.
i'm full of great movie choices, honestly.
QuoteSerpico, and was darn good
i love serpico.
i also love rushmore.
Quotei love serpico.
i also love rushmore.
I love Serpico & Rushmore.
I also love Amelie.
Quote
I love Serpico & Rushmore.
I also love Amelie.
not seen serpico, but rushmore and amelie --- :-*
QuoteNever put Bond in a Ford. Not even for ten seconds!
People say that, but what they really mean is Bond should never be seen driving a MODERN Ford... Afterall, Bond was in a '64 Ford Mustang convertible in Thunderball and NOBODY dare complain about that scene. It was candy red with a white top, and the chick driving it was a redhead... The imagery was of the hotness. The actress and the car.
In Casino Royale it's Bond by himself driving a fucking teal Ford Focus or some shit. It's just not cool. Worst product placement ever.
edit - I was actually wrong about the color of the car. It was powder blue with a white top. And it was a '65...
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Meowwww.
QuoteSerpico, and was darn good
yep. that scene at the ploice station where he arrests the guy who was a cop killer and all the other cops are acting like,
What's the big deal? And so Serpico makes him empty out his pockets then throws the guy in the cell. Then Serpico sort of kicks at a chair that was knocked over, trying to pick it up, then he picks it up and starts slamming in on the ground? man, that there is one of my all time favorite scenes.
Hot Fuzz trailer!!! Seeing Stephen Merchant brought a huge smile to my face.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=i7J_vYN5ZkY
Yeah I saw that this morning too :)
Stephen Merchant, Paddy Considine, Timothy Dalton, apparently Martin Freeman is in it too.
Can't wait to see this but I guess I'll have to wait for the DVD.
I enjoyed Collatoral.
QuoteHot Fuzz trailer!!! Seeing Stephen Merchant brought a huge smile to my face.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=i7J_vYN5ZkY
Best line: "Crockett and Tubby"
clockwork orange, again.
good lord, i love that movie.
holy wow.
"For Your Consideration"
It was worthwhile to see, not in the same league as Guest's earlier films. Could've gone a lot further with most everything. Very funny, but in a painful, existentially anxious way (not unlike his other films, but this one to me seemed darker). Catherine O'Hara was excellent as always, and Fred Willard plays a similar role as in "Best in Show" but this time he's sporting a highlighted mini-mohawk. I appreciated the appearance of Ricky Gervais (the Office- British version).
Quote"For Your Consideration"
It was worthwhile to see, not in the same league as Guest's earlier films. Could've gone a lot further with most everything. Very funny, but in a painful, existentially anxious way (not unlike his other films, but this one to me seemed darker). Catherine O'Hara was excellent as always, and Fred Willard plays a similar role as in "Best in Show" but this time he's sporting a highlighted mini-mohawk. I appreciated the appearance of Ricky Gervais (the Office- British version).
My sentiments exactly. I
loved seeing Ricky Gervais.
Quoteclockwork orange, again.
good lord, i love that movie.
holy wow.
do ya drink yer milky wilky whilst doin' a bit of the old in-out?
2 nights ago was The Kids Are Alright & Badlands last night.
2 movies that I never get tired of watching.
The Cassandra Crossing.
Oh my.
QuoteI enjoyed Collatoral.
With Arnold Schwarznegger?
It was way worse than I thought it would be.
american history x
Alien Autopsy - not great but not bad either.
QuoteThe Kids Are Alright .
Good Lord, that movie changed my life when it came out. I can remember being drunk and dumb at a movie theater, probably 15 yrs old, been drinking Tequila and 7-Up (yes, you read that right, Tequila and 7) and a friend of mine picking me up over his shoulders and twirling around 100 mph during the end of Won't Get Fooled Again and me puking the whole time, must have looked like a l was a lawn sprinkler. And that was back in the day when no one said anything about doing shit like that...
Sometimes when I need a lift I'll watch the Towsend's Woodstock solo or Young Man Blues.
My favorite is when Pete is talking about being in a certain "state" when he is on stage and so they go to a clip of him doing some solo, and his strap breaks and he catches his guitar behind his back with one hand. Amazing. I have watched that in slow-mo about 900 times.
Quoteamerican history x
That movie really moved me, what did you think?
Quote
That movie really moved me, what did you think?
It´s one of my favorite movies. Edward Norton is a great actor!
Casino Royale. Wow. Easily in my top 3 Bond films. Daniel Craig was nothing short of awe-inspiring, I can't wait for the next installment.
"The jobs done - the bitch is dead."
Anyone who enjoyed Daniel Craig in Bond should check out the excellent Layer Cake.
I agree Layer Cake kicked ass
Watched my favourite comedy last night. Will anything ever really be better than This Is Spinal Tap?
Quote
It´s one of my favorite movies. Edward Norton is a great actor!
Edward is really great in "The Score".
Manon Des Sources - excellent, excellent conclusion!
Fans of The Evil Dead & Bruce Campbell might want to check this out: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30946
Yeah that's been a "work in progress" for some time now... :-/
star wars
y tu mama tambien...again...i think i saw this about a 100 times...
Quotey tu mama tambien...again...i think i saw this about a 100 times...
Maribel Verdu is SO darn sexy in that movie!
"Click", corny and funny at first, took a surprisingly bittersweet turn, but my son and I both enjoyed it because of the father-son connection message.
Street Fight. It was a documentary about a mayoral race in Newark, NJ. It's crazy to think some of this stuff still goes on. The mayor shut down businesses for displaying signs of his opponent. They bribed people, rigged voting machines, cut power to voting places that were expected to vote for his opponent. He called his opponent a faggot, an uncle tom, a white republician(he was actually a black democrat), and a Jew (on the record). And he won the race! Crazy shit. The good news is that was 2002 and he's now no longer mayor.
QuoteQuote from: Patches O Houlihan link=1135187735/765#775 date=1166217088y tu mama tambien...again...i think i saw this about a 100 times...
Maribel Verdu is SO darn sexy in that movie!
ooohhh yes!
An Inconvenient Truth, The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada, Sliding Doors (again), Home Alone (again) & Cars (again)
About A Boy is on television tonight, I think I should watch it for the millionth time.
QuoteThe Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
I love this film. Have you seen The Proposition?
QuoteThe Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
what a...strange, yet fascinating movie. fucked up and grody, but intellectual at the same time.
that shit with the decaying body was FUCKED. antifreeze? ants?? dude....
QuoteQuoteThe Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
what a...strange, yet fascinating movie. fucked up and grody, but intellectual at the same time.
that shit with the decaying body was FUCKED. antifreeze? ants?? dude....
I hear you. 'tis a great movie. The scene with the blind old man with the radio still haunts me...
I think it's Levon Helm...
Ant Bully. It's pretty good, but probably more suited for young teens instead of all ages. Bruce Campbell steals every scene.
QuoteQuoteThe Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
what a...strange, yet fascinating movie. fucked up and grody, but intellectual at the same time.
that shit with the decaying body was FUCKED. antifreeze? ants?? dude....
I must see this modern western... along with another modern western The Proposition with Guy Pearce - written by Nick Cave.
QuoteQuoteThe Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
I love this film. Have you seen The Proposition?
Yeah it's sat in my unwatched pile, looking forward to seeing it...
Talladega Nights. "Thank you baby jesus....."The bonus stuff is hilarious, especially the kids, Walker and Texas Ranger. That would be the coolest shit to do ever if you're a kid.
I finally watched Kinsey. I'd been meaning to do so for over a year. Although depressing, it was worth the wait.
Quote
I must see this modern western... along with another modern western The Proposition with Guy Pearce - written by Nick Cave.
The Proposition is pretty full-on. I loved it - it's
exactly how you'd imagine a Nick Cave western.
Three Burials is just genius, though. One of the best half-dozen films I've seen in the last five years or so.
QuoteTalladega Nights. "Thank you baby jesus....."
I wish Ricky Bobby would come to my family's house on xmas to say grace and liven it up a bit.
Ricky Bobby: "I like the Christmas Jesus best, and I'm sayin grace. When you say grace, you can say it to grown up Jesus, or teenage Jesus, or bearded Jesus, or whatever you want."
Cal Naughton, Jr.: "I like to think of Jesus as a mischievous badger."
Just got Little Miss Sunshine in the post from Amazon, really looking forward to watching this!
Little Miss Sunshine - Hmm, not quite what I was expecting.
At times very funny, at times very uncomfortable viewing (no doubt intentional). I've never been much of a fan of Greg Kinear, this movie certainly didn't help.
Maybe I'll appreciate it more 2nd time around...
my roommate and I decided that we would watch a documentary every night this week. we got extremely lucky with these:
-Harlan County, USA
- American Roots Music
QuoteLittle Miss Sunshine - I've never been much of a fan of Greg Kinear, this movie certainly didn't help.
Have you seen Auto Focus, the film about Bob Crane of Hogan's Heroes fame? He's excellent as Crane, in a pretty sleazy and creepy role.
QuoteQuoteLittle Miss Sunshine - I've never been much of a fan of Greg Kinear, this movie certainly didn't help.
Have you seen Auto Focus, the film about Bob Crane of Hogan's Heroes fame? He's excellent as Crane, in a pretty sleazy and creepy role.
Not seen that, thanks Jaimoe I'll look out for it.
Quotemy roommate and I decided that we would watch a documentary every night this week. we got extremely lucky with these:
-Harlan County, USA
- American Roots Music
I saw the Documentary Brothers Keeper last night:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103888/
QuoteLittle Miss Sunshine - Hmm, not quite what I was expecting.
At times very funny, at times very uncomfortable viewing (no doubt intentional). I've never been much of a fan of Greg Kinear, this movie certainly didn't help.
Maybe I'll appreciate it more 2nd time around...
yeah, i feel the same way. id o want to give it another shot. ij ust feel like there was too much hype about it...
Quote
I saw the Documentary Brothers Keeper last night:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103888/
i'm gonna see if i can find this for friday's pick.
QuoteQuote
I saw the Documentary Brothers Keeper last night:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103888/
i'm gonna see if i can find this for friday's pick.
It's a very good, if not strange, little film.
Directed by the 2 guys that made Paradise Lost, the best, most shocking doc I've ever seen:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117293/
http://www.wm3.org/splash.php
Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/beemovie/
;D
Got free passes to A Night At The Museum, so I took my four year old. It was a blast! I highly recommend it.
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Watched this 'so bad it's brilliant!' 80's classic last night!
I'm psyched about watching Rocky next week in Hawaii, do you think you'll see it Jaimoe? Reviews have been v. good:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_balboa/
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Watched this 'so bad it's brilliant!' 80's classic last night!
I'm psyched about watching Rocky next week in Hawaii, do you think you'll see it Jaimoe? Reviews have been v. good:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_balboa/
Wow, wasn't he a truck driver in that movie? 80s movies were the best. I remember seeing the previews for this and I thought it was hot shit.
Anyway, just saw The Wickerman. Kind of odd but I think my wife liked what happened to Nicolas Cage at the end.
Yeah, a truck-driving, cap-wearing, sweat-pouring, arm-wrestling, mean-machine!
Have you seen the original Wicker Man? Excellent movie...
i just saw The Pursuit of Happiness. I heard it was really good, but i didn't enjoy it one bit. 8 Dollars wasted and 2 1/2 hours wasted.
QuoteGot free passes to A Night At The Museum, so I took my four year old. It was a blast! I highly recommend it.
Ricky Gervais - I'm there.
Miami Vice
Great package, but there's nothing in it... bummer
Caught The Good Sheppard..... long, lots of guys smoking cigarettes in shadows and whispering, but not much story I thought
i'm going to be honest :)
i watched
boyz n da hood last night
one and a half times...
i can't rave enough about it.
: :-/
Boyz In Da Hood is one of my fav movies.
Laurence Fishburne is great. When I think of Boyz...I think of the scene where he & his son are coming back from a fishing trip & The Five Stairsteps Ohh Child comes on the radio.
The Big Lebowski
Watched it for the first time and really liked it. But I was a bit too tired... :-/
Don't worry Patches, The Big L is one of those movies that you can & will want to watch over & over again
The Lord Of The Rings Saga - Top entertainment!!
TURBONEGRO THE MOVIE
Holy shit...what a movie!
QuoteThe Big Lebowski
Watched it for the first time and really liked it. But I was a bit too tired... :-/
Yes. The Big Lebowski is my favorite movie... of all time. My friends and I have Lebowski parties at least twice a year. Actually, my best friend and I watched it yesterday so that we could spend Xmas with the Dude.
Then, we watched the entire movie again... but in Spanish, because we wanted to learn how to say, "Fuck it, Dude; let's go bowling" en Espanol. Too bad we got high before hand, because I don't remember now.
:-[
Yeah I´ll definitely watch it another time!
Ok bought some DVDs today:
Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me
Donnie Darko
Reservoir Dogs
Remember The Titans
Donnie Darko is a fucking good movie
Watched Walk the Line on DVD last night. Didn't get around to seeing it before, but it was great. I already listen to the American recordings quite a lot, but it's inspired me to get deeper into JC's back catalogue... might start with the Folsom recording.
Night before was Mrs Henderson Presents. With my inlaws. Which was nice.
Tonight is Tony Jaa in Warrior King. No inlaws. Bring it on.
I watched Breakfast at Tiffany's last night. I forgot how much I loved that movie. It had been, like, five years since I'd seen it last. I was crying at the end; it was a total girl moment. :-[
But...
the original short story is still better.
The Descent - a creepy, scary and claustrophobic British horror flick (from the director of the underrated Dog Soldiers)
Little Miss Sunshine - excellent, endearing and hilarious
Strangers With Candy - amateurish comedy and a total waste of time and talent
QuoteThe Descent - a creepy, scary and claustrophobic British horror flick (from the director of the underrated Dog Soldiers)
Little Miss Sunshine - excellent, endearing and hilarious
Strangers With Candy - amateurish comedy and a total waste of time and talent
Yeah I just saw the Descent too. I thought it was pretty good, (didn't expect much) but entertaining. Now Dog Soldiers really surprised me, that I thought was very good.
QuoteQuoteThe Descent - a creepy, scary and claustrophobic British horror flick (from the director of the underrated Dog Soldiers)
Little Miss Sunshine - excellent, endearing and hilarious
Strangers With Candy - amateurish comedy and a total waste of time and talent
Yeah I just saw the Descent too. I thought it was pretty good, (didn't expect much) but entertaining. Now Dog Soldiers really surprised me, that I thought was very good.
I admire many aspects of The Descent. I like that it was a woman-led horror film and was scary on at least two or three levels. I also thought that the acting was good with solid build-up and character development. I also thought the film avoided overt horror cliches - except for the cocky gun-ho climber that broke her leg early on. The ending was great too. Not a masterpiece, but it certainly is a worthy modern horror film that doesn't play its audience like fools.
Dog Soldiers kicks ass. It pays homage to early Sam Raimi and Cronenberg (amongst a few other famous genre pics) and is a lot of fun.
Mmmm I still have to see The Descent. I´ve only heard good things about the movie.
Just saw Dawn Of The Dead and now I´m going too see Reservoir Dogs. 8-)
Quote
Just saw Dawn Of The Dead
The original version I hope? However the remake is pretty good.
QuoteQuote
Just saw Dawn Of The Dead
The original version I hope? However the remake is pretty good.
You mean Night Of The Living Dead? No, I don´t have it on DVD. Hmm I have to see Shaun Of The Dead again. Really enjoyed that one! :)
i saw the pursuit of happiness, which depressed the hell out of me.
QuoteQuoteQuote
Just saw Dawn Of The Dead
The original version I hope? However the remake is pretty good.
You mean Night Of The Living Dead? No, I don´t have it on DVD. Hmm I have to see Shaun Of The Dead again. Really enjoyed that one! :)
Nope. I meant the original Dawn Of The Dead. It still resonates after all these years (although Night of the Living Dead is the best zombie movie ever made): http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:12579~T1
QuoteMmmm I still have to see The Descent. I´ve only heard good things about the movie.
I'm going to go against the grain here & say I really didn't care for it.
All of the characters were so unlikable I just didn't give a shit whether they lived or died.
Rocky Balboa - the first part of the film was very, very good, both surprisingly funny & touching.
The fight was just plain stupid.
The Last Kiss - a pretty well written and acted anti-relationship film (or spot-on relationship movie)
Superman Returns - if the film had more scenes with Spacey, it would have kicked ass. But it was still a decent movie.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote
Just saw Dawn Of The Dead
The original version I hope? However the remake is pretty good.
You mean Night Of The Living Dead? No, I don´t have it on DVD. Hmm I have to see Shaun Of The Dead again. Really enjoyed that one! :)
Nope. I meant the original Dawn Of The Dead. It still resonates after all these years (although Night of the Living Dead is the best zombie movie ever made): http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:12579~T1
Thanks I´ll check it out.
Saw Black Hawk Down yesterday. Great Movie.
But have you ever seen Band Of Brothers? One of the best things I´ve ever seen! A friend of mine gave me the DVD-Box but I didn´t really want to watch it. But after the first episode I wanted to watch all ten episodes on one day... ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote
Just saw Dawn Of The Dead
The original version I hope? However the remake is pretty good.
You mean Night Of The Living Dead? No, I don´t have it on DVD. Hmm I have to see Shaun Of The Dead again. Really enjoyed that one! :)
Nope. I meant the original Dawn Of The Dead. It still resonates after all these years (although Night of the Living Dead is the best zombie movie ever made): http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:12579~T1
Thanks I´ll check it out.
Saw Black Hawk Down yesterday. Great Movie.
But have you ever seen Band Of Brothers? One of the best things I´ve ever seen! A friend of mine gave me the DVD-Box but I didn´t really want to watch it. But after the first episode I wanted to watch all ten episodes on one day... ;D
One of the greatest things ever produced for "TV". As a Canadian who's sensitive and proud of all the Allied Forces involvement in WWI and II, I loved that the series didn't hammer anyone over the head with US jingoism - which it could have easily and forgivably done. Band Of Brothers is better and more important than Saving Private Ryan because it's about real people and real events (I haven't seen the two new Eastwood movies... yet). Some of the best characters die. That's war.
Yeah that´s true and Damian Lewis (Winters) looks like Josh Homme! lol
But I was also surprised to see David Schwimmer.
I was really touched by the episode where they found the concentration camp. I think I have to see Life Is Beautiful again. Great movie!
QuoteYeah that´s true and Damian Lewis (Winters) looks like Josh Homme! lol
But I was also surprised to see David Schwimmer.
I was really touched by the episode where they found the concentration camp. I think I have to see Life Is Beautiful again. Great movie!
Winters does indeed look like Homme. Schwimmer was good playing a bastard. I hate Friends, but he was good in this. I also became a Donnie Wahlberg fan.
Quotei saw the pursuit of happiness, which depressed the hell out of me.
why did it depress you ?
i just rented Wicker Man - shoulda been Wicker SUCK :P
QuoteQuotei saw the pursuit of happiness, which depressed the hell out of me.
why did it depress you ?
i just rented Wicker Man - shoulda been Wicker SUCK :P
You should have rented the creepy original. It's fantastic.
QuoteQuoteQuotei saw the pursuit of happiness, which depressed the hell out of me.
why did it depress you ?
i just rented Wicker Man - shoulda been Wicker SUCK :P
You should have rented the creepy original. It's fantastic.
well that is a good idea - thanks
Yeah the original is excellent.
Rule of thumb, when a movie is remade always go with the original ;)
That said, I can't wait to see The Departed!
Saw Snakes on a Plane and Pirates of the Caribbean tonight. Enjoyed both movies. I wasn´t disappointed at all! So I had a great evening. :)
Hey Patches (or anyone else who has seen Dead Mans Chest)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0255148/
Is this guy in the movie much? I went to school with his brother & Winston used to come into the video store I worked in sometimes. He was trying to break into movies then...
I didn't like the first Pirates movie but might rent this one if Winston is recognisable in a few scenes.
Thanks :)
Hmmm I don´t know who he was so I can´t tell you.
But if you know the character he palyed I can tell you.
edit: Palifico/Dutchman...ok what´s that. I watched the german version. Is it one of those half man/half seafood guys on the flying dutchman?
City of God. Again. I love this movie so much.
QuoteCity of God. Again. I love this movie so much.
yeah it´s a great movie! You should watch Carandiru! Great Brazilian movie!
http://imdb.com/title/tt0293007/
Quoteyeah it´s a great movie! You should watch Carandiru! Great Brazilian movie!
http://imdb.com/title/tt0293007/
Thanks, Patches. I'll give it a go.
QuoteHmmm I don´t know who he was so I can´t tell you.
But if you know the character he palyed I can tell you.
edit: Palifico/Dutchman...ok what´s that. I watched the german version. Is it one of those half man/half seafood guys on the flying dutchman?
Half seafood guys? haha
Thanks Patches, maybe I might watch this after all.
Jackass 2 - hmm, not as funny as the first one &
a lot more gross. Maybe I'm just getting old :-/
The Aviator, finally. It was DAMN good!
too long for me.
ferris bueller's day off. :)
Watched Clash Of The Titans last night, another 'so bad it's brilliant' classic!
(http://www.poster.net/clash-of-the-titans/clash-of-the-titans-harry-hamlin-judy-bowker-laurence-olivier-3700432.jpg)
no way man! clash of the titans is AWESOME! :)
Watched Silent Hill last night. I lvoe it. Best thing is that they used the music from the videogames for the movie!
Dare Mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows) - excellent Japanese movie based on the true story of a Tokyo mother who leaves her 4 young children to fend for themselves.
Essential viewing for fans of international/art-house movies.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408664/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair_of_the_four_abandoned_children_of_Sugamo
An entertaining so bad it's awesome horror movie called Blue Sunshine about people who suffer effects of the LSD they took 10 years earlier. They lose their hair and go homicidal, and there's this crazy parrot (my favorite part) and really trippy 70s music.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074226
and
I finally saw Le Bonheur (happiness), a seminal work by one of my favorite directors, Agnes Varda (grandma of French New Wave Cinema). It's definitely one of the most visually lush movies I've ever seen with one of the most subtlely chilling endings ever.
My favorite film of hers (or any director for that matter) is still the Gleaners and I.
If you haven't seen it, you must. I won't ruin it, but here are descriptions.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058985
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0247380
QuoteDare Mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows) - excellent Japanese movie based on the true story of a Tokyo mother who leaves her 4 young children to fend for themselves.
Essential viewing for fans of international/art-house movies.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408664/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair_of_the_four_abandoned_children_of_Sugamo
cool. I put it in my netflix queue. Always looking for new recommendations. :)
Oh, forgot to mention I also saw Alice Doesn't Live Here anymore and totally dug it. Ellen Burstyn is brilliant as always and Kris Kristofferson couldn't be foxier. I totally got the sense that there was a lot of improv going on between the actors which lends itself to really interesting, authentic characters.
QuoteWatched Clash Of The Titans last night, another 'so bad it's brilliant' classic!
The second-last official Harryhausen flick. Not even close to his best, but it's still Harryhausen. He's still active at 86! The greatest special effects producer ever.
On another note, I saw Superman Returns. It was pretty good with an excellent cast. Not enough Spacey.
My wife wanted to watch A Lady in the Water. M. Night's worst film, but it isn't that bad. If you suspend belief, the film is watchable. It's better for early teens.
ZOOLANDER!
El Espinazo del diablo - The Devil's Backbone
http://imdb.com/title/tt0256009/
Very cool flick, happened to catch it on Sundance last night. It scared the crap out of me a few times, which is a good thing. 8-)
QuoteEl Espinazo del diablo - The Devil's Backbone
http://imdb.com/title/tt0256009/
Very cool flick, happened to catch it on Sundance last night. It scared the crap out of me a few times, which is a good thing. 8-)
It's a beautiful ghost story with a soul. del Toro's newest film is the critically and commercially acclaimed Pan's Labriynth - check your local listings because it is a must-see.
Here's what the critics are saying: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pans_labyrinth/
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It's a beautiful ghost story with a soul. del Toro's newest film is the critically and commercially acclaimed Pan's Labriynth - check your local listings because it is a must-see.
Here's what the critics are saying: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pans_labyrinth/
And what a great way to describe El Espinazo del diablo. I think I'll have to see Pan's Labrinynth too. Thank ya kindly, Jaimoe.
I also recently saw Capote, thought it was great. Hoffman is an outstanding actor.
QuoteQuote
It's a beautiful ghost story with a soul. del Toro's newest film is the critically and commercially acclaimed Pan's Labriynth - check your local listings because it is a must-see.
Here's what the critics are saying: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pans_labyrinth/
And what a great way to describe El Espinazo del diablo. I think I'll have to see Pan's Labrinynth too. Thank ya kindly, Jaimoe.
I also recently saw Capote, thought it was great. Hoffman is an outstanding actor.
Another del Toro film worth exploring is his modern vampire take: Cronos (with Ron Perlman): http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:131153~T1
When del Toro sticks to Spanish films (like Jet Li's Chinese/Hong Kong movies), he kicks major ass (although Hellboy had some good moments thanks to Perlman).
Inside Man--great bank robbery thriller! I wanna go see Children of Man next! I tried to see The Fountain ove Christmas week and the closest place it was playing was Albany NY?! WTF? Guess I will have to pick that one up for my collection when the DVD comes out...I love Aronofsky
QuoteQuoteEl Espinazo del diablo - The Devil's Backbone
http://imdb.com/title/tt0256009/
Very cool flick, happened to catch it on Sundance last night. It scared the crap out of me a few times, which is a good thing. 8-)
It's a beautiful ghost story with a soul. del Toro's newest film is the critically and commercially acclaimed Pan's Labriynth - check your local listings because it is a must-see.
Here's what the critics are saying: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pans_labyrinth/
I have Pans Labyrinth on order from amazon.co.uk (March, I think)
Can't wait to see it!
Cronos was good but I was disappointed with Hellboy (was a huge Mike Mignola fan when I used to collect comics)
Need to see Devils Backbone...
Here's a track from the Pans Labyrinth soundtrack:
http://gvsbchris.com/01%20Long,%20Long%20Time%20Ago.mp3
(http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000JU8HII.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V36251746_.jpg)
Cool, I just saw the previews for this for the first time tonight and I was thinking "Well, that looks diffrent and exciting" I really really liked Hell Boy, Cronos I don't think I've ever heard of that. I may need to check into this stuff.
QuoteInside Man--great bank robbery thriller! I wanna go see Children of Man next! I tried to see The Fountain ove Christmas week and the closest place it was playing was Albany NY?! WTF? Guess I will have to pick that one up for my collection when the DVD comes out...I love Aronofsky
I enjoyed Inside Man. Did you know they're making a sequel?!!
I've always been a fan of Spike Lee. I love She's Got To Have It, Crooklyn, Do The Right Thing, Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, Clockers & Summer Of Sam etc etc.
Anyone seen his Katrina doc?
I've only seen Requiem For A Dream by Darren Aronofsky. Excellent, excellent movie.
I know this got posted before but here's the Hot Fuzz trailer with a new joke added at the end (& an introduction by the Simon, Nick & Edgar)
http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1543616&sdm=web&qtw=640&qth=400
;D ;D ;D
I watched an award winning documentary The World According To Bush. It examines neo-conservatives influence on the White House, George Sr. and W's relationships with Saddam, Bin Laden and the reason why the US invaded Iraq. It even brings to light grandfather Bush's friendship with Hitler http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416043/
It's scary and convincing stuff. High ranking officials, generals, CIA agents, journalists and key presidential advisors were all interviewed. Even Bush speech writer David Frum gave up some candid comments regarding the mind of the president. See this film.
I will see that film Jaimoe, it sounds like the real deal. I've yet to see An Inconvenient Truth but it's on my list too.
Thanks for that clip dragonboy. Makes me want to see Pan's Labyrinth even more! This one looks to be another good one: http://imdb.com/title/tt0813981/
As for Aronofsky, I think Pi is my favorite. I love the way it is filmed and the fact that you get caught up in the paranoia. The scenes when they are playing
Anyone interested in seeing Zodiac? Looks to be a good one.
finally saw jim jarmusch's latest, "broken flowers"
loved it.
is it wrong that i, a 22-year-old girl, have the hots for bill murray, a 56-year-old man?
:-[ :-/ :-[
Quotefinally saw jim jarmusch's latest, "broken flowers"
loved it.
is it wrong that i, a 22-year-old girl, have the hots for bill murray, a 56-year-old man?
:-[ :-/ :-[
Not at all, that girl. I had a huge crush on Tommy Lee Jones in my younger days.... ;D
Must check out that Jarmusch film. Have you seen Mystery Train? Damn fine film and Joe Strummer kicks some ass in it!
Dragonboy--check out Pi if you get a chance. Next to Memento this is one of my favorite head trip movies
QuoteDragonboy--check out Pi if you get a chance. Next to Memento this is one of my favorite head trip movies
I will do. One of those movies I've been meaning to see for years but just never got round to it...
The World According To Bush likes interesting, thanks Jaimoe.
Jacketgirl - you can stream the whole soundtrack here: http://www.panslabyrinth.com/
The trailer for Zodiac looks good doesn't it? Looking forward to that one.
Quotefinally saw jim jarmusch's latest, "broken flowers"
loved it.
is it wrong that i, a 22-year-old girl, have the hots for bill murray, a 56-year-old man?
:-[ :-/ :-[
hells no.
i'm in love with sean connery. mmm.
Connery is the bomb (oops did I say that out loud? :-[)
You, Me and Dupree
amusing but not more.
Stay Alive
not shocking and a bit boring but Samaire Armstrong!
QuoteQuotefinally saw jim jarmusch's latest, "broken flowers"
loved it.
is it wrong that i, a 22-year-old girl, have the hots for bill murray, a 56-year-old man?
:-[ :-/ :-[
hells no.
i'm in love with sean connery. mmm.
he is kinda sexy, too. moreso in his latter years than in his bond heyday, but... that's just my being a wierdo again.
while i'm thinking about jim jarmusch, how many of you have seen (and loved) dead man?
iggy pop and johnny depp in the same movie? with vigilante justice and campfires? awesome.
nacho libre
I didn't get it.
Dead Presidents - an OK follow up to Menace II Society, I love this movie for it's soundtrack (Otis R, Marvin G, James B, Curtis M, Issac H, Barry W, Aretha F, The O'Jays, Temptations, Dramatics etc etc)
Quotenacho libre
I didn't get it.
Me either, it sucked.
QuoteQuotenacho libre
I didn't get it.
Me either, it sucked.
Funniest movie I saw last year! ;D
Hug hug, kiss kiss, hug hug, big kiss, little hug, kiss kiss, little kiss.
I liked Nacho Libre. It's funny that not many people seemed to like it. I remember laughing quite a dang bit.
for mindless wowness, step into the liquid, seriously who in their right mind rides a jetski up on a wave that could kill them, and does it over and over and over and over...also liked the grandpa in little miss sunshine
I fucking LOVED "you me and dupri" When Lance Armstrong offered Owen Wilson that tray of butter I peed a little bit.
Quote
Stay Alive
not shocking and a bit boring but Samaire Armstrong!
If you die in the game, you die for real!
What a shitty movie. :P
QuoteQuote
Stay Alive
not shocking and a bit boring but Samaire Armstrong!
If you die in the game, you die for real!
What a shitty movie. :P
hehe yeah and this Malcolm In The Middle guy... ;D
saw.
fucked up.
really. fucked up.
Anyone else watching the Golden Globes? God, do I ever hope Borat picks up at least one. Sacha deserves one.
QuoteAnyone else watching the Golden Globes? God, do I ever hope Borat picks up at least one. Sacha deserves one.
I'm watching. Nice win for Jeremy Irons. He was fantastic in the Elizabeth I mini-series.
VERY NICE!!!
Helen Mirren wins and so does Sasha and Martin. Great night so far.
Eddie Murphy? Wow, that's cool! Anyone see Dreamgirls? I thought it looked OK...
Best director for Martin Scorsese, I guess the big question is will he finally get his oscar this year?
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while i'm thinking about jim jarmusch, how many of you have seen (and loved) dead man?
iggy pop and johnny depp in the same movie? with vigilante justice and campfires? awesome. [/quote]
"Ooh Eerie!" Love it Meg. Neil Young's score, the photography is sooooooo beautiful. Funny, Sad, Violent. An uncredited Steve Buscemi...
"Do you have any tobacco?" ;D
Definitely one of my faves of his the others being Night On Earth, Down By Law & Ghost Dog.
Classic scene from Coffee & Cigarettes wit Iggy Pop & Tom Waits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr2zI99bvso
Just saw Children of Men last night. Whoa! :o A couple of characters I would of liked to of seen developed more but this was a damn good movie. & watched Little MIss Sunshine for the fourth time. :D
I got The Proposition on DVD for this week. Looks and sounds amazing. Anyone have any comments on it?
Cheers!
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I got The Proposition on DVD for this week. Looks and sounds amazing. Anyone have any comments on it?
I love it. Great washed-out colours, and some fine performances. Can't believe it took Nick less time to write than one of his songs!
Then again, the wife hated it: some difficult stuff to deal with towards the end.
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Neil Young's score, the photography is sooooooo beautiful. Funny, Sad, Violent.
(http://www.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/~aka/ws97/pic/deadman.jpg)
:)
(http://archives.obs-us.com/obs/english/films/mx/deadman/pics/dead03.jpg)
'I'm William Blake. You know my poetry?' ;D
QuoteQuote
I got The Proposition on DVD for this week. Looks and sounds amazing. Anyone have any comments on it?
I love it. Great washed-out colours, and some fine performances. Can't believe it took Nick less time to write than one of his songs!
Then again, the wife hated it: some difficult stuff to deal with towards the end.
Finally saw this last night, excellent, excellent movie.
Like Mark said, the cinematography, cast, script etc are all faultless. Highly recommended!
I watched Gia last night. It was awesome.
Severance - very entertaining horror/(black)comedy/action/thriller.
QuoteSeverance - very entertaining horror/(black)comedy/action/thriller.
ha, so did I.
loved those hungarian escort girls, they were badass.
QuoteQuoteSeverance - very entertaining horror/(black)comedy/action/thriller.
ha, so did I.
loved those hungarian escort girls, they were badass.
They were indeed (see you in Budapest!)
Not a movie I just saw but a cool interview with Guillermo Del Torro from the Onion:
http://www.avclub.com/content/node/57606
Saw Leprechaun with Jennifer Aniston last night! Love this shit! ;D
The Dockers - very good TV movie about the Liverpool Dockers strike of '95 written by Jimmy McGovern (Cracker) & Irvin Welsh (Trainspotting etc)
Pan's Labyrinth
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad good
You lucky thing! I can't wait to see this movie.
get pumped
Quoteget pumped
(me, looking forward to Pans Labyrinth!)
(http://galeriekulturistiky.webz.cz/arnold/Arnold%2004.JPG)
I've have it on order from amazon.co.uk (it was released last year in the UK) Ships mid-march i think...
;D
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/maynewal/N77.jpg), (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/maynewal/sophieschollplakat200x300.jpg)
Most awful but in the same time greatest movies I've ever seen.
Have heard of Shooting Dogs but not Sophie Scholl. Thanks EMR, I'll check them out.
The Illusionist - disappointing. Let's hope that The Prestige brings it next month.
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The Illusionist - disappointing. Let's hope that The Prestige brings in next month.
Yeah, I thought it was horrible, especially since I had such high expectations for it.
:(
Pan's Labyrinth and Children of Men back-to-back...both pretty violent movies but they were both excellent. I think I like Pan's Labyrinth better tho
Bambi.
For 32 years I was under the impression that The Jungle Book was the first movie I saw in the movie theater until the conversation came up last year & my Dad informed me that Bambi was my first & that Jungle Book was my second.
Bambi?!! That's a little girls movie!!! ;)
It's amazing to think that this was first released in '42. Some of the animation really is beautiful.
Little Miss Sunshine is up for Best Picture?!! Fuck that...
Crash was bad enough last year.
If LMS wins then I swear I'll never pay any attention to the Academy Awards ever, ever again.
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2007/oscars
Anyone see Half Nelson or Little Children? (the book is very good)
I want to see Pan's Labyrinth but no one is showing it around here. It looks mysterious I am intrigued.
QuoteBambi.
For 32 years I was under the impression that The Jungle Book was the first movie I saw in the movie theater until the conversation came up last year & my Dad informed me that Bambi was my first & that Jungle Book was my second.
Bambi?!! That's a little girls movie!!! ;)
It's amazing to think that this was first released in '42. Some of the animation really is beautiful.
Bambi was my first movie too! My aunt took me to see it. When in the 70's was it re-released? I can't remember how old I was, but I was really little (I think)
I would love to see Pan's Labrynth and Babel, maybe Children of Men. I need to take a day off work and go to some Matinee's
QuoteQuoteBambi.
For 32 years I was under the impression that The Jungle Book was the first movie I saw in the movie theater until the conversation came up last year & my Dad informed me that Bambi was my first & that Jungle Book was my second.
Bambi?!! That's a little girls movie!!! ;)
It's amazing to think that this was first released in '42. Some of the animation really is beautiful.
Bambi was my first movie too! My aunt took me to see it. When in the 70's was it re-released? I can't remember how old I was, but I was really little (I think)
IMDB says '75, which means I wasn't even 2? Not sure if that's right...
QuoteQuoteQuoteBambi.
For 32 years I was under the impression that The Jungle Book was the first movie I saw in the movie theater until the conversation came up last year & my Dad informed me that Bambi was my first & that Jungle Book was my second.
Bambi?!! That's a little girls movie!!! ;)
It's amazing to think that this was first released in '42. Some of the animation really is beautiful.
Bambi was my first movie too! My aunt took me to see it. When in the 70's was it re-released? I can't remember how old I was, but I was really little (I think)
IMDB says '75, which means I wasn't even 2? Not sure if that's right...
Bambi has been re-released many times over the decades. I believe I watched it for the first time in-and-around 1975 in my hometown of Kingston, maybe even earlier than that. Same with Old Yeller.
Why do you hate Little Miss Sunshine so much? Please don't say it's because of Greg Kinnear. It's a well done black comedy that hits a lot of right notes with a lot of people. I loved it.
QuoteWhy do you hate Little Miss Sunshine so much? Please don't say it's because of Greg Kinnear. It's a well done black comedy that hits a lot of right notes with a lot of people. I loved it.
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It just didn't work for me & I found the final dance scene at the competition both flawed & silly.
I don't hate it but I don't think it deserved all of the excellent reviews that it got.
I need to watch it again & I'm sure I'll enjoy it more 2nd time round but worthy of a best picture nomination? That's ridiculous.
QuoteQuoteWhy do you hate Little Miss Sunshine so much? Please don't say it's because of Greg Kinnear. It's a well done black comedy that hits a lot of right notes with a lot of people. I loved it.
[size=20]POTENTIAL SPOILERS!!![/size]
It just didn't work for me & I found the final dance scene at the competition both flawed & silly.
I don't hate it but I do not think it doesn't deserved all of the excellent reviews that it got.
I need to watch it again & I'm sure I'll enjoy it more 2nd time round but worthy of a best picture nomination? That's ridiculous.
I found the dance scene perfect. Child beauty contests sexualize young girls in every way, but Olive's strip-tease was deemed offensive and inappropriate. Perfect.
QuoteI found the dance scene perfect. Child beauty contests sexualize young girls in every way, but Olive's strip-tease was deemed offensive and inappropriate. Perfect.
That's not what I'm talking about.
Here's what I didn't buy: The fact that the family allowed the cantankerous, junkie grandfather who just got kicked out of a nursing home to be in charge of the final dance sequence.
No one thought to check on what they were doing/what he was up to?
They travel all the way to do something that that can't really afford to do & yet they still do it (suggesting of course that it's all very important) & yet no one else gave any input? That just doesn't sit right with Greg Kinnear's 'winning is everything' character. He would have wanted to be involved in some way (after the trip began) or at least would have checked to see how things were progressing.
That no one saw her practicing, heard the music or saw her costume, not even mum, who spent the day with her, helping her get ready etc?
& why would grandpa want to humiliate his granddaughter like that?
I also find it very hard to believe that Greg Kinnear's character would act the way that he did at the end after everything we had seen of him up until then.
QuoteQuoteI found the dance scene perfect. Child beauty contests sexualize young girls in every way, but Olive's strip-tease was deemed offensive and inappropriate. Perfect.
That's not what I'm talking about.
Here's what I didn't buy: The fact that the family allowed the cantankerous, junkie grandfather who just got kicked out of a nursing home to be in charge of the final dance sequence.
No one thought to check on what they were doing/what he was up to?
They travel all the way to do something that that can't really afford to do & yet they still do it (suggesting of course that it's all very important) & yet no one else gave any input? That just doesn't sit right with Greg Kinnear's 'winning is everything' character. He would have wanted to be involved in some way (after the trip began) or at least would have checked to see how things were progressing.
That no one saw her practicing, heard the music or saw her costume, not even mum, who spent the day with her, helping her get ready etc?
& why would grandpa want to humiliate his granddaughter like that?
I also find it very hard to believe that Greg Kinnear's character would act the way that he did at the end after everything we had seen of him up until then.
Interesting arguments.
The family is screwed up teetering on white trash, but they still love their cantankerous grandfather. Certainly Olive loved the guy and was oblivious to his afflictions. I read into it that the family was in the dark somewhat regarding the dance.
I think a lot of the visual evidence that you wanted was implied, and that's how I looked at it. I think the movie is as much a road picture as it is a dark comedy about beauty contests.
Humiliate their daughter? I think the ending was more about making a social statement regarding the sexual overtones of that particular fucked-up sub-culture. I think you make strong arguments regarding parental behaviour, but all the behaviour at the beauty contest flies in the face of normalcy and decency.
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Interesting arguments.
The family is screwed up teetering on white trash, but they still love their cantankerous grandfather. Certainly Olive loved the guy and was oblivious to his afflictions. I read into it that the family was in the dark somewhat regarding the dance.
I think a lot of the visual evidence that you wanted was implied, and that's how I looked at it. I think the movie is as much a road picture as it is a dark comedy about beauty contests.
Humiliate their daughter? I think the ending was more about making a social statement regarding the sexual overtones of that particular fucked-up sub-culture. I think you make strong arguments regarding parental behaviour, but all the behaviour at the beauty contest flies in the face of normalcy and decency.
I finally got to see this movie last night and I LOVED it. I mean, loved it to the point where it has entered the pantheon of my favorite films.
I like the social statements that are made in regards to the pageant culture, but I think it goes deeper than that. To me, this film was about realising that beauty, normalcy, sanity, and happiness are not concrete terms: they're not something that another person can define for you. You have to do that for yourself.
The only way I thought this film could have been any better is if the family members all gave the audience the "finger" and the end of their dance sequence.
Seriously. I fucking love this movie. I laughed my ass off.
And two thumbs up for the Jill Talley and Mary-Lynn Rajskub cameos!
If you liked the parody of pageants, you need to check out this here Mr. Show sketch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP-c_ssjkrY
Little Miss Sunshine was definitely my fave of 06.
Andrew give it another chance.
Thanks for reminding me about Half Nelson DB...I really want to see this. It sounds really, really good, plus the main character has my exact name, which is kinda weird cuz as far as I know "Dunne" is usually spelled without the "e"
QuoteIf you liked the parody of pageants, you need to check out this here Mr. Show sketch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP-c_ssjkrY
That was hilarious! Thanks Meg :)
It would definitely seem that I am in the minority regarding LMS - I shall have to give it another try.
Half Nelson does look good.
I thought about buying it but am trying to cut down....
The Devil's Backbone - good but not great. Still looking forward to Pan's Labyrinth.
Marooned In Iraq - excellent Iranian movie set during the Iran/Iraq war. Funny, insightful & very moving.
Sexy Beast - Very, very good. Seeing The Proposition a week or so ago made me want to dig this out of my unwatched pile. Ray Winstone was good (as always) but Ben Kingsley's performance was simply amazing.
The Departed - Greatest Movie Ever Made!!!!!!!!!
The Departed is wonderful, but not even close to being Scorcese's best. I really need to check out that Internal Affairs trilogy.
I'm totally watching Before Sunrise tonight, an absolutely perfect film. As is the sequel.
I really hope to see Linklater return to his true genius form. I think that's gonna happen with his 'ten year movie'.
Tonari No Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro) - possibly my favourite Japanese movie, I never grow tired of watching this. Definitely Miyazaki's best IMO.
(http://absterblaster.memso.net/Wallpapers/totoro/totoro003.jpg)
(http://absterblaster.memso.net/Wallpapers/totoro/totoro000.jpg)
Here's a short piece of music from the soundtrack:
http://filexoom.com/files/2006/11/7/42734/My%20Neighbor%20Totoro%20-%2005%20-%20Yuugure%20No%20Kaze.mp3
Picked up all 3 Saw movies this weekend--I had already seen the 1st on Pay-per-view and was figuring the other 2 would be equally intriguing. Man! This series is wicked! I liked how it was all tied up in the 3rd one.
Here's the trailer for Saw4:
http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/1166591916/Brand_New_Saw_4_Trailer
;)
That's one series I have no interest in watching at all.
I'm watching one of my all time favourite films tonight - Manhattan. Woody Allen's best? I think so.
QuoteThat's one series I have no interest in watching at all.
I'm watching one of my all time favourite films tonight - Manhattan. Woody Allen's best? I think so.
You can't go wrong with Manhattan!
Have you seen Sweet & Lowdown? That's a Woody fav of mine...
Check out this trailer for new movie Knocked Up:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31419
QuoteCheck out this trailer for new movie Knocked Up:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31419
Seth Rogen is my favourite young actor and this movie is going to be the funniest movie of the year.
QuoteThe Departed - Greatest Movie Ever Made!!!!!!!!!
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/reeling/2007/01/x_marks_the_spo.html
"I recently went through the film again on DVD to see how many Xs I could find. To avoid even a hint of spoilers, I've arranged the frames out of chronological order. But if you've seen The Departed, you'll get an extra kick out of these. And if you haven't, Warner Bros.is re-releasing it to theaters on Jan. 26, so no excuses."
Very cool. Thanks for posting that. I haven't stopped thinking about that movie since I watched it. I can't wait for the dvd. I might actually try and go see it again in the theater. It's Epic, It's A Masterpiece.
It opens here this month (Japan is always behind with movie releases) so I'm going to wait for the US DVD.
I've got mine on order, ships mid Feb i think...
didja ever see pan's labyrinth, db?
Not yet, the UK DVD is released March 13 i think, so I should have it a week or so after that. Can't wait!
I have the soundtrack if that counts?
Just saw The Acid House. That was sick, mainly the last episode. But I really liked it.
Old Joy and The Long Goodbye
also
Chuck and Buck (strange!!!!)
QuoteOld Joy
The Will Oldham movie? How was it? I'm waiting for that one on DVD....
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - Pretty darn funny, better than I expected.
I'm a huge Sacha Baron Cohen but he was def the worst thing about this movie. His French accent was shit!
Surprised to hear 3 Steve Earle tracks from I Feel Alright...
I kind of liked it, although it has been getting mixed reviews in the UK press. A lot of people are saying it is prententious and plaIN dull but I guess I was in the mood for it.
I read one review online that made me laugh as the girl who wrote was IT a native of Oregon (Portland) and she pointed out that the movie was factually incorrect as at one point Will or Daniel London is filling the car with gas themselves which is not permitted in the state.
Anyway, I've seen better indy US movies recently but this was worth the entrance fee.
Am seeing the ol' Bonnie Prince live in a couple of weeks so should be cool.
Cheers
IHL
I just finished watching Wet Hot American Summer. Loved it as always.
Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain cannot be beat.
Saw Little Man today. Oh fuck I love the Wayans brothers. Those guys are too funny!
QuoteI kind of liked it, although it has been getting mixed reviews in the UK press. A lot of people are saying it is prententious and plaIN dull but I guess I was in the mood for it.
I read one review online that made me laugh as the girl who wrote was IT a native of Oregon (Portland) and she pointed out that the movie was factually incorrect as at one point Will or Daniel London is filling the car with gas themselves which is not permitted in the state.
Anyway, I've seen better indy US movies recently but this was worth the entrance fee.
Am seeing the ol' Bonnie Prince live in a couple of weeks so should be cool.
Cheers
IHL
Thanks IHL, I didn't read any of the UK press but it got great reviews in America:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/old_joy/
I wish I was seeing Bonnie Prince Billy in a couple of weeks, please let us how it was after the gig :)
I have Superman to watch tonight...
Will do dragonboy. WO had a small part in 'Junebug' which I really enjoyed.
'Keane' was also a great movie last year.
Best
IHL
I've seen Junebug, not Keanne though. Thanks IHL, I'll look out for it...
Superman Returns - very, very good.
Didn't care for Kate Bosworth, everyone else was great.
Looking forward to Man Of Steel.
just watched "spinal tap" i gotta say, that movie is funny as hell. it was the first time, i've actually watched it start to finish. i know, its taken me awhile, but i'm really not a movie guy. baby steps
Spinal Tap is a classic.
Funnily enough I was reading an article today about the NWOBHM & how Harry Shearer based his character on Saxon's bass player & how he followed them around on tour for a while before making the movie.
i definitely gotta watch that again. its one of those movies you just don't catch everything i first time. probably not even the second time. my roommate and i laughed our asses off. of course we were drinking. which by the way db, is to soon for you?
I've got to go shopping real quick, take a shower & then I'll be with you.
You must be close to turning in, no?
well i gotta work in 7 hours, but hey fuck it. its on. i'm making a pizza right now, and cant look at pizza the same way 8-)
Apparently the hilarious scene where the roadie has to help Nigel Tufnel get up off the floor after playing his guitar solo really happened to Saxon's guitarist at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1979.
Useless bit of trivia to impress Mum with at the diner table...
Quotei'm making a pizza right now, and cant look at pizza the same way
;D
House of a Thousand Corpses--great stuff, now I wanna see The Devil's Rejects (maybe I'll just add both to my library). Rob Zombie has become quite a director.
I'm about to see "Sexy Beast" with Ben Kingsley :)
Great choice Mr. T!
I saw that for the first time a week or 2 ago & Sir Ben blew me away!!!
I watched Babe last night. I don't know how many times I've seen this movie but it still makes me laugh & leaves me with a rare, warm feeling all over.
QuoteI'm about to see "Sexy Beast" with Ben Kingsley :)
What did you think of it Mr. T?
I watched Baraka again last night; such an excellent, powerful movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103767/
QuoteSpinal Tap is a classic.
Funnily enough I was reading an article today about the NWOBHM & how Harry Shearer based his character on Saxon's bass player & how he followed them around on tour for a while before making the movie.
The first time I saw it many years ago I was in tears during David St Hubbins is ranting about the "Stonehenge monument on stage that was in danger of being *crushed* by a *dwarf*. Alright? That tended to understate the hugeness of the object." C-L-A-S-S-I-C!
QuoteQuoteI'm about to see "Sexy Beast" with Ben Kingsley :)
What did you think of it Mr. T?
I watched Baraka again last night; such an excellent, powerful movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103767/
Magnificent! The plotline was rather thin, but the acting just blew me away! Ray Winstone & Sir Ben are both outstanding. 8-)
And on a side note: I want a hacienda like that, and barbecues every night...
Is it this movie where a rock rolls into a pool at the beginning or something like that?
It is indeed
hmmm ok I should have watched the entire movie...
You really should Patches!
hehe ok next time.
Today I started watching Blood Diamond but somehow my dvdplayer doesn´t want to paly the rest of the movie...
Smokin' Aces - It was alright, Jason Bateman and Jeremy Piven were the two reasons I was there. Bateman stole the movie, even with like 5 minutes of screen time. I liked when it was super-bad-ass shoot out, but aside from that it wasn't the best. I really don't like Ryan Reynolds either.
La Lengua De Las Mariposas (Butterfly) - Very good Spanish movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0188030/
Anybody see the BAFTA results?
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2007/baftas
As I just finished Firefly, I watched Serenity tonight. Absolutely loved it, I'm sure it's now my favourite science fiction film.
My sis is a big fan of those.
Can you enjoy the movie without having seen any of the TV series?
QuoteMy sis is a big fan of those.
Can you enjoy the movie without having seen any of the TV series?
Definitely, although I'd recommend watching the series first if only to get much more attached to the characters.
They have the movie in the DVD stores, to watch the TV show I'd have to buy it, which I don't want to do.
Maybe I'll give the movie a try...
QuoteThey have the movie in the DVD stores, to watch the TV show I'd have to buy it, which I don't want to do.
Maybe I'll give the movie a try...
Any Serenity/Firefly is better than none. :)
I watched the extended version of King Kong a couple of nights ago.
I like this movie a lot but all the extended version did was reconfirm that many scenes could & should have been cut from this bloated beast.
Shame as there's an excellent 1h45 - 2hr movie in there somewhere...
Saw the Tenacious D movie yesterday in cinema. I loved it! Dave Grohl as Satan! Now that´s cool!
Oh and I got 2 DVDs:
House of 1000 Corpses
Saw 2
QuoteI watched the extended version of King Kong a couple of nights ago.
I like this movie a lot but all the extended version did was reconfirm that many scenes could & should have been cut from this bloated beast.
Shame as there's an excellent 1h45 - 2hr movie in there somewhere...
Extended version? Yeah the regular version had so much they could've left out.
Hey you movie nuts--I just joined Netflix and my 1st movie just came in, "A Scanner Darkly".
I've seen bunches of movies and have a pretty good queue all set up but am very open to suggestions--any recent must sees anybody would like to enter???
QuoteHey you movie nuts--I just joined Netflix and my 1st movie just came in, "A Scanner Darkly".
I've seen bunches of movies and have a pretty good queue all set up but am very open to suggestions--any recent must sees anybody would like to enter???
It's always hard recommending movies to other people, especially when you don't know their tastes but Sexy Beast is the best film I've seen in a while.
Seemingly random but keeping with Ben Kingsley I'd also recommend House Of Sand & Fog if you haven't seen it.
Keeping with Ray Winstone, The Proposition, which I also saw recently is a great movie.
I know you're a fan of Christopher Guest & his movies.
Throw some of your favs at us so we have a ball park?
How was A Scanner Darkly? I find Richard Linklater to be very hit or miss & he hasn't come anywhere near close to touching let alone bettering Dazed & Confused IMO.
I'm so jealous of Netflix & the like. We have nothing like this in Japan & the DVD stores are poorly stocked leaving me with no other choice than to buy the movies I want to see.
Hey MMJ Fanatic, I signed up as well. Sick of paying 4 dollars for the payper view. Be my netflix friend and anyone else:
http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/PKJqdxFTPqVRcVoyenGY
First flim - The Proposition. Psyched to see this one. :)
I just rented "The Departed" last nite. Good mobster movie, the language is pretty harsh, not for the sqeemish. Kinda racist & sexist. Jack Nicholson plays a great asshole. I would give it 4 stars. If they said the " C " word a few more times I would of gave 3 stars. Its such a lightning rod of a word, makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck.
QuoteHouse of a Thousand Corpses--great stuff, now I wanna see The Devil's Rejects (maybe I'll just add both to my library). Rob Zombie has become quite a director.
I saw devils rejects. Wild movie. I absolutely love the soundtrack. One of my all-time fav's. The Terry Reid songs are fantastic. Rob Zombie did a great job selecting the songs.
The Science Of Sleep. Loved it. Love is hard enough when you're not insane. What do you guys make of the end? Did his dream represent that they will live happily ever after?
Marie Antoinette. It's was ok, I guess. Good use of "All Cats are Grey" by the Cure in the closing credits.
Capote - fantastic film with great acting and directing. It was filmed in rural Manitoba and it really helped with the look of the movie.
The Departed - another great film. Jack is crazy and Damon and Leo did amazing jobs with their roles. So did Wahlberg.
Saw Pan's Labyrinth finally. Very good. I don't get how reviews were saying it was like a horror movie, or had elements of horror or something. The subtitles didn't really bother me, was able to follow the movie just fine. I do hope the dvd will have a english speaking version.
Still waiting to see Hannibal. I was going to go earlier in the week but thats when we got mad snow. I figured Pan's Labyrinth would not be showing there too much longer so I wanted to see it while I could.
QuoteSaw Pan's Labyrinth finally. Very good. I don't get how reviews were saying it was like a horror movie, or had elements of horror or something. The subtitles didn't really bother me, was able to follow the movie just fine. I do hope the dvd will have a english speaking version.
Dubbed movies are unwatchable unless they are animated. No only are the voice-overs done by different actors (generally), all the sound is 'produced' off-set and created artificially. I'm glad you watched and liked the film as it was originally intended.
QuoteQuoteSaw Pan's Labyrinth finally. Very good. I don't get how reviews were saying it was like a horror movie, or had elements of horror or something. The subtitles didn't really bother me, was able to follow the movie just fine. I do hope the dvd will have a english speaking version.
Dubbed movies are unwatchable unless they are animated. No only are the voice-overs done by different actors (generally), all the sound is 'produced' off-set and created artificially. I'm glad you watched and liked the film as it was originally intended.
I know but I want to pay more fuller attention to what is going on visually without having to read. Just once I want to see it that way.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSaw Pan's Labyrinth finally. Very good. I don't get how reviews were saying it was like a horror movie, or had elements of horror or something. The subtitles didn't really bother me, was able to follow the movie just fine. I do hope the dvd will have a english speaking version.
Dubbed movies are unwatchable unless they are animated. No only are the voice-overs done by different actors (generally), all the sound is 'produced' off-set and created artificially. I'm glad you watched and liked the film as it was originally intended.
I know but I want to pay more fuller attention to what is going on visually without having to read. Just once I want to see it that way.
just start watching more foreign films. ive seen thousands, many outstanding directors. once you watch a few youll get the hang of subtitles.
Quote
I know you're a fan of Christopher Guest & his movies.
Throw some of your favs at us so we have a ball park?
Wellll I could start by telling what I have in my library:
American Graffiti Army of Darkness Evil Dead 1 & 2
Armageddon The Crow Face Off
Lord of Illusions The Man WHo Wasn't There Nightmare on Elm St
Pulp Fiction Reservoir Dogs The Straight Story
The Grey Fox Wild At Heart Blair Witch Project
A Beautiful Mind The Deer Hunter Fargo
Ghost Story Heat The Insider
Jesus Christ Superstar Liar Liar The Princess Bride
The Professional This is Spinal Tap Unbreakable
Vampires Vanishing Point It's A Wonderful Life
Almost Famous American Beauty Angel Heart
The Bad Lieutenant Batman Forever Best in Show
Big Fish The Big Lebowski Billy Elliot
Blade Runner Blazing Saddles Blue Velvet
Born to Boogie (T Rex) A Christmas Story Willy Wonka and The Choc Fact
Constantine Contact Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon
Donnie Darko Cujo Elizabethtown
Eraser Exorcist Fantastic Four
From Hell The Fast and The furious Full metal Jacket
Glengarry/Glenross Godfather (box) Godzilla
Gone in 60 Seconds Harry Potter (box) Heavy Metal
Highlander (spec ed.) In The Mouth of Madness Jabberwocky
Jacob's Ladder Jeepers Creepers The Killing Fields
Langoliers Mad Max (box) Memphis Belle
Minority report Mission to Mars Mothman Prophecies
Mullholland Dr OKONOKOS Once Upon a Time in The West
One flew Over the Cuckoos Nest Pale Rider Pi
Platoon Point of No Return Requiem for a Dream
The Royal Tenenbaums The Running Man Salton Sea
Saw (1, 2, &3) The Score Lemon Snickety
Shawshank Redemption Shrek (1 & 2) The Stand
Straw Dogs Suicide kings The 13th Warrior
Thinner Training Day True Lies
25th Hour 28 Days Later Twin Peaks (season 1)
Twin Peaks-Fire Walk w/ Me Twister U-Turn
Unforgiven Velvet Goldmine White Sands
Young Frankenstein The Wall War of the Worlds
Welcome to Collinwood The Wicker Man (Ed Woodward version)
QuoteQuote
I know you're a fan of Christopher Guest & his movies.
Throw some of your favs at us so we have a ball park?
Wellll I could start by telling what I have in my library:
American Graffiti Army of Darkness Evil Dead 1 & 2
Armageddon The Crow Face Off
Lord of Illusions The Man WHo Wasn't There Nightmare on Elm St
Pulp Fiction Reservoir Dogs The Straight Story
The Grey Fox Wild At Heart Blair Witch Project
A Beautiful Mind The Deer Hunter Fargo
Ghost Story Heat The Insider
Jesus Christ Superstar Liar Liar The Princess Bride
The Professional This is Spinal Tap Unbreakable
Vampires Vanishing Point It's A Wonderful Life
Almost Famous American Beauty Angel Heart
The Bad Lieutenant Batman Forever Best in Show
Big Fish The Big Lebowski Billy Elliot
Blade Runner Blazing Saddles Blue Velvet
Born to Boogie (T Rex) A Christmas Story Willy Wonka and The Choc Fact
Constantine Contact Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon
Donnie Darko Cujo Elizabethtown
Eraser Exorcist Fantastic Four
From Hell The Fast and The furious Full metal Jacket
Glengarry/Glenross Godfather (box) Godzilla
Gone in 60 Seconds Harry Potter (box) Heavy Metal
Highlander (spec ed.) In The Mouth of Madness Jabberwocky
Jacob's Ladder Jeepers Creepers The Killing Fields
Langoliers Mad Max (box) Memphis Belle
Minority report Mission to Mars Mothman Prophecies
Mullholland Dr OKONOKOS Once Upon a Time in The West
One flew Over the Cuckoos Nest Pale Rider Pi
Platoon Point of No Return Requiem for a Dream
The Royal Tenenbaums The Running Man Salton Sea
Saw (1, 2, &3) The Score Lemon Snickety
Shawshank Redemption Shrek (1 & 2) The Stand
Straw Dogs Suicide kings The 13th Warrior
Thinner Training Day True Lies
25th Hour 28 Days Later Twin Peaks (season 1)
Twin Peaks-Fire Walk w/ Me Twister U-Turn
Unforgiven Velvet Goldmine White Sands
Young Frankenstein The Wall War of the Worlds
Welcome to Collinwood The Wicker Man (Ed Woodward version)
i likes what i see, though you got alot of stuff im not crazy bout:
try Oleanna by David Mamet
some other directors to consider:
John Cassavetes
Sam Pekinpah
Harmony Korine
David Gordon Green
Terrence Malick
Alan Clarke
Paul Thomas Anderson
Werner Herzog
Jim Jarmusch
Robert Altman
Gus Van Sant
Wes Anderson
and i got alot more foreign director rec's if youre into that.
it's hard to go wrong with any of those, keep me updated on how it goes.
Holy fucking shit....my wife and I just watched Jesus Camp. It is a documentary about ultra (and I f'n mean ultra) religous people and their camp they have for kids. I am truly scared to death of what I just saw. They are breeding a bunch of holy roller, close minded kids. "W" is a prohet in their eyes. Words cannot truly describe how angry this is making me. Fuck I need a drink now and to go do some sin......we both just sat there and shaking or heads.
You can get it through the fine folks at netflix
The New World again.
Malick is my favorite director and this remains the most beautiful film ive seen.
good to see you're back, harristrensky. you know your shit.
saw the departed today. it's good but not great. infernal affairs was great.
The other day "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" arrived from my Netflix queue. That guy rules! He's sooo fucking crazy and writes such great lyrics. It almost makes me want to go fly down to SXSW next month to check him out. If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it.
Quote
How was A Scanner Darkly? I find Richard Linklater to be very hit or miss & he hasn't come anywhere near close to touching let alone bettering Dazed & Confused IMO.
The story was interesting but I found the presentation irritating--Waking Life has already done this format and A Scanner Darkly does nothing new with it. I think if this had been a live action film with the actors themselves, as opposed to their drawings, I would have been much more interested.
Quote
How was A Scanner Darkly? I find Richard Linklater to be very hit or miss & he hasn't come anywhere near close to touching let alone bettering Dazed & Confused IMO.
You really need to give Before Sunrise & Before Sunset a chance (if you haven't already). Without question my favourite "romance" movie(s).
Tape is another essential Linklater film. Ethan Hawke is beyond brilliant. Slacker is brilliant too, if only for it's meandering and wonderful narrative.
QuoteQuote
How was A Scanner Darkly? I find Richard Linklater to be very hit or miss & he hasn't come anywhere near close to touching let alone bettering Dazed & Confused IMO.
You really need to give Before Sunrise & Before Sunset a chance (if you haven't already). Without question my favourite "romance" movie(s).
Tape is another essential Linklater film. Ethan Hawke is beyond brilliant. Slacker is brilliant too, if only for it's meandering and wonderful narrative.
well said red, i love those films as well. and dragonboy i think dazed and confused isnt a typical linklater films so im not sure if youll find anything else by him that is good in that way. weve seen with school of rock and bad news bears that his mainstream is lousy now. i didnt like a scanner darkly at all because i just couldnt relate to any of it. his talky films are the ones i love, suburbia being my favorite, base on the play by eric bogosian.
QuoteThe Science Of Sleep. Loved it. Love is hard enough when you're not insane. What do you guys make of the end? Did his dream represent that they will live happily ever after?
I think so. I mean, I don't know. I really liked this movie. Michel Gondry really made this movie seem... for lack of a better word... magical.
I really liked when Stephan told Stephanie that the thought her boobs were "friendly" and "not pretentious." If someone told me that, I would die. I would be all, "Perfect. Man."
I also watched Running With Scissors this weekend. I
loved it. And the soundtrack was bitchin'.
Quote
i likes what i see, though you got alot of stuff im not crazy bout:
try Oleanna by David Mamet
some other directors to consider:
John Cassavetes
Sam Pekinpah
Harmony Korine
David Gordon Green
Terrence Malick
Alan Clarke
Paul Thomas Anderson
Werner Herzog
Jim Jarmusch
Robert Altman
Gus Van Sant
Wes Anderson
and i got alot more foreign director rec's if youre into that.
it's hard to go wrong with any of those, keep me updated on how it goes.
I know some of the gearhead movies are basically fluff but I love old cars and I'm a sucker for the big block roar, Arnold movies are basically empty too but the action is great. I'm more of a sucker for David Lynch (and Frank Darabont--esp. Shawshank)--I have seen some stuff from most of the directors you list and will check out their filmographies on imdb--thanks!
QuoteI also watched Running With Scissors this weekend. I loved it. And the soundtrack was bitchin'.
I definitely was amused by that movie, especially the over-the-top, hyper visual set design. However, Augusten Burroughs' memoir richly described the complex humanity of each person with intricate detail, yet the portrayal of every character in the movie was really shallow, smug and coldly detached. It seemed like the director was not interested in taking character development beyond the depth of caricature. Too bad because he had a really talented cast and great subject matter to work with. I normally try to not compare movies based on books, but he is one of my favorite authors, so I was hoping for more.
I saw a couple of really minimal downer movies this weekend, but really liked them both quite a lot and would recommend them to you folks if you haven't seen 'em.
Half Nelson is about a self-destructive history teacher who is straightened out by one of his adolescent students. I almost didn't watch it because I was suspicious of the usually cliche inspiring teacher movies, but it was very powerful, unpredictable and extremely well-acted (especially by Ryan Gosling).
Forty Shades of blue is about a hot Russian immigrant woman living in Memphis with record producer, Alan James (Rip Torn) and a love triangle that ensues with his son as the third player. The actors clearly internalized their characters, and by getting inside the protagonist's head and internal anguish the story challenges how one might quickly dismiss the power of a beautiful woman on the arm of a legend. Warning: it is very slow moving for anyone who might have span of attention issues.
QuoteI think so. I mean, I don't know. I really liked this movie. Michel Gondry really made this movie seem... for lack of a better word... magical.
I really liked when Stephan told Stephanie that the thought her boobs were "friendly" and "not pretentious." If someone told me that, I would die. I would be all, "Perfect. Man."
I really loved it, magical is the perfect word to describe it.
I love when he told her that she must have a large penis. I really fell in love with both of those main characters.
QuoteQuoteI think so. I mean, I don't know. I really liked this movie. Michel Gondry really made this movie seem... for lack of a better word... magical.
I really liked when Stephan told Stephanie that the thought her boobs were "friendly" and "not pretentious." If someone told me that, I would die. I would be all, "Perfect. Man."
I really loved it, magical is the perfect word to describe it.
I love when he told her that she must have a large penis. I really fell in love with both of those main characters.
me, too. i liked it better than eternal sunshine (not that we need to compare, because we don't) because there was such an innocence about it. it had magic and love and weirdos and humour. it was so lighthearted. i thought it was beautiful, and i was really glad to watch it. :)
any thoughts on pan's labyrinth?
i saw it about a week ago and was blown away.
Some comments above on Pans Lab...Everyone's been raving about it.
Anyone seen Inland Empire yet? Weird release schedule, but that's understandable.
QuoteSome comments above on Pans Lab...Everyone's been raving about it.
Anyone seen Inland Empire yet? Weird release schedule, but that's understandable.
a friend of a guy i talk to saw it and was so excited and turned out to hate it. he is a huge fan of lynch but he said it was really bad.
Quoteme, too. i liked it better than eternal sunshine (not that we need to compare, because we don't) because there was such an innocence about it. it had magic and love and weirdos and humour. it was so lighthearted. i thought it was beautiful, and i was really glad to watch it. :)
I hate to compare the two as well, but I gotta go with Eternal Sunshine. I have to factor in my absolute obsession with any and all things Charlie Kaufman when making any decision.
QuoteQuoteI think so. I mean, I don't know. I really liked this movie. Michel Gondry really made this movie seem... for lack of a better word... magical.
I really liked when Stephan told Stephanie that the thought her boobs were "friendly" and "not pretentious." If someone told me that, I would die. I would be all, "Perfect. Man."
I really loved it, magical is the perfect word to describe it.
I love when he told her that she must have a large penis. I really fell in love with both of those main characters.
I would say this is my favorite movie from this past year.
I liked the part in his dream where he's playing in a band with Guy and the other dude and they're wearing animal costumes. I even purchased that song from itunes.
"a friend of a guy i talk to saw it and was so excited and turned out to hate it. he is a huge fan of lynch but he said it was really bad. "
o.k. thank you. Did you see it though?
Quote"a friend of a guy i talk to saw it and was so excited and turned out to hate it. he is a huge fan of lynch but he said it was really bad. "
o.k. thank you. Did you see it though?
no I live in a small town, but still. i still want to see it but im just sayin, its got some bad response.
Cool man! Didn't mean to be slight, I had a real bad nite.
Cheers harris! I really want to see this mofo.
Blue Velvet
FUCKED. UP.
True Romance.
the fuckin' shyt.
just bought reefer madness, goin' to smoke some kill and watch this movie.
when i was 10 my dad was watching this on AMC and he said don't smoke weed cause you'll be like this guy....... only if i would have listened. ...................only if my dad would have listened.
QuoteThe New World again.
Malick is my favorite director and this remains the most beautiful film ive seen.
I like you taste in music
and movies Harristrensky!
Terrence Malick is on of my fav directors. I could watch Badlands once a month a never grow tired of it & Thin Red Line still destroys me everytime I watch it. I've only seen The New World once, I need to watch it again. Have you seen Days Of Heaven? That was the only one that didn't blow me away, maybe i need to give it another go?
Crooklyn & Mo Better Blues this week for me, two early Spike Lee classics.
I still believe he's making a sequel to The Inside Man :-/
QuoteQuoteThe New World again.
Malick is my favorite director and this remains the most beautiful film ive seen.
I like you taste in music and movies Harristrensky!
Terrence Malick is on of my fav directors. I could watch Badlands once a month a never grow tired of it & Thin Red Line still destroys me everytime I watch it. I've only seen The New World once, I need to watch it again. Have you seen Days Of Heaven? That was the only one that didn't blow me away, maybe i need to give it another go?
Crooklyn & Mo Better Blues this week for me, two early Spike Lee classics.
I still believe he's making a sequel to The Inside Man :-/
Days of Heaven is my favorite film. Its such a simple film yet so beautiful, and Linda Manz is great.
Science of Sleep was great and so was Mutual Appreciation. I thought Running With Scissors was horrible and dont know why I didnt just turn it off. Jesus Camp is the top comedy of 06 and For Your Consideration was a devistating let-down, Guest
has lost it.
thats all for now, I may put Marie Antoinette on later, Ive heard mixed reviews.
As I mentioned in the above post I watched Marie Antionette and really enjoyed it. I thought it was good and maybe great to some but I am just not a fan of period dramas other than some about America. Though I did laugh very hard at the apparent shot of the converse allstars amoungst all the fancy shoes hahaha.
I thought it was alright. To me the best part was the Kevin Shield's remix of "I Want Candy".
Babí Léto (Autumn Spring) - a truly wonderful little Czech film about loyalty, love, life & death. Hands down the best film I've seen in a long time:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/autumn_spring/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286476/
Finally saw The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada. Kinda slow but a very good moral story line.
QuoteFinally saw The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada. Kinda slow but a very good moral story line.
Excellent movie!
2 brit-flicks by Nick Love: Goodbye Charlie Bright & The Football Factory.
I wouldn't recommend either & yet i enjoyed them both.
Congratulations Martin Scorsese! :)
*please not Little Miss Sunshine, please not Little Miss Sunshine...*
Quote*please not Little Miss Sunshine, please not Little Miss Sunshine...*
YES!!!
whatever DB.
;)
But yeah, Congrats to Marty!
Quotewhatever DB.
Haha, sorry Sean! ;)
Alan Arkin & best screenplay something-or-other is pretty good going, right?
Congrats to Pans Labyrinth for getting 3!
Yes my friend.
Cheers bro! :)
I watched Robert Altman's Short Cuts yesterday. Can't believe it was the first time seeing it. Really good, really Really depressing movie. Couldn't help but think of Magnolia at the end. P.T. Anderson was on the set of A Prarie Home Companion in case anything happened to Robert Altman while they were filming. What an honor.
The U.S. vs. John Lennon. It was very good but not exactly essential to my dvd collection. I would reccomend renting it.
Quote2 brit-flicks by Nick Love: Goodbye Charlie Bright & The Football Factory.
I wouldn't recommend either & yet i enjoyed them both.
The Business - my third Nick Love movie in a row. Again, hardly a good movie yet enjoyable all the same. Excellent 80s soundtrack!
Just got The Departed, The Prestige, Babel & The Devil & Daniel Johnston in the post...
I plan on watching United 93 tonight, anyone seen it?
QuoteI plan on watching United 93 tonight, anyone seen it?
I want to see it but haven't found myself in the right mood.
I guess you're never 'in the mood' for a such a movie?
I know it's supposed to be very very good but I also know that I'm going to come away feeling very down.
potentially the crappest movie i have ever seen
ghost rider
PLEASE don't waste money going to see this.... it was truly truly shit. the only redeeming feature was that it was filmed in melbourne, so you get to see a bit of the city and surrounds. and some local actors as well...
but, seriously, how did this movie ever get funded??
Yet another nail in Nicholas Cage's coffin :-/
(good to see you Ali!)
hi andrew!!
words really don't describe how crap that movie was... has he ever done a "good" movie? i remember watching moonstruck a long time ago & thinking that was ok (but that was, what, 20 years ago??)
Raising Arizona, Wild At Heart, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation & Matchstick Men are all good movies IMO but he's made a hell of a lot more bad movies, that's for sure.
Leaving Las Vegas is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Cage is outstanding in that one.
Oh, and have you forgotten his inspiring turn as troubled father/action hero with the silly accent in the genuinely heartfealt independent flick CON AIR?
It's filled with classic dialogue:
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[Holding a gun up to the head of a stuffed pink bunny]
Cyrus Grissom: Make a move and the bunny gets it.
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Cameron Poe: Put... the bunny... back... in the... box.
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Cameron Poe: Why couldn't you put the bunny back in the box?
Or this one...
Vince Larkin: Sure. What are you gonna do for me?
Cameron Poe: What do you think I'm gonna do? I'm gonna save the fuckin' day!
;D
I love love love Adaptation (that's my Charlie Kaufman obsession showing up again). Leaving Las Vegas kills me, so great. Raising Arizona is so wonderful. I love the Cohen brothers so much.
Finally finished watching Lonesome Dove, excellent stuff. Robert Duvall & Tommy Lee Jones are truly great actors.
I know it was a TV mini-series but I watched it as a movie so I'll post it here.
I saw Borat last night on DVD. Very funny with some vicious satire.
A Nic Roeg film - Walkabout
I'd never see it before - a good film, really enjoyed it.
Also saw Deep Water (documentary based on true story also excellent)
QuoteI saw Borat last night on DVD. Very funny with some vicious satire.
My copy should ship next week (it's being held up by Casino Royale)
Can't wait!
Human Traffic - saw this when it first came it, just bought it on DVD.
I love this movie for Nostalgic reasons.
Diggin' 4 Hip-Hop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeKRLRQPFzQ
Diggin' 4 Jungle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBeMo4uOnbI
I said NICE ONE BRUVA!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSSZbKTsi1E
QuoteI love love love Adaptation (that's my Charlie Kaufman obsession showing up again). Leaving Las Vegas kills me, so great. Raising Arizona is so wonderful. I love the Cohen brothers so much.
yes. yes.
yes.
yes to every point in this post.
adaptation is great. did you ever read the "orchid thief?"
and i also love me some cohen brothers. we found their first film, blood simple, at the library last week. i had never seen it before. [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Quotewe found their first film, blood simple, at the library last week. i had never seen it before. [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
I've yet to see that & their remake of Ladykillers. I've read great things about Blood Simple, not so great things about Ladykillers...
i thought ladykillers was pretty funny. i didn't like tom hanks' southern accent, though.
or his face.
The original Ladykillers is fantastic. Screw the remake.
Quoteor his face.
I'm not wearing my glasses right now but what's that? You hate Face?!!
Shit Meg, I'd delete that pretty quick if i were you!
We all miss Face very much & I'm sure a lot of people will agree that it's too soon for a joke like that?!!
Let's just hope that Face isn't lurking right now under a pseudonym like 'space' or 'place' or 'lace' or 'grace' or 'chase' or 'mace' or 'third base' or anything else like that!
geez. i'm not trying to fight with anyone on this.
i said i do not like his (tom hanks') face. he's a great actor, but i don't like to look at him.
i love our face. she is cool.
i am out.
Quotegeez. i'm not trying to fight with anyone on this.
i said i do not like his (tom hanks') face. he's a great actor, but i don't like to look at him.
i love our face. she is cool.
i am out.
Hey Meg, I know you were talking about Tom Hanks.
I sent you a PM :)
Ladykillers is decent. Blood Simple is amazing, make that the next movie you see.
Watched a GREAT film from 1952 last night--"The Wages of Fear" it won the Grand Prize at Cannes that year. Twisted ending todays suspense and horror movies make use of so much. A very tense thrill ride!
P.S. I happen to love most of Cage's work--starting with Valley Girl and on through Adaptation, Wild at Heart (OF COURSE!), Face Off (great action!), etc. I am disappointed to hear about Ghost Rider though, it was one of my favorite comic books growing up :-/
Just saw House of 1000 Corpses for the 3rd time. I love this movie. Has anyone of you seen The Devil´s Reject?
QuoteJust saw House of 1000 Corpses for the 3rd time. I love this movie. Has anyone of you seen The Devil´s Reject?
I've seen them both. Devil's Rejects is good but 1000 Corpses is a lot more fun IMO.
The Prestige - yet another excellent Christopher Nolan movie. I can't wait for The Dark Knight (although I'm not too sure about Heath Ledger playing the Joker)
I watched Before Sunrise this afternoon and am going to watch Before Sunset this afternoon. Two of my favourite films, I really hope we get to see these characters together again, it could be like the amazing Up Series, but fictional.
I think I'm going to model myself after Ethan Hawke's character in these two films..
Stranger than Fiction
I liked it. Not your typical Will Ferrell movie, not your typical movie at all really, which is always refreshing.
QuoteStranger than Fiction
I liked it. Not your typical Will Ferrell movie, not your typical movie at all really, which is always refreshing.
Got that one in the post today...
My dad in Follow That Dream:
(http://www.dvdzap.ca/dvd-imgs/2920d0/follow-that-dream.jpg)
Also found Catch 22 on DVD at the library over the weekend so I finally sat down and watched that. I was very surprised that the "Hungry Joe" scene made it into the movie--pretty graphic. Overall they did a great job adapting the book.
Coming next....The Passion of the Christ. Really looking forward to finally seeing this one.
Just finished watching everything on the Borat DVD. Just as wonderful as seeing it the first, and second time. Easily one of my top three comedies.
QuoteJust finished watching everything on the Borat DVD. Just as wonderful as seeing it the first, and second time. Easily one of my top three comedies.
of all time? or currently? or both?
Last night I regressed 15 odd years & watched the hilarious Billy Madison for the millionth time.
Everything Is Illuminated next, anyone seen it?
Anyone else looking forward to Spidey3? Just read that it might be Tobey Maguire's last:
Tobey Maguire has confirmed the upcoming Spider-man 3 will be the last time he plays the superhero on the big screen. Co-star Kirsten Dunst has also said she feels the third film will be the last in the popular franchise. Maguire says, "To me it seems like this is a natural point for the team to break up because we have a lot of story conclusions that were going along for the main characters for the first two movies and we kind of tie almost everything up for the third movie. "It feels like a trilogy to me and it feels like the end." But moviemaker Sam Raimi isn't so sure that it's all over for the web-slinging movie hero. In a recent interview, the director stated he's seriously considering a fourth film. He explains, "I love Spider-Man and I love working with Kirsten, Tobey, James Franco)... I just have to make sure that when I'm done with Spider-Man 3, I'm really still fascinated with the character. At this moment I'm fascinated with him." But Raimi insists he couldn't imagine making a fourth installment if Maguire didn't sign on for it. He adds, "I couldn't imagine it."
http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2007-03-05/
QuoteQuoteJust finished watching everything on the Borat DVD. Just as wonderful as seeing it the first, and second time. Easily one of my top three comedies.
of all time? or currently? or both?
Currently, but I guess I'll see what kind of lasting effect it has..
QuoteLast night I regressed 15 odd years & watched the hilarious Billy Madison for the millionth time.
Everything Is Illuminated next, anyone seen it?
I love everything is illuminated. The hip hop guy is hilarious.
Sammy davis junior, Jr. ;D
I just watched marie antoinette (beautiful) and lady in the water (not what I expected, but interesting).
Stream several minutes of Spiderman 3!!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31776
I think the Spidey flicks have done a great job converting the comic book--the moves and attitude straight of Smilin' Stan's pen onto the silver screen! 8-)
QuoteJust finished watching everything on the Borat DVD. Just as wonderful as seeing it the first, and second time. Easily one of my top three comedies.
sexydrownwatch?
i laughed so hard i thought i was going to die.
also...
what is this?
cheese.
and this?
cheeese?
and what is this?
cheese....
QuoteLast night I regressed 15 odd years & watched the hilarious Billy Madison for the millionth time.
Everything Is Illuminated next, anyone seen it?
sorry for overlooking this. everything is illuminated is one of my 5 favorite movies of all time. i like that it made me laugh, cry, and (most of all) think.
did you watch the deleted scenes with elijah wood washing the car?
;D ;D ;D
QuoteQuoteLast night I regressed 15 odd years & watched the hilarious Billy Madison for the millionth time.
Everything Is Illuminated next, anyone seen it?
sorry for overlooking this. everything is illuminated is one of my 5 favorite movies of all time. i like that it made me laugh, cry, and (most of all) think.
did you watch the deleted scenes with elijah wood washing the car?
;D ;D ;D
Haven't seen it yet, we've been too busy watching American Idol ;)
Will probably watch it over the weekend...
300, going to see it tonite at midnite on the IMAX, If I don't get to destroyed at the bar before hand, maybe some scooby snacks before the show ;). I am stoked it's finally out. I will attempt to review it tomorrow. Anyone else going to see it ?
Good Bye Lenin! - I've had this one in my unwatched pile for months, just never found myself in the mood after buying it. Anyway, excellent movie both very funny & very moving + a beautiful soundtrack by Yann Tiersen (Amelie).
Highly recommended if you like foreign movies.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301357/
I think I'm going to watch Lords of Dogtown tonight. Dogtown and Z-Boys is one of my absolute favourite documentaries, so let's see how bad they spoil it...
QuoteI think I'm going to watch Lords of Dogtown tonight. Dogtown and Z-Boys is one of my absolute favourite documentaries, so let's see how bad they spoil it...
I love Dogtown & The Z Boys too.
I would watch that again & skip on the movie if I where you ;)
Have you seen Dark Days Red? That's another of my fav documentaries along with Scratch:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235327/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0143861/
Haha, sometimes you just need to watch some 'fluff' and I'm half drunk so I probably won't make it through the entire movie anyways.
I seen a bit of Scratch, I'd like to watch it all. That other one looks really cool, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.
The Passion of The Christ--whew. I feel like my guts were punched out.
The Departed.
Good stuff. mmm... yeah!
QuoteQuoteLast night I regressed 15 odd years & watched the hilarious Billy Madison for the millionth time.
Everything Is Illuminated next, anyone seen it?
sorry for overlooking this. everything is illuminated is one of my 5 favorite movies of all time. i like that it made me laugh, cry, and (most of all) think.
did you watch the deleted scenes with elijah wood washing the car?
;D ;D ;D
Watched this at the weekend, what a great movie!
Completely forgot to watch the extras :(
I thought Eugene Hutz (Alex) was hilarious/excellent. Such a shame that he's done nothing since...
Quote300, going to see it tonite at midnite on the IMAX, If I don't get to destroyed at the bar before hand, maybe some scooby snacks before the show ;). I am stoked it's finally out. I will attempt to review it tomorrow. Anyone else going to see it ?
:o Yeah man, saw it on Imax on Sunday! Fucking awesome!!! :)
Quotemaybe some scooby snacks before the show
Like this?
(http://static.flickr.com/25/47878169_762f1f4fb3.jpg)
QuoteThe Departed.
Good stuff. mmm... yeah!
Bought it, still sealed in plastic. Just waiting for the right time for me and the little misses' to watch it.
QuoteQuote300, going to see it tonite at midnite on the IMAX, If I don't get to destroyed at the bar before hand, maybe some scooby snacks before the show ;). I am stoked it's finally out. I will attempt to review it tomorrow. Anyone else going to see it ?
:o Yeah man, saw it on Imax on Sunday! Fucking awesome!!! :)
I thought it was great, MELTED MY FACE. They CGI was insane, the battlefield scenes were very intense. I liked the matrix style footage. Those spartans should be tested for HGH, they are frickin HUGE.
QuoteQuotemaybe some scooby snacks before the show
Like this
Yes absolutely :)
I prefer The Bratz over Barbie, Barbie is way to skinny. And she has alot of tude. I think she is still doin Ken.
Here's an interesting bit of news for all of you 300/Gerard Butler fans:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31864
Completely different kind of movie but he's really good in a little UK film called Dear Frankie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377752/
Saw 'The Bridge' last week.
Documentary about the Golden Gate Bridge and the fact that it is the No.1 suicide hotspot in the States. The director filmed the bridge for 365 days and tells the story of the people who attempt (and succeed) in taking their own lives.
Bloody good. Harrowing and hearbreaking at the same time.
Cheers
IHL
Boondock Saints and Miller's Crossing, again, I really like both of these (Dafoe in drag is priceless).
QuoteDafoe in drag is priceless).
bout pissed myself when I saw that for the first time. He truly makes one UGLY woman.
Quote
Saw 'The Bridge' last week.
Documentary about the Golden Gate Bridge and the fact that it is the No.1 suicide hotspot in the States. The director filmed the bridge for 365 days and tells the story of the people who attempt (and succeed) in taking their own lives.
Bloody good. Harrowing and hearbreaking at the same time.
Cheers
IHL
I
really really want to see this.
Saw a French movie I'd recommend called Lemming, with Charlotte Gainsbourg (science of sleep) and Charlotte Rampling (Swimming Pool, etc. lengthy career). It was really creepy and well made. Critics have said it has elements of both David Lynch and Hitchcock which I can definitely see. I had bad dreams about those hamster like lemmings the night I watched it.
Also saw Three Times (English title) directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, one of the most visually gorgeous movies I've seen in awhile. His use of color is magnificent. The whole first scene is almost entirely in a wide variety of greens. It's about three love stories set in three times, 1911, 1966 and 2005. Two actors play the two main characters in each story. My favorite of the three stories was the 1966 one.
QuoteThe Departed.
Good stuff. mmm... yeah!
i agree! it was really good.
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i96/tos1028/departed.jpg)
Saw 'Man Push Cart' by Ramin Bahrani
A nice little indy flick.
Recommended - check it out
Cheers
IHL
QuoteHaha, sometimes you just need to watch some 'fluff' and I'm half drunk so I probably won't make it through the entire movie anyways.
I seen a bit of Scratch, I'd like to watch it all. That other one looks really cool, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.
hey man SCRATCH is on google video, i rewatched it lat night.
i am rewatching THE LAST WALTZ now and I get teary-eyed everytime but not as teary-eyed as when i watched FESTIVAL this morning, a documentary on the Newport festivals, which had me listening to my Joan Baez records all day.
i have always said I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO BE 20 IN THE MID 1960'S!!!!!!!!!
I just watched The Apartment with Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLean. The name of Jack Lemmon's character is C.C. Baxter and the whole time I kept thinking it sounded familiar, where did I know that name from. Then it dawned on me The MMJ forum.
The Camden 28
I saw Borat last week. Good but not great (I have all of his DVDs, both UK & US and have been a huge fan for years, I guess maybe my expectations were too high?)
I also have Casino Royale, Pan's Labyrinth, The Departed, Babel & Stranger Than Fiction in my unwatched pile.
QuoteI saw Borat last week. Good but not great (I have all of his DVDs, both UK & US and have been a huge fan for years, I guess maybe my expectations were too high?)
I also have Casino Royale, Pan's Labyrinth, The Departed, Babel & Stranger Than Fiction in my unwatched pile.
Is Pan's on dvd already?
Region 2 (UK & Europe) so you'll need a mutli-region DVD player or wait another couple of months:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pans-Labyrinth-Doug-Jones/dp/B000L42MUQ/ref=pd_bowtega_1/026-4532664-3894012?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1175051342&sr=1-1
QuoteRegion 2 (UK & Europe) so you'll need a mutli-region DVD player or wait another couple of months:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pans-Labyrinth-Doug-Jones/dp/B000L42MUQ/ref=pd_bowtega_1/026-4532664-3894012?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1175051342&sr=1-1
Thats what i figured, thought i'd ask. Yeah I can wait.
QuoteQuoteRegion 2 (UK & Europe) so you'll need a mutli-region DVD player or wait another couple of months:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pans-Labyrinth-Doug-Jones/dp/B000L42MUQ/ref=pd_bowtega_1/026-4532664-3894012?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1175051342&sr=1-1
Thats what i figured, thought i'd ask. Yeah I can wait.
US release date is May 15th: http://www.amazon.com/Pans-Labyrinth-Two-Disc-Special-Ariadna/dp/B00005JPA6/ref=pd_ts_d_44/102-9577717-1456151?ie=UTF8&s=dvd
:)
This past weekend--Shane and Lords of Dogtown
Coming next--The Departed!!!!
Also totally caught up now on The Sopranos! Salivating for the rest of Season 6 to play out starting April 8!!!!!
QuoteThis past weekend--Shane and Lords of Dogtown
Coming next--The Departed!!!!
Also totally caught up now on The Sopranos! Salivating for the rest of Season 6 to play out starting April 8!!!!!
Amen and Entourage right after. My Sunday nights just got a lot better ;)
Vozvrashcheniye (The Return) - very dark Russian film about 2 brothers & their father who returns after a 12 year absence.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376968/
TROIS COULEURS: BLANC
directed by KRZYSZTOF KIESLOWSKI
last week was BLEU
next week is ROGUE.
QuoteTROIS COULEURS: BLANC
directed by KRZYSZTOF KIESLOWSKI
last week was BLEU
next week is ROGUE.
What did you think of it? I've seen Bleu & have Blanc & Rogue in my unwatched pile but never seem to be in the mood to want to watch them...
Saw 'The Last Kiss' on dvd last night - pure cheese (but quite enjoyable).
Rachel Bilson is cute in it...
and I liked Casey Affleck in his role.
QuoteQuoteTROIS COULEURS: BLANC
directed by KRZYSZTOF KIESLOWSKI
last week was BLEU
next week is ROGUE.
What did you think of it? I've seen Bleu & have Blanc & Rogue in my unwatched pile but never seem to be in the mood to want to watch them...
I'll be sure to let you know after the trilogy is complete.
(Wednesday?)
QuoteI'll be sure to let you know after the trilogy is complete.
(Wednesday?)
Please do. I enjoyed Bleu but have to be in the right mood to watch foreign movies.
For those of you interested (no one?) here is my official 'unwatched foreign movie pile'
Three Colours White
Three Colours Red
Twilight Samurai
Howl's Moving Castle
Oldboy
Monsoon Wedding
Death Of Mr. Lazarusac
Osama
Oldboy is beyone fantastic. I need to see the other 2 from his 'revenge trilogy'.
I know, I'm usually late to the party, but Elizabethtown rules. I'm all a'flutter...
'Even Cowgirls Get The Blues' by Gus Van Sant - quirky
Casino Royale - Hugely entertaining action/suspense movie! Hooray for Daniel Craig!!!
I watched Half Nelson this weekend. It was depressing. I don't ever want to end up like Ryan Gosling's character.
The Departed--one to add to my library fo' sho'!
OH HELL YES!!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jQnWiPnz96w
QuoteOH HELL YES!!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jQnWiPnz96w
You & I have similar tastes Red (I saw this on Ain't It Cool News this morning)
Looks great!
QuoteQuoteOH HELL YES!!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jQnWiPnz96w
You & I have similar tastes Red (I saw this on Ain't It Cool News this morning)
Looks great!
looks funny. reminds me of Grosse Point Blank.
You've got to love John Cusack.
Grifters just got it's DVD debut in the UK, I need to see that again...
Recently:
Little Children: Mme Bovary in America, not brilliant but good
Casino Royale: Great Bond movie
Little Miss Sunshine: ;D ;D ;D
QuoteLittle Children: Mme Bovary in America, not brilliant but good
I have that & Old Joy on pre-order in the same shipment. Have you read the book? The book was very good.
The same guy also wrote Election (Tom Perrotta) I've not read the book but it was an excellent movie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126886/
300-not quite the history buff my son is, but enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It actually piqued my interest to learn a little more about the event. It is somewhat "stylized" (for lack of a better term) like Sin City (really did not care for leading to some trepidation about this viewing) but it seems like they toned it down a bit so it was more palatable. Not for the faint of heart as there is a lot of brutalization, killing etc.
QuoteI watched Half Nelson this weekend. It was depressing. I don't ever want to end up like Ryan Gosling's character.
Yeah, definitely depressing. I really liked that movie, though.
Saw this movie called Shortbus, which was the most sexually explicit "regular" movie (netflix approved) I've seen. I had no idea what it was about in advance other than it was by the writer/director star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and that it dealt with relationships in the NYC underground club scene. For being as graphic as it was, though, it was really about so many things other than sex involving several really compelling characters and their struggles to be in relationships. I guess a lot of it was improvised and the cast was mostly 1st time actors. Anyway, not the greatest, but more to it than what one might initially think.
Saw 'Funny Ha Ha' in the week - anyone else see it?
Notes on a Scandal. Judy Dench is fantastic.
I might have to watch it again, though, as I got horribly drunk whilst the film was on; our local cinema has a bar, nice little tables and swivel chairs. Here's a link:
http://www.therexcinema.com/therex/home/home.asp?A808
REGARDING Krzysztof Kieslowski's trilogy TROIS COULEURS:
I was supposed to watch Rogue tonight, but couldn't make it to my buddies house to finish up the trilogy.
bleu was pretty forgettable. i honestly walked out of the movie and had legitamately forgotten what i had just watched. (and under the influence of nothing). but i did like it when i was watching it.
meh.
i liked blanc a whole lot more. but now that i think about it, it was equally forgettable.
none of them have anything to do with eachother, but are nonetheless considered a trilogy.
if i ever get a chance to watch rogue i'll let you know how it is.
and i hope you'll do the same.
all in all, i'm pretty glad i watched both and hope i have a chance to watch the last one.
but i am in no rush.
I was supposed to watch Rogue tonight, but couldn't make it to my buddies house to finish up the trilogy.
bleu was pretty forgettable. i honestly walked out of the movie and had legitamately forgotten what i had just watched. (and under the influence of nothing).
i liked blanc a whole lot more. but now that i think about it, it was equally forgettable.
none of htem have anything to do with eachother, but are nonetheless considered a trilogy.
if i ever get a chance to watch rogue i'll let you know how it is.
and vice versa, i hope.
all in all, i'm pretty glad i watched both and hope i have a chance to watch the last one.
but i am in no rush.
QuoteNotes on a Scandal. Judy Dench is fantastic.
I might have to watch it again, though, as I got horribly drunk whilst the film was on; our local cinema has a bar, nice little tables and swivel chairs. Here's a link:
http://www.therexcinema.com/therex/home/home.asp?A808
If I was to drink @ the cinema I'd miss half the movie going to the toilet ;)
Did you see Hot Fuzz Mark?
Saw Barbershop 2 last night.
I think it was quite good.
QuoteIf I was to drink @ the cinema I'd miss half the movie going to the toilet ;)
Did you see Hot Fuzz Mark?
Not yet. I'm waiting for the DVD to come out, whenever that is.
Saw Boondock Saints last night. It was pretty good.
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Nearly sublime. I was very impressed with Penelope Cruz's performance. Hadn't really thought much of her before (other than thinking she's really hot). She definitely earned that Academy Award nomination for this. Any other Almodovar fans out there? I love him more with each film, but I still think Bad Education and All About My Mother are my favorites.
Anyone seen 'Old Joy' starring Will Oldham. It's playing tonight at the University of Louisville and I'm going. The sound track is provided by Yo La Tengo. Sounds good to me.
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by Pedro Almodovar
Nearly sublime. I was very impressed with Penelope Cruz's performance. Hadn't really thought much of her before (other than thinking she's really hot). She definitely earned that Academy Award nomination for this. Any other Almodovar fans out there? I love him more with each film, but I still think Bad Education and All About My Mother are my favorites.
agreed, especially that singing scene in volver is just awesome. and hot.
wasn't too impressed by bad education.
live flesh and all about my mother are my favourites.
QuoteAnyone seen 'Old Joy' starring Will Oldham. It's playing tonight at the University of Louisville and I'm going. The sound track is provided by Yo La Tengo. Sounds good to me.
didn't blow me away but it's definitely worth seeing.
kinda awkward at times.
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by Pedro Almodovar
Nearly sublime. I was very impressed with Penelope Cruz's performance. Hadn't really thought much of her before (other than thinking she's really hot). She definitely earned that Academy Award nomination for this. Any other Almodovar fans out there? I love him more with each film, but I still think Bad Education and All About My Mother are my favorites.
agreed, especially that singing scene in volver is just awesome. and hot.
wasn't too impressed by bad education.
live flesh and all about my mother are my favourites.
I did feel that Bad Education was a little all over the place and not as emotionally rich as AAMM. I guess it's quite a feat to keep both a genuine and an ironic sensibility at play concurrently, and I definitely see areas where it doesn't work. But, there are some absolutely hauntingly surreal scenes in it, particularly the scene where, while on a class trip, the young boy sings Moon River as the priest who is obsessed with him plays guitar. Oh, the sound of his voice in that context.
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by Pedro Almodovar
Nearly sublime. I was very impressed with Penelope Cruz's performance. Hadn't really thought much of her before (other than thinking she's really hot). She definitely earned that Academy Award nomination for this. Any other Almodovar fans out there? I love him more with each film, but I still think Bad Education and All About My Mother are my favorites.
Talk To Her is fav.
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Trailer: http://greenroom-press.com/clients/Optimum%20Releasing/theatrical/this_is_england/movies/this_is_england_hi.mov
I can't seem to log out of this site for some reason. anyway, GRINDHOUSE!!!!!!!!
It was so fucking awesome. They really pulled out all the stops to indulge each and every libidinal movie fantasy they've probably had since they were teens. I highly recommend it.
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QuoteQuoteVolver
by Pedro Almodovar
Nearly sublime. I was very impressed with Penelope Cruz's performance. Hadn't really thought much of her before (other than thinking she's really hot). She definitely earned that Academy Award nomination for this. Any other Almodovar fans out there? I love him more with each film, but I still think Bad Education and All About My Mother are my favorites.
Talk To Her is fav.
It is indeed!!
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Shane Meadows was on the Culture Show last night, and the interview and clips from the film really took me back to the early 80s. This Is England will be a must-see over the summer.
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Shane Meadows was on the Culture Show last night, and the interview and clips from the film really took me back to the early 80s. This Is England will be a must-see over the summer.
Have you seen any of his other movies Mark?
24/7 & Once Upon A Time In The Midlands weren't anything special but A Room For Romeo Brass & Dead Man are both excellent.
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24/7 & Once Upon A Time In The Midlands weren't anything special but A Room For Romeo Brass & Dead Man are both excellent.
I kinda liked 24/7. especially the soundtrack.
Saw Dig for the first time last night. I gotta get some of Brian Jonestown Massacre's stuff. Oh, and saw Stroszek (Herzog). Seemed more accessible than a lot of his other 70s films.
Saw Grindhouse tonight. It was good I guess but not great. Both had some good action involved. Planet Terror would be a movie I normally wouldn't see, but a lot of my friends like that stuff. Rose Mcgowan was pretty badass in it. Death Proof was kind of boring at first, with all the dialouge. The last half hour of it made it worthwile.
Friends With Money - very enjoyable little film with an excellent female cast (Catherine Keener, Joan Cusack, Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston (in a maids uniform!))
QuoteQuoteAnyone seen 'Old Joy' starring Will Oldham. It's playing tonight at the University of Louisville and I'm going. The sound track is provided by Yo La Tengo. Sounds good to me.
didn't blow me away but it's definitely worth seeing.
kinda awkward at times.
Awkward as in Will Oldham giving that other guy a massage while naked. But I enjoyed the movie and that area of the country is beautiful. Made me want to go camping.
Michael Cera and Seth Rogen! Too much I say!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T9_JBfT-7c
Saw Nacho Libre yesterday and thought it was awesome. Those fight scenes were hilarious.
QuoteSaw Nacho Libre yesterday and thought it was awesome. Those fight scenes were hilarious.
Good man Patches,
good man!!! (I LOVE this movie but we seem to be in the minority...)
QuoteQuoteSaw Nacho Libre yesterday and thought it was awesome. Those fight scenes were hilarious.
Good man Patches, good man!!! (I LOVE this movie but we seem to be in the minority...)
I'm one of the minority. Nacho Libre and Napoleon Dynamite are so misunderstood.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSaw Nacho Libre yesterday and thought it was awesome. Those fight scenes were hilarious.
Good man Patches, good man!!! (I LOVE this movie but we seem to be in the minority...)
I'm one of the minority. Nacho Libre and Napoleon Dynamite are so misunderstood.
I haven´t seen Napoleon Dynamite yet.
Esqueleto..that guy is so awesome.
and:
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSaw Nacho Libre yesterday and thought it was awesome. Those fight scenes were hilarious.
Good man Patches, good man!!! (I LOVE this movie but we seem to be in the minority...)
I'm one of the minority. Nacho Libre and Napoleon Dynamite are so misunderstood.
I haven´t seen Napoleon Dynamite yet.
Esqueleto..that guy is so awesome.
and:
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its the same director, watch it!
Last King of Scotland. Brilliant. Forest Whitaker is utterly convincing as Idi Amin.
QuoteLast King of Scotland. Brilliant. Forest Whitaker is utterly convincing as Idi Amin.
I want to see this one.
Pans Labyrinth - good but not great. Guillermo del Toro is clearly a director with great artistic vision but some of the story/script just didn't work for me.
Jesus Camp - interesting and disturbing.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/oceans13/trailer2a/
The first (remake) Ocean's 11 is an absolute blast, this looks great. I challenge anyone to not like George Clooney.
Quotehttp://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/oceans13/trailer2a/
The first (remake) Ocean's 11 is an absolute blast, this looks great. I challenge anyone to not like George Clooney.
Have you seen Out Of Sight? Forgot the fact that J-Lo is in it, this is George at his very best!
I have, although I can't remember much about it. Man do I ever love George. What a classy gent.
QuoteLast King of Scotland. Brilliant. Forest Whitaker is utterly convincing as Idi Amin.
Yes, Forest Whitaker!!! His role was scary brilliant. 'But Why Didn't You Convince Me' :o
Last Tango In Paris, disturbing. Need to watch some fun stuff now, damn. Entourage is back.
QuoteEntourage is back.
I just finished watching the one that aired on Sunday. Man, I really like that show.
One I was overdue for: "The Adventures of Baron Von Munchausen" I really like Terry Gilliam and don't know why it took me so long to get this one--Robin Williams as the king of the moon was priceless!
Just got "The Illusionist" from Netflix!
Anyone else see the latest Spidey3 trailer(4)?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/spider-man_3/
Wow!!! :o
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Last Tango In Paris, disturbing.
For sure. Makes you think twice before putting the butter on your toast in the morning.
Saw 'Half Nelson' last night with Ryan Gosling.
Loved it
Edgy stuff with good dialogue, plot and performances, good soundtrack too
Waiting for Zodiac to come out next month...
The Departed - best movie I've seen in a long time. Brilliant!
I went to two screenings over the weekend at the Hot Docs Festival in Toronto, North America's largest documentary film festival.
The first film was "Let's All Hate Toronto" - a satirical examination on why all Canadians living outside of Toronto hate Toronto. It's pretty funny and it more or less proves what we all know about Toronto. Fuck you Calgary and Vancouver.
Last night I saw "Manufacturing Dissent" - a film that strips away some of the mystique and credibility of famed filmmaker Michael Moore. It's a good film and makes some strong points. You'll all be able to see it I'm sure in the near future.
For Your Consideration.
I thought it was hilarious! the wifey didn't like it so much.
QuoteFor Your Consideration.
I thought it was hilarious! the wifey didn't like it so much.
I loved it, although IMO it's Guest's weakest work. Gervais steals scenes as usual.
Seen Disturbia tonight. Sure, the concepts been done way too much, it was predictable, but I loved it! Probably due to my absolute adoration for Shia LaBeouf. Next to Seth Rogen, he's my favourite young actor.
Could've helped that it was the first time I've taken a girl to the movies in a year or two.
Baran - my third movie by Iranian director Majid Majidi. A truly beautiful, heartbreaking film...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233841/
The Illusionist--great magical fun!
QuoteQuote
Last Tango In Paris, disturbing.
For sure. Makes you think twice before putting the butter on your toast in the morning.
;D
What up! Got The Devil and Daniel Johnston in the mail from Netflix today.
QuoteGot The Devil and Daniel Johnston in the mail from Netflix today.
Nearly watched this yesterday but went for Baran instead...
QuoteThe Illusionist--great magical fun!
Have you seen The Prestige? Much better IMO...
QuoteQuoteThe Illusionist--great magical fun!
Have you seen The Prestige? Much better IMO...
That is, in fact, arriving next!
QuoteThe Departed - best movie I've seen in a long time. Brilliant!
Ditto! I love how they throw the part with the rat in right before the credits.
I saw Hot Fuzz last night, I really enjoyed it. Like Shaun Of The Dead, HF may take another watch or two.
QuoteQuoteThe Departed - best movie I've seen in a long time. Brilliant!
Ditto! I love how they throw the part with the rat in right before the credits.
I saw Hot Fuzz last night, I really enjoyed it. Like Shaun Of The Dead, HF may take another watch or two.
Hot Fuzz is at the top of my 'can't wait to see that movie' list.
UK DVD is out in June...
Hot F**Z......awww Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Departed - best movie I've seen in a long time. Brilliant!
Ditto! I love how they throw the part with the rat in right before the credits.
I saw Hot Fuzz last night, I really enjoyed it. Like Shaun Of The Dead, HF may take another watch or two.
Hot Fuzz is at the top of my 'can't wait to see that movie' list.
UK DVD is out in June...
DB how much humor do Americans miss in SoD by not being British?
EDIT: Saw a preview for another movie with Simon Pegg called Run Fatboy Run last night looked great.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Departed - best movie I've seen in a long time. Brilliant!
Ditto! I love how they throw the part with the rat in right before the credits.
I saw Hot Fuzz last night, I really enjoyed it. Like Shaun Of The Dead, HF may take another watch or two.
Hot Fuzz is at the top of my 'can't wait to see that movie' list.
UK DVD is out in June...
DB how much humor do Americans miss in SoD by not being British?
Hmm...good question but a difficult one to answer. UK pub culture is certainly very definitely from the US bar/drinking scene so I guess that maybe some of the 'in-jokes' there might be lost? Maybe just the 'feel' of it?
Quite a few of the characters/cameos have parts in other UK TV shows/comedies. Did you notice Tim from the UK office?
QuoteEDIT: Saw a preview for another movie with Simon Pegg called Run Fatboy Run last night looked great.
I saw that too, looks good.
Do you know anything about his movie with what's-his-name from friends?
Out on DVD soon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0488085/
No I didnt. I dont watch UK or US Office.
QuoteNo I didnt. I dont watch UK or US Office.
If you like Shaun Of The Dead & Hot Fuzz I recommend that you check out the UK Office (similar humor) & Spaced (Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg's TV show before SOTD)
Both are classics! :)
Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out
Saw this last night on dvd. Documentary made by Stewart Copeland and his Super 8 mm camera during their heyday (78-83) that has just been released. Footage ends after Ghost in the Machine tour.
Lots of live footage all over the States, Japan, Europe and Australia.
They were a massive band back in the day
finally saw barton fink last night.
did anyone else think the w.p. mayhew character was modeled after faulkner?
I'm on a David Lynch bender- rewatching everything he has released. I am so pissed that somehow I missed Inland Empire, though. It was only in the theater here for a little over a week. Did anyone see it? Anyway, last night was Blue Velvet. Such a delight to see it again and this time see so many more details and subtleties. It was cool that the DVD has lots of special features including a whole documentary on the making of it in which I learned a lot more about the innerworkings of Lynch's brilliance. Solid gold!
SPIDERMAN 3 - Hugely over the top (in a good way) hugely flawed & HUGELY entertaining! Look out for Bruce Campbell & Makers Mark.
Worth seeing for an EMO Peter Parker strutting his stuff to James Brown if nothing else.
QuoteSPIDERMAN 3 - Hugely over the top (in a good way) hugely flawed & HUGELY entertaining! Look out for Bruce Campbell & Makers Mark.
Worth seeing for an EMO Peter Parker strutting his stuff to James Brown if nothing else.
Thanks for the heads-up on Ash/Sebastian Half/Elvis/Jack Of All Trades etc... Bruce is the king!
QuoteQuoteSPIDERMAN 3 - Hugely over the top (in a good way) hugely flawed & HUGELY entertaining! Look out for Bruce Campbell & Makers Mark.
Worth seeing for an EMO Peter Parker strutting his stuff to James Brown if nothing else.
Thanks for the heads-up on Ash/Sebastian Half/Elvis/Jack Of All Trades etc... Bruce is the king!
He's hilarious in Spidey3!
Did you see that My Name Is Bruce has finally got a release date (Oct 07)?
Bubba Nosferatu and the Curse of the She-Vampires?!! Paul Giamatti as 'The Colonel'?!! ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteSPIDERMAN 3 - Hugely over the top (in a good way) hugely flawed & HUGELY entertaining! Look out for Bruce Campbell & Makers Mark.
Worth seeing for an EMO Peter Parker strutting his stuff to James Brown if nothing else.
Thanks for the heads-up on Ash/Sebastian Half/Elvis/Jack Of All Trades etc... Bruce is the king!
He's hilarious in Spidey3!
Did you see that My Name Is Bruce has finally got a release date (Oct 07)?
Bubba Nosferatu and the Curse of the She-Vampires?!! Paul Giamatti as 'The Colonel'?!! ;D
I've been following news on My Name Is Bruce quite closely.
We'll see if Giamatti signs to do the prequel. IMDB is untrustworthy at times (see the now defunct Phantasm V starring Bruce and the rest of the Phantasm cast).
i just watched harold and maude on TCM the other day but i fell asleep towards the end. i liked what i saw though
you are trying to break my heart - the wilco doc
jeff tweedy really is strangely compelling
also love song for bobby long
Thank you for smoking
Entertaining, but not as funny as I tought it would be
I was at a garage sale the other day and came across a box of old VHS tapes. In the box was a Faces Of Death Video. Does anyone remember that series ? I remember seeing a couple of those movies back in the 80's, they had some pretty morbid content in them. The one segment I remember was at a restaurant in south america that served monkey brains. They had a table with a hole cut in the center of it and a live monkey with its head stuck out the top. The diners each had a mallet or a hammer that they beat the monkey to death with and then removed part of its skull and started eating the brains. I was pretty freaked out about it. I faintly remember them showing some executions from other counties and shit like that.
Oh well, just wondering if anyone else saw these videos.
I'm not at all interested in seeing them, I might get nightmares and wet my bed, again.
Watched Babel last night. Alejandro González Iñárritu has made another, well, Alejandro González Iñárritu movie. For me, that's a good thing: if you like his others (Amores Perros, 21 Grams etc), you'll probably like this.
It has the Iñárritu trademark separate but converging storylines. This time it also has some great scenery, and a passable perfomance from Brad Pitt.
A great sequence with a deaf/mute Japanese girl high on drugs in downtown Tokyo almost made my evening. Not that I condone that sort of thing ;)
Be here to love me; the Townes Van Zandt documentary.
Sad but very inspiring!
Just watched this gem called "Winter Passing" great music, quirky story--best part roughly halfway Zooey Deschanel's character (Reese) is in a small hometown bar at what is playing in the background but "Old Sept. Blues"?! Fantassssstic!
Rushmore is on TV right now, so glad I decided to skip the bar tonight.
Some little indie flick called Spiderman 3!
HOLY ENTERTAINING!!! Perfect blockbuster, but oh so lame at parts (which was still cool). Venom was so bad-ass, freaked the girl I went with right out. THC killed as Sandman, I actually think I'm gonna pop in Sideways in a few.
As usual, The Chin stole the film though.
QuoteAs usual, The Chin stole the film though.
"I am French, you know!" ;D
"Fucking limey's"
Spinal Tap is still so great. My tie for favourite comedy.
Fast Food Nation - decent and well acted, not sure I'll indulge in a hamburger anytime soon...
Worth watching if you get the chance. Greg Kinnear is good in it (Bruce Willis in a bit part not so good - but don't let that put you off).
Better Than Fiction - It was really good, strange, good and strange!
[size=72]ICE PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote[size=72]ICE PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Seriously? This Ice Pirates? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087451/
I remember watching that when I was a kid. It was pretty shit then, it must be complete & utter shit now ;)
Click - I really like Adam Sandler but this was really bad. Not very funny & turns into a terrible melo-drama about halfway through.
Best thing about this movie was The Hoff 8-)
QuoteQuote[size=72]ICE PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size]
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Seriously? This Ice Pirates? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087451/
I remember watching that when I was a kid. It was pretty shit then, it must be complete & utter shit now ;)
SO terrible. Like, dreadful. Not even "hahaha, this is awful". It was bad without being funny. A complete waste of time. I'm still glad I experienced it...:)
I really liked the Space Herpes though.
In the past day and a half I've watched:
Rushmore
This Is Spinal Tap
Say Anything
Chasing Amy
The Big Lebowski
Say Anything
I'm now home and watching one of my absolute favourites Ghost World. Daniel Clowes is nothing short of a genius; I absolute love his work. "Ice Haven" is a masterpiece of a graphic novel. I think I'm gonna dig out some of his books, I haven't read him for a while.
Little Miss Sunshine. Funny and poignant, with some great acting. The grandfather had me laughing out loud.
Nil By Mouth - I've seen this movie a couple of times. It's difficult viewing but the performances are excellent:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119792/
Got Old Joy in the post yesterday, can't wait to watch this one!
Amazing Grace at the cinema last night after a long and liquid lunch. I fell asleep about twenty minutes in and woke up about half an hour later. When I went to sleep, Wilberforce was a young MP opposing slavery. When I woke up, he was still doing the same thing, but with a few more wrinkles. And Albert Finney had written a song.
Not really my cup of tea :-/
The Invisible - Horrible shite! I mean, I know that Ghost meets the O.C. sounds like a great idea for a movie, but the execution just wasn't there
QuoteBetter Than Fiction - It was really good, strange, good and strange!
Did you mean Stranger Than Fiction? Well anyway, I just watched it. It far exceeded my expectations. I thought the narrative voice over thing might be gimmicky but it works well and isn't a constant throughout. The graphic designers did an awesome job showing Harold's (Will Ferrell) OCD and how it's used in his world. Will is really great in it and I'm glad he's branching out in different roles now. The casting is very good. Maggie Gyllenhaal is great, in fact i think she's my new current crush.
Saw 'Mutual Appreciation' in the week - anyone seen it?
QuoteLittle Miss Sunshine. Funny and poignant, with some great acting. The grandfather had me laughing out loud.
Word :)
28 WEEKS LATER tonite 8-) :o
QuoteQuoteBetter Than Fiction - It was really good, strange, good and strange!
Did you mean Stranger Than Fiction? Well anyway, I just watched it. It far exceeded my expectations. I thought the narrative voice over thing might be gimmicky but it works well and isn't a constant throughout. The graphic designers did an awesome job showing Harold's (Will Ferrell) OCD and how it's used in his world. Will is really great in it and I'm glad he's branching out in different roles now. The casting is very good. Maggie Gyllenhaal is great, in fact i think she's my new current crush.
Yah, I meant stranger than fiction. Whoops. I loved it. The cast was great. The sound track was great. A must see in my book.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBetter Than Fiction - It was really good, strange, good and strange!
Did you mean Stranger Than Fiction? Well anyway, I just watched it. It far exceeded my expectations. I thought the narrative voice over thing might be gimmicky but it works well and isn't a constant throughout. The graphic designers did an awesome job showing Harold's (Will Ferrell) OCD and how it's used in his world. Will is really great in it and I'm glad he's branching out in different roles now. The casting is very good. Maggie Gyllenhaal is great, in fact i think she's my new current crush.
Yah, I meant stranger than fiction. Whoops. I loved it. The cast was great. The sound track was great. A must see in my book.
I'm half way through this one. It's a rare thing that I don't watch a movie the whole way through in one sitting...
Babel - excellent! I could have done without Brad Shit (I find him very difficult to tolerate after the whole Angelina Jolie thing) but fortunately he didn't spoil my enjoyment of the film. I particularly enjoyed the Japanese story + Gustavo Santaolalla's soundtrack. Fans of his soundtrack work (21 Grams, Motorcycle Diaries, Brokeback etc) really should check out his album Ronroco:
http://www.amazon.com/Ronroco-Gustavo-Santaolalla/dp/B000005J4W/ref=sr_1_2/104-4387495-7183101?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178930157&sr=1-2
A couple of tracks from The Motorcycle Diaries on his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/gustavosantaolalla
thumbsucker
very pleased.
Quotethumbsucker
very pleased.
2 thumbs up? ;D I'm sorry, that's so bad :-[ :-[ :-[
Pleased you liked it, it's on my rental list (about number 4 I think, in case you were wondering)
QuoteQuotethumbsucker
very pleased.
2 thumbs up? ;D I'm sorry, that's so bad :-[ :-[ :-[
Pleased you liked it, it's on my rental list (about number 4 I think, in case you were wondering)
buh dumm chhhhhhhhhhh.
i hate critiquing movies, mostly because i'm terrible at giving accurate descriptions or articulating analytics.
but i was very satisfied...
tell me what you think!
also just saw running with scissors a few days ago. wasn't impressed in the least. i hear the book is great, and that movie was an absolute bore... meh.
there're so many other movies i want to watch --
adaptation, for one. i've seen it before, but never under the right circumstance. i want to rent it soon, and just watch it by myself... i think i'd like it more that way.
everything is illuminated, which is a great book... and i only hear good things...
jesus camp... this actually makes me uncomfortable. i was gonna rent it tonight, but i'd have been forced to watch it alone, and i don't know how that would've worked out...
meh, i'll stop there.
Quotebuh dumm chhhhhhhhhhh
It's been a while since you've done that after one of my terrible 'jokes'
It's great to have you back Jenny :D
Thumbsucker is really great. If only to hear Elliott Smith's take on Big Stars "Thirteen". So good, man I need New Moon to arrive already.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=E9j4hYzY6ck
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Babel - excellent! I could have done without Brad Shit (I find him very difficult to tolerate after the whole Angelina Jolie thing) but fortunately he didn't spoil my enjoyment of the film. I particularly enjoyed the Japanese story + Gustavo Santaolalla's soundtrack. Fans of his soundtrack work (21 Grams, Motorcycle Diaries, Brokeback etc) really should check out his album Ronroco:
http://www.amazon.com/Ronroco-Gustavo-Santaolalla/dp/B000005J4W/ref=sr_1_2/104-4387495-7183101?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178930157&sr=1-2
A couple of tracks from The Motorcycle Diaries on his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/gustavosantaolalla
Am I the only one who thought Babel was highly overrated? The structure seemed forced. The movie pretended to be full of insight, but it didn't work for me. Pretentious might be the best word. In the end, I didn't care about any of the characters. Unlike Amores Perros, which was a lot better IMO.
The soundtrack was great though.
Heh, that's my short, pretentious and bad-written review ;)
hey chills, totally agree about Babel ;)
everybody seen Zwartboek?
excellent old-fashioned entertainment from Paul Verhoeven.
Last night was The Science of Sleep, with Gael Garcia Bernal. Funny, romantic and charming. I thought it was great - if you like Amelie and films of that ilk, give it a go. I think it's GGB's first English-speaking role (and some French, too).
QuoteLast night was The Science of Sleep, with Gael Garcia Bernal. Funny, romantic and charming. I thought it was great - if you like Amelie and films of that ilk, give it a go. I think it's GGB's first English-speaking role (and some French, too).
OH i want to see that SO badly!!
Thanks for the reminddddderrrr :)
QuoteQuoteLast night was The Science of Sleep, with Gael Garcia Bernal. Funny, romantic and charming. I thought it was great - if you like Amelie and films of that ilk, give it a go. I think it's GGB's first English-speaking role (and some French, too).
OH i want to see that SO badly!!
Thanks for the reminddddderrrr :)
It is really good, i reccomended way back in this thread somewhere.
Open Season - throughly enjoyable & surprisingly funny :D
(http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/open_season/_group_photos/martin_lawrence1.jpg)
How were the Paul Westerberg tracks in that DB?
QuoteHow were the Paul Westerberg tracks in that DB?
Definitely better than what you'd usually get for a kids animated movie but I'm not in any hurry to buy the soundtrack.
Kinda what I figured.
Watching Pan's Labyrinth tonight - so excited!!!
QuoteKinda what I figured.
Watching Pan's Labyrinth tonight - so excited!!!
Holy masterpiece!!!
I loved it, and so did the gal I watched it with. She loved the fantasy parts more and I loved the war/drama parts more, but as a whole what a wonderful film. What a wonderful ending.
Having a bit of a run of cinema visits this month.
Saw Zodiac last night, at a BAFTA screening ahead of general release in the UK. I'm a sucker for a serial killer flick.
A really great watch - although it was long (158 minutes according to imdb.com), it suited the timescale of the story.
Jake Gyllenhaal puts in a good performance, but for me the stars were the cops played by him out of ER and someone else (Anthony Edwards and Mark Ruffalo according, again, to imdb). Robert Downey Jr puts in what can only be considered a cameo appearance as an alcoholic, drug-addled reporter. I've heard of method, but surely there are limits...
I was really surprised by the intensity of some of the violence, given that it has a 15 certificate in the UK. One of the murder scenes was really quite uncomfortable viewing.
I am alway suspicious of "based on true events" movies, but from what I can gather much of this is factual in terms of the serial killer's career.
Definitely worth a go, anyways.
QuoteQuoteKinda what I figured.
Watching Pan's Labyrinth tonight - so excited!!!
Holy masterpiece!!!
I loved it, and so did the gal I watched it with. She loved the fantasy parts more and I loved the war/drama parts more, but as a whole what a wonderful film. What a wonderful ending.
So good, right?
oh man, so good
QuoteSo good, right?
oh man, so good
So very very good!
The Prestige--mucha mucha better than The Illusionist (tho' I still like the cinematography in The Illusionist).
Oyster Farmer - brilliant film
Curse of the Golden Flower. Lovely cinematography. Also, even though it's not historically accurate (apparently), lovely decolletage.
From the makers of Hero and House of Flying Daggers. Gong Li plays a blinder as the empress. Some of the set-piece fighting scenes are amazing.
QuoteQuoteAnyone seen 'Old Joy' starring Will Oldham. It's playing tonight at the University of Louisville and I'm going. The sound track is provided by Yo La Tengo. Sounds good to me.
didn't blow me away but it's definitely worth seeing.
kinda awkward at times.
Old Joy - lovely to look at but definitely uncomfortable viewing at times.
The Devil & Daniel Johnston - one of the best music documentaries I've seen.
Oldboy - excellent! Anybody seen the other parts of the trilogy?
QuoteIn the past day and a half I've watched:
Rushmore
This Is Spinal Tap
Say Anything
Chasing Amy
The Big Lebowski
Say Anything
All most excellent and all have been recently view also.
I got nuttin else. Been watching TV on DVD lately. Freeks & Geeks, Weeds, Undeclared, Mr Bean, Thundercats, etc.
Almost Elvis - entertaining documentary about Elvis impersonators trying to make it in Vegas & Memphis.
little miss sunshine, again
liked it much better the second time around
im' gonna watch science of sleep tomorrow instead of doing homework, i already decided.
Saw this great action/ crime thriller from the late 60s called "Bullitt" that has the best car chase scene ever through the hills of San Francisco. It stars Steve McQueen who is ultra cool as the cop who chases the underworld villain. Made me really convinced I need a vintage Mustang.
Okonokos. ;)
ON DVD-
The diggers, well written and directed. it is a great movie, finally.
http://www.diggersmovie.com/
Eraserhead. again. I love watching Mr X and his crazy rants. "I put every damn pipe in this neighborhood. People think that pipes grow in their homes. But they sure as hell don't! Look at my knees! Look at my knees!" And the nearly comatose grandma is great. There have to be some other David Lynch fans out there. I know I've asked before.
Quotelittle miss sunshine, again
liked it much better the second time around
im' gonna watch science of sleep tomorrow instead of doing homework, i already decided.
Good idea.
QuoteEraserhead. again. I love watching Mr X and his crazy rants. "I put every damn pipe in this neighborhood. People think that pipes grow in their homes. But they sure as hell don't! Look at my knees! Look at my knees!" And the nearly comatose grandma is great. There have to be some other David Lynch fans out there. I know I've asked before.
The demented baby is slightly...disturbing.
Other Lynch classics I enjoy:
Blue Velvet
Fire Walk with Me
I also enjoy
Pi greatly (not a Lynch film) if only for the B&W style and disconnected main character. That and he's a fellow computer dude.
QuoteQuoteKinda what I figured.
Watching Pan's Labyrinth tonight - so excited!!!
Holy masterpiece!!!
I loved it, and so did the gal I watched it with. She loved the fantasy parts more and I loved the war/drama parts more, but as a whole what a wonderful film. What a wonderful ending.
i finally saw it saturday. what a welcome addition to the pantheon of my favorite films. seriously. this film was nothing less than beautiful.
my favorite part was when the doctor said to the captain (not an exact quote) "because to simply take orders without asking questions is something meant for men like you."
i cried at the end. what a great movie!
Watched Die Hard for the first time ever yesterday afternoon.
SO BADASS!!! I was fist-pumping for what felt like the whole movie. Loved it. Now I've got to check out the other two before the new one drops.
just finished science of sleep this afternoon.
afterwards i tooka three and a half hour nap
.
i dont' know how i feel about it.
i really liked it, but was a little unfulfilled... images were lovely but... hmm...
maybe my expectations were just too high. but that's no excuse, i suppose.
anyway, i'm very sleepy.
QuoteWatched Die Hard for the first time ever yesterday afternoon.
SO BADASS!!! I was fist-pumping for what felt like the whole movie. Loved it. Now I've got to check out the other two before the new one drops.
2 & 3 is not bad, but NO ONE can ever top f'n Hans Freakin Gruber. Alan Rickman is a BMF in this movie.
QuoteEraserhead. again. I love watching Mr X and his crazy rants. "I put every damn pipe in this neighborhood. People think that pipes grow in their homes. But they sure as hell don't! Look at my knees! Look at my knees!" And the nearly comatose grandma is great. There have to be some other David Lynch fans out there. I know I've asked before.
Absolutely LOOOVE Lynch but this one gave me the creeps for weeks afterward--especially that freaky baby!
I like some of Lynch. I didn't care for Eraserhead, but I'm still sad and angry about star Jack Nance's 1996 murder.
Dune in any form and length isn't a good movie either. The recent two mini-series were far more engrossing.
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That movie's going to be so kick-ass.
i watched the last king of scotland the other night. good movie. cool special features on the dvd, too.
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Should be interesting to see how Heath Ledger pans out in this role... 8-) (brokeback joker? ;D)
I have to see The Future is Unwritten but its not showin around here yet, probably gonna have to wait for the dvd.
El Topo
really fucking bizarre
anyone see this?
QuoteQuoteCheck out this trailer for new movie Knocked Up:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31419
Seth Rogen is my favourite young actor and this movie is going to be the funniest movie of the year.
Deleted scene from Knocked Up (NSFW):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=154KVUTpe7A&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaintitcool%2Ecom%2Fnode%2F32791
;D
QuoteEl Topo
really fucking bizarre
anyone see this?
no, but really wanna see it. did you get the new Jodorowsky box?
i've seen Santa Sangre from the same director and was also veeeeery trippy.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
I thought it was rather boring... :-/
QuoteQuoteEl Topo
really fucking bizarre
anyone see this?
no, but really wanna see it. did you get the new Jodorowsky box?
i've seen Santa Sangre from the same director and was also veeeeery trippy.
this was the first Jodorowsky film i've ever seen, actually. While I do understand that it was really mostly about the images and the beauty and the symbolism, I grew a little tired after an hour and a half. I know exaclty where I wanted the movie to end, and I feel like he crammed a lot of images and symbolism into the last half hour just to sort of get it out there. Granted, I know very little about Jodorowsky and have never seven any of his films prior to this one. A pretty beautiful piece of art, nevertheless.
I think i'd ike to try it when i'm more in the mood for that sort of movie. I watched it without having any idea what I was getting myself into... I'll try again sometime.
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I think i'd ike to try it when i'm more in the mood for that sort of movie. I watched it without having any idea what I was getting myself into... I'll try again sometime.
I watched excerpts from this movie in a cafe in Amsterdam quite a few years ago. It really did my head in, but I think that I was in exactly the right "mood" for watching it ;)
Saw Cube and House Of 1000 Corpses again yesterday with some friends.
I love those! Anyone seen Pirates of the...3?
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I think i'd ike to try it when i'm more in the mood for that sort of movie. I watched it without having any idea what I was getting myself into... I'll try again sometime.
I watched excerpts from this movie in a cafe in Amsterdam quite a few years ago. It really did my head in, but I think that I was in exactly the right "mood" for watching it ;)
that makes sense.
Finished watching "End Of The Century: The Ramones". Very interesting documentary. It just goes to show you the power of music, when 4 guys who really do not like each other can put it all aside and get up on stage and rawk. It has given me more drive to learn to play their songs. I just have to get used to barre chords and figure out the timing. ugh
Saw Jackass Two at the weekend - not as good as the first but worth seeing for some of Steve O's stunts.
Also saw Zodiac which has been getting rave reviews - well acted and pretty decent all round.
I finally watched Pan's Labyrinth. I know it's a companion piece to del Toro's Devil's Backbone, which I liked better, although I like and admire both films a great deal.
I just watched Children Of Men, kinda dark, depressing, violent, and a little hopeful. I really really liked it. Also watched Red Dawn over the weekend :D. It wasnt as good as it was when I was 8, but still enjoyable.
QuoteQuoteQuoteCheck out this trailer for new movie Knocked Up:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31419
Seth Rogen is my favourite young actor and this movie is going to be the funniest movie of the year.
Deleted scene from Knocked Up (NSFW):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=154KVUTpe7A&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaintitcool%2Ecom%2Fnode%2F32791
;D
Soooooooooo funny. I hope I can catch this when I'm in the city (Saskatoon) on Monday for a doctor's appointment.
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i was scrolling really fast down this page and i thought that was the mont de sundua picture and i was like ,WTF there is a MOS movie? but then i realized this was ridiculous and i slowed down on the mighty mouse AND the rum candy
Quotei was scrolling really fast down this page and i thought that was the mont de sundua picture and i was like ,WTF there is a MOS movie? but then i realized this was ridiculous and i slowed down on the mighty mouse AND the rum candy
I can see the similarity. Jim James is The Joker!!! :o
Just finished The Devil & Daniel Johnston.
Wow. Heartbreakingly incredible. What a captivating film. I just type enough good things about this. So good.
I'll be ordering some of his albums come pay-day.
Watched Babel last night, absolutely loved it. What the hell did the girls note to cop say though? Any ideas?
p.s. Blockbuster Total Access is the shit!
Watched Trainspotting finally last weekend and can't quite grasp why everyone thought it was so great--just a bunch of junky wankers hanging out, ho hum
QuoteWatched Trainspotting finally last weekend and can't quite grasp why everyone thought it was so great--just a bunch of junky wankers hanging out, ho hum
Excellent book, very good movie IMO.
QuoteWatched Trainspotting finally last weekend and can't quite grasp why everyone thought it was so great--just a bunch of junky wankers hanging out, ho hum
You know....I never finished the movie. I gave up after the shitty sheets part. My roommates in college all loved it. They were not the type you would have expected to actually like it. I figured hey this has got to be great.....ugh I was wrong. Mabe I was in the wrong frame of mind at the time.
I do not think Hot Young Teen Lesbians is a movie that needs to be discussed here. :o :D ;D
Sunshine. Some nice effects, but... meh.
QuoteWatched Trainspotting finally last weekend and can't quite grasp why everyone thought it was so great--just a bunch of junky wankers hanging out, ho hum
great movie... also great book (once you'v rearranged your head to be able to understand it!)
noise - an excellent new australian film about a small town police officer with tinitus (sounds daggy but it was great... if you want to know what it's like living in australia, i would highly recommend getting your hands on it) stars rose byrne's boyfriend brendan cowell
THE BLUES BROTHERS
(less excitingly) the new pirates of the caribbean
Little Children - Very good. Not sure if I would have enjoyed quite so much if I hadn't read the book first though...
QuoteLittle Children - Very good. Not sure if I would have enjoyed quite so much if I hadn't read the book first though...
The book is truly outstanding. Now is it like Tom Perrotta's other classic
Election where the movie is better then the book? I have not seen Little Children and cannot wait to see it. I think Election is the only one that I can think of where the movie is better then the book.
QuoteQuoteLittle Children - Very good. Not sure if I would have enjoyed quite so much if I hadn't read the book first though...
The book is truly outstanding. Now is it like Tom Perrotta's other classic Election where the movie is better then the book? I have not seen Little Children and cannot wait to see it. I think Election is the only one that I can think of where the movie is better then the book.
Election the movie was great, I haven't read the book.
Like yourself I loved (Little Children) the book, which made watching the movie that bit more enjoyable. I don't think the movie is better (as so often in cases like this there are lots of interesting sub-plots that got left out) but it's definitely one of the best movie adaptations that I've seen.
The movie is narrated, which I thought was a cop out at first but it actually works really well. The cast were all excellent, particularly Kate Winslet & Patrick Wilson, who I don't think I've seen in anything before.
QuoteQuoteQuoteLittle Children - Very good. Not sure if I would have enjoyed quite so much if I hadn't read the book first though...
The book is truly outstanding. Now is it like Tom Perrotta's other classic Election where the movie is better then the book? I have not seen Little Children and cannot wait to see it. I think Election is the only one that I can think of where the movie is better then the book.
Election the movie was great, I haven't read the book.
Like yourself I loved (Little Children) the book, which made watching the movie that bit more enjoyable. I don't think the movie is better (as so often in cases like this there are lots of interesting sub-plots that got left out) but it's definitely one of the best movie adaptations that I've seen.
The movie is narrated, which I thought was a cop out at first but it actually works really well. The cast were all excellent, particularly Kate Winslet & Patrick Wilson, who I don't think I've seen in anything before.
I luv Kate Winslet. She's on my list. I would recommend reading Election. It's good but the movie is just that much better. It's a rarity.
Inga: Werewolf!
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Werewolf?
Igor: There.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: What?
Igor: There, wolf. There, castle.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Why are you talking that way.
Igor: I thought you wanted to.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: No, I don't want to.
Igor: Suit yourself. I'm easy.
Oh my, that is possibly one of the funniest scenes ever. Don't know why.
Knocked Up
Simply incredible. You know when a movie opens with "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" that it's going to kick some major ass and it did.
Side-splitting hilarious. Tear-jerking touching and cringeworthy. Just amazing. Best film I've seen this year by far. The Loudon Wainwright III songs were amazing (the one played over the credits nearly brought me to tears, I'll be picking up the soundtrack asap).
Loved all the Freaks and Geeks alumni.
Go see it now!
QuoteKnocked Up
Simply incredible. You know when a movie opens with "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" that it's going to kick some major ass and it did.
Side-splitting hilarious. Tear-jerking touching and cringeworthy. Just amazing. Best film I've seen this year by far. The Loudon Wainwright III songs were amazing (the one played over the credits nearly brought me to tears, I'll be picking up the soundtrack asap).
Loved all the Freaks and Geeks alumni.
Go see it now!
it is a good film. that part when paul rudd was counting the types of chairs in the hotel room KILLED me.
"this chair is HIGH."i have watched too many movies in the past few days. i finally got to see
bobby, which was great. turns out emilio estevez wrote and directed it, which surprised me. i know i am only 23 and therefore have no living memory of bobby kennedy, but this film does a good job of showing how people felt when they lost him. i was bawling by the end. seriously. i think it was the speech of bobby's they played that made me cry, though. here's a link if you'd like to read it. i find it to be VERY applicable to the current state of affairs here in the states:
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/Speeches/RFK/138RFK3SEN21SPEECHES_68APR05.htm
great cast, too. harry belafonte, anthony hopkins, william macy, elijah wood, sharon stone, demi moore, christian slater, lawrence fishburne, and a bunch of others.
dreamgirls was good, too. jennifer hudson deserved that oscar.
i watched
for your consideration last night. this was too funny for words. i could not stop laughing. we had to pause the movie twice to be able to maintain. i love christopher guest.
'The Rules of Attraction'
A drug, sex and alcohol fuelled mess of a movie - but I quite liked it. Very dark. Might have to search out the book...
Boondock Saints. So awseome it hurts.
The Cooler - very enjoyable quirky little film staring William H Macy & Alec Baldwin (a good role for him)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318374/
All you who've seen Knocked Up, check the new signature!
QuoteAll you who've seen Knocked Up, check the new signature!
ahahaha.
;D
Cool trailer for Ridley Scott's American Gangster staring Russell Crowe & Denzel Washington:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/americangangster.html
QuoteIf any of us get laid tonight it's because of Eric Bana in Munich.
gotta love eric - a good melbourne boy!!
Here's another good one, teaser trailer for Will Smith in I Am Legend:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/iamlegend/
The genius returns...
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edit: Yeah, there's supposed to be a poster of Charlie Kaufman's new one here, but it's MIA.
ONCE. I've never been IN love. I've loved someone with everything in me but they're two different things. This movie made me yearn to be IN LOVE.
In-Limbo, was probably an alternate name for this movie!
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Wolf Creek - pretty lame actually
QuoteONCE. I've never been IN love. I've loved someone with everything in me but they're two different things. This movie made me yearn to be IN LOVE.
In-Limbo, was probably an alternate name for this movie!
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Hi, ta - and welcome to the board.
I'm dying to see Once. I've seeked out The Frames because of the trailer.
QuoteI'm dying to see Once. I've seeked out The Frames because of the trailer.
Have you not seen The Commitments Jaimoe?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/
QuoteQuoteONCE. I've never been IN love. I've loved someone with everything in me but they're two different things. This movie made me yearn to be IN LOVE.
In-Limbo, was probably an alternate name for this movie!
Hi Forum, I'm New!!!!
Hi, ta - and welcome to the board.
thanks! By the way I am obsessed with My Morning Jacket.
QuoteQuoteI'm dying to see Once. I've seeked out The Frames because of the trailer.
Have you not seen The Commitments Jaimoe?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/
Yes of course, but that was when it first came out in the theatre. I know some of the the particulars regarding Once and I can't wait to see it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI'm dying to see Once. I've seeked out The Frames because of the trailer.
Have you not seen The Commitments Jaimoe?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/
Yes of course, but that was when it first came out in the theatre. I know some of the the particulars regarding Once and I can't wait to see it.
I loved the Commitments & whilst everyone else in the UK went crazy for Andrew Strong (for about 6months) my friends & I discovered Glen Hansard & The Frames. Can't wait to see Once, no release date here though so I'll have to wait for the DVD.
There's no way Once would get released in Japan. It's only playing in limited release in major cities in North America. The DVD will do just fine with a good sound-system.
the pick of destiny. hilarious. i'm a huge d fan though
Hannibal Rising, it wasn't all that good. It could've been a lot better. There was nothing really thrilling about it. Next movie to watch that i've rented is Lonsome Jim, anyone see it?
Keeping Mum - a black comedy from 2006 with Rowan Atkinson, Maggie Smith and Kristin Scott Thomas. A really funny little comedy.
Children of Men - I liked it, but didn't love it.
Jaimoe - Michael Caine was so Brill! Good flick
Andy- Looking 4ward to seeing Once. Yeah Andrew Strong, what a Voice! Love The Commitments, saw it twice in the theater when it came out, ahh memories "How's about The Fuckin Idjiots" ;D
Currently watching (4 the 8th time) Trainspotting :o Love it!
I just watched Apocalypto. I liked it a lot. And the science of sleep, which I also enjoyed, but the ending could have been better.
Lonesome Jim. Very good movie. Directed by Steve Buscemi. Everyone should see it. Thats all you need to know.
QuoteJaimoe - Michael Caine was so Brill! Good flick
Yes, Caine was excellent.
A'ight...I saw Knocked Up when I was on Vacation. Both my wife and I found it brilliant. The movie was a riot and almost as funny was watching the 50somethings getting up and leaving about 1/2 way through the movie. I have a feeling Judd Apatow can do no wrong.
QuoteA'ight...I saw Knocked Up when I was on Vacation. Both my wife and I found it brilliant. The movie was a riot and almost as funny was watching the 50somethings getting up and leaving about 1/2 way through the movie. I have a feeling Judd Apatow can do no wrong.
"Your face looks like Robin Williams' knuckle." ;D
QuoteQuoteA'ight...I saw Knocked Up when I was on Vacation. Both my wife and I found it brilliant. The movie was a riot and almost as funny was watching the 50somethings getting up and leaving about 1/2 way through the movie. I have a feeling Judd Apatow can do no wrong.
"Your face looks like Robin Williams' knuckle." ;D
"You're like Babe Ruth's gay brother. You're Gabe Ruth"...Damn that's f'n funny.
Just saw Apocalypto and it was so good!
Great job, Mr. Gibson!
Attempted to watch Rushmore a couple weekends back and found it completely unentertaining, just didn't find Jason Schwartzman all that funny... :-/
Just recently watched City of Lost Children and really loved the cinematography--plus the kid who played Ron Perlman's little brother is great (even with no lines).
P.S.--all you Trainspotting fans please tell me more about the entertainment value of junkies hanging out shooting up--I do understand there was a small plot about making a big score with a case of drugs and Ewan McGregor's character struggling to breakout of the life of a junkie but other than that I really would like to try to understand people's fascination with drug use here.
P.P.S.--I thought Aronofsky did drug use more artfully in "Requiem for a Dream"...
La Vie En Rose, a biopic about Edith Piaf. :'( See it!
Big Trainspotting and Requiem fan bro.
Renton - 'Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suite on hire purchase in a range of fucking fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the fuck you are on Sunday night. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing fucking junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pissing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, fucked up brats you spawned to replace yourselves. Choose your future. Choose life... But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin' else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you've got heroin?'
I am not into drugs, the Trainspotting script is great. Danny Boyle is a good director too. Now Darren Aronofsky... :o Just my humble opinion.
serenity
kiss kiss bang bang
....
i think the thing with trainspotting is that it doesn't glamourise or trivialise serious drug-use which a lot of films do. i've never seen another film which deals with these kinds of issues in such a no-holes barred kind of way, but still with a (very warped) sense of humour... you see the havoc it wreaks, the psychological and physical toll it takes... and that there is a choice. not everyone can make the choice, or they make the "wrong" choice, but its always there
obviously haven't seen requiem for a dream, but i've heard that's a pretty powerful film as well
Quoteserenity
kiss kiss bang bang
....
i think the thing with trainspotting is that it doesn't glamourise or trivialise serious drug-use which a lot of films do. i've never seen another film which deals with these kinds of issues in such a no-holes barred kind of way, but still with a (very warped) sense of humour... you see the havoc it wreaks, the psychological and physical toll it takes... and that there is a choice. not everyone can make the choice, or they make the "wrong" choice, but its always there
obviously haven't seen requiem for a dream, but i've heard that's a pretty powerful film as well
requiem made me feel so sick i had to stop watching it. i never felt that from a movie. very powerful indeed!
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Just recently watched City of Lost Children and really loved the cinematography--plus
great film, albiet very strange. Check out some of Jean-Pierre Jeunet other works if you have not, Delicatessen is great and Amelie is great.
Just watched The Sweet Hereafter again. Hard to watch once you have kids. Tragically beautiful movie; tough to shake.
I always think I'm going to open this and see shows, like concerts. We need a thread for that and what shows do you have coming up. Would you guys be interested in a thread like that?
wow never mind, I see that thread now :-? shows how much attention I was paying to what I read.
Pan's Labyrinth (finally!)--simply awesome
QuoteA'ight...I saw Knocked Up when I was on Vacation. Both my wife and I found it brilliant. The movie was a riot and almost as funny was watching the 50somethings getting up and leaving about 1/2 way through the movie. I have a feeling Judd Apatow can do no wrong.
absolutely (and suprisingly) loved Knocked Up. Also took joy watching people walk out.
The whole scene in the Vegas hotel room with the chairs (not to spoil anything) was absolutely familiar to me, yet I have never been to Vegas or discussed chairs at such length...
QuoteQuoteA'ight...I saw Knocked Up when I was on Vacation. Both my wife and I found it brilliant. The movie was a riot and almost as funny was watching the 50somethings getting up and leaving about 1/2 way through the movie. I have a feeling Judd Apatow can do no wrong.
absolutely (and suprisingly) loved Knocked Up. Also took joy watching people walk out.
The whole scene in the Vegas hotel room with the chairs (not to spoil anything) was absolutely familiar to me, yet I have never been to Vegas or discussed chairs at such length...
Niiiiiiiiice
Ocean's 13.... much better than the second one.... lot's of flavor of the original....
Withnail and I - got it on DVD for my birthday.
Marvellous film, full of quotable lines. Sherry?
I dont know if this counts as a movie but I just finished season 3 of Deadwood. WOW! That's the best written television series I ever saw, not really from a plot perspective but the language is sooo rich. I had to watch it with the subtitles on to catch the wordplay, it's really a fantastic experience.
And then once I was culturally enriched I had to go see Transformers, of course.
I just got see The Devil and Daniel Johnston a couple nights ago - far out - thats all I can say
I also watched Dr Brommers Magic Soap really interesting if your familiar with
Dr Brommers Castile Soap.
I think Encore is having a crazy guy documentary marathon or something.
Monterey Pop - HOLY WOW. What a wonderful musical film, I'd love to watch the 3-disc box set.
Highlights - Well it was all really really great, but I especially loved the performances by" Canned Heat, (a young) Simon and Garfunkel, Country Joe and the Fish (Tripps, I'm gonna need some guidance), The Who destroyed (pun!), the "Paint It, Black" cover by Eric Burdon and the Animals, Hendrix of course and Otis Redding. Haha, I pretty much named every artist there.
QuoteMonterey Pop - HOLY WOW. What a wonderful musical film, I'd love to watch the 3-disc box set.
You mean the Criterion version. I own it and it is a must have. It's a must in the explosive factor if you have a great sound-system. The DTS audio track is unbelievable.
QuoteYou mean the Criterion version. I own it and it is a must have. It's a must in the explosive factor if you have a great sound-system. The DTS audio track is unbelievable.
I was watching the one at the bottom of the page, would love to see the other two:
http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/criterionco/Categories?category=MONTEREY+POP+FESTIVAL+DVD+sale%21
Even my sup-par surround sound system sounded great, I was giving this wedding going on behind my place a run for their money.
Incidently, The Who were not pleased with their set-up at Monterey. Pete wasn't allowed to use his Jim Marshall hybrid amp and had to settle for a wimpy Fender (I think he was using a Fender head). Anyway, it's obviously true if you compare "A Quick One" from Monterey vs "A Quick One" from The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus; the latter being one of the best Who performances ever. Still, My Generation was killer at Monterey.
I see that the version you saw does indeed have a DTS track. It doesn't matter if you don't have 5.1 with a DTS decoder, but, it's still an excellent video transfer.
la vie en rose - about edith piaf.... fairly harrowing, but a very well done movie
Last night I watched The Fountain. I'm usually pretty good at following weird movies, but i'm not sure if i understood everything. I'll have to watch it again.
QuoteMonterey Pop - HOLY WOW. What a wonderful musical film, I'd love to watch the 3-disc box set.
Highlights - Well it was all really really great, but I especially loved the performances by" Canned Heat, (a young) Simon and Garfunkel, Country Joe and the Fish (Tripps, I'm gonna need some guidance), The Who destroyed (pun!), the "Paint It, Black" cover by Eric Burdon and the Animals, Hendrix of course and Otis Redding. Haha, I pretty much named every artist there.
i was watching monterey pop a VH1 the other day, and i loved it. i'll have to get the box set as well. as far as country joe and the fish go, i would first get, "electric music for the mind and body" followed by, "i-feel-like-i'm-fixin-to-die" followed by, "here we are again." i enjoy them all really. a lot of blues and psychedelics.
Saw Reservoir Dogs and The Boondock Saints last night with some friends. I love both. It's always fun to watch these movies.
I've watched a couple of movies and one BBC made-for-tv flick:
Bend Of The River (1952) - The second of James Stewart and director Anthony Mann's five westerns. Mann is one of the best forgotten directors. Part of the reason why Mann isn't a household name like his fellow American directors like John Ford, Howard Hawks and Sam Peckinpah, is because his films were uncompromising psychological examinations featuring anti-heroes. This film is fantastic, as are all the five westerns that Stewart and Mann did together beginning with Winchester '73.
The Prestige - A fine film with lots of plot twists and terrific acting all-round.
Miss Marple: Ordeal By Innocence (2007) - I recoded this a month ago off of the HD CBC and finally got around to watching it last night. I love murder mysteries and Agatha Christie film adaptations in general. This film is of the new incarnation of Marple (the series started up again in 2004) and stars Geraldine McEwan. Anyway, this is a good entry in the series.
QuoteI dont know if this counts as a movie but I just finished season 3 of Deadwood. WOW! That's the best written television series I ever saw, not really from a plot perspective but the language is sooo rich. I had to watch it with the subtitles on to catch the wordplay, it's really a fantastic experience.
And then once I was culturally enriched I had to go see Transformers, of course.
if you liked Deadwood you'll love John from Cincinnati.....
QuoteQuoteI dont know if this counts as a movie but I just finished season 3 of Deadwood. WOW! That's the best written television series I ever saw, not really from a plot perspective but the language is sooo rich. I had to watch it with the subtitles on to catch the wordplay, it's really a fantastic experience.
And then once I was culturally enriched I had to go see Transformers, of course.
if you liked Deadwood you'll love John from Cincinnati.....
I think Deadwood is the best western ever filmed, movie or television series. Milch is a genius. We'll see if he can duplicate Deadwood's genius with his "surfing" series John From Cincinnati. I like JFC and I hope it lasts, but I also want closure to Deadwood, like the proposed two HBO features that are supposed to be shot soon... cocksuckers.
QuoteQuoteI dont know if this counts as a movie but I just finished season 3 of Deadwood. WOW! That's the best written television series I ever saw, not really from a plot perspective but the language is sooo rich. I had to watch it with the subtitles on to catch the wordplay, it's really a fantastic experience.
And then once I was culturally enriched I had to go see Transformers, of course.
if you liked Deadwood you'll love John from Cincinnati.....
I've heard mixed review of John from Cincinnati but I haven't seen an episode yet so I'm reserving my judgement. I really do want to like it, Milch is such a fantastic writer, but there's been a huge amount of negative review for JFC that Ive read so far... ah well.
On this last DVD set Jaimoe, Milch said on a commentary that the political themes they got too right when the story ended were gonna be explored in a Deadwood Movie! But, who knows when and if..keeping my finegrs crossed definately.
And I was as big a fan of the Prestige as I was of the book, really worth a read, almost two completely different beasts.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI dont know if this counts as a movie but I just finished season 3 of Deadwood. WOW! That's the best written television series I ever saw, not really from a plot perspective but the language is sooo rich. I had to watch it with the subtitles on to catch the wordplay, it's really a fantastic experience.
And then once I was culturally enriched I had to go see Transformers, of course.
if you liked Deadwood you'll love John from Cincinnati.....
I've heard mixed review of John from Cincinnati but I haven't seen an episode yet so I'm reserving my judgement. I really do want to like it, Milch is such a fantastic writer, but there's been a huge amount of negative review for JFC that Ive read so far... ah well.
On this last DVD set Jaimoe, Milch said on a commentary that the political themes they got too right when the story ended were gonna be explored in a Deadwood Movie! But, who knows when and if..keeping my finegrs crossed definately.
And I was as big a fan of the Prestige as I was of the book, really worth a read, almost two completely different beasts.
I've read a lot of good reviews of John From Cincinnati. A lot of the negative stuff comes from fanboys still holding a grudge against Milch for ending Deadwood. I think this is a series you'll either love (and I'm loving it) or hate (since it is strange and confusing). One great thing is that half the supporting cast were in Deadwood.
By the by, Milch signed to do two, two-hour Deadwood movies to complete the series.
HOT FUZZ - excellent (jog on!)
300 - complete & utter crap :(
Children Of Men - not an 'enjoyable' movie but very good. Like TK said, Michael Caine was excellent.
The Break Up - good performances by Vince Vaughan & Jenifer but I found it really uncomfortable viewing, like being caught in the middle of argument with no way of escaping.
Zodiac - David Fincher's best since Se7en IMO.
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The Break Up - good performances by Vince Vaughan & Jenifer but I found it really uncomfortable viewing, like being caught in the middle of argument with no way of escaping.
I think The Break Up hit all the right notes with the topic at hand. I liked that the film didn't go for light-hearted laughs and the Hollywood ending. It's a film about two people that have drifted apart and how friends get dragged into the fray whether they like it or not. It's a funny film, but sad and uncompromising too.
Two excellent trailers:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/11808/
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/theinvasion/
just saw black snake moan. weird but entertaining. sam jackson plays a blues singer whose band is RL Burnside's band (I'm pretty sure)
Quotejust saw black snake moan. weird but entertaining. sam jackson plays a blues singer whose band is RL Burnside's band (I'm pretty sure)
I read somewhere that Sam Jackson based his character on RL. Not sure if that's true...
QuoteQuotejust saw black snake moan. weird but entertaining. sam jackson plays a blues singer whose band is RL Burnside's band (I'm pretty sure)
I read somewhere that Sam Jackson based his character on RL. Not sure if that's true...
I could definitely see that.
I just watched "Snatch" last night--this has got to be Guy Ritchies best film yet...the squeaking dog was a riot!
QuoteI just watched "Snatch" last night--this has got to be Guy Ritchies best film yet...the squeaking dog was a riot!
'You like Dags.' ;D Awesome movie, seen it ten times.
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:o :o :o :o
Saw HP and The Order Of The Phoenix. Big fan of the big, big fan of the movie. I enjoyed it. It doesn't bother me that there are certain cuts/changes in the movies from the books. I'm able to enjoy both for different reasons.
A clip featuring David Cross as Allen Ginsberg and Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan from I'M NOT THERE hits!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33320
QuoteA clip featuring David Cross as Allen Ginsberg and Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan from I'M NOT THERE hits!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33320
thanks for that! i can't wait for this movie. david cross and cate blanchett are a little unsettlin in their roles, but it may be different in the context of the film. I thought the dialouge was fantastic though.
QuoteQuoteA clip featuring David Cross as Allen Ginsberg and Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan from I'M NOT THERE hits!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33320
thanks for that! i can't wait for this movie. david cross and cate blanchett are a little unsettlin in their roles, but it may be different in the context of the film. I thought the dialouge was fantastic though.
Did you read the review? It has numerous people playing dylan
I was really uneasy about the movie for a while, but the concept has really grown on me. I'm not too keen on what's shown of David Cross there, but I like what Cate Blanchett's done in the role (judging from that short clip).
I'm more excited for the soundtrack with The Hold Steady, Jim James (and the rest of the gang???) and Stephen Malkmus, etc. covering Dylan.
QuoteQuoteQuoteA clip featuring David Cross as Allen Ginsberg and Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan from I'M NOT THERE hits!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33320
thanks for that! i can't wait for this movie. david cross and cate blanchett are a little unsettlin in their roles, but it may be different in the context of the film. I thought the dialouge was fantastic though.
Did you read the review? It has numerous people playing dylan
i don't like to read movie reviews, but i heard there were multiple actors playing dylan. sounds like an interesting concept. the director / writer seems pretty good and it's named after a rare, but very good dylan tune (i'm not there is an outtake from the mostly lost basement tape years) that's worth the price of admission right there.
someone said jim and the boys are doing Goin to Acapulco on the soundtrack. I would LOVE to hear that. I would also LOVE to hear him do a cover i'm not there, too. i told him he's about two more dylan tunes away from having an album of dylan covers. maybe he should do a double album. Jim Covers George Harrison and Bob Dylan. ;D
Vacuuming Completely Nude In Paradise (or something like that) - rubbish, couldn't finish watching it. Directed by hit-or-miss Danny Boyle & staring Timothy Spall (one of my fav British actors) this was one was definitely a miss. Avoid at all costs!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275764/
Nobody seen Transformers (hey, I grew up in the 80's!) or Ratatouille (hey, I'm a big kid at heart!) yet?
Looking forward to both of these...
QuoteNobody seen Transformers (hey, I grew up in the 80's!) or Ratatouille (hey, I'm a big kid at heart!) yet?
Looking forward to both of these...
Saw Ratatouille. It's quite good. The kids greatly enjoyed it also. I have not seen Transformers. Not sure how I feel about the movie yet. I greatly loved the cartoon, the toys, and the original movie. Now if they bust out withe Dinobots.....Kind felt that way about Xmen when it came out. I was a huge Xman comic fan and the first movie didn't do much for me, the second was much better.
Dinobots?!! Now we're talking MJ ;)
Yeah I was deeply disappointed when I heard that it was being made by Michael Bay but I have to confess that the trailers have got me excited.
Didn't like the first X-Men movie? I thought 1 & 2 were good, 3 was complete & utter shit.
In Cold Blood - a fantastic film starring Robert Blake. It makes a great companion to the recent film Capote.
Waking Ned Devine - wonderful.
stranger than fiction - really really liked it
not a huge fan of will ferrell - i think i like him better in these kinds of roles. a bit like jim carrey in eternal sunshine...
QuoteDinobots?!! Now we're talking MJ ;)
Yeah I was deeply disappointed when I heard that it was being made by Michael Bay but I have to confess that the trailers have got me excited.
Didn't like the first X-Men movie? I thought 1 & 2 were good, 3 was complete & utter shit.
I enjoyed 2. Hated 1 and 3. I had issues with the story and the "history" they created for the whole series. I was waaaaay to much of a fan of the comic from the time the second crew came in (Wolveriene, Storm, Colossus, etc.) through to Apocolype story line. I was happy with 2 as the movie was good and I think they did a good job based on what they started out with in 1, albiet slightly annoyed that there was so little Colossus and no HAVOK AND GAMBIT?!?!? Come on my 3 favs!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - I loved it, plot changes and all.
A few of my friends talked me into seeing Transformers last nite. Yawn. What did WTTC say once, "Set the snooze alarm" ;D
Granted it did have some amazing special effects. ::)
Twenty Four Seven - can't wait for This Is England & so decided to watch all of my Shane Meadows movies again starting with this one. Enjoyed it more 2nd time round.
I watched The Last Waltz on Sunday night. Still, oh so amazing after all these viewings. Joni Mitchell and "Coyote" is still my favourite performance of the entire thing.
QuoteJoni Mitchell and "Coyote" is still my favourite performance of the entire thing.
Yeah but she didn't look as good as Emmylou, did she? ;)
*sings Evangeline in his head & dreams of Emmylou* ::)
I'm not picky, I'll take 'em both.
AT THE SAME TIME!
Haha, I read a couple of days ago that Ms. Mitchell 'kicked about' with David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills (not to mention James Taylor & Jackson Browne) back in the the day...why not Neil?!! Maybe she was picky about the famous people that she slept with ;)
harry potter :D
Quoteharry potter :D
QuoteHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - I loved it, plot changes and all.
Thank goodness I'm not the only one....Starting to feel like the creepy old man. [size=9]And sadly my Friday night plans involve me waiting in line for like 3 fucking hours for Book 7 and I plan to stay up all night and read. This has bee a LONG time coming and I've been there since Book 1.[/size]
QuoteThank goodness I'm not the only one....Starting to feel like the creepy old man. [size=9]And sadly my Friday night plans involve me waiting in line for like 3 fucking hours for Book 7 and I plan to stay up all night and read. This has bee a LONG time coming and I've been there since Book 1.[/size]
I'll be picking my pre-order up Saturday morning and not putting it down until the last page.
Totally been a LONG time coming indeed.
QuoteThank goodness I'm not the only one....Starting to feel like the creepy old man. And sadly my Friday night plans involve me waiting in line for like 3 fucking hours for Book 7 and I plan to stay up all night and read. This has bee a LONG time coming and I've been there since Book 1.
haha have fun!! i'm looking forward to reading the newie, but i have to get no. 6 first....
i also saw harry potter, and really enjoyed it! i didn't mind that they chopped bits out, after all it was the longest book, and i don't think it really disrupted the storyline too much...
it is weird watching these kids grow up (literally) on screen infront of you though...
Zodiac - scary as hell.
QuoteQuoteThank goodness I'm not the only one....Starting to feel like the creepy old man. [size=9]And sadly my Friday night plans involve me waiting in line for like 3 fucking hours for Book 7 and I plan to stay up all night and read. This has bee a LONG time coming and I've been there since Book 1.[/size]
I'll be picking my pre-order up Saturday morning and not putting it down until the last page.
Totally been a LONG time coming indeed.
Harry Potter Book 7 spoiler below!!!
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Hermione Granger drinks Corona!
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Yay Hermione!
Again, I'm back to feeling like the creepy old man as she's positivly adorable.
My wife somehow managed to sneak The Devil Wears Prada onto out rental list & it just got delivered. Anyone seen it? Any good? I have no desire to watch it but have read some good reviews, should I give it a go?
Devil Wears Prada is quite funny in places - Streep is on good form. Perfect Saturday night no-brain film.
BTW - is that a moomin as your avatar? That brings back some memories...
QuoteDevil Wears Prada is quite funny in places - Streep is on good form. Perfect Saturday night no-brain film.
BTW - is that a moomin as your avatar? That brings back some memories...
Cheers Mark, I'll give it a go :)
Yeah it's Moomintroll's friend Snufkin. I always thought he was kinda cool, the way he just packed up his 'shit' ;) & left town. I still love the Moonmin books & the original 'fuzzy-felt' animated series. I always take a Tove Jansson novel on holiday with me, not sure why...
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I know it's the isn't the right thread but I need to hear about
your recent travels!
One movie I'd seen before (Blue In The Face) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112541/ & one I hadn't (Citizen Ruth) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115906/
Paradise Hawaiian Style - nothing better than an Elvis movie on a Sunday afternoon!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. IMO the best of the films, with a great climax. My niece and nephew (12 and 9 respectively) thought it was the best thing they'd ever seen.
Knocked Up finally, about time!
The Lord walks again...
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'Garden State'
Again.
Superb.
QuoteThe Lord walks again...
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Excellent poster Red, cheers 4 posting.
Dreamgirls - surprisingly enjoyable. Eddie Murphy was excellent!
High Fidelity--good book OK movie (great soundtrack).
Over The Hedge--the funniest animated movie in recent memory. I Love Steve Carel as Hammie the hyper squirrel. 2 thumbs way up for this one!
QuoteTwenty Four Seven - can't wait for This Is England & so decided to watch all of my Shane Meadows movies again starting with this one. Enjoyed it more 2nd time round.
A Room For Romeo Brass - my 2nd Shane Meadows film this month.
No matter how many times I watch this movie it never fails to impress. Like it says on the box 'you won't know whether to laugh or cry' Paddy Considine is simply brilliant.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202559/
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eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, again
Quoteeternal sunshine of the spotless mind, again
One of the best! Charlie Kaufman is an American treasure, I cannot wait for Synedoche, New York.
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Excellent poster Red, cheers 4 posting.
Now here's the trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thedarjeelinglimited/
I can't wait to get off work and actually watch it.
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Excellent poster Red, cheers 4 posting.
Now here's the trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thedarjeelinglimited/
I can't wait to get off work and actually watch it.
"I don' know, I think the train's lost." ;D
QuoteThe Lord walks again...
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Wes Anderson is quality. Didn't know he had a new one coming, thanks for the heads up.
That looks really great. I think The Life Aquatic was Wes' weakest effort, but I still really enjoyed it. Bottle Rocket, Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums are all fantastic. As with the soundtracks - anyone know the song (or two) played in that Darjeeling trailer?
I just discovered Winter Passing. I really enjoyed it! I also liked the soundtrack! That version of Old September Blues is freakin amazing!! It's perhaps THE best version, period. At least that's my humble opinion. When Jim hits those high notes, it gets the chills goin. Great stuff! ;D
This thread just became un-stickied. Eerie... :o
QuoteThat looks really great. I think The Life Aquatic was Wes' weakest effort, but I still really enjoyed it. Bottle Rocket, Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums are all fantastic. As with the soundtracks - anyone know the song (or two) played in that Darjeeling trailer?
Two songs by the Kinks I've found out, you can grab them both here: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2007/07/darjeeling-limited-trailer-leaks.html
This thread is stickied once again...weird.
this thread is forever being stickied and unstickied. maybe it's because it's so massive!
Thanks for the trailers to the new Coen borthers and Wes Anerderson films. Glad to see my favorite director's are still at it. Now when Woody Allen's newest project coming out?
Sweet new Wes Anderson. Cheers 4 posting!
This Saturday nite:
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/sunshine/?deeplink=video
QuoteQuoteTwenty Four Seven - can't wait for This Is England & so decided to watch all of my Shane Meadows movies again starting with this one. Enjoyed it more 2nd time round.
A Room For Romeo Brass - my 2nd Shane Meadows film this month.
No matter how many times I watch this movie it never fails to impress. Like it says on the box 'you won't know whether to laugh or cry'
Paddy Considine is simply brilliant.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202559/
Shane Meadows talks about This Is England: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22241
Zodiac, i liked it. Serial killers, detectives, profiling and all that stuff is very fascinating to me.
Zatoichi. A story about a blind samurai. I liked the movie. The movie included cool fight scenes and had lots of hilarious moments.
QuoteZatoichi. A story about a blind samurai. I liked the movie. The movie included cool fight scenes and had lots of hilarious moments.
I believe you saw the latest incarnation of The Blind Swordsman, by maverick Japanese director/actor 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, a huge influence of Quentin Tarantino amonst others. Beat is one of my favourite directors and actors and is one of the most influential directors in Japanese cinema. Check out Kitano's gangster (Yakuza) movies: Violent Cop, Hana-Bi (Fireworks - a beautiful film too), Boiling Point, Sonatine, Gonin and his US gangster film Brother, with Omar Epps.
Another film Kitano starred in was the hugely influential anti-highschool, social satire and fucking crazy and violent survival of the fittest picture: Battle Royale... another giant influence of Tarantino. He even hired the actress that played Go Go in the first Kill Bill after he saw her fight scene in Battle Royale.
Here's some reviews and ratings from Rotten Tomatoes of his films: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/p/takeshi_kitano/about.php
QuoteQuoteZatoichi. A story about a blind samurai. I liked the movie. The movie included cool fight scenes and had lots of hilarious moments.
I believe you saw the latest incarnation of The Blind Swordsman, by maverick Japanese director/actor 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, a huge influence of Quentin Tarantino amonst others. Beat is one of my favourite directors and actors and is one of the most influential directors in Japanese cinema. Check out Kitano's gangster (Yakuza) movies: Violent Cop, Hana-Bi (Fireworks - a beautiful film too), Boiling Point, Sonatine, Gonin and his US gangster film Brother, with Omar Epps.
Another film Kitano starred in was the hugely influential anti-highschool, social satire and fucking crazy and violent survival of the fittest picture: Battle Royale... another giant influence of Tarantino. He even hired the actress that played Go Go in the first Kill Bill after he saw her fight scene in Battle Royale.
Here's some reviews and ratings from Rotten Tomatoes of his films: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/p/takeshi_kitano/about.php
wow, Thanks! I'll check out his other movies!
Yeah I saw this one: http://www.amazon.com/Zatoichi-Sonatine-Double-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B0002W4TOO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0118925-4478500?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1185453784&sr=8-2
But there were some weird scenes in the movie e.g. people working on the field using their tools in a certain rhythm accompanied by strange music. Same with people who were building up a house and the final dance. But overall it was a very good movie.
QuoteQuoteQuoteZatoichi. A story about a blind samurai. I liked the movie. The movie included cool fight scenes and had lots of hilarious moments.
I believe you saw the latest incarnation of The Blind Swordsman, by maverick Japanese director/actor 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, a huge influence of Quentin Tarantino amonst others. Beat is one of my favourite directors and actors and is one of the most influential directors in Japanese cinema. Check out Kitano's gangster (Yakuza) movies: Violent Cop, Hana-Bi (Fireworks - a beautiful film too), Boiling Point, Sonatine, Gonin and his US gangster film Brother, with Omar Epps.
Another film Kitano starred in was the hugely influential anti-highschool, social satire and fucking crazy and violent survival of the fittest picture: Battle Royale... another giant influence of Tarantino. He even hired the actress that played Go Go in the first Kill Bill after he saw her fight scene in Battle Royale.
Here's some reviews and ratings from Rotten Tomatoes of his films: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/p/takeshi_kitano/about.php
wow, Thanks! I'll check out his other movies!
Yeah I saw this one: http://www.amazon.com/Zatoichi-Sonatine-Double-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B0002W4TOO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0118925-4478500?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1185453784&sr=8-2
But there were some weird scenes in the movie e.g. people working on the field using their tools in a certain rhythm accompanied by strange music. Same with people who were building up a house and the final dance. But overall it was a very good movie.
Weird scenes? Indeed there was. Get used to that with some Japanese films including ones directed by Takeshi Kitano. Even the great Akira Kurosawa had weird, crazy scenes in some of his greatest movies like Rashomon, The Hidden Forest (which inspired Star Wars) and Throne of Blood. Beat Takeshi is a strange dude - he's the host of that Japanese obstacle course-type gameshow that is spoofed with dubbed English-parody dialogue on Spike TV. His film Sonatine has a odd, slow pace to it too and is not a straight-up gangster flick in the conventional sense. You might not get it. Think of Kitano's gangster films as modern day samurai adaptations, where violence comes fast and the fighting ends quickly followed by long gaps of quiet. After all, samurai fights would never last long in real life. How could you beat a samurai?
QuoteI believe you saw the latest incarnation of The Blind Swordsman, by maverick Japanese director/actor 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, a huge influence of Quentin Tarantino amonst others. Beat is one of my favourite directors and actors and is one of the most influential directors in Japanese cinema. Check out Kitano's gangster (Yakuza) movies: Violent Cop, Hana-Bi (Fireworks - a beautiful film too), Boiling Point, Sonatine, Gonin and his US gangster film Brother, with Omar Epps.
I would be cautious to recommend Brother. It's definitely not up to the high standards of the other movies that you've listed.
What about Kikujiro? Far better than Brother IMO:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001429/
Pirates 3. A real curate's egg.
Bad: Far too long, no discernible plot, etc etc
Good: I could watch Kiera Knightley all day, Keith Richards looked great, and I love Chow Yun Fat in almost anything.
Overall, though, no swash was left unbuckled. Aaarrrr me hearties!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteZatoichi. A story about a blind samurai. I liked the movie. The movie included cool fight scenes and had lots of hilarious moments.
I believe you saw the latest incarnation of The Blind Swordsman, by maverick Japanese director/actor 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, a huge influence of Quentin Tarantino amonst others. Beat is one of my favourite directors and actors and is one of the most influential directors in Japanese cinema. Check out Kitano's gangster (Yakuza) movies: Violent Cop, Hana-Bi (Fireworks - a beautiful film too), Boiling Point, Sonatine, Gonin and his US gangster film Brother, with Omar Epps.
Another film Kitano starred in was the hugely influential anti-highschool, social satire and fucking crazy and violent survival of the fittest picture: Battle Royale... another giant influence of Tarantino. He even hired the actress that played Go Go in the first Kill Bill after he saw her fight scene in Battle Royale.
Here's some reviews and ratings from Rotten Tomatoes of his films: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/p/takeshi_kitano/about.php
wow, Thanks! I'll check out his other movies!
Yeah I saw this one: http://www.amazon.com/Zatoichi-Sonatine-Double-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B0002W4TOO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0118925-4478500?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1185453784&sr=8-2
But there were some weird scenes in the movie e.g. people working on the field using their tools in a certain rhythm accompanied by strange music. Same with people who were building up a house and the final dance. But overall it was a very good movie.
Weird scenes? Indeed there was. Get used to that with some Japanese films including ones directed by Takeshi Kitano. Even the great Akira Kurosawa had weird, crazy scenes in some of his greatest movies like Rashomon, The Hidden Forest (which inspired Star Wars) and Throne of Blood. Beat Takeshi is a strange dude - he's the host of that Japanese obstacle course-type gameshow that is spoofed with dubbed English-parody dialogue on Spike TV. His film Sonatine has a odd, slow pace to it too and is not a straight-up gangster flick in the conventional sense. You might not get it. Think of Kitano's gangster films as modern day samurai adaptations, where violence comes fast and the fighting ends quickly followed by long gaps of quiet. After all, samurai fights would never last long in real life. How could you beat a samurai?
Do you mean Takeshi's Castle? We had that show in Germany, too.
Last night I went with my brother to the cinema and we watched
Death Proof. Death Proof kicks ass. Kurt Russel was a great choice. Another masterpiece. 2 hours of action and fun.
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QuoteQuoteQuoteTwenty Four Seven - can't wait for This Is England & so decided to watch all of my Shane Meadows movies again starting with this one. Enjoyed it more 2nd time round.
A Room For Romeo Brass - my 2nd Shane Meadows film this month.
No matter how many times I watch this movie it never fails to impress. Like it says on the box 'you won't know whether to laugh or cry' Paddy Considine is simply brilliant.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202559/
Shane Meadows talks about This Is England: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22241
Once Upon The Time In The Midlands - an unfortunate miss-step for Shane Meadows.
I still enjoy it but wouldn't recommend it.
Dead's Man Shoes - absolutely brilliant! I've seen this 3 times now & it still blows me away. Paddy Considine gives an incredible performance. I urge everyone to watch this! (excellent soundtrack too; M.Ward, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Calexico etc)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419677/
http://www.godwillforgivethem.com/
Next up This Is England on DVD September 3rd!
http://thisisenglandmovie.co.uk/
HOT FUZZ
Simply incredible. Absolutely hilarious, and takes the piss out of every action movie ever made. Highly recommended!
QuoteHOT FUZZ
Simply incredible. Absolutely hilarious, and takes the piss out of every action movie ever made. Highly recommended!
Wasn't it excellent? I can't wait to watch it again! I hoping that it will get a cinema release here (SOTD gathered a bit of a cult following after it's DVD release) so I can see it on the big screen.
Do yourself a favour Red & look out for Dead Man's Shoes staring Paddy Considine (he was the cop with the mustache in Hot Fuzz)
Sergeant Nicholas Angel "er...mustache"
DS Andy Wainwright "I
know!" ;D
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The Simpsons Movie.
Hilarious! I was pleasently surprised how well done it was. Good stuff. I'm already looking forward to seeing it again.
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QuoteThe Simpsons Movie.
Hilarious! I was pleasently surprised how well done it was. Good stuff. I'm already looking forward to seeing it again.
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Doesn't open here until March next year...wtf?!! Hoping to catch this in Hong Kong, that or pick up a 'copy' in Bangkok ;)
Watched about 45 mins of Silent Hill last night, man what a steaming pile of crap that was!!!
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Watched about 45 mins of Silent Hill last night, man what a steaming pile of crap that was!!!
Have you played the games? I'm a big fan of the games and really enjoyed watching the movie. Maybe you would think in a different way if you played the games. The music is excellent.
nightwatch
hellboy
gladiator
casino royale (again)
Quotenightwatch
What did you think of Nightwatch Ali?
The Shining - not only had my wife not seen this she hadn't even seen the 'here's Johnny!' clip & knew nothing of it, what a loser! ;)
I love these: http://www.angryalien.com/0504/shiningbunnies.html
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Watched about 45 mins of Silent Hill last night, man what a steaming pile of crap that was!!!
Have you played the games? I'm a big fan of the games and really enjoyed watching the movie. Maybe you would think in a different way if you played the games. The music is excellent.
Haven't played the game but I've heard great things about it.
I guess the movie kind of played out like a game - here comes a monster, here comes another, this one's a bit bigger & a bit harder to beat.
I just found the whole thing absurd. The mother was wandering around calmly, telling the police officer 'everything will be alright' when her daughter was alone, missing in a town full of monsters/zombies/f**ked-up people! I know it was a horror movie & horror movies are often far-fetched but it was just too much.
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Watched about 45 mins of Silent Hill last night, man what a steaming pile of crap that was!!!
Have you played the games? I'm a big fan of the games and really enjoyed watching the movie. Maybe you would think in a different way if you played the games. The music is excellent.
Haven't played the game but I've heard great things about it.
I guess the movie kind of played out like a game - here comes a monster, here comes another, this one's a bit bigger & a bit harder to beat.
I just found the whole thing absurd. The mother was wandering around calmly, telling the police officer 'everything will be alright' when her daughter was alone, missing in a town full of monsters/zombies/f**ked-up people! I know it was a horror movie & horror movies are often far-fetched but it was just too much.
Really? I think it was like Silent Hill 2 (game) and had only only a few monsters compared to the other "zombie"games/movies. But if you think that the movie is bad you musn't watch the Resident Evil movies!
Btw. has anyone of you seen 1408? It´s going to be released in Sept. here. I saw the trailer in the cinema and thought it looked great!
The Simpsons. It was alright. Earlier that day I watched The Jerk on comedy central, i enjoyed it quite a bit.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteZatoichi. A story about a blind samurai. I liked the movie. The movie included cool fight scenes and had lots of hilarious moments.
I believe you saw the latest incarnation of The Blind Swordsman, by maverick Japanese director/actor 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, a huge influence of Quentin Tarantino amonst others. Beat is one of my favourite directors and actors and is one of the most influential directors in Japanese cinema. Check out Kitano's gangster (Yakuza) movies: Violent Cop, Hana-Bi (Fireworks - a beautiful film too), Boiling Point, Sonatine, Gonin and his US gangster film Brother, with Omar Epps.
Another film Kitano starred in was the hugely influential anti-highschool, social satire and fucking crazy and violent survival of the fittest picture: Battle Royale... another giant influence of Tarantino. He even hired the actress that played Go Go in the first Kill Bill after he saw her fight scene in Battle Royale.
Here's some reviews and ratings from Rotten Tomatoes of his films: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/p/takeshi_kitano/about.php
wow, Thanks! I'll check out his other movies!
Yeah I saw this one: http://www.amazon.com/Zatoichi-Sonatine-Double-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B0002W4TOO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0118925-4478500?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1185453784&sr=8-2
But there were some weird scenes in the movie e.g. people working on the field using their tools in a certain rhythm accompanied by strange music. Same with people who were building up a house and the final dance. But overall it was a very good movie.
Weird scenes? Indeed there was. Get used to that with some Japanese films including ones directed by Takeshi Kitano. Even the great Akira Kurosawa had weird, crazy scenes in some of his greatest movies like Rashomon, The Hidden Forest (which inspired Star Wars) and Throne of Blood. Beat Takeshi is a strange dude - he's the host of that Japanese obstacle course-type gameshow that is spoofed with dubbed English-parody dialogue on Spike TV. His film Sonatine has a odd, slow pace to it too and is not a straight-up gangster flick in the conventional sense. You might not get it. Think of Kitano's gangster films as modern day samurai adaptations, where violence comes fast and the fighting ends quickly followed by long gaps of quiet. After all, samurai fights would never last long in real life. How could you beat a samurai?
Do you mean Takeshi's Castle? We had that show in Germany, too.
Last night I went with my brother to the cinema and we watched Death Proof. Death Proof kicks ass. Kurt Russel was a great choice. Another masterpiece. 2 hours of action and fun.
That's the show! It's shown in North America with English actors dubbing the dialogue in English and basically make everything up. It's pretty funny and more than likely, far funnier than the stupid show in its original Japanese form.
The Simpsons Movie - Absolutely loved it. Every minute. I had the biggest smile on my face the whole time, brought back so many wonderful memories of watching the TV show 2 or 3 times a day.
A few highlights - The Fox crawl along the bottom of the screen, Bart full-frontal, GABBO and Maggie's first word.
Ratatouille - Pixar strikes absolute gold once again. Probably the best looking film they've made, and as per usual it was hilarious and heart-warming. Amazing voice casting; WILL ARNETT, Patton Oswalt, Peter O'Toole. Incredible.
Seraphim Falls - a really good revenge western from last year starring Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson.
Kung Fu Hustle - I liked it, but didn't love it. I prefer Stephen Chow's previous film Shaolin Soccer.
'Sherrybaby' with Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Gritty.
Not a patch on 'Half Nelson'
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What is it?
Zodiac, that was good. Yeah Sherrybaby left little to be desired.
Napoleon Dynamite on TV last night. I'd never seen it before. Parts of it made me snort wine out of my nose.
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What is it?
It doesn't have a title yet TK. It's the new J.J.Abrams movie sometimes referred to as Cloverfield, sometimes by it's release date 01 18 08. Aparently a monster attacks your neck of the woods :o
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman - very good movie about England's most prolific hangman. Excellent performance from Timothy Spall (Secrets & Lies etc)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462477/
QuoteKung Fu Hustle - I liked it, but didn't love it. I prefer Stephen Chow's previous film Shaolin Soccer.
Yes. SS is better and more enjoyable to watch which is saying a lot as Kung Fu Hustle is really good.
QuoteQuoteKung Fu Hustle - I liked it, but didn't love it. I prefer Stephen Chow's previous film Shaolin Soccer.
Yes. SS is better and more enjoyable to watch which is saying a lot as Kung Fu Hustle is really good.
I love crazy and over-the-top, but it got a little too much at times. Still, I love the place where Stephen Chow's mind resides.
QuoteRatatouille - Pixar strikes absolute gold once again. Probably the best looking film they've made, and as per usual it was hilarious and heart-warming. Amazing voice casting; WILL ARNETT, Patton Oswalt, Peter O'Toole. Incredible.
I'm seeing "Remy no oishi resturanto" (Remy's delicious restaurant) tonight, can't wait!!!
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What is it?
It doesn't have a title yet TK. It's the new J.J.Abrams movie sometimes referred to as Cloverfield, sometimes by it's release date 01 18 08. Aparently a monster attacks your neck of the woods :o
oh shit run :o
;)
Seen in the cinema this week:
Simpsons
and
Transformers
Both excellent movies. I was really surprised by both movies. It was fun watching them!
QuoteQuoteRatatouille - Pixar strikes absolute gold once again. Probably the best looking film they've made, and as per usual it was hilarious and heart-warming. Amazing voice casting; WILL ARNETT, Patton Oswalt, Peter O'Toole. Incredible.
I'm seeing "Remy no oishi resturanto" (Remy's delicious restaurant) tonight, can't wait!!!
Excellent! Peter O'Toole was superb (+ I think I'm in love with Colette!)
downfall
great movie, i think the main problem was i'd had a crap day, my flatmate had had a crap day, and then we watched this..... wasn't feeling quite so chipper afterwards. :(
well worth watching though, great performances
going to have a bit of a dvd weekend this weekend - the yes men, enron, the barbarian invasions, and somehow or other we have a copy of diehard 4.0 on dvd (it came out here this week in cinemas ;)
The Greatest - with Muhammad Ali (a personnal favourite)
Has anyone seen "In Search of America"? Very campy(seriously). It's "The Dude's second movie. Man, is Bridges young! I just bought it at half-price books and we really had a good laugh. It sure takes you back to the '70's.
that was a kickass in search of
sorry, i couldn't resist. haven't seen that one, but i've heard it's good.
evening - schmaltzy bleagh
die hard 4.0 - lives up to usual dh standards... justin long is good (and cute) as a computer nerd (wonder if he feels he's getting typecast)
day watch (2nd film in the trilogy after nightwatch) - REALLY REALLY GOOD
Quotethat was a kickass in search of
sorry, i couldn't resist. haven't seen that one, but i've heard it's good.
Well, it's interesting, to say the least. The DVD we had was really a grainy transfer from video. Hope you get to see it, great fun.
i finally got koyaanisqatsi in the mail. hadn't seen it in like five years so it was wesome to see it again... really makes you see things in a different light.
i would like to see the other two films in the "qatsi" trilogy. have any of yall seen them? if so, what did you think?
Two excellent British movies by two of my fav directors; Kes & All Or Nothing
+ Transformers :-[ ;)
QuoteThe last movie I saw in theatre was Derailed, only because Walk The Line was sold out and it's thirty miles to a theatre from where i live. It's Obviously not worth seeing. Some of my favorite movies are Apocalypse Now, Godfather 1 &2, any Marx Bros. Basically good funny or slow dramabut I can pretty much sit through anything.
30 miles from a theatre.....is that by horse and buggy...damn ;D ;D
Movie of the year?
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809761737/video/3631941/
QuoteMovie of the year?
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809761737/video/3631941/
Haha, looks great!
What about Knocked Up though? & Superbad? Did you see the dicks clip on youtube? ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i635Kcn2IaE
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Haha, looks great!
What about Knocked Up though? & Superbad? Did you see the dicks clip on youtube? ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i635Kcn2IaE
Yeah, that's likely to be my top 3 right there. I'm as big of a Seth Rogen and Micheal Cera fan as I am of Michel Gondry. :o
Fractured - with Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling. It was better than I expected.
Hot Fuzz - not as good as Shaun Of The Dead.
The Waterboy for the 5th time. Still one of my favorite Adam Sandler movies!
"Water sucks, it really really sucks"
"Gatorade.....gaaaaatoraaaade"
Over the past week or so:
Lost in translation--very amusing low key Bill Murray [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
High Sierra--Bogart is too cool [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
TX Chainsaw Massacre The Beginning--MEH [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
Click--Henry Winkler, Chris Walken, Adam Sandler=very funny [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
i enjoyed click, but it seemed like two different movies. the first part was very funny and the second part was very dramatic. i would've rather it stayed funny. but it's definitely worth a watch.
Quotei enjoyed click, but it seemed like two different movies. the first part was very funny and the second part was very dramatic. i would've rather it stayed funny. but it's definitely worth a watch.
but that "kicker" part at the end when he connected with his father made all the sad and dramatic seem bittersweet and worthwhile to me....... :)
The Hoax -with Richard Gere and Alfred Molina
Very good indeed
Disturbia - it's only good if you are too young to have seen all the movies it rips-off.
Saw Eagle vs Shark last night.
Has had mixed reviews, but I thought it was pretty funny.
i'm not a movie watcher. BUT i did rent the movie Strangers with Candy. all i have to say is WOW!! that sucked! i own the complete series, and love it. love it. but all the movie was, was a bunch of rehashed jokes and skits from the tv show that were funnier then.
i remember jaimoe getting ragged on for not liking the movie. you were right!!
American Beauty for the 50,000 time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Tonight: The Good Shepherd--awesome CIA action
Quotei'm not a movie watcher. BUT i did rent the movie Strangers with Candy. all i have to say is WOW!! that sucked! i own the complete series, and love it. love it. but all the movie was, was a bunch of rehashed jokes and skits from the tv show that were funnier then.
i remember jaimoe getting ragged on for not liking the movie. you were right!!
I got ragged good. The movie is dreadful. I still haven't watched the series, but I know it's supposed to be good.
Monsoon Wedding, Bourne Ultimatum, Simpsons Movie, Harry Potter 5, Blades Of Glory & Meet The Robinsons.
Very good, excellent, hilarious, OK, crap & very disappointing respectively.
QuoteMonsoon Wedding, Bourne Ultimatum, Simpsons Movie, Harry Potter 5, Blades Of Glory & Meet The Robinsons.
Very good, excellent, hilarious, OK, crap & very disappointing respectively.
brad and i finally saw the simpsons movie. this huge storm came into town and caused us to miss the last 4/5 minutes of the film. it kind of pissed me off, but whatever. i still got to hear maggie talk.
did anyone else notice that joel coen was a writer for the film? i was looking pretty hard in the credits to see if they had gotten bill odenkirk back in the mix and ended up seeing joel's name instead. pleasant surprise.
Quotedid anyone else notice that joel coen was a writer for the film? i was looking pretty hard in the credits to see if they had gotten bill odenkirk back in the mix and ended up seeing joel's name instead. pleasant surprise.
Yeah I noticed that. I was so surprised I couldn't help but wonder if it wasn't another Joel Cohen.
If you saw Maggie talk then I don't think you missed much after that.
Ralph at the start of the movie was absolutely hilarious! ;D
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Hands down, the funniest movie I've seen all year. I pissed myself laughing numerous times. Great to see some Arrested Development (and Freaks and Geeks!) alumni starting to catch absolute fire.
I don't want to spoil anything but the scene with Jonah Hill's character and his dance partner. Oh my... ;D
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Hands down, the funniest movie I've seen all year. I pissed myself laughing numerous times. Great to see some Arrested Development (and Freaks and Geeks!) alumni starting to catch absolute fire.
I don't want to spoil anything but the scene with Jonah Hill's character and his dance partner. Oh my... ;D
loved it.
jsut watched the aristocrat's ;D
a little too much for my little sister... hmm... hahaah
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Hands down, the funniest movie I've seen all year. I pissed myself laughing numerous times. Great to see some Arrested Development (and Freaks and Geeks!) alumni starting to catch absolute fire.
I don't want to spoil anything but the scene with Jonah Hill's character and his dance partner. Oh my... ;D
loved it.
jsut watched the aristocrat's ;D
a little too much for my little sister... hmm... hahaah
bob saget rules the aristocrats
Keeping things Judd Apatow here's the trailer for Walk Hard:
http://www.culturebully.com/walk-hard-the-legend-of-dewey-cox#more-3884
I still think Jack White playing Elvis is blasphemy! ;)
Probably my most anticipated movie of the year: http://youtube.com/watch?v=T8raqLzb3rQ
Oh Julie Delpy, how I love thee.
hot fuzz
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i haven't laughed so much for AGES
(interesting selection of keywords for this movie on the imdb site - blood splatter / male bonding / axe murder (actually its gardening shears....eeeew) / person in car trunk / no opening credits
if you get the chance SEE THIS MOVIE
I love Simon Pegg, but I thought Hot Fuzz was only pretty good. It got better as it went along, but the pacing was really slow for the first half. I also didn't have any belly laughs. I don't like comparing two films spoofing two different genres, but Pegg's Shaun of the Dead is a far funnier and lasting film.
Closer
Pretty good actually. Some clever dialogue.
Clive Owen was great as usual and you just gotta love Nathalie Portman.
After that one some random Steven Seagal movie on TV.
Utter crap. Sub-par dialogue.
But it had Seagal, the quintessential (I love that word) b-list action-hero, out there to save nature, practice ridiculous zen philosophy and kicking ass in the meanwhile.
Good times ;D
'When We Were Kings'
Amazing doc about the 'The Rumble in the Jungle' Ali vs Foreman from 1974
Highly recommend it
Hostel--definitely don't recommend it [smiley=thumbdown.gif]
the squid and the whale was so good.
i think it's a divorced parents thing, though, according to the responses i got from my friends.
Quotethe squid and the whale was so good.
i think it's a divorced parents thing, though, according to the responses i got from my friends.
I loved that movie & want to see it again (my sister has my copy in the UK)
Two Alan Clarke movies from the 80's Made In Britain & The Firm.
I'm sure they made quite an impact at the time but both seem rather dated now.
My wife is "watching" Beaches on the Oxygen channel. She's doing it intentionally as she knows this is one of my most hated movies of all time. So I'm throwing Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead in on DVD. Long live Gary Oldman.
rosencrantz & guildenstern is the BEST movie!!! i've watched it SO many times... you just can't go past a movie with tim roth AND gary oldman!
Guildenstern: I think I have it. A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself.
Rosencrantz: Or just as mad.
Guildenstern: Or just as mad.
Rosencrantz: And he does both.
Guildenstern: So there you are.
Rosencrantz: Stark raving sane.
Rosencrantz: I don't believe in it anyway.
Guildenstern: What?
Rosencrantz: England.
Guildenstern: Just a conspiracy of cartographers, then?
hehe loveit!
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goodness I love this movie
Rosencrantz: Let me get it straight. Your father was king. You were his only son. Your father dies. You are of age. Your uncle becomes king.
Guildenstern: Yes.
Rosencrantz: Unusual.
Guildenstern: Undid me.
Rosencrantz: Undeniably.
Guildenstern: He slipped in.
Rosencrantz: Which reminds me...
Guildenstern: Well, it would.
Rosencrantz: I don't want to be personal.
Guildenstern: Common knowledge.
Rosencrantz: Your mother's marriage.
Guildenstern: He slipped in.
Rosencrantz: His body was still warm!
Guildenstern: So was hers.
Rosencrantz: Extraordinarily...
Guildenstern: Indecent.
Rosencrantz: Hasty.
Guildenstern: Suspicious.
Rosencrantz: Makes you think.
Guildenstern: Don't think I haven't.
Rosencrantz: And with her husband's brother!
Guildenstern: They *were* close.
Rosencrantz: She went to him...
Guildenstern: Too close.
Rosencrantz: For comfort.
Guildenstern: It looks bad.
Rosencrantz: Adds up.
Guildenstern: Incest to adultery.
Rosencrantz: Would you go so far?
Guildenstern: Never!
Rosencrantz: To sum up: your father, whom you love, dies. You are his heir. You come back to find that hardly was the corpse cold before his young brother pops onto his throne and into his sheets, thereby offending both legal and natural practice. Now... why exactly are you behaving in this extraordinary manner?
Guildenstern: I can't imagine.
I just saw Driving Lessons with Laura Linney and Rupert Grint (aka ron from harry potter films). It was so good. I heard it was a harold and maude story, which it is, but even better. It wasn't funny haha, it was funny hmmm. but laugh out loud funny hmm. If you ever went to church or had a messed up family....you will enjoy this film.
I watched two classic James Stewart westerns, The Naked Spur from 1953 (co-starring Robert Ryan, Ralph Meeker and Janet Leigh) and Winchester '73 from 1950 (co-starring Dan Duryea and Shelly Winters). These are two of director Anthony Mann's best works and they sit proudly next to more famous westerns of that era made by Howard Hawks, John Ford and John Sturges.
QuoteThe Lord walks again...
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Owen Wilson attempts suicide?!! http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2007-08-27/
Wedding Crashers star Owen Wilson was rushed to the hospital Sunday afternoon from his home in Santa Monica, California, amid rumors published by the National Enquirer and Star magazine that the actor had attempted suicide. An ambulance was called to Wilson's home shortly after noon on Sunday, and he was initially admitted to St. John's Health Center before being transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The transcript of the 911 call, as well as the circumstances surrounding it, have not been officially released. However, the National Enquirer reported on its web site that Wilson was discovered by a family member after taking an "indeterminate" amount of pills and slashing his wrists, and that his condition at the time was "very serious." Neither Wilson's publicity representatives nor his family have commented on any aspects of the reports being published, though Cedars-Sinai confirmed through a spokesperson that Wilson was being treated there and was now "in good condition." On Monday afternoon, Wilson himself released a brief statement through his publicist, stating, "I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time." Wilson, who received an Academy Award nomination for co-writing The Royal Tenenbaums with director Wes Anderson, is starring in Anderson's next film, The Darjeeling Limited, currently set to be shown at the New York Film Festival in late September.
Watched "Beer League" on Comedy Central, I really didn't think that it was all that bad. it had some moments.
I caught the last half of a movie called The Bridge on IFC the other night. I had read about it and its fairly, uhhh, haunting. They set up cameras around the Golden Gate Bridge for a year and recorded over 20 people jumping. They later interviewed friends and relatives. The movie ends with one guy taking a swan dive off the bridge and hitting the water - yikes.
Stoned - should have listened to the critics.
QuoteStoned - should have listened to the critics.
but critics aren't always right, can't trust 'em. when it comes to movies, i have to see it for myself.
QuoteQuoteStoned - should have listened to the critics.
but critics aren't always right, can't trust 'em. when it comes to movies, i have to see it for myself.
I usually use rotten tomatoes for the critics & imdb for the fans. By looking at a movie on those 2 sites you can usually get a pretty good idea of what a movie is going to be like & if it's your cup of tea or not.
I wanted to see this one because I'm a fan of The Stones & Paddy Considine. Best thing about the movie? I can't lie...lots of women with their tops off :-[
The actress that played Anita Pallenberg was a stunner!
Saw the first two episodes of Afro Samurai. This is so cool! I can't wait to see the next episodes!
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That's the Samuel Jackson thing, right?
Yep
Just watched Blue Hawaii. If there's a better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than watching Elvis movies I have no idea what it is ;)
Watched American Psycho earlier. I'd never seen it before.
I ca't say that I expected to see Christian Bale running naked through an apartment with a chainsaw trying to kill a girl.
Coffee and Cigarettes
Loved it! The GZA / RZA / Bill Murray and Tom Waits / Iggy Pop were my two favourite scenes. Oh how I love Roberto Benigni.
Aside from this, I've only seen Down By Law and Broken Flowers, can anyone recommend more Jarmusch?
QuoteAside from this, I've only seen Down By Law and Broken Flowers, can anyone recommend more Jarmusch?
Mystery Train is essential viewing.
Quote
Mystery Train is essential viewing.
That's the Elvis one right? ;D
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Mystery Train is essential viewing.
That's the Elvis one right? ;D
Haha, busted! It is indeed but that's just a coincidence, it's a great movie regardless of the fact that it's Elvis related ;)
Worlds Fastest Indian - full of cliches of stereotypes yet hugely entertaining due to an excellent performance by Anthony Hopkins. Highly recomended if you don't mind your earl grey heavily sugared from time to time.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/
Superbad. I thought it was equally as funny as Knocked Up. Michael Cera kept me cracking up throughout. I sure do miss him on Arrested Development.
QuoteSuperbad. I thought it was equally as funny as Knocked Up. Michael Cera kept me cracking up throughout. I sure do miss him on Arrested Development.
"They told me that would happen in health class."
QuoteQuoteSuperbad. I thought it was equally as funny as Knocked Up. Michael Cera kept me cracking up throughout. I sure do miss him on Arrested Development.
"They told me that would happen in health class."
I read on IMDB that they wrote that movie when they were 13! That's pretty cool. Haven't seen it yet, but I plan to.
I watched Tom Dowd: The Language of Music.
A very interesting documentary of an unsung, underrated music producer. He developed many of the modern sound engineering techniques from recording with more than one mic to building the first 8 tracks machines. He also produced almost every big name on atlantic records from ray charles to the allman brothers. definitely recommended!
I just got this in the post, my most anticipated movie of the year (along with Hot Fuzz)
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Purely by coincidence, my wife is at her parents tonight & I have the house to myself! :D
QuoteI just got this in the post, my most anticipated movie of the year (along with Hot Fuzz)
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Purely by coincidence, my wife is at her parents tonight & I have the house to myself! :D
I'm really looking forward to seeing this, but as you say it's probably not wife-friendly. She's away for the weekend at the end of the month, though ;)
QuoteQuoteI just got this in the post, my most anticipated movie of the year (along with Hot Fuzz)
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Purely by coincidence, my wife is at her parents tonight & I have the house to myself! :D
I'm really looking forward to seeing this, but as you say it's probably not wife-friendly. She's away for the weekend at the end of the month, though ;)
Thailand?!! I'll see you there for a couple of...er Singhas & Changs ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
PS the movie was EXCELLENT!
QuoteI'm really looking forward to seeing this, but as you say it's probably not wife-friendly. She's away for the weekend at the end of the month, though ;)
Actually it didn't have much to do with being wife-friendly, I wanted to be able to watch it without the missus coming downstairs every 5mins to tell me how much she loves me ::)
I don't mind that so much when I'm watching Auf Wiedersehen Pet but a Shane Meadow's flick?!! C'mon!
Have you seen A Room For Romeo Brass/Dead Man's Shoe's Mark?
the Halloween remake....truly awful :-[
This Is England - I ended up watching this 2 nights in a row. Funny, sad, frightening, powerful, nostalgic & very moving, this is an excellent, excellent movie.
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart - slightly uncomfortable viewing at times (Jeff/Jay) but had some excellent live performances. Makes me realise that I still need more Wilco, which is a good thing.
Anybody else see this?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/
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Cool trailer, gotta love the use of Sabbath ;D
Anyone seen any of these before?: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Up-Series/dp/B0002S64SC/ref=sr_1_2/701-2059632-1200311?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1189485067&sr=8-2
Every 7 years they gather the same people from 7 Up! and interview them. Probably the best documentary (ies) I've ever seen. And I've only seen 3 of them. Wish the boxset wasn't so expensive.
QuoteThis Is England - I ended up watching this 2 nights in a row. Funny, sad, frightening, powerful, nostalgic & very moving, this is an excellent, excellent movie.
I am convinced now I need to see this.
QuoteThis Is England - I ended up watching this 2 nights in a row. Funny, sad, frightening, powerful, nostalgic & very moving, this is an excellent, excellent movie.
I really need to see this. I was a proto-skin on a mid-80s estate in England. Everything I've seen about it brings back memories of my early teens.
Up until now, my favourite film about the time was Made in Britain, a really early Tim Roth film for TV in the UK. He steals the show as a violent, racist skin.
I've not seen anything else by Shane Meadows, db, but I'll put them on the list fo' sho'.
QuoteUp until now, my favourite film about the time was Made in Britain, a really early Tim Roth film for TV in the UK. He steals the show as a violent, racist skin.
I saw that & The Firm just recently, good movies although both a little dated now & clearly made for TV.
This Is England shows that there was more than one side to Skinhead culture, that not all Skinheads were Neo-Nazis.
Shane Meadows has become my fav director http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0276349/
This Is England is excellent, as in Dead Man's Shoes http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419677/ & A Room For Romeo Brass http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202559/.
24/7 is good, Once Upon A Time In The Midlands is the only one of his movies that I wouldn't recommend.
The music is his films is always spot on too.
QuoteAnybody else see this?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/
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Cool trailer, gotta love the use of Sabbath ;D
I am definitely seening this puppy when it hits! I love Ironman!
Just saw "The Last King of Scotland"--man does Forest Whitaker do a great job capturing the personality of that nut job Amin!
QuoteThis Is England - I ended up watching this 2 nights in a row. Funny, sad, frightening, powerful, nostalgic & very moving, this is an excellent, excellent movie.
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart - slightly uncomfortable viewing at times (Jeff/Jay) but had some excellent live performances. Makes me realise that I still need more Wilco, which is a good thing.
Anybody else see this?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/
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that rawks ;D
Cool trailer, gotta love the use of Sabbath ;D
I watched The Queen yesterday. Excellent film!
Closure starring Gillian Anderson and Danny Dyer. Great revenge flick. I think it was released under the title Straightheads in the UK, I believe that is what Bizarre said. Anyways I know there are a few Anderson fans on here, do yourself a favor and check this movie out. She is the hottest that she's ever been.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zs6JBD5QJog
QuoteClosure starring Gillian Anderson and Danny Dyer. Great revenge flick. I think it was released under the title Straightheads in the UK, I believe that is what Bizarre said. Anyways I know there are a few Anderson fans on here, do yourself a favor and check this movie out. She is the hottest that she's ever been.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zs6JBD5QJog
I was/still am a big X-Files fan. I hear they're gonna do another movie! So is closure out on DVD? I might check it out.
It comes out on tuesday but if you know your movie guy well they get them on the thursday before release and they will let you rent them. Here is the link for IMDB's X-Files sequel page.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443701/
Watched "300" last night excellent cinematography and very cool story from history (slightly dressed up courtesy of Hollywood of course).
Friday night I watched the coolest movie I have seen in a long time--"The Fountain". Aronofsky continues to out do himself. If ya dig him and haven't seen it--do so!
Control
A movie by Anton Corbijn about Joy Division/Ian Curtis. Despite some flaws (they should have used the real music and not let the actors sing and play), still pretty powerful. Sam Riley is excellent, and it made me pick up the JD cd's again. What a band!
Looking forward to The Bourne Ultimatum now.
David Lynch's Inland Empire.
The acting was great (especially Laura Dern) however if you know David Lynch you know his storylines are a bit odd.
Anyone else see this one yet?
I have not seen any Lynch movies, where should i begin? After reading up on him, his movies were hit or miss in terms of the box office, this might be why i'm not familiar with his work.
QuoteI have not seen any Lynch movies, where should i begin? After reading up on him, his movies were hit or miss in terms of the box office, this might be why i'm not familiar with his work.
I've only seen Blue Velvet and I can't recommend it enough. So good.
QuoteQuoteI have not seen any Lynch movies, where should i begin? After reading up on him, his movies were hit or miss in terms of the box office, this might be why i'm not familiar with his work.
I've only seen Blue Velvet and I can't recommend it enough. So good.
The Straight Story is one of my fav movies but it's very different to the rest of his films.
I like Wild At Heart & Mulholland Dr (what a head trip!)
just purchsed "Death Proof" yesterday....me and my friend agreed ...truly awful :(
QuoteQuoteQuoteI have not seen any Lynch movies, where should i begin? After reading up on him, his movies were hit or miss in terms of the box office, this might be why i'm not familiar with his work.
I've only seen Blue Velvet and I can't recommend it enough. So good.
The Straight Story is one of my fav movies but it's very different to the rest of his films.
I like Wild At Heart & Mulholland Dr (what a head trip!)
I really think you should start off with Eraserhead, you won't see anything more bizarre. Then of course the Twin Peaks tv shows, then the Twin Peaks movie and then all the ones recommended above.
He also did Dune back in the 80's. It blew me away the first time I saw it, but then again I was 8 years old.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI have not seen any Lynch movies, where should i begin? After reading up on him, his movies were hit or miss in terms of the box office, this might be why i'm not familiar with his work.
I've only seen Blue Velvet and I can't recommend it enough. So good.
The Straight Story is one of my fav movies but it's very different to the rest of his films.
I like Wild At Heart & Mulholland Dr (what a head trip!)
I was JUST going to say I rented Blue Velvet last night! What a trip that movie is...saw it for the first time a few years ago in an old cinema down the street that only shows old movies.
It's funny cuz you hear the term "edge of your seat thriller" a LOT nowadays....but man...during Blue Velvet I was on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time...
High on my reccomendation list too! ;D Rented "Hot Fuzz" along with it...anyone see this?
QuoteRented "Hot Fuzz" along with it...anyone see this?
Big fan of Hot Fuzz here MMC! Have you seen Shaun Of The Dead?
QuoteQuoteRented "Hot Fuzz" along with it...anyone see this?
Big fan of Hot Fuzz here MMC! Have you seen Shaun Of The Dead?
I was disappointed with Hot Fuzz. I found it slow moving and obvious. I'm a Simon Pegg fan and absolutely loved Shaun of the Dead, but Hot Fuzz was disappointing.
have any of y'all seem across the universe yet? no one is showing it near here, and i am dying to know if it lives up to the hype...
also, true: watch mulholland drive. this movie is awesome and naomi watts = :-* hot. hot. hot.
Quotealso, true: watch mulholland drive. this movie is awesome and naomi watts = :-* hot. hot. hot.
yeah i'll probably just purchase instead of rent
Quotehave any of y'all seem across the universe yet? no one is showing it near here, and i am dying to know if it lives up to the hype...
i deffinately want to see it myself. i wasn't sure if it was showing yet, i haven't seen any ads for it on TV.
so i got a bunch of movies.
just watch blades of glory, and ummm wow that sucked!
easy rider is up next.
Quotejust watch blades of glory, and ummm wow that sucked!
It truly did. But I'll love Will Arnett until the day I die. Arrested Development alumni for life!
Just finished Knocked Up again. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie. "Gay-be Ruth" ;D
QuoteQuotejust watch blades of glory, and ummm wow that sucked!
It truly did. But I'll love Will Arnett until the day I die. Arrested Development alumni for life!
Just finished Knocked Up again. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie.
i'll go with it tomorrow. i thought about it, but didn't go with it. (knocked out)
oh, it better be good!, it better be good! ;)
Thinking about Rushmore in the Bill Murray thread got me thinking about The Royal Tenenbaums:
Royal: Are you trying to steal my woman?
Henry Sherman: I beg your pardon.
Royal: You heard me, Coltrane.
Henry Sherman: "Coltrane"?
Royal: What?
Henry Sherman: Did you just call me Coltrane?
Royal: No.
Henry Sherman: You didn't?
Royal: No.
Henry Sherman: Okay...
One of the funniest lines ever! ;D ;D ;D
Quotehave any of y'all seem across the universe yet? no one is showing it near here, and i am dying to know if it lives up to the hype...
I can't find it playing anywhere close to me in OK, AR, or MO. I read somewhere that it was playing in 1 theatre in CO. and a few in CA. Mostly a London & Liverpool release maybe. Can anyone tell us how many screens it opened on in the UK?
Thats pretty fuckin' weird that we can't find it anywhere.
watched "easy rider" last night, i thought it was good.
just watch "night at the museum" i really like it.
going to be watching "wild hogs" in a few. maybe i'll be coming around on movies...maybe?
Going to see 3:10 To Yuma tonight. Should be good.
QuoteGoing to see 3:10 To Yuma tonight. Should be good.
Looks excellent, no release date here :'(
Hype! - disappointing. Some good interviews but not enough good live clips (for budget reasons?)
For example, you'd get a short interview with Van Conner or Kim Thayil but instead of following it with a live clip of The Screaming Trees or Soundgarden you'd get live clip of The Shit Eaters or some other obscure, never made it/never will Seattle band.
Moartea Domnului Lazarescu (The Death Of Mr. Lazarescu) - strangely compelling little Romanian movie.
Thank You For Smoking - very good. Best movie I've seen in a while!
I finally saw Paper Cut today. I played an extra in the bar scene, so that was cool to see me with long hair again. At Dawn is in the movie twice and it was cool to see all the louisville stuff. the movie itself was so-so. unfortunately the scene I was most prominently featured in got cut but oh well.
the scene that was cut is at the end in the outtakes. woah
I tried watching "Fishing with John" but I kept getting distracted, just didn'g hold my attention.
Really enjoyed "The Host" this past weekend--great monster flick.
Death Proof - BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!
We couldn't stop laughing after the final scene. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen in a pure visual sense. Tarrentino (sp?) has an amazing eye.
QuoteDeath Proof - BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!
We couldn't stop laughing after the final scene. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen in a pure visual sense. Tarrentino (sp?) has an amazing eye.
I've read such mixed reviews for this one, it seems to be a love/hate thing.
I just came out in movie theaters we should get it on DVD early next year. I thought about buying it but it's pretty pricey. Maybe they're trying to make back the money they lost with Grindhouse?
Sunshine - incredible to look at, this movie starts with a lot of potential but becomes huddled and confusing & eventually falls flat on it's face. Still worth watching though.
QuoteQuoteGoing to see 3:10 To Yuma tonight. Should be good.
Looks excellent, no release date here :'(
Bummer. I loved it and as usual Ben Foster plays a crazy mother fucker.
Last night I saw Blue Velvet and tonight i just finished watching Mulholland Dr. I don't think i've ever been this confused by a movie before. Some movies like Vanilla Sky and Donnie Darko might seem confusing at first, but after a couple viewings you get it. After reading some theorys on Mulholland Dr., I don't think theres any clear answers.
QuoteLast night I saw Blue Velvet and tonight i just finished watching Mulholland Dr. I don't think i've ever been this confused by a movie before. Some movies like Vanilla Sky and Donnie Darko might seem confusing at first, but after a couple viewings you get it. After reading some theorys on Mulholland Dr., I don't think theres any clear answers.
But with that one scene with Naomi Watts, do you really need to know what's going on? Naomi Watts + umm doing that = WOW
QuoteQuoteLast night I saw Blue Velvet and tonight i just finished watching Mulholland Dr. I don't think i've ever been this confused by a movie before. Some movies like Vanilla Sky and Donnie Darko might seem confusing at first, but after a couple viewings you get it. After reading some theorys on Mulholland Dr., I don't think theres any clear answers.
But with that one scene with Naomi Watts, do you really need to know what's going on? Naomi Watts + umm doing that = WOW
there was like 3 erotic scenes in all i think. i thought the other chick was hotter than naomi.
QuoteDeath Proof - BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!
We couldn't stop laughing after the final scene. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen in a pure visual sense. Tarrentino (sp?) has an amazing eye.
OH yeah bro'! I loved how he gave the picture that "run through the mill" feel at the same time he staged it to appear to be a classic 70's exploitation flick. Russell pulls of a great psycho in this one! I can't wait to pick up Plante Terror (my copy of Deathproof has a $5 coupon for the purchase of that one!). Cherry Baby and her "G-leg" awesome!!!!!
28 Weeks Later
...it all happened very fast, so fast, in fact, that I said to myself, "Wow, this movie must be two and a half hours long." Unfortunately, it ended about 5 minutes later. You see, nothing really happens in the movie. If it had been an hour longer, maybe it would have allowed time for a true plot to develop. There was definitely a premise, but the story had no time to take me anywhere - there was no resolution. Sure, it's a zombie movie, and those never have resolutions, but the audience needs something to take home.
Characters were killed off so quickly that I wasn't really sure why I was supposed to have any emotional investment in them or the story, anyway. Kill off too many characters too soon, and the viewer won't care. It's all the same, after a while.
Good zombie flick, but it fails to carry the viewer in the same direction that the original did. Hopefully we'll get a 28 Months Later.
Quote28 Weeks Later
...it all happened very fast, so fast, in fact, that I said to myself, "Wow, this movie must be two and a half hours long." Unfortunately, it ended about 5 minutes later. You see, nothing really happens in the movie. If it had been an hour longer, maybe it would have allowed time for a true plot to develop. There was definitely a premise, but the story had no time to take me anywhere - there was no resolution. Sure, it's a zombie movie, and those never have resolutions, but the audience needs something to take home.
Characters were killed off so quickly that I wasn't really sure why I was supposed to have any emotional investment in them or the story, anyway. Kill off too many characters too soon, and the viewer won't care. It's all the same, after a while.
Good zombie flick, but it fails to carry the viewer in the same direction that the original did. Hopefully we'll get a 28 Months Later.
I still have to see this one. I loved 28 Days Later!
But I bought some DVDs last Sunday:
The Devil's Reject
Fight Club
The Boondock SaintsTales From The Crypt (32 episodes, uncut)
Killers (Mike Mendez)
The Evil Dead.
.
.
Holidays in one week! 8-)
You can download a 12 minute prologue cilp for free from The Darjeeling Limited on itunes. Search for Hotel Chevalier. You get to see Natalie Portman's butt in it.
Knocked-Up - a decent flick. It had warm chuckles rather than belly-laughs.
QuoteYou can download a 12 minute prologue cilp for free from The Darjeeling Limited on itunes. Search for Hotel Chevalier. You get to see Natalie Portman's butt in it.
This is the first thing that has actually made me think about getting into Itunes.
Top Five Hottest Movie Stars.....
1. Scarlet Johansen
2. Natalie Portman
3. Keia Knightley
4. Maggie Jyllenhaal
5. Meg White ;)
Just watched Quadrophenia for the umpteenth time.
Ghengis Blues--Paul Pena demostrates his throatsinging skills in the tiny country of Tuva, in Southern Siberia. What a beautiful cultural exchange story! He even enters a local contests and wins crowd favorite. I loved evey minute of this one
Zodiac--great cast and great story.
QuoteJust watched Quadrophenia for the umpteenth time.
I have the deluxe remastered DVD that came out a couple of years ago. Here's a pisser: It isn't enhanced. Sure it's widescreen, but it won't fit an HDTV. It stretches no matter the setting.
... I'm a little embarrassed but I haven't seen quadrophenia. Sorry in advance.
Yeah, I haven't either but Tommy is AWESOME!!!!
QuoteQuoteJust watched Quadrophenia for the umpteenth time.
I have the deluxe remastered DVD that came out a couple of years ago. Here's a pisser: It isn't enhanced. Sure it's widescreen, but it won't fit an HDTV. It stretches no matter the setting.
No complaints with this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quadrophenia-Disc-Special-Phil-Daniels/dp/B000GKHM2S/ref=sr_1_1/026-2902789-6562020?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1191114705&sr=1-1
i have been lazy all weekend... watched three films
i finally saw death proof, which was awesome. i watched hudsucker proxy again, which is one of my faves. and i also watched we are marshall, which was sad but very inspiring.
Grindhouse. OK, it's on the list! :)
Inland Empire's bonus disk has a great little short of how David Lynch cooks Quinoa.
Looking 4ward to P.T. Anderson's next one. None of the regulars including Jon Brion seem to be involved. Johnny Greenwood scored it. trailer:
http://www.ifilm.com/video/2893471
Short trailer for Pixar's Wall-E due next summer
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809902253/video/4321697/
Trzy kolory Bia[ch322]y (Three Colours White) - excellent! I enjoyed this more than Blue. One more to go.
Interesting story about the Kite Runner movie:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7028288.stm
I watched the Johnny Cash show DVDs last night! There are some AMAZING performances. highly recommended. I wish you've just kept the show's complete and added a few more discs or another volume, but it's was great to see what they finally released.
Broken Trail - whilst not quite as good as Lonesome Dove or Open Range (Robert Duvall referred to these as a trilogy of sorts) i throughly enjoyed this beautifully shot western. Robert can do no wrong in these kinds of movies.
My Summer Of Love on DVD & then Mars Attacks! on TV.
"Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" I'm really liking Richie's story telling abilities
I can never tire of Almost Famous (well, 'Untitled'). I'm watching it with Cameron Crowe's incredible commentary and drinking a few cold ones. Doesn't get much better...
Just watched The Number 23 with Jim Carrey. I'm undecided on this one. Decent premise, but a little odd too. I'm a fan of numerology, and it was cool to see it featured in a flick, but not sure if I REALLY liked the movie. Carrey was great and so was Virginia Madsen.
Thoughts, anyone?
Just got Jungle Book on DVD! :D
The Festival Express dvd. It's a shame a bunch of ignorrant protesters ruined the festival to some degree. Yeah musicians should play for free and not make any money, idiots.
QuoteThe Festival Express dvd. It's a shame a bunch of ignorrant protesters ruined the festival to some degree. Yeah musicians should play for free and not make any money, idiots.
Yes, but that scene and event was the only drama in the film and thus made it far more important as rock & roll document. Plus, it was great seeing Bob Weir actually getting pissed off at something and his rants were thoughtful, honest and surprisingly coherent.
To think that the footage lay in the director's basement for thirty years. At one point, the film tins were used as goal posts when his son played road hockey.
I went to the premiere of Festival Express at the Toronto International Film Festival three or four years ago. It was a great night. Syliva Tyson, members of Janice Joplin's band, famed Canadian director David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, The Fly, Scanners) and Festival Express director Bob Smeaton were all in attendance and Bob answered questions after the screening. When the film was being played, some people in the audience got up and danced. People cheered after the performances too, so this screening kinda felt like being there.
QuoteQuoteThe Festival Express dvd. It's a shame a bunch of ignorrant protesters ruined the festival to some degree. Yeah musicians should play for free and not make any money, idiots.
Yes, but that scene and event was the only drama in the film and thus made it far more important as rock & roll document. Plus, it was great seeing Bob Weir actually getting pissed off at something and his rants were thoughtful, honest and surprisingly coherent.
To think that the footage lay in the director's basement for thirty years. At one point, the film tins were used as goal posts when his son played road hockey.
I went to the premiere of Festival Express at the Toronto International Film Festival three or four years ago. It was a great night. Syliva Tyson, members of Janice Joplin's band, famed Canadian director David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, The Fly, Scanners) and Festival Express director Bob Smeaton were all in attendance and Bob answered questions after the screening. When the film was being played, some people in the audience got up and danced. People cheered after the performances too, so this screening kinda felt like being there.
The footage is priceless. Seeing Danko, Janis, and Jerry together is special.
I've been meaning to check that out for ages, I'll have to get on that. Is there much with the Flying Burrito Brothers?
QuoteI've been meaning to check that out for ages, I'll have to get on that. Is there much with the Flying Burrito Brothers?
There is some, but it's on the bonus section.
the last kiss - i love zach braff ... :-* hmm
the science of slepp - i also love gael.... and michel gondry, just cos he's so weird
hot fuzz (again)
to kill a mockingbird
confetti - tim from the office, and jessica from spaced.... getting married busby berkley style vs the tennis freaks and the nudists...
lots of time recovering post-nick cave gig / vodka martinis on the couch on sunday.... ::)
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Just finished watching this:
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Beautiful short from Wes Anderson that serves as 'Part 1' to The Darjeeling Limited (which I'm absolutely dying to see). Anderson is on nearly any given day my 'current' favourite director; it's a neck and neck race with Alexander Payne, and this only solidifies his standing with me. Jason Schwartzman was great, as per usual, and Natalie Portman was perfect.
Great music featured as always from Wes, I'm already on the hunt for this song which was used in the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqLH2Sjatn0
I think I'm actually going to pop in one of my top 5 movies now - Bottle Rocket. :)
Just saw 'Black Sheep' - a comedy/horror made in New Zealand about genetically modified sheep going on the rampage. Very silly but we laughed out loud.
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You gotta see this beautiful film. The music alone made me cry and not because it was sad.
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I really want to see that Jaimoe, even more now after your blessing.
Some Like It Hot - Awesome. Hilarious. My first Monroe (and Billy Wilder - been dying to see The Apartment for what seems like ages) movie. :-*
Life Is Beautiful - Roberto Begnini was wonderul. Loved it. Tugged ye olde heart strings.
QuoteJust finished watching this:
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Beautiful short from Wes Anderson that serves as 'Part 1' to The Darjeeling Limited (which I'm absolutely dying to see). Anderson is on nearly any given day my 'current' favourite director; it's a neck and neck race with Alexander Payne, and this only solidifies his standing with me. Jason Schwartzman was great, as per usual, and Natalie Portman was perfect.
Great music featured as always from Wes, I'm already on the hunt for this song which was used in the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqLH2Sjatn0
I think I'm actually going to pop in one of my top 5 movies now - Bottle Rocket. :)
Ha, that song is great. I really want to see this but I don't have I-tunes, I wonder how else can I see it?
QuoteQuoteJust finished watching this:
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Beautiful short from Wes Anderson that serves as 'Part 1' to The Darjeeling Limited (which I'm absolutely dying to see). Anderson is on nearly any given day my 'current' favourite director; it's a neck and neck race with Alexander Payne, and this only solidifies his standing with me. Jason Schwartzman was great, as per usual, and Natalie Portman was perfect.
Great music featured as always from Wes, I'm already on the hunt for this song which was used in the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqLH2Sjatn0
I think I'm actually going to pop in one of my top 5 movies now - Bottle Rocket. :)
Ha, that song is great. I really want to see this but I don't have I-tunes, I wonder how else can I see it?
Did you find it K? I have it on a 60s compilation if you need it :)
watched 'knocked up" last night. it was good. it wasn't "the brady bunch movie" but it was good.
Into The Wild
unbelievably well made. i read the book a few years ago and found it again last month, read it again and then a movie came out.
i was so close to crying, but i was watching in a theatre, with my dad too. im sure he felt the same way.
Eds voice and music helped the movie alot, i recommend this to ANYONE. Mothers and fathers beware, hearts may break
Cool 2nd trailer for I Am Legend: http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer.php?id=568&item=1
Nightmare Before Christmas in 3-D! Very cool 8-)
Anybody else see that a bunch of Kubrick movies have finally been released in 2-disc special editions? This after i've spent the last couple years searching for the kubrick collection dvd's in the white boxes, which i have most of now. i figured this had to be coming soon but didn't know about til i saw them at best buy.
QuoteAnybody else see that a bunch of Kubrick movies have finally been released in 2-disc special editions? This after i've spent the last couple years searching for the kubrick collection dvd's in the white boxes, which i have most of now. i figured this had to be coming soon but didn't know about til i saw them at best buy.
Once again, this set is not even close to definitive. Wait this one out.
Recut on the Big Screen, last nite. :o
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Sticking with Sci-Fi did anyone else see that Simon Pegg will be playing Scotty in the new Star Trek movie?
QuoteRecut on the Big Screen, last nite. :o
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Holy Shite!!! That is me favorite movie of all time. Whooa! Was it the Directors cut or the studio's happy ending version?
Brick - bought this ages ago & it's sat in my unwatched pile for ages. Not sure if I liked it or not. Definitely interesting & I really like Joseph Gordon-Levitt...one to watch again maybe?
Last King Of Scotland - my wife & I usually watch a horror movie close to Halloweem but this was the best 'horror' movie I've seen in a long time.
Far, far better than Blood Diamond, which I couldn't force myself to finish watching a week or so back...
QuoteSticking with Sci-Fi did anyone else see that Simon Pegg will be playing Scotty in the new Star Trek movie?
Yeah and "The Shat" will apparently not be included in the cast of this one (to his chagrin of course)
From the Comcast-On-Demand-Free-Free-Movie-Vault, my wife and I just watched The Big Chill. That is an excellent movie! It actually reminded me of a Tim O'Brien book called July, July, though I think the movie came first, and neither one had any basis on the other. Also, the soundtrack for The Big Chill was awesome, old Soul and R&B stuff.
'Once' just the best.
Great, great film.
American Werewolf In London
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It's timeless.
Last night I watched Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. I didn't really know what to expect from this movie, its pretty normal for a Kubrick film. It was pretty good, but it didn't take hold of me and glue me in like most of his work does.
Sunshine. Loved it. Especially the visuals and the soundtrack! A+
'Interview' with Sienna Miller and Steve Buscemi
A bit thin and messy, and Sienna Miller just gets plain annoying in the end.
Just about to watch this: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401711/
Can't wait to see Alexander Payne's and the Coen Brothers' segments.
QuoteJust about to watch this: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401711/
Can't wait to see Alexander Payne's and the Coen Brothers' segments.
I was quite excited about that but have read mixed reviews. Let us know your thoughts when you've watched it K.
'Into the Wild'
One of the best films i've seen all year.
QuoteQuoteJust about to watch this: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401711/
Can't wait to see Alexander Payne's and the Coen Brothers' segments.
I was quite excited about that but have read mixed reviews. Let us know your thoughts when you've watched it K.
As a whole, it wasn't the best. Definitely worth a watch though, lots of good segments, but only a couple really great ones. The Coen Brothers' and Wes Cravens I loved, and Alexander Payne knocked out another winner, his was by far my favourite. It brought back every emotion I've experienced traveling alone, so perfect.
Some how, some way, (not by my choice) I ended up watching "Lions For Lambs" (Redford & Cruise)
This was a 1.5 hr Public Service Announcement about Redford's political views - no real plot or story, just three crappy at best individual "heartfelt tales" that are supposed to grip the viewer. I'm not sure what they were going for with the movie, but I know that I will never get that time back in my life.
QuoteSome how, some way, (not by my choice) I ended up watching "Lions For Lambs" (Redford & Cruise)
This was a 1.5 hr Public Service Announcement about Redford's political views - no real plot or story, just three crappy at best individual "heartfelt tales" that are supposed to grip the viewer. I'm not sure what they were going for with the movie, but I know that I will never get that time back in my life.
whoever forced to watch that is obviously a fascist, nazi. Run in the other direction now! ;)
Deja Vu--very cool sci fi tinged mystery. I would love to see that technology become reality someday.
just saw
Into the Wild
definitely worth the 2.5 hours, great movie.
Following some of the press around this, I dont understand the "outrage" people have towards Chris for doing what he did. It kinda pisses me off to tell the truth. I read a few people, making their claims as Alaskan's (for what thats worth), saying that he "deserved to die" Really??................. :-?
Not sure about 'deserved to die' but I know locals were critical of him because he went in with very few supplies. But that's exactly how he wanted to live...
Oasis: Lord Don't Slow Me Down - good new documentary from the ever lovable Gallagher brothers.
I watched Dune and Amelie last night. I really liked Dune, didn't really know what to expect. Started kind of slow but once it got going and they started riding giant worms around and with that badass theme music i started really enjoying it. Amelie was good too. I made two discoveries from these films" Tremors totally ripped off Dune, and Travelocty got the roaming gnome from Amelie.
The Queen - excellent!!!
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+ 2nd trailer for Cloverfield, bit of a let down after the teaser. Very brief shot of the monster as it gets shot at by the military:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/11808/
Quotejust saw
Into the Wild
definitely worth the 2.5 hours, great movie.
Following some of the press around this, I dont understand the "outrage" people have towards Chris for doing what he did. It kinda pisses me off to tell the truth. I read a few people, making their claims as Alaskan's (for what thats worth), saying that he "deserved to die" Really??................. :-?
Some jackass sports writer wrote a story in our local rag this weekend that basically went like this: Chris McCandless was stupid, for $24,000 he could of bought some of the best outdoor survival equipment available, he made dumb mistakes, and got what was coming to him.
I've never read something by somebody so oblivious to the FUCKING POINT!
The Commitments & Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels - introducing my wife to a couple of my Brit favs.
Whatever happened to Guy Ritchie? Did anyone see Revolver?
QuoteThe Commitments & Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels - introducing my wife to a couple of my Brit favs.
Whatever happened to Guy Ritchie? Did anyone see Revolver?
Guy Ritchie jumped the shark named Madonna. He's finished.
Across the Universe. Actually was really good.
Disturbia--good thriller w/ David Morse as a creepy psycho
Isolation--great Irish horror movie, verrrrry creepy
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qX1sx8WRU
Can't wait to see this. I miss Arrested Development. Maybe I'll watch my boxsets for the millionth time.
Quotehttp://youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qX1sx8WRU
Can't wait to see this. I miss Arrested Development. Maybe I'll watch my boxsets for the millionth time.
I miss AD as well....and that does look good ;D ;D
Planet Terror!!! ;D Oh Yeah!
I'm Not There.
Maybe I'll start a thread about it. I was NOT disappointed. Very good. I think it would be damn near unintelligible for those not familiar with Dylan and some of the story behind the music. If you are familiar with Dylan, the man, the myth, and the music I would definitely recommend this flick. Jim's scene in a crucial part of the movie and it was surreal to see him in the same scene as Richard Gere. The music was great, of course. Go see it!
Saw it last night too, aMD. And I agree, it was a beautiful movie. The imagery in the Billy the Kid scenes was just amazing. Todd Haynes weaves the different aspects of Dylan into a great story. It may be hard for non-dylan fans to follow all the sublte aspects. However, it is a pleasure to watch the cinematography.
It was beautiful.....
Has anyone seen the preview for "Cloverfield"? It looks awesome. Check it.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/11808/medium.html
No Country for Old Men. This is the new Coen brother movie. Go see it. I'll go see it again, probably in the afternoon in the hopes of an empty theater. It's disturbing and enlightening.
I just saw "Into The Wild" and it was spectacular. Go see it now!
QuoteNo Country for Old Men. This is the new Coen brother movie. Go see it. I'll go see it again, probably in the afternoon in the hopes of an empty theater. It's disturbing and enlightening.
Just saw it too. I was supposed to go thanksgiving night but that got postponed. Javier Bardem was extaordinary as Anton Chigurh. It's easily their best film since O Brother. I never did see Intolerable Cruelty. Its good to see them go back to their darker styled movies, although I would still have to rate Blood Simple and Fargo higher than this.
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QuoteQuoteIts good to see them go back to their darker styled movies, although I would still have to rate Blood Simple and Fargo higher than this.
I agree, partly. I need to see it again b/c there's so many metaphors, so much imagery, etc... that I missed. I can't say I totally loved Fargo the first time, but about the 4th or 5th time, yes. Thing is, I loved No Country the first time, so hopefully it grows and grows and grows.
Interview with Javier Bardem (No Country...): http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/34917
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OK that makes me excited to see this. As long as they keep with the sadistic Joker like in Killing Joke and some of the other stories.
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OK that makes me excited to see this. As long as they keep with the sadistic Joker like in Killing Joke and some of the other stories.
Some new pics here:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34945
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So great! Loved all the shots they took at Fox. Rightfully so.
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OK that makes me excited to see this. As long as they keep with the sadistic Joker like in Killing Joke and some of the other stories.
Some new pics here:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34945
Damn!! I hate to say it but Heather Ledger looks perfect from those pictures.
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So great! Loved all the shots they took at Fox. Rightfully so.
i forgot about that, thanks for the heads up
QuoteThe Commitments & Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels - introducing my wife to a couple of my Brit favs.
Whatever happened to Guy Ritchie? Did anyone see Revolver?
Finally being released here Friday. I recall the critics in the UK gave it bad reviews. It has since been re-edited. Huge Lock Stock... and Snatch fan so I will go see it. Turkish is in it!
Saw Stephen King's The Mist. Not bad but not great either, it had one of the most f'd up endings I've ever seen.
i was wondering if the mist was anything like:
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:-/
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OK that makes me excited to see this. As long as they keep with the sadistic Joker like in Killing Joke and some of the other stories.
Some new pics here:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34945
Damn!! I hate to say it but Heather Ledger looks perfect from those pictures.
Here's a cool new poster! http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/34968
American Gangster
Bad-ass!
panic in needle park
i couldn't finish it, though. it made me feel like i felt when i watched sid and nancy - just creepy.
Anybody seen Killer Of Sheep? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076263/
I've been waiting for ages to see this, just ordered the new DVD.
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I'm surprised that only two people on this board have seen I'm Not There. It's about Bob Dylan and Jim James is in it. Anyone else seen it and just not talking about it? I was looking forward to talking to someone about it.
QuoteI'm surprised that only two people on this board have seen I'm Not There. It's about Bob Dylan and Jim James is in it. Anyone else seen it and just not talking about it? I was looking forward to talking to someone about it.
i was supposed to go the other day but i didn't feel like driving in the snow. It's not playing at two of the theaters closest to me so its a bit inconvenient at times to go to the one that has it. I plan on going within a week or so. Other people are probably having a hard time finding a movie theater that has it as well.
QuoteI'm surprised that only two people on this board have seen I'm Not There. It's about Bob Dylan and Jim James is in it. Anyone else seen it and just not talking about it? I was looking forward to talking to someone about it.
I think there are quite a few of us who live in small to medium size places and movies like these tend to come and go quick. For me it was between this and Into the Wild for the one free, baby-sitter available weekend. Into the Wild is my favorite book ever and the choice was easy. Wait for video. I'm still praying to make it to No Country for Old Men before it closes.
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I saw No Country For Old Men last weekend...well, I'm a Cormac McCarthy fan, and a Coen Brothers fan, so I was expecting big things. I read the book a while ago, and while I didn't think of it as an "All-Time Favorite" (not even my favorite by McCarthy), it was impressive.
Well, I actually liked the movie more than the book. The treatment of Sheriff Ed Tom's internal dialouge from the book was the only place where the movie was lacking, but that's a pretty tough component to effectively include. This movie is SUSPENSEFUL, the shots and editing brilliantly thought out. The locations they shot in were perfectly chosen, especially the opening sequence showing the West Texas border country. This movie is raw, violent, evil, and highly effective.
And I LOVE Kelly Macdonald's (Llewelyn's wife) voice.
Hot Rod ;D
Michael Clayton. The missus wanted to go and see Clooney. It lacked pace, but George put in a solid performance. Nice ending, too. Eventually!
Superbad - pretty funny, but it runs out of steam half way through. Michael Cera is the best thing in the film. Without his character acting as the coy shy and dry straightman, the film would be a mess.
I haven't seen a lot of movies this year but the one I enjoyed the most was Die Hard 4.Justin Long was an excellent choice as supporting actress with Willis.This might be the best of the Diehard series.
Halloween Zombie style was real good...I like the way he went back into Myers childhood to explain his reasons for being the way he was,and the soundtrack is great.
Pursuit of Happiness...pretty good.....I think this is my fav Will Smith movie to date.....I Am Legend looks good too.
Georgia Rule...chick flick but ok...kinda funny and Lohan is damn sexy in this movie.
Dale.....the best movie I have ever seen about any race car driver.They really did a great job of putting all those old video clips together with interviews and such.I was never a fan of this guy as a driver but this movie made me respect him a lot more.
Hills Have Eyes pt 2......not bad for a sequel to the sequel to the sequel,lol.These mutants are terrifying and there is a graphic rape scene so it's not for the squeamish.
CARS....pretty funny movie but without Larry the Cable Guy( Mater) it would'nt be any good.
Just a few I have watched in the last 6 months.
Oh god....I just saw a preview for Mama Mia The Movie....why oh why are they making this movie. ugh it was bad enough it was a "hit" stage musical, and that ABBA even existed. Is this movie one of the 7 Signs?
What are the 7 signs?
I won't be watching Mama Mia but I do LOVE me some ABBA!!!
QuoteWhat are the 7 signs?
7 signs that we are all going to hell I think. Worse off it stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Coleen Firth. All fine actors, but not in musicals......
The other day i finally saw Into The Wild. An inspiring story, i wish there were more people that think like that in this country.
Also, since asking about David Lynch I've now seen I think all of his full length movies. Inland Empire was hard to watch at times, Elephant Man was one of the saddest movies I've seen, Eraserhead was just bizarre and one of my least favorites. I'm now starting on the series Twin Peaks, and am saving the Twin Peaks movie 'til after I'm done. I'm really hooked on this show. I was too young to care about this when it came out and wouldn't have understood it anyway.
QuoteI'm now starting on the series Twin Peaks, and am saving the Twin Peaks movie 'til after I'm done. I'm really hooked on this show. I was too young to care about this when it came out and wouldn't have understood it anyway.
The show is AMAZING. The movie ehhh.
Lost In Translation final scene 'whisper' revealed?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MV7Sym8bIQ
QuoteLost In Translation final scene 'whisper' revealed?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MV7Sym8bIQ
I was always dying to know but now I'm a little let down. I'm not sure that's accurate anyway.
I was always certain that he told her.......for a relaxing times, make it suntory time.
6 mins of Dark Knight on youtube. Check it out quick before WB takes it down!
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/35081
EDIT: New Trailer Up Now!!! http://www.atasteforthetheatrical.com/
& here's a newspaper cutting: http://www.thegothamtimes.com/
Quote6 mins of Dark Knight on youtube. Check it out quick before WB takes it down!
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/35081
EDIT: New Trailer Up Now!!! http://www.atasteforthetheatrical.com/
& here's a newspaper cutting: http://www.thegothamtimes.com/
Maggie Gyllenhaal? Nice [smiley=thumbup.gif]
The Apartment - Umm.......yeah, perfection.
QuoteI'm surprised that only two people on this board have seen I'm Not There. It's about Bob Dylan and Jim James is in it. Anyone else seen it and just not talking about it? I was looking forward to talking to someone about it.
I don't think we ever even got it here where I live. The town is like 65,000 in population. Kinda small but I figured we would get it here. Or maybe it's come and gone already. Either way I'm downloading it!
WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?
A documentary produced by Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me) about Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping. Funny, moving and very timely during this season of massive consumption. Too bad it got shut out of so many cities/theaters. Check it out if you can and be saved from the Shopocalypse!
http://wwjbmovie.com/
QuoteYou gotta see this beautiful film. The music alone made me cry and not because it was sad.
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The best film I've seen in quite a few years. Simply beautiful.
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Even if you only know a little bit about The Clash, it's worth it. I was touched by this film.
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Casablanca
Why have I never watched this before?! Perfect movie to watch on a day in which I'm home sick from work.
QuoteQuoteI'm surprised that only two people on this board have seen I'm Not There. It's about Bob Dylan and Jim James is in it. Anyone else seen it and just not talking about it? I was looking forward to talking to someone about it.
I don't think we ever even got it here where I live. The town is like 65,000 in population. Kinda small but I figured we would get it here. Or maybe it's come and gone already. Either way I'm downloading it!
it's not playing here anymore at the one theater it was at. i'll have to wait for the dvd
Looks like I'm not the only small town citizen here.Not playing within an hour or two here...just wait to own it on DVD and watch it while partaking of festivities. ;)
I do need to see that - I'm lazy I know
The Hudsucker Proxy - Wonderful film from the Coen Brother's and co-written with Sam Raimi. Awesome.
QuoteThe Hudsucker Proxy - Wonderful film from the Coen Brother's and co-written with Sam Raimi. Awesome.
underrated film for sure. you can't really go wrong with any of their movies. are there any other Coen Brothers movies you haven't seen?
Quoteunderrated film for sure. you can't really go wrong with any of their movies. are there any other Coen Brothers movies you haven't seen?
Embarrassingly so, yes.
Blood Simple
Barton Fink
The Man Who Wasn't There
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Millers Crossing
Intolerable Cruelty
The Ladykillers
No Country for Old Men
QuoteQuoteunderrated film for sure. you can't really go wrong with any of their movies. are there any other Coen Brothers movies you haven't seen?
Embarrassingly so, yes.
Blood Simple
Barton Fink
The Man Who Wasn't There
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Millers Crossing
Intolerable Cruelty
The Ladykillers
No Country for Old Men
Go see No Country while you still can. Then, go with this order:
Blood Simple
Barton Fink
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Millers Crossing
The Man Who Wasn't There
The Ladykillers (it's ok, not as bad as some say. definitely not essential viewing though)
Intolerable Cruelty (never seen it, plan to rent it)
The first 3 i mentioned are among their best. The others are eh, ok at best but i enjoy them on account of the Coens being my favorite directors/producers.
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Trail for the movie is up on yahoo now. damn
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid ::)
QuoteQuoteunderrated film for sure. you can't really go wrong with any of their movies. are there any other Coen Brothers movies you haven't seen?
Embarrassingly so, yes.
Blood Simple
Barton Fink
The Man Who Wasn't There
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Millers Crossing
Intolerable Cruelty
The Ladykillers
No Country for Old Men
You've got a LOT of good movies to watch. I would order them like this:
The Man Who Wasn't There
Blood Simple
Barton Fink
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Intolerable Cruelty
Millers Crossing
The Ladykillers
I still haven't seen No Country for Old Men unfortunately so I didn't rank it. I need to try and go see it over the holiday break.
It's great aMD.
Good week for movies Dewey Cox, Sweeney Todd and There Will Be Blood. Also means a dent in my wallet. Movies are up to 11.50 here. :-/
Saw the trailer for Ironman, it looks Awesome!
http://www.ironmanmovie.com/
just watched a movie called severance it was awesome
avp 2 baby! it kinda sucked though
Quoteavp 2 baby! it kinda sucked though
Really? I thought the 1st one was great.
Just watched Suspect Zero & Transformers....didn't really care for either one of em.
i cannot wait to see this movie.
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avp 2 had a really lame ending that just fizzled out
cool fight scenes though and you get to see a predailien
john rambo is gonna be pretty sweet he totally punches a dudes head off
QuoteI just got this in the post, my most anticipated movie of the year (along with Hot Fuzz)
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Holy f'n crap that was a great movie. That was a bit intense, touching, and scary in parts. I find it fascinating to see strife and politcal/social uneasiness in Jolly Ole England. I do not understand why, but I do. I have this strange idealistic view that things are just wonderful in England (and I'm sure they are) where everything is neat and grand. Makes me think it's not really any different there as it is here in America. I had to watch it twice as I had a hard time understanding what the hell was being said.
Friday Night Lights - Powerful, and excellent! Loved the soundtrack.
office space was the first movie of the new year and a happy one to all
i went to see charlie wilson's war this past weekend. it was a really good movie. i think phillip seymour hoffman really stole the show, though. great performance from him in this one.
Sicko - scary as hell, and really sad.
QuoteSicko - scary as hell, and really sad.
i love how everyone laughed when he asked how much they paid for healthcare
QuoteQuoteSicko - scary as hell, and really sad.
i love how everyone laughed when he asked how much they paid for healthcare
I was laughing too. I also laughed hard when Moore showed clips from revisionist news reports on the poor state of Canada's national health care. The one about Ottawa having only one radiation machine was hilarious and very very wrong. Sure our health care has some shortcomings (tax cuts normally affect long-term health care claims and services), but I'd never want it privatized. No one I've ever met and no politician would ever want it privatized; it would be seen as a bad joke and a threat to Canada's pride... and very unhealthy.
Atonement - absolutely amazing! Would be my film of the year if it wasn't for This Is England.
+ Charlie Wilson's War, Juno, Walk Hard, Enchantment & I Am Legend.
Also bought Knocked Up & Superbad, both of which I can't wait to watch.
QuoteAtonement - absolutely amazing! Would be my film of the year if it wasn't for This Is England.
+ Charlie Wilson's War, Juno, Walk Hard, Enchantment & I Am Legend.
Also bought Knocked Up & Superbad, both of which I can't wait to watch.
Haven't seen any of those except Knocked Up and Superbad. I want to see This Is England. Favorites this year: Into The Wild, No Country For Old Men, Knocked Up, Superbad.
EDIT: saw Walk Hard too
QuoteQuoteAtonement - absolutely amazing! Would be my film of the year if it wasn't for This Is England.
+ Charlie Wilson's War, Juno, Walk Hard, Enchantment & I Am Legend.
Also bought Knocked Up & Superbad, both of which I can't wait to watch.
Haven't seen any of those except Knocked Up and Superbad. I want to see This Is England. Favorites this year: Into The Wild, No Country For Old Men, Knocked Up, Superbad.
EDIT: saw Walk Hard too
The other ones I mentioned aren't my best of the year, just ones I saw in Hawaii.
Charlie Wilson was very good. Juno was sweet, Walk Hard was better than I thought it was going to be, Enchantment was fun & I Am Legend was OK but could have been much better.
I just ordered Into The Wild on DVD. I was hoping to see that & No Country For Old Men but they weren't showing anywhere near where I was staying.
Speaking of Coen brother's movies this is a great deal!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V3JGII
(Fargo, Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, Raising Arizona & Blood Simple down from $50 to $25!!!)
What did you think of Walk Hard True?
QuoteQuoteQuoteAtonement - absolutely amazing! Would be my film of the year if it wasn't for This Is England.
+ Charlie Wilson's War, Juno, Walk Hard, Enchantment & I Am Legend.
Also bought Knocked Up & Superbad, both of which I can't wait to watch.
Haven't seen any of those except Knocked Up and Superbad. I want to see This Is England. Favorites this year: Into The Wild, No Country For Old Men, Knocked Up, Superbad.
EDIT: saw Walk Hard too
The other ones I mentioned aren't my best of the year, just ones I saw in Hawaii.
Charlie Wilson was very good. Juno was sweet, Walk Hard was better than I thought it was going to be, Enchantment was fun & I Am Legend was OK but could have been much better.
I just ordered Into The Wild on DVD. I was hoping to see that & No Country For Old Men but they weren't showing anywhere near where I was staying.
Speaking of Coen brother's movies this is a great deal!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V3JGII
(Fargo, Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, Raising Arizona & Blood Simple down from $50 to $25!!!)
What did you think of Walk Hard True?
I found it funny, kinda stupid at times but wasn't disappointed. That scene with the dude's package has to be the most extreme shot in a movie thats not porn.
That Coen Brothers set is a great deal, i'd get it if i didn't already own those separately.
Once - beautiful film. definitely see it if you haven't yet.
Superbad - worth of good laugh
Inside Deep Throat - a Very interesting documentary
Annie Hall - Classic!
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Inside Deep Throat - a Very interesting documentary
Dude,I thought the original was a documentary. ;D
Knocked Up - very funny. Seth Rogen & his friends were hilarious (particularly Jonah Hill) but I found Katherine Heigl & her sister's character so unlikeable that I they really started to annoy me towards the end.
Killer of Sheep
A 1977 film about the Watts ghetto in LA. as experienced by a slaughterhouse worker. It was made for under $10,000, and has just been restored/released internationally. The conversations (both spoken and felt) were so genuine. I appreciated how unsentimentally the story was told, which made it even more moving and poignant. Only thing that bugged me was the sound was very uneven, to the point where it could have employed subtitles (doesn't help that I am growing increasingly hard of hearing).
http://www.killerofsheep.com/
QuoteKiller of Sheep
A 1977 film about the Watts ghetto in LA. as experienced by a slaughterhouse worker. It was made for under $10,000, and has just been restored/released internationally. The conversations (both spoken and felt) were so genuine. I appreciated how unsentimentally the story was told, which made it even more moving and poignant. Only thing that bugged me was the sound was very uneven, to the point where it could have employed subtitles (doesn't help that I am growing increasingly hard of hearing).
http://www.killerofsheep.com/
Hey Collen! I bought this on DVD last month & saw it a week or so before Christmas. I was absolutely blown away! The DVD release also has Charles Burnett's follow up movie My Brothers Wedding, I'm looking forward to watching that...
QuoteQuoteKiller of Sheep
A 1977 film about the Watts ghetto in LA. as experienced by a slaughterhouse worker. It was made for under $10,000, and has just been restored/released internationally. The conversations (both spoken and felt) were so genuine. I appreciated how unsentimentally the story was told, which made it even more moving and poignant. Only thing that bugged me was the sound was very uneven, to the point where it could have employed subtitles (doesn't help that I am growing increasingly hard of hearing).
http://www.killerofsheep.com/
Hey Collen! I bought this on DVD last month & saw it a week or so before Christmas. I was absolutely blown away! The DVD release also has Charles Burnett's follow up movie My Brothers Wedding, I'm looking forward to watching that...
Hey, Andrew! Thanks for mentioning the other movie. Hadn't heard about it, but will see if I can track it down.
The DVD is a 2 disc set with 3 or 4 shorts too. It's a little pricey but it's a good package.
http://www.amazon.com/Killer-Sheep-Charles-Burnett-Collection/dp/B000VEA3MU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199664477&sr=1-1
I agree that subtitles would have been a good thing, I struggled with the dialog a little at times.
I've been chasing up songs from the soundtrack since (Paul Robeson, Elmore James, Slim Harpo etc)
I loved the way they used Dinah Washington's This Bitter Earth, one of my fav songs of all time.
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I loved the way they used Dinah Washington's This Bitter Earth, one of my fav songs of all time.
Thanks for the link. It's on my wishlist now. That song was a perfect match for the tone of the movie and all of the sad and beautiful things about being human that were addressed. The most heartbreaking part for me was when that song was playing as the sheep were lead to slaughter (the symbolic implications of sheep in this context being particularly significant).
I loved the scene where the children played in the street Paul Robeson's The House I Live In grew in the background. The film was so simple & yet so moving. I want to watch it again now ;D
Juno - It was really funny and well done
QuoteJuno - It was really funny and well done
I saw Juno last weekend and LOVED it! funny and quirky. that's for me.
good soundtrack. not too cute. my husband and i went with another couple. both of the guys were skeptical, but both really liked the movie and the soundtrack.
loved loved loved it.
Quoteit could have employed subtitles (doesn't help that I am growing increasingly hard of hearing).
"You as tasteless as a carrot!" ;)
There Will Be Blood :o Nothing like P.T. Anderson has ever done. Day-Lewis gets the Oscar.
just watched black sheep not the one with chris farley and it was fuckin awesome
Eastern Promise - excellent all the way, and I love the Casablanca non-Hollywood ending.
i totally got my friend to rent eastern promises and the crying game in the same trip to the movie store what a suprise he's in for ha!
So now I know that Eastern Promises has a 'surprise' ending? Thanks guys >:(
QuoteSo now I know that Eastern Promises has a 'surprise' ending? Thanks guys >:(
It's not a surprise ending and I didn't ruin it for you. It's just not Hollywood. The amazing and moving film "Once" doesn't have a Hollywood ending either, and that knowledge won't ruin the film.
i wasnt talking about the ending sorry for the confusion
Nobody else seen/interested in seeing Atonement? I can't stop thinking about this film. It come out on DVD next month, can't wait to see it again...
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN WAS SO PERFECT
BEST MOVIE OF 07
next up - there will be blood. anyone seen it yet?
QuoteNO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN WAS SO PERFECT
BEST MOVIE OF 07
Their best movie yet.
aghhhh it was soooo gooooooddd
the narration in the beginning, the roundness of the characters, the lack of music, the SOUNDS, the COLORS, the BEAUTY, the location!!! So subtle and minimal, yet so incredible. Everyone was cast so perfect (though I didn't like Clara Jean very much...) Chigurh was so frightening... from the first scene to the last. solid end and beginning. word.
man oh man. i must see that again.
the more i think about it the better it gets.
QuoteQuoteNO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN WAS SO PERFECT
BEST MOVIE OF 07
Their best movie yet.
i loved it but maybe i need to see it again. i don't think its their BEST movie.
The Lives of Others - German film and winner of last year's Oscar for best foreign film. It deserved to beat-out Pan's Labyrinth for that prize. The film is set in 1984 East Germany and involves the police wire-tapping a playwright. Fascinating, sad, scary and still uplifting.
QuoteThe Lives of Others - German film and winner of last year's Oscar for best foreign film. It deserved to beat-out Pan's Labyrinth for that prize. The film is set in 1984 East Germany and involves the police wire-tapping a playwright. Fascinating, sad, scary and still uplifting.
That was one of the best films I saw last year.
QuoteQuoteThe Lives of Others - German film and winner of last year's Oscar for best foreign film. It deserved to beat-out Pan's Labyrinth for that prize. The film is set in 1984 East Germany and involves the police wire-tapping a playwright. Fascinating, sad, scary and still uplifting.
That was one of the best films I saw last year.
Both are two of the best fillms of 2006.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteA clip featuring David Cross as Allen Ginsberg and Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan from I'M NOT THERE hits!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33320
thanks for that! i can't wait for this movie. david cross and cate blanchett are a little unsettlin in their roles, but it may be different in the context of the film. I thought the dialouge was fantastic though.
Did you read the review? It has numerous people playing dylan
i don't like to read movie reviews, but i heard there were multiple actors playing dylan. sounds like an interesting concept. the director / writer seems pretty good and it's named after a rare, but very good dylan tune (i'm not there is an outtake from the mostly lost basement tape years) that's worth the price of admission right there.
someone said jim and the boys are doing Goin to Acapulco on the soundtrack. I would LOVE to hear that. I would also LOVE to hear him do a cover i'm not there, too. i told him he's about two more dylan tunes away from having an album of dylan covers. maybe he should do a double album. Jim Covers George Harrison and Bob Dylan. ;D
Its actually Jim James & Calexico. I just found the song, and no suprise here...it's fantastic!! 8-)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteA clip featuring David Cross as Allen Ginsberg and Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan from I'M NOT THERE hits!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33320
thanks for that! i can't wait for this movie. david cross and cate blanchett are a little unsettlin in their roles, but it may be different in the context of the film. I thought the dialouge was fantastic though.
Did you read the review? It has numerous people playing dylan
i don't like to read movie reviews, but i heard there were multiple actors playing dylan. sounds like an interesting concept. the director / writer seems pretty good and it's named after a rare, but very good dylan tune (i'm not there is an outtake from the mostly lost basement tape years) that's worth the price of admission right there.
someone said jim and the boys are doing Goin to Acapulco on the soundtrack. I would LOVE to hear that. I would also LOVE to hear him do a cover i'm not there, too. i told him he's about two more dylan tunes away from having an album of dylan covers. maybe he should do a double album. Jim Covers George Harrison and Bob Dylan. ;D
Its actually Jim James & Calexico. I just found the song, and no suprise here...it's fantastic!! 8-)
yeah that's an old post, back when it hadn't been released. I've seen it now, but I seem to be one of the only ones around here who has. What did you think of the movie?
Anyone going to see Cloverfield next weekend? Some good reviews are coming in. No release date here in Japan.
No release date for There Will Be Blood either & we don't get No Country until March :(
QuoteQuoteThe Lives of Others - German film and winner of last year's Oscar for best foreign film. It deserved to beat-out Pan's Labyrinth for that prize. The film is set in 1984 East Germany and involves the police wire-tapping a playwright. Fascinating, sad, scary and still uplifting.
That was one of the best films I saw last year.
Do you think it's worth buying? It's on DVD here but the subtitles are in Japanese. This has been on my to-see list since it got the oscar but I'm trying to cut back on the DVDs that I buy...
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Lives of Others - German film and winner of last year's Oscar for best foreign film. It deserved to beat-out Pan's Labyrinth for that prize. The film is set in 1984 East Germany and involves the police wire-tapping a playwright. Fascinating, sad, scary and still uplifting.
That was one of the best films I saw last year.
Do you think it's worth buying? It's on DVD here but the subtitles are in Japanese. This has been on my to-see list since it got the oscar but I'm trying to cut back on the DVDs that I buy...
It depends. Do you watch generally watch good movies more than once? Does renting a movie in Japan cost somewhere in the ballpark of the cost of buying one? If the latter is true, then buy them both. Personally, The Lives of Others is a better film, but I can see me watching Pan's more times than the great German film. Fantasy and war flicks are easy to watch over and over, and Pan's falls into both of those categories.
I've got Pans Labyrinth on DVD.
Sorry for the confusion, I was talking about Life Of Others only. It's on DVD here but I can't rent it because the subtitles will be in Japanese. I want to see it but can't imagine it being the sort of film you'd watch again & again. I guess I'll just have to wait a while & hope it goes down in price, then I won't feel too bad about buying it even if I only watch it once.
Have you seen 3:10 To Yuma yet J? I'm thinking about buying that too.
'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'
Excellent film, well worth checking out - Phillip Seymour Hoffaman and Ethan Hawke are awesome. Best film i've seen in some time.
Quote'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'
Excellent film, well worth checking out - Phillip Seymour Hoffaman and Ethan Hawke are awesome. Best film i've seen in some time.
Phillip Seymour had a good year what with this one, Charlie Wilson & The Savages.
Superbad - most apt movie title ever? Super-hyped, super-not-funny & super-bad. I can't believe I bought this piece of crap. This movie might have been hilarious if I was 15 but I don't think I laughed once & nearly switched it off.
No Country for Old Men
Yeah, WOW. Not a single flaw, Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem were incredible.
Golden Globes soon, Atonement, No Country & There Will Be Blood look set to do well...
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2008/globes
QuoteQuote'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'
Excellent film, well worth checking out - Phillip Seymour Hoffaman and Ethan Hawke are awesome. Best film i've seen in some time.
Phillip Seymour had a good year what with this one, Charlie Wilson & The Savages.
Superbad - most apt movie title ever? Super-hyped, super-not-funny & super-bad. I can't believe I bought this piece of crap. This movie might have been hilarious if I was 15 but I don't think I laughed once & nearly switched it off.
really?
Yeah really disappointed.
Jonah Hill's character was just too much & as much as I liked Seth Rogen in Knocked Up the cops just weren't funny, especially Bill Hader. & how many times can you say McLovin & except it to be funny?!! I know I'm in the minority but I really didn't like it.
Rushmore
Actually liked The Royal Tenenbaums a lot more.
Great music though, and Bill Murray is a joy to watch, whatever he does.
Won free tickets for I'm Not There and I'm looking forward to No Country For Old Men (released here January 23).
Thanks to db, I watched Dead Man's Shoes. I would highly recommand seeing this. Such a great film. Paddy Considine gives such a chilling performance. Thanks again db. Best Buy gift card is calling me and it's telling me to buy this!
Just received 'Viva Knievel' in the post this morning (shipped in from the States).
A cold beer (or two) and a lazy boy recliner await.......
Trailer for Woody Allen's new movie Casandra's Dream:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/cassandrasdream/trailer1/
He's certainly taken a different path of late, hasn't he?
QuoteTrailer for Woody Allen's new movie Casandra's Dream:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/cassandrasdream/trailer1/
He's certainly taken a different path of late, hasn't he?
Innnteresting! I'll definitely have to check it out. I'm a big Allen fan. Thanks for the link.
Kung Fu Hustle. Bought it on DVD for £3 from Tesco. Money well spent. ;D
Has anybody seen "The King of Kong?" It was in limited release and I guess it is going to go wider soon. It's a documentary about these Donkey Kong dorks; supposed to be great.
QuoteKung Fu Hustle. Bought it on DVD for £3 from Tesco. Money well spent. ;D
Thats a helluva a deal...even after the conversion rate!
QuoteKung Fu Hustle. Bought it on DVD for £3 from Tesco. Money well spent. ;D
Speaking of Kung Fu I have to confess that this made me smile:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/kungfupanda/
& check out the voice cast - Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen & David Cross!!!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441773/
(http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/images/upload/kung-foo-panda-poster.jpg)
This Is England
Simply incredible - One of the most powerful movies I've watched in ages. The young actor lead was spellbinding (IMDB tells me he had never acted before) and the soundtrack was marvelous too. I'll be on the hunt for Dead Man's Shoes next db!
QuoteThis Is England
Simply incredible - One of the most powerful movies I've watched in ages. The young actor lead was spellbinding (IMDB tells me he had never acted before) and the soundtrack was marvelous too. I'll be on the hunt for Dead Man's Shoes next db!
Maybe you'll listen to my recommendations next time instead of waiting to see what Ricky Gervais has to say? ;)
QuoteQuoteThis Is England
Simply incredible - One of the most powerful movies I've watched in ages. The young actor lead was spellbinding (IMDB tells me he had never acted before) and the soundtrack was marvelous too. I'll be on the hunt for Dead Man's Shoes next db!
Maybe you'll listen to my recommendations next time instead of waiting to see what Ricky Gervais has to say? ;)
I
still haven't seen this. Where did the past few months go? I think I'll buy it at the weekend.
QuoteI still haven't seen this. Where did the past few months go? I think I'll buy it at the weekend.
If you don't own them already Mark, I would seriously consider the boxset with This Is England, Dead Man's Shoes, Room For Romeo Brass & 24/7:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shane-Meadows-Collection-Twenty-England/dp/B000RWDY5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200663909&sr=1-1
QuoteAnyone going to see Cloverfield next weekend? Some good reviews are coming in. No release date here in Japan.
No release date for There Will Be Blood either & we don't get No Country until March :(
Cloverfield? Yep! Those other 2 are brill btw. Heima should be coming to your mailbox soon db, just cheked amazon 4 the order status.
Longford - great movie from HBO. Jim Broadbent, Samantha Morton and Andy Serkis were all excellent in this true story about Earl Longford's relationship with infamous murderer Myra Hindley. It deservedly won 3 Golden Globes this year.
1408 is a really scary flick don't watch it alone! :o
QuoteQuoteAnyone going to see Cloverfield next weekend? Some good reviews are coming in. No release date here in Japan.
No release date for There Will Be Blood either & we don't get No Country until March :(
Cloverfield? Yep! Those other 2 are brill btw. Heima should be coming to your mailbox soon db, just cheked amazon 4 the order status.
Just saw it. It was an ok monster flick, did what it was supposed to. Nothing groundbreaking or anything. Pretty dizzying, though.
The best part happened at the end of the film. Suddenly everything and everyone in the theatre went silent, except for my friend in the front row who was laughing her ass off at the most serious moment in the entire film. Funniest moment of the year for me so far. ;)
hear ya senor D. I thought Cloverfield had its moments, and how cool it was that this (see below) poster was hangin up at the partay: Wake Up Sleepyhead reminds me how could it but it really does sound like it could be ... the end of the world well the last 4 mins espec... :o
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n19/seanfxmurphy/WAXFANG_ftt_features.gif)
QuoteQuoteAnyone going to see Cloverfield next weekend? Some good reviews are coming in. No release date here in Japan.
No release date for There Will Be Blood either & we don't get No Country until March :(
Cloverfield? Yep! Those other 2 are brill btw. Heima should be coming to your mailbox soon db, just cheked amazon 4 the order status.
I just sent you a PM, thanks SO much TK - you've made my week!!! :D
QuoteQuoteI still haven't seen this. Where did the past few months go? I think I'll buy it at the weekend.
If you don't own them already Mark, I would seriously consider the boxset with This Is England, Dead Man's Shoes, Room For Romeo Brass & 24/7:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shane-Meadows-Collection-Twenty-England/dp/B000RWDY5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200663909&sr=1-1
Thanks, db, I've just followed your link and ordered the boxset. It should distract me from the awful, dark, pissy weather we're currently enjoying in blighty.
Quotehear ya senor D. I thought Cloverfield had its moments, and how cool it was that this (see below) poster was hangin up at the partay: Wake Up Sleepyhead reminds me how could it but it really does sound like it could be ... the end of the world well the last 4 mins espec... :o
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n19/seanfxmurphy/WAXFANG_ftt_features.gif)
sweet poster - a printer friend of mine hooked me up with this book of all the fillmore posters from the 60's & 70's - there's some brillliant art in there -
cloverfield was so so i was sleepy thoug
Quotecloverfield was so so i was sleepy thoug
Saw it last night. Not a good movie at all. Very, very average at best.
Saw No Country For Old Men yesterday afternoon. After all the hype I was slightly disappointed. IMHO Three Burials is a better film.
That being said, the individual performances were excellent. My enjoyment was marred by the fact that our local multiplex seems incapable of projecting a film IN FOCUS. >:(
3:10 To Yuma :-/ maybe watch it again before I take it back...just ended , maybe not :(
Gonna have to break out A Fistfull of Dollars or Hang'em High....maybe even The Wild Bunch...Classics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
3:10 to Yuma, I liked it. Russel Crows righthand man was awesome, I think he was in "Alpha Dog" and he was badass in that as well. I thought it was a great story and it was nice to see a Western for a change. I love that time period.
"What is this, some sort of....Posse?" He was conjuring up some Val Kilmar shit on that one.
I want to see a shooting game like "Doom/Halo" set in the Wild West. I want to fight inside saloons with six shooters, but be able to unlock Ak's and hand grenades.
The Host - a great eco-monster movie from Korea from a year ago. It's funny, a little scary and one hell of a good ride.
The Set-Up (1949) - A great Robert Wise film starring Robert Ryan. This film, showing the corruption of small-time boxers with their links to organized crime, was a big inspiration for Raging Bull. Wise is one of the best American directors of all time.
i tell people to watch the host after cloverfield so they see a good monster movie
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
EXCELLENT!!!
juno.
just ruled.
Mr. Brooks - a decent murder/thriller flick. A little campy, but its still creepy enough to recommend, especially because Kostner and William Hurt are really good in their roles.
Just got Once, Eastern Promises & Eagle Vs Shark in the mail! :D
QuoteJust got Once, Eastern Promises & Eagle Vs Shark in the mail! :D
I'll vouch for Once and Eastern Promises being excellent films. Make sure to crank up Once. The music performances are utterly powerful and emotional. Eastern Promises is better all-round than Cronenberg's previous film, A History of Violence.
QuoteQuoteJust got Once, Eastern Promises & Eagle Vs Shark in the mail! :D
I'll vouch for Once and Eastern Promises being excellent films. Make sure to crank up Once. The music performances are utterly powerful and emotional. Eastern Promises is better all-round than Cronenberg's previous film, A History of Violence.
I enjoyed A History Of Violence but was a little disappointed, maybe because I had read so many good things about it beforehand.
That's one of the problems I find with getting movies so late here, by the time I get round to watching them my expectations are so high that I'm inevitably disappointed sometimes. Take No Country For Old Men for example, I want to see it so badly but fear that I will ultimately be disappointed because I'm expecting too much.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust got Once, Eastern Promises & Eagle Vs Shark in the mail! :D
I'll vouch for Once and Eastern Promises being excellent films. Make sure to crank up Once. The music performances are utterly powerful and emotional. Eastern Promises is better all-round than Cronenberg's previous film, A History of Violence.
I enjoyed A History Of Violence but was a little disappointed, maybe because I had read so many good things about it beforehand.
That's one of the problems I find with getting movies so late here, by the time I get round to watching them my expectations are so high that I'm inevitably disappointed sometimes. Take No Country For Old Men for example, I want to see it so badly but fear that I will ultimately be disappointed because I'm expecting too much.
I really liked A History of Violence, but Eastern Promises is a comparable film given Viggo's involvement, the gangster themes and Cronenberg as director. I think the performances in Eastern Promises are stonger and the storyline (including the ending) means more.
I've also seen Once and Eagle Vs. Shark recently. I enjoyed Once but wasn't what I expected. I thought there'd be more of a romance but it never really got going. In that sense its more of an honest film to me. That kind of makes it that much more depressing to me though, having been through similar bullshit. Music was great though.
Eagle Vs. Shark was good and yet depressing too at the same time. I've read comparisons to Napoleon Dynamite, witch there are. The difference is Napoleon was a guy you wanted to root for. Jemaine Clements' character Jarrod, was just sort of a jerk. Didn't expect it to be more about Lilly's perspective though. There was a "Jarrod" (mixed with a bit of Napoleon) in my school. Its funny that theres movies about these kind of people. i'm picturing every school with one of these characters?
QuoteI enjoyed Once but wasn't what I expected. I thought there'd be more of a romance but it never really got going. In that sense its more of an honest film to me. That kind of makes it that much more depressing to me though, having been through similar bullshit. Music was great though.
The movie was really romantic, but not in a conventional sense. I never once thought it was depressing. You are the only person or reviewer that I've heard say that it was depressing. In fact, the film was uplifting since it shows how music can connect with like-minded strangers, bringing with it a spiritual friendship that is far deeper and more meaningful than a physical relationship. The ending was fantastic.
QuoteQuoteI enjoyed Once but wasn't what I expected. I thought there'd be more of a romance but it never really got going. In that sense its more of an honest film to me. That kind of makes it that much more depressing to me though, having been through similar bullshit. Music was great though.
The movie was really romantic, but not in a conventional sense. I never once thought it was depressing. You are the only person or reviewer that I've heard say that it was depressing. In fact, the film was uplifting since it shows how music can connect with like-minded strangers, bringing with it a spiritual friendship that is far deeper and more meaningful than a physical relationship. The ending was fantastic.
maybe depressing isn't the word. i did really like the film. but if your a hopeless romantic, it certainly doesn't give you much encouragement.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI enjoyed Once but wasn't what I expected. I thought there'd be more of a romance but it never really got going. In that sense its more of an honest film to me. That kind of makes it that much more depressing to me though, having been through similar bullshit. Music was great though.
The movie was really romantic, but not in a conventional sense. I never once thought it was depressing. You are the only person or reviewer that I've heard say that it was depressing. In fact, the film was uplifting since it shows how music can connect with like-minded strangers, bringing with it a spiritual friendship that is far deeper and more meaningful than a physical relationship. The ending was fantastic.
maybe depressing isn't the word. i did really like the film. but if your a hopeless romantic, it certainly doesn't give you much encouragement.
I'm a hopeless romantic and it is one of the most honest romantic films I've ever seen, on par with Casablanca, unconventional romance-wise. Remember the scene when the pair were standing on the cliff looking out at the ocean and "The Girl" says something to Glen in Czech? What do you think she said to him? You don't have to understand the words to understand what she said. Like I've been implying, this is a slice of life-type natural love story. The duets are spiritual non-physical love-making.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI enjoyed Once but wasn't what I expected. I thought there'd be more of a romance but it never really got going. In that sense its more of an honest film to me. That kind of makes it that much more depressing to me though, having been through similar bullshit. Music was great though.
The movie was really romantic, but not in a conventional sense. I never once thought it was depressing. You are the only person or reviewer that I've heard say that it was depressing. In fact, the film was uplifting since it shows how music can connect with like-minded strangers, bringing with it a spiritual friendship that is far deeper and more meaningful than a physical relationship. The ending was fantastic.
maybe depressing isn't the word. i did really like the film. but if your a hopeless romantic, it certainly doesn't give you much encouragement.
I'm a hopeless romantic and it is one of the most honest romantic films I've ever seen, on par with Casablanca, unconventional romance-wise. Remember the scene when the pair were standing on the cliff looking out at the ocean and "The Girl" says something to Glen in Czech? What do you think she said to him? You don't have to understand the words to understand what she said. Like I've been implying, this is a slice of life-type natural love story. The duets are spiritual non-physical love-making.
yeah i agree with what your saying, i don't think thats the issue. we both agree in its honesty. i didn't mean to say it was depressing but it did strike a nerve with me. thats what good films are supposed to do. the songs are very uplifting, but the pain that caused the songs was very real. its frustrating to have that kind of chemistry with someone and it doesn't work out the way you want it to.
You know what, it worked out the way the characters wanted it to. We as an audience wanted it to end up in a Hollywood fashion, but it's so real the way it ended, and far more realistic and in it's own way, beautifully perfect. Man, those fucking songs either gave me chills or made me well-up with tears because of their beauty and emotional honesty. Once is my favourite film this decade.
http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/news/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7349450
Mathieu Amalric - the villain in new Bond film Quantum Of Solace - has revealed he modelled his character to some extent on Tony Blair.
The French actor said: "I've been taking details, the smile of Tony Blair, the craziness of Sarkozy (French President), he's the worst villain we've ever had.
"He's really dangerous. In fact he walks around thinking he's in a Bond film." ;D
Quantum of Solace?!! :-/
Eastern Promises - exceptional! Best film I've seen in a while alongside Atonement (also released by Focus Features). Viggo Mortensen was excellent, as was Vincent Cassel & Armin Mueller-Stahl. Horribly dark & yet strangely touching & almost uplifting.
Once or twice I almost forgot that I was watching a Cronenberg movie (although the scene @ the bath house soon reminded me!)
I remember watching his earlier films as a horror movie fiend in my teens; Shivers, Rabid & Scanners etc. I think it's interesting to note that Viggo Mortensen, who has starred in his last 2 movies, is most famous for his work with Peter Jackson, another director who started out making B-horror movies on next-to-nothing budgets, just like Cronenberg (Bad Taste, Braindead etc)
I loved Howard Shore's score too.
We Are Marshall :'( :'( very moving......
QuoteWe Are Marshall :'( :'( very moving......
Yes,I imagine it is and I can't wait to see it.
I watched A Clockwork Orange last night for the umpteenth time.....still my all time fav movie to date.
QuoteI watched A Clockwork Orange last night for the umpteenth time.....still my all time fav movie to date.
You
obviously haven't seen SpongeBob SquarePants The Movie ::)
QuoteQuoteI watched A Clockwork Orange last night for the umpteenth time.....still my all time fav movie to date.
You obviously haven't seen SpongeBob SquarePants The Movie ::)
Yeah the whole rock montage at the end of the movie is priceless
QuoteQuoteQuoteI watched A Clockwork Orange last night for the umpteenth time.....still my all time fav movie to date.
You obviously haven't seen SpongeBob SquarePants The Movie ::)
Yeah the whole rock montage at the end of the movie is priceless
I flipped on the Soundtrack channel the other night & caught the Flaming Lips song from the soundtrack
QuoteEagle Vs. Shark was good and yet depressing too at the same time. I've read comparisons to Napoleon Dynamite, witch there are. The difference is Napoleon was a guy you wanted to root for. Jemaine Clements' character Jarrod, was just sort of a jerk. Didn't expect it to be more about Lilly's perspective though. There was a "Jarrod" (mixed with a bit of Napoleon) in my school. Its funny that theres movies about these kind of people. i'm picturing every school with one of these characters?
Watched this last night, really liked it. I didn't think I was going to enjoy it because, like you, I didn't care for Jarrod but I guess that was intentional.
I can understand why people might make Napoleon Dynamite comparisons but I think they're two very different films.
I really felt for Lily. Jarrod's family made me laugh, especially his daughter & the fight scene was hilarious.
Got an email from amazon today, No Country For Old Men will be on DVD Mar 11th:
http://www.amazon.com/Country-Old-Men-Javier-Bardem/dp/B00118T63C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1201400056&sr=1-3
I've also got Into The Wild & American Gangster on pre-order. Still not sure about The Darjeeling Limited, I've read as many bad reviews as good. Even the good reviews seem to agree that it's not close to Wes Anderson's best.
Anybody seen Gone Baby Gone?
The remake of 3:10 to Yuma - It's an average film; too may contrivances.
QuoteThe remake of 3:10 to Yuma - It's an average film; too may contrivances.
That's a shame. I've got this & Rescue Dawn on order, should arrive next week.
QuoteQuoteThe remake of 3:10 to Yuma - It's an average film; too may contrivances.
That's a shame. I've got this & Rescue Dawn on order, should arrive next week.
You may like 3:10 to Yuma. The performances are good and it's almost a good movie. It looks great and the villains are appropriately evil. I had issues with Russell Crowe's character and his motives throughout much of the film. I'm going to watch the original 1957 film this week.
i just watched rescue dawn last week,all three of the actors did an awesome job,they all lost some ridiculous amount of weight before filming,good movie though
QuoteSaw No Country For Old Men yesterday afternoon. After all the hype I was slightly disappointed.
Gotta agree here. I think most people see more into this than there actually is.
It's just a straight-up version of the novel, with some of the best passages deleted. And I wasn't that big a fan of the novel to begin with.
The acting is great, but there just isn't room enough to really care for the characters, and the "moral" of the story just falls flat in the end.
This strenghtens my new theory about movies vs. television...
I re-watched The Number 23 last night and have to say I really do like this one. The way the movie was structured maintained just enough tension and the final epiphany really brought great closure--this Jim Carrey was as good as his performance in Eternal Sunshine.
Pan's Labyrinth. It's been sitting in my to-watch pile for months. What an excellent film.
Next in the pile is my newly-arrived Shane Meadows box set. I am desperate to see This is England, but willing to be swayed by instructions as to what order to watch:
Twenty-four Seven
A Room For Romeo Brass
Dead Man's Shoes
This is England
I'm thinking Chronological...
I've only seen the last 2 and both are brilliant. Not sure a particular order is needed. DB?
I would watch them chronologically only because 24/7 is the weakest of the 4. It's a not a bad little film but the other 3 are far better. You'll probably enjoy it more if it's the first one you watch, not having to compare it to the movies that followed.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts Mark!
QuoteI would watch them chronologically only because 24/7 is the weakest of the 4. It's a not a bad little film but the other 3 are far better. You'll probably enjoy it more if it's the first one you watch, not having to compare it to the movies that followed. Can't wait to hear your thoughts Mark!
Right - chronological it is. One a night this week. I can't tell you how much the wife is looking forward to gritty skinhead-based viewing. ;)
QuotePan's Labyrinth. It's been sitting in my to-watch pile for months. What an excellent film.
Guillermo Del Toro to direct the Hobbit?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35428
QuoteQuoteJust got Once, Eastern Promises & Eagle Vs Shark in the mail! :D
I'll vouch for Once and Eastern Promises being excellent films. Make sure to crank up Once. The music performances are utterly powerful and emotional. Eastern Promises is better all-round than Cronenberg's previous film, A History of Violence.
somebody mentioned once to me. maybe i'll rent it today.
eastern promises was really good. i'm not a big vigo fan usually, but he was excellent. i also thought the combination of lots of tattoos and nakedness was a really good choice on dc's part. the tattoos portion of the dvd extras was very interesting. and then i thought, man, what if you're a tattoo artist, and some russian guy comes in and wants a couple of stars on his chest. scary.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust got Once, Eastern Promises & Eagle Vs Shark in the mail! :D
I'll vouch for Once and Eastern Promises being excellent films. Make sure to crank up Once. The music performances are utterly powerful and emotional. Eastern Promises is better all-round than Cronenberg's previous film, A History of Violence.
somebody mentioned once to me. maybe i'll rent it today.
eastern promises was really good. i'm not a big vigo fan usually, but he was excellent. i also thought the combination of lots of tattoos and nakedness was a really good choice on dc's part. the tattoos portion of the dvd extras was very interesting. and then i thought, man, what if you're a tattoo artist, and some russian guy comes in and wants a couple of stars on his chest. scary.
I haven't been able to stop thinking about this movie & want to watch it again.
Regarding the tattoos, the huge Russian buildings on his back were outrageous/excellent!
Quote
Guillermo Del Toro to direct the Hobbit?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35428
Holy crap! :o
QuoteQuote
Guillermo Del Toro to direct the Hobbit?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35428
Holy crap! :o
It would be darker than a very dark thing.
I like Peter Jackson's LOTRs trilogy but I don't think they're the masterpieces that so many claim them to be. I'd like to see someone else direct the Hobbit & I think Guillermo Del Toro could do an excellent job.
I did greatly enjoy LOTR but I have soooo wanted the Hobbit to be made. The whole part with being in Mirkwood and the escape and Laketown. Man I cannot wait! [size=8]Yes I am a Giant Dork[/size]
Just got back from Utah where i got some good boarding in as well as a couple movies....
the mysteries of pittsburgh - so i know a lot of Chabon fans, but i haven't read his work. i think i will now! i do not have a point of reference to do the whole novel vs. film critique. but i really liked the movie. and i so loved peter sarsgaard in this film, the man is a genius in regards to melting into the role. it has not been sold as of yet, but i think it will (stars peter sarsgaard, sienna miller, & nick nolte who was brillz). nice q & a afterwards with the director and producer.
csny/deja vu - a documentary following the neil inspired csny "freedom of speech" tour of 2006. this tour was a direct result of neil's amazing drive for peace. they know that they will ruffle feathers and along the way, but neil felt compeled and asked the rest of the band if they were interested. David Crosby at one point tells him, "we believe in your music, kid". my other fav quote of Crosby's was when he said (and i paraphrase), CSNY is not a democracy. it is a dictatorship, and our benevelont dictator is Neil. so the movie is not a concert film, per se, but a documentary of the ride. michael cerre "imbeds" himself with the tour and interviews many along the way on their views of the war in iraq. CSNY has many iraq war veteren supporters and shares their stories in the war and at home with recovery from the war. i loved this film. i love CSNY even more after seeing it. they may be peace-loving-hippies to some, but they are troubadors to me.
Killing John Lennon.
Interesting, Distubing,
In some ways it made me really want to read "The Catcher In The Rye" and in some ways it made me want to NEVER EVER read it.
Mark David Chapman actually said at one point that the devine reason for him killing Lennon was to get more people to read "The Catcher In The Rye" Very Interesting.
QuoteJust got back from Utah where i got some good boarding in as well as a couple movies....
the mysteries of pittsburgh - so i know a lot of Chabon fans, but i haven't read his work. i think i will now! i do not have a point of reference to do the whole novel vs. film critique. but i really liked the movie. and i so loved peter sarsgaard in this film, the man is a genius in regards to melting into the role. it has not been sold as of yet, but i think it will (stars peter sarsgaard, sienna miller, & nick nolte who was brillz). nice q & a afterwards with the director and producer.
csny/deja vu - a documentary following the neil inspired csny "freedom of speech" tour of 2006. this tour was a direct result of neil's amazing drive for peace. they know that they will ruffle feathers and along the way, but neil felt compeled and asked the rest of the band if they were interested. David Crosby at one point tells him, "we believe in your music, kid". my other fav quote of Crosby's was when he said (and i paraphrase), CSNY is not a democracy. it is a dictatorship, and our benevelont dictator is Neil. so the movie is not a concert film, per se, but a documentary of the ride. michael cerre "imbeds" himself with the tour and interviews many along the way on their views of the war in iraq. CSNY has many iraq war veteren supporters and shares their stories in the war and at home with recovery from the war. i loved this film. i love CSNY even more after seeing it. they may be peace-loving-hippies to some, but they are troubadors to me.
Sundance! Wow! Those both sound interesting. Thanks.
Any Spike Lee fans? If you are then you'll be pleased to learn that his entertaining debut She's Gotta Have It has finally gotten a long overdue DVD release!
http://www.amazon.com/Shes-Gotta-Have-Spike-Lee/dp/B000XJD34S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1201612556&sr=1-1
QuoteKilling John Lennon.
Interesting, Distubing,
In some ways it made me really want to read "The Catcher In The Rye" and in some ways it made me want to NEVER EVER read it.
Mark David Chapman actually said at one point that the devine reason for him killing Lennon was to get more people to read "The Catcher In The Rye" Very Interesting.
i haven't heard of that film. i have heard the chapman/salinger stuff. now i want to see this.
brian, did you see juno yet? because i guarantee, knowing how much you love... younger... ah, women, i think you will lose your shit forever.
QuoteQuoteKilling John Lennon.
Interesting, Distubing,
In some ways it made me really want to read "The Catcher In The Rye" and in some ways it made me want to NEVER EVER read it.
Mark David Chapman actually said at one point that the devine reason for him killing Lennon was to get more people to read "The Catcher In The Rye" Very Interesting.
i haven't heard of that film. i have heard the chapman/salinger stuff. now i want to see this.
brian, did you see juno yet? because i guarantee, knowing how much you love... younger... ah, women, i think you will lose your shit forever.
Ha, everyone I run into tells me that I'll love it. I LOVED the movie Hard Candy.
Apparently there is another movie about the killing of John Lennon coming out with Jerod Leto in it.
Viva Knievel!! (1977)
Lauren Hutton is seriously HOT in it!
Peter Jackson's best movie is King Kong,imo.
We watched Game Plan last night.....my g/f wanted to watch it more than me but I really enjoyed it.The Rock places a real azzhole so that was good....lol...and the little girl is just adorable.It's a cute movie for family night and I was glad I watched it...nothing great though.
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - one of the best non-dramatic documentaries I've seen since Super Size Me. It's similar in tone and quality as Super Size Me, American Movie and Roger & Me . The doc is about a man that tries to beat the 1982 Donkey Kong high score, but the record holder is STILL a bastard with a god complex and won't acknowledge him or his scores. It's funny, bittersweet and uplifting, with a hero and great villain. BTW, the guy trying to beat the score isn't a geek, so we root for him.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/king_of_kong/
"The Lookout"--very good bank robbery movie. I missed Lay Low but couldn't miss OBH.
"Neverwas"--great great movie featuring a couple of my favorite actors (Ian McKellen and Nick Nolte). Check it out if you get a chance.
Quote"The Lookout"--very good bank robbery movie. I missed Lay Low but couldn't miss OBH.
"Neverwas"--great great movie featuring a couple of my favorite actors (Ian McKellen and Nick Nolte). Check it out if you get a chance.
Lay Low was playing when they're in the bar, its in the backgound but you can hear it.
Pollock for the third time, first since getting it on DVD. Incredible story of american artist Jackson Pollock, starring Ed Harris who also directs. Ed Harris IS Jackson Pollock in this film. There's a great Tom Waits song in the end credits too, didn't notice if the song was played during the movie at all.
Easy Rider. Not sure why it took me this long to see it.
Serpico - Awesome! I want his beard.
The King of Kong - Incredible! One of the best docs I've ever seen.
Jamon Jamon. Penelope Cruz is HOT.
24 07 (Shane Meadows). Beautifully composed - even the missus enjoyed it!
Once Upon A Time In The Midlands- Not bad, certainly a more upbeat film then some of Shane Meadow's others. This is England and Dead Man's Shoes were better. There were some spots that I laughed out load. I believe A Room For Romeo Brass is next on my Netflix list, or maybe it's Northern Soul. I really am enjoying Shane Meadow's films. I owe you a pint for recommanding them DB.
I didn't realize the women who played Shirley is Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films.
QuoteOnce Upon A Time In The Midlands- Not bad, certainly a more upbeat film then some of Shane Meadow's others. This is England and Dead Man's Shoes were better. There were some spots that I laughed out load. I believe A Room For Romeo Brass is next on my Netflix list, or maybe it's Northern Soul. I really am enjoying Shane Meadow's films. I owe you a pint for recommanding them DB.
I didn't realize the women who played Shirley is Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films.
Shane Meadows admits that Once Upon A Time was a mistake hence it's absence from his boxset. I like it OK, mainly because it features a very funny Ricky Tomlinson (Royle Family) but it's his worst movie without any doubt.
I
love A Room For Romeo Brass!!! Be warned though, it's a little strange & very low-key. Paddy Considine give another incredible performance! Northern Soul is a short (30mins) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428895/
QuoteJamon Jamon. Penelope Cruz is HOT.
24 07 (Shane Meadows). Beautifully composed - even the missus enjoyed it!
I remember seeing Jamon Jamon years & years ago for the nudity :-[ ;)
Pleased you liked 24/7 Mark, you've got three excellent movies to look forward to now!
Confetti - brit comedy starring Martin Freeman (Tim from the Office) & Robert Webb (Peep Show) OK but nothing special.
Not technically a movie, but watching the complete Mr Bean collection with my boy. Not sure what's funnier, Rowan Atkinson antics or the boy laughing hysterically at said antics.
Did you see this MJ? I'm surprised they have A Northern Soul to rent. I think i have it as an extra on my Dead Man's Shoes DVD.
QuoteQuoteOnce Upon A Time In The Midlands- Not bad, certainly a more upbeat film then some of Shane Meadow's others. This is England and Dead Man's Shoes were better. There were some spots that I laughed out load. I believe A Room For Romeo Brass is next on my Netflix list, or maybe it's Northern Soul. I really am enjoying Shane Meadow's films. I owe you a pint for recommanding them DB.
I didn't realize the women who played Shirley is Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films.
Shane Meadows admits that Once Upon A Time was a mistake hence it's absence from his boxset. I like it OK, mainly because it features a very funny Ricky Tomlinson (Royle Family) but it's his worst movie without any doubt.
I love A Room For Romeo Brass!!! Be warned though, it's a little strange & very low-key. Paddy Considine give another incredible performance! Northern Soul is a short (30mins) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428895/
I did. It's Romeo Brass I have coming, not Northern Soul. They didn't have 24 7 yet available....yet. poopy.
I am getting a hefty tax refund and a bonus from the fine folks at Nestle, I will be purchasing all his films. I really like the films and love how he uses several of the same actors through many of them. He's got a great eye too I think
Trois Couleurs: Rouge - a brilliant film! Having seen all three now I want to go back to Blue & watch them again.
I also want to buy La Double Vie De Véronique...
QuoteTrois Couleurs: Rouge - a brilliant film! Having seen all three now I want to go back to Blue & watch them again.
I also want to buy La Double Vie De Véronique...
bleu is my favorite!
QuoteQuoteTrois Couleurs: Rouge - a brilliant film! Having seen all three now I want to go back to Blue & watch them again.
I also want to buy La Double Vie De Véronique...
bleu is my favorite!
I'm leaning towards Red right now but that might just be because it was the last one I watched. Have you seen any more of Kieslowski's movies?
QuoteQuoteQuoteTrois Couleurs: Rouge - a brilliant film! Having seen all three now I want to go back to Blue & watch them again.
I also want to buy La Double Vie De Véronique...
bleu is my favorite!
I'm leaning towards Red right now but that might just be because it was the last one I watched. Have you seen any more of Kieslowski's movies?
only rogue bleu & blanc. any suggestions?
i just rewatched one of my favorite foreign films... wings of desire (wim wenders)... love it
Quoteonly rogue bleu & blanc. any suggestions?
i just rewatched one of my favorite foreign films... wings of desire (wim wenders)... love it
Only those three. From what I've read A Short Film About Killing, A Short Film About Love & The Double Life of Veronique are all very good.
I haven't seen Wings Of Dersire, I will have to pick up a copy. What are your other favourite foreign films?
Some of mine that spring to mind are Amelie, Cinema Paradiso, Jean De Florette & Manon Des Sources, La Gloire De Mon Père & Le Château De Ma Mère, Tillsammans (Together) & Lilya 4-Ever by Lukas Moodysson, Sex And Lucia & Lovers Of The Arctic Circle by Julio Medem, Goodbye Lenin! & Children of Heaven, Color Of Paradise and the brilliant Baran by Iranian director Majid Majidi...I'm sure there are some I've forgotten + lots of Japanese movies.
once
and i'm seriously pissed.
Quotei just rewatched one of my favorite foreign films... wings of desire (wim wenders)... love it
Just ordered Wings Of Desire for only $8 @ amazon :D
QuoteJust ordered Wings Of Desire for only $8 @ amazon :D
I absolutely loved it db! Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds make a performing appearance.
QuoteQuoteJust ordered Wings Of Desire for only $8 @ amazon :D
I absolutely loved it db! Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds make a performing appearance.
Yeah it's one of those movies that I know all about but just never got round to watching for one reason or another. I also ordered The Lives Of Others.
Coming in the next few months I've got No Country For Old Men, American Gangster, Into The Wild, Darjeeling Limited, Bee Movie, Extras Finale Special, The Assassination of Jesse Blah Blah Blah, Gone Baby Gone, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Reservation Road & Into The Valley Of Elah. I might cancel one or 2 of them if they get Japanese release dates.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust ordered Wings Of Desire for only $8 @ amazon :D
I absolutely loved it db! Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds make a performing appearance.
Yeah it's one of those movies that I know all about but just never got round to watching for one reason or another. I also ordered The Lives Of Others.
Coming in the next few months I've got No Country For Old Men, American Gangster, Into The Wild, Darjeeling Limited, Bee Movie, Extras Finale Special, The Assassination of Jesse Blah Blah Blah, Gone Baby Gone, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Reservation Road & Into The Valley Of Elah. I might cancel one or 2 of them if they get Japanese release dates.
let me know what you think about wings
you listed a shit load of movies i've been wanting to see, but haven't gotten around to it... enjoy them!
I don't know how i felt about gone baby gone. it was filmed in boston, so that was fun, but... well, i wont say much. it had it's ups and downs... acting was... eh..
i guess i wont spoil it for you...!
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust ordered Wings Of Desire for only $8 @ amazon :D
I absolutely loved it db! Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds make a performing appearance.
Yeah it's one of those movies that I know all about but just never got round to watching for one reason or another. I also ordered The Lives Of Others.
Coming in the next few months I've got No Country For Old Men, American Gangster, Into The Wild, Darjeeling Limited, Bee Movie, Extras Finale Special, The Assassination of Jesse Blah Blah Blah, Gone Baby Gone, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Reservation Road & Into The Valley Of Elah. I might cancel one or 2 of them if they get Japanese release dates.
Hopefully "The Assassination Blah Blah Blah" gets a release date. It's all about the beautiful landscapes and cinematography.
Seen "I'm Not There" last week. The Jim James cameo was the highlight. Respect for Todd Haynes as an inventive stylist, but I had no idea what he was trying to tell with this story. Nothing I couldn't get out of Bawb's music at least.
Not an expert on foreign films, but one of my favorites is "Festen" by Tomas Vinterberg. The first dogma film if I'm not mistaken. Very funny and tragic.
QuoteNot an expert on foreign films, but one of my favorites is "Festen" by Tomas Vinterberg. The first dogma film if I'm not mistaken. Very funny and tragic.
The only 'dogma' film I've seen (i think) is Breaking The Waves. The critics and I definitely didn't see eye to eye on that one :-/
Was it strange seeing Heath Ledger in I'm Not There?
How cool was the Iron Man Super Bowl TV spot?!! Prince Caspian looks good but Iron Man was the best of the bunch!
QuoteQuoteNot an expert on foreign films, but one of my favorites is "Festen" by Tomas Vinterberg. The first dogma film if I'm not mistaken. Very funny and tragic.
Was it strange seeing Heath Ledger in I'm Not There?
Heath shared most of his scenes with Charlotte Gainsbourg.
That might be the reason why I wasn't thinking about him too much :-/
'The Hottest State' directed by Ethan Hawke (based on his novel of the same name).
Good in places but it didn't blow me away - worth seeing though.
Children of Men staring Clive Owen. It's a story that take place in London in the year 2027 I believe. For the past 20 years, women all over the world have not been able to give birth. Except for one young woman that Clive has to transport to the 'Human Project'. You should see it.
QuoteChildren of Men staring Clive Owen. It's a story that take place in London in the year 2027 I believe. For the past 20 years, women all over the world have not been able to give birth. Except for one young woman that Clive has to transport to the 'Human Project'. You should see it.
Pull my finger.
QuoteChildren of Men staring Clive Owen. It's a story that take place in London in the year 2027 I believe. For the past 20 years, women all over the world have not been able to give birth. Except for one young woman that Clive has to transport to the 'Human Project'. You should see it.
i didn't think it was all that great
children of men was probably one of the best movies last year maybe one of my tops
just watched a movie called once, good music in it
Quotechildren of men was probably one of the best movies last year maybe one of my tops
just watched a movie called once, good music in it
Once is my favourite movie so far this decade.
i wanna find some of the frills stuff. isnt that the guy's band in real life or am i mistaken?
Quotei wanna find some of the frills stuff. isnt that the guy's band in real life or am i mistaken?
i think its the frames.
Juno - Ugh, so f*cking good. Ellen Page broke my heart, Jason Bateman and Michael Cera blew me away. And the soundtrack! Perfect.
QuoteQuotei wanna find some of the frills stuff. isnt that the guy's band in real life or am i mistaken?
i think its the frames.
It is indeed The Frames. You can also get the Once soundtrack, which is excellent. Also, Glen and Marketa from Once also form the duo called The Swell Season which just finished a highly successful tour of North America (I saw them at a sold out Toronto show). Look for them to perform "Falling Slowly" from Once at this year's Oscars - the song was nominated.
the frames! thanks i knew i was retarded
I'm looking forward to woody allen's new flick, but then again, who isn't? :o :o :o
http://www.nypost.com/seven/02072008/gossip/pagesix/sapphic_steam_441536.htm
QuoteQuoteQuotei wanna find some of the frills stuff. isnt that the guy's band in real life or am i mistaken?
i think its the frames.
It is indeed The Frames. You can also get the Once soundtrack, which is excellent. Also, Glen and Marketa from Once also form the duo called The Swell Season which just finished a highly successful tour of North America (I saw them at a sold out Toronto show). Look for them to perform "Falling Slowly" from Once at this year's Oscars - the song was nominated.
the frames are great! think i first saw them at bonnaroo a couple years ago--
The Body Snatcher (1945) - an early horror near-masterpiece by the great Robert Wise (The Set-Up, The Day The Earth Stood Still, West Side Story, The Haunting, The Sound of Music, The Sand Pebbles), starring Boris Karloff and Bela Legosi. Excellent movie.
I'm not gonna lie, this looks to be great:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftoh87AYsJA&feature=related
The King Of Kong ;D ;D ;D loved it !!!!!
Saw cloverfield...I thought it was pretty good after puking because of motion sickness.
I might have missed a post about this - if i did, please spare me your collective wrath - but I read somewhere that they are already working on a sequel.
Anyone seen Grey Gardens?
(http://www.dvdoutsider.co.uk/dvd/pix/g/gr/greygardens3.jpg)
es creeeepy
I'm not sure why they adapted it for broadway...as a musical.
QuoteAnyone seen Grey Gardens?
(http://www.dvdoutsider.co.uk/dvd/pix/g/gr/greygardens3.jpg)
es creeeepy
I'm not sure why they adapted it for broadway...as a musical.
OMG Grey Gardens.....I thought I was the only one in the entire universe that has seen it.....ha-ha....you gotta see the Beales Of Grey Gardens, which consists of all extra footage not used in Grey Gardens.....it's just as good.....amazing stuff.
Just saw Disturbia.....not bad, not bad.....Shia is such a man now....lol.
There Will Be Blood - a difficult modern western that offers no easy answers. The film reminds me somewhat of Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - a really good film. Was Bob Ford really a coward or was he the embodiment of Jesse James? If the latter is true, then both were cowards. Goddam it I psychological love westerns.
Boogie Nights
Sex! Drugs! Disco!
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Casey Aflec NAILED IT! Brad Pitt was awesome as well. Great acting throughout. I really enjoyed this movie.
QuoteBoogie Nights
Sex! Drugs! Disco!
"that sounds like a y.p, not an m.p."
Classic!
Juno was a good little film but a best picture nomination?!!
Christian Bale double bill...Rescue Dawn, very good & 3:10 To Yuma, very disappointing.
Article here on John Alvin who passed away at the weekend. It's interesting to see how many excellent movie posters he designed:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35563
QuoteArticle here on John Alvin who passed away at the weekend. It's interesting to see how many excellent movie posters he designed:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35563
RIP indeed..thanks for the link DB....brings back alot of wonderful memories :)Watching Bird W/Forrest Whitaker right now...seen it several times but it's better every time I see it...Eastwood is such a good director :)
I just saw Old Joy this weekend. Damn, it almost made me cry. I love it when good movies do that. Except that happened in Superman Returns, too. Right at the end. When he's watching his kid through the window?
American Flyer w/Kevin Costner.....now that was total HORSESHIT....got sucked in...you know how it goes....so bad you just can't NOT watch it ;D
IMAX Deep Sea on DVD. I wish I could've seen this at the theater in 3D. Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet narrate, Johnny's voice is perfect for this.
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QuoteQuoteArticle here on John Alvin who passed away at the weekend. It's interesting to see how many excellent movie posters he designed:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35563
RIP indeed..thanks for the link DB....brings back alot of wonderful memories :)
Speaking of posters this is pretty cool:
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I didn't like the 3rd installment much & have lost a lot of respect for Harrison Ford since he started kicking about with an earring (& made one shit movie after another!) but I have to confess that I'm a little excited about this...
I just saw "The Last King of Scotland". Wow, scary. And not as in horror.
Been watching a lot of movies lately, due to the snow and from exchanging DVD's every week with a friend. From the last week or so:
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
A Bronx Tale
Donnie Brasco
Little Miss Sunshine
Garden State
Eastern Promises
all were excellent films. thanks to this thread for giving me movie ideas-Eastern Promises is a good change of pace (yet similar) to the usual italian mobster movies.
CANNOT WAIT...
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QuoteI just saw "The Last King of Scotland". Wow, scary. And not as in horror.
That movie shook me more than any i've ever seen...even more than ET when I was four. Probably because of the truth in it.
Quote...even more than ET when I was four. Probably because of the truth in it.
ET is real?!! I
knew it! ;)
QuoteQuoteBoogie Nights
Sex! Drugs! Disco!
"that sounds like a y.p, not an m.p."
Classic!
;D
How cool is John C. Reilly in Boogie Nights? Porn star, but also songwriter and aspiring magician!
Next up, Pan's Labyrinth, heard good things about this one.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBoogie Nights
Sex! Drugs! Disco!
"that sounds like a y.p, not an m.p."
Classic!
;D
How cool is John C. Reilly in Boogie Nights? Porn star, but also songwriter and aspiring magician!
Next up, Pan's Labyrinth, heard good things about this one.
Pan's is not an easy movie by any means. I loved it, but man, it's disturbing.
QuoteQuoteQuoteBoogie Nights
Sex! Drugs! Disco!
"that sounds like a y.p, not an m.p."
Classic!
;D
How cool is John C. Reilly in Boogie Nights? Porn star, but also songwriter and aspiring magician!
"You know people tell me I look like Han Solo." ;D
Yeah, grrrreat movie. You Got The Touch!!!!
Watched Kids In The Hall: Brain Candy. Haven't seen it in a while. Yeah it's not as good as the show, but come on! Cancer Boy? That's fucking hysterical. "Oww my marrow's Low"
Pavement: The Slow Century
Pretty good, but I wished it had gone into the breakup a little more.
Pride & Prejudice - I'm not a big fan of period pieces but decided to watch this after learning that it was directed by Atonement's Joe Wright.
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First clip of Spike Jonze's Where The Wild Things Are!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35655
Looks like it won't be out until 2009 now :(
Pixar goes from strength to strength...this looks amazing!
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4 in a row? :)
For some strange reason I suddenly had a strong urge to watch westerns/war movies this weekend. Went to the DVD store but their selection was CRAP so I just ordered Fistful Of Dollars, Few Dollars More, Good Bad & The Ugly, Once Upon A Time In The West, Pale Rider, Magnificent Seven & Where Eagles Dare.
QuoteFistful Of Dollars, Few Dollars More, Good Bad & The Ugly, Once Upon A Time In The West, Pale Rider, Magnificent Seven & Where Eagles Dare.
That is a great selection
QuoteQuoteFistful Of Dollars, Few Dollars More, Good Bad & The Ugly, Once Upon A Time In The West, Pale Rider, Magnificent Seven & Where Eagles Dare.
That is a great selection
I got the Man With No Name trilogy in a boxset for only $20 (down from $40) & Once Upon A Time for only $5 from amazon. The others were Japanese copies so I should have those by the end of the week.
QuotePride & Prejudice - I'm not a big fan of period pieces but decided to watch this after learning that it was directed by Atonement's Joe Wright.
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Great, great, great version--can't say enough! The chemistry between Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen was spicy to say the least. Hands down my favorite Jane Austen adaptation.
Just watched "The Heartbreak Kid" last night. I'm not generally a Farelly brothers fan--other than Fever Pitch--but this one evoked some chuckles.
QuoteCANNOT WAIT...
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35611
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Confessions of a Superhero ;D ;D
Gone Baby Gone - a bit convoluted, but a decent film.
Michael Clayton - it's very good and thankfully doesn't spoon-feed the audience.
just watched assasination of jesse james i liked it but everyone i talk to hated it because it didnt have the pace of a michael bay movie.....what's wrong with people?
Quotejust watched assasination of jesse james i liked it but everyone i talk to hated it because it didnt have the pace of a michael bay movie.....what's wrong with people?
Those folks are losers, plain and simple. Jesse James isn't a shoot 'em up like the terrible film Shoot 'Em Up (that those losers you mentioned probably love). Jesse James is a brooding and moody character study and a really good psychological western in the Anthony Mann vein of westerns.
have you seen the proposition? jesse james reminded me a lot of that movie. btw that was well put
Quotehave you seen the proposition? jesse james reminded me a lot of that movie. btw that was well put
I have the Proposition, but I haven't watched it yet. Another good new western is Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. It's a fine revenge film and you can feel the cold of winter in every scene.
nice ive been oin the fence on wether to watch that i think ill give it shot tonight
The first still from Charlie Kaufman's forthcoming directorial debut:
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I'm beyond excited.
After seeing Eastern Promises I was wondering if any of you could point me in a direction with where to go next with Cronenberg. The only other film of his I've seen is The Fly.
QuoteAfter seeing Eastern Promises I was wondering if any of you could point me in a direction with where to go next with Cronenberg. The only other film of his I've seen is The Fly.
The next logical step would be to check out his previous gangster film: A History of Violence. I liked Eastern Promises better, but both are excellent.
There are various Cronenberg filmmaking stages, so depending on how adventurous and open-minded you are, you will be entertained with his newer stuff and shocked, creeped and grossed-out with his low-budget, yet extremely influential psychological- horror and just plain horror films. This won't mean much to you, but every film, even the set in London Eastern Promises, feels really Canadian. I can't describe why, it just is.
Early horror films that are fucking great are The Brood, Shivers and Scanners (Micahael Ironside rocks in this one).
Two mid career breakthrough films is the often studied Videodrome (with James Woods) and the Stephen King adaptation of The Dead Zone with Christopher Walken and Martin Sheen. I think you'll really like Dead Ringers, about twin gynecologists (played by Jeremy Irons) - it's still revered by many as his best film.
My thoughts on some of his later films: I'm not a fan of his version of William S. Burrough's Naked Lunch, but it is well done and a real mind-fuck. I've never seen Crash. eXistenze is an interesting sci-fi flick. Spider is moody, dark and depressing, but interesting with a strangely affecting performance by Ralph Fiennes.
No matter what, you can't go wrong with Cronenberg. He is one of the most daring and interesting directors of the past 30 years.
I think the reviews on AMG are fair and accurate: http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=2:86249~T2
Looks like Jaimoe has got this one covered :)
I will say though that you could find yourself in a difficult position having started with 2 of his best films (Eastern Promises is his best IMO).
History Of Violence is good but I'm not sure how it will compare having seen EPs first. Dead Ringers is excellent but very dark, depressing even, depending upon your mood. Dead Zone is very good, so are Scanners & Videodrome. His earlier films are fun but they're probably rather dated now...I saw them years ago. I didn't care for Crash or eXistenZ.
Owning Mahowny ;) good film
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Quote
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How appropriate considering we're in the middle of one, ice storm that is.
QuoteQuoteAfter seeing Eastern Promises I was wondering if any of you could point me in a direction with where to go next with Cronenberg. The only other film of his I've seen is The Fly.
The next logical step would be to check out his previous gangster film: A History of Violence. I liked Eastern Promises better, but both are excellent.
There are various Cronenberg filmmaking stages, so depending on how adventurous and open-minded you are, you will be entertained with his newer stuff and shocked, creeped and grossed-out with his low-budget, yet extremely influential psychological- horror and just plain horror films. This won't mean much to you, but every film, even the set in London Eastern Promises, feels really Canadian. I can't describe why, it just is.
Early horror films that are fucking great are The Brood, Shivers and Scanners (Micahael Ironside rocks in this one).
Two mid career breakthrough films is the often studied Videodrome (with James Woods) and the Stephen King adaptation of The Dead Zone with Christopher Walken and Martin Sheen. I think you'll really like Dead Ringers, about twin gynecologists (played by Jeremy Irons) - it's still revered by many as his best film.
My thoughts on some of his later films: I'm not a fan of his version of William S. Burrough's Naked Lunch, but it is well done and a real mind-fuck. I've never seen Crash. eXistenze is an interesting sci-fi flick. Spider is moody, dark and depressing, but interesting with a strangely affecting performance by Ralph Fiennes.
No matter what, you can't go wrong with Cronenberg. He is one of the most daring and interesting directors of the past 30 years.
I think the reviews on AMG are fair and accurate: http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=2:86249~T2
I'm not really into horror so i don't know how i'll feel about his early films. Scanners does sound interesting though. I do enjoy Stephen King adaptations, i'll probably check out The Dead Zone. I'll put Dead Ringers, and A History Of Violence on the list too.
thanks!
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How appropriate considering we're in the middle of one, ice storm that is.
Exactly!
fuck this ice >:(
QuoteOwning Mahowny ;) good film
A good small film, but really accurate at portraying the desperation and addiction cause by gambling. Hoffman nails a late 70's early 80's Toronto accent. I don't know what the hell accent Minnie Driver was trying to do. I think it was an Ottawa Valley accent, but I grew up near that region and I can't do it, so her attempt is just plain wrong. Nice evil role for John Hurt too.
The Pursuit Of Happyness .....I only wish I had seen this sooner.Truly touching.Lots of Stevie Wonder on the soundtrack is also a very good thing and the movie was filmed in the best city on the planet....SAN FRANCISCO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saw the recently enhanced Springsteen show from the Passiac Theater, NJ 19/09/1978.
Nothing short of magnificent, many say the best bruce show ever...
is that released or bootleg? i think i have a version of the audio bootleg. best version of spirit of the night ever!
2 Days in Paris
Julie Delpy, how I love thee. Adam Goldberg was enjoyable as per usual. It was no Before Sunrise / Before Sunset, but I quite enjoyed it.
Any X-Files fans? I'm excited for the new movie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443701/
"Unlike the first X-Files movie, this one will not follow the alien conspiracy (aka "mythology") storyline. The movie is a supernatural thriller in the tradition of many of the show's "standalone" episodes."
glad to see them going that route.
[highlight]is that released or bootleg? i think i have a version of the audio bootleg. best version of spirit of the night ever![/highlight]
An enhanced bootleg if there is such a thing. picture quality is excellent. Can't believe the show though, it's flawless with so much energy. Because the Night, Thunder Road, Jungleland, Racing in the Street, Prove it all Night and Kitty's Back, Independence Day all awesome. Have got Winterland, Paramount Night (Portland, OR) and the Roxy shows on CD but this show/DVD is something else...
A little Australian indie film called 'Kenny'
Search it out, it's very funny.
The King of Kong: A Fistfull of Quarters.
-I never knew there was an undergroud classic arcade score keeping culture.
O' Lucky Man
-recently released Lindsey Anderson movie in the '70's with a great soundtrack by Alan Price from The Animals and Don't Look Back.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
My "This is England" DVD has a big scratch on it and won't play past 50 minutes. >:(
Gonna have to send it back to Amazon. Bollocks.
On the up side, just about to watch Romanzo Criminale and am currently enjoying series one of Green Wing. :)
Reality Bites
I enjoyed it. My love for Ethan Hawke knows no bounds. And I always enjoy Winona Ryder and Janeane Garofalo. Ben Stiller...not so much.
The Darjeeling Limited
Wes Anderson strikes gold once again. Fabulous film. All three leads were great, especially Adrien Brody. I'd love to see him and Wes work together again. As usual, some amazing sequences timed perfectly to music - the slow-motion scenes set to Kinks songs gave me goosebumps.
Over the weekend I saw "The Waitress". While it is most certainly a chick-flick, it is also one of the best movies I've seen recently. It's HUGELY likeable, emotionally real with solid acting. Keri Russell does a really great job! The guy who plays her husband is also outstanding. The thing about this movie, is that it could've taken a wrong turn so many times, been WAY too over-sentimental and sappy, but the conflict and friendship and tenderness were written and acted so well, just such a successful movie. I did feel like some of the dialouge was maybe a little too smartly written, but it doesn't take away from the feeling. I thought it was excellent.
Changing topics...CONGRATS to No Country For Old Men! The Coen brothers deserved their wins, as did Javier Bardem. That was a hell of a good movie they made, certainly the best one I saw last year. Oh, and (changing topics again) Katherine Heigl with that red dress, red lips and vintage hair style...my god what an angel.
The Life And Hard Times Of Guy Terrifico :)
there isn't an oscars thread so I'll just put this here. I can't believe that the coen brothers finally won best director and best film and it's first movie of theirs that I haven't seen in the theatres since Fargo (their last major oscar run)! okay, now i NEED to see it!!!
good call on seraphim falls jaimoe
Once - my enjoyment of this movie was unfortunately ruined after having been a clear indication of how it would end :(
Notes On A Scandal - very good with an excellent performance from Judi Dench (no surprises there!)
+ Magnificent 7 & Where Eagles Dare - gotta love the classics!
Quotethere isn't an oscars thread so I'll just put this here. I can't believe that the coen brothers finally won best director and best film and it's first movie of theirs that I haven't seen in the theatres since Fargo (their last major oscar run)! okay, now i NEED to see it!!!
3/11....dvd ;) :)
Coen Brothers deserved it. My only complaint was that Into The Wild should've at least had more nominations.
Just saw Be Kind, Rewind. It's more comedic than Gondry's other films but doesn't stretch too far. The hopeless romantic, confused love story is absent from this but it still has heart. If you like Gondry you'll like it. I'm in awe of his visual style and artistic creativity.
QuoteOver the weekend I saw "The Waitress". While it is most certainly a chick-flick, it is also one of the best movies I've seen recently. It's HUGELY likeable, emotionally real with solid acting. Keri Russell does a really great job! The guy who plays her husband is also outstanding. The thing about this movie, is that it could've taken a wrong turn so many times, been WAY too over-sentimental and sappy, but the conflict and friendship and tenderness were written and acted so well, just such a successful movie. I did feel like some of the dialouge was maybe a little too smartly written, but it doesn't take away from the feeling. I thought it was excellent.
It's a tragedy that Waitress writer/director and co-star Adrienne Shelly was murdered in her NYC apartment before the film was released. At least they caught the fucker, but it really puts a damper on me ever viewing the film.
QuoteOnce - my enjoyment of this movie was unfortunately ruined after having been a clear indication of how it would end :(
Was that because of me or your genuine perceptive skills? I don't think the ending is that important to liking or disliking the film (it's just an honest and sweet capper). The great music and the friendships are the keys to why Once is a beautiful film. It's probably my favourite film of this decade so far. It's not like watching The Others or any of those M. Night Shyamalan flicks and knowing the ending, thus rendering them unwatchable or un-rewatchable.
QuoteQuoteOver the weekend I saw "The Waitress". While it is most certainly a chick-flick, it is also one of the best movies I've seen recently. It's HUGELY likeable, emotionally real with solid acting. Keri Russell does a really great job! The guy who plays her husband is also outstanding. The thing about this movie, is that it could've taken a wrong turn so many times, been WAY too over-sentimental and sappy, but the conflict and friendship and tenderness were written and acted so well, just such a successful movie. I did feel like some of the dialouge was maybe a little too smartly written, but it doesn't take away from the feeling. I thought it was excellent.
It's a tragedy that Waitress writer/director and co-star Adrienne Shelly was murdered in her NYC apartment before the film was released. At least they caught the fucker, but it really puts a damper on me ever viewing the film.
...I didn't know that. That's horrible. She was a young woman too. You should see it though.
'My Blueberry Nights'
Film was average but soundtrack was very soulful! Great version of Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon' by Cassandra Wilson.
The Darjeeling Limited - I liked it a LOT, definitely not Wes Anderson's worst film.
QuoteQuoteOnce - my enjoyment of this movie was unfortunately ruined after having been a clear indication of how it would end :(
Was that because of me or your genuine perceptive skills? I don't think the ending is that important to liking or disliking the film (it's just an honest and sweet capper). The great music and the friendships are the keys to why Once is a beautiful film. It's probably my favourite film of this decade so far. It's not like watching The Others or any of those M. Night Shyamalan flicks and knowing the ending, thus rendering them unwatchable or un-rewatchable.
The post below contains spoilers regarding the movie ONCE so I've changed the font colour to white:
OK, so the ending is not that important in relation to liking or disliking the film
for you but knowing the ending before the film has finished is for me, especially when it has a will they/won't they? question running through it. The great music & the friendships are the keys to why Once is a beautiful film
for you but the romantic element was just as important for me...different people take different things from movies for different reasons and I don't need someone else telling me how to enjoy a film.
The film is both a musical
and a romantic drama. By mentioning that the film doesn't have a typical Hollywood ending you made it pretty clear that they wouldn't end up together.
It is widely accepted among serious movie fans that you should NOT give away the ending when commenting on a film.
Sorry to make you so angry Dragonboy. I guess "non-Hollywood" meant only one thing to you when referring to that particular movie. I never thought that phrase would tip you off especially because the very last scene has nothing to do with Hollywood. I think Glen's character even knew early on how things would end. I'll never suggest a movie to you again.
QuoteSorry to make you so angry Dragonboy. I guess "non-Hollywood" meant only one thing to you when referring to that particular movie. I never thought that phrase would tip you off especially because the very last scene has nothing to do with Hollywood. I think Glen's character even knew early on how things would end. I'll never suggest a movie to you again.
i take partial blame too for taking part in that coversation
watched king of california the other night and was pleased
Finished the first season on twin peaks and I am enthralled, my wife is even more so than me! Looking forward to the second season and then the movie. I think I'll have to wait for the second season to come in the post though.
QuoteFinished the first season on twin peaks and I am enthralled, my wife is even more so than me! Looking forward to the second season and then the movie. I think I'll have to wait for the second season to come in the post though.
didn't you get the gold box with both seasons? i thought the pilot wasn't on the original season 1 set. also i think you hit up the wrong thread ;)
QuoteQuoteFinished the first season on twin peaks and I am enthralled, my wife is even more so than me! Looking forward to the second season and then the movie. I think I'll have to wait for the second season to come in the post though.
didn't you get the gold box with both seasons? i thought the pilot wasn't on the original season 1 set. also i think you hit up the wrong thread ;)
oh shit. you're right! Yeah, I'm working my way through the box set, but I rented it and the first disc of the second season is fucked. so i'm waiting on netflix now.
fucking forum cops! ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteFinished the first season on twin peaks and I am enthralled, my wife is even more so than me! Looking forward to the second season and then the movie. I think I'll have to wait for the second season to come in the post though.
didn't you get the gold box with both seasons? i thought the pilot wasn't on the original season 1 set. also i think you hit up the wrong thread ;)
oh shit. you're right! Yeah, I'm working my way through the box set, but I rented it and the first disc of the second season is fucked. so i'm waiting on netflix now.
fucking forum cops! ;)
Oh your renting, that makes sense now. I was surprised to read that they left the pilot off of the original DVD release, its pivotal to the start of the season. The Gold Box Edition is great if you have 90 bucks laying around.
I recently saw Domino and Dead Ringers. I wasn't too crazy about Domino but it had its moments. The best parts were the Tom Waits cameo (completely unexpected that, even after hearing a few of his tunes during the movie) and the Keira Knightley nude scene. :-* I know Tom's done some acting before but haven't seen anything else he's in.
Dead Ringers was really good, thanks Jamoie. Next on the to watch list are The Dead Zone, A History of Violence, The Assassination of Jesse James....., and The Deer Hunter.
QuoteOh your renting, that makes sense now. I was surprised to read that they left the pilot off of the original DVD release, its pivotal to the start of the season. The Gold Box Edition is great if you have 90 bucks laying around.
Actually, the gold box is the only way I think you can see the pilot in the US. If I remember, they only released Season 1 sans the pilot originally (again in the US). The Gold Box of Joy is the best route.
QuoteQuoteOh your renting, that makes sense now. I was surprised to read that they left the pilot off of the original DVD release, its pivotal to the start of the season. The Gold Box Edition is great if you have 90 bucks laying around.
Actually, the gold box is the only way I think you can see the pilot in the US. If I remember, they only released Season 1 sans the pilot originally (again in the US). The Gold Box of Joy is the best route.
They released the pilot separately. yeah, I tried to rent it and the duder told me I could get the ten disc box set for the same price. can't beat wild and wooley video!
My wife said she doesn't like Westerns so I showed her the Unforgiven.
Also just bought High Plains Drifter, Outlaw Josey Wales, The Wild Bunch & Kelly's Heroes on DVD + should get American Gangster, Jesse James & The Lives Of Others in the post hopefully today or tomorrow.
QuoteMy wife says she doesn't like Westerns so I showed her the Unforgiven.
Also just bought High Plains Drifter, Outlaw Josey Wales, The Wild Bunch & Kelly's Heroes on DVD + should get American Gangster, Jesse James & The Lives Of Others in the post hopefully today or tomorrow.
No love for Pat Garret and Billy the Kid?
QuoteQuoteMy wife says she doesn't like Westerns so I showed her the Unforgiven.
Also just bought High Plains Drifter, Outlaw Josey Wales, The Wild Bunch & Kelly's Heroes on DVD + should get American Gangster, Jesse James & The Lives Of Others in the post hopefully today or tomorrow.
No love for Pat Garret and Billy the Kid?
Funnily enough UNCUT had a good article on Dylan (the recording of Nashville Skyline & John Wesley and the birth of 'country rock' etc) a month or so back & that reminded me of Pat Garret & Billy The Kid. It's in my shopping cart along with 20+ Clint Eastwood/Lee Marvin/James Coburn/Steve McQueen/Gene Hackman classics from the 60s & 70s so I'll get round to it buying it/watching it again eventually.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMy wife says she doesn't like Westerns so I showed her the Unforgiven.
Also just bought High Plains Drifter, Outlaw Josey Wales, The Wild Bunch & Kelly's Heroes on DVD + should get American Gangster, Jesse James & The Lives Of Others in the post hopefully today or tomorrow.
No love for Pat Garret and Billy the Kid?
Funnily enough UNCUT had a good article on Dylan (the recording of Nashville Skyline & John Wesley and the birth of 'country rock' etc) a month or so back & that reminded me of Pat Garret & Billy The Kid. It's in my shopping cart along with 20+ Clint Eastwood/Lee Marvin/James Coburn/Steve McQueen/Gene Hackman classics from the 60s & 70s so I'll get round to it buying it/watching it again eventually.
It actually is a great movie. I'm not into westerns but I really enjoyed it. The soundtrack is good too. ;)
QuoteOnce - my enjoyment of this movie was unfortunately ruined after having been a clear indication of how it would end :(
Sorry that that ruined your enjoyment of the film, db. For me personally I forgot how it ended until I read your post and I had read Jaimo's post and seen the movie. For me the end of a movie, any movie, is often filler and the beginning and middle is where it's at. Few good stories can be satisfactorily concluded in 2 hours or less. For example, Big Lebowski is one of my favorite movies of all time and the end is a little haphazardly thrown together, certainly doesn't wrap things up in a little bow. but that's just my opinion, I know it's a big deal for you. I hope you were still able to enjoy some of the songs/moments that I took away from the film.
Yeah AMD but I think his point was that it's inconsiderate to let the end of the movie be known. Whether someone feels like the end is important or not is that individual's opinion. I sure as shit don't want to know how a movie ends before I watch it, unless say I'm cozying up with me lady to watch Titanic or something. Then I have a pretty decent idea things aren't going to end well.
And, Lebowski is one of my favorites as well but it's not exactly a thriller or drama where the end is going to change anything. Hell, you could probably chop the last 45 minutes off of it (save for the stranger of course) and it would be just as good.
Just watched An Unreasonable Man, documentary about Nader. Pretty good, I genuinely like Eric Alterman as a political writer, but on the subject of Nader, he can go fuck himself.
QuoteYeah AMD but I think his point was that it's inconsiderate to let the end of the movie be known. Whether someone feels like the end is important or not is that individual's opinion. I sure as shit don't want to know how a movie ends before I watch it, unless say I'm cozying up with me lady to watch Titanic or something. Then I have a pretty decent idea things aren't going to end well.
And, Lebowski is one of my favorites as well but it's not exactly a thriller or drama where the end is going to change anything. Hell, you could probably chop the last 45 minutes off of it (save for the stranger of course) and it would be just as good.
i don't think the ending was really given away, all he said was it was unconventional.
QuoteQuoteYeah AMD but I think his point was that it's inconsiderate to let the end of the movie be known. Whether someone feels like the end is important or not is that individual's opinion. I sure as shit don't want to know how a movie ends before I watch it, unless say I'm cozying up with me lady to watch Titanic or something. Then I have a pretty decent idea things aren't going to end well.
And, Lebowski is one of my favorites as well but it's not exactly a thriller or drama where the end is going to change anything. Hell, you could probably chop the last 45 minutes off of it (save for the stranger of course) and it would be just as good.
i don't think the ending was really given away, all he said was it was unconventional.
I know. But then he was told the ending wasn't important to a movie and blah... He didn't appreciate being told HOW to watch a movie.
I'm not sure why I said anyting in first place. I have no business in this conversation.
pardon me...excuse me....pardon me....
QuoteQuoteQuoteYeah AMD but I think his point was that it's inconsiderate to let the end of the movie be known. Whether someone feels like the end is important or not is that individual's opinion. I sure as shit don't want to know how a movie ends before I watch it, unless say I'm cozying up with me lady to watch Titanic or something. Then I have a pretty decent idea things aren't going to end well.
And, Lebowski is one of my favorites as well but it's not exactly a thriller or drama where the end is going to change anything. Hell, you could probably chop the last 45 minutes off of it (save for the stranger of course) and it would be just as good.
i don't think the ending was really given away, all he said was it was unconventional.
I know. But then he was told the ending wasn't important to a movie and blah... He didn't appreciate being told HOW to watch a movie.
I'm not sure why I said anyting in first place. I have no business in this conversation.
pardon me...excuse me....pardon me....
No, I get it. I probably should just let the conversation die too. I was just saying most of the time I'm not concerned the way movies end. If someone else is that's fine for them, I'm just talking about me. It could be because I don't really have a thing for thrillers, who-done-its, or romantic comedies, but most of the movies I love (like the Lebowski) would be just as good without the last 20 minutes. except pulp fiction and the last waltz!
Harold and Maude
So wonderful!
QuoteHarold and Maude
So wonderful!
Having a bit of a Cat Stevens week? How do you like Mona Bone? Worth buying?
QuoteHaving a bit of a Cat Stevens week? How do you like Mona Bone? Worth buying?
You caught me! :D
Mona Bone's just as good as Tillerman and Teaser & the Firecat (which are the only other albums I have of his). Highly recommended - "Trouble" and "Pop Star" alone are worth it.
Man, Iron Man looks all kinds of bad-ass: http://filmdrunk.com/post.phtml?pk=1233
QuoteMan, Iron Man looks all kinds of bad-ass: http://filmdrunk.com/post.phtml?pk=1233
Yeah I'm looking forward to that one. Did you know there will also be another Hulk movie this year starring Ed Norton + a Wolverine movie next year?
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Yes, I'm a superhero geek :-[
QuoteQuoteMan, Iron Man looks all kinds of bad-ass: http://filmdrunk.com/post.phtml?pk=1233
Yeah I'm looking forward to that one. Did you know there will also be another Hulk movie this year starring Ed Norton + a Wolverine movie next year?
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Yes, I'm a superhero geek :-[
I still am not sure how I feel about Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. He's too tall. Wolverine was always a short little fucker in the comics if I remember. Actually, Colossus is my fav and was hoping for more of him in the movies. I would love to see the Fall of the Mutant's storyline done up in film.
QuoteI still am not sure how I feel about Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. He's too tall. Wolverine was always a short little fucker in the comics if I remember. Actually, Colossus is my fav and was hoping for more of him in the movies. I would love to see the Fall of the Mutant's storyline done up in film.
I always thought Glen Danzig would have been the perfect Wolverine - short, hairy & built like a brick shit-house with the attitude to match ;)
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I thought Hugh Jackman was good in the first 2 movies but Last Stand was just so crap I'm not sure if I care anymore.
QuoteI always thought Glen Danzig would have been the perfect Wolverine - short, hairy & built like a brick shit-house with the attitude to match ;)
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I thought Hugh Jackman was good in the first 2 movies but Last Stand was just so crap I'm not sure if I care anymore.
yeah know, he would be great. Plus Black Aria as the soundtrack? That is total BATTLE music.
Quoteyeah know, he would be great. Plus Black Aria as the soundtrack? That is total BATTLE music.
YES! I had that CD...no idea where it is now :(
Death Proof - the first act was excellent, didn't enjoy the 2nd act quite so much but overall the movie was lots of fun & very cool.
Planet Terror next...
Planet Terrors a blast.
Don't know how I've managed to miss this one all this time. So Good:
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Once- I did enjoy most of the movie. I wanted the sappy, romantic ending but got.....
Knocked Up- Seen this several times and it still is hysterical.
Getting ready to watch 24 Hour Party People.
QuotePlanet Terrors a blast.
Cheers Sean! I'm tempted to just buy the Japanese 6 disc Grindhouse DVD that's out in a couple of weeks seeing as there's no sign of a US version on the horizon. It's not cheap (about $80!) I should probably just wait...
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2669299
Into The Wild - An interesting film. I think Emile Hirsch's performance was really uneven. He was compelling when he was in the wild, but when he interacted with other characters, it seemed forced. Still, a good film about a dreamer.
Juno - I still can't believe this mostly Canadian film didn't qualify as being Canadian and was thus snubbed for this year's Genie Awards (Canadian Oscars) - Sarah Polley's Away From Her won a boat-load of awards last night. It took me around 30 minutes to get into it, but when I did, I really liked it. In some ways it's on-par with Ghost World. I liked the soundtrack too. It was appropriately quirky.
QuoteInto The Wild - An interesting film. I think Emile Hirsch's performance was really uneven. He was compelling when he was in the wild, but when he interacted with other characters, it seemed forced. Still, a good film about a dreamer.
Juno - I still can't believe this mostly Canadian film didn't qualify as being Canadian and was thus snubbed for this year's Genie Awards (Canadian Oscars) - Sarah Polley's Away From Her won a boat-load of awards last night. It took me around 30 minutes to get into it, but when I did, I really liked it. In some ways it's on-par with Ghost World. I liked the soundtrack too. It was appropriately quirky.
I think I kind of agree with your Into the Wild take. But he really redeems himself during the dying scene - that was powerfull. They didn't ruin my favorite book and mostly they did it proud. Hal Holbrook was the best.
Elephant by Gus Van Sant on the IFC last night. Very fucking compelling take on a Columbine-like incident at a high school. The cinematography (it's all of this tricky over the shoulder, from the perspective of multiple characters type-stuff) just sucks you in.
QuoteQuotePlanet Terrors a blast.
Cheers Sean! I'm tempted to just buy the Japanese 6 disc Grindhouse DVD that's out in a couple of weeks seeing as there's no sign of a US version on the horizon. It's not cheap (about $80!) I should probably just wait...
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2669299
I had a great time watching Planet Terror but Death Proof was so tedious for me.
Just watched 24 Hour Party People. I enjoyed it. I like the fact that the main character acts as the narrator ala Ferris Bueller. Great music to it also. Makes me think I missed out on something special :-/
Margot at the Wedding - from director Noah Baumbach of The Squid and the Whale. Stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nicole Kidman and Jack Black. I wish I rented The Darjeeling Limited instead, since Margot at the Wedding is self-aware, pretentious, tedious and a thoroughly unfunny film.
The Errol Morris documentary 'The Thin Blue Line'
Excellent
Be Kind Rewind. You all may disagree, but I think its a charming, unexpectedly funny little movie.
QuoteJust watched 24 Hour Party People. I enjoyed it. I like the fact that the main character acts as the narrator ala Ferris Bueller. Great music to it also. Makes me think I missed out on something special :-/
does this have anything to do with Happy Mondays' song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfGQuYtDei0
QuoteQuoteJust watched 24 Hour Party People. I enjoyed it. I like the fact that the main character acts as the narrator ala Ferris Bueller. Great music to it also. Makes me think I missed out on something special :-/
does this have anything to do with Happy Mondays' song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfGQuYtDei0
Yep Yep. It's named after it and a big chunk of the movie involves them. They had some, errrrrr, issues.
Brazil- a fantastic film. Assuming a lot of you have seen this so no need to explain. I'm glad I've read 1984 so I knew where they were going with this. I've seen The Holy Grail and Fear and Loathing and was wondering where I should go next with Gilliam/Monty Python.
QuoteBrazil- a fantastic film. Assuming a lot of you have seen this so no need to explain. I'm glad I've read 1984 so I knew where they were going with this. I've seen The Holy Grail and Fear and Loathing and was wondering where I should go next with Gilliam/Monty Python.
Which version was it? The Studio's or Terry's?
You can't go wrong with Life of Brian or Time Bandits. I am told that Fisher King is quite good. I watched in once over 10 years ago. I probably need to watch it again.
QuoteQuoteBrazil- a fantastic film. Assuming a lot of you have seen this so no need to explain. I'm glad I've read 1984 so I knew where they were going with this. I've seen The Holy Grail and Fear and Loathing and was wondering where I should go next with Gilliam/Monty Python.
Which version was it? The Studio's or Terry's?
You can't go wrong with Life of Brian or Time Bandits. I am told that Fisher King is quite good. I watched in once over 10 years ago. I probably need to watch it again.
I think its Terry's. This is what I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Brazil-Criterion-Collection-Single-Editon/dp/B000G8NXZA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205161598&sr=8-2
QuoteQuoteQuoteBrazil- a fantastic film. Assuming a lot of you have seen this so no need to explain. I'm glad I've read 1984 so I knew where they were going with this. I've seen The Holy Grail and Fear and Loathing and was wondering where I should go next with Gilliam/Monty Python.
Which version was it? The Studio's or Terry's?
You can't go wrong with Life of Brian or Time Bandits. I am told that Fisher King is quite good. I watched in once over 10 years ago. I probably need to watch it again.
I think its Terry's. This is what I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Brazil-Criterion-Collection-Single-Editon/dp/B000G8NXZA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205161598&sr=8-2
You got the good version.
I concur with the recommendations for Time Bandits and The Fisher King. I'll also add the mind-fuck 12 Monkeys. I wonder if Terry really has lost "it" as a director. He feuds with production companies making his latter era films unfilmable and unwatchable.
QuoteI concur with the recommendations for Time Bandits and The Fisher King. I'll also add the mind-fuck 12 Monkeys. I wonder if Terry really has lost "it" as a director. He feuds with production companies making his latter era films unfilmable and unwatchable.
I've kinda wondered that myself. 12 Monkeys is awesome. Forgot he did that one.
I saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
QuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
'Garage'
Sad and moving and beautifully acted.
QuoteQuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
Greenwood was disqualified for competing for an Oscar in the Best Score category. Atonement's score won.
Karate Kid 2.....SOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING BAD :( what can I say I just got sucked into a vortex of shittyness ;D Now I gotta get the Peter Cetera song out of my head :-/ When he asked the question "life or death,man"? Laughed so hard nearly blew tea out of my nose holes ;D ;D ;D
QuoteKarate Kid 2.....SOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING BAD :( what can I say I just got sucked into a vortex of shittyness ;D Now I gotta get the Peter Cetera song out of my head :-/ When he asked the question "life or death,man"? Laughed so hard nearly blew tea out of my nose holes ;D ;D ;D
Yes!!! That is the best of the karate kid movies because it is so damn cheesy. "life or death" ;D ;D ;D ;D HONK!!! :D :D :D
QuoteQuoteQuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
Greenwood was disqualified for competing for an Oscar in the Best Score category. Atonement's score won.
no shit? why????
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
Greenwood was disqualified for competing for an Oscar in the Best Score category. Atonement's score won.
no shit? why????
This is from an Oscar blog:
The disqualification has been attributed to a designation within Rule 16 of the Academy's Special Rules for Music Awards (5d under "Eligibility"), which excludes "scores diluted by the use of tracked themes or other pre-existing music."
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
Greenwood was disqualified for competing for an Oscar in the Best Score category. Atonement's score won.
no shit? why????
This is from an Oscar blog:
The disqualification has been attributed to a designation within Rule 16 of the Academy's Special Rules for Music Awards (5d under "Eligibility"), which excludes "scores diluted by the use of tracked themes or other pre-existing music."
In other words, he used parts of his earlier work "Popcorn Superhet Reciever" to make it.
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
Greenwood was disqualified for competing for an Oscar in the Best Score category. Atonement's score won.
no shit? why????
This is from an Oscar blog:
The disqualification has been attributed to a designation within Rule 16 of the Academy's Special Rules for Music Awards (5d under "Eligibility"), which excludes "scores diluted by the use of tracked themes or other pre-existing music."
In other words, he used parts of his earlier work "Popcorn Superhet Reciever" to make it.
oh. well that sucks. for some reason, i thought he won the oscar. shows how much i watch award shows.
The new movie Southland Tales from the director of Donnie Darko comes out on DVD next week. It looks like its either gonna be really bad or really good. I'm really having a lot of doubts about it. Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp14ikRvxo
QuoteThe new movie Southland Tales from the director of Donnie Darko comes out on DVD next week. It looks like its either gonna be really bad or really good. I'm really having a lot of doubts about it. Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp14ikRvxo
I'll wager it will suck. Videos that go straight-to-video normally do so for a reason.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI saw "There Will Be Blood" over the weekend. Daniel Day Lewis is unbelievable, just really an outstanding performance. It was certainly well written and filmed...but I just didn't enjoy it that much. I guess I just wasn't in the mood for a 2+ hour movie about a psychotic egomaniac, and left the theatre wishing I'd seen "Juno". I knew what I was getting into, was actually looking forward to it, just didn't enjoy it...that's it. I felt no connection to it.
I would recommend seeing it though...Daniel Day Lewis is a master, and PT Anderson is an exciting director.
my wife and i did a double feature last week and saw Juno, then There will be blood. Both excellent movies. danny-day totally deserved best actor. johnny greenwood from radiohead won an oscar for the soundtrack on Blood too.
Greenwood was disqualified for competing for an Oscar in the Best Score category. Atonement's score won.
no shit? why????
This is from an Oscar blog:
The disqualification has been attributed to a designation within Rule 16 of the Academy's Special Rules for Music Awards (5d under "Eligibility"), which excludes "scores diluted by the use of tracked themes or other pre-existing music."
In other words, he used parts of his earlier work "Popcorn Superhet Reciever" to make it.
oh. well that sucks. for some reason, i thought he won the oscar. shows how much i watch award shows.
Same stupid reason Eddie Vedder was excluded for Into the Wild. So instead of adding a touch of relevence to a stuffy and dated awards show, we're treated to the same old dramatic musical scores.
No Country For Old Men {SPOILERS}
What a strange movie. It had everything that I look for in a great movie- good characters, beautiful cinematography, a memorable villian, and truckloads of atmosphere, yet for all that it felt incomplete. Like it was missing an act almost, that the story didn't have a proper resolution.
I wonder if it was because I didn't get the Hollywood shoot-out between Moss and Chigurh that I was expecting. I mean they had a shoot-out but when they both went off to lick their wounds I expected the sky too fall when they met back up for the final shoot-out. Instead he dies off camera and by people not even associated with Chigurh. I love that on the one hand cuz it's so unexpected but on the other I guess I grew up watching Die Hard movies so I felt a little cheated.
Best dialouge ever though. Awesome lines.
No Country For Old Men stayed faithful to the ending of the book, which I admire. Some people didn't like the way Eastern Promises ended, but I think it was perfect because it was believable and multi-layered.
QuoteNo Country For Old Men stayed faithful to the ending of the book, which I admire. Some people didn't like the way Eastern Promises ended, but I think it was perfect because it was believable and multi-layered.
I really loved Eastern Promises as well, especially b/c of the ending!
About the MCFOM book, I had a terrible time trying to navigate through that book, and not only that I'm trying to make heads or tails out of The Road and I keep coming up short. I finally gave up and decided to watch the movie for No Country, McCarthy writes beautiful lines but I oftentimes find myself confused as to who is speaking or what the set-up of the scenes that the characters are interacting in looks like in my mind.
QuoteNo Country For Old Men {SPOILERS}
What a strange movie. It had everything that I look for in a great movie- good characters, beautiful cinematography, a memorable villian, and truckloads of atmosphere, yet for all that it felt incomplete. Like it was missing an act almost, that the story didn't have a proper resolution.
I wonder if it was because I didn't get the Hollywood shoot-out between Moss and Chigurh that I was expecting. I mean they had a shoot-out but when they both went off to lick their wounds I expected the sky too fall when they met back up for the final shoot-out. Instead he dies off camera and by people not even associated with Chigurh. I love that on the one hand cuz it's so unexpected but on the other I guess I grew up watching Die Hard movies so I felt a little cheated.
Best dialouge ever though. Awesome lines.
I just watched this yesterday. It did end quite abruptly, but overall, I really liked it.
A very good/strange little movie by David Gordon Green (George Washington, upcoming Pineapple Express) called Undertow starring Billy Elliot, Dermot Mulroney & Josh Lucas.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360130/
The very enjoyable An Unfinished Life directed by Lasse Hallström (My Life As A Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape) starring Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Jenifer Lucas & Josh Lucas again.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350261/
+ Outlaw Josey Wales & one of my all time favs The Long Good Friday!
"A little bit more than 'an 'otdog, know what I mean?" [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I really want to say HULK SMASH!!! but I'm not sure if this looks any better than the previous effort...
http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com/
i watched the darjeeling ltd., which was another gem from wes anderson.
then we decided to watch another cinematic gem known as "i know who killed me," starring lindsey lohan. this movie was so terrible that it was fun to watch. it was supposed to be a thriller, but it turned out to be a great comedy.
best line in the movie...
lohan is in a bus and is bleeding. a guy tells her to hold the injured limb above her heart. she complies and then asks said dude why he hasn't inquired about her injury. his reply:
people get cut... that's life.
Continuing my Clint Eastwood marathon (Where Eagles Dare, Fistful Of, Few Dollars More, High Plains, Outlaw Josey, Unforgiven & A Perfect World all in the last few weeks) I saw Honky Tonk Man last night.
By no means essential & at times rather silly but very enjoyable all the same.
QuoteI really want to say HULK SMASH!!! but I'm not sure if this looks any better than the previous effort...
http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com/
so instead of doing a sequel they just started over?
QuoteQuoteI really want to say HULK SMASH!!! but I'm not sure if this looks any better than the previous effort...
http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com/
so instead of doing a sequel they just started over?
Yeah the previous version was such a disaster they're just pretending it didn't happen. Which would be fine if this one looked good but I'm not sure if it does.
The film is due in 3 months time but the trailer was only just released & there are no posters/promotion...the signs don't look good.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI really want to say HULK SMASH!!! but I'm not sure if this looks any better than the previous effort...
http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com/
so instead of doing a sequel they just started over?
Yeah the previous version was such a disaster they're just pretending it didn't happen. Which would be fine if this one looked good but I'm not sure if it does.
The film is due in 3 months time but the trailer was only just released & there are no posters/promotion...the signs don't look good.
i watched some of the previous version on cable and i didn't think it was that bad. i think they could've at least waited longer to do this version. maybe they think having Edward Norton will give them some credibility this time?
I have the DVD & enjoyed some of the first movie (Hulk leaping about in the desert was fun) but the ending was just a big silly mess.
I like the idea of Ed Norton playing Bruce Banner. I still want to see this, no Japan date yet though...
Speaking of comic adaptations, how cool is the latest Iron Man poster?!!
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm308975104/tt0371746
if i heard correctly tony stark has an appearance in the new hulk movie ...crossover magic!
most hilarious movie ever.
make sure you watch the uncut version or else you miss all the kinky stuff.
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Quotemost hilarious movie ever.
make sure you watch the uncut version or else you miss all the kinky stuff.
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That fact that the poster advertises that it is from the director of Emmanuelle makes this funny.
This looks pretty funny:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809912814/video/7004235
Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr ;D
'This is England'
Heard a lot about it from people at work. Finally saw it this week. Loved it. Hard hitting in places but the acting is superb with a really good soundtrack.
Watched Lock, Stock, and 2 Smoking Barrels. That was just bloddy fantastic. I enjoyed it a great deal.
Quote'This is England'
Heard a lot about it from people at work. Finally saw it this week. Loved it. Hard hitting in places but the acting is superb with a really good soundtrack.
Have you seen any of Shane Meadows's other movies IHL? If you haven't then look out for Dead Man's Shoes & A Room For Romeo Brass.
Say Anything - my wife hadn't seen this, imagine that?!!
Couple of first pics from The Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro:
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/36063
Pale Rider - one of my fav Eastwood westerns!
Can't decide what to watch tonight...American Gangster, Jesse James or No Country...
QuoteCouple of first pics from The Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro:
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/36063
thanks DB I'm a HUGE werewolf fan....I almost wish I hadn't seen this....I CAN'T WAIT !
QuoteQuoteThe new movie Southland Tales from the director of Donnie Darko comes out on DVD next week. It looks like its either gonna be really bad or really good. I'm really having a lot of doubts about it. Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp14ikRvxo
I'll wager it will suck. Videos that go straight-to-video normally do so for a reason.
i watched it last night. it was TERRIBLE.
'Vernon, Florida' by Errol Morris
Priceless
QuoteQuoteCouple of first pics from The Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro:
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/36063
thanks DB I'm a HUGE werewolf fan....I almost wish I hadn't seen this....I CAN'T WAIT !
Very welcome RC! Me too! What are you favs? I love The Howling & Dog Soldiers. I even thought about watching Van Helsing just for the werewolf but the reviews were SO bad I never did. Do you have Stephen King's Cycle Of The Werewolf? What about the movie they made of it, Silver Bullet starring Corey Haim?
Stardust - hugely entertaining film from Layer Cake's Mathew Vaughn. I haven't been a fan of Robert De Niro's 'comedy' roles but he was great + lots of British actors from film & TV ranging from the obvious (Ricky Gervais) to the not so obvious (David Walliams from Little Britain)
QuoteStardust - hugely entertaining film from Layer Cake's Mathew Vaughn. I haven't been a fan of Robert De Niro's 'comedy' roles but he was great + lots of British actors from film & TV ranging from the obvious (Ricky Gervais) to the not so obvious (David Walliams from Little Britain)
Was looking @ Stardust on IMDB, just learned that Matthew Vaughn's next movie will be the Mighty Thor?!! :o
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QuoteWas looking @ Stardust on IMDB, just learned that Matthew Vaughn's next movie will be the Mighty Thor?!! :o
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Holy Hells!!!! Please let there be Loki, please let there be Loki. It's the helmet.
We really need to start a Superhero/Comics thread MJ ;D ;)
I'm kinda surprised there isn't one here actually.
BTW, whatever happened to the Black Panther movie? Wasn't The Rock suppossed to be him? And sadly, I would be perfectly happy with a Colossus/Kitty Pryde movie of a movie adaptation of the original Excalibur. My dorkiness knows no bounds.
London To Brighton - probably the most unpleasant movie I've watched since Irreversible. Very well made & the kind of film that makes you think but a horrible story & very difficult to watch at times.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490166/
Snake Eyes from the upcoming G.I.Joe Movie!
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http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/node/36084
i just got nerd wood ^^^^
Oh Shit, that's hot, I can't wait to see Scarlett.
I wonder if the guy playing Shipwreck will talk like Jack Nicholson.
Had no choice over this, but:
'I Now Pronounce you Chuck & Larry'
Pretty funny I have to say and Jessica Biel = Nice.
Unforgiven- Its been awhile since I seen it. I kinda forgot about it for awhile, DB reminded me of it with his recent Clint Eastwood posts in this thread. I'm not a big fan of westerns but i always liked this one.
has anyone ever seen a zed and two noughts?
Quotehas anyone ever seen a zed and two noughts?
Many, many moons ago...I find Peter Greenaway movies hard work.
I think I'm gonna give it a shot...
Trailer for Mike Leigh's (Secrets & Lies, Life Is Sweet etc) new movie Happy Go Lucky:
http://happy-go-lucky-movie.co.uk/
QuoteFirst clip of Spike Jonze's Where The Wild Things Are!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35655
Looks like it won't be out until 2009 now :(
stumbled on this site giving some more details about the problems they're having. it looks like their gonna really screw Jonze over >:( Why does it seem like its always Warner Brothers thats screwing over artists?
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/02/23/1203467456745.html
Yeah I read that they're thinking of re-shooting pretty much the whole thing?
A Josh Brolin double bill! No Country For Old Men & American Gangster - I enjoyed No Country but preferred the latter.
QuoteYeah I read that they're thinking of re-shooting pretty much the whole thing?
A Josh Brolin double bill! No Country For Old Men & American Gangster - I enjoyed No Country but preferred the latter.
You missed Josh Brolin's greatest work:
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Actually, a good triple bill would be Thrashin' along with these two:
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;D
Conan The Barbarian - haven't seen this since I was young, decided to watch it again...big, big mistake! What a stinking piece of crap that was! The most interesting thing was learning that the narrator is the guy who voices Aku in Samurai Jack.
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Quote;D
Conan The Barbarian - haven't seen this since I was young, decided to watch it again...big, big mistake! What a stinking piece of crap that was! The most interesting thing was learning that the narrator is the guy who voices Aku in Samurai Jack.
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If you think Barbarian is bad, go back and watch the sequel, or Red Sonja. ewwww.
Watch Krull instead. Oh and Samarai Jack was great if I remember...
then you should watch the beastmaster marc singer is creepy
Shit, forgot about that one. That really hasn't aged well had it.
Haha Beastmaster!!! I remember that! What about this one?
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I'd like to see Krull again, my sister who's a bit of a SF/Fantasy fan still stands by Willow too.
Waitress - very enjoyable little film yet so sad watching the movie knowing that Adrienne Shelly was murdered.
QuoteQuoteBrazil- a fantastic film. Assuming a lot of you have seen this so no need to explain. I'm glad I've read 1984 so I knew where they were going with this. I've seen The Holy Grail and Fear and Loathing and was wondering where I should go next with Gilliam/Monty Python.
Which version was it? The Studio's or Terry's?
You can't go wrong with Life of Brian or Time Bandits. I am told that Fisher King is quite good. I watched in once over 10 years ago. I probably need to watch it again.
Time Bandits was amazing, Fisher King is good, i was somewhat disappointed with Life of Brian.
Mos Def to play Chuck Berry!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i6265e046f0a7094b82f4c0054f50cbd5
Quotei was somewhat disappointed with Life of Brian.
:-? :o
I love Life of Brian.
QuoteQuotei was somewhat disappointed with Life of Brian.
:-? :o
I love Life of Brian.
Excuse me. Are you the Judean People's Front?
Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Judea ;D ;D ;D
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Excuse me. Are you the Judean People's Front?
Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Judea
;D ;D ;D
He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boyApart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?I think I'm going to watch it tomorrow. ;D
mar adentro (the sea inside) with javier bardem
pretty good
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QuoteQuoteQuotei was somewhat disappointed with Life of Brian.
:-? :o
I love Life of Brian.
Excuse me. Are you the Judean People's Front?
Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Judea
;D ;D ;D
It's got nothing on The Holy Grail.
I think I prefer Life Of Brian...maybe I like them both equally!
Any Which Way But Loose - one of the movies from my childhood that didn't disappoint. Granted, it's all rather silly but nothing wrong with leaving your brain @ the door from time to time. I'm sure I'm not the first person to wonder what Clint ever saw in Sondra Locke though...
http://www.clowntravelagency.com/
Ain't It Cool News thinks this link might take you to the new Dark Knight trailer. Server seems to be really busy + it could be an April Fools...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotei was somewhat disappointed with Life of Brian.
:-? :o
I love Life of Brian.
Excuse me. Are you the Judean People's Front?
Fuck off! We're the People's Front of Judea
;D ;D ;D
It's got nothing on The Holy Grail.
No, but not many do!
QuoteI think I prefer Life Of Brian...maybe I like them both equally!
Any Which Way But Loose - one of the movies from my childhood that didn't disappoint. Granted, it's all rather silly but nothing wrong with leaving your brain @ the door from time to time. I'm sure I'm not the first person to wonder what Clint ever saw in Sondra Locke though...
;D That's awesome. Yes, I wondered that about Sondra Locke myself.
Just got Into The Wild, Darjeeling Limited, Gone Baby Gone & Wings Of Desire on DVD :D
QuoteJust got Into The Wild, Darjeeling Limited, Gone Baby Gone & Wings Of Desire on DVD :D
Darjeeling Limited first! :)
I watched The Life Aquatic (for the millionth time) while sick in bed yesterday.
QuoteQuoteJust got Into The Wild, Darjeeling Limited, Gone Baby Gone & Wings Of Desire on DVD :D
Darjeeling Limited first! :)
I watched The Life Aquatic (for the millionth time) while sick in bed yesterday.
I think it'll be Into The Wild first & DL 2nd. Into The Wild is one of my fav books & I've been wanting to see this for what seems like ages now.
QuoteI think it'll be Into The Wild first & DL 2nd. Into The Wild is one of my fav books & I've been wanting to see this for what seems like ages now.
I'll allow that. :)
Maybe I should add Into the Wild to my reading list, I've picked it up a few times but that's as far as I've gotten.
QuoteI watched The Life Aquatic (for the millionth time) while sick in bed yesterday.
Quite possibly my fav Wes Anderson line of all time..."You heard me Coltrane!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1zGQrybWi0
;D ;D ;D
Dan in Real Life - a nice low-key romantic comedy starring Steve Carell
The Mist - campy adaptation of a Stephen King novella by director Frank Darabont (The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption); not bad though.
SomeVeryCoolLeakedPicsFromDarkKnight!
http://filmdrunk.com/post.phtml?pk=1465
GoneBabyGone-absolutelyBrilliant!IWasBlownAwayByThisFilm!
CaseyAffleckWasExcellent...I'mEvenMoreExcitedAboutWatchingJesseJamesNow.
&hatsOffToHisElderBrother...whatAnImpressiveDirectionalDebut!
QuoteGoneBabyGone-absolutelyBrilliant!IWasBlownAwayByThisFilm!
CaseyAffleckWasExcellent...I'mEvenMoreExcitedAboutWatchingJesseJamesNow.
&hatsOffToHisElderBrother...whatAnImpressiveDirectionalDebut!
Casey Affleck is really impressive in "...Jesse James" and so is Sam Rockwell. Both of them would have deserved the supporting actor oscar in my opinion.
This reminds me I still need to get the fine Nick Cave soundtrack.
'Lars and the Real Girl' with Ryan Gosling.
Didn't think it would really work, but it does. Good film.
Into The Wild.
I don't know why this movie didn't get more recognition.
21. Get over it critics. This film was NOT THAT BAD. Sure it's a Hollywood version of the story, but why does that mean that it "has to" conform to the exact way that the story went? Maybe because everything based on a true story, in their mind, needs to be the true story. And the racist slur seems completely pointless to me. Whatever. I left that theatre entertained.
'The Killing of John Lennon'
Ok to watch if you're into Mark Chapman.....
That said, quite a interesting insight as all the dialogue are the words of Chapman himself following his arrest.
COOL! Oliver Stone is making a movie about George W. Bush! Josh Brolin is going to play W!!! Check it out:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/apr/02/georgebush.usa
BeeMovie...ILoveAnimatedMovies&HaveALargeCollectionOf2D&3DmoviesOnDVD.
IAlsoLoveJerrySeinfeldsoWasHopingTheCriticsGotThisOneWrong...
UnfortunatelyTheyDidn't...
TheAnimationWasDated,TheStoryWasSilly&ItJustWasn'tFunny.
WatchWoodyAllen'sAntzOrPixarsBugsLifeInstead.
QuoteQuoteI think it'll be Into The Wild first & DL 2nd. Into The Wild is one of my fav books & I've been wanting to see this for what seems like ages now.
I'll allow that. :)
Maybe I should add Into the Wild to my reading list, I've picked it up a few times but that's as far as I've gotten.
I refuse to let Into the Wild posts go unresponded to, even though nobody gives a shit. Read the book and let it change your life. The movie is a very good try and I liked it alot. For the 700th time - Hal Holbrook does more with 15 minutes of screen time than any actor with any performance in the last ten years; read the book, watch the movie, and you'll get it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think it'll be Into The Wild first & DL 2nd. Into The Wild is one of my fav books & I've been wanting to see this for what seems like ages now.
I'll allow that. :)
Maybe I should add Into the Wild to my reading list, I've picked it up a few times but that's as far as I've gotten.
I refuse to let Into the Wild posts go unresponded to, even though nobody gives a shit. Read the book and let it change your life. The movie is a very good try and I liked it alot. For the 700th time - Hal Holbrook does more with 15 minutes of screen time than any actor with any performance in the last ten years; read the book, watch the movie, and you'll get it.
I think him being nominated was certainly good recognition. Unfortunately there's only one winner and Javier Bardem's performance was easily one of the most startling in the last 10 years.
Lately I've seen:
There Will Be Blood- Very good. Had a definite Kubrick influence, although didn't quite suck me in as much as Kubrick's movies do.
Some other P.T. Anderson movies- really enjoyed Punch-Drunk Love a lot.
The Godfather- I've been meaning to watch for a long time, part 2 and 3 up next.
sharkwater-if you like sharks as much as i do then you should check it out it is pretty depressing and has inspired me to take action.....here in a little bit
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI think it'll be Into The Wild first & DL 2nd. Into The Wild is one of my fav books & I've been wanting to see this for what seems like ages now.
I'll allow that. :)
Maybe I should add Into the Wild to my reading list, I've picked it up a few times but that's as far as I've gotten.
I refuse to let Into the Wild posts go unresponded to, even though nobody gives a shit. Read the book and let it change your life. The movie is a very good try and I liked it alot. For the 700th time - Hal Holbrook does more with 15 minutes of screen time than any actor with any performance in the last ten years; read the book, watch the movie, and you'll get it.
I think him being nominated was certainly good recognition. Unfortunately there's only one winner and Javier Bardem's performance was easily one of the most startling in the last 10 years.
I'm ashamed to say that I haven't seen No Country... So I wouldn't know; but when I read the book it was Hal Holbrook's portrayal that was in my mind's eye and I read the book ten years before the movie.
No country for old men. loved. it.
eagle vs. shark. was w/ jermaine from flight of the concords. cool. my new fav quirky love story. my husband loved it.
american gangster. good, but i still don't like russell crowe. i don't know why, but he grosses me out.
i finally saw mystic river. loved it.
going to go buy the book into the wild.
Jesse James - brilliant! Beautiful to look at with so many incredible shots & scenes that stick with you afterwards. Both Brad Pitt & Casey Affleck were excellent...anyone recognise Paul Schneider as cousin Jessie for Elizabethtown? It is long & I have to confess that I did find my attention wandering a little @ the start but once I got sucked in it could have gone on & on & I found myself wanting to watch it again the next day.
The Darjeeling Limited - I liked this a lot. Took me a little while to warm to the three brothers but that was obviously the way they were scripted. I didn't think the music had quite the impact it had in his other films, except for Peter Sarstedt & The Rolling Stones...almost forgot how good Play With Fire Is! & how beautiful was Rita?!!
Question: Did nobody else find it strange that the brothers didn't sweat? Here they are running around in India in smart suits & shirts without much more than a warm glow. How could nobody have missed this when they were making the film? Maybe it was intentional?
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The Darjeeling Limited - I liked this a lot. Took me a little while to warm to the three brothers but that was obviously the way they were scripted. I didn't think the music had quite the impact it had in his other films, except for Peter Sarstedt & The Rolling Stones...almost forgot how good Play With Fire Is! & how beautiful was Rita?!!
Question: Did nobody else find it strange that the brothers didn't sweat? Here they are running around in India in smart suits & shirts without much more than a warm glow. How could nobody have missed this when they were making the film? Maybe it was intentional?
that is odd since they filmed on location
Didn't know that...how strange. Maybe Owen, Adrien & Jason just don't sweat that much? ;)
The Road Home - the 2nd of 3 DVDs I just bought by Chinese director Yimou Zhang. Very simple, touching love story. Maybe a little overly sentimental in parts but still very good.
Last weekend, me and Meg watched No Country For Old Men.
This weekend, me and Meg watched There Will Be Blood.
I loved both, but There Will Be Blood was my favorite.
Oceans 13 - liked Oceans 11, didn't bother with 12. This was OK...a bit silly but still fun. I like David Holmes's movie scores (Oceans 11, Out Of Sight)
There Will Be Blood
Powerful, amazing, etc.
DDL = Incredible. Paul Dano really brought it too. Loved Greenwood's score.
QuoteLast weekend, me and Meg watched No Country For Old Men.
This weekend, me and Meg watched There Will Be Blood.
I loved both, but There Will Be Blood was my favorite.
see, i liked
no country for old men better, but
there will be blood did give me this line:
daniel, i'm your brother... from another mother.
I have a slew of movies on my "must see"...
Leatherheads
Cloverfield
Into the Wild
Jesse James
The Bourne _____ (whatever the third one was called)
Pan's Labyrinth
The Departed
Drumline
I FINALLY saw No Country for Old Men. Great movie. I Love the Coens. Definitely not their best which is kinda what I was expecting since it's their only Best Movie winner. I do need to see it again though. Every Coen brothers movie is better the second time you see it, though some more than others.
QuoteI have a slew of movies on my "must see"...
Drumline
cheer up, nick cannon lover...
maybe it will come on tbs again.
:D
seriously, i really wish i could have seen
be kind rewind. has anyone seen this? yes? no? when does it come to dvd?
and is everyone ready for may 22nd?
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Wristcutters: A Love Story
Nice little film featuring two of my favourites - Patrick Fugit and Shannyn Sossamon. Tom Waits was hilarious and his scene with Will Arnett (played my absolute favourite television character) was bliss for me.
QuoteQuoteI have a slew of movies on my "must see"...
Drumline
cheer up, nick cannon lover...
maybe it will come on tbs again.
:D
seriously, i really wish i could have seen be kind rewind. has anyone seen this? yes? no? when does it come to dvd?
and is everyone ready for may 22nd?
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i saw it. it wasn't a masterpiece like Eternal Sunshine or The Science Of Sleep, but it was good. It wasn't a love story either like the two previous, was more comical. have no idea about the dvd.
Check the $5 dump bin at Wal-mart for Drumline. That's were we found out copy. :-[
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I FINALLY saw No Country for Old Men. Great movie. I Love the Coens. Definitely not their best which is kinda what I was expecting since it's their only Best Movie winner. I do need to see it again though. Every Coen brothers movie is better the second time you see it, though some more than others.
thought it was a great movie too but definately not their best. I was more impressed by There Will Be Blood, it was the better picture of the year IMO.
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I FINALLY saw No Country for Old Men. Great movie. I Love the Coens. Definitely not their best which is kinda what I was expecting since it's their only Best Movie winner. I do need to see it again though. Every Coen brothers movie is better the second time you see it, though some more than others.
Coen brothers can do no wrong in my book, but I just didn't get this movie. I watched it twice. Great dialogue, but that much is a given. Other than that I was disappointed. Maybe too much hype... :-[
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I FINALLY saw No Country for Old Men. Great movie. I Love the Coens. Definitely not their best which is kinda what I was expecting since it's their only Best Movie winner. I do need to see it again though. Every Coen brothers movie is better the second time you see it, though some more than others.
Coen brothers can do no wrong in my book, but I just didn't get this movie. I watched it twice. Great dialogue, but that much is a given. Other than that I was disappointed. Maybe too much hype... :-[
(spoiler alert)
I kinda feel the same way. They definitely built tension throughout the movie very well, but there was no pay off. I like that it was far from a hollywood ending but the way it ended kinda made me feel gypped. why was i tense the whole time? for that? but like i said, i need to see it again.
Surf's Up.
I seriously recommend this movie. It's a kids animated flick but it's shot like a documentary and if you ever saw Step Into Liquid you'll catch the jokes and the jokes are actually hilarious. Surprised the hell out of me this was so good.
There Will Be Blood. Me likey. I watched the first half and fell asleep (we put it in really late and it's a long, slow movie) 2 nights ago with my gf, and watched the whole thing again last night with my parents. It is a bit slow and methodical, but there is always this tension like something big is going to happen, like Daniel is just going to flip out and kill everyone, which I liked. It also seemed like there could be many underlying themes or motives to this movie, greed (obviously), good vs. evil, religion, etc. Everyone I watched it with commented on how creepy the music was.
QuoteOh Shit, that's hot, I can't wait to see Scarlett.
Here you go ;)
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QuoteQuoteOh Shit, that's hot, I can't wait to see Scarlett.
Here you go ;)
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whoa
QuoteQuoteOh Shit, that's hot, I can't wait to see Scarlett.
Here you go ;)
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I said god DAMN
Watership Down - I absolutely adore this film!
As much as I love Pixar/3D animation I wish there was still a market for beautiful 2D animation like this.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078480/
My wife just read the book so I showed her the movie. Now she wants to visit the real Watership Down in Hampshire, UK. Turns out it's very close to were my sister lives, unfortunately she's moving up north soon.
Recent viewings:
City Of Lost Children
The Shawshank Redemtion
WOW on both of those
QuoteRecent viewings:
City Of Lost Children
The Shawshank Redemtion
WOW on both of those
City of Lost Children is awesome. Check out Jean-Pierre Jeunet other weird masterpiece, Delicatessen.....and Amelie.
QuoteQuoteRecent viewings:
City Of Lost Children
The Shawshank Redemtion
WOW on both of those
City of Lost Children is awesome. Check out Jean-Pierre Jeunet other weird masterpiece, Delicatessen.....and Amelie.
saw Amelie, looking for Delicatessen next.
QuoteQuoteQuoteRecent viewings:
City Of Lost Children
The Shawshank Redemtion
WOW on both of those
City of Lost Children is awesome. Check out Jean-Pierre Jeunet other weird masterpiece, Delicatessen.....and Amelie.
saw Amelie, looking for Delicatessen next.
& don't forget A Very Long Engagement.
just saw no country for old men again and it was SO much better the second time! I still don't fully get it, but it may be one of their best after all. I'm definitely going to see it again. I love movies like that which is why i love the coens.
Quotejust saw no country for old men again and it was SO much better the second time! I still don't fully get it, but it may be one of their best after all. I'm definitely going to see it again. I love movies like that which is why i love the coens.
I've only seen it once. I was blown away by the camera shots and overall atmosphere. Javier Bardem's character was one of the most memorable of all time. I think this movie had a strange pace to it. It seemed to move really slowly and carefully, yet keep your heart and mind racing. It's defiantly something I want to see again. It's like the payoff at the end couldn't possibly live up to how much I enjoyed just watching the movie as it happened.
Lord of War. First Cage film for a while in which he out-acted his hair.
Feel asleep 40 minutes in to American Gangster. Tooo tired. I'm looking forward to watching the rest though.
Shortbus. Lots of cock and tits, kind of erotic, but mostly I think a big poufy tease. I did like the soundtrack and I discovered at the closing credits that Yo La Tengo did the original score which was interesting and 'collective' folks where well represented t my suprise/delight. All In All Not a bad flick, a decent rental. What I got out of it: things aren't always what they seem.
I also finally watched Into The Wild. Of course, I knew how it would end, but still, what a downer. Good story though and still: thumbs up! Despite Chris/Alexander's freaky too-much-moussed-hair, I found I wanted to learn more about the side stories of people befriended.
Watched The Lost Boys for the first time in years last night. Along with Star Wars, Jaws, Flash Gordon, Raiders, Goonies & Back To The Future etc this was one of the movies that I remember clearly from my childhood. It wasn't a complete shocker but it hasn't aged that well. Jack Bauer was good & Corey Haim was quite funny but Corey Feldman was pretty bad & Jason Patrick were terrible. Apparently they've made a 'straight to DVD' sequel due later this year?
Movie Quiz time: In what over film did Kiefer & Corey Feldman share the screen?
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Movie Quiz time: In what over film did Kiefer & Corey Feldman share the screen?
why that would be 'Stand By Me' of course!
QuoteShortbusI also finally watched Into The Wild. Of course, I knew how it would end, but still, what a downer. Good story though and still: thumbs up! Despite Chris/Alexander's freaky too-much-moussed-hair, I found I wanted to learn more about the side stories of people befriended.
I found them a lot more interesting than Chris/Alexander's character myself. Hal Holbrook just broke my heart when he said goodbye to Supertramp.
Before the Devil Knows Your Dead
A fairly good film from Sidney Lumet, it was too convoluted at times for my taste, but overall it was quite enjoyable. Great performances from Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney and Marisa Tomei.
The Savages
Quite possibly the best film I've seen in the past year. So truthful. So painful. Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Laurey Linney were nothing short of incredible. Highly recommended. (Lovely to see some Daniel Clowes artwork too!)
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Movie Quiz time: In what over film did Kiefer & Corey Feldman share the screen?
why that would be 'Stand By Me' of course!
Well played Sir! Love that movie, need to watch it again...
QuoteBefore the Devil Knows Your Dead
A fairly good film from Sidney Lumet, it was too convoluted at times for my taste, but overall it was quite enjoyable. Great performances from Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney and Marisa Tomei.
The Savages
Quite possibly the best film I've seen in the past year. So truthful. So painful. Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Laurey Linney were nothing short of incredible. Highly recommended. (Lovely to see some Daniel Clowes artwork too!)
Want to see both of those, cheers K!
Going All the Way - Jeremy Davies & Ben Affleck - Post-Korean War coming-of age about 2 buddies from the army. Set In Indianapolis!
Its an average movie - but it's cool to see Indy on the big screen
Saw Forbidden Kingdom this weekend... I'm a huge Jet Li fan. He busts out the Mantis style, which is sweet. Jackie Chan busted out the Zui Quan, the only style that I'm even remotely effective in... I knew from there on that even if the movie sucked, I'd leave happy.
It was "aight"... Popcorn movie.
Being There, or Delicatessen tonight? Leaning toward Being There.
can never go wrong with Delicatessen IMO
I agree. It is glorious.
12 Monkeys
Awesome, can't believe I've never seen it before. That being said, I always have a hard time watching Gilliam's films - I think it's his visual style that makes me uneasy.
Quotecan never go wrong with Delicatessen IMO
Haven't watched it yet but its in my possession. Being There was very good, i liked the surreal approach they took. Has anyone else seen this? I didn't really realize the influence until the last scene.
QuoteJackie Chan busted out the Zui Quan, the only style that I'm even remotely effective in
I am deadly in Crane Style. Years of wax on, wax off. If I ever make it to Jacketfest, we're gonna have a gong-fu throwdown... ;)
QuoteQuoteJackie Chan busted out the Zui Quan, the only style that I'm even remotely effective in
I am deadly in Crane Style. Years of wax on, wax off. If I ever make it to Jacketfest, we're gonna have a gong-fu throwdown... ;)
Dude, I would love to do that... I'm sure somebody would get some pretty ridiculously funny photos out of that. Crane style is beautiful... Don't know how it would match up against Zui Quan, but I promise to go easy on you.
I prefer Praying Mantis Style
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I'm just too reliant on closed-fist techniques for Mantis...
:-[
Some bodacious news!!!
http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/articles/2008/04/25/Film.Hobbit.del.Toro/
QuoteI'm just too reliant on closed-fist techniques for Mantis...
:-[
I was trying to find a picture of the dude from Shaolin Soccer trying to do Mantis style, but sadly not luck. Much better looking them the uber serious ninja dude I did find :(
Watched In Bruges this afternoon. Very well written, with some outstanding swearing from all concerned. Good turn from Farrell, too and a nice appearance from Fiennes as a psycopathic London gangster.
Saw 'Dog Day Afternoon' yesterday. Have beening meaning to see it for the last year or so...
Great film.
This looks like it could be hilarious. A modern day Spinal Tap?
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Go behind-the-scenes of one of the biggest tours the jam band world has ever seen in "National Lampoon presents Electric Apricot: Quest For Festeroo." It's the first film directed by world-renowned singer/bassist, Les Claypool, who makes his acting debut in the film. National Lampoon presents Electric Apricot: Quest For Festeroo is a hilarious mockumentary that gives viewers a glimpse into the entertaining world of jam bands while following one group, Electric Apricot, on their journey to discover musical enlightenment. The DVD features hours of never-before-seen footage, including actor and director commentaries, deleted scenes and bloopers, cast interviews, theatrical trailer, easter eggs and more!
Featuring rock legends such as the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, Phish's Mike Gordon as well as Warren Haynes and Matt Abts from Gov't Mule, this clever and entertaining film also features classic cameo appearances from Seth Green (Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Italian Job) and "South Park's" Matt Stone and was produced by Jason McHugh (producer of debut features for Trey Parker from "South Park").
just watched kentucky fried movie for the first time last night it was good for a laugh
gonna check out iron man tonight
QuoteSaw 'Dog Day Afternoon' yesterday. Have beening meaning to see it for the last year or so...
Great film.
Same here. Other recent viewings:
The Orphanage - very good, worth seeing if you liked Pan's Labyrinth.
The Godfather Part II
Hellboy
Delicatessen
(enjoyed all)
Recent repeated viewings:
Pulp Fiction
The Departed
Up Next:
The Age Of Innocence
The Godfather Part III
Just recently seen:
Pi (incredible)
Coffee & Cigarettes (wonderful)
Dan in Real Life (also wonderful)
Lars and the Real Girl (absolutely brilliant. and beautiful. perfect movie)
Quote
Same here. Other recent viewings:
The Orphanage - very good, worth seeing if you liked Pan's Labyrinth.
I see you like Guillermo del Toro. You gotta check out del Toro's earlier ghost film The Devil's Backbone. It is scary, but it has a soul and an uplifting message. Here's the Rotten Tomatoes reviews: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/devils_backbone/
Also worth watching is del Toro's first Hollywood film Mimic and his vampire film Cronos.
QuoteJust recently seen:
Pi (incredible)
Coffee & Cigarettes (wonderful)
Dan in Real Life (also wonderful)
Lars and the Real Girl (absolutely brilliant. and beautiful. perfect movie)
I've been meaning to see Pi. Requiem For a Dream is good but it made me sick, i don't think i could watch it again.
QuoteQuote
Same here. Other recent viewings:
The Orphanage - very good, worth seeing if you liked Pan's Labyrinth.
I see you like Guillermo del Toro. You gotta check out del Toro's earlier ghost film The Devil's Backbone. It is scary, but it has a soul and an uplifting message. Here's the Rotten Tomatoes reviews: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/devils_backbone/
Also worth watching is del Toro's first Hollywood film Mimic and his vampire film Cronos.
I'll have to check those out. I only bought Hellboy due to how much I like Pan's Labyrinth, it didn't seem like the type of movie I'd like when it came out (i do like some comic book adaptations, not my favorite genre).
QuoteJust recently seen:
Pi (incredible)
Coffee & Cigarettes (wonderful)
Dan in Real Life (also wonderful)
Lars and the Real Girl (absolutely brilliant. and beautiful. perfect movie)
LOVED Lars and the Real Girl. my husband thinks ryan gosling looks like jim james. i guess kinda? i like movies where they don't tell you exactly what is going on. good one!
I'm Not There - It was good, I liked it the more it went on. I didn't like the parts with Alice Fabian, it came off as a mocumentary. My favorite part was when the Jude character was fucked up at that party. I've really liked Charlotte Gainsbourg ever since Science Of Sleep.
QuoteQuoteJust recently seen:
Pi (incredible)
Coffee & Cigarettes (wonderful)
Dan in Real Life (also wonderful)
Lars and the Real Girl (absolutely brilliant. and beautiful. perfect movie)
LOVED Lars and the Real Girl. my husband thinks ryan gosling looks like jim james. i guess kinda? i like movies where they don't tell you exactly what is going on. good one!
Haha, my lady and I were kind of thinking that he looked like Jim's 'stache pictures every now and again! Good to hear we're not crazy!
QuoteHaha, my lady and I were kind of thinking that he looked like Jim's 'stache pictures every now and again! Good to hear we're not crazy!
I thought the same thing too ;D Lovely film BTW
I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With - very sweet/slight/funny little film directed by & starring CYE's Jeff Garlin. Now I want to see Marty...
IMDB has some pics from the new Coen Brothers film Burn After Reading staring Brad Pitt, George Clooney etc:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm452040448/tt0887883
& Watchmen!!! http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2808649216/tt0409459
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Quote& Watchmen!!! http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2808649216/tt0409459
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Are you fucking kidding me! YES! I love it.
QuoteQuote& Watchmen!!! http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2808649216/tt0409459
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Are you fucking kidding me! YES! I love it.
I wondered if those pics might get you excited ;D
BTW right at the last minute Iron Man's Japan release date changed from May 3rd to September?!!! WTF?!!!!!
Life Is Sweet - I love Mike Leigh & this is one of his best.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100024/
QuoteQuoteQuote& Watchmen!!! http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2808649216/tt0409459
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Are you fucking kidding me! YES! I love it.
I wondered if those pics might get you excited ;D
BTW right at the last minute Iron Man's Japan release date changed from May 3rd to September?!!! WTF?!!!!!
Life Is Sweet - I love Mike Leigh & this is one of his best.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100024/
Such an amazing story. Actually, about an hour ago took the boy to the local comic/fantasy shop to look for something and they had a uberspecial version of the Watchmen there, but it was $75 bucks. Sorry to hear about the release date change. That seems really odd. It will be on DVD here by then.
Yeah I was really looking forward to seeing that @ the theater :(
Oh well, Narnia in a couple of weeks...
Yeah, the kids are looking forward to Narnia. I'm going (besides the fatherly duties) because they are supposed to show the first official Trailer for Harry Potter. Yeah, I'm a major dork.
;D
I really enjoyed the Lion the Witch & Wardrobe, trailer for Prince Caspian looks good IMO.
Did you see the new Hulk trailer? CGI hulk doesn't look any better than in the last one: http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com/
I didn't enjoy the first Hulk. I probably won't like this one either. :-/
notes on a scandal
didn't like it, but everyone else did. good acting but... eh
Saw Iron Man in the theater... My friends bought me a ticket ;-) I've been watching Wes Anderson movies on DVD... the latest one I watched is "The Darjeeling Limited."
Slither - a rather silly horror comedy from a couple of years back. Quite entertaining though...
Watching Snatch and recently watched Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels. What in the hell happened to Guy Ritchie? These are so good. Oh wait, nevermind.....her.
QuoteSlither - a rather silly horror comedy from a couple of years back. Quite entertaining though...
I've recorded Slither on my HD-PVR and can't wait to watch it, although the NHL playoffs and Blue Jays baseball have put my film watching on the back-burner. Long live Nathan Fillion.
QuoteQuoteSlither - a rather silly horror comedy from a couple of years back. Quite entertaining though...
I've recorded Slither on my HD-PVR and can't wait to watch it, although the NHL playoffs and Blue Jays baseball have put my film watching on the back-burner. Long live Nathan Fillion.
He was very good, bits of the film had us laughing out loud. Firefly is slowly edging it's way to the top of my unwatched DVD pile...
QuoteQuoteQuoteSlither - a rather silly horror comedy from a couple of years back. Quite entertaining though...
I've recorded Slither on my HD-PVR and can't wait to watch it, although the NHL playoffs and Blue Jays baseball have put my film watching on the back-burner. Long live Nathan Fillion.
He was very good, bits of the film had us laughing out loud. Firefly is slowly edging it's way to the top of my unwatched DVD pile...
I fucking love Firefly. Make sure you watch Serenity after you finish the series; a nice way to cap it all off. Joss Wheadon is a genius.
QuoteJoss Wheadon is a genius.
There is a shelf in our DVD collection devoted just to him.
Firefly and Serenity are perfect. I've not ventured into any other Joss Whedon territory. Yet...
QuoteFirefly and Serenity are perfect. I've not ventured into any other Joss Whedon territory. Yet...
Firefly still ranks 3rd on my list of Wheadon ventures, behind Buffy and Angel. However, I like them all almost equally. Firefly would have been ranked higher if FOX would have treated the show with respect and let Joss finish at least one full season.
Oh yeah, look for Wheadon's new series in the fall called Dollhouse, starring Buffy/Angel co-star Eliza Dushku (Faith).
QuoteQuoteJoss Wheadon is a genius.
There is a shelf in our DVD collection devoted just to him.
My sister (who bought Firefly for me) is a
huge Joss Whedon/Buffy/Firefly fan.
Is Buffy really as good as everyone says it is? I've not seen a single episode...I did see the movie with Luke Perry though ;)
I bet you're all psyched for this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJIjXXC0ECk
;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteJoss Wheadon is a genius.
There is a shelf in our DVD collection devoted just to him.
My sister (who bought Firefly for me) is a huge Joss Whedon/Buffy/Firefly fan.
Is Buffy really as good as everyone says it is? I've not seen a single episode...I did see the movie with Luke Perry though ;)
It'll take you a number of episodes for you to get into Buffy since the firs season is a little dated, but once you do, man, what a series. Angel is almost as good, but it's more consistent in the early seasons. BTW, Firefly's Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin and Gina Torres are all on Buffy and Angel - Baldwin is on Angel - and the other two have good recurring roles on Buffy.
BTW, the movie isn't really related to the series.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJoss Wheadon is a genius.
There is a shelf in our DVD collection devoted just to him.
My sister (who bought Firefly for me) is a huge Joss Whedon/Buffy/Firefly fan.
Is Buffy really as good as everyone says it is? I've not seen a single episode...I did see the movie with Luke Perry though ;)
It'll take you a number of episodes for you to get into Buffy since the firs season is a little dated, but once you do, man, what a series. Angel is almost as good, but it's more consistent in the early seasons. BTW, Firefly's Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin and Gina Torres are all on Buffy and Angel - Baldwin is on Angel - and the other two have good recurring roles on Buffy.
BTW, the movie isn't really related to the series.
Pretty much what Jaimoe said. The first season has some good moments but starts out slow, but it kicks into high gear in Season 2. It's funny, heartwarming, tear jerking and ass kicking all at the same time.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJoss Wheadon is a genius.
There is a shelf in our DVD collection devoted just to him.
My sister (who bought Firefly for me) is a huge Joss Whedon/Buffy/Firefly fan.
Is Buffy really as good as everyone says it is? I've not seen a single episode...I did see the movie with Luke Perry though ;)
It'll take you a number of episodes for you to get into Buffy since the firs season is a little dated, but once you do, man, what a series. Angel is almost as good, but it's more consistent in the early seasons. BTW, Firefly's Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin and Gina Torres are all on Buffy and Angel - Baldwin is on Angel - and the other two have good recurring roles on Buffy.
BTW, the movie isn't really related to the series.
Pretty much what Jaimoe said. The first season has some good moments but starts out slow, but it kicks into high gear in Season 2. It's funny, heartwarming, tear jerking and ass kicking all at the same time.
Although I gotta say that the head vampire called The Master in Season I makes for a scary and convincing villain. I think he even scared Spike.
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touche. The Mayor was still the best though.
Quotetouche. The Mayor was still the best though.
The Mayor was a great character. I also liked the first shool principal played by Armin Shimerman (aka Quark from DS9).
QuoteQuotetouche. The Mayor was still the best though.
The Mayor was a great character. I also liked the first shool principal played by Armin Shimerman (aka Quark from DS9).
ahhh yes. Forgot about that guy. Every so often we throw in Band Candy for a good laugh as well as Hush and Once More....Damn, I think the Mrs and I are going to have watch again.
Holy hell there's no Buffy thread is there? For the past 3 years I've watched the series in it's entirety at least once a year. I believe it's BY FAR the best television show ever, maybe because it's more like a seven season movie. Joss= Genius
Oh and staying true to topic: I just watched TRON
QuoteOh and staying true to topic: I just watched TRON
Danzig, Curtis &
Tron?!! How cool are you Tenn [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteQuoteOh and staying true to topic: I just watched TRON
Danzig, Curtis & Tron?!! How cool are you Tenn [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I'm watching Breakin 2 electric boogoo now. Just got this last month. awesome indeed
http://www.amazon.com/Breakin-Collection-Electric-Boogaloo-Street/dp/B0009VRHN8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210563504&sr=8-2
To answer your question: to cool for school my friend 8-)
Lars and the Real Girl.
One of my favorite movies I've ever watched. I spent most of the film either crying or laughing. This movie has so much heart. Amazing performances.
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QuoteLars and the Real Girl.
One of my favorite movies I've ever watched. I spent most of the film either crying or laughing. This movie has so much heart. Amazing performances.
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Yes but you've failed to add to the all important 'does Ryan with a 'stache look like Jim?' debate!
A real life Lars :o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGfaQCY_bo4
wait.
they're making a FRAGGLE ROCK MOVIE?
sweet.
http://www.muppetnewsflash.com/2008/05/weinstein-company-signs-on-for-fraggle.html
QuoteI Want Someone To Eat Cheese With - very sweet/slight/funny little film directed by & starring CYE's Jeff Garlin. Now I want to see Marty...
Watched Marty last night. Anyone who sees Someone To Eat Cheese With will want to watch this great little movie made in 1954 starring Ernest Borgnine as a single butcher living with his Mum in NY:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048356/
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A sequel to Point Break?!!
"The new film will take place 20 years after the disappearance of one of the criminal surfers (Patrick Swayze).
Both the original and sequel are written by W. Peter Iliff. Plot details and possible character reprises have not been disclosed, but the film will shoot in Singapore and Southeast Asia."
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36742
Holy Crap Meg! The kids will love that.
Damn DB. I love Point Break. Whenever it is on, I HAVE to watch. That movie made me want to have a love affair with Lori Petty.
QuoteHoly Crap Meg! The kids will love that.
Damn DB. I love Point Break. Whenever it is on, I HAVE to watch. That movie made me want to have a love affair with Lori Petty.
My college roomate fancied himself a surfer. We spent many an hour watching reruns of Blossum (we had no cable...or food) and Point Break on a loop. That movie has a place in my heart (and so does Blossum's friend Six).
Isn't Mr Swayze battling pancreatic cancer?
I love this poster!!!
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i watched teeth last night and uh....... :o
Watched the DVD of The Devil and Daniel Johnston--what a sad tragic man. My favorite thing on the DVD was the reunion between Danel and Laurie in the bonus features. What a gut wrenching emotional moment. This movie gives a whole new perspective on mental illness, very eye opening.
Reservation Road - very good movie starring Leaf Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo & Jennifer Connelly. Decided to ignore the critics on this one as I like both of the lead actors, pleased I did.
Dug into the "free" movies on Comcast this weekend, saw some real classics...
-Roadhouse: I'd never seen this, but always heard it was wonderfully cheesy, and it was! I know that many folks would put 'Ghost' or 'Dirty Dancing' up at the top as his finest performance, but right up there with 'Point Break', I've got to put this one up there for the Swayze.
-Blue Velvet: I was curious to see how my wife would react to this one...she ended up digging it. Dennis Hopper is a mad man. "Heineken?! Fuck that shit! PABST BLUE RIBBON!!!"
-Cry Baby: Just from the cast alone, this had to be good: Johnny Depp, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake, Traci Lords...it's a fun one.
Imagine a dinner with Patrick Swayze, David Lynch, and John Waters ;D
Saw 'I Know My First Name Is Steven' on dvd over the weekend.
It's the story of Steven Stayner who was kidnapped while walking home from school in Merced, CA in 1972 and escaped from his captor 7 years later.
Good film.
Sped Racer
Horrible!
QuoteSped Racer
Horrible!
Short but sweet, tell it like it is TK! ;D
Bronco Billy - not Eastwood's best & we'll leave it @ that ;)
...
Watched The Conversation a couple of weeks ago, saw The French Connection again last night - Gene Hackman @ his very best!
+ my copy of Rambo shipped a couple of days ago but I just read that Stallone was on Leno last night & told the audience that there would be a directors cut out later this year...don't you just f**king hate it when that happens?!! >:( >:( >:(
QuoteMy college roomate fancied himself a surfer. We spent many an hour watching reruns of Blossum (we had no cable...or food) and Point Break on a loop. That movie has a place in my heart (and so does Blossum's friend Six).
Isn't Mr Swayze battling pancreatic cancer?
My wife has just told me that she used to have a crush on Blossom's dad. I had a crush on Six, for sure. :-[ :-/ ;D
Sorry, and good luck to the Swayzemeister...
Escape From Alcatraz - still working my way through Eastwood's films. Don't think I'd seen this one before, very good movie.
Just saw a short and a much longer trailer for Mike Meyer's Love Guru. ugh. I looks painfully bad. PAINFULLY Bad. In both, it looks he just recycled jokes and gags from Austin Powers.
What the hell happened to him. So I Married An Axe Murderer was genius. The first Austin was great. From there its all downhill.
Into The Wild - I bought this just after it came out but have been reluctant to watch it (the book is one of favs, worried I might be let down, waiting for the right evening etc)
What a brilliant movie. Hats off to everyone involved; I loved Sean's direction, thought the whole cast was faultless/excellent & loved Eddie's music throughout.
I don't remember him meeting quite so many people in the book though, were some of them 'made up' for the screenplay? I guess I'll have to read it again?
I want to watch it again now, a sure sign that this will be one of my fav movies...
National Treasure
Nicolas Cage is so unbelievably bad in this one it becomes a joy to watch.
PACHINKO! (for those who remember that :()
QuoteNational Treasure
Nicolas Cage is so unbelievably bad in this one it becomes a joy to watch.
Especially that scene where his face gets all contorted like he's straining to take a really big shit. Oh wait a minute, he makes that face in EVERY one of his movies. :P
QuoteQuoteNational Treasure
Nicolas Cage is so unbelievably bad in this one it becomes a joy to watch.
Especially that scene where his face gets all contorted like he's straining to take a really big shit. Oh wait a minute, he makes that face in EVERY one of his movies. :P
He's good in Raising Arizona, Adaptation, and Wild At Heart. Other than that, I haven't seen many movies he's in.
Holy crap, the hotel has Black Rain playing. Just may have to watch
QuoteQuoteQuoteNational Treasure
Nicolas Cage is so unbelievably bad in this one it becomes a joy to watch.
Especially that scene where his face gets all contorted like he's straining to take a really big shit. Oh wait a minute, he makes that face in EVERY one of his movies. :P
He's good in Raising Arizona, Adaptation, and Wild At Heart. Other than that, I haven't seen many movies he's in.
Leaving Las Vegas is excellent.
Cage sucks! ;D
I just watched The Flaming Lips movie ("Fearless Freaks") I really like how Wayne is still this "everyman" kind of guy--living in the town he grew up in and all. Watching Steven talk about his heroin use was a definite downer tho'
saw the new indy at the imax man i was dissapointed a little too cheesy for my taste
Just saw the new Indiana Jones movie... I thought it was pretty good. I didn't expect much, so I found myself pleasantly surprised. Definitely better than Temple of Doom.
Go see it.
QuoteJust saw the new Indiana Jones movie... I thought it was pretty good. I didn't expect much, so I found myself pleasantly surprised. Definitely better than Temple of Doom.
Go see it.
I love the Temple of Doom and have heard mixed reviews about the new one.
Yeah, it has its moments that are classic Indy, and then it has very George Lucas'y moments... I keep telling people it's X-files meets National Treasure. In good ways, and in bad ways.
Die Hard 4 - why did I even add this to my rental list? The first movie is a classic, didn't like the 2nd much & didn't even finish watching the 3rd...so why did I add this to my rental list? Serves me right!
It's not all bad though as I'd watch The Dirty Dozen earlier in the day [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteI just watched The Flaming Lips movie ("Fearless Freaks") I really like how Wayne is still this "everyman" kind of guy--living in the town he grew up in and all. Watching Steven talk about his heroin use was a definite downer tho'
I love FF. Yeah, that whole section with the herione was a bit rough. I love watching Wayne just do normal shit around the house like mow, then he's got all this crazy stuff in the the backyard for Xmas On Mars. I just hope we see the finished movie in our lifetime.
if you are in a Flaming Lips mood, check out their concert movie from the OKC Zoo. It's awesome.
QuoteQuoteI just watched The Flaming Lips movie ("Fearless Freaks") I really like how Wayne is still this "everyman" kind of guy--living in the town he grew up in and all. Watching Steven talk about his heroin use was a definite downer tho'
I love FF. Yeah, that whole section with the herione was a bit rough. I love watching Wayne just do normal shit around the house like mow, then he's got all this crazy stuff in the the backyard for Xmas On Mars. I just hope we see the finished movie in our lifetime.
if you are in a Flaming Lips mood, check out their concert movie from the OKC Zoo. It's awesome.
I watched Fearless Freaks the other weekend for the first time. The Drozd heroine section was difficult to take. And Wayne's sci-fi movie? Nutsaroo...
Saw the new Indiana Jones this weekend. It was OK (I agree with Ewok in that it was better than I expected).
Watched a couple of DVDs yesterday:
Apocalypto - loved it. Sort of Rambo with Mayans.
Lions for Lambs - Redford yawnfest.
QuoteApocalypto - loved it. Sort of Rambo with Mayans.
Wow, I'm not the only one. Some of it is historically inaccurate, but make no mistakes - no matter what the revisionists want to push on people about the natives being a peaceful people, the violence seen here is absolutely accurate and there is scientific proof to back that up.
What I love the most about the movie is that in the end, you can rest assured that the empires that put those smaller confederations through the torturous hell would suffer the same fate with the landing of the Spaniards.
Disturbia - like a lot of the reviews said, Rear Window lite. I have to confess that I quite like Shia LaBeouf. David Morse was wasted though...
QuoteDisturbia - like a lot of the reviews said, Rear Window lite. I have to confess that I quite like Shia LaBeouf. David Morse was wasted though...
I basically a slacker version of Rear Window, devoid of any new ideas. I liked Morse even if it was a one-dimensional role. Not a waste of time for those not weaned on Hitchcock.
Check out this trailer for Bigger, Stronger, Faster: http://www.biggerstrongerfastermovie.com/
Beefcake...BEEFCAKE!!!
Holy shit, that dude at the beggining!
Yeah it could def be argued that that dude may have taken things a little too far ;)
He probably could have broken out of those hand-cuffs no problem if he'd wanted to.
& when that chick says "I mean, I want to stay feminine." :o
Quote
& when that chick says "I mean, I want to stay feminine." :o
...as her adams apple bobbed up and down. That part was classic. Wow, that's the new feminine look eh? I'll stick with the classics. Breasts and a woman without a penis.
Escape To Victory - nonsense on the football pitch or Rocky:0 - Stallone Vs The Germans ;)
Lots of fun, whichever way you look at it...
The Savages; the got-to-put-one-of-my-parents-in-a-nursing-home-feel-good-movie-of-the-year. Stars Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman, so, of course, I liked it.
Slither - a fun intentional B-horror film from 2006 starring Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Buffy, Waitress) and Michael Rooker. Lots of fun and surprisingly genre-respectful.
I'm going to see "The Strangers" tonight. It looks very, very suspenseful. Anyone heard anything?
QuoteI'm going to see "The Strangers" tonight. It looks very, very suspenseful. Anyone heard anything?
Heard that it was supposedly based on a true story. So far those who watched it on Yahoo! movies review it as a B+.
We did see Liv Taylor and Scott Speedman promote the movie last year in San Diego and showed some clips... I'd most likely see it, I'd search to see what the critics think.
Gundy
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteNational Treasure
Nicolas Cage is so unbelievably bad in this one it becomes a joy to watch.
Especially that scene where his face gets all contorted like he's straining to take a really big shit. Oh wait a minute, he makes that face in EVERY one of his movies. :P
He's good in Raising Arizona, Adaptation, and Wild At Heart. Other than that, I haven't seen many movies he's in.
Leaving Las Vegas is excellent.
Cage sucks! ;D
Liked him in Matchstick Men with Sam Rockwell... it also helps that it was directed by Ridley Scott (Alien,Blade Runner,Gladiator)
QuoteThe Savages; the got-to-put-one-of-my-parents-in-a-nursing-home-feel-good-movie-of-the-year. Stars Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman, so, of course, I liked it.
We've been wanting to see this one for awhile but need to be in a mood for it.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006) - don't watch many horror movies these days so I don't really have a point of reference but I thought this was pretty good. My wife thought it was 'too much' ;D
QuoteIMDB has some pics from the new Coen Brothers film Burn After Reading staring Brad Pitt, George Clooney etc:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm452040448/tt0887883
Trailer is up, don't have itunes so I can't watch it:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/burnafterreading/
QuoteQuoteIMDB has some pics from the new Coen Brothers film Burn After Reading staring Brad Pitt, George Clooney etc:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm452040448/tt0887883
Trailer is up, don't have itunes so I can't watch it:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/burnafterreading/
Try this db: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3TlKzItL8
I think it looks great.
Cheers K, that looks excellent...& Elbow in the trailer!!!
More people should listen to Elbow - FACT!!!
http://www.myspace.com/elbowmusic
http://www.elbow.co.uk/ - very cool website!
Any chance to push my current fav band :)
Goonies - haven't seen this in years, fortunately just as much as I remembered!
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Wow DB. The one in the middle, whoa. I love the Goonies, and thankfully my kids love the movie too.
Yeah apparently that's Andy :o
I almost forgot that Josh Brolin was in the movie! From Goonies to No Country For Old Men [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
this looks CRAZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKnUAGlK3QA
Two DVDs yesterday:
The Prestige - it was OK
The Assassination of Jesse James etc etc - Couldn't really get into it; I found it far too slow.
So not feeling Assassination of Jesse James then, huh Mark? It seems most people's complaints are with you that it was too slow. Im not someone who is turned off by a moving being slow, esp this one because I thought the acting, dialogue, cinematography, lighting, etc. were all fantastic. It was one of my favorite movies from 07, and I think Pitt's performance was the best of his career, and should have earned him an oscar nod and in my eyes victory (for another place, but I also thought Viggo in Eastern Promises was exceptional and better than DDLewis). Little Affleck was very good, but I think Pitt stole the show which makes me wonder how he got a nomination and Pitt didnt
That Goonies picture's great! Im guessing its like a 20th anniversary shot, so from 2005 Id think? Chunk looks funny still, and Andy looks dy-no-mite. Wouldnt mind getting stuck in a cavern with her
I think this move looks hilarious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSI15ltIacI
A movie with RDJ as a black dude has got to be funny
I think some thought The Assassination of Jesse James was going to be an old fashioned shoot 'em up and thus, didn't really like the film. Instead, Jesse James is an excellent example of a psychological western and bio-pic mixed with a bit of Terrance Malick's Days of Heaven. I absolutely loved it. You can feel the cold, desperation and malice in every scene. In fact, I think Jesse James can sit comfortably next to some of the great psychological westerns like (just to name a few off the top of my head): Deadwood; films by Anthony Mann like The Far Country and Bend of the River; along with the troubling The Ox-Bow Incident and the original 3:10 to Yuma (a superior film to the glitzy remake).
I thought TAOJJBTCRF was beautifully shot, but my problems with it were:
1. I felt no connection to Pitt or Ford. I thought the best performance came from Ford's brother (played by Sam Rockwell).
2. It suffered from what the missus and I call "Last Man Standing" syndrome; ie. you know where the film is going from the first frame. It's fine to try and build tension when the outcome is unknown, but...
I love a slow film, but for me this one just didn't pay off. Ho hum - to each his own.
PS - Jaimoe - if you're going to run around using an alias, I'd recommend casting your net a bit wider when thinking of names. ;)
I understand what youre saying about having the knowledge of the outcome, and I guess looking at it from that angle, it could be hard to get into it since it was 3 hrs and not exactly action packed. It didnt bother me though because I thought tension was built through whats JJ going to do next and how exactly will he be killed. And actually, there were times where I thought does Ford actually pull the trigger, or do his actions (turning him in, leading him into a trap, etc) lead to the assassination
However, its hard for me to believe you couldnt get into Pitt's performance as JJ. In a career filled with memorable and great performances (12 monkeys, seven, sleepers, fight club, kalifornia, devils own, snatch), I think this was, almost hands down, his best.
Maybe your lack of interest in the movie overall lead you not really get into and focus on Pitts performance, but to each his own
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PS - Jaimoe - if you're going to run around using an alias, I'd recommend casting your net a bit wider when thinking of names. ;)
I didn't want to deceive anyone. I hate having to log-on different computers. I think I'll stick with this name when I'm at work, like right now.
I'm about to watch what's pretty much my favourite movie ever. I think I'm going to need to replace my DVD copy before too long.
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QuoteI'm about to watch what's pretty much my favourite movie ever. I think I'm going to need to replace my DVD copy before too long.
[media]http://youtube.com/watch?v=rrxlfvI17oY[/media]
What movie is this?? Ive never really been a Woody Allen fan personally. His style of comedy doesnt really do it for me. Im more of a Coen Bros or Judd Apatow style comedy guy
QuoteWhat movie is this?? Ive never really been a Woody Allen fan personally. His style of comedy doesnt really do it for me. Im more of a Coen Bros or Judd Apatow style comedy guy
It's the opening scene of Annie Hall. He's certainly got some gems - Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Bananas and The Purple Rose of Cairo are some of my other favourites. Some of his others, not so great...
No matter how many times I watch this movie it never fails to have an impact on me...one of the greatest horror movies of all time!
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Think! Just think what you're doing!
Think what you're doing! Think!
In the name of God, think what you're doing!
Oh, God! Oh, Jesus Christ!
Oh, my God! Christ!
No, no, dear God!
No, Christ!
No, no!
mmm Britt Ekland.
Quotemmm Britt Ekland.
Just for you MJ...quick, before CC shuts us down! V for Vendetta!!! ;)
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Heigh ho! Who is there?
No one but me, my dear.
Please come say, How do?
The things I'll give to you.
By stroke as gentle as a feather
I'll catch a rainbow from the sky
And tie the ends together.
Heigh ho! I am here
Am I not young and fair?
Please come say, How do?
The things I'll show to you.
Would you have a wond'rous sight
The midday sun at midnight?
Fair maid, white and red,
Comb you smooth and stroke your head
How a maid can milk a bull!
And every stroke a bucketful.
Anyone else thinks this movie looks terrible:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4fwccFTJIdo
I think M Night may be the most overrated director ever, yes, EVER. I thought 6th Sense was wayy overrated (I knew John McClain was dead 10 minutes in), though I guess it was still good. All his other movies though: unbreakable, signs, lady in the water, the village...all total garbage...what makes them even worse is the fact that the endings are the worst part of all of them...This dude still banks at the box office because he made a decent movie 10 years ago that shocked the world apparently and starred a kid whose best role was 3 minutes of screen time as Forrest Gump's son (alright, Ill give him Pay It Forward)...either way - M. Night movies suck a big Shaymalan
...rant over
QuoteQuotemmm Britt Ekland.
Just for you MJ...quick, before CC shuts us down! V for Vendetta!!! ;)
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:o
Thanks. I had to stay away from this thread all day for the internet police at work would have hunted me down for those. Mmmm Britt
QuoteQuoteQuotemmm Britt Ekland.
Just for you MJ...quick, before CC shuts us down! V for Vendetta!!! ;)
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:o
Thanks. I had to stay away from this thread all day for the internet police at work would have hunted me down for those. Mmmm Britt
hah! i was on here myself after a test earlier wastin time on campus and, and I see a sweet ass and some titties and im like 'dear god, please make sure the librarian is not behind me'
didnt see those one(s) coming!
Sorry Capt, I've edited them to links only :-[
The Slugger's Wife...quite possibly the fucking worst movie I've ever seen in my life. You know how some movies are so bad that they're good? This movie is so bad it's.....hell go rent the fucking thing..corny doesn't even come close....to top it off Danny Nunann is the lead guy...I start feeling embarrassed for these assholes
Saw 'Out of the Blue' on Monday night.
New Zealand film well worth watching based on a true event.
In the middle of 'Diner' from 1982 with Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon etc. So far so good....
QuoteSaw 'Out of the Blue' on Monday night.
New Zealand film well worth watching based on a true event.
In the middle of 'Diner' from 1982 with Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon etc. So far so good....
Mickey Rourke = the man....Pope of Greenwich Village, Sin City, Angel Heart, Bullet (which is actually real good, go rent it), Domino, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, White Sands, Desperate Hours, Barfly
I wish he'd make more movies these days, he basically blew off hollywood for a decade..I guess its bc no one really offers him good parts, but he's a great actor
QuoteAnyone else thinks this movie looks terrible:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4fwccFTJIdo
OK, I clicked on this link and there was no sound, so, I turned up my speakers b/c I recall turning them all the way down earlier today, but, what I did not remember was that my i-tunes was playing shuffle, so, the clip starts with The Who- Early Morning Cold Taxi and I am like thinking that is an odd Who song to put in this movie, but it's strangely intriguing and sort of film noir and maybe this is just a hard film to pin down. So, that's actually the image I am sticking with. Pretty cool.
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Mickey Rourke = the man....Pope of Greenwich Village, Sin City, Angel Heart, Bullet (which is actually real good, go rent it), Domino, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, White Sands, Desperate Hours, Barfly
I wish he'd make more movies these days, he basically blew off hollywood for a decade..I guess its bc no one really offers him good parts, but he's a great actor
don't forget Rumblefish
Angel Heart is a great film too.
Lions for Lambs. VERY well done, I'm giving huge probs to Robert Redford. Well paced movie, and leaves you wanting to go out and change the world.
The Great Escape - I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this movie!
QuoteThe Great Escape - I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this movie!
The Steve McQueen/Richard Attenborough movie ? I love that movie.
QuoteQuoteThe Great Escape - I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this movie!
The Steve McQueen/Richard Attenborough movie ? I love that movie.
And a film they both starred in that is almost as good (but contains McQueen's best acting performance in a role that garner him his only Oscar nomination) is the epic Robert Wise directed war film The Sand Pebbles. It's one of my favourite all-time movies. The memorable ending has been ripped-off by many a hack director since.
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Panic in the Streets (1950) - classic film noir starring Richard Widmark, with great supporting work by Jack Palance (yep, he's a badass in this), Zero Mostel and Barbara Bel Geddes; Directed by the great Elia Kazan. One of his best.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Great Escape - I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this movie!
The Steve McQueen/Richard Attenborough movie ? I love that movie.
And a film they both starred in that is almost as good (but contains McQueen's best acting performance in a role that garner him his only Oscar nomination) is the epic Robert Wise directed war film The Sand Pebbles. It's one of my favourite all-time movies. The memorable ending has been ripped-off by many a hack director since.
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This was one of my dad's favorite movies.
QuoteQuoteThe Great Escape - I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this movie!
The Steve McQueen/Richard Attenborough movie ? I love that movie.
That's the one! What a movie & what a cast. I particularly like the relationship between James Garner & Donald Pleasence characters. Not sure about James Coburn's Australian though ;)
That is such a great movie. For me it was even better since it was based on real life events. Granted, very loosly based.
QuoteThat is such a great movie. For me it was even better since it was based on real life events. Granted, very loosly based.
I love British and US war films, but by design they've traditionally played around with the facts - for plot and/or patriotic purposes amongst others. Canadians that love WWI and II films (and I'm a proud one), have always had to overlook facts from fiction or we'd never be able to enjoy great movies; Canadians are routinely overlooked or ignored, see The Longest Day, The Great Escape and especially the greatest war film ever, Bridge on the River Kwai. At least Humphrey Bogart acknowledged his character was Canadian in The African Queen. I'm not mad, I've just grown to expect it.
Watched this today, I thought it was absolutely hilarious. Its made by Happy Madison, the guys who USED to make Adam Sandler movies when they were actually good in teh 90's. No Sandler movie was ever this out of line though. Same people who made 'Grandma's Boy' a couple years back - which was great in itself. This is probably the funniest movie ive seen since then, but not quite as good as a whole. Def laughed out loud more than I can remember. I dont think the preview really does the movie justice since it doesnt show any of teh funniest parts of the movie, which is kind of a good thing. If you like stupid/stoner humor comedies and like movies like superbad, 40 year old virg, etc., youll dig this
http://youtube.com/watch?v=u6SJ5CAshYE
And just in case you never saw it, heres Grandmas Boy. My Dad even loved it. magnifico!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vsEuOw3ihbs
Finally got around to seeing the Evil Dead Trilogy-- good stuff. Also rented the original Dawn of the Dead (saw the remake a couple years back), Zombie (the "We Are Going To Eat You! one with the zombie v. shark scene--holy shit!), and Bubba Hotep. Bubba Hotep was alright, but certainly no one's crowning achievement. Dawn of the Dead was a masterpiece of 70s zombie movie and left me feeling really weird afterward. I probably should've started at the very beginning with Romero, but I think Dawn of the Dead is probably sort of one of those points of reference, especially since I'd seen it before?
I'll definitely be working my way back through the canon of great zombie flicks over the next few months. I need to see all of Romero's original ...of the Deads, along with 28 Days Later (again) and 28 Weeks later.
Any other good suggestions? Why do I feel like you've got the scoop on these, Andrew?
Listen up you primitive screwheads...
Army of Darkness has always been my favourite of the trilogy. I don't really watch many horror/zombie flicks, I should change that.
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Saw 'In Search of a Midnight Kiss' last night.
Loved it.
Great soundtrack by Shearwater.
QuoteListen up you primitive screwheads...
Army of Darkness has always been my favourite of the trilogy. I don't really watch many horror/zombie flicks, I should change that.
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There has never been a better post in the history of the MMJ forum (although I watch horror/zombie flicks, the best recently being Shaun of the Dead).
QuoteFinally got around to seeing the Evil Dead Trilogy-- good stuff. Also rented the original Dawn of the Dead (saw the remake a couple years back), Zombie (the "We Are Going To Eat You! one with the zombie v. shark scene--holy shit!), and Bubba Hotep. Bubba Hotep was alright, but certainly no one's crowning achievement. Dawn of the Dead was a masterpiece of 70s zombie movie and left me feeling really weird afterward. I probably should've started at the very beginning with Romero, but I think Dawn of the Dead is probably sort of one of those points of reference, especially since I'd seen it before?
I'll definitely be working my way back through the canon of great zombie flicks over the next few months. I need to see all of Romero's original ...of the Deads, along with 28 Days Later (again) and 28 Weeks later.
Any other good suggestions? Why do I feel like you've got the scoop on these, Andrew?
I think you've already got it covered Tom! Like J said, Shawn Of The Dead is a classic, more comedy than horror though...
Beowulf - better than I expected. A little overlong @ close to 2 hours, dragon was great though...
Prince Caspian - not anywhere near as good/fun/exciting as the first one, which I really enjoyed.
Long Riders - good western but I made the mistake of watching this
after Jesse James, lessening it's impact.
Here you go Tom: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_zombie_films ;)
The Happening-I liked it, although I'm probally the only person in the entire world who does. Its kinda campy, but if you like all Shamalans(sp?)other movies you should like this one.
The Incredible Hulk-I thought this version was much better than the one from a few years back. I never read the comic, so I'm not sure how "true" to the comic it was. Ed Norton was great in this IMO.
**SPOILER ALERT**
Great cameos by Lou Ferigno(sp?) and Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark!
Memento finally!
SHIT! Awesome!
Rambo - loved it!!!
Recently viewed:
Across The Universe - It was alright. I don't really like musicals, something about people spontaneously bursting into song that bothers me. But since its Beatles songs, its not bad.
Carlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
The Boondock Saints - It was Ok, thought I'd like it more than I did.
The Godfather Part III - Definitely not a bad film like some say, I really enjoyed it.
From Hell - Haven't seen this in a long time and I'm glad I recently decided to purchase this. I think its great, even if its not accurate its still an interesting theory that makes for a good story.
I haven't seen any new movies in awhile. I'm anxiously awaiting The Dark Knight, Burn After Reading, and the new X-Files movie.
QuoteCarlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
Have you seen Donnie Brasco? That's another must see Pacino classic.
QuoteQuoteCarlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
Have you seen Donnie Brasco? That's another must see Pacino classic.
Yes, I liked it very much. I just finished watching Insomnia, he was excellent as usual in that as well.
QuoteQuoteQuoteCarlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
Have you seen Donnie Brasco? That's another must see Pacino classic.
Yes, I liked it very much. I just finished watching Insomnia, he was excellent as usual in that as well.
What about Serpico? Heat? The Insider? Dog Day Afternoon? Sea Of Love? All excellent Pacino movies.
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCarlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
Have you seen Donnie Brasco? That's another must see Pacino classic.
Yes, I liked it very much. I just finished watching Insomnia, he was excellent as usual in that as well.
What about Serpico? Heat? The Insider? Dog Day Afternoon? Sea Of Love? All excellent Pacino movies.
Just Dog Day Afternoon. I'll try to get to some of those eventually.
Going to see 'Killer of Sheep' on Monday night. I don't think it's ever had a dvd release but have been keen to see it for a couple of years.
Saw 'Hoop Dreams' the other night. Excellent. The mother of all documentaries. Very good.
Lovefilm have delivered 'Sixteen Candles' to my abode. Not what I ordered, but is it worth 93 minutes of my life ??
QuoteGoing to see 'Killer of Sheep' on Monday night. I don't think it's ever had a dvd release but have been keen to see it for a couple of years.
Saw 'Hoop Dreams' the other night. Excellent. The mother of all documentaries. Very good.
Lovefilm have delivered 'Sixteen Candles' to my abode. Not what I ordered, but is it worth 93 minutes of my life ??
Killer Of Sheep is excellent, so is Hoop Dreams. Have you seen Paradise Lost parts 1&2? Best documentaries I've ever seen [size=16]
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...haven't seen 16 Candles is
years! ;D
Just watched
The Fountain - I wanted to like it as I loved Requiem For A Dream but sadly it was a mess. It wasn't without it's moments & at one point early on i thought it had real potential but unfortunately Hugh Jackman
stank & the whole thing failed as the piece of art it was trying so hard to be. Movies can be beautiful pieces of art (I simply can't get the spellbinding Jesse James out of my head + I love Terrence Malick's work) but this one failed IMO.
Loved Clint Mansell's score though...
Saw 'Paradise Lost 1+2' on consecutive nights at the ICA (London) a couple of years ago. Absolutely chilling pieces of work.
I hear the three boys/men convicted are still on deathrow pending further appeals...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCarlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
Have you seen Donnie Brasco? That's another must see Pacino classic.
Yes, I liked it very much. I just finished watching Insomnia, he was excellent as usual in that as well.
What about Serpico? Heat? The Insider? Dog Day Afternoon? Sea Of Love? All excellent Pacino movies.
Just Dog Day Afternoon. I'll try to get to some of those eventually.
HEAT may very well be my favorite Pacino or De Niro movie ever. Only movie where Al P and Bobby D actually have a scene together with dialogue too (surprising, no?). But that aside, this movie kills and as much as I really like some other Michael Mann movies (Last of the Mohicans, Collateral, The Kingdom), this one certainly takes the cake.
Pacino and De Niro are almost certainly both in my Top 5 favorite actors (probably with Edward Norton, Jack Nicholson, and Brad Pitt - though those 3 may change some times), and I would have no problem calling that my favorite - well, its at least in the Top 3 with Goodfellas and Casino :)
either way, def see it
I saw Into the Wild last night, better than I even expected, though the end was real sad. Ive liked Emile Hirsch for awhile now (Girl Next Door, Alpha Dog, Lords of Dogtown, Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys) and think he's one of the most talented actors of the young generation alongside ppl like Ryan Gosling (see United States of Leland or The Believer or Half Nelson) and Joseph Gordon Levitt (see Brick or The Lookout).
Favorite part of the movie - "So I gotta wait 11 years just to paddle down a freakin river?!" To true
Flags of Our Fathers - excellent and important (especially for Americans) bio-war film. Ryan Phillippe got some early Oscar buzz at the time, but it's really Canadian Adam Beach's film. His portrayal of tortured native soldier Ira Hayes - whom he amazingly resembles - is fantastic. Flags finds Clint Eastwood at the top of his directing game. Well done.
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCarlito's Way - I thought it was better than Scarface.
Have you seen Donnie Brasco? That's another must see Pacino classic.
Yes, I liked it very much. I just finished watching Insomnia, he was excellent as usual in that as well.
What about Serpico? Heat? The Insider? Dog Day Afternoon? Sea Of Love? All excellent Pacino movies.
Just Dog Day Afternoon. I'll try to get to some of those eventually.
HEAT may very well be my favorite Pacino or De Niro movie ever. Only movie where Al P and Bobby D actually have a scene together with dialogue too (surprising, no?). But that aside, this movie kills and as much as I really like some other Michael Mann movies (Last of the Mohicans, Collateral, The Kingdom), this one certainly takes the cake.
Pacino and De Niro are almost certainly both in my Top 5 favorite actors (probably with Edward Norton, Jack Nicholson, and Brad Pitt - though those 3 may change some times), and I would have no problem calling that my favorite - well, its at least in the Top 3 with Goodfellas and Casino :)
either way, def see it
I'll make Heat the next Pacino movie I see. We need a favorite actor thread.
QuoteFlags of Our Fathers - excellent and important (especially for Americans) bio-war film. Ryan Phillippe got some early Oscar buzz at the time, but it's really Canadian Adam Beach's film. His portrayal of tortured native soldier Ira Hayes - whom he amazingly resembles - is fantastic. Flags finds Clint Eastwood at the top of his directing game. Well done.
This is actually probably one of my least favorite war movies Ive ever seen. I agree with Beach being very good, as he usually is, though I think Phillippe is a pretty bad actor and the only movie I even somewhat like that hes in is The Way of The Gun (you know, the ridiculously underrated next movie from the director of Usual Suspects). Its real hard for my not to enjoy modern war or historic war epics (I even liked Troy and Alexander quite a bit), but I thought this movie was pretty dull - and Phillippe I think really added to that to me. Even more surprising, I love almost every recent movie Eastwood's directed (Unforgiven, Mystic River, True Crime, Blood Work, Midnite Garden of Good&Evil), but this movie still did absolutely nothing for me.
I respect the rememberance of the plot, and have yet to see Iwo Jima, but I really thought this was 1 of Clint's worst and I was uninterested halfway thru.
Sweeny Todd. I liked it, my wife hated it and she's the muscial fan. Very bloody. I wasn't expecting it to be THAT graphic.
QuoteSweeny Todd. I liked it, my wife hated it and she's the muscial fan. Very bloody. I wasn't expecting it to be THAT graphic.
I enjoy most JD movies but I didnt expect it to be THAT musical, especially for a Tim Burton movie. I was baked, so maybe thats why the music got to me so quicked, because I liked the rest of it to that point.
So I guess I should give it another chance ?
QuoteQuoteSweeny Todd. I liked it, my wife hated it and she's the muscial fan. Very bloody. I wasn't expecting it to be THAT graphic.
I enjoy most JD movies but I didnt expect it to be THAT musical, especially for a Tim Burton movie. I was baked, so maybe thats why the music got to me so quicked, because I liked the rest of it to that point.
So I guess I should give it another chance ?
Probably. It's a famous stage musical. Normally stage shows do not have rivers of blood in them. I actually enjoyed his singing. It worked for the show.
Cave Of The Yellow Dog - a very simple, incredibly beautiful, brilliant film about a family of Mongolian nomads. Definitely not for everyone but highly recommended if you're a fan of world cinema.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432325/
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlan8eCU-sE
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Meg and I saw Cloverfield. I thought it was... meh.
5 out of 10
QuoteMeg and I saw Cloverfield. I thought it was... meh.
5 out of 10
it SUCKED. especially that lameass dane cook-esque dude who "filmed" the whole thing.
brand and i also saw be kind rewind, which i highly reccommend. 8.75 out of ten.
Quotebrand and i also saw be kind rewind
Fail.
QuoteMeg and I saw Cloverfield. I thought it was... meh.
5 out of 10
I saw Cloverfield in the theater and it was awesome but I'm hesitant to watch it again. The big screen and cinema sound were such a large part of why I liked it.
I'm watching AI right now.
Saw La Cité des enfants perdus the other day and it blew me away. What a fantastic movie! I definitely have to see all the other movies by Jeunet. Amélie is great, too. I think one of my friends has Delicatessen on DVD...
Watched 2 Last Nite:
Revolver - this is a Guy Ritchie movie that I never heard of. Not bad, but nowhere near as good as Snatch or Lock, Stock. It does come together by the end, but it was a little too confusing/out there during the 45 minutes to think it was any better than good. Im all about a good twist or ending if the movie helps build up to it and slyly hint or explain it thru out the movie, but I didnt have that feeling with this one.
Shoot Em Up - hah, almost like a spoof of action movies. Entertaining and pretty funny at the same time. Clive Owen's good as usual and Paul Giamatti has a funny turn as the bad guy. Its kind of like Sin City, minus the comic book and a slightly more realistic story. Worth watching IMO
The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas - Gotta say, this one is great. Burt and Dolly are just perfect together. I'd love to see a theatrical production!
Okay over the last two weeks I've been diggin into my local video store's 5 For 5 deal (five movies, fice days, $5) and I've been back three or four times. Here's what I've been watching...
[big inhale]
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead (excluding Night, this might be my favorite of Romero's)
Land of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
(they don't have the original soundtrack version of Night of the Living Dead, so I opted out of that one until I can see it as it was originally made)
Bubba Hotep
The Crazies
Eraserhead (Holy fuck.)
Zombie (We Are Going To Eat You!)
Return of the Living Dead (Brains!! -- I love it!)
Memento (Awesome!!)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (probably in my top 5 favorite movies now)
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
The Day Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (not hardly worth watching)
White Zombie (relatively boring but significant as the first actual zombie movie)
Slither (pretty funny and a good take on the genre)
The Evil Dead
Evil Dead 2
Army of Darkness (definitely my favorite of the trilogy, and a great little shout-out to The Day the Earth Stood Still in there!)
28 Days Later
28 Weeks Later (holy shit, what a great movie)
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Wow, going back for more in a minute here...
Just picked up:
Heavy Metal
House of 1000 Corpses
The Devil's Rejects
The Host
and Some Kind of Monster (the Metallica doc)
Popping in SKoM right now!
QuoteOkay over the last two weeks I've been diggin into my local video store's 5 For 5 deal (five movies, fice days, $5) and I've been back three or four times. Here's what I've been watching...
[big inhale]
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead (excluding Night, this might be my favorite of Romero's)
Land of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
(they don't have the original soundtrack version of Night of the Living Dead, so I opted out of that one until I can see it as it was originally made)
Bubba Hotep
The Crazies
Eraserhead (Holy fuck.)
Zombie (We Are Going To Eat You!)
Return of the Living Dead (Brains!! -- I love it!)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (probably in my top 5 favorite movies now)
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
The Day Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (not hardly worth watching)
White Zombie (relatively boring but significant as the first actual zombie movie)
Slither (pretty funny and a good take on the genre)
The Evil Dead
Evil Dead 2
Army of Darkness (definitely my favorite of the trilogy, and a great little shout-out to The Day the Earth Stood Still in there!)
28 Days Later
28 Weeks Later (holy shit, what a great movie)
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Wow, going back for more in a minute here...
tom, have you seen
shaun of the dead?
short cuts, a film by robert altman based on the writings of raymond carver (my favorite short story writer)
Wall-E!
(http://www.firstshowing.net/img/wall-e-poster1-big.jpg)
This wasnt just a great Pixar movie, its a legit sci-fi movie. Loved it.
QuoteQuoteOkay over the last two weeks I've been diggin into my local video store's 5 For 5 deal (five movies, fice days, $5) and I've been back three or four times. Here's what I've been watching...
[big inhale]
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead (excluding Night, this might be my favorite of Romero's)
Land of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
(they don't have the original soundtrack version of Night of the Living Dead, so I opted out of that one until I can see it as it was originally made)
Bubba Hotep
The Crazies
Eraserhead (Holy fuck.)
Zombie (We Are Going To Eat You!)
Return of the Living Dead (Brains!! -- I love it!)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (probably in my top 5 favorite movies now)
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
The Day Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (not hardly worth watching)
White Zombie (relatively boring but significant as the first actual zombie movie)
Slither (pretty funny and a good take on the genre)
The Evil Dead
Evil Dead 2
Army of Darkness (definitely my favorite of the trilogy, and a great little shout-out to The Day the Earth Stood Still in there!)
28 Days Later
28 Weeks Later (holy shit, what a great movie)
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Wow, going back for more in a minute here...
tom, have you seen shaun of the dead?
oh you better believe I have. I'm sort of building up toward seeing it until I get a copy of Night of the Living Dead. I want to finish out all the essential Romero films and then I'll rewatch it and be better able to appreciate it even more this time around...
The only zombie movies I have ever seen were...
28 Days Later
Loved it... Absolutely loved this film. Except the whole compound... I just couldn't buy into the soldiers lust for women over-riding the despair and absolute terror that any normal human would be suffering.
28 Weeks Later
Didn't love it quite so much, but it seemed more scary than the first film, at times.
Shaun of the Dead
Funny. Probably more so to someone who has seen more zombie movies.
I Am Legend
Are these considered zombies? I liked the film.
What other zombie movies should I see?
The newly restored and remasterd Night Of The Living Dead is out now.But it's not widescreen as advertised,it's the original 1:33 aspect but still it's worth it alone for the documentary and interviews with some of the old cast.There is also an old interview with Duane Jones.It has several soundtrack options with mono and stereo.
Diary of the Dead is Romero's best zombie film since Day.Land is an awful picture worth watching only for the great zombie makeup,special effects and CGI's.
Brad,
Romero is kind of considered the canonical master of the zombie genre. His films are:
Night of the Living Dead
Dawn of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Land of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
They're all great, though Land of the Dead was made for a major picture company, and there's some obvious pressure there to make a more hit-and-run movie out of it. Still important though, as Romero was still able to continue the chronology of his films with it. I haven't seen Night, still, so I can't comment on that one, but they all sort of build on the previous ideas. Dawn takes the infection further, has it more widespread, and has some strong social commentary about consumerism and how our lives center around it. Day finds us taking a strong hard look at the leadership of the military, and also sees our first thinking zombie led by a scientist. Land is important (though a bit less awesome than the others) because it finds our first free-roaming thinking zombie, and he has an effect on his constituents. Diary is set in the same time period as the first outbreak, and takes a whole different approach to the telling of that story.
Interesting this, each is set as though it's placed exactly as far after the preceding one as it says (Dawn is about a week or so after night, Day is about a month after the initial outbreak, Land about three years after the outbreak, and Diary at the same time as it, roughly), but each movie is set in the current time. So even though Dawn is almost ten years after Night, it's treated as though it's about a week after the initial outbreak. Land of the Dead came in 2004, I believe? But it's treated as though it's three years since 1968's Night of the Living Dead's outbreak. A bit odd, but it makes sense to keep the movies from being dated and especially to keep them relevant.
Hope that was more than enough info for you!
I agree with your list, ranking and comments Tom. I'd like to add Charleton Heston's The Omega Man as a great quasi-zombie movie worth checking out along with the truly excellent lower-budget classic zombie flick The Re-Animator, based on an H.P. Lovecraft short-story.
Herbert West: Re-Animator is actually on my list for the next trip. I'll put The Omega Man on there, too!
Just watched House of 1000 Corpses...
WTF?
I dug all the references, especially all the Alice in Wonderland toward the end, and the obvious reference to TX Chainsaw Massacre! But sweet fuck! Mr. Zombie...!
....and The Devil's Rejects...
FuuuuUUCK, Rob!
The Devil's Reject's is one of the best horror flicks(if you can call it that) I have seen in some time.Rob has impressed me with his film making.
I probably shouldn't have watched the two of those back to back. I felt morally horrible by the end of it. I was really impressed with House and its absolute lack of reliance on CGI. Can't beat that. It's been a long long time since someone's made a big movie like that. Loved the ending and how I knew exactly where it was going, but still didn't know exactly how. The rabbit hole stuff especially.
Picked up another five tonight.... someone needs to cut me off...
The Host
Relatively disappointing, way too long, and waaaaay too obvious of an indictment of the Iraq war. I'm not a die-hard conservative by any means, but when a movie's made as so blatant an attack on something, it loses all of its great monster elements and becomes one giant groan as we beat another dead $30 million a day horse. Wound up fast-forwarding through it because of damn awful overdubs. When everyone in your movie sounds hilariously whiny, I'm not going to be convinced that the situation is actually serious. Then we make it to the Iraq war bit and I was completely gone. Come on. And it came from Korea (south not north, though...)
Herbert West: Re-Animator
Damn classic. Need to re-read the story now. Loved this treatment of it, though! The gore was great (Karo syrup! Yum!), and the severed head was really well executed. Add that and a whole mess of nudity and you've got a great horror flick!
My girlfriend and I have begun rating horror movies on the "Titty Scale"--Her only real interest in them (and foreign film, too, for that matter) is the number of times we see bare breasts in the film. Added points for the lower extremities, and double downs if it's the penis. (I swear this is her scale, not mine!) She does have an aversion to extreme gore, or overtly evil situations, and anything apocalyptic is right out, though, so the Titty Scale can be very easily upset in any of those scenarios. For instance, Devil's Rejects is completely out due to all the disturbing shit and overtly evil mess in there. While an excellent horror flick, the evil factor ranks too strongly and thus cancels out its Titty Factor.
She's been gone for the past week and a half, which is why I've gone on this randiculous horror binge, and I've been taking solid note of which ones I'm going to have to rewatch due to a high ranking on the Titty Scale. Instant classics include The Return of the Living Dead, where we have a fully nude prancing lady-character *SPOILER* reanimated as a fully nude prancing lady-zombie. Add that to a comedic film and relatively low ranking on the evil end of the scale and we've got about a 8.7 on the Titty Scale!
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Sorry if that's really base, but that's just how the Eisenbraun household is shaping up in the horror genre!
EDIT:
Jut wanted to make sure everyone (especially DITH) realizes that I'm not much for objectification of women and exploiting the fairer sex for their bits and parts. My wonderful lady friend and I have found a lot of humor in the pandering of the horror genre toward their target audience's apparent want for that material in movies, and there's a certain ironic humor that goes alogn with it, just because it makes the movie that much more ridiculous. I would never seriously post anything about a Titty Scale on here, just because that's rude and not at all something I'd talk about seriously in mixed company (or unmixed company for that matter). But if someone's gonna offer 'em up, we're gonna have fun with it!
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Herbert West: Re-Animator
Damn classic. Need to re-read the story now. Loved this treatment of it, though! The gore was great (Karo syrup! Yum!), and the severed head was really well executed. Add that and a whole mess of nudity and you've got a great horror flick!
I assume you know your B-film acting icons? Jeffrey Combs is amazingly good in The Re-Animator as Herbert West. Combs (also starred in Peter Jackson's The Frighteners and Star Trek DS9, Voyager and Enterprise), in my opinion, ranks just a notch lower in fame and popularity in the B-film world than Bruce Campbell. BTW, the latest of the Re-Animator sequels is being produced right now: The House of the Re-Animator. I've seen three of these flicks and none so far match the original, but Beyond Re-Animator is campy fun. If you like H.P. Lovecraft, Combs has been in a bunch of film versions of his short-stories, usually with horror genre directors/producers Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna. From Beyond comes immediately to mind.
Huh! I'll have to check that out! I got into Lovecraft through Metallica when I was in middle school, and I've still got the book around here somewhere....
I need to pick it up and read through those stories again.
From what I've heard over the years, Gordon and/or Yuzna want to produce as many film versions of Lovecraft as possible. I've seen a few and I like them a lot. Dagon is a cult classic too. Guillermo del Toro has written a screenplay for At The Mountains of Maddness and wants to direct the film verison. A match made in heaven where I'm sitting.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada - I watched this great modern western whilst downing 4 French Boris beers last night. Tommy Lee Jones does an excellent job in his directoral debut. The film is more allegorical the more I think about it, at least it is in how Barry Pepper's character endures and Lee doesn't leave the audience with any tidy ending. Well done.
That one's goin' on my list, too. My stepdad absolutely raved about it last time I saw him.
Hey Tom, if you can find them, try downing some Boris beers while watching The Three Burials... it worked for me.
Just saw THE DEPARTED for the first time. Wow, such a great movie. Several twists that I did not see coming. A million times better than Goodfellas, or even Taxi Driver.
umm i saw both kung fu panda and wall-e over the course of 3 days. :-/
How was Wall-E? I heart Pixar.
No spoilers!
QuoteJust saw THE DEPARTED A million times better than Goodfellas, or even Taxi Driver.
I like The Departed but NO WAY is it better than those two.
QuoteQuoteJust saw THE DEPARTED A million times better than Goodfellas, or even Taxi Driver.
I like The Departed but NO WAY is it better than those two.
Absolutely agree, although I really liked The Departed.
Incidently, have any of you Departed fans seen the original and better 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs? That film is actually part of a trilogy and Marty is thinking of re-doing the other two films as well.
For all you Coen Brothers fans, Blood Simple is getting a re-release out in September:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Simple-John-Getz/dp/B001B1UO7G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215367901&sr=8-6
I recently watched 'The African Queen', awesome movie.
And I also rewatched 'hotel rwanda' that is a must see movie for anyone and everyone.
QuoteFor all you Coen Brothers fans, Blood Simple is getting a re-release out in September:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Simple-John-Getz/dp/B001B1UO7G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215367901&sr=8-6
Thats great, I love the Coen's. Just introduced the wife to Fargo this past weekend.
I just watched In the Valley of Elah yesterday. Tommy Lee Jones was excellent in it, and I really like the movie until about the last 8 seconds. They tacked a completely unnecessary and stupid political statement to the end of it and it ruined the movie for me. I should have expected as much based on Susan Sarandons involvement. Is there anything more annoying than a self righteous actor who has to make statements in their work?
QuoteFor all you Coen Brothers fans, Blood Simple is getting a re-release out in September:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Simple-John-Getz/dp/B001B1UO7G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215367901&sr=8-6
Nice!
I also saw that a new collectors edition of The Big L is being released... the discs are held inside a bowling ball shaped package.
QuoteQuoteFor all you Coen Brothers fans, Blood Simple is getting a re-release out in September:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Simple-John-Getz/dp/B001B1UO7G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215367901&sr=8-6
Nice!
I also saw that a new collectors edition of The Big L is being released... the discs are held inside a bowling ball shaped package.
I just noticed that too. This will be the third DVD release, how many do we need? At least Blood Simple was out of print and is very hard to find.
QuoteQuoteFor all you Coen Brothers fans, Blood Simple is getting a re-release out in September:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Simple-John-Getz/dp/B001B1UO7G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215367901&sr=8-6
Nice!
I also saw that a new collectors edition of The Big L is being released... the discs are held inside a bowling ball shaped package.
For as much as I love that movie (its my favorite...ever), thats kind of annoying when the Urban Achiever Edition just came out not too long ago. I had a feeling they would have another one because theres no cmmentary on the Special Edition. Actually, all the extras were kind of lame save for the Forever Young Studios intro with "Mortimer Young". "I can tell you now that Forever Young Studios will never again use non-union labor!"
FRANKENHOOKER
AWESOME. Absolutely hilarious. If you haven't seen this, and love campy hilarious horror, this is your movie. Scored a perfect Ten on the Titty Scale, as well!
Some recently viewed:
American Gangster - very good
Apocalypse Now - excellent! don't know why it took me that long to watch it. i have the Complete Dossier edition and went with the original version.
Heat - very good
Pi - very good. Requiem is good too but i refuse to watch that again, made me feel sick.
The Ice Storm - good. its weird hearing asian music in an american film (i realize who the director is, its still weird), it worked though.
I splurged last night and bought a bunch of DVD's. Feel free to let me know what you think of these movies and witch i should watch first.
Breathless
Down By Law
Kicking And Screaming (not the one with Will Ferrell)
The Squid And The Whale
Everything Is Illuminated
The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Once Upon A Time In America
The Constant Gardener
City Of God
City Of Men
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels
The Gift
Crumb
Hey true, did you get the original 229 minute Once Upon a Time in America version? All other shorter versions are butcher jobs. Oh yeah, I love Crumb and Breathless (Belmondo is fucking incredible) very much. I haven't seen the City of Man or God films yet.
QuoteHey true, did you get the original 229 minute Once Upon a Time in America version? All other shorter versions are butcher jobs. Oh yeah, I love Crumb and Breathless (Belmondo is fucking incredible) very much. I haven't seen the City of Man or God films yet.
yeah its the 229 minute 2 disc special edition. looking forward to this but its so damn long i don't know when i'll have time to watch. i might try to watch two movies tonight, instead.
BTW, Once Upon a Time in America has one of the most disturbing scenes I've ever seen filmed in a legit movie. I hated the actor involved for years after I saw the movie.
preordered tickets for batman for a week from tomorrow.
i
am
so
excited
Quotepreordered tickets for batman for a week from tomorrow.
i
am
so
excited
Nice! Christopher Nolan has done something real special with Batman.
Going to see Hellboy 2 tonight. Psyched!
I watched Stranger than Fiction last night.
I caught some interesting things having watched it again.
I think this is one brilliant film.
QuoteI watched Stranger than Fiction last night.
I caught some interesting things having watched it again.
I think this is one brilliant film.
It's weird when movies catch you off-guard, isn't it? The first time I saw it I almost cried in the theater at the end of it. There was something so beautiful about the way it was made, and everyone worked together to make that movie so damn perfect. Loved it.
On a side note, I watched The Night Of The Comet and loved it. Another great take on the zombie genre, really quite funny, too. In fact, the humor of it was really spectacular and carried it along quite nicely.
Also watched Spinal Tap the whole way through the other evening. Can't believe I've never done so, but it was well worth it. Especially now that I can really appreciate the many industry aspects of the humor being on the other side of high school and almost college. I also really loved the complete irony of them being "Straight From Hell" and rarely do the songs bridge over from the more Boston side of things. I don't think there's ever been a better indictment of the 80s metal scene. Everyone trying to be as bad ass as possible wearing tight leather pants and singing in falsetto. If you wanted badass in the 80s, you wanted thrash, not hair-metal.
I digress.
Still have some more to see.
And oh, shit. I just bought these two 50 movie collections of sci-fi and horror greats.
Here's the horror pack's list:
http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=16:50223
And the sci-fi:
http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=16:50245
Hell yes.
I wanna see Batman, Hellboy 2, and the new James Bond movie... but I gotta resist the movie popcorn.
:'(
"In Bruge"...anyone see it? Fucking excellent...
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The Squid And The Whale
City Of Men
The Squid And The Whale is a great movie. There's scenes in that movie that are genuinely uncomfortable.
City of Men was really good in theaters, I haven't seen it since then though. I remember it being really violent but not in ridiculous ways.
I just watched There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men. TWBB was good, but not as good as I was expecting it to be. I expected more blood and violence. However, NCFOM was great, better than I was expecting it to be. I didn't know what to expect as I literally knew nothing about that movie before I rented it but I didn't expect that much blood and violence. I need to watch both of them again soon (like, before Thursday when I have to return them).
Next on my list is Slap Shot and the aforementioned City of Men.
Quote"In Bruge"...anyone see it? Fucking excellent...
Yes. Dark and funny.
Quote
Next on my list is Slap Shot
Are you hip to hockey history and life in the minor leagues, especially "Eddie Shore" - his name is brought up on a few hilarious occasions - and "Old time hockey" from the 70's? It really helps in the enjoyment of the film, although it's not a prerequisite. This film is bang-on regarding the dialogue, violence, and life in the pro-minors for the time period. Slap Shot is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen and one of Paul Newman's best of the 1970's. Strother Martin is really funny as the Charleston Chiefs GM too.
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Next on my list is Slap Shot
Are you hip to hockey history and life in the minor leagues, especially "Eddie Shore" - his name is brought up on a few hilarious occasions - and "Old time hockey" from the 70's? It really helps in the enjoyment of the film, although it's not a prerequisite. This film is bang-on regarding the dialogue, violence, and life in the pro-minors for the time period. Slap Shot is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen and one of Paul Newman's best of the 1970's. Strother Martin is really funny as the Charleston Chiefs GM too.
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Some more facts about Slap Shot. Current Washington Capital coach Bruce Boudreau had a small part playing a goon on the Hyannisport Presidents - look for #7 in green. Many of the Chiefs and opposing players were real life pro players from the AHL and IHL.
The Hanson brothers were all drafted by the NHL and one played 10 season in the bigs. Newman also impresses on the blades.
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Next on my list is Slap Shot
Are you hip to hockey history and life in the minor leagues, especially "Eddie Shore" - his name is brought up on a few hilarious occasions - and "Old time hockey" from the 70's? It really helps in the enjoyment of the film, although it's not a prerequisite. This film is bang-on regarding the dialogue, violence, and life in the pro-minors for the time period. Slap Shot is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen and one of Paul Newman's best of the 1970's. Strother Martin is really funny as the Charleston Chiefs GM too.
I'm not but I'll do some reading before I watch it.
Just watched Children Of Men. Fuck me. Wow, that was an incredible movie, albeit wholly depressing to me.
QuoteJust watched Children Of Men. Fuck me. Wow, that was an incredible movie, albeit wholly depressing to me.
I was not that impressed by it. [highlight]Spolier Alert[/highlight] I think part of that was my disappointment of Julianne Moore's character being killed off so early.
QuoteQuoteJust watched Children Of Men. Fuck me. Wow, that was an incredible movie, albeit wholly depressing to me.
I was not that impressed bit it. [highlight]Spolier Alert[/highlight] I think part of that was my disappointment of Julianne Moore's character being killed off so early.
I was all set for the long haul with her hotness and BAM.
The Machinist. didnt like it..
Hellboy II.
I really enjoyed this movie. Not often the sequel is better than the first.
A point of clarification: I have been thinking that City of Men was Children of Men. So at any point I mentioned City, I meant Children.
QuoteHellboy II.
I really enjoyed this movie. Not often the sequel is better than the first.
Cannot wait to see this...
...and the Dark Knight.
QuoteA point of clarification: I have been thinking that City of Men was Children of Men. So at any point I mentioned City, I meant Children.
HA! I did the same thing when I originally wrote my post about the same movie. Thankfully I caught it and edited right away.
QuoteQuoteA point of clarification: I have been thinking that City of Men was Children of Men. So at any point I mentioned City, I meant Children.
HA! I did the same thing when I originally wrote my post about the same movie. Thankfully I caught it and edited right away.
I didn't catch it until I saw your post... I didn't even know there was another movie called City of Men. Maybe I should watch that.
QuoteQuoteQuoteA point of clarification: I have been thinking that City of Men was Children of Men. So at any point I mentioned City, I meant Children.
HA! I did the same thing when I originally wrote my post about the same movie. Thankfully I caught it and edited right away.
I didn't catch it until I saw your post... I didn't even know there was another movie called City of Men. Maybe I should watch that.
actually, I think there are 2 that basically came out at the same time. Not to confuse people or anything.
QuoteQuoteQuoteA point of clarification: I have been thinking that City of Men was Children of Men. So at any point I mentioned City, I meant Children.
HA! I did the same thing when I originally wrote my post about the same movie. Thankfully I caught it and edited right away.
I didn't catch it until I saw your post... I didn't even know there was another movie called City of Men. Maybe I should watch that.
Yeah, different movie. I've seen Children Of Men. There are the movies City Of God, and then City Of Men is some what of a sequel. Both are supposed to have violence in them so I didn't know you were talking about a different movie. Haven't watched them yet, I'll let you know how they are.
City of God is one of my absolute favourite films. Powerful powerful powerful.
Vantage Point is an excellent flick!
It's really killing me not being able to have movie popcorn... I really wanna see Hellboy II, but can't imagine any movie without buttery popcorn. Mmm.
Ghost Dog starring Forrest Whitaker--excellent quiet little movie.
QuoteIt's really killing me not being able to have movie popcorn... I really wanna see Hellboy II, but can't imagine any movie without buttery popcorn. Mmm.
Why can't you have movie popcorn?
QuoteSome recently viewed:
American Gangster - very good
Apocalypse Now - excellent! don't know why it took me that long to watch it. i have the Complete Dossier edition and went with the original version.
Heat - very good
Pi - very good. Requiem is good too but i refuse to watch that again, made me feel sick.
The Ice Storm - good. its weird hearing asian music in an american film (i realize who the director is, its still weird), it worked though.
I splurged last night and bought a bunch of DVD's. Feel free to let me know what you think of these movies and witch i should watch first.
Breathless
Down By Law
Kicking And Screaming (not the one with Will Ferrell)
The Squid And The Whale
Everything Is Illuminated
The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Once Upon A Time In America
The Constant Gardener
City Of God
City Of Men
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels
The Gift
Crumb
So you finally got around to seeing Heat, eh?
Agreed Apocalypse Now is excellent (it appears you went the right way and not got the redux), but to me Id say Heat and American Gangster were 5-star excellent as well. Not saying their all-time classics, esp since I consider AN the best movie war movie ever made, but I think theyre both fantastic movies.
I liked The Ice Storm too. Saw it was on a ON Demand list on my tv like a year ago and decided to watch it. Def feels like an Ang Lee movie but it was surprisingly good. Ang Lee movie that it seems like no one has seen and is very good - Ride With The Devil
I thought Once Upon.. was good, but a little long for me and Im someone who enjoys a 3 hr movie as long as its well made. Theres plenty in Bobby D's and even James Woods catalogues that I prefer
Lock, Stock is very good (I like Snatch a bit more), and I remember Gift and its infamous Kaite Holmes titty scene to be good.
'Children' of Men was OK. I heard good things about it, and maybe because of it I was underwhelmed, but I just thought it was a solid 'good'
However, I gotta agree with K and I think hands down the best on that list is City of God. Its definitely my favorite foreign film ever (last years 'The Lives of Others' might be the best Ive seen since then) , but its probably one of my 20 favorite movies regardless. It left me speechless by the end of it, its simply amazing. Perfection in movie making IMO
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw THE DEPARTED A million times better than Goodfellas, or even Taxi Driver.
I like The Departed but NO WAY is it better than those two.
Absolutely agree, although I really liked The Departed.
Incidently, have any of you Departed fans seen the original and better 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs? That film is actually part of a trilogy and Marty is thinking of re-doing the other two films as well.
Now obviously everyone has their own opinion on what movie they like better or feel is better, but I feel like when newer movies are compared to older movies, typically classics, the newer movie's greatness seems to me to be neglected or discounted to a degree.
To me, Departed is better than Taxi Driver. Its got fantastic acting by everyone - Dicaprio, Damon, Nicholson, Winstone, Wahlberg, etc - and a story/plot that is excellent regardless. TD, without RDN tour de force performance, I think is just another good movie.
Id probably say I like Goodfellas more than Departed, but you know, I think it goes back to what I started off saying in that its just natural and hard to rate these great movies you just see ahead of some of your favorites ever.
Maybe neither of you like The Departed as much as I did, but everything about it - story, acting/cast, cinematography, dialogue, even the soundtrack - I thought was great and I really think it deserves, and probably will with time, be considered as good as these movies and other classics
K/DB (when he returns)- This should make your day. Jarvis writes songs for next Wes Anderson film.
http://www.nme.com/news/jarvis-cocker/38237
QuoteK/DB (when he returns)- This should make your day. Jarvis writes songs for next Wes Anderson film.
http://www.nme.com/news/jarvis-cocker/38237
Oh man, that's so perfect. That movie is going to be something really special.
I think I'll watch Bottle Rocket tonight. Or maybe Rushmore. :D
QuoteQuoteIt's really killing me not being able to have movie popcorn... I really wanna see Hellboy II, but can't imagine any movie without buttery popcorn. Mmm.
Why can't you have movie popcorn?
I've got myself on a pretty hardcore diet and exercise, so I've been really strict on what I eat... it's working really well, I've lost three pounds every week for the past six weeks, and nearly thirty pounds total.
:)
QuoteId probably say I like Goodfellas more than Departed, but you know, I think it goes back to what I started off saying in that its just natural and hard to rate these great movies you just see ahead of some of your favorites ever.
Very well said.
This reminds me of a conversation I had with someone not to long ago about the old Disney movies in my childhood versus the new Pixar films today. I hate to admit it, but
Finding Nemo kicks the ass of every cartoon movie I ever had. I hated to admit it because, at least to me, these old movies were the untouchable classics for a long time (and some of them still are), but I can't deny the superiority of Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, Toy Story, etc.
In other news, I cannot wait to see Hellboy II and the Dark Knight. I just have to figure out which one to see first... (probably gonna go with Batman)
A bowl of popcorn with just a sprinkle of salt cooked in olive oil is about 1 point according to Weight-Watchers.
QuoteA bowl of popcorn with just a sprinkle of salt cooked in olive oil is about 1 point according to Weight-Watchers.
Yeah, but at the theater they sort of smother that stuff in butter and oil and all of the good stuff. It's a good thing.
this just got released on DVD. I saw back when it came out in the theaters and it's amazing .
Joe Strummer - The Future Is Unwritten
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg3md__8IaQ[/media]
Quotethis just got released on DVD. I saw back when it came out in the theaters and it's amazing .
Joe Strummer - The Future Is Unwritten
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg3md__8IaQ[/media]
I saw the film at an indie theatre in Toronto early this summer. I really liked it although some things didn't sit well with me: strange celebrity choices for interviews (and some puzzling omissions); some distracting arty direction representing Strummer who wasn't arty etc...
Still, a very good documentary and well worth owning.
QuoteQuotethis just got released on DVD. I saw back when it came out in the theaters and it's amazing .
Joe Strummer - The Future Is Unwritten
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg3md__8IaQ[/media]
I saw the film at an indie theatre in Toronto early this summer. I really liked it although some things didn't sit well with me: strange celebrity choices for interviews (and some puzzling omissions); some distracting arty direction representing Strummer who wasn't arty etc...
Still, a very good documentary and well worth owning.
Just watched that tonight and loved it. Totally cried at the end. :-[
Green Street Houligans- Interesting. Not sure how accurate it is to Firms. Interesting non the less.
QuoteGreen Street Houligans- Interesting. Not sure how accurate it is to Firms. Interesting non the less.
Totally agree. Very interesting film. This was a film that really surprised me
QuoteQuoteGreen Street Houligans- Interesting. Not sure how accurate it is to Firms. Interesting non the less.
Totally agree. Very interesting film. This was a film that really surprised me
Totally made me want to go to a football match. I haven't been in a good rumble in ages.
brad and i saw the dark night yesterday, and it was pretty amazing.
Hellboy 2- Very, very good. Del Toro knows how to work his magic.
Step Brothers- Funnier than expected. Even so, the most laughs in the theatre came during the preview of Pineapple Express, which looks absoulutely hilarious.
Planet Terror,what an awesome f/n movie.
Dark Knight- Extremely good. By far the best, deepest movie of the year so far. Hollywood action meets character study meets Shakespeare.
Also, this film goes to show how shallow movie critics can be. While half of critics praise it for the bleak masterpiece that it is, others downgrade it because it's "muddled" and "confusing". Pardon me sirs, but isn't this what you're paid for? You get to watch multiple screenings of the movie and get into the deeper meaning which sets this movie above everything else out there, and you can't even figure out the relatively simple plot. Also the length seems to be a problem to them. No one dared to pan Lord of the Rings, even though it was 3 and a half hours long. I mean, really? Can you people get over the fact that this is more than a slam-bang comic book movie that's over in an hour? In a way, you get more bang for your buck, as this film keeps you on the edge of your seat for its entire length.
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Extremely captivating and excellent, but oh so enraging.
'RFK Must Die'
So so conspiracy theory doc. Didn't really make any conclusions. although interseting to see old footage (if you like that kind of thing).
Saw Hellboy 2 this weekend. It was fun. Good popcorn movie. YES I HAD POPCORN!!!!!
batman and imax
i was in the front row
i threw up twice
QuoteSaw Hellboy 2 this weekend. It was fun. Good popcorn movie. YES I HAD POPCORN!!!!!
Luke Goss, of 80s twin-based boyband Bros, is some sort of vampire in Hellboy II. That's just too funny.
From this:
(http://bp2.blogger.com/_o7Myw0EqGVo/RkQvj5jB6kI/AAAAAAAAAEE/PgD4zF3G6XE/s320/bross%2B3.jpg)
to this:
(http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Hellboy_2_The_Golden_Army/hellboy_ii_the_golden_army_movie_image_luke_goss_as_prince_nuada.jpg)
Wow. This is just the Teaser Trailer (about a 1:40ish). I've read about some of the changes/cuts coming and I'm just scratching my head. (No Fleur and several things greatly scaled back). Still, it should be fantastic as it's my favorite in the series and the last hour should just induce joy and tears. The while cave scene will be worth it alone.
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince/27063/main
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Saw this over the weekend. A lot more to this man than the myth; good and bad.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxJtzzOx534[/media]
The Savages - a great film and not too depressing given that the main theme is how two grown kids (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney) deal with their dying father's dementia. The film was produced by Alexander Payne (Election, Sideways, About Schmidt), so it has a bit of his look and quirkiness.
'10' with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek.
Quote'10' with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek.
I was 14 when that came out and a friend of mine's dad took us to see it....
mind blowing, on the big screen. very puzzling
[size=18]the devil and daniel johnston[/size]
genius.
so depressing. but.. so happy...
Saw 'Man on Wire' last night.
Anyone seen it? Great film.
Documentary about Philippe Petit and how he walked between the newly built Twin Towers on a tight-rope in 1974.
It's an incredible film...
QuoteQuoteK/DB (when he returns)- This should make your day. Jarvis writes songs for next Wes Anderson film.
http://www.nme.com/news/jarvis-cocker/38237
Oh man, that's so perfect. That movie is going to be something really special.
I think I'll watch Bottle Rocket tonight. Or maybe Rushmore. :D
Follow up and news on a new Jarvis album.
http://www.nme.com/news/jarvis-cocker/38609
Watched my all-time favourite documentary tonight.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/50/Crumb_Movie_Poster.jpg/394px-Crumb_Movie_Poster.jpg)
Terry Zwigoff is one of my favourite directors; Ghost World and Crumb are perfect in my opinion. Bad Santa was hilarious. Art School Confidential would've been magical if it wasn't for the serial killer subplot.
QuoteWatched my all-time favourite documentary tonight.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/50/Crumb_Movie_Poster.jpg/394px-Crumb_Movie_Poster.jpg)
ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saw 'Wild Orchid' last night.
Mickey Rourke just mumbles through it but Carre Otis is quite nice to like at...
Not the best film.
watched Bad Santa in honor of B-Mac...still 1 of the most laugh out loud funny comedies ever made as far as im concerned
and I forgot, and its eerie somewhat, that it was John Ritters last movie, though it wasnt B's
If youve never seen Bad Santa and you like crude, hilarious comedies - youll love it. The Coens wrote/produced it, but its not Lebowski or Raising Arizona humor..its just comedy greatness
RIP Bernie Mac
Being There.
It was.
Hot Fuzz. It was funny.
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco
Awesome.
Son of a bitch.....Warner Brothers has delayed the release of Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince until July of 2009. Movie is done and was set for release in November of this year. They so they could take advantage of the summer blockbuster season. What a bunch of shit.
QuoteSon of a bitch.....Warner Brothers has delayed the release of Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince until July of 2009. Movie is done and was set for release in November of this year. They so they could take advantage of the summer blockbuster season. What a bunch of shit.
Agreed. The Potter books and films are often set in and around winter, especially Christmas, so this won't put me in the mood. Also, delaying it until next summer isn't striking when the iron is "warm" either. The final book is already old news.
QuoteQuoteSon of a bitch.....Warner Brothers has delayed the release of Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince until July of 2009. Movie is done and was set for release in November of this year. They so they could take advantage of the summer blockbuster season. What a bunch of shit.
Agreed. The Potter books and films are often set in and around winter, especially Christmas, so this won't put me in the mood. Also, delaying it until next summer isn't striking when the iron is "warm" either. The final book is already old news.
I'm also pissed as it's my favorite in the series and was so looking forward to this one.
just watched that Jodie Foster movie 'The Brave One'..nothing special, but it was good and worth watching, and I hate Jodie F. In the 90's, she had to be the most overrated actress that I can think of basically getting fame and roles from you know what - Silence of the Lambs.
Its funny because her character in this movie is almost a polar opposite of Starling too, probably why she got the role. Everyone knows these days that for a movie like this to somewhat work, you need a dike with a gun and a reason - i.e. Jodie Foster
Terrence Howard, as always, was great in this movie as well. Probably took it from meh to good. Seriously, the dude is like a poor man's Jamie Foxx. Now Foxx went from a joke to a seriously good actor, but this guy came outta nowhere and just stacks up great performance after great performance.
'You know its hard out here fo' a pimppp'
Edit to add: maybe its an inside joke, but is there a reason why when i type in the word d y k e - it is changed to radish here? i mean, i guess a radish probably is the most muffdiving veggie, but come on now!
i would rather watch death wish(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/54/039_8514~Charles-Bronson-Posters.jpg)
now THAT'S a raddish
Short Cuts directed by Robert Altman.
Essential.
Vertigo
Amazing!
This weekend:
One from the Heart, Knocked Up and Race with the Devil.
Race with the Devil from the mid 70s with Peter Fonda particularly fine.
The Big Lebowski ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
QuoteThe Big Lebowski ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
First time? It gets better and better with multiple viewings. I'm thinking about getting the bowling ball 2 disc (coming soon) set just for collector's sake as I already have it on DVD.
Finally saw Hot Fuzz and O...M...G.....so funny! i need to see shaun of the dead now-- should have seen it first---.
QuoteQuoteThe Big Lebowski ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
First time? It gets better and better with multiple viewings. I'm thinking about getting the bowling ball 2 disc (coming soon) set just for collector's sake as I already have it on DVD.
It is my first indeed. I'm already taking up quotes. ;)
The Orphanage- pretty creepy but some may be turned off by subtitles unless you speak Spanish.
QuoteThe Orphanage- pretty creepy but some may be turned off by subtitles unless you speak Spanish.
I liked it. The only thing about subtitles is you can't pay 100 percent attention to the visual details of the film. Other than that, anyone who can't appreciate a movie just because of subtitles is narrow-minded.
in bruges-this movie had me laughing pretty damn hard
Hellboy II. There's a reason it wasn't in most theaters very long and is now showing for $3 at the local Cinema 4.
QuoteFinally saw Hot Fuzz and O...M...G.....so funny! i need to see shaun of the dead now-- should have seen it first---.
I think SotD might be better overall but its close
When I watched Hot Fuzz, for the first 45 minutes I was like 'what the hell happened to these guys?! Shaun of the Dead was hilarious', but then as it went on, def got funnier.
I might have to watch both again to judge, but SotD is great the whole time
looking forward to this:
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/11/first-creepy-stills-from-aronofskys-the-wrestler/
Quotelooking forward to this:
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/11/first-creepy-stills-from-aronofskys-the-wrestler/
hmmmm. Being a former fan of wrestling, this sounds interesting. Sometimes the small circuits are best (and usually bloodiest and most tragic).
aaronofsky's the man the fountain was the shit
Im also looking forward to The Wrestler. I like everyone involved in it (Rourke, Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and especially Aronofsky).
I saw "Traitor" over the weekend, thought it was pretty good. Characters are better than the story. They gave too much away in the previews, IMO, so any kind of jolt or surprise was completely negated. Don Cheadle was excellent (is he ever not?) as was Guy Pierce, who played an unexpectedly interesting FBI agent. Maybe this will finally be the movie that gets Pierce the respect he deserves in America.
Saw 'Somers Town' by Shane Meadows last Friday night.
Very good and very funny in places.
I watched Donnie Darko last night for the first time in a couple years. As many times as I've seen that movie, I never realized that Seth Rogan was in it.
QuoteSaw 'Somers Town' by Shane Meadows last Friday night.
Very good and very funny in places.
Nice. We really need our own Dragonboy back to lead the charge on Shane Meadows. He got me hooked. I think he got a few others.
Is it in B/W? I thought I read somewhere that it was. It's the one with the kid for This is England, isn't it?
There Will Be Blood..Daniel Day Lewis. This guy never ceases to amaze me.
saw hancock a the dollar movie ......wish i had my dollar back
QuoteIm also looking forward to The Wrestler. I like everyone involved in it (Rourke, Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and especially Aronofsky).
I saw "Traitor" over the weekend, thought it was pretty good. Characters are better than the story. They gave too much away in the previews, IMO, so any kind of jolt or surprise was completely negated. Don Cheadle was excellent (is he ever not?) as was Guy Pierce, who played an unexpectedly interesting FBI agent. Maybe this will finally be the movie that gets Pierce the respect he deserves in America.
did you check out first snow? im a huge guy fan
Baby Mama......Amy Poehler had some funny lines.
Ed Wood--great campy stuff. Think I'll rent all his movies now (it is getting close to Halloween)
Cape Fear (1962) - I haven't seen this film in almost 20 years and it still stand up well. I like it better than the remake basically because Robert Mitchum would bitch-slap De Niro's version of Max Cady.
has anyone seen burn after reading yet? i am dying to see this one!
Quotehas anyone seen burn after reading yet? i am dying to see this one!
The film had a gala premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this week (the fest wraps up this Sunday) where it received rave reviews. I think most of the gang, from Brad Pitt, Malkovich, Tilda Swinton and the Cohens are still here. Today's Toronto Star gave it *** out of ****. I can't wait to see it.
QuoteRobert Mitchum would bitch-slap De Niro's version of Max Cady.
Robert Mitchum rules. He is the coolest actor ever in my book--hands down.
QuoteQuoteRobert Mitchum would bitch-slap De Niro's version of Max Cady.
Robert Mitchum rules. He is the coolest actor ever in my book--hands down.
Mitchum, James Stewart, Beat Takeshi and the god of B-flicks Bruce Campbell.
BATTLE ROYALE!! takeshi is fuckin cool
QuoteBATTLE ROYALE!! takeshi is fuckin cool
Battle Royale is a fucking masterpiece and Beat is good as a villian. But he's just as cool or cooler in Hanai Bi (Fireworks), Violent Cop, Sonatine, Zatoichi, Gonin and Boiling Point. Hell, he's always great and/or challenging ain't he?
Two of the VERY BEST movies I have ever seen.....
The Thin Red Line
&
The Fall
QuoteTwo of the VERY BEST movies I have ever seen.....
The Thin Red Line
&
The Fall
I just watched The Thin Red Line last night too (strange). I liked it, but I have to say its my least favorite war film in my collection - Full Metal Jacket, Apocalypse Now, Platoon, The Deer Hunter, Saving Private Ryan.
Never seen The Fall.
Saving Private Ryan = Clay Aiken
The Thin Red Line = Explosions In The Sky
QuoteSaving Private Ryan = Clay Aiken
The Thin Red Line = Explosions In The Sky
I know Spielberg is over-rated but you can't possibly say its not a good movie.
QuoteQuoteSaving Private Ryan = Clay Aiken
The Thin Red Line = Explosions In The Sky
I know Spielberg is over-rated but you can't possibly say its not a good movie.
I saw both in the theatre when they were originally released and I gotta say that Ryan is a more thrilling (in a scary way) film than The Thin Red Line even though it is far more contrived. I like Terrence Malick though, and The Thin Red Line is one of his better films especially after a 20-year absence from directing.
Spielberg is not over-rated either. His style and bias gets in the way of the stories he tells sometimes, but if I was a producer doing a big-budget film, he'd be the first director I'd call. And I think Spielberg bettered Ryan and arguably Schindler's List with Band of Brothers, albeit in a writer and producer role.
Thin Red Line did not translate well onto DVD (IMO). At the theater, I was really moved by the cinematography; like, it really tocuhed me, some of those long shots of that hill. Amazing.
Whereas you get the point of Ryan on the big or little screen.
I've watched all but the last episode of HBO's war series Generation Kill, which I think is pretty good. Now it certainly is comparable to Band of Brothers in style and in its graphic portrayal of modern warfare, but the characters are not as engaging and the series just isn't as good as B of B. It's more depressing though, given that we are all closer to this conflict than WWII and that it is a true story (based on articles written by a writer from Rolling Stone). Overall, Generation Kill is well worth watching.
The Number 23.
Now watching: Hot Rod
One of my favorite war movies is Glory ;) with M.Broderick,D.Washington,M.Freeman
QuoteTwo of the VERY BEST movies I have ever seen.....
The Thin Red Line
&
The Fall
Just got The Fall on Netflix. Loved it. I remember I missed it on the big screen. I made a point of seeing it, only it played on a couple of screens in New York for like 2 weeks. That would of been awesome. :/
Lately it's been Fellini, Buneul, Bella Tarr, Tarkovsky, Emir Kusterica (Underground!), Herzog (Fitzcarraldo!), Kurosawa & Bergman.
:o
Christine.......laughed my ass off once again!
La Bamba
QuoteQuotelooking forward to this:
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/11/first-creepy-stills-from-aronofskys-the-wrestler/
hmmmm. Being a former fan of wrestling, this sounds interesting. Sometimes the small circuits are best (and usually bloodiest and most tragic).
Hey man. yeah me too (well the fake kind at least). we'd be doing DDT's on the bed watching wresltemania.
(http://slam.canoe.ca/WrestlingImages/wrestlemania1.jpg)
Never watched the smaller circuits but I've seen that ultimate fighting stuff. That is wrong.
Looking forward to seeing Aronofsky's take. He's slated to direct the next Robocop. :)
"The Road" is coming out soon. I'm a sucker for apocalypse films and the book is awesome. Cake, DM did ya see this? :
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1357353984/tt0898367
QuoteQuoteQuotelooking forward to this:
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/11/first-creepy-stills-from-aronofskys-the-wrestler/
hmmmm. Being a former fan of wrestling, this sounds interesting. Sometimes the small circuits are best (and usually bloodiest and most tragic).
Hey man. yeah me too (well the fake kind at least). we'd be doing DDT's on the bed watching wresltemania.
(http://slam.canoe.ca/WrestlingImages/wrestlemania1.jpg)
Never watched the smaller circuits but I've seen that ultimate fighting stuff. That is wrong.
Looking forward to seeing Aronofsky's take. He's slated to direct the next Robocop. :)
"The Road" is coming out soon. I'm a sucker for apocalypse films and the book is awesome. Cake, DM did ya see this? :
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1357353984/tt0898367
Yeah, some of the smaller ones were really good, ie infamous. It really wasn't any better then ECW back in the day. Chairshots, barbed wire, crazy ass Mick Foley before he became big, crazier ass old Terry Funk, Taz, Mikey W, Raven, Tajiri, Shane Douglas, just drunk and crazy Sandman, Sabuuuuuuuuu, and on and on and on. Man I miss those days.
watched lonesome ove in its entirety last night for the first time in a while...forgot how good it was for a miniseries
p.s. this movie didnt glorify the blu ray capability
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotelooking forward to this:
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/11/first-creepy-stills-from-aronofskys-the-wrestler/
hmmmm. Being a former fan of wrestling, this sounds interesting. Sometimes the small circuits are best (and usually bloodiest and most tragic).
Hey man. yeah me too (well the fake kind at least). we'd be doing DDT's on the bed watching wresltemania.
(http://slam.canoe.ca/WrestlingImages/wrestlemania1.jpg)
Never watched the smaller circuits but I've seen that ultimate fighting stuff. That is wrong.
Looking forward to seeing Aronofsky's take. He's slated to direct the next Robocop. :)
"The Road" is coming out soon. I'm a sucker for apocalypse films and the book is awesome. Cake, DM did ya see this? :
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1357353984/tt0898367
Yeah, some of the smaller ones were really good, ie infamous. It really wasn't any better then ECW back in the day. Chairshots, barbed wire, crazy ass Mick Foley before he became big, crazier ass old Terry Funk, Taz, Mikey W, Raven, Tajiri, Shane Douglas, just drunk and crazy Sandman, Sabuuuuuuuuu, and on and on and on. Man I miss those days.
I never was into wrestling too much but I still want to see this. Judging from his other movies, I can guess that Aronofsky will portray a wrestler with demons - steroids, alcohol abuse possibly. Should be good.
Watched a trailer for The Fall, I really want to see this.
Quote
I never was into wrestling too much but I still want to see this. Judging from his other movies, I can guess that Aronofsky will portray a wrestler with demons - steroids, alcohol abuse possibly. Should be good.
Agreed. I want grit grittier and grittest.
QuoteThe Number 23.
Now watching: Hot Rod
#23 I thought was surprisingly good...Its kind of funny how Jim Carrey hasnt had a good comedy in over 10 years, but consistently has above average dramas..I thought this was 1 of his best with Spotless and Truman Show
Hot Rod..Didnt expect much, but it still didnt deliver. I like Andy Samberg, but that was a dud for the most part
QuoteQuote
I never was into wrestling too much but I still want to see this. Judging from his other movies, I can guess that Aronofsky will portray a wrestler with demons - steroids, alcohol abuse possibly. Should be good.
Agreed. I want grit grittier and grittest.
I think what makes you know itll be the shit is that Mickey Rourke is the main guy too...Rourke is DA MAN and I doubt he wont be great in this one
Burn After Reading - Exceeded my expectations. It wasn't what I expected, but it was what I should've expected from the Coens. The beginning of the movie doesn't feel like a Coen Brothers movie, I think the cinematography gives it a different atmosphere. After awhile the plot gets crazier and its classic Coens. Brad Pitt is perfect as a dim gym rat. A good mix of comedy/drama (as usual) with more violence than I expected.
QuoteBurn After Reading - Exceeded my expectations. It wasn't what I expected, but it was what I should've expected from the Coens. The beginning of the movie doesn't feel like a Coen Brothers movie, I think the cinematography gives it a different atmosphere. After awhile the plot gets crazier and its classic Coens. Brad Pitt is perfect as a dim gym rat. A good mix of comedy/drama (as usual) with more violence than I expected.
Brad Pitt said at the Toronto International Film Festival last week that he used to be like his character in Burn After Reading. If you want to see what he was like in his early acting days, go out and rent the hilarious film Living in Oblivion. They don't say that the blonde jackass actor is Brad Pitt, but he most certainly is. The film is a film within a film and based on a true story. Fucking funny film I tell you what: http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:133594~T1
QuoteQuoteThe Number 23.
Now watching: Hot Rod
#23 I thought was surprisingly good...Its kind of funny how Jim Carrey hasnt had a good comedy in over 10 years, but consistently has above average dramas..I thought this was 1 of his best with Spotless and Truman Show
Hot Rod..Didnt expect much, but it still didnt deliver. I like Andy Samberg, but that was a dud for the most part
I liked #23. Spotless and Truman are both great movies. Not sure if I'd put #23 with those or not. I think I'd need to see it a few more times.
As for Hot Rod, I have an odd relationship with that movie. I was living with a friend of mine and he spent several weeks talking me into going to see it in the theater. By no means is it a good movie but I think its absolutely hilarious and I've seen it probably a dozen times if not more.
I just watched Wayne's World. I'm in need of a mood booster right now and thought it might help a little.
Just saw Righteous Kill..And I have to say I liked a lot, apparently more than most people judging by the reviews on netflix and amazon. Its no HEAT, but I think its a solid 4 outta 5 star movie due to the acting especially.
This might be because my initial judging of the trailer was a weak storyline where they banked on bringing people to the movie with the actors, and I thought it looked disappointing. Maybe since I went in with this mindset instead of expecting the next Departed or We Own the Night is why I left the theater happy and with a smile that only a great movie or great acting by a favorite actor can give you.
Ive read a lot of reviews that said it was slow and boring. It was only about an hour in a half, tops, and I was glued to the screen the whole time and thought they made every scene interesting and progressing the storyline, so I dont know why people are saying that. A lot of people also said it was predictable. I mean, just based on how it started everyone should know something is going to go down. People saying they saw the exact twist coming a half hour in are just trying to make excuses for not liking it or something. Maybe the twist they chose was the most predictable, but it certainly could have gone a few other ways.
That said, it certainly could have been better and possibly great. A couple turns the plot took I wasnt a big fan of, and thinking back on some of AP and RDN's actions/decisions once you know whats going on didnt really add up. I didnt think 50 Cent was bad, and he probably only has like 8 minutes of screentime anyway, but I think they would of been better off with someone else (Mekhi Phifer? Michael K Williams? Wood Harris? Omar Epps? Derek Luke?)
If anything though, De Niro and Pacino give excellent performances I thought. IMO, almost undoubtedly Pacino's best since Donnie Brasco and De Niro's best since Ronin or Jackie Brown. De Niro's performance is more tour de force, but Pacino nails all the subtleties of his character. Not to mention, their back and forth banter is priceless at times. So if youre a fan of either of them, seeing as its likely each actor's best performance in a decade, I think its well worth the price of admission
Anyone else see it yet?
i definately wanna check it out
Saw JAWS last night on the big screen - the original print that was shown in 1975.
The show was packed and the film still got gasps and screams in all the usual places...
A great night out.
fuck im so jealous rhat is my dream to see jaws on the big screen, there i a theatre that plays old movies for the midnight show and i emaill them at least every week telling them they should show it
with all the love in the world got to hell :P
Saw 'Lonesome Jim' last night.
Casey Affleck and Liv Tyler are great.
As small film with a big heart (and Liv Tyler is lovely).
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914837/
looking forward to this movie, its from the same writers as sexy beast and has most of the cast back
Quotehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914837/
looking forward to this movie, its from the same writers as sexy beast and has most of the cast back
Sexy Beast, that was a good one
If you havent seen it, a good Ben Kingsley movie that I just saw was 'You Kill Me'. He plays an alcoholic assassin whose sent across the country to sober up. Kingsleys great in it
Sexy Beast is a classic!
Saw lots of movies the last couple of months...here are some that I remember:
Kung Fu Panda - best non-Pixar animated movie yet. Stunning animation & very funny.
Wall.E - what can I say...it's Pixar for goodness sake!
Incredible Hulk - much better than I expected! Ed Norton was very good, very enjoyable Popcorn movie.
Wanted - I like James McAvoy, thought I'd give this a shot...big mistake!
Happy Go Lucky - not his best but I've yet to watch a Mike Leigh film that I didn't love.
Still haven't seen Dark Knight :-[
I'm currently in the middle of Bergman's faith trilogy--"Winter Light", "Through a Glass Darkly", and "The Silence". I really love this guy.
Tender Mercies - good little movie from a few years back about a washed up country musician starring Robert Duvall (won oscar for best actor!) & wait for it...Wilford Brimley!!! Surely that calls for a salute Tracy?
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Who doesn't love old movie posters?
'Serpico' with Al Pacino
Never seen it before. Loved it.
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Absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.
Just got an email from amazon.com informing me that my copy of Iron Man has shipped! Woo Hoo!!!
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Fascinating Oscar-winning documentary about the government of the United States and its treatment of supposed terrorists. Absolutely harrowing, saddening and enraging.
I think it should be seen by all - I gained quite a bit of respect for John Mccain at one point in the film, only to lose it--and even more--shortly thereafter.
Penelope - curious little film starring Christina Ricci & James McAvoy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472160/
Wanted to be a Tim Burton style fairytale...didn't quite succeed but still entertaining in parts.
Also starred Richard E. Grant, made me think it's time I watched Withnail & I again...
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Watched this a few weeks ago. Incredible. It was hilarious, heart-breaking and motivational. Watch it!
Quote...and motivational. Watch it!
What, did it motivate you to get old?!! ;)
QuoteQuote...and motivational. Watch it!
What, did it motivate you to get old?!! ;)
No no...to stay young at heart of course!
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QuoteJust got an email from amazon.com informing me that my copy of Iron Man has shipped! Woo Hoo!!!
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I just picked up the blu ray yesterday at Borders on a buy 2 get 1 free coupon. I can hardly wait to watch it but I gotta cut the grass one last time first >:(. Oh yeah the other 2 blus were Kingdom of Heaven and Behind Enemy Lines (one of my all time fav Owen Wilson flicks)
saw lebowski on the big screen last night :D
The last i've sen: U2 in IMAX 3D... AMAZING!
CSNY Deja Vu'......great movie,very well put together.
The Minutemen - We Jam Econo
wonderful movie about the Minutemen. I knew a little about them but was unaware of how much they embraced their lives through the music and how many people worship them.
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2 movies by my 2 fav British directors; My Name Is Joe (Ken Loach) which I'd seen before & High Hopes (Mike Leigh) which I hadn't. Both excellent!
Also saw some of Tekkon Kinkreet on TV. Amazing animation, hope to catch the whole thing next time it's on...
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rented the happening last night. that movie SUCKED. i'm just glad it was a free rental.
Quoterented the happening last night. that movie SUCKED. i'm just glad it was a free rental.
M Night Shalamalan should pay people to watch his movies
You shouldve consulted the Capt before this move
I haven't watched too many new films since the fall TV season started, but I rather liked Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's a pretty funny, bawdy romantic comedy (a genre I like - more with classic movies though). Anyway, I think Sarah Marshall is a better film than other Judd Apatow-related comedies like Knocked Up and Superbad (maybe not funnier than the latter, but better all-round). The best of the bunch is still The 40-Year Old Virgin, by a healthy margin.
QuoteI haven't watched too many new films since the fall TV season started, but I rather liked Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's a pretty funny, bawdy romantic comedy (a genre I like - more with classic movies though). Anyway, I think Sarah Marshall is a better film than other Judd Apatow-related comedies like Knocked Up and Superbad (maybe not funnier than the latter, but better all-round). The best of the bunch is still The 40-Year Old Virgin, by a healthy margin.
I watched this last week after my cousin said it was good, and I didnt think it was bad, but I expected it to better. It was better than Stiller's recent tropic getaway romantic comedy 'Heartbreak kid', but I expected more out of it for an Apatow movie (that said, Jason Segel (lead actor in FSM) wrote this movie), but Apatow only produced it.
Havent seen Pineapple Express, but I thought those 3 you mentioned were a decent amount better to much better than FSM
I will agree with you that 40yr Virgin is his best and my favorite too, though. When I say that sometimes, ppl look at me like Im crazy to think its better than Superbad, but its just as LOL funny without trying to be with edgy dialogue.
QuoteQuoteI haven't watched too many new films since the fall TV season started, but I rather liked Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's a pretty funny, bawdy romantic comedy (a genre I like - more with classic movies though). Anyway, I think Sarah Marshall is a better film than other Judd Apatow-related comedies like Knocked Up and Superbad (maybe not funnier than the latter, but better all-round). The best of the bunch is still The 40-Year Old Virgin, by a healthy margin.
I watched this last week after my cousin said it was good, and I didnt think it was bad, but I expected it to better. It was better than Stiller's recent tropic getaway romantic comedy 'heartbrea kid', but I expected more out of it for an Apatow movie (that said, Jason Segel (lead actor in FSM) wrote this movie), but Apatow only produced it.
Havent seen Pineapple Express, but I thought those 3 you mentioned were a decent amount better to much better than FSM
I will agree with you that 40yr Virgin is his best and my favorite too, though. When I say that sometimes, ppl look at me like Im crazy, but its just as LOL funny without trying to be with edgy dialogue.
But as romantic comedies go, I think Sarah Marshall hit most of the right notes without running out of steam. Most romantic comedies aren't rip-roariously funny all the way through either (and I've tons from every era, plus some good foreign films). They are often sweet and bitter-sweet, which this film succeeds in being.
The 40 Year-Old Virgin is the best comedy of the decade. It's an unconventional (read rude and crude) but honest love story. Borat is a close second.
Superbad is unconsistent and over-long. If it weren't for Michael Cera's character, the movie wouldn't work. Knocked Up is alright for a stoner comedy. I have no interest in Pineapple Express since I generally don't like stoner comedies.
Quote
But as romantic comedies go, I think Sarah Marshall hit most of the right notes without running out of steam. Most romantic comedies aren't rip-roariously funny all the way through either (and I've tons from every era, plus some good foreign films). They are often sweet and bitter-sweet, which this film succeeds in being.
The 40 Year-Old Virgin is the best comedy of the decade. It's an unconventional (read rude and crude) but honest love story. Borat is a close second.
Superbad is unconsistent and over-long. If it weren't for Michael Cera's character, the movie wouldn't work. Knocked Up is alright for a stoner comedy. I have no interest in Pineapple Express since I generally don't like stoner comedies.
Yeah, if your comparing to your typical Kate Hudson or Matthew McConaghey romantic comedy, FSM probably is in the 90th percentile of romantic comedies. Considering it was Apatow related, I think I just had higher expectations.
I must say though, I never thought too much about Mila Kunis, but she looked faaaaaantastic in FSM.
Though not a conventional one, Id actually call Knocked Up a romantic comedy. It comes at it from a different angle, but it is 1 nonetheless. So if you look at it that way instead of a stoner comedy (which I wouldnt call it. yeah, they smoke weed but that doesnt make it a stoner comedy necessarily), I think it was better than FSM
..Now for Best Comedy of the Decade, this could be a good debate. I too would nominate 40Yr Virgin and Borat as possibilities, but Id have to think about this for a bit to make sure I dont forget a movie. Id add to the list:
-Bad Santa
-Old School
-High Fidelity
-Anchorman
-Royal Tenenbaums
And there a probably a few other worthy considerations.
I'd go with 40 YOV over Knocked Up for Aptow movies. Knocked Up is a close runner up. 40 YOV is just so damn funny. As far as best of the decade, man that is a pretty tough call. Short list as follows, and in no particular order.
40 YOV
Borat
Knocked Up
Anchorman
Road Trip
Eurotrip
Notice a trend? Leaning towards Borat as #1 as I have never laughed so hard in a theater as I did when I saw Borat.
I'm generally not a Will Ferrell fan, but I liked Elf. If South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut was released a year later, it may top my list for this decade. However, Team America was really boring.
Anyway, some more of my favourite comedies of the decade (although some are loosely related to the genre):
Shaun of the Dead
Sideways
High Fidelity
Amelie
Finding Nemo (one of the best films of the decade, period)
Shrek II
About a Boy
Little Miss Sunshine
The Station Agent
The Royal Tennebaums
About Schmidt
QuoteI'm generally not a Will Ferrell fan, but I liked Elf. If South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut was released a year later, it may top my list for this decade. However, Team America was really boring.
Anyway, some more of my favourite comedies of the decade (although some are loosely related to the genre):
Shaun of the Dead
Sideways
High Fidelity
Amelie
Finding Nemo (one of the best films of the decade, period)
Shrek II
About a Boy
Little Miss Sunshine
The Station Agent
The Royal Tennebaums
About Schmidt
Like I said, I knew if would forget about some, and Little Miss Sunshine is def up there
Nice to see the 2nd of High Fidelity (IMO Cusacks best, though GPBlank is close) and Royal Tenenbaums
I liked About Schmidt a lot too. Just shows Nicholson's range to pull that off to perfection (I prefer this Payne movie to Sideways probably, but both are good)
...as for Will Ferrell, as far as lately I agree with you. Semi Pro and Blades of Glory were absolutely terrible. Heard Step Brothers was good, but havent seen it yet. Anchorman was fantastic though, and I like Talladega Nights a lot too.
If you havent seen Stranger Than Fiction, that might make you a bit more of a Ferrell was because that movie was GreaT.
I've been meaning to see Stranger Than Fiction. I do admire Ferrell's physical comedy, even if I don't laugh at it very often.
Oh yeah, I liked Charlie Kaufman's Adaptation quite a bit too.
Speaking of Kaufman, I'm ridiculously excited to see his first film as a director...
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QuoteSpeaking of Kaufman, I'm ridiculously excited to see his first film as a director...
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That film got mixed to poor reviews at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
QuoteThat film got mixed to poor reviews at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
I'm quite okay with that; I'm a huge Kaufman fan. Yes, even Human Nature.
QuoteThe Station Agent
Nice! I love this movie!!! Don't think I've seen anyone else mention it before...
Pineapple Express was directed by David Gordon Green, a very interesting up & coming director. I've only seen Undertow but have the Criterion Collection of George Washington & Snow Angels on the way from the US right now.
QuoteQuoteThat film got mixed to poor reviews at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
I'm quite okay with that; I'm a huge Kaufman fan. Yes, even Human Nature.
I'll ignore the reviews too, sometimes they're just wrong.
QuoteI'm generally not a Will Ferrell fan, but I liked Elf. If South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut was released a year later, it may top my list for this decade. However, Team America was really boring.
Anyway, some more of my favourite comedies of the decade (although some are loosely related to the genre):
Shaun of the Dead
Sideways
High Fidelity
Amelie
Finding Nemo (one of the best films of the decade, period)
Shrek II
About a Boy
Little Miss Sunshine
The Station Agent
The Royal Tennebaums
About Schmidt
Shit, I forgot Amelie (how the hell could I forget that one), High Fidelity, Grosse Point Blank which is one of my all time favs.
QuoteQuoteThe Station Agent
Nice! I love this movie!!! Don't think I've seen anyone else mention it before...
Pineapple Express was directed by David Gordon Green, a very interesting up & coming director. I've only seen Undertow but have the Criterion Collection of George Washington & Snow Angels on the way from the US right now.
I liked Station Agent, but I dont think it belongs in the 'comedy' category, esp considering some of these other movies
Its a drama, with humor in it.
Didnt know that about that director DB, but I think PE is a long way from those other movies.
I enjoyed Undertow a good bit, and watched the beginning of GW and have it on my netflix (heard good things), but not familiar with the other 1
This could be an interesting debate/idea
Anyone else wanna do a thread with say, 16 comedies from this decade, and vote on a movie vs movie matchup???!??
Im proposing 4 regions (picture NCAA tourney, but starting with the Sweet 16 region)
Ill Loosely propose:
-An Apatow Region (with a possible fill in or 2)
-A Comedy-Drama Region
-A Stiller/Ferrell/Vaughn Region (with a possible fill in or 2)
-An Indie Comedy Region (not necessarily Indie, but not your standard box office 1)
Anyone else wanna do this?
If we can get say, 7 ppl (to make it uneven), Ill start a thread
For those who havent added their opinion on some movies they think are worthy of making the final 16, add some choices
QuoteThis could be an interesting debate/idea
Anyone else wanna do a thread with say, 16 comedies from this decade, and vote on a movie vs movie matchup???!??
Im proposing 4 regions (picture NCAA tourney, but starting with the Sweet 16 region)
Ill Loosely propose:
-An Apatow Region (with a possible fill in or 2)
-A Comedy-Drama Region
-A Stiller/Ferrell/Vaughn Region (with a possible fill in or 2)
-An Indie Comedy Region (not necessarily Indie, but not your standard box office 1)
Anyone else wanna do this?
If we can get say, 7 ppl (to make it uneven), Ill start a thread
For those who havent added their opinion on some movies they think are worthy of making the final 16, add some choices
Sure.
You should add Ghost World to the indie comedies.
QuoteQuoteThis could be an interesting debate/idea
Anyone else wanna do a thread with say, 16 comedies from this decade, and vote on a movie vs movie matchup???!??
Im proposing 4 regions (picture NCAA tourney, but starting with the Sweet 16 region)
Ill Loosely propose:
-An Apatow Region (with a possible fill in or 2)
-A Comedy-Drama Region
-A Stiller/Ferrell/Vaughn Region (with a possible fill in or 2)
-An Indie Comedy Region (not necessarily Indie, but not your standard box office 1)
Anyone else wanna do this?
If we can get say, 7 ppl (to make it uneven), Ill start a thread
For those who havent added their opinion on some movies they think are worthy of making the final 16, add some choices
Sure.
You should add Ghost World to the indie comedies.
I totally forgot about Ghost World. I love that film.
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Quote
Anyway, some more of my favourite comedies of the decade (although some are loosely related to the genre):
Shaun of the Dead
Sideways
High Fidelity
Amelie
Finding Nemo (one of the best films of the decade, period)
Shrek II
About a Boy
Little Miss Sunshine
The Station Agent
The Royal Tennebaums
About Schmidt
Here's a kind of off-the-wall comedy that I'd put in the top 10 for this decade:
Welcome to Collinwood
Very quirky, and it's set in a s***hole suburb of Cleveland. George Clooney has a bit part, Sam Rockwell is a stitch, several other character actors you'd recognize. ;D
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ma nanananananananana
I know it's easy to hate Tom these days & Superman Returns wasn't all that but this is an excellent trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
QuoteI know it's easy to hate Tom these days & Superman Returns wasn't all that but this is an excellent trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
Damn, that looks pretty awesome. Have you seen Tropic Thunder yet? Tom was quite hilarious as a movie executive in that.
QuoteQuoteI know it's easy to hate Tom these days & Superman Returns wasn't all that but this is an excellent trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/valkyrie/
Damn, that looks pretty awesome. Have you seen Tropic Thunder yet? Tom was quite hilarious as a movie executive in that.
It's not out here yet...I'll probably just have to buy it on DVD.
Horror Of Dracula!!!
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& so it begins...
Kind of saw a 'preview' of this when I had the Lions for Lambs DVD (which is pretty good to those who havent seen it)
Heard a bunch of stuff a couple months back about Valkyrie in various places. Apparently it got pushed back to its release wheres its at now. Ive heard, its where its at as far as release date (12/26) to try to get more Oscar buzz and ppl to go see it. Supposedly it was supposed to be released earlier, but they figured the timing would help. And 2009 sounded even worse.
I got nothing against Cruise (Last Samurai was awesome, Minority Report was a great SciFi), but Ive heard this might not be as good as advertised
QuoteHeard a bunch of stuff a couple months back about Valkyrie in various places. Apparently it got pushed back to its release wheres its at now. Ive heard, its where its at as far as release date (12/26) to try to get more Oscar buzz and ppl to go see it. Supposedly it was supposed to be released earlier, but they figured the timing would help. And 2009 sounded even worse.
I got nothing against Cruise (Last Samurai was awesome, Minority Report was a great SciFi), but Ive heard this might not be as good as advertised
I read that they had to re-shoot some scenes, another reason for the delay. I like a lot of Tom's movies, it's just the whole scientology/ego/lost-the-plot thing ;)
say what you will about superman returns i liked alot but bryan singer is the man super jaws fan and he made usual suspects i cant wait for this movie
QuoteHorror Of Dracula!!!
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Bring on the Hammer films!
QuoteQuoteHorror Of Dracula!!!
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& so it begins...
Bring on the Hammer films!
Yes indeed!
The Water Horse (Legend Of The Deep) - very enjoyable if you can accept it for what it is (a children's film with slightly sub-par special effects)
Annie Hall - never get tired of this one!
Just watched George Washington, a beautiful, haunting and poetic film by David Gordon Green.
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=yBAamUkx9BA
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I watched The Godfather for the first time yesterday and afterwards I watched the movie "Dead & Buried" on TV. haha nice one. Reminden me of Evil Dead & Silent Hill. I love movies like that.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082242/
dead and buried is awesome
Religulous. amazing.
go see it. go see it now. for the sake of humanity.
Jurassic Park on TV. I always forget that Newman is in this ;D
QuoteJurassic Park on TV. I always forget that Newman is in this ;D
this was on TV a few months back when I was channelsurfing and I stopped on it. my buddy says something like, 'wow, this movie looks like it was made in the 80's' :D
I think it had more to do with the channel it was on and that it wasnt a DVD or in HD, but it did look like it might have been made in 1986
A classic nonetheless
also, you cant forget Samuel L. Jax as the other computer dude.
QuoteHorror Of Dracula!!!
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& so it begins...
Halloween Horror Movie No.2: The Omen (1976) - Richard Donner's first Omen movie has stood the test of time. Gregory Peck is great & Billie Whitelaw is chilling as Damien's 2nd nanny. Jerry Goldsmith, one of my fav soundtrack composers, adds an excellent errie, biblical score.
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Kind of a spoiler but not really...
At the start of the movie my wife asked how many Omen movies there are. I told her there were 3 + a 4th a few years later & a recent remake. The movie had only 5 minutes to go & was about to reach it's climax when my wife said 'Wait, if there are 3 more movies he's not going to die, is he?' ::)
One of my fav Kramer quotes:
Elaine: Hey, Kramer, listen, you've seen the Omen right? What exactly was that kid?
Kramer: Who, Damien? Nothing, just a mischievous, rambunctious kid!
;D
i saw quarantine last night and it was alot cooler the first time when it ws called 28 days later i do want to see the original though i read it was alot better
Nacho Libre. Never seen it before, and I have a weird fascination with Mexican wrestling. It might be damning it with faint praise, but it was worth every penny of the $5 the DVD cost.
QuoteNacho Libre. Never seen it before, and I have a weird fascination with Mexican wrestling. It might be damning it with faint praise, but it was worth every penny of the $5 the DVD cost.
Tesco? Gotta love those cheap prices at major box chains...I know I do.
Viva la Raza.
QuoteQuoteNacho Libre. Never seen it before, and I have a weird fascination with Mexican wrestling. It might be damning it with faint praise, but it was worth every penny of the $5 the DVD cost.
Tesco? Gotta love those cheap prices at major box chains...I know I do.
Viva la Raza.
I know a lot of people don't but I
LOVE Nacho Libre!!!
A couple of pics from Guy Richie's Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jnr & Jude Law)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38718
Went to the rental store this evening and came home with The Pianist. Going to watch that shortly.
No Paradise Lost or Dead Man's Shoes db, I'll keep my eyes out when I'm in the city next week.
QuoteNo Paradise Lost or Dead Man's Shoes db, I'll keep my eyes out when I'm in the city next week.
To hell with poorly stocked DVD rental stores!
I went to my local with a strong desire to pick up a copy of Hellraiser...did they have it? Hell no! Sure, they had 16 copies of Hellraiser 7: Acupuncture For The Damned & 37 copies of Hellraiser 13: Pinhead Gives His Life To Jesus but not a single copy of the original >:(
QuoteQuoteQuoteNacho Libre. Never seen it before, and I have a weird fascination with Mexican wrestling. It might be damning it with faint praise, but it was worth every penny of the $5 the DVD cost.
Tesco? Gotta love those cheap prices at major box chains...I know I do.
Viva la Raza.
I know a lot of people don't but I LOVE Nacho Libre!!!
A couple of pics from Guy Richie's Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jnr & Jude Law)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38718
I liked Nacho Libre a lot too, along with Napoleon Dynamite. It might be my favorite Jack Black movie, actually.
Saw 'Buddy' a Norwegian film last night.
Not sure if anyone's seen it but well worth searching out.
Just watched "Step Brothers", that movie with Will Ferrell and John C Reilly
I heard around a week ago that Ferrell vows to never make another sports movie, which I think is a great idea. I had thrown a few back, but this movie was hilarious the whole way thru. And thats important, bc most comedies lately have tailed off in the last hour or half hour.
Step Brothers was great the whole way thru, def 1 of Ferrell's best
Dont be drawn away bc of Semi Pro or Blades of Glory, I agree they both sucked, but this movie was hilarious
"Im goin upstairs so I can teabag your drum set"....
"John Bonhams playin Moby Dick for real!!!"
Some new pics from Star Trek inc a very cool pic of Eric Bana:
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/10/15/exclusive-new-star-trek-movie-photo-with-kirk-spock-sulu-and-the-uss-enterprise-bridge/
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Simon Pegg!!!
QuoteSome new pics from Star Trek inc a very cool pic of Eric Bana:
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/10/15/exclusive-new-star-trek-movie-photo-with-kirk-spock-sulu-and-the-uss-enterprise-bridge/
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Simon Pegg!!!
Dont see Eric Bana in either of those, but
Simon Pegg and John Cho are great
I was never a Star Trek fan though
Bigger pic here: http://joblo.com/excl-star-trek-pic
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http://www.nme.com/news/madonna/40459
Maybe this explains why the new Guy Ritchie movie looks good. The Madge curse appears to be over.
Quotehttp://www.nme.com/news/madonna/40459
Maybe this explains why the new Guy Ritchie movie looks good. The Madge curse appears to be over.
I dont know about you, but if I was married to Madonna, I probably wouldnt get much work done either :P
Went and seen nick and norahs infinite playlist on tuesday. Pretty good. I like the fact that michael cera states that he doesn't subscribe to a label.
QuoteWent and seen nick and norahs infinite playlist on tuesday. Pretty good. I like the fact that michael cera states that he doesn't subscribe to a label.
He's the best young straightman of this generation, and maybe the one before this one.
QuoteQuoteWent and seen nick and norahs infinite playlist on tuesday. Pretty good. I like the fact that michael cera states that he doesn't subscribe to a label.
He's the best young straightman of this generation, and maybe the one before this one.
I dont think Id put him in BEST actor territory, but his subtleties remind me of Ben Stiller
Maybe the next Stiller in comedy?!
QuoteQuoteQuoteWent and seen nick and norahs infinite playlist on tuesday. Pretty good. I like the fact that michael cera states that he doesn't subscribe to a label.
He's the best young straightman of this generation, and maybe the one before this one.
I dont think Id put him in BEST actor territory, but his subtleties remind me of Ben Stiller
Maybe the next Stiller in comedy?!
I didn't put him into a best actor category, but as young straight-men go, he's quickly becoming the best of his generation.
Saw Burn After Reading last night and loved it. Malkovich was great, as usual.
The Straight Story
Great - blew me away...
The Conversation - Awesome movie, atmospheric and a bit Hitchcockian. Among Coppola's best. I think the Godfather is just a little overrated but still great.
QuoteThe Straight Story
Great - blew me away...
Straight Story is one of my favs...such a beautiful movie!
First pic of Brad Pitt in Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards:
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Halloween Horror Movie No.2: The Omen (1976) - Richard Donner's first Omen movie has stood the test of time. Gregory Peck is great & Billie Whitelaw is chilling as Damien's 2nd nanny. Jerry Goldsmith, one of my fav soundtrack composers, adds an excellent errie, biblical score.
(http://www.best-horror-movies.com/image-files/the-omen-horror-movie-poster.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No.3: Evil Dead 2 - my wife wasn't a fan! Needless to say I have contacted famous divorce lawyer Helen Ward, with regards to her taking my case after she's finished helping Guy Ritchie.
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QuoteQuoteQuoteHorror Of Dracula!!!
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& so it begins...
Halloween Horror Movie No.2: The Omen (1976) - Richard Donner's first Omen movie has stood the test of time. Gregory Peck is great & Billie Whitelaw is chilling as Damien's 2nd nanny. Jerry Goldsmith, one of my fav soundtrack composers, adds an excellent errie, biblical score.
(http://www.best-horror-movies.com/image-files/the-omen-horror-movie-poster.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No.3: Evil Dead 2 - my wife wasn't a fan! Needles to say I have contacted famous divorce lawyer Helen Ward, with regards to her taking my case after she's finished helping Guy Ritchie.
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/34/003_evildea2bq~Evil-Dead-2-Dead-by-Dawn-Posters.jpg)
I'm looking at a framed original movie poster of Evil Dead II right now on my wall. Divorce makes sense to me.
QuoteI'm looking at a framed original movie poster of Evil Dead II right now on my wall. Divorce makes sense to me.
Haha I knew you'd be in my corner! Do you have the above poster?!! That's my fav, I remember it being on the video box horizontally back when I was a VHS horror fiend...those were the days!!!
i have this hanging above my bed you know to scare away bad dreams
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/06/Evil_Dead_poster.jpg)
[size=8]Is it wrong that I have never seen any of the Evil Dead movies? Not a horror/zombie fan even though I did greatly enjoy Shaun. [/size]
Great poster Bear!
Snow Angels - a small film by David Gordon Green about people trying to deal with love & loss. Had potential but failed to have any real impact...not bad but not recommended.
QuoteQuoteI haven't watched too many new films since the fall TV season started, but I rather liked Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's a pretty funny, bawdy romantic comedy (a genre I like - more with classic movies though). Anyway, I think Sarah Marshall is a better film than other Judd Apatow-related comedies like Knocked Up and Superbad (maybe not funnier than the latter, but better all-round). The best of the bunch is still The 40-Year Old Virgin, by a healthy margin.
I watched this last week after my cousin said it was good, and I didnt think it was bad, but I expected it to better. It was better than Stiller's recent tropic getaway romantic comedy 'Heartbreak kid', but I expected more out of it for an Apatow movie (that said, Jason Segel (lead actor in FSM) wrote this movie), but Apatow only produced it.
Havent seen Pineapple Express, but I thought those 3 you mentioned were a decent amount better to much better than FSM
I will agree with you that 40yr Virgin is his best and my favorite too, though. When I say that sometimes, ppl look at me like Im crazy to think its better than Superbad, but its just as LOL funny without trying to be with edgy dialogue.
I watched this again the other night, and I think I was downplaying it a little bit. I still think there were a few 10 minute stretches where nothing funny really happened, but its solid. I put it about on par with Knocked Up, but def not as good as 40YOV or Superbad
I cant get the 'Dracula' or 'Inside of You' songs outta my head ;D
Oh, and Id def pay to see a Dracula with puppets rock-opera like that. It be awesome
QuoteShort Cuts directed by Robert Altman.
Essential.
agreed.
Also RE: Burn after Reading - Malkovich was good but I really REALLY didn't understand. the entire movie had a feeling of when you walk into a movie late and you're like "man, I guess I missed something, what is going on?" BUT i was early, and still didn't understand. I mean, OK I guess I understood plot wise (if you can say that), but I didn't get why I was watching what I was watching. My friend said it best: Script was that of the dude who wrote undercover brother, but instead written by the Coen Brothers with huge actors you recognize and are confused about their role choice.
I guess I'm not so much hating as much as I am just really trying to gain perspective. I understand the "commitment to every thing the Coen Brothers do" reason and that's fair enough. Please help me.
The Year of Living Dangerously. Before Mel Gibson was a superstar (he's great in this movie), Sigourney Weaver, and Linda Hunt wins the Oscar playing a man. One of my favorite movies ever. I have no idea how I did not grow up to become an Australian war reporter.
Marvel offered Daniel Craig the lead in Thor (now being directed by Kenneth Branagh?!!) but he turned it down?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38813
Ghosts On TV needs to check this out:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/jcvd/
(Baby Huey & the Babysitters!!!)
QuoteShort Cuts directed by Robert Altman.
Essential.
agreed.
Also RE: Burn after Reading - Malkovich was good but I really REALLY didn't understand. the entire movie had a feeling of when you walk into a movie late and you're like "man, I guess I missed something, what is going on?" BUT i was early, and still didn't understand. I mean, OK I guess I understood plot wise (if you can say that), but I didn't get why I was watching what I was watching. My friend said it best: Script was that of the dude who wrote undercover brother, but instead written by the Coen Brothers with huge actors you recognize and are confused about their role choice.
I guess I'm not so much hating as much as I am just really trying to gain perspective. I understand the "commitment to every thing the Coen Brothers do" reason and that's fair enough. Please help me.
I'm bumping this because I am still really curious.
Quote
I guess I'm not so much hating as much as I am just really trying to gain perspective. I understand the "commitment to every thing the Coen Brothers do" reason and that's fair enough. Please help me.
I'm bumping this because I am still really curious.
Well, commitment is one thing, but liking everything they do is nearly impossible and they've also laid some eggs in their career that's for sure. But these last two films have shown they've gotten "it" back.
QuoteMarvel offered Daniel Craig the lead in Thor (now being directed by Kenneth Branagh?!!) but he turned it down?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38813
I think hell end up the best Bond since Connery (though the screenwriting doesnt seem to be hurting)
He could probably pull that off, but Im glad he turned it down
Casino Royale was awesome, Quantum of Solace looks like its just on par.
QuoteI think hell end up the best Bond since Connery (though the screenwriting doesnt seem to be hurting)
He could probably pull that off, but Im glad he turned it down
Casino Royale was awesome, Quantum of Solace looks like its just on par.
Ain't It Cool News had a couple of reviews, they all agreed that, whilst the movie isn't bad, it's a big disappointment after Casino Royale set the bar so high.
2nd Watchmen trailer: http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUmgQHvqqc
QuoteQuoteI think hell end up the best Bond since Connery (though the screenwriting doesnt seem to be hurting)
He could probably pull that off, but Im glad he turned it down
Casino Royale was awesome, Quantum of Solace looks like its just on par.
Ain't It Cool News had a couple of reviews, they all agreed that, whilst the movie isn't bad, it's a big disappointment after Casino Royale set the bar so high.
2nd Watchmen trailer: http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUmgQHvqqc
Well, that kinda sucks, but Casino Royale IMO is def a Top 10 Bond movie, maybe Top 5.
Well see what people are saying once it comes out
QuoteQuoteQuoteHorror Of Dracula!!!
(http://www.eskapisme.dk/2001-2005/2003_obs_horror_of_dracula.jpg)
& so it begins...
Halloween Horror Movie No.2: The Omen (1976) - Richard Donner's first Omen movie has stood the test of time. Gregory Peck is great & Billie Whitelaw is chilling as Damien's 2nd nanny. Jerry Goldsmith, one of my fav soundtrack composers, adds an excellent errie, biblical score.
(http://www.best-horror-movies.com/image-files/the-omen-horror-movie-poster.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No.3: Evil Dead 2 - my wife wasn't a fan! Needless to say I have contacted famous divorce lawyer Helen Ward, with regards to her taking my case after she's finished helping Guy Ritchie.
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/34/003_evildea2bq~Evil-Dead-2-Dead-by-Dawn-Posters.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No.4: Pumpkinhead - late 80's B-Movie classic ;) directed by special effects genius Stan Winston!
(http://www.critcononline.com/images/pumpkinhead%20poster2.jpg)
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/10/14/wall-street-sequel-will-examine-the-question-of-whether-greed/
i heard this sequel is official and Michael Douglas signed on---can't wait.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHorror Of Dracula!!!
(http://www.eskapisme.dk/2001-2005/2003_obs_horror_of_dracula.jpg)
& so it begins...
Halloween Horror Movie No.2: The Omen (1976) - Richard Donner's first Omen movie has stood the test of time. Gregory Peck is great & Billie Whitelaw is chilling as Damien's 2nd nanny. Jerry Goldsmith, one of my fav soundtrack composers, adds an excellent errie, biblical score.
(http://www.best-horror-movies.com/image-files/the-omen-horror-movie-poster.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No.3: Evil Dead 2 - my wife wasn't a fan! Needless to say I have contacted famous divorce lawyer Helen Ward, with regards to her taking my case after she's finished helping Guy Ritchie.
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/34/003_evildea2bq~Evil-Dead-2-Dead-by-Dawn-Posters.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No.4: Pumpkinhead - late 80's B-Movie classic ;) directed by special effects genius Stan Winston!
(http://www.critcononline.com/images/pumpkinhead%20poster2.jpg)
Halloween Horror Movie No5: 10 Rillington Place - true life horror at it's most disturbing. Superb performance by Richard Attenborough!
(http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/111454.1020.A.jpg)
Quotehttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/10/14/wall-street-sequel-will-examine-the-question-of-whether-greed/
i heard this sequel is official and Michael Douglas signed on---can't wait.
No way! Gordon Gekko is making a comeback?! Hopefully they dont eff it up
(That article says Douglas hasnt signed on though)
The Visitor - very good 2nd film from Thomas McCarthy (Station Agent) about a small group of people who's lives become entangled with America's borders.
QuoteThe Visitor - very good 2nd film from Thomas McCarthy (Station Agent) about a small group of people who's lives become entangled with America's borders.
I love The Station Agent: Peter Dinklage rules! I want to see The Visitor very badly.
QuoteQuoteThe Visitor - very good 2nd film from Thomas McCarthy (Station Agent) about a small group of people who's lives become entangled with America's borders.
I love The Station Agent: Peter Dinklage rules! I want to see The Visitor very badly.
The Station Agent is one of my fav films. Peter Dinklage does indeed rule...have you seen Living In Oblivion? I'm sure you have. He's great in Elf too. I don't think I've seen him in anything else but I also loved Bobby Cannavale who played Joe..."We're train chasing baby!"
Just saw The Secretary. I don't know what I think about the movie but Maggie Gyllenhaal..... GRRR!!
Iron Man - silly, excellent popcorn perfection! Highly recommended!!!
QuoteIron Man - silly, excellent popcorn perfection! Highly recommended!!!
I thought RDJr carried that movie, and if someone else had his role, it wouldnt of been nearly as good/entertaining
Jeff Bridges was a nice choice as the villain as well
QuoteQuoteIron Man - silly, excellent popcorn perfection! Highly recommended!!!
I thought RDJr carried that movie, and if someone else had his role, it wouldnt of been nearly as good/entertaining
Jeff Bridges was a nice choice as the villain as well
No love for Gwyneth Paltrow? I don't think she's ever looked sexier!
I got the Blu Ray of "Kingdom of Heaven" awhile back and finally sat down to watch it last night. What a tremendous movie--cheers to Orlando Bloom.
Despite all the bad feedback I watched "The Happening" through me movies on demand service. This should have been named "Revenge of the Plants" ::)
QuoteQuoteQuoteIron Man - silly, excellent popcorn perfection! Highly recommended!!!
I thought RDJr carried that movie, and if someone else had his role, it wouldnt of been nearly as good/entertaining
Jeff Bridges was a nice choice as the villain as well
No love for Gwyneth Paltrow? I don't think she's ever looked sexier!
Agreed. Shes getting better with age
And if were gonna mention another actor in the movie, gotta give my boy Terrence Howard some props. Hes always good
QuoteI got the Blu Ray of "Kingdom of Heaven" awhile back and finally sat down to watch it last night. What a tremendous movie--cheers to Orlando Bloom.
KoH was a pleasant surprise. I think its underrated/overlooked bc Bloom plays the lead. He did a good enough job, but I think that movie wouldve been that much better if they got a decent actor for his role
Funny thing is, that prince in the mask dude was played by Edward Norton. They shoulda swapped roles :)
QuoteJust saw The Secretary. I don't know what I think about the movie but Maggie Gyllenhaal..... GRRR!!
Gyllenhal is the best thing about Secretary. Apart from the spanking, obviously... :-?
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Visitor - very good 2nd film from Thomas McCarthy (Station Agent) about a small group of people who's lives become entangled with America's borders.
I love The Station Agent: Peter Dinklage rules! I want to see The Visitor very badly.
The Station Agent is one of my fav films. Peter Dinklage does indeed rule...have you seen Living In Oblivion? I'm sure you have. He's great in Elf too. I don't think I've seen him in anything else but I also loved Bobby Cannavale who played Joe..."We're train chasing baby!"
I agree with all of that. Oh, I saw Living in Oblivion over 10 years ago. Loved it: I assume you know the story-behind-the-story-within-the-story of the film eh? James LeGros does an awesome Brad Pitt parody. Pitt has fessed up as recent as this year's Toronto International Film Festival that he was indeed a stupid goof back in his early acting days, making LeGros' portrayal all the more hilarious.
Over the last 3 days I have watched:
Jesus Camp
Monster House
Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Inside Deep Throat (the documentary)
Hot Fuzz
Some Backyard Wrestling documentary
The Goonies
That's an eclectic mix there Jenny. Jesus Camp is just frightening.
QuoteOver the last 3 days I have watched:
Jesus Camp
Monster House
Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Inside Deep Throat (the documentary)
Hot Fuzz
Some Backyard Wrestling documentary
The Goonies
Great movie.
QuoteThat's an eclectic mix there Jenny. Jesus Camp is just frightening.
Yeah, me and a friend were in no mood to make serious decisions, so we got some of everything.
I forgot to include GOOD BURGER.
Yesssss.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Visitor - very good 2nd film from Thomas McCarthy (Station Agent) about a small group of people who's lives become entangled with America's borders.
I love The Station Agent: Peter Dinklage rules! I want to see The Visitor very badly.
The Station Agent is one of my fav films. Peter Dinklage does indeed rule...have you seen Living In Oblivion? I'm sure you have. He's great in Elf too. I don't think I've seen him in anything else but I also loved Bobby Cannavale who played Joe..."We're train chasing baby!"
I agree with all of that. Oh, I saw Living in Oblivion over 10 years ago. Loved it: I assume you know the story-behind-the-story-within-the-story of the film eh? James LeGros does an awesome Brad Pitt parody. Pitt has fessed up as recent as this year's Toronto International Film Festival that he was indeed a stupid goof back in his early acting days, making LeGros' portrayal all the more hilarious.
Yeah I remember reading that...thinking about Living In Oblivion, whatever happened to Steve Buscemi?
Just checked on IMDB, he sure looks busy...I can't remember the last movie I saw him in.
QuoteOver the last 3 days I have watched:
Jesus Camp
Monster House
Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Inside Deep Throat (the documentary)
Hot Fuzz
Some Backyard Wrestling documentary
The Goonies
You werent a virgin, were you?
For Mike & all the rest of the Potter fanatics!!!
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/harry-potter-and-half-blood-prince/feature-trailer
QuoteFor Mike & all the rest of the Potter fanatics!!!
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/harry-potter-and-half-blood-prince/feature-trailer
Yep, saw it earlier today. Not sure how I feel about it as there were a lot of scenes that were not in the book. :-? However the cave scene looked fantastic.
Yeah I haven't read the book but I have to confess that the trailer didn't really do anything for me, nothing that made me think wow!
Sadly the one movie I wanted them to stay truest to the book and it's not gonna be. Oh well, at least 7 will be in 2 parts so maybe there is hope for it to include just about everything.
Do yourself a favor and read them. 1 is the only one I would consider a "kids" book. The rest get progressivly darker.
QuoteQuoteOver the last 3 days I have watched:
Jesus Camp
Monster House
Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Inside Deep Throat (the documentary)
Hot Fuzz
Some Backyard Wrestling documentary
The Goonies
You werent a virgin, were you?
hot fuzz==very underrated
capt---i read in the economist (i'm pretty sure) that gordon gecko signed on--i'll check again ;-)
QuoteDo yourself a favor and read them. 1 is the only one I would consider a "kids" book. The rest get progressivly darker.
I read the first 3, enjoyed them a lot :)
QuoteQuoteDo yourself a favor and read them. 1 is the only one I would consider a "kids" book. The rest get progressivly darker.
I read the first 3, enjoyed them a lot :)
Yes you must continue them. 3-7 are just WOW, 6 being my favorite for many many reasons.
QuoteQuoteOver the last 3 days I have watched:
Jesus Camp
Monster House
Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Inside Deep Throat (the documentary)
Hot Fuzz
Some Backyard Wrestling documentary
The Goonies
You werent a virgin, were you?
oh no an all time favorite. always good to rewatch
holy f'n crap. How did this one slip by?!?!?!
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi829227033/
Quoteholy f'n crap. How did this one slip by?!?!?!
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi829227033/
"This video is not available in your country." :(
QuoteQuoteholy f'n crap. How did this one slip by?!?!?!
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi829227033/
"This video is not available in your country." :(
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dczcw0aNMEo[/media]
Wow...I had no idea! My feeling in this case is don't mess with the classics though, no need for silly prequels, sequels or 'companion pieces'
I LOVE this movie!!! (love this song too)
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=DR91Rj1ZN1M[/media]
QuoteWow...I had no idea! My feeling in this case is don't mess with the classics though, no need for silly prequels, sequels or 'companion pieces'
I LOVE this movie!!! (love this song too)
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=DR91Rj1ZN1M[/media]
Frank the Bunny still scares me. Yes, that song is breathtaking. I throw it mixes that I attempt to make.
Also, the little sister ain't so little anymore.
QuoteWow...I had no idea! My feeling in this case is don't mess with the classics though, no need for silly prequels, sequels or 'companion pieces'
I wouldnt stand by saying dont mess with classics in some cases, but this might very well be the LAST, and I mean LAST, movie that should have a continuation
Unless it gets critically lauded, I dont think I will even watch this movie. It would only ruin everything I love about Donnie Darko.
Donnie - " First of all, Papa Smurf didn't create Smurfette. Gargamel did. She was sent in as Gargamel's evil spy with the intention of destroying the Smurf village. But the overwhelming goodness of the Smurf way of life transformed her. And as for the whole gang-bang scenario, it just couldn't happen. Smurfs are asexual. They don't even have... reproductive organs under those little, white pants. It's just so illogical, you know, about being a Smurf. You know, what's the point of living... if you don't have a dick?"
Donnie's friend - "Dammit, Donnie. Why you gotta get all smart on us?"
This, really, really pisses me off. Richard Kelly's last movie was horrible so normally I wouldn't care what he does with his career but Donnie Darko is a great movie and I'm sad to see it reduced to this. I hate Hollywood so much.
QuoteThis, really, really pisses me off. Richard Kelly's last movie was horrible so normally I wouldn't care what he does with his career but Donnie Darko is a great movie and I'm sad to see it reduced to this. I hate Hollywood so much.
Richard Kelly has nothing to do with this though. Southland Tales was amazingly bad, disappointing compared to how good Donnie Darko is. I will probably see this but with low expectations. If it sucks, it won't ruin Donnie Darko for me.
I know Richard Kelly isn't making it, but I'm guessing he approved it.
Fright Night ;D
QuoteQuoteThis, really, really pisses me off. Richard Kelly's last movie was horrible so normally I wouldn't care what he does with his career but Donnie Darko is a great movie and I'm sad to see it reduced to this. I hate Hollywood so much.
Richard Kelly has nothing to do with this though. Southland Tales was amazingly bad, disappointing compared to how good Donnie Darko is. I will probably see this but with low expectations. If it sucks, it won't ruin Donnie Darko for me.
Never heard of Southland Tales until it was a preview on some movie I rented. I really want to see it. Not expecting even a very good movie out of it, but it looked very interesting and entertaining
QuoteQuoteQuoteThis, really, really pisses me off. Richard Kelly's last movie was horrible so normally I wouldn't care what he does with his career but Donnie Darko is a great movie and I'm sad to see it reduced to this. I hate Hollywood so much.
Richard Kelly has nothing to do with this though. Southland Tales was amazingly bad, disappointing compared to how good Donnie Darko is. I will probably see this but with low expectations. If it sucks, it won't ruin Donnie Darko for me.
Never heard of Southland Tales until it was a preview on some movie I rented. I really want to see it. Not expecting even a very good movie out of it, but it looked very interesting and entertaining
It's not, I wouldn't recommend. I was drunk when I watched it though.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThis, really, really pisses me off. Richard Kelly's last movie was horrible so normally I wouldn't care what he does with his career but Donnie Darko is a great movie and I'm sad to see it reduced to this. I hate Hollywood so much.
Richard Kelly has nothing to do with this though. Southland Tales was amazingly bad, disappointing compared to how good Donnie Darko is. I will probably see this but with low expectations. If it sucks, it won't ruin Donnie Darko for me.
Never heard of Southland Tales until it was a preview on some movie I rented. I really want to see it. Not expecting even a very good movie out of it, but it looked very interesting and entertaining
It's not, I wouldn't recommend. I was drunk when I watched it though.
I found it to be the complete opposite of entertaining.
Iron Man 2 & Avengers!!! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38902
QuoteIron Man 2 & Avengers!!! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38902
When I saw Sam Jackson as Sgt Fury after the Iron Man credits--I soiled myself. I am soooooo salivating for this movie trend to continue indefinitely! At least now Hollywood is drawing from some cool classic material.
QuoteWow...I had no idea! My feeling in this case is don't mess with the classics though, no need for silly prequels, sequels or 'companion pieces'
I LOVE this movie!!! (love this song too)
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=DR91Rj1ZN1M[/media]
Gyllenhall's peak IMO
QuoteQuoteIron Man 2 & Avengers!!! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38902
When I saw Sam Jackson as Sgt Fury after the Iron Man credits--I soiled myself. I am soooooo salivating for this movie trend to continue indefinitely! At least now Hollywood is drawing from some cool classic material.
That new movie Soul Men he's got coming up looks like it could be pretty funny.
I didnt realize that Bernie Mac had anything coming out still after he died
QuoteQuoteQuoteIron Man 2 & Avengers!!! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38902
When I saw Sam Jackson as Sgt Fury after the Iron Man credits--I soiled myself. I am soooooo salivating for this movie trend to continue indefinitely! At least now Hollywood is drawing from some cool classic material.
That new movie Soul Men he's got coming up looks like it could be pretty funny.
I didnt realize that Bernie Mac had anything coming out still after he died
Isaac Hayes is in that too, might be sad seeing them both together...
For Jaimoe & fans of Bubba Ho-Tep!!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38925
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIron Man 2 & Avengers!!! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38902
When I saw Sam Jackson as Sgt Fury after the Iron Man credits--I soiled myself. I am soooooo salivating for this movie trend to continue indefinitely! At least now Hollywood is drawing from some cool classic material.
That new movie Soul Men he's got coming up looks like it could be pretty funny.
I didnt realize that Bernie Mac had anything coming out still after he died
Isaac Hayes is in that too, might be sad seeing them both together...
For Jaimoe & fans of Bubba Ho-Tep!!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38925
I read that earlier today. I'm pleased that Paul Giamatti is play Col. Parker and Coscarelli is back at the helm, but with no Bruce Campbell makes the film less interesting to me. But I must say, I hope Ron Pearlman does take over for Bruce as Elvis - one cult hero replacing another.
I watched Southland Tales for about 16 min...I couldnt handle the "this movie is so awesome but over the top and waiting for something to occur" to go to the side
For 20 min..that movie blew
Totally stoked for Bill Mosely's new movie: "Repo: A Genetic Opera" looks totaly sick!
QuoteTotally stoked for Bill Mosely's new movie: "Repo: A Genetic Opera" looks totaly sick!
One of my girl friends from work is also, but only because Anthony Head is in it.
'Stop-Loss'
Still thinking about it...
A hard hitting film in places.
Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire looks excellent, can't wait to see it.
http://movies.yahoo.com/premieres/10454480/standardformat/
Short Cuts - Sprawling and majestic, I absolutely loved it.
QuoteShort Cuts - Sprawling and majestic, I absolutely loved it.
That's on my to see list. Saw Altman's Vincent & Theo the other day.
QuoteShort Cuts - Sprawling and majestic, I absolutely loved it.
Have you ever seen The Long Goodbye? It's my favorite Robert Altman film and one of my favorite movies in general.
This looks pretty funny:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/monsters-vs-aliens/trailer
(http://www.scifimoviepage.com/upcoming/photos/monsters/monsters_vs_aliens-poster.jpg)
QuoteHave you ever seen The Long Goodbye? It's my favorite Robert Altman film and one of my favorite movies in general.
I haven't. I must confess this is only the second or third Altman film I've seen (MASH has been one of my favourite comedies for years). Been reading a great book (Easy Riders, Raging Bull) on Hollywood in the 70's and it's got my interest in film piqued. I'll add that one to my 'list'.
Vera Drake - I don't have the articulation or vocabulary to do this film justice. It was understandably nominated for 3 Oscars & won 3 BAFTAs (including a well deserved best actress award for Imelda Staunton) Mike Leigh is a genius, I urge any series movie fan to see this film!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383694/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vera_drake/
(http://www.altfg.com/Stars/posterv/vera-drake.jpg)
Is it bad that I laughed my ass off non stop during Religulous?
Should I feel guilty? As a pacifist, half Asian Indian half Japanese guy of no religious affiliation, I couldn't get enough. I'm wondering why Maher didn't take shots at us Buddist/Shintoists.
QuoteIs it bad that I laughed my ass off non stop during Religulous?
Should I feel guilty? As a pacifist, half Asian Indian half Japanese guy of no religious affiliation, I couldn't get enough. I'm wondering why Maher didn't take shots at us Buddist/Shintoists.
How are you half asian, half indian, and half japanese?!??
Im not a math major, but thats 1 'half' too many my man
QuoteQuoteIs it bad that I laughed my ass off non stop during Religulous?
Should I feel guilty? As a pacifist, half Asian Indian half Japanese guy of no religious affiliation, I couldn't get enough. I'm wondering why Maher didn't take shots at us Buddist/Shintoists.
How are you half asian, half indian, and half japanese?!??
Im not a math major, but thats 1 'half' too many my man
LOL. If you read carefully, it states half Asian Indian. When I state Indian in the states, too many people construe it to mean Native American. Therefore the use of Asian as a modifier for Indian.
Having said that, I do have a buddy who's half white and half Japanese but is named Jerel so he actually does tell people he's half white, half Japanese, and half black and confuses the hell out of people.
Zack and Miri....pretty funny...it had its moments but dragged a little.
[size=20]1st Trailer for PIXAR's UP!!![/size]
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/up/trailer
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:D :D :D :D :D
Just watched the newest Futurama film: Benders Game. So awesome. These films keep getting better.
EDIT: Up looks great! Pixar is yet to let me down.
Nice. Thats a shit load of balloons!
http://booshmagazine.com/articles/cat/11/item/289
Just look at Squints!!!
Quotehttp://booshmagazine.com/articles/cat/11/item/289
Just look at Squints!!!
That was great...Ive been waiting to see a Where Are They Now? on that cast for awhile now
That Funny or Die video Squints did was pretty good too...."I did Sandlot 3, Squints is back baby!"
And for awhile, I thought Smalls was in more stuff bc he looks a lot like the kid who was in Mystic River (whose GF is murdered)
Zack And Miri Make A Porno - Decent movie. It was cool to see places I drive past often in a movie.
Rented The Happening and Pan's Labyrinth tonight. Wasn't necessarily disappointed by The Happening so much as I was underwhelmed. It was a good idea, but I don't think Shyamalan is quite as twisted as is necessary to have made that work really well. That and the characters just didn't fit it so well. Zooey Deschanel didn't fit too well for the role she was cast in, and it seemed like the characters were missing a little of the edge they needed. Really dug Mrs. Jones towards the end, and I think it's the fucked up survivors that make movies like these as scary as they can be. In a movie where the paranormal takes humanity through the ringer, the most important part isn't that aspect of it, it's the way people turn twisted through the situation that is the real horror of it. You only get glints of that until the situation on the porch, and then Mrs. Jones comes in and serves as the culmination of all that, but she seemed out of place in a world where everyone was so intent on working together. Could've probably used a little more science to it, as the "happening" varied so much as to how far-reaching or close it affected people. I feel like it was a really really solid and horrifying idea that just wasn't executed to its full potential. I've still not given up on Shyamalan, even though it seems like all my friends are all very wary of him. I think he's got more good work in him, but he might need the vision of a director he really respects to work alongside of to help him make his next masterpiece. I feel like he needs to be stretched and challenged by someone with a very different but complementary vision, and I'd like to see what happens there.
Pan's Labyrinth? Now that...good Lord. That is a damn movie. I don't even know how to approach it. Beautiful and haunting and sad and absolutely incredible. Loved, loved, loved it.
Three classics over the last few days; Alien, Manhattan & (best of all!) Roustabout.
Quantum of Solace last night. It's not a Bond film.
The Visitor - a small, quiet film about a widowed 60 year-old professor (played wonderfully by Six Feet Under's Richard Jenkins) finding purpose in life in an unexpected way. A beautiful film really, written and directed not surprisingly by Tom McCarthy of The Station Agent fame.
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i watched the orphanage last night. excellent film.
here's the trailer:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqqcBkpmsSA
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QuoteThe Visitor - a small, quiet film about a widowed 60 year-old professor (played wonderfully by Six Feet Under's Richard Jenkins) finding purpose in life in an unexpected way. A beautiful film really, written and directed not surprisingly by Tom McCarthy of The Station Agent fame.
It's a well made movie with very good performances, but I really thought the script wasn't anything special. It was a very basic story with very basic characters and I thought a lot of the dialogue was quite repeditive. The Station Agent was great, but I think this was a step down, though not a huge one.
QuoteQuantum of Solace last night. It's not a Bond film.
The name's Bourne, James Bourne? ;)
Blockbuster doesn't have the spongebob squarepants movie to rent: only to buy.
what
is
the
deal.
QuoteBlockbuster doesn't have the spongebob squarepants movie to rent: only to buy.
what
is
the
deal.
Really? How odd. I have several copies, too bad you're not in the St Louis area.
"Now that we're men....."
Twilight Samurai - bought this DVD a few years ago, never got round to watching it for some reason. Excellent movie, highly recommended for fans of international cinema.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351817/
QuoteRented The Happening...
tom, I think youre the 1st person Ive heard say absolutely anything not totally negative outside of a few who told me its so bad its good/funny. I despise M.Night, but Im glad some people can sort of like his movies :D
Quotei watched the orphanage last night. excellent film.
Ive only heard very good things from people about this flick. Good as in, its on a short list of the best thrillers/horror movies that have come out the last few years
I really need to just put it on top of my netflix queue and watch it!
QuoteQuoteQuantum of Solace last night. It's not a Bond film.
The name's Bourne, James Bourne? ;)
For real?! if so, TOTAL bummer!
Casino Royale was so sick, got all kinds of acclaim, and made a lot of money. Its not like they needed to do something like this to get people into the theater, so WHY?!?!
QuoteQuoteRented The Happening...
tom, I think youre the 1st person Ive heard say absolutely anything not totally negative outside of a few who told me its so bad its good/funny. I despise M.Night, but Im glad some people can sort of like his movies :D
i want that hour and a half back---awful--why do people watch this guy's movies? because he's got a cool name, i keep giving his movies a chance.
I thought The Sixth Sense was great, but I've hated everything else. I used to see his stuff in the hope that since he'd made one really good movie, he might be able to do it again, but after The Village I gave up. So I haven't seen The Happening, and I probably never will.
Role Models. Paul Rudd is hysterical.
the strangers (really bad.)
tupac resurrection (fell asleep)
QuoteI thought The Sixth Sense was great, but I've hated everything else. I used to see his stuff in the hope that since he'd made one really good movie, he might be able to do it again, but after The Village I gave up. So I haven't seen The Happening, and I probably never will.
You didn't like Unbreakable?
QuoteRole Models. Paul Rudd is hysterical.
I really want to see this, trailer looks pretty funny!
21 - not as bad as the critics made out.
QuoteQuoteI thought The Sixth Sense was great, but I've hated everything else. I used to see his stuff in the hope that since he'd made one really good movie, he might be able to do it again, but after The Village I gave up. So I haven't seen The Happening, and I probably never will.
You didn't like Unbreakable?
Not really. I never did see the whole thing though. Just random bits of it on TV.
WTF?!!
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0603286
Will Smith's young son Jaden has landed the lead role in an upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, according to reports.
Jaden, 10, is Smith's eldest son with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and previously acted alongside his father in 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
And now the youngster looks set to start forging his own acting career with a role in a new version of the hit 1984 film - playing the part made famous by Ralph Macchio, according to Variety.com.
Oscar-winner Hilary Swank took over the main role in The Next Karate Kid in 1994.
The new film, which will see Smith take on a co-producer role, will be relocated to Beijing, China, but will explore the same themes as the original three pictures, with a bullied youth learning to stand up for himself with the help of a wise martial arts expert mentor.
Don't mess with the Karate Kid >:(
QuoteWTF?!!
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0603286
Will Smith's young son Jaden has landed the lead role in an upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, according to reports.
Jaden, 10, is Smith's eldest son with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and previously acted alongside his father in 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
And now the youngster looks set to start forging his own acting career with a role in a new version of the hit 1984 film - playing the part made famous by Ralph Macchio, according to Variety.com.
Oscar-winner Hilary Swank took over the main role in The Next Karate Kid in 1994.
The new film, which will see Smith take on a co-producer role, will be relocated to Beijing, China, but will explore the same themes as the original three pictures, with a bullied youth learning to stand up for himself with the help of a wise martial arts expert mentor.
Don't mess with the Karate Kid >:(
You can't top a perfect movie. I get a horrible feeling about this.
the next karate kid was filmed in my school.
Quotethe next karate kid was filmed in my school.
The Hilary Swank movie? Never saw that one for obvious reasons ;)
http://warnerbros2008.warnerbros.com/#/movies/thedarkknight/foryourconsideration/
Quotehttp://warnerbros2008.warnerbros.com/#/movies/thedarkknight/foryourconsideration/
Some of those people got on there just so they wouldn't feel left out. Best supporting actress or best actor? No chance. Ditto to Morgan Freeman. But if Heath Ledger doesn't get a nomination, I think about half the normal audience will watch.
QuoteQuotehttp://warnerbros2008.warnerbros.com/#/movies/thedarkknight/foryourconsideration/
Some of those people got on there just so they wouldn't feel left out. Best supporting actress or best actor? No chance. Ditto to Morgan Freeman. But if Heath Ledger doesn't get a nomination, I think about half the normal audience will watch.
I think all that its saying is what each categories options are for Dark Knight, and nothing more.
I dont think anyone in the acting categories outside of Ledger is even a consideration, but it certainly could be nominated for things like art direction, cinematography, production, and dare I say best pic (seems like a weak year for this, though I bet half of the movies nominated come out in the next couple months). Still, I think it deserves a nom, but not a win in that one
And for the sake of not quoting like 4 posts:
- I think M Night is everything thats wrong with hollywood. A terrible director whose movies suck but still gross close too 100 bc of the name of a movie he made a decade ago. IMO, 6th sense wasnt even all that good bc I knew John McClain was dead 15 minutes in. If you like 6th sense, check out Stir of Echoes
- 21 was entertaining enough. I enjoyed the 1st half, but it went downhill kinda fast from there. Basically, it was what I expected. Spacey def held the movie together, if it wasnt for him, I think this movie could have been made by MTV. Im sorry, but Rounders will never be topped as the greatest card movie ever (and I have seen The Sting and Cincinnati Kid ;))
- Making another Karate Kid was a bad idea when they had that shemale make the 3rd one 15 years ago. This, is just, I dont even know. But, because his dad is Will Smith, Im sure itll clear 100 mill ;D
Bonnie And Clyde - Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker :o :-*
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I don't get what people see in her. That being said, I do love Chinatown. I'm watching Pulp Fiction right now, skipping most of the Bruce Willis part. I always found it pretty unpleasant, what with his annoying girlfriend and the rape and so on (Chris Walken kicks ass though). However, I've decided based on the John Travolta/Sam Jackson half that this is probably my favorite movie.
You cant skip parts of your favorite movie!!
That said, watched Get Shorty for the 1st time in awhile last night. Great flick, and definitely rewatchable and still just as good. Its almost like they had Travolta reprise his Pulp Fiction role for that movie, but instead of a hit man, he was a loan shark
Be Cool was pretty good for what it was too, but it was no Get Shorty
2nd Watchmen Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/watchmen.html?showVideo=1
Somers Town & RockNRolla are both out on DVD in January!!! (region2)
QuoteSomers Town & RockNRolla are both out on DVD in January!!! (region2)
Damn, that was fast for RockNRolla
QuoteQuoteSomers Town & RockNRolla are both out on DVD in January!!! (region2)
Damn, that was fast for RockNRolla
I thought I just started seeing ads for it about two weeks ago...?
:-/
Quote2nd Watchmen Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/watchmen.html?showVideo=1
i'm looking forward to this movie
has anyone seen rock n rolla it kind of looks good i wonder if guy ritchie can blow me away again
QuoteQuoteQuoteSomers Town & RockNRolla are both out on DVD in January!!! (region2)
Damn, that was fast for RockNRolla
I thought I just started seeing ads for it about two weeks ago...?
:-/
Hey Purvis, this is Region2 (UK) where it cam out back in Aug/Sept :)
Quotehas anyone seen rock n rolla it kind of looks good i wonder if guy ritchie can blow me away again
Haven't seen it but I'm really looking forward to it. I'm prepared to give Guy another shot + I like Gerard Butler (didn't like 300 but he was great in Dear Frankie) & love Toby Kebbell (Dead Man's Shoes, The Street)
QuoteQuotehas anyone seen rock n rolla it kind of looks good i wonder if guy ritchie can blow me away again
Haven't seen it but I'm really looking forward to it. I'm prepared to give Guy another shot + I like Gerard Butler (didn't like 300 but he was great in Dear Frankie) & love Toby Kebbell (Dead Man's Shoes, The Street)
The previews looked great. They showed ads here in the St Louis area for a few days then poof. Doing a quick search in my area, the closest theater is an hour away, near BH's place. Damn
3rd Trailer. Much better looking. Still concerned about the reported changes/additions/deletions but this looks good.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFLg9yIt5To[/media]
Quote3rd Trailer. Much better looking. Still concerned about the reported changes/additions/deletions but this looks good.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFLg9yIt5To[/media]
Yeah I like that trailer better. Shame it's not coming out now, Harry Potter movies are synonymous with Winter/Christmas...
QuoteQuote3rd Trailer. Much better looking. Still concerned about the reported changes/additions/deletions but this looks good.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFLg9yIt5To[/media]
Yeah I like that trailer better. Shame it's not coming out now, Harry Potter movies are synonymous with Winter/Christmas...
Yep.
Instead we have to put up with Marley and Me this year for Christmas...ugh. I am so sick of hearing about this movie since we are doing asstons of promotion with it.
Hellboy II - Not bad but some things I didn't like - tried to add too much humor, the drinking scene with him and Abe, the scene where Hellboy was a kid.
Christmas On Mars (this finally came out on DVD in case you hadn't heard) - Pretty good considering they're not experienced film makers. Wayne notes 2001, and Eraserhead as influences.
QuoteChristmas On Mars (this finally came out on DVD in case you hadn't heard) - Pretty good considering they're not experienced film makers. Wayne notes 2001, and Eraserhead as influences.
I have my Special Edition version with the CD, shirt, and other chotchkie's coming soon...I hope.
Death At A Funeral
Pretty black and pretty funny.
QuoteDeath At A Funeral
Pretty black and pretty funny.
Other than Peter Dinklage (the guy from The Station Agent), I really didn't like that movie.
Just finished Soylent Green. Sort of a let-down knowing the ending going into it, but it seemed rather anti-climactic regardless.
QuoteQuoteChristmas On Mars (this finally came out on DVD in case you hadn't heard) - Pretty good considering they're not experienced film makers. Wayne notes 2001, and Eraserhead as influences.
I have my Special Edition version with the CD, shirt, and other chotchkie's coming soon...I hope.
Local independent theatre here is playing this one come December, and I'm hopin' pretty hard for the ultimo-pack for Christmas, too.
Just watched "The Heathers" for the first time last night. And no matter how hard she tried, Winona Ryder wasn't able to ruin the movie for me. :)
QuoteJust watched "The Heathers" for the first time last night. And no matter how hard she tried, Winona Ryder wasn't able to ruin the movie for me. :)
I love my dead gay son!Still one of the funniest movie moments for me. Spit take worthy
QuoteQuoteJust watched "The Heathers" for the first time last night. And no matter how hard she tried, Winona Ryder wasn't able to ruin the movie for me. :)
I love my dead gay son!
Still one of the funniest movie moments for me. Spit take worthy
;D ;D ;D Agreed!
Sweeny Todd
DEMON BARBER!
Excellent.
Speaking of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, check out the Mad Hatter from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland. How great is this going to be?
Break out the mushrooms.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=50620
QuoteSpeaking of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, check out the Mad Hatter from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland. How great is this going to be?
Break out the mushrooms.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=50620
Jesus Fucking Christ! This is the first I've heard of this; just a few of my favorite things! :D
Wow! That pic is excellent, thanks BH :)
New Star Trek trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/
Wow, Johnny Depp looks like a dead crack whore in that pic. :-/
BTW BH, Sweeny was great.
QuoteSpeaking of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, check out the Mad Hatter from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland. How great is this going to be?
Break out the mushrooms.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=50620
I hate Tim Burton. Anybody else?
QuoteQuoteSpeaking of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, check out the Mad Hatter from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland. How great is this going to be?
Break out the mushrooms.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=50620
I hate Tim Burton. Anybody else?
Really? Everything he's done? Fair enough, he's made some crap (Planet Of The Apes) & some of his movies may not be for everyone but...he made PEE WEE's BIG ADVENTURE!!! & he cast TOM JONES in Mars Attacks!!!
Have you seen Ed Wood? That's an excellent Tim Burton movie that sometimes gets forgotten...
QuotePEE WEE's BIG ADVENTURE!!!
That movie is pure, unadulturated GENIUS.
QuoteQuotePEE WEE's BIG ADVENTURE!!!
That movie is pure, unadulturated GENIUS.
:)
;D they fixed the shot where Pee Wee is pulling his chain out. Remember watching it years ago and laughing about how they messed that up, like everybody noticed it. They were joking about it on the commentary track. Priceless stuff.
Over the last few nights watched the Tres Couleurs trilogy, just finished watching Red.
HOLY SHIT!!!
:o
tres colours are awesome.
red is my favorite.
if i remember correctly...
Quotetres colours are awesome.
red is my favorite.
if i remember correctly...
I think I liked Red best, then White & then Blue...but I really need to watch them again.
Love Pee Wee's Big Adventure!
QuoteQuotetres colours are awesome.
red is my favorite.
if i remember correctly...
I think I liked Red best, then White & then Blue...but I really need to watch them again.
i've been wanting to see those. what movies are comparable to them?
QuoteNew Star Trek trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/
I just showed this to my wife; the name James T Kirk meant nothing to her, when she saw the Enterprise she said 'Ah, Star Wars!' & when she saw Spock she said 'Ah, Spick!'
I kid you not! :( :-[ :( :-[ :( :-[ :( :-[ :( :-[
QuoteQuoteSpeaking of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, check out the Mad Hatter from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland. How great is this going to be?
Break out the mushrooms.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=50620
I hate Tim Burton. Anybody else?
Wha Wha What? Have you
seen the movie Big Fish? So, so good.
QuoteQuoteNew Star Trek trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/
I just showed this to my wife; the name James T Kirk meant nothing to her, when she saw the Enterprise she said 'Ah, Star Wars!' & when she saw Spock she said 'Ah, Spick!'
I kid you not! :( :-[ :( :-[ :( :-[ :( :-[ :( :-[
;D ;D ;D
QuoteQuoteSpeaking of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, check out the Mad Hatter from the upcoming Alice In Wonderland. How great is this going to be?
Break out the mushrooms.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=50620
I hate Tim Burton. Anybody else?
How should I know who else you hate?
LOL!!! ;D ;D ;D
watched down in the valley last night for about the third time and i still cant decide if i like it
QuoteQuoteQuotetres colours are awesome.
red is my favorite.
if i remember correctly...
I think I liked Red best, then White & then Blue...but I really need to watch them again.
i've been wanting to see those. what movies are comparable to them?
?
Can't think of anything to compare them to really...why do you need comparisons anyway? :)
If you're a fan of A) foreign & independent films and B) intelligent & thought provoking cinema then you should definitely check them out.
Soldier Blue (1970).
Just saw the Grindhouse movies... I think I liked them.
:)
The Grindhouses def have a bit of the :D :D :D going on, but I enjoyed them both and found them entertaining
I was a little surprised that I like Rodriguez's Planet Terror more than Tarantino's Death Proof though. Figured I woulda like QT's flick more, but I think he has gone downhill a bit since Jackie Brown (which is my favorite flick of his)
.......Watched The Strangers this weekend. It was okay, but they waited so long for stuff to happen the viewers tension was likely already gone. And talk about shitty ending
QuoteThe Grindhouses def have a bit of the :D :D :D going on, but I enjoyed them both and found them entertaining
I was a little surprised that I like Rodriguez's Planet Terror more than Tarantino's Death Proof though. Figured I woulda like QT's flick more, but I think he has gone downhill a bit since Jackie Brown (which is my favorite flick of his)
Liked them both, preferred Death Proof. I just bought Kill Bill 1&2, looking forward to watching them again for the 2nd time...
Cool trailer for the Chess Records movie:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/cadillacrecords/
Beyoncé = Etta James
Jeffrey Wright = Muddy Waters
Adrien Brody = Leonard Chess
Mos Def = Chuck Berry [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteCool trailer for the Chess Records movie:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/cadillacrecords/
Beyoncé = Etta James
Jeffrey Wright = Muddy Waters
Adrien Brody = Leonard Chess
Mos Def = Chuck Berry [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
That looks like it could be real good
Im a big Jeffrey Wright fan, hes great in everything, but rarely gets a role as big as this one looks like it is. Cant wait for that
I like Brody a lot too, and Mos Def as Mr. Duckwalk should be fun as well. I noticed from the credits that Emmanuelle Chriqui is in it too...Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm.
[size=24]Superb trailer for The Wrestler!!![/size]
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
I love Bruce's new song! I love this trailer :'(
Quote[size=24]Superb trailer for The Wrestler!!![/size]
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
I'll see it. I'm disappointed that it doesn't seem to look like Darren Aronofsky's other films though. I haven't seen The Fountain, but Pi and Requiem for a Dream both have beautiful, innovative cinematography (and Requiem has one of the greatest scores ever written in my opinion, contributing to it's status as basically a perfect movie.)
QuoteQuote[size=24]Superb trailer for The Wrestler!!![/size]
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
I'll see it. I'm disappointed that it doesn't seem to look like Darren Aronofsky's other films though. I haven't seen The Fountain, but Pi and Requiem for a Dream both have beautiful, innovative cinematography (and Requiem has one of the greatest scores ever written in my opinion, contributing to it's status as basically a perfect movie.)
I love Requiem & Pi, the Fountain was really disappointing. I think it's cool that he's doing something different...you'd rather he was a one trick pony like M Night Shyamalan?
QuoteQuoteQuote[size=24]Superb trailer for The Wrestler!!![/size]
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
I'll see it. I'm disappointed that it doesn't seem to look like Darren Aronofsky's other films though. I haven't seen The Fountain, but Pi and Requiem for a Dream both have beautiful, innovative cinematography (and Requiem has one of the greatest scores ever written in my opinion, contributing to it's status as basically a perfect movie.)
I love Requiem & Pi, the Fountain was really disappointing. I think it's cool that he's doing something different...you'd rather he was a one trick pony like M Night Shyamalan?
Personally, I think that Requiem and Pi, while both very intense, are not the work of anybody who could ever possibly be a one trick pony. Would his trick be amazingness? In that case, I'm all for it.
Up until now his films have been very visual, artistic pieces of cinema. All well & good if he had made 3 excellent movies like that but he failed with the Fountain IMO, therefore I think it's cool that he's trying something a little more mainstream :)
Surely a varied & diverse portfolio is a good thing?
The reviews (for the Wrestler) suggest that he has made an exceptional film this time around & I can't wait to see it...no release date for Japan yet though, I'll probably end up buying it on DVD as always.
doomsday if you like neil marshall as much as ido or you dont even know who he is dont see this movie
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote[size=24]Superb trailer for The Wrestler!!![/size]
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
I'll see it. I'm disappointed that it doesn't seem to look like Darren Aronofsky's other films though. I haven't seen The Fountain, but Pi and Requiem for a Dream both have beautiful, innovative cinematography (and Requiem has one of the greatest scores ever written in my opinion, contributing to it's status as basically a perfect movie.)
I love Requiem & Pi, the Fountain was really disappointing. I think it's cool that he's doing something different...you'd rather he was a one trick pony like M Night Shyamalan?
Personally, I think that Requiem and Pi, while both very intense, are not the work of anybody who could ever possibly be a one trick pony. Would his trick be amazingness? In that case, I'm all for it.
You should see The Fountain though. I kind of liked it, but I agree with DB that it was disappointing. It was pretty interesting/weird, but nowhere near cohesive enough for me to call it good.
With how much time and $$ was put into it too, I thought that made it more disappointing. I thought it was okay, but I remember after watching it and reading reviews, most either loved it or hated it, and those who loved it seemed to be reaching for something that wasnt really there
The Wrestler looks like itll be very good though. Maybe im a little biased because I think Mickey Rourke is great in basically every movie hes ever been in, but in this movie, especially considering his past performances, even I think he looks like he took it up a notch
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote[size=24]Superb trailer for The Wrestler!!![/size]
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/
I'll see it. I'm disappointed that it doesn't seem to look like Darren Aronofsky's other films though. I haven't seen The Fountain, but Pi and Requiem for a Dream both have beautiful, innovative cinematography (and Requiem has one of the greatest scores ever written in my opinion, contributing to it's status as basically a perfect movie.)
I love Requiem & Pi, the Fountain was really disappointing. I think it's cool that he's doing something different...you'd rather he was a one trick pony like M Night Shyamalan?
Personally, I think that Requiem and Pi, while both very intense, are not the work of anybody who could ever possibly be a one trick pony. Would his trick be amazingness? In that case, I'm all for it.
You should see The Fountain though. I kind of liked it, but I agree with DB that it was disappointing. It was pretty interesting/weird, but nowhere near cohesive enough for me to call it good.
With how much time and $$ was put into it too, I thought that made it more disappointing. I thought it was okay, but I remember after watching it and reading reviews, most either loved it or hated it, and those who loved it seemed to be reaching for something that wasnt really there
The Wrestler looks like itll be very good though. Maybe im a little biased because I think Mickey Rourke is great in basically every movie hes ever been in, but in this movie, especially considering his past performances, even I think he looks like he took it up a notch
I agree with mostly everyone. The Wrestler looks excellent. Pi was very good, Requiem was good but it made me sick. I might try to watch it again someday. The Fountan was ok, i found it to be confusing. A friend of mine loved it and I never got that.
Did I mention Quantum of Solace is good? The theme song sucks balls, but the movie itself is altogether awesome.
Just got finished watching Chinatown. I can't believe a movie about irrigation could be so amazing.
Just bought and watched Wall-E again. Even better than the first time. :)
QuoteJust bought and watched Wall-E again. Even better than the first time. :)
I've got that & Kung Fu Panda in the post, can't wait to watch them both again!
Did you go for the 3 disc edition?
Just finished 'THE FALL'. Interesting to say the least.
QuoteQuoteJust bought and watched Wall-E again. Even better than the first time. :)
I've got that & Kung Fu Panda in the post, can't wait to watch them both again!
Did you go for the 3 disc edition?
I've yet to see KFP but heard it was really good. And yes I did. I want all there is to get of this movie! :D
Kung Fu Panda is the only computer animated movie to give Pixar a run for it's money IMO. Very funny & the animation is stunning!!!
capturing the friedmans
teenage mutant ninja turtles II
QuoteKung Fu Panda is the only computer animated movie to give Pixar a run for it's money IMO. Very funny & the animation is stunning!!!
I like the first Ice Age though.
Quoteteenage mutant ninja turtles II
Featuring a cameo by the lovely Vanilla Ice.
QuoteQuoteteenage mutant ninja turtles II
Featuring a cameo by the lovely Vanilla Ice.
AND KEVIN NASH
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9656/kevinnash04xx9.jpg)
Even with Kevin Nash air-brushed and cleaned-up can't hide the face of a juicer.
KEVIN NASH IS IN THAT MOVIE? WHAT ABOUT SCOTT HALL?!?!
QuoteKEVIN NASH IS IN THAT MOVIE? WHAT ABOUT SCOTT HALL?!?!
He was at the bar.....
QuoteJust got finished watching Chinatown. I can't believe a movie about irrigation could be so amazing.
probably my favorite movie with Nicholson in it, whose 1 of my favorite actors...although The Departed has given it a run for its money
QuoteJust finished 'THE FALL'. Interesting to say the least.
On another board I frequent, everybody who sees this just cant seem to say enough good things about it
I heard the scenery or something is supposed to be amazing
This is another movie I need to see but Ill probably just watch some movie on my DVR that Ive already seen tonight
Patti Smith: Dream of Life - excellent first-person documentary about a rock and roll legend and punk-poet activist. The film reads like a book of poetry, fractured but beautiful. Patti has lost none of her edge, something that you can't say about her CBGB and punk peers (at least the ones that are still alive).
High Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
QuoteQuoteKung Fu Panda is the only computer animated movie to give Pixar a run for it's money IMO. Very funny & the animation is stunning!!!
I like the first Ice Age though.
Ice Age was good, I even liked the 2nd one OK. Shark Tale, Over The Hedge...even Open Season were all good but PIXAR didn't have any competition until KFP came along.
Keeping things animated, good reviews for BOLT? :-?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bolt/
Speaking of Ice Age:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/iceagedawnofthedinosaurs/
QuoteHigh Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
It truly is great.
QuoteQuoteQuoteKung Fu Panda is the only computer animated movie to give Pixar a run for it's money IMO. Very funny & the animation is stunning!!!
I like the first Ice Age though.
Ice Age was good, I even liked the 2nd one OK. Shark Tale, Over The Hedge...even Open Season were all good but PIXAR didn't have any competition until KFP came along.
Keeping things animated, good reviews for BOLT? :-?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bolt/
I thought Shark Tale and Open Season were both good...Maybe not good as pixar's bests like Ratatouille, Cars, Incredibles, etc., but good nonetheless
And I didnt realize Bolt wasnt a pixar since its a disney release, but I guess it isnt
I need to catch Wall-E but it was gone from the damn Redbox on free movie monday >:(
QuoteQuoteHigh Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
It truly is great.
Cusacks best IMO. Not counting Con Air
QuoteQuoteQuoteHigh Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
It truly is great.
Cusacks best IMO. Not counting Con Air
I personally would go with Grosse Pointe Blank...but that's me.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHigh Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
It truly is great.
Cusacks best IMO. Not counting Con Air
I personally would go with Grosse Pointe Blank...but that's me.
Thats #2 on my list
There close, but HF gets my vote bc of them being music snobs and all the music talk throughout the film
And while were at it, how the hell did that shitty looking vampire movie 'Twilight' gross over 69$ million at the box office this past weekend?!?!!
There must have been a lot of chicks on their periods or something
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHigh Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
It truly is great.
Cusacks best IMO. Not counting Con Air
I personally would go with Grosse Pointe Blank...but that's me.
Thats #2 on my list
There close, but HF gets my vote bc of them being music snobs and all the music talk throughout the film
So where does that leave Say Anything?!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHigh Fidelity. I hadn't seen it for over a year so I was wondering if I'd love it as much as I used to, and I do.
It truly is great.
Cusacks best IMO. Not counting Con Air
I personally would go with Grosse Pointe Blank...but that's me.
Thats #2 on my list
There close, but HF gets my vote bc of them being music snobs and all the music talk throughout the film
So where does that leave Say Anything?!!
Its up there. Along with Better Off Dead. But that is an inside joke with my BFF. Here and her brother give each other TV dinners every Christmas in honor.
or better of dead?? and all the twilight fans got their break from second life and their first breath of fresh air in months
QuoteAnd while were at it, how the hell did that shitty looking vampire movie 'Twilight' gross over 69$ million at the box office this past weekend?!?!!
There must have been a lot of chicks on their periods or something
[size=8]I saw it and liked it but then again I liked the books. The teen poon at the theater was off the charts. If I was 16, and needed to find a young nubile hottie, I would have gone to see the show. Yeah, I check my man card at the door a loooooong time ago. Marraige does that sometimes.[/size]
I used to love this ;D
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=SXneGF0PgMw[/media]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=SXneGF0PgMw
that was one crazy summer
Whatever happened to Bobcat Goldthwait?!! That guy should be huge! ;)
man i was just thinking that oh well you can always fall back on the police academies
He shows up on Bob and Tom every so often and is usually pretty damn funny.
Quoteman i was just thinking that oh well you can always fall back on the police academies
& what about the beat-box dude? He should be huge too! Last time I was in the US he was doing commercials for car insurance?!! That's a damn shame...
QuoteQuotewhat about the beat-box dude? .
that guy blows my mind
Thanks to the excellent library here, I've watched some great films in the past week - Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Cinema Paradiso, Miller's Crossing, Network.
QuoteMiller's Crossing
One of my favorites. I might watch that tonight.
QuoteThanks to the excellent library here, I've watched some great films in the past week - Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Cinema Paradiso,
What did you think of Cinema Paradiso? No wait, what did you think of
PEE WEE?!!
forgot to post I watched this movie Nightwatch a couple days ago. Its about 10 years old, stars Ewen McGregor, Josh Brolin, and Nick Nolte. Lauren Graham and Patricia Arquette in supporting roles. Ewen takes a job as a nightwatchman at the medical examiner building. Theres a serial killer on the loose at the time and he becomes a suspect.
Without being scary really, I thought the director did a great job and making it feel real creepy. McGregor had 1 of his best performances Ive seen, and Brolin and Nolte were great as usual.
Id say its worth netflixing and watching
QuoteQuoteThanks to the excellent library here, I've watched some great films in the past week - Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Cinema Paradiso,
What did you think of Cinema Paradiso? No wait, what did you think of PEE WEE?!!
"The Stars at Night, Are Big and Bright!"
Man the first time I saw that with my da, I wet myself from laughter.
Quoteforgot to post I watched this movie Nightwatch a couple days ago. Its about 10 years old, stars Ewen McGregor, Josh Brolin, and Nick Nolte. Lauren Graham and Patricia Arquette in supporting roles. Ewen takes a job as a nightwatchman at the medical examiner building. Theres a serial killer on the loose at the time and he becomes a suspect.
Without being scary really, I thought the director did a great job and making it feel real creepy. McGregor had 1 of his best performances Ive seen, and Brolin and Nolte were great as usual.
Id say its worth netflixing and watching
that movie is pretty good
have you seen the other nightwatch?
Just thought of another excellent John Cusack movie - Must Love Dogs!!!
Just kidding...Grifters!
QuoteQuoteThanks to the excellent library here, I've watched some great films in the past week - Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Cinema Paradiso,
What did you think of Cinema Paradiso? No wait, what did you think of PEE WEE?!!
Loved Cinema Paradiso. There may have been a few tears shed...
Can't believe I've never seen Pee Wee's Big Adventure before, so great. This scene had me in hysterics:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJexFOxolI[/media]
what is THE FALL? is it about the band?
Quotewhat is THE FALL? is it about the band?
Not about a band...enough people talked about it that I didnt bother to read Ebert's review, just thought I needed to watch it at some point
Here's a brief discussion by this poster followed by Ebert's reviews of it. Its long, thats why I didnt read it :)
interesting backstory to the movie... he claims to have scouted locations for 17 years (reportedly shot in 24 countries & it shows), & when he saw a picture of the girl he felt compelled to start filming right away... he was able to piggyback on his commerical shoots to cut costs, but still almost went bankrupt by financing it out of pocket... reminiscent of the big stakes coppola gambled with apocalypse now, reportedly being close to the brink financially... less successfully, billy friedkin, flush from success of the exorcist, lost a fortune shooting the unappreciated gem but commercially disastrous sorceror on location in central or south american jungle...
one thing that made conventional financing impossible, was he admitted that the script would be partly written by the child actress (the stories of the narrator & girl become interwoven & collaborative during the course of the movie)... one way they were able to capture such a natural & unaffected performance from the child was hiding the camera where possible, & filming during apparent rehearsals...
tarsem (as he goes by) has been attached to a few projects recently, but not sure if anything concrete is lined up...
* ebert liked it enough to give it a follow up review (both below)... he also said it would make his best/favorite movies of the year list...
The Fall
May 29, 2008
By Roger Ebert
Tarsem's "The Fall" is a mad folly, an extravagant visual orgy, a free-fall from reality into uncharted realms. Surely it is one of the wildest indulgences a director has ever granted himself. Tarsem, for two decades a leading director of music videos and TV commercials, spent millions of his own money to finance "The Fall," filmed it for four years in 28 countries and has made a movie that you might want to see for no other reason than because it exists. There will never be another like it.
"The Fall" is so audacious that when Variety calls it a "vanity project," you can only admire the man vain enough to make it. It tells a simple story with vast romantic images so stunning I had to check twice, three times, to be sure the film actually claims to have absolutely no computer-generated imagery. None? What about the Labyrinth of Despair, with no exit? The intersecting walls of zig-zagging staircases? The man who emerges from the burning tree? Perhaps the key words are "computer-generated." Perhaps some of the images are created by more traditional kinds of special effects.
The story framework for the imagery is straightforward. In Los Angeles, circa 1915, a silent movie stunt man has his legs paralyzed while performing a reckless stunt. He convalesces in a half-deserted hospital, its corridors of cream and lime stretching from ward to ward of mostly empty beds, their pillows and sheets awaiting the harvest of World War I. The stunt man is Roy (Lee Pace), pleasant in appearance, confiding in speech, happy to make a new friend of a little girl named Alexandria (Catinca Untaru).
Roy tells a story to Alexandria, involving adventurers who change appearance as quickly as a child's imagination can do its work. We see the process. He tells her of an "Indian" who has a wigwam and a squaw. She does not know these words, and envisions an Indian from a land of palaces, turbans and swamis. The verbal story is input from Roy; the visual story is output from Alexandria.
The story involves Roy (playing the Black Bandit) and his friends: a bomb-throwing Italian anarchist, an escaped African slave, an Indian (from India), and Charles Darwin and his pet monkey, Wallace. Their sworn enemy, Governor Odious, has stranded them on a desert island, but they come ashore (riding swimming elephants, of course) and wage war on him.
Roy draws out the story for a personal motive; after Alexandria brings him some communion wafers from the hospital chapel, he persuades her to steal some morphine tablets from the dispensary. Paralyzed and having lost his great love (she is the Princess in his story), he hopes to kill himself. There is a wonderful scene of the little girl trying to draw him back to life.
Either you are drawn into the world of this movie or you are not. It is preposterous, of course, but I vote with Werner Herzog, who says if we do not find new images, we will perish. Here a line of bowmen shoot hundreds of arrows into the air. So many of them fall into the back of the escaped slave that he falls backward and the weight of his body is supported by them, as on a bed of nails with dozens of foot-long arrows. There is scene of the monkey Wallace chasing a butterfly through impossible architecture.
At this point in reviews of movies like "The Fall" (not that there are any), I usually announce that I have accomplished my work. I have described what the movie does, how it looks while it is doing it, and what the director has achieved. Well, what has he achieved? "The Fall" is beautiful for its own sake. And there is the sweet charm of the young Romanian actress Catinca Untaru, who may have been dubbed for all I know, but speaks with the innocence of childhood, working her way through tangles of words. She regards with equal wonder the reality she lives in, and the fantasy she pretends to. It is her imagination that creates the images of Roy's story, and they have a purity and power beyond all calculation. Roy is her perfect storyteller, she is his perfect listener, and together they build a world.
Ebert notes: The movie's R rating should not dissuade bright teenagers from this celebration of the imagination.
Tarsem and the legend of "The Fall"
June 3, 2008
by Roger Ebert
Tarsem was talking about how he risked almost everything he owned to make a movie that nobody, nobody at all, was willing to finance for years. The movie is "The Fall," which will be on my list of the year's best films, and is setting box office records on the art house circuit. It is almost impossible to describe. You can say what happens, but you can't convey the astonishment of how it happens.
Tarsem made millions as a director of commercials, and gladly spent most of them to make his movie. "Everybody in advertising," he was telling me, "always says one day they'll make a great movie with their own money, blah, blah, blah. They never do it. David Fincher, one of my producers, told me, 'You happen to be the fool that has done it'."
Tarsem is a thin man of medium height, mercurial in conversation, smiling easily. "Something happened to me that doesn't happen to most people," he said. "Life happens to them. It was happening to me. But at the particular point when I was ready to settle down with a woman and have the babies, the woman moved and had the babies with somebody else. I was freaked out. What happened next was, I had promised myself I would make this film in a heartbeat if I found the right girl. And suddenly I found the little girl."
How would he finance the movie? "I've never known what to do with money. I live quite easily. Ninety-five percent of the time it seems like I'm on airplanes or in airports. I travel making commercials, I have a home that's all paid for, and I'm a prostitute in love with a profession. I had no idea who my money was for. It wasn't for the kids that I didn't have, so I decided to cash in."
"The Fall" is one of the most extraordinary films I've ever seen. Set in Los Angeles in 1915, it involves a paralyzed stunt man (Lee Pace) and a four-year old Romanian girl named Alexandria (Catinca Untaru) who occupy separate wings in a hospital where most of the beds are empty -- waiting, probably, to be filled by victims of the Great War.
The stunt man begins to tell the girl a story. We hear the story in his words, but we see it through her eyes, and she imagines it as a magical vision. After filming all the scenes involving the two characters, Tarsem shot her visions in 28 countries over a period of four years. There are sights in the film you cannot imagine are possible, but Tarsem says he used no computers to create them. They exist.
Who is this Tarsem? Full name, Tarsem Singh Dhabdwar. Last name too hard for Americans to say. Millions of Indians have the middle name "Singh." Therefore, Tarsem. Born in India, his family moved to Iran when he was three, but his father was concerned the mullahs would destroy education there, so he sent his two sons to a boarding school in the Himalayas.
"I saw a book in India titled Guide to Film Schools in America, and it shell-shocked me," he said. "It changed my life, because I thought you went to college to study something that your father loved and you hated. I told my father I wanted to study film and he said there was no way he was gonna let me do that. I made my way to Los Angeles, and made a film that won a scholarship to the Art Center College of Design. My father thought I was headed for Harvard. I called him and said, 'I want to study film,' and he said, 'You don't exist anymore'."
Tarsem made a music video for Suzanne Vega, another for REM. "The first commercial I did was for Levi's, and was based on the movie 'The Swimmer,' the Burt Lancaster one, where a guy swims from pool to pool in his neighbor's back yards. The tagline was, 'The more you wash them, the better they get."' That won the Grand Prix in Cannes and so in a way it's been downhill ever since."
The agencies that made commercials, he said, "gave me very good money and I didn't complain about it. I put it aside like a little squirrel and at the end I ended up with a project that I wanted to do very badly and threw it all away, so now I'm penniless but as happy as a pig in poo. I told my brothe
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The agencies that made commercials, he said, "gave me very good money and I didn't complain about it. I put it aside like a little squirrel and at the end I ended up with a project that I wanted to do very badly and threw it all away, so now I'm penniless but as happy as a pig in poo. I told my brother, sell everything, I'm going on this magical mystery tour. When I finish it, I'll let you know. I called him when it was almost done. He said the house was almost up for sale. But I was finished."
He has a quick smile and makes his struggle sound like a lark.
"If you think it's hard raising money for a film, try telling people that the script is going to be written by a 4-year old. It's going to be dictated to me by a child. For seven years wherever I would shoot a commercial I would send people out with a camera to schools, and one day I got a tape of this girl at a school in Romania, in the middle of students talking. I was amazed. She was perfect. She didn't speak English. The penny dropped. She was six, but if she didn't speak the language she would be using, the misunderstanding would buy me the two years that I needed. Because she had to seem four.
"I found a mental asylum in South Africa that gave me a wing. I figured everything for her had to be visual. I explained to her where she lived, where he lived, where everything was. And we taught her the English of her lines, word by word. She would say them, and if she didn't get it right in three or four takes, we changed her dialog because she needed to sound spontaneous, not rehearsed."
"I found a mental asylum in South Africa that gave me a wing. I figured everything for her had to be visual. I explained to her where she lived, where he lived, where everything was. And we taught her the English of her lines, word by word. She would say them, and if she didn't get it right in three or four takes, we changed her dialog because she needed to sound spontaneous, not rehearsed."
It's true. One of the treasures of the film is the sound of the dialog by Catinca Untaru. We understand every word, but she sounds as if she's inventing them as utters them.
Now what about those miraculous locations? I asked him. No special effects? What about the zig-zagging interlocking black and white staircases reaching down into the earth?
"Its true. Its Ripley's. What people think is not true in the film is true. The steps that go down, it's a reservoir that has been there for 500 or 600 years. It's used for seeing how low the water level is, to determine how to tax people. If the water level is so high, they charge so much tax from the farmers. The problem is most of the time you never see those steps; they're underwater. Somebody showed me these steps and said they went really way down. And I said, well, has anybody seen that?
"They said, most Indians think they look cheap. But in fact they look like an inspiration by Escher. So labyrinthine and mad. The problem is, when you see the wide shot, you realize they're not what I'm making them out to be. What matters is how I'm framing it. If you see the wider shots, there are about 2,000 Indians on trees watching and wondering why we're shooting in a really crappy well. But since I shot those steps, three Hindi movies have gone and shot there because they figure, if its good enough for him, it must be beautiful."
And the Labyrinth With no Escape?
"That is a 400-year-old observatory. The steps line up with one star, the arc lines up with another star, and if you look around the location it's really chaotic and haywire. All I had to do was choose my angle so I could use their shapes without showing their surroundings. I thought, I can make a labyrinth out of this if I make it look like it's enclosed. The fact is, it's a really cheap-looking park in the middle of Jaidpur."
And as for the Blue City...
"Jodhpur, the blue city, is a Brahmin city where you're only supposed to paint your house blue. I made a contract with the city; we would give them free paint. We knew legally they could only choose blue. So they painted their houses blue and it looked more vibrant than it ever had before."
Tarsem made it all sound so simple, and when you see the film it all seems literally impossible.
"There are no computer effects. It's just the kind of visual stuff like what I was doing all the time with commercials, where it looks like more than it is. In all these places I had filmed over at least 17 years, I told the people, this is a paid job, its a commercial, but I'll come back one day and make this place look magical. To use a line from 'The Godfather,' he does them a favor, and one day, 'and that day may never come,' there will be a favor in return. And 17 years later that day came, I showed up, and some of the favors I could cash in, and some I couldn't. "
And then Tarsem made one of the most astonishing films I have ever seen. It is all the more special in this age of computer-generated special effects, because we see things that cannot exist, but our eyes do not lie, and they do exist, yes, they really do.
"I found a mental asylum in South Africa that gave me a wing. I figured everything for her had to be visual. I explained to her where she lived, where he lived, where everything was. And we taught her the English of her lines, word by word. She would say them, and if she didn't get it right in three or four takes, we changed her dialog because she needed to sound spontaneous, not rehearsed."
"I found a mental asylum in South Africa that gave me a wing. I figured everything for her had to be visual. I explained to her where she lived, where he lived, where everything was. And we taught her the English of her lines, word by word. She would say them, and if she didn't get it right in three or four takes, we changed her dialog because she needed to sound spontaneous, not rehearsed."
It's true. One of the treasures of the film is the sound of the dialog by Catinca Untaru. We understand every word, but she sounds as if she's inventing them as utters them.
Now what about those miraculous locations? I asked him. No special effects? What about the zig-zagging interlocking black and white staircases reaching down into the earth?
"Its true. Its Ripley's. What people think is not true in the film is true. The steps that go down, it's a reservoir that has been there for 500 or 600 years. It's used for seeing how low the water level is, to determine how to tax people. If the water level is so high, they charge so much tax from the farmers. The problem is most of the time you never see those steps; they're underwater. Somebody showed me these steps and said they went really way down. And I said, well, has anybody seen that?
"They said, most Indians think they look cheap. But in fact they look like an inspiration by Escher. So labyrinthine and mad. The problem is, when you see the wide shot, you realize they're not what I'm making them out to be. What matters is how I'm framing it. If you see the wider shots, there are about 2,000 Indians on trees watching and wondering why we're shooting in a really crappy well. But since I shot those steps, three Hindi movies have gone and shot there because they figure, if its good enough for him, it must be beautiful."
And the Labyrinth With no Escape?
"That is a 400-year-old observatory. The steps line up with one star, the arc lines up with another star, and if you look around the location it's really chaotic and haywire. All I had to do was choose my angle so I could use their shapes without showing their surroundings. I thought, I can make a labyrinth out of this if I make it look like it's enclosed. The fact is, it's a really cheap-looking park in the middle of Jaidpur."
And as for the Blue City...
"Jodhpur, the blue city, is a Brahmin city where you're only supposed to paint your house blue. I made a contract with the city; we would give them free paint. We knew legally they could only choose blue. So they painted their houses blue and it looked more vibrant than it ever had before."
Tarsem made it all sound so simple, and when you see the film it all seems literally impossible.
"There are no computer effects. It's just the kind of visual stuff like what I was doing all the time with commercials, where it looks like more than it is. In all these places I had filmed over at least 17 years, I told the people, this is a paid job, its a commercial, but I'll come back one day and make this place look magical. To use a line from 'The Godfather,' he does them a favor, and one day, 'and that day may never come,' there will be a favor in return. And 17 years later that day came, I showed up, and some of the favors I could cash in, and some I couldn't. "
And then Tarsem made one of the most astonishing films I have ever seen. It is all the more special in this age of computer-generated special effects, because we see things that cannot exist, but our eyes do not lie, and they do exist, yes, they really do.
Dudes, do not bash Twilight... there are legions of hot chicks flowing in and out of the theatre right now.
QuoteDudes, do not bash Twilight... there are legions of hot chicks flowing in and out of the theatre right now.
As I said in my post in very small print, the amount of teen/20something poon was out of control.
QuoteQuoteDudes, do not bash Twilight... there are legions of hot chicks flowing in and out of the theatre right now.
As I said in my post in very small print, the amount of teen/20something poon was out of control.
I don't know if any "poon" is worth having to sit through that sub-sub-sub-par vampire movie.
Just went to see Changeling...thought it was awesome... very sad.. kind of scary..
QuoteQuoteQuoteDudes, do not bash Twilight... there are legions of hot chicks flowing in and out of the theatre right now.
As I said in my post in very small print, the amount of teen/20something poon was out of control.
I don't know if any "poon" is worth having to sit through that sub-sub-sub-par vampire movie.
And what's the point when you can watch HBO's True Blood or dig out some Buffy, Angel and even Bela Lugosi DVDs.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDudes, do not bash Twilight... there are legions of hot chicks flowing in and out of the theatre right now.
As I said in my post in very small print, the amount of teen/20something poon was out of control.
I don't know if any "poon" is worth having to sit through that sub-sub-sub-par vampire movie.
And what's the point when you can watch HBO's True Blood or dig out some Buffy, Angel and even Bela Lugosi DVDs.
Good point. Twilight wasn't thaaaat bad though.
The Graduate
Thanks for ruining the ending, Wayne's World 2. >:(
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDudes, do not bash Twilight... there are legions of hot chicks flowing in and out of the theatre right now.
As I said in my post in very small print, the amount of teen/20something poon was out of control.
I don't know if any "poon" is worth having to sit through that sub-sub-sub-par vampire movie.
And what's the point when you can watch HBO's True Blood or dig out some Buffy, Angel and even Bela Lugosi DVDs.
Good point. Twilight wasn't thaaaat bad though.
Yeah, I may have exaggerated slightly. But True Blood, now there's a good vampire show. 8-)
New Terminator poster...sort of (pretty original/cool!)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39240
Adam Sandler in a Judd Apatow? + Seth Rogen & Jonah Hill (of course!)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1201167/
I just got my 3disc WallE in the post & disc2 is covered in scratches.
I fucking hate stupid packaging like this!!! >:( >:( >:(
Short Cuts
One of the most powerful movies I've ever seen! Magnolia is such a rip-off of Short Cuts. I like P.T. Anderson but aren't all of his movies too reminiscent of other directors?
QuoteShort Cuts
One of the most powerful movies I've ever seen! Magnolia is such a rip-off of Short Cuts. I like P.T. Anderson but aren't all of his movies too reminiscent of other directors?
raymond carver rulez.
wordplay
when stand up stood out
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
It was the MMJ song that made me see it.
Watched Peter Jackson's Dead Alive (Braindead in some countries) earlier. It might be my favorite zombie flick now.
Also, just rewatched Eternal Sunshine again. Sort of needed to cry at a movie. One of those days.
QuoteI just got my 3disc WallE in the post & disc2 is covered in scratches.
I fucking hate stupid packaging like this!!! >:( >:( >:(
That's mighty unfortunate. Was it able to play? Or sent back?
QuoteQuoteI just got my 3disc WallE in the post & disc2 is covered in scratches.
I fucking hate stupid packaging like this!!! >:( >:( >:(
That's mighty unfortunate. Was it able to play? Or sent back?
Disc 2 is a scratched, haven't watched it yet...
I got The Simpsons Season 11 for my birthday, worst packaging ever! All 4 discs are jammed into unbelievably tight cardboard sleeves, all 4 scratched coming out!
Elf. Man I love this movie!
QuoteWatched Peter Jackson's Dead Alive (Braindead in some countries) earlier. It might be my favorite zombie flick now.
Also, just rewatched Eternal Sunshine again. Sort of needed to cry at a movie. One of those days.
Had one of those days with Terms of Endearment ;D
Dead Alive is one zombie I've been meaning to see. I hear it's a damn good one.
Speaking of Peter Jackson, have you ever seen Meet The Feebles?
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/ashtraygurlzay/1989-MeetTheFeeblesDVD.jpg)
Sweet Jesus, that looks incredible. Things like this make me love Peter Jackson more and more.
You really do need to see Dead Alive, it's really just a wonderful movie. And some of the best pre-CGI over-the-top gore I've seen. I thought Savini's work in Day of the Dead was pretty damn incredible, but there's something perfect in the way it's conceived and played out in Dead Alive.
There's a good comparison scene from both movies, and neither will spoil the movies to mention, but there's scenes involving head dismemberment in both. In Day of the Dead, one of the characters has this moment where he's been pinned down by a group of underfed reanimates (do NOT fuck with the hungry undead) and they start going at his neck/clavicle-region. He's screaming ridiculously as they begin pulling on his head and they wind up severing the head as he's screaming, his torso still freaking out and the scream becoming this inhuman wail as his vocal folds are torn from his body. Animatronic head still writhing. It's ridiculous. But it didn't fit the character of the movie. Day of the Dead is so dark and zombie-less to a point, and you can tell they really wanted to push the envelope with the end of the movie and that sort of gore just really seems out of place. Doesn't add to the darkness of the movie, because you hate the character and he almost gets killed to easily. It's incredible from the standpoint of ground-breaking gore, but it doesn't fit the character of the way the film's been going, somehow. It could've been the soundtrack, too. Who knows.
Anyways, Dead Alive has this scene where (and let me mention that this sucker is relatively low-budget, so all the gore and dismemberment is thanks to either puppetry or stop-motion, both of which have a much campier and fitting effect here)...hmmm. That was a really shitty use of a parenthetical statement. Anyhow, there's this scene where the zombies really start going to town, someone catches another zombie's head and just starts pulling on the scalp and the skin off the entire head comes off in one piece. It's perfect and brilliant and not drawn out and things just keep rolling, onto more gore. But I think in light of the rest of the movie, and the way it plays out with all the gore just horribly overdone in a way where anythign over-the-top is only fitting, stuff like this just amplifies how ridiculous it is. Jackson really has a beautiful feel for how ridiculous the genre is, and really did it some serious justice by playing up the camp to the extreme. Not for the light of stomach, I wouldn't say, just because things get a bit...visceral? But totally worth the watch if you dig anything about the genre.
Loved it. It's probably my favorite zombie flick now. Beautiful movie.
QuoteSpeaking of Peter Jackson, have you ever seen Meet The Feebles?
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/ashtraygurlzay/1989-MeetTheFeeblesDVD.jpg)
I saw that when it first came out. Don't remember much about it other than it didn't have the same effect that Bad Taste or Brain Dead did...
Actually, I think I do remember some of the m/puppets shagging the hippo though...
QuoteSweet Jesus, that looks incredible. Things like this make me love Peter Jackson more and more.
You really do need to see Dead Alive, it's really just a wonderful movie. And some of the best pre-CGI over-the-top gore I've seen. I thought Savini's work in Day of the Dead was pretty damn incredible, but there's something perfect in the way it's conceived and played out in Dead Alive.
There's a good comparison scene from both movies, and neither will spoil the movies to mention, but there's scenes involving head dismemberment in both. In Day of the Dead, one of the characters has this moment where he's been pinned down by a group of underfed reanimates (do NOT fuck with the hungry undead) and they start going at his neck/clavicle-region. He's screaming ridiculously as they begin pulling on his head and they wind up severing the head as he's screaming, his torso still freaking out and the scream becoming this inhuman wail as his vocal folds are torn from his body. Animatronic head still writhing. It's ridiculous. But it didn't fit the character of the movie. Day of the Dead is so dark and zombie-less to a point, and you can tell they really wanted to push the envelope with the end of the movie and that sort of gore just really seems out of place. Doesn't add to the darkness of the movie, because you hate the character and he almost gets killed to easily. It's incredible from the standpoint of ground-breaking gore, but it doesn't fit the character of the way the film's been going, somehow. It could've been the soundtrack, too. Who knows.
Anyways, Dead Alive has this scene where (and let me mention that this sucker is relatively low-budget, so all the gore and dismemberment is thanks to either puppetry or stop-motion, both of which have a much campier and fitting effect here)...hmmm. That was a really shitty use of a parenthetical statement. Anyhow, there's this scene where the zombies really start going to town, someone catches another zombie's head and just starts pulling on the scalp and the skin off the entire head comes off in one piece. It's perfect and brilliant and not drawn out and things just keep rolling, onto more gore. But I think in light of the rest of the movie, and the way it plays out with all the gore just horribly overdone in a way where anythign over-the-top is only fitting, stuff like this just amplifies how ridiculous it is. Jackson really has a beautiful feel for how ridiculous the genre is, and really did it some serious justice by playing up the camp to the extreme. Not for the light of stomach, I wouldn't say, just because things get a bit...visceral? But totally worth the watch if you dig anything about the genre.
Loved it. It's probably my favorite zombie flick now. Beautiful movie.
Damn, I would love to see this! I hope it's not too rare because it's hard to find anything even semi-rare here in OK. (Currently looking around for Pink Flamingos ;D with no luck!)
So far, my favorite zombie flick would be Return of the Living Dead. Gotta love the 80's punk fucks and Tar Man!
QuoteActually, I think I do remember some of the m/puppets shagging the hippo though...
Haha yeah I recall some of that action happening. And the rabbit has AIDS if I remember correctly.
I do remember the main character Robert's name being pronounced 'Wubbit'.
Just watched Masked and Anonymous for the first time. I liked it but I think it's one of those movies I need to see again before I really form an honest opinion.
QuoteQuoteSweet Jesus, that looks incredible. Things like this make me love Peter Jackson more and more.
You really do need to see Dead Alive, it's really just a wonderful movie. And some of the best pre-CGI over-the-top gore I've seen. I thought Savini's work in Day of the Dead was pretty damn incredible, but there's something perfect in the way it's conceived and played out in Dead Alive.
There's a good comparison scene from both movies, and neither will spoil the movies to mention, but there's scenes involving head dismemberment in both. In Day of the Dead, one of the characters has this moment where he's been pinned down by a group of underfed reanimates (do NOT fuck with the hungry undead) and they start going at his neck/clavicle-region. He's screaming ridiculously as they begin pulling on his head and they wind up severing the head as he's screaming, his torso still freaking out and the scream becoming this inhuman wail as his vocal folds are torn from his body. Animatronic head still writhing. It's ridiculous. But it didn't fit the character of the movie. Day of the Dead is so dark and zombie-less to a point, and you can tell they really wanted to push the envelope with the end of the movie and that sort of gore just really seems out of place. Doesn't add to the darkness of the movie, because you hate the character and he almost gets killed to easily. It's incredible from the standpoint of ground-breaking gore, but it doesn't fit the character of the way the film's been going, somehow. It could've been the soundtrack, too. Who knows.
Anyways, Dead Alive has this scene where (and let me mention that this sucker is relatively low-budget, so all the gore and dismemberment is thanks to either puppetry or stop-motion, both of which have a much campier and fitting effect here)...hmmm. That was a really shitty use of a parenthetical statement. Anyhow, there's this scene where the zombies really start going to town, someone catches another zombie's head and just starts pulling on the scalp and the skin off the entire head comes off in one piece. It's perfect and brilliant and not drawn out and things just keep rolling, onto more gore. But I think in light of the rest of the movie, and the way it plays out with all the gore just horribly overdone in a way where anythign over-the-top is only fitting, stuff like this just amplifies how ridiculous it is. Jackson really has a beautiful feel for how ridiculous the genre is, and really did it some serious justice by playing up the camp to the extreme. Not for the light of stomach, I wouldn't say, just because things get a bit...visceral? But totally worth the watch if you dig anything about the genre.
Loved it. It's probably my favorite zombie flick now. Beautiful movie.
Damn, I would love to see this! I hope it's not too rare because it's hard to find anything even semi-rare here in OK. (Currently looking around for Pink Flamingos ;D with no luck!)
So far, my favorite zombie flick would be Return of the Living Dead. Gotta love the 80's punk fucks and Tar Man!
Tar Man is easily in my top 3 favorite zombies. Hell, he might be tied for number 1 with Bub from Day of the Dead. The naked punk fuck from RoTLD probably scores number 3! ;)
Seriously though, if you have a Borders, you've more than likely got Brain Dead/Dead Alive available to you. Don't know why the title got changed for America, but either way. It's seriously worth owning. If you sincerely dug RoTLD, you'll absolutely love Dead Alive. Peter Jackson definitely understands the necessity of tongue in cheek when it comes to this business, and made for such a wonderful gorefest. I'm glad you reminded me of RoTLD, because now I think I need to rent that one again...
Dead Alive is pretty widely available, I doubt youd have a problem finding it.
Its pretty much as popular as the Evil Dead/Army of Darkness series
i wanna see milk
Quotei wanna see milk
Me too. I hate that there are no decent movie theaters nearby. I'll probably end up waiting for the DVD.
I caught this trailer and this looks pretty cool, coming here in January
(YouTube trailer at the bottom)
http://www.belcourt.org/events?id=60503
watched amelie last night first time and i loved it
Quotewatched amelie last night first time and i loved it
Yay! Favorite movie of all time.
Watch it again. It is even better the 2nd time around.
QuoteQuotewatched amelie last night first time and i loved it
Yay! Favorite movie of all time.
Watch it again. It is even better the 2nd time around.
Really great movie. Have any of you seen The City of Lost Children? That's another awesome Jean-Pierre Jeunet film.
QuoteQuoteQuotewatched amelie last night first time and i loved it
Yay! Favorite movie of all time.
Watch it again. It is even better the 2nd time around.
Really great movie. Have any of you seen The City of Lost Children? That's another awesome Jean-Pierre Jeunet film.
No, but I will check it out.
Thanks! :)
QuoteI caught this trailer and this looks pretty cool, coming here in January
(YouTube trailer at the bottom)
http://www.belcourt.org/events?id=60503
I saw that on appletrailers just recently, trailer looks great!
I watched
Stand By Me for the billionth time last night. I could probably watch it again tonight & enjoy it just as much. & that soundtrack?!!
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http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=MEzQ8-wwggg
What should it be...Rashomon or George Washington tonight?
QuoteWhat should it be...Rashomon or George Washington tonight?
Hard choice. :-/ I'd go with Rashomon, but that's just the mood I'm in.
QuoteWhat should it be...Rashomon or George Washington tonight?
The trailer Tracy posted for BALLAST made me think of George Washington.
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=A-AKmmnVtWU[/media]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=A-AKmmnVtWU
Quote
I watched Stand By Me for the billionth time last night. I could probably watch it again tonight & enjoy it just as much.
you know, I love that movie too and there's plenty of memorable scenes, but something about when he sees that deer on the tracks that morning and says he never told anyone about it just blows me away for some reason. I dunno, someone want to analyze why?
QuoteQuoteQuotewatched amelie last night first time and i loved it
Yay! Favorite movie of all time.
Watch it again. It is even better the 2nd time around.
Really great movie. Have any of you seen The City of Lost Children? That's another awesome Jean-Pierre Jeunet film.
Also check out Delicatessen. Another phenomanal Jean-Pierre Jeunet film.
Just saw a preview of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with The Arcade Fire's "My Body is a Cage" playing...All sorts of bad-ass.
QuoteJust saw a preview of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with The Arcade Fire's "My Body is a Cage" playing...All sorts of bad-ass.
I cant wait to see this flick. Doubtful I pay to see it in theaters, but when you age in reverse like BButton. and Brad Pitt is the lead, im guessing a good to great movie is what happens
Very interested to hear about this
QuoteQuoteJust saw a preview of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with The Arcade Fire's "My Body is a Cage" playing...All sorts of bad-ass.
I cant wait to see this flick. Doubtful I pay to see it in theaters, but when you age in reverse like BButton. and Brad Pitt is the lead, im guessing a good to great movie is what happens
Very interested to hear about this
Now that I know they picked My Body is a Cage, I'm much more interested in seeing it. They have good taste. Easily my favorite track on Neon Bible.
Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels arrived in the mail again today for like the 10th time. I should just buy a copy already. Yeah. Love it love it loooooove it.
The Searchers - Good but I think I prefer Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood.
Youth Without Youth - Why didn't this get more publicity/hype? Its only been ten years since Francis Ford Coppola's last movie.
I got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
Ive been stuck on Episode 7 of Season 5 of The Wire for about 5 days now
I really need to finish the season, but I want to watch the rest of the episodes in a row
QuoteI got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
It does take a certain mood. No dialogue for twenty minutes and more or less pure intensity for the entire running time. But once you're ready for it, it's amazing in every way possible.
QuoteQuoteI got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
It does take a certain mood. No dialogue for twenty minutes and more or less pure intensity for the entire running time. But once you're ready for it, it's amazing in every way possible.
It's also not a black or white movie tone-wise; it's grey, plus it looks and moves like a Terrence Malick or even a David Lean film.
i guess there's going to be a movie that's based in my hometown. starring renee zellweger. i guess she works at the butter plant (AMPI), it is Americas biggest butter plant...alright!! i'm sure they'll be Fragoing the accent up, but it's true to a point.
http://www.newintownmovie.com/#/home
QuoteQuoteQuoteI got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
It does take a certain mood. No dialogue for twenty minutes and more or less pure intensity for the entire running time. But once you're ready for it, it's amazing in every way possible.
It's also not a black or white movie tone-wise; it's grey, plus it looks and moves like a Terrence Malick or even a David Lean film.
Watched it last night...absolutely superb! Daniel Day Lewis was incredible!
I thought I'd watched most of his movies (In The Name of The Father & Last Of The Mohicans were my favourites before last night) but I haven't seen The Boxer or Ballad of Jack & Rose. Anyone?
I still think Punch-Drunk Love is my fav PTA (parent teacher association?) Only just though...
I think those are both supposed to be good, but havent seen them
Gotta see TWBBlood still too
Cant see it topping Last of the Mohicans though :)
Gangs of New York I still think is an underrated movie and performance by him.
QuoteI think those are both supposed to be good, but havent seen them
Gotta see TWBBlood still too
Cant see it topping Last of the Mohicans though :)
Gangs of New York I still think is an underrated movie and performance by him.
There Will Be Blood was a good movie, but the acting was fantastic. What really impressed me was how Paul Dano held his own against Daniel Day Lewis.
Just watched Christmas On Mars. I really liked it. I was expecting something really epic after seven years, but it was just a nice little movie, about an hour and twenty minutes. Some of the acting was decent at best, but Steven Drozd actually did a very good job. Great music obviously. Some nice visuals. I'm not disappointed.
QuoteJust watched Christmas On Mars. I really liked it. I was expecting something really epic after seven years, but it was just a nice little movie, about an hour and twenty minutes. Some of the acting was decent at best, but Steven Drozd actually did a very good job. Great music obviously. Some nice visuals. I'm not disappointed.
The greatest movie about Mars will always be Mars Attacks though
One of Nicholson's finest pieces of cinema
QuoteQuoteJust watched Christmas On Mars. I really liked it. I was expecting something really epic after seven years, but it was just a nice little movie, about an hour and twenty minutes. Some of the acting was decent at best, but Steven Drozd actually did a very good job. Great music obviously. Some nice visuals. I'm not disappointed.
The greatest movie about Mars will always be Mars Attacks though
One of Nicholson's finest pieces of cinema
I just saw that for the first time last weekend. I liked it. Jack did do a great job but, from what I've seen, he almost never doesn't (even if Heath Ledger's Joker completely destroyed his).
QuoteThe greatest movie about Mars will always be Mars Attacks though
One of Nicholson's finest pieces of cinema
& don't forget that Tom Jones was in it too!!!
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http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=1UxU8s7Au0A
QuoteQuoteThe greatest movie about Mars will always be Mars Attacks though
One of Nicholson's finest pieces of cinema
& don't forget that Tom Jones was in it too!!!
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=1UxU8s7Au0A[/media]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=1UxU8s7Au0A
The entire cast of that movie was perfectly chosen
Jack Nicholson
Glenn Close
Annette Bening
Martin Short
Danny Devito
Sarah Jessica Parker
Pierce Brosnan
Michael J Fox
Jack Black
Lukas Haas
Jim Brown
Tom Jones
Natalie Portman
Pam Grier
Christina Applegate
Lisa Marie Presley
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
It does take a certain mood. No dialogue for twenty minutes and more or less pure intensity for the entire running time. But once you're ready for it, it's amazing in every way possible.
It's also not a black or white movie tone-wise; it's grey, plus it looks and moves like a Terrence Malick or even a David Lean film.
Watched it last night...absolutely superb! Daniel Day Lewis was incredible!
I thought I'd watched most of his movies (In The Name of The Father & Last Of The Mohicans were my favourites before last night) but I haven't seen The Boxer or Ballad of Jack & Rose. Anyone?
I still think Punch-Drunk Love is my fav PTA (parent teacher association?) Only just though...
Punch-Drunk Love is probably my favorite too. PTA is talented but doesn't anyone agree his movies are too similar to other directors? Boogie Nights is flashy like Scorsese, Magnolia is a poor man's Short Cuts, I'm not sure about Punch-Drunk, maybe has a french quirkiness, There Will Be Blood draws from Kubrick, but is probably his most original.
QuoteI think those are both supposed to be good, but havent seen them
Gotta see TWBBlood still too
Cant see it topping Last of the Mohicans though :)
Gangs of New York I still think is an underrated movie and performance by him.
Gangs Of New York is awesome. I don't get why people don't like that movie. Dicaprio has come a long way, being in Scorsese movies was a great career move. Daniel Day Lewis is really good too.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
It does take a certain mood. No dialogue for twenty minutes and more or less pure intensity for the entire running time. But once you're ready for it, it's amazing in every way possible.
It's also not a black or white movie tone-wise; it's grey, plus it looks and moves like a Terrence Malick or even a David Lean film.
Watched it last night...absolutely superb! Daniel Day Lewis was incredible!
I thought I'd watched most of his movies (In The Name of The Father & Last Of The Mohicans were my favourites before last night) but I haven't seen The Boxer or Ballad of Jack & Rose. Anyone?
I still think Punch-Drunk Love is my fav PTA (parent teacher association?) Only just though...
Punch-Drunk Love is probably my favorite too. PTA is talented but doesn't anyone agree his movies are too similar to other directors? Boogie Nights is flashy like Scorsese, Magnolia is a poor man's Short Cuts, I'm not sure about Punch-Drunk, maybe has a french quirkiness, There Will Be Blood draws from Kubrick, but is probably his most original.
Whenever I first read DB's post, I missed the PTA part at the end.
Actually, my favorite PTA movie is probably Hard Eight.
I mean, I like a lot of movies with similarities to it, but I thought it was done fantastically. When I 1st watched it, I had seen all of PTA's other movies first. I think the reason I originally rented it was bc he directed, but Im not even sure in all honesty.
That movie resurrected John C Reilly and Philip Baker Halls career I think (well, maybe not), and Samuel L and Gwyneth were also great.
Ill need to watch it again, and that movie is really different compared to PTA's other movies, but he pulls off the crime caper with eaaase.
Loved Hard Eight
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI got There Will Be Blood from my online rental a couple of weeks ago, just can't find myself in the right mood to watch it...
It does take a certain mood. No dialogue for twenty minutes and more or less pure intensity for the entire running time. But once you're ready for it, it's amazing in every way possible.
It's also not a black or white movie tone-wise; it's grey, plus it looks and moves like a Terrence Malick or even a David Lean film.
Watched it last night...absolutely superb! Daniel Day Lewis was incredible!
I thought I'd watched most of his movies (In The Name of The Father & Last Of The Mohicans were my favourites before last night) but I haven't seen The Boxer or Ballad of Jack & Rose. Anyone?
I still think Punch-Drunk Love is my fav PTA (parent teacher association?) Only just though...
Punch-Drunk Love is probably my favorite too. PTA is talented but doesn't anyone agree his movies are too similar to other directors? Boogie Nights is flashy like Scorsese, Magnolia is a poor man's Short Cuts, I'm not sure about Punch-Drunk, maybe has a french quirkiness, There Will Be Blood draws from Kubrick, but is probably his most original.
Whenever I first read DB's post, I missed the PTA part at the end.
Actually, my favorite PTA movie is probably Hard Eight.
I mean, I like a lot of movies with similarities to it, but I thought it was done fantastically. When I 1st watched it, I had seen all of PTA's other movies first. I think the reason I originally rented it was bc he directed, but Im not even sure in all honesty.
That movie resurrected John C Reilly and Philip Baker Halls career I think (well, maybe not), and Samuel L and Gwyneth were also great.
Ill need to watch it again, and that movie is really different compared to PTA's other movies, but he pulls off the crime caper with eaaase.
Loved Hard Eight
I just went to IMDB and Hard Eight isn't listed for PTA. In Fact, Hard Eight isn't listed at all? :-?
I edited that bit about my fav PTA movie being Punch Drunk in later...the magic of the interwebs! ;)
I haven't even heard of Hard Eight...shame on me?
QuoteI just went to IMDB and Hard Eight isn't listed for PTA. In Fact, Hard Eight isn't listed at all? :-?
I was just thinking the same thing ;D [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteQuoteActually, my favorite PTA movie is probably Hard Eight.
I edited that in later...the magic of the interwebs! ;)
I haven't even heard of Hard Eight...shame on me?
See my post above, I have no idea what movie he's talking about.
QuoteQuoteI just went to IMDB and Hard Eight isn't listed for PTA. In Fact, Hard Eight isn't listed at all? :-?
I was just thinking the same thing ;D [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
;D
DB & True - type in "Sydney" on IMDB and youll find the movie Im talkin about
PTA's debut
I think if you got netflix, its called "Hard Eight", but I could be wrong
Edit to Add: If you look at the cover on IMDB, it even say Hard Eight...dont know what the deal is with that ;D
Yeah don't forgot this is Capt we're talking about, dat boy don't know shit about shit! ;)
QuoteDB & True - type in "Sydney" on IMDB and youll find the movie Im talkin about
PTA's debut
I think if you got netflix, its called "Hard Eight", but I could be wrong
Edit to Add: If you look at the cover on IMDB, it even say Hard Eight...dont know what the deal is with that ;D
aka Hard Eight
True & I sit corrected :-[
QuoteYeah don't forgot this is Capt we're talking about, dat boy don't know shit about shit! ;)
Yeah, if I ever see you, 1st drink is on you bee-otch!
I just felt like Charlie Murphy pre-Chappelle's show right there.
I knew what I was talking about, but both of you were thinking 'what is the Capt smokin?!?!'
Eddie Murphy does have a brother, and PTA's 1st movie is sick.
Everyone should Netflix Hard Eight/Sydney/whatever its called in your country :)
QuoteQuoteDB & True - type in "Sydney" on IMDB and youll find the movie Im talkin about
PTA's debut
I think if you got netflix, its called "Hard Eight", but I could be wrong
Edit to Add: If you look at the cover on IMDB, it even say Hard Eight...dont know what the deal is with that ;D
aka Hard Eight
True & I sit corrected :-[
I see that now too, I'll have to look for it.
Die Hard last night...Yippie Kai Yay & Merry Christmas!
Lars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
QuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
QuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky.
Do you think Ryan Gosling looked like Jim with his 'stache? ;)
QuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
I was going to revoke your man card if you willingly saw it. I have seen it, but not by choice.
QuoteQuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
I was going to revoke your man card if you willingly saw it. I have seen it, but not by choice.
I saw a little bit of it on an airplane. I almost opened the emergency door. Being trapped with that thing is brutal. Even if you don't use the headphones, any time you look up, it's there.
QuoteQuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
I was going to revoke your man card if you willingly saw it. I have seen it, but not by choice.
I saw that (the Notebook) too :-[
What about the Slaughter Rule?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266971/
QuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky.
Do you think Ryan Gosling looked like Jim with his 'stache? ;)
I thought that the entire time actually. Apparently he's a gifted jazz guitarist. Sooooo if they need an actor to play JJ in a movie, there you go.
My wife knows these facts, not me. Not like I have a man crush on him or anything.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
I was going to revoke your man card if you willingly saw it. I have seen it, but not by choice.
I saw a little bit of it on an airplane. I almost opened the emergency door. Being trapped with that thing is brutal. Even if you don't use the headphones, any time you look up, it's there.
Stewardess, more Tanqueray pronto!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
I was going to revoke your man card if you willingly saw it. I have seen it, but not by choice.
I saw that (the Notebook) too :-[
What about the Slaughter Rule?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266971/
Thats the only RG movie I havent seen, besides Notebook. And I have yet to see Lars...
If you havent seen United States of Leland, its a must.
Not only is Gosling great, but so is Cheadle, Spacey, and the rest of the cast
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteLars and the Real Girl. Mrs. and I both enjoyed it. Very quirky. We also liked Pumpkin if that tells you anything.
Ive liked every Ryan Gosling movie Ive seen and think he's been very good in everything.
Especially Half Nelson, The Believer, and the very underrated United States of Leland (I highly recommend this one).
And before you ask, No, I have not seen The Notebook
I was going to revoke your man card if you willingly saw it. I have seen it, but not by choice.
I saw a little bit of it on an airplane. I almost opened the emergency door. Being trapped with that thing is brutal. Even if you don't use the headphones, any time you look up, it's there.
Stewardess, more Tanqueray pronto!!
Heroine would have worked better.
i haven't seen the notebook i guess i'm not a girl
Quotei haven't seen the notebook i guess i'm not a girl
No, it means you're a girl with taste!
rushmore or the royal tenenbaums tonight? quick!
Quoterushmore or the royal tenenbaums tonight? quick!
Royal Tenenbaums...fo, sho
Rushmore is better, but Tenenbaums is funnier.
WALL E = Good Times
Nothing like Robot Love
rashomon - excellent, obviously. robert altman's introduction was really awesome, too.
this friday and saturday a local theatre is playing a 35mm print of the shining as a late night feature. i'm really hoping to make it to one of those showings.
I've seen the Notebook and I'm not ashamed to say I liked it.
Cloverfield - I got motion sickness & couldn't finish watching it :-/
QuoteI've seen the Notebook and I'm not ashamed to say I liked it.
some things are best kept secret :o
QuoteCloverfield - I got motion sickness & couldn't finish watching it :-/
Yeah, I heard this is some Blair Witch ripoff type deal....but even worse.
Not on my Netflix ;D
QuoteQuoteCloverfield - I got motion sickness & couldn't finish watching it :-/
Yeah, I heard this is some Blair Witch ripoff type deal....but even worse.
Not on my Netflix ;D
Cloverfield totally sucks
Go see the movie "let the right one in"
QuoteQuoteQuoteCloverfield - I got motion sickness & couldn't finish watching it :-/
Yeah, I heard this is some Blair Witch ripoff type deal....but even worse.
Not on my Netflix ;D
Cloverfield totally sucks
Go see the movie "let the right one in"
The only way I see that is if "Uncle Jesse & The Rippers" are on the soundtrack
george washington - absolutely loved it. quite bleak, but i found it oddly hopeful at times. some excellent acting by most of the children cast. hard to believe david gordon green directed pineapple express.
can't wait to see milk and slumdog millionaire.
New Terminator Salvation trailer = F**kin' A!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/terminatorsalvation/
QuoteNew Terminator Salvation trailer = F**kin' A!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/terminatorsalvation/
I hope it's a good movie. McG is a bit of a hack - far worse than Gweneth Paltro:) - as a director, but his Supernatural TV show is one of my current favourites.
Any love for the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV series? I love it.
QuoteI hope it's a good movie. McG is a bit of a hack - far worse than Gweneth Paltro:) - as a director, but his Supernatural TV show is one of my current favourites.
Any love for the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV series? I love it.
;D
Haven't seen any Sarah Connor but my sister's a fan, she's the one who bought Firefly for me + she loves Stargate, Battlestar G etc etc
QuoteQuoteI hope it's a good movie. McG is a bit of a hack - far worse than Gweneth Paltro:) - as a director, but his Supernatural TV show is one of my current favourites.
Any love for the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV series? I love it.
;D
Haven't seen any Sarah Connor but my sister's a fan, she's the one who bought Firefly for me + she loves Stargate, Battlestar G etc etc
Stargate is a lighthearted show as is Atlantis. BSG, Firefly and Terminator are just fine shows no matter the genre.
Quotegeorge washington - absolutely loved it. quite bleak, but i found it oddly hopeful at times. some excellent acting by most of the children cast. hard to believe david gordon green directed pineapple express.
Does your library have a big Criterion Collection K? Look out for Ratcatcher, it's one of my favs...
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=4AGQFDYl9WI
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I was hoping to catch a movie or 2 when I'm in the UK but this holiday season's selection is crap!
The best films of 2008... and there were a lot of them
December 5, 2008
by Roger Ebert
In these hard times, you deserve two "best films" lists for the price of one. It is therefore with joy that I list the 20 best films of 2008, in alphabetical order. I am violating the age-old custom that film critics announce the year's 10 best films, but after years of such lists, I've had it. A best films list should be a celebration of wonderful films, not a chopping process. And 2008 was a great year for movies, even if many of them didn't receive wide distribution.
Look at my 20 titles, and you tell me which 10 you would cut. Nor can I select one to stand above the others, or decide which should be No. 7 and which No. 8. I can't evaluate films that way. Nobody can, although we all pretend to. A "best films" list, certainly. But of exactly 10, in marching order? These 20 stood out for me, and I treasure them all. If it had been 19 or 21, that would have been OK. If you must have a Top 10 List, find a coin in your pocket. Heads, the odd-numbered movies are your 10. Tails, the even-numbered.
I have composed a separate list of the year's five best documentaries. They also may be described as "one of the year's best." And this year's Special Jury Award goes to Guy Maddin's "My Winnipeg," which stands between truth and fiction, using the materials of the documentary to create a film completely preposterous and deeply true. Another of "the year's best."
"Ballast" A deep silence has fallen upon a Mississippi Delta family after the death of a husband and brother. Old wounds remain unhealed. The man's son shuttles uneasily between two homes, trying to open communication by the wrong means. The debut cast is deeply convincing, and writer-director Lance Hammer observes them with intense empathy. No, it's not a film about poor folks on the Delta; they own a nice little business, but are paralyzed by loneliness. At the end, we think, yes, that is what would happen, and it would happen exactly like that.
"The Band's Visit" A police ceremonial band from Egypt, in Israel for a cultural exchange, ends up in a desert town far from anywhere and is taken on mercy by the bored, cynical residents. A long night's journey marked with comedy, human nature, and bittersweet reality. Richly entertaining, with sympathetic performances by Sasson Gabai as the bandleader and Ronit Elkabetz as the owner of a local cafe. Written and directed by Eran Kolirin. Was at Ebertfest 2008.
"Che" The epic journey of a 20th century icon, the Argentinian physician who became a comrade of Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolu- tion and then moved to South America to support revolution there. Benicio del Toro is persuasive as the fiercely ethical firebrand, in a film that includes unusual and unfamiliar chapters in Che's life. Steven Soderbergh's film is 257 minutes long, but far from boring. (Opens Jan. 16)
"Chop Shop" The great emerging American director Ramin Bahrani finds a story worthy of "City of God" in a no-man's land in the shadow of Shea Stadium, where a young boy and his sister support themselves in a sprawling, off-the-books auto repair and scrap district. Alejandro Polanco and Isamar Gonzales seem to live their roles, in a masterpiece that intimately knows its world, its people and their survival tactics. It will be featured at Ebertfest 2009.
"The Dark Knight" The best of all the Batmans, Christopher Nolan's haunted film leaps beyond its origins and becomes an engrossing tragedy. The "comic book movie" has at last reclaimed its deep archetypal currents. With a performance by Heath Ledger as the Joker that will surely win an Oscar, a Batman (Christian Bale) who is tortured by moral puzzles and a district attorney (Aaron Eckhart) forced to make impossible choices.
"Doubt" A Catholic grade school is ruled by the grim perfectionist Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep), whose draconian rule is challenged by Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman). A young nun (Amy Adams) is caught between them, as the film shows how assumptions can be doubted, and doubted again. Viola Davis, as the mother of the school's only black student, has one significant scene, but it is long, crucial and heartbreaking. Davis goes face to face with Streep with astonishing conviction and creates reasons for doubt that may be more important than deciding the truth. John Patrick Shanley directed and adapted his Tony Award-winning play. (Opens Friday)
"The Fall" Tarsem's film is a mad folly, an extravagant visual orgy, a free fall from reality into uncharted realms. A wounded stunt-man, circa 1914, tells a story to a 4-year-old girl, and we see how she imagines it. It has vast romantic images so stunning, I had to check twice, three times, to be sure the film actually claims to have absolutely no computer-generated imagery. None? What about the Labyrinth of Despair, with no exit? The intersecting walls of zig-zagging staircases? The man who emerges from the burning tree? Filmed over four years in 28 countries. It will be at Ebertfest 2009.
"Frost/Nixon" The story of a duel between a crafty man and a persistent one. How many remember that the "lightweight" British interviewer David Frost was the one who finally persuaded Richard Nixon to say he had committed crimes in connection with Watergate and let his country down? With his own money riding on the interviews, Frost (Michael Sheen) is desperate after Nixon finesses him in the early sessions, but he pries away at Nixon's need to confess. Frank Langella is uncanny as RMN. Ron Howard directs mercilessly. (Opens Friday)
"Frozen River" Melissa Leo should be nominated for her performance. She plays an hourly employee in a discount store, struggling to support two kids and a run-down trailer after her husband deserts her with their savings. After making an unlikely alliance with a Mohawk woman (Misty Upham) who was stealing her car, she finds herself a human trafficker, driving Chinese across the ice into the United States. A spellbinding thriller, yes, but even more a portrait of economic struggle in desperate times. Written and directed by Courtney Hunt. It will be at Ebertfest 2009.
"Happy-Go-Lucky" Here's another nominee for best actress -- Sally Hawkins, playing a cheerful schoolteacher who seems improbably upbeat until we win a glimpse into her soul. No, she's not secretly depressed. She's genuinely happy, but that hasn't made her stupid or afraid. Mike Leigh's uncanny ability to find drama in ordinary lives is used with genius, as the teacher encounters a driving instructor (Eddie Marsan) as negative as she is positive. Not a feel-good movie. Not at all. But strangely inspiring.
"Iron Man" Like "Spider-Man 2" and "The Dark Knight," another leap forward for the superhero movie. Robert Downey Jr. and director Jon Favreau reinvent Tony Stark as a conflicted, driven genius who has a certain plausibility, even when inundated by special effects. So successful are they that in the climactic rooftop battle between two towering men of steel, we know we're looking almost entirely at CGI, and yet the creatures embody character and emotion. Downey hit bottom, as everyone knows. Now he has triumphantly returned.
"Milk" Sean Penn, one of our greatest actors, locks up an Oscar nomination with his performance as Harvey Milk, the first self-identified gay elected to U.S. public office. At age 40, Milk was determined to do "something different" with his life. He's open to change. We see how the everyday experiences of this gay man politicize him, and how his instincts allow him to become a charismatic leader, while always acknowledging the sexuality that society had taught him to conceal. One of the year's most moving films.
"Rachel Getting Married" After seeing this film, people told me, "I wanted to attend that wedding" or "I wish I'd been there." It's that involving. Jonathan Demme doesn't lock down one central plot, but considers the ceremony as a wedding of close and distant family, old and new friends, many races, many ages, many lifestyles, all joined amid joyous homemade music. His camera is so observant, we feel like a guest really does feel. Rosemarie DeWitt as Rachel and Anne Hathaway as her sister generate tricky sibling tension.
"The Reader" A drama taking place mostly within the mind of a postwar German who has an affair at 14 with a woman he later discovers is a war criminal. Her own secret is so shameful, she would rather face any sentence than reveal it. The film addresses the moral confusion felt in those who came after the Holocaust but whose lives were painfully twisted by it. Directed by Stephen Daldry, with David Kross as the younger protagonist, and Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes as the older ones. (Opening Dec. 25)
"Revolutionary Road" The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit and his wife find hell in the suburbs. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, in two of the best performances of the year, play a young married couple who lose their dreams in the American corporate world and its assigned roles. Sam Mendes reads minds when words aren't enough, and has every detail right -- including the chain-smoking by those who find it a tiny consolation in inconsolable lives. (Opens Jan. 2)
"Shotgun Stories" You'll have to search for it, but worth it. In a "dead-### town," three brothers find themselves in a feud with their four half-brothers. It's told like a revenge tragedy, but the hero doesn't believe the future is written by the past. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, it avoids the obvious and shows a deep understanding of the lives and minds of ordinary young people in a skirmish of the class war. The dialogue rings true, the camera is deeply observant. The film was the audience favorite at Ebertfest 2008.
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"Slumdog Millionaire" Danny Boyle's improbable union of quiz-show suspense and the harrowing life of a Mumbai orphan. Growing from a garbage pit scavenger to the potential winner of a fortune, his hero uses his wits and survival instinct to struggle against crushing handicaps. A film that finds exuberance despite the tragedy it also gives full weight to. The locations breathe with authenticity.
"Synecdoche, New York" The year's most endlessly debated film. Screenwriter Charles Kaufman ("Adaptation," "Being John Malkovich"), in his directing debut, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as a theater director mired in a long-running rehearsal that may be life itself. Much controversy about the identities and even genders of some of the characters, in a film that should never be seen unless you've already seen it at least once.
"W." To general surprise, Oliver Stone's biography of George W. Bush is empathetic and understanding, perhaps because Stone himself is a blueblood Ivy League graduate who could never quite win his father's approval. Josh Brolin gives a nuanced portrayal that seems based on the known facts, showing the president as subservient to Vice President Cheney and haunted by old demons.
"WALL-E" The best science-fiction movie in years was an animated family film. WALL-E is a solar-powered trash compacting robot, left behind to clean up the waste after Man flees into orbit. Hugely entertaining, wonderfully well drawn, and, if you think about it, merciless in its critique of a global consumer culture that obsesses on intake and disregards the consequences of output.
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Lots I havent heard of on that list, and nothing Ive seen except Dark Knight and Iron Man...looks like I have some watching to do!!
...I liked Iron Man a lot, but Im surprised to see it on his Top 20 list
I've seen Happy Go Lucky, Mike Leigh is probably my fav writer/director.[ch12288]
QuoteI was hoping to catch a movie or 2 when I'm in the UK but this holiday season's selection is crap!
New poster! I miss this by a couple of weeks :'(
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QuoteQuoteI was hoping to catch a movie or 2 when I'm in the UK but this holiday season's selection is crap!
New poster! I miss this by a couple of weeks :'(
(http://www.empireonline.com/images/image_index/hw800/31156.jpg)
Nice...cant wait for this!!
Cant think of anyone better for the role than Rourke..Ex-boxer who has the chops to pull this off and make you believe he would actually be this character.
From the looks of the trailer...best actor nomination maybe :-?
Quote(continued)
"Synecdoche, New York" The year's most endlessly debated film. Screenwriter Charles Kaufman ("Adaptation," "Being John Malkovich"), in his directing debut, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as a theater director mired in a long-running rehearsal that may be life itself. Much controversy about the identities and even genders of some of the characters, in a film that should never be seen unless you've already seen it at least once.
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I wanted to see this but none of the theaters around here had it.
The only movies I saw on this list was The Dark Knight and The Fall, might have to see Iron Man.
The Seventh Seal
America was so far behind when it came to film.
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"Milk" Sean Penn, one of our greatest actors, locks up an Oscar nomination with his performance as Harvey Milk, the first self-identified gay elected to U.S. public office. At age 40, Milk was determined to do "something different" with his life. He's open to change. We see how the everyday experiences of this gay man politicize him, and how his instincts allow him to become a charismatic leader, while always acknowledging the sexuality that society had taught him to conceal. One of the year's most moving films.
Just saw this tonight. Great fucking movie, for anyone who gives a shit. Most likely everyone but MMJ Fanatic ::)
QuoteDoes your library have a big Criterion Collection K? Look out for Ratcatcher, it's one of my favs...
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=4AGQFDYl9WI
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WX5VT19XL._SS500_.jpg)
damn, i'll be looking for that tomorrow morning. assuming i make it to the library before work. and yeah, their criterion collection seems to be quite large. loads of foreign films.
QuoteQuote
"Milk" Sean Penn, one of our greatest actors, locks up an Oscar nomination with his performance as Harvey Milk, the first self-identified gay elected to U.S. public office. At age 40, Milk was determined to do "something different" with his life. He's open to change. We see how the everyday experiences of this gay man politicize him, and how his instincts allow him to become a charismatic leader, while always acknowledging the sexuality that society had taught him to conceal. One of the year's most moving films.
Just saw this tonight. Great fucking movie, for anyone who gives a shit. Most likely everyone but MMJ Fanatic ::)
I agree, I thought it was fantastic. The storyline felt a little formulaic at times, but Sean Penn gave the performance of his career, IMO. And the rest of the ensemble was stellar. I finally understood why James Franco gets so much hype.
QuoteQuoteQuote
"Milk" Sean Penn, one of our greatest actors, locks up an Oscar nomination with his performance as Harvey Milk, the first self-identified gay elected to U.S. public office. At age 40, Milk was determined to do "something different" with his life. He's open to change. We see how the everyday experiences of this gay man politicize him, and how his instincts allow him to become a charismatic leader, while always acknowledging the sexuality that society had taught him to conceal. One of the year's most moving films.
Just saw this tonight. Great fucking movie, for anyone who gives a shit. Most likely everyone but MMJ Fanatic ::)
I agree, I thought it was fantastic. The storyline felt a little formulaic at times, but Sean Penn gave the performance of his career, IMO. And the rest of the ensemble was stellar. I finally understood why James Franco gets so much hype.
You sure about that?! Thats saying something
Dead Man Walking
Carlito's Way
Sweet and Lowdown
Mystic River
State of Grace
It would be quite a feat if he's better in this than any of these for me, esp the first 3.
Penn's done some excellent work over the years, but his most influential role is still Spicoli. His look, his dialogue, his general stoner characterization has been copied ever since Fast Times came out.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI was hoping to catch a movie or 2 when I'm in the UK but this holiday season's selection is crap!
New poster! I miss this by a couple of weeks :'(
(http://www.empireonline.com/images/image_index/hw800/31156.jpg)
Nice...cant wait for this!!
Cant think of anyone better for the role than Rourke..Ex-boxer who has the chops to pull this off and make you believe he would actually be this character.
From the looks of the trailer...best actor nomination maybe :-?
They announced Golden Globe nominations today, and Rourke was 1 of the 5 for best actor.
I really want to see Benjamin Button too. That got nominated for Best Picture, and Pitt got 1 for Best Actor. It looks great
Ledger got the nom for Best Supporting Actor as well. Judging by his competition, PSHoffman seems like the only 1 who could beat him to me.
QuotePenn's done some excellent work over the years, but his most influential role is still Spicoli. His look, his dialogue, his general stoner characterization has been copied ever since Fast Times came out.
Sadly or maybe not sadly I think that's pretty much true. God that's such a great movie.
Or he's remembered as that angry dude married to Madonna in th 80's.
QuoteOr he's remembered as that angry dude married to Madonna in th 80's.
I completely forget that they were even married sometimes!
I agree with everything that has been said but also want to mention his work as a director. Indian Runner was a good little film, haven't seen The Crossing Guard or Pledge but Into The Wild was excellent!
Just finished watching Pumpkin for the first time. Another good performance by Christina Ricci. She's one of ladies who can act well.
QuoteQuoteOr he's remembered as that angry dude married to Madonna in th 80's.
I completely forget that they were even married sometimes!
I agree with everything that has been said but also want to mention his work as a director. Indian Runner was a good little film, haven't seen The Crossing Guard or Pledge but Into The Wild was excellent!
CG and Pledge were both Ok, but nothing special. Hard to make a bad Jack Nicholson movie though
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"Milk" Sean Penn, one of our greatest actors, locks up an Oscar nomination with his performance as Harvey Milk, the first self-identified gay elected to U.S. public office. At age 40, Milk was determined to do "something different" with his life. He's open to change. We see how the everyday experiences of this gay man politicize him, and how his instincts allow him to become a charismatic leader, while always acknowledging the sexuality that society had taught him to conceal. One of the year's most moving films.
Just saw this tonight. Great fucking movie, for anyone who gives a shit. Most likely everyone but MMJ Fanatic ::)
I agree, I thought it was fantastic. The storyline felt a little formulaic at times, but Sean Penn gave the performance of his career, IMO. And the rest of the ensemble was stellar. I finally understood why James Franco gets so much hype.
You sure about that?! Thats saying something
Dead Man Walking
Carlito's Way
Sweet and Lowdown
Mystic River
State of Grace
It would be quite a feat if he's better in this than any of these for me, esp the first 3.
Then I am, indeed, saying something...I usually am ;) Yeah, I think he was better in
Milk than in any of those. Though I did really like him in
Sweet and Lowdown.
I'm not much of a fan of Penn's earlier work, but I think his career's really taking an interesting turn lately. Did anyone see that episode of
Iconoclasts with him and Jon Krakauer?
Also, he's aged beautifully. Hello, silver fox...
On a completely unrelated note, I got motion sickness at
Rachel Getting Married. :P
QuoteJust finished watching Pumpkin for the first time. Another good performance by Christina Ricci. She's one of ladies who can act well.
Well, she can act well sometimes. She's prone to acting fairly stiff on occasion. The only flaw in Monster was Ricci's forced performance.
The Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
QuoteThe Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
I thought it was overrated too
QuoteQuoteThe Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
I thought it was overrated too
;D
I do happen to like Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation more. I have the remastered Godfather set but haven't watched yet.
QuoteQuoteThe Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
I thought it was overrated too
I think Godfather 2 is a better but 1 is a damn fine film.
QuoteQuoteThe Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
I thought it was overrated too
Not what I meant at all.
What I meant was there's no point in me trying to say what 1000s & 1000s of critics & fans have already said before.
An absolute classic IMO, no dispute.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
I thought it was overrated too
Not what I meant at all.
What I meant was there's no point in me trying to say what 1000s & 1000s of critics & fans have already said before.
An absolute classic IMO, no dispute.
sarcasm detection down?
;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Godfather - 2nd time only, 1st time on DVD. No comment necessary!
I thought it was overrated too
Not what I meant at all.
What I meant was there's no point in me trying to say what 1000s & 1000s of critics & fans have already said before.
An absolute classic IMO, no dispute.
sarcasm detection down?
;D
Sorry, hard to tell on the internet sometimes. There are a lot of people who
do think it's overrated...but they're just wrong ;)
wrong indeed
watched one of my favourites last night - before sunset. a girl i work with lent me rhinoceros eyes, guess i'll watch that sometime soon. hoping to get to the library tomorrow and pick up some dvds for the week.
Quotewatched one of my favourites last night - before sunset. a girl i work with lent me rhinoceros eyes, guess i'll watch that sometime soon. hoping to get to the library tomorrow and pick up some dvds for the week.
outside of julie delpy (who I think is in that movie I never have seen), have you ever seen Killing Zoe?!
Somewhat random on my part, but an awesome movie nonetheless ;D
Man, just watched Rushmore for the first time. Beautiful movie. Damn you, Wes Anderson. Such a genius.
Royal Tenenbaums is up for a second viewing sometime before Thursday now.
Quotewatched one of my favourites last night - before sunset. a girl i work with lent me rhinoceros eyes, guess i'll watch that sometime soon. hoping to get to the library tomorrow and pick up some dvds for the week.
I probably should see Before Sunset as I loved Before Sunrise
QuoteMan, just watched Rushmore for the first time. Beautiful movie. Damn you, Wes Anderson. Such a genius.
Royal Tenenbaums is up for a second viewing sometime before Thursday now.
Both of those are pretty classic.
I just saw "The Brave One" with Jodi Foster last night. Has to be the best ending for a revenge movie I've seen yet.
QuoteMan, just watched Rushmore for the first time. Beautiful movie. Damn you, Wes Anderson. Such a genius.
I saved Latin. What did you ever do?
QuoteQuoteMan, just watched Rushmore for the first time. Beautiful movie. Damn you, Wes Anderson. Such a genius.
I saved Latin. What did you ever do?
I got punched in the face. What's your excuse?
QuoteI probably should see Before Sunset as I loved Before Sunrise
you certainly should! i think it's the better of the two, even though i prefer to think of them as a single entity. ethan hawke's character in those two films has had more of an effect on my life than most non-fictional people, dead or alive...
AFI's Top 10 for 2008:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Frost/Nixon
Frozen River
Gran Torino
Iron Man
Milk
WALL-E
Wendy and Lucy
The Wrestler
QuoteQuoteI probably should see Before Sunset as I loved Before Sunrise
you certainly should! i think it's the better of the two, even though i prefer to think of them as a single entity. ethan hawke's character in those two films has had more of an effect on my life than most non-fictional people, dead or alive...
#1 and #2 in my Netflix queue.
QuoteAFI's Top 10 for 2008:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Frost/Nixon
Frozen River
Gran Torino
Iron Man
Milk
WALL-E
Wendy and Lucy
The Wrestler
Really? Now they have me curious.
i watched eraserhead again last night and finally made it through it i really dont know what people see in this movie, dont get me wrong i love me some lynch but c'mon this quote form rottentomatoes nailed it
"Nothing more than a pretentious, incoherent and boring exercise in self-indulgent weirdness."
Quotei watched eraserhead again last night and finally made it through it i really dont know what people see in this movie, dont get me wrong i love me some lynch but c'mon this quote form rottentomatoes nailed it
"Nothing more than a pretentious, incoherent and boring exercise in self-indulgent weirdness."
That quote explains it perfectly. I'm not even going to bother trying to make it to the end. And I do like a lot of his other work.
I'm pretty sure it doesn't count as a movie, but I watched some Rolling Thunder-era Dylan bootlegs last night and they pretty much blew my mind.
Wolverine Trailer:
http://www.myspace.com/x-menorigins
Based on that, it looks like Liev Schreiber deserves a Razzie.
X3 stank & I find it difficult to watch Hugh Jackman after his poor performance in The Fountain. I'll probably just rent this, only because I'm a fan of the Wolverine/Weapon X comics...
QuoteX3 stank & I find it difficult to watch Hugh Jackman after his poor performance in The Fountain. I'll probably just rent this, only because I'm a fan of the Wolverine/Weapon X comics...
He was good in The Prestige though
That preview looked good until Gambit and every other character looked totally lame
QuoteQuoteX3 stank & I find it difficult to watch Hugh Jackman after his poor performance in The Fountain. I'll probably just rent this, only because I'm a fan of the Wolverine/Weapon X comics...
He was good in The Prestige though
That preview looked good until Gambit and every other character looked totally lame
I agree, the Prestige was very good but I saw The Fountain after that...
QuoteQuoteX3 stank & I find it difficult to watch Hugh Jackman after his poor performance in The Fountain. I'll probably just rent this, only because I'm a fan of the Wolverine/Weapon X comics...
He was good in The Prestige though
Yeah, he was really good in that. It's funny: the first time I saw that movie, the ending blew me away. But now, even though I still really like the film, I find the ending really disappointing.
QuoteQuoteQuoteX3 stank & I find it difficult to watch Hugh Jackman after his poor performance in The Fountain. I'll probably just rent this, only because I'm a fan of the Wolverine/Weapon X comics...
He was good in The Prestige though
Yeah, he was really good in that. It's funny: the first time I saw that movie, the ending blew me away. But now, even though I still really like the film, I find the ending really disappointing.
I actually watched it with my Pops, who is usually pretty quick at figuring things out or picking up small things. As soon as they showed the hats or cats or whatever it was, I knew exactly what was going on. I still enjoyed the ending, but it didnt surprise me or anything.
I had to explain the ending for a good 5 minutes to him though. I didnt think it was all that complicated ;D
QuoteX3 stank & I find it difficult to watch Hugh Jackman after his poor performance in The Fountain. I'll probably just rent this, only because I'm a fan of the Wolverine/Weapon X comics...
My personal opion, I think Hugh Jackman is an awful Wolverine. If I remember, Wolvie was a short little ball of muscle and fury. The movie version he's tall enough to play in the NBA. It bugs me.
Kung Fu Panda (again!) I love it!!! :D
in bruges (again) people if you havent seen it its up for a golden globe and so is colin farrel and brendan gleeson SEE IT
Quotein bruges (again) people if you havent seen it its up for a golden globe and so is colin farrel and brendan gleeson SEE IT
heard its good, but also heard its not a comedy so why did it get nominated in that category?!
QuoteQuotein bruges (again) people if you havent seen it its up for a golden globe and so is colin farrel and brendan gleeson SEE IT
heard its good, but also heard its not a comedy so why did it get nominated in that category?!
I'd call it a black comedy. I liked the film, but it made me feel dirty.
its a black comedy very un-pc i think its hilarious
ahhh simulpost!!!! :D
I loved In Bruges, one of the best movies I saw this year! That & KUNG FU PANDA!!! ;)
In Bruges was solid.
KUNG FU PANDA was awesome. Visually stimulating
Also saw Inside Man (again) - One of my favorite Spike Lee joints (can't get enough heist movies)
The Kite Runner - Unfortunately I did not read the book but thought the movie was beautiful even if it had some Dreamworks overdramatization
Miller's Crossing. Probably in my top twenty favorite films.
And BringdaRuckus, does it bother you that most of Inside Man actually has nothing to with the plot, which actually only takes up about fifteen minutes of the film? That really pissed me off. But then again, I'm not a Spike Lee fan.
QuoteMiller's Crossing. Probably in my top twenty favorite films.
And BringdaRuckus, does it bother you that most of Inside Man actually has nothing to with the plot, which actually only takes up about fifteen minutes of the film? That really pissed me off. But then again, I'm not a Spike Lee fan.
I'm not sure what you are saying. The movie has somewhat awkward pacing and excessive misdirection yet I really enjoyed the style in which it was presented from the general shades in color of the film to the herky jerky nature of it. That said, I just enjoy a good bank heist film.
Ironically, I used to love Miller's Crossing when all my favorite movies were mob movies and the I felt that the Coen brothers could do no wrong. The latter is still somewhat true but I definitely can't watch Miller's Crossing over and over again. Still a great film
QuoteQuoteMiller's Crossing. Probably in my top twenty favorite films.
And BringdaRuckus, does it bother you that most of Inside Man actually has nothing to with the plot, which actually only takes up about fifteen minutes of the film? That really pissed me off. But then again, I'm not a Spike Lee fan.
I'm not sure what you are saying. The movie has somewhat awkward pacing and excessive misdirection yet I really enjoyed the style in which it was presented from the general shades in color of the film to the herky jerky nature of it. That said, I just enjoy a good bank heist film.
Ironically, I used to love Miller's Crossing when all my favorite movies were mob movies and the I felt that the Coen brothers could do no wrong. The latter is still somewhat true but I definitely can't watch Miller's Crossing over and over again. Still a great film
SPOILERS FOR ANYONE WHO HASN'T SEEN INSIDE MAN:
What I mean is that the bank robbery was really a red herring, since Clive Owen's character was only after the ring. So we spend the whole movie with the robbery which really isn't very important to the plot, with the real story rushed at the end. It just kind of made me feel like a sucker (and I know it was supposed to as all twist endings are but for some reason, I just didn't like the feeling this time.) Too much information too fast and too little information for the two hours before it. Also, I really don't like twist endings that are impossible to figure out before they actually happen, like the one in the Illusionist. If the director doesn't leave you clues, it isn't nearly as much fun for me.
By the way, since we're on the subject, the worst, lamest twist ending ever by far was in Runaway Jury. :-?
I feel bad that you cant enjoy Usual Suspects Xmas
QuoteQuoteMiller's Crossing. Probably in my top twenty favorite films.
And BringdaRuckus, does it bother you that most of Inside Man actually has nothing to with the plot, which actually only takes up about fifteen minutes of the film? That really pissed me off. But then again, I'm not a Spike Lee fan.
I'm not sure what you are saying. The movie has somewhat awkward pacing and excessive misdirection yet I really enjoyed the style in which it was presented from the general shades in color of the film to the herky jerky nature of it. That said, I just enjoy a good bank heist film.
Ironically, I used to love Miller's Crossing when all my favorite movies were mob movies and the I felt that the Coen brothers could do no wrong. The latter is still somewhat true but I definitely can't watch Miller's Crossing over and over again. Still a great film
Miller's Crossing is one of my least favorite Coen brothers movies. I don't get what people see in that movie.
Miller's Crossing is more influential and daring than entertaining (see Barton Fink). I can see why people like it on those levels.
QuoteMiller's Crossing is more influential and daring than entertaining (see Barton Fink). I can see why people like it on those levels.
(Barton Fink is great) I don't think its bad either, its still better than The Ladykillers, Intolerable Cruelty, and maybe The Man Who Wasn't There as well. I do need to watch it for a second time though.
QuoteQuoteMiller's Crossing is more influential and daring than entertaining (see Barton Fink). I can see why people like it on those levels.
(Barton Fink is great) I don't think its bad either, its still better than The Ladykillers, Intolerable Cruelty, and maybe The Man Who Wasn't There as well. I do need to watch it for a second time though.
For me, this was easily the worst Coen movie...The only good things about it were 1) Gandolfini 2) Scarlett offering BBT some dome
And I like almost every movie Ive seen BBT in
I think Millers Crossing is in their Top half of films fairly easily...Its no Fargo or Lebowski, but its not far behind
Just watched step brothers and now i need some boats and hoes
QuoteJust watched step brothers and now i need some boats and hoes
Only comedy I liked more than this in 2008 was Role Models
Both were fantastic...RM gets the nod due to more variety and stuff that was funny without the ridiculousness of Step Brothers
Forgetting Sarah Marshall gets an honorable mention 3rd
Recently watched:
The Player
Nashville
Hard Eight (thanks headdy!)
second viewings of:
The Dark Knight
The X-Files: I Want To Believe
KING OF THE KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS
QuoteRecently watched:
The Player
Nashville
Hard Eight (thanks headdy!)
So you like it, eh?
Like I said, probably my favorite PTAnderson movie, which is saying something considering Magnolia and Boogie Nights (have yet to see TWBBlood).
Id have to watch it again since its been awhile and I only saw it once, but it blew me away when I first saw it. I wasnt expecting much and I thought it was great.
QuoteQuoteRecently watched:
The Player
Nashville
Hard Eight (thanks headdy!)
So you like it, eh?
Like I said, probably my favorite PTAnderson movie, which is saying something considering Magnolia and Boogie Nights (have yet to see TWBBlood).
Id have to watch it again since its been awhile and I only saw it once, but it blew me away when I first saw it. I wasnt expecting much and I thought it was great.
I definitely liked it, can't say its my favorite PTA movie. I think his movies are consistently good, I'll give him that. You need to see There Will Be Blood!
QuoteI feel bad that you cant enjoy Usual Suspects Xmas
MORE SPOILERS
I love The Usual Suspects. And it does have a couple clues. For one thing, Soze means "talkitive" in Turkish, so that would give it away immediately to a whole nation of people. You see Verbal working a lighter for a second or two during a flashback. You can see Soze's watch and lighter at the beginning and again when Verbal's picking up his things after the interview. Of course, I didn't notice any of that the first time. Anyway, who cares, it's just a fucking great movie.
And as for Miller's Crossing, I can't explain why I love it, but it makes me very happy. Some great lines in there. Beautiful score. Excellent performances. It's pretty incredible in every way.
QuoteQuoteI feel bad that you cant enjoy Usual Suspects Xmas
MORE SPOILERS
I love The Usual Suspects. And it does have a couple clues. For one thing, Soze means "talkitive" in Turkish, so that would give it away immediately to a whole nation of people. You see Verbal working a lighter for a second or two during a flashback. You can see Soze's watch and lighter at the beginning and again when Verbal's picking up his things after the interview. Of course, I didn't notice any of that the first time. Anyway, who cares, it's just a fucking great movie.
And I just watch Miller's Crossing for entertainment value. I can't explain why I love it, but it makes me very happy. Some great lines in there.
I actually called out Spacey as Soze the first time I watched it only 20 minutes in, but Id probably call it more of a hunch/guess than picking up those things or knowing for sure.
And gimme a break with the Turkish thing...how many people speak Turkish??! ;D
I love seeing Sam Raimi as a gangster in Miller's Crossing. It's the Cohen's paying tribute to their past working relationship with Raimi.
QuoteKING OF THE KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS
what did you think of it jenny? imo billy mitchell is the embodiment of everything wrong in the world.
QuoteQuoteKING OF THE KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS
what did you think of it jenny? imo billy mitchell is the embodiment of everything wrong in the world.
the personification of narcissism. did you watch the special features? the extra interviews etc?
really liked the movie though. steve wiebe, what a man.
My wife is going to her parents tomorrow night so I was really looking forward to getting a crab pizza (my wife is allergic so we don't usually order them but they're so good!) & watching The Godfather Prt2 but I've just discovered that The Muppet's Christmas Carol is on!
Godfather Prt2 Vs Muppet Christmas Carol? :-?
rhinoceros eyes - the first hour was okay, but then it got worse. waste of my time. avoid it!
I watched a bit of Two Days in Paris last night. I need to finish it. It was pretty damn hilarious.
QuoteI watched a bit of Two Days in Paris last night. I need to finish it. It was pretty damn hilarious.
i think of it as before sunset/sunrise-lite, but entirely from julie delpy's mind. needless to say, i loved it (even though i didn't think it was a great film, or anything). adam goldberg is the best.
I couldn't get into before sunset/sunrise at all, but I really liked this for some reason. And we agree on Adam Goldberg.
'Tis the season to watch The Hebrew Hammer...
Quoterhinoceros eyes - the first hour was okay, but then it got worse. waste of my time. avoid it!
this made me think of a movie called Albino Alligator...it was pretty good, and had a damn good cast - Faye Dunaway, Viggo Mortensen, Matt Dillon, Gary Sinise, William Fichtner. M Emmett Walsh and was directed by Kevin Spacey
holy hell i love the public library here; came home with these dvds:
8 1/2
being there
the last picture show
faces
paths of glory
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'Tis the season to watch The Hebrew Hammer...
There's a title I haven't heard in a while.
Quoteholy hell i love the public library here; came home with these dvds:
8 1/2
being there
the last picture show
faces
paths of glory
I need to get a copy of Paths of Glory. Great movie. The only other one I've seen on that list is 8 1/2, which is one of the best movies ever.
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'Tis the season to watch The Hebrew Hammer...
There's a title I haven't heard in a while.
;D ;D ;D
Man...I'm a huge fan of all bad comedies but even I struggled through the Hebrew Hammer.
Off to watch Kung Pow for the 80th time
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'Tis the season to watch The Hebrew Hammer...
There's a title I haven't heard in a while.
;D ;D ;D
Man...I'm a huge fan of all bad comedies but even I struggled through the Hebrew Hammer.
Off to watch Kung Pow for the 80th time
If you havent seen
Kung Fu Hustle, that movie is awesome....Its not slapstick comedy like Kung Pow, but its funny while also being good and action filled throughout
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'Tis the season to watch The Hebrew Hammer...
There's a title I haven't heard in a while.
;D ;D ;D
Man...I'm a huge fan of all bad comedies but even I struggled through the Hebrew Hammer.
Off to watch Kung Pow for the 80th time
If you havent seen Kung Fu Hustle, that movie is awesome....Its not slapstick comedy like Kung Pow, but its funny while also being good and action filled throughout
Kung Fu Hustle is great, but I enjoyed Shaolin Soccer more. Hilarious! I think I read somewhere Stephen Chow was doing a sequal to KFH
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'Tis the season to watch The Hebrew Hammer...
There's a title I haven't heard in a while.
;D ;D ;D
Man...I'm a huge fan of all bad comedies but even I struggled through the Hebrew Hammer.
Off to watch Kung Pow for the 80th time
If you havent seen Kung Fu Hustle, that movie is awesome....Its not slapstick comedy like Kung Pow, but its funny while also being good and action filled throughout
Kung Fu Hustle is great, but I enjoyed Shaolin Soccer more. Hilarious! I think I read somewhere Stephen Chow was doing a sequal to KFH
Can't say I loved either one of them but enjoyed both. Kung Fu Hustle wins more creative points but I thought Shaolin Soccer was more fun!
KFH II should be interesting. Chow's gonna have to up the ante. It's kind of a tough act to follow in that weird, quirky genre that he has monopolized...IMHO
Hell Ride, written and directed (and starring) Larry Bishop, produced by Tarantino. Most would recognize Bishop as the strip club owner in Kill Bill 2. Also stars Michael Madsen and Dennis Hopper with cameos by Vinnie Jones and David Carradine. Its a tip of the hat to the motorcycle gang B-movies of the 60s. Pretty good, should help hold me over until Inglourious Bastards comes out.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteStill do not have seen Romeo. Damn Netflix and the stupid DVD Regions. grrrrr
Looks like the whole thing is up on youtube. Far from perfect but better than nothing? It's not a bad print either...
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=l-jPRrVjC9c
Just watched the first couple of mins - now I need to watch it again!!! ;D
:o Paddy Considine = fucking great psycho! That was really good. Dammit, I wish this was out in region free or Region 1.
I hope a Region1 DVD appears sometime soon, it's one of those movies that gets better every time you watch it.
Another classic from the great Paddy Considine! The scene where you first see what he's capable of, when Romeo goes to get the ice creams & Paddy's character lays into Gavin.
I have a thing Romeo's sister Ladine (Vicky McClure) she was one of the skinheads in This Is England:
http://outtakeonline.com/uploaded_images/80510001-761958.JPG
Excellent soundtrack too!
Vicky looks a lot like my good friend. I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eatin crackers if ya know what I mean.
Yeah that scene was chilling. I read up a little after watching and didn't realize this was Paddy's first movie. Helluva fucking start don't ya think. Sheesh.
Also watched the trailer for Somers Town. Damn, I really want to see that too. Looks like it hits DVD in the UK Jan 12. No US date yet. grrrrr
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Vicky looks a lot like my good friend. I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eatin crackers if ya know what I mean.
Yeah that scene was chilling. I read up a little after watching and didn't realize this was Paddy's first movie. Helluva fucking start don't ya think. Sheesh.
Also watched the trailer for Somers Town. Damn, I really want to see that too. Looks like it hits DVD in the UK Jan 12. No US date yet. grrrrr
Another reason to come to St. Louis then! Just don't tell your friend I iz married ;)
I have Sommer Town & Rock N Rolla comin in the same package!
Thomas Turgoose from Sommers & This Is England is also in this UK horror that I've read lots of good things about:
[media]http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=DjwRjdt4DFQ[/media]
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=DjwRjdt4DFQ
jeez fuckin louise! More thriller then horror but damn that looked intense. Oh and that little pixie in it, [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
You are more then welcome to crash here anytime. I won't tell your secret and I won't tell hers!
Rock N Rolla is on DVD already? I'll have to check it out. I was looking forward to that one.
Quotejeez fuckin louise! More thriller then horror but damn that looked intense.
Horror/Thriller/Kidz movie...let's not get technical here ;)
QuoteQuotejeez fuckin louise! More thriller then horror but damn that looked intense.
Horror/Thriller/Kidz movie...let's not get technical here ;)
I won't if you wont.
Just watched Dinner Rush..
Very entertaining a movie that takes place in a TriBeCa Italian restuarant for the whole movie. Only actors I recognized were Danny Aiello, who owns the restaurant, and John Corbett had a small role, but the acting was good and it definitely felt like you were watching an actual restaurant (it might sound boring, but its not)
It won a few awards for audience favorite at film festivals when it came out....decided to watch it because of that and the reviews I read and it didnt disappoint
QuoteQuoteQuoteI probably should see Before Sunset as I loved Before Sunrise
you certainly should! i think it's the better of the two, even though i prefer to think of them as a single entity. ethan hawke's character in those two films has had more of an effect on my life than most non-fictional people, dead or alive...
#1 and #2 in my Netflix queue.
siiiiiigh. Forgot how great Before Sunset is. I want to be Ethan Hawke from this movie.
paths of glory - certainly one of the most powerful films i've ever watched. tragic and horrifying. kirk douglas was excellent. that last scene (in the bar) was something else.
Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels. Had to throw on the head phones as the wife doesn't like testosterone driven man films such as this.
Quotepaths of glory - certainly one of the most powerful films i've ever watched. tragic and horrifying. kirk douglas was excellent. that last scene (in the bar) was something else.
One of the best anti-war films. Douglas was indeed excellent as was the rest of the cast made up of quality actors. One of Kubrick's greatest statements.
step brothers
why? i don't know.
Quotestep brothers
why? i don't know.
because its motherfucking hilarious
Watched Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. Really great movie.
QuoteQuotestep brothers
why? i don't know.
because its motherfucking hilarious
I was really tired of Will Ferrell for awhile. Watched a half hour of Talladega Nights and nothing else of his since. My brother convinced me to watch it and I gotta admit, it cracked me up a few times.
"Are you high? ITS SHARK WEEK!"
QuoteQuoteQuotestep brothers
why? i don't know.
because its motherfucking hilarious
I was really tired of Will Ferrell for awhile. Watched a half hour of Talladega Nights and nothing else of his since. My brother convinced me to watch it and I gotta admit, it cracked me up a few times.
"Are you high? ITS SHARK WEEK!"
I liked Talladega Nights, but Blades of Glory and Semi-Pro were both terrible, and if had anything else come out in that time frame that I cant think of, it sucked too (except for Stranger Than Fiction)
Step Brothers was great though.
Resurrecting the Champ
Solid movie where Josh Hartnett is a struggling Denver sports writer and discovers former heavyweight title contender Battlin' Bob Satterfield is a homeless man there. Decides to write a story about Satterfield and his legacy. Samuel L Jackson was great, and I know there are some Hartnett haters around, but I thought he was fine in this role and believable. Alan Alda and a hard to recognize Peter Coyote also help him out a little bit.
Didnt even know this was released outside of seeing a preview for it on some movie I rented, which surprises me considering the 2 name actors. Surprisingly good, though I think they over-do the drama at times.
Worth a rental, especially for fans of boxing
Role Models-I thought it was hilarious from the beginning and well, Elizabeth Banks, 'nuff said!
Saw Burn After Reading......Eh.
QuoteRole Models-I thought it was hilarious from the beginning and well, Elizabeth Banks, 'nuff said!
Best Comedy of 2008 IMO
The Lord of the Rings live fighting stuff was hilarious....Kiss My Anthia
Ill have a large...oh, you mean Venti??..No, a large ;D
Paul Rudd is pretty much funny doing nothing
punk: attitude - great little documentary featuring so many amazing groups. among other things, i fell a little more in love with jim jarmusch (he's seen television around 20 times!) and am now crushing quite hard on chrissie hynde. and holy hell did suicide ever look like a terrifying/great live experience.
ps. i watched it on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XI85jPbcps
Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood is just the master.
While it stretches believability at times, who knew that a movie full of ethnic slurs could be so funny, charming and stirring?
QuoteSaw Burn After Reading......Eh.
Yeah besides Brad Pitt that was pretty much a waste of time
Just watched Pete Jackson's epic remake of King Kong. I rather liked it. Long? Yes. Good? I thought so, at least. Not the best, but I could think of much worse movies from that year to harp, don't know why everyone felt the need to take on Jackson so strongly.
Just got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
QuoteJust watched Pete Jackson's epic remake of King Kong. I rather liked it. Long? Yes. Good? I thought so, at least. Not the best, but I could think of much worse movies from that year to harp, don't know why everyone felt the need to take on Jackson so strongly.
It is a good movie. It's really sad and perhaps that's a reason why some people didn't like it. Andy Serkis really did a fantastic and Oscar worthy job as Kong.
QuoteJust got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
That one really amazed me. I thought it'd be good, but not that good.
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - Excellent!
Finally saw Burn After Reading...mixed feelings. Some scenes were genuinely funny (Brad Pitt and John Malkovich in the car, for instance) but I found the characters largely unlikeable and as a result didnt really care what happened to them.
Just saw:
Transsiberian = Crap
XFiles = Crappier
Bout to watch Burn After Reading tomorrow - not liking the reviews I'm reading here
QuoteQuoteJust got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
That one really amazed me. I thought it'd be good, but not that good.
I'm not sure I'm equipped to review this as I never read the book. That being said, I struggled throughout the movie with the persistent imbalance between his self absorption, yet his seemingly infinite magical ability to immediately change the lives for the better of those he encountered.
Except for the soundtrack I really had trouble enjoying this. Having said this, those that read the book have raved about it. Nonetheless, Hirsch was excellent
QuoteJust saw:
Transsiberian = Crap
XFiles = Crappier
Bout to watch Burn After Reading tomorrow - not liking the reviews I'm reading here
Really? What didnt you like about it?
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
That one really amazed me. I thought it'd be good, but not that good.
I'm not sure I'm equipped to review this as I never read the book. That being said, I struggled throughout the movie with the persistent imbalance between his self absorption, yet his seemingly infinite magical ability to immediately change the lives for the better of those he encountered.
Except for the soundtrack I really had trouble enjoying this. Having said this, those that read the book have raved about it. Nonetheless, Hirsch was excellent
I read the book a while back, sophomore year of college. Enjoyed the book, definitely an interesting guy with some admirable qualities, but I was really unpopular in my class because I refused to glamorize the whole ordeal or recognize McCandless as some sort of martyr.
This is the bottom line: he gravely underestimated the Alaskan wilderness while simultaneously overestimating his own experiences as an outdoorsman. A little planning would have saved his life, but he died a wholly preventable and unnecessary death. I understand he was attempting to survive as a minimalist, to push his physical and spiritual limits to grow as a person, but marching off into the wilds of Alaska with nothing but a bag of rice, two tuna sandwiches, and a rifle can graciously be described as "stupid".
Saw Slumdog Millionaire today. Thought it was good but not great. The movie (maybe it was the theater?) started out ridiculously loud. . That and the shaky camera work was distracting. But overall good movie. I saw it with four others and from the utter lack of comments as we were leaving the venue gave me the impression I was the only one that thought it was even good.
QuoteQuoteJust saw:
Transsiberian = Crap
XFiles = Crappier
Bout to watch Burn After Reading tomorrow - not liking the reviews I'm reading here
Really? What didnt you like about it?
1st let me say that the cinematography and the backdrop for the film was haunting, cold and beautiful. I also enjoyed the pacing of it.
Where it failed for me was its emphasis of human fallibility to the extreme. Each characters' actions crossed the boundary of simple human mistakes to that of pure stupidity across the board. Perhaps this was the director's intent but it made none of the characters believable or likeable.
And so while "crap" might be a little harsh, well I guess that's what I'd give it. Plus, is it me or is Woody the same character all the time now?
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw:
Transsiberian = Crap
XFiles = Crappier
Bout to watch Burn After Reading tomorrow - not liking the reviews I'm reading here
Really? What didnt you like about it?
1st let me say that the cinematography and the backdrop for the film was haunting, cold and beautiful. I also enjoyed the pacing of it.
Where it failed for me was its emphasis of human fallibility to the extreme. Each characters' actions crossed the boundary of simple human mistakes to that of pure stupidity across the board. Perhaps this was the director's intent but it made none of the characters believable or likeable.
And so while "crap" might be a little harsh, well I guess that's what I'd give it. Plus, is it me or is Woody the same character all the time now?
Yeah, I can see that. Its a movie though, so the suspension of belief is sort of required. Im just a big fan of "stranger in a strange land" movies. I think we can all identify with the fear of being in a situation like that.
What did you think of Burn After Reading. Save for a few scenes (Pitt and Malkovich in the car, Clooney unveiling his..."creation") I thought it was pretty "ehh".
QuoteThe Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - Excellent!
Saw this the other day, liked it a lot.
I definitely can see the Forrest Gump and Big Fish comparisons, but this movie I felt had something certainly different as well. It also had more of a humanity feeling to it than either of those. I thought the stressed idea of kids and the elderly basically being the same, and the moments in between are something to value, was interesting and well done. Pitt and Blanchett were great as expected, and Taraji P Henson was great as Button's 'mother' I thought.
Ive heard some people call it a love story, but I didnt really think that. I think it really is just about Button and his unexplainable life. It just so happened the love aspect with Blanchett was part of it. Though I found most of the movie inspiring and and just jaw-dropping as it progressed, the ending was sad. I almost cried ;D
Outside of that, the cinematography, art direction, scenery, makeup/effects, and feel of the movie were fantastic. I havent seen any of the other movies that seem likely to be up for best picture, but I wouldnt have a problem with this winning. Movies like this are few and far between
I never got around to reading the book (which I know is fantastic and better than the movie), but I saw Marley & Me on Boxing Day (December 26th). I thought the film version is good and it made me cry like a fool.
I saw Wall*E two days ago and I really liked it. It ranks #2 on my Pixar/CGI animated film list behind Finding Nemo.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw:
Transsiberian = Crap
XFiles = Crappier
Bout to watch Burn After Reading tomorrow - not liking the reviews I'm reading here
Really? What didnt you like about it?
1st let me say that the cinematography and the backdrop for the film was haunting, cold and beautiful. I also enjoyed the pacing of it.
Where it failed for me was its emphasis of human fallibility to the extreme. Each characters' actions crossed the boundary of simple human mistakes to that of pure stupidity across the board. Perhaps this was the director's intent but it made none of the characters believable or likeable.
And so while "crap" might be a little harsh, well I guess that's what I'd give it. Plus, is it me or is Woody the same character all the time now?
Yeah, I can see that. Its a movie though, so the suspension of belief is sort of required. Im just a big fan of "stranger in a strange land" movies. I think we can all identify with the fear of being in a situation like that.
What did you think of Burn After Reading. Save for a few scenes (Pitt and Malkovich in the car, Clooney unveiling his..."creation") I thought it was pretty "ehh".
As a big fan of the Coen Brothers, I have no problem confidently stating that Burn After Reading was a weak effort. Now I've heard that multiple viewings, per usual, will enhance the viewing pleasure of this film. I will not give it that chance.
There was too much to dislike about this movie. It begins with what seems to be the Coens' absorption into the soulless, world of vanity and wealth of Hollywood. I would not state this if Intolerable Cruelty did not exist. That being said, Tilda Swinton and Clooney's characters were somewhat redundant.
Without getting into too much detail, it felt like an arrogant, "we can do whatever we want and our cult fan following and critics alike will like it" production that failed.
And yes, I gleaned such wisdom and understanding from the ending of this brilliant, convoluted story!!! ;) >:(
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I saw Wall*E two days ago and I really liked it. It ranks #2 on my Pixar/CGI animated film list behind Finding Nemo.
As I posted earlier, I also enjoyed Wall-E. While as a whole it was quite an unremarkable backdrop for a story for any fan of sci-fi, it kept my attention fully with minimal dialogue and....well....robot love is kinda my thing 8-)
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I saw Wall*E two days ago and I really liked it. It ranks #2 on my Pixar/CGI animated film list behind Finding Nemo.
As I posted earlier, I also enjoyed Wall-E. While as a whole it was quite an unremarkable backdrop for a story for any fan of sci-fi, it kept my attention fully with minimal dialogue and....well....robot love is kinda my thing 8-)
A post-apocolyptic Earth with a robot who still goes about his chores, but has remarkably evolved over 700 years in isolation. I thought it was a remarkable backdrop for a story, especially because the audience is families and today's attention-challenged kids.
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I saw Wall*E two days ago and I really liked it. It ranks #2 on my Pixar/CGI animated film list behind Finding Nemo.
As I posted earlier, I also enjoyed Wall-E. While as a whole it was quite an unremarkable backdrop for a story for any fan of sci-fi, it kept my attention fully with minimal dialogue and....well....robot love is kinda my thing 8-)
A post-apocolyptic Earth with a robot who still goes about his chores, but has remarkably evolved over 700 years in isolation. I thought it was a remarkable backdrop for a story, especially because the audience is families and today's attention-challenged kids.
Not really getting the connection between the story and attention challenged kids.
While AI and robot evolution of emotions has been played out, I do see where it is a somewhat new direction for Dreamworks/Pixar in regards to its target audience
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I saw Wall*E two days ago and I really liked it. It ranks #2 on my Pixar/CGI animated film list behind Finding Nemo.
As I posted earlier, I also enjoyed Wall-E. While as a whole it was quite an unremarkable backdrop for a story for any fan of sci-fi, it kept my attention fully with minimal dialogue and....well....robot love is kinda my thing 8-)
A post-apocolyptic Earth with a robot who still goes about his chores, but has remarkably evolved over 700 years in isolation. I thought it was a remarkable backdrop for a story, especially because the audience is families and today's attention-challenged kids.
Not really getting the connection between the story and attention challenged kids.
While AI and robot evolution of emotions has been played out, I do see where it is a somewhat new direction for Dreamworks/Pixar in regards to its target audience
It's more "ballsy" story-wise than anything, given today's attention-challenged kids and a movie with very little dialogue and overly cutesy moments. Plus, there's very little plot spoon-feeding going on during the film. Still, I didn't fully buy the end scene with EVE and Wall*E.
I'm in a Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead mood. Sadly, I'm at work all day and cannot watch until late tonight. :(
Milk. It's wonderful, and the acting was brilliant. This film couldn't have been released at a better time either, with all the Prop 8 drama going on in CA right now (http://sfist.com/2008/12/20/attorney_general_jerry_brown_declar.php).
Unless emotional and affectionate gay men really gross you out, you should really see this film. It's masterfully made, and it's an inspirational, true story. It made me miss living in San Francisco, and my gay friends there.
The Dark Knight. It was pretty good, but I wasn't blown away. I just don't get sucked into action movies like I used to. Especially ones about superheroes. Maybe that's part of growing up, but I know a lot of adults who eat that shit up. :-/
somewhere along the line i heard the dark knight called "heat, but with batman and the joker". i quite like that.
QuoteMilk. It's wonderful, and the acting was brilliant. This film couldn't have been released at a better time either, with all the Prop 8 drama going on in CA right now (http://sfist.com/2008/12/20/attorney_general_jerry_brown_declar.php).
Unless emotional and affectionate gay men really gross you out, you should really see this film. It's masterfully made, and it's an inspirational, true story. It made me miss living in San Francisco, and my gay friends there.
I heard James Franco read the script and signed on, then got another copy after a re-write only to discover that Sean Penn had suggested some really intense love scenes.
Now, I've been around gay people since early in my life and Im wholly comfortable with the idea of homosexuality, but I gotta admit, that would
probably freak me out a little...lol
QuoteThe Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - Excellent!
i really want to see this. i realized the other day that the film is based on a short story from f scott fitzgerald.
i finally saw the original version of sabrina the other night. great movie, and as as always, audrey hepburn is perfection.
QuoteQuoteMilk. It's wonderful, and the acting was brilliant. This film couldn't have been released at a better time either, with all the Prop 8 drama going on in CA right now (http://sfist.com/2008/12/20/attorney_general_jerry_brown_declar.php).
Unless emotional and affectionate gay men really gross you out, you should really see this film. It's masterfully made, and it's an inspirational, true story. It made me miss living in San Francisco, and my gay friends there.
I heard James Franco read the script and signed on, then got another copy after a re-write only to discover that Sean Penn had suggested some really intense love scenes.
Now, I've been around gay people since early in my life and Im wholly comfortable with the idea of homosexuality, but I gotta admit, that would probably freak me out a little...lol
;D Yeah, there's definitely some gay, bare-assedness going on, but nothing even remotely hardcore. I think that the sexuality being so forward in the movie was absolutely necessary though, because before Harvey Milk, the assembly of the gays in SF was mostly done socially (and sexually), whether at bars or bath houses. He organized them and gave them a voice politically, and promoted and strengthened gay businesses. And lets face it, gay men are about the most flamboyantly sexual people around, and the mid 70s in San Francisco was about as decadent a time and place as one could ever encounter.
James Franco showed no signs of being uncomfortable...he and Sean Penn were completely natural together, both were phenomenal.
I heard Milk was good, but Penn's performance out-does the movie. I read somewhere else that Gus Van Sant kind of puts the 'Van Sant' touch on it, and sometimes thats not a good thing.
To me, his movies have for the most part either been very good or very not good, with a few in between. I know most have raved about it, but im not sure if that moreso for Penn or the actual film, bc GVSant can definitely out-artsy himself.
QuoteI heard Milk was good, but Penn's performance out-does the movie. I read somewhere else that Gus Van Sant kind of puts the 'Van Sant' touch on it, and sometimes thats not a good thing.
To me, his movies have for the most part either been very good or very not good, with a few in between. I know most have raved about it, but im not sure if that moreso for Penn or the actual film, bc GVSant can definitely out-artsy himself.
You should see the film then and decide for yourself. I'm looking forward for your review.
QuoteThe Dark Knight. It was pretty good, but I wasn't blown away. I just don't get sucked into action movies like I used to. Especially ones about superheroes. Maybe that's part of growing up, but I know a lot of adults who eat that shit up. :-/
When I saw this at the IMAX, I was blown away
After watching it again at the crib, Ledger was still great, but I wasnt as impressed or on the edge of my seat as when I first saw it.
I like that 'heat w/ Batman and Joker' comparison K...its kind of on point, with TwoFace as Wayne Groh or something ;D
After watching Dark Knight a 2nd time, Im pretty sure Batman Begins will end up being my favorite of the 2, but Dark Knight was till good
QuoteThe Dark Knight. It was pretty good, but I wasn't blown away. I just don't get sucked into action movies like I used to. Especially ones about superheroes. Maybe that's part of growing up, but I know a lot of adults who eat that shit up. :-/
I can enjoy superhero movies (Im especially looking forward to The Watchmen, that book is far beyond standard comic book fare), but I agree with your assessment. Ledger was great but other than that it was a pretty standard comic book movie.
QuoteQuoteThe Dark Knight. It was pretty good, but I wasn't blown away. I just don't get sucked into action movies like I used to. Especially ones about superheroes. Maybe that's part of growing up, but I know a lot of adults who eat that shit up. :-/
I can enjoy superhero movies (Im especially looking forward to The Watchmen, that book is far beyond standard comic book fare), but I agree with your assessment. Ledger was great but other than that it was a pretty standard comic book movie.
Yep, I just watched it a couple days ago, and I pretty much agree. But outside of Ledger, who's the reason I saw the movie four times in the first place, I thought the acting was pretty solid all around: Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Aaron Eckhart all did well. I thought Christian Bale was good as Bruce Wayne but a pretty bad Batman. Morgan Freeman was just himself. I wish he'd play a different part sometimes, but maybe he's actually as limited as he seems. I didn't think anybody could be worse than Katie Holmes, but Maggie Gyllenhaal tried really hard to lower the bar even more. Still, overall, the acting was much better than the standard comic book movie.
Overall, I thought it was a hell of a lot better than Batman Begins, which wasn't anything special in my opinion, and it was by far the best Batman movie ever. So, great Batman movie? Yes. Great movie in general? No. A masterpiece? Not even close. The Prestige showed Chris Nolan can still make an awesome movie. I hope he opts out of the franchise and stops selling out before he becomes a true Hollywood director, though it may be too late. We'll see with his next non-Batman film, which I excitedly await.
I am a new member, about to tarnish her reputation before even having had a chance to establish one by admitting to having just seen Twilight. Twice. In the space of two days.
But I'm not like that. Really.
QuoteI am a new member, about to tarnish her reputation before even having had a chance to establish one by admitting to having just seen Twilight. Twice. In the space of two days.
But I'm not like that. Really.
I don't know librarian...twice? In TWO DAYS?!?! It kind of sounds like you REALLY ARE LIKE THAT!!! ;D
Just kidding :) Had you read the book? I hear they're pretty addicting...
We're glad you're here!
QuoteQuoteI am a new member, about to tarnish her reputation before even having had a chance to establish one by admitting to having just seen Twilight. Twice. In the space of two days.
But I'm not like that. Really.
I don't know librarian...twice? In TWO DAYS?!?! It kind of sounds like you REALLY ARE LIKE THAT!!! ;D
Just kidding :) Had you read the book? I hear they're pretty addicting...
We're glad you're here!
uhhh yeah I've seen Twlight, willingly, and read the books, willingly. Yes they are addictive or so I'm told my my female friends. :-[
QuoteI heard Milk was good, but Penn's performance out-does the movie. I read somewhere else that Gus Van Sant kind of puts the 'Van Sant' touch on it, and sometimes thats not a good thing.
To me, his movies have for the most part either been very good or very not good, with a few in between. I know most have raved about it, but im not sure if that moreso for Penn or the actual film, bc GVSant can definitely out-artsy himself.
I (think) that the only other movie of his I've seen was Good Will Hunting, which I liked. I think that the direction of Milk was pretty grounded, and very easy to follow. He used both new and old footage of SF, some really beautiful shots, edited believably when required for historical accuracy. The opening sequence of newspaper clippings and old film footage from police busts set the tone and explained some history very effectively. The old footage of Anita Bryant, Diane Feinstein and Ronald Regan was also used very well.
The direction is not groundbreaking, and I think that the film succeeds because of a (mostly) chronological telling of Harvey Milk's life. But there's a real and disarming intimacy that Van Sant establishes with his direction that highlights the AMAZING acting in the film...go see it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
That one really amazed me. I thought it'd be good, but not that good.
I'm not sure I'm equipped to review this as I never read the book. That being said, I struggled throughout the movie with the persistent imbalance between his self absorption, yet his seemingly infinite magical ability to immediately change the lives for the better of those he encountered.
Except for the soundtrack I really had trouble enjoying this. Having said this, those that read the book have raved about it. Nonetheless, Hirsch was excellent
I read the book a while back, sophomore year of college. Enjoyed the book, definitely an interesting guy with some admirable qualities, but I was really unpopular in my class because I refused to glamorize the whole ordeal or recognize McCandless as some sort of martyr.
This is the bottom line: he gravely underestimated the Alaskan wilderness while simultaneously overestimating his own experiences as an outdoorsman. A little planning would have saved his life, but he died a wholly preventable and unnecessary death. I understand he was attempting to survive as a minimalist, to push his physical and spiritual limits to grow as a person, but marching off into the wilds of Alaska with nothing but a bag of rice, two tuna sandwiches, and a rifle can graciously be described as "stupid".
Agreed on all points, j rud. I read the book before seeing the movie and had a really hard time sympathizing with McCandless. Family is very important to me, and the fact that he didn't bother to tell his parents or sister about his plans really irked on a major level.
However, I think Emile Hirsch did an excellent job of capturing all the facets of McCandless' personality, including the flaws.
I do love the soundtrack to bits and like to sing all the Corin Tucker parts on "Hard Sun" :)
QuoteQuoteMilk. It's wonderful, and the acting was brilliant. This film couldn't have been released at a better time either, with all the Prop 8 drama going on in CA right now (http://sfist.com/2008/12/20/attorney_general_jerry_brown_declar.php).
Unless emotional and affectionate gay men really gross you out, you should really see this film. It's masterfully made, and it's an inspirational, true story. It made me miss living in San Francisco, and my gay friends there.
I heard James Franco read the script and signed on, then got another copy after a re-write only to discover that Sean Penn had suggested some really intense love scenes.
Now, I've been around gay people since early in my life and Im wholly comfortable with the idea of homosexuality, but I gotta admit, that would probably freak me out a little...lol
It's the portrayal of the intimacy between the men that's intense...conveyed with a look or a touch. Certainly nothing approaching an X-rating, if that's what you're worried about ;)
Going to see
Let the Right One in tomorrow, methinks...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
That one really amazed me. I thought it'd be good, but not that good.
I'm not sure I'm equipped to review this as I never read the book. That being said, I struggled throughout the movie with the persistent imbalance between his self absorption, yet his seemingly infinite magical ability to immediately change the lives for the better of those he encountered.
Except for the soundtrack I really had trouble enjoying this. Having said this, those that read the book have raved about it. Nonetheless, Hirsch was excellent
I read the book a while back, sophomore year of college. Enjoyed the book, definitely an interesting guy with some admirable qualities, but I was really unpopular in my class because I refused to glamorize the whole ordeal or recognize McCandless as some sort of martyr.
This is the bottom line: he gravely underestimated the Alaskan wilderness while simultaneously overestimating his own experiences as an outdoorsman. A little planning would have saved his life, but he died a wholly preventable and unnecessary death. I understand he was attempting to survive as a minimalist, to push his physical and spiritual limits to grow as a person, but marching off into the wilds of Alaska with nothing but a bag of rice, two tuna sandwiches, and a rifle can graciously be described as "stupid".
Agreed on all points, j rud. I read the book before seeing the movie and had a really hard time sympathizing with McCandless. Family is very important to me, and the fact that he didn't bother to tell his parents or sister about his plans really irked on a major level.
However, I think Emile Hirsch did an excellent job of capturing all the facets of McCandless' personality, including the flaws.
I do love the soundtrack to bits and like to sing all the Corin Tucker parts on "Hard Sun" :)
QuoteQuoteMilk. It's wonderful, and the acting was brilliant. This film couldn't have been released at a better time either, with all the Prop 8 drama going on in CA right now (http://sfist.com/2008/12/20/attorney_general_jerry_brown_declar.php).
Unless emotional and affectionate gay men really gross you out, you should really see this film. It's masterfully made, and it's an inspirational, true story. It made me miss living in San Francisco, and my gay friends there.
I heard James Franco read the script and signed on, then got another copy after a re-write only to discover that Sean Penn had suggested some really intense love scenes.
Now, I've been around gay people since early in my life and Im wholly comfortable with the idea of homosexuality, but I gotta admit, that would probably freak me out a little...lol
It's the portrayal of the intimacy between the men that's intense...conveyed with a look or a touch. Certainly nothing approaching an X-rating, if that's what you're worried about ;)
Going to see Let the Right One in tomorrow, methinks...
No, no, no, I didnt mean the movie would freak me out. Im not homophobic or anything. What I meant is that would freak me out if I was James Franco. Think about it: You are presented with a script in which you play a gay character. No real love scenes, but your character is gay. So you sign on, the lead actor hears you have signed on, then touches up the script to include more love scenes. Thats what would freak me out lol.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust got round to watching Into the Wild. Wow.
That one really amazed me. I thought it'd be good, but not that good.
I'm not sure I'm equipped to review this as I never read the book. That being said, I struggled throughout the movie with the persistent imbalance between his self absorption, yet his seemingly infinite magical ability to immediately change the lives for the better of those he encountered.
Except for the soundtrack I really had trouble enjoying this. Having said this, those that read the book have raved about it. Nonetheless, Hirsch was excellent
I read the book a while back, sophomore year of college. Enjoyed the book, definitely an interesting guy with some admirable qualities, but I was really unpopular in my class because I refused to glamorize the whole ordeal or recognize McCandless as some sort of martyr.
This is the bottom line: he gravely underestimated the Alaskan wilderness while simultaneously overestimating his own experiences as an outdoorsman. A little planning would have saved his life, but he died a wholly preventable and unnecessary death. I understand he was attempting to survive as a minimalist, to push his physical and spiritual limits to grow as a person, but marching off into the wilds of Alaska with nothing but a bag of rice, two tuna sandwiches, and a rifle can graciously be described as "stupid".
Agreed on all points, j rud. I read the book before seeing the movie and had a really hard time sympathizing with McCandless. Family is very important to me, and the fact that he didn't bother to tell his parents or sister about his plans really irked on a major level.
However, I think Emile Hirsch did an excellent job of capturing all the facets of McCandless' personality, including the flaws.
I do love the soundtrack to bits and like to sing all the Corin Tucker parts on "Hard Sun" :)
I really dont like Hirsch as an actor. I havent seen Into the Wild but in other movies I just have a hard time buying him in the roles he's in. Im talking about Alpha Dog and Lords of Dogtown, specifically. I just cant see him as a "tough guy". I dont buy it for a second.
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No, no, no, I didnt mean the movie would freak me out. Im not homophobic or anything. What I meant is that would freak me out if I was James Franco. Think about it: You are presented with a script in which you play a gay character. No real love scenes, but your character is gay. So you sign on, the lead actor hears you have signed on, then touches up the script to include more love scenes. Thats what would freak me out lol.
Oh, of course...didn't mean to imply anything of the kind, guess I didn't word that very well!
I heard the same interview with Franco. But the scenes between Penn and Franco that ultimately ended up in the film weren't particularly racy at all.
Hirsch is good in
Milk as a squirrelly kid. He plays squirrelly very well.
Gosford Park - A little let down by it, it was a little hard to follow. I think a second viewing will help me pick up on some things.
the last picture show - loved it.
ugh. i just want to see slumdog millionaire and the wrestler and milk and synedoche, new york already.
at least that patti smith documentary and confessions of a porn addict are both at the independent theatre here in a week or two, that should tide me over for a little while.
Quotethe last picture show - loved it.
ugh. i just want to see the wrestler and milk and synedoche, new york already. >:(
at least that patti smith documentary is here in a week or two, that should tide me over for a little while.
I'll second that on The Wrestler and Synedoche, New York. Weren't these films released already? None of the theaters near me ever got them. >:(
I'm really sick of how smaller budget/independent/artistic films are being treated as of late. I guess if the studio doesn't think people will go see it, then why bother advertising for it at all? The same goes for directors who have had success with previous films. When No Country For Old Men came out (in this case there was decent advertising) I had to go a bit out of my way to see it. Not until it started to get some Oscar buzz did the closer theaters finally get it.
QuoteQuotethe last picture show - loved it.
ugh. i just want to see the wrestler and milk and synedoche, new york already. >:(
at least that patti smith documentary is here in a week or two, that should tide me over for a little while.
I'll second that on The Wrestler and Synedoche, New York. Weren't these films released already? None of the theaters near me ever got them. >:(
I'm really sick of how smaller budget/independent/artistic films are being treated as of late. I guess if the studio doesn't think people will go see it, then why bother advertising for it at all? The same goes for directors who have had success with previous films. When No Country For Old Men came out (in this case there was decent advertising) I had to go a bit out of my way to see it. Not until it started to get some Oscar buzz did the closer theaters finally get it.
Im with you on The Wrestler True, but I just found this out a couple days ago. It is being released in Pittsburgh, but not until January 23rd...Yes, over a month after its initial release in NYC/LA, crazy?!?!!? I know, but itll be in da Burgh
Cant wait to see that..Ive always thought Rourke was great but it looks like he outdid himself this time.
I like Benjamin Button a good bit, but Pitt didnt do enough in that for me to think Rourke didnt outdo him in The Wrestler form what Ive seen, and I think Pitt's acting is overlooked in most of his movies, as hard to believe as that may seem
QuoteQuoteI heard Milk was good, but Penn's performance out-does the movie. I read somewhere else that Gus Van Sant kind of puts the 'Van Sant' touch on it, and sometimes thats not a good thing.
To me, his movies have for the most part either been very good or very not good, with a few in between. I know most have raved about it, but im not sure if that moreso for Penn or the actual film, bc GVSant can definitely out-artsy himself.
I (think) that the only other movie of his I've seen was Good Will Hunting, which I liked. I think that the direction of Milk was pretty grounded, and very easy to follow. He used both new and old footage of SF, some really beautiful shots, edited believably when required for historical accuracy. The opening sequence of newspaper clippings and old film footage from police busts set the tone and explained some history very effectively. The old footage of Anita Bryant, Diane Feinstein and Ronald Regan was also used very well.
The direction is not groundbreaking, and I think that the film succeeds because of a (mostly) chronological telling of Harvey Milk's life. But there's a real and disarming intimacy that Van Sant establishes with his direction that highlights the AMAZING acting in the film...go see it.
Good Will Hunting is easily his most accessible and typical moviegoer movie.
From what Ive seen, Id call GWHunting, To Die For, and Drugstore Cowboy Van Sant at his finest, and all excellent movies IMO
Id call Gerry, Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, and Last Days Van Sant at his over the top arthouse worst.
I liked his Psycho remake a good bit, the acting/cast was fantastic I thought, and to remake a classic like that and make it feel new and add some small things impressed me. For what it was, I thought Elephant was okay as well, but certainly not great. Finding Forrester was about his only other mainstream movie besides GWH, and was good as well, but nothing special.
Based on what Ive read from people and what you just said, Van Sant seems to have laid off his art-pedal a bit, and in this case, Im sure thats a good thing.
QuoteQuoteI heard Milk was good, but Penn's performance out-does the movie. I read somewhere else that Gus Van Sant kind of puts the 'Van Sant' touch on it, and sometimes thats not a good thing.
To me, his movies have for the most part either been very good or very not good, with a few in between. I know most have raved about it, but im not sure if that moreso for Penn or the actual film, bc GVSant can definitely out-artsy himself.
You should see the film then and decide for yourself. I'm looking forward for your review.
Oh, I will once its on DVD or I find it on my computer for free, just saying what Ive heard. Penn certainly has a penchant for making movies better than they actually are. Hes 1 of the best.
Ill be sure to PM you when I post my review ;)
Quotethe last picture show - loved it.
ugh. i just want to see slumdog millionaire and the wrestler and milk and synedoche, new york already.
at least that patti smith documentary and confessions of a porn addict are both at the independent theatre here in a week or two, that should tide me over for a little while.
I recommend Patti Smith: Dream of Life, but with reservations. I wrote a review of the film for SoundProof Magazine. Here it is (I hope it doesn't dissuade you from seeing it?): http://www.soundproofmagazine.com/Canada/SoundBytes/Patti_Smith_Dream_of_Life.html
QuoteQuoteQuoteI heard Milk was good, but Penn's performance out-does the movie. I read somewhere else that Gus Van Sant kind of puts the 'Van Sant' touch on it, and sometimes thats not a good thing.
To me, his movies have for the most part either been very good or very not good, with a few in between. I know most have raved about it, but im not sure if that moreso for Penn or the actual film, bc GVSant can definitely out-artsy himself.
I (think) that the only other movie of his I've seen was Good Will Hunting, which I liked. I think that the direction of Milk was pretty grounded, and very easy to follow. He used both new and old footage of SF, some really beautiful shots, edited believably when required for historical accuracy. The opening sequence of newspaper clippings and old film footage from police busts set the tone and explained some history very effectively. The old footage of Anita Bryant, Diane Feinstein and Ronald Regan was also used very well.
The direction is not groundbreaking, and I think that the film succeeds because of a (mostly) chronological telling of Harvey Milk's life. But there's a real and disarming intimacy that Van Sant establishes with his direction that highlights the AMAZING acting in the film...go see it.
Good Will Hunting is easily his most accessible and typical moviegoer movie.
From what Ive seen, Id call GWHunting, To Die For, and Drugstore Cowboy Van Sant at his finest, and all excellent movies IMO
Id call Gerry, Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, and Last Days Van Sant at his over the top arthouse worst.
I liked his Psycho remake a good bit, the acting/cast was fantastic I thought, and to remake a classic like that and make it feel new and add some small things impressed me. For what it was, I thought Elephant was okay as well, but certainly not great. Finding Forrester was about his only other mainstream movie besides GWH, and was good as well, but nothing special.
Based on what Ive read from people and what you just said, Van Sant seems to have laid off his art-pedal a bit, and in this case, Im sure thats a good thing.
Oh yeah, I saw Drugstore Cowboy...been a long time, but I remember liking that one too! I read Even Cowgirls Get The Blues (also a long time ago), didn't even know there was a movie made. I've never even heard of the rest of those. I don't see many movies...
QuoteQuoteQuoteI am a new member, about to tarnish her reputation before even having had a chance to establish one by admitting to having just seen Twilight. Twice. In the space of two days.
But I'm not like that. Really.
I don't know librarian...twice? In TWO DAYS?!?! It kind of sounds like you REALLY ARE LIKE THAT!!! ;D
Just kidding :) Had you read the book? I hear they're pretty addicting...
We're glad you're here!
uhhh yeah I've seen Twlight, willingly, and read the books, willingly. Yes they are addictive or so I'm told my my female friends. :-[
Well, they're not exactly what you'd call works if literary genius, but I'd like to meet a female who could resist the charms of Edward Cullen. I would have liked to think I'm not overly-susceptible to mass hysteria, but unfortunately I can no longer make that claim. I am but a sheep. For shame...
Nice to be here ^^ I've been looking for a forum to "settle down" in for a while, and considering MMJ are something which I would consider to be quite a prevalent feature in my life, where better?
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Well, they're not exactly what you'd call works if literary genius, but I'd like to meet a female who could resist the charms of Edward Cullen. I would have liked to think I'm not overly-susceptible to mass hysteria, but unfortunately I can no longer make that claim. I am but a sheep. For shame...
Nice to be here ^^ I've been looking for a forum to "settle down" in for a while, and considering MMJ are something which I would consider to be quite a prevalent feature in my life, where better?
Welcome to you new internet home. It's a nice place here.
Yeah, I have 2 really close friends that are obsessed with Edward. My wife is obsessed with Edward also. I do not think it's possible for the ladies to resist, and that is ok. Yeah, it certainly isn't high lit, but it doesn't need to be either.
QuoteWelcome to you new internet home. It's a nice place here.
Yeah, I have 2 really close friends that are obsessed with Edward. My wife is obsessed with Edward also. I do not think it's possible for the ladies to resist, and that is ok. Yeah, it certainly isn't high lit, but it doesn't need to be either.
Ha, I figure it must be a pretty awkward situation for spouses/significant others who get dragged along to the cinema by their female counterparts, then having to endure over 2hrs of swooning and fawning and salivating over some teenage pretty-boy. My friend intimated to me that she was considering making an "Edward mask" for her boyfriend. I promptly confiscated all card, crayons and twine in the vicinity.
No, I suppose she's writing for 9-13 year old girls (in theory, anyway) and is hardly professing to being a modern-day Dostoyevsky. I've heard all sorts of crazy rumours about the booming tourism industry over in Forks, WA. Apparently the local eateries are now serving "Bella Ravioli" and there are companies whose sole purpose is to organise and host Twilight-themed sleepovers. Do you reckon it's worthy of classification as an epidemic yet? :p
I feel at home already. ^^
My 11 yr old sister got the Twilight book for Xmas...I think she said its like over 600 pages?? Either way it looked damn big...
She read that mutha in less than 2 days
I told her she should just return it to the book store since she read it so quick ;D ;D
Yeah I read that about Forks. I just picture a bunch of Emo/Goth kids CoughposersCough tripping through the rainy NW screaming "Stay out of the daylight" ala Azrael Abyss (http://www.hulu.com/watch/4816/saturday-night-live-goth-talk).
It was funny sitting at the theatre looking at the looks on all the guys faces. You could could almost read their thought (yeah i better get something for coming to THIS). I was the only guy there who wanted to see it.
Capt- Yep. You can plow through it quickly. Don't even get me started on reading Harry Potter. I read that 7 one the night it came out. And re-read it again a few days later in a day. Talk about obsessed.
son of rambow.
i love little british boys.
is that an issue?
QuoteI recommend Patti Smith: Dream of Life, but with reservations. I wrote a review of the film for SoundProof Magazine. Here it is (I hope it doesn't dissuade you from seeing it?): http://www.soundproofmagazine.com/Canada/SoundBytes/Patti_Smith_Dream_of_Life.html
liked the review, and it certainly won't dissuade me from seeing the film. any appearances from tom verlaine in it? i picked up his s/t album today and quite enjoyed my first listen.
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so great. hearing mike watt talk about the last time he played with d. boon was absolutely heartbreaking (i cried).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZmpOCqkOA
Quoteson of rambow.
i love little british boys.
is that an issue?
no more then my obsession with redheads.....
QuoteYeah I read that about Forks. I just picture a bunch of Emo/Goth kids CoughposersCough tripping through the rainy NW screaming "Stay out of the daylight" ala Azrael Abyss (http://www.hulu.com/watch/4816/saturday-night-live-goth-talk).
It was funny sitting at the theatre looking at the looks on all the guys faces. You could could almost read their thought (yeah i better get something for coming to THIS). I was the only guy there who wanted to see it.
Capt- Yep. You can plow through it quickly. Don't even get me started on reading Harry Potter. I read that 7 one the night it came out. And re-read it again a few days later in a day. Talk about obsessed.
"We're sorry, but currently our videos can only be streamed inside the US." -huhu.com
:(
Haha, I'm sure you're not far off the mark. White face powder/leather jacket/Paramore record sales reaching an all-time high.
I kept glancing over my shoulder at all the disgruntled looking males with their arms draped begrudingly around their squirmy dates' shoulders. None of them looked as though they'd be in the mood to "get any" in the near future (although you never can be sure with guys - it's all relative! :p)
And yes, Capt, very big books (full of very short, unimaginative, yet somehow adequate words) - perhaps she was trying to outdo ol' J.K. As if! I'm a fellow Potter-nut. That series is one of the most important features of my life to date! Did anyone get Tales of Beedle the Bard yet? Nice little reminder of the magic.
Yep. If you cannot play it, were abouts are you?
The emerald isle. Proof that the Twilight epidemic really is far-reaching. :)
Apparently. Well Cheers, as its the new year in your corner of the world.
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so great. hearing mike watt talk about the last time he played with d. boon was absolutely heartbreaking (i cried).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZmpOCqkOA
yes
Slumdog Millionaire. Amazing. Everybody go see it. Prepare to be really, really, [size=24]really[/size] happy.
Cheers. Here's to a better one <clinks glass>
I wonder if MMJ'll make another appearance over here in '09...? They supported Seasick Steve recently, but I didn't get my hands on a ticket in time. I had no idea the former was so popular amongst the Irish.
QuoteQuoteI recommend Patti Smith: Dream of Life, but with reservations. I wrote a review of the film for SoundProof Magazine. Here it is (I hope it doesn't dissuade you from seeing it?): http://www.soundproofmagazine.com/Canada/SoundBytes/Patti_Smith_Dream_of_Life.html
liked the review, and it certainly won't dissuade me from seeing the film. any appearances from tom verlaine in it? i picked up his s/t album today and quite enjoyed my first listen.
Verlaine is seen in the background in a few scenes. Patti's son gets some brief screen time. He's a fine guitarist.
I recovered from the show last night by taking an absurdly long nap on the couch while the wife watched movies on Lifetime. I didnt actually watch any of them but Im sure they were all f*cking awful.
watched the new narnia.. i really like these movies
watched the machinist totally fucked up last night. i cant belive how emaciated christian bale looked then he went and filmed batman and got all buff like 6 months later :o
Quotewatched the machinist totally fucked up last night. i cant belive how emaciated christian bale looked then he went and filmed batman and got all buff like 6 months later :o
I've never seen The Machinist, but am a big Bale fan - worth checking out?
QuoteQuotewatched the machinist totally fucked up last night. i cant belive how emaciated christian bale looked then he went and filmed batman and got all buff like 6 months later :o
I've never seen The Machinist, but am a big Bale fan - worth checking out?
Yeah, I liked it a lot...I first saw it at this like indie film series back at school where they showed it on a projector. Blew me away the 1st time I saw it...Now that I think about it, probably has 1 of my favorite endings.
And it is jaw dropping crazy how much weight he lost for that role. If I remember correctly, I think for like 6 months or so, all he ate every day was an apple and a can of tuna. He couldnt have weighed more than 120 pounds.
QuoteQuoteQuotewatched the machinist totally fucked up last night. i cant belive how emaciated christian bale looked then he went and filmed batman and got all buff like 6 months later :o
I've never seen The Machinist, but am a big Bale fan - worth checking out?
Yeah, I liked it a lot...I first saw it at this like indie film series back at school where they showed it on a projector. Blew me away the 1st time I saw it...Now that I think about it, probably has 1 of my favorite endings.
And it is jaw dropping crazy how much weight he lost for that role. If I remember correctly, I think for like 6 months or so, all he ate every day was an apple and a can of tuna. He couldnt have weighed more than 120 pounds.
Holy hell - he must have had a whole new lease on life afterwards. I bet his first burger was orgasmic. I'm about to head to Google to check him out in aforementioned emaciated form...
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... ew :-[
Anybody see Con Air the other night? One of the best movies I've ever had the pleasure to watch, without a doubt. Absolutely perfect cast, including John Malcovich, Nicholas Cage and my personal fave (being a Coen Bros devotee), Steve Buscemi. Highly recommended.
i (finally) watched the Daniel Johnston documentary last night--wow---sad but hopeful at the same time. I recognized that song 'speeding motorcycle' as a YLT song--i can't believe how many people covered his songs. Has anyone here ever tried to buy his cassettes from his former MGR? i'm going to be surfing the net looking for that address today.
I watched Burden of Dreams yesterday...documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo. From Wiki: "The film production was an incredible ordeal, and famously involved moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects." And it's based on a true story, athough apparently the real Fitzcarraldo dismantled the ship before moving it.
Fascinating. Werner Herzog is such a crazy genius.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotewatched the machinist totally fucked up last night. i cant belive how emaciated christian bale looked then he went and filmed batman and got all buff like 6 months later :o
I've never seen The Machinist, but am a big Bale fan - worth checking out?
Yeah, I liked it a lot...I first saw it at this like indie film series back at school where they showed it on a projector. Blew me away the 1st time I saw it...Now that I think about it, probably has 1 of my favorite endings.
And it is jaw dropping crazy how much weight he lost for that role. If I remember correctly, I think for like 6 months or so, all he ate every day was an apple and a can of tuna. He couldnt have weighed more than 120 pounds.
Holy hell - he must have had a whole new lease on life afterwards. I bet his first burger was orgasmic. I'm about to head to Google to check him out in aforementioned emaciated form...
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... ew :-[
Anybody see Con Air the other night? One of the best movies I've ever had the pleasure to watch, without a doubt. Absolutely perfect cast, including John Malcovich, Nicholas Cage and my personal fave (being a Coen Bros devotee), Steve Buscemi. Highly recommended.
Yeah, I mightve been fabricating his weight. Id say he was lucky to be 100 pounds probably. Now thats dedication ;D...you should def check it out though
And I getted ripped often for Con Air, but I love that movie. Def 1 of my biggest guilty pleasures in film. John Cusack and Dave Chappelle were also great in it...I cant call it a masterpiece, but its always good for some action and laughs
QuoteI watched Burden of Dreams yesterday...documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo. From Wiki: "The film production was an incredible ordeal, and famously involved moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects." And it's based on a true story, athough apparently the real Fitzcarraldo dismantled the ship before moving it.
Fascinating. Werner Herzog is such a crazy genius.
WAIT--didn't WH make Grizzly Man, too? i love him. i'll have to check that out!
Yes, that's the same guy. LOVE Grizzly Man!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuotewatched the machinist totally fucked up last night. i cant belive how emaciated christian bale looked then he went and filmed batman and got all buff like 6 months later :o
I've never seen The Machinist, but am a big Bale fan - worth checking out?
Yeah, I liked it a lot...I first saw it at this like indie film series back at school where they showed it on a projector. Blew me away the 1st time I saw it...Now that I think about it, probably has 1 of my favorite endings.
And it is jaw dropping crazy how much weight he lost for that role. If I remember correctly, I think for like 6 months or so, all he ate every day was an apple and a can of tuna. He couldnt have weighed more than 120 pounds.
Holy hell - he must have had a whole new lease on life afterwards. I bet his first burger was orgasmic. I'm about to head to Google to check him out in aforementioned emaciated form...
...
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... ew :-[
Anybody see Con Air the other night? One of the best movies I've ever had the pleasure to watch, without a doubt. Absolutely perfect cast, including John Malcovich, Nicholas Cage and my personal fave (being a Coen Bros devotee), Steve Buscemi. Highly recommended.
Yeah, I mightve been fabricating his weight. Id say he was lucky to be 100 pounds probably. Now thats dedication ;D...you should def check it out though
And I getted ripped often for Con Air, but I love that movie. Def 1 of my biggest guilty pleasures in film. John Cusack and Dave Chappelle were also great in it...I cant call it a masterpiece, but its always good for some action and laughs
I went to the local video store, but they didn't have a rental copy of The Machinist, unfortunately. Another time!
I'm not usually a big explosions and bloodshed kinda gal, but Con Air was a definite exception.
Just watched Barton Fink, another Coen Bros. classic :]
QuoteQuoteI watched Burden of Dreams yesterday...documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo. From Wiki: "The film production was an incredible ordeal, and famously involved moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects." And it's based on a true story, athough apparently the real Fitzcarraldo dismantled the ship before moving it.
Fascinating. Werner Herzog is such a crazy genius.
WAIT--didn't WH make Grizzly Man, too? i love him. i'll have to check that out!
Make sure you watch Fitzcarraldo first.
Going to watch The Magic Flute tonight.
Saw Slumdog Millionaire this weekend. Excellent! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteI watched Burden of Dreams yesterday...documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo. From Wiki: "The film production was an incredible ordeal, and famously involved moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects." And it's based on a true story, athough apparently the real Fitzcarraldo dismantled the ship before moving it.
Fascinating. Werner Herzog is such a crazy genius.
WAIT--didn't WH make Grizzly Man, too? i love him. i'll have to check that out!
Make sure you watch Fitzcarraldo first.
Going to watch The Magic Flute tonight.
Oh, hey, Mr. Fitzcarraldo... ;D
I need to see your namesake, I haven't yet.
A Man Named Pearl - A great uplifting documentary about a black man in South Carolina who was once told that whites didn't want blacks in their neighborhood because "they didn't maintain their yards." Well, he went on to make the most kickass garden ever as a self taught topiary artist!!
I too highly respect Werner Herzog but I am surprised by the love given to Grizzly Man. Maybe its just that I didn't like the "Grizzly Man (he looked like David Lee Roth)" His film with Bale and Zahn was excellent and unexpected as a more traditional Hollywood film.
Have peaked my interest now with Fitzcarroldo
Rescue Dawn was pretty good...felt like something was missing, but good nonetheless
QuoteRescue Dawn was pretty good...felt like something was missing, but good nonetheless
Yeah dude, but have you seen Red Dawn? There's nuthin' missin' from that one. Cinematic Perfection.
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Anyone seen it?
Man, it's fuckin' astonishing. Will try and sort out a link..
QuoteQuoteRescue Dawn was pretty good...felt like something was missing, but good nonetheless
Yeah dude, but have you seen Red Dawn? There's nuthin' missin' from that one. Cinematic Perfection.
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Surely you jest? The movie is awful, but it did have a market when it came out thanks to increasing Communist paranoia that gripped the US (and Reagan in particular) at that time. I'm ashamed to admit that I saw it when it came out in 1984. The final scene is hilarious.
QuoteQuoteQuoteRescue Dawn was pretty good...felt like something was missing, but good nonetheless
Yeah dude, but have you seen Red Dawn? There's nuthin' missin' from that one. Cinematic Perfection.
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Surely you jest? The movie is awful, but it did have a market when it came out thanks to increasing Communist paranoia that gripped the US (and Reagan in particular) at that time. I'm ashamed to admit that I saw it when it came out in 1984. The final scene is hilarious.
No he doesn't jest! Surely you must be (jesting) Jaimoe. It is a classic and I pity any one who feels any shame for watching the film, let alone enjoying it! :(
;D ;D ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteRescue Dawn was pretty good...felt like something was missing, but good nonetheless
Yeah dude, but have you seen Red Dawn? There's nuthin' missin' from that one. Cinematic Perfection.
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Surely you jest? The movie is awful, but it did have a market when it came out thanks to increasing Communist paranoia that gripped the US (and Reagan in particular) at that time. I'm ashamed to admit that I saw it when it came out in 1984. The final scene is hilarious.
No he doesn't jest! Surely you must be (jesting) Jaimoe. It is a classic and I pity any one who feels any shame for watching the film, let alone enjoying it! :(
;D ;D ;D
;D Well, maybe not 'Cinematic Perfection', but dude, it's High School kids killing Commies, and over the top action (and acting). Red Dawn is bad ass. 8-)
Red Dawn is bad ass, just like Point Break is bad ass...and the common denominator is, The Swayze: http://www.avclub.com/content/feature/the_way_of_the_swayze_how_to_be
QuoteRed Dawn is bad ass, just like Point Break is bad ass...and the common denominator is, The Swayze: http://www.avclub.com/content/feature/the_way_of_the_swayze_how_to_be
I love both of them! I believe Red Dawn owns some kinda' record for violence like the most killings or some kinda' other shit...Point Break is awesome! You like Heat or The Score?
QuoteQuoteRed Dawn is bad ass, just like Point Break is bad ass...and the common denominator is, The Swayze: http://www.avclub.com/content/feature/the_way_of_the_swayze_how_to_be
I love both of them! I believe Red Dawn owns some kinda' record for violence like the most killings or some kinda' other shit...Point Break is awesome! You like Heat or The Score?
Heat is awesome. I've never seen The Score though...don't see many movies. Tell me about it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteRed Dawn is bad ass, just like Point Break is bad ass...and the common denominator is, The Swayze: http://www.avclub.com/content/feature/the_way_of_the_swayze_how_to_be
I love both of them! I believe Red Dawn owns some kinda' record for violence like the most killings or some kinda' other shit...Point Break is awesome! You like Heat or The Score?
Heat is awesome. I've never seen The Score though...don't see many movies. Tell me about it.
Ironically, Ive been talking a lot on another board the last few days on whether the scene (where Pacino asks DeNiro to have some coffee with him at the diner and they talk) is realistic or not, and cheesy or not. IMO, it was great.
And also, whether it was unbelievable/realistic for DeNiro to go back into the hotel to get Waingro when during the whole movie DeNiro predicates his character on not making stupid decisions. A less cut and dry argument.
Either way, Heat is 1 of my all-time favorites.
...As for The Score, it takes place in Montreal and stars DeNiro and Ed Norton, and Marlon Brando in his last film in a supporting role. DeNiro in a longtime safe-cracker and Brando comes to him with a job - to steal a priceless French artifact from the Montreal museum or customs house (cant remember exactly). However, DeNiro is ready to get out of the biz. Ed Norton has never worked with DeNiro, but works at this facility and has inside info of the building and wants in on the heist.
Its no Heat, but Id definitely recommend it. I own it, am a big DeNiro and Norton fan, and while its neither best, its better than most movies you could watch
If you guys like those you should check out The Game with Penn and Douglas.
QuoteIf you guys like those you should check out The Game with Penn and Douglas.
Love The Game, probably David Fincher's most underrated/overlooked movie.
Penn is in it, but from what I remember he only had like 3-4 scenes, so I almost wouldnt even mention him.
Great flick though
The Trois Couleurs trilogy. Red and Blue were very good. White was confusing and had too many holes in the plot.
BA had a good selection of movies on the plane. Watched as many as I could, some good (Swing Vote (I like KC, sue me!) and The Savages) some not bad (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People) & some terrible (Clone Wars)
QuoteBA had a good selection of movies on the plane. Watched as many as I could, some good (Swing Vote (I like KC, sue me!) and The Savages) some not bad (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People) & some terrible (Clone Wars)
Not sure Ive even heard of Swing Vote...Got The Savages on the ol' DVR, Ill have to watch that sometime soon before I just delete without watching to create space ;D
I thought How to Lose.... was a book? Never knew it was a movie.
QuoteQuoteBA had a good selection of movies on the plane. Watched as many as I could, some good (Swing Vote (I like KC, sue me!) and The Savages) some not bad (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People) & some terrible (Clone Wars)
Not sure Ive even heard of Swing Vote...Got The Savages on the ol' DVR, Ill have to watch that sometime soon before I just delete without watching to create space ;D
I thought How to Lose.... was a book? Never knew it was a movie.
I wouldn't like to recommend Swing Vote but I really enjoyed it. A lot of people don't like Kevin Costner with good reason but I like some of his movies. Swing Vote was a silly, sweet movie, prefect for a long haul flight when you don't want to think too hard.
Savages was very good, you can't go wrong with Philip Seymour Hoffman & Laura Linney can you? + Chris from the Wire has a small part.
I think the book was How to Make Friends & Influence People? I like Simon Pegg so wanted to watch this but the script was pretty bad & his character didn't have much going for him. Like I said, not bad but pleased I didn't buy it.
Clone Wars was fucking dire!
I'm sure I watched more movies than that...
Ok...I actually know every movie youre talking about now ;D ;D
By Chris from The Wire, do you mean Partlow??
Ill probably pass on that Costner, but Ill def check out that Simon Pegg movie..I think Megan Fox is in that one too....yummy
QuoteBy Chris from The Wire, do you mean Partlow??
The very same! Just a small part, like I said. Nobody gets got or anything.
QuoteQuoteBy Chris from The Wire, do you mean Partlow??
The very same! Just a small part, like I said. Nobody gets got or anything.
Damn...I was really looking forward to him and PSHoffman leaving bodies in empty houses with lime and then using non battery powered nail guns to seal the evidence
I have to confess I thought the 1st movie was OK...
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I thought the 1st movie was pretty damn good actually. Better story than I expected, the special effects and battle sequences were top notch, and Megan Fox didnt hurt either.
QuoteI'm sure I watched more movies than that...
Ghost Town! I knew I was forgetting something. Good but I love Ricky Gervais & was hoping for something more...
QuoteI have to confess I thought the 1st movie was OK...
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It was great at what it was supposed to be: a turn your brain off, enjoy the explosions, summer popcorn movie. Its really en vogue to rip on Michael Bay but the guy is good at what he does. I like to think I enjoy "smart" movies but there's nothing wrong with a good action movie. I dont know how anyone who grew up watching the Transformers didnt like that movie.
And lets be honest, Megan Fox sure isnt hard to look at...
patti smith: dream of live - i'm so in love with patti smith right now, it's disgusting. the film was quite flawed, but oh so enjoyable. what an incredible human being patti is. her insanely passionate reciting of a ginsberg poem was jaw-dropping, as was some of the live footage. wish there was more. nice to see john cale, tom verlaine, michael stipe and thom yorke! the scene with flea was hilarious and i love her adoration of dylan. i've always thought she's gorgeous, and some of the quite old footage re-affirmed my thoughts.
anyone want to set me up with patti's daughter?
Bought Forgetting Sarah Marshall tonight; saw it when it was in theaters but I forgot just how funny it was. Some damn hilarious stuff in that one. Jason Segal is awesome in everything he does, and he's really versatile too. How I Met Your Mother is one of the funniest shows on TV, he was good as a bit part in Knocked Up, and he killed it in Sarah Marshall, which he also wrote. I really thing he's going to be big.
QuoteBought Forgetting Sarah Marshall tonight; saw it when it was in theaters but I forgot just how funny it was. Some damn hilarious stuff in that one. Jason Segal is awesome in everything he does, and he's really versatile too. How I Met Your Mother is one of the funniest shows on TV, he was good as a bit part in Knocked Up, and he killed it in Sarah Marshall, which he also wrote. I really thing he's going to be big.
Id say having a top 5 comedy on TV, and 1 of the biggest comedy movies of the year already means youre big time
If he isnt big time, just the fact hes making movies with Apatow with make him big time.
FSM is pretty damn funny too BTW...took me another viewing, probably bc I was so drunk I didnt remember much the 1st time, but 1 of the best few comedies of the year
He's definitely successful, but I think if you asked most people if they knew who Jason Segal is they wouldnt know. When I say I think he's going to get "big", I mean Seth Rogan/Michael Cera/Jonah Hill big, instant name recognition big.
QuoteHe's definitely successful, but I think if you asked most people if they knew who Jason Segal is they wouldnt know. When I say I think he's going to get "big", I mean Seth Rogan/Michael Cera/Jonah Hill big, instant name recognition big.
True..I think hes at the point though where if you bring up HIMYM or a movie he was in, people know who you mean but might not know his name.
I think a lot of people still dont know Jonah Hill's name actually (probably same people who dont know Segal's)...hes just the fat kid from Superbad ;D
bottlerocket
Anyone watching the Golden Globes?
WALL.E got best animated feature, Heath Ledger got best supporting actor for Dark Knight & Sally Hawkins got best actress (in a comedy) for Mike Leigh's excellent Happy-Go-Lucky [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Turned em on mid-Christopher Nolan accepting for Heath Ledger...
Glad he won it, and I cant see him not winning the Oscar considering the competition
Megan Fox was just looking pretty good as an award-giver-outter :-*
Hopefully shes in the next Transformers
QuoteMegan Fox was just looking pretty good as an award-giver-outter :-*
Hopefully shes in the next Transformers
Can we assume that you have a thing for Ms. Fox? ;D
Top of the cast list: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1055369/
Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock!
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Giggidy!
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Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock!
Dont really watch 30 Rock, seems like a good show, but I cant see Baldwin doing better than Duchovny was on the 2nd season of Californication.
Duchovny was fantastic, plus his role takes a lot more than just slapstick comedy.
Thought he shouldve took that 1, though I didnt expect it
...and damn, Slumdog $$$$$$ seems like the movie of the year based on what Ive seen since turning this on, and audience reaction.
my mom emailed me to tell me the boss won a golden globe. I JUST WANT TO SEE THE WRESTLER ALREADY!!!
Quotemy mom emailed me to tell me the boss won a golden globe. I JUST WANT TO SEE THE WRESTLER ALREADY!!!
ditto, ditto
comes here january 23
QuoteQuotemy mom emailed me to tell me the boss won a golden globe. I JUST WANT TO SEE THE WRESTLER ALREADY!!!
ditto, ditto
comes here january 23
Me too! Missed it by a couple of weeks in the UK, no release date for Japan >:( >:( >:(
Ive been a big fan of Rourke for awhile now too
Absolutely love Angel Heart, Pope of Greenwich Village, Bullet, and pretty much his role in every movie hes been in.
Ive only seen Benjamin Button which was good but I didnt think Pitt was all that great, but from what Ive seen, Rourke should definitely take this home.
Hopefully he does an hour or so from now
...also, kind of weird timing for a Spielberg lifetime achievement award, no?? he hasnt made a great movie in a decade, and a better than good movie in over 5 years, but they give it to him now?? I dont get it...
i dug munich.
anyone else really want to have a beer with scorcese?
Quotei dug munich.
anyone else really want to have a beer with scorcese?
OK, forgot about that...Munich was real good
Spielberg deserves it too anyway
I would like to have a beer with him, but since I cant right now, Ill have a beer for him [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]
Slumdog is straight KILLING it right now...at this point, Id be surprised it doesnt win Best Picture.
I doubt it gets this much love at the Oscars though, which should mean a lot of big awards are wide open
Colin Farrell is tweaking like a mofo...wonder how much yayo he did before the show ;D
MICKEY!! MICKEY!! MICKEY!! MICKEY!!!
Thats what Im talkin about
Good results all around! Wish I'd seen Vicky Cristina Barcelona on the plane now.
Hat's off to Kate Winslet...best supporting actress and best actress?!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
quite enjoyed the globes, especially the majority of the results. i've always had a soft spot for award shows - one of the few nights of the year in which my mother would let me stay up past eleven when i was young (my grandmother did the same to her), so yeah. hoping with the results that slumdog millionaire and the wrestler get a bit wider of a release so i can see them asap.
and now i'm regretting not going to see 'happy-go-lucky' the other week. :-[
Quote and now i'm regretting not going to see 'happy-go-lucky' the other week. :-[
Silly boy! ;)
Mike Leigh is probably my fav director. I still can't get Vera Drake out of my head...
QuoteSilly boy! ;)
Mike Leigh is probably my fav director. I still can't get Vera Drake out of my head...
lend me your laserdisc when it comes out? :D
how great was it that mickey rourke thanked his dogs? ;D
;D ;D ;D
Tropic Thunder - disappointing :(
Why is it so hard to find a good comedy nowadays? I have high hopes for Role Models...
QuoteTropic Thunder - disappointing :(
Why is it so hard to find a good comedy nowadays? I have high hopes for Role Models...
Couldn't agree with you more. I really didn't like Tropic Thunder. However, I am excited to see Role Models (I have a massive man crush on Paul Rudd) and Zack and Miri.
Just saw Devil's Advocate again. Solid
7 Years in Tibet. Nothing funnier than Brad Pitt saying "Shut Up" in a German/Austrian accent.
I re-recommend A Man Name Pearl as an inspiring, feel good film
Role Models was awesome, my favorite comedy of the year. Has a little lull with a half hour or so left, but for the most part is hilarious the whole way through.
I also thought Tropic Thunder was terrible. RDJr was decent, but his character wasnt funny at all. I wish Jack Black got a little more screentime as he was probably the funniest most often, outside of Tom Cruise.
I still have to see Zack and Miri and also Pineapple Express, but..
My Best comedies of 2008 though were:
1) Role Models
2) Step Brothers
3) Forgetting Sarah Marshall
I doubt either cracks the top 3 but Im guessing both will be better than Tropic Thunder
finally some tropic thunder haters! i get so much shit for saying i didnt like this movie
i liked sarah marshall but i think pineapple express was the best of the year it might be the stoner in me
role models was good too
Finally got around to seeing Let the Right One In. It was good, but not quite as good as I was hoping. One thing that I thought was really effective was the way they revealed the little girl's super-nimble vampire movements. Really subtle. The gory parts were less subtle, unfortunately; almost comical.
QuoteFinally got around to seeing Let the Right One In. It was good, but not quite as good as I was hoping. One thing that I thought was really effective was the way they revealed the little girl's super-nimble vampire movements. Really subtle. The gory parts were less subtle, unfortunately; almost comical.
AICN have been going crazy about this one. Really want to see it, shame it didn't meet your expectations ALady.
Le Scaphandre Et Le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) - absolutely brilliant!
Quote...outside of Tom Cruise.
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0646407
Hollywood star Tom Cruise is planning to bring back the Tropic Thunder character that earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
The actor's comedic turn as bald, overweight, dancing movie executive Les Grossman won him critical acclaim and a seat in the crowd at Sunday night's Beverly Hills award show.
And he reveals he and Tropic Thunder director/star Ben Stiller are thinking about resurrecting Grossman.
Speaking on the Golden Globes red carpet, Cruise says, "We've been talking about doing something for the Internet, or creating a character."
QuoteRole Models was awesome, my favorite comedy of the year. Has a little lull with a half hour or so left, but for the most part is hilarious the whole way through.
I also thought Tropic Thunder was terrible. RDJr was decent, but his character wasnt funny at all. I wish Jack Black got a little more screentime as he was probably the funniest most often, outside of Tom Cruise.
I still have to see Zack and Miri and also Pineapple Express, but..
My Best comedies of 2008 though were:
1) Role Models
2) Step Brothers
3) Forgetting Sarah Marshall
I doubt either cracks the top 3 but Im guessing both will be better than Tropic Thunder
I definitely would put Pineapple Express and Forgetting Sarah Marshall ahead of Step Brothers. Something tells me Role Models will make it up to the top of my 2008 list also.
I hear ya Bearass. I go frolfing with some friends and I say one bad thing about Tropic Thunder and they throw a disc at me. I now feel more comfortable saying that I thought that movie sucked.
"Ya never go full retard!"
watched city of god again that movie wows me every time so so awesome
Quotewatched city of god again that movie wows me every time so so awesome
def my favorite foreign film...1 of my favorite movies ever
Now that I think about it, its kind of like The Wire, but about Rio De Janeiro instead of Baltimore, in a loose way.
i have never watched the wire :-[
but with that comparison i just might have to
Gotta check out The Wire dude...best decision you will have made in 2009
Rent/Netflix the 1st season, and I almost guarantee you end up watching all 12 or so episodes within 5 days tops.
Just do it...you wont regret it
QuoteQuotewatched city of god again that movie wows me every time so so awesome
def my favorite foreign film...1 of my favorite movies ever
Now that I think about it, its kind of like The Wire, but about Rio De Janeiro instead of Baltimore, in a loose way.
i agree--that is one of my favorites, too--i'll never forget when i first came to NYC i saw it in one of those trendy little village theaters--and the screen was like a 52 inch tv back in this room (lol) it was awesome in any case. i am so pumped to see slumdog millionaire at a real theater.
Pops and I rented Burn After Reading- I hope its good.
I was just looking at some of the movies being shown @ this year's Sundance & came across Dead Snow:
(http://www.empireonline.com/images/features/23-buzz-films-at-sundance-2009/dead-snow.jpg)
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-KQh87_V2Q[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-KQh87_V2Q
What in THE blue hell what that? I was laughing actually in it. Was that their intention?
Yeah I think it's supposed to be a horror/comedy. Looks great!
Bad news for Shane Meadows fan's, King of The Gypsies due to start pre-production this year has been put on hold:
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=23976
Toby Kebbell has joined the project, which is great new though...
Damn, that is crappy news about the movie delay.
That Dead Snow movie looks FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!
Ill definitely need to check that out
Ein, Zwei, Die!! ;D
QuoteQuoteRole Models was awesome, my favorite comedy of the year. Has a little lull with a half hour or so left, but for the most part is hilarious the whole way through.
I also thought Tropic Thunder was terrible. RDJr was decent, but his character wasnt funny at all. I wish Jack Black got a little more screentime as he was probably the funniest most often, outside of Tom Cruise.
I still have to see Zack and Miri and also Pineapple Express, but..
My Best comedies of 2008 though were:
1) Role Models
2) Step Brothers
3) Forgetting Sarah Marshall
I doubt either cracks the top 3 but Im guessing both will be better than Tropic Thunder
I definitely would put Pineapple Express and Forgetting Sarah Marshall ahead of Step Brothers. Something tells me Role Models will make it up to the top of my 2008 list also.
I hear ya Bearass. I go frolfing with some friends and I say one bad thing about Tropic Thunder and they throw a disc at me. I now feel more comfortable saying that I thought that movie sucked.
"Ya never go full retard!"
Watched Pineapple Express last night, was pretty good. I would say both it and Forgetting Sarah Marshall are better
movies than Step Brothers, but I thought SB was a better
comedy, i.e. it made me laugh more. Therefore, Step Brothers will still remain #2 on my list
Frolfing?? Do people still call it that actually? ;D Ive always call it disc golf, been a long time since I heard someone call it frolfing...Love to play though
Yeah I still say frolf. Part joke and well one syllable is easier than two.
Quotei have never watched the wire :-[
but with that comparison i just might have to
A no brainer. The best TV series ever made IMHO
In Bruges - I was very impressed. One of the top movies of the year (did it come out last year or this year?).
QuoteIn Bruges - I was very impressed. One of the top movies of the year (did it come out last year or this year?).
it came out in 08 i love that movie brendan gleeson is the man and im glad colin got a golden globe for it
Brendan Gleeson is indeed the man! The General is one of my favorite movies of all time. He's so brilliant in that flick.
Anyone else read that Jackie Chan will be playing the Mr. Miyagi part in the new Karate Kid movie? WTF?!!
Pat Morita must be turning in his grave!
(http://miyagi.sg/wp-content/_c_pictures_2005_11_26_mn_obit_morita_ny110.jpg)
+ anyone seen Gran Torino yet? I want to see that real bad, doesn't come out here for another couple of months...
& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
QuoteAnyone else read that Jackie Chan will be playing the Mr. Miyagi part in the new Karate Kid movie? WTF?!!
Pat Morita must be turning in his grave!
(http://miyagi.sg/wp-content/_c_pictures_2005_11_26_mn_obit_morita_ny110.jpg)
+ anyone seen Gran Torino yet? I want to see that real bad, doesn't come out here for another couple of months...
There's no way Jackie Chan can do that part. Too much acting, not enough stunts. Has anyone here seen his attempt at an actual character in Who Am I? Hillarious.
QuoteAnyone else read that Jackie Chan will be playing the Mr. Miyagi part in the new Karate Kid movie? WTF?!!
Pat Morita must be turning in his grave!
(http://miyagi.sg/wp-content/_c_pictures_2005_11_26_mn_obit_morita_ny110.jpg)
+ anyone seen Gran Torino yet? I want to see that real bad, doesn't come out here for another couple of months...
I thought Pat Morita was still alive??
Havent seen Gran Torino yet, but I heard its pretty sub-par from many people. Eastwood is about the only good thing in it apparently. Terrible acting from the rest of the cast (who apparently are actual gangstas and never acted before) and a story that isnt all that interesting/boring.
Saw Role Models last night - hilarious! Probably one of my favourites along with Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Paul Rudd is brilliant. :)
Valkyrie wasn't bad, believe it or not. I was expecting something tasteless, but it was actually very nicely done in terms of sticking to historical accuracy.
I can't wait to see Torino.
QuoteQuoteIn Bruges - I was very impressed. One of the top movies of the year (did it come out last year or this year?).
it came out in 08 i love that movie brendan gleeson is the man and im glad colin got a golden globe for it
That swan dive Gleeson takes is N-A-S-T-Y!
Watched Godfather III today
Only saw it once before, thought it was okay. I mean, maybe if it was only made a few years after II it wouldve had a chance, but waiting 16 years was a big mistake.
Im pretty sure ill never watch that one again after this time, thought Pacino was pretty good in it though. Better than I remembered
picked up 'days of heaven' and 'performance' from the library this afternoon. i'm looking forward to my first terrence mallick experience.
Quote'performance'
LOVE this song!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbyrm9q_bvM[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbyrm9q_bvM
me too! saw it on aquarium drunkard the other week and it put the film on my radar.
man alive i need to get some stones in my life. but that's for another thread entirely.
Quoteman alive i need to get some stones in my life. but that's for another thread entirely.
Please tell me you have Sticky Fingers?! Exile?!! Dirty Work?!!!
(kidding about the last one!)
QuoteQuoteQuoteIn Bruges - I was very impressed. One of the top movies of the year (did it come out last year or this year?).
it came out in 08 i love that movie brendan gleeson is the man and im glad colin got a golden globe for it
That swan dive Gleeson takes is N-A-S-T-Y!
Swan dive? More like a belly flop.
Also, by "this year" i meant '08, forgot it was '09.
QuoteWatched Godfather III today
Only saw it once before, thought it was okay. I mean, maybe if it was only made a few years after II it wouldve had a chance, but waiting 16 years was a big mistake.
Im pretty sure ill never watch that one again after this time, thought Pacino was pretty good in it though. Better than I remembered
I've never seen it (Prt III) but I bought the box-set late last year so I'm going to give it a go. Might watch Prt II tonight...
QuotePlease tell me you have Sticky Fingers?! Exile?!! Dirty Work?!!!
(kidding about the last one!)
i only own 'goat's head soup'. :-[
(i am very familiar with sticky fingers, exile and let it bleed. but still!)
QuoteQuotePlease tell me you have Sticky Fingers?! Exile?!! Dirty Work?!!!
(kidding about the last one!)
i only own 'goat's head soup'. :-[
(i am very familiar with sticky fingers, exile and let it bleed. but still!)
ummmmm. yeah. At the very least get Exile.
You gotta own all 3 of those and Beggar's Banquet
IMO, those 4 releases are the best back-2-back-2-back-2-back album stretch ever released by a band
'synecdoche, new york' starts here tomorrow at a theatre way across town and there's only one showing a night. i've got tomorrow and saturday evening free - i must get there.
Just watched Reservation Road (not Revolutionary Road, that new Dicaprio movie)
First off, I dont even think this movie was released in theaters when it came out in 07/08. I only knew about it from seeing a preview on a rented DVD. This is even more surprising seeing that the main actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo, with Jennifer Connelly and Mira Sorvino in supporting roles.
Good movie that is elevated above that by superb acting by Phoenix, Ruffalo, and Connelly. Probably Ruffalo's best from everything Ive seen him in, and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
The basic plot is on the way back from a BoSox game, Ruffalo has a hit and run with his son in the car. He ends up killing Phoenix's son in this accident, and it goes from their.
Def worth watching. 3.2/5
QuoteJust watched Reservation Road (not Revolutionary Road, that new Dicaprio movie)
First off, I dont even think this movie was released in theaters when it came out in 07/08. I only knew about it from seeing a preview on a rented DVD. This is even more surprising seeing that the main actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo, with Jennifer Connelly and Mira Sorvino in supporting roles.
Good movie that is elevated above that by superb acting by Phoenix, Ruffalo, and Connelly. Probably Ruffalo's best from everything Ive seen him in, and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
The basic plot is on the way back from a BoSox game, Ruffalo has a hit and run with his son in the car. He ends up killing Phoenix's son in this accident, and it goes from their.
Def worth watching. 3.84/5
Rotten Tomatoes lists the film as a 2007 limited theatrical release. I want to see it.
QuoteQuoteJust watched Reservation Road (not Revolutionary Road, that new Dicaprio movie)
First off, I dont even think this movie was released in theaters when it came out in 07/08. I only knew about it from seeing a preview on a rented DVD. This is even more surprising seeing that the main actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo, with Jennifer Connelly and Mira Sorvino in supporting roles.
Good movie that is elevated above that by superb acting by Phoenix, Ruffalo, and Connelly. Probably Ruffalo's best from everything Ive seen him in, and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
The basic plot is on the way back from a BoSox game, Ruffalo has a hit and run with his son in the car. He ends up killing Phoenix's son in this accident, and it goes from their.
Def worth watching. 3.84/5
Rotten Tomatoes lists the film as a 2007 limited theatrical release. I want to see it.
I bought this last year when it first came out on DVD. The reviews were mixed but I liked the cast, especially the 2 lead actors so bought it anyway. Good movie!
Have you seen You Can Count on Me? Mark Ruffalo's best IMO:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203230/
Just checked RT and was surprised it only had a 36%. It wasnt mindblowing or anything, but the acting was great from the leads and I didnt find the plot very unbelievable/contrived.
Have not seen You Can Count On Me
Gandhi. What a great film. Similar to Cap's experience with Empire of the Sun I guess. This was the 1st film my father took me to see in a movie theater in my life. Nothing like taking your 4-5 years old son to see a 3+ hour movie about Gandhi. ;D Of course later viewings were much more enjoyable.
My first movie @ the cinema was Bambi. For years I thought it was Jungle Book but my dad told me recently it was Bambi.
Capt, you should watch You Can Count On Me, good little film with excellent performances from Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo & Mathew Broderick.
I watched The Godfather PrtII again last night. Excellent movie (obviously!) but I still think the first is the best. PrtIII for the first time next...
Quote
I watched The Godfather PrtII again last night. Excellent movie (obviously!) but I still think the first is the best. PrtIII for the first time next...
Prepare for disappointment....Itll probably seem ever worse since you watched II within the last 24 hours
Pacino is better than I remembered him being in it though
Then I shall leave it a couple of weeks, months even. Thanks for the advice.
synecdoche, new york - without a doubt, one of the most brilliant films i've seen in my 22 years. unflinching, uncompromisng, fucking glorious. challenging, arty, you name it... i'm still in awe. so many tears were shed.
so sad to think how many people won't comprehend charlie kaufmaun's masterpiece....
Wolverine has been undergoing the dreaded re-shoots!
Hugh Jackman wrote to AICN explaining why...yeah right ;)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39807
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/wolverine.jpg)
QuoteWolverine has been undergoing the dreaded re-shoots!
Hugh Jackman wrote to AICN explaining why...yeah right ;)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39807
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/wolverine.jpg)
Ahem. Seriously pumped to see Taylor Kitsch as Gambit. I hope this movie doesn't suck.
Quote...and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
Wasn't sure where to post this:
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0652421
Retired actor Joaquin Phoenix stunned partygoers at a Las Vegas club when he stepped to the stage to show off his newest endeavour - rapping.
The star, who announced his retirement from acting in October, performed three hip-hop tracks from his forthcoming album for a full house at nightclub Lavo in Sin City on Friday.
Phoenix, sporting a scraggly beard and long hair, bobbed along the catwalk, rapping while trying in vain to urge the crowd to dance.
After his set, he was left red-faced after he tripped and fell into the crowd as he attempted to step off the stage.
But despite his performance and the audience's unenthused response, Phoenix insists he is passionate about pursuing a hip-hop career.
He tells People.com, "This is me saying this is who I am. This is my story. After all the years of reading scripts and reading lines, this is my chance to do something straight from the heart and put it out there.
"When I was young I liked punk rock music but then I discovered rap. I love the storytelling aspect of hip-hop.
"Are there people out there who think I'm a joke? I'm sure there will be. Are there people who think it's going to suck? Probably, but I can't worry about that."
The performance was reportedly filmed by Phoenix's brother-in-law Casey Affleck for a forthcoming documentary tracking the star's new career in music.
QuoteQuote...and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
Wasn't sure where to post this:
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0652421
Retired actor Joaquin Phoenix stunned partygoers at a Las Vegas club when he stepped to the stage to show off his newest endeavour - rapping.
The star, who announced his retirement from acting in October, performed three hip-hop tracks from his forthcoming album for a full house at nightclub Lavo in Sin City on Friday.
Phoenix, sporting a scraggly beard and long hair, bobbed along the catwalk, rapping while trying in vain to urge the crowd to dance.
After his set, he was left red-faced after he tripped and fell into the crowd as he attempted to step off the stage.
But despite his performance and the audience's unenthused response, Phoenix insists he is passionate about pursuing a hip-hop career.
He tells People.com, "This is me saying this is who I am. This is my story. After all the years of reading scripts and reading lines, this is my chance to do something straight from the heart and put it out there.
"When I was young I liked punk rock music but then I discovered rap. I love the storytelling aspect of hip-hop.
"Are there people out there who think I'm a joke? I'm sure there will be. Are there people who think it's going to suck? Probably, but I can't worry about that."
The performance was reportedly filmed by Phoenix's brother-in-law Casey Affleck for a forthcoming documentary tracking the star's new career in music.
Yeah. That whole
thing makes me too sad for words.
Okay, here are a few words. He's an incredible actor and too young to quit and do crap like this. >:(
The Greatest. I am at Sundance, but I am pretty positive that you will all have a chance to see this film, as Pierce Brosnan & Susan Sarandon are the leads. Very, very, very heavy topic. A family dealing with the sudden death of their oldest son and the relationship that develops with them and the girl whom their son was in love with, that they never met. Fucking cried my eyes out....if you have ever lost a friend in their early 20's, you know the heartbreak first hand. Amazing job at showing grief and the different ways it is expressed and dealt with. I loved it.
And it was the premier (even at 8:30 am), so the director and main cast was there for the Q & A. Amazing film. Will let you know about Wounded Knee tomorrow (a documentary about the 1973 standoff between AIM and the feds at Wounded Knee).
Yeah, saw the Joaquin thing a few days ago. When I saw that out of nowhere carpet interview where he said he was done acting and pursuing music, the last thing I thought it would be was a rap career.
Hes terrible on the video footage I saw
I mean, I guess since so many rappers are becoming actors, it was inevitable for an actor to become a rapper. I cant see him never going to acting though, especially when he sucks at rapping. This feels kind of like a Jordan goes to baseball thing for me, then realizes what a dipshit he was.
Also, if anyone can direct me to the guy whose putting doses in Joaquin's Tang every morning, Id appreciate it...it must be good stuff :D
In continuing the commentary on Werner Herzog films (I have Fitzcarraldo on my queue), I just watched Encounters at the End of the World. Ignoring my fascination with Antarctica, I found this film to be thought provoking, introspective, awe inspiring, humbling and about a million other things throughout various points of the film.
It is always a curious endeavor to reconcile Herzog's hubris against my acceptance of the brilliance of his films. Just may watch it again.
jumped on the wagon and saw slumdog last night it was really good, i definitely think danny boyle should be getting talked about as one of the premiere modern directors
QuoteIn continuing the commentary on Werner Herzog films (I have Fitzcarraldo on my queue), I just watched Encounters at the End of the World. Ignoring my fascination with Antarctica, I found this film to be thought provoking, introspective, awe inspiring, humbling and about a million other things throughout various points of the film.
It is always a curious endeavor to reconcile Herzog's hubris against my acceptance of the brilliance of his films. Just may watch it again.
I tried to like Herzog. First I turned off Fitzcarraldo, then I turned off Augire: The Wrath of God, then I turned off Grizzly Man. So, it didn't work. I can appreciate that he's a good filmmaker. I just don't enjoy his films. Kind of like David Lynch (though I am a Twin Peaks fan, and I liked a lot of Mulholland Drive).
QuoteIn continuing the commentary on Werner Herzog films (I have Fitzcarraldo on my queue), I just watched Encounters at the End of the World. Ignoring my fascination with Antarctica, I found this film to be thought provoking, introspective, awe inspiring, humbling and about a million other things throughout various points of the film.
It is always a curious endeavor to reconcile Herzog's hubris against my acceptance of the brilliance of his films. Just may watch it again.
i want to watch Stroszek.
Saw Benjamin Button, which I liked though it felt a bit long.
Just recently bought the criterion release of The Lady Vanishes, which is fantastic.
QuoteQuoteIn continuing the commentary on Werner Herzog films (I have Fitzcarraldo on my queue), I just watched Encounters at the End of the World. Ignoring my fascination with Antarctica, I found this film to be thought provoking, introspective, awe inspiring, humbling and about a million other things throughout various points of the film.
It is always a curious endeavor to reconcile Herzog's hubris against my acceptance of the brilliance of his films. Just may watch it again.
I tried to like Herzog. First I turned off Fitzcarraldo, then I turned off Augire: The Wrath of God, then I turned off Grizzly Man. So, it didn't work. I can appreciate that he's a good filmmaker. I just don't enjoy his films. Kind of like David Lynch (though I am a Twin Peaks fan, and I liked a lot of Mulholland Drive).
I too disliked Grizzly Man, but perhaps it had more to do with me not liking the Grizzly Man. If you haven't seen it yet, I do highly recommend Rescue Dawn, a more traditional Hollywood film with Bale and Zahn and Jeremy Davies (I believe). You may find that more palatable.
Appaloosa
Wasnt sure what to expect exactly with this, and heard mixed reviews as well. In the end, I enjoyed it a lot. Its not quite a psychological western or a shoot 'em up, but its engaging and effective throughout. Sometimes you dont know when someone is going to raise their firearm or not, but thats part of the suspense and intrigue. I think Viggo Mortensen is 1 of the best actors going (watch Eastern Promises if you think otherwise), and he's good as usual in this, but Ed Harris (as a verbally challenged town marshall who seems sure of himself but needs reassurance) and Jeremy Irons (as a wealthy member of the community who may or may not have killed the previous marshall) are even better. I found the characters interesting and the actors engaging the whole way through, but if the viewer cant, they probably wont enjoy the movie due to limited action. Great scenery (loved 1 towards the end where theyre at some sort of pueblo-ish hotel, sharp cinematography, and I liked the music backing it. If I remember correctly it was written and directed by Ed Harris too.
3.8/5
QuoteQuoteQuote...and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
Wasn't sure where to post this:
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0652421
Retired actor Joaquin Phoenix stunned partygoers at a Las Vegas club when he stepped to the stage to show off his newest endeavour - rapping.
The star, who announced his retirement from acting in October, performed three hip-hop tracks from his forthcoming album for a full house at nightclub Lavo in Sin City on Friday.
Phoenix, sporting a scraggly beard and long hair, bobbed along the catwalk, rapping while trying in vain to urge the crowd to dance.
After his set, he was left red-faced after he tripped and fell into the crowd as he attempted to step off the stage.
But despite his performance and the audience's unenthused response, Phoenix insists he is passionate about pursuing a hip-hop career.
He tells People.com, "This is me saying this is who I am. This is my story. After all the years of reading scripts and reading lines, this is my chance to do something straight from the heart and put it out there.
"When I was young I liked punk rock music but then I discovered rap. I love the storytelling aspect of hip-hop.
"Are there people out there who think I'm a joke? I'm sure there will be. Are there people who think it's going to suck? Probably, but I can't worry about that."
The performance was reportedly filmed by Phoenix's brother-in-law Casey Affleck for a forthcoming documentary tracking the star's new career in music.
Yeah. That whole thing makes me too sad for words.
Okay, here are a few words. He's an incredible actor and too young to quit and do crap like this. >:(
Just keepin' it real Joaquin.
That vid of him is hilarious ;D
QuoteQuote...and Phoenix is usually good, but I dont think he's ever had a role as a character as mature as this one.
Wasn't sure where to post this:
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0652421
Retired actor Joaquin Phoenix stunned partygoers at a Las Vegas club when he stepped to the stage to show off his newest endeavour - rapping.
The star, who announced his retirement from acting in October, performed three hip-hop tracks from his forthcoming album for a full house at nightclub Lavo in Sin City on Friday.
Phoenix, sporting a scraggly beard and long hair, bobbed along the catwalk, rapping while trying in vain to urge the crowd to dance.
After his set, he was left red-faced after he tripped and fell into the crowd as he attempted to step off the stage.
But despite his performance and the audience's unenthused response, Phoenix insists he is passionate about pursuing a hip-hop career.
He tells People.com, "This is me saying this is who I am. This is my story. After all the years of reading scripts and reading lines, this is my chance to do something straight from the heart and put it out there.
"When I was young I liked punk rock music but then I discovered rap. I love the storytelling aspect of hip-hop.
"Are there people out there who think I'm a joke? I'm sure there will be. Are there people who think it's going to suck? Probably, but I can't worry about that."
The performance was reportedly filmed by Phoenix's brother-in-law Casey Affleck for a forthcoming documentary tracking the star's new career in music.
Ridiculous--especially after his stellar performance in "Walk the Line".
So here is my round up of movies seen at Sundance (disclaimer: I go to visit my folks, ride the mountain, and see some flicks. I don't go all hard-core and see movies all day, so this is what we were able to get tickets for and they were all premiers so I got some good Q & A action):
The Greatest (see previous post)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226232/
Wounded Knee (this is a documentary about the AIM stand at Wounded Knee in 1973. It was done for American Experience, so it will air on PBS I think in April with 4 other pieces on Native American history. Do yourself a favor and watch it)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1352851/
Adventureland (Greg Mottola, Jessie Eisenberg, Bill Hader & Kristin Wiig...'nuff said)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1091722/
*This was not in competition and will be released 3/27/09. Filmed in Pittsburgh (mainly at Kennywood where I almost met my death on the Jack Rabbit roller coaster at a very tender age of 7), this is a great movie. I mean, Bill Hader and Kristin Wiig! They were in attendance, which was wonderful, b/c one scene by Bill Hader got an amazing reaction from the audience. I love Sundance audiences :-*.
The Messenger
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790712/
We watched this at 8:30 am on Inauguration day. I could not ask for a more important film to watch on such an important day. Woody Harrelson puts in a great performance. And Ben Foster....WOW :o
Oh...and I am so stoked that this movie got bought by Sony (sold out and no waitlist available....we really want to see this movie, it is going to be fun):
http://www.blackdynamite.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnD9QBMklj8
QuoteOh...and I am so stoked that this movie got bought by Sony (sold out and no waitlist available....we really want to see this movie, it is going to be fun):
http://www.blackdynamite.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnD9QBMklj8
That looks awesome
Michael Jai White as the lead?? Never thought he could pull off a movie like this, but it looks like he does
We just rented Burn After Reading the other night. Nothing like I thought it would be, but it was excellent. Coen brothers did another aswesome job.
QuoteSo here is my round up of movies seen at Sundance (disclaimer: I go to visit my folks, ride the mountain, and see some flicks. I don't go all hard-core and see movies all day, so this is what we were able to get tickets for and they were all premiers so I got some good Q & A action):
The Greatest (see previous post)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226232/
Wounded Knee (this is a documentary about the AIM stand at Wounded Knee in 1973. It was done for American Experience, so it will air on PBS I think in April with 4 other pieces on Native American history. Do yourself a favor and watch it)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1352851/
Adventureland (Greg Mottola, Jessie Eisenberg, Bill Hader & Kristin Wiig...'nuff said)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1091722/
*This was not in competition and will be released 3/27/09. Filmed in Pittsburgh (mainly at Kennywood where I almost met my death on the Jack Rabbit roller coaster at a very tender age of 7), this is a great movie. I mean, Bill Hader and Kristin Wiig! They were in attendance, which was wonderful, b/c one scene by Bill Hader got an amazing reaction from the audience. I love Sundance audiences :-*.
The Messenger
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790712/
We watched this at 8:30 am on Inauguration day. I could not ask for a more important film to watch on such an important day. Woody Harrelson puts in a great performance. And Ben Foster....WOW :o
Thanks for this Wiz, I'm very jealous! & yes, Black Dynamite looks awesome!
Oscar nominations are in!
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2009/oscars
QuoteWe just rented Burn After Reading the other night. Nothing like I thought it would be, but it was excellent. Coen brothers did another aswesome job.
Interesting. As a Coen brothers die hard who really didn't enjoy this film, I was wondering what you took out of it. I know the film has gotten mixed reviews on this thread alone and was hoping that you might be able to expound on your positive review of it. Cheers :)
QuoteOscar nominations are in!
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2009/oscars
Wall-E should replace Button. C'mon Academy! :-/
Slumdog wins picture hands down. (no brainer right?)
QuoteOscar nominations are in!
http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2009/oscars
If Lord Of The Rings (forgot witch one) can get Best Picture, The Dark Knight should've been at least nominated.
Havent seen The Wrestler yet, but I have a feeling Ill think it deserved to be up for best picture, and probably Aronofsky for direction.
How does Springsteen win the GG for best original song and not even get nominated here??
..Button got an awful lot of nominations when you start looking into art direction and make-up, etc.
Just saw The Wrestler last night. Great,great, movie!!!
i love rdj, but an oscar nomination for tropic thunder? i thought it was shit.
:-/
Quotei love rdj, but an oscar nomination for tropic thunder? i thought it was shit.
:-/
The movie was shit, hard to say how good/bad he was.
Ledger is going to win anyway, so I think the academy just nominated him kind of as a "hey, great job getting off the yayo, here you go"
'uck Tropic Thunder. Hollywood peeps had to celebrate a stupid movie with lots of celebs that made fun of their own delusional, self absorbed ways in a way that only insiders felt to be "so funny and clever."
Has anyone seen Okuribito? I'm excited to see it.
i'll be seeing the wrestler this weekend! [smiley=thumbup.gif]
It's bloody good - Mickey Rourke is outstanding.
You've just gotta let it all sink in.....
Great film
(seeing Milk tonight)
Too bad there is a lot of Japanese going on here interupting the trailer, but the newly unseen scenes look great. Shit, still 6 months away.
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Man, I found this on the free movie section or our on demand and what a classic. Mini bigfoot in suburbia with Meatloaf trying to keep it away from a little girl.
Brilliant storyline, well acted and masterfully directed.
Must view! It was hilarious
Keep on taking the drugs & illegal steroids Sly ;)
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http://www.apple.com/trailers/magnolia/twolovers/
Joaquin's last movie looks very good...I'm sure he'll be a great rapper given time though ;)
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I like Joseph Gordon-Levitt & who doesn't like Zooey Deschanel? but how bad is this trailer? Hey voice over-guy? Shut up!
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/500daysofsummer/
QuoteKeep on taking the drugs & illegal steroids Sly ;)
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saw this the other day, but where did that tats come from?!
HGH does a body good
the wrestler - soooooooooooooooooo good.
Quotethe wrestler - soooooooooooooooooo good.
I thought it was supposed to be in the Burgh this weekend, but the theater 3 minutes from me doesnt have it >:(
Slumdog Millionaire-one of the best movies I have seen in a long, long time. It has it all...
QuoteKeep on taking the drugs & illegal steroids Sly ;)
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yeah, cutting back just a scosh may be in order, ya think?
QuoteQuotethe wrestler - soooooooooooooooooo good.
I thought it was supposed to be in the Burgh this weekend, but the theater 3 minutes from me doesnt have it >:(
Movies theaters around here suck. Loews at the Waterfront is the closest one to me that has it.
Gran Torino - Clint Eastwood does crusty old racist bastard well.
I just watched Hancock the other night. Some people may disagree, but i thought it was pretty good. I can't wait to see Religulous when it comes out in Feb. Has anyone seen where in the World is Osama bin Laden? Trying to figure out if it will be good to watch.
frost/nixon
Quotefrost/nixon
How was that?
QuoteSlumdog Millionaire-one of the best movies I have seen in a long, long time. It has it all...
We've got a sitter for our boys and me and the wife are going to see this tonight. I've heard from multiple people how good it is and we are both pretty excited!
QuoteQuotefrost/nixon
How was that?
good... i have some complaints but...
eh, i liked it. kept my attention.
QuoteQuoteSlumdog Millionaire-one of the best movies I have seen in a long, long time. It has it all...
We've got a sitter for our boys and me and the wife are going to see this tonight. I've heard from multiple people how good it is and we are both pretty excited!
crazylove said she wanted to watch it again immediately right after. :)
days of heaven - loved it.
QuoteQuoteQuotefrost/nixon
How was that?
good... i have some complaints but...
eh, i liked it. kept my attention.
I haven't been able to bring myself to go because when I watched the trailer I couldn't get past how terrible Frank Langella's Nixon voice was. It looks like a great performance in all other respects, but that voice . . . :-?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotefrost/nixon
How was that?
good... i have some complaints but...
eh, i liked it. kept my attention.
I haven't been able to bring myself to go because when I watched the trailer I couldn't get past how terrible Frank Langella's Nixon voice was. It looks like a great performance in all other respects, but that voice . . . :-?
That's so funny...I have a friend who refuses to see it because she thinks Langella is feigning a British accent while attempting to sound like Nixon.
Days of Heaven
With Richard Gere and Brooke Adams?
Stunning movie.
Saw it a long time ago but still remember the landscapes and cinematography.
I saw the excellent Swedish vampire film, Let the Right One In. It came out last year and made a number of Best Of lists, including Rolling Stone's Peter Travers'. It's on mine too.
The film takes place in the frigid winter in a small city in Sweden during the early 80's. A loner/shy 12-year old boy finds a strange friend in a new neighbour girl (or is it a girl?). I won't tell you anything else. I'd say the feel and tone of the film is similar to Guillermo del Toro's masteful Spanish ghost story, The Devil's Backbone. It's not the same movie, obviously, but both are horror films with a heart.
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You know, I liked that one, but didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I thought it hit some schlocky notes, and came off a bit like an adolescent revenge fantasy in the end.
QuoteYou know, I liked that one, but didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I thought it hit some schlocky notes, and came off a bit like an adolescent revenge fantasy in the end.
But it wasn't the revenge that I had in mind. I like the bleakness and isolation of the film. And the acting was excellent and the relationships made sense and were natural.
QuoteI like the bleakness and isolation of the film. And the acting was excellent and the relationships made sense and were natural.
I agree with this part, definitely.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSlumdog Millionaire-one of the best movies I have seen in a long, long time. It has it all...
We've got a sitter for our boys and me and the wife are going to see this tonight. I've heard from multiple people how good it is and we are both pretty excited!
crazylove said she wanted to watch it again immediately right after. :)
It was as good as we thought it would be, and more. I loved how the director kept it moving throughout. It made for a strange, sort of feel good movie with intense drama combo?!?!?!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSlumdog Millionaire-one of the best movies I have seen in a long, long time. It has it all...
We've got a sitter for our boys and me and the wife are going to see this tonight. I've heard from multiple people how good it is and we are both pretty excited!
crazylove said she wanted to watch it again immediately right after. :)
It was as good as we thought it would be, and more. I loved how the director kept it moving throughout. It made for a strange, sort of feel good movie with intense drama combo?!?!?!
Gonna try to catch this sometime this week. All the the talk around here and the best picture nomination has me curious.
Anyone here see Chop Shop? Loved it!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0990404/
Just watched National Treasure - I bought it for about $3. It's either a biting satire and devastating pastiche of Indiana/Tombraider/Da Vinci or the biggest pile of steaming poo ever made. I honestly haven't laughed so much for months!
Nick Cage is pretty laughable in that with his plasticy looking face and hair. He's worse in the sequel. He's just awful.
QuoteJust watched National Treasure - I bought it for about $3. It's either a biting satire and devastating pastiche of Indiana/Tombraider/Da Vinci or the biggest pile of steaming poo ever made. I honestly haven't laughed so much for months!
I thought the first NT was entertaining enough for a PG rated box office blockbuster
NT 2 was pretty hard to watch though
Eden Lake - Wow! Best horror I've seen in a long time, long time.
To be honest, it would be lazy to categorize this as a horror...it's more of a thriller/social observation...with horrific results (I can't count how many times my jaw hit the floor!)
Flawed (what (horror) movie isn't these days?) but forget Dog Soldiers & The Descent...this is the best British horror movie in a long, long time...
Fucking Wow!
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QuoteEden Lake - Wow! Best horror I've seen in a long time, long time.
To be honest, it would be lazy to categorize this as a horror...it's more of a thriller/social observation...with horrific results (I can't count how many times my jaw hit the floor!)
Flawed (what (horror) movie isn't these days?) but forget Dog Soldiers & The Descent...this is the best British horror movie in a long, long time...
Fucking Wow!
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Dis the one with the kid from This is England you mentioned a month or so ago?
QuoteDis the one with the kid from This is England you mentioned a month or so ago?
That's the one. He only had a small part but was good.
Slumdog Millionaire and Milk open here today! Going to hit up Slumdog tomorrow afternoon and hopefully Milk early next week.
QuoteQuoteDis the one with the kid from This is England you mentioned a month or so ago?
That's the one. He only had a small part but was good.
hmmmm. Might have to try to check this out. I remember liking the trailer. I agree with you, it was more suspense/thriller then actual horror.
QuoteQuoteQuoteDis the one with the kid from This is England you mentioned a month or so ago?
That's the one. He only had a small part but was good.
hmmmm. Might have to try to check this out. I remember liking the trailer. I agree with you, it was more suspense/thriller then actual horror.
Yeah horror seems to fall into 2 categories these days - scary horror (good ones are few & far between) & gross/shock horror (films like Saw etc) This one definitely falls into the latter...it's not for the faint hearted!
I can't stop thinking about this movie!
QuoteSlumdog Millionaire and Milk open here today! Going to hit up Slumdog tomorrow afternoon and hopefully Milk early next week.
Be sure and let me know what you thought of Slumdog please.
QuoteQuoteSlumdog Millionaire and Milk open here today! Going to hit up Slumdog tomorrow afternoon and hopefully Milk early next week.
Be sure and let me know what you thought of Slumdog please.
I saw Slumdog last night. I liked it, I wasn't blown away by it though. It reminded of City Of God.
The 5 Obstructions.
Rented it on suggestion from a friend, and after it was over and went to the computer and bought a copy for myself. Brilliant film. :)
Watched Ratcatcher today. It was fantastic.
QuoteWatched Ratcatcher today. It was fantastic.
I love that movie! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I was saddened to learn that the director Lynne Ramsay doesn't have the money to make any more films...
Slumdog Millionaire was perfect. I forgot how powerful of a filmmaker Danny Boyle is - always loved his visual style. Damn was it ever great.
Just watched Taken illegally on my computer, and damn, that was a thrill ride. Despite it seeming like one of those "1 and done" movies, I could def watch it again. I cant think of any movie really all that much like it. It reminded me of Frantic with Harrison Ford at first, but then it brings in Hostel-esque elements combined with pure action movie stuff.
I really dont see how you couldnt like this. Anyone who didnt think Neeson could pull this role off hasnt seen Rob Roy.
On a side note, I actually thought this came out like 2 weeks ago. Seems like theyve been airing previews since before Christmas and I was certain it had been in theaters for a bit, then I find out today it was actually released 6 months or so ago in Europe. I cant think of any semi-major english movie that wasnt released in the USA first/at the same time :-?
Forgot to mention - picked up Breathless and Pierre Le Fou from the library today. It's time to get my Godard on.
QuoteSlumdog Millionaire was perfect. I forgot how powerful of a filmmaker Danny Boyle is - always loved his visual style. Damn was it ever great.
Glad you liked it. What a love story...
AICNs has lots of the Superbowl ads up already; Pixar's Up, Star Trek, Land Of The Lost, GI Joe etc ...
...Transformers 2 looks f**king A' :o
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I saw The Wrestler this past weekend. It made me physically uncomfortable watching Mickey Rourke, but I think that's a huge part of why he's considered such a great actor. I really enjoyed it. I loved the theme of identity and escapism with his wrestling life vs. real life. Evan Rachel Wood is a fantastic actress, too.
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I am SUCH a sucker for the Transformers movie and the 2nd one looks fantastic. Oh, man...
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I am SUCH a sucker for the Transformers movie and the 2nd one looks fantastic. Oh, man...
Hopefully its good. I really enjoyed the first one, but the definitely set the bar pretty high with that. I liked the plot of the first one a lot too, so hopefully this one has that going for it as well.
What I really cant wait for is the GI Joe movie, although from what I remember about the show, the movie looks nothing like it from the 30 sec preview, so thats a little disappointing.
I questioned the casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cobra Commander, but I think he has the ability to pull it off. Kind of like how I felt with Ledger and the Joker. What really perplexes me though is Christopher Eccleston as Destro. Really guys, thats the best you could do???
Made it through Fitzcarraldo. Not my favorite. I read that the local film people that worked for Herzog during the filming would physically hurt him if he ever showed his face back in their region.
Hmmmm.... His drive and arrogance is clearly a constant double edged sword
I just lost some respect for Christian Bale. Something tells me he'd get along great with David O. Russell.
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/02/02/235923.aspx
QuoteI just lost some respect for Christian Bale. Something tells me he'd get along great with David O. Russell.
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/02/02/235923.aspx
I think his rise to the A-list over the last few years has gone to head and his ego has gone pretty much into the atmosphere.
This, combined with him getting arrested for beating his wife, kind of comfirms that, or at least confirms he needs anger management.
QuoteQuoteI just lost some respect for Christian Bale. Something tells me he'd get along great with David O. Russell.
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/02/02/235923.aspx
I think his rise to the A-list over the last few years has gone to head and his ego has gone pretty much into the atmosphere.
This, combined with him getting arrested for beating his wife, kind of comfirms that, or at least confirms he needs anger management.
Yeah I read this yesterday & thought the same thing.
Beating his wife? I know he got arrested for a fight with his Mum & sister last year but I didn't know he beat his wife.
I remember reading an interview with him in Empire a few years ago whilst he was filming Batman Begins. He was really short, even rude sometimes when answering the questions. He's a good actor, shame.
I guess he's the new Russell Crowe now...
Just saw:
Burn After Reading - Thought it wasn't as bad as everyone was making it out to be, but definitely not as good as it could have been given the cast. Malkovich had some funny scenes, especially when he's working out on the boat.
Traitor - Has Don Cheadle and Guy Ritchie. Again, thought it was pretty good, nothing too special except the ending, but I should have seen that coming anyway.
Repo - The Genetic Opera - WOW is all I can say. I thought it looked kinda cool based on the movie poster :-/ It was pretty horrible. It is literally a horror opera, but way too light on the horror. The music was catchy enough, but the lyrics were downright laughable and made the movie unwatchable for me.
The Rocker - A few semi-funny moments but otherwise terribly cheesy and just plain terrible.
Gran Torino - Wasn't sure what to think of this one. Eastwood at his age still trying to be a badass...not that cool. He was, however, funny whether intentional or not, in his interactions with the neighbors.
QuoteThe Rocker - A few semi-funny moments but otherwise terribly cheesy and just plain terrible.
I started watching this on the plane, had to change the channel!
I watched Step Brothers last night - not bad, quite funny I guess.
I'm a fan of John C. Reilly & it makes me smile to see how well he has done for himself. Who ever would have thought that the c-list actor from Casualties of War, Days Of Thunder, What's Eating Gilbert Grape (one of his best roles) etc would be making comedies with Will Ferrell 20 years later?
Loved Step Bros..
"I wish I remembered my first beer" ;D
Max Payne
Now, for me to not at least be entertained by a popcorn flick or box office movie, you really gotta fuck it up. Well, Max Payne was pretty damn bad and fucked up. I even have the 1st video game of it that probably came out almost 10 years ago, and if they just stuck to that basic story, it wouldve easily been a little better.
Rarely is a movie ever so bad that I have to turn it off, but this 1 was just about that bad. From about 20-45 minutes in, I kept trying to find some other reason to turn it off than it just being terrible, but I couldnt. Luckily, the last 45 minutes do get a little better and more true to the video game, but honestly I dont think it couldve gotten any worse. Has got to be the worst thing Marky Mark has done since writing Good Vibrations. Watching Mila Kunis or Olga Kurylenko look good, or Marlo Stanfield have a 2 minute part, doesnt even help this one.
This makes Doom look like a cinematic masterpiece
1.02/5 (if not for the 2nd half being a little better, this wouldve ended up 0.4/5)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
As funny as I expected it would be and I particularly liked that there wasn't as much annoyingly long, self indulgent Kevin Smith dialogue as I would have expected. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Smith but sometimes it is too much.
Otherwise, this movie is nothing more standard fair romantic comedy with the a coating of sex and vulgarity.
I'll be grading my films with emoticons out of 5.
;D ;D ;D ;D
Defiance
Solid movie all around. Heard the story was great, and it was, but something else was missing according to a few people Ive talked to who ahd seen it. I didnt think so. Acting was great all around and the story was captivating with a minimal amount of violence. Despite that and clocking in at 2hrs 20min, I thought it moved pretty quickly.
Def worth seeing
4.0/5
Step Brothers - I enjoyed it. I think this was the first Ferrell movie I've seen since Talladega Nights. John C. Reilly is a very good comedic actor, but I'd like to see him do serious stuff again too.
RocknRolla - I was kinda sleepy during the movie. Either the movie wasn't that good and made me sleepy, or I was too sleepy to enjoy it. I'm not sure.
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RocknRolla - I was kinda sleepy during the movie. Either the movie wasn't that good and made me sleepy, or I was too sleepy to enjoy it. I'm not sure.
Everyone Ive seen talk about RnR says its good, but not quite as good as Snatch or Lock Stock. Which I take means its better than most movies youll see
righteous kill.
quite a twist. thought it was pretty good.
Quoterighteous kill.
quite a twist. thought it was pretty good.
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I dont get so many people just saying it was terrible. Was it great? No, but it had a good pace to it, was exciting, and I thought couldve gone a few different ways before it ended.
I also though Pacino and DeNiro had their best performances since Donnie Brasco and Jackie Brown, individually, but they way their characters played off each other was great.
Right now the world needs a f*cking hero: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/02/wow-r-rated-observe-report-trailer-is.html
Man, that looks great. And I loathe Anna Faris.
Amores Perros - Excellent. Better than 21 Grams, which I also enjoyed. Should I watch Babel too?
QuoteAmores Perros - Excellent. Better than 21 Grams, which I also enjoyed. Should I watch Babel too?
Babel was a good movie. Really great acting and impressive direction (the film is in Spanish, Arabic, Japanese and English, which couldn't have been easy). I didn't love it and I don't really have any desire to see it again, but it's not a movie that's concerned with being entertaining. So I didn't like it, but it was worth seeing. I've always been interested in seeing Amores Perros on some level, but I can't stand watching dogs get hurt. So, I've been kind of afraid of it.
I just watched Secret Window. Mediocre. Johnny Deep did a quality job and I always like to see John Turturro, but the movie just wasn't much of anything. I am sick of that twist too. Seen it so many times. Easiest trick in the book for a writer.
QuoteRight now the world needs a f*cking hero: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/02/wow-r-rated-observe-report-trailer-is.html
Man, that looks great. And I loathe Anna Faris.
oh my god, that looks fucking hilarious.
Slumdog Millionaire - predictable, but still a very good movie.
QuoteAmores Perros - Excellent. Better than 21 Grams, which I also enjoyed. Should I watch Babel too?
I pretty much agree with xmas on Babel. It was good, but I wasnt blown away and since I saw it around Oscar time the year it was up for best picture, I was underwhelmed and thought it was overrated.
I dont remember much of 21 Grams, but I think Babel was better than it. Ive been wanting to see Amores Perros for awhile now, and its finally on my DVR, so I guess Ill check it out soon.
QuoteQuoteAmores Perros - Excellent. Better than 21 Grams, which I also enjoyed. Should I watch Babel too?
Babel was a good movie. Really great acting and impressive direction (the film is in Spanish, Arabic, Japanese and English, which couldn't have been easy). I didn't love it and I don't really have any desire to see it again, but it's not a movie that's concerned with being entertaining. So I didn't like it, but it was worth seeing. I've always been interested in seeing Amores Perros on some level, but I can't stand watching dogs get hurt. So, I've been kind of afraid of it.
They don't actually get hurt, it is a movie ya know.
QuoteQuoteQuoteAmores Perros - Excellent. Better than 21 Grams, which I also enjoyed. Should I watch Babel too?
Babel was a good movie. Really great acting and impressive direction (the film is in Spanish, Arabic, Japanese and English, which couldn't have been easy). I didn't love it and I don't really have any desire to see it again, but it's not a movie that's concerned with being entertaining. So I didn't like it, but it was worth seeing. I've always been interested in seeing Amores Perros on some level, but I can't stand watching dogs get hurt. So, I've been kind of afraid of it.
They don't actually get hurt, it is a movie ya know.
I liked all three movies, not sure what order I'd place them in. I know the dogs didn't get hurt but it was difficult to watch.
Inside I'm Dancing (Rory O'Shea Was Here in the US) - excellent movie! Very funny and very moving. I really like James McAvoy (Shameless, State Of Play, Last King Of Scotland, Atonement [smiley=thumbup.gif] Wanted [smiley=thumbdown.gif] )
Playing a person with difficulties can never be easy & could potentially be a big career mistake but both he & the other lead actor did an excellent job.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417791/
What Love Is
Nothing on TV, so I decided to take a flyer on this movie written/directed by Mars Callahan (Poolhall Junkies), and it turned out to be damn entertaining. The whole movie basically takes place in 1 setting, so it has that feel of a play adapted into a movie, but it isnt. The dialogue is quick, witty, and entertaining the whole time, and you know it has to be when the scene stays within 1 room almost the whole time. The cast is perfect - Cuba Gooding Jr, Matthew Lillard, Gina Gershon, Sean Astin, Anne Heche, and Callahan himself filling out most of the main roles.
I wouldnt call it a romantic comedy, but I guess its kind of in the Forgetting Sarah Marshall mold of romantic comedies. Worth checking out.
3.7/5
Fido
1950's + picket fences + zombies = awesomeness
This was definitely one of the most enjoyable movies Ive seen in awhile, not to mention 1 of the most original script ideas. After a zombie war, suburbia in the 50's is safe from zombies, and thanks to ZomCom, they can have domesticated zombies as there servants. Focuses on a family getting a domesticated zombie and its growing relationship with the son of the family, and yummy mummy Carrie Anne Moss. The satire and how it poked fun at society and cultural values of then and now was just priceless. I laughed a lot for a movie that wasnt exactly and in your face comedy. Billy Connolly (Boondock Saints, Last Samurai) was great as the main zombie, and Tim Blake Nelson was perfect as the next door neighbor whose a zombief**ker.
A must see
4.4/5
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QuoteQuoteAmores Perros - Excellent. Better than 21 Grams, which I also enjoyed. Should I watch Babel too?
I pretty much agree with xmas on Babel. It was good, but I wasnt blown away and since I saw it around Oscar time the year it was up for best picture, I was underwhelmed and thought it was overrated.
I dont remember much of 21 Grams, but I think Babel was better than it. Ive been wanting to see Amores Perros for awhile now, and its finally on my DVR, so I guess Ill check it out soon.
I did like 21 Grams a lot, Babel was quite good too but I think 21 Grams is better. Amores Perros is still lying on my DVD Player, as I wanted to watch it about 10 times but always found something elsel.
@topic: Went to see Revolutionary Road, was really impressed by Kate Winslets acting. She does a amazing job, actually the whole movie is excellent. I do think that it is some kind of brutal (not in a physical way) and that surprised me as I wasn't really expecting that.
Then I saw Benjamin Button a while ago, and I liked that one too. I've always enjoyed Cate Blanchett's performances and this one is quite good too. Even Brad Pitt does a really good job, and the story itself is unconventional too.
Right now I'm looking forward to watch "The Reader" (woah the book sucked), "The Wrestler" and "Milk".
They come to europe so much later, it's a pitty.
Somers Town - latest film by my beloved Shane Meadows! Funny & heartwarming, it's definitely slight compared to his last couple of efforts but that's no bad thing. Short (70mins) but the length was actually perfect for the story.
Excellent soundtrack by Gavin Clarke (Sunhouse/Clayhill) http://www.myspace.com/gavinclarke
Glad to hear it's good DB. Sadly not seeing it avail in the US......yet. Really need to look in that multi region DVD player
QuoteGlad to hear it's good DB. Sadly not seeing it avail in the US......yet. Really need to look in that multi region DVD player
Netflix will have it one day ;)
INGLORIOUS BASTERDS teaser!
http://movies.yahoo.com/premieres/11990378
Don't Mess With Zohan - I thought it was pretty funny. Stupid, but still pretty funny.
QuoteDon't Mess With Zohan - I thought it was pretty funny. Stupid, but still pretty funny.
I dont think Im going to ever will myself to watch this
QuoteQuoteGlad to hear it's good DB. Sadly not seeing it avail in the US......yet. Really need to look in that multi region DVD player
Netflix will have it one day ;)
INGLORIOUS BASTERDS teaser!
http://movies.yahoo.com/premieres/11990378
This looks frickin sweet. Whats up with Pitt's accent though?! Sounds like inglourious poop.
QuoteQuoteDon't Mess With Zohan - I thought it was pretty funny. Stupid, but still pretty funny.
I dont think Im going to ever will myself to watch this
I like Adam Sandler. Happy Gilmore is a classic & the uncut Billy Madison is great too. I like The Wedding Singer & 50 First Dates, Reign Over Me was good & Punch Drunk Love is excellent.
Granted, he's made a lot of crap & Zohan probably falls into that category for most people but it made me laugh. I'm looking forward to his next movie with Judd Apatow...
QuoteQuoteQuoteDon't Mess With Zohan - I thought it was pretty funny. Stupid, but still pretty funny.
I dont think Im going to ever will myself to watch this
I like Adam Sandler. Happy Gilmore is a classic & the uncut Billy Madison is great too. I like The Wedding Singer & 50 First Dates, Reign Over Me was good & Punch Drunk Love is excellent.
Granted, he's made a lot of crap & Zohan probably falls into that category for most people but it made me laugh. I'm looking forward to his next movie with Judd Apatow...
Oh, I love Sandler too. HG and BM are classic, and I think WS, Big Daddy, and Airheads arent far behind. I also liked Bulletproof, Anger Management, and I Pronounce You Chuck & Larry enough to see them more than once each. I like Waterboy, although I think its his most overrated comedy. I even thought Mr Deeds and Little Nicky were okay.
That said, I think for a decade now(since Big Daddy), his drama movies - Punch Drunk Love, Spanglish, Reign Over Me - have been very solid and better than his comedies. For someone who had so many good comedies in the 90's, thats just not right. I dont know if its a lack of effort or what, but he's lost the touch for the most part with comedies as far as I can tell.
Click was pretty bad I thought (and got worse as it went on), and Zohan just looks so bad I cant see myself watching it anytime soon, and I like retarded comedies - see Dumb & Dumber, Say It Aint So, Mars Attacks, Bio Dome, etc. Maybe I should check it out if you say its funny actually ;D
Sahara (1943) - Zoltan Korda (The Four Feathers, The Thief of Bagdad, The Jungle Book) directed this slice of WWII African desert war. Humphrey Bogart is fantastic (in his favourite role) as an American tank sergeant with great supporting work from Dan Duryea and J. Carrol Naish. Highly recommended (for folks that like classics).
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDon't Mess With Zohan - I thought it was pretty funny. Stupid, but still pretty funny.
I dont think Im going to ever will myself to watch this
I like Adam Sandler. Happy Gilmore is a classic & the uncut Billy Madison is great too. I like The Wedding Singer & 50 First Dates, Reign Over Me was good & Punch Drunk Love is excellent.
Granted, he's made a lot of crap & Zohan probably falls into that category for most people but it made me laugh. I'm looking forward to his next movie with Judd Apatow...
Oh, I love Sandler too. HG and BM are classic, and I think WS, Big Daddy, and Airheads arent far behind. I also liked Bulletproof, Anger Management, and I Pronounce You Chuck & Larry enough to see them more than once each. I like Waterboy, although I think its his most overrated comedy. I even thought Mr Deeds and Little Nicky were okay.
That said, I think for a decade now(since Big Daddy), his drama movies - Punch Drunk Love, Spanglish, Reign Over Me - have been very solid and better than his comedies. For someone who had so many good comedies in the 90's, thats just not right. I dont know if its a lack of effort or what, but he's lost the touch for the most part with comedies as far as I can tell.
Click was pretty bad I thought (and got worse as it went on), and Zohan just looks so bad I cant see myself watching it anytime soon, and I like retarded comedies - see Dumb & Dumber, Say It Aint So, Mars Attacks, Bio Dome, etc. Maybe I should check it out if you say its funny actually ;D
Yeah Click was painful! From what you've written i think you might like it. It's silly & some of the jokes don't work but I was expecting a failure of Click proportions, so maybe that was why I enjoyed it. If you do watch it then just make sure you leave your brain in another room ;)
Good deal. Im sure Ill end up watching it at some point, though you might have the most positive review of it Ive seen.
And Im glad you agree Click was terrible ;D :highfive:
I noticed you said you thought Punch Drunk Love was great - have you seen Spanglish?? I think Ive only seen each of them once, but I remember enjoying Spanglish more.
QuoteGood deal. Im sure Ill end up watching it at some point, though you might have the most positive review of it Ive seen.
And Im glad you agree Click was terrible ;D :highfive:
I noticed you said you thought Punch Drunk Love was great - have you seen Spanglish?? I think Ive only seen each of them once, but I remember enjoying Spanglish more.
Rented Spanglish but never got round to watching it for some reason...worth renting again then? Better then Punch Drunk Love?!! :o
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QuoteQuoteGood deal. Im sure Ill end up watching it at some point, though you might have the most positive review of it Ive seen.
And Im glad you agree Click was terrible ;D :highfive:
I noticed you said you thought Punch Drunk Love was great - have you seen Spanglish?? I think Ive only seen each of them once, but I remember enjoying Spanglish more.
Rented Spanglish but never got round to watching it for some reason...worth renting again then? Better then Punch Drunk Love?!! :o
Like I said, I only saw each of them once (and most of PTA's movies I think are great), but I remember enjoying Spanglish more.
Better movie? I dont know, but I liked Spanglish more from what I remember. Been 2-3+ years since Ive seen either.
You buried my Rocky post!!! ;)
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I could truck through the first 2, but after the opening novelty of 3, I think Id be passed out before the Mad Russian came around in 4.
5 is a snoozefest too, although I did enjoy the new one.
I guess I could probably pull off watching the first few drunk, hazing thorugh the hilarious 4, waking up hungover to 5 since I wouldnt pay attention anyway, and then re-energizing with 6
Kinda sounds like fun 8-)
...Report back how this goes if you actually try watching all of them in a row ;D
Watched the Rolling Stones, Cocksucker Blues last night. Definitely doesn't lack in the sex...drugs...and rock n roll!
QuoteWatched the Rolling Stones, Cocksucker Blues last night. Definitely doesn't lack in the sex...drugs...and rock n roll!
Is this still unreleased? You or someone you know have a boot of it?
QuoteQuoteWatched the Rolling Stones, Cocksucker Blues last night. Definitely doesn't lack in the sex...drugs...and rock n roll!
Is this still unreleased? You or someone you know have a boot of it?
As far as I know it's still unreleased. The copy I have is a pretty fancy dvd with a cover/back and everything. Found it online somewhere and had it shipped. :-X
QuoteQuoteQuoteWatched the Rolling Stones, Cocksucker Blues last night. Definitely doesn't lack in the sex...drugs...and rock n roll!
Is this still unreleased? You or someone you know have a boot of it?
As far as I know it's still unreleased. The copy I have is a pretty fancy dvd with a cover/back and everything. Found it online somewhere and had it shipped. :-X
Nice. I've looked for it online a few times over the years with no luck. I haven't put a ton of effort into it, but I plan to continue trying to find it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWatched the Rolling Stones, Cocksucker Blues last night. Definitely doesn't lack in the sex...drugs...and rock n roll!
Is this still unreleased? You or someone you know have a boot of it?
As far as I know it's still unreleased. The copy I have is a pretty fancy dvd with a cover/back and everything. Found it online somewhere and had it shipped. :-X
Nice. I've looked for it online a few times over the years with no luck. I haven't put a ton of effort into it, but I plan to continue trying to find it.
If it were rated, it would definitely be NC-17...just sayin'.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWatched the Rolling Stones, Cocksucker Blues last night. Definitely doesn't lack in the sex...drugs...and rock n roll!
Is this still unreleased? You or someone you know have a boot of it?
As far as I know it's still unreleased. The copy I have is a pretty fancy dvd with a cover/back and everything. Found it online somewhere and had it shipped. :-X
Nice. I've looked for it online a few times over the years with no luck. I haven't put a ton of effort into it, but I plan to continue trying to find it.
If it were rated, it would definitely be NC-17...just sayin'.
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Can somebody tell me if I should go see Taken this weekend? I'm not expecting it to be good, but will it entertain me at least? I'm BORED.
QuoteCan somebody tell me if I should go see Taken this weekend? I'm not expecting it to be good, but will it entertain me at least? I'm BORED.
I don't know about the movie (mixed reviews across the board), but Spielberg's Taken mini-series is excellent. It's creepy and engaging with a fantastic cast.
I'm currently reading the biography of Lenny 'The Gov'ner' McLean so wanted to watch Lock, Stock again before seeing RockNRolla (Lenny plays Barry The Baptist is Lock) but I couldn't find my copy >:( so I went with Snatch instead...
QuoteI'm currently reading the biography of Lenny 'The Gov'ner' McLean so wanted to watch Lock, Stock again before seeing RockNRolla (Lenny plays Barry The Baptist is Lock) but I couldn't find my copy >:( so I went with Snatch instead...
Either or would be a good choice. How was RockNRolla. Did I miss a review?
Haven't watched it yet :)
It would help if I could read. Read before and thought after.
QuoteCan somebody tell me if I should go see Taken this weekend? I'm not expecting it to be good, but will it entertain me at least? I'm BORED.
Taken was very good. I enjoyed it more than all of the Bourne movies, except maybe the first one (though dont miscontrue that comparison because they arent alike all that much).
Not sure where Jaimoe saw mixed reviews. On another message board I frequent, it was 90%+ go see it. These werent critics or anything, it was a fantasy football off topic message board.
I only watched it on my computer, but it still rocked my socks. I highly doubt you will be disappointed with it. Go see it.
QuoteJust watched Taken illegally on my computer, and damn, that was a thrill ride. Despite it seeming like one of those "1 and done" movies, I could def watch it again. I cant think of any movie really all that much like it. It reminded me of Frantic with Harrison Ford at first, but then it brings in Hostel-esque elements combined with pure action movie stuff.
I really dont see how you couldnt like this. Anyone who didnt think Neeson could pull this role off hasnt seen Rob Roy.
On a side note, I actually thought this came out like 2 weeks ago. Seems like theyve been airing previews since before Christmas and I was certain it had been in theaters for a bit, then I find out today it was actually released 6 months or so ago in Europe. I cant think of any semi-major english movie that wasnt released in the USA first/at the same time :-?
This was my review I made a few pages back.
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Taken was a good movie and not too long either.
Watched I'm Not There last night.Liked it a lot but if your not a Dylan fan you won't.Loved Jim as the whiteface brass band leader.
QuoteQuoteCan somebody tell me if I should go see Taken this weekend? I'm not expecting it to be good, but will it entertain me at least? I'm BORED.
Taken was very good. I enjoyed it more than all of the Bourne movies, except maybe the first one (though dont miscontrue that comparison because they arent alike all that much).
Not sure where Jaimoe saw mixed reviews. On another message board I frequent, it was 90%+ go see it. These werent critics or anything, it was a fantasy football off topic message board.
I only watched it on my computer, but it still rocked my socks. I highly doubt you will be disappointed with it. Go see it.
Mixed reviews: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taken/
I'm still going to see it. This film is a surprise hit since it was released in the dead zone called January and it was in the can for over a year.
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Watched I'm Not There last night.Liked it a lot but if your not a Dylan fan you won't.Loved Jim as the whiteface brass band leader.
I love Dylan, but I think I wanted to like this more than I actually did.
Blanchett was great in it though.
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Watched I'm Not There last night.Liked it a lot but if your not a Dylan fan you won't.Loved Jim as the whiteface brass band leader.
I love Dylan, but I think I wanted to like this more than I actually did.
Blanchett was great in it though.
I thought she was HORRIBLE. I think I'm the only one though. And I usually love her work and think she's one of the best actors around. She didn't even convince me she was a man, much less Bob.
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Watched I'm Not There last night.Liked it a lot but if your not a Dylan fan you won't.Loved Jim as the whiteface brass band leader.
I love Dylan, but I think I wanted to like this more than I actually did.
Blanchett was great in it though.
I thought she was HORRIBLE. I think I'm the only one though. And I usually love her work and think she's one of the best actors around. She didn't even convince me she was a man, much less Bob.
I saw this with a couple of my girlfriends, and the scene where Cate Blanchett gets off the jet to "Positively 4th Street", my friend leaned over to my ear and whispered "he's cute".
I really enjoyed this movie. The first time I saw it I thought,
what the hell is this? but I left the theater with a lot to think about. It wasn't meant to be a scene by scene bio pic where the pieces fit together nicely and perfectly, and they all live happily ever after. It's as jumbled and undesipherable as Dylan really is to us. We don't know him, and we can't even begin to know him. I don't think we'll ever know who Dylan
really is. When you're watching or listening to anything that has to do with Dylan, you can't really expect answers.
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Watched I'm Not There last night.Liked it a lot but if your not a Dylan fan you won't.Loved Jim as the whiteface brass band leader.
I love Dylan, but I think I wanted to like this more than I actually did.
Blanchett was great in it though.
I thought she was HORRIBLE. I think I'm the only one though. And I usually love her work and think she's one of the best actors around. She didn't even convince me she was a man, much less Bob.
I saw this with a couple of my girlfriends, and the scene where Cate Blanchett gets off the jet to "Positively 4th Street", my friend leaned over to my ear and whispered "he's cute".
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Fainheart - very good little brit-comedy about the strange world of battle re-enactments starring the excellent Eddie Marsan (Happy-Go-Lucky) Jessica Hynes (Spaced) & Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting)
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This was only my 2nd time watching them both. I think they're great but maybe a little overrated? (138 & 213 on IMDB top 250 respectively)
Lots of fun though, can't wait for Inglorious Basterds!
I agree with them being overrated. I think theyre my least favorite Tarantino flicks besides Death Proof, but I still even liked that.
You like Vol 1 or Vol 2 better??
My Personal Tarantino Rankings would probably be:
1) Jackie Brown
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Reservoir Dogs
4) Kill Bill Vol 1
5) Kill Bill Vol 2
6) Death Proof
I have a feeling Inglourious Basterds will end up right in the middle at #4. Higher than that, and it outdoes my expectations based on the story/cast/trailer. Lower, and well, you know.
QuoteI agree with them being overrated. I think theyre my least favorite Tarantino flicks besides Death Proof, but I still even liked that.
You like Vol 1 or Vol 2 better??
My Personal Tarantino Rankings would probably be:
1) Jackie Brown
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Reservoir Dogs
4) Kill Bill Vol 1
5) Kill Bill Vol 2
6) Death Proof
I have a feeling Inglourious Basterds will end up right in the middle at #4. Higher than that, and it outdoes my expectations based on the story/cast/trailer. Lower, and well, you know.
Vol1 is better than Vol2 I think. It's certainly a lot more fun.
Tough to make a list...
Pulp Fiction
Reservoir Dogs
Jackie Brown
Kill Bill Vol1
Kill Bill Vol2
Death Proof
I really enjoyed Death Proof, only seen it once though...
1 is better then 2. Dogs is better then Pulp. Only Seen Jackie once so I cannot really judge it. Is Death proof the one with Kurt Russell and the chick with the shotgun leg?
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Shotgun leg was Planet Terror
I just watched Reservoir Dogs for the second time last night. I've never seen Kill Bill Volume 2, wasn't that into volume 1. I'd like to give them a second chance though.
Quote1 is better then 2. Dogs is better then Pulp. Only Seen Jackie once so I cannot really judge it. Is Death proof the one with Kurt Russell and the chick with the shotgun leg?
Death Proof is the one with Kurt Russell (Shotgun leg Rose McGowan is in the other Grindhouse movie directed by Robert Rodriguez)
Just interested to know, why do you think RD is better than Pulp?? I can see how some people might like it more, but just wondering why.
QuoteI agree with them being overrated. I think theyre my least favorite Tarantino flicks besides Death Proof, but I still even liked that.
You like Vol 1 or Vol 2 better??
My Personal Tarantino Rankings would probably be:
1) Jackie Brown
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Reservoir Dogs
4) Kill Bill Vol 1
5) Kill Bill Vol 2
6) Death Proof
I have a feeling Inglourious Basterds will end up right in the middle at #4. Higher than that, and it outdoes my expectations based on the story/cast/trailer. Lower, and well, you know.
Reverse Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction and that's my list. I thought Death Proof sucked.
QuoteQuote1 is better then 2. Dogs is better then Pulp. Only Seen Jackie once so I cannot really judge it. Is Death proof the one with Kurt Russell and the chick with the shotgun leg?
Death Proof is the one with Kurt Russell (Shotgun leg Rose McGowan is in the other Grindhouse movie directed by Robert Rodriguez)
Just interested to know, why do you think RD is better than Pulp?? I can see how some people might like it more, but just wondering why.
Better story, better acting, grittier. I do love Pulp, just like Dogs better. Plus, you get this glorious spoof.
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I dont think Id say the acting is better overall in RD, but it is grittier. Its hard to really compare stories unless theyre fairly similar
QuoteQuoteI agree with them being overrated. I think theyre my least favorite Tarantino flicks besides Death Proof, but I still even liked that.
You like Vol 1 or Vol 2 better??
My Personal Tarantino Rankings would probably be:
1) Jackie Brown
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Reservoir Dogs
4) Kill Bill Vol 1
5) Kill Bill Vol 2
6) Death Proof
I have a feeling Inglourious Basterds will end up right in the middle at #4. Higher than that, and it outdoes my expectations based on the story/cast/trailer. Lower, and well, you know.
Reverse Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction and that's my list. I thought Death Proof sucked.
Not saying it is in your case, but I find Jackie Brown to be his most underrated movie by far. It doesnt even get mentioned in the same breath as PF, RD, or KB typically
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You like Vol 1 or Vol 2 better??
My Personal Tarantino Rankings would probably be:
1) Jackie Brown
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Reservoir Dogs
4) Kill Bill Vol 1
5) Kill Bill Vol 2
6) Death Proof
I have a feeling Inglourious Basterds will end up right in the middle at #4. Higher than that, and it outdoes my expectations based on the story/cast/trailer. Lower, and well, you know.
Reverse Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction and that's my list. I thought Death Proof sucked.
Not saying it is in your case, but I find Jackie Brown to be his most underrated movie by far. It doesnt even get mentioned in the same breath as PF, RD, or KB typically
It's definitely underrated. And, in my opinion, Kill Bill is overrated. But this new film is already his most overrated yet. I really think Quentin's going downhill and this movie will prove it, but no one will be able to admit it, least of all him.
Both Kill Bills are great. I don't think Quentin's lost it, yet. We'll see how Inglorious Bastards turns out, but on paper it looks very interesting.
I almost said in my initial post that Tarantino should really be directing more often than he does and I think that would give him a little more leeway (sp?) without having the great movie expectation movie each time.
I didnt say it because he's going to have had directed 7 movies in 17 years, which I wouldnt say is active, but at 1 movie every 2.4 years, its not quite slacking either IMO. Still, I think the movies he's "presented" (ie, Hostel etc) have amounted to many more than hes actaully been a part of in the last decade.
I think 1 thing that hurts him is he only directs movies he writes. In that respect, they're always going to have Tarantino-isms and a relatively confined genre/plot, but mostly I dont think he can direct around a movie a year if hes also writing the script for each one as well.
Not so sure that Inglourious Basterds is his most overrated already by any means. He's just done so few movies since Pulp fiction it almost seems that way. Think about it - when Jackie Brown came out in the latter 90's indie directors werent really in, so it went under the radar. I remember Kill Bill getting a lot of pub and was actually 1 of probably 10 movies Ive seen in theaters over the last 5-6 years. Not that thats the reason I went, but I just remember all kinds of buzz for it.
I dont think Inglourious Basterds will get quite as much publicity, although were 6 months away from it opening so its hard to say, but I kind of feel like its been so long since Tarantino had that "great" movie, combined with Death Proof only being pretty good for the most part, that this movie isnt really that "must see" movie when it comes out in blockbuster box office season.
Jackie Brown didn't fly under the radar so much as it isn't that great of a movie. I saw it in the theatre at the time and thought it was good, but not great. I've seen it since and it hasn't gotten better, but I still lust for Pam Grier.
Inglorious has the cast, a good plot and a great writer/director, so I'm expecting big things.
I really admire directors that also write and produce. Sure, they don't put out movies every year, but quality takes time. Most of the great combo director/writers were overly prolific on paper, but coming up with ideas or adapting novels and then directing the film takes time.
I probably wouldnt say Jackie Brown is his best actual movie as far as story/cinematography/art direction etc goes, but its still my favorite. I am for certain that the largest reason for this is the acting. Pam Grier and Robert Forster IMO have had the 2 greatest performances of any Tarantino movie, and DeNiro's performance in JB was and still is his best since Goodfellas. Its hard to say if Id call it a "great" movie, but if you dont think its even close, I recommend watching it again, without thinking its a Tarantino movie if thats possible.
Maybe the biggest reason its underrated, like I previously said, is because it is hands down the most un-Tarantino movie of any of his movies. If you didnt know who directed it, I doubt Tarantino would even come to mind.
.....Im also expecting big things with Inglourious Basterds, but your saying it has the cast?! It has the least accomplished cast of any Tarantino movie. Yeah it has Brad Pitt, but the only other people who I even recognize by name are Diane Kruger, Mike Myers, and Cloris Leachman - and none of them for their actual acting.
I love that Inglorious Bastards has an unconventional cast that flies in the face of being predictable (other than Pitt, who is a fantastic actor regardless). The great Rod Taylor as Churchill, horror director Eli Roth, B.J. Novak from The Office, one of the best international actors in Maggie Cheung (Police Story I and 2, Hero, In The Mood For Love) and a bunch of great German actors. Mike Myers has shown he can play serious roles.
One thing about the cast that should make folks excited is the fact that most are not household names, which, if you look at the way great westerns were cast, most had a few stars and the rest of the cast were no-names or good character actors. Essentially, the story is what's important and not the celebrity.
If youre taking that angle with the cast, then I agree with you. By saying it has the cast (compared to previous Tarantino movies) like you did had me :-? before that.
I definitely agree that it makes this movie that more intriguing. Outside of a rip roaring, dramatic ass beating, I have no idea what to expect with Inglourious Basterds.
I do think Pitt is a great actor as well, like you noted earlier, and gets discounted because of his looks in that area, but his accent in the trailer has me questioning things. Sounds really out of place and im not sure.
Kubrick rarely filled out his cast with big actors. His films are all about the story.
No, Inglorious doesn't have the star cast as all of his other films, but it's got me excited because of its unpredictability.
I usually don't like Brad Pitt, but that's because he typically gets stupid roles that focus on his looks. When he gets an interesting part, like The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford or Twelve Monkeys, he's great. But I agree with you, Capt. Something about his accent seems a little off. Doesn't look like a great performance to me. But then again, it's hard to tell from a trailer. I remember seeing trailers for the Dark Knight where they showed clips of Heath Ledger and going "What are people getting so excited about? A Beetlejuice imitation?" Then I got to the theater. . .
You usually dont like Pitt?!? You think he usually takes roles that are based on his looks?!?
I have to disagree with that. I think despite his sex symbol title as a person, his acting resume and performances are quite impressive
A River Runs Thourgh It
Kalifornia***
True Romance
Interview with the Vampire
Legends of the Fall
Seven
12 Monkeys***
Sleepers
The Devil's Own
Fight Club
Snatch***
The Mexican
Babel
Assassination of Jesse James***
Benjamin Button
Stars denote some of my favorite performances :)
The only appearance centered roles to me appear to be Meet Joe Black, 7 Years in Tibet, the Ocean's series, and Mr and Mrs Smith. Maybe you can include Troy as well, but either way, he typically doesnt take this type of role.
Pitt's been great in many movies. Of course, his funniest role came from a film he was never in: Living in Oblivion. See this hilarious attack on Pitt ASAP. It's a film within a film. The director and writer wrote it after he worked on Johnny Suede.
QuotePitt's been great in many movies. Of course, his funniest role came from a film he was never in: Living in Oblivion. See this hilarious attack on Pitt story ASAP.
I dont get it..his funniest role is in a film hes not in?!!!?!!
QuoteQuotePitt's been great in many movies. Of course, his funniest role came from a film he was never in: Living in Oblivion. See this hilarious attack on Pitt story ASAP.
I dont get it..his funniest role is in a film hes not in?!!!?!!
It's a film written and directed by Tom DiCillo, who also directed Johnny Suede. The film never says the James LeGros character is Brad Pitt, but he most certainly is. Pitt drove everyone nuts on the set of Suede, so DiCillo created this film as a savage, satirical homage. It's fucking hilarious. No doubt Pitt wasn't amused when it came out. Great cast too.
http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:133594~T1
I would say Fight Club is a role based on his looks as well, even if it's more interesting than any of the movies you listed at the bottom. I remember Legends of the Fall being pretty centered around looks too. But maybe I'm wrong since I only saw a piece of it a long time ago. I didn't like it enough to keep watching. And yeah, he was good in Snatch. I forgot about that.
QuoteI would say Fight Club is a role based on his looks as well, even if it's more interesting than any of the movies you listed at the bottom. I remember Legends of the Fall being pretty centered around looks too. But maybe I'm wrong since I only saw a piece of it a long time ago. I didn't like it enough to keep watching. And yeah, he was good in Snatch. I forgot about that.
Looks might be something in Fight Club as far as thats something that Ed Norton's character desires to have himself, but its hardly an even somewhat major part of that movie.
I did just list around 75% of his movies though, and you seem to basically agree with me.
I recommend re-evaluating him as an actor. He takes on plenty of good/challenging roles and succeeds almost every time.
Okay, out of the ones you listed, the ones I haven't seen are Kalifornia, True Romance, Interview with the Vampire, Sleepers, The Devil's Own and Benjamin Button. Which ones are worth watching? And be advised that I will NEVER see Benjamin Button under any circumstances.
QuoteOkay, out of the ones you listed, the ones I haven't seen are Kalifornia, True Romance, Interview with the Vampire, Sleepers, The Devil's Own and Benjamin Button. Which ones are worth watching? And be advised that I will NEVER see Benjamin Button under any circumstances.
Well if youll never see Button...
True Romance (written by Tarantino, Pitt's part would be called a cameo had he been famous then).. An immediate must see because its a great movie and not becuase of Pitt
Sleepers....outstanding movie, totally original story. Pitt has a bigger part than TR, but its a supporting one nonetheless..
Been awhile since I saw both Interwiew with the Vampire or Devils Own, but theyre both solid flicks.
Kalifornia is an awesome movie. As the movie goes on, your jaw drops more. Im pretty sure this is the role/movie that put Pitt on the map as an actor with real skill, though it still is overlooked as a movie. David Duchovny, Michelle Forbes, and Juliette Lewis are all great is big suporting roles as well. A Must See...
I have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too. I won't see Benjamin Button for four reasons:
1. It was made specifically to win Oscars, which always pisses me off.
2. Many parallels to Forrest Gump, which I despise (same writer even).
3. The trailer looked lame, and even terrible movies usually have good trailers.
4. If Brad Pitt truly aged backwards so that he'd be born a tiny old man and die as a huge baby, I'd see it in a second. Big missed opportunity.
Of course your points are all mostly speculative since you won't see it. I'm looking forward to seeing Benjamin Button, even though I didn't overly like Forrest Gump. And there's always films that play better for Oscar; see Slumdog Millionaire.
QuoteOf course your points are all mostly speculative since you won't see it. I'm looking forward to seeing Benjamin Button, even though I didn't overly like Forrest Gump. And there's always films that play better for Oscar; see Slumdog Millionaire.
Slumdog doesn't play very well for Oscar at all.
1. City of God style cinematography/editing, which the Academy doesn't like because they're all really, really old and out of it.
2. Mostly unknown actors, at least in this country.
3. A UK, not a US production. Films that aren't made here don't win very often. (15 out of 81 times by my count.)
4. Large portions in a foreign language. A film that has large portions of it that are not in English hasn't won since The Last Emperor in '87.
5. It's not an epic.
I could go on. . .
Benjamin Button is worth seeing. The special effects are among the best I've seen. I don't see how it was made specifically to win oscars. Forrest Gump is the better movie, if you didn't like Gump then I can't see you liking this.
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4. If Brad Pitt truly aged backwards so that he'd be born a tiny old man and die as a huge baby, I'd see it in a second. Big missed opportunity.
A huge baby would've been too comical, they clearly wanted to go for a sad ending. Besides, they kinda did that already. Maybe you should watch this movie instead:
(http://www.impawards.com/1992/posters/honey_i_blew_up_the_kid_ver1.jpg)
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4. If Brad Pitt truly aged backwards so that he'd be born a tiny old man and die as a huge baby, I'd see it in a second. Big missed opportunity.
A huge baby would've been too comical, they clearly wanted to go for a sad ending. Besides, they kinda did that already. Maybe you should watch this movie instead:
(http://www.impawards.com/1992/posters/honey_i_blew_up_the_kid_ver1.jpg)
It would be comical. That's why I'd see it. It'd be a different movie, but I'd see it.
QuoteQuoteOf course your points are all mostly speculative since you won't see it. I'm looking forward to seeing Benjamin Button, even though I didn't overly like Forrest Gump. And there's always films that play better for Oscar; see Slumdog Millionaire.
Slumdog doesn't play very well for Oscar at all.
1. City of God style cinematography/editing, which the Academy doesn't like because they're all really, really old and out of it.
2. Mostly unknown actors, at least in this country.
3. A UK, not a US production. Films that aren't made here don't win very often. (15 out of 81 times by my count.)
4. Large portions in a foreign language. A film that has large portions of it that are not in English hasn't won since The Last Emperor in '87.
5. It's not an epic.
I could go on. . .
I agree with your points, but Slumdog feels different this time out. Danny Boyle has pedigree and of course, winning most major intenational awards coming into the Oscars helps put this film into the favourite to win category. I'd be shocked if it got shut-out. If anything, look for a split with Benjamin Button.
QuoteBenjamin Button is worth seeing. The special effects are among the best I've seen. I don't see how it was made specifically to win oscars. Forrest Gump is the better movie, if you didn't like Gump then I can't see you liking this.
I dont think necessarily that if someone didnt like Gump they wouldnt like Button. Gump had a lot more to do with historical significances and how he as an individual affected others. I find Button to be a more personal story and focus more on the human condition and living one's life.
QuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteQuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
True Romance is good fun. I loved it when I first saw it but it doesn't stand up so well after repeated viewings.
Long time since I saw them but I remember being disappointed by Sleepers & Kalifornia.
Transformers2 full trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809943432/video/11834123
QuoteQuoteQuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
True Romance is good fun. I loved it when I first saw it but it doesn't stand up so well after repeated viewings.
Long time since I saw them but I remember being disappointed by Sleepers & Kalifornia.
Well for Kalifornia, I think Pitt's performance carries it - eventhough Duchovny and Lewis are good too. As pretty much a pure suspense/thriller movie, I think it succeeds in doing that with flying colors.
Sleepers I thought was just great all around. Unlike a lot of movies, the story really feels true and I think all of the actors further it and make it more powerful. It feels like youre watching the actual people and not actors. I loved the direction and scenery as well. If you look at how 5 minutes and 1 event shaped these 4 people's lives, and each of them differently, I found that made the story even more compelling and brilliant. Maybe check it out again??
I dont think Ive seen True Romance enough to comment on the rewatchability, but it seems to me like it would have that. Moves along fast enough, has a great cast, and you have 2 of the best scenes ever - the Walken/Hopper Sicily dialogue, and the Tony Soprano/Arquette fisticuffs.
QuoteTransformers2 full trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809943432/video/11834123
Special effects even look better than the first 1 here :o
They sure dont give away too much in the trailer though ;D
Sleeper > Sleepers
Thought I'd chime in here. Sleepers is great, can't ask for a better cast, story, etc.... True Romance was good, borrowed it from a friend awhile back and haven't had a strong desire to want to watch it again. Not familiar with Kalifornia, but I'm a fan of Duchovny since The X-Files. Might have to check that out.
Just yesterday I was listening to Cat Powers cover of "Stuck inside the mobile with the memphis blues again", and it made me realize that I had to watch I'm not there again. Such a superb movie, great actors and the music is really awesome too (not really a surprise). Cate Blanchett does a really great job again, and even though one can't really see how beautiful she is in that movie, I just love her :). Makes me listen to Bob Dylan all day long again.
And Sleepers is great, haven't heard of Kalifornia either though, might check it out.
Alien Child--great John Cusack pic
QuoteAlien Child--great John Cusack pic
you mean Martian Child?
Quote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
QuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
Eric Roberts, The hardest working American actor, eva. Seriously, the guys does what a 12-20 movies a year? Does this guy ever say no? ;D
QuoteQuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
Eric Roberts, The hardest working American actor, eva. Seriously, the guys does what a 12-20 movies a year? Does this guy ever say no? ;D
Are you counting home movies?
I think Ive seen him in like 5 movies over the last 10 years
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
Eric Roberts, The hardest working American actor, eva. Seriously, the guys does what a 12-20 movies a year? Does this guy ever say no? ;D
Are you counting home movies?
I think Ive seen him in like 5 movies over the last 10 years
I was being slightly smarmy, but seriously, look at his credits. Look how things he's done in the last few years. Granted most is shite.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000616/
QuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
So Schwarzenegger is just playing himself as the governator?? Meh, I was hoping he was going to be sidekicks with Sly and Mick, Commando-style
This guy uses movie quotes after goals are scored by the Florida Panthers...its frickin awesome
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b_7S-sGBo[/media]
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
Eric Roberts, The hardest working American actor, eva. Seriously, the guys does what a 12-20 movies a year? Does this guy ever say no? ;D
Are you counting home movies?
I think Ive seen him in like 5 movies over the last 10 years
I was being slightly smarmy, but seriously, look at his credits. Look how things he's done in the last few years. Granted most is shite.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000616/
Michael Madsen's done over 100 roles since 2000. A lot of them are TV but still, that's pretty insane. He's had major roles in a lot of them too.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000514/
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
Eric Roberts, The hardest working American actor, eva. Seriously, the guys does what a 12-20 movies a year? Does this guy ever say no? ;D
Are you counting home movies?
I think Ive seen him in like 5 movies over the last 10 years
I was being slightly smarmy, but seriously, look at his credits. Look how things he's done in the last few years. Granted most is shite.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000616/
Michael Madsen's done over 100 roles since 2000. A lot of them are TV but still, that's pretty insane. He's had major roles in a lot of them too.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000514/
Michael Madson is actually a decent actor, at least he plays great psychos. Hence my smarmyness about the great Eric Roberts.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote& what about that cast for Stallone's Expendables?!!
Stallone (obviously) Rourke! Lundgren! Statham! Li! Whitaker! Bullock ;)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/
Schwarzeneggar! Kingsley! Roberts!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40151
Eric Roberts, The hardest working American actor, eva. Seriously, the guys does what a 12-20 movies a year? Does this guy ever say no? ;D
Are you counting home movies?
I think Ive seen him in like 5 movies over the last 10 years
I was being slightly smarmy, but seriously, look at his credits. Look how things he's done in the last few years. Granted most is shite.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000616/
Michael Madsen's done over 100 roles since 2000. A lot of them are TV but still, that's pretty insane. He's had major roles in a lot of them too.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000514/
Michael Madson is actually a decent actor, at least he plays great psychos. Hence my smarmyness about the great Eric Roberts.
I agree on Madsen, but I actually think Eric Roberts is a very good actor. For whatever reason though, in the early 90's he got thrown into the D-List actor group and never seemed to really make a comeback. It was nice to see him in the Dark Knight and his brief role in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints recently though.
If youve seen Pope of Greenwich Village, you know he clearly was a great talent that got lost in the shuffle
Recently watched:
Babel
Blindness
Rescue Dawn
I see a lot of similarities in the films of Inarritu and Meirelles. I think City Of God is the best out of all of them, but I think Inarritu has been more consistent.
Liked Rescue Dawn a lot. I've notcied a few Herzog fans here, what should I see next? I'm not certain how easy it is to find his movies around here, I usually notice Grizzly Man when looking at DVD's.
I think most of Herzog's movies are documentaries, but I could be wrong.
Liked Rescue Dawn myself, though probably not a lot.
City of God is definitely better than any Inarritu movie.
I bought Religulous because you can't rent it here.(rural South Central Ky.)
It was clever and definitely worth the purchase price.
QuoteRecently watched:
Babel
Blindness
Rescue Dawn
I see a lot of similarities in the films of Inarritu and Meirelles. I think City Of God is the best out of all of them, but I think Inarritu has been more consistent.
Liked Rescue Dawn a lot. I've notcied a few Herzog fans here, what should I see next? I'm not certain how easy it is to find his movies around here, I usually notice Grizzly Man when looking at DVD's.
how was Blindness?
And you've got a creepy avatar, by the way. :(
QuoteQuoteRecently watched:
Babel
Blindness
Rescue Dawn
I see a lot of similarities in the films of Inarritu and Meirelles. I think City Of God is the best out of all of them, but I think Inarritu has been more consistent.
Liked Rescue Dawn a lot. I've notcied a few Herzog fans here, what should I see next? I'm not certain how easy it is to find his movies around here, I usually notice Grizzly Man when looking at DVD's.
how was Blindness?
And you've got a creepy avatar, by the way. :(
Not bad but not great. I can watch anything with Julianne Moore though, she at least makes decent films better.
It's just Pat,
she's?, he's? it's harmless.
coraline!
the wrestler!
Milk=exquisite
Man, Im totally bummed the Mick' didnt win for best actor. I love Sean Penn, but he gets tons of recognition, has been nominated a handful of times, and I think had won at least 2 before tonight (Dead Man Walking, Mystic River). Rourke though has been underrated for his entire career, really went through rough times in the 90's, and to make a comeback like he has and give a performance like he did, I thought deserved to win it. I caught his interview on a Barbara Walters special before the awards, and it was hard to watch. I feel bad for the guy.
I liked how they presented the acting nominees with previous winners, pretty cool. But how about Alan Arkin doing Hoffman's and calling him "Seymour Philip Hoffman" :o ;D .....not only does he get the guy's name wrong, but he's a pretty famous actor who has won a best actor Oscar for christs sake!! Arkin is never going to present anything for the rest of his life now ;D
QuoteMan, Im totally bummed the Mick' didnt win for best actor. I love Sean Penn, but he gets tons of recognition, has been nominated a handful of times, and I think had won at least 2 before tonight (Dead Man Walking, Mystic River). Rourke though has been underrated for his entire career, really went through rough times in the 90's, and to make a comeback like he has and give a performance like he did, I thought deserved to win it. I caught his interview on a Barbara Walters special before the awards, and it was hard to watch. I feel bad for the guy.
I liked how they presented the acting nominees with previous winners, pretty cool. But how about Alan Arkin doing Hoffman's and calling him "Seymour Philip Hoffman" :o ;D .....not only does he get the guy's name wrong, but he's a pretty famous actor who has won a best actor Oscar for christs sake!! Arkin is never going to present anything for the rest of his life now ;D
Still haven't seen The Wrestler, looking forward to it. Glad to see Heath Ledger get the award for The Joker. As the show went on I figured Slumdog would get the major awards, everything just seemed to be going their way. Wasn't too disappointed by many of the results, there wasn't many movies I was really pulling for. Last year was better for me, seeing No Country dominate. I wanted In Bruges to win for best screenplay, one of my favorites of 2008. I haven't seen Milk so I can't really compare.
I wasnt worried about Ledger not winning, but glad he did too. Betting sites had him a -2500, so if you bet 100$ on him, you wouldve only won 3.75$ (I think)....Like a said, he was a virtual lock. Nice that his family accepted too, I was wondering who they were going to have accept it. The crowd looked real sad, looked like a few were 2 milliounces away from a tear dropping.
I finally did see Slumdog Millionaire Saturday night.
Uh, where was the uplifting, triumph of the human spirit stuff, exactly? Good lord that movie was depressing.
QuoteI finally did see Slumdog Millionaire Saturday night.
Uh, where was the uplifting, triumph of the human spirit stuff, exactly? Good lord that movie was depressing.
You thought the ending was depressing? Crazy.
The ending was like a band-aid on a massive gaping head wound.
Burn After Reading
Now there were a lot of bad to meh reviews on this so I think thats why it took me so long, but I enjoyed it a lot. I thought the scene with the 2 feds about an hour in sums up the movie great when the guy at the desk says, "well, i guess just get back to me when any of this makes sense". I thought the characters and acting carried this movie and were very strong. Brad Pitt (who is really 1 of the best character actors of this generation) and John Malkovich were brilliant and I thought both were hilarious. Frances McDormand was good (but Ive liked a few of her other characters, Coen and not, more) and so was George Clooney, but I felt like Ive seen Clooney play a guy similar to that before.
The story was what it was and nothing outstanding or groundbreaking, but I thought the 4 main characters were all great and there were some seriously funny lines and scenes. I think after No Country the expectations were higher than usual for this which is why so many people thought it was okay at best, but I liked it a good bit. That said, not sure I understand what Ive seen some people say about how it gets better with more viewings, it actually seems the opposite to me since the story is only so-so and the characters are more shocking than moving, and everything is really right there in your face to see. I think some of their movies like Big Lebowski, Fargo, or Barton Fink fit the "gets better with more viewings" mold because theres so much going on and youre just so blown away the first the first time that you keep picking up new things each time you watch it after that. And the nuanced performances, especially in those first 2, just add to that even more.
Id put Burn After Reading somewhere around 7-9 as my favorite Coen's movie probably.
what's this i hear about an arrested development movie?
Quotewhat's this i hear about an arrested development movie?
its on til the break of dawn like hot butter popcorn
QuoteThe ending was like a band-aid on a massive gaping head wound.
The massive head wound was there to make the triumph of them finding each other even more uplifting...
Just watched RocknRolla.. Pretty good movie.. For one of those light hearted crime drama types.. Up there with Snatch in my book..
QuoteJust watched RocknRolla.. Pretty good movie.. For one of those light hearted crime drama types.. Up there with Snatch in my book..
Gotta see this one still...I heard its not as good as Snatch or Lock Stock before this, but Ive decided not to take too many people's opinions to heart.
..but its "light hearted"?!...were Snatch and Lock Stock "light hearted"?
IMO thats a definite No.
Pineapple Express. This movie is so GD hilarious! ;D
QuotePineapple Express. This movie is so GD hilarious! ;D
Def 1 of my favorite comedies of 08...I dont think I can even rank em until I see them all again.
Step Brothers
Role Models
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Pineapple Express
.....
.....were there even any other good comedies last year?!
QuotePineapple Express. This movie is so GD hilarious! ;D
i know, right?
QuoteQuoteJust watched RocknRolla.. Pretty good movie.. For one of those light hearted crime drama types.. Up there with Snatch in my book..
Gotta see this one still...I heard its not as good as Snatch or Lock Stock before this, but Ive decided not to take too many people's opinions to heart.
..but its "light hearted"?!...were Snatch and Lock Stock "light hearted"?
IMO thats a definite No.
I just mean it's a crime drama but with goofy characters and quirky one liners.. It's not on a scale with Goodfellas but more of a Ace ventura type.. No i'm kidding it's a good one..
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust watched RocknRolla.. Pretty good movie.. For one of those light hearted crime drama types.. Up there with Snatch in my book..
Gotta see this one still...I heard its not as good as Snatch or Lock Stock before this, but Ive decided not to take too many people's opinions to heart.
..but its "light hearted"?!...were Snatch and Lock Stock "light hearted"?
IMO thats a definite No.
I just mean it's a crime drama but with goofy characters and quirky one liners.. It's not on a scale with Goodfellas but more of a Ace ventura type.. No i'm kidding it's a good one..
I would say Snatch and Lock Stock are lighthearted. I laugh through them.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust watched RocknRolla.. Pretty good movie.. For one of those light hearted crime drama types.. Up there with Snatch in my book..
Gotta see this one still...I heard its not as good as Snatch or Lock Stock before this, but Ive decided not to take too many people's opinions to heart.
..but its "light hearted"?!...were Snatch and Lock Stock "light hearted"?
IMO thats a definite No.
I just mean it's a crime drama but with goofy characters and quirky one liners.. It's not on a scale with Goodfellas but more of a Ace ventura type.. No i'm kidding it's a good one..
I would say Snatch and Lock Stock are lighthearted. I laugh through them.
Yeah, that makes sense. I didnt really think about it like that, although most of those laughs come from the stupidity of the characters.
Man on Wire - fascinating, inspiring and uplifting.
QuoteI bought Religulous because you can't rent it here.(rural South Central Ky.)
It was clever and definitely worth the purchase price.
Yeah, good flick. I was dying laughing in the theater all the way through.
Crazy you can't rent it. Forgive my ignorance but is it because of limited space in the store or for religious and moral objections?
No Netflix or BBuster online for you?
QuoteRecently watched:
Liked Rescue Dawn a lot. I've notcied a few Herzog fans here, what should I see next? I'm not certain how easy it is to find his movies around here, I usually notice Grizzly Man when looking at DVD's.
I wasn't a big fan of Grizzly Man but maybe its because I didn't like the "Grizzley Man." My personal favorite has to be his recent Encounters at the End of the World. I've only seen 5 of his films though and I am thoroughly infatuated with Antarctica so...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
True Romance is good fun. I loved it when I first saw it but it doesn't stand up so well after repeated viewings.
Long time since I saw them but I remember being disappointed by Sleepers & Kalifornia.
Well for Kalifornia, I think Pitt's performance carries it - eventhough Duchovny and Lewis are good too. As pretty much a pure suspense/thriller movie, I think it succeeds in doing that with flying colors.
Sleepers I thought was just great all around. Unlike a lot of movies, the story really feels true and I think all of the actors further it and make it more powerful. It feels like youre watching the actual people and not actors. I loved the direction and scenery as well. If you look at how 5 minutes and 1 event shaped these 4 people's lives, and each of them differently, I found that made the story even more compelling and brilliant. Maybe check it out again??
I dont think Ive seen True Romance enough to comment on the rewatchability, but it seems to me like it would have that. Moves along fast enough, has a great cast, and you have 2 of the best scenes ever - the Walken/Hopper Sicily dialogue, and the Tony Soprano/Arquette fisticuffs.
Sleepers = Great
True Romance = Great
Kalifornia = OK - NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM JULIETTE LEWIS
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
True Romance is good fun. I loved it when I first saw it but it doesn't stand up so well after repeated viewings.
Long time since I saw them but I remember being disappointed by Sleepers & Kalifornia.
Well for Kalifornia, I think Pitt's performance carries it - eventhough Duchovny and Lewis are good too. As pretty much a pure suspense/thriller movie, I think it succeeds in doing that with flying colors.
Sleepers I thought was just great all around. Unlike a lot of movies, the story really feels true and I think all of the actors further it and make it more powerful. It feels like youre watching the actual people and not actors. I loved the direction and scenery as well. If you look at how 5 minutes and 1 event shaped these 4 people's lives, and each of them differently, I found that made the story even more compelling and brilliant. Maybe check it out again??
I dont think Ive seen True Romance enough to comment on the rewatchability, but it seems to me like it would have that. Moves along fast enough, has a great cast, and you have 2 of the best scenes ever - the Walken/Hopper Sicily dialogue, and the Tony Soprano/Arquette fisticuffs.
Sleepers = Great
True Romance = Great
Kalifornia = OK - NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM JULIETTE LEWIS
Duder - have you seen the movie?? she plays an unintelligent piece of trailer trash who acts like shes still a 12 year old girl. She was perfect.
And she was also great playing the retard in The Other Sister and the psycho bitch in Natural Born Killers because she actually has traits of all 3 of these characters.
Other than those, then no good performances.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
True Romance is good fun. I loved it when I first saw it but it doesn't stand up so well after repeated viewings.
Long time since I saw them but I remember being disappointed by Sleepers & Kalifornia.
Well for Kalifornia, I think Pitt's performance carries it - eventhough Duchovny and Lewis are good too. As pretty much a pure suspense/thriller movie, I think it succeeds in doing that with flying colors.
Sleepers I thought was just great all around. Unlike a lot of movies, the story really feels true and I think all of the actors further it and make it more powerful. It feels like youre watching the actual people and not actors. I loved the direction and scenery as well. If you look at how 5 minutes and 1 event shaped these 4 people's lives, and each of them differently, I found that made the story even more compelling and brilliant. Maybe check it out again??
I dont think Ive seen True Romance enough to comment on the rewatchability, but it seems to me like it would have that. Moves along fast enough, has a great cast, and you have 2 of the best scenes ever - the Walken/Hopper Sicily dialogue, and the Tony Soprano/Arquette fisticuffs.
Sleepers = Great
True Romance = Great
Kalifornia = OK - NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM JULIETTE LEWIS
Duder - have you seen the movie?? she plays an unintelligent piece of trailer trash who acts like shes still a 12 year old girl. She was perfect.
And she was also great playing the retard in The Other Sister and the psycho bitch in Natural Born Killers because she actually has traits of all 3 of these characters.
Other than those, then no good performances.
they are all the same role....and she's not acting (lol) i agree. she's awful---even in cape fear...something about her acting.
QuoteQuoteQuote
Sleepers = Great
True Romance = Great
Kalifornia = OK - NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM JULIETTE LEWIS
Duder - have you seen the movie?? she plays an unintelligent piece of trailer trash who acts like shes still a 12 year old girl. She was perfect.
And she was also great playing the retard in The Other Sister and the psycho bitch in Natural Born Killers because she actually has traits of all 3 of these characters.
Other than those, then no good performances.
they are all the same role....and she's not acting (lol) i agree. she's awful---even in cape fear...something about her acting.
I've always thought that she's a horrible actress.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote
Sleepers = Great
True Romance = Great
Kalifornia = OK - NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM JULIETTE LEWIS
Duder - have you seen the movie?? she plays an unintelligent piece of trailer trash who acts like shes still a 12 year old girl. She was perfect.
And she was also great playing the retard in The Other Sister and the psycho bitch in Natural Born Killers because she actually has traits of all 3 of these characters.
Other than those, then no good performances.
they are all the same role....and she's not acting (lol) i agree. she's awful---even in cape fear...something about her acting.
I've always thought that she's a horrible actress.
Bad actress and now fronting an even worse rock band: Juliette Lewis and The Licks.
QuoteQuoteThe ending was like a band-aid on a massive gaping head wound.
The massive head wound was there to make the triumph of them finding each other even more uplifting...
Sure, but the attention to detail in probing every aspect of the head wound was gratuitous at best.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI have always wanted to see True Romance since it was written by Tarrantino, but I thought that it might be ruined by Tony Scott's direction. Good to know that's not the case. Sleepers and Kalifornia were totally off my radar, but I'll check those out too.
Highly recommend both Sleepers and Kalifornia
Watch Sleepers some night you want to watch a serious drama. Its got an outstanding cast too - Kevin Bacon, Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Brad Renfro.
Watch Kalifornia whenever youre in the mood for a fun thriller and are kicking back drinking some Reebs [smiley=beer.gif]
True Romance is good fun. I loved it when I first saw it but it doesn't stand up so well after repeated viewings.
Long time since I saw them but I remember being disappointed by Sleepers & Kalifornia.
Well for Kalifornia, I think Pitt's performance carries it - eventhough Duchovny and Lewis are good too. As pretty much a pure suspense/thriller movie, I think it succeeds in doing that with flying colors.
Sleepers I thought was just great all around. Unlike a lot of movies, the story really feels true and I think all of the actors further it and make it more powerful. It feels like youre watching the actual people and not actors. I loved the direction and scenery as well. If you look at how 5 minutes and 1 event shaped these 4 people's lives, and each of them differently, I found that made the story even more compelling and brilliant. Maybe check it out again??
I dont think Ive seen True Romance enough to comment on the rewatchability, but it seems to me like it would have that. Moves along fast enough, has a great cast, and you have 2 of the best scenes ever - the Walken/Hopper Sicily dialogue, and the Tony Soprano/Arquette fisticuffs.
Sleepers = Great
True Romance = Great
Kalifornia = OK - NO SUCH THING AS A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM JULIETTE LEWIS
Duder - have you seen the movie?? she plays an unintelligent piece of trailer trash who acts like shes still a 12 year old girl. She was perfect.
And she was also great playing the retard in The Other Sister and the psycho bitch in Natural Born Killers because she actually has traits of all 3 of these characters.
Other than those, then no good performances.
they are all the same role....and she's not acting (lol) i agree. she's awful---even in cape fear...something about her acting.
yes, shes a bad actress but just like you said, in those roles she doesnt need to act because in real life she's a semi-retarded redneck who probably trims her pubes with a bowie knife, eats snack packs everyday, and secretly enjoys beastiality.
which is why she was awesome in those roles :D
"I'm not there" for like the third time in the last 2 weeks. Great movie, superb actors and soundtrack and I love Bob Dylan
Quote"I'm not there" for like the third time in the last 2 weeks. Great movie, superb actors and soundtrack and I love Bob Dylan
Have you ever seen Masked and Anonymous? Bob actually co-wrote the script to that one and he stars in it too. Much better movie IMO.
QuoteQuote"I'm not there" for like the third time in the last 2 weeks. Great movie, superb actors and soundtrack and I love Bob Dylan
Have you ever seen Masked and Anonymous? Bob actually co-wrote the script to that one and he stars in it too. Much better movie IMO.
No, but I'll get it
QuoteQuoteQuote"I'm not there" for like the third time in the last 2 weeks. Great movie, superb actors and soundtrack and I love Bob Dylan
Have you ever seen Masked and Anonymous? Bob actually co-wrote the script to that one and he stars in it too. Much better movie IMO.
No, but I'll get it
I should also tell you (though you might already know this) that he wrote the soundtrack and played a small role (and did a good job, in my opinion) in a great movie called Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. It's where Knockin' On Heaven's Door is originally from.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote"I'm not there" for like the third time in the last 2 weeks. Great movie, superb actors and soundtrack and I love Bob Dylan
Have you ever seen Masked and Anonymous? Bob actually co-wrote the script to that one and he stars in it too. Much better movie IMO.
No, but I'll get it
I should also tell you (though you might already know this) that he wrote the soundtrack and played a small role (and did a good job, in my opinion) in a great movie called Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. It's where Knockin' On Heaven's Door is originally from.
There's also Renaldo and Clara which he wrote, acted, and directed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1f9ctB6u-Q
Religulous
Vicky Christina Barcelona
Both were great!!
Zack and Miri Make a Porno - Very funny...lot of penis shown...
Religulous - Hilarious.
Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience - Ha! j/k....
Garden State, again.
Great movie, definitly a lot better than Zach Braff's other movie "The Last Kiss", and, as already mentioned somewhere, amazing soundtrack.
QuoteGarden State, again.
Great movie, definitly a lot better than Zach Braff's other movie "The Last Kiss", and, as already mentioned somewhere, amazing soundtrack.
I actually liked Last Kiss a lot, and I rarely make it through a romantic comedy on the even more rare occasion I actually watch one.
Garden State was better though
QuoteQuoteGarden State, again.
Great movie, definitly a lot better than Zach Braff's other movie "The Last Kiss", and, as already mentioned somewhere, amazing soundtrack.
I actually liked Last Kiss a lot, and I rarely make it through a romantic comedy on the even more rare occasion I actually watch one.
Garden State was better though
Last Kiss is good too, but I find it less outstanding than Garden State.
The characters on Garden State are way deeper, Natalie Portman's character is way better than any female one on Last Kiss. Same goes for the jokes and for Zach Braff's role, if I didn't know better, I'd say Garden State would be the follow up to Last Kiss, in terms of how much more developed the whole movie seems to me.
My most recent movie was "W"; wow! It was more biased than people told me it was (although I don't care because I'm of the same bias ;D), but it was still eye-opening and really well done. Strange how at the end I almost felt sorry for the guy and his 'poppy' but then again, he really lost the ball.
QuoteMy most recent movie was "W"; wow! It was more biased than people told me it was (although I don't care because I'm of the same bias ;D), but it was still eye-opening and really well done. Strange how at the end I almost felt sorry for the guy and his 'poppy' but then again, he really lost the ball.
I really want to see "W". Good to know it's out on DVD.
QuoteQuoteMy most recent movie was "W"; wow! It was more biased than people told me it was (although I don't care because I'm of the same bias ;D), but it was still eye-opening and really well done. Strange how at the end I almost felt sorry for the guy and his 'poppy' but then again, he really lost the ball.
I really want to see "W". Good to know it's out on DVD.
I liked it a lot too.
Josh Brolin seems like he cant make a bad movie these days
I just saw the new Friday the 13th.
It was pretty much the same as the old movies except the kids don't have big hair.
I did see Changling (Eastwood) and that was entertaining. Clint never misses.
QuoteI did see Changling (Eastwood) and that was entertaining. Clint never misses.
I hear Gran Torino isnt too good
QuoteQuoteI did see Changling (Eastwood) and that was entertaining. Clint never misses.
I hear Gran Torino isnt too good
Gran Torino isn't a miss, that's for sure.
The thing with Tornino is Clint is the only really good actor. Everybody else pales in comparison. The story is kind of goofy, but it is worth the watch just to see Clint being a grumpy racist old man the whole movie. It's like Dirty Harry 6.
I also thought Flags of Our Fathers was below his standards as well. Maybe it's just because he released Letter from Iwo Jima at the same time and that was beautiful.
QuoteQuoteI did see Changling (Eastwood) and that was entertaining. Clint never misses.
I hear Gran Torino isnt too good
Yeah, it definitely isn't a miss. I very much admired what Eastwood was trying to say. Though, every actor besides Eastwood got on my nerves with their so so and no no acting abilities. I thought the story was wonderful. If it wasn't for the story and Clint, I wouldn't have teared up at the end and left the theater with a little something.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI did see Changling (Eastwood) and that was entertaining. Clint never misses.
I hear Gran Torino isnt too good
Yeah, it definitely isn't a miss. I very much admired what Eastwood was trying to say. Though, every actor besides Eastwood got on my nerves with their so so and no no acting abilities. I thought the story was wonderful. If it wasn't for the story and Clint, I wouldn't have teared up at the end and left the theater with a little something.
That little kid that becomes his helper may be the worst actor alive. The dog did a better job then him.
QuoteQuoteGarden State, again.
Great movie, definitly a lot better than Zach Braff's other movie "The Last Kiss", and, as already mentioned somewhere, amazing soundtrack.
I actually liked Last Kiss a lot, and I rarely make it through a romantic comedy on the even more rare occasion I actually watch one.
Garden State was better though
Urrgh! Rachel Bilson's lack of acting abilites is nails on a chalk board! That film was a complete was waste of my time and movie rentals because of her. She can ONLY play one character and that is Summer from the O.C.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI did see Changling (Eastwood) and that was entertaining. Clint never misses.
I hear Gran Torino isnt too good
Gran Torino isn't a miss, that's for sure.
The thing with Tornino is Clint is the only really good actor. Everybody else pales in comparison. The story is kind of goofy, but it is worth the watch just to see Clint being a grumpy racist old man the whole movie. It's like Dirty Harry 6.
I also thought Flags of Our Fathers was below his standards as well. Maybe it's just because he released Letter from Iwo Jima at the same time and that was beautiful.
I thought Flags of our Fathers was
horrible.
Im sure Torino isnt worse than that
QuoteQuoteQuoteGarden State, again.
Great movie, definitly a lot better than Zach Braff's other movie "The Last Kiss", and, as already mentioned somewhere, amazing soundtrack.
I actually liked Last Kiss a lot, and I rarely make it through a romantic comedy on the even more rare occasion I actually watch one.
Garden State was better though
Urrgh! Rachel Bilson's lack of acting abilites is nails on a chalk board! That film was a complete was waste of my time and movie rentals because of her. She can ONLY play one character and that is Summer from the O.C.
She really wasnt in it all that much from what I remember.
Another Braff movie that was stupid but I found hilarious was The Ex. Jason Bateman killed me in that movie ;D
Fast Food Nation was a good movie. I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but im not searching because im lazy right now. If you can find this movie somewhere, i recommend trying it out. It may not entertain you, but it will at least be interesting as im sure everyone who reads this has had fast food before.
QuoteFast Food Nation was a good movie. I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but im not searching because im lazy right now. If you can find this movie somewhere, i recommend trying it out. It may not entertain you, but it will at least be interesting as im sure everyone who reads this has had fast food before.
I liked this movie a good bit. I dont think it was ever mentioned here before but it was a pretty good movie.
Its pretty much a Alejandro Inarritu movie about the fast food biz :D
Wendy and Lucy directed by Kelly Reichardt (Old Joy).
A slow burner but worth catching. Will Oldham plays the character 'Icky' (for 4 minutes).
I watch Saving Private Ryan today. Always the classic.
I also checked out the Kim Kardashian sex tape because of a discussion on another MB.
I basically skimmed through it, it was really lame.
Easy Money ;D
QuoteEasy Money ;D
THE Easy Money? You really can't beat old school Rodney.
You pollute the air with your smoking. You reek of liquor and god knows what else. You're an ecological menace!
Yeah, well you were the inspiration for twin beds!
QuoteQuoteEasy Money ;D
THE Easy Money? You really can't beat old school Rodney.
You pollute the air with your smoking. You reek of liquor and god knows what else. You're an ecological menace!
Yeah, well you were the inspiration for twin beds!
I wouldn't kiss my mother in laws face....and I wound up kissing her ass....classic....a little beer shot out my trunk ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteEasy Money ;D
THE Easy Money? You really can't beat old school Rodney.
You pollute the air with your smoking. You reek of liquor and god knows what else. You're an ecological menace!
Yeah, well you were the inspiration for twin beds!
I wouldn't kiss my mother in laws face....and I wound up kissing her ass....classic....a little beer shot out my trunk ;D
Is that thing gonna bounce around back there?....Nah, I got it wedged up against a toilet.
Paris J'Taime=magnifique! :-*
QuoteParis J'Taime=magnifique! :-*
What a fun movie!!! I love the Coen Brothers one. :)
'Shotgun Stories' (with a great Lucero track at the end).
Spare, but a good film.
Just watched Role Models. It was really funny. The weird conselor lady makes the movie. (She's the boss in 40 Year Old Virgin)
QuoteJust watched Role Models. It was really funny. The weird conselor lady makes the movie. (She's the boss in 40 Year Old Virgin)
I'm very discreet, but I'll haunt your dreams.She's also great in Best In Show
QuoteJust watched Role Models. It was really funny. The weird conselor lady makes the movie. (She's the boss in 40 Year Old Virgin)
Role Models was probably my favorite comedy from last year, loved it. I wouldnt say she
makes the movie, because there is just so many different funny parts to it (the LAIRD stuff, camping trip, etc).
Jane Lynch seems to be all over the place these days. Shes been in a few of these comedies, she has a part on Two and a Half Men as a psychiatrist, and shes definitely funny every time.
I was crying I was laughing so hard on the part towards the end when she says something like "I have some say with the judge. I used to suck his dick for drugs." hahaha
The Thing. I loved the Antarctic setting; it was haunting and spooky. Lots of obscure and creative gore. Other than being disgusted and intrigued by huskies morphing into aliens, I wasn't as scared as I thought I would be. But I definitely loved it.
QuoteThe Thing. I loved the Antarctic setting; it was haunting and spooky. Lots of obscure and creative gore. Other than being disgusted and intrigued by huskies morphing into aliens, I wasn't as scared as I thought I would be. But I definitely loved it.
You forget about the most beautiful aspect of this movie:
(http://l.yimg.com/img.movies.yahoo.com/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_pictures/the_thing/kurt_russell/thing7.jpg)
Kurt Russell's beard.
HOW can I forget! Shame on me. There was just so much beard action going on in that movie.
Kurt Russell was actual my beard idol for a while after I first saw this movie five years ago. It's that solid of a beard. I'm proud that he grew such a beast for that movie.
My personal beard favorites, or one of my favorites, would be Jeff Bridges in King Kong. Loved it. There's nothing better than a gun toting hero with a beard :)
I got a new job at the independent movie theater here in my new town. :)
Recently I saw Let The Right One In, a Swedish vampire movie, beautifully shot and based on an excellent story which was vindicating if you've ever been bullied in middle school. I also saw Frozen River, a moving story about family and desperation. The lead actor should have received the Academy Award for her performance. I thought Kate Winslet's performance was superb, but Melissa Leo totally embodied the character. If you haven't seen either of these, check them out.
Up next is The Class and Wendy and Lucy.
Just finished Bottle Rocket. Not my favorite Wes Anderson, but still decent.
QuoteJust finished Bottle Rocket. Not my favorite Wes Anderson, but still decent.
I think its the best Wes Anderson movie. Its right there with The Big Lebowski as far as movies I can watch over and over again.
I watched Synecdoche New York last night. I'm not prepared to comment til I watch a second time.
Quote
I watched Synecdoche New York last night. I'm not prepared to comment til I watch a second time.
So does this mean its the suck or its very good?
QuoteQuote
I watched Synecdoche New York last night. I'm not prepared to comment til I watch a second time.
So does this mean its the suck or its very good?
It means I have to watch it again, you'll know what I mean once you see it. Here's what Roger Ebert had to say, the last sentence makes sense to me now.
"Synecdoche, New York" The year's most endlessly debated film. Screenwriter Charles Kaufman ("Adaptation," "Being John Malkovich"), in his directing debut, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as a theater director mired in a long-running rehearsal that may be life itself. Much controversy about the identities and even genders of some of the characters, in a film that should never be seen unless you've already seen it at least once.
sounds...like work
Quotesounds...like work
It is. Some of us like films, music, etc. with a little substance.
QuoteQuotesounds...like work
It is. Some of us like films, music, etc. with a little substance.
Im right there with you, but it would be hard for me to watch a film again that I didnt like all that much the first time. Or at least watch it within a few months of the first viewing
QuoteQuoteQuotesounds...like work
It is. Some of us like films, music, etc. with a little substance.
Im right there with you, but it would be hard for me to watch a film again that I didnt like all that much the first time. Or at least watch it within a few months of the first viewing
I plan to watch it again within the next week to try to pick up on more things.
Went to Watchmen tonight. Obviously it doesn't hold a candle to the absolute genious of the graphic novel, but it was an alright way to spend the evening. Quite a lot a camp, and possibly the worst sex scene in the history of film. The opening credits was the best part.
Now to watch Blow-Up and cleanse the palette of Zack Synder.
My Best Friends Girl
I was at the redbox for a free movie and felt like a comedy, and this seemed like the best option for one that I hadnt seen. Let me preface this by saying I dislike Dane Cook's comedy to the point of despising it almost, and his movies are typically even worse (Dan In Real Life is the only good 1 Ive seen that he's been a part of).
However, this movie is hilarious. I expected a romantic comedy with a little edge, but its not that at all. Its more like a Farrelly bros romantic comedy or something, plenty of raunch. It reminded me a lot of Wedding Crashers, even to the point of the first 45 min-1 hour being funny, then it sucking for 20 minutes, then it being funny again.
Heres a clip to give a decent idea of what Im talking about. Skip to like a minute and a half in. Please watch til end ;D
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5o-OQa-S98[/media]
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/03/16/sacha-baron-cohens-outrageous-bruno-makes-borat-look-tame/
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OMFG
Let The Right One In - One of the best movies of 2008 definitely.
Smiley Face - Underrated stoner comedy with Anna Faris. More accurate than most stoner movies but still over the top at times (but what stoner comedy isn't).
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that talk show part sounds hilarious
QuoteLet The Right One In - One of the best movies of 2008 definitely.
Smiley Face - Underrated stoner comedy with Anna Faris. More accurate than most stoner movies but still over the top at times (but what stoner comedy isn't).
I'm a stoner and I think that is far from accurate.. It's hilarious but a blow to the stoner community if you ask me..
I just watched Burn Before Reading.. What a weird movie.. But seeing those three guys act the way they do.. It's worth checking out.
QuoteQuoteLet The Right One In - One of the best movies of 2008 definitely.
Smiley Face - Underrated stoner comedy with Anna Faris. More accurate than most stoner movies but still over the top at times (but what stoner comedy isn't).
I'm a stoner and I think that is far from accurate.. It's hilarious but a blow to the stoner community if you ask me..
I just watched Burn Before Reading.. What a weird movie.. But seeing those three guys act the way they do.. It's worth checking out.
Have you ever ate that many pot cupcakes? You do know that it's more of a trip than just being normally high don't you? I think based on that some of it is believable. What are you basing "far from accurate" on? Is it accurate that people fly in Half Baked? Compared to other stoner movies its more accurate. I thought certain parts were dead on accurate-making a link between lasagna and President Garfield, trying to start your car when its already started. How is it a blow to the stoner community? I doubt that many non-stoners will even watch this. You're an idiot if you think thats how every stoner acts anyway.
and the self proclaimed stoners argue.
The Wrestler. The best movie of last year easily.
Being There. God! This film was so wonderful. It's easily one of those films that feels like such an honor to watch.
QuoteBeing There. God! This film was so wonderful. It's easily one of those films that feels like such an honor to watch.
I'm due for another viewing of that myself. Have you seen the movie poster thread?
Black Water
An Aussie croc flick - it was good.
L.A. Crash
Great movie, it's really disturbing to see these people, see how they behave and still, if you get more information on their characters, their behaviour becomes more and more understandable (Matt Dillon's character in particular).
QuoteL.A. Crash
Great movie, it's really disturbing to see these people, see how they behave and still, if you get more information on their characters, their behaviour becomes more and more understandable (Matt Dillon's character in particular).
Did you call it "LA" Crash so no one would think it was that movie where they have hot car crash sex? ;D
I reeeally want to see Eraserhead, and at the same time I don't. I don't know if I want to feel the way I've heard people say it makes you feel. Should I? :-? ......I'm kind of scared.
QuoteI reeeally want to see Eraserhead, and at the same time I don't. I don't know if I want to feel the way I've heard people say it makes you feel. Should I? :-? ......I'm kind of scared.
It's something else, that's for sure. I really wish I could experience it for the first time again. I think that's a "yes," but I'm not totally sure.
QuoteI reeeally want to see Eraserhead, and at the same time I don't. I don't know if I want to feel the way I've heard people say it makes you feel. Should I? :-? ......I'm kind of scared.
my only advice would be just to watch it, don't try to interpret anything. Just watch the movie and absorb it.
havent seen Eraserhead ever...maybe its time
So just turn off my brain, and watch with my eyes. I've got it.
C'mon, don't you want to see this guy:
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Oh, and LIZARD BABY.
It feels like I'm preparing for battle?
the picture of that dude with the Kid'N'Play hairdo is the main reason I feel like I need to watch it sometime ;D
QuoteIt feels like I'm preparing for battle?
20th century psychological warfare, maybe?
Exactly.
QuoteSo just turn off my brain, and watch with my eyes. I've got it.
well, my brain exploded when I tried to figure out what the hell was going on. Now, I ain't too bright, but....
Encounters At The End Of The World - I'm officially sold on Herzog, great film. I'd like to get the Herzong/Kinksi box set. Barnes & Noble had it for a great price, I hope they still have it by next paycheck.
The Purple Rose Of Cairo - The third Woody Allen movie I've seen, Annie Hall is my favorite so far.
Not a movie but I've been watching The Work of Director Michel Gondry DVD, a must have for fans of his. I have The Short Films Of David Lynch up next.
so does anyone here use any sites online to watch movies??
I typically use watch-movies-links.net, but Im trying to find someplace that has I Love You, Man and they dont have it on there yet.
Feel free to PM if you dont want to post here :)
Quoteso does anyone here use any sites online to watch movies??
I typically use watch-movies-links.net, but Im trying to find someplace that has I Love You, Man and they dont have it on there yet.
Feel free to PM if you dont want to post here :)
I thought it was pretty good. Jason Segel was awesome. ;D
QuoteQuoteso does anyone here use any sites online to watch movies??
I typically use watch-movies-links.net, but Im trying to find someplace that has I Love You, Man and they dont have it on there yet.
Feel free to PM if you dont want to post here :)
I thought it was pretty good. Jason Segel was awesome. ;D
I just saw this movie yesterday. It was good. Wasn't as funny as I thought it was going to be.
I just saw Twilight. I am addicted. I had to go out and buy it and I bought the first to books. Ha!
Role Models - Paul Rudd is really funny and that Stifler dude was well cast. Good film. It runs out of gas though, but that foul-mouth kid is freaking funny throughout.
QuoteRole Models - Paul Rudd is really funny and that Stifler dude was well cast. Good film. It runs out of gas though, but that foul-mouth kid is freaking funny throughout.
I thought there was a 15 minute lull with around a half hour left (the part where the kids arent hanging out with them anymore) but I thought it ended strong.
Youth without Youth. very strange, but not as strange/puzzling as Syndoche, new york. :o
QuoteYouth without Youth. very strange, but not as strange/puzzling as Syndoche, new york. :o
Youth Without Youth seemed unbearable after thirty minutes. Not something I was expecting from Francis Ford Coppola. Maybe I was a little too cruel but I just couldn't sit through the whole movie.
American Gangster is a great film. Saw it for the first time two nights ago.
QuoteAmerican Gangster is a great film. Saw it for the first time two nights ago.
Loved that flick. I think the 2hr 45min time it clocks in it flys by and makes it feel not even 2 hours. I thought Denzel killed it as Frank Lucas, and great acting all around by Crowe, Ejiofer, Brolin, Gooding Jr., etc. Even RZA, Common, and T.I. werent bad.
I really liked how Ridley Scott went into detail with stuff other directors might have cut out - like Frank going to Nam and meeting his source, Crowe and being friends with a mob guy and their conversations, the scene with Joe Louis in the club.
How badass was the scene where shoots Stringer Bell in the dome in the middle of the street?!?! Thought the ending was perfect with him coming out of jail to a Public Enemy song also.
I recommend checking out the extended version on DVD. They add in some good stuff (as a matter of fact, that Louis scene might be one of them. Cant remember)
I even liked the main song that was written for it
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QuoteQuoteAmerican Gangster is a great film. Saw it for the first time two nights ago.
Loved that flick. I think the 2hr 45min time it clocks in it flys by and makes it feel not even 2 hours. I thought Denzel killed it as Frank Lucas, and great acting all around by Crowe, Ejiofer, Brolin, Gooding Jr., etc. Even RZA, Common, and T.I. werent bad.
I really liked how Ridley Scott went into detail with stuff other directors might have cut out - like Frank going to Nam and meeting his source, Crowe and being friends with a mob guy and their conversations, the scene with Joe Louis in the club.
How badass was the scene where shoots Stringer Bell in the dome in the middle of the street?!?! Thought the ending was perfect with him coming out of jail to a Public Enemy song also.
I recommend checking out the extended version on DVD. They add in some good stuff (as a matter of fact, that Louis scene might be one of them. Cant remember)
I even liked the main song that was written for it
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Man, Headdy...you've really got me pumped to watch it again! You're right though, I didn't realize it was so long. It was a very balanced film. I thought everybody was good in it. I'll delve a little more. Thanks.
To me, its a lot like The Departed (which is my favorite film of this decade, and American Gangster probably ranks in the Top 10) in that it's got so much good going on for it, especially the acting, that repeated viewings only make it better because you can miss some stuff the first or second time. And neither are films where you'd expect that to be the case going in.
It was balanced. I know a couple people who didnt think much of it on first viewing, and I think it was because based on previews they expected a more violent film. If you think about it, a lot of the best gangster movies dont have as much violence as you would expect, but when they do, its pretty graphic - which really isnt the case with this movie as far as the graphic part. American Gangster has very little violence, and the majority of it is in the last 20 minutes.
Despite the lack of violence, I think Denzel makes you feel like he'll do whatever he wants at any moment, whether it means killing whoever he's talking to or walking out of a party, which is why I thought his part as Frank Lucas was that much more fantastic. Unlike most mob movies, I thought he made his character as a gangster have morals as well, which Im not sure Ive ever seen before (I cant see Frank Lucas making 1 of his brothers a Fredo, and IMO that is dap for Denzel because he makes his character appear that way to the viewer from the start).
Im guessing you watched it on HBO because its been on there lately, but yeah, check out the extended DVD. Usually I dont find much out of watching those versions, but I thought it was worth it in this case.
QuoteTo me, its a lot like The Departed (which is my favorite film of this decade, and American Gangster probably ranks in the Top 10) in that it's got so much good going on for it, especially the acting, that repeated viewings only make it better because you can miss some stuff the first or second time. And neither are films where you'd expect that to be the case going in.
It was balanced. I know a couple people who didnt think much of it on first viewing, and I think it was because based on previews they expected a more violent film. If you think about it, a lot of the best gangster movies dont have as much violence as you would expect, but when they do, its pretty graphic - which really isnt the case with this movie as far as the graphic part. American Gangster has very little violence, and the majority of it is in the last 20 minutes.
Despite the lack of violence, I think Denzel makes you feel like he'll do whatever he wants at any moment, whether it means killing whoever he's talking to or walking out of a party, which is why I thought his part as Frank Lucas was that much more fantastic. Unlike most mob movies, I thought he made his character as a gangster have morals as well, which Im not sure Ive ever seen before (I cant see Frank Lucas making 1 of his brothers a Fredo, and IMO that is dap for Denzel because he makes his character appear that way to the viewer from the start).
Im guessing you watched it on HBO because its been on there lately, but yeah, check out the extended DVD. Usually I dont find much out of watching those versions, but I thought it was worth it in this case.
Yeah, HBO. I don't like action flicks and I'm sorry to say I don't like "typical" mob flicks, however I do like Donnie Brasco and things like that. I like gangster flicks like True Romance. American Gangster seems to be a good balance of all. I'll definitely watch it over and over again over time.
:) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8-) :-? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-/ :-* :'(
*my 4 year old is on spring break and she wanted me to "click on all the faces."
Do you watch The Wire?
American Gangster reminded me of a 70's version of The Wire with how they showed both the cop's perspective and the dealer's perspective evenly, had a specific unit trying to figure out who the dealer is and get enough evidence against him to arrest him, and go in depth with the characters' lives outside of their "work".
Like a few other people around here will tell you, if you've never watched The Wire, DO IT NOW!!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteso does anyone here use any sites online to watch movies??
I typically use watch-movies-links.net, but Im trying to find someplace that has I Love You, Man and they dont have it on there yet.
Feel free to PM if you dont want to post here :)
I thought it was pretty good. Jason Segel was awesome. ;D
I just saw this movie yesterday. It was good. Wasn't as funny as I thought it was going to be.
I watched it last night on the ol 'puter. It was about what I expected, solid, but not spectacular.
Not near as good as they best of last year IMO (role models, step brothers, forgetting sarah marshall, pineapple express) but it was still pretty good. Ive def become a Jason Segel fan as Ill even watch How I Met Your Mother these days if im watching TV when its on.
I expect Observe and Report to be better and end up as 1 of the best on 09. Not sure what to expect with Adventureland.
QuoteDo you watch The Wire?
American Gangster reminded me of a 70's version of The Wire with how they showed both the cop's perspective and the dealer's perspective evenly, had a specific unit trying to figure out who the dealer is and get enough evidence against him to arrest him, and go in depth with the characters' lives outside of their "work".
Like a few other people around here will tell you, if you've never watched The Wire, DO IT NOW!!!
I haven't seen The Wire much. Frankly, I'm not much of a TV person, so I don't spend much time in front of the tube. Sunday nights usually.
BTW-Kenny Powers brother, Dustin is one of the cops in American Gangster. Just thought that was interesting.
Just finished watching Amelie for the first time - loved it :)
QuoteJust finished watching Amelie for the first time - loved it :)
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RockNRolla - I enjoyed it. I like the fact that this is going to end up a trilogy.
my kid could paint that - (4 year old abstract artist? looks like her father's pretty guilty of doing those paintings... regardless, they're selling for 20,000 dollars)
devil's playground - what happens to amish teenagers when they're given the choice to join the amish church, or head into the real world. (crack? CRACK!?!?!!)
both were horrible films. the first one, the dude gave up 'cos he didn't want to fuck up this poor four year old girl's life. the second one seemed like an A&E special or a trulife shit from MTV... interesting subject matter, for both, but what the fuck. how disappointing.
Saw 'Gone Baby Gone' last night on dvd.
Was thinking it was going to be average in a Mystic River kind of way but it was excellent.
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i saw "marley and me."
:'( :'( :'(
Quotei saw "marley and me."
:'( :'( :'(
Good film and the book is far better.
QuoteQuotei saw "marley and me."
:'( :'( :'(
Good film and the book is far better.
I'm going to read the book now... I'll probably cry all over again, though. I don't think I've ever cried so much at one film!
Aguirre: The Wrath of God - Ok, slightly overrated.
Fitzcarraldo - Liked it more than Aguirre.
Rebecca - Masterpiece.
Crimes And Misdemeanors - Enjoyed this. It was on the On Demand list of free movies, witch is good because I haven't been able to find it anywhere.
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That's one of the funniest thing I've ever seen. Hahaha...was that outside a movie theater?
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That's one of the funniest thing I've ever seen. Hahaha...was that outside a movie theater?
I have no idea, but I just remember seeing the pic back when the movie was recently released in theaters and cracking up, then someone here seeing the movie jogged my memory ;D
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Enjoyed it so much I have just ordered Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children. Looking forward to seeing them.
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Enjoyed it so much I have just ordered Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children. Looking forward to seeing them.
Outstanding choices. Just fantastic films.
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Fucking hysterical. I only find it funny because work was a MAJOR sponsor for the movie and we had all kinds of ties in that pretty much made my life a living hell. I have no desire to see or read this.
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Enjoyed it so much I have just ordered Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children. Looking forward to seeing them.
Outstanding choices. Just fantastic films.
I had rented City of Lost Children awhile back but never got around to watching it...was what it about again and how was it?
I cannot do this film justice. It's not a summer blockbuster kind of film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Of_Lost_Children
It's very good and visual outstanding, which is kind of a trademark of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films.
my most recent movies have been MILK (EVERYONE MUST GO SEE THIS NOW IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!!) and Happy-Go-Lucky, a goofy british flick that'll make you smile.
Xmen Origin Wolverine Shhhh
QuoteXmen Origin Wolverine Shhhh
that bad or didnt it come out yet?
A working copy was leaked. Its about as good as x3 but not up to 1&2.
The Boat That Rocked. Pretty funny, enjoyed it :)
Gran Torino---GREAT! I want to be more like Clint Eastwood
watchmen sucked the end
Observe And Report
Well, I dont know what to think yet. I was expecting a typical Rogen comedy, but it was more of a dark comedy that went in some weird directions. Sometimes it was like it was trying to be serious, but I just couldnt believe it. Im not sure if that's funny or just bad.
Im disappointed, but it might get better with repeated viewings since it wasnt what I expected. I think it will definitely end up with the least amount of laughs still, however.
On another note, Knocked Up has really grown on me. I was disappointed with it as well after loving 40Yr Old Virg (which I still think is the best of all these Apatow-troupe comedies), but if Im bored and its on late at night - and HBO frequently has it on, I almost always turn it on. I still laugh my ass off during repeated viewings. Paul Rudd, Jay Baruchel, and Jason Segel really hold it together.
"Seven Samurai"--very, very entertaining inspiration for "The Magnificent Seven"
"Matewan"--YOUNG Chris Cooper as a coal miner union organizer (poor DVD transfer unfortunately since the cinematography was very nice West VA).
QuoteI cannot do this film justice. It's not a summer blockbuster kind of film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Of_Lost_Children
It's very good and visual outstanding, which is kind of a trademark of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films.
I loved that movie--a real visual stunner.
Looking forward to this. Overall I enjoy Jarmusch, but his movies border on being boring at times.
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QuoteQuoteI cannot do this film justice. It's not a summer blockbuster kind of film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Of_Lost_Children
It's very good and visual outstanding, which is kind of a trademark of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films.
I loved that movie--a real visual stunner.
Just finished watching this - wow. All I can say is I'm probably going to have the most messed up dreams tonight...
QuoteQuoteQuoteI cannot do this film justice. It's not a summer blockbuster kind of film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Of_Lost_Children
It's very good and visual outstanding, which is kind of a trademark of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films.
I loved that movie--a real visual stunner.
Just finished watching this - wow. All I can say is I'm probably going to have the most messed up dreams tonight...
doesnt surprise me based on what I remember the DVD cover looking like ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteI cannot do this film justice. It's not a summer blockbuster kind of film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Of_Lost_Children
It's very good and visual outstanding, which is kind of a trademark of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films.
I loved that movie--a real visual stunner.
Just finished watching this - wow. All I can say is I'm probably going to have the most messed up dreams tonight...
Excellent. Glad you enjoyed it.
"Stardust"--great, great fairy tale and Claire Danes is hot!
I also watched most of "There Will Be Blood" but I found it somewhat slow paced to hold my attention as much as I had hoped it would.
I just watched The Science of Sleep. It was pretty good, visually crazy in some parts.
Not exactly a movie, but last night I watched the first two episodes of HBO's John Adams. Love it, thus far.
QuoteNot exactly a movie, but last night I watched the first two episodes of HBO's John Adams. Love it, thus far.
It's a great series.
Good to hear. I got it for $25 on Amazon. Awesome.
Lots of movies...Let The Right One In blew me away, so did Persepolis and Man On Wire. King Of Kong was great too...
QuoteLots of movies...Let The Right One In blew me away, so did Persepolis and Man On Wire. King Of Kong was great too...
I still haven't seen Persepolis, but I loved the other three films.
QuoteQuoteLots of movies...Let The Right One In blew me away, so did Persepolis and Man On Wire. King Of Kong was great too...
I still haven't seen Persepolis, but I loved the other three films.
I highly recommend Persepolis. Let The Right One In was something special, wasn't it? I loved the soundtrack too.
Trying to think what else I've seen recently...
The Sea Inside was excellent, forget No Country For...this is Javier Bardem's best role IMO.
Valley Of Elah was OK. I like Tommy Lee Jones but the fact that Paul Haggis directed it should have kept me away - the ending terrible!
Pineapple Express was the funniest film I've seen in a long time, James Franco was superb!
Role Models was funny too.
Watched
Pan's Labyrinth again last night. I love this movie but Ofelia eating the grapes bothers me every time - I just don't buy it. It just seems like a poor excuse to unleash the Pale Man...surely Guillermo Del Toro could have come up with something a little more convincing/believable?
I preferred Role Models to Pineapple Express, but Ive only seen each once. They both were at the top of the 08 comedies with Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Step Brothers for me, hard to really pick 1 out of all 4 of those.
All 4 of which being much better than any comedy Ive seen this year so far, namely Observe&Report and I Love You, Man.
I dont remember that exact part of Pan's that you're talking about, but I definitely want to see that again -and still need to see The Orphanage. Ive been trying to get my 12yr old sister to see Pan's, but mi madre wont let her. I didnt think it was that bad.
QuoteTrying to think what else I've seen recently...The Sea Inside was excellent, forget No Country For...this is Javier Bardem's best role IMO.
Completely agree. Sea Inside is the best performance I've seen him give. I thought Tom Wilkinson should have beaten him at the Oscars last year for Michael Clayton. He was pretty great in No Country but I didn't find him very scary/menacing. He showed a little too much emotion I think. I don't know. The Coens are dead to me. Seventeen years of great films, eight years of disappointment. Watch any of the films they made between 1984-2001 and then watch No Country. It isn't half as unique, creative or interesting as even their worst film from that era, The Hudsucker Proxy. The Coens made three of my favorite movies: Fargo, The Big Lebowski and Miller's Crossing, plus Blood Simple, Barton Fink, O Brother Where Art Thou and The Man Who Wasn't There, all of which I really enjoy (not as much with Raising Arizona). I doubt they'll ever be that good again, but I'm still waiting for them to prove me wrong.
Havent seen Hudsucker Proxy and didnt like Man Who Wasnt There, but I thought No Country was pretty well done - and the movie as a whole impressed me more than Bardem's performance. I thought Brolin was better than Bardem in it probably, but both were good.
The 90's will likely end up being their prime, and they probably wont make movies that good on that consistent of a basis, but I still think they have a few great ones in them.
I think No Country is great but I agree that this hasn't been a great decade for the Coens overall. The Hudsucker Proxy is really good, very underrated. I wouldn't call that their worst film from that era. Here's how I'd rate the Coen Brothers movies, best to worst.
The Big Lebowski
Blood Simple
Fargo
No Country For Old Men
Barton Fink
The Hudsucker Proxy
O Brother, Where Art Though?
Raising Arizona
Miller's Crossing
Burn After Reading
The Man Who Wasn't There
The Ladykillers
Intolerable Cruelty
I'd go:
Fargo
The Big Lebowski
Miller's Crossing
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Blood Simple.
Barton Fink
The Man Who Wasn't There
Raising Arizona
No Country for Old Men
The Hudsucker Proxy
Burn After Reading
Intolerable Cruelty
The Ladykillers
Fargo
Big Lebowski
Miller's Crossing
No Country For Old Men
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Barton Fink
Raising Arizona
Blood Simple
Burn After Reading
Ladykillers
The Man Who Wasnt There
Have not seen: Hudsucker Proxy, Intolerable Cruelty
QuoteHave not seen: Hudsucker Proxy, Intolerable Cruelty
No rush on seeing those. I'd avoid them actually. Too bad you had to be subjected to The Ladykillers.
QuoteQuoteHave not seen: Hudsucker Proxy, Intolerable Cruelty
No rush on seeing those. I'd avoid them actually. Too bad you had to be subjected to The Ladykillers.
People seemed to say that about Burn After Reading too, but I still enjoyed that mostly due to Pitt, Malkovich, and Clooney's performances.
I'll probably eventually see Hudsucker Proxy but not get around to seeing Intolerable Cruelty
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No rush on seeing those. I'd avoid them actually. Too bad you had to be subjected to The Ladykillers.
People seemed to say that about Burn After Reading too, but I still enjoyed that mostly due to Pitt, Malkovich, and Clooney's performances.
I'll probably eventually see Hudsucker Proxy but not get around to seeing Intolerable Cruelty
The Hudsucker Proxy is good, don't listen to xmas.
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No rush on seeing those. I'd avoid them actually. Too bad you had to be subjected to The Ladykillers.
People seemed to say that about Burn After Reading too, but I still enjoyed that mostly due to Pitt, Malkovich, and Clooney's performances.
I'll probably eventually see Hudsucker Proxy but not get around to seeing Intolerable Cruelty
The Hudsucker Proxy is good, don't listen to xmas.
Im sure its at least watchable and likely better. I found Ladykillers watchable and somewhat enjoyable even thanks to Marlon Wayans, JK Simmons, and the black lady.
Ive yet to see a Coen's movie that Id call bad or couldnt at least finish
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteHave not seen: Hudsucker Proxy, Intolerable Cruelty
No rush on seeing those. I'd avoid them actually. Too bad you had to be subjected to The Ladykillers.
People seemed to say that about Burn After Reading too, but I still enjoyed that mostly due to Pitt, Malkovich, and Clooney's performances.
I'll probably eventually see Hudsucker Proxy but not get around to seeing Intolerable Cruelty
The Hudsucker Proxy is good, don't listen to xmas.
Im sure its at least watchable and likely better. I found Ladykillers watchable and somewhat enjoyable even thanks to Marlon Wayans, JK Simmons, and the black lady.
Ive yet to see a Coen's movie that Id call bad or couldnt at least finish
Hudsucker has striking visuals, a great performance by Paul Newman and a really clever premise, but it is completely ruined by Jennifer Jason Leigh. She makes it almost unwatchable. And you'll think Ladykillers is a lot worse if you watch the original British film. Kind of like how the American version of Insomia looks like a pretty decent movie if you haven't seen the vastly superior original Norweigan film. Then again, could I possibly ever like a film with Robin Williams in it? Probably not.
others chime in a while back.
http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1145386604/12#12
Semi-Pro - by no means Will Ferrell's best but not his worst either. Started out quite funny but then lost it. Maybe worth watch if you're a WF fan...
QuoteSemi-Pro - by no means Will Ferrell's best but not his worst either. Started out quite funny but then lost it. Maybe worth watch if you're a WF fan...
Im interested to know what you think his worst then, because I couldnt finish this movie
QuoteQuoteSemi-Pro - by no means Will Ferrell's best but not his worst either. Started out quite funny but then lost it. Maybe worth watch if you're a WF fan...
Im interested to know what you think his worst then, because I couldnt finish this movie
Blades of Glory? (has a higher user rating on IMDB, so I guess I'm in the minority) I couldn't finish that one. Couldn't finished Bewitched either (saw it on the plane) Alive & Kicking was pretty bad too...
Quote
Hudsucker has striking visuals, a great performance by Paul Newman and a really clever premise, but it is completely ruined by Jennifer Jason Leigh. She makes it almost unwatchable. And you'll think Ladykillers is a lot worse if you watch the original British film. Kind of like how the American version of Insomia looks like a pretty decent movie if you haven't seen the vastly superior original Norweigan film. Then again, could I possibly ever like a film with Robin Williams in it? Probably not.
For real??
And youre talking about the Robin Williams that was in Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Cadillac Man, Death to Smoochy, Jack, Jumanji, Dead Poets Society, and The Big White ?!!??!
I even saw License to Wed not long ago. Surprising unterrible.
He's had some amazingly bad ones though
QuoteQuoteQuoteSemi-Pro - by no means Will Ferrell's best but not his worst either. Started out quite funny but then lost it. Maybe worth watch if you're a WF fan...
Im interested to know what you think his worst then, because I couldnt finish this movie
Blades of Glory? (has a higher user rating on IMDB, so I guess I'm in the minority) I couldn't finish that one. Couldn't finished Bewitched either (saw it on the plane) Alive & Kicking was pretty bad too...
One of my friends forced me to see Blades of Glory. That Napoleon Dynamite guy should have stopped after Napoleon Dynamite. He was brilliant at that role.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSemi-Pro - by no means Will Ferrell's best but not his worst either. Started out quite funny but then lost it. Maybe worth watch if you're a WF fan...
Im interested to know what you think his worst then, because I couldnt finish this movie
Blades of Glory? (has a higher user rating on IMDB, so I guess I'm in the minority) I couldn't finish that one. Couldn't finished Bewitched either (saw it on the plane) Alive & Kicking was pretty bad too...
Blades of Glory I thought was slightly better, but thats not saying much. If I was Will Ferrell, Id be ashamed to be associated with either.
Will never bother with Bewitched, and I cant really count Kicking & Screaming because its a kids movie (but its no Elf)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSemi-Pro - by no means Will Ferrell's best but not his worst either. Started out quite funny but then lost it. Maybe worth watch if you're a WF fan...
Im interested to know what you think his worst then, because I couldnt finish this movie
Blades of Glory? (has a higher user rating on IMDB, so I guess I'm in the minority) I couldn't finish that one. Couldn't finished Bewitched either (saw it on the plane) Alive & Kicking was pretty bad too...
One of my friends forced me to see Blades of Glory. That Napoleon Dynamite guy should have stopped after Napoleon Dynamite. He was brilliant at that role.
For legacy/viewer's sake, he should've stopped. For his sake, he better make money while he still can because I think his 15 minutes is about to hit midnight
QuoteQuote
Hudsucker has striking visuals, a great performance by Paul Newman and a really clever premise, but it is completely ruined by Jennifer Jason Leigh. She makes it almost unwatchable. And you'll think Ladykillers is a lot worse if you watch the original British film. Kind of like how the American version of Insomia looks like a pretty decent movie if you haven't seen the vastly superior original Norweigan film. Then again, could I possibly ever like a film with Robin Williams in it? Probably not.
For real??
And youre talking about the Robin Williams that was in Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King, Cadillac Man, Death to Smoochy, Jack, Jumanji, Dead Poets Society, and The Big White ?!!??!
I even saw License to Wed not long ago. Surprising unterrible.
He's had some amazingly bad ones though
Yes. Out of those films, I've seen Good Will Hunting, The Fisher King and Dead Poets Society and he annoys me in all of them, especially Poets. Too bad, because Fisher King had potential. Would have been better without Terry Gilliam directing too. And Mercedes Ruehl. Actually, Jeff Bridges was the only one who was really good in that. He was great though. Plus, it had Tom Waits, which I always like to see.
I should be studying, but Who Killed the Electric Car is on television and I'm finding it as compelling (and depressing) as I did the first time I watched it.
Saw Ladykillers for the first time last week... The first twenty minutes were awesome.
QuoteSaw Ladykillers for the first time last week... The first twenty minutes were awesome.
Yeah, it started out better than it ended up.
QuoteQuoteSaw Ladykillers for the first time last week... The first twenty minutes were awesome.
Yeah, it started out better than it ended up.
The 1955 British original is far far better. Alec Guiness, Peter Sellers and Herbert (Chief Inspector Dreyfus) Lom rule!!
http://www.allmovie.com/work/the-ladykillers-28110/review
Anyone seen We Own The Night? I like Joaquin Phoenix a lot & thought he was great in Reservation Road, which also got average/poor reviews in the press...
http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/movie-stills/gallery/1622/bruno-stills
Borat was so 2006 ;D
QuoteAnyone seen We Own The Night? I like Joaquin Phoenix a lot & thought he was great in Reservation Road, which also got average/poor reviews in the press...
I liked We Own the Night a lot, 1 of my favorite movies from 2007 probably. Phoenix pretty much brings his A game every movie IMO, so of course he's good, and Mark Wahlberg and Robert Duvall were good as well.
I also enjoyed Righteous Kill though (but not as good as We Own The Night), so maybe I just like cop movies with some of my favorite actors a lot ;D
Videodrome is being remade. I hate Hollywood.
QuoteQuoteAnyone seen We Own The Night? I like Joaquin Phoenix a lot & thought he was great in Reservation Road, which also got average/poor reviews in the press...
I liked We Own the Night a lot, 1 of my favorite movies from 2007 probably. Phoenix pretty much brings his A game every movie IMO, so of course he's good, and Mark Wahlberg and Robert Duvall were good as well.
I also enjoyed Righteous Kill though (but not as good as We Own The Night), so maybe I just like cop movies with some of my favorite actors a lot ;D
Thanks, I've added We Own...to my rental list.
QuoteVideodrome is being remade. I hate Hollywood.
Hate Hollywood? I guess you didn't see the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still? I do not need to add a happy face to this comment.
QuoteHate Hollywood? I guess you didn't see the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still? I do not need to add a happy face to this comment.
But really, Videodrome? It's perfect. Leave it alone you uninspired hacks.
'09 and '10 are the year of remakes it seems. I was up late and f'n lazy to change the channel after Chelsey Lately was over and some crappy news show and E came on and Footloose, Fame, Karate Kid and several other 80's hits are being remade. Fucking ugh, why? I really can't stand the originals and remakes will just be atrocious. Where to fuck is the creativity in this?
QuoteQuoteHate Hollywood? I guess you didn't see the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still? I do not need to add a happy face to this comment.
But really, Videodrome? It's perfect. Leave it alone you uninspired hacks.
Hollywood has not soul, anymore. This news isn't surprising. The Day The Earth Stood Still in cinematic perfection, and yet it was remade.
Memento!
QuoteMemento!
If it was your virgin viewing, I advise another viewing very soon!
QuoteQuoteMemento!
If it was your virgin viewing, I advise another viewing very soon!
Wasn't :)
Death Proof. THAAAAAAT is a movie! God I love Quentin Tarantino.
QuoteDeath Proof. THAAAAAAT is a movie! God I love Quentin Tarantino.
I personally really enjoyed both that and Rodriguez's Planet Terror myself.
I saw DProof awhile before PTerror, but I found both entertaining and engaging.
I expect Inglourious Basterds to exceed both
Actually, I didn't really care for Planet Terror. The guys will disagree, but Rose McGowan ruined it for me. And don't even think about eating while watching this movie.
QuoteActually, I didn't really care for Planet Terror. The guys will disagree, but Rose McGowan ruined it for me. And don't even think about eating while watching this movie.
Certainly, they are totally different movies with different purposes.
I would probably expect most people to favor 1 over the other, but I saw each individually, and like each almost as much as the other.
Not so sure what you're saying with Rose McGowan really matters either (and IMO, she didnt seem like too much of a main character in there), but Death Proof didnt only have Rose also, it had Rosario Dawson, Sidney Poitier's daughter, the lapdance girl, the "movie star" cheerleader girl, the race car driver girl, etc. Basically, a lot more sexy estrogen than Planet Terror.
Anyone who hasn't seen The King of Kong must do so asap. One of my favourite docs in recent memory.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX0SqjRR7GM[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX0SqjRR7GM
And for those who have, here's a new development: http://www.avclub.com/articles/king-of-kong-update-steve-wiebe-sets-a-new-donkey,27323/
Loved that movie, thanks for the link K!
Now I never watched the show Star Trek or any of the movies, but is it just me or do the previews of this movie make it look like a cross between Jumper and X-Men more than a Star Trek movie?! :-?
"Mirrormask" strangely entertaining
QuoteNow I never watched the show Star Trek or any of the movies, but is it just me or do the previews of this movie make it look like a cross between Jumper and X-Men more than a Star Trek movie?! :-?
I'm excited about seeing the new Trek movie. I'm a fan of J.J. Abrams (Lost) and I think his reboot is a great idea. The film is not done like any of the series or films, which is fine by me. I do like all the series (and love films, The Motion Picture, Wrath of Khan and Star Trek VI), but love the original show and DS9 (one of the darkest sci-fi ever produced, that is, before the Battlestar Galactica TV series came along; not surprisingly by the same producer, Ron Moore).
I'm looking forward to the new Star Trek!
Doug McLure movies on youtube :(
New Transformers2 trailer: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809943432/trailer
Too much fun!
saw the reader last night. great movie, and kate winslet is amazing in it.
Quotesaw the reader last night. great movie, and kate winslet is amazing in it.
I want to see this (pointless & irrelevant info prt1: Kate is from my hometown of Reading!)
Alpha Dog - good cast (Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis, Harry Dean Stanton etc) so I thought I'd give it a shot. Big mistake though unfortunately.
Full of unpleasant characters, none of who I cared for. Very disappointing role for Emile Hirsch too, especially after seeing him in the excellent Into The Wild. Sharon Stone was terrible! Anton Yelchin (soon to be seen in Star Trek) was good & the best thing about the movie was...Justin Timberlake?!!
Alpha Dog was 1 of those movies I went in thinking it would be terrible (target audience of teens, based on a true story, Timberlake, etc), but I thought it was okay. I know going in with low expectations helped out that aspect.
I thought Hirsch did as good as he could, but he's just too small and non-fear inducing to play a character like that whose supposed to be this bad ass drug dealer. I think I laughed when he took somebody through a sliding glass door. He'd be much better suited as a James Franco-esque Pineapple Express dealer than this type.
Timberlake was surprisingly good and likeable, and Shawn Hatosy was good. Who Im surprised you didnt mention is Ben Foster. He's impressed me in almost every movie I've seen him in, and thought he was great in this. He had some scenes that would've seemed over the top if most actors were doing them, but I found him believable thru the whole movie.
In the end, I think what hurts this movie as it continues is what these kids continue to do is just so stupid, you keep asking yourself when are they finally going to get some common sense.
QuoteAlpha Dog was 1 of those movies I went in thinking it would be terrible (target audience of teens, based on a true story, Timberlake, etc), but I thought it was okay. I know going in with low expectations helped out that aspect.
I thought Hirsch did as good as he could, but he's just too small and non-fear inducing to play a character like that whose supposed to be this bad ass drug dealer. I think I laughed when he took somebody through a sliding glass door. He'd be much better suited as a James Franco-esque Pineapple Express dealer than this type.
Timberlake was surprisingly good and likeable, and Shawn Hatosy was good. Who Im surprised you didnt mention is Ben Foster. He's impressed me in almost every movie I've seen him in, and thought he was great in this. He had some scenes that would've seemed over the top if most actors were doing them, but I found him believable thru the whole movie.
In the end, I think what hurts this movie as it continues is what these kids continue to do is just so stupid, you keep asking yourself when are they finally going to get some common sense.
I thought he was OTT to the point of being unbelievable. Sure, he played the strung out junkie well enough but the strung out junkie who goes Bruce Lee on a room full of guys?! Didn't work for me.
What have you seen him in that impressed you? Just checked his profile, maybe only remember him as Angel in X3. I've seen 3:10 but don't remember him from that...
I guess I believed the OTT scenes because other scenes in the movie (little bro comes over for shots and a pipe, breaks into Hirsch's house) where it made the "Bruce Lee" scene, office blow up, etc. seem feasible. He played the junkie aspect well, but I thought in all of the scenes where everything was going good, he seemed perfectly normal and I believed him/his character's ability to go from calm to chaotic in an instant. I thought he was probably the best part of the movie.
I guess I haven't seen him in as many movies as I thought, but I thought he was good in 3:10, I saw Liberty Heights awhile ago which was decent but dont remember much from it, but the 1 that stood out in my mind was Hostage. Now that I think about it, I think his role in Hostage may have even carried over to this movie as to why I thought he was believable.
Hostage was that 1 with Bruce Willis a few years back. It's good and definitely worth a viewing if you haven't seen it. Much better than you'd expect a semi-blockbuster thriller to be.
Haven't seen Hostage. Have you seen 16 blocks? I like Mos Def & David Morse, keeping thinking about renting it...
Hero (Ying Xiong) - don't know if I enjoyed this or not. Some beautiful cinematography/choreography but I'm just not too sure about people flying about all over the place + Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon did it better.
Certainly doesn't deserve the 8.0 it has @ IMDB & I definitely prefer Yimou Zhang's quieter films like The Road Home, Not One Less & Happy Times.
QuoteHaven't seen Hostage. Have you seen 16 blocks? I like Mos Def & David Morse, keeping thinking about renting it...
Hero (Ying Xiong) - don't know if I enjoyed this or not. Some beautiful cinematography/choreography but I'm just not too sure about people flying about all over the place + Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon did it better.
Certainly doesn't deserve the 8.0 it has @ IMDB & I definitely prefer Yimou Zhang's quieter films like The Road Home, Not One Less & Happy Times.
I actually enjoyed Hero and House Of Green Daggers over Crouching Tiger. All 3 are beautiful
QuoteHaven't seen Hostage. Have you seen 16 blocks? I like Mos Def & David Morse, keeping thinking about renting it...
Hero (Ying Xiong) - don't know if I enjoyed this or not. Some beautiful cinematography/choreography but I'm just not too sure about people flying about all over the place + Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon did it better.
Certainly doesn't deserve the 8.0 it has @ IMDB & I definitely prefer Yimou Zhang's quieter films like The Road Home, Not One Less & Happy Times.
After I saw CTHD, I pretty much quit watching those type of movies, because they just aren't as good, and any time I've tried to watch one since, I just wasnt too interested. I still love
Kung Fu Hustle though. I've enjoyed most of the Jet Li movies I've seen (props to his Japanese name. I had no clue who that was that you listed), but they arent movies I try to see, moreso movies I'll watch if they're on. Never seen Hero, but it will stick in my mind because a friend of mine at college a few years ago left it at our place for like 2 months and ended up having to go to court because he didnt want to pay the insane late fees ;D
16 Blocks was decent, but definitely not as good as Hostage. Go for Hostage first if you're going to pick between the 2.
I actually think that new movie with Mos Def, Donald Faison, Avon Barksdale, and Mike Epps looks pretty funny -
Next Day Air,
Call me crazy, but it looks like a black comedy version of No Country for Old Men based on the previews ;D
QuoteCall me crazy, but it looks like a black comedy version of No Country for Old Men based on the previews ;D
Have
got to watch the trailer now ;D
Here we go: http://www.apple.com/trailers/summit/nextdayair/
No Country for Old Men?!! You are crazy!
Could be good, could be shit - definitely a fun trailer though.
Mos Def made me laugh...& Avon Barksdale?! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Did you all see this trailer? Looks great: http://www.apple.com/trailers/summit/thebrothersbloom/
QuoteNo Country for Old Men?!! You are crazy!
Could be good, could be shit - definitely a fun trailer though.
Mos Def made me laugh...& Avon Barksdale?! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Well I had only seen the 30 sec. TV previews before that, but my thoughts were only confirmed.
Drugs end up in the wrong hands, those hands want to sell the drugs to make money. Those hands act like they dont have the drugs and the people who lost the drugs want the drugs.
I guess there's no Anton in this movie and maybe it could've been a little more surburban a la Friday, but this has NCFOM all over it. If you dont think is the black comedy version of NCFOM, you havent seen enough black comedies ;D
Mike Epps has cracked me up every time I've seen him, whether its a movie or stand up. I have full faith this will be funny.
And Wood Harris might as well change his name to Avon Barksdale, because, that's just who he is. Idris Elba's career seems to be on more of an upswing, but he should just change his name to Stringer Bell as well
Best movie news I've heard in a while: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/04/john-hillcoats-road-gets-october-16th.html
Easily my most anticipated film this year.
Omar's in it (to keep on topic with this talk of The Wire).
QuoteDid you all see this trailer? Looks great: http://www.apple.com/trailers/summit/thebrothersbloom/
Had not, looks good. Reminds me of a less British (no offense DB ;)) Guy Ritchie flick.
Big fan of Brody, Ruffalo, and Wiesz as well so I expect good things
.....which reminds me, I still need to see RockNRolla :o
QuoteBest movie news I've heard in a while: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/04/john-hillcoats-road-gets-october-16th.html
Easily my most anticipated film this year.
Omar's in it (to keep on topic with this talk of The Wire).
Sounds awesome, big Viggo fan too. Really liked Eastern Promises.
Maybe they were right for pulling it, but I didnt think last year was all that strong of a year Best Picture wise. I guess they thought Slumdog might have caught too much steam? :-?
No preview yet though? :(
QuoteNo preview yet though? :(
There's a bunch of stills floating around online, looks like they capture the tone of the novel perfectly.
Looking forward to that too!
Official website says the trailer is coming soon & there's a little box ready to go: http://www.weinsteinco.com/#/film/road/
Eastern Promises was excellent.
There's an Eastern Promises sequel coming! Man, I love Cronenberg.
QuoteThere's an Eastern Promises sequel coming! Man, I love Cronenberg.
No way?!?!! :D :o :D :D :o
I mean, the way it ended (which did any of you see coming as far as who Viggo was? :o), it screamed for a sequel, but it just seemed like a movie/story that wasn't going to take that next step. I guess partially I thought that because it's not like it did all that well $$ wise I would think.
I've read articles where people from Russia say Viggo's accent in that movie was the best they've ever heard from someone whose 1st language isn't Russian or is fluent in it. He was a bad MF'er in that movie.
I can't remember who won Best Actor 2 years ago off the top of my head, but I thought Viggo deserved it (and Philip Seymour Hoffman got screwed for not at least getting nominated for Before the Devil Knows You're Dead which is probably the best movie I've seen the last couple years).
I guess thats 2 years in a row the actor I wanted/thought should win best actor didnt :P
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead started off great but turned into a convoluted mess of epic proportions. Sidney Lumet's done so much better. PSH killed it, though.
Great Cronenberg interview here (he comes across like such a nice guy): http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/videos.html?id=1082029804
QuoteBefore the Devil Knows You're Dead started off great but turned into a convoluted mess of epic proportions. Sidney Lumet's done so much better. PSH killed it, though.
I only saw it once, and really need to watch it again, but I'm interested to know why you thought it turned into a convoluted mess?
The only part that wasnt messy was the first 5 minutes when Ms. Tomei looked oh so fantastic, after that, it was all downhill, but wasn't that almost expected?
Hawke and PSH try to rob their parent's jewelry store - what good can really come from that?!
Add on top of that PSH is a heroin addict in a dissolving marriage whose job seems to be on the downside, and Hawke is a deadbeat dad who gets by paycheck to paycheck. Combine each of them robbing a jewelry store, and you have an unstoppable downward spiral. I thought the movie was engrossing and entertaining at the same time, while each and every character hooked you to their own personal life/problems.
The acting was great all around - PSH, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney, Marisa Tomei, Michael Shannon, Amy Ryan (aka Beadie). Fantastic.
I do remember their being quite a bit of flashbacks and time changing, but I also remember it feeling seamless.
I definitely need to see it again, but I thought it was brilliant.
QuoteThere's an Eastern Promises sequel coming! Man, I love Cronenberg.
Great news!
QuoteQuoteThere's an Eastern Promises sequel coming! Man, I love Cronenberg.
No way?!?!! :D :o :D :D :o
I mean, the way it ended (which did any of you see coming as far as who Viggo was? :o)
That twist ruined an otherwise excellent movie. Viggo and Naomi's relationship would have been much more interesting if it hadn't happened. But I loved Viggo's performance so it'd be great to see another movie with that character.
Just watched Brokeback Mountain and A History of Violence.
First one was pretty good, carried by Jake Gyllenhal and Heath Ledger mostly but that's fine with me.
A History of Violence turned out to be quite boring. I was expecting quite a lot from this movie as a few people told me it's excellent, but it didn't do anything for me.
monsters vs aliens duh
QuoteJust watched Brokeback Mountain and A History of Violence.
First one was pretty good, carried by Jake Gyllenhal and Heath Ledger mostly but that's fine with me.
A History of Violence turned out to be quite boring. I was expecting quite a lot from this movie as a few people told me it's excellent, but it didn't do anything for me.
I had high expectations for that one, and it disappointed me as well. It was decent though.
Eastern Promises is much, much better though
QuoteQuoteQuoteThere's an Eastern Promises sequel coming! Man, I love Cronenberg.
No way?!?!! :D :o :D :D :o
I mean, the way it ended (which did any of you see coming as far as who Viggo was? :o)
That twist ruined an otherwise excellent movie. Viggo and Naomi's relationship would have been much more interesting if it hadn't happened. But I loved Viggo's performance so it'd be great to see another movie with that character.
Ruined it?! I dont think so.
I wouldnt be surprised if Naomi isnt even in the 2nd one. I would expect them to focus for on Viggo's character now being on the inside and what happens with that.
I don't think the twist ruined Eastern promises.
Also, I think A History Of Violence is Cronenberg's best movie.
Edit: Maybe not best, but there are a few that are close: Dead Ringers, The Dead Zone, The Fly as well as Eastern Promises are up there. The only one I didn't like was Naked Lunch, witch started out good but got too weird even for me. I haven't seen any of his early movies since I don't really like horror that much. Are Crash or Spider worth checking out?
QuoteI don't think the twist ruined Eastern promises.
Also, I think A History Of Violence is Cronenberg's best movie.
I need to know how/why you thought it was better than Eastern Promises.
Also, if you like AHOV that much, I think you'd really like Appaloosa, directed by Ed Harris and also starring himself and Viggo. Hard to explain, but how it is shot is very similar to the same feeling I got with AHOV where the scenery/landscape shots feel wide open and you feel like almost in the scenes when watching (many of) them.
That last sentence might not make sense to you :D
QuoteQuoteI don't think the twist ruined Eastern promises.
Also, I think A History Of Violence is Cronenberg's best movie.
I need to know how/why you thought it was better than Eastern Promises.
Also, if you like AHOV that much, I think you'd really like Appaloosa, directed by Ed Harris and also starring himself and Viggo. Hard to explain, but how it is shot is very similar to the same feeling I got with AHOV where the scenery/landscape shots feel wide open and you feel like almost in the scenes when watching (many of) them.
That last sentence might not make sense to you :D
I saw Appaloosa on on demand, but the picture wasn't that good cause we didn't have an hdmi cable or hd box for our new tv yet. I thought it was alright, but would like to watch it again. My favorite western of RECENT years is still The Proposition.
With Eastern Promises there's some shocking/surprising stuff that happens that didn't have the same impact on my second viewing. I think both films are great, I give a slight edge to AHOV at the moment.
I know what you mean about feeling like you're in a movie.
Well, with what I was talking about with Appaloosa, it would probably be hard to notice then. I didnt think it was great, but I thought it was good and by the time it was over, it was kind of like the sum was greater than its parts. I thought Ed Harris' performance overshadowed Viggo though, something I didnt expect. I did not like The Proposition much at all, although I think I was kind of dozing off as it went on. To each his own. My favorite western of this decade, although it blurs the western line, was probably Renegade.
There definitely are a couple scenes that dont have the shock value the 2nd time, but I also dont think that's what made the movie so good. The story is great, on many levels, and detailed. But Viggo just straight up steals the movie and every scene he's in.
The Proposition was excellent! That, Jesse James & Open Range are my fav Westerns of recent years...
QuoteThe Proposition was excellent! That, Jesse James & Open Range are my fav Westerns of recent years...
Scratch that, Jesse James is my favorite
Havent seen Open Range. Blew it off as another Costner movie that would suck, although whenever I eventually get around to seeing them, Im embarrassed to say I thought they werent bad (Waterworld, Postman, etc)
QuoteI don't think the twist ruined Eastern promises.
Also, I think A History Of Violence is Cronenberg's best movie.
Edit: Maybe not best, but there are a few that are close: Dead Ringers, The Dead Zone, The Fly as well as Eastern Promises are up there. The only one I didn't like was Naked Lunch, witch started out good but got too weird even for me. I haven't seen any of his early movies since I don't really like horror that much. Are Crash or Spider worth checking out?
I agree with you on A History of Violence. I love that movie, especially William Hurt's fifteen minutes. I've never seen Dead Ringers and, though it was a fairly good movie, The Fly was too gross for me to really enjoy it. Dead Zone is really good though. It's fun to watch it back to back with some West Wing to compare Martin Sheen's characters. I haven't seen Crash, but Spider was a good movie. I didn't especially
like it, but I want to see it again. It had some very good acting and it was just well done in general. It's been a long time since I watched it, so I can't really remember specifics.
Interesting...
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/district9/
I watched The Wrestler over the weekend. Thoughts:
1. Wresting is crazy.
2. Marisa Tomei still looks really good.
3. The plot was pretty predictable.
4. Mickey Rourke was good in the role. I don't know if I'd say he was great, but he was good. I'm glad Sean Penn won the Oscar.
QuoteInteresting...
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/district9/
I thought it was a documentary or something, then about halfway through, I just went WHAAAT!!!?!?! :o
That definitely has some potential, and if Peter Jackson is directing it, my expectations are already high. It looks like it comes out in August if Im reading this clock on their website correctly. Glad I dont have to wait like a year and a half to see it.
The movie website is nuts too. I just felt like I hacked into some FBI grid or something ;D
//www.d-9.com
Damn, that looks very cool. Headdy, Peter Jackson's not directing it, though; his new one's out at the end of this year.
QuoteDamn, that looks very cool. Headdy, Peter Jackson's not directing it, though; his new one's out at the end of this year.
Yeah, I think as the preview continued I was getting excited and saw Jackson's name so I just figured it meant he was directing ;D
I never got the whole "this famous director presents" thing. Is it supposed to mean they think it's good so I should see it because of that?! Stupid
QuoteI watched The Wrestler over the weekend. Thoughts:
1. Wresting is crazy.
2. Marisa Tomei still looks really good.
3. The plot was pretty predictable.
4. Mickey Rourke was good in the role. I don't know if I'd say he was great, but he was good. I'm glad Sean Penn won the Oscar.
Agreed on all 4 points although I think Marisa Tomei looked a little better when she was carrying a few more pounds.
QuoteInteresting...
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/district9/
That does look cool. That is an awesome ship!
QuoteQuoteThe Proposition was excellent! That, Jesse James & Open Range are my fav Westerns of recent years...
Scratch that, Jesse James is my favorite
Havent seen Open Range. Blew it off as another Costner movie that would suck, although whenever I eventually get around to seeing them, Im embarrassed to say I thought they werent bad (Waterworld, Postman, etc)
Open Range is fantastic.
I havent seen any talk around here, so maybe its just me, but does anyone else think [size=24]Terminator: Salvation looks absolutely Fucking Awesome?!?![/size]
Its going to make Rise of the Machines look like Batman & Robin
QuoteI havent seen any talk around here, so maybe its just me, but does anyone else think [size=24]Terminator: Salvation looks absolutely Fucking Awesome?!?![/size]
Its going to make Rise of the Machines look like Batman & Robin
The wild card is director McG. He's a bit of a hack, but I really like his TV series Supernatural. I'm excited about the new movie though.
Never heard of him, and never even figured they wouldn't have gotten a decent director for this one. I figured that was his nickname when I read your post, but apparently not ;D
I dont know anything about him, but judging by his resume, I'd call him someone who hasnt done jack shit as opposed to a hack.
I guess we'll find out soon enough
QuoteNever heard of him, and never even figured they wouldn't have gotten a decent director for this one. I figured that was his nickname when I read your post, but apparently not ;D
I dont know anything about him, but judging by his resume, I'd call him someone who hasnt done jack shit as opposed to a hack.
I guess we'll find out soon enough
If anything, he was a hack director. We'll see if he can remedy this. Don't forget he's the guy who directed those masterful Charlie's Angels movies.
He's known more as a TV producer and like I said, I love Supernatural.
QuoteQuoteNever heard of him, and never even figured they wouldn't have gotten a decent director for this one. I figured that was his nickname when I read your post, but apparently not ;D
I dont know anything about him, but judging by his resume, I'd call him someone who hasnt done jack shit as opposed to a hack.
I guess we'll find out soon enough
If anything, he was a hack director. We'll see if he can remedy this. Don't forget he's the guy who directed those masterful Charlie's Angels movies.
He's known more as a TV producer and like I said, I love Supernatural.
Yeah, We Are Marshall and the 2 Charlie's Angels are the only movies I even see on his resume. Not very enlightening.
I'm excited about Salvation, could have done without that rant from C. Bale though, I've read lots to suggest that he's a bit of a wanker.
Anyone else excited about the resurrection of HAMMER studios?!!
http://www.hammerfilms.com/productions/film/the-wake-wood
(staring Timothy Spall & Aidan Gillen (The Wire))
(http://horror.blogosfere.it/images/the_wake_wood_1.jpg)
& they've also acquired the rights to remake the exceptional Let The Right One In
So that's a + for Wake Wood & a - for remaking Let The Right One In.
Hard Times - early Walter Hill movie staring Charles Bronson as a streetfighter & James Coburn as his promoter.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine- it was awful, such a disappointment. It would have been an average movie if it wasn't about X-Men, the fact that they took (and butchered) familiar x-men characters made it worse. Totally bummed about it.
Bought No Country For Old Men for a second viewing. So much better the second time around.
QuoteX-Men Origins: Wolverine- it was awful, such a disappointment. It would have been an average movie if it wasn't about X-Men, the fact that they took (and butchered) familiar x-men characters made it worse. Totally bummed about it.
I've wanted to see this, but I have heard
nothing positive about it. I really don't want to shell out hard earned cash to see my favorite Marvel characters ruined in film.
QuoteBought No Country For Old Men for a second viewing. So much better the second time around.
Probably b/c I wasn't there running my mouth like last time.
;D
Seriously, though... it's a good movie. But then again, has there been a Coen Brothers movie that wasn't?
QuoteQuoteBought No Country For Old Men for a second viewing. So much better the second time around.
Probably b/c I wasn't there running my mouth like last time.
;D
Seriously, though... it's a good movie. But then again, has there been a Coen Brothers movie that wasn't?
THE LADYKILLERS
Not to re-hash a week or 2 ago, but I dont think Ladykillers was bad, just bad as far as Coen Brothers goes which means its better than at least 50% of movies
QuoteNot to re-hash a week or 2 ago, but I dont think Ladykillers was bad, just bad as far as Coen Brothers goes which means its better than at least 50% of movies
Well. . . I agree with that.
Quote
& they've also acquired the rights to remake the exceptional Let The Right One In
.
I heard about that, I dont think it needs to get remade. It's fine the way it is.
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I saw Sin Nombre last week. Excellent film! (Maybe they will want to remake that because it has subtitles.) :(
Heya A.
This looks like it might be the best studio comedy of the year (and hopefully Todd Phillip's triumphant return to form): http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/05/mike-tyson-gets-his-singing-debut-in.html
There's another trailer out there that's worth a watch, too.
QuoteThis looks like it might be the best studio comedy of the year (and hopefully Todd Phillip's triumphant return to form): http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/05/mike-tyson-gets-his-singing-debut-in.html
There's another trailer out there that's worth a watch, too.
Dont know if Id say for the year yet since there is still 8 months left, but it looks like it should be the comedy to have come out to that point.
I dont like how they arent going to flashback to the night before at all though. That would seem like plenty of chances for good laughs
QuoteI havent seen any talk around here, so maybe its just me, but does anyone else think [size=24]Terminator: Salvation looks absolutely Fucking Awesome?!?![/size]
Its going to make Rise of the Machines look like Batman & Robin
New 4min trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/terminatorsalvation/
One thing's for sure, there won't be a shortage of action!
I lied. The Invention of Lying will certainly be the year's best comedy. I mean c'mon:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EAjzITTQB1c/SfXQfuuW1II/AAAAAAAAAEU/N-adleFOGfc/s320/IMG_0314_3.JPG)
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVi3zs_S96M&feature=player_embedded[/media]
I'm not completely sold, but there's no way I'll miss a Woody Allen film starring Larry David and Ed Begley Jr.
I love Larry David but I dont like Woody Allen movies at all (except for Sweet & Lowdown).
Not sure what to make of this, although based on the preview it looks like LD will supercede my dislike of Allen and ill like this movie.
Im going to miss Leon Black in the next season :'(
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ewr4BSTr8Q[/media]
The Wrestler - excellent!
Having seen both movies (Milk & The Wrestler) I do think the right man got the oscar though.
Doubt - very very good movie.. Excellent acting.
^^^^ me too, i love phillip seymour hoffman. what a man.
Dark Knight, for the 3rd time.
It blew me away the first time at the IMAX, then when I watched it on DVD the first week it came out (on a non-HDTV and no stereo system), I wasnt as quite as crazy about it and thought maybe some of what I believed made it so great was simply seeing it in the IMAX (first movie Ive ever seen in an IMAX, and I might only see 1 movie a year at the theater in general) so the movie overall didn't strike me as quite as good the 2nd time for whatever reason. Now, after the 3rd viewing (on same TV), I think I retract most of what I thought after that 2nd viewing.
After last time, I thought BBegins was the better of the two, but now I dont know. They're both great regardless, but I believe what made me think that originally was Im drawn more towards a movie with a detailed story that builds (and interests me) as opposed to an action flick (which although it is disguised quite well, Dark Knight is).
Heath Ledger in DK is the best part of either though. He steals every scene he was in.
Ironically, I think thats part of the reason why I think BBegins is the better movie. Ledger should have had more scenes/screen time in Dark Knight, and to me, there was no reason to accelerate Harvey Dent becoming Two Face in that movie. That only took more scenes/dialogue away from Joker and really detracts from his character the last hour of the movie. Not to mention, Joker was supposed to be in the next Batman movie, so they easily could've had Dent's progression to Two Face occur in the next movie (although now, if there is a 3rd movie, I doubt the Joker will be in it. And he shouldnt).
Basically, I think DK has more peaks and valleys with an award-winning performance whereas BB just flows great and has a better storyline. Both are great.
I think Aaron Eckhart put in an award nominee-worthy performance in The Dark Knight. His character's nuances was fascinating.
Normally I don't like films based on comics/graphic novels, but the last two Batman flicks are excellent.
QuoteI think Aaron Eckhart put in an award nominee-worthy performance in The Dark Knight. His character's nuances was fascinating.
Normally I don't like films based on comics/graphic novels, but the last two Batman flicks are excellent.
Eckhart was good. I had no problem with his acting or his character, it just felt like they advanced his character too fast, only to kill him off by the end of the movie where he was only Two Face for 45 minutes or so. And all at the expense of giving Joker/Ledger less screen time.
I can enjoy probably over half of the comics they make as movies, but the Nolan Batmans go above and beyond that. They're both great movies even outside of the comic context, and I dont think any other comic movie has even come close to being as good.
I think less was more with the Joker. You can ruin a great role, especially a co-starring villain role, by over-exposure. More Joker would have made the Batman character less appealing, which almost occurs as it is.
I understand what you're saying, but Ledger was the highlight of every scene he was in, so I dont see how a little more screentime would've hurt him. Limiting it, however, didn't hurt either I guess in that regard.
And if you think Eckhart was good, it just makes even less sense to kill his character off so fast.
Eckhart was in most of the movie and as a Harvey Dent, so only his emerging villain character was killed off, and that was at the end of the film. I know what you mean though - you liked Two-Face, but wanted to see more of him or perhaps save him for the next film. Harvey Dent was a good character on its own.
brad and i went to see the new star trek movie yesterday. i'm normally not in to scifi, but it was AWESOME!
Quotebrad and i went to see the new star trek movie yesterday. i'm normally not in to scifi, but it was AWESOME!
We don't get it until the 29th, can't wait (might watch Wrath Of Khan again this week...)
QuoteQuotebrad and i went to see the new star trek movie yesterday. i'm normally not in to scifi, but it was AWESOME!
We don't get it until the 29th, can't wait (might watch Wrath Of Khan again this week...)
Star Trek VI is almost as good. Christopher Plumber as a crazy Shakespeare-spewing Klingon rules!!!
aaron eckhart weirds me out.
Running Scared
Considering Paul Walker was the lead actor, surprisingly good. A lot of crazy cinematography and color schemes. Stayed pretty fast paced the whole time, so that never hurts.
Worth a watch if its on TV like it was last night.
Hancock - very enjoyable! I had low expectations after hearing so many bad things but was pleasantly surprised. If you're a fan of Will Smith &/or the superhero genre then it's maybe worth checking out...
Anyone else excited about Disney's return to 2D animation?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/princessandthefrog/
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.cinematical.com/media/2009/05/image002-(2).jpg)
My little Princess is excited. Loved Lilo and Stich which was their last 2D one I think
QuoteLoved Lilo and Stich which was their last 2D one I think
Their last
good one yes, but you're forgetting Brother Bear & Home On The Range.
Call yourself a father ::) ;)
Hard Eight and Assassination Tango. Assassination Tango was a nice little movie. Really solid performance by Robert Duvall as usual. Hard Eight was good, but flawed. Philip Baker Hall was really great and Philip Seymour Hoffman had an awesome cameo (best scene in the movie) but I thought all the stuff with Samuel L. Jackson was unnecessary and just cluttered it up. Too much plot in too few scenes. It's still worth seeing though.
Hey dragonboy, have you seen Takeshi Miiki's Suriyaki Western Django? It co-stars Quentin Tarantino and is a mash-up of a western and a fucked up fantasy. It got ok reviews at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and it's airing on TV in Canada on The Movie Network (which is a Canadian HD-movie channel). I want to watch it ASAP.
(http://caffeine-headache.net/blog3/sukiyaki-django-posterb.jpg%20 )
QuoteQuoteLoved Lilo and Stich which was their last 2D one I think
Their last good one yes, but you're forgetting Brother Bear & Home On The Range.
Call yourself a father ::) ;)
Yes the appropriate word is good. Kids hated Home and Brother Bear thankfully. Not like my daughter has any taste as I was forced to watch about 1/2 of High School Musical 3. I got up and went running as I just couldn't take it. I felt my boys crawling back up and wanting to die.
I saw Marley and Me a few days back. It was pretty sappy and sad, but overall very enjoyable.
QuoteHey dragonboy, have you seen Takeshi Miiki's Suriyaki Western Django? It co-stars Quentin Tarantino and is a mash-up of a western and a fucked up fantasy. It got ok reviews at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and it's airing on TV in Canada on The Movie Network (which is a Canadian HD-movie channel). I want to watch it ASAP.
Haven't seen it but I've heard good things, let me know what you think.
QuoteQuoteHey dragonboy, have you seen Takeshi Miike's Suriyaki Western Django? It co-stars Quentin Tarantino and is a mash-up of a western and a fucked up fantasy. It got ok reviews at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and it's airing on TV in Canada on The Movie Network (which is a Canadian HD-movie channel). I want to watch it ASAP.
Haven't seen it but I've heard good things, let me know what you think.
Will do. I've actually never seen a Miike film - I don't know if I have the stomach for them - but this is a quasi-western, so it interests me greatly.
QuoteI saw Marley and Me a few days back. It was pretty sappy and sad, but overall very enjoyable.
did you get a yeast infection since the Flyers lost???
QuoteHancock - very enjoyable! I had low expectations after hearing so many bad things but was pleasantly surprised. If you're a fan of Will Smith &/or the superhero genre then it's maybe worth checking out...
Liked Hancock, more than I thought. I found the first half more enjoyable, but it was good. They tied things up well with the ending. All in all, better than I expected
QuoteQuoteI saw Marley and Me a few days back. It was pretty sappy and sad, but overall very enjoyable.
did you get a yeast infection since the Flyers lost???
It's a very good film adapatation of a superior novel. And Go Bruins.
QuoteHard Eight and Assassination Tango. Assassination Tango was a nice little movie. Really solid performance by Robert Duvall as usual. Hard Eight was good, but flawed. Philip Baker Hall was really great and Philip Seymour Hoffman had an awesome cameo (best scene in the movie) but I thought all the stuff with Samuel L. Jackson was unnecessary and just cluttered it up. Too much plot in too few scenes. It's still worth seeing though.
I think I brought Hard Eight to both True and DB's recognizance not long ago, and personally, I really like that movie. It's about as simple as a movie can be, yet exhilirating almost the whole time.
I dont see how SLJ's character cluttered it up. Without that storyline, the "movie side" of the movie is non-existent. I thought that was what made the story interesting. Until Samuel threw his foot in the mix, everything was smooth sailing. He was the wrench.
Really like that flick. Philip Baker Hall pwns it. ;)
QuoteQuoteLoved Lilo and Stich which was their last 2D one I think
Their last good one yes, but you're forgetting Brother Bear & Home On The Range.
Call yourself a father ::) ;)
I didnt think Disney made them in 2D anymore
I havent seen any of these :-[ ::)
Old joke headdy.
Is that what really happens? If so then you're a dick for posting that Capt, just because you have no interest in a movie why ruin other people's enjoyment by posting a spoiler like that?
QuoteIs that what really happens? If so then you're a dick for posting that Capt, just because you have no interest in a movie why ruin other people's enjoyment by posting a spoiler like that?
Read the book. The book/film is about a couple's life with a very bad but loveable yellow-lab. It's actually more about the couple than the dog, but the dog plays a major role in the emotional impact of some of the scenes.
QuoteIs that what really happens? If so then you're a dick for posting that Capt, just because you have no interest in a movie why ruin other people's enjoyment by posting a spoiler like that?
I posted the same pic like 2 months ago, with a spoiler before it. A handful of people thought it was hilarious.
Youre the first person to have a problem with it. Sorry.
I thought that was like common knowledge anyway. How else do animal movies end?! Its not like this is Milo & Otis or something.
The Road trailer: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/05/esquire-wasnt-kidding-trailer-for-road.html
Aside from the first 30 seconds, I'm extremely pleased. One word: OMAR!
QuoteThe Road trailer: http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/05/esquire-wasnt-kidding-trailer-for-road.html
Aside from the first 30 seconds, I'm extremely pleased. One word: OMAR!
Beginning does looks questionable, but the rest looks good.
I see Guy Pearce is in it. The director must have seen Ravenous ;D
QuoteQuoteIs that what really happens? If so then you're a dick for posting that Capt, just because you have no interest in a movie why ruin other people's enjoyment by posting a spoiler like that?
I posted the same pic like 2 months ago, with a spoiler before it. A handful of people thought it was hilarious.
Youre the first person to have a problem with it. Sorry.
I thought that was like common knowledge anyway. How else do animal movies end?! Its not like this is Milo & Otis or something.
Where's the spoiler notice this time? & regardless of whether you post a spoiler notice or not the picture is pretty hard to miss.
Just because other people haven't commented doesn't mean to say they don't have a problem with it.
Any serious, respectful movie fan is careful to avoid spoiling other people's enjoyment of any movie, regardless of how interested they may or may not be in the film.
Obviously you're not a serious movie fan & as for being sorry, no you're not because the picture is still there.
You & I are done talking movies.
Were not talking Usual Suspects here. Knowing this ending isnt exactly ruining the movie if someone may want to see it. If anything, it might make it easier for an animal lover knowing that. How would knowing the dog dies take away from the funny or loving earlier moments of the movie?
I didn't actually think Marley and Me was on a "serious" movie fans radar.
I asked my mom and sister who have both seen the movie if they would've cared, and both said they wouldn't have and may have rather known before seeing it. I read on a few other random message boards when it came out in theaters awhile back where people weren't as explicit as myself, but they warned other people that the movie's ending is sad and be prepared for that going in, and it wouldnt be a good idea to take a young child to most likely. Lets be honest - who over 10 years old doesn't know that means the dog dies?! People who went/want to see this movie want to see a movie that shows the good, bad, and funny of owning a dog, knowing the ending doesn't detract from that with this movie.
Since you have such a problem with it, ill take it down, but I think youre overreacting a bit here considering the context.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar1xWzxutl4[/media]
QuoteWere not talking Usual Suspects here. Knowing this ending isnt exactly ruining the movie if someone may want to see it. If anything, it might make it easier for an animal lover knowing that. How would knowing the dog dies take away from the funny or loving earlier moments of the movie?
I didn't actually think Marley and Me was on a "serious" movie fans radar.
I asked my mom and sister who have both seen the movie if they would've cared, and both said they wouldn't have and may have rather known before seeing it. I read on a few other random message boards when it came out in theaters awhile back where people weren't as explicit as myself, but they warned other people that the movie's ending is sad and be prepared for that going in, and it wouldnt be a good idea to take a young child to most likely. Lets be honest - who over 10 years old doesn't know that means the dog dies?!. People who went/want to see this movie want to have an enjoyable experience, knowing the ending doesn't detract from that with this movie.
Since you have such a problem with it, ill take it down, but I think youre overreacting a bit here considering the context.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar1xWzxutl4
I don't give a fuck what your mum, sister, grandmother or next-door-neighbor think. Who are they to decide what part of any movie should be important or relevant for me?
Until I saw your post I didn't know anything about the movie other than it stars Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson & a dog. I had no intention of watching it but who knows? Only a small percentage of films get released here in Japan & my DVD rental pickings are slim. Also, what my wife wants to watch & what I want to watch is sometimes different. I'm usually in charge of choosing what goes on our rental list because she trusts my judgment but every now & then she slips something dire in there (I'm trying my best to keep What Happens In Vegas away from the top!)
So there is a chance I may watch this & as with any movie I try my best to avoid too much information beforehand. If I know that something is going to happen to one of the characters (in this case a dog) then I have that in the back of my mind whilst I'm watching it - something I don't want.
No of course it isn't Usual Suspects but who are you to decide what movies are relevant? & like I said before, just because other people don't comment doesn't mean to say they're not upset. There are lots of people here who just read the threads but rarely post.
I love The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones but I also love Tom Jones...do I give a fuck what anyone else might think of my music tastes? Of course not. I love Planet Of The Apes, The Empire Strikes Back, Memento...I'm sure I won't
love it but maybe I might like Marley & Me too.
You decided that Marley & Me wasn't an important movie that anyone should give a shit about so you posted that 'hilarious' picture.
Do me (& everyone else) here a favor by not making those decisons for us & by taking care not to post spoilers.
And just as I would never tell you what music you should or shouldn't care about, please don't decide for me what movies I should watch or shouldn't watch or consider 'relevant'
Show me where I said the movie wasn't relevant or important.
I said knowing the ending isn't very important in this case, because what happens in every non-animated animal movie is the same: they are lost and come home to their owner, they can play sports, they do heroic things, they can talk, or they die. It isn't rocket science, and this is a true story, so lets put two and two together.
Additionally, the movie isnt about the ending, its about everything that comes before it. The ending is not a result of what occurs in the movie, nor is it caused by something. Im sure you will say that's not the point, and maybe it isnt, but I doubt knowing this ending would ruin the movie for a M&M moviegoer. It certainly didnt distract the millions of people who read the book from seeing it in the theater.
I will lay off the spoilers (I dont think Ive ever posted another one, or at least one that explicit without prefacing it), just try not to let knowing the ending of a fun movie aimed at kids and parents bother you so much.
Hey dragonboy, Marley and Me is a good movie. See it, but better yet, read the book first.
QuoteHey dragonboy, Marley and Me is a good movie. See it, but better yet, read the book first.
Cheers Jaimoe, will do!
I can't believe my Dad saw the new Star Trek movie before I did :-/ ;D
QuoteQuoteHey dragonboy, Marley and Me is a good movie. See it, but better yet, read the book first.
Cheers Jaimoe, will do!
I can't believe my Dad saw the new Star Trek movie before I did :-/ ;D
i kind of want to go see star trek again... but on imax this time... maybe it has something to do with the hotness of a certain vulcan?
(http://www.topnews.in/light/files/Quinto-Spock.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)
"oh hey, i'm zachary quinto. i play spock, and i am really hot.in all seriousness though, it's a great movie. i think you'll love it, db!
QuoteQuoteQuoteHey dragonboy, Marley and Me is a good movie. See it, but better yet, read the book first.
Cheers Jaimoe, will do!
I can't believe my Dad saw the new Star Trek movie before I did :-/ ;D
i kind of want to go see star trek again... but on imax this time... maybe it has something to do with the hotness of a certain vulcan?
(http://www.topnews.in/light/files/Quinto-Spock.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)
"oh hey, i'm zachary quinto. i play spock, and i am really hot.
in all seriousness though, it's a great movie. i think you'll love it, db!
I love what Kevin Smith said about Chris Pine. I can't find the article/quote (it was on IMDB) but he went on & on about how amazing CP was to the extent that he said something like 'I'd pay money to watch Chris Pine have sex with my wife right now' ;D
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Here we go:
Smith Loves New Captain Kirk
14 May 2009 1:30 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Moviemaker Kevin Smith knows the secret behind the success of the new Star Trek movie - newcomer Chris Pine.
The J. J Abrams' blockbuster has beamed up to the top of the global box office following its release last week (09/10May09), taking a staggering $72.5 million (£48.3 million) in its opening weekend at the U.S. box office alone.
And director Smith isn't surprised the sci-fi adventure has attracted so many cinemagoers - because the new Captain Kirk is the hottest thing in Hollywood.
He tells MTV.Com, "That dude (Pine) is astounding. To be able to involve Kirk without doing a Shatner impression? That performance was so electric and so wonderful to watch.
"That dude is an instant movie star... That dude is gonna work forever. He's so good and effortless in his delivery."
And the Clerks auteur is so taken with Pine's acting abilities, he'd even watch the young star get intimate with his own wife.
He jokes, "I'd watch that dude do anything... I'd watch that dude have sex with my wife at this point. He's such a good actor."
Slumdog Millionaire - I'm tempted to say absolute rubbish but the child actors were excellent...
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http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1015373-oceans_eleven/news/1821065/weekly_ketchup_scorsese_to_direct_sinatra
MARTIN SCORSESE'S SINATRA PROJECT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
A year ago this week, the Weekly Ketchup reported Nancy Sinatra's negotiations with Universal Pictures on a biopic of her father, crooner and actor Frank Sinatra, that she hoped Martin Scorsese would direct. This week, the project was finally officially announced by Universal Pictures, with Scorsese indeed attached to direct. Titled Sinatra, the script will be written by Phil Alden Robinson (Field of Dreams, All of Me), whose last theatrical release was way back in 1992 with Sneakers. Although no actor is as yet officially signed to star as Frank Sinatra, one of the producers acknowledged that the top contender is indeed Leonardo DiCaprio, who has obviously emerged as Scorsese's favorite actor in recent years, starring in Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and the upcoming Shutter Island. However, there is also a rumor that Universal is hot on the idea of Johnny Depp possibly starring as Sinatra, following their happiness with his performance in Public Enemies. There are many different elements of Frank Sinatra's life that seem to be movie-friendly, including his status as one of the most successful singers of the 20th century, his career as an actor, his friends in the Rat Pack, his many romantic conquests, his friendship with J.F.K. and the alleged ties to the mafia. Producer Cathy Schulman said about the scope of the movie that it will be an "unconventional biopic that will touch on all phases of Sinatra's life."
I'd love to see Scorsese direct that film.
Both actors mentioned are great, but Im not sure either are right for the part of Ol' Blue Eyes. I think DiCaprio is better suited, but I think Marty could possibly find someone who fits better outside of DiCaprio or Depp
I don't see Johnny Depp as Sinatra at all.
Watched a few expectedly average at best movies tonight:
Street Kings - I check my Keanu Reeves bias at the door, and this started out good, but it treaded deep water fast. IMO, the ending was obvious within the first half hour, but the cast didnt seem to think that way, so maybe Keanu was cast perfectly. Wasnt bad and had its moments, but far too predictable, too early. Forest Whitaker turned in a great performance once again, Chris Evans shows he can act once again when he decides to act in a non-popcorn movie, and Hugh Laurie was very good in a supporting role that deserved more time.
The Ruins - this entertained me and kept me interested longer than Street Kings, so put it all together. I figured this to be another Hostel ripoff, but it went slightly beyond that as far as plot.
...on #3
QuoteI don't see Johnny Depp as Sinatra at all.
thats what Im saying.
both have the chops, and DiCaprio has surprised me numerous times and might be able to pull it off, but there's an actor who is better suited for this part than either of them.
QuoteQuoteI don't see Johnny Depp as Sinatra at all.
thats what Im saying.
both have the chops, and DiCaprio has surprised me numerous times and might be able to pull it off, but there's an actor who is better suited for this part than either of them.
Yeah DiCaprio is definitely the better suited of the 2. Capt James T Kirk maybe? ;)
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QuoteQuoteQuoteI don't see Johnny Depp as Sinatra at all.
thats what Im saying.
both have the chops, and DiCaprio has surprised me numerous times and might be able to pull it off, but there's an actor who is better suited for this part than either of them.
Yeah DiCaprio is definitely the better suited of the 2. Capt James T Kirk maybe? ;)
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;D
Im no Trekkie, but..
got the eyes, not a bad actor from what I remember seeing him in (Bottle Shock, Smokin Aces), but definitely couldnt handle this role.
QuoteQuoteQuoteIs that what really happens? If so then you're a dick for posting that Capt, just because you have no interest in a movie why ruin other people's enjoyment by posting a spoiler like that?
I posted the same pic like 2 months ago, with a spoiler before it. A handful of people thought it was hilarious.
Youre the first person to have a problem with it. Sorry.
I thought that was like common knowledge anyway. How else do animal movies end?! Its not like this is Milo & Otis or something.
Where's the spoiler notice this time? & regardless of whether you post a spoiler notice or not the picture is pretty hard to miss.
Just because other people haven't commented doesn't mean to say they don't have a problem with it.
Any serious, respectful movie fan is careful to avoid spoiling other people's enjoyment of any movie, regardless of how interested they may or may not be in the film.
Obviously you're not a serious movie fan & as for being sorry, no you're not because the picture is still there.
You & I are done talking movies.
So is this off the table then?? ;)
Im not sure, since it seemed like those "Expendables" pics were random and seemingly aimed at me ;D
Yeah we're cool ;)
The Expendables posters weren't aimed @ anyone in particular, just thought they looked cool. I love all things related to movies, the posters, trailers, soundtracks...anyone remember sets of movie stills? I think there was always 8 in a set...the owner of the video shop I used to had 100s & 100s of old movie stills, some worth a mint!
Expendables does look cool. The cast sounds very intriguing. You get action legends Sly and Ahnold, current action king Statham, B movie action king Dolph Lundgren, character guys like Danny Trejo and Terry Crews, martial arts master Jet Li, and then "new-old school" badasses Rourke and Eric Roberts.
Thats quite the mix :o [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/exclusive-chris-hemsworth-is-thor/
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I wonder if his battles with Loki will be the story they go with?
Star Trek: Wrath Of Khan - getting ready for the reboot!
QuoteQuoteQuoteI don't see Johnny Depp as Sinatra at all.
thats what Im saying.
both have the chops, and DiCaprio has surprised me numerous times and might be able to pull it off, but there's an actor who is better suited for this part than either of them.
Yeah DiCaprio is definitely the better suited of the 2. Capt James T Kirk maybe? ;)
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Umm surely not? :(
http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0788919
Foxx To Play Sinatra?
18 May 2009 1:00 AM, PDT
Jamie Foxx has been tipped to play late Rat Pack crooner Frank Sinatra, according to reports.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Harry Connick Jr. were among the names rumoured to be in contention for the role after it was announced earlier this month that filmmaker Martin Scorsese will direct a biopic.
But now African-American actor Foxx, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004's Ray, has emerged as the favourite to play Ol' Blue Eyes.
And studio bosses are convinced Foxx has the charisma and talent to tackle the role of Sinatra, who died in 1998.
An insider tells Britain's Daily Star, "Jamie would seem to be born to the role. Magnificent voice, convincing acting ability - like Frank himself - born the wrong side of the tracks, makes it big against all odds, has his brush with authority. The guy's a gift."
EDIT: this makes a little more sense ;D
Tyson Ok With Foxx To Portray Him
17 May 2009 6:35 PM, PDT
Retired boxer Mike Tyson has given Oscar winner Jamie Foxx the Ok to play him in a planned biopic after warming to the actor/comedian's famous impersonation.
Tyson admits he was very angry with Foxx the first time he saw the Ray star poking fun at him on U.S. TV show In Living Color - but the two men have recently met and now the sports star feels the actor is the best man to portray him in a film.
And Tyson insists he's grown up a lot since the days he went hunting for Foxx to let him know exactly what he thought of the funnyman's impression.
He says, "I was trying to catch him to let him know what I felt about it... It was just a form of flattery and I was just young back then and I had a little self-esteem (issue) and insecurity."
QuoteSlumdog Millionaire - I'm tempted to say absolute rubbish but the child actors were excellent...
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Ohhh, thank you for saying so. I was beginning to think I was going mad. If one more person tells me how "uplifting" it was... :P
I didnt see what you quoted for the Sinatra movie on the link, but surely you have got to be shittin me with Foxx playing Sinatra.
Harry Connick Jr I never wouldve thought of, but he's been solid in every movie that Ive seen him in. This role would have a lot more depth to it than the others he has had, but maybe he can can pull it off.
...Jamie Foxx as Mike Tyson in a biopic would be RADICAL. I think its a little early for a Tyson biopic (how are they going to end it?), but I would definitely go see it.
QuoteI didnt see what you quoted for the Sinatra movie on the link, but surely you have got to be shittin me with Foxx playing Sinatra.
Harry Connick Jr I never wouldve thought of, but he's been solid in every movie that Ive seen him in. This role would have a lot more depth to it than the others he has had, but maybe he can can pull it off.
...Jamie Foxx as Mike Tyson in a biopic would be RADICAL. I think its a little early for a Tyson biopic (how are they going to end it?), but I would definitely go see it.
Harry Connick is the first guy I thought of. Early in his career, he was continually compared to Sinatra.
QuoteQuoteI didnt see what you quoted for the Sinatra movie on the link, but surely you have got to be shittin me with Foxx playing Sinatra.
Harry Connick Jr I never wouldve thought of, but he's been solid in every movie that Ive seen him in. This role would have a lot more depth to it than the others he has had, but maybe he can can pull it off.
...Jamie Foxx as Mike Tyson in a biopic would be RADICAL. I think its a little early for a Tyson biopic (how are they going to end it?), but I would definitely go see it.
Harry Connick is the first guy I thought of. Early in his career, he was continually compared to Sinatra.
Appearance and singing ability/style he should easily be the top choice. I just dont know if his acting ability is good enough to give this movie the chance to be as good as Ray or Walk The Line which were very good movies elevated by great performances by Foxx and Phoenix.
Jamie Foxx is just wrong. Same as you can't have a white guy play James Brown, Isaac Hayes or Marvin Gaye etc you can't have an African American play Sinatra.
Sherlock Holmes trailer: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810045845/video/13526202
QuoteJamie Foxx is just wrong. Same as you can't have a white guy play James Brown, Isaac Hayes or Marvin Gaye etc you can't have an African American play Sinatra.
Was there seriously an article saying that on IMDB, or did they fuck up and then change it from the Sinatra biopic to the Tyson movie?!
I dont think there's a snowball's chance in hell theyre actually considering Foxx for Sinatra (and if I was him I wouldnt even take the part), but I didnt see that article on the link you had. For real, you cant race swap for shit like this. It would make it unwatchable because you would just keep thinking about that.
QuoteQuoteJamie Foxx is just wrong. Same as you can't have a white guy play James Brown, Isaac Hayes or Marvin Gaye etc you can't have an African American play Sinatra.
Was there seriously an article saying that on IMDB, or did they fuck up and then change it from the Sinatra biopic to the Tyson movie?!
I dont think there's a snowball's chance in hell theyre actually considering Foxx for Sinatra (and if I was him I wouldnt even take the part), but I didnt see that article on the link you had. For real, you cant race swap for shit like this. It would make it unwatchable because you would just keep thinking about that.
I can't find the story now but this was what IMDB printed yesterday:
Foxx To Play Sinatra?
18 May 2009 1:00 AM, PDT
Jamie Foxx has been tipped to play late Rat Pack crooner Frank Sinatra, according to reports.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Harry Connick Jr. were among the names rumoured to be in contention for the role after it was announced earlier this month that filmmaker Martin Scorsese will direct a biopic.
But now African-American actor Foxx, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004's Ray, has emerged as the favourite to play Ol' Blue Eyes.
And studio bosses are convinced Foxx has the charisma and talent to tackle the role of Sinatra, who died in 1998.
An insider tells Britain's Daily Star, "Jamie would seem to be born to the role. Magnificent voice, convincing acting ability - like Frank himself - born the wrong side of the tracks, makes it big against all odds, has his brush with authority. The guy's a gift."
EDIT: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004937/news#ni0789844
Goodbye Solo.
Great Beautiful film about knowing if and when to intervene in someone else's chosen destiny.
http://movies.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/movies/27solo.html
Elvis Presley's friend and stuntman Red West stars.
Yeah, Im pretty sure that whole Foxx as Sinatra thing is BS/hearsay.
1 thing I didnt realize was that Foxx won best actor according to 1 of those pieces. Did he?! I think I remember him being nominated, but I forgot that he won, if he did (which was likely deserved without me remembering who else was nominated that year).
QuoteYeah, Im pretty sure that whole Foxx as Sinatra thing is BS/hearsay.
1 thing I didnt realize was that Foxx won best actor according to 1 of those pieces. Did he?! I think I remember him being nominated, but I forgot that he won, if he did (which was likely deserved without me remembering who else was nominated that year).
Yes he did win in 2004. His competition was:
Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda)
Johnny Depp (Finding Neverland)
Leonardo DiCaprio (The Aviator)
Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby)
...IMO he deserved to win compared to the other nominations. The only performance that even came close was Cheadle's, but I dont think it was quite as good. I didnt feel like I was watching an actor here, I thought I was watching Ray himself. Very great performance.
What surprises me more is that he lost for Best Supporting Actor that same year (dont give a guy too many awards!?):
Alan Alda (The Aviator)
Thomas Haden Church (Sideways)
Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby)
Jamie Foxx (Collateral)
Clive Owen (Closer)
In that group, IMO Foxx's only competition is THC (hah!) in Sideways, but based on the roles Ive seen him in, thats almost his natural character. I thought Collateral was surprisingly fantastic, and Foxx was great in an unassuming, passive role (not like his usual).
If Foxx does play Sinatra, how about having Robert Downey Jr. play Sammy?
QuoteIf Foxx does play Sinatra, how about having Robert Downey Jr. play Sammy?
When I first saw the headline that's what I thought, that Foxx was in the running to play Sammy D Jr.
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Tyson - excellent movie!
The man is a mass of contradictions & excuses but at the same time he is critical to the point of self-loathing.
The film starts out OK but really starts to hit you when 10/15mins in Tyson begins to talk about his relationship with Cus D'Amato & gets chocked up before telling the camera "I'm gonna cry..."
James Toback does an excellent job of allowing Tyson to speak for himself without pushing your thoughts in one direction or another, although I'm not sure if the self reflective 'on the beach' scenes worked so well.
My only big compliant was that @ 84mins when the credits rolled the experience could have been bettered with longer clips of his fights (not just him Vs Holyfield)
Shit...the speed that man had in his prime! I remember watching some of his early fights as a kid, knowing nothing about boxing but being in awe of his ferocious ability.
Excellent sports/documentary - dare I say exceptional if you're a fan of both [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Mongol....not bad
QuoteI wonder if his battles with Loki will be the story they go with?
Just for you MJ!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41123
QuoteQuoteI wonder if his battles with Loki will be the story they go with?
Just for you MJ!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41123
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this Drag Me To Hell movie actually looks like it might be a horror blockbuster thats actually scary
I'm surprised no one has brought up Terminator Salvation. I'm pretty pumped.
QuoteI havent seen any talk around here, so maybe its just me, but does anyone else think [size=24]Terminator: Salvation looks absolutely Fucking Awesome?!?![/size]
Its going to make Rise of the Machines look like Batman & Robin
High-5 Sun&Moon [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
It looks badass
QuoteQuoteI havent seen any talk around here, so maybe its just me, but does anyone else think [size=24]Terminator: Salvation looks absolutely Fucking Awesome?!?![/size]
Its going to make Rise of the Machines look like Batman & Robin
High-5 Sun&Moon [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
It looks badass
The buzz has been less than stellar. If this means anything to you, and it does to me, the new flick has a PG-13 rating.
The Wrester (finally!) - good flick. It had a Rocky vibe to it - along with multiple types of addictions and survival. I got used to seeing Mickey's disfigured face, which surprised me. What a way to make a living! I don't think this story is too far off from life in real low-end wrestling sub-cultures.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI havent seen any talk around here, so maybe its just me, but does anyone else think [size=24]Terminator: Salvation looks absolutely Fucking Awesome?!?![/size]
Its going to make Rise of the Machines look like Batman & Robin
High-5 Sun&Moon [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
It looks badass
The buzz has been less than stellar. If this means anything to you, and it does to me, the new flick has a PG-13 rating.
I did not realize it was PG-13.
Ewww. :-/
QuoteI did not realize it was PG-13.
Ewww. :-/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator_salvation/
:-[
QuoteQuoteI did not realize it was PG-13.
Ewww. :-/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator_salvation/
:-[
Ouch! Time to lower the expectations maybe...
QuoteQuoteQuoteI did not realize it was PG-13.
Ewww. :-/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/terminator_salvation/
:-[
Ouch! Time to lower the expectations maybe...
Its even gone down 5% from 41 to 36 since when K posted that 3 hours ago ;D
What I dont get is Terminator 3 is a 70% on RT, but this is a 36%?!?!
Maybe it will be worse than 3 (I havent seen that one in awhile, but I remember being disappointed), but come on, its not going to be that much worse. Based on the comments there too, at least it sounds like the action/special effects are top notch.
Harry Knowles clearly isn't a fan: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41140
"I hate the film. Pure and simple. I loathe it. I hated it so much I didn't want to see my friend's faces afterwards. I just wanted to go home and vent. I really really hate this film. I hate how much effort so many great artists and technicians put into a film that's this fucking bad. Ultimately its just shit moving, like a sewer pipe. I hate that there isn't a sustained scene or sequence that I love as much as the best moment from TERMINATOR 3. I hate that when I left the theater I felt empty and let down. That I felt like writing a review like this instead of fucking dry humping a great TERMINATOR movie.
This feels like ALIEN RESURRECTION to me. Something that kills something wonderful for me. I'm no longer interested in Terminator. McG terminated my enthusiasm. I love the first two films. At least I'll always have that. Fuck this movie."
;D
So I guess that means he liked Aliens 3? I thought that one was a pooper despite being directed by Fincher.
I know I read 1 of this guy's reviews before, but I cant remember if it was on this forum or another one. I cant remember what movie it was, but it was one of the funniest things Ive ever read.
you have any idea what review/movie Im talking about?
No idea.
He's definitely passionate about his movies, that's for sure. His site is great for movie news so I check it every day but he doesn't actually post that many reviews.
Yeah, didnt think you would ;D
I think I read it on another site too...I might need to do some digging.
EDIT: Is there some way to access his reviews from before the last few months? I cant seem to find a way to go back further than that :-?
Somehow my neurons synapsed and it all came back to me. It wasnt Harry Knowles, but it was from that site. Not the funniest thing Ive ever read in retrospect, but still a pretty damn funny review of 300.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31520
"I just saw a movie that'll give your eyes boners, make your balls scream and make you poop DVD copies of THE TRANSPORTER. It's called 300. I don't know what the title has to do with the movie, but they could've called it KITTENS MAKING CANDLES and it'd still rule.
It's about these 300 Greek dudes who stomp the sugar-coated shit out of like a million other dudes. I have a feeling that a lot of high school sports coaches are going to show this film to their teams before they play. Also, gay dudes and divorced women are going to use screen captures for computer wallpaper.
The movie takes place about a million years ago, and it's sort of like a prequel to SIN CITY. Except way less guns and cars but twice as much skull splitting. If you watch this movie and go into a Taco Bell, and say to the cashier, "I need some extra sauce packets" guess what? You're getting twenty sauce packets because your face will punch him in the brain.
I can't spoil the plot because THANK GOD THERE ISN'T ONE. Just ass kicking that kicks ass that, while said ass is getting kicked, is kicking yet more ass that's hitting someone's balls with a hammer made of ice but the ice is frozen whiskey.
TWO COOL THINGS ABOUT THE MOVIE AND ONE THING I DIDN'T LIKE:
COOL THING ONE:
HEAVY METAL DURING BATTLE SCENES
Who gives a shit if the music isn't historically correct? LORD OF THE RINGS could've used some Journey. This movie has that chu-CHUNG kind of metal that you hear in your head when your shift supervisor at Wetzel's Pretzel is telling you that you'll have to stay for clean up and you wish you had a sock filled with quarters in your hand.
COOL THING TWO:
FOES, MINI-BOSSES AND A BIG BOSS
Basically, the Greek dudes are fighting these Persian dudes, but the director, who must have a dick made of three machine guns, does it all like a video game. The Greeks fight every death metal video from the last ten years. There's wave after wave of giants, freaks, ninjas, mutants, wizards, and a hunchback who looks like he's got Rosie O'Donnell on his back.
Would I have been happy if Dom DeLuise from HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I had shown up? Maybe, but this movie more than makes up for that glaring oversight.
NOT SO GOOD THING:
DUDE NUDITY ("DUDE-ITY")
These are Greek times, when there were a lot of naked women around. And there are some naked women in this film, but almost every naked woman scene has a muscular dude giving the screen an ass picnic. Dude-ity is something directors put in their movies so people will think they're serious, I guess, and not just throwing in naked hotties.
Any directors reading this – IT'S OKAY TO JUST THROW IN NAKED HOTTIES.
Can't someone make a movie about naked Amazons and call it PAUSE BUTTON?
My final analysis is 300 the most ass-ruling movie I've seen this year, and will probably be the King of 2007 unless someone makes a movie where a pair of sentient boobs fights a werewolf"
If Harry Knowles doesn't like the new Terminator film, then it's not even passable since he likes almost everything.
Foot Fist Way - not as good as I expected but man it must be tough to carry a low budget film by yourself. Love Danny Mcbride
QuoteFoot Fist Way - not as good as I expected but man it must be tough to carry a low budget film by yourself. Love Danny Mcbride
Land of the Lost doesnt look funny at all to me, but if it ends up being huge, Im thinking Danny McBride takes John C Reilly's position as Ferrell's right hand man in a lot of movies.
QuoteQuoteFoot Fist Way - not as good as I expected but man it must be tough to carry a low budget film by yourself. Love Danny Mcbride
Land of the Lost doesnt look funny at all to me, but if it ends up being huge, Im thinking Danny McBride takes John C Reilly's position as Ferrell's right hand man in a lot of movies.
That would be a shame, John C Reilly is funnier than Will Ferrell & Danny McBride IMO.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1umKvJe4AQ0[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1umKvJe4AQ0
John C was hysterical in Dewey Cox.
QuoteJohn C was hysterical in Dewey Cox.
very underrated movie. hilarious ;D
John C definitely has a wider range of ability based on what Ive seen, and can actually act in serious roles.
Hard to say who's funnier than who. All are great. McBride just seems like that guy on the rise who is blowing up after Pineapple Express, Eastbound&Down, and now Land of the Lost.
I have this itch. Its telling me I wont be able to make it thru the weekend without seeing Terminator Salvation
This looks awesome.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY7Tge7ftxM[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY7Tge7ftxM
Milk - great performances in both an uplifting and shocking story. The film's flaw, for me, was that we never know what made Milk tick, what made him go into politics, what drove him. But the story was still fascinating.
QuoteMilk - great performances in both an uplifting and shocking story. The film's flaw, for me, was that we never know what made Milk tick, what made him go into politics, what drove him. But the story was still fascinating.
http://allmovie.com/work/the-times-of-harvey-milk-doc-50073
Essential viewing.
QuoteQuoteMilk - great performances in both an uplifting and shocking story. The film's flaw, for me, was that we never know what made Milk tick, what made him go into politics, what drove him. But the story was still fascinating.
http://allmovie.com/work/the-times-of-harvey-milk-doc-50073
Essential viewing.
Milk, the film, didn't focus on Dan White's anti-gay statements. In fact, the film implied that White enacted revenge on Milk and the San Fran mayor because he lost his power and felt personally and publically humiliated. I found this fascinating.
QuoteMilk - great performances in both an uplifting and shocking story. The film's flaw, for me, was that we never know what made Milk tick, what made him go into politics, what drove him. But the story was still fascinating.
You don't think so? I thought it was pretty clear that it was a personal quest - he wanted to codify some rights for people within his own community. I liked that it touched on his work for the elderly population too.
QuoteQuoteMilk - great performances in both an uplifting and shocking story. The film's flaw, for me, was that we never know what made Milk tick, what made him go into politics, what drove him. But the story was still fascinating.
You don't think so? I thought it was pretty clear that it was a personal quest - he wanted to codify some rights for people within his own community. I liked that it touched on his work for the elderly population too.
But what made him get political? I don't think this was made clear. I also wanted to know more about his upbringing/background. However, the movie plays as a snapshot rather than a complete rounded bio-pic, which is okay by me. Great film overall though.
Yeah Jaimoe, you must check out that documentary (and I the non-doc).
QuoteQuoteQuoteMilk - great performances in both an uplifting and shocking story. The film's flaw, for me, was that we never know what made Milk tick, what made him go into politics, what drove him. But the story was still fascinating.
You don't think so? I thought it was pretty clear that it was a personal quest - he wanted to codify some rights for people within his own community. I liked that it touched on his work for the elderly population too.
But what made him get political? I don't think this was made clear. I also wanted to know more about his upbringing/background. However, the movie plays as a snapshot rather than a complete rounded bio-pic, which is okay by me. Great film overall though.
Whatever the impetus, I thought it related to whatever made him decide to stop living as a closeted actuarial statistician. And I think it was sort of implied that it was part of the 60s/70s zeitgeist - a feeling that change was in the air and that individual citizens could actually make things happen if they took action.
But I agree, Jaimoe - I'm sure we only got the tiniest glimpse into his life; there must be so much more that was only hinted at in the film
I want to see that documentary too.
Star Trek is excellent.
Frost/Nixon - a really interesting and well-done film. I like some of Opie's movies (but The Da Vinci Code is one of the worst pieces of cimematic crap I've ever seen), and this may be his most engaging directing job. Michael Sheen nails Frost and Frank Langella is near-perfect, although his exaggerated speech and mannerisms reminded me a bit of Rich Little and other famous Nixon immitators over the years, but it never got in the way of the role. Langella's Nixon was best in the reflective private scenes. All the support characters were fantastic, especially Matthew Macfadyen.
I'm Not There
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368794/
....and Jim James making an appearance with Acapulco isn't too bad as well.
3/5 stars
QuoteI'm Not There
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368794/
....and Jim James making an appearance with Acapulco isn't too bad as well.
3/5 stars
I can enjoy confusing movies, and usually put most of them together to make some sort of sense, but I still have no idea what this movie was about
QuoteFrost/Nixon - a really interesting and well-done film. I like some of Opie's movies (but The Da Vinci Code is one of the worst pieces of cimematic crap I've ever seen),
I didnt read the book, but I thought the movie was pretty entertaining, but I have a crush on Audrey Tautou. Tom Hanks performance was almost as bad as his haircut in that movie, but the movie kept me interested.
Is Angels & Demons actually a lot better like all the commercials say?
I can't wait to see the first images/trailer for Fantastic Mr Fox...long enough already!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432283/
QuoteI can't wait to see the first images/trailer for Fantastic Mr Fox...long enough already!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432283/
Wes Anderson animated movie?!
Interesting.
Watched Idiocracy again, man, I love this movie. Its stupid, but it really has something going for it more than that. Absolutely hilarious, Mike Judge really outdid himself. If you like other stuff he's done like Office Space or King of The Hill I think you'd like this movie.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0O7_3o3BrI[/media]
The Reader *disclaimer, do NOT see this movie if you're having suicidal thoughts. it's quite the buzzkill--but a great movie nonetheless
The Majestic
I think I remember hearing it was crap, which was why it took me 8 years to watch it, but it was well done. It definitely helped that Frank Darabont was the director, and 1 of the last scenes is truly just a great movie scene. I think I actually remember my teacher in my film class showing the scene as an example for things such as lighting, background, sound layering, etc.
Carrey was great in a role that was definitely his most serious up to that point and probably still showed they least of his comedic side outside of maybe Eternal Sunshine. He carried the movie.
Overall just an enjoyable, all around well made film
Wendy and Lucy.
So sad, but Michelle Williams is a brilliant actress.
"Remember the Woody Allen of the seventies, the guy who several generations of New Yorkers decided was the comedic poet laureate of their era of the city? The man with whom they had a great first date (1973's Sleeper) that deepened into a full-on relationship (1977's Annie Hall) and then further enriched itself into true love (1979's Manhattan), because we always fall in love with the one who makes us laugh? Whatever Works is, in essence, the missing movie from that period—the film that would have rounded out the New York phase of Allen's early career if only he had made it."
Now that has me really excited.
QuoteFrost/Nixon - a really interesting and well-done film. I like some of Opie's movies (but The Da Vinci Code is one of the worst pieces of cimematic crap I've ever seen), and this may be his most engaging directing job. Michael Sheen nails Frost and Frank Langella is near-perfect, although his exaggerated speech and mannerisms reminded me a bit of Rich Little and other famous Nixon immitators over the years, but it never got in the way of the role. Langella's Nixon was best in the reflective private scenes. All the support characters were fantastic, especially Matthew Macfadyen.
Cool...I really want to see that.
QuoteWendy and Lucy.
So sad, but Michelle Williams is a brilliant actress.
Oooh, I want to see that too.
Hi Ky :)
The Incredible Hulk
Pretty good. Actually, I think I liked it more than Iron Man was my favorite non-Batman superhero movie. Norton was good as usual, and Tim Roth was cast perfectly as the nemesis. That guy brings his A game for every role. I thought the action scenes were fantastic.
I kind of want to see the Hulk movie that came out 5 or so years ago with Eric Bana now. I doubt its as good, but Id just like to compare. Ang Lee directed it and Nick Nolte is in it, how bad could it be?
Spoiler (highlight it): So based on the ending when Ghostface Killah makes a cameo, does that mean Iron Man is going to hunt down Hulk?! I know theyre making an IM2, does that mean Norton/Hulk are going to have a big part in it? Not sure if I like that or not because I dont think you could give RDJr and Norton both the screentime they deserve, plus where's the villain?!
Taps
QuoteStar Trek is excellent.
;D
TOY STORY 3D!!! :D
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/toystory3/
Hellboy II - absolute rubbish! Guillermo del Toro had better not f**k-up the Hobbit :-/
QuoteHellboy II - absolute rubbish! Guillermo del Toro had better not f**k-up the Hobbit :-/
Havent seen it yet, but I thought the first one was decent. About what I expected, not great and not terrible
QuoteQuoteHellboy II - absolute rubbish! Guillermo del Toro had better not f**k-up the Hobbit :-/
Havent seen it yet, but I thought the first one was decent. About what I expected, not great and not terrible
I thought the first one was OK but being a fan of Mike Mignola original comics I was disappointed overall.
I read that this had a bigger budget & thought the trailers looked good but it was just a mess.
It surprised me to learn that MM was an executive producer, surely he be can't be happy with what they did to his character? Hellboy in the comics is so much darker, in this movie he's just a joke.
Some of the monsters were fun but the script was just dire. My wife watched it reluctantly after I told her it would be a 'fun monster movie' but I was embarrassed that I had recommended it & I cringed the whole way through!
Luke Goss was probably the best thing about the film ;D
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS44KtUh22g[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS44KtUh22g
QuoteHellboy II - absolute rubbish! Guillermo del Toro had better not f**k-up the Hobbit :-/
'ere 'ere! Hobbit is one of my all time favorite books and I was so hoping Peter Jackson was going to get to do it. Granted there were changes in LOTR from book to film that I was not happy with, but the trilogy (extra special yes I am a major dork DVD box sets) are beyond brilliant.
I have those DVDs, lovely box sets! Peter Jackson is producing & writing the screenplay (with Guillermo del Toro & 2 others) so there's still hope. After seeing Pan's Labyrinth I was excited to learn that Del Toro is directing but after seeing Hellboy2 I'm a little worried...
QuoteI have those DVDs, lovely box sets! Peter Jackson is producing & writing the screenplay (with Guillermo del Toro & 2 others) so there's still hope. After seeing Pan's Labyrinth I was excited to learn that Del Toro is directing but after seeing Hellboy2 I'm a little worried...
whew, there is hope then if PJ is involved. Honestly, the book isn't that long so there shouldn't be much if anything cut out... except the ballads that are througout the book. The escape from Mirkwood and the Battle of 5 Armies promises to be movie magic!
QuoteQuoteI have those DVDs, lovely box sets! Peter Jackson is producing & writing the screenplay (with Guillermo del Toro & 2 others) so there's still hope. After seeing Pan's Labyrinth I was excited to learn that Del Toro is directing but after seeing Hellboy2 I'm a little worried...
whew, there is hope then if PJ is involved. Honestly, the book isn't that long so there shouldn't be much if anything cut out... except the ballads that are througout the book. The escape from Mirkwood and the Battle of 5 Armies promises to be movie magic!
The film adapatation of The Hobbit is going to be two films, and not a third one which would have acted as a continuation.
Jackson will be pretty hands-on as a producer. He's also doing the screenplay and will be on-set.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI have those DVDs, lovely box sets! Peter Jackson is producing & writing the screenplay (with Guillermo del Toro & 2 others) so there's still hope. After seeing Pan's Labyrinth I was excited to learn that Del Toro is directing but after seeing Hellboy2 I'm a little worried...
whew, there is hope then if PJ is involved. Honestly, the book isn't that long so there shouldn't be much if anything cut out... except the ballads that are througout the book. The escape from Mirkwood and the Battle of 5 Armies promises to be movie magic!
The film adapatation of The Hobbit is going to be two films, and not a third one which would have acted as a continuation.
Jackson will be pretty hands-on as a producer. He's also doing the screenplay and will be on-set.
OK, if it's 2 films there shouldn't any reason to cut anything.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI have those DVDs, lovely box sets! Peter Jackson is producing & writing the screenplay (with Guillermo del Toro & 2 others) so there's still hope. After seeing Pan's Labyrinth I was excited to learn that Del Toro is directing but after seeing Hellboy2 I'm a little worried...
whew, there is hope then if PJ is involved. Honestly, the book isn't that long so there shouldn't be much if anything cut out... except the ballads that are througout the book. The escape from Mirkwood and the Battle of 5 Armies promises to be movie magic!
The film adapatation of The Hobbit is going to be two films, and not a third one which would have acted as a continuation.
Jackson will be pretty hands-on as a producer. He's also doing the screenplay and will be on-set.
OK, if it's 2 films there shouldn't any reason to cut anything.
That is their philosophy. I can't wait.
QuoteFrost/Nixon - a really interesting and well-done film. I like some of Opie's movies (but The Da Vinci Code is one of the worst pieces of cimematic crap I've ever seen), and this may be his most engaging directing job. Michael Sheen nails Frost and Frank Langella is near-perfect, although his exaggerated speech and mannerisms reminded me a bit of Rich Little and other famous Nixon immitators over the years, but it never got in the way of the role. Langella's Nixon was best in the reflective private scenes. All the support characters were fantastic, especially Matthew Macfadyen.
i didn't really want to see this because I am a Nixon fan but i really enjoyed this movie. langella and Sheen were great (especially Sheen). Supporting cast all great...
i'm goign to see [size=14]UP[/size] tonight weehehehe
ahh I want to see thaaat.
I like films in almost any genre, as long as they are good. Screw anyone who brushes off seeing a movie because it is a "chick flick" or "guy movie."
Anyway, I saw the film adapatation of He's Just Not That Into You, which isn't so much a romantic comedy - as advertised in the trailer - as is a cynical and occassionally funny look at relationships and various types of men: self-centred jerks, "players" and even a good guy (Ben Affleck, surprisingly). Most of the women in the film are slightly bent to outright nuts, but they are the most interstingly written and developed. The men aren't very likable, which is one of the film's flaws. Another thing I didn't like was that every characer is played by a name actor, which distracted from the film's messages. Overall, I give it a mild thumb's up, even with Scarlett Johanson being in it (someone whose acting - and singing - I loathe). Ginnifer Goodwin playing crazy misguided Gigi is worth the price of admission.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgScdHhd2-M[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgScdHhd2-M
This can't come soon enough. Especially since each trailer is funnier than the last.
Im actually so sick of seeing Hangover advertisements, I DONT want to see the movie. I cant think of the last movie I saw so much damn advertising for, and usually thats a bad sign.
Im sure itll at least be decent, but I know I wont check it out until its on DVD because I just wont be able to enjoy it as much if I see it now after having jammed into my eyeballs every hour for the last month.
Aside from the few blogs I frequent, I haven't seen a single advertisement for it. That being said, I turn my television on maybe three times a week. I don't give a shit who doesn't want to see it, I'll be catching it as soon as possible.
Also, ANVIL STARTS HERE IN 10 DAYS!!!
UP was so good and so sad and so funny and so cute and so sad and so heartwarming all at once.
see it now.
Quote
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgScdHhd2-M
This can't come soon enough. Especially since each trailer is funnier than the last.
one of the US trailers has some of the Tyson scene where he air drums to the drum solo from In The Air Tonight. It was spit take funny for me. I so want to see this also
QuoteUP was so good and so sad and so funny and so cute and so sad and so heartwarming all at once.
see it now.
I wish I could but it's not showing here until Dec! :-/
Mum & Dad - very bad, shocks-for-the-sake-of-it Brit-horror. Watched it for the amusing Perry Benson (This Is England, Somer Town) not his best role.
AICN has a couple of cool pics today.
1st official pic from Clash Of The Titans:
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/clashofthetitansimage.jpg)
+ a look at Marvel's upcoming movies for 2010/11 & 12:
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/LSmarvelsm.jpg)
QuoteAICN has a couple of cool pics today.
1st official pic from Clash Of The Titans:
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/clashofthetitansimage.jpg)
+ a look at Marvel's upcoming movies for 2010/11 & 12:
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/LSmarvelsm.jpg)
Not sure how I feel about a new version of Clash. I love if the way it is, Harry Hamlin Nipples of Doom and all.
QuoteNot sure how I feel about a new version of Clash. I love if the way it is, Harry Hamlin Nipples of Doom and all.
I'm excited! I love the original & think it's prefect as it is + I'm not usually a fan of remakes. That said I'm a sucker for fantasy/monster movies & can't wait to see what the new Kraken/Calibos etc look like.
QuoteUP was so good and so sad and so funny and so cute and so sad and so heartwarming all at once.
see it now.
I'm seeing it tomorrow night. Can't wait. Cars is the only Pixar film I'm not completely in love with, but I still really enjoyed it.
QuoteQuoteUP was so good and so sad and so funny and so cute and so sad and so heartwarming all at once.
see it now.
I'm seeing it tomorrow night. Can't wait. Cars is the only Pixar film I'm not completely in love with, but I still really enjoyed it.
I don't get why people don't like Cars so much (I know I'm in the minority) It's not as good as Nemo, Toy Story or Incredibles but I think it's just as good as Monsters Inc & Bugs Life, maybe even as good as Ratatouille & Wall.E...I know that people will strongly disagree with me though ;D
QuoteI don't get why people don't like Cars so much (I know I'm in the minority) It's not as good as Nemo, Toy Story or Incredibles but I think it's just as good as Monsters Inc & Bugs Life, maybe even as good as Ratatouille & Wall.E...I know that people will strongly disagree with me though ;D
As good as A Bug's Life maybe. But Ratatouille, Wall E, and Monsters Inc.? Now you're just talking crazy. ;)
If I even think about the ending of Monsters Inc. I almost need a tissue. :-/
QuoteAside from the few blogs I frequent, I haven't seen a single advertisement for it. That being said, I turn my television on maybe three times a week. I don't give a shit who doesn't want to see it, I'll be catching it as soon as possible.
Trust me, that makes a huge difference. The first couple weeks I saw the commercials, I wanted to see it immediately. Ive been watching more TV than usual due to hockey and basketball playoffs, and there is seriously an ad for it every other commercial session. The last few weeks it just doesnt look as funny to me because of how many ads Ive seen for it. I would guess they arent advertising it as much in Canadia either, but I could be wrong.
Shit, Im probably lying anyway because ill see it at the drive-in a month or so from now, but I definitely want to give it a few weeks of not so many ads overload. I seriously cant remember the last movie that had this much promotion/advertising. MJK or any other people in teh US agree?
Im kind of mad they show the Mike Tyson part in the previews though, because if I went into the movie never having seen that, I might have pissed myself when I saw it.
I liked Cars a lot.
Pixar has just set such a high standard, I try not to compare them really when watching.
Havent seen Wall.E yet, but Id say I definitely like Cars more than A Bug's Life and Monsters Inc. Not Ratatouille though
Saw Days of Heaven and it exceeded my expectations. This one's got to be my favorite Terrence Malick film. Absolute, god-given visual poetry. Cannot wait till Tree of Life.
i ordered the history of stax records documentary that i saw on PBS, but only caught the last 20 min. it looked pretty cool so i ordered it.
Oh cool, I caught a bit of that last night, too. It did look good.
Quotei ordered the history of stax records documentary that i saw on PBS, but only caught the last 20 min. it looked pretty cool so i ordered it.
It's fantastic. When you watch it, play it loud and play it proud.
if....
Wow. Malcolm McDowell was beyond brilliant. His performance in this film might even be better than his in A Clockwork Orange. The scene with him, another student, and the waitress in a local cafe was incredible. I won't be forgetting it anytime soon.
:o
Up tonight. :D
QuoteUP was so good and so sad and so funny and so cute and so sad and so heartwarming all at once.
see it now.
Yeah, you totally nailed it Jenny. So good. There were tears in my eyes like fifteen minutes in. Saw it in 3-D, which made it even that much better (is it only in 3-D?).
I wish more studios would follow Pixar's lead and put a little pride into the films they produce instead of just churning out derivative garbage.
Saw UP tonight as well. Jenny was pretty spot on. That part 10-15 minutes in and then later on when he finally arrives to the destination pulled on the heartstrings for me as well (I could see how to a kid those scenes wouldnt really come off as sad probably, but that was the most emotional stuff IMO Ive seen in a Disney/Pixar movie).
Great movie though, dare I say my favorite from Pixar?! Maybe not, but it was really good.
I was hoping the theater I went to had it in 3-D, and I expected it to because its a very nice 24 theater w/ IMAX Loews theater, but they only had it in 2-D. Im jealous you got it in 3-D, Im sure it was that much more awesomer. I might even want to see it again if I could find a place around here with it in 3-D.
Oh, and I thought the "Partly Cloudy" short at the beginning was good too.
As per the 2nd part of your statement, I dont know if you got the same previews as me, but the 6 previews or so I saw were total poo. Guinea Pig spy comedy?! okehhh..
'The Road' trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U_sNIlB7ak
Been wanting to see In Bruges for awhile now and finally just did. Despite going in with high expectations, it even surpassed them and I thought it was fantastic.
Colin Farrell was great. Ive always thought he was a pretty good actor who chose some bad roles, so I wouldnt say I was surprised by how good he was, but he stole a lot of scenes. I thought the way Fiennes did his character he kind of stole from Kingsley a la Sexy Beast, but that didnt bother me. The conversations in the hotel room when theyre all coked up and at the table outdoors when Fiennes sits down with Gleeson were priceless. I really enjoyed the recurring "fairy tale/dream" references to the city and the movie almost is like an adult fairy tale in a sense and I thought it came full circle perfectly from Gleeson getting back to the top of the tower with the fog thru the end of the movie.
Its usually a bad thing for me when I go in with high expectations because I come away disappointed, but not this time! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteBeen wanting to see In Bruges for awhile now and finally just did. Despite going in with high expectations, it even surpassed them and I thought it was fantastic.
Colin Farrell was great. Ive always thought he was a pretty good actor who chose some bad roles, so I wouldnt say I was surprised by how good he was, but he stole a lot of scenes. I thought the way Fiennes did his character he kind of stole from Kingsley a la Sexy Beast, but that didnt bother me. The conversations in the hotel room when theyre all coked up and at the table outdoors when Fiennes sits down with Gleeson were priceless. I really enjoyed the recurring "fairy tale/dream" references to the city and the movie almost is like an adult fairy tale in a sense and I thought it came full circle perfectly from Gleeson getting back to the top of the tower with the fog thru the end of the movie.
Its usually a bad thing for me when I go in with high expectations because I come away disappointed, but not this time! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
yep. probably my favorite movie from last year. forget about slumdog!
Hangover was hilarious! Even better than Role Models and I thought that was really funny... ;D ;D ;D
QuoteHangover was hilarious! Even better than Role Models and I thought that was really funny... ;D ;D ;D
My cousin told me yesterday that its the funniest movie he's ever seen. I thought it looked good but not great based on the previews, but he said its 100 times better than the previews and that he didnt think he ever went 60 seconds without laughing. Also said the theater he was in was sold out and gave it a standing ovation when it ended.
...I think im going to be seeing it sooner rather than later, and not seeing all those damn commercials for it all the time anymore is certainly helping. If you think its better than Role Models, its gotta be good. i'll be pleasantly surprised if I would put it in my 10 favorite comedies of all time after seeing it though.
iron maiden flight 666.
this doc was badass.
talk about phans, central and south americans make us americans look like we have no passion whatsoever.
watch this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9OAfOwTZaU
QuoteQuoteHangover was hilarious! Even better than Role Models and I thought that was really funny... ;D ;D ;D
My cousin told me yesterday that its the funniest movie he's ever seen. I thought it looked good but not great based on the previews, but he said its 100 times better than the previews and that he didnt think he ever went 60 seconds without laughing. Also said the theater he was in was sold out and gave it a standing ovation when it ended.
...I think im going to be seeing it sooner rather than later, and not seeing all those damn commercials for it all the time anymore is certainly helping. If you think its better than Role Models, its gotta be good. i'll be pleasantly surprised if I would put it in my 10 favorite comedies of all time after seeing it though.
its no old school but damn was it close i dont think i was high enough....
Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Thought it looked like a chick flick at first, but it held my attention throughout and turned out to be entertaining. Johanna and Penelope did a great job, and after seeing the countryside, I now want to go to Spain.
Maybe Im forgetting a movie or 2, but the commercials I seem to be seeing the most by far right now cant be more polar opposities.
1 of them is Year One. I love Jack Black, Id say I like almost every movie I've seen that he's in from Bongwater to High Fidelity to King Kong, but this movie looks terrible. On the NBA pregame Jimmy Kimmel show tonight, him and Michael Cera promoted it while being "trapped" in an elevator, and they make a pretty funny duo when being themselves, but this movie just looks terrible. I think it looks much worse than last year's terrible blockbuster comedies YCMWTZohan and Love Guru. I think it could be in that Ishtar and Adventures of Pluto Nash category of historically terrible comedies.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTNBwIAY9Zo[/media]
On the other hand, I keep seeing previews for Public Enemies. This movie looks awesome. Not only does it have the Bale and Depp's star power and talent, but I love the supporting cast - Marion Cotillard, Stephen Dorff, Giovanni Ribisi, Channing Tatum, Billy Crudup, Rory Cochrane, Lili Taylor, James Russo, Shawn Hatosy. Damn, talk about about a cast. But despite all of this and the trailer looking fantastic, I KNOW it will be good because of Michael Mann writing and directing it. Maybe he kind of fudged up Miami Vice, but no way this wont be his best movie since Heat (and I loved Collateral, but PE looks like its on another level).
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWof6CovHxI[/media]
...end my movie love/hate ;D
From Here to Eternity. Frank won an Oscar and Montgomery Clift should serve as a model for all of these talentless schmucks around today that call themselves actors. Watch it if you ever have a chance...
QuoteFrom Here to Eternity. Frank won an Oscar and Montgomery Clift should serve as a model for all of these talentless schmucks around today that call themselves actors. Watch it if you ever have a chance...
Too bad Clift lived recklessly when he was young, like many actors do today. Great film. I think Clift is better in Red River, but both are masterpieces. Gotta love Ernest Borgnine too.
saw Oldboy last night :o [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
QuoteQuoteFrom Here to Eternity. Frank won an Oscar and Montgomery Clift should serve as a model for all of these talentless schmucks around today that call themselves actors. Watch it if you ever have a chance...
Too bad Clift lived recklessly when he was young, like many actors do today. Great film. I think Clift is better in Red River, but both are masterpieces. Gotta love Ernest Borgnine too.
Red River is on my list. Also have to watch part of the beginning of Eternity to see if I can spot George Reeves who I missed the first two times but when I read about it on wiki yesterday said he was in there. Clift died at 45 and Errol Flynn died at 50. Clift was one of James Deans role models...
Just saw UP. What an incredible movie- it was so touching. I cried really hard and laughed just as much- a fun and meaningful movie- Pixar kicks so much ass. Great story, great animation, great voice acting, great comedy, just great
watched revolutionary road last night, and i was thoroughly disappointed. the actors were great, but the film adaptation of the novel left much to be desired. i don't feel like the characters were as fully developed as yates intended them to be... everyone's struggles seemed trivial or self-indulgent as a result.
just goes to further prove the eternal theory:
book>movie
I watched The Great Gatsby yesterday.
How cool is Robert Redford????
QuoteI watched The Great Gatsby yesterday.
How cool is Robert Redford????
Robert Redford is cool. Check out The Sting for another great movie.
Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. Killer!!
QuoteQuoteI watched The Great Gatsby yesterday.
How cool is Robert Redford????
Robert Redford is cool. Check out The Sting for another great movie.
Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. Killer!!
Will do!!
I found The Horse Whisperer (VHS 8-)) in an old box today so I'll be watching that tonight and when I can I'm going to buy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Quotesaw Oldboy last night :o [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
old boy is the shit! you need to see battle royale if you havent yet it is by far one of the coolest movies i have ever seen its pretty rare over here and i had it until a fratboy douche stole it from me >:(
QuoteQuotesaw Oldboy last night :o [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]
old boy is the shit! you need to see battle royale if you havent yet it is by far one of the coolest movies i have ever seen its pretty rare over here and i had it until a fratboy douche stole it from me >:(
Love 'em both: Beat Takeshi rules!!! Also, anyone that loves Oldboy must watch the other two from the revenge trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and Lady Vengeance (Oldboy is the middle film).
i havent ran across the other two but the version of oldboy i have has one of those crazy backwards graphic novels that tells most of the story afterward
Quotei havent ran across the other two but the version of oldboy i have has one of those crazy backwards graphic novels that tells most of the story afterward
Same here, haven't seen those around and it took me forever to find Oldboy. Borders had in their locked DVD shelves as opposed to having it in their foreign film section.
QuoteQuotei havent ran across the other two but the version of oldboy i have has one of those crazy backwards graphic novels that tells most of the story afterward
Same here, haven't seen those around and it took me forever to find Oldboy. Borders had in their locked DVD shelves as opposed to having it in their foreign film section.
both are availale through Netflix
QuoteQuoteQuotei havent ran across the other two but the version of oldboy i have has one of those crazy backwards graphic novels that tells most of the story afterward
Same here, haven't seen those around and it took me forever to find Oldboy. Borders had in their locked DVD shelves as opposed to having it in their foreign film section.
both are availale through Netflix
Both are just as good as Oldboy, but more retrospective.
QuoteQuoteQuoteHangover was hilarious! Even better than Role Models and I thought that was really funny... ;D ;D ;D
My cousin told me yesterday that its the funniest movie he's ever seen. I thought it looked good but not great based on the previews, but he said its 100 times better than the previews and that he didnt think he ever went 60 seconds without laughing. Also said the theater he was in was sold out and gave it a standing ovation when it ended.
...I think im going to be seeing it sooner rather than later, and not seeing all those damn commercials for it all the time anymore is certainly helping. If you think its better than Role Models, its gotta be good. i'll be pleasantly surprised if I would put it in my 10 favorite comedies of all time after seeing it though.
its no old school but damn was it close i dont think i was high enough....
i think it was funnier than old school, then again, i'm not a dude...andy from the office and zach galifanikis (Sp) stole the show... ;D ;D
the hangover was hilarious. really enjoyed that movie!
sidenote: across the universe was offered on demand yesterday as a free movie. i had seen it before and was like, hey, i'll watch this again. but--i totally forgot about the bono cameo. it ruined the movie for me.
>:(
Bono Cameo. Look who's fancy, frenchy.
p.s. Hangover was cool. Best part was fat bearded dude kicking that fat kid's cell phone.
Trading Places...I own it, so I've seen it a few times. Hilarity.
I'd really like to see The Hangover.
QuoteTrading Places...I own it, so I've seen it a few times. Hilarity.
I'd really like to see The Hangover.
Yes...Dan Aykroyd dressed as Santa with the JD, the salmon and the gun. Hilarious. ;D
Grand Torino. Clint is a belated hero in this one.
QuoteGrand Torino. Clint is a belated hero in this one.
Worth a blind buy on DVD? I really wanna see it.
QuoteQuoteGrand Torino. Clint is a belated hero in this one.
Worth a blind buy on DVD? I really wanna see it.
If I wasn't busy spending so much money on beer, I'd buy it blind too.
QuoteQuoteGrand Torino. Clint is a belated hero in this one.
Worth a blind buy on DVD? I really wanna see it.
If you like Eastwood then buy it.
Oldboy had some pretty crazy scenes it, but I only found it to be okay.
Maybe I didnt understand it or something.
Some new Alice In Wonderland screenshots......
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-06-22-wonderland-art_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/life/l090623_alice_in_wonderland/flash.htm?gid=1057
I have to be honest... after Planet of the Apes and then Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I have no faith in Tim Burton's re-makes.
QuoteI have to be honest... after Planet of the Apes and then Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I have no faith in Tim Burton's re-makes.
I actually thought PotA was pretty good until the ending. Tim Roth was great in that, and the effects/makeup were spectacular.
...and plus you got Estella Warren :-*
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QuoteI have to be honest... after Planet of the Apes and then Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I have no faith in Tim Burton's re-makes.
The original Apes movie is one of my all-time favourites, but the remake sucked. C'mon: knocking out apes with one punch during the end battle, when at the beginning of the film the same apes were invincible? Fuck that Tim. Anyway, Burton redeemed himself with the wonderfull, emotional and highly underrated Big Fish.
Big Fish is excellent.
And yeah, PotA had plenty of cheese with it, but I thought it was entertaining enough. Its nearly impossible to remake a classic movie and make it as good. In the Dark Knight, they show Batman bending the barrel of a gun. Does that make that movie any less enjoyable really?! Based on what Im hearing, it sounds like PotA was a better blockbuster movie than this new Transformers flick (although im sure itll still make a ton of money).
I think it was actually before PotA, but Sleepy Hollow was very good. Ive loved that story since I was little, but I still thought it was well done in all areas.
I love Big Fish. It's one of my favorite movies, and it always, always makes me cry. My grandfather always told me stories of his crazy youth, one of which involved a massive catfish who called the Coosa River home.
:)
Interestingly enough, I found out that a portion of the movie was actually filmed not too far from where my PawPaw lives (Gadsden, AL)...
1982 Vincent
1984 Frankenweenie
1985 Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1988 Beetlejuice
1989 Batman
1990 Edward Scissorhands
1992 Batman Returns
1993 Nightmare Before Christmas
1994 Ed Wood
1995 Batman Forever
1996 Mars Attacks!
1996 James and The Giant Peach
1999 Sleepy Hollow
2001 Planet of the Apes
2003 Big Fish
2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 Corpse Bride
2007 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
OK, rank your top five. I have not seen Big Fish yet, I guess I need to.
1) Edward Scissorhands
2) James and The Giant Peach
3) Sweeney Todd
4) Sleepy Hollow
5) Mars Attacks!
Havent seen Ed Wood or Corpse Bride and turned Sweeney Todd off after 20 minutes because my stoned state couldnt handle it, but I hear theyre both good. Dont remember much of J&tGPeach.
And I cant believe he actually produced Batman Forever. I thought he had no part in that garbage ;D
That said...
1) Big Fish
2) Sleepy Hollow
3) Mars Attacks! (probably a top 5 guilty pleasure..never realized it was a Burton movie)
4) Beetlejuice
5) The Nightmare Before Christmas
Honorable mentions: Batman Returns and Edward Scissorhands
I would've expected his resume to be a little bit better considering how famous he is, but then again I had trouble leaving those 2 honorable mentions and Batman off the list, so considering most people would say he has at least 10 solid movies out of around 20, that aint bad. Big Fish is about the only one that IMO personal movie favorites Id call great though.
QuoteIn the Dark Knight, they show Batman bending the barrel of a gun. Does that make that movie any less enjoyable really?!
Not sure what your point is, here, but Batman's gloves have pneumatic grips.
1. Big Fish
2. Batman
3. Beetlejuice
And let's be real... Michael Keaton nearly single-handedly destroyed Batman.
QuoteQuoteIn the Dark Knight, they show Batman bending the barrel of a gun. Does that make that movie any less enjoyable really?!
Not sure what your point is, here, but Batman's gloves have pneumatic grips.
In reference to Jaimoe saying PotA was unrealistic because the in the beginning the humans looked like they had no chance vs. the Apes but towards the end were KO'ing them.
I didnt know about this pneumatic grips thing, but bending the barrel of a rifle?! ::)
Quote1. Big Fish
2. Batman
3. Beetlejuice
And let's be real... Michael Keaton nearly single-handedly destroyed Batman.
why's it your 2nd favorite Burton then??
QuoteQuote1. Big Fish
2. Batman
3. Beetlejuice
And let's be real... Michael Keaton nearly single-handedly destroyed Batman.
why's it your 2nd favorite Burton then??
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Quote1982 Vincent
1984 Frankenweenie
1985 Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1988 Beetlejuice
1989 Batman
1990 Edward Scissorhands
1992 Batman Returns
1993 Nightmare Before Christmas
1994 Ed Wood
1995 Batman Forever
1996 Mars Attacks!
1996 James and The Giant Peach
1999 Sleepy Hollow
2001 Planet of the Apes
2003 Big Fish
2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 Corpse Bride
2007 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
OK, rank your top five. I have not seen Big Fish yet, I guess I need to.
1) Edward Scissorhands
2) James and The Giant Peach
3) Sweeney Todd
4) Sleepy Hollow
5) Mars Attacks!
1 Ed Wood
2 Sleepy Hollow
3 Big Fish
4 Beetlejuice
5 Edward Scissorhands
I'd like Tim Burton more if he got darker more often. He's more style than substance. I haven't seen any of his remakes, they just don't look very good. I liked his Batman movies but haven't seen them in years.
BTW, I see Nightmare Before Christmas on that list, he didn't direct that but i think he wrote and produced it.
I agree with you, but if you go over that list, Id say most are at least slightly dark (say 75% of them).
See, I didnt notice NBXmas wasnt a Burton (directed) movie until I looked over that list and noticed Batman Forever was on it, and I knew he didnt direct that. Based on BH's list, the 4 movies he indented Burton didnt direct, but he at least produced.
I never understood why a lot of movie fans dont consider a movie "X directors" movie because he didnt direct it, but produced and/or wrote it. Before today, I totally thought NBC and Corpse Bride were Burton movies, but even though he didnt direct either, I personally would consider them Burton movies.
I guess its more subjective this way because it's not cut and dry - for instance I wouldnt consider Batman Forever a Burton movie, just like I probably would consider The People Vs Larry Flynt an Oliver Stone movie even though he only produced it - but I think it in some instances you can see famous directors influences in a film despite them not directing it, and in those cases I personally would consider it "his" movie.
Just my 2 cents.
QuoteI agree with you, but if you go over that list, Id say most are at least slightly dark (say 75% of them).
I totally thought NBC and Corpse Bride were Burton movies, but even though he didnt direct either, I personally would consider them Burton movies.
That's why I chose those. His version of dark is a bit PG, he did originally want to work for Disney when he started out.
Burton did direct Corpse Bride.
QuoteQuoteI agree with you, but if you go over that list, Id say most are at least slightly dark (say 75% of them).
I totally thought NBC and Corpse Bride were Burton movies, but even though he didnt direct either, I personally would consider them Burton movies.
That's why I chose those. His version of dark is a bit PG, he did originally want to work for Disney when he started out.
Burton did direct Corpse Bride.
His version of dark is Hot Topics dark (which I don't feel is very dark).
Sleepy Hollow suffered from what I call: "Don't cast a star in a tiny role, only to find out they are the suprise villain at the end".
Ed Wood is a masterpiece.
QuoteQuoteQuoteGrand Torino. Clint is a belated hero in this one.
Worth a blind buy on DVD? I really wanna see it.
If you like Eastwood then buy it.
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Thanks for the recommendations, guys... I'll track it down, soon.
hahahahahahahahaha. I cannot wait for this movie
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the Hangover....first flick at the theater since the Panic Room with Jodie Foster...fell asleep in that one with my girlfriend and FARTED....LOUD..or so I was told....packed movie house....too much pressure....she wouldn't allow me to go in a theater for years...hell when did Panic Room come out....no nap time in the Hangover :D ;D
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Are these out of 4 or 5?
Only seen Benji Button, but I'd be surprised if I like it either more than it. I heard from a lot of people Gran Torino sucked outside of Clint, but everyone here seems to love it. hmm.....
So i'll preface this by saying myself and a couple friends decided to go down to the drive-in to see the Hangover on Saturday. Love the drive-in, but havent been there since last summer, and only went there once last year. I think nearly every time I've gone, its been a weekday though. So the movies start around 930PM (when its basically dark), and we get there at about 855PM. We think we got there plenty early, but the screen that was showing The Hangover followed by Taking of Pelham 123 was SOLD OUT. I'll say it again - we got there a half hour early for a movie that was released over 3 weeks ago, and it was sold out. And by sold out, Im estimating each screen's lot holds around 600 cars, and that is a low estimate if anything. So needless to say, I was :o
So that left us with seeing The Proposal, Year One, or Transformers (which maybe even more surprising was it wasnt sold out). If you read my post from a couple weeks ago about how Year One looks like hot dogshit in a fresh cut lawn, you know we picked Transformers.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Drive-in's are great for comedies and horrors, but a special effects action-fest like Transformers is probably the worst movie to see at this type of venue. Anyhow, I still enjoyed it. I thought the first one was better overall, but I did think the action scenes and special effects were even better in this one - and the new transformers that were introduced were pretty badass. Almost all of the reviews Ive read said this movie had no plot/story/development, so maybe I went in expecting nothing, but I thought the storyline was on par with the first movie (which I thought had a pretty good one). It was weird though, because the first 45 minutes-1 hour had mostly action and very little story, whereas the next hour had a lot of story development and not much action (or much less comparatively).
However, I thought in a few areas this movie just tried too hard or became too obvious and turned me off (or on). The comedy was attempted much more in this one, and while some is genuinely funny (most thanks to LeBeauf's parents), the vast majority of it seems really forced and isnt funny. A good amount comes from LeBeauf's new college roommate, who for some reason is along with him for the whole movie and not only is usually not funny, but extra baggage and distraction. I wont complain about Megan Fox's first few screen shots, but its basically her putting her ass right in your face followed by undressing in the next scene she was in. It was nice, but for a PG-13 movie aimed at kids younger than that, it felt out of place and dirty in a bad way (like actually bad, not so bad its cool, but maybe Im just a perv and focused on her too much ::)). Finally, the thing that really rubbed me wrong was how they gave some transformers accents. I havent seen the first one in awhile, but can anyone refresh my memory if any transformers in that one did or did not have accents??? I certainly dont remember any having accents, but if they did, they werent this obvious and extensive. There was one transformer with a British accent, one with a New York accent, and two with a black dialect. REALLY?!!?! As I was watching, I kept saying to myself, "youve got to be kidding me?!". Not only was it ridiculously cheesy and stupid, but sometimes it was even offensive. One part I particularly remember was when the "black" transformers said they couldn't read.
I had a good time and overall thought it was entertaining if anything, but despite having a decent story, the movie's blatant attempts at comedy, trendiness, and giving some transformers accents bring it to average at best IMO. A lot of parts of this movie seemed forced or stupid, and I dont remember anything like that in the first one, and here its just detracts from the movie. Its saving grace is the special effects and action, and regardless of the rest of the movie, that still probably makes it worthwhile to go see it at the IMAX or movie theater. I might actually again if I can get to a matinee
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Are these out of 4 or 5?
Only seen Benji Button, but I'd be surprised if I like it either more than it. I heard from a lot of people Gran Torino sucked outside of Clint, but everyone here seems to love it. hmm.....
Out of 4 - no half hands up and down
Benjamin Button just didn't hit me the way I expected it to. In fact I found it rather tedious in parts but all in all OK.
Gran Torino was a very entertaining movie. Was some of the acting bad? Yes. Were the Hmong gangsters believable? No. Was the plot predictable? Yes. Nonetheless I found it to be funny with a strong moral purpose behind it.
QuoteSo i'll preface this by saying myself and a couple friends decided to go down to the drive-in to see the Hangover on Saturday. Love the drive-in, but havent been there since last summer, and only went there once last year. I think nearly every time I've gone, its been a weekday though. So the movies start around 930PM (when its basically dark), and we get there at about 855PM. We think we got there plenty early, but the screen that was showing The Hangover followed by Taking of Pelham 123 was SOLD OUT. I'll say it again - we got there a half hour early for a movie that was released over 3 weeks ago, and it was sold out. And by sold out, Im estimating each screen's lot holds around 600 cars, and that is a low estimate if anything. So needless to say, I was :o
So that left us with seeing The Proposal, Year One, or Transformers (which maybe even more surprising was it wasnt sold out). If you read my post from a couple weeks ago about how Year One looks like hot dogshit in a fresh cut lawn, you know we picked Transformers.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Drive-in's are great for comedies and horrors, but a special effects action-fest like Transformers is probably the worst movie to see at this type of venue. Anyhow, I still enjoyed it. I thought the first one was better overall, but I did think the action scenes and special effects were even better in this one - and the new transformers that were introduced were pretty badass. Almost all of the reviews Ive read said this movie had no plot/story/development, so maybe I went in expecting nothing, but I thought the storyline was on par with the first movie (which I thought had a pretty good one). It was weird though, because the first 45 minutes-1 hour had mostly action and very little story, whereas the next hour had a lot of story development and not much action (or much less comparatively).
However, I thought in a few areas this movie just tried too hard or became too obvious and turned me off (or on). The comedy was attempted much more in this one, and while some is genuinely funny (most thanks to LeBeauf's parents), the vast majority of it seems really forced and isnt funny. A good amount comes from LeBeauf's new college roommate, who for some reason is along with him for the whole movie and not only is usually not funny, but extra baggage and distraction. I wont complain about Megan Fox's first few screen shots, but its basically her putting her ass right in your face followed by undressing in the next scene she was in. It was nice, but for a PG-13 movie aimed at kids younger than that, it felt out of place and dirty in a bad way (like actually bad, not so bad its cool, but maybe Im just a perv and focused on her too much ::)). Finally, the thing that really rubbed me wrong was how they gave some transformers accents. I havent seen the first one in awhile, but can anyone refresh my memory if any transformers in that one did or did not have accents??? I certainly dont remember any having accents, but if they did, they werent this obvious and extensive. There was one transformer with a British accent, one with a New York accent, and two with a black dialect. REALLY?!!?! As I was watching, I kept saying to myself, "youve got to be kidding me?!". Not only was it ridiculously cheesy and stupid, but sometimes it was even offensive. One part I particularly remember was when the "black" transformers said they couldn't read.
I had a good time and overall thought it was entertaining if anything, but despite having a decent story, the movie's blatant attempts at comedy, trendiness, and giving some transformers accents bring it to average at best IMO. A lot of parts of this movie seemed forced or stupid, and I dont remember anything like that in the first one, and here its just detracts from the movie. Its saving grace is the special effects and action, and regardless of the rest of the movie, that still probably makes it worthwhile to go see it at the IMAX or movie theater. I might actually again if I can get to a matinee
Just got back from seeing this. Ehhh, too much filler. I mean really? So little Bumblebee and it took 2 hours to resurrect Optimus? The action sequences were good and it was worth seeing on the big screen but somehow didn't meet my expectations.
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Just got back from seeing this. Ehhh, too much filler. I mean really? So little Bumblebee and it took 2 hours to resurrect Optimus? The action sequences were good and it was worth seeing on the big screen but somehow didn't meet my expectations.
So pretty much in a lot fewer words you feel the same way. ;D
Outside of the action, this felt a lot different than the first one. Even that one was pretty long, but it never dragged and yeah, for me the filler in Revenge of the Fallen really made the movie less enjoyable.
what are your thoughts about the accents they gave some transformers??!?
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Just got back from seeing this. Ehhh, too much filler. I mean really? So little Bumblebee and it took 2 hours to resurrect Optimus? The action sequences were good and it was worth seeing on the big screen but somehow didn't meet my expectations.
So pretty much in a lot fewer words you feel the same way. ;D
Outside of the action, this felt a lot different than the first one. Even that one was pretty long, but it never dragged and yeah, for me the filler in Revenge of the Fallen really made the movie less enjoyable.
what are your thoughts about the accents they gave some transformers??!?
Needless to say there was scattered awkward laughter during the "I don't read" part. I don't see the point of the accents and I found it ridiculous that the twins clowns were the most prominent Autobots in the entire film.
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Just got back from seeing this. Ehhh, too much filler. I mean really? So little Bumblebee and it took 2 hours to resurrect Optimus? The action sequences were good and it was worth seeing on the big screen but somehow didn't meet my expectations.
So pretty much in a lot fewer words you feel the same way. ;D
Outside of the action, this felt a lot different than the first one. Even that one was pretty long, but it never dragged and yeah, for me the filler in Revenge of the Fallen really made the movie less enjoyable.
what are your thoughts about the accents they gave some transformers??!?
Needless to say there was scattered awkward laughter during the "I don't read" part. I don't see the point of the accents and I found it ridiculous that the twins clowns were the most prominent Autobots in the entire film.
ditto.
I will say though, there was a group of black people 2 cars to our right, and they were pretty quiet for the most part, but whenever there was a mean roundhouse kick to some Deceptacon face, and when Optimus got the "extra help" at the end, or basically during almost all of the various action scenes, they were always just like "Ohhh shit!!!", "Aw, no way!!", "No he didnt!!" and we couldnt help but laugh at them. Even the black family to our right was laughing at them ;D
Its other people at the movies that can make even non-funny stuff at a movie funny and as a whole more enjoyable. I definitely still plan on watching The Hangover at the Drive-in. Should be awesome.
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You racist.
Hayden Panettiere nude scene in her new movie?! :o
Taken.
***Spolier alert***
Girl gets taken. Dad gets her back. There's some drama in the middle.
I thought Taken was pretty damn good.
QuoteI thought Taken was pretty damn good.
dude....really...maybe I need to watch it again.....nah
QuoteQuoteI thought Taken was pretty damn good.
dude....really...maybe I need to watch it again.....nah
how wasnt it good?!
it was like 90 minutes of pure action, suspense, and Liam Neeson badassery
its got a 7.9/10 on IMDB. apparently a lot of people think it was good.
what? you didn't like it? watch it again. liam neeson kicked major ass in that movie.
i'll be watching Enemy Mine pretty soon. one of my long time favs.
Does Super High Me count? I know its not a movie, more of a documentary but, otherwise hilarious and informative. Doug Benson is great in it and seeing that smoking a little weed is not so bad after all. Well, not really a little weed, you'll see if u have not seen it yet.
QuoteDoes Super High Me count? I know its not a movie, more of a documentary but, otherwise hilarious and informative. Doug Benson is great in it and seeing that smoking a little weed is not so bad after all. Well, not really a little weed, you'll see if u have not seen it yet.
good flick
Scorsese on Woodstock:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/book_extracts/article6626380.ece
good lord! watched blade runner and indy last crusade back to back and i must say harrison ford has not been more badasst in anything (minus han) but blade runner even though he hacked it on purpose .....fantastic movie but ford makes it hands down
indy was good too
ps rutger hauer was probably as badass too
Quotegood lord! watched blade runner and indy last crusade back to back and i must say harrison ford has not been more badasst in anything (minus han) but blade runner even though he hacked it on purpose .....fantastic movie but ford makes it hands down
indy was good too
ps rutger hauer was probably as badass too
although its very good, last crusade is probably my least favorite of the
real Indiana Jones'. Out of them, Id say he's most badass in Temple of Doom.
Blade Runner fo sho though. Its almost like a role you wouldnt expect to see Ford take.
I'll add The Fugitive to his badass list.
Hard to believe he's about to turn 77 in less than a week :o
no fuckin way 77?
temple o doom hands down the best but last crusade had the comedy workin for it
Quotegood lord! watched blade runner and indy last crusade back to back and i must say harrison ford has not been more badasst in anything (minus han) but blade runner even though he hacked it on purpose .....fantastic movie but ford makes it hands down
indy was good too
ps rutger hauer was probably as badass too
BLade Runner is one of my all time favorite movies.
yeah, so my math sucks at 330 in the morning. He's going to be 67.
Quotetemple o doom hands down the best
As far as Harrison Ford badassery in the Indy movies, nothing beats the scene were he .38's the arab dude with the swords. Except when he grabs the MP40 and guns down the Nazis in his dad's room... "Junior! Look what you did! I can't believe what you just did!" Hilarious and badass.
But if ya'll remember, when Han shot Greedo cold blooded in Star Wars, that was a :o moment.
Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
QuoteQuotegood lord! watched blade runner and indy last crusade back to back and i must say harrison ford has not been more badasst in anything (minus han) but blade runner even though he hacked it on purpose .....fantastic movie but ford makes it hands down
indy was good too
ps rutger hauer was probably as badass too
BLade Runner is one of my all time favorite movies.
Oh, and ditto to this. Badass soundtrack by Vangelis.
Oh, and please go see PUBLIC ENEMIES.
QuoteOh, and please go see PUBLIC ENEMIES.
Saw this over the weekend. I really enjoyed it. I even went out and bought the book the next day.
started watching even cowgirls get the blues last night on ifc... i fell asleep (that was mostly my fault and not gus van sant's), so i haven't seen the rest of it. good thing i set the dvr to record it...
QuoteOh, and please go see PUBLIC ENEMIES.
I have not gone to the movies in a long time (except for animated shit with the kids) but I want to go see that movie badly.
It has plenty of tommy guns and "gangster ass shit"...
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Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
I almost said Air Force One too when I mentioned The Fugitive as another badass Ford movie. That movie was good, but Gary Oldman brings it up another notch.
He has a lot of good movies where he's not so badass too though ;D
Public Enemies and The Hangover is one of the double features at the drive-in until friday....I gots to go see that combo 1 of the next couple of nights with some brews within arm's reach.
Public Enemies looks excellent, but Im interested to see how much I will enjoy the end since I basically already know whats going to happen.
i'm jealous, capt. i've always wanted to go to a drive-in!
Quotei'm jealous, capt. i've always wanted to go to a drive-in!
its awesome. there's actually 3 within reasonable driving distance from me, 2 of them are like a 25 minute drive. I figured they were making a comeback or something?!
You cant beat $6 for 2 movies (3 on weekends at 1 of the drive-ins) and youre allowed to BYOB.
QuotePublic Enemies looks excellent, but Im interested to see how much I will enjoy the end since I basically already know whats going to happen.
For those of us who are students of history, we can pretty much take a nap after the infamous clusterfuck of an ambush. That's kind of the last action scene before the inevitable ending.
The Hangover. Ridiculously good.
& I can't believe I haven't seen Anvil mentioned here. Shocked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4H8lB2Y_o
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Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
I almost said Air Force One too when I mentioned The Fugitive as another badass Ford movie. That movie was good, but Gary Oldman brings it up another notch.
He has a lot of good movies where he's not so badass too though ;D
gary oldman has never not been a badass
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Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
I almost said Air Force One too when I mentioned The Fugitive as another badass Ford movie. That movie was good, but Gary Oldman brings it up another notch.
He has a lot of good movies where he's not so badass too though ;D
gary oldman has never not been a badass
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Romeo is Bleeding?
Thats gotta be either from that or The Professional.
(and Romeo is Bleeding is pretty awesome for anyone who never saw it)
August Rush
Nothing was on TV that I wanted to watch, so I ended up going with this and it was actually good. You might remember this from previews a couple years ago, its that movie with a kid who is a musical prodigy.
I typically dont watch, much less enjoy, non-animated G or PG movies, but this one was good. Almost more fairy tale than movie, and youre probably better off if you treat the story as such, but it was entertaining, compelling, and just an enjoyable movie. The kid's parent's, played by Keri Russell as a juilliard cello player and Jonathan Rhys Myers and the guitar/vocals of a low level band, have never met there son (or knew he existed) until recently, and August (the kid) is on a mission to find them by using his music hoping they hear it. Robin Williams had 1 of his best performances in years in a major supporting role as the guy who "taught" August about music.
I know were all music lovers here, so I even recommend the movie more so because of that. Lot of good music in it, but the message of the universality of music and of music being everywhere, all you have to do is listen really hit home for me and made the movie more enjoyable.
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Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
I almost said Air Force One too when I mentioned The Fugitive as another badass Ford movie. That movie was good, but Gary Oldman brings it up another notch.
He has a lot of good movies where he's not so badass too though ;D
gary oldman has never not been a badass
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Romeo is Bleeding?
Thats gotta be either from that or The Professional.
(and Romeo is Bleeding is pretty awesome for anyone who never saw it)
When people want to see badd ass GO, I always tell them Romeo is Bleeding. I have a serious man crush on Gary.
He is so fantastic in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. I would HIGHLY recommend that.
granted romeo is good but thats leon my friends none otherr!!!!!
i have a serious man crush on gary not because hes good lookin but cause hes so badass
let us do a ultimate movie badass tourney i got a few i can throw out there
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DEATHWISH.
Tourny over.
Knowing - Disaster movie meets Sci Fi thriller, from director Alex Proyas (The Crow, Dark City). I liked it a lot despite all the bad reviews on IMDB, I'm glad I decided to purchase it anyway. Great special effects and the acting was good enough that the effects didn't have to carry the film alone.
Trying to see Public Enemies tonight.
Dark City, now that was a great one.
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Travis Bickle
BADASS Tourney finito
Public Enemies was disappointing. :-/
Badass Tourney- Game, set, match
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Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
I almost said Air Force One too when I mentioned The Fugitive as another badass Ford movie. That movie was good, but Gary Oldman brings it up another notch.
He has a lot of good movies where he's not so badass too though ;D
gary oldman has never not been a badass
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Romeo is Bleeding?
Thats gotta be either from that or The Professional.
(and Romeo is Bleeding is pretty awesome for anyone who never saw it)
When people want to see badd ass GO, I always tell them Romeo is Bleeding. I have a serious man crush on Gary.
He is so fantastic in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. I would HIGHLY recommend that.
Gary's drug dealing pimp character (Spivy) in "True Romance" was a trip but I think my favorite Gary O characters (in order) were:
1) Stansfeld
2) Dracula
3) Sirius Black
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Best Ford line in any movie, "GET OFF MY PLANE!"
I almost said Air Force One too when I mentioned The Fugitive as another badass Ford movie. That movie was good, but Gary Oldman brings it up another notch.
He has a lot of good movies where he's not so badass too though ;D
gary oldman has never not been a badass
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Romeo is Bleeding?
Thats gotta be either from that or The Professional.
(and Romeo is Bleeding is pretty awesome for anyone who never saw it)
When people want to see badd ass GO, I always tell them Romeo is Bleeding. I have a serious man crush on Gary.
He is so fantastic in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. I would HIGHLY recommend that.
Gary's drug dealing pimp character (Spivy) in "True Romance" was a trip but I think my favorite Gary O characters (in order) were:
1) Stansfeld
2) Dracula
3) Sirius Black
Bram Stoker's Dracula is so underrated.
GO always looks so different in all his roles, very chameleon-like.
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Gary's drug dealing pimp character (Spivy) in "True Romance" was a trip but I think my favorite Gary O characters (in order) were:
1) Stansfeld
2) Dracula
3) Sirius Black
Yes, he plays Drexl perfectly as well as Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK. I think he is cast perfectly as Sirius. You never struck me as the HP type.
Tough question. Hard to order his performances, and a lot are probably too close to call, but i'll say:
1) Jackie Flannery (State of Grace)
2) Sid Vicious (Sid and Nancy)
3) Jack (Romeo Is Bleeding)
4) Stansfield (Leon)
5) Ivan Korshunov (Air Force One)
6) Dracula (Bram Stoker's...)
7) Drexl Spivy
8) Zorg (The Fifth Element)
9) Gordon (Batman)
10) O.W. Grant (Interstate 60)
11) Albert Milo (Basquiat)
I remember really liking Dracula, but its been a long ass time since Ive seen that one, and I remember liking it for more than just Oldman so maybe that one would be a little higher. I dont know that Id call it underrated though, It made $82.5 in the USA and almost $216 mill worldwide, and I remember it being real popular once it was on video, HBO, etc. Maybe forgotten is a better adjective than underrated.
Drexl Spivy would be higher but I cant warrant that with only 5 minutes of screen time.
I guess somewhat surprisingly because he has a lot of other big name movies, thats all I've seen him in.
QuoteTough question. Hard to order his performances, and a lot are probably too close to call, but i'll say:
1) Jackie Flannery (State of Grace)
2) Sid Vicious (Sid and Nancy)
3) Jack (Romeo Is Bleeding)
4) Stansfield (Leon)
5) Ivan Korshunov (Air Force One)
6) Dracula (Bram Stoker's...)
7) Drexl Spivy
8) Zorg (The Fifth Element)
9) Gordon (Batman)
10) O.W. Grant (Interstate 60)
11) Albert Milo (Basquiat)
I remember really liking Dracula, but its been a long ass time since Ive seen that one, and I remember liking it for more than just Oldman so maybe that one would be a little higher. I dont know that Id call it underrated though, It made $82.5 in the USA and almost $216 mill worldwide, and I remember it being real popular once it was on video, HBO, etc. Maybe forgotten is a better adjective than underrated.
Drexl Spivy would be higher but I cant warrant that with only 5 minutes of screen time.
I guess somewhat surprisingly because he has a lot of other big name movies, thats all I've seen him in.
I based that on what was on IMDB, but i guess 7.2 ain't that bad of a score. Still, there's lots of haters there.
Saw the ol' dub feature at the drive-in last night...
Public Enemies
Seeing the trailers for this, I thought it had a chance of me putting it in the same sentence as Heat since Michael Mann directed it. After hearing some people's reviews of it since it came out, I lessened my expectations and enjoyed it and thought it was good (Id say the last very good Mann film, Collateral, was better, but its a tough comparison since that movie was suspense the whole way basically). I thought Depp was great, and despite me thinking of Bale as a great actor for some time now, I wasnt sure if he could pull off a FBI agent. I found him a bit over the top, but he was still good, and maybe thats how his character Melvin Purvis was in real life anyway. I wanted more Marion Cotillard and Bale in the movie by the time it ended, and their supporting roles shouldve had more screen time.
Ive seen people complain about the action, but that was on par with what I expected...Maybe I was just talking every time, but it seemed like multiple times scenes turned very quick with basically no buildup or explanation and left me more questioning how that just happened, but not lost in the story. Tying in with the title, I thought is was great how Dillinger just did whatever he wanted, in public or otherwise. I heard the movie is pretty accurate until the end, so was that scene where he just walked into the unit after him's headquarters true or not? Dont know if the ending was historically correct or not, but didnt like how that went down.
I definitely want to watch it on my own TV once its out on DVD as opposed to the drive-in, but I thought it was good. If anything, I think it will grow on me with repeated viewings thanks to the acting, but I could be wrong. I have a feeling i'll still probably prefer Depp's last mob-related movie though, Donnie Brasco (IMO this one is underrated).
The Hangover
Awesome. I think I posted my cousin told me best comedy ever, I wouldnt go that far, but it was very, very good. Repeated viewings shall tell the tale of how it holds up for me, but I think Zach Galifianakis alone keeps this movie entertaining, the rest is just icing on the cake.
Not at the table, Carlos!!! ;D
Bruno - Fucking hilarious and NOT for the easily offended or weak of heart. I'm positivly shocked it was an R rating with what they left in. I have got to see what was cut to get it off the NC17 rating it was sitting at. SBC will do anything for a laugh it seems.
QuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
QuoteQuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
Yes they are very entertaining. Never read the books? Anxiously awaiting Half Blood Prince, which is my favorite of the books, however I'm probably just going to get mad because of the cuts they made which I feel are unforgivable. We'll see how that turns out. The changes I've read about are going to make it very hard for them to do Deathly Hallows well.
That and Alan Rickman is absolutly perfect as Severus.
QuoteQuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
Im probably never going to watch the Potter series, but thanks for the spoiler :-/
QuoteBruno - Fucking hilarious and NOT for the easily offended or weak of heart. I'm positivly shocked it was an R rating with what they left in. I have got to see what was cut to get it off the NC17 rating it was sitting at. SBC will do anything for a laugh it seems.
you think theyll release the original version on DVD?
and this just occurred to me, but honestly how much less money would the movie make if it was NC17 instead of R? I dont think too many parents would take their 15 year old or whatever to Bruno, so IMO it wouldve made just as much $$$ basically if it was NC17
QuoteQuoteBruno - Fucking hilarious and NOT for the easily offended or weak of heart. I'm positivly shocked it was an R rating with what they left in. I have got to see what was cut to get it off the NC17 rating it was sitting at. SBC will do anything for a laugh it seems.
you think theyll release the original version on DVD?
and this just occurred to me, but honestly how much less money would the movie make if it was NC17 instead of R? I dont think too many parents would take their 15 year old or whatever to Bruno, so IMO it wouldve made just as much $$$ basically if it was NC17
I agree, it would have made just as much money, however most theaters will not show an NC-17 movie which is why they had to cut. Yes, the original version will be on DVD because Special Features can be "unrated" so anything goes on those.
QuoteQuoteQuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
Im probably never going to watch the Potter series, but thanks for the spoiler :-/
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
Im probably never going to watch the Potter series, but thanks for the spoiler :-/
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1) I posted SPOILER before it originally
2) Its freaking Marley & Me, I didnt think anyone cared about that movie here since its not a movie fan's movie. And if someone was interested in it, most likely they already knew how it ended since they probably read the book or heard from someone else. HP is observed a lot more seriously.
3) Thats possibly the only actually funny spoiler in the history of movies, that Ive come across at least.
Revolutionary Road - Best Movie I've seen in a while now.
Awesome Acting, Awesome Story, Awesome Directing, Cinematography, Just Plain Amazing Movie!
if you liked revolutionary road, you should check out the book. imagine the awesomeness of the film to the third power, and then you have an idea of what the book is like.
:)
i took my mom to see the hangover yesterday. she laughed her ass off.
;D
QuoteRevolutionary Road - Best Movie I've seen in a while now.
Awesome Acting, Awesome Story, Awesome Directing, Cinematography, Just Plain Amazing Movie!
It was quite a while ago, but I was stunned by that movie. Everything you said about "awesome" :). DiCaprio was surprisingly good for me in that movie, haven't seen many movies where I liked him, but this must be one of his best. Kate Winslet was as extraordinary as expected.
QuoteThat and Alan Rickman is absolutly perfect as Severus.
BINGO! Gawd he cracks me up.
QuoteQuoteThat and Alan Rickman is absolutly perfect as Severus.
BINGO! Gawd he cracks me up.
It's just his little facial ticks and mannerisms that are so damn perfect. Has he ever been bad in a role? I cannot wait for the climactic scene in HBP with him. For those who have read know what I'm talking about. Should be great.
QuoteQuoteRevolutionary Road - Best Movie I've seen in a while now.
Awesome Acting, Awesome Story, Awesome Directing, Cinematography, Just Plain Amazing Movie!
It was quite a while ago, but I was stunned by that movie. Everything you said about "awesome" :). DiCaprio was surprisingly good for me in that movie, haven't seen many movies where I liked him, but this must be one of his best. Kate Winslet was as extraordinary as expected.
I like him in all the Scorsese movies. I didn't like him at all before then.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
Im probably never going to watch the Potter series, but thanks for the spoiler :-/
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1) I posted SPOILER before it originally
2) Its freaking Marley & Me, I didnt think anyone cared about that movie here since its not a movie fan's movie. And if someone was interested in it, most likely they already knew how it ended since they probably read the book or heard from someone else. HP is observed a lot more seriously.
3) Thats possibly the only actually funny spoiler in the history of movies, that Ive come across at least.
A spoiler is still a spoiler. I don't think you can argue on that. I thought it seemed ironic that you would complain about a Potter spoiler. And I do remember somebody getting pissed for the dog dies thing. I didn't expect you to be so defensive, I was just playing. Next time I'll remember to use a winking smiley. ;) ;) ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteYou never struck me as the HP type.
Pourquois? The Potter movies (and their premise) are great entertainment. I thought Order of the Phoenix was the weakest of the lot. Was EXTREMELY bummed that Sirius gets knocked off.
Im probably never going to watch the Potter series, but thanks for the spoiler :-/
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1) I posted SPOILER before it originally
2) Its freaking Marley & Me, I didnt think anyone cared about that movie here since its not a movie fan's movie. And if someone was interested in it, most likely they already knew how it ended since they probably read the book or heard from someone else. HP is observed a lot more seriously.
3) Thats possibly the only actually funny spoiler in the history of movies, that Ive come across at least.
A spoiler is still a spoiler. I don't think you can argue on that. I thought it seemed ironic that you would complain about a Potter spoiler. And I do remember somebody getting pissed for the dog dies thing. I didn't expect you to be so defensive, I was just playing. Next time I'll remember to use a winking smiley. ;) ;) ;)
A spoiler with a warning is different from a spoiler with no warning.
I didnt really complain, mostly because its a movie I dont care to see. Mostly just wanted to give MMJ a heads up for the future.
DB was the one who was angered by it.
We talked about The Wire spoilers within the last week, so is a spoiler still a spoiler? ;)
QuoteQuoteRevolutionary Road - Best Movie I've seen in a while now.
Awesome Acting, Awesome Story, Awesome Directing, Cinematography, Just Plain Amazing Movie!
It was quite a while ago, but I was stunned by that movie. Everything you said about "awesome" :). DiCaprio was surprisingly good for me in that movie, haven't seen many movies where I liked him, but this must be one of his best. Kate Winslet was as extraordinary as expected.
Really?! IMO, he probably has had the best run of any actor over the last decade. Not only has every movie been good or better, but I thought DiCaprio has been very good in all of them, especially The Departed and The Aviator (which I know I wouldnt have liked much at all if not for his performance).
The Beach (2000)
Gangs of New York (2002) (very underrated movie IMO)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
The Aviator (2004)
The Departed (2006)
Blood Diamond (2006)
...and have yet to see Revolutionary Road and Body of Lies, but definitely will and both look good from what Ive seen. Shutter Island looks awesome.
leos pretty legit in body of lies
QuoteQuoteQuoteRevolutionary Road - Best Movie I've seen in a while now.
Awesome Acting, Awesome Story, Awesome Directing, Cinematography, Just Plain Amazing Movie!
It was quite a while ago, but I was stunned by that movie. Everything you said about "awesome" :). DiCaprio was surprisingly good for me in that movie, haven't seen many movies where I liked him, but this must be one of his best. Kate Winslet was as extraordinary as expected.
Really?! IMO, he probably has had the best run of any actor over the last decade. Not only has every movie been good or better, but I thought DiCaprio has been very good in all of them, especially The Departed and The Aviator (which I know I wouldnt have liked much at all if not for his performance).
The Beach (2000)
Gangs of New York (2002) (very underrated movie IMO)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
The Aviator (2004)
The Departed (2006)
Blood Diamond (2006)
...and have yet to see Revolutionary Road and Body of Lies, but definitely will and both look good from what Ive seen. Shutter Island looks awesome.
Gangs of New York is one of my favorite movies ever. I used to not like DiCaprio at all, then my gf dragged me to that movie without me ever seeing a preview of it or ever hearing about it. Ever since GONY, he is one of my favorite actors.
So I keep hearing from people they can't believe Bruno got away with an R and not whatever's worse - can someone explain to me what this means? Lots of nudity or sex acts? Or what? Don't have to spoil anything, but I'm just wondering what I should prepare myself for.
QuoteSo I keep hearing from people they can't believe Bruno got away with an R and not whatever's worse - can someone explain to me what this means? Lots of [highlight]nudity[/highlight] or [highlight]sex acts[/highlight]? Or what? Don't have to spoil anything, but I'm just wondering what I should prepare myself for.
Yes both and its fucking hilarious. ;D
The past couple weeks I've watched the following Ed Wood items:
Night of the Ghouls
Bride of the monster
Jailbait
Glen or Glenda
Mostly out of morbid curiosity. I can say with 100% confidence that they are truly trash--I ended up watching them all with my dvd player on 1.5X speed (still plays the sound and dialogue). A huge bulk of these "movies" are stock footage and goofy ass melodramatic pauses in the dialogue. The only fun here is checking them out for historical purposes (if you can even qualify them as historical).
QuoteQuoteSo I keep hearing from people they can't believe Bruno got away with an R and not whatever's worse - can someone explain to me what this means? Lots of [highlight]nudity[/highlight] or [highlight]sex acts[/highlight]? Or what? Don't have to spoil anything, but I'm just wondering what I should prepare myself for.
Yes both and its fucking hilarious. ;D
Both and it IS fucking hilarious. Pun intended.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteRevolutionary Road - Best Movie I've seen in a while now.
Awesome Acting, Awesome Story, Awesome Directing, Cinematography, Just Plain Amazing Movie!
It was quite a while ago, but I was stunned by that movie. Everything you said about "awesome" :). DiCaprio was surprisingly good for me in that movie, haven't seen many movies where I liked him, but this must be one of his best. Kate Winslet was as extraordinary as expected.
Really?! IMO, he probably has had the best run of any actor over the last decade. Not only has every movie been good or better, but I thought DiCaprio has been very good in all of them, especially The Departed and The Aviator (which I know I wouldnt have liked much at all if not for his performance).
The Beach (2000)
Gangs of New York (2002) (very underrated movie IMO)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
The Aviator (2004)
The Departed (2006)
Blood Diamond (2006)
...and have yet to see Revolutionary Road and Body of Lies, but definitely will and both look good from what Ive seen. Shutter Island looks awesome.
Gangs of New York is one of my favorite movies ever. I used to not like DiCaprio at all, then my gf dragged me to that movie without me ever seeing a preview of it or ever hearing about it. Ever since GONY, he is one of my favorite actors.
I dig Dicaprio but I didn't enjoy GONY at all. Just came across as way too much gratuitous violence that undermined what had the potential to be a very good movie IMO.
I think Leo has been hit or miss in the 2000s.
My favorites were Gilbert Grape, Basketball Diaries, Catch Me and Departed.
Definitely looking forward to seeing Revolutionary Road
Quoteleos pretty legit in body of lies
yeah, leo was great but i thought mark strong as hani salaam stole the show.
brad took me to see bruno yesterday. i probably embarrassed him b/c i was laughing so hard... but i couldn't help myself.
:-[
warning! about to give movie details away!
was anyone else totally freaked out by the parents that were interviewed for oj's "photoshoot?" they didn't care what happened to their kids, as long as they "got the job." damn. especially that one woman... "oh yeah, olivia can loose 10 pounds in a week... if not... i'm totally cool with getting her lipo." wtf, america?
A lot of that shit was rigged, though. Kinda disappointed about the Alabama shots being so brief... The funniest parts of his movies are when he interacts with rednecks.
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I think Leo has been hit or miss in the 2000s.
When has he missed?
I'll have to watch GONY again, but I only remember there being maybe 3 main scenes (with the last one being extended) of violence and a couple random acts within the movie. I know without watching again it didnt bother me the first time.
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I think Leo has been hit or miss in the 2000s.
When has he missed?
I'll have to watch GONY again, but I only remember there being maybe 3 main scenes (with the last one being extended) of violence and a couple random acts within the movie. I know without watching again it didnt bother me the first time.
Overall Leo's acting has been solid to excellent. However, I was not of big fan of the Beach, the Aviator or GONY.
Blood Diamond was a solid, entertaining Hollywood flick as as mentioned before, I enjoyed Catch Me and the Departed
The Beach just really intrigued me. Interesting and totally original story and I had no idea what to expect. I dont think his performance was great in it, but I enjoyed the movie.
The Aviator was his only movie this decade I havent really liked, but his performance was excellent in it and the only reason I probably ended up watching the whole thing. Pretty sure he was nominated for best actor for it.
I liked Blood Diamond a lot, and maybe Im biased because The Departed is 1 of my favorite movies ever, but I thought he was even better in The Departed than Blood Diamond (which he also got nominated for the best actor Oscar).
With all the recent Gary Oldman talk, I decided to watch Leon AKA The Professional. Before you ask, yes it was the uncut version. I would easily consider this one of my favorite movies already. I hate that American audiences are so close-minded that they had to cut several scenes out. Best Natalie Portman performance? She peaked too soon (but not as far as looks go :-*).
Half Blood Prince..... hands down the best of the series. It's my favorite book of the series so I had to really seperate the book from the movie as there are many difference. The acting was great, the special effects were great, the story is fantastic (even with the changes). There was humor in small doses in just the right places.
I watched the Departed last night. I had not seen it before. DiCaprio and Nicholson were great. I would not have watched it if not for those two. I can't stand Damon and Baldwin.
The end surprised me a lot and made me a little mad...then Wahlberg made it more satisfying.
I still liked GONY better, but I was glad I watched this.
QuoteI watched the Departed last night. I had not seen it before. DiCaprio and Nicholson were great. I would not have watched it if not for those two. I can't stand Damon and Baldwin.
The end surprised me a lot and made me a little mad...then Wahlberg made it more satisfying.
I still liked GONY better, but I was glad I watched this.
People think I'm crazy when I say I like GONY better than The Departed.
GONY is great, but The Departed is on another level for me. The only things that give GONY a chance against it are Daniel Day Lewis and the amazing visual aesthethic.
I enjoyed the acting/characters more all around in The Departed (and DiCaprio was better in it, def my favorite character of his and probably he best performance to date), same with the dialogue and soundtrack. There are so many suspenseful and basically climactic scenes as well, and while there were some twists, there were a ton of scenes that could have gone many different ways, leaving you really in the dark on what would happen next. Considering how many characters had significant screen time in the movie, I was amazed at all well they all were developed and how you felt you really knew them and their personality, and what they were going through and even how they would react to a situation.
Nothing against GONY and I like it more than most people probably, for me The Departed is just 1 of the best movies ever made.
Since were kind of on the topic, how bout everyone lists their favorite Marty Scorsese movies?
Here's a list of all of them: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/
This is tough, but of what Ive seen mine would look something like:
1. Goodfellas
2. The Departed
3. Casino
4. Taxi Driver
5. The Color of Money
6. Gangs of New York
7. Cape Fear
8. Mean Streets
9. Raging Bull
10. The King of Comedy
11. Bringing Out The Dead
12. The Aviator
Man...I know he's done other stuff, but I figured I could list closer to 20 movies than 10.
I cant rank them against the movies, but The Last Waltz and No Direction Home: Bob Dylan were both excellent as well. Still need to see his Rolling Stones one from last year.
I spaced them apart to kind of show tiers. Top tier is all time classic, 2nd tier is great films and best picture worthy for their year, 3rd is very good movies, last is good.
-Paul Newman in Color of Money is why that one is so high
-De Niro's performance as Max Cady in the Cape Fear remake is why thats maybe higher than most would rank it. One of my favorite De Niro performances.
-Raging Bull is probably the only movie that is conspicuously out of place in my list compared to popular opinion. I only saw it once, and maybe it was the expectations, but I didnt think it was anything too special. Maybe another viewing would move it higher, but no way it moves higher than 5.
-The last 3 I thought were all solid movies, theyre mostly so low because of whats ahead of them though. They cant hang with those heavyweights. Dont remember much of Bringing Out The Dead, but like I said, everything ahead of it I like too much for it to move up more than 1 or 2 spots.
QuoteSince were kind of on the topic, how bout everyone lists their favorite Marty Scorsese movies?
Here's a list of all of them: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/
This is tough, but of what Ive seen mine would look something like:
1. Goodfellas
2. The Departed
3. Casino
4. Taxi Driver
5. The Color of Money
6. Gangs of New York
7. Cape Fear
8. Mean Streets
9. Raging Bull
10. The King of Comedy
11. Bringing Out The Dead
12. The Aviator
I cant rank them against the movies, but The Last Waltz and No Direction Home were both excellent as well. Still need to see his Rolling Stones one from last year.
I spaced them apart to kind of show tiers. Top tier is all time classic, 2nd tier is great films and best picture worthy for their year, 3rd is very good movies, last is good.
-Paul Newman in Color of Money is why that one is so high
-De Niro's performance as Max Cady in the Cape Fear remake is why thats maybe higher than most would rank it. One of my favorite De Niro performances.
-Raging Bull is probably the only movie that is conspicuously out of place in my list compared to popular opinion. I only saw it once, and maybe it was the expectations, but I didnt think it was anything special. Maybe another viewing would move it higher, but no way it moves higher than 5.
-The last 3 I thought were all solid movies, theyre mostly so low because of whats ahead of them though. They cant hang with those heavyweights. Dont remember much of Bringing Out The Dead, but like I said, everything ahead of it I like too much for it to move up more than 1 or 2 spots.
do his music films count? if they did, this list would require too much thinking. Last Waltz is probably the best music film around rivaled only by Woodstock, witch Martie had a hand in as well.
these are all the Scorsese movie's I've seen:
1. Taxi Driver
2. Goodfella's
3. Casino
4. Raging Bull
5. Gangs Of New York
6. Cape Fear
7. The Departed
8. The Aviator
9. The King Of Comedy
10. Mean Streets
11. The Age Of Innocence
12. Boxcar Bertha
13. Bringing Out The Dead
14. After Hours
I mean, the music ones count which is why I mentioned them, but I couldnt rank them against a movie.
And since you havent seen it, Color of Money is must see. I liked Paul Newman in it more than The Hustler.
QuoteI mean, the music ones count which is why I mentioned them, but I couldnt rank them against a movie.
And since you havent seen it, Color of Money is must see. I liked Paul Newman in it more than The Hustler.
sorry, didn't read the second part of your post, witch mentioned the Last Waltz. I haven't seen The Hustler either. Did recently watch Cool Hand Luke though-very good.
QuoteQuoteI watched the Departed last night. I had not seen it before. DiCaprio and Nicholson were great. I would not have watched it if not for those two. I can't stand Damon and Baldwin.
The end surprised me a lot and made me a little mad...then Wahlberg made it more satisfying.
I still liked GONY better, but I was glad I watched this.
People think I'm crazy when I say I like GONY better than The Departed.
I will stand by you as crazy then...I wrote a 10-page paper on GONY for a class in college. It was a class where you analyze movies as a book. Very interesting class. We watched movies the whole semester and discussed them as pieces of literature. I was an English major and it was an experimental first-time class...anyway, GONY will stand in my top 5 personally. I will have to watch more movies to make a list about favorites from Martin...
was back in PA over the weekend and went to a local drive-in to catch The Hangover and Public Enemies (again). For 6 bucks, you can't beat the price...and being able to bring your own food and alcohol.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.
wow. just wow. amazing movie. highly recommend it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292963/
QuoteQuoteQuoteSo I keep hearing from people they can't believe Bruno got away with an R and not whatever's worse - can someone explain to me what this means? Lots of [highlight]nudity[/highlight] or [highlight]sex acts[/highlight]? Or what? Don't have to spoil anything, but I'm just wondering what I should prepare myself for.
Yes both and its fucking hilarious. ;D
Both and it IS fucking hilarious. Pun intended.
I think this might be the funniest movie I have ever seen. Well, neck and neck with Old School.
QuoteA lot of that shit was rigged, though. Kinda disappointed about the Alabama shots being so brief... The funniest parts of his movies are when he interacts with rednecks.
"Well I'm Donny" That was my favorite
QuoteQuoteA lot of that shit was rigged, though. Kinda disappointed about the Alabama shots being so brief... The funniest parts of his movies are when he interacts with rednecks.
"Well I'm Donny" That was my favorite
"It's just zis bear took my clothes. He took everything apart from these condoms. " I pretty much lost what little control I had at that point.
The Alabama stuff was not stagged apparently. It got heated at one point.
QuoteQuoteQuoteA lot of that shit was rigged, though. Kinda disappointed about the Alabama shots being so brief... The funniest parts of his movies are when he interacts with rednecks.
"Well I'm Donny" That was my favorite
"It's just zis bear took my clothes. He took everything apart from these condoms. " I pretty much lost what little control I had at that point.
The Alabama stuff was not stagged apparently. It got heated at one point.
That was great. I'll preface this by saying my girlfriend had already seen the movie. We walk in the theatre and sit down behind a family of five (with two boys that couldnt have been twelve). My girl looked to me and said "they're gonna be gone in about five minutes". Well after Bruno and his little boyfriend had their escapade and I could wipe the tears from face I realized the family had left. That could be pretty disturbing for a youngster. You'd think the parents wouldve done a little research.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteA lot of that shit was rigged, though. Kinda disappointed about the Alabama shots being so brief... The funniest parts of his movies are when he interacts with rednecks.
"Well I'm Donny" That was my favorite
"It's just zis bear took my clothes. He took everything apart from these condoms. " I pretty much lost what little control I had at that point.
The Alabama stuff was not stagged apparently. It got heated at one point.
That was great. I'll preface this by saying my girlfriend had already seen the movie. We walk in the theatre and sit down behind a family of five (with two boys that couldnt have been twelve). My girl looked to me and said "they're gonna be gone in about five minutes". Well after Bruno and his little boyfriend had their escapade and I could wipe the tears from face I realized the family had left. That could be pretty disturbing for a youngster. You'd think the parents wouldve done a little research.
Haha...my friend took her 9 year old daughter not knowing it would be pretty much an X rated film.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteA lot of that shit was rigged, though. Kinda disappointed about the Alabama shots being so brief... The funniest parts of his movies are when he interacts with rednecks.
"Well I'm Donny" That was my favorite
"It's just zis bear took my clothes. He took everything apart from these condoms. " I pretty much lost what little control I had at that point.
The Alabama stuff was not stagged apparently. It got heated at one point.
That was great. I'll preface this by saying my girlfriend had already seen the movie. We walk in the theatre and sit down behind a family of five (with two boys that couldnt have been twelve). My girl looked to me and said "they're gonna be gone in about five minutes". Well after Bruno and his little boyfriend had their escapade and I could wipe the tears from face I realized the family had left. That could be pretty disturbing for a youngster. You'd think the parents wouldve done a little research.
That's good parenting there for ya. Yeah the escapade scene is up there with the fight scene from Borat.
Away We Go. Dave Eggers (the screenwriter, along with his wife, and a brilliant novelist) will never let me down. Great acting by almost everyone. Definitely worth seeing. I'll be getting the DVD as soon as I can. Pretty sad year for movies so far. After I see Moon, there's nothing else out there I'm interested in until Inglorious Basterds and maybe Shutter Island.
EDIT: Seriously, if you don't know who Dave Eggers is, read A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, then read You Shall Know Our Velocity!, then What is the What? and then try to find every short story/article/book introduction he's ever written. Just do it.
I finally saw Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
I liked the humour (especially the part with the Felix Felicis) but I didn't like the ending, I don't think a lot of stuff was explained. And Hermione's whinging about Ron all the time.
Body of Lies
Very good. A little hard to follow (but not as much as Syriana), but you could pretty much put everything together by the next scene the few times that happened. I really liked the idea DiCaprio came up with maybe an hour or so into the movie to try to find/lure out their target terrorist. Pretty original idea. He was very good as usual.
Traitor
It was a terrorism double header the last couple of nights ;D. Less confusing than Body of Lies, and maybe even better. I think us common folk could kind of relate to this story and Cheadle's character moreso than that of Body of Lies. Cheadle was excellent and so was the arab guy who he was close with in the movie. Wouldnt say there was a twist in the ending, but something did happen that I didnt expect.
Adaptation.
First time Ive watched this in maybe 5 or 6 years. Man, I love this movie. Streep, Cooper, and Cage are all brilliant, as is the storyline. 2 of the most realistic car crashes Ive even seen in film as well.
QuoteI finally saw Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
I liked the humour (especially the part with the Felix Felicis) but I didn't like the ending, I don't think a lot of stuff was explained. And Hermione's whinging about Ron all the time.
I greatly enjoyed the film within the context of the films, but damn can they have at least stayed closer to the book? Would it have hurt?
QuoteBody of Lies
Very good. A little hard to follow (but not as much as Syriana), but you could pretty much put everything together by the next scene the few times that happened. I really liked the idea DiCaprio came up with maybe an hour or so into the movie to try to find/lure out their target terrorist. Pretty original idea. He was very good as usual.
Traitor
It was a terrorism double header the last couple of nights ;D. Less confusing than Body of Lies, and maybe even better. I think us common folk could kind of relate to this story and Cheadle's character moreso than that of Body of Lies. Cheadle was excellent and so was the arab guy who he was close with in the movie. Wouldnt say there was a twist in the ending, but something did happen that I didnt expect.
Adaptation.
First time Ive watched this in maybe 5 or 6 years. Man, I love this movie. Streep, Cooper, and Cage are all brilliant, as is the storyline. 2 of the most realistic car crashes Ive even seen in film as well.
Adaptation is great, haven't seen it in awhile either. Cage is underrated, people always focus on the bad and in some cases haven't even seen the good movies he's in. Wild At Heart, Raising Arizona, Adaptation, Brining Out The Dead, and Knowing are all good Cage movies.
Looking at IMDB, it does seem like the crap outweighs the good.
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Adaptation is great, haven't seen it in awhile either. Cage is underrated, people always focus on the bad and in some cases haven't even seen the good movies he's in. Wild At Heart, Raising Arizona, Adaptation, Brining Out The Dead, and Knowing are all good Cage movies.
Looking at IMDB, it does seem like the crap outweighs the good.
In the last decade or so, Cage has definitely done his share of bad box office movies, and if you ask me, based on the characters he has more often played, Im not surprised he's more recognized for his more recent craptastic movies.
And its not just the movie's you mentioned as good movies, but he has many more very good movies/performances than that...
Leaving Las Vegas, Red Rock West, 8MM, The Rock, Kiss Of Death, Lord of War, Windtalkers, Trapped In Paradise, The Weatherman...even Matchstick Men and Gone In Sixty Seconds were decent.
I'll always love Con Air, Snake Eyes, and Face/Off too. I wish he'd make more of those instead of National Treasure, Next, Ghost Rider (which there is going to be a sequel), etc. If you think about it though, he made plenty of box office drawing flicks in the 90's, the only difference is those ones were good ;D
The Bad Lieutenant remake has a chance at being good. Cage can definitely pull that role off.
Despite Lord of War being his only very good performance of the last 5 years, and basically only good movie, Cage definitely knows what he's doing. Ive seen you recommend Knowing twice, so maybe I'll try to see that one. It looked like another PoS to me though.
QuoteDespite Lord of War being his only very good performance of the last 5 years, and basically only good movie, Cage definitely knows what he's doing.
Lord of War surprised me. I wasn't expecting it to be nearly as good as it was. Definitely a quality movie.
QuoteQuoteDespite Lord of War being his only very good performance of the last 5 years, and basically only good movie, Cage definitely knows what he's doing.
Lord of War surprised me. I wasn't expecting it to be nearly as good as it was. Definitely a quality movie.
Yeah, I wasnt even going to watch it because I figured it was just another shitty Cage movie, but a friend told me it was good, so I did, and it definitely was good.
Even has a 7.7 rating on IMDB, which despite me liking it a lot even surprises me. Thats high for there.
I saw The Great Dictator. the ending was amazing. I had tears streaming down my face. I am so amazed at how talented and gifted charlie chaplin was, it's unbelievable. I am now making it my goal to see every single chaplin film.
I saw Funny People last night. It was really good. I like the Judd Apatow movies though. I like a movie that's not afraid to be funny and serious, this one definitely pulled it off.
QuoteI saw Funny People last night. It was really good. I like the Judd Apatow movies though. I like a movie that's not afraid to be funny and serious, this one definitely pulled it off.
It definitely looks very funny.
Most people dont realize its only the 3rd movie Apatow's actually directed because they think he directed a lot of the movies he's associated with and/or produced (Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pienapple Express, Walk Hard, Anchorman, etc).
The only movies he actually he directed are 40 Yr Old Virg and Knocked Up, which I actually think are my 2 favorite movies out of any of the ones I just mentioned and other comedies with the Rogen's, Rudd's, etc. so Im definitely looking forward to seeing this one.
Might have to watch it online tonight..hmm
QuoteI saw Funny People last night. It was really good. I like the Judd Apatow movies though. I like a movie that's not afraid to be funny and serious, this one definitely pulled it off.
Def pulled it off. I enjoyed it very much!
All in all I liked. But I did think it was too long and I wanted some more RAAAAAAAANDY.
Just back from seeing Bruno and read back through this thread. Everytime I thought it couldn't get worse, well, it did. Brilliant!
Meg and I watched Point Break. Damn, I miss the good ol' days of Gary Busey and Patrick Swayze.
Guy Ritchie's Revolver. Very different from my favorites--Snatch and Lock, Stock, & 2 Smoking Barrels
i watched velvet goldmine again. damn, i love that movie.
QuoteGuy Ritchie's Revolver. Very different from my favorites--Snatch and Lock, Stock, & 2 Smoking Barrels
Didnt like Revolver at all. I think I almost turned it off an hour in, and I love Snatch and Lock Stock.
I keep forgetting I need to see RockNRolla still though so thanks!
Appaloosa - Good revenge western with a few unexpected twists and turns. Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris are excellent as is villain Jeremy Irons. Nice work, again, from Lance Hendrikson. Rene Zellweger was miscast somewhat, but she didn't bother me too much. If you like traditional revenge westerns, then this is well worth watching.
QuoteAppaloosa - Good revenge western with a few unexpected twists and turns. Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris are excellent as is villain Jeremy Irons. Nice work, again, from Lance Hendrikson. Rene Zellweger was miscast somewhat, but she didn't bother me too much. If you like traditional revenge westerns, then this is well worth watching.
yeah, Im pretty sure when that Western thread was started I saw this around then and liked it a lot.
Ed Harris' character was great. Pretty sure he wrote and directed Appaloosa as well.
QuoteQuoteAppaloosa - Good revenge western with a few unexpected twists and turns. Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris are excellent as is villain Jeremy Irons. Nice work, again, from Lance Hendrikson. Rene Zellweger was miscast somewhat, but she didn't bother me too much. If you like traditional revenge westerns, then this is well worth watching.
yeah, Im pretty sure when that Western thread was started I saw this around then and liked it a lot.
Ed Harris' character was great. Pretty sure he wrote and directed Appaloosa as well.
He co-wrote the adapted screenplay and directed.
This just in: John Hughes died of a heart attack today. My favourite of all his films is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. In fact, it remains one of the funniest and best buddy pictures of all time. R.I.P.
QuoteQuoteGuy Ritchie's Revolver. Very different from my favorites--Snatch and Lock, Stock, & 2 Smoking Barrels
Didnt like Revolver at all. I think I almost turned it off an hour in, and I love Snatch and Lock Stock.
I keep forgetting I need to see RockNRolla still though so thanks!
I enjoyed RockNRolla, knowing that it's part 1 of a trilogy.
The Hurt Locker. WOW :o
QuoteThe Hurt Locker. WOW :o
Ive only heard great things about it. Like, 1 of the best war movies ever great.
Might have to go to the theater for it.
'The Astronaut Farmer' with Billy Bob Thornton
"The Wrestler" HO. LY. SH. IT. not what I expected yet it surpassed all my expectations and increased my love for Mickey Rourke 10 fold. I felt drained and exhilerated all at the same time
I Love You, Man - an honest, well-developed and very funny "bromantic" comedy. I liked this film better than all the recent Apatow flicks.
QuoteI Love You, Man - an honest, well-developed and very funny "bromantic" comedy. I liked this film better than all the recent Apatow flicks.
Really? thought it was the worst of anything Apatow affiliated from the last 5 or so years that Ive seen, not that that means it was bad though. Im not sure he had any part of this movie though either.
Saw Funny People on saturday and I liked it a lot. Plenty of comedic parts, I liked how there was stand up in the actual movie, but plenty of serious themes and storylines as well. It clocks in over 2 hours but it didnt feel long to me.
I loved The Hangover, but a lot of the laughs in that were over the top or sensational so I kind of discount a comedy for that because it doesnt have the rewatchability as much. With that in mind, Funny People is probably my favorite comedy of the year.
If you havent seen it yet Jaimoe, it blows I Love You Man out of the water and is worth seeing in theaters.
QuoteQuoteI Love You, Man - an honest, well-developed and very funny "bromantic" comedy. I liked this film better than all the recent Apatow flicks.
Really? thought it was the worst of anything Apatow affiliated from the last 5 or so years that Ive seen, not that that means it was bad though. Im not sure he had any part of this movie though either.
I Love You, Man has no affiliation with Apatow, other than a crossover of some of the actors and some nods to his style. I have to say The 40 Year Old Virgin is better (I forgot about it) and I haven't seen The Hangover... yet.
I thought Superbad was classic. Funny People was really good. Funny and serious, lots of good actors and writers working on it. I like a lot of the actors he works with in general.
Also, Capt, Apatow as only been making these movies for four years, although it seems like more since he seems to come out with two a year. Before that he was mostly a TV writer.
Pineapple express is the shit. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteI thought Superbad was classic. Funny People was really good. Funny and serious, lots of good actors and writers working on it. I like a lot of the actors he works with in general.
Also, Capt, Apatow as only been making these movies for four years, although it seems like more since he seems to come out with two a year. Before that he was mostly a TV writer.
Yest ye forget so soon about a post I made like a week ago in response to your Funny People post..
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It definitely looks very funny.
Most people dont realize its only the 3rd movie Apatow's actually directed because they think he directed a lot of the movies he's associated with and/or produced (Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pienapple Express, Walk Hard, Anchorman, etc).
The only movies he actually he directed are 40 Yr Old Virg and Knocked Up, which I actually think are my 2 favorite movies out of any of the ones I just mentioned and other comedies with the Rogen's, Rudd's, etc. so Im definitely looking forward to seeing this one.
I think I brought this up when BH asked about favorite Burton movies, but
typically people only call a movie someone's movie based on the director. I know about Freaks & Geeks (but havent seen it) and Undeclared (watched it when it originally aired and loved it), but if were talking about Apatow movies, then the only ones are technically 40YOV, Knocked Up, and Funny People.
I personally dont mind including what he's written or produced with what he's directed, but for every Superbad, Step Brothers, and Anchorman (and I'll also mention The TV Set, because its very good but I dont think Ive ever seen anyone mention it), you're also then including Fun With Dick & Jane, Year One, & Drillbit Taylor. Its kind of a double edged sword in his case.
For the record, out of every movie people loosely think are Apatow movies, its very possible 40 YOV, Knocked Up, and Funny People (in that order) are my 3 favorites. Superbad and Anchorman are the only ones that contend with those three, although Funny People will need a couple more viewings.
I definitely consider the ones he's written as Apatow movies. Well, except the early stuff (see Heavyweights). If he just produced, that's one thing. A producer can be listed just for the name recognition, but writing is integral to the film, moreso than directing, IMO.
I might add Freaks and Geeks as well as Undeclared into the fold since that was the beginning of Apatow finding his voice as a writer and finding a cast of actors that liked working with him and with each other. However, I might excluded the Tom Arnold Show and the Larry Sanders Show, which he was a writer on.
Not sure if anyone posted about this yet, but I'm pretty pumped for The Road. It combines the talents of two of my favorite movies from the past couple years - John Hillcoat, the director of The Proposition, and writer Cormac McCarthy (i know everyone knows about him here).
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbLgszfXTAY[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbLgszfXTAY
I remember K was pimpin The Road.
Watchmen
decent. the special effects were some of the best ive ever seen, but that was pretty much all it offered that impressed me outside of the overall cinematography. I never read the comic, but the flashbacks and jumping around of the storyline actually detracted from the movie building into something IMO (and I love me some flashbacks), and just made it seem disjointed. Just when you thought it was going somewhere, theyd flashback or something and once its done you feel like youre back at point one. the acting wasnt anything special for the most part, and I found the characters outside of Rorschach and the Comedian to be pretty uninteresting. the villain was barely developed, and the little that he/she was happened very late in the movie. the ending is anticlimatic, at best.
Not so bad I wanted to turn it off or anything, but I wont try to watch it again. It starts off very good, but after the first 20 minutes or so, its all downhill.
I saw 500 Days of Summer and really enjoyed it. The music was great, too. But it is still really weird to see Joseph Gordon-Levitt grown up since I loved him so much as Tommy Solomon. :)
DISTRICT 9 was pretty decent. This is one of those movies I will have to think about for a week or so before I decide if I liked it, hated it, or loved it. It's got some beautiful effects, but the main character is basically Borat.
Coraline - I didn't see it in 3D, but it was still a very impressive movie.
QuoteCoraline - I didn't see it in 3D, but it was still a very impressive movie.
I saw it in 3d at the theater and I was very impressed. Thought it could be a little scary for a youngster though.
I too loved 500 days of summer- a fantastic and light movie- really great handling of the progression of time.
I saw district 9 at the drive-in. we got there late and it was hard to hear. From what I saw (and heard) I really enjoyed it. I'm seeing it in a regular theater next week so I'm pretty pumped.
QuoteQuoteCoraline - I didn't see it in 3D, but it was still a very impressive movie.
I saw it in 3d at the theater and I was very impressed. Thought it could be a little scary for a youngster though.
I've been really wanting to see this.
The International
Better than I expected. Clive Owen tries infiltrate a bank that provides cheap firearms to nations in conflict by trying to get employees to turn on the organization. There's an excellent shootout scene at the Guggenheim. Not much else to say, just a good, dramatic thriller. Armin Mueller Stahl was very good in a supporting part
Rambo
this was what you want every action movie to be like: BADASS. Liked this as much as any of the other Rambo's. I'll take this anyday over the recent, over the top, Die Hard movie. Apparently another Rambo is supposed to come out in 2011 and Mickey Rourke's going to be in it, im assuming as the villain
Saw Inglourious Basterds last night. I liked it, better than Death Proof at least. Brad Pitt is great again, he's really on a roll lately. Very dialogue heavy once again, QT could've balanced the action and dialogue a little better. Only Tarantino would have characters talking about movies in a WW2 movie, the climax even happens in a movie theater. There was one douchebag who walked out and shouted "this movie is fucking boring!" >:( The rest of the crowd seemed to like it and clapped at the end.
QuoteSaw Inglourious Basterds last night. I liked it, better than Death Proof at least. Brad Pitt is great again, he's really on a roll lately. Very dialogue heavy once again, QT could've balanced the action and dialogue a little better. Only Tarantino would have characters talking about movies in a WW2 movie, the climax even happens in a movie theater. There was one douchebag who walked out and shouted "this movie is fucking boring!" >:( The rest of the crowd seemed to like it and clapped at the end.
I just got back from watching this movie. I thought Pitt was great in his role. Overall, I don't think it is the best Tarantino movie, but it is one of his better ones (a lot better than Death Proof, as well). This movie is classic Tarantino with the over the top violence. But the movie had serious drama aspects as well. Good movie if you are a fan of Tarantino, and an above average movie for everyone else.
QuoteSaw Inglourious Basterds last night. I liked it, better than Death Proof at least. Brad Pitt is great again, he's really on a roll lately. Very dialogue heavy once again, QT could've balanced the action and dialogue a little better. Only Tarantino would have characters talking about movies in a WW2 movie, the climax even happens in a movie theater. There was one douchebag who walked out and shouted "this movie is fucking boring!" >:( The rest of the crowd seemed to like it and clapped at the end.
When hasnt he been on a roll?!
I dont see any stretch where he hasnt had a good performance of more than 2 years besides 01-04, and that was moreso him not being in almost no movies as opposed to being in bad movies.
Im confident saying right now that Pitt is the best actor of his generation. A River Runs Through It, Kalifornia, True Romance, Interview With The Vampire, Legends of the Fall, Seven, 12 Monkeys, Sleepers, Devil's Own, Fight Club, Snatch, The Mexican, Ocean's 11, Troy, Babel, Assassination of Jesse James, Burn After Reading, Benjamin Button.
His recent run does rival his Interview-Devil's Own run though.
Cant wait to see Inglourious Basterds
Basterds tomorrow, for me. Will agree Brad Pitt is unstoppable.
QuoteQuoteSaw Inglourious Basterds last night. I liked it, better than Death Proof at least. Brad Pitt is great again, he's really on a roll lately. Very dialogue heavy once again, QT could've balanced the action and dialogue a little better. Only Tarantino would have characters talking about movies in a WW2 movie, the climax even happens in a movie theater. There was one douchebag who walked out and shouted "this movie is fucking boring!" >:( The rest of the crowd seemed to like it and clapped at the end.
When hasnt he been on a roll?!
I dont see any stretch where he hasnt had a good performance of more than 2 years besides 01-04, and that was moreso him not being in almost no movies as opposed to being in bad movies.
Im confident saying right now that Pitt is the best actor of his generation. A River Runs Through It, Kalifornia, True Romance, Interview With The Vampire, Legends of the Fall, Seven, 12 Monkeys, Sleepers, Devil's Own, Fight Club, Snatch, The Mexican, Ocean's 11, Troy, Babel, Assassination of Jesse James, Burn After Reading, Benjamin Button.
His recent run does rival his Interview-Devil's Own run though.
Cant wait to see Inglourious Basterds
You're right, I didn't mean to downplay his other movies. In fact, several of those are among my favorite movies - Fight Club, Seven, Sleepers, etc...I am really impressed with his comedic acting as of late.
The Bank Job
Liked this a lot. Not that it was supposed to be related, but this was much better than The Italian Job. Probably 1 of the best movies Ive seen from last year, especially when not including movie snob movies.
The Hurricane
First time Ive seen this since around when it just came out on DVD. Even better than I remember. I think I might even like it more than the more recent very good biopics Walk the Line and Ray. Denzel kills. If it wasnt for Spacey's excellent turn in American Beauty, I think Denzel wins best actor of 1999.
My parents saw Food Inc and the can't stop talking about it. From what they've told me its something everyone needs to see.
inglorious basterds is amazing. best movie i have seen this year.
and, on a related note, eli roth is hot:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3504048850_b5841e1ac1.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)
:-*
Quoteinglorious basterds is amazing. best movie i have seen this year.
and, on a related note, eli roth is hot:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3504048850_b5841e1ac1.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)
:-*
Going to see this tonight and SUPER excited bout it!
Quoteinglorious basterds is amazing. best movie i have seen this year.
and, on a related note, eli roth is hot:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3504048850_b5841e1ac1.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)
:-*
Agreed (except the Eli Roth part), I was disappointed with Public Enemies and recently with District 9.
Going to see Halloween II at the midnight showing! :D
Saw most of these on the plane; Boat That Rocked, I Love You, Man, Monsters Vs Aliens, Wolverine, The Soloist & District 9.
Any thoughts on the Avatar trailer? Good but not that good I thought...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AAt-oV3wE
Only a teaser but this looks interesting:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh5FD2AePJ0
Avatar looks pretty cool, but with movies like that, you never really know how good they are until they come out. Since Cameron is directing it, I expect it to be good or better.
Inception does look pretty badass. I'll have high expectations for that one considering Nolan and DiCaprio are part of it.
How was The Soloist? Been wanting to see that one.
QuoteAny thoughts on the Avatar trailer? Good but not that good I thought...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AAt-oV3wE
I thought this was a live action version of the Nick cartoon Avatar, Last of the Airbenders. I could have sworn I read they were making a live action version of it. This wasn't that.
QuoteQuoteAny thoughts on the Avatar trailer? Good but not that good I thought...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AAt-oV3wE
I thought this was a live action version of the Nick cartoon Avatar, Last of the Airbenders. I could have sworn I read they were making a live action version of it. This wasn't that.
Yeah M. Night what's-his-name is making that one, they've taken the Avatar off the title to avoid confusion.
Soloist was OK but not as good or as moving as I had hoped. I love Atonement (same director) so was a little disappointed...
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Yeah M. Night what's-his-name is making that one, they've taken the Avatar off the title to avoid confusion.
Its M. Night Worstdirectorever
QuoteQuoteQuoteAny thoughts on the Avatar trailer? Good but not that good I thought...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AAt-oV3wE
I thought this was a live action version of the Nick cartoon Avatar, Last of the Airbenders. I could have sworn I read they were making a live action version of it. This wasn't that.
Yeah M. Night what's-his-name is making that one, they've taken the Avatar off the title to avoid confusion.
Soloist was OK but not as good or as moving as I had hoped. I love Atonement (same director) so was a little disappointed...
Fuck, that concerns me then. Such a great little show. Afraid to see how he's gonna fuck that up.
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Yeah M. Night what's-his-name is making that one, they've taken the Avatar off the title to avoid confusion.
Its M. Night Worstdirectorever
;D
Seriously though, I don't hate him as muich as a lot of people do. 6th Sense & Unbreakable are very good movies. Signs was OK & I even have a soft spot for The Village (largely due to Beardy-Wierdy Phoenix's performance) I haven't seen any of his more recent movies & I know they're supposed to be shit but like I said, I don't hate him as much as some people.
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Yeah M. Night what's-his-name is making that one, they've taken the Avatar off the title to avoid confusion.
Its M. Night Worstdirectorever
;D
Seriously though, I don't hate him as muich as a lot of people do. 6th Sense & Unbreakable are very good movies. Signs was OK & I even have a soft spot for The Village (largely due to Beardy-Wierdy Phoenix's performance) I haven't seen any of his more recent movies & I know they're supposed to be shit but like I said, I don't hate him as much as some people.
Tarantino calls him Shamalamadingdong :D
Sixth Sense is good and I didn't care for Signs. Haven't seen anything else by him but I hear good things about Unbreakable.
I really like Unbreakable & think it's an interesting take on the superhero genre. What didn't you like about District9 True? I thought it was really good.
QuoteI really like Unbreakable & think it's an interesting take on the superhero genre. What didn't you like about District9 True? I thought it was really good.
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I thought it was ok, just didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I didn't like the main character, I didn't like the rip-off of Iron Man with the robot suit. A lot of things didn't make sense either, what was the fuel and why did it take that long to collect? I didn't buy a person turing into an alien either. It made it seem like the main alien character was gonna take the other aliens and then he just left them there.
Fair comments :)
There were certainly a lot of unanswered questions but I actually really liked the main character, appreciated the black humor & found the film to be strangely touching.
Unbreakable was okay I guess, didnt like Sixth Sense much at all bc I figured out the ending 10 minutes in (I prefer Stir of Echoes which is a similar story), but watching M. Night movies is like having cinematic blue balls. They always look good and seem to be going somewhere, but in the end...nothing
Obviously there are worse directors, but none of his level of fame.
LOL ;D ;D ;D
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Lars and the Real Girl
Really liked this one. Kind of an offbeat, dramatic comedy. Ryan Gosling is the lead and plays a quiet guy who keeps to himself, until he starts dating a life size doll named Bianca. Plenty of humorous parts come with it, and surprisingly his brother, wife, and the entire town embrace the situation and go along with it. Original and witty screenwriting, Emily Mortimer was good, Gosling was excellent. IMO he's probably the best young(er) actor going. Definitely recommend this indie flick.
Pride and Glory
Solid cop drama. Id say We Own The Night was my favorite cop movie from 2007, and this takes that honor for 2008. Thought it would be good, but better than I expected. No real twists per se, but the story moves along in interesting fashion. It has an old school feel to it, and its strength is in the acting, namely of Edward Norton's family - Jon Voight, Colin Farrell, and especially Noah Emmerich. Maybe Norton's best performance since The Score, mostly thanks to the subtleties of his character that he hits right on the head.
Just got back from Inglorious Basterds. I thought it was incredibly stupid. Some good acting though. Basically, Quentin lost his hold on greatness after Kill Bill Vol. 1 and I doubt he'll ever get it back.
I disagree. Saw Inglorious Basterds a second time this weekend.
QuoteJust got back from Inglorious Basterds. I thought it was incredibly stupid. Some good acting though. Basically, Quentin lost his hold on greatness after Kill Bill Vol. 1 and I doubt he'll ever get it back.
that's what I heard except these guys looked at each other said what the fuck and walked out .....brutal....guess I'm going to wait for dvd release.
Havent seen Basterds yet, but after watching Reservoir Dogs last week, IMO thats his most fluid, entertaining movie for a typical audience. Keeps you glued to the screen like none of his other movies can.
Jackie Brown still be me favorite though.
QuoteQuoteI really like Unbreakable & think it's an interesting take on the superhero genre. What didn't you like about District9 True? I thought it was really good.
[highlight]spoilers[/highlight]
I thought it was ok, just didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I didn't like the main character, I didn't like the rip-off of Iron Man with the robot suit. A lot of things didn't make sense either, what was the fuel and why did it take that long to collect? I didn't buy a person turing into an alien either. It made it seem like the main alien character was gonna take the other aliens and then he just left them there.
I loved it. If anything, it was a rip-off of Enemy Mine, which is a movie that must be ripped off more often.
And the character was SO likeable. Who doesn't want to see Murray Hewitt gradually transform into an alien and fight off the rest of the world to save the precious life of a prawn? I do.
QuoteQuoteJust got back from Inglorious Basterds. I thought it was incredibly stupid. Some good acting though. Basically, Quentin lost his hold on greatness after Kill Bill Vol. 1 and I doubt he'll ever get it back.
that's what I heard except these guys looked at each other said what the fuck and walked out .....brutal....guess I'm going to wait for dvd release.
Wow, seriously? I just went to see last night and I thought it was spectacular. I love all of Tarantino's movies and this one may just be the best. It's a great story, it's hilarious, the dialogue is as good as ever. The actor who played the lead bad guy, can't remember his name, deserves an Oscar. All of his interrogation scenes were INTENSE! Also, the woman who played the Jewish girl who escaped and owned the theatre was brilliant as well. I can't wait to see this again. I couldn't recommend this enough for Tarantino fans.
QuoteThe actor who played the lead bad guy, can't remember his name, deserves an Oscar.
I agree with you there. He was brilliant.
The Informers
Im not going into detail of how bad this movie was, because it doesnt deserve that. Over-stylized dreck with characters beyond easy to dislike so bad that I didnt turn off mostly just to see how it ended, and the ending was so bad I laughed.
The only even half decent part of the movie was 3 performances. Kim Basinger was good, if not over the top, as a pill addicted divorcee who seemed to wish she was 30 years younger. Chris Isaak was surprisingly good as a rich, alcoholic, womanizing father (well, maybe not surprising ;D). Brad Renfro stole the show though in no more than 10-15 minutes of screentime. I thought he was good in a movie a few years ago 10th & Wolf, but this was easily the best performance of his career. I think he couldve been around for a long time as a very good supporting actor had he not died.
Bottle Shock- good "wine" movie. I guess some of it is inaccurate, but supposedly they're redoing it. I liked it. :)
QuoteBottle Shock- good "wine" movie. I guess some of it is inaccurate, but supposedly they're redoing it. I liked it. :)
I liked this too...so theyre remaking this version that came out last year?! I dont see the point of that, unless theyre trying to make it a box office movie instead of an indie flick.
QuoteQuoteBottle Shock- good "wine" movie. I guess some of it is inaccurate, but supposedly they're redoing it. I liked it. :)
I liked this too...so theyre remaking this version that came out last year?! I dont see the point of that, unless theyre trying to make it a box office movie instead of an indie flick.
My bro works out in Napa in the wine industry and the rumor around the campfire is that there were so many inaccuracies with Bottle Shock that they wanted to make a movie to correct those. Also, they wanted to give more credit to the Stags Leap wine they talked about at the very end since that got like no screen time.
Wife and I watched Forgetting Sara Marshall. Thought it was hilarious and touching. Oh and Mila Kunis was beyond hot in it.
QuoteWife and I watched Forgetting Sara Marshall. Thought it was hilarious and touching. Oh and Mila Kunis was beyond hot in it.
I really enjoyed that one, great cast inc Russell Brand who I thought I wasn't going to like.
QuoteQuoteWife and I watched Forgetting Sara Marshall. Thought it was hilarious and touching. Oh and Mila Kunis was beyond hot in it.
I really enjoyed that one, great cast inc Russell Brand who I thought I wasn't going to like.
He had us cracking up. The scene where he's giving the one nerdy guy pointers and where he was singing at dinner had me rollin.
I think I just went from 6 to midnight! ;D
Love that movie. Jason Segel has even got me to tune into How I Met Your Mother every once in awhile.
And Ive never seen Mila Kunis look as good as she did in FSM.
Thought the trailer was disappointing, still not sure about this one but the poster is cool...
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QuoteThought the trailer was disappointing, still not sure about this one but the poster is cool...
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Was Jarvis's music in the trailer? He was working on tunes for the movie.
QuoteQuoteThought the trailer was disappointing, still not sure about this one but the poster is cool...
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Was Jarvis's music in the trailer? He was working on tunes for the movie.
Didn't notice any:
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I saw the preview fot Mr. Fox when I took my daughter to see Ponyo. (Which was AMAZING by the way. The animation was incredible and the story was very cool.)
PONYO!!!!!
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Also saw a preview of Where The Wild Things Are. Looks fun and it had Arcade Fire backgound music.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/09/08/where-the-wild-things-are-trailer/
QuoteI saw the preview fot Mr. Fox when I took my daughter to see Ponyo. (Which was AMAZING by the way. The animation was incredible and the story was very cool.)
PONYO!!!!!
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This one's for U BH! :)
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The Hangover - laugh a minute hilarious!
I watched V For Vendetta a couple days ago, really enjoyed that. I wish I wouldn't have neglected seeing that one for so long. Recommended if you're into books like 1984, Brave New World, and the movie Brazil. I also watched Almost Famous last night, seen it before a long time ago. I forgot how good it was!
For some reason this morning I was thinking about Almost Famous. I think that might be in my Top 10 for the 2000's
Watched Chinatown for the 2nd time last night, first time in awhile. I liked it a good bit the first time, I like it even more after seeing it again. what a fantastic movie that got even better with another viewing. Rare to find such a complex and controversial storyline back then. Its in the conversation with Cuckoo's Nest, Departed, and Shining as Nicholson's best movie for me.
If it was 1970 and you had to choose: Streep or Dunaway
IMO Dunaway All....The...Way 8-)
QuoteFor some reason this morning I was thinking about Almost Famous. I think that might be in my Top 10 for the 2000's
Watched Chinatown for the 2nd time last night, first time in awhile. I liked it a good bit the first time, I like it even more after seeing it again. what a fantastic movie that got even better with another viewing. Rare to find such a complex and controversial storyline back then. Its in the conversation with Cuckoo's Nest, Departed, and Shining as Nicholson's best movie for me.
If it was 1970 and you had to choose: Streep or Dunaway
IMO Dunaway All....The...Way 8-)
Chinatown blew me away, I need to watch that a second time too. Five Easy Pieces has a great Nicholson performance as well, it's definitely worth a look if you haven't seen it. I think he's great in Easy Rider too, despite a small role.
Have you seen Bonnie And Clyde? Dunaway looks great in that one too.
I vote Faye Dunaway.
Just checked IMDB, Streep's first acting credit wasn't until 1977. If I had to pick on acting alone than I'd go Streep (but I'm pretty sure that's not what you meant).
Chinatown kicks ass. One of my favorites.
QuoteQuoteFor some reason this morning I was thinking about Almost Famous. I think that might be in my Top 10 for the 2000's
Watched Chinatown for the 2nd time last night, first time in awhile. I liked it a good bit the first time, I like it even more after seeing it again. what a fantastic movie that got even better with another viewing. Rare to find such a complex and controversial storyline back then. Its in the conversation with Cuckoo's Nest, Departed, and Shining as Nicholson's best movie for me.
If it was 1970 and you had to choose: Streep or Dunaway
IMO Dunaway All....The...Way 8-)
Chinatown blew me away, I need to watch that a second time too. Five Easy Pieces has a great Nicholson performance as well, it's definitely worth a look if you haven't seen it. I think he's great in Easy Rider too, despite a small role.
Have you seen Bonnie And Clyde? Dunaway looks great in that one too.
I vote Faye Dunaway.
Just checked IMDB, Streep's first acting credit wasn't until 1977. If I had to pick on acting alone than I'd go Streep (but I'm pretty sure that's not what you meant).
I was actually talking with people on another message board the last few days in a thread that was "Best Movies before 1970". I dont know how it came up because it was made after 1970, but Five Easy Pieces came up. I thought it was good, but there's at least 10 Nicholson movies I like more than it. It's nice because its an untypical character for Nicholson, but outside of his performance, I wasnt a big fan of that one.
Have not seen Bonnie and Clyde. Someday I will.
And yeah, easily Streep for acting. But not what I was talking about ;D
Saw Extract which was hilarious. I liked Inglorious Basterds a lot and I saw the new Dardenne Bros film, Lorna's Silence a while back which I thought was great.
Oh I finally saw Goodbye Solo which is my favorite Bahrani film and my favorite of 09 so far.
Beeswax looks promising on Friday tho.
But 09 is probably going to be inihilated by Malick's Tree of Life at X-mas, just wait.
State of Play
Better than I expected, then again Im a sucker for political/journalism thrillers. Without Russell Crowe, I dont think it would have been near as good. Not only is Rachel McAdams nice to look at, but she's actually a pretty good actress. I think they went one twist too far to end it, so that knocked it down a peg, but thats about all I didnt like.
6.7/10
QuoteState of Play
Better than I expected, then again Im a sucker for political/journalism thrillers. Without Russell Crowe, I dont think it would have been near as good. Not only is Rachel McAdams nice to look at, but she's actually a pretty good actress. I think they went one twist too far to end it, so that knocked it down a peg, but thats about all I didnt like.
6.7/10
The original British TV miniseries is a hell of a lot better. I saw that first and it made the American version look like a complete piece of crap. I turned it off halfway through because I had no interest in sitting through a completely inferior version of a story I'd already seen.
Just in from seeing 500 Days of Summer. Really enjoyed it, pretty amusing and great music.
QuoteJust in from seeing 500 Days of Summer. Really enjoyed it, pretty amusing and great music.
I hope I can go see this soon.
I hardly ever watch movies but I finally saw Pineapple Express and Across The Universe. Both were great.
Up! - made me cry :'(
QuoteUp! - made me cry :'(
I didnt, but I was damn close a couple times. Pretty emotional and intense stuff for a movie whose target audience is kids, although I think the sad parts touch people old enough to comprehend it more.
Word on the street is that since they upped it to 10 films being nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 2010 (which I dont agree with, seems like too many to me, and could steal votes from a contender), Up! is almost a shoe-in to be nominated.
MAGAH-REEE-TIII!!! ;D
Drag Me To Hell - not bad but disappointing when you consider this is the man that gave us the Evil Dead trilogy.
QuoteQuoteUp! - made me cry :'(
I didnt, but I was damn close a couple times. Pretty emotional and intense stuff for a movie whose target audience is kids, although I think the sad parts touch people old enough to comprehend it more.
Word on the street is that since they upped it to 10 films being nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 2010 (which I dont agree with, seems like too many to me, and could steal votes from a contender), Up! is almost a shoe-in to be nominated.
I think that honestly pixar's animation targets kids but thats it- anyone who has seen any recent pixar movie knows that the stories are far more serious and deeper than any kids movie. People should realize that their movies aren't really just for kids and a lot of times, kids won't get it. They are always concerned about making a great looking movie with an even better story. I love that company so much and think that they can't be be
I thought Up had much more emotional parts than any other Pixar movie, but there always has been a ton of content that goes right over a kids head.
Next Day Air
When I first saw the trailer, I had pretty high expectations considering the cast, but it seemed like it barely made it a week in theaters. That said, I thought it was damn funny, and the story is tight and the movie just keeps rolling for its 90 minute length. Its almost like a black Guy Ritchie movie. There are a few parts where it also seems to pay homage to other movies. Only complaint wouldve been more screentime for Mos Def, which is a minor one. Avon Barksdale was very good, and Mike Epps was golden.
I seriously dont think Ive ever seen Mike Epps in a movie or do standup and not laugh my ass off. Dude is really underrated IMO. I wish he was in movies more often.
4/5.
I knew that Will Smith's Kid was the new Karate Kid (Kung Fu Kid now?!) but Jackie Chan is Mr. Miyage?!!
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QuoteI knew that Will Smith's Kid was the new Karate Kid (Kung Fu Kid now?!) but Jackie Chan is Mr. Miyage?!!
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chris brown and samuel jackson are remaking the last dragon :(
IS NOTHING SACRED ANYMOOOOORRREEEE!!!!!!?????!!!! :'(
QuoteQuoteI knew that Will Smith's Kid was the new Karate Kid (Kung Fu Kid now?!) but Jackie Chan is Mr. Miyage?!!
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chris brown and samuel jackson are remaking the last dragon :(
IS NOTHING SACRED ANYMOOOOORRREEEE!!!!!!?????!!!! :'(
When they remake 8 1/2 as a lavish musical and Seven Samurai with George Clooney no, nothing is sacred anymore.
Be prepared, the next few years will be remake overload. Apparently creativity is gone?
QuoteBe prepared, the next few years will be remake overload. Apparently creativity is gone?
In the film industry it is. Music is hanging in there fairly well. Pop is horrible, but at least indie music hasn't become homogenized the way indie film has. Now and then, you can still get a good book too. But film is more or less done. Nothing can save it now.
I watched "Nightwatch" and "Daywatch" last night. Great effects and interesting story premise but I am having a hard time figuring out the direction the 3rd part of this story will take (if it even gets made)
QuoteI watched "Nightwatch" and "Daywatch" last night. Great effects and interesting story premise but I am having a hard time figuring out the direction the 3rd part of this story will take (if it even gets made)
"Baywatch"?
QuoteNext Day Air
When I first saw the trailer, I had pretty high expectations considering the cast, but it seemed like it barely made it a week in theaters. That said, I thought it was damn funny, and the story is tight and the movie just keeps rolling for its 90 minute length. Its almost like a black Guy Ritchie movie. There are a few parts where it also seems to pay homage to other movies. Only complaint wouldve been more screentime for Mos Def, which is a minor one. Avon Barksdale was very good, and Mike Epps was golden.
I seriously dont think Ive ever seen Mike Epps in a movie or do standup and not laugh my ass off. Dude is really underrated IMO. I wish he was in movies more often.
4/5.
I agree somewhat. Compared to the so-called new funny movies. Next Day Air is hilarious. That being said they aren't making anymore Caddyshack's these days. :-X
QuoteBe prepared, the next few years will be remake overload. Apparently creativity is gone?
The new Cristmas Carol with Carrey will be a tell with me...
QuoteQuoteI watched "Nightwatch" and "Daywatch" last night. Great effects and interesting story premise but I am having a hard time figuring out the direction the 3rd part of this story will take (if it even gets made)
"Baywatch"?
guess this should go under random thoughts--but why did every bad guy in Baywatch look like Edward James Olmos?
QuoteQuoteNext Day Air
When I first saw the trailer, I had pretty high expectations considering the cast, but it seemed like it barely made it a week in theaters. That said, I thought it was damn funny, and the story is tight and the movie just keeps rolling for its 90 minute length. Its almost like a black Guy Ritchie movie. There are a few parts where it also seems to pay homage to other movies. Only complaint wouldve been more screentime for Mos Def, which is a minor one. Avon Barksdale was very good, and Mike Epps was golden.
I seriously dont think Ive ever seen Mike Epps in a movie or do standup and not laugh my ass off. Dude is really underrated IMO. I wish he was in movies more often.
4/5.
I agree somewhat. Compared to the so-called new funny movies. Next Day Air is hilarious. That being said they aren't making anymore Caddyshack's these days. :-X
I dont know, theres been some damn good comedies the last 5 years or so that I think will be classics after awhile. Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin, Anchorman, Old School, Step Brothers, Bad Santa.
There are so many more movies these days, just harder to really narrow it down to a handful of movies each decade and that fit everyone's sense of humor (since comedies today for the most part are more crude, but I like it ;D).
Watched "Wall-E" and found it totally entertaining. I like the fact that the animated movies these days reach all age groups.
I can't wait for this :D
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For you D
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QuoteFor you D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kARbMrgKgqQ
Paddy is a funny,
funny man!
2nd trailer for FMF:
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QuoteQuoteFor you D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kARbMrgKgqQ
Paddy is a funny, funny man!
And he's versitile. Perfect psycho then goofball. love it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteFor you D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kARbMrgKgqQ
Paddy is a funny, funny man!
And he's versitile. Perfect psycho then goofball. love it.
Exactly! Now I need to see Dead Man's Shoes again. I could watch that, This Is England & A Room For Romeo Brass once a week for the rest of my life & never get tired of them...
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteFor you D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kARbMrgKgqQ
Paddy is a funny, funny man!
And he's versitile. Perfect psycho then goofball. love it.
Exactly! Now I need to see Dead Man's Shoes again. I could watch that, This Is England & A Room For Romeo Brass once a week for the rest of my life & never get tired of them...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ylrJ0cH2w
Yep. I'm gonna have to throw in Dead Man's Shoes again this weekend.
The A-Team!
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QuoteThe A-Team!
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is that shaq?
QuoteQuoteThe A-Team!
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is that shaq?
Thats what I was wondering. I think so. Kind of makes sense too, hes a pretty funny dude.
No, some fighter/wrestler called Rampage? I think...
Tell No One - Excellent, but not quite a perfect film.
QuoteNo, some fighter/wrestler called Rampage? I think...
That UFC guy, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson?! Hmm, kind of an odd choice outside of him being a big, black guy.
Not saying Jamie Foxx would want to take on the role, but they couldve at least gotten an actor ;D
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Not saying Jamie Foxx would want to take on the role, but they couldve at least gotten an actor ;D
Mr. T wasn't an actor either; I say stay true to the original ;)
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this movie made me wanna put a pair of roller blades back on. ;D
its even got one of the wet bandits from home alone!!!!
Saw Zombieland- I was terrified and laughing my ass off at the same time... It was an odd feeling.
Seriously though- great movie, original take on the Zombie theme, very very funny- totally awesome- I strongly recommend checking it out
just watched the wackness...aww the 90s. :)
QuoteSaw Zombieland- I was terrified and laughing my ass off at the same time... It was an odd feeling.
Seriously though- great movie, original take on the Zombie theme, very very funny- totally awesome- I strongly recommend checking it out
Looks good...always been a fan of Woody Harrelson too
Quotejust watched the wackness...aww the 90s. :)
Been wanting to see this for awhile...damn I want my Netflix back!
Anyone lucky enough to see low budget horror film Paranormal Activity yet? It's getting raves for being one of the scariest movies in decades... Spielberg said it's the scariest film he's ever seen. I don't know if I want to see it since I like sleeping.
QuoteAnyone lucky enough to see low budget horror film Paranormal Activity yet? It's getting raves for being one of the scariest movies in decades... Spielberg said it's the scariest film he's ever seen. I don't know if I want to see it since I like sleeping.
Saw the trailer a couple of weeks ago on AICN, looks interesting...
Have you seen Drag Me To Hell Jaimoe? Not terrible but I was disappointed...I want to watch a good horror!
QuoteHave you seen Drag Me To Hell Jaimoe? Not terrible but I was disappointed...I want to watch a good horror!
Not yet, but I'll see it soon. There's some good new horror around, but just not made in North America: see France, Korea etc...
Still, I've heard I'd like Drag Me To Hell, even if Bruce isn't in it :)
QuoteQuoteAnyone lucky enough to see low budget horror film Paranormal Activity yet? It's getting raves for being one of the scariest movies in decades... Spielberg said it's the scariest film he's ever seen. I don't know if I want to see it since I like sleeping.
Saw the trailer a couple of weeks ago on AICN, looks interesting...
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2009-10-10-after-online-response-paranormal-activity-to-finally-open-nationwide
Sticking to their "1 million demands or no nationwide release" guns, Paramount Pictures announced tonight that horror flick "Paranormal Activity" will expand across the country on Friday, Oct. 16 after hitting the requested seven figure plateau.
Opening in 12 theaters on Sept. 26, "Activity" grossed $77,000 in only midnight screenings. The studio has slowly expanded "based on demand" finally reaching 159 theaters this weekend and a regular showtime schedule. With zero traditional marketing dollars and just word of mouth, the low budget thriller has grossed a a very impressive $1.2 million as of Thurs., Oct. 8.
In a statement from the studio, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures Rob Moore said, "From the very beginning, we put this film in the hands of the fans and we trusted them to tell us where and when it should be seen. We couldn't be more thrilled by their overwhelming support and we are happy to release the film in every town - big and small."
It's unclear if the studio, which has already made a huge profit on the film as it is, will commit to a traditional marketing campaign for the national release.
The Fox & The Hound - not anywhere close to Disney's best but I have a soft spot for it.
I had a sticker album for the film when I was young & used to trade with a friend who lived up the road. I remember going up to his house in the pouring rain one afternoon because he had a sticker I needed ::)
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http://www.totalfilm.com/features/30-killer-movie-opening-lines
Quotehttp://www.totalfilm.com/features/30-killer-movie-opening-lines
Love the 1st one on Page 5.
Saw Zombieland. Kicked ass. Seriously funny. Recommend highly. (especially the last part).
QuoteSaw Zombieland. Kicked ass. Seriously funny. Recommend highly. (especially the last part).
Wasn't the cameo so funny?
Technically not a Movie...
Disc 1 of The Cure's Trilogy DVD where they play Pornography, Disintegration, and Blood Flowers on 3 consecutive nights. Disc 1 is Pornography and Disintegration. Amazing. I regret never seeing them in concert
QuoteQuoteSaw Zombieland. Kicked ass. Seriously funny. Recommend highly. (especially the last part).
Wasn't the cameo so funny?
I read something about that on a webpage but was lucky enough to look away in time.
Just a friendly reminder to ask people to take care about posting spoliers :)
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Some excellent reviews coming in for Where The Wild Things Are...
QuoteSome excellent reviews coming in for Where The Wild Things Are...
Pretty pumped to check this out sometime next week or not long after.
Actually heard good things about Pandorum as well...Might check that, but probably will wait for it on DVD
Charlie Wilson's War
I'd give this a solid meh. Not bad, but after 45min-1hr, I wasnt really interested in watching it anymore. Hanks was pretty good, PSH was good as usual, but nothing ever really drew me in.
5/10
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Although a bit cheese-infused, I enjoyed the first 2 movies of this series and am a sucker for historically related movies in general. Thought this one had potential with the storyline, but the first 10 minutes were the most interesting part IMO. Really dragged through the middle hour or so, action sequences less entertaining, and the quest from when the Emperor was awakened to when he reached his destination just really seemed to lack suspense.
2 ridiculous missteps that made it feel even worse to me: Having Fraser/Weisz's son be someone in roughly his early 20's in this movie, when they act like little time has passed since the last movie ended and he was like 10 years old in that movie. Even worse, having Maria Bello replace Weisz. Im sure Weisz just declined and I dont think it takes much of a debate to know she's the better actress, but they had Bello step in like she was actually Weisz, terrible accent in hand. Just felt weird.
3/10 (and Id probably give each of the first 2 movies high 7.5-8 relative to box office flicks)
I would very much like to see this!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/blackdynamite/
QuoteI would very much like to see this!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/blackdynamite/
I remember someone posting this shiz awhile back....was wondering when it was ever actually being released!
Im guessing its going to only be at select theaters though, no?
QuoteQuoteI would very much like to see this!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/blackdynamite/
I remember someone posting this shiz awhile back....was wondering when it was ever actually being released!
Im guessing its going to only be at select theaters though, no?
probably select theaters- doesn't seem like the type of movie to get wide spread releases. who knows though.
Saw "It Might Get Loud" last night. Pretty good. I expected more, I usually do. There were some cool moments. Jack White opening the film by building a lap-steel type guitar out of basically some wood, a coke bottle, and a string. Jimmy Page talking about the recording of "When the Levee Breaks" was cool. Lots of footage/pictures of the guys in their younger days. I was hoping their jams together would have been better. They seemed a little uninspired. Jack White was the only one who really seemed like he really had something he wanted to say. They're all obviously huge, but in such different places that it seemed like they didn't know what to say to each other at times. Still, if you're a guitar player this is obviously a must-see.
I went to see Paranormal Activity the other day. It was just OK, I would give it 2 stars. I probably would have enjoyed the movie more if I was watching it at my home. The talking during the movie was fucking rediculous. I think it was high school fuckface night at the theater.
If you got motion sickness from the camera in The Blair Witch Project you may want to take some dramamine before you go see this movie.
QuoteSome excellent reviews coming in for Where The Wild Things Are...
I have heard this too. I cried the other night during a commercial for it. :P
QuoteQuoteSome excellent reviews coming in for Where The Wild Things Are...
I have heard this too. I cried the other night during a commercial for it. :P
I can't wait. Spike Jonze said in an interview "don't fool yourself into thinking it's a kid's movie. It's a movie about a kid, there is a difference"
Supposedly the studio test screened it to children who overwhelmingly had to leave in fits of tears and fear. They demanded changes, and Jonze was only willing to go so far because he didn't want it to appeal only to a young audience.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSome excellent reviews coming in for Where The Wild Things Are...
I have heard this too. I cried the other night during a commercial for it. :P
I can't wait. Spike Jonze said in an interview "don't fool yourself into thinking it's a kid's movie. It's a movie about a kid, there is a difference"
Supposedly the studio test screened it to children who overwhelmingly had to leave in fits of tears and fear. They demanded changes, and Jonze was only willing to go so far because he didn't want it to appeal only to a young audience.
i like this
Afterschool - it's insane and awesome, the way that kid edits the memorial video is so classic. Really loved this movie, you should check it out.
Where The Wild Things Are - it wasn't what I expected and it's more interesting and thought-provoking than entertaining. I didn't love any of the characters, but I think that was the point. It certainly is a multi-layered film, one that demands re-watching.
Just realized the new Coen Brothers film A Serious Man already came out in limited release a couple weeks ago. Is there a Pittsburgh release date yet or did it already come out and I missed it? Even after all the success they've had, it seems like the Coens still don't get the respect they deserve. When No Country came out, the two closest theaters from me didn't even get the movie in until it got a lot of Oscar buzz a few weeks later. i had to go about 45 minutes out of my way to see it on its release.
Going to see Where The Wild Things Are tomorrow, I have a good feeling that I'll like it and that it will be misunderstood by many.
Where The Wild Things Are. It was a magical, heartbreakingly beautiful adventure. The music was brilliant as well. Loved it.
QuoteJust realized the new Coen Brothers film A Serious Man already came out in limited release a couple weeks ago. Is there a Pittsburgh release date yet or did it already come out and I missed it? Even after all the success they've had, it seems like the Coens still don't get the respect they deserve. When No Country came out, the two closest theaters from me didn't even get the movie in until it got a lot of Oscar buzz a few weeks later. i had to go about 45 minutes out of my way to see it on its release.
Going to see Where The Wild Things Are tomorrow, I have a good feeling that I'll like it and that it will be misunderstood by many.
I actually just heard about this movie yesterday.
I also heard that it will never have a wide release in theaters, and will only be a limited release movie.
For directors whose 2nd to last movie won best picture of the year, kind of odd :-?
QuoteQuoteJust realized the new Coen Brothers film A Serious Man already came out in limited release a couple weeks ago. Is there a Pittsburgh release date yet or did it already come out and I missed it? Even after all the success they've had, it seems like the Coens still don't get the respect they deserve. When No Country came out, the two closest theaters from me didn't even get the movie in until it got a lot of Oscar buzz a few weeks later. i had to go about 45 minutes out of my way to see it on its release.
Going to see Where The Wild Things Are tomorrow, I have a good feeling that I'll like it and that it will be misunderstood by many.
I actually just heard about this movie yesterday.
I also heard that it will never have a wide release in theaters, and will only be a limited release movie.
For directors whose 2nd to last movie won best picture of the year, kind of odd :-?
Exactly my point. I guess it doesn't have enough star actors or robot aliens in it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust realized the new Coen Brothers film A Serious Man already came out in limited release a couple weeks ago. Is there a Pittsburgh release date yet or did it already come out and I missed it? Even after all the success they've had, it seems like the Coens still don't get the respect they deserve. When No Country came out, the two closest theaters from me didn't even get the movie in until it got a lot of Oscar buzz a few weeks later. i had to go about 45 minutes out of my way to see it on its release.
Going to see Where The Wild Things Are tomorrow, I have a good feeling that I'll like it and that it will be misunderstood by many.
I actually just heard about this movie yesterday.
I also heard that it will never have a wide release in theaters, and will only be a limited release movie.
For directors whose 2nd to last movie won best picture of the year, kind of odd :-?
Exactly my point. I guess it doesn't have enough star actors or robot aliens in it.
I'm really mad at myself for missing this. I'm thinking Loew's at The Waterfront probably had it, but I didn't know about it because there was no advertising for this movie. I can't figure out a way to look up past show times for theaters. Loew's was the only theater around here that had No Country on opening weekend and the only one to get Paranormal Activity.
It only got released October 2nd, and I dont know it that was just the first places (like LA, NYC, etc). I think its a safe bet it didnt sniff any theater around Pittsburgh. NCFOMen's initial release was a lot wider than this movie from what Ive gathered.
I wouldnt get too worked up about it, theres always the DVD.
EDIT: It was only in 6 theaters in its first week of release. Only 82 theaters in its 3rd week. Maybe itll keep going up though
Wanted
It was okay for a popcorn flick and pretty much what I expected, action scenes were cool, but damn - could they rip off The Matrix any more?!
People in "The Fraternity" could increase their heart rate to >400 BPM, thus being able to move faster than normal, i.e. dodge bullets and shoot like 6 people/second. But also, they had some other sort of rip off deal where they were in these baths with wax on them where they were in some sort of other place?! Dont even ask, they didnt explain it at all, I just thought it was exactly like getting plugged in and going into the "matrix"
There are worse blockbusters, but youre not missing much here. The Matrix rip-offs kind of hurt it for me.
5.1/10
Paranormal Activity.
It was ok. Some creepy moments, but not nearly as scary as some of the reviews I've read suggest.
Underworld - borrowed my sister's DVD...not bad but not great either. Read that the 2nd one is better?
Where the Wild Things Are- 8.5
I really enjoyed it- not for kids- not like the book
Fantastic visuals- great acting- great story
I strongly recommend it!
QuoteUnderworld - borrowed my sister's DVD...not bad but not great either. Read that the 2nd one is better?
I thought both were pretty good, fairly similar, but I think I did like the 2nd one better.
Dont think I ever saw the 3rd one
Did anyone else read that Arnie and Bruce Willis have been filming with Sly for The Expendables?!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/news#ni1125148
And here's the A-Team!
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QuoteDid anyone else read that Arnie and Bruce Willis have been filming with Sly for The Expendables?!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320253/news#ni1125148
And here's the A-Team!
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I need to see the van!
I'm gearing up for Halloween, so I revisited Prom Night (1980):
One of the early slasher films, and it still holds up pretty well. I have't watched it since it came out on video, sometime in the early '80s, but even though it's dated, you can tell Jamie Lee Curtis was a star on the rise (she did Halloween two years earlier and the Fog also came out in 1980). Leslie Nielsen doesn't have much to do, but he's still solid as ever (he wasn't a comic actor back in those days). It's still one of the better teen exploitation flicks and one in a series of fairly successful and influential low-budget Canadian slasher movies from the '70s and early '80s: Black Christmas, Deathdream, Terror Train, My Bloody Valentine, Happy Birthday to me, Visiting Hours.
I thought Ahnold couldnt be in movies because he holds a political position?
Or maybe I just assumed that since he hasnt done any since being in office
Just saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
QuoteJust saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
let us not forget the look of the wild things... beautifully created. It reminds me almost of the labyrinth, the way they throw themselves around all over the place- jumping on each other and sleeping in big "real piles"
the movie has absolutely grown on me and i think i may bump my score up to a 9 outa 10
QuoteQuoteJust saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
let us not forget the look of the wild things... beautifully created. It reminds me almost of the labyrinth, the way they throw themselves around all over the place- jumping on each other and sleeping in big "real piles"
the movie has absolutely grown on me and i think i may bump my score up to a 9 outa 10
My friend and I have been trying to find people to sleep in a pile with since we saw the movie. Doesn't it seem like fun?! :)
2nd trailer for Avatar. Far better than the teaser but 10years in the making + a record breaking however-many-million budget? :-/
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42888
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
let us not forget the look of the wild things... beautifully created. It reminds me almost of the labyrinth, the way they throw themselves around all over the place- jumping on each other and sleeping in big "real piles"
the movie has absolutely grown on me and i think i may bump my score up to a 9 outa 10
My friend and I have been trying to find people to sleep in a pile with since we saw the movie. Doesn't it seem like fun?! :)
I want to see this & Fantastic Mr Fox so badly!
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
let us not forget the look of the wild things... beautifully created. It reminds me almost of the labyrinth, the way they throw themselves around all over the place- jumping on each other and sleeping in big "real piles"
the movie has absolutely grown on me and i think i may bump my score up to a 9 outa 10
My friend and I have been trying to find people to sleep in a pile with since we saw the movie. Doesn't it seem like fun?! :)
fun and warm! as long as I'm not stuck in the very bottom I'd be fine!
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
let us not forget the look of the wild things... beautifully created. It reminds me almost of the labyrinth, the way they throw themselves around all over the place- jumping on each other and sleeping in big "real piles"
the movie has absolutely grown on me and i think i may bump my score up to a 9 outa 10
My friend and I have been trying to find people to sleep in a pile with since we saw the movie. Doesn't it seem like fun?! :)
I've been trying for years to sleep in a pile and wake up in a pile.
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Of women that is. Damn Behind the Music specials and rock and roll stars talking about it and stuff...
The Secret of the Grain. AMAZING.
Anthony Hopkins to play Odin in Thor! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42909
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw Where the Wild Things Are. Don't go in expecting anything like the tone of the book; Spike is concentrating a much more comprehensive take on adulthood through the eyes of a child. It's probably not nearly as "epic" as you'd expect out of such a hyped film, though that's not always a bad thing. Nor is there nearly enough wild rumpus, though a lot of it wouldn't fit with the menancholy tone throughout.
Those are about the only bad things I can say about it, though. Max is incredibly well-written and well-performed (and a lot like me at that age). The family scenes are also great and emotionally dead-on.
let us not forget the look of the wild things... beautifully created. It reminds me almost of the labyrinth, the way they throw themselves around all over the place- jumping on each other and sleeping in big "real piles"
the movie has absolutely grown on me and i think i may bump my score up to a 9 outa 10
My friend and I have been trying to find people to sleep in a pile with since we saw the movie. Doesn't it seem like fun?! :)
I've been trying for years to sleep in a pile and wake up in a pile.
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Of women that is. Damn Behind the Music specials and rock and roll stars talking about it and stuff...
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QuoteQuoteQuoteJamie Foxx is just wrong. Same as you can't have a white guy play James Brown, Isaac Hayes or Marvin Gaye etc you can't have an African American play Sinatra.
Was there seriously an article saying that on IMDB, or did they fuck up and then change it from the Sinatra biopic to the Tyson movie?!
I dont think there's a snowball's chance in hell theyre actually considering Foxx for Sinatra (and if I was him I wouldnt even take the part), but I didnt see that article on the link you had. For real, you cant race swap for shit like this. It would make it unwatchable because you would just keep thinking about that.
I can't find the story now but this was what IMDB printed yesterday:
Foxx To Play Sinatra?
18 May 2009 1:00 AM, PDT
Jamie Foxx has been tipped to play late Rat Pack crooner Frank Sinatra, according to reports.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Harry Connick Jr. were among the names rumoured to be in contention for the role after it was announced earlier this month that filmmaker Martin Scorsese will direct a biopic.
But now African-American actor Foxx, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004's Ray, has emerged as the favourite to play Ol' Blue Eyes.
And studio bosses are convinced Foxx has the charisma and talent to tackle the role of Sinatra, who died in 1998.
An insider tells Britain's Daily Star, "Jamie would seem to be born to the role. Magnificent voice, convincing acting ability - like Frank himself - born the wrong side of the tracks, makes it big against all odds, has his brush with authority. The guy's a gift."
EDIT: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004937/news#ni0789844
I just read that Clooney, Depp & DiCaprio are all fighting for the role.
I watched Sarah Marshall again on TV last night. Seriously, how cute is Mila Kunis?!!
QuoteI watched Sarah Marshall again on TV last night. Seriously, how cute is Mila Kunis?!!
Movie is hilarious and she's beyond adorable. way way WAY adorable.
QuoteQuoteI watched Sarah Marshall again on TV last night. Seriously, how cute is Mila Kunis?!!
Movie is hilarious and she's beyond adorable. way way WAY adorable.
The first time I set eyes on Mila, I got that old fashioned romantic feeling where Id do anything to bone her
Its a special feeling
Halloween, Shaun Of The Dead, Pet Semetery - seen them all before (SOTD countless times) but watched them all again on TV for halloween.
Adventureland - very good! Both funny & touching, I can't believe the same guy directed Superbad.
GI Joe
Not great, but better than that trainwreck that was Transformers 2..I thought they did a better job with the villians than the Joe's, and could improve even more if there's a sequel.
5.5/10
Taking of Pelham 123
Basically was what I heard going into it - not bad, but not anything special either. Ending was pretty meh for me. Denzel has numerous better drama/action movies.
5.7/10
Like one of Christopher Lee's most famous characters, this trailer sucks :-/
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awesome
Men Who Stare At Goats - good but not quite as funny as I had expected.
Wanted to do a Clooney double bill but the projector broke down just before Fantastic Mr Fox started >:(
NSFW & absolutely hilarious ;D ;D ;D
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QuoteNSFW & absolutely hilarious ;D ;D ;D
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPpoDyrgM7c
I'm so there. This may reaffirm my mancrush on John C that he's pretty much destroyed in the last few years.
Away We Go....so, so sweet.
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (I've loved you so long) - a beautifully-paced French film, with Kristin Scott Thomas in the lead. As The Guardian film review last year put it: a deeply involving, beautifully acted and expertly constructed human drama by and for grown-ups.
NB: I would note that it was a rainy November afternoon spent with the missus. There were no explosions or car chases, but there was quite a lot of talking.
QuoteIl y a longtemps que je t'aime (I've loved you so long) - a beautifully-paced French film, with Kristin Scott Thomas in the lead. As The Guardian film review last year put it: a deeply involving, beautifully acted and expertly constructed human drama by and for grown-ups.
NB: I would note that it was a rainy November afternoon spent with the missus. There were no explosions or car chases, but there was quite a lot of talking.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE French movies...thanks for the recommendation Mark!
QuoteQuoteIl y a longtemps que je t'aime (I've loved you so long) - a beautifully-paced French film, with Kristin Scott Thomas in the lead. As The Guardian film review last year put it: a deeply involving, beautifully acted and expertly constructed human drama by and for grown-ups.
NB: I would note that it was a rainy November afternoon spent with the missus. There were no explosions or car chases, but there was quite a lot of talking.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE French movies...thanks for the recommendation Mark!
In that case I'll make a recommendation too - Ne le dis à personne aka Tell No One. Have you seen that one?
Last night I watched "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" in a moment of insanity.
I hate Matthew McConaughey.
QuoteI hate Matthew McConaughey.
Agreed.
DB, dont tell me you caused all this raucous across the pond?! :D
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-couples-retreat-posters.html
...doesnt look like this one will be quite up to snuff with other recent Bateman and Vaughn flicks BTW
QuoteQuoteI hate Matthew McConaughey.
Agreed.
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QuoteQuoteQuoteI hate Matthew McConaughey.
Agreed.
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HAHAHAHAHA! Wonderful.
QuoteQuoteIn that case I'll make a recommendation too - Ne le dis à personne aka Tell No One. Have you seen that one?
Tell No One is great - based on the Harlen Coben book.
Just saw Fantastic Mr Fox & truly fantastic it was!!! Wes Anderson fans will not be disappointed & if (like me) you're also a fan of children's films, books & animation etc you could well come out of the theatre thinking this might end up being your fav film of the year.
Very funny & surprisingly touching, I laughed, cried & smiled the whole way though!
Truly magical & enchanting....I want to see it again right now!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteIl y a longtemps que je t'aime (I've loved you so long) - a beautifully-paced French film, with Kristin Scott Thomas in the lead. As The Guardian film review last year put it: a deeply involving, beautifully acted and expertly constructed human drama by and for grown-ups.
NB: I would note that it was a rainy November afternoon spent with the missus. There were no explosions or car chases, but there was quite a lot of talking.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE French movies...thanks for the recommendation Mark!
In that case I'll make a recommendation too - Ne le dis à personne aka Tell No One. Have you seen that one?
No Yustin, but I remember it was playing at my local ART theater. I will def check it out....thanks so much!
QuoteJust saw Fantastic Mr Fox & truly fantastic it was!!! Wes Anderson fans will not be disappointed & if (like me) you're also a fan of children's films, books & animation etc you could well come out of the theatre thinking this might end up being your fav film of the year.
Very funny & surprisingly touching, I laughed, cried & smiled the whole way though!
Truly magical & enchanting....I want to see it again right now!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Think i'll be seeing this during thanksgiving break...ill try not to have high expectations though because usually im disappointed ::)
So better than Up! even?
QuoteQuoteJust saw Fantastic Mr Fox & truly fantastic it was!!! Wes Anderson fans will not be disappointed & if (like me) you're also a fan of children's films, books & animation etc you could well come out of the theatre thinking this might end up being your fav film of the year.
Very funny & surprisingly touching, I laughed, cried & smiled the whole way though!
Truly magical & enchanting....I want to see it again right now!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Think i'll be seeing this during thanksgiving break...ill try not to have high expectations though because usually im disappointed ::)
So better than Up! even?
I loved Up! but this was
way better...I'm thinking about seeing it again today ;D
Saw Harry Brown yesterday. Michael Caine was good but the film is not worthy of all the excellent press it has been getting in the UK.
QuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw Fantastic Mr Fox & truly fantastic it was!!! Wes Anderson fans will not be disappointed & if (like me) you're also a fan of children's films, books & animation etc you could well come out of the theatre thinking this might end up being your fav film of the year.
Very funny & surprisingly touching, I laughed, cried & smiled the whole way though!
Truly magical & enchanting....I want to see it again right now!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Think i'll be seeing this during thanksgiving break...ill try not to have high expectations though because usually im disappointed ::)
So better than Up! even?
I loved Up! but this was way better...I'm thinking about seeing it again today ;D
I want to see Mr. Fox bad but I have not read much about it. Would it be entertaining for kids? 5 and 7 year olds? Or is it more of an adult movie that happens to be animated?
I thought this was pretty funny ;D
//http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-fight-club-bluray.html
I actually watched it for the first time in a few years about a week ago....Def one of my favorite flicks of all time
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteJust saw Fantastic Mr Fox & truly fantastic it was!!! Wes Anderson fans will not be disappointed & if (like me) you're also a fan of children's films, books & animation etc you could well come out of the theatre thinking this might end up being your fav film of the year.
Very funny & surprisingly touching, I laughed, cried & smiled the whole way though!
Truly magical & enchanting....I want to see it again right now!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Think i'll be seeing this during thanksgiving break...ill try not to have high expectations though because usually im disappointed ::)
So better than Up! even?
I loved Up! but this was way better...I'm thinking about seeing it again today ;D
I want to see Mr. Fox bad but I have not read much about it. Would it be entertaining for kids? 5 and 7 year olds? Or is it more of an adult movie that happens to be animated?
I should think they'd love it. Like Up! it's as much for adults as it is for children but I think they are different parts of the story/characters/jokes etc that will apeal to all ages.
Let me know what you & your kids think of it :)
Away We Go - I enjoyed it, but the film has a slow strange vibe going on. It's not really a funny movie or a black comedy, but the perfomances are good and the plot isn't predictable.
Fantastic Mr. Fox doesnt come out here until next wednesday >:( :(
Im stuck seeing that Jim Carrey Christmas Carol now...reviews look decent though, and its in 3D
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There Will Be Blood
For once, Im not really sure what to say. I thought it was very good and interesting, great acting, but not sure what else to say. DDLewis was excellent as usual, but I thought Dano stole his scenes and he definitely impressed me. At first, I didnt like the ending, now Im not sure if I liked it or not. I dont think I'll ever watch it again, but I did really enjoy it.
4.1/5
Im scratching my head as to why Daniel Day Lewis didnt get an Oscar for his role as Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York in 2002, but did win for TWBB. I'll still stand by what I thought before I saw this: Viggo Mortensen shouldve won best actor in 07 for Eastern Promises.
I wouldve given Cage (Adaptation.), Nicholson (About Schmidt), or DDL the best actor in 2002 over actual winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist)....and I like Brody
Nobody else seen FMF yet? some beautiful concept art here:
http://criscoh.xanga.com/
(http://www.froghatstudios.com/art/fox/opening_DONE.jpg)
QuoteI wouldve given Cage (Adaptation.), Nicholson (About Schmidt), or DDL the best actor in 2002 over actual winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist)....and I like Brody
What about Michael Caine in The Quiet American? In my opinion, that was the second best performance out of those five nominees, next to DDL obviously. But really, I would have voted for any of them over Brody.
QuoteQuoteI wouldve given Cage (Adaptation.), Nicholson (About Schmidt), or DDL the best actor in 2002 over actual winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist)....and I like Brody
What about Michael Caine in The Quiet American? In my opinion, that was the second best performance out of those five nominees, next to DDL obviously. But really, I would have voted for any of them over Brody.
Havent seen it
The Quiet American is an excellent film.
QuoteNobody else seen FMF yet? some beautiful concept art here:
http://criscoh.xanga.com/
(http://www.froghatstudios.com/art/fox/opening_DONE.jpg)
Doesn't come out til tomorrow here. Too much to see at once with FMF, Ninja Assassin, and The Road all coming out. I want to see The Road the most but it's only playing at one theater thats a little out of the way.
QuoteThere Will Be Blood
For once, Im not really sure what to say. I thought it was very good and interesting, great acting, but not sure what else to say. DDLewis was excellent as usual, but I thought Dano stole his scenes and he definitely impressed me. At first, I didnt like the ending, now Im not sure if I liked it or not. I dont think I'll ever watch it again, but I did really enjoy it.
4.1/5
Im scratching my head as to why Daniel Day Lewis didnt get an Oscar for his role as Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York in 2002, but did win for TWBB. I'll still stand by what I thought before I saw this: Viggo Mortensen shouldve won best actor in 07 for Eastern Promises.
I wouldve given Cage (Adaptation.), Nicholson (About Schmidt), or DDL the best actor in 2002 over actual winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist)....and I like Brody
There Will Be Blood is not an easy movie to watch, although it is beautifully shot (notice that there are few close-ups a la David Lean). It's not a black or white film either since DDL's character isn't evil and the other characters aren't necessarily good nor are their motives obvious.
It's a grey film.
I have to say that There Will Be Blood resonates: after I saw it in the theatre I gave it a mild thumbs up but two weeks later, I changed my opinion where I now think it is one of the greatest modern westerns ever.
Lewis ruled in Gangs of New York. It's a flawed movie though.
QuoteQuoteNobody else seen FMF yet? some beautiful concept art here:
http://criscoh.xanga.com/
(http://www.froghatstudios.com/art/fox/opening_DONE.jpg)
Doesn't come out til tomorrow here. Too much to see at once with FMF, Ninja Assassin, and The Road all coming out. I want to see The Road the most but it's only playing at one theater thats a little out of the way.
Did not know The Road was even coming out already. This year has flown by. Loews is only like 20 minutes from me. Im def going to try to get down there before the end of the week.
8.5/10 on IMDB right now :o
QuoteQuoteThere Will Be Blood
For once, Im not really sure what to say. I thought it was very good and interesting, great acting, but not sure what else to say. DDLewis was excellent as usual, but I thought Dano stole his scenes and he definitely impressed me. At first, I didnt like the ending, now Im not sure if I liked it or not. I dont think I'll ever watch it again, but I did really enjoy it.
4.1/5
Im scratching my head as to why Daniel Day Lewis didnt get an Oscar for his role as Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York in 2002, but did win for TWBB. I'll still stand by what I thought before I saw this: Viggo Mortensen shouldve won best actor in 07 for Eastern Promises.
I wouldve given Cage (Adaptation.), Nicholson (About Schmidt), or DDL the best actor in 2002 over actual winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist)....and I like Brody
There Will Be Blood is not an easy movie to watch, although it is beautifully shot (notice that there are few close-ups a la David Lean). It's not a black or white film either since DDL's character isn't evil and the other characters aren't necessarily good nor are their motives obvious.
It's a grey film.
I have to say that There Will Be Blood resonates: after I saw it in the theatre I gave it a mild thumbs up but two weeks later, I changed my opinion where I now think it is one of the greatest modern westerns ever.
Lewis ruled in Gangs of New York. It's a flawed movie though.
So you'd consider it a western? Because of the era and its based in the west?
What are the flaws with GONY?
QuoteQuoteQuoteNobody else seen FMF yet? some beautiful concept art here:
http://criscoh.xanga.com/
(http://www.froghatstudios.com/art/fox/opening_DONE.jpg)
Doesn't come out til tomorrow here. Too much to see at once with FMF, Ninja Assassin, and The Road all coming out. I want to see The Road the most but it's only playing at one theater thats a little out of the way.
Did not know The Road was even coming out already. This year has flown by. Loews is only like 20 minutes from me. Im def going to try to get down there before the end of the week.
8.5/10 on IMDB right now :o
Loews is what I was referring to. It's a little farther for me, about 40 minutes maybe longer.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThere Will Be Blood
For once, Im not really sure what to say. I thought it was very good and interesting, great acting, but not sure what else to say. DDLewis was excellent as usual, but I thought Dano stole his scenes and he definitely impressed me. At first, I didnt like the ending, now Im not sure if I liked it or not. I dont think I'll ever watch it again, but I did really enjoy it.
4.1/5
Im scratching my head as to why Daniel Day Lewis didnt get an Oscar for his role as Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York in 2002, but did win for TWBB. I'll still stand by what I thought before I saw this: Viggo Mortensen shouldve won best actor in 07 for Eastern Promises.
I wouldve given Cage (Adaptation.), Nicholson (About Schmidt), or DDL the best actor in 2002 over actual winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist)....and I like Brody
There Will Be Blood is not an easy movie to watch, although it is beautifully shot (notice that there are few close-ups a la David Lean). It's not a black or white film either since DDL's character isn't evil and the other characters aren't necessarily good nor are their motives obvious.
It's a grey film.
I have to say that There Will Be Blood resonates: after I saw it in the theatre I gave it a mild thumbs up but two weeks later, I changed my opinion where I now think it is one of the greatest modern westerns ever.
Lewis ruled in Gangs of New York. It's a flawed movie though.
So you'd consider it a western? Because of the era and its based in the west?
What are the flaws with GONY?
Leo is miscast, some of the support characters are poorly written. Brendan Gleeson was great though.
Absolutely There Will Be Blood is a modern/revisionist western as is No Country For Old Men, The Proposition, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and Bad Day at Black Rock (a fantastic 1955 John Sturges film starring Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Lee Marvin and Walter Brennan). There's lots of great modern/revisionist westerns.
While Leo wasnt as good as he has been this decade in almost every other film he's done IMO - which in context is more a compliment to his other roles - I dont know if Id say he was miscast. I thought he was good, and his anger and desire of revenge felt true. DDL with an overpowering performance didnt help him out either. Who wouldve been a better choice?? I cant see many other name actors doing better in that role.
Althought at the time of release it seemed more appropriate, if anyone was miscast it was John C Reilly. For me, I cant believe him anymore in a totally serious role. He doesnt need to be a goofball for me to believe him, I thought he pulled off his roles in Hard Eight, Criminal, Magnolia, etc., but everytime I saw him in GONY it was hard to not laugh.
I agree somewhat on support cast being poorly written, namely his best friend when he arrives back (Henry Thomas) and Cameron Diaz. After watching it again not too long ago, I didnt find Diaz to stick out as a weakness as much as I had remembered though.
Gleeson is pretty much great in everything.
QuoteWhile Leo wasnt as good as he has been this decade in almost every other film he's done IMO - which in context is more a compliment to his other roles - I dont know if Id say he was miscast. I thought he was good, and his anger and desire of revenge felt true. DDL with an overpowering performance didnt help him out either. Who wouldve been a better choice?? I cant see many other name actors doing better in that role.
Althought at the time of release it seemed more appropriate, if anyone was miscast it was John C Reilly. For me, I cant believe him anymore in a totally serious role. He doesnt need to be a goofball for me to believe him, I thought he pulled off his roles in Hard Eight, Criminal, Magnolia, etc., but everytime I saw him in GONY it was hard to not laugh.
I agree somewhat on support cast being poorly written, namely his best friend when he arrives back (Henry Thomas) and Cameron Diaz. After watching it again not too long ago, I didnt find Diaz to stick out as a weakness as much as I had remembered though.
Gleeson is pretty much great in everything.
I don't know much about JCR but I thought GONY came out before all of the goofy shit he did right?
QuoteQuoteWhile Leo wasnt as good as he has been this decade in almost every other film he's done IMO - which in context is more a compliment to his other roles - I dont know if Id say he was miscast. I thought he was good, and his anger and desire of revenge felt true. DDL with an overpowering performance didnt help him out either. Who wouldve been a better choice?? I cant see many other name actors doing better in that role.
Althought at the time of release it seemed more appropriate, if anyone was miscast it was John C Reilly. For me, I cant believe him anymore in a totally serious role. He doesnt need to be a goofball for me to believe him, I thought he pulled off his roles in Hard Eight, Criminal, Magnolia, etc., but everytime I saw him in GONY it was hard to not laugh.
I agree somewhat on support cast being poorly written, namely his best friend when he arrives back (Henry Thomas) and Cameron Diaz. After watching it again not too long ago, I didnt find Diaz to stick out as a weakness as much as I had remembered though.
Gleeson is pretty much great in everything.
I don't know much about JCR but I thought GONY came out before all of the goofy shit he did right?
Yes and no. Yes - it came out before all his starring role comedies, which is why I said it seemed more appropriate at the time of release than now.
On the other hand - he usually played a sort of a less educated, easygoing guy that looked to others for guidance from others in a lot of roles before GONY - The Perfect Storm, Magnolia, The River Wild, The Good Girl, State of Grace, Boogie Nights, Hard Eight, Casualties of War.
I think its a safe bet Scorsese wouldnt cast him for that role now, but yeah, JCR wasnt really a name actor then to most and wasnt stereotyped like I think he is now when GONY came out. However, even based on previous roles, I think he seemed out of place as a selfish, crooked cop who wielded his power on everyone but the Butcher.
Working my way through the "to watch" pile by the telly while the wife was out and about:
Black Sheep - NZ-based comedy horror about genetically mutated sheep. It was OK.
The Wrestler - only just got round to watching this, as the missus was not at all keen. I thought it was great.
Dark Knight - Mrs W deigned to watch this one with me. An absolutely cracking movie - Heath Ledger is demented.
Daniel Craig's "Casino Royale" I actually watched "Quantum of Solace" 1st but found both great. He has now tied Connery as my favorite Bond--both vicious and troubled. Very effective.
QuoteDaniel Craig's "Casino Royale" I actually watched "Quantum of Solace" 1st but found both great. He has now tied Connery as my favorite Bond--both vicious and troubled. Very effective.
Casino Royale is up there with my favorite Bond flicks. Didnt like QoS as much, but I didnt understand why it got sort of slammed by critics. I thought it was better than any of the Brosnan movies besides Goldeneye - which partially thanks to the video game will always remain my favorite Bond movie.
The Amateurs
Never heard of this, but decided to give it a shot because of the cast and story. Its about a guy (Jeff Bridges) in a small town who decides he wants to make a porno, and gets his friends and other townspeople to help him fund and make it. Trying to find the "actors" was pretty damn funny. Acting and cast was great - Joe Pantoliano, Ted Danson, Time Blake Nelson, Glenne Headly, William Fichtner, Lauren Graham, and Patrick Fugit. Fichtner and Pantoliano were especially good. I really like Bridges in general, and in Arlington Road, Iron Man, and The Door In The Floor, but this was my favorite role of his since Lebowski. I saw it on Showtime and theyve been airing it a lot, definitely recommend checking it out if youre in the mood for a good standard comedy.
4.2/5
When isn't Fichtner good? He ruled in the underrated and never-should-have-been-cancelled Invasion series and I liked his tortured character in the over-the-top show, Prison Break.
Havent seen either of those shows, but agreed, he's always good.
Seeing New Moon today. I better be "rewarded" later for this.
QuoteSeeing New Moon today. I better be "rewarded" later for this.
It has a 4.5 out of 10 on IMDB, good luck! You should get to pick the next movie, there are several potentially good movies out right now. Or you should show her a good vampire movie like Let The Right One In, or Thirst (witch I just recently watched).
QuoteQuoteSeeing New Moon today. I better be "rewarded" later for this.
It has a 4.5 out of 10 on IMDB, good luck! You should get to pick the next movie, there are several potentially good movies out right now. Or you should show her a good vampire movie like Let The Right One In, or Thirst (witch I just recently watched).
It was ok, if not better then the first. That's not really saying much. It was scary sitting in a theater that was 98% female and a collective Oh! going out anytime anyone went shirtless. I'm gonna have to make her watch Lock, Stock, and 2 Smoking Barrels or any Shane Meadows film now to rebuild my male psyche. Sheesh, if she wanted a romantic movie, I could have thrown in Amelie.
QuoteSeeing New Moon today. I better be "rewarded" later for this.
Is it wrong of me to say that I kind of liked it? Haha, I did though. That kid that plays Jacob cant act for shit though.
Charlie Bartlett
Didnt know exactly what to expect with this, but I liked it a good bit. Hard to say if its stealing from or paying homage to them, but there's quite a few similarities in scenes/ideas with CB and Rushmore and Pump Up The Volume that I noticed while watching. That might bother some, but I didnt have a problem with it. The story revolves around the title character going to a new school and gaining popularity as he becomes the school's psychiatrist, taking "appointments" in the bathroom and even passing out rx meds. While I dont think the movie's concept is exactly feasible, I actually could see some smart kid pulling it off at the same time in the right school. Anton Yelchin was perfect as CB, and seems like he's on the track of becoming a decent actor. Robert Downey Jr was excellent as usual as a divorced, alcoholic principal of the high school, and Hope Davis pulled off another quirky role to a tee as CB's mom. Kat Dennings (girl in Superbad that Jonah Hill wants) was also very good. The best non-comedy high school themed movie that Ive seen since Brick (which I loved), and if it gained more cult status, I might even say Charlie Bartlett is this generation's Pump Up The Volume (except its a better film overall, better acting, and less rebellious).
4.25/5
...I also watched some movie called Loaded the other night. B-movie about a rich kid law student who meets some new people and all of a sudden quits going to class and indulges in drugs and women. Entertaining and enough beautiful women in it that I watched the whole thing, but pretty bad - 2/5...I noticed Ive been giving a lot of very positive reviews lately, so thought Id throw that one in here :P
In Bruges. Loved it. It had me laughing more than any movie has for a long time. I missed the very beginning though. But I'll be getting the DVD soon enough.
Re-watched Grosse Point Blank yesterday afternoon. I've got a real soft spot for the film, and the soundtrack in particular.
QuoteRe-watched Grosse Point Blank yesterday afternoon. I've got a real soft spot for the film, and the soundtrack in particular.
I wish my 10 year reunion was that cool, or my 20 year which is coming in 2011.
Instead of watching the CFL's 97th Grey Cup final last night (won in the last second by Montreal over Saskatchewan), I went to see New Moon. Yes, at some point my wife will be watching the Final Four, NHL first-round playoff games, Super Bowl etc...
Anyway, I found the pacing slow for the first half of the film and the love triangle was overly melodramatic, but overall it was pretty good.
Boondock Saints 2 - DO NOT GO!!! I thought it was awful. I kept waiting for a climax or something cool to happen, but it never did. They basically replaced the funny guy (with the long hair and beard) from the last movie, with a funny Mexican guy...they got a couple of new guns at one point (which looked basically a lot like the old guns), and they did the whole praying thing and the pennies over the eyes...nothing new, nothing original, nothing cool in this movie. I am pissed off that I went to it honestly. Was going to go see "Men who stare at Goats," but chose this instead. This is a prime example of why sequels scare me so much. They CAN be done well, but oftentimes they are not, and they just piss me off. Good day.
Precious
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5FYahzVU44&feature=player_embedded[/media]
Finally Oklahoma gets this released here! I saw it last night and does it tug at your emotions! The story is obviously unsettling and seeing it played out in the way of the actors makes it even more disturbing. It isn't ALL depressing though, there are still parts to laugh at. I don't know how wide the release is at the moment but if it comes to a theater near you I recommend seeing this.
QuoteInstead of watching the CFL's 97th Grey Cup final last night (won in the last second by Montreal over Saskatchewan), I went to see New Moon. Yes, at some point my wife will be watching the Final Four, NHL first-round playoff games, Super Bowl etc...
Anyway, I found the pacing slow for the first half of the film and the love triangle was overly melodramatic, but overall it was pretty good.
Yes she does owe you. My payment was letting me jam at a friends house all Saturday. She owes you the sports montage you mentioned.
Also, keep in mind it's the "slowest" of the 4 books. Just sayin'...
QuoteBoondock Saints 2 - DO NOT GO!!! I thought it was awful. I kept waiting for a climax or something cool to happen, but it never did. They basically replaced the funny guy (with the long hair and beard) from the last movie, with a funny Mexican guy...they got a couple of new guns at one point (which looked basically a lot like the old guns), and they did the whole praying thing and the pennies over the eyes...nothing new, nothing original, nothing cool in this movie. I am pissed off that I went to it honestly. Was going to go see "Men who stare at Goats," but chose this instead. This is a prime example of why sequels scare me so much. They CAN be done well, but oftentimes they are not, and they just piss me off. Good day.
I liked Boondock Saints a lot the first time I saw it, but subsequent viewings didnt treat me near as good.
Not surprised the sequel isnt all that good.
Fantastic Mr. Fox! It was so quirky and fun -- I loved it. Wes Anderson is such a talent. *click-click whistle*
The Wrestler
Finally got around to seeing this, huge expectations, and totally delivered. I wasnt watching Mickey Rourke, I was watching Randy The Ram. I thought the realistic display of the behind the scenes wrestling was brilliant and interesting, and really added to the film's overall impact and gave it a near biographical feel. I found the movie as a whole to almost be a character study on the fragility, desire, and impulsiveness of the human psyche. Although flawed and seemingly making bad decision after bad decision, I dont think Randy the Ram was unlikeable or depressing, he was just human. Had he made different decisions 20 years ago, his life would undoubtedly be different, but at this point, wrestling was all he knew. Absolutely loved the sequence of him walking thru the backhalls of the grocery store filmed as if he's approaching the ring, only to end up at the deli counter, which I found to be a funny and memorable scene. Aronofsky couldnt have rebounded any better after The Fountain (which all in all, I thought was okay but mindbending), and his direction and the cinematography were brilliant.
Milk is on the DVR, but I honestly dont know how Rourke didnt win Best Actor over Penn. This performance is the epitome of that award, and one of the best performances that Ive seen of the decade.
Ive only seen Benjamin Button out of the 5 Best Picture nominees of 2008, but I cant imagine all 4 of the others to be better than The Wrestler. Sure Rourke is the highlight, but it's an excellent movie in every facet. I enjoyed Benjamin Button a good bit, but Id have to The Wrestler was better in nearly every aspect besides make-up and set designs, etc.
4.77/5
I watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
4 Brit-flicks - Is Anbody There? Bronson, Looking For Eric & Awaydays.
(Very good, very good (I want to say excellent but am conflicted) good & disappointing)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130088/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172570/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242545/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1137436/
Quote4 Brit-flicks - Is Anbody There? Bronson, Looking For Eric & Awaydays.
(Very good, very good (I want to say excellent but am conflicted) good & disappointing)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130088/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172570/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242545/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1137436/
Bronson looks so friggin good. really strange
The more I think about it the more I like it. It was strange, different & very well done. I found myself laughing at, even liking Bronson sometimes though and had to ask... have the film makers wrongly glorified him? shouldn't I dislike this horribly unpleasant man?
Tom Hardy (Broson) was excellent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKC-FKGMeCY
QuoteThe more I think about it the more I like it. It was strange, different & very well done. I found myself laughing at, even liking Bronson sometimes though and had to ask... have the film makers wrongly glorified him? shouldn't I dislike this horribly unpleasant man?
Tom Hardy (Broson) was excellent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKC-FKGMeCY
yea the dude looks like he is fully engulfed in the character
QuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
QuoteQuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
i want ALL the time spent watching any ben affleck movie back. (except maybe clerks?)
QuoteQuoteQuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
i want ALL the time spent watching any ben affleck movie back. (except maybe clerks?)
Dazed & Confused and Good Will Hunting are two of my fav movies - Ben is in both of those.
& although he doesn't star in it he does an excellent job of directing the brilliant Gone Baby Gone...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
i want ALL the time spent watching any ben affleck movie back. (except maybe clerks?)
Dazed & Confused and Good Will Hunting are two of my fav movies - Ben is in both of those.
& although he doesn't star in it he does an excellent job of directing the brilliant Gone Baby Gone...
His best role was in Mallrats, where he pretty much plays himself.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
i want ALL the time spent watching any ben affleck movie back. (except maybe clerks?)
Dazed & Confused and Good Will Hunting are two of my fav movies - Ben is in both of those.
& although he doesn't star in it he does an excellent job of directing the brilliant Gone Baby Gone...
His best role was in Mallrats, where he pretty much plays himself.
I want to see Extract too...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
i want ALL the time spent watching any ben affleck movie back. (except maybe clerks?)
Dazed & Confused and Good Will Hunting are two of my fav movies - Ben is in both of those.
& although he doesn't star in it he does an excellent job of directing the brilliant Gone Baby Gone...
His best role was in Mallrats, where he pretty much plays himself.
I want to see Extract too...
I thought he was decent in Chasing Amy. Yeah, he appears to just play himself in Dazed & Confused and Mallrats.
I watched a bit of Choke last night. Anyone seen the whole thing? Worth finishing, or should I just read the book?
QuoteI watched a bit of Choke last night. Anyone seen the whole thing? Worth finishing, or should I just read the book?
It's sitting on my laptop right now for me to watch. I'm intrigued since I just watched Fight Club for the first time. yeah, I know I'm way late to that game.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI watched the first half our of Pearl Harbour last night.
That's 30 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
It really is an awful movie.
i want ALL the time spent watching any ben affleck movie back. (except maybe clerks?)
Dazed & Confused and Good Will Hunting are two of my fav movies - Ben is in both of those.
& although he doesn't star in it he does an excellent job of directing the brilliant Gone Baby Gone...
His best role was in Mallrats, where he pretty much plays himself.
I want to see Extract too...
I thought he was decent in Chasing Amy. Yeah, he appears to just play himself in Dazed & Confused and Mallrats.
He was great in Role Models! ;)
Quote
He was great in Role Models! ;)
;D ;D ;D
the virgin suicides was on showtime last night; i thought i'd watch it again since i hadn't seen it in a while. i forgot how good it was... especially the scene where the guys call the libson girls and they have a "conversation" via records.
For his many terrible movies Ben Affleck has, he also has quite a few good ones (not necessarily because of him usually though)
I 2nd, Dazed, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Good Will Hunting, and his direction of Gone Baby Gone.
I'll add Boiler Room, Smokin' Aces, Dogma, Glory Daze, and Changing Lanes.
I thought State of Play was pretty good, albeit predictable. Russell Crowe saved it
QuoteFor his many terrible movies Ben Affleck has, he also has quite a few good ones (not necessarily because of him usually though)
I 2nd, Dazed, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Good Will Hunting.
I'll add Boiler Room, Smokin' Aces, Dogma, Glory Daze, and Changing Lanes.
I thought State of Play was pretty good, albeit predictable. Russell Crowe saved it
Dogma and Smokin' Aces? Those are aaaaaaaaawful films. Mallrats is cute in a low-budget king of way. Kevin Smith is a hack director, but a decent writer. I really like Chasing Amy and of course, Clerks. The rest of his films, not so much (I know Smokin' isn't one of his films).
Ben's been pretty good in his five or 6 films, and he did a good job writing and directing Gone Baby Gone, the ending notwithstanding. I want to hate him, but he gets my props.
While Dogma is one of the weaker Kevin Smith movies, I still thought it was funny. After looking now, its actually got a 7.3 on IMDB. I disagree with it being that good, but that says something.
I dont think Smokin Aces was great by any means, but its damn entertaining and I enjoyed it. The twist at the end I found surprisingly good actually.
Like I said, I dont think Affleck has ever been the reason a movie is good, but he's been in some decent movies. If anything, he's most responsible for GBGone being good, and he wasnt even in it.
At least you didnt trash Boiler Room...I absolutely love that movie...
"I didn't want to be an innovator any more, i just wanted to make the quick and easy buck, i just wanted in. The Notorious BIG said it best: "Either you're slingin' crack-rock, or you've got a wicked jump-shot." Nobody wants to work for it anymore. There's no honor in taking that after school job at Mickey Dee's, honor's in the dollar, kid. So I went the white boy way of slinging crack-rock: I became a stock broker. "
I haven't seen Boiler Room. I hear it's pretty good.
Boiler Room really surprised me. I went into it expecting nothing and got a really good film. I don't love it or anything, but it's very, very solid. I'm still waiting for Vin Diesel to get a truly great role but this is the closest he's come so far and it's pretty damn close.
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Boiler Room is like this generation's Wall Street and Glengarry Glen Ross smashed together, except more brash. Giovanni Ribisi has been very good in pretty much everything Ive seen, but this is easily the highlight performance of his career thus far. The rest of the cast is spot on as well: Diesel, Affleck, Scott Caan, Nicky Katt, Ron Rifkin, even Jamie Kennedy. As long as language doesnt bother you, I definitely recommend it.
Xmas - have you seen Find Me Guilty? I think its the only role Diesel's taken on since Boiler Room where he's not an action hero or driving fast cars, buts its a damn good movie and IMO Vin Diesel's best on screen perfromance (although I agree, he's very good in Boiler Room). Find Me Guilty was written and directed be Sidney Lumet and its based on the true story of the longest mafia trial in the history of the US with the Lucchese family. Its a comedy-drama focused around Vin Diesel's character defending himself in court whereas everyone else in the family has there own lawyer. Entertaining and downright funny at times. Def check it out.
Boiler Room - 4.4/5
Find Me Guilty - 4/5
I've wanted to see Find Me Guilty since it came out but still haven't for some reason. Hopefully some day. . .
Some excellent reviews coming in for Avatar: http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/avatar/
I've seen these throughout the week:
Funny People - I liked it overall, a little long for a comedy. It has some classic lines you'd come to expect from Apatow.
The Road - Really good but not sure if I'd want to watch it again. I liked Hillcoat's The Proposition more.
And based on MJ and DB's raves I saw both Dead Man's Shoes and This Is England. Both were really good but I thought Dead Man's Shoes to be slightly overrated. Don't get me wrong though, I'm glad I watched both.
QuoteAnd based on MJ and DB's raves I saw both Dead Man's Shoes and This Is England. Both were really good but I thought Dead Man's Shoes to be slightly overrated. Don't get me wrong though, I'm glad I watched both.
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Thoughts on This is England?
Precious......dark and disturbing look at the real world for some people.I can't say I enjoyed it,it's not that type of film but it affected me like no other movie I have seen.
Finally got around to seeing Blazing Saddles. Not sure what I can add to the discussion about the movie that hasn't been said before. ;) Just great comedy.
When I went on the internet afterwards, I glanced quickly at the news headlines. Somehow the world just seems that much more funny and ridiculous after watching anything Mel Brooks.
QuoteThoughts on This is England?
It was cool, it seemed pretty authentic to me. Since I loved punk rock at one point of my life I was familiar with the fact that skinhead culture started as a non-racist thing, and that there were racist groups that came up as well.
I only thought Dead Man's Shoes was overrated because I saw it on several top ten of the decade lists, I don't think I'd put it up that high. I like that kind of violence in movies, I don't like over the top gory/slasher/torture flicks. It was well done in a genre I enjoy, and I like when some things are left open to interpretation.
EDIT:
I only paid 4 dollars for Dead Man's Shoes, and 6 for This Is England!
King of California
Really liked this movie, and mostly that comes down to Evan Rachel Wood and Michael Douglas' performances. Ive known about this film for awhile, but for whatever reason never saw it. I HIGHLY recommend it. Douglas plays ERW's dad who just got out of a mental institution and believes he's on the trail of long lost gold in Cali. In reality, the plot is secondary to the 2 lead (and basically only) characters relationship, but both meld nicely. ERW seems to like the lost/castoff teen roles, and she pulls this off better than Ive seen elsewhere. Ive never considered Douglas to be a great actor, but I really like quite a few of his movies (wall street, the game, traffic, a perfect murder, ghost & the darkness, war of the roses, etc), and I honestly think this is the best performance Ive ever seen from him. If not best, definitely the most enjoyable.
Really good movie, full circle ending that for me was enhanced by closing it with Wilco & BB's "California Stars"
Id say 3.8/5 but Douglas and Wood raise it to 4.3/5
Why does Nic make it so easy for us to hate him?
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Terminator Salvation...
they just ruin these classic sci fi movies these days. Hasn't been a good terminator since terminator 2, hasn't been a good aliens since... aliens, hasn't been a good predator since predator 2
Terminator salvation was fine, but there was no compelling story, the acting was nothing extraordinary, the graphics were fine but nothing to be amazed by.
People should have to be held more accountable for not making good movies off of the classics!
QuoteWhy does Nic make it so easy for us to hate him?
;D
It seems like he's made so many movies like this, the only actor who should have made more money this decade is Will Smith
...it totally came and went here in the states and I dont even remember seeing it in theaters, but I heard the Herzog directed Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans was actually pretty good. Its funny how Cage can def pull off roles like that, but 75% of the time he does movies like this one. I liked the original Bad Lieutenant, although my favorite Abel Ferrara movie is King of New York
QuoteTerminator Salvation...
they just ruin these classic sci fi movies these days. Hasn't been a good terminator since terminator 2, hasn't been a good aliens since... aliens, hasn't been a good predator since predator 2
Terminator salvation was fine, but there was no compelling story, the acting was nothing extraordinary, the graphics were fine but nothing to be amazed by.
People should have to be held more accountable for not making good movies off of the classics!
I actually kind of liked Alien Resurrection, but yeah, its no Aliens. Despite David Fincher directing Aliens 3, I didnt like that one so much.
Totally agree with your basic argument, although Batman went to shit and Nolan totally resurrected that series. That said, I dont think you can just go back and rehash Terminator, Aliens, or Predator.
QuoteQuoteTerminator Salvation...
they just ruin these classic sci fi movies these days. Hasn't been a good terminator since terminator 2, hasn't been a good aliens since... aliens, hasn't been a good predator since predator 2
Terminator salvation was fine, but there was no compelling story, the acting was nothing extraordinary, the graphics were fine but nothing to be amazed by.
People should have to be held more accountable for not making good movies off of the classics!
I actually kind of liked Alien Resurrection, but yeah, its know Aliens. Despite David Fincher directing Aliens 3, I didnt like that one so much.
Totally agree with your basic argument, although Batman went to shit and Nolan totally resurrected that series. That said, I dont think you can just go back and rehash Terminator, Aliens, or Predator.
No but they should just ignore that terminator salvation was ever made (like they did with the hulk) and try again. I mean, the basic timeline is there, At this point it should be judgement day, but they should take time to really start at the beginning of judgement day, where the world is just going to hell.
In a perfect world, I'd rather have McG NOT make any more Terminators; instead, I'd love another two years of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
The Hangover - hilarious with great performances; Ed Helms rules!
Star Trek - a reboot that delivers big time. I loved it.
QuoteThe Hangover - hilarious with great performances; Ed Helms rules!
Star Trek - a reboot that delivers big time. I loved it.
Yea star trek was really awesome!
My only complaint about the Hangover is that since so much of the comedy is crazy, outlandish, surprising scenarios, its not nearly as rewatchable as other comedies that are that good.
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas :'(
QuoteThe Boy In The Stripped Pajamas :'(
stripped?...or striped?
you sicko! ;)
Avatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Peeping Tom. Pretty damn excellent film. This was my first time watching it and I think I need to see it again to know if I actually like it/want to own it, but it was definitely effective.
QuoteQuoteThe Boy In The Stripped Pajamas :'(
stripped?...or striped?
you sicko! ;)
my bad.... :-[
'Requiem for a Dream' with Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly on dvd.
Harrowing, but most excellent.
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'Requiem for a Dream' with Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly on dvd.
Harrowing, but most excellent.
Love that movie. It's brilliantly done in every way imaginable. One of the most perfect films I've ever seen.
anyone else SO excited for this movie?
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/
QuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
QuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
QuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
damn ya'll, I was thinking just a couple hits from a joint would do just fine! You guys are hardcore! 8-)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
damn ya'll, I was thinking just a couple hits from a joint would do just fine! You guys are hardcore! 8-)
I don't think I could go to the movies on mushrooms, I'd probably get restless. I'm with AMC on this one.
I've never gone to the movies on them either....I'd prolly piss everyone off with my giggle fits.
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'Requiem for a Dream' with Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly on dvd.
Harrowing, but most excellent.
The lurching refrigerator is haunting--that and Leto's necrotic arm :P
QuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
Sounds great! :D
The snow put a damper on that plan but oh well. Perhaps in the next few weeks when the theaters are less packed.
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love post apocolyptic stories....and it had Gary Oldman. Excellent.
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love post apocolyptic stories....and it had Gary Oldman. Excellent.
Just saw a preview of this this morning.....looks pretty effing sweet. Since Denzel has only had like 4 bad movies his entire career, this 1 is cant miss.
...Im def trying to check out Avatar this week or next as well. If anything, it'll be entertaining but good to see a positive review. I think Id go apeshit if I watched that on shrooms though ;D
Funny People... concept was good, the loneliness of stardom, and them using both comedy and drama was a good concept. However, they never got very dramatic nor very funny and so everything just felt lifeless and grey. 3.5/10
I expected Funny People to have less drama, but I liked it a good bit. Only 3.5? Id say all the one liners alone make it start at a 5
QuoteI expected Funny People to have less drama, but I liked it a good bit. Only 3.5? Id say all the one liners alone make it start at a 5
One liners? The movie was a bunch of penis jokes one after another. Actually the scenes I really only "liked" were the ones with Eric Bana
Stardust
For what it was - a kid friendly, fairytale, fantasy movie - it was surprisingly good. Interesting and original storyline, nice special effects. Although it gets a little corny and slow at times, a pretty enjoyable watch.
3.4/5
Snow Falling on Cedars
Been out for a decade, and I think I never watched this movie because when I remember seeing previews it looked like some love story. While that is the central story of the movie, it has a lot more going on for it than that. It flashes back to that many times, but the movie progresses as a murder trial with the two leads and circa-WWII Japanese prejudice intertwined. The scenery and cinematography was brilliant, cast was very good with a great performance by Max Von Sydow actually playing a good guy. A little long, and I wouldve like some more screentime of the trial and preparing for it.
3.3/5
Bickford Schmeckler's Cook Ideas
Cast seemed decent, started off fairly intriguing, but after the first 20 minutes it just went in circles and wasnt funny. Couldnt even finish the movie. Only saving grace: Olivia Wilde :-*
1/5
Milk
Penn was good, but after all the acclaim I was expecting more from his performance. For someone of his caliber - outside of all the guy on guy stuff - I think this was a pretty easy role to succeed in. I actually thought Franco and Brolin were better than him in the movie, but thats more a credit to them than knock on Penn. Easily Van Sant's best work since GWHunting, and I enjoyed how he laid out the story and mixed things together. I was more intrigued by the story than Milk himself, which I didnt expect and I think was partially due the film being fairly impersonal and more focused on the historical aspects.
4.1/5
QuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
*clears throat* Uhm, I live closer.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
*clears throat* Uhm, I live closer.
*covers mouth with hand* Hop in the car...you can be here in less than 3 hours... ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
*clears throat* Uhm, I live closer.
*covers mouth with hand* Hop in the car...you can be here in less than 3 hours... ;D
Stop by and pic me up. My house is a stones throw from Route 3.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
*clears throat* Uhm, I live closer.
*covers mouth with hand* Hop in the car...you can be here in less than 3 hours... ;D
Stop by and pic me up. My house is a stones throw from Route 3.
;D ;D ;D
Look what you did to us Soulshine!
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This looks like its going to be pretty sweet. The cast + the dark tone of the trailer has me thinking it almost cant be bad.
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This looks like its going to be pretty sweet. The cast + the dark tone of the trailer has me thinking it almost cant be bad.
And very little makeup was needed for Benicio ;)
Make-a-quick-buck movies proudly presents...Crap Remake Corner!
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That's the Kraken?! :-/
I still cannot believe they are ruining....I mean remaking one of my favs. I love the low fi effects of the original and the non modern speak. I hate it when period pieces use contemporary vocab and music. I annoys me.
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That's the Kraken?! :-/
In west philadelphia born and raised!
Lil' fresh prince has his dad's comedic timing it would seem
The Caller
Nothing spectacular, but I enjoyed it. An energy corp. heavyweight (Frank Langella) rips off a group funding his project he got them into, and they want him dead. He has 2 weeks before they "meet" with him, and he has a private eye (Elliot Gould) unknowingly follow him in the meantime. Gould and Langella are excellent as the 2 main, and basically only, characters of the film. It starts off very slow, but if you can make it thru the first 30-40 minutes, a great and unexpected story unfolds and I was happy I ended up watching the whole thing instead of turning it off during the slow first half. Its on SHO right now, and while nothing great, I found it to be an interesting take on friendship, and Langella and Gould are worth the watch anyway. That said, its a movie not everyone will enjoy.
3.3/5
He's Just Not That Into You
Alright, I watched this without female enforcement and on my own time, so feel free to rip on me because I enjoyed it. Yeah, its a rom-com, but its not like your typical McConahey or Bullock rom-com. It was actually pretty funny, and the star cast carries it. Not a bad watch.
3.65/5
The Great Debaters
Very good "mostly" true story about a debate team at a small, all black college in Texas in 1935 that goes on to great things. Denzel runs things, as usual, and the supporting cast (full of unknowns outside of Forest Whitaker) holds their own as well. A worthwhile, inspirational watch that moves quicker than its 2hr15min runtime.
3.75/5
Slumdog Millionaire
Outside of the extremely cheesy dance scene during the credits, I liked this a lot - despite it kind of copping out into your standard good guy gets the girl love story over the last 1/3 of the movie. That said, IMO this should NOT have been Best Picture last year. I knew the basic premise (poor kid gets rick on Millionaire), but didnt know how the movie unfolded and really liked how the story proceeded. Great directing by Boyle and the editing and score were very good (those Oscars were definitely well deserved). I cant remember the last time I laughed as hard as when Jamal looks at his pic of teh Indian movie star, looks down in teh shit, jumps in, and goes onto to run to his hero and get an autographed while completely covered in shit ;D I thought the acting for the most part was very good, but without that name you know or an overpowering performance that I think nearly every Best Picture needs, I found myself wanting more. Like I said I thought it was very good and enjoyed it more than I anticipated, but it really never gave me that feeling that I was watching a movie deserving of the Academy Award for Best Picture. However, I could understand it getting a well deserved nomination based everything I just said.
4.3/5
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAvatar - I'm no James Cameron fan (give me Alien over Aliens any day of the week) but I have to admit that he just took cinema to the next level...see it in 3D & have your mind blown!
Really hoping to see it this weekend. Now to get some good fungus beforehand
Oh Ruckus...if only you lived closer...I have a batch that would turn your world upside down.
*clears throat* Uhm, I live closer.
*covers mouth with hand* Hop in the car...you can be here in less than 3 hours... ;D
Stop by and pic me up. My house is a stones throw from Route 3.
;D ;D ;D
Look what you did to us Soulshine!
Well, the more the merrier! tee hee ;)
Julie & Julia...cute
The Wrestler...heartbreaking, but good.
the proposal--> dumb and dumber!
but my mom liked it. the only good part-- the return of rose nylon! oh how i missed st olaf...
Somers Town- Wonderfully heartwarming. I really owe you DB for turning me onto Shane Meadows. I even liked Once Upon a Time In The Midlands. Only drawback is the movie is only 70 min long.
Will be throwing Waiting For Guffman and Bruno in tonight with the Mrs. Nothing like couch snuggling and laughing to make it a great night.
QuoteSomers Town- Wonderfully heartwarming. I really owe you DB for turning me onto Shane Meadows. I even liked Once Upon a Time In The Midlands. Only drawback is the movie is only 70 min long.
Pleased you liked it. I thought it was great, short but sweet. I ordered Le Donk from the HMV sale, should have it any day now :D
Coraline - beautiful to look at, story didn't really grab me though. I think it will be very hard for Selick to ever top Nightmare Before...
The Brothers Bloom- very fun very funny, a cute and silly movie with decent acting and some cool twists and turns. Not the best movie ever but definitely light and worth watching.
The life of david gale. Pretty good, a nice group of twists, pretty good acting and good story. Worth seeing as well.
QuoteQuoteSomers Town- Wonderfully heartwarming. I really owe you DB for turning me onto Shane Meadows. I even liked Once Upon a Time In The Midlands. Only drawback is the movie is only 70 min long.
Pleased you liked it. I thought it was great, short but sweet. I ordered Le Donk from the HMV sale, should have it any day now :D
I'll have to see if that is even avail in Region 1 yet.
In The last week or two:
(500) Days Of Summer - One of the better romantic comedies I've seen in awhile. Actually, the genre doesn't really fit it, it's more of a 'love that wasn't meant to be' movie.
Night On Earth - Finally a movie by Jim Jarmusch that I liked as much as Down By Law. Down By Law was the first Jarmusch film I'd seen and thought that his others were either average or borderline boring. Easily his best segmented film (Mystery Train, Coffee And Cigarettes being his others).
Natural Born Killers Directors Cut - Couldn't remember much differences from the theatrical cut. The deleted scenes (witch I didn't watch yet) weren't even in the film, but where extras on the bonus disc.
The Prestige - My second viewing of this great movie. There are lots of stuff you pick up on the second time, worth seeing again if you've only seen once.
QuoteIn The last week or two:
Night On Earth - Finally a movie by Jim Jarmusch that I liked as much as Down By Law. Down By Law was the first Jarmusch film I'd seen and thought that his others were either average or borderline boring. Easily his best segmented film (Mystery Train, Coffee And Cigarettes being his others).
Dead Man is one of my favourite westerns and one of Jim's best movies. Johnny Depp was excellent, as usual, but native Canadian character actor Gary Farmer stole the film, and that's saying a lot given Robert Mitchum played the villian.
QuoteQuoteIn The last week or two:
Night On Earth - Finally a movie by Jim Jarmusch that I liked as much as Down By Law. Down By Law was the first Jarmusch film I'd seen and thought that his others were either average or borderline boring. Easily his best segmented film (Mystery Train, Coffee And Cigarettes being his others).
Dead Man is one of my favourite westerns and one of Jim's best movies. Johnny Depp was excellent, as usual, but native Canadian character actor Gary Farmer stole the film, and that's saying a lot given Robert Mitchum played the villian.
I liked that one as well. The only Jarmusch I havent seen is The Limits Of Control (really bad reviews) and Ghost Dog. Here's my ranking:
1. Down By Law
2. Night On Earth
3. Dead Man
4. Broken Flowers
5. Mystery Train
6. Stranger Than Paradise
7. Coffee And Cigarettes
8. Permanent Vacation (can't even remember what happened in this movie or what the plot was or if it had a plot)
QuoteThe Brothers Bloom- very fun very funny, a cute and silly movie with decent acting and some cool twists and turns. Not the best movie ever but definitely light and worth watching.
The life of david gale. Pretty good, a nice group of twists, pretty good acting and good story. Worth seeing as well.
I saw David Gale awhile ago, but I thought it was good too. Winslet, Spacey, and Linney were all excellent, and its a pretty crazy and interesting story. Good ending that I dont remember expecting as well.
...Brothers Bloom is one Ive heard mostly good things about and hope to see soon
QuoteIn The last week or two:
Natural Born Killers Directors Cut - Couldn't remember much differences from the theatrical cut. The deleted scenes (witch I didn't watch yet) weren't even in the film, but where extras on the bonus disc.
The Prestige - My second viewing of this great movie. There are lots of stuff you pick up on the second time, worth seeing again if you've only seen once.
The only scene I remember offhand being in teh theatrical cut I think was a courtroom scene with Ashley Judd. Either way, love that movie and 1 of my favorites from Oliver Stone.
I could definitely see that with The Prestige. I didnt find it confusing the first time I saw it, but I saw it with my dad and how Jackman ended up pulling off his trick confused him. What did you pick up? hints to their tricks or other stuff? Since they came out around the same time, I always compare Prestige to The Illusionist and try to pick a favorite, both are pretty good, but I think the Prestige is better. Now the ending to The Illusionist, that
did confuse me.
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I liked that one as well. The only Jarmusch I havent seen is The Limits Of Control (really bad reviews) and Ghost Dog. Here's my ranking:
1. Down By Law
2. Night On Earth
3. Dead Man
4. Broken Flowers
5. Mystery Train
6. Stranger Than Paradise
7. Coffee And Cigarettes
8. Permanent Vacation (can't even remember what happened in this movie or what the plot was or if it had a plot)
Ghost Dog is a must see...That movie is all kinds of awesome, and Forest Whitaker is very good (as usual). Soundtrack by RZA is icing on the cake. A story about an assassin like you've never seen before
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I liked that one as well. The only Jarmusch I havent seen is The Limits Of Control (really bad reviews) and Ghost Dog. Here's my ranking:
1. Down By Law
2. Night On Earth
3. Dead Man
4. Broken Flowers
5. Mystery Train
6. Stranger Than Paradise
7. Coffee And Cigarettes
8. Permanent Vacation (can't even remember what happened in this movie or what the plot was or if it had a plot)
Ghost Dog is a must see...That movie is all kinds of awesome, and Forest Whitaker is very good (as usual). Soundtrack by RZA is icing on the cake. A story about an assassin like you've never seen before
Gary Farmer reprises his Dead Man role in Ghost Dog. I wish Farmer was offered more roles.
The Hurt Locker - wow, what a great movie. Jeremy Renner was just fantastic.
Threw in Dead Man's Shoes....again.
sigh
I really paid attention to the scenery/local this time. Gorgeous area it was shot in. Incredibly scenic. I'm assuming this was filmed in the Midlands somewhere? DB?
Derbyshire, I think. Here is the castle they used: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riber_Castle
Thanks. Gorgous area.
My sister made me watch Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (good, better than Order Of The Phoenix & much better than Goblet Of Fire. I still think Prisoner Of Azkablah is my fav) & then we watched the original 101 Dalmations (that was my choice)
QuoteMy sister made me watch Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (good, better than Order Of The Phoenix & much better than Goblet Of Fire. I still think Prisoner Of Azkablah is my fav) & then we watched the original 101 Dalmations (that was my choice)
Moviewise yes 6 is better then 4 and 5 but not as good as 3, bookwise however 6 is still the best IMO. Some of the changes from book still bug me but I understand why they did them.
Nuttin wrong with the original 101. It's my favorite of that period. I LOVE the animation style in it.
QuoteQuoteMy sister made me watch Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (good, better than Order Of The Phoenix & much better than Goblet Of Fire. I still think Prisoner Of Azkablah is my fav) & then we watched the original 101 Dalmations (that was my choice)
Moviewise yes 6 is better then 4 and 5 but not as good as 3, bookwise however 6 is still the best IMO. Some of the changes from book still bug me but I understand why they did them.
Nuttin wrong with the original 101. It's my favorite of that period. I LOVE the animation style in it.
Yeah 101 is beautiful to look at & lots of fun. Sword In The Stone is probably still my fav from that era...
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Aristicats is another good one.
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
Great acting, beautiful cinematography, excellent music and a fascinating script somehow added up to only a decent movie. Don't ask me how. Considering it's a Herzog film, I was surprised at the amount of humor present. I certainly don't regret having seen it at all, but I don't have to see it again.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMy sister made me watch Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (good, better than Order Of The Phoenix & much better than Goblet Of Fire. I still think Prisoner Of Azkablah is my fav) & then we watched the original 101 Dalmations (that was my choice)
Moviewise yes 6 is better then 4 and 5 but not as good as 3, bookwise however 6 is still the best IMO. Some of the changes from book still bug me but I understand why they did them.
Nuttin wrong with the original 101. It's my favorite of that period. I LOVE the animation style in it.
Yeah 101 is beautiful to look at & lots of fun. Sword In The Stone is probably still my fav from that era...
(http://static.hometheaterforum.com/imgrepo/b/b2/htf_imgcache_31495.jpeg)
damn, I loved sword in the stone!
QuoteQuoteMy sister made me watch Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (good, better than Order Of The Phoenix & much better than Goblet Of Fire. I still think Prisoner Of Azkablah is my fav) & then we watched the original 101 Dalmations (that was my choice)
Moviewise yes 6 is better then 4 and 5 but not as good as 3, bookwise however 6 is still the best IMO. Some of the changes from book still bug me but I understand why they did them.
Nuttin wrong with the original 101. It's my favorite of that period. I LOVE the animation style in it.
My sister got my other sister all the Potter movies for xmas, so me and my dad (who was back last week) pretty much got coerced into watching 1 a night. They were okay to good depending on the movie, but definitely geared toward 10-16 year olds I thought. Maybe its just me, but I felt like Rowling took a lot of themes/ideas from Star Wars and threw 'em in there Potter style. I agree with both of you, Azkaban was my favorite of the bunch, and Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) was my favorite character of all the movies. I also thought, though not surprised, all the name actors - Oldman, Alan Rickman, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Isaacs - really carried a lot of parts of the movies. If I ranked them all, it'd probably be:
Azkaban
Half Blood Prince
Order of the Phoenix
Chamber of Secrets
Goblet of Fire
Sorceror Stoned (although I missed the first 45 min or so of this one)
....and I like those old school Disney flicks as well, kind of grew up on those and the ones that came out when I was young late 80's-early 90's. Sword and the Stone is up there, that scene where theyre both fishes swimming in the moat is one of my favorite scenes from a Disney movie, period. My favorite from that era has to be Robin Hood, with Jungle Book close behind.
I finally saw The Hangover.
I didn't think it was that funny, especially in the second half. :-/
(I still love you, Zach Galifianakis!)
QuoteI finally saw The Hangover.
I didn't think it was that funny, especially in the second half. :-/
(I still love you, Zach Galifianakis!)
Galifianakis definitely carried it IMO...I almost cried of laughter a few times the first time I saw it, but a lot of the humor is gimmicky and the rewatchability is about as low for a comedy as it gets (or at least a comedy that I thought was pretty funny the first time)
I definitely laughed a lot, but I sort of hate that kind of movie where one thing after another goes wrong, so it becomes sort of predictable. Like you just knew that car wouldn't make it back to LA unscathed.
Wristcutters
Very quirky "love" story/Charming little film. Interesting plot and take on the afterlife for suicide cases. And it has Tom Waits and Will Arnet in it.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Pretty funny. Well made.
I saw The Hangover as well. I was worried that it may have been a little over hyped but I still thought it was hilarious. I was brought to tears on several occasions.
I can't wait to watch Inglorious Basterds again. That's my movie of the year. (which doesn't mean too much since I don't go to the theatre anymore really except to see things like cloudy with a chance of meatballs.)
QuoteWristcutters
Very quirky "love" story/Charming little film. Interesting plot and take on the afterlife for suicide cases. And it has Tom Waits and Will Arnet in it.
worth watching? its on in a couple of hours, might end up checking it out
QuoteQuoteWristcutters
Very quirky "love" story/Charming little film. Interesting plot and take on the afterlife for suicide cases. And it has Tom Waits and Will Arnet in it.
worth watching? its on in a couple of hours, might end up checking it out
I enjoyed it, but I like odd little films like this
Quote....and I like those old school Disney flicks as well, kind of grew up on those and the ones that came out when I was young late 80's-early 90's. Sword and the Stone is up there, that scene where theyre both fishes swimming in the moat is one of my favorite scenes from a Disney movie, period. My favorite from that era has to be Robin Hood, with Jungle Book close behind.
Did you see F Mr Fox? In one scene (I think when Mr. Fox is eating breakfast & talking to Mrs. Fox) this song from Disney's RH was playing on the radio. I love Robin Hood & noticed it straight away...what a cool little homage!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViQS_g6lgpA[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViQS_g6lgpA
Have not seen it yet. Not even sure if its still in theaters around here, but if I dont catch it soon, that'll be one of those movies ill watch as soon as its on DVD. Seeing that clip makes me realize how long its been since Ive actually watched that movie. Good catch!
Day of the Dead
Ving Rhames. Zombie. No legs. Thats pretty much all you need to know. I realize zombie movies arent exactly supposed to be serious, but this was a laughfest for me. Mena Suvari as some commanding army officer?! Gimme a break! Nick Cannon added some more comic relief that was actually pretty funny. Not funny like Shaun of the Dead or Fido, but a comical zombie movie nonetheless.
2.1/5
Freddy Got Fingered
Sick, stupid, and demented....yet I found myself laughing out loud every few minutes. This has to be one of the dumbest comedies ever made, but if you can tolerate Tom Green's humor, its surprisingly funny.
2.8/5
30 Days Of Night - rubbish. I want to watch Let The Right One In again to cleanse my palette...
Taken & 500 Days of Summer both were good but didn't rock my socks
Finished Blue Velvet and Rollerball, now I am working on Fahrenheit 451. Julie Christie...mmmmmmm
Caught up with some films on recent flights.
I liked:
Up (really liked this, but it's embarrassing to be a grown man crying on a plane while watching a cartoon!)
Hurt Locker
HP and the HBP
These were OK:
District 9
Public Enemies
QuoteCaught up with some films on recent flights.
I liked:
Up (really liked this, but it's embarrassing to be a grown man crying on a plane while watching a cartoon!)
Hurt Locker
HP and the HBP
These were OK:
District 9
Public Enemies
Don't be embarrassed... Up was wickedly touching!
QuoteQuoteCaught up with some films on recent flights.
I liked:
Up (really liked this, but it's embarrassing to be a grown man crying on a plane while watching a cartoon!)
Hurt Locker
HP and the HBP
These were OK:
District 9
Public Enemies
Don't be embarrassed... Up was wickedly touching!
I was crying with my kids nearby.
http://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/stallone-fractured-neck-during-expendables-fight-1532279.story?GT1=28135
this movie is going to be all kinds of awesome
Quotehttp://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/stallone-fractured-neck-during-expendables-fight-1532279.story?GT1=28135
this movie is going to be all kinds of awesome
do you think you have to be able to bench press a certain amount of weight to gain access to the movie?
QuoteQuotehttp://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/stallone-fractured-neck-during-expendables-fight-1532279.story?GT1=28135
this movie is going to be all kinds of awesome
do you think you have to be able to bench press a certain amount of weight to gain access to the movie?
im hoping its just 10 modified push-ups
The Uninvited
Much better than I expected, and twist at the end I didnt see coming. Certainly a few plot holes and some things that shouldve been explained more as the ending is pretty abrupt, but overall they dont really detract from the movie. If I remember correctly, they seemed to advertise this as a horror movie, but its more of a thriller actually. I always thought Elizabeth Banks was just a pretty face, but she was very good in this and the best performance Ive seen from her. Better than most box office movies of this ilk. I may have missed some hints to the ending though because Arielle Kebbel just got a new fan :-* http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bZCg4mNAWbI/SLsxjpAu-kI/AAAAAAAABA0/QnOdZ7A68hY/s400/Arielle_Kebbel_1.jpg
3.8/5
Choke
Ive wanted to see this for awhile but my expectations were tempered when I started reading reviews. I, however, liked it a lot and it seems most of the negative reviews come from people who read Palahniuk's book and didnt think the movie was as good (which is usually the case, no?). Sam Rockwell plays the lead who is a sex addict and chokes at restaurants to help pay his mom's medical bills. He was excellent and I think remains one of the most underrated and underutilized actors going. Angelica Huston was also good as his mom. Even this movie had a twist in it, which helped explain a few parts of the movie earlier that seemed a little weird and I didnt quite get. Not for everybody, but I throughly enjoyed it and found it funny often.
4.25/5
QuoteThe Uninvited
Much better than I expected, and twist at the end I didnt see coming. Certainly a few plot holes and some things that shouldve been explained more as the ending is pretty abrupt, but overall they dont really detract from the movie. If I remember correctly, they seemed to advertise this as a horror movie, but its more of a thriller actually. I always thought Elizabeth Banks was just a pretty face, but she was very good in this and the best performance Ive seen from her. Better than most box office movies of this ilk. I may have missed some hints to the ending though because Arielle Kebbel just got a new fan :-* http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bZCg4mNAWbI/SLsxjpAu-kI/AAAAAAAABA0/QnOdZ7A68hY/s400/Arielle_Kebbel_1.jpg
3.8/5
Choke
Ive wanted to see this for awhile but my expectations were tempered when I started reading reviews. I, however, liked it a lot and it seems most of the negative reviews come from people who read Palahniuk's book and didnt think the movie was as good (which is usually the case, no?). Sam Rockwell plays the lead who is a sex addict and chokes at restaurants to help pay his mom's medical bills. He was excellent and I think remains one of the most underrated and underutilized actors going. Angelica Huston was also good as his mom. Even this movie had a twist in it, which helped explain a few parts of the movie earlier that seemed a little weird and I didnt quite get. Not for everybody, but I throughly enjoyed it and found it funny often.
4.25/5
The Uninvited is a remake of the Korean film A Tale Of Two Sisters. I haven't seen The Uninvited, might watch to compare it with the original.
went to see "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" last night; enjoyed it.
The Tripper
Hippies in the forest for a festy get slashed by an axe wielding Ronald Reagan. Had decent expectations, started out good, but I lost interest in the last hour. Not worth the watch.
2/5
RocknRolla
Liked it just about as much as Lock Stock and Snatch, which I didnt expect. Felt like Gerard Butler was basically Statham's fill in. Wilkinson was good but he's been better and was overshadowed by his No. 1 I thought. Although I liked it a lot, it would be nice if Guy Ritchie switched up his formula some (although I guess he did for Revolver, which I thought was pretty bad). Interesting how his major movies have all revolved around a desired object - shotguns, diamond, painting. Two times and I thought it was coincidence, three times and he clearly begins writing his movies this way Id say.
4.1/5
QuoteRocknRolla
Liked it just about as much as Lock Stock and Snatch, which I didnt expect. Felt like Gerard Butler was basically Statham's fill in. Wilkinson was good but he's been better and was overshadowed by his No. 1 I thought. Although I liked it a lot, it would be nice if Guy Ritchie switched up his formula some (although I guess he did for Revolver, which I thought was pretty bad). Interesting how his major movies have all revolved around a desired object - shotguns, diamond, painting. Two times and I thought it was coincidence, three times and he clearly begins writing his movies this way Id say.
4.1/5
Hoepfully he does continue with this trilogy.
It's Complicated...really good, super cute, very funny
QuoteQuoteRocknRolla
Liked it just about as much as Lock Stock and Snatch, which I didnt expect. Felt like Gerard Butler was basically Statham's fill in. Wilkinson was good but he's been better and was overshadowed by his No. 1 I thought. Although I liked it a lot, it would be nice if Guy Ritchie switched up his formula some (although I guess he did for Revolver, which I thought was pretty bad). Interesting how his major movies have all revolved around a desired object - shotguns, diamond, painting. Two times and I thought it was coincidence, three times and he clearly begins writing his movies this way Id say.
4.1/5
Hoepfully he does continue with this trilogy.
I dug the inclusion of some Black Keys song(s) too....well, I knew The Breaks was them, but I thought Have Love Will Travel was them too, but its some other band - the Sonics?!....sounded exactly like the Keys :-?
I'm DYING to see Crazy Heart but unfortunately, it either isn't playing in my city or it did and I missed it. It's also a funny thing because it was filmed in my city? you'd think my town folk would make a bigger deal about having it play here :-?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-AyD661tUE[/media]
QuoteI'm DYING to see Crazy Heart but unfortunately, it either isn't playing in my city or it did and I missed it. It's also a funny thing because it was filmed in my city? you'd think my town folk would make a bigger deal about having it play here :-?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-AyD661tUE[/media]
Yeah, Up In The Air was filmed in St. Louis and it's all I heard about for what seemed like a year!
No Crazyheart here as well. I will probably just end up buying it as I am such a huge Bridges fan.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Decent movie, not Gilliam's worst but nowhere near his best. Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, and Tom Waits all give good performances that help carry the film. It's a bit messy, but Gilliam did pretty good considering the circumstances.
The Hurt Locker - Very good, don't think it's as good as everyone made it out to be though. I got tired during the movie so that may have hindered my experience. Look forward to watching again.
Moon - A movie I knew I'd love and it met my expectations. A great change of pace from the recent high budget blockbuster type films. If you like 2001, character studies, and mindfucks than you'll like this. Easily my favorite film of 2009. Also looking forward to watching again soon.
QuoteThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Decent movie, not Gilliam's worst but nowhere near his best. Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, and Tom Waits all give good performances that help carry the film. It's a bit messy, but Gilliam did pretty good considering the circumstances.
The Hurt Locker - Very good, don't think it's as good as everyone made it out to be though. I got tired during the movie so that may have hindered my experience. Look forward to watching again.
Moon - A movie I knew I'd love and it met my expectations. A great change of pace from the recent high budget blockbuster type films. If you like 2001, character studies, and mindfucks than you'll like this. Easily my favorite film of 2009. Also looking forward to watching again soon.
I really can't wait to see Moon, it looked really great
QuoteQuoteThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Decent movie, not Gilliam's worst but nowhere near his best. Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, and Tom Waits all give good performances that help carry the film. It's a bit messy, but Gilliam did pretty good considering the circumstances.
The Hurt Locker - Very good, don't think it's as good as everyone made it out to be though. I got tired during the movie so that may have hindered my experience. Look forward to watching again.
Moon - A movie I knew I'd love and it met my expectations. A great change of pace from the recent high budget blockbuster type films. If you like 2001, character studies, and mindfucks than you'll like this. Easily my favorite film of 2009. Also looking forward to watching again soon.
I really can't wait to see Moon, it looked really great
It came out on DVD last tuesday, get it!
Quote
Yeah, Up In The Air was filmed in St. Louis and it's all I heard about for what seemed like a year!
And George apparently is an incredible douchebag, at least he was while he was here. I hate that.
QuoteQuote
Yeah, Up In The Air was filmed in St. Louis and it's all I heard about for what seemed like a year!
And George apparently is an incredible douchebag, at least he was while he was here. I hate that.
Really? I always thought George was one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. That's a real shame...
QuoteQuoteQuote
Yeah, Up In The Air was filmed in St. Louis and it's all I heard about for what seemed like a year!
And George apparently is an incredible douchebag, at least he was while he was here. I hate that.
Really? I always thought George was one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. That's a real shame...
As the "story" goes, he would sit in a Denny's over by where they were filming, and drink coffee, and just be a regular prick to the waitressess and not very approachable to fans. If I drank that much Denny's coffee, I'd probably be grumpy too.
Avatar - good film, and the old story didn't bother me (it's similar to The Last Samurai, Glory and many classic westerns and samurai, kung-fu flicks, but with anti-army, anti-exploitation agendas). It certainly isn't racist and screw the Vatican and their "movie reviews". If we all worshipped nature, the world would be a better place.
QuoteIf we all worshipped nature, the world would be a better place.
Get a haircut you hippy! ;)
Seven Pounds
Wasnt expecting much from this movie because it seemed to get a meh from most people, alongside a predictable ending. I beg to differ. Yes, I basically had the ending pegged for the most part after like 20-30 minutes in, but I also didnt get the feeling like it was supposed to be a surprise/twist ending or some puzzle that you had to figure out. I actually thought it was the opposite, that they wanted the viewer to see what Will Smith was going thru and planning on doing, and youre along for the journey, so to speak. His plans werent totally clear, but plenty of clues are all over the place. Man, Will Smith just seems to become a better actor every (dramatic) movie. I think he outdid his job in Pursuit of Happiness here. Roasario Dawson was also very good. Although a somewhat melancholy movie throughout, its inspiring at the same time. I almost shed some man tears at the end.
4.2/5
The Lovely Bones
Thought it was pretty good. Got a little slow in the middle third and I wish during this time there was more focus on the investigation and actual family, but the overall flow of the movie was decent. Spent more time in the dead girl's "world" than I expected, but the special effects were pretty sweet during those scenes (although after seeing Avatar, theyre almost disappointing ;D). Reminded me of the movie What Dreams May Come in those parts, but better, quicker, and less melodramatic. Stanley Tucci was excellent and Im not suprised he got nominated for BSA at the GGlobes. Susan Sarandon was great in a smaller role, Wahlberg and Weisz did their usual solid work, and the girl was surprisingly good as well. Didnt end quite as I expected, but the ending was good nonetheless. It was my sister's favorite book for awhile, and she thought the missed a few important things here and there and skimmed other, but thought it was good.
3.9/5
Saw 'Mugabe and the White African' last night.
Simply a must if you get the chance.
Oh yeah, saw 'Dead Man's Shoes' at the weekend too.
Magnificent.
QuoteOh yeah, saw 'Dead Man's Shoes' at the weekend too.
Magnificent.
I made my sister watch this a week or so ago. I think I could watch Dead Man's Shoes (along with A Room For Romeo Brass & This Is England) once a month & never grow tired of it.
"God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven.....I can't live with that."
QuoteQuoteOh yeah, saw 'Dead Man's Shoes' at the weekend too.
Magnificent.
I made my sister watch this a week or so ago. I think I could watch Dead Man's Shoes (along with A Room For Romeo Brass & This Is England) once a month & never grow tired of it.
"God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven.....I can't live with that."
Yes. Actually put a digital copy on my laptop of Romeo and Dead Man's so I can watch them anytime. DMS is so unbelievably good. Need to do the same with This Is England.
The Goods- Offensive yes, stupid as fuck yes, but I laughed my ass off as it is completly insane.
QuoteQuoteQuoteOh yeah, saw 'Dead Man's Shoes' at the weekend too.
Magnificent.
I made my sister watch this a week or so ago. I think I could watch Dead Man's Shoes (along with A Room For Romeo Brass & This Is England) once a month & never grow tired of it.
"God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven.....I can't live with that."
Yes. Actually put a digital copy on my laptop of Romeo and Dead Man's so I can watch them anytime. DMS is so unbelievably good. Need to do the same with This Is England.
Loved the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song in the middle too...
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteOh yeah, saw 'Dead Man's Shoes' at the weekend too.
Magnificent.
I made my sister watch this a week or so ago. I think I could watch Dead Man's Shoes (along with A Room For Romeo Brass & This Is England) once a month & never grow tired of it.
"God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven.....I can't live with that."
Yes. Actually put a digital copy on my laptop of Romeo and Dead Man's so I can watch them anytime. DMS is so unbelievably good. Need to do the same with This Is England.
Loved the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song in the middle too...
& M. Ward @ the end!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteOh yeah, saw 'Dead Man's Shoes' at the weekend too.
Magnificent.
I made my sister watch this a week or so ago. I think I could watch Dead Man's Shoes (along with A Room For Romeo Brass & This Is England) once a month & never grow tired of it.
"God will forgive them. He'll forgive them and allow them into Heaven.....I can't live with that."
Yes. Actually put a digital copy on my laptop of Romeo and Dead Man's so I can watch them anytime. DMS is so unbelievably good. Need to do the same with This Is England.
Loved the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song in the middle too...
& M. Ward @ the end!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h428ppkrayo[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h428ppkrayo
Sympathy for Mr Vengence
Well that was gruesome :o....are the other 2 movies in the Vengence trilogy just as brutal or worse? I may not want to continue. Fucked up storyline (in a good way)
QuoteSympathy for Mr Vengence
Well that was gruesome :o....are the other 2 movies in the Vengence trilogy just as brutal or worse? I may not want to continue. Fucked up storyline (in a good way)
Continue and try to enjoy... I know I did.
Saw 'Brothers' last night with Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman and Jake Gylenhaal.
Was ok - can't really warm to Maguire as an actor though and the plot was pretty thin.
QuoteSaw 'Brothers' last night with Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman and Jake Gylenhaal.
Was ok - can't really warm to Maguire as an actor though and the plot was pretty thin.
I'll see this once its out on DVD. Looks decent, though I was surprised Maguire got nominated for the Best Actor GGlobe. Doesnt look that good
Not exactly funny, but I cant stop ;D
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/100119/entertainment/entertainment_film_health_avatar_taiwan
QuoteSympathy for Mr Vengence
Well that was gruesome :o....are the other 2 movies in the Vengence trilogy just as brutal or worse? I may not want to continue. Fucked up storyline (in a good way)
Oldboy is even more twisted, it's the best one of the three. At this point, you have to continue!
QuoteQuoteSympathy for Mr Vengence
Well that was gruesome :o....are the other 2 movies in the Vengence trilogy just as brutal or worse? I may not want to continue. Fucked up storyline (in a good way)
Oldboy is even more twisted, it's the best one of the three. At this point, you have to continue!
I know everyone and their mother loves Oldboy, but I couldnt get into it
Pandorum
It seems like every person's review Ive read for this has been positive, many to the extent of this being one of the best sci-fi thrillers in awhile. I thought it was good but that definitely raised my expectations, and not sure Id go that far. I thought it kind of tailed off over the last third of the movie. Definitely worth the rental though.
4/5
SPOILER (highlight): What also docked it in my books was how towards the end they used the Dennis Quaid "this is my ship" or "youre not getting off of my ship angle". Felt like a blatent rip off of Sam Neill's character in Event Horizon, and that definitely detracted from the movie for me. It seemed pretty unnecessary as well
The Reader - difficult viewing at times but very good. Kate Winslet was excellent as always.
Bolt - much better than I expected. Definitely the best of Disney's 3 non-Pixar movies (Chicken Little - not bad, Meet The Robinsons - terrible)
I won't mention that I watched 17 Again with my sister last night (& I certainly won't mention the fact that I quite enjoyed it!)
We wanted to rent Moon from Sky Box Office but it finished on Sunday. We couldn't agree on another movie - I wanted to watch Funny People, she wanted to watch Dorian Gray :-/
Yeah, there is a ZackAttack like every other day in our house. :-[
QuoteThe Reader - difficult viewing at times but very good. Kate Winslet was excellent as always.
Bolt - much better than I expected. Definitely the best of Disney's 3 non-Pixar movies (Chicken Little - not bad, Meet The Robinsons - terrible)
I won't mention that I watched 17 Again with my sister last night (& I certainly won't mention the fact that I quite enjoyed it!)
We wanted to rent Moon from Sky Box Office but it finished on Sunday. We couldn't agree on another movie - I wanted to watch Funny People, she wanted to watch Dorian Gray :-/
I honestly didn't enjoy funny people.
Saw a preview of 'Precious' on Monday night.
I'm still reeling...
Some incredible performances (Mo'nique) but bloody hard to watch in places.
Two Lovers - Joaquin Phoenix was great (as always) & Gwyneth Paltrow was surprisingly good (I liked her in Sliding Doors, Emma, Shakespeare In Love & Iron Man etc but still didn't expect her to bring much to this role)
I thought the film was very good but wouldn't like to recommend it.
Is this really Joaquin's last movie? I really hope not...
(http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/100128/Hot-Tub-Time-Machine_510.jpg)
Man, the trailer for this made me laugh! ;D ;D ;D
I just watched it, I'm so there. Craig Robinson kills me.
I finally saw Avatar. I had no idea that movie would speak to my soul as much as it did. It was way deeper and sparked an emotional response I did not expect. On top of that is was probably the most visually pleasing film I've ever seen.
Orphan
Had decent expectations for this, and it exceeded them. Good direction and very well done building of suspense. Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard were very good as usual and carried it along nicely, title character was pretty creepy. One thing I didnt understand was why the kids wouldnt tell their parents something was up with the adopted orphan. I realize the orphan threatened them, but wouldnt you trust your parents to help you out in that situation?? As the movie went on, I kept thinking the twist was going to Farmiga was delusional or something and imagined this girl up (her miscarriage?), or it was someone she knew as a kid. Glad it didnt turn out that way, or that it was some kind of special/supernatural power the girl had. I thought the twist was great and original
4.1/5
Oldboy
uhhh wow. That is one fucked up story. The "twist" was predictable however.
Citizen Kane. I didn't really get what all the fuss was about.
Finally saw Crazy Heart. I laughed, I cried, I forgot it was Bridges. Got to see The Dude in more than one camera angle. Who else can play a Hippie ass Dude, The President, and the owner of a major race horse. Oh I remember, JEFF BRIDGES...
QuoteCitizen Kane. I didn't really get what all the fuss was about.
You realize it was made in 1941, right? It was the first movie to do a lot of things, weird camera angles, non-linear plot, two stories being told at the same time, lighting and editing techniques that were new to times and influenced the entire medium for decades. It's like how Star Wars looks like child's play now but was crazy advanced in it's time, only Citizen Kane actually is a good movie.
QuoteQuoteCitizen Kane. I didn't really get what all the fuss was about.
You realize it was made in 1941, right? It was the first movie to do a lot of things, weird camera angles, non-linear plot, two stories being told at the same time, lighting and editing techniques that were new to times and influenced the entire medium for decades. It's like how Star Wars looks like child's play now but was crazy advanced in it's time, only Citizen Kane actually is a good movie.
Mark's pretty stupid, you've read some of his posts, right? He probably had no idea it was made in 1941 ;)
& for the record, Star Wars is a fucking
excellent movie!
QuoteQuoteQuoteCitizen Kane. I didn't really get what all the fuss was about.
You realize it was made in 1941, right? It was the first movie to do a lot of things, weird camera angles, non-linear plot, two stories being told at the same time, lighting and editing techniques that were new to times and influenced the entire medium for decades. It's like how Star Wars looks like child's play now but was crazy advanced in it's time, only Citizen Kane actually is a good movie.
Mark's pretty stupid, you've read some of his posts, right? He probably had no idea it was made in 1941 ;)
& for the record, Star Wars is a fucking excellent movie!
Mark usually seems like a thoughtful guy, that's why I couldn't believe he "didn't know what all the fuss is about" with Citizen Kane. One would think if he knew that, he would understand what all the fuss is about.
I never got Star Wars. But I've never been into any film that relied on action and special effects. I think Citizen Kane will stand the test of time better than Star Wars, which was my point. I knew I might strike a nerve by taking a shot at Star Wars. ;D
I got your back Mark. I thought it was just boring as hell when I watched it a couple years ago. I never understood how it is so high on critics list when they rate greatest movies of all time.
QuoteQuoteCitizen Kane. I didn't really get what all the fuss was about.
You realize it was made in 1941, right? It was the first movie to do a lot of things, weird camera angles, non-linear plot, two stories being told at the same time, lighting and editing techniques that were new to times and influenced the entire medium for decades. It's like how Star Wars looks like child's play now but was crazy advanced in it's time, only Citizen Kane actually is a good movie.
I thought the lighting/camera work/sets were highlights, particularly for the era. My problem was with the one-dimensional characters and plodding dialogue.
Anyway, if it had been any good, "How Green Was My Valley" wouldn't have picked up 5 Oscars in the same year... ;)
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I never got Star Wars. But I've never been into any film that relied on action and special effects. I think Citizen Kane will stand the test of time better than Star Wars, which was my point. I knew I might strike a nerve by taking a shot at Star Wars. ;D
Yeah where's Angry when you need him?
Seriously, I miss his 'thumbs-up' in the member's pics thread...
QuoteQuoteQuoteCitizen Kane. I didn't really get what all the fuss was about.
You realize it was made in 1941, right? It was the first movie to do a lot of things, weird camera angles, non-linear plot, two stories being told at the same time, lighting and editing techniques that were new to times and influenced the entire medium for decades. It's like how Star Wars looks like child's play now but was crazy advanced in it's time, only Citizen Kane actually is a good movie.
I thought the lighting/camera work/sets were highlights, particularly for the era. My problem was with the one-dimensional characters and plodding dialogue.
Anyway, if it had been any good, "How Green Was My Valley" wouldn't have picked up 5 Oscars in the same year... ;)
Yeah, cause the Academy is always right. Like when they gave it to Dances With Wolves over GoodFellas and Titanic over L.A. Confidential. ::)
Citizen Kane has got to be the most overrated movie of all time. I realize it set all these precedents, but just because it changed things like lighting and storylines doesnt mean its a Top 5 movie of all time. I watched this in a film class (which I totally understand and think its great for that) and as someone who really enjoys the little details of movies and moviemaking, this movie just felt like it was tooting its own horn before it even knew how historic it would be.
As for Star Wars - yes, the effects look extremely dated but the movies are still excellent and hold up
Terminator: Salvation
Went in with moderate to low expectations, and enjoyed it. I thought the opening seqeunce was pretty bad (why is the human savior risking his life for not much in return in this instance??), but it got better. Still, it was missing something though. Mood? Story? Dialogue? I dont know, but what T2 had perfected wasnt really going on here. That said, I think it was better than Rise of the Machines in basically every aspect except storyline. I bet Sam Worthington wishes he made this movie now instead of before Avatar. He'd probably be like $8 mill richer
3.4/5
QuoteTerminator: Salvation
Went in with moderate to low expectations, and enjoyed it. I thought the opening seqeunce was pretty bad (why is the human savior risking his life for not much in return in this instance??), but it got better. Still, it was missing something though. Mood? Story? Dialogue? I dont know, but what T2 had perfected wasnt really going on here. That said, I think it was better than Rise of the Machines in basically every aspect except storyline. I bet Sam Worthington wishes he made this movie now instead of before Avatar. He'd probably be like $8 mill richer
3.4/5
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV series is fucking great and a better time than the new movie.
I love Citizen Kane's subversiveness and I love the fact that the acting isn't in the least bit dated. Brilliant film.
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As for Star Wars - yes, the effects look extremely dated but the movies are still excellent and hold up
I feel the effects look better in the old SW then any computer animated shit that is out in the last 10 years, Avatar not included since i have not seen it to judge.
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As for Star Wars - yes, the effects look extremely dated but the movies are still excellent and hold up
I feel the effects look better in the old SW then any computer animated shit that is out in the last 10 years, Avatar not included since i have not seen it to judge.
There's something to be said about building ships, planet models and moving cameras to suit your effects - the old Star Wars films look great because of this. However, I despise the new Star Wars films since Lucas is a hack (but with great ideas) and he relies far too much on cheesy CG.
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As for Star Wars - yes, the effects look extremely dated but the movies are still excellent and hold up
I feel the effects look better in the old SW then any computer animated shit that is out in the last 10 years, Avatar not included since i have not seen it to judge.
There's something to be said about building ships, planet models and moving cameras to suit your effects - the old Star Wars films look great because of this. However, I despise the new Star Wars films since Lucas is a hack (but with great ideas) and he relies far too much on cheesy CG.
Lucas is saying now he wants to redo Star Wars with the new camera technology Cameron used for Avatar.
Well, the last 3 movies probably should be remade, but still.
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I love Citizen Kane's subversiveness and I love the fact that the acting isn't in the least bit dated. Brilliant film.
Agreed on the acting. Although it wasnt a movie I enjoyed, I can still respect it and see why so many view it as brilliant. I just dont understand why people in this day and age still believe its 1 of, if not, the greatest movie(s) ever. Even I would say its the best film from the 40's, and maybe even 50's, but after that absolutely not. Almost everything except acting has advanced and surpassed Citizen Kane, and for these advancements, I dont see it being as special as it once was. 20-30th best movie ever I can see, higher than that, no.
Still considering Citizen Kane as the best movie ever is like people considering Louis Armstrong the greatest jazz musician ever. Yes, in his time he was, but when he was at his peak Coltrane, Miles, Bird, Monk, Dizzy, Mingus, Hancock, etc were barely born.
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I love Citizen Kane's subversiveness and I love the fact that the acting isn't in the least bit dated. Brilliant film.
Agreed on the acting. Although it wasnt a movie I enjoyed, I can still respect it and see why so many view it as brilliant. I just dont understand why people in this day and age still believe its 1 of, if not, the greatest movie(s) ever. Even I would say its the best film from the 40's, and maybe even 50's, but after that absolutely not. Almost everything except acting has advanced and surpassed Citizen Kane, and for these advancements, I dont see it being as special as it once was. 20-30th best movie ever I can see, higher than that, no.
Still considering Citizen Kane as the best movie ever is like people considering Louis Armstrong the greatest jazz musician ever. Yes, in his time he was, but when he was at his peak Coltrane, Miles, Bird, Monk, Dizzy, Mingus, Hancock, etc were barely born.
Innovation, imagination and skill should always weigh heaviest when comparing movie-making and music etc... Louis Armstrong is still regarded by many as not only the greatest jazz musican ever, but the greatest musician of the 20th century. I know that some of his followers have surpased his chops, but even Wynton Marsalis revers the man as the greatest. It's like Hendrix is the most important rock guitarist, which he will always be, at least in our lifetimes.
Okay, not the best analogy (although I prefer all those other Jazz musicians to Armstrong), and innovation is clearly why it is still so highly regarded, but I just think there are so many movies that are better at this point
Zombieland
Liked this a lot, as I expected. The 4 leads basically play the type of character theyre best known for, and it works perfectly. Woody was great, Murray's cameo was hilarious. I loved how they did the "rule" thing, very creative. Had great pace and humor, almost reminded me of a Sega or SNES zombie video game moved to the big screen. I still havent seen very many movies from 2009, but this was the best one Ive seen outside of Basterds, Avatar, and maybe Up!
4.3/5
QuoteOkay, not the best analogy (although I prefer all those other Jazz musicians to Armstrong), and innovation is clearly why it is still so highly regarded, but I just think there are so many movies that are better at this point
An era or eras have to be taken into account when comparing things. But remove Citizen Kane out of the equation (and even Touch of Evil) and the film landscape would be a whole lot different worldwide, and probably not as good. Chops and songwriting aside, Armstrong was the first real improvisor in jazz and he certainly made it acceptable to think outside the box and be more individually expressive.
A Timothy Spall double bill - The Fattest Man in Britain (very sweet TV movie that premiered over Christmas) & The Damned United (excellent performances by Spall & Michael Sheen)
was at the premiere of The Sentimental Engine Slayer last night. truly amazing movie. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez wrote it, directed it, did the soundtrack and had the lead role. must-see.
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Quotewas at the premiere of The Sentimental Engine Slayer last night. truly amazing movie. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez wrote it, directed it, did the soundtrack and had the lead role. must-see.
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http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/films/the-sentimental-engine-slayer/
Was Omar there? I pity anyone sitting behind him in the theatre ;)
QuoteThe Damned United (excellent performances by Spall & Michael Sheen)
What did you think? I love Peace's books (although I couldn't read them back-to-back due to his dense writing style), and The Damned United was a great effort. My fear is that the film would just be an extended Sheen-does-Clough sketch...
Watched Amelie again last night. I never get tired of the film.
QuoteQuotewas at the premiere of The Sentimental Engine Slayer last night. truly amazing movie. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez wrote it, directed it, did the soundtrack and had the lead role. must-see.
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http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/films/the-sentimental-engine-slayer/
Was Omar there? I pity anyone sitting behind him in the theatre ;)
yeah Omar was there too. he sat down on the floor in front of the 1st row so his afro didn't block any views. i'm not kidding. he's cool like that ;)
QuoteQuoteThe Damned United (excellent performances by Spall & Michael Sheen)
What did you think? I love Peace's books (although I couldn't read them back-to-back due to his dense writing style), and The Damned United was a great effort. My fear is that the film would just be an extended Sheen-does-Clough sketch...
Watched Amelie again last night. I never get tired of the film.
There was an element of that but he does play the part the very well (he seems to become more & more like him as he film goes on) His relationships with Peter Taylor (Spall) & Don Revie (Colm Meaney) were both portrayed well & all 3 actors were excellent, Sheen & Spall especially. I didn't know anything of the story before I watched it, I'm not sure if knowing what happened could change your enjoyment of the film...
Amelie is in my Top5, like you I don't think I'll ever get tired of that film :)
QuoteQuoteQuotewas at the premiere of The Sentimental Engine Slayer last night. truly amazing movie. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez wrote it, directed it, did the soundtrack and had the lead role. must-see.
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http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/films/the-sentimental-engine-slayer/
Was Omar there? I pity anyone sitting behind him in the theatre ;)
yeah Omar was there too. he sat down on the floor in front of the 1st row so his afro didn't block any views. i'm not kidding. he's cool like that ;)
;D
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Watched Amelie again last night. I never get tired of the film.
You can never go wrong with Amelie. So charming, so beautifully shot, so heartwarming.
Quotewas at the premiere of The Sentimental Engine Slayer last night. truly amazing movie. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez wrote it, directed it, did the soundtrack and had the lead role. must-see.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UC1SWgMd9ZM/S0a6HZ0dBJI/AAAAAAAABc0/OPvdmkBUp38/s400/TSES_poster_sample.jpg)
http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/films/the-sentimental-engine-slayer/
the poster is really awesome as well!
So far this Superbowl, seen commercials for The Last Airbender (super exicted about this awesome Nick show) and a Ridley Scott version of Robin Hood. Didn't know Russell Crow and Ridley were hooking back up, and to make Robin Hood. Excited about that.
QuoteSo far this Superbowl, seen commercials for The Last Airbender (super exicted about this awesome Nick show) and a Ridley Scott version of Robin Hood. Didn't know Russell Crow and Ridley were hooking back up, and to make Robin Hood. Excited about that.
Superbowl? Wha dat?! ;)
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QuoteQuoteSo far this Superbowl, seen commercials for The Last Airbender (super exicted about this awesome Nick show) and a Ridley Scott version of Robin Hood. Didn't know Russell Crow and Ridley were hooking back up, and to make Robin Hood. Excited about that.
Superbowl? Wha dat?! ;)
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Ha. It's the only NFL game I watch all season actually.
I saw Crazy Heart yesterday. It was great and Bridges was absolutely brilliant.
No SuperBowl spot for Clash? It's out next month...Warner are hardly pushing it, are they? :-/
No spot for Clash that I remember seeing. They did show one for Prince Of Persia.....another movie based on a game. Actually, it looked ok.
Watched Gran Torino last night. Enjoyed it very much. Wasn't sure how it was going to end but it was perfect.
In the last few weeks I've seen:
JFK - Excellent movie, great ensemble cast. I might rate this as Oliver Stone's best, it's pretty close with Platoon.
Salvador - Another Oliver Stone movie. James Woods was good as usual, a character you'd expect him to play.
Ghost Dog - Thanks for the recommendation Headdy. An eclectic mix of a movie - a samurai assassin, the mafia, hip hop, Jarmusch makes it work in a way he could only pull off.
A Serious Man - Been waiting for this for awhile. Not what I was expecting, didn't really know what to expect. Basically it's just about this guy whose life keeps getting shit on, and is inept and dealing with it. There's no usual Coen plot devices here - no kidnappings or stolen money or anything like that. It did have a typical Coen ending though. I enjoyed it overall, it was very well done and beautifully filmed as usual from the Coens and Roger Deakins. I'd rate it somewhere in the middle of Coen movies.
I love Ghost Dog!
Two snow days in a row and we just signed back up with netflix so I've seen a few. I rewatched Celtic Pride. It was better than I remembered. I saw The King of Kong, a documentary about vintage arcade games which was fantastic. And I watched Tyson, a documentary about Iron Mike which was fascinating. I gives you insight on him and his career but you don't really feel sorry for him, you just understand better, if that makes sense. I love the netflix streaming movies. I can't wait until they get the plug and play for Wii. Then it'll really be on!
QuoteIn the last few weeks I've seen:
[highlight]JFK[/highlight] - Excellent movie, great ensemble cast. I might rate this as Oliver Stone's best, it's pretty close with Platoon.
Salvador - Another Oliver Stone movie. James Woods was good as usual, a character you'd expect him to play.
Ghost Dog - Thanks for the recommendation Headdy. An eclectic mix of a movie - a samurai assassin, the mafia, hip hop, Jarmusch makes it work in a way he could only pull off.
A Serious Man - Been waiting for this for awhile. Not what I was expecting, didn't really know what to expect. Basically it's just about this guy whose life keeps getting shit on, and is inept and dealing with it. There's no usual Coen plot devices here - no kidnappings or stolen money or anything like that. It did have a typical Coen ending though. I enjoyed it overall, it was very well done and beautifully filmed as usual from the Coens and Roger Deakins. I'd rate it somewhere in the middle of Coen movies.
one of my faves
never saw JFK, or 13 Days, or Nixon, or a lot of those president movies...actually
Quotenever saw JFK, or 13 Days, or Nixon, or a lot of those president movies...actually
Yeah but you saw Head Of State, right?
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Quotenever saw JFK, or 13 Days, or Nixon, or a lot of those president movies...actually
I highly recommend JFK. It's not about the life of JFK, just about the assassination conspiracy.
QuoteQuotenever saw JFK, or 13 Days, or Nixon, or a lot of those president movies...actually
Yeah but you saw Head Of State, right?
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Sadly, yes ;D
I love Rock's stand up, but his movies basically suck
That said, I thought
I Think I Love My Wife was a good movie. Besides CB-4, his movies suck. I Think I Love My Wife is kind of like Rock doing stand up periodically in the movie, with actual funny scenes to boot
QuoteQuoteQuotenever saw JFK, or 13 Days, or Nixon, or a lot of those president movies...actually
Yeah but you saw Head Of State, right?
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Sadly, yes ;D
I love Rock's stand up, but his movies basically suck
That said, I thought I Think I Love My Wife was a good movie. Besides CB-4, his movies suck. I Think I Love My Wife is kind of like Rock doing stand up periodically in the movie, with actual funny scenes to boot
Keep it realz Capt...say dat shit, say dat shit aiight? 8-)
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& pleaze don't tell me you're too young to remember dis shit?
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Had to double check that movie, but yeah, Ive seen Im Gonna Git You, Sucka!!
(it was actually made when I was 4 though)
Didnt remember that scene at all, but good flick. Great flick, considering what the younger Wayans have been making this decade.
I didnt remember Rock in New Jack either, but that movie is pretty good too.
QuoteHad to double check that movie, but yeah, Ive seen Im Gonna Git You, Sucka!!
(it was actually made when I was 4 though)
Didnt remember that scene at all, but good flick. Great flick, considering what the younger Wayans have been making this decade.
I didnt remember Rock in New Jack either, but that movie is pretty good too.
I used love New Jack & I'm Gonna Git You, Sucka!! They're probably both a bit dated now & I'm Gonna Git You probably isn't as funny as I remember it.
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Yeah, I'm Gonna Git You and Hollywood Shuffle and few others like that have not aged very well, sadly as they were the shit when they came out.
I would throw some Undercover Brother out there. Solid.
QuoteQuoteQuotenever saw JFK, or 13 Days, or Nixon, or a lot of those president movies...actually
Yeah but you saw Head Of State, right?
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Sadly, yes ;D
I love Rock's stand up, but his movies basically suck
That said, I thought I Think I Love My Wife was a good movie. Besides CB-4, his movies suck. I Think I Love My Wife is kind of like Rock doing stand up periodically in the movie, with actual funny scenes to boot
I Think I Love My Wife is actually a remake of Chloe In The Afternoon
watched observe and report after hearing alot of hate i thought it was a pretty entertaining taxi driver ripoff
HURT LOCKER was waaaaay better than avatar
Quotewatched observe and report after hearing alot of hate i thought it was a pretty entertaining taxi driver ripoff
HURT LOCKER was waaaaay better than avatar
I am yet to see Avatar, but Hurt Locker was amazing. Great acting, solid story and all around wonderful film.
Just saw Crazy Heart and Jeff Bridges was phenomenal. Excellent music, too.
The Wolfman... [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Up In the Air was dissapointing.....it felt like i was watching a 2 hour commercial for American Airlines and Hilton hotels
I loved hurt locker, I was so tense the whole time. I love a movie that can do that to you. I just saw Avatar Saturday and was actually impressed. Not my favorite movie ever, but a heck of a lot better than what I thought it was going to be. Definitely not as good as the hurt locker
Lady Vengence- I think I like this one most out of the 3. I did not like the other 2.
QuoteI loved hurt locker, I was so tense the whole time. I love a movie that can do that to you. I just saw Avatar Saturday and was actually impressed. Not my favorite movie ever, but a heck of a lot better than what I thought it was going to be. Definitely not as good as the hurt locker
Avatar is a landmark movie due the effects and everything, and if it wins, it clearly will be because of that. The story, dialogue, etc was nothing new or original, but also not so bad that I thought it detracted from the film
Havent seen THL yet, but Ive never seen a movie draw me in and amaze me like Avatar
Saw 'Food, Inc.' at the Ritzy (Brixton) last night.
See it if you can, gonna stay off the meat for a while...
A Serious Man - about what I expected. Depressing, makes you kinda angry watching it. A thinker.
Paper Heart - cutesy, funny, gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling. I liked it.
Bright Star - movie about John Keats. Tragic story, talented guy Keats was, but, if you're not a huge Keats fan, you will be most likely bored.
Moon - very good but I expected more after reading so many excellent reviews.
Ed Norton back?! Cant believe it. He's had a few movies I liked a good bit/a lot over the last decade (The Score, Red Dragon, 25th Hour, Illusionist, Hulk, Pride and Glory), but not since The Score do I think he's taken on a challenging, interesting role and excelled at it like he did in the 90's many times and made me a huge fan after only a handful of movies.
Finally looks like he might have actually taken a role he couldnt sleep thru with Leaves of Grass. This movie looks great (not great picture great, but a movie I think I'll love)
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haha nice... i enjoy when actors have to play two roles and act with(?) themselves.
how good is multiplicity?
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how good is multiplicity?
She touched my pepe Steve.
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how good is multiplicity?
She touched my pepe Steve.
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i love that movie!
Funny that I posted that a couple days ago and then you bring up playing multiple characters.
I was at this test taking workshop thing for a class yesterday morning-afternoon, and I was cracking up. Totally reminded me of the Brian Cox screenwriting seminar from Adaptation. .
Im talking to a friend afterwards who I learn never saw it, and I tell him its a must see and might be in my Top 10 for the 2000's. And then I say the fact that it includes a naked Merryl Streep snorting basically the equivalent of heroin pretty much seals the deal that its great.
His response: Isnt she old? ;D
...now is it just me, or do other people think it was hilarious/awesome that this movie has Streep letting her T's out and snorting drugs? Penelope Cruz does roles like this, Streep does Mamma Mia and Julie & Julia
Extract - loved it. Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck worked great together, Dave Koechner is dead on as the worst neighbor in the world, Gene Simmons was great as the sleazy lawyer, and of course she's in it.
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Shutter Island... ho-lee-sheet! The movie was fantastic, great twists and turns. Scary/freaky and great acting all around. Pretty awesome visually. I highly recommend!
QuoteShutter Island... ho-lee-sheet! The movie was fantastic, great twists and turns. Scary/freaky and great acting all around. Pretty awesome visually. I highly recommend!
Nice...I pretty much have to see this in theaters if its any good
QuoteQuoteShutter Island... ho-lee-sheet! The movie was fantastic, great twists and turns. Scary/freaky and great acting all around. Pretty awesome visually. I highly recommend!
Nice...I pretty much have to see this in theaters if its any good
I would definitely recommend a theater visit
'Buffalo 66'
Pretty amazing in every way..
Watched The Royal Tenenbaums again recently. I've always loved this movie but I think I love it even more now.
Got me in the mood to see Wes Anderson's brilliant Fantastic Mr Fox again...March 1st on DVD :D
QuoteWatched The Royal Tenenbaums again recently. I've always loved this movie but I think I love it even more now.
Did you just call me Coltrane?
QuoteQuoteWatched The Royal Tenenbaums again recently. I've always loved this movie but I think I love it even more now.
Did you just call me Coltrane?
I love that line! ;D ;D ;D
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QuoteQuoteQuoteWatched The Royal Tenenbaums again recently. I've always loved this movie but I think I love it even more now.
Did you just call me Coltrane?
I love that line! ;D ;D ;D
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haha oh man i love that movie!
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'Buffalo 66'
Pretty amazing in every way..
I absolutely love this movie. Hidden gem that most people have never even heard of. Vincent Gallo and Chrisitina Ricci counter each other perfectly, highlighted by their scene with his parents at their house. A storyline of opposites attract with a focus on killing Scott Norwood for missing a Super Bowl winning FG?! Priceless :)
QuoteWatched The Royal Tenenbaums again recently. I've always loved this movie but I think I love it even more now.
Got me in the mood to see Wes Anderson's brilliant Fantastic Mr Fox again...March 1st on DVD :D
I think its hands down Anderson's best movie.
(havent seen FMF yet)
The Damn United....good flick
QuoteQuote
'Buffalo 66'
Pretty amazing in every way..
I absolutely love this movie. Hidden gem that most people have never even heard of. Vincent Gallo and Chrisitina Ricci counter each other perfectly, highlighted by their scene with his parents at their house. A storyline of opposites attract with a focus on killing Scott Norwood for missing a Super Bowl winning FG?! Priceless :)
Must have been the 8th time i've watched it. Man, I love it. Love the story, the acting, Gallo's little mannerisms, the landscapes, the dialogue, the weather in some of the scenes.....and when billy buys the hot chocolate and heart shaped doughnut at the end...
QuoteShutter Island... ho-lee-sheet! The movie was fantastic, great twists and turns. Scary/freaky and great acting all around. Pretty awesome visually. I highly recommend!
Saw this on Friday with my wife. I thought it was pretty good actually. Definately good acting. Leo was Leo but i thought Ben Kingsley did a great job. Really haunting music as well, especially on the scene when they drive up to the Hospital, really kind of spooky.
NOT a horror movie, nor even scary. But definately twists. Worth the $10.
QuoteExtract - loved it. Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck worked great together, Dave Koechner is dead on as the worst neighbor in the world, Gene Simmons was great as the sleazy lawyer, and of course she's in it.
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I'm so happy that when I open this thread that the picture of mila is the first thing to pop up... I think that should be the case for every thread on the forum
QuoteQuoteExtract - loved it. Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck worked great together, Dave Koechner is dead on as the worst neighbor in the world, Gene Simmons was great as the sleazy lawyer, and of course she's in it.
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I'm so happy that when I open this thread that the picture of mila is the first thing to pop up... I think that should be the case for every thread on the forum
Or at least this thread. She beyond fine.
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black dynamite - it was dynomiiiiite!
Law Abiding Citizen
Pretty good revenge drama/thriller. Foxx was was very good as usual, but Gerard Butler's character seemed a little bland to me. Overall really enjoyed this, although Im still unsure about my thoughts on the ending. Wasnt bad, but based on what happens throughout the movie, I found it hard to believe Butler gets sloppy all of a sudden. The ending didnt quite hold up to the rest of the movie for me, but still def worth seeing
3.8/5
The Last House On The Left
This one got the juices flowing, no pun intended. Cast was great all around, with a couple awesome/disturbing/memorable scenes. Great ending. Much better than I anticipated, one of the best suspense-horrors Ive seen in awhile. I wouldnt be surprised if this was better than the original
4.2/5
QuoteLaw Abiding Citizen
Pretty good revenge drama/thriller. Foxx was was very good as usual, but Gerard Butler's character seemed a little bland to me. Overall really enjoyed this, although Im still unsure about my thoughts on the ending. Wasnt bad, but based on what happens throughout the movie, I found it hard to believe Butler gets sloppy all of a sudden. The ending didnt quite hold up to the rest of the movie for me, but still def worth seeing
3.8/5
The Last House On The Left
This one got the juices flowing, no pun intended. Cast was great all around, with a couple awesome/disturbing/memorable scenes. Great ending. Much better than I anticipated, one of the best thriller-horrors Ive seen in awhile. I wouldnt be surprised if this was better than the original
4.2/5
Is that the one where they show the guys hand in the garbage disposal? I never got around to seeing it, probably because of that scene. I have a morbid fear for the garbage disposal
QuoteQuoteLaw Abiding Citizen
Pretty good revenge drama/thriller. Foxx was was very good as usual, but Gerard Butler's character seemed a little bland to me. Overall really enjoyed this, although Im still unsure about my thoughts on the ending. Wasnt bad, but based on what happens throughout the movie, I found it hard to believe Butler gets sloppy all of a sudden. The ending didnt quite hold up to the rest of the movie for me, but still def worth seeing
3.8/5
The Last House On The Left
This one got the juices flowing, no pun intended. Cast was great all around, with a couple awesome/disturbing/memorable scenes. Great ending. Much better than I anticipated, one of the best thriller-horrors Ive seen in awhile. I wouldnt be surprised if this was better than the original
4.2/5
Is that the one where they show the guys hand in the garbage disposal? I never got around to seeing it, probably because of that scene. I have a morbid fear for the garbage disposal
Yes....and that wasnt even one of the disturbing scenes I was talking about ;D :D
Kramer vs Kramer
They don't make films like this anymore...
Meryl Streep gives a devastating performance (she's only in it for 15 minutes) and Dustin Hoffman is spot on.
Both worthy Oscar winners.
Not a bad film for £3 at the airport...
Shutter island. I thought it sucked.
QuoteShutter island. I thought it sucked.
:'(
Eh, it looked nice and Leo was good as usual, the story was way too cliche.
Shutter Island - I thought it was good. I didn't think the story was cliche. It wasn't hard to guess on one element of the story, but the rest of the details keep you guessing and I liked how the ending unfolded.
Blow - Good but second rate to other movies of this type - Casino, Scarface, Goodfellas etc....Yeah I know Blow isn't a gangster movie but the rags to riches story and drug use make it similar. Not enough Penelope Cruz in it, although her character was just an imitation of Sharon Stone in Casino anyway. Still enjoyed it for the most part.
The Lives Of Others - Excellent movie, pretty much flawless.
The Lives of Others is possibly the best foreign movie Ive seen not named City of God
I absolutely love Blow, probably one of my 10 favorite movies from last decade. Ive never seen a movie make the viewer feel so sympathetic for the antihero
Adventureland- Suprisingly enjoyable. I totally empathized with the male lead. Plus, apparently I am one of the few men who find Kristen Stewart beyond attractive. And the soundtrack was great.
The movie theater where I work is showing the oscar nominations for best animated shorts. I had a break and walked in on this. The last of the flims, 'Logorama' from France. 16 mins with a disclaimer for language and mild violence, to give parents a heads up. This 8 year old yelled out 'Oh man!' as his folks got up.
Had to post this...
http://www.vimeo.com/9790095
damn that was so awesome!
Just finished "Logorama". Very cool. Says a lot about corporate culture.
The wife and I watched "Taking Woodstock" last night. Not bad. Kinda slow at times. I was hoping for more of the actual concert, but understand it would have to be a different movie with a much bigger budget.
Ang Lee did a nice job conveying the visual aspects of an LSD trip, though. I told my wife that was a good visual approximation of the experience. She thinks I'm now even weirder than ever.
QuoteThe movie theater where I work is showing the oscar nominations for best animated shorts. I had a break and walked in on this. The last of the flims, 'Logorama' from France. 16 mins with a disclaimer for language and mild violence, to give parents a heads up. This 8 year old yelled out 'Oh man!' as his folks got up.
Had to post this...
http://www.vimeo.com/9790095
Very cool! Did anyone else think it was gonna be about logs?
Sin Nombre - Very good movie, excellent scenery! Recommended if you like City Of God and Amores Perros, but I wouldn't rate it as being as good as those.
QuoteQuoteThe movie theater where I work is showing the oscar nominations for best animated shorts. I had a break and walked in on this. The last of the flims, 'Logorama' from France. 16 mins with a disclaimer for language and mild violence, to give parents a heads up. This 8 year old yelled out 'Oh man!' as his folks got up.
Had to post this...
http://www.vimeo.com/9790095
Very cool! Did anyone else think it was gonna be about logs?
haha now that you mention it I'm surprised that I immediately thought logo... but I sure as hell didn't expect what it was
QuoteSin Nombre - Very good movie, excellent scenery! Recommended if you like City Of God and Amores Perros, but I wouldn't rate it as being as good as those.
I came on to post about the same movie. It's definitely not up there with CoG and Amores Perros, but it's a pretty good gangster road movie. Loved the train scenes, and scenery, too.
I'm glad I didn't know anything about MS13 when we were travelling in Central America. They look like proper nutters.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe movie theater where I work is showing the oscar nominations for best animated shorts. I had a break and walked in on this. The last of the flims, 'Logorama' from France. 16 mins with a disclaimer for language and mild violence, to give parents a heads up. This 8 year old yelled out 'Oh man!' as his folks got up.
Had to post this...
http://www.vimeo.com/9790095
Very cool! Did anyone else think it was gonna be about logs?
haha now that you mention it I'm surprised that I immediately thought logo... but I sure as hell didn't expect what it was
I read it as log-o-rama.
Saw 'The Unloved' by Samantha Morten last night at the ICA.
Bleak, but good.
Willem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
QuoteWillem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
Chaos Reigns!!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
QuoteQuoteWillem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
Chaos Reigns!!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
yea i'll never be watching that movie! WTF man? Dafoe gives me the creeps!
QuoteQuoteQuoteWillem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
Chaos Reigns!!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
yea i'll never be watching that movie! WTF man? Dafoe gives me the creeps!
He was scarier in Spiderman when he took his mask off. Also, he is the worlds ugliest cross dresser.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWillem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
Chaos Reigns!!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
yea i'll never be watching that movie! WTF man? Dafoe gives me the creeps!
He was scarier in Spiderman when he took his mask off. Also, he is the worlds ugliest cross dresser.
i'll say
9 Songs- I'm not sure if this was a porno with concert footage or a concert movie with porn footage. The music is fantastic. I mean come on BRMC, Elbow, SFA's.... Outside of the music all the movie is is the sex. They do not really do much explaining on this relationship.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWillem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
Chaos Reigns!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
yea i'll never be watching that movie! WTF man? Dafoe gives me the creeps!
He was scarier in Spiderman when he took his mask off. Also, he is the worlds ugliest cross dresser.
i'll say
What, I'm not appealing?
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWillem Dafoe was in the bar before the film and he ended seating in the next seat but one next to me....
Quite short actually but he's got a killer grin..
Chaos Reigns!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L2ooG_MX9E
yea i'll never be watching that movie! WTF man? Dafoe gives me the creeps!
He was scarier in Spiderman when he took his mask off. Also, he is the worlds ugliest cross dresser.
i'll say
What, I'm not appealing?
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_bF8VfZBL608ADfmjzbkF/SIG=136odocjl/EXP=1267846805/**http%3a//www.imfdb.org/images/thumb/f/f6/BSWaltherP5C-3.jpg/600px-BSWaltherP5C-3.jpg)
man, I don't miss that scene!
QuoteQuoteSin Nombre - Very good movie, excellent scenery! Recommended if you like City Of God and Amores Perros, but I wouldn't rate it as being as good as those.
I came on to post about the same movie. It's definitely not up there with CoG and Amores Perros, but it's a pretty good gangster road movie. Loved the train scenes, and scenery, too.
I'm glad I didn't know anything about MS13 when we were travelling in Central America. They look like proper nutters.
This is a movie I definitely want to see.
Another foreign film from 2009 that caught my attention was Sugar, about a dominican baseball player coming to america to play in the minor leagues
Bamboozled
Id say for the most part, I love Spike Lee joints. After looking over his filmography, Ive seen 10 of his movies and the only one I didnt really like was Jungle Fever. Bamboozled wasnt terrible, and I realize its satire, but Lee beats you over the head with this to the point where you dont even want to finish the movie. The movie isnt better than good in any facet, the acting and memorable characters is surprisingly missing for a Lee flick, and Damon Wayans accent is downright annoying. The only enjoyable parts for me were the scenes with Mos Def or Paul Mooney. Might be the only Spike Lee movie I wouldnt recommend. I was reading over some other peoples comments on IMDB and a lot seem to think its one of his best movies :-?
2/5
Little Children
I actually started watching this wondering it if Id finish it as I expected sort of a romantic-drama and not a genre that generally interests me, but this movie had me intrigued from the start. The voice-over is slightly tedious at first, but gradually decreases to being used sparingly over the last 45-60 minutes. Instead of a movie with people having affairs and examining morals and such like youll typically see, this went beyond that and was more of a character study almost that demonstrated everyone's flaws in an obvious but brilliant manner. And in the end, these flawed decisions, behaviors, and lack of thinking about the consequences - made by essentially every character except one - was on the level of a child or immature individual. Acting was great all around, especially Kate Winslet (as usual) and Jackie Earle Haley, both of whom were nominated for best supporting actress/actor. Haley was particularly good in his role as a pedophile just released from jail and returning from the community. Although it's been awhile since Ive seen it, many things about this movie had me continuously reminded of Magnolia.
4.4/5
QuoteLittle Children
Read the book. It's outstanding and you get some depth the film is missing.
QuoteBamboozled
Id say for the most part, I love Spike Lee joints. After looking over his filmography, Ive seen 10 of his movies and the only one I didnt really like was Jungle Fever. Bamboozled wasnt terrible, and I realize its satire, but Lee beats you over the head with this to the point where you dont even want to finish the movie. The movie isnt better than good in any facet, the acting and memorable characters is surprisingly missing for a Lee flick, and Damon Wayans accent is downright annoying. The only enjoyable parts for me were the scenes with Mos Def or Paul Mooney. Might be the only Spike Lee movie I wouldnt recommend. I was reading over some other peoples comments on IMDB and a lot seem to think its one of his best movies :-?
2/5
Little Children
I actually started watching this wondering it if Id finish it as I expected sort of a romantic-drama and not a genre that generally interests me, but this movie had me intrigued from the start. The voice-over is slightly tedious at first, but gradually decreases to being used sparingly over the last 45-60 minutes. Instead of a movie with people having affairs and examining morals and such like youll typically see, this went beyond that and was more of a character study almost that demonstrated everyone's flaws in an obvious but brilliant manner. And in the end, these flawed decisions, behaviors, and lack of thinking about the consequences - made by essentially every character except one - was on the level of a child or immature individual. Acting was great all around, especially Kate Winslet (as usual) and Jackie Earle Haley, both of whom were nominated for best supporting actress/actor. Haley was particularly good in his role as a pedophile just released from jail and returning from the community. Although it's been awhile since Ive seen it, many things about this movie had me continuously reminded of Magnolia.
4.4/5
Magnolia is good but basically a rip-off of Short Cuts by Robert Altman. I highly recommend Short Cuts if you haven't seen it, it's my favorite Altman film. Sounds like I'd like Little Children, might give that one a try.
Congrats to The Hurt Locker for all those wins! A quality movie but probably wouldn't have won in any other previous year. I was thinking Avatar would dominate. I have yet to see Avatar actually but I'm pretty sure it's still playing in most theaters. Moon was my personal favorite picture of 2009 and it didn't get nominated for shit.
Alice in Wonderland IMAX 3D
I didn't think it was a good movie, poor story, the acting wasn't overly well executed. I did enjoy the Cheshiar Cat and the Red and White Queens. Its my first IMAX 3D experience, and that was pretty awesome, although I was more impressed with the scenes that weren't in wonderland, when the whole scene was real and not CGI. anyway, its an okay movie, sort of impressive visuals, but I wont be rushing to the theater any time soon to see it again.
Yustin and AMC - you both owe it to yourselves to try and see Avatar in 3D if you still can. I think it would still translate well if you have a nice TV and surround sound, but it still wont be the same as the theater. If theres any movie to see in theaters, its that one.
...I wasnt surprised Hurt Locker won as many awards as it did (although I still need to see it) since it was a weak year overall and is the type of movie the academy can favor at times, but I was surprised that Bigelow won best director and it won best movie. Popular conception was Avatar would win best flick and Bigelow director, although I figured it would be the opposite as I didnt really see them giving Avatar best film just because it isnt the type of movie that wins that award. That said, I didnt expect Avatar/Cameron to get shut out on both of those like they did. I bet Cameron is seething.
Also:
-Was it just me, or was the audience laughing when Forest Whitaker was talking about Sandra Bullock but in a serious way? :-? ;D
-Concerning this ^, I like how they have other actors that have worked with the nominated actors talk about their experience(s) working with them
-I know it was like Jordan on an 8 foot hoop, but Im glad Christoph Waltz won best supporting actor. Dude stole every single scene he was in. I cant remember the last supporting performance Ive seen that was this good.
QuoteYustin and AMC - you both owe it to yourselves to try and see Avatar in 3D if you still can. I think it would still translate well if you have a nice TV and surround sound, but it still wont be the same as the theater. If theres any movie to see in theaters, its that one.
...I wasnt surprised Hurt Locker won as many awards as it did (although I still need to see it) since it was a weak year overall and is the type of movie the academy can favor at times, but I was surprised that Bigelow won best director and it won best movie. Popular conception was Avatar would win best flick and Bigelow director, although I figured it would be the opposite as I didnt really see them giving Avatar best film just because it isnt the type of movie that wins that award. That said, I didnt expect Avatar/Cameron to get shut out on both of those like they did. I bet Cameron is seething.
Also:
-Was it just me, or was the audience laughing when Forest Whitaker was talking about Sandra Bullock but in a serious way? :-? ;D
-Concerning this ^, I like how they have other actors that have worked with the nominated actors talk about their experience(s) working with them
-I know it was like Jordan on an 8 foot hoop, but Im glad Christoph Waltz won best supporting actor. Dude stole every single scene he was in. I cant remember the last supporting performance Ive seen that was this good.
I agree, go see Avatar if you can.
I leaned over to my friend after Inglorious Basterds and told him Waltz was going to win the Oscar. I'm no film expert, but you could NOT deny that performance.
I saw Alice In Wonderland yesterday. It was ok. Not bad, not great.
Man, this looks better than the first one I think :o 8-)
I know it was over money and I like Terrence Howard a lot, but Im glad to see Cheadle replaced him. Also a big Sam Rockwell fan
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNQowwwwYa0&feature=player_embedded#
Saw Crazy Heart @ the weekend, liked it a lot.
QuoteSaw Crazy Heart @ the weekend, liked it a lot.
From Crazy Heart to this?! ;D
http://www.program-glitch-esc.net/
QuoteQuoteSaw Crazy Heart @ the weekend, liked it a lot.
From Crazy Heart to this?! ;D
http://www.program-glitch-esc.net/
I never even saw the original (and I probably laugh at the efx at this point), but if anything, that looks like a sweet IMAX 3D experience.
"Crazy Heart @ the weekend"
-In Britain, does "@" mean "over" ?!
QuoteQuoteQuoteSaw Crazy Heart @ the weekend, liked it a lot.
From Crazy Heart to this?! ;D
http://www.program-glitch-esc.net/
I never even saw the original (and I probably laugh at the efx at this point), but if anything, that looks like a sweet IMAX 3D experience.
"Crazy Heart @ the weekend"
-In Britain, does "@" mean "over" ?!
I wasn't aware of this usage of @, which to Canadians (and we use Victorian English) like Amercs means "at". I want to see this film @ a theatre near where I live.
Like Jaimoe said, saw Crazy Heart 'at' the weekend.
Quote
http://www.program-glitch-esc.net/
My internet @ work is wonky. Is this for Tron? Yesssssss!
QuoteLike Jaimoe said, saw Crazy Heart 'at' the weekend.
Im still confused if @ actually means 'at' then
Saying you saw a movie "at the weekend" doesnt make sense in American speak. 'At' would be like how Jaimoe used it in terms of where you saw it, not when you saw it. Maybe its a Brit slang or something?
Then again, I was totally wrong in the "A or An Historic" thread with my grammar as well. ;D
QuoteQuoteLike Jaimoe said, saw Crazy Heart 'at' the weekend.
Im still confused if @ actually means 'at' then
Saying you saw a movie "at the weekend" doesnt make sense in American speak. 'At' would be like how Jaimoe used it in terms of where you saw it, not when you saw it. Maybe its a Brit slang or something?
Then again, I was totally wrong in the "A or An Historic" thread with my grammar as well. ;D
RL sounds like a vowel? ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteLike Jaimoe said, saw Crazy Heart 'at' the weekend.
Im still confused if @ actually means 'at' then
Saying you saw a movie "at the weekend" doesnt make sense in American speak. 'At' would be like how Jaimoe used it in terms of where you saw it, not when you saw it. Maybe its a Brit slang or something?
Then again, I was totally wrong in the "A or An Historic" thread with my grammar as well. ;D
RL sounds like a vowel? ;D
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is this real life?
QuoteQuoteLike Jaimoe said, saw Crazy Heart 'at' the weekend.
Im still confused if @ actually means 'at' then
Saying you saw a movie "at the weekend" doesnt make sense in American speak. 'At' would be like how Jaimoe used it in terms of where you saw it, not when you saw it. Maybe its a Brit slang or something?
Then again, I was totally wrong in the "A or An Historic" thread with my grammar as well. ;D
I've always said 'at' the weekend. Maybe it's British English? Or maybe I'm just wrong? Thank goodness I don't teach English or anything ;D :-[
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic7.html
QuoteQuoteQuoteLike Jaimoe said, saw Crazy Heart 'at' the weekend.
Im still confused if @ actually means 'at' then
Saying you saw a movie "at the weekend" doesnt make sense in American speak. 'At' would be like how Jaimoe used it in terms of where you saw it, not when you saw it. Maybe its a Brit slang or something?
Then again, I was totally wrong in the "A or An Historic" thread with my grammar as well. ;D
I've always said 'at' the weekend. Maybe it's British English? Or maybe I'm just wrong? Thank goodness I don't teach English or anything ;D :-[
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic7.html
It think it's a Brit thing, DB. It's probably now a Japanese thing too!
Revolutionary Road - I'm really not sure what to make of this movie. It was quite slow & very little happened yet I found myself mesmerized. Both Leo & Kate seemed a little over the top at times yet I can't fault their performances. I didn't care much for either of their characters yet was devestated by what happened to them. The more I think about it the more I think this is an exceptional film (& whilst there was no statue of liberty in the sand the simplicity of the final scene had a huge impact on me) Has anyone else seen it?
Seeing Michael Shannon made me think I want to watch Shotgun Stories again...that movie is like something straight out of a DBT song.
QuoteRevolutionary Road - I'm really not sure what to make of this movie. It was quite slow & very little happened yet I found myself mesmerized. Both Leo & Kate seemed a little over the top at times yet I can't fault their performances. I didn't care much for either of their characters yet was devestated by what happened to them. The more I think about it the more I think this is an exceptional film (& whilst there was no statue of liberty in the sand the simplicity of the final scene had a huge impact on me) Has anyone else seen it?
Seeing Michael Shannon made me think I want to watch Shotgun Stories again...that movie is like something straight out of a DBT song.
I saw RR. Great performances. Fucking depressing. Can't decide, kinda like you said, if this was a great film or a horrible waste of time. I'm almost tempted to say (and I guess I am actually saying it) that it was a happy ending. I can't explain without spoilers, so I'll hope you dig where I'm coming from if you've seen it.
Precious
Network - it's perhaps more relevant today than its ever been... and Peter Finch rules.
QuoteQuoteRevolutionary Road - I'm really not sure what to make of this movie. It was quite slow & very little happened yet I found myself mesmerized. Both Leo & Kate seemed a little over the top at times yet I can't fault their performances. I didn't care much for either of their characters yet was devestated by what happened to them. The more I think about it the more I think this is an exceptional film (& whilst there was no statue of liberty in the sand the simplicity of the final scene had a huge impact on me) Has anyone else seen it?
Seeing Michael Shannon made me think I want to watch Shotgun Stories again...that movie is like something straight out of a DBT song.
I saw RR. Great performances. Fucking depressing. Can't decide, kinda like you said, if this was a great film or a horrible waste of time. I'm almost tempted to say (and I guess I am actually saying it) that it was a happy ending. I can't explain without spoilers, so I'll hope you dig where I'm coming from if you've seen it.
I know what you mean. This was my sister's rental but she decided it was too heavy to bother with. Had she & my brother-in-law watched it I can
guarantee they would have found it to be a horrible waste of space.
We were watching the Reader together, the movie was nearly finished & I was completely engrossed when my sister turned around said with a huge sigh "Yeah this is two hours of my life I'm never getting back!"
;D
QuoteQuoteRevolutionary Road - I'm really not sure what to make of this movie. It was quite slow & very little happened yet I found myself mesmerized. Both Leo & Kate seemed a little over the top at times yet I can't fault their performances. I didn't care much for either of their characters yet was devestated by what happened to them. The more I think about it the more I think this is an exceptional film (& whilst there was no statue of liberty in the sand the simplicity of the final scene had a huge impact on me) Has anyone else seen it?
Seeing Michael Shannon made me think I want to watch Shotgun Stories again...that movie is like something straight out of a DBT song.
I saw RR. Great performances. Fucking depressing. Can't decide, kinda like you said, if this was a great film or a horrible waste of time. I'm almost tempted to say (and I guess I am actually saying it) that it was a happy ending. I can't explain without spoilers, so I'll hope you dig where I'm coming from if you've seen it.
This is sitting next to the TV and is next on my list to watch. Thanks for keeping it mysterious!
Let us know what you think Mark. Fingers crossed you won't fall onto the 'yeah that was a complete waste of time' side of the fence ;)
Crazy Heart - Awesome!!! Loved it. But then, one can't really go wrong with a Jeff Bridges movie. Got the soundtrack too.
The Hurt Locker - supremely bad ass. Going to have to buy that DVD.
Precious - didn't like it though I really wanted to.
Saw Shutter Island tonight..
Im still thinking about it...awesome movie...I still dont know how it ends
Cool Hand Luke
totally didn't get how that movie was "good" when my dad made us watch it when my sister and I were younger. This time though, I really enjoyed it, a little slow, but its an older movie. The acting was really great and the story was pretty good too!
QuoteSaw Shutter Island tonight..
Im still thinking about it...awesome movie...I still dont know how it ends
I've read a lot of very different reviews for this. Some critics loved it, some didn't. Ghosts wasn't a fan, you thought it was awesome...I wanted to see it but can't decide now :-/
I really want to see this...even if it is a 'kids movie' ;)
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QuoteCool Hand Luke
totally didn't get how that movie was "good" when my dad made us watch it when my sister and I were younger. This time though, I really enjoyed it, a little slow, but its an older movie. The acting was really great and the story was pretty good too!
I think it's one of the best movies of the '60s; a decade that isn't considered too strong in the history of film. Cool Hand Luke may be the sweatiest film of all time.
QuoteQuoteCool Hand Luke
totally didn't get how that movie was "good" when my dad made us watch it when my sister and I were younger. This time though, I really enjoyed it, a little slow, but its an older movie. The acting was really great and the story was pretty good too!
I think it's one of the best movies of the '60s; a decade that isn't considered too strong in the history of film. Cool Hand Luke may be the sweatiest film of all time.
Cool Hand Luke is a great movie, It's a pet peeve of mine when someone says a good movie is too slow.
I think 60's was a very good film decade : Psycho, The Birds, The Graduate, Cool Hand Luke, Rosemary's Baby, Easy Rider, The Good The Bad And The Ugly, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Bonnie And Clyde. I especially like the look of the late 60's films.
QuoteQuoteQuoteCool Hand Luke
totally didn't get how that movie was "good" when my dad made us watch it when my sister and I were younger. This time though, I really enjoyed it, a little slow, but its an older movie. The acting was really great and the story was pretty good too!
I think it's one of the best movies of the '60s; a decade that isn't considered too strong in the history of film. Cool Hand Luke may be the sweatiest film of all time.
Cool Hand Luke is a great movie, It's a pet peeve of mine when someone says a good movie is too slow.
I think 60's was a very good film decade : Psycho, The Birds, The Graduate, Cool Hand Luke, Rosemary's Baby, Easy Rider, The Good The Bad And The Ugly, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Bonnie And Clyde. I especially like the look of the late 60's films.
And one of my favorites from that era, the original Flight of the Phoenix, with Jimmy Stewart, Richard Attenborough, and Ernest Borgnine. Great film.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCool Hand Luke
totally didn't get how that movie was "good" when my dad made us watch it when my sister and I were younger. This time though, I really enjoyed it, a little slow, but its an older movie. The acting was really great and the story was pretty good too!
I think it's one of the best movies of the '60s; a decade that isn't considered too strong in the history of film. Cool Hand Luke may be the sweatiest film of all time.
Cool Hand Luke is a great movie, It's a pet peeve of mine when someone says a good movie is too slow.
I think 60's was a very good film decade : Psycho, The Birds, The Graduate, Cool Hand Luke, Rosemary's Baby, Easy Rider, The Good The Bad And The Ugly, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Bonnie And Clyde. I especially like the look of the late 60's films.
And one of my favorites from that era, the original Flight of the Phoenix, with Jimmy Stewart, Richard Attenborough, and Ernest Borgnine. Great film.
I've been looking for Cool Hand Luke for the past couple of weeks but can't find it anywhere. My video store didn't even have it. I really want to see it.
I was just a foolish high schooler, listening to my punk rock and hating my parents when my dad first had us watch it. I fell asleep on the floor I thought it was boooooorrrring. This time though, super awesome, I keep wondering if I too could eat "50 egg"
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCool Hand Luke
totally didn't get how that movie was "good" when my dad made us watch it when my sister and I were younger. This time though, I really enjoyed it, a little slow, but its an older movie. The acting was really great and the story was pretty good too!
I think it's one of the best movies of the '60s; a decade that isn't considered too strong in the history of film. Cool Hand Luke may be the sweatiest film of all time.
Cool Hand Luke is a great movie, It's a pet peeve of mine when someone says a good movie is too slow.
I think 60's was a very good film decade : Psycho, The Birds, The Graduate, Cool Hand Luke, Rosemary's Baby, Easy Rider, The Good The Bad And The Ugly, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Bonnie And Clyde. I especially like the look of the late 60's films.
And one of my favorites from that era, the original Flight of the Phoenix, with Jimmy Stewart, Richard Attenborough, and Ernest Borgnine. Great film.
I love the orignal Flight of the Phoenix (I'm a huge James Stewart fan).
There are lots of great '60s films including my favourite, Planet of the Apes. I also love the first two Pink Panther films and The Party. Blow Up kicks ass too. But if you compare the '60s with films from the '30s-'50s and the other Golden Age of Film, the 1970s, the '60s isn't as strong. Not saying it's weak, but it's not as important, historically speaking.
QuoteAnd one of my favorites from that era, the original Flight of the Phoenix, with Jimmy Stewart, Richard Attenborough, and Ernest Borgnine. Great film.
Marty, Flight Of The Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, The Wild Bunch, The Poseidon Adventure, Emperor Of The North, Convoy...The Black Hole even, what guy doesn't love Ernest Borgnine?! (I always thought my Grandad on my Dad's side looked a little like him)
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Don't forget his pivital role in BASEketball, the greatest movie ever.
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QuoteDon't forget his pivital role in BASEketball, the greatest movie ever.
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Haha I've seen bits of that on the TV...I do love South Park, is it really worth watching? Come to think of it I've not seen Team America either.
QuoteQuoteDon't forget his pivital role in BASEketball, the greatest movie ever.
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Haha I've seen bits of that on the TV...I do love South Park, is it really worth watching? Come to think of it I've not seen Team America either.
STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING. You need to watch both. Hilarious stuff. Do not forget Orgazmo. Orgazmo and Team America you have to see the Unrated versions. Here is the them to Orgazmo.
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I'll have to look out for them. New South Park on DVD 2 days ago...
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Tonight was yet another viewing of what has fast become a guilty pleasure, the most consistently funny movie...
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story or more accurately...
Walk Hard: American Cox, the Unbearably Long, Self-Indulgent Director's Cut
I alway laugh like Dewey walks... HARD! You don't want no part of this shit!
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Yeah, that movie pretty much rules.
The Men Who Stare At Goats....so funny
I hardly ever go to the movies but I saw The Runaways over the weekend. It was cute in a girl-power kind of way, though the overall band-bio structure was pretty formulaic. Twilight girl did a really good job as Joan Jett; she was very convincing. Dakota Fanning was pretty good too, though she played Cherie Currie a bit prissier than I'd have preferred.
Dewey is hilarious
I secretly have a serious crush on K Stewert, and I do not know why. I thought she was fine in Adventureland also. I hope someone is keeping a leash on Dakota to keep her from pulling a Lohan or a BSpears. She is growing to be a decent actress and very attractive. That usually spells disaster in Hollywood.
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For extra fun, watch this on youtube and engage the captions mode. Way off and wicked funny.
"I like being a trippy cartoon!"
Recently: Crazy Heart, A Single Man and In the Land of the Free (Documentary - pretty sobering).
On DVD: Before Sunrise, Garden State and Short Cuts (again).
The whole lot is recommended (highly)!
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Recently: Crazy Heart, A Single Man and In the Land of the Free (Documentary - pretty sobering).
On DVD: Before Sunrise, Garden State and Short Cuts (again).
The whole lot is recommended (highly)!
Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are 2 of my favorites!!!! If you like Julie Delpy's movies you should check out 2 Days In Paris-it is wonderful!
Paris is magical, I dont care if its cliche-I love that place.
Black Dynamite - funny. I did a spit take at the end when Tricky Dick busted out the 'chucks
Frost/Nixon
Pretty much what I expected. Liked it, didnt love it, but it was def well done. Langella and Sheen carry it, not a surprise both got oscar noms.
4.1/5
The Men Who Stare At Goats
I enjoyed it, but I felt like it could have been better. I expected Spacey's character to be what it was, but I wouldve preferred him to have a character more similar to Bridges. Bridges def needed more screentime, and thats the biggest flaw. Liked the turn for the last 20 minutes or so, but I think that desert lab deserved more screen time if thats how they were going to go.
3.8/5
Ichi The Killer - Pretty bizarre movie, slightly more gory than I'd normally go for in a movie. Overall I liked it, the Kakihara character was the best part of the movie. The DVD cover is misleading, it has Kakihara on it, who I originally thought would be Ichi.
Gangster No. 1 - Decent British gangster movie, seemed like it was missing something from making it great. It didn't make sense to have both Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany playing the same character. The other characters were played by the same actor when shown at an advanced age, using your standard movie makeup. I'm guessing they just wanted to have another big name in the movie. As far as the British gangster film goes, I prefer Lock Stock..., Sexy Beast, and Layer Cake.
Invincible - The one by Werner Herzog starring Tim Roth, not the Marky Mark movie. Very underrated, I thought it was great. I know there's a few Herzog fans here, what do guys think? Another misleading DVD cover unfortunately, Tim Roth is not even the main character and in about half the movie. His performance is great as usual though. It was really quite stunning visually, I especially liked the shots of the jellyfish and the dream sequences with all those red crabs everywhere. I'm looking forward to seeing Herzog's Bad Lieutenant, witch comes out on DVD next week.
Kick-Ass: laugh out loud funny, extremely violent (for a 15 certificate) & hugely entertaining. Kick-Ass features one of, if not the best use of an Elvis song in a movie ever! Chloe Grace Moretz stole the show as Hit Girl but (dare I say it?!) Nicolas Cage was...quite good :o
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QuoteKick-Ass: laugh out loud funny, extremely violent (for a 15 certificate) & hugely entertaining. Kick-Ass features one of, if not the best use of an Elvis song in a movie ever, Chloe Grace Moretz stole the show as Hit Girl but (dare I say it?!) Nicolas Cage was...quite good :o
Five big thumbs-up, this could very easily be one of the films of the year [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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I've been look forward to this for a while. Can't wait to see it. Press is LOVIN it.
nice! I can't wait to see this one!
QuoteChloe Grace Moretz stole the show as Hit Girl but (dare I say it?!) Nicolas Cage was...quite good :o
Glad to hear its good, but whats your beef with Nic Cage?! Yes, especially this past decade he had plenty of crap, but he's a very good actor when he decides to take on a good role/movie. Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, Red Rock West, 8MM, etc.
And I wouldnt be surprised if most people didnt like Con Air, Face/Off, and to a lesser degree, The Rock, but I absolutely love those flicks.
Cage has def mostly taken paychecks lately, but he's a solid actor when he wants to be.
Up in the Air,
It was awesome, a little bit of everything in this movie, all of it done perfectly. loved the acting and how honest the script and story was
QuoteQuoteChloe Grace Moretz stole the show as Hit Girl but (dare I say it?!) Nicolas Cage was...quite good :o
Glad to hear its good, but whats your beef with Nic Cage?! Yes, especially this past decade he had plenty of crap, but he's a very good actor when he decides to take on a good role/movie. Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, Red Rock West, 8MM, etc.
And I wouldnt be surprised if most people didnt like Con Air, Face/Off, and to a lesser degree, The Rock, but I absolutely love those flicks.
Cage has def mostly taken paychecks lately, but he's a solid actor when he wants to be.
I used to like Nic Cage - when he's good he's good, when he's bad he's wooden as f*ck & stinks like shit. Some actors can take a pay check & still look good/not act like they've got a branch stuck up their arse but Nic can't & he's taken a
lot of paychecks recently...that answer your question? ;)
He was good in Lord Of The Rings though...
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I think I want to see Kick-Ass again @ the movie theatre. No one else seen it yet? (I know it's a little later in the US) I can't stop thinking about the warehouse scene & the live-video feed.
Hoping to see How To Train Your Dragon this weekend...
Sherlock Holmes - I'm a big Conan Doyle fan and I love the old Rathbone/Bruce films; and I think BBC's '80s-'90s reboot with Jeremy Brett is the best Holmes ever. But I did kind of like Guy Richie's re-imagination, although the normally good Rachel McAdams sucked. She was merely a thinly written and acted plot device.
Forgot to mention I saw Public Enemies last weekend...so was that really the same Michael Mann who directed Heat? Can't have been :-/
QuoteForgot to mention I saw Public Enemies last weekend...so was that really the same Michael Mann who directed Heat? Can't have been :-/
I agree and glad i'm not alone. Seemed boring to me despite Mann directing and a solid cast. I did like that french girl though.
Finally saw The Hurt Locker last night. Honestly, I don't see why it won best picture and best director. I was not particularly impressed.
I thought District 9 was more emotionally intense. I felt Avatar was far more inventive and groundbreaking. Inglorious Basterds had a screenplay and performances like no other.
I've yet to see some of the other nominees, but I'd even vote for Star Trek over The Hurt Locker. To each their own, of course. Just my opinion.
QuoteQuoteQuoteChloe Grace Moretz stole the show as Hit Girl but (dare I say it?!) Nicolas Cage was...quite good :o
Glad to hear its good, but whats your beef with Nic Cage?! Yes, especially this past decade he had plenty of crap, but he's a very good actor when he decides to take on a good role/movie. Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, Red Rock West, 8MM, etc.
And I wouldnt be surprised if most people didnt like Con Air, Face/Off, and to a lesser degree, The Rock, but I absolutely love those flicks.
Cage has def mostly taken paychecks lately, but he's a solid actor when he wants to be.
I used to like Nic Cage - when he's good he's good, when he's bad he's wooden as f*ck & stinks like shit. Some actors can take a pay check & still look good/not act like they've got a branch stuck up their arse but Nic can't & he's taken a lot of paychecks recently...that answer your question? ;)
Hoping to see How To Train Your Dragon this weekend...
Good point. He does seem to mail it in when the money is good and the movie is the suck.
Ive only heard great things about HTTYDragon, with many people saying its better than a few Pixar movies
QuoteForgot to mention I saw Public Enemies last weekend...so was that really the same Michael Mann who directed Heat? Can't have been :-/
I think the biggest reason for the overwhelming feeling of this movie being "meh" to 90% of people's reviews Ive seen was because the expectations were so great. I know I personally expected it to be a Best Picture nominee.
I may watch it again because I saw it at the drive-in with a couple friends and a few cold ones, but I dont really want to see it again and anyone who is a fan of Mann, Depp, or Bale I think leaves this movie feeling disappointed even if their expectations werent as lofty as mine
QuoteRevolutionary Road - I'm really not sure what to make of this movie. It was quite slow & very little happened yet I found myself mesmerized. Both Leo & Kate seemed a little over the top at times yet I can't fault their performances. I didn't care much for either of their characters yet was devestated by what happened to them. The more I think about it the more I think this is an exceptional film (& whilst there was no statue of liberty in the sand the simplicity of the final scene had a huge impact on me) Has anyone else seen it?
My mom and sister told me yesterday they watched it a week or 2 ago and turned it off after an hour or so because it was so slow and boring.
I told them Id probably love it then ;D
She actually owns it so i'll probably watch it sometime in the near future
Is your last sentence referring to Planet of the Apes?
QuoteQuoteSaw Shutter Island tonight..
Im still thinking about it...awesome movie...I still dont know how it ends
I've read a lot of very different reviews for this. Some critics loved it, some didn't. Ghosts wasn't a fan, you thought it was awesome...I wanted to see it but can't decide now :-/
I think AMC, Yustin, and maybe someone else said they liked it a good bit too. I dont think I ever posted my thoughts on it here, but here's what I said on another site. The last paragraph is why I personally really liked it:
Shutter IslandFirst off, Im surprised how many people who have posted in here left not liking or only marginally liking this movie. I went in with fairly high - but tempered based on reviews Ive read - expectations, and I was thoroughly engrossed and really enjoyed it.
I thought that visually the movie was fantastic, with a great score/music as well. The color tone, lighting, sets, buildings all looked great. I had read around when this came out that article on Slate.com basically calling Scorsese a has been, but I thought his direction here was excellent as shown by what I said above and more. Acting was very good all around, with Kingsley IMO stealing his scenes and a nice cameoesque scene with Ted Levine.
People saying the saw the ending coming, especially that figured it out early, I ask how? I thought how it "ended" was a clear possibility, but I saw nothing steadfast as giving that away, and the details that come to the surface as the movie unfolds continue to leave plenty of options open. I put "ended" in quotation marks because quite honestly, Im not sure which story was actually true. They way it is written, and all of the details (I loved how Kingsley clearly explains the ending seqeunce and the re-enactment), leave you unsure - on two levels - where the truth actually lies. I think almost anyone who knocks this movie based on the ending, didnt even consider this and in the end were just as drugged as one of Kingsley's patients and believed him. Considering Im still thinking about the movie and the ending a hour and a half after leaving the theater, I thought it was pretty damn good.
4.5/5
Alice In Wonderland
Saw it yesterday for my sister's b-day, and didnt get to see it in 3D because HTTYDragon was the only 3D movie at the close theater so I was kind of bummed because of that. I thought it was okay, but the best things about it were the visuals, and Depp and Helena Bonham Carter's performances. AIW was probably one of my least favorite Disney movies as a kid so maybe that doesnt help my thoughts on it. Seemed a little too long despite only being about 1hr40min. One thing that was interesting was this movie focuses on Alice's 2nd trip to Wonderland apparently, so the story is different from the animated Disney classic.
2.9/5
...and the previews before the movie were puke. Karate Kid looks like a crap filled cheese fest. Prince of Persia I was kind of excited for, but I didnt realize it was being made by Disney and is only PG13. For all the money that PoP and CotTitans will probably make, i'll take the maligned Alexander or Troy over them any day.
QuoteIve only heard great things about HTTYDragon, with many people saying its better than a few Pixar movies
How To Train Your Dragon - loved it! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I still think Kung-Fu Panda is Dreamworks best to date but this is a very close 2nd. Liked HTTYD more than Ratatouille, Wall.E & Up. I do like all three of those but Pixar movies just aren't as much fun as they used to be.
Still gotta see Wall.E
I really liked Ratatouille and Up a lot, but yeah, Pixar has seemed to become less fun although the quality is still there.
I dont really think I could even rank them exactly, it'd be more like a group I loved, really liked, and liked but not as much. Most Ive only seen once though so Id probably have to back go thru the entire catalog to really have a good idea on how Id rank them. I remember next to nothing from either Toy Story outside of loving them.
I just saw Wall E for the 1st time and it was absolutely adorable
Went to a screening of City Island the other night and I really liked it.
QuoteStill gotta see Wall.E
I really liked Ratatouille and Up a lot, but yeah, Pixar has seemed to become less fun although the quality is still there.
I dont really think I could even rank them exactly, it'd be more like a group I loved, really liked, and liked but not as much. Most Ive only seen once though so Id probably have to back go thru the entire catalog to really have a good idea on how Id rank them. I remember next to nothing from either Toy Story outside of loving them.
I still think the best Pixar movie is Finding Nemo.
QuoteI just saw Wall E for the 1st time and it was absolutely adorable
Went to a screening of City Island the other night and I really liked it.
I liked what I saw on that at the movies show despite both those dudes saying "skip it" (I usually dont agree with those dudes though)
QuoteQuoteStill gotta see Wall.E
I really liked Ratatouille and Up a lot, but yeah, Pixar has seemed to become less fun although the quality is still there.
I dont really think I could even rank them exactly, it'd be more like a group I loved, really liked, and liked but not as much. Most Ive only seen once though so Id probably have to back go thru the entire catalog to really have a good idea on how Id rank them. I remember next to nothing from either Toy Story outside of loving them.
I still think the best Pixar movie is Finding Nemo.
Nemo is actually one of my "less" favorites, but like I said, I should watch all of them again
QuoteQuoteQuoteStill gotta see Wall.E
I really liked Ratatouille and Up a lot, but yeah, Pixar has seemed to become less fun although the quality is still there.
I dont really think I could even rank them exactly, it'd be more like a group I loved, really liked, and liked but not as much. Most Ive only seen once though so Id probably have to back go thru the entire catalog to really have a good idea on how Id rank them. I remember next to nothing from either Toy Story outside of loving them.
I still think the best Pixar movie is Finding Nemo.
Nemo is actually one of my "less" favorites, but like I said, I should watch all of them again
Nemo is one of the more layered and smart Pixar films. It's also brave in its portrayals of death and pollution, without being preachy.
I hear ya on that. I really havent seen a Pixar movie I didnt enjoy.
When it comes to Pixar, I think its almost personal preference because theyre all good, and have strengths on different levels
QuoteI hear ya on that. I really havent seen a Pixar movie I didnt enjoy.
When it comes to Pixar, I think its almost personal preference because theyre all good, and have strengths on different levels
True enough. I like Ratatouille more than Wall-E and most of the other Pixar films because I like fine dining and have been to Paris twice in the past three years. The film nails France, food critics and gastro delights.
I watched 2081 the other day. It's a short film, probably 20minutes long. An adaptation a Kurt Vonnegut story. Vonnegut was awesome. I'm not sure if I'd recommend it unless you can download it or get it for free.
QuoteQuoteI hear ya on that. I really havent seen a Pixar movie I didnt enjoy.
When it comes to Pixar, I think its almost personal preference because theyre all good, and have strengths on different levels
True enough. I like Ratatouille more than Wall-E and most of the other Pixar films because I like fine dining and have been to Paris twice in the past three years. The film nails France, food critics and gastro delights.
Ratatouille was genius... i'm not going to get into it, but it was.
My fiancee and I watched The September Issue last night.
Its about the editor of Vogue Magazine and getting the magazine ready for their most popular september issue. It followed some art directors and photographers and various other company employees and it was really good. The one director is an amazing artist and put together beautiful photographs. It was very interesting and I enjoyed watching it.
Fantastic Mr. Fox - I liked it, I think Wes Anderson's attention to detail was perfect for a project like this. I liked how they said "cuss" instead of swearing. I'd still rather watch his other movies though.
Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call - New Orleans
This movie was pretty insane and left me scratching my head a bit, but I liked it. Terrible name for a movie, I can't believe Herzog agreed to that. It had some very good tense moments, and some good random moments too. In the 'making of' feature Herzog described it as being a dark comedy, but there wasn't much I found funny. No one does dark humor as good as the Coens.
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Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call - New Orleans
This movie was pretty insane and left me scratching my head a bit, but I liked it. Terrible name for a movie, I can't believe Herzog agreed to that. It had some very good tense moments, and some good random moments too. In the 'making of' feature Herzog described it as being a dark comedy, but there wasn't much I found funny. No one does dark humor as good as the Coens.
I watched this last night on Blu-ray (I have a fancy new DVD player). Anyway, the movie isn't very funny (the over-the-top and distasteful depictions of drug use gets in the way of the humour), but Cage is well cast as a lunatic drug-addled dirty cop. One of the only times I've found a hard drug user actually funny in film was Dennis Hopper in the doc, Hearts of Darkness.
I thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
QuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
QuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
QuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
I always mention that movie whenever someone says they don't like Cage. [smiley=thumbup.gif]
QuoteQuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
Sticky...Wild at Heart is a David Lynch movie. It's totally f*cked, but good. Check it out. I think you'll like it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
Sticky...Wild at Heart is a David Lynch movie. It's totally f*cked, but good. Check it out. I think you'll like it.
I haven't really seen anything by david lynch other than Dune. I downloaded Blue Velvet but never got around to watching it and must have deleted it. Should probably get on the ball. Eraserhead sounds crazy. I feel like I've seen the elephant man or parts of it. Other than that, no idea what up with ol' lynchie boy.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
Sticky...Wild at Heart is a David Lynch movie. It's totally f*cked, but good. Check it out. I think you'll like it.
I haven't really seen anything by david lynch other than Dune. I downloaded Blue Velvet but never got around to watching it and must have deleted it. Should probably get on the ball. Eraserhead sounds crazy. I feel like I've seen the elephant man or parts of it. Other than that, no idea what up with ol' lynchie boy.
Lynch is an interesting director. Blue Velvet is his best film, although Elephant Man is awesome too. Eraserhead is nearly unwatchable and Dune sucks ass. FYI, there's two recent Dune mini-series worth picking up - they are far better and more comprehensive than the mess that is Lynch's Dune.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
Sticky...Wild at Heart is a David Lynch movie. It's totally f*cked, but good. Check it out. I think you'll like it.
I haven't really seen anything by david lynch other than Dune. I downloaded Blue Velvet but never got around to watching it and must have deleted it. Should probably get on the ball. Eraserhead sounds crazy. I feel like I've seen the elephant man or parts of it. Other than that, no idea what up with ol' lynchie boy.
I could be wrong but I got a sense he's right up your alley.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI thought Bad Lieutenant was awesome. The part I loved about it is that's what I imagine Nick Cage like in real life. Snortin coke all the time, fucking other dudes bitches, etc. Classic Nicholas Cage.
I can't remember if we ever talked about it, but.. Wild At Heart
just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
Sticky...Wild at Heart is a David Lynch movie. It's totally f*cked, but good. Check it out. I think you'll like it.
I haven't really seen anything by david lynch other than Dune. I downloaded Blue Velvet but never got around to watching it and must have deleted it. Should probably get on the ball. Eraserhead sounds crazy. I feel like I've seen the elephant man or parts of it. Other than that, no idea what up with ol' lynchie boy.
Lynch is an interesting director. Blue Velvet is his best film, although Elephant Man is awesome too. Eraserhead is nearly unwatchable and Dune sucks ass. FYI, there's two recent Dune mini-series worth picking up - they are far better and more comprehensive than the mess that is Lynch's Dune.
that part at the end when the little girl says whatever the fuck that hilarious shit is made me laugh until tears were streaming down my face. for such a "huge" production - riding the the big worm, etc. that little glowly girl being the voice of reason was icing on the fucking cake man hahaha. dune was alright.
I know it has nothing to do with david lynch but the movie Altered States is fuckin sweet for an 80's movie. it's pretty sweet.
oh and if I'm going to start posting in this thread I mine as well recommend you all watch the most fucked up movie ever made: Antichrist. Don't watch any trailers before hand (I didn't). just download it and watch it by yourself. I fucking dare you. It's a polish film about feminism or something, it was so fucked up I kinda missed the point other than.. well.. just watch it. If you read what it's about or the spoilers and shit you won't watch it I guarentee. That movie messed me up for a couple days though. Fucked me up bad.
I'll check him out soulshine. it's a good time to check out some classics, I'm tired of watching horrible movies every weekend in hopes that maybe, just maybe humanity will surprise me. Avatar? what a piece of shit. I'm so tired of CGI everything. what happened to emotions and storyline? you know, the purpose of a movie? haha I guess michael bay can make more money to film some pyrotechnics dude blowin up a miniature bridge and a bunch of Chryslers. product place in movies is absurd.
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just looked it up on imdb, never seen it. the reviews look sweet perhaps I'll download it. remember the movie 8mm? That movie was fucked up. Nick Cage was tracking down some snuff film killer or some shit. after that he was all gone in 60seconds mode. Con Air and Face Off, though cheese are classic 90's action movies. haha they're up their with Speed. The movie's will never win awards but at the same time they'll never be forgotten. Kinda like Patrick Sawyze.
8MM is probably one of my favorite Cage movies. Certainly not for everyone, but the tension and feel that movie has is fantastic. A bunch of great supporting performances too: Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare.
I mentioned it last week, but I love Con Air and Face/Off as well. Talk about great ensemble cast in Con Air, from Malkovich down to Chappelle. Gotta throw The Rock in there as well.
I started watching David Lynch's movie Inland Empire last week and I couldnt help but turn that shit off. I watched it for an hour, but knowing I would have to sit thru 2 more hours of that garbage, I had to turn it off. I dont know how those actors were able to stay sane while filming that 3 hour poop of a film.
I find Lynch to be one of the most overrated directors going. Inland Empire was shit, Eraserhead is torture to watch, and Blue Velvet, while good, is terribly overrated as the cult classic that it is. Dennis Hopper is the only thing that makes Blue Velvet worth watching. Mulholland Dr was okay, but if someone else directed it it probably wouldve gotten panned.
I havent seen Wild At Heart, but Lost Highway is the only Lynch movie I could actually say I enjoyed
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There is also Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
QuoteI started watching David Lynch's movie Inland Empire last week and I couldnt help but turn that shit off. I watched it for an hour, but knowing I would have to sit thru 2 more hours of that garbage, I had to turn it off. I dont know how those actors were able to stay sane while filming that 3 hour poop of a film.
I find Lynch to be one of the most overrated directors going. Inland Empire was shit, Eraserhead is torture to watch, and Blue Velvet, while good, is terribly overrated as the cult classic that it is. Dennis Hopper is the only thing that makes Blue Velvet worth watching. Mulholland Dr was okay, but if someone else directed it it probably wouldve gotten panned.
I havent seen Wild At Heart, but Lost Highway is the only Lynch movie I could actually say I enjoyed
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Straight Story is one of my fav movies of all time...
Before I started coming here i didn't know anything about Lynch, now he's one of my favorites. Inland Empire was not one of my favorites but I thought it exceeded on many levels. Mulhulland DR, Wild At Heart, Lost Highway, and Blue Velvet I think are his best. Inland Empire and Eraserhead are his most abstract films and are definitely not for everyone. The Elephant man is very good too and one of the saddest movies I've seen. Twin Peaks is one of the best shows ever! It would be impossible for a show like that to exist today on network TV. Way ahead of it's time.
Do you like those 4 movies that much, or just dont have that many writers/directors you could say you really liked at least 4 of their movies? Just wondering, because although liking 3 of those (and I think I would like Wild at Heart based on the times Ive watched 10 minutes of it here and there), but I could think of a couple dozen directors probably who have a resume of films I prefer.
I dont think he's bad, I just think because of how unique and bizarre his movies tend to be, he gets bonus points Im not sure he deserves.
QuoteDo you like those 4 movies that much, or just dont have that many writers/directors you could say you really liked at least 4 of their movies? Just wondering, because although liking 3 of those (and I think I would like Wild at Heart based on the times Ive watched 10 minutes of it here and there), but I could think of a couple dozen directors probably who have a resume of films I prefer.
I dont think he's bad, I just think because of how unique and bizarre his movies tend to be, he gets bonus points Im not sure he deserves.
No, there are several director's who I like 4 or more of their films: Scorsese, Wes Anderson, Gondry, Tarentino, Kubrick, Coppola, Gilliam, Coen brothers, Leone, Cronenberg, etc....
I guess it's just personal preference that I like his movies that much, I can understand that not everyone would appreciate them the same way. I think my artistic background lends me to appreciate his films more.
I just lent Eraserhead to a friend of mine who has similar movie taste as mine, but is much more into horror than me. He has an appreciation for movies with a cult following but I kinda warned him of this one. I had previously lent him Wild At Heart, Lost Highway, and The Elephant Man, I wanted to ease him into those Lynch films before getting his mind blown by Eraserhead. He thought Lost Highway and Wild At Heart were great, I don't think he was crazy about The Elephant Man. Blue Velvet will most likely be my next recommendation.
I would say I appreciate his movies more than enjoy them, for the most part.
I saw Cop Out last night. Tracy Morgan is hilarious and I'm glad he's finally getting some recognition. The movie wasn't the best in the world but there were some funny moments most def.
Last night, while working the night shift, my work girlfriend asked me to watch (with her), Sex and the City: The Movie.
Well, I watched it.
The verdict?
First of all, I was only ever a casual watcher of the Sex series, but I found it normally funny and often relevant (although I personally hate the superficial embrace of fashion and style). However, what is shocking about this movie is that it is devoid of clever humour, or any sort of humour for that matter. Also, the movie is surprisingly depressing, thinly-written, shrill, self-absorbed and has no plot whatsoever. It plays out like a bad dramedy, minus the 'medy.
And another head-scratcher was seeing the cast bedecked in so-tacky-that-even-I-know-it's-tacky designer outfits and purses; Sarah Jessica Parker wearing a hideous wedding dress with a blue feather protruding from the top of her Bride of Frankenstein hair style was the most unintentially funny image from the film.
Avoid this movie. It ranks as one of the worst films of the last decade.
Tonight I'm going to make my work girlfriend watch something of my choosing; I wish I brought the Evil Dead II to work with me...
QuoteLast night, while working the night shift, my work girlfriend asked me to watch (with her), Sex and the City: The Movie.
Well, I watched it.
The verdict?
First of all, I was only ever a casual watcher of the Sex series, but I found it normally funny and often relevant (although I personally hate the superficial embrace of fashion and style). However, what is shocking about this movie is that it is devoid of clever humour, or any sort of humour for that matter. Also, the movie is surprisingly depressing, thinly-written, shrill, self-absorbed and has no plot whatsoever. It plays out like a bad dramedy, minus the 'medy.
And another head-scratcher was seeing the cast bedecked in so-tacky-that-even-I-know-it's-tacky designer outfits and purses; Sarah Jessica Parker wearing a hideous wedding dress with a blue feather protruding from the top of her Bride of Frankenstein hair style was the most unintentially funny image from the film.
Avoid this movie. It ranks as one of the worst films of the last decade.
Tonight I'm going to make my work girlfriend watch something of my choosing; I wish I brought the Evil Dead II to work with me...
You have a work girlfriend?
QuoteLast night, while working the night shift, my work girlfriend asked me to watch (with her), Sex and the City: The Movie.
Well, I watched it.
The verdict?
First of all, I was only ever a casual watcher of the Sex series, but I found it normally funny and often relevant (although I personally hate the superficial embrace of fashion and style). However, what is shocking about this movie is that it is devoid of clever humour, or any sort of humour for that matter. Also, the movie is surprisingly depressing, thinly-written, shrill, self-absorbed and has no plot whatsoever. It plays out like a bad dramedy, minus the 'medy.
And another head-scratcher was seeing the cast bedecked in so-tacky-that-even-I-know-it's-tacky designer outfits and purses; Sarah Jessica Parker wearing a hideous wedding dress with a blue feather protruding from the top of her Bride of Frankenstein hair style was the most unintentially funny image from the film.
Avoid this movie. It ranks as one of the worst films of the last decade.
Tonight I'm going to make my work girlfriend watch something of my choosing; I wish I brought the Evil Dead II to work with me...
;D All my dude friends were always so in love with those movies.
I've enjoyed SATC, but the movie was not what I had hoped for. First off it was sad...for a long time. Second, the a-hole doesn't always come around. So, as the series ended and then we went through the movie I did not feel so great about her ending up w/ Big. Sure we always hope that we can change him and make it happen but the reality is we cant. Aidan was awesomesauce. From what I've seen he appears in the next movie. Hopefully, it will be a better one.
I'm sorry you had to suffer through it, but I'm proud of you for doing so! I always told my dude friends that they could learn a lot from the show AND see boobs at the same time. You are a good man.
QuoteQuoteLast night, while working the night shift, my work girlfriend asked me to watch (with her), Sex and the City: The Movie.
Well, I watched it.
The verdict?
First of all, I was only ever a casual watcher of the Sex series, but I found it normally funny and often relevant (although I personally hate the superficial embrace of fashion and style). However, what is shocking about this movie is that it is devoid of clever humour, or any sort of humour for that matter. Also, the movie is surprisingly depressing, thinly-written, shrill, self-absorbed and has no plot whatsoever. It plays out like a bad dramedy, minus the 'medy.
And another head-scratcher was seeing the cast bedecked in so-tacky-that-even-I-know-it's-tacky designer outfits and purses; Sarah Jessica Parker wearing a hideous wedding dress with a blue feather protruding from the top of her Bride of Frankenstein hair style was the most unintentially funny image from the film.
Avoid this movie. It ranks as one of the worst films of the last decade.
Tonight I'm going to make my work girlfriend watch something of my choosing; I wish I brought the Evil Dead II to work with me...
;D All my dude friends were always so in love with those movies.
I've enjoyed SATC, but the movie was not what I had hoped for. First off it was sad...for a long time. Second, the a-hole doesn't always come around. So, as the series ended and then we went through the movie I did not feel so great about her ending up w/ Big. Sure we always hope that we can change him and make it happen but the reality is we cant. Aidan was awesomesauce. From what I've seen he appears in the next movie. Hopefully, it will be a better one.
I'm sorry you had to suffer through it, but I'm proud of you for doing so! I always told my dude friends that they could learn a lot from the show AND see boobs at the same time. You are a good man.
Like I said, I did like the show. The movie is terrible, but my work girlfriend is awesome. I don't like bailing on movies either, no matter how bad they are. I gotta know what I don't like too.
QuoteQuoteLast night, while working the night shift, my work girlfriend asked me to watch (with her), Sex and the City: The Movie.
Well, I watched it.
The verdict?
First of all, I was only ever a casual watcher of the Sex series, but I found it normally funny and often relevant (although I personally hate the superficial embrace of fashion and style). However, what is shocking about this movie is that it is devoid of clever humour, or any sort of humour for that matter. Also, the movie is surprisingly depressing, thinly-written, shrill, self-absorbed and has no plot whatsoever. It plays out like a bad dramedy, minus the 'medy.
And another head-scratcher was seeing the cast bedecked in so-tacky-that-even-I-know-it's-tacky designer outfits and purses; Sarah Jessica Parker wearing a hideous wedding dress with a blue feather protruding from the top of her Bride of Frankenstein hair style was the most unintentially funny image from the film.
Avoid this movie. It ranks as one of the worst films of the last decade.
Tonight I'm going to make my work girlfriend watch something of my choosing; I wish I brought the Evil Dead II to work with me...
You have a work girlfriend?
I do indeed have a work girlfriend. However, she's also one of my best friends.
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Sticky I see your clip and I raise you...(I dont know how to make a video show)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INxqngbl86s
I also thought Dark Night Of The Soul was great.
QuoteI saw Cop Out last night. Tracy Morgan is hilarious and I'm glad he's finally getting some recognition. The movie wasn't the best in the world but there were some funny moments most def.
Havent seen it, but when I heard this was a Kevin Smith movie, it amazed me. It just looked like a standard, average at best box office comedy to me.
I saw that show Marriage Ref on thursday for the first time, and Tracy Morgan was on it. Seems like a funny show anyway, but TM killed it.
The Unborn
I actually finished the whole thing, but if I tried to write this review more than a couple days after I saw it, Id probably forget I watched it. Gary Oldman and Idris Elba were brought along way too late to even make it decent. When it comes to horror/sci-fi movies like this, sometimes bad is still good, but this was just bad. Megan Fox lookalike - Odette Yussman - was pretty good as the lead actually, and if anything was nice to look at without annoying you like Megan Fox seems to after awhile
1.5/5
The Rocker
Rainn Wilson is usually either hilarious or not funny at all to me. Despite plenty of cheese, Wilson does his best Jack Black imitation and succeeds with a surprisingly high amount of laughs. I expected this movie to suck and that I wouldnt even finish it, but the laughs are consistent and the film moves at a nice pace. I liked it, but I think movie would be at its best for 9-13 year olds interested in music
2.9/5
The Pianist
I remember starting to watch this not long after it came out but turned it off after 30 minutes (dont recall why exactly). It is pretty slow at initially, and since you know whats going to happen, the first 45 minutes makes you want the film to start going somewhere despite solid acting from no-names + Brody. Although the first half almost makes you feel like one of the Jews youre watching because of the strain it kind of puts on you, the last hour and 15 minutes more than makes up for it and is riveting. I have yet to see a movie where a didnt like Brody's performance, and this one is no different. As the film progresses, so do his struggles and sanity, which he exhibits to a tee. Not sure if this was actually filmed in Warsaw or not, but the backdrops, buildings, and their interiors were great. One of those movies like Frost/Nixon which I saw recently: pretty much what I expected going in, respect what I saw, but I didnt love it. Doubt I'll ever watch it again, but Id recommend at least seeing it once
4.1/5
Mrs W and I watched Australia over the weekend - it was a surprise delivery from LoveFilm. I found it a strange mix of styles, running from epic romance to war film. All in all a strange Luhrmann offering.
We then watched Broken Embraces (Los Abrazos Rotos), a Spanish language film with Penelope Cruz, which I really enjoyed. Some great performances (in particular Cruz), and a gripping storyline. Not quite up there with Volver (imo), but still well worth watching.
2012--ok
The Blind Side---GREAT!
Hurt Locker--Gripping, much like "The Kingdom"
Quote2012--ok
We just watched 2010 yesterday. Despite the fact that I could watch John Cusack all day, that movie was LAME. Good thing it was only $1 rentl.
EDIT: I mean 2012. :-[
QuoteQuoteI saw Cop Out last night. Tracy Morgan is hilarious and I'm glad he's finally getting some recognition. The movie wasn't the best in the world but there were some funny moments most def.
Havent seen it, but when I heard this was a Kevin Smith movie, it amazed me. It just looked like a standard, average at best box office comedy to me.
I saw that show Marriage Ref on thursday for the first time, and Tracy Morgan was on it. Seems like a funny show anyway, but TM killed it.
yeah I didn't even realize it was a kevin smith film until the end credits. He didn't write it, just directed. Doesn't he usually write his own?
I fell asleep halfway through Traitor with Don Cheadle, with an assist from beer and ???. Should I bother finishing it? (the movie, that is)
QuoteI fell asleep halfway through Traitor with Don Cheadle, with an assist from beer and ???. Should I bother finishing it? (the movie, that is)
I thought it was pretty good. Def worth finishing.
(or starting from the beginning ;))
QuoteQuoteI fell asleep halfway through Traitor with Don Cheadle, with an assist from beer and ???. Should I bother finishing it? (the movie, that is)
I thought it was pretty good. Def worth finishing.
(or starting from the beginning ;))
Anything w/Don Cheadle is worth finishing.
QuoteQuoteQuoteI saw Cop Out last night. Tracy Morgan is hilarious and I'm glad he's finally getting some recognition. The movie wasn't the best in the world but there were some funny moments most def.
Havent seen it, but when I heard this was a Kevin Smith movie, it amazed me. It just looked like a standard, average at best box office comedy to me.
I saw that show Marriage Ref on thursday for the first time, and Tracy Morgan was on it. Seems like a funny show anyway, but TM killed it.
yeah I didn't even realize it was a kevin smith film until the end credits. He didn't write it, just directed. Doesn't he usually write his own?
I believe so
Defendor...good movie...thought it was MUCH better than Zombieland
Serenity- Movie based off the show firefly i guess? So I hear anyway. I really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to watch it again right now!
QuoteSerenity- Movie based off the show firefly i guess? So I hear anyway. I really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to watch it again right now!
You really need to watch the series and then watch the film again. Firefly rules and Serenity is the conclusion.
QuoteDefendor...good movie...thought it was MUCH better than Zombieland
wery wery intwasting
QuoteQuoteDefendor...good movie...thought it was MUCH better than Zombieland
wery wery intwasting
Give it up for a good Canadian "superhero" movie. I'm still waiting for a big-budget Captain Canuck film. I hope it gets made before I die.
QuoteQuoteSerenity- Movie based off the show firefly i guess? So I hear anyway. I really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to watch it again right now!
You really need to watch the series and then watch the film again. Firefly rules and Serenity is the conclusion.
I'll try to get my hands on it... I really enjoyed the movie.
QuoteQuoteQuoteSerenity- Movie based off the show firefly i guess? So I hear anyway. I really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to watch it again right now!
You really need to watch the series and then watch the film again. Firefly rules and Serenity is the conclusion.
I'll try to get my hands on it... I really enjoyed the movie.
You should be able to buy the complete series for under $20. Buy it. I'm currently watching the series again on Blu-ray (which cost far more than $20).
Sherlock Holmes....yawn
Sunset Boulevard, made in 1950. What a great film - we're working our way through the "Top 250" on Lovefilm.com, and these random gems keep turning up.
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars......fucking Mick Ronson :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSerenity- Movie based off the show firefly i guess? So I hear anyway. I really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to watch it again right now!
You really need to watch the series and then watch the film again. Firefly rules and Serenity is the conclusion.
I'll try to get my hands on it... I really enjoyed the movie.
You should be able to buy the complete series for under $20. Buy it. I'm currently watching the series again on Blu-ray (which cost far more than $20).
They have the complete series watch instantly on netflix. I am almost all the way through. I really enjoy it and will watch the movie again after I finish. Thanks for letting me know about how good the show is
Before checking out the Thursday nightlife in Nashville, I went to see Kick Ass. Great movie. Cartoon violence, little girl using the C word, Nick Cage. What more could you ask for? A clunky ending but a fun ride.
I finally got through lost highway. what the fuck? I thought david lynch movie's were suppose to be entertaining? I fell asleep trying to watch this movie twice. Then when it was over I was pissed off at how stupid the ending was. It felt like he was trying to be pretentious and say "fuck you this is art" but really the only person that movie probably made sense to was Dave Lynch himself.
Unless I'm missing something huge about this movie, it seemed like a clusterfuck of boring. "omgz like they switched bodies" "omgz is he trapped in hell?" "omgz this ending fucking blows".
wtf? seriously. Was lynch trying to make a tasteful softcore porno?
QuoteI finally got through lost highway. what the fuck? I thought david lynch movie's were suppose to be entertaining? I fell asleep trying to watch this movie twice. Then when it was over I was pissed off at how stupid the ending was. It felt like he was trying to be pretentious and say "fuck you this is art" but really the only person that movie probably made sense to was Dave Lynch himself.
Unless I'm missing something huge about this movie, it seemed like a clusterfuck of boring. "omgz like they switched bodies" "omgz is he trapped in hell?" "omgz this ending fucking blows".
wtf? seriously. Was lynch trying to make a tasteful softcore porno?
thats how all his movies are.
and I said I thought Lost Highway was Lynch's best movie.....so, connect the dots
QuoteQuoteI finally got through lost highway. what the fuck? I thought david lynch movie's were suppose to be entertaining? I fell asleep trying to watch this movie twice. Then when it was over I was pissed off at how stupid the ending was. It felt like he was trying to be pretentious and say "fuck you this is art" but really the only person that movie probably made sense to was Dave Lynch himself.
Unless I'm missing something huge about this movie, it seemed like a clusterfuck of boring. "omgz like they switched bodies" "omgz is he trapped in hell?" "omgz this ending fucking blows".
wtf? seriously. Was lynch trying to make a tasteful softcore porno?
thats how all his movies are.
and I said I thought Lost Highway was Lynch's best movie.....so, connect the dots
Dune kept my attention, I don't know if I was too tired when I watched it or what. It pissed me off to be honest. It was like David Lynch was torturing Bill Pullman or Bill was too afraid to shoot the sex scenes or whatever so they cast Getty. oh well. The movie kinda gave me a headache when I was watching it. Especially the music.
Is David Lynch a weirdo outside of his films?
QuoteQuoteQuoteI finally got through lost highway. what the fuck? I thought david lynch movie's were suppose to be entertaining? I fell asleep trying to watch this movie twice. Then when it was over I was pissed off at how stupid the ending was. It felt like he was trying to be pretentious and say "fuck you this is art" but really the only person that movie probably made sense to was Dave Lynch himself.
Unless I'm missing something huge about this movie, it seemed like a clusterfuck of boring. "omgz like they switched bodies" "omgz is he trapped in hell?" "omgz this ending fucking blows".
wtf? seriously. Was lynch trying to make a tasteful softcore porno?
thats how all his movies are.
and I said I thought Lost Highway was Lynch's best movie.....so, connect the dots
Dune kept my attention, I don't know if I was too tired when I watched it or what. It pissed me off to be honest. It was like David Lynch was torturing Bill Pullman or Bill was too afraid to shoot the sex scenes or whatever so they cast Getty. oh well. The movie kinda gave me a headache when I was watching it. Especially the music.
Is David Lynch a weirdo outside of his films?
When mentioning Lynch's filmmaking style, one film stands out as relatively normal in a narrative sense: Elephant Man. Oh, Lynch is a legendary weirdo outside of his films, but a flashy dresser.
somebody suggest some movies to watch/download this weekend, I'm out of ideas. anything newer that is a must see?
Quotesomebody suggest some movies to watch/download this weekend, I'm out of ideas. anything newer that is a must see?
I'm not going to go back in this thread, so you may have seen some of these (some older):
Gran Torino- Clint!
Crash (2005)- Netflix #1 rental
The Departed- Scorcese!
The Cider House Rules- watched it last night, followed by Acoustic Chorale (very high), a cathartic experience
Gone Baby Gone- Ben Affleck's directorial debut
Into the Wild- great book, great movie
Star Trek- the new one, surprisingly good
No Country for Old Men- the Coen Bros., 'nuff said
The Wrestler- Mickey returns triumphant
Hopefully, there are some you haven't seen.
QuoteQuotesomebody suggest some movies to watch/download this weekend, I'm out of ideas. anything newer that is a must see?
I'm not going to go back in this thread, so you may have seen some of these (some older):
Gran Torino- Clint!
Crash (2005)- Netflix #1 rental
The Departed- Scorcese!
The Cider House Rules- watched it last night, followed by Acoustic Chorale (very high), a cathartic experience
Gone Baby Gone- Ben Affleck's directorial debut
Into the Wild- great book, great movie
Star Trek- the new one, surprisingly good
No Country for Old Men- the Coen Bros., 'nuff said
The Wrestler- Mickey returns triumphant
Hopefully, there are some you haven't seen.
thanks dude. I've seen all the bolded. not sure about ben affleck, he bugs me I'll check it out though since you named some pretty bad ass movies. if it sucks I'm probably going to hate you.
man I HATED Gran Tourismo- I think it is one of the worst "acclaimed" movies ever!
But I always think that I'm going crazy because so many trustworthy people said they liked it.
Quoteman I HATED Gran Tourismo- I think it is one of the worst "acclaimed" movies ever!
But I always think that I'm going crazy because so many trustworthy people said they liked it.
isn't gran tourismo a video game? haha. I thought clint was f'ing hilarious in that movie. Racist Clint Eastwood is so so funny.
"Go ahead, make day.. Gook." all being jesus christ about it.
has clint ever played a racist before GT?
QuoteQuoteman I HATED Gran Tourismo- I think it is one of the worst "acclaimed" movies ever!
But I always think that I'm going crazy because so many trustworthy people said they liked it.
isn't gran tourismo a video game? haha. I thought clint was f'ing hilarious in that movie. Racist Clint Eastwood is so so funny.
"Go ahead, make day.. Gook." all being jesus christ about it.
has clint ever played a racist before GT?
haha my bad- I meant gran torino
From what Ive gathered, people seem to either really like Gran Torino or hate it. I didnt see it until a month or so ago, but after watching it I could see why people would have either opinion. It was slow at times, but Clint was just so great that to me nothing about the movie bothered me. I liked it a lot more than I expected going in. One question though: was is the connotation associated with "zipperhead"? I even asked my grandfather who fought in WWII in the Pacific and knows every slang term in the book and he had no clue what that mean.
QuoteFrom what Ive gathered, people seem to either really like Gran Torino or hate it. I didnt see it until a month or so ago, but after watching it I could see why people would have either opinion. It was slow at times, but Clint was just so great that to me nothing about the movie bothered me. I liked it a lot more than I expected going in. One question though: was is the connotation associated with "zipperhead"? I even asked my grandfather who fought in WWII in the Pacific and knows every slang term in the book and he had no clue what that mean.
Zipperhead is a derogatory Korean War term:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=zipperhead
Sticky - Definitely see Gone Baby Gone. Very good movie, and Ben Affleck isnt in it, so that doesnt hurt the movie. Amy Ryan (Beadie from The Wire) was excellent, and I thought Casey Affleck was better in GBG than he was for Assassination of Jesse James which he was nominated Best Supporting Actor for (I also thought Assassination of JJ was great, just dont watch it stoned because its long and slow).
As for Yac's other recommendation, I liked Crash a good bit but plenty of people seem to bash it because they felt the racism aspect was overdone to the point of annoyance. I actually saw it in theaters before it got any buzz at all and not knowing what it was about, I just heard it was supposed to be good, and I left the theater thinking it was great. If you like ensemble casts, you'll probably enjoy it.
Just going off of actors in those 2 movies (Cheadle, Fraser, Terrence Howard, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillippe, Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris) here's some other movies from the last 5 or so years I really liked:
Talk To Me - Don Cheadle plays ex-con and popular Wash DC radio DJ of the 60's/70's Petey Greene. Based on a true story.
American Gangster - Probably seen this, but it was my favorite crime movie of the decade after Departed
Traitor - Solid international conspiracy/terrorist flick starring Cheadle
Journey to the End of the Night - Nothing special, just a good thriller thats less than an hour and a half. Takes place in the Sao Paolo, Brazil underworld.
The Air I Breathe - I think my memory is a little foggy discerning this movie from the previous one I listed, but I remember this being good as well. Great ensemble cast with Kevin Bacon, Forest Whitaker, Julie Delpy, Andy Garcia, Emile Hirsch.
Hustle & Flow - What I expected to be a cheesy but entertaining movie, turned out to be a movie I loved that was well done at the same time. Terrence Howard kills it, undoubtedly the role that put him on the map.
Four Brothers - Solid John Singleton drama where the 4 Bros, led by Mark Wahlberg, return to Detroit to find out who killed their foster mother.
RockNRolla - Not as good as Snatch or Lock Stock (not many movies are), but still worth seeing.
United States of Leland - Title character goes to a juvenile detention center after killing his GF's autistic brother where he meets a teacher and aspiring writer. Dont remember much about this movie, except that I loved it. Great cast, stars Cheadle and Ryan Gosling, also has Kevin Spacey, Jena Malone, Michelle Williams, Lena Olin, Michael Pena, Kerry Washington.
Way of The Gun - This one is older, but it seemed to get lost in the shuffle. From the same guy who wrote Usual Suspects, and I think most were disappointed because its not quite that good, but on its own its a solid movie. One of the best shootouts in a movie that youll see
Last Kiss - Might lose my man card on this one, but I thought it was funny and it kept me entertained. If you dont like Zach Braff though, skip it.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Great sort of neo-noir, murder mystery movie. RDJr and Kilmer own in it.
Mission Impossible III - You know the drill here. Much better than 2. Cant say its better than the first, but some might.
Lucky Number Slevin - Has the feel of an American made Guy Ritchie flick. Entertaining the whole way thru. Great cast.
A History of Violence - I think Eastern Promises was the better recent Cronenberg-Mortenson movies, but some would disagree
Appaloosa - Sort of finds the middle crowd between a psychological and shoot em up western. Slow at times, but Ed Harris is great and Viggo Mortensen is good as usual.
To narrow it down, Id say American Gangster, United States of Leland, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang are my 3 favorites and must see (plus Assassination of JJ). Honorable Mention to Lucky Number Slevin, Way of the Gun, and Hustle & Flow
I'll check some of those out. I've seen a few already but not all of them. I've seen American Gangster, Traitor, Way of The Gun, Mission Impossible III, Lucky Number Slevin. Those are the only one's I know I've seen for sure. Way of the gun was probably may favorite out of that little group I've seen.
thanks for the info about them too, that really helps.
some of the better movies I've seen lately and movies I just dig overall:
There Will Be Blood
Inglorious Basterds
No Country For Old Men
Burn After Reading
The Bad Lieutenant
City Of God
Big Lebowski
Jurassic Park
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Synecdoche, New York
Pan's Labrynth
Terminator 2
etc
I like weird stuff and all that. I like high budget movies sometimes like the matrix and weird sci fi stuff. I'm game for most movies to be honest.
This sort of correlates with my sex dream I had with kate winselt, tell me if this is not weird. okay so like 8th grade or some shit I have a sexy love affair with kate winslet in dream world and then years later she makes the "The Reader" and is a nazi with my last name. is that not fucked up? I think we really boned in my dream and that's why she made that movie.
The new Bad Lieutenant or the original with Keitel? If its the old one, Ive seen all those except Synecdoche, New York which I'll get around to seeing eventually.
I didnt love Bad Lt or Burn After Reading, but I liked both of them. The rest are classics. City of God is my favorite foreign movie. I like Fear & Loathing, although I prefer Where The Buffalo Roam.
That Winslet dream is pretty fucked up ;D...If you havent seen Little Children, check that out. Very good movie, with a weirdo in it, and Winslet in some sweaty sex scenes. Sounds right up your alley!!!
QuoteThe new Bad Lieutenant or the original with Keitel? If its the old one, Ive seen all those except Synecdoche, New York which I'll get around to seeing eventually.
I didnt love Bad Lt or Burn After Reading, but I liked both of them. The rest are classics. City of God is my favorite foreign movie. I like Fear & Loathing, although I prefer Where The Buffalo Roam.
That Winslet dream is pretty fucked up ;D...If you havent seen Little Children, check that out. Very good movie, with a weirdo in it, and Winslet in some sweaty sex scenes. Sounds right up your alley!!!
I don't know about that bitch. yeah those movies aren't my favorite some are just movies I remember seeing recently and liking others like jurassic park are some of my favorites.
I'm sure this has been thoroughly discussed elsewhere, but what did folks think of Watchmen? I read the graphic novel a few weeks before it opened in theaters, saw it in a theater, then later bought the bluray disc. I've watched Watchmen probably a half dozen times all told. I guess you can say that I liked it. Other thoughts?
QuoteI'm sure this has been thoroughly discussed elsewhere, but what did folks think of Watchmen? I read the graphic novel a few weeks before it opened in theaters, saw it in a theater, then later bought the bluray disc. I've watched Watchmen probably a half dozen times all told. I guess you can say that I liked it. Other thoughts?
I'm one of the few who didn't go nuts over the graphic novel, so I could care less if I see the film.
QuoteI'm sure this has been thoroughly discussed elsewhere, but what did folks think of Watchmen? I read the graphic novel a few weeks before it opened in theaters, saw it in a theater, then later bought the bluray disc. I've watched Watchmen probably a half dozen times all told. I guess you can say that I liked it. Other thoughts?
I never knew the original so the movie probably wasn't as cool to me for that reason. I thought it was too long and that's really my main gripe with it. some of the parts in it are pretty bad ass. if it didn't have titty in it I might now be feel the same way.
QuoteI'm sure this has been thoroughly discussed elsewhere, but what did folks think of Watchmen? I read the graphic novel a few weeks before it opened in theaters, saw it in a theater, then later bought the bluray disc. I've watched Watchmen probably a half dozen times all told. I guess you can say that I liked it. Other thoughts?
Didnt read the comic, but I found the movie to be pretty boring. I usually like flashbacks in movies as well, but they felt distracting in Watchmen. Jackie Earle Haley as Rorshach was great (JEH almost makes me want to see the new Freddy movie, Im sure he's great) and Jeff Dean Morgan as the comedian was good, but outside of them and the special effects, I found the movie extremely meh.
is anyone else really looking forward to this:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/fox/predators/
Quoteis anyone else really looking forward to this:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/fox/predators/
Looks like it has potential to be sweet and little chance of being bad like the AVP's since the got a decent cast for it. Rodriguez producing it makes me hopeful as well.
One question though: If it takes Arnold to kill 1 predator, how are Adrien Brody, Eric Foreman, and a few other people going to kill a planet of Predators?
QuoteQuoteis anyone else really looking forward to this:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/fox/predators/
Looks like it has potential to be sweet and little chance of being bad like the AVP's since the got a decent cast for it. Rodriguez producing it makes me hopeful as well.
One question though: If it takes Arnold to kill 1 predator, how are Adrien Brody, Eric Foreman, and a few other people going to kill a planet of Predators?
Hmm... not sure- would make sense that they DON'T survive
So Robert Rodriguez is actually making what was a fake trailer in Grindhouse into an actual movie!? YESSSS!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfxroPeYAS0[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfxroPeYAS0
O-L-D Terry Gilliam: "Time Bandits" just got around to it and found it a typical TG trip.
"Book of Shadows, Blair Witch 2"--mostly because it made a list of best horror movies, otherwise it would have remained ignored--meh
Night and the City
DeNiro movie from the early 90's that was a remake. He plays an unsuccessful & shady lawyer who decides to become a boxing promoter because he thinks thats how he'll finally make money. Since DeNiro rarely ever plays a poor schlub (maybe never?) like this, its worth watching just for his performance. Predictable, but still entertaining thanks to Bobby D
5.7/10
This Is England
Been wanting to see this movie for awhile, finally did, thought it was great...Story was brilliant and believable, cinematography made it actually feel like it was shot 20+ years ago (as did the clothing). I guess the main character about 13 years old when this was made, but he looks more like 10 years old, and Im not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone under 16 years old (not to mention he had never been in a film before). Stephen Graham (Tommy from Snatch) was also excellent, and it was great to see him in a large role and more outspoken, charismatic, and in-charge character. Not sure what else to really say about it. Pretty sure DB and some other have talked about this one and Meadows other movies in here
8.6/10
Fighting
For movies of this fare, much better than expected. Didnt realize it until the movie started, but it was written and directed by Dito Montiel, whose only other W&D was for arguably my favorite movie of the last 5 or so years - A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints. He brings back Channing Tatum for this movie, who no one would confuse for a great actor, but he's believable in any movie Ive seen him in. Im a big Terrence Howard fan, and although his character grew on me here, he couldve done more with it and the accent kind of bothered me. Main complaints are that a few of the fights are terribly unbelievable. The sequences are pretty good, but I have a hard time to believe this kid off the street is beating guys 100lbs heavier than him or the Chinese's best fighter (who happened to be Cung Le). Also, main character's antagonist and final fight was a terribly cheesy and turd of a character
4.8/10
Eight Legged Freaks
I hate spiders, let alone giant spiders. Watched this last night for laughs, and it delivered! Im pretty sure based on some of the dialogue it was actually supposed to be funny (ie Slither) than just so bad it was funny. Dewey Arquette always brings a laugh worthy performance to the screen and doesnt disappoint. Mother-daughter combo of Kari Wuhrer and an 18yr old Scarlett Johanssen was arguably the hottest family combo in the history of film. Spiders actually looked pretty real and the effects were solid. Pretty good for one of those horror-comedies if thats what youre looking for
6.3/10
Quote
This Is England
Been wanting to see this movie for awhile, finally did, thought it was great...Story was brilliant and believable, cinematography made it actually feel like it was shot 20+ years ago (as did the clothing). I guess the main character about 13 years old when this was made, but he looks more like 10 years old, and Im not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone under 16 years old (not to mention he had never been in a film before). Stephen Graham (Tommy from Snatch) was also excellent, and it was great to see him in a large role and more outspoken, charismatic, and in-charge character. Not sure what else to really say about it. Pretty sure DB and some other have talked about this one and Meadows other movies in here
8.6/10
Yes. It's an outstanding film and the sound tracking is pretty damn great. Do yourself a favor and watch Dead Man's Shoes also. Just utterly haunting performances.
QuoteQuote
This Is England
Been wanting to see this movie for awhile, finally did, thought it was great...Story was brilliant and believable, cinematography made it actually feel like it was shot 20+ years ago (as did the clothing). I guess the main character about 13 years old when this was made, but he looks more like 10 years old, and Im not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone under 16 years old (not to mention he had never been in a film before). Stephen Graham (Tommy from Snatch) was also excellent, and it was great to see him in a large role and more outspoken, charismatic, and in-charge character. Not sure what else to really say about it. Pretty sure DB and some other have talked about this one and Meadows other movies in here
8.6/10
Yes. It's an outstanding film and the sound tracking is pretty damn great. Do yourself a favor and watch Dead Man's Shoes also. Just utterly haunting performances.
I actually watched it last week so I forgot about that, but the soundtrack was great. I was loving the Toots&Maytals! What did you think about that kid's performance? Like I said, not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone so young.
I'll definitely check out DMS
QuoteQuoteQuote
This Is England
Been wanting to see this movie for awhile, finally did, thought it was great...Story was brilliant and believable, cinematography made it actually feel like it was shot 20+ years ago (as did the clothing). I guess the main character about 13 years old when this was made, but he looks more like 10 years old, and Im not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone under 16 years old (not to mention he had never been in a film before). Stephen Graham (Tommy from Snatch) was also excellent, and it was great to see him in a large role and more outspoken, charismatic, and in-charge character. Not sure what else to really say about it. Pretty sure DB and some other have talked about this one and Meadows other movies in here
8.6/10
Yes. It's an outstanding film and the sound tracking is pretty damn great. Do yourself a favor and watch Dead Man's Shoes also. Just utterly haunting performances.
I actually watched it last week so I forgot about that, but the soundtrack was great. I was loving the Toots&Maytals! What did you think about that kid's performance? Like I said, not sure Ive ever seen a better performance by someone so young.
I'll definitely check out DMS
Toots is fantastic. If you do not have any, looking into it. It's worth it.
and there will be a sort of sequel. http://www.deadline.com/2010/04/this-is-england-becomes-tv-drama/
Thomas Turgoose is a great, young actor. He's in another Shane Meadows movie, Sommers Town.
I LOVE TOOTS!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_St8Kbo4uwU[/media]
QuoteO-L-D Terry Gilliam: "Time Bandits" just got around to it and found it a typical TG trip.
"Book of Shadows, Blair Witch 2"--mostly because it made a list of best horror movies, otherwise it would have remained ignored--meh
Blair Witch 2 made a list of best horror movies? What list? The movie rightly bombed at the box-office and it's one of the more terrible sequels ever produced, which is saying a lot. However, I admire the original film and it remains terrifying and influential.
My sister gave me American History X to watch.
My goodness. Edward Norton is so amazing! How can I hate and love one character in the space of two hours?
QuoteMy sister gave me American History X to watch.
My goodness. Edward Norton is so amazing! How can I hate and love one character in the space of two hours?
After watching that movie for the first time in awhile a few months ago, I think it's the best movie thats been made in the last 15 years, with Edward Norton's performance being the best in that time period as well. He plays the 3 different phases of Derek Vinyard (pre-skinhead, during, post-skinhead) flawlessly and you'd think he actually was one back in the day. Everything about this movie is powerful, whether its positive or negative.
'Drugstore Cowboy'
One of my favourite films.
QuoteQuoteMy sister gave me American History X to watch.
My goodness. Edward Norton is so amazing! How can I hate and love one character in the space of two hours?
After watching that movie for the first time in awhile a few months ago, I think it's the best movie thats been made in the last 15 years, with Edward Norton's performance being the best in that time period as well. He plays the 3 different phases of Derek Vinyard (pre-skinhead, during, post-skinhead) flawlessly and you'd think he actually was one back in the day. Everything about this movie is powerful, whether its positive or negative.
Absolutely.
Quote
'Drugstore Cowboy'
One of my favourite films.
Definitely my favorite Gus Van Sant movie. I also like a similarly themed movie from Larry Clark, Another Day In Paradise, a good bit. James Woods is great in that one.
My 2nd favorite GVS movie is probably the black comedy To Die For. Never seen a movie quite like that one.
QuoteQuoteMy sister gave me American History X to watch.
My goodness. Edward Norton is so amazing! How can I hate and love one character in the space of two hours?
After watching that movie for the first time in awhile a few months ago, I think it's the best movie thats been made in the last 15 years, with Edward Norton's performance being the best in that time period as well. He plays the 3 different phases of Derek Vinyard (pre-skinhead, during, post-skinhead) flawlessly and you'd think he actually was one back in the day. Everything about this movie is powerful, whether its positive or negative.
Ed Norton is just a fantastic actor. I even liked him in The Hulk. He is intense, can be quite funny, and sometimes downright scary. I'm intrigued by this new film he's in, playing two twin brothers in a dark comedy. Let me go find the trailer on You Tube to post below. BRB.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDuaxECrykE[/media]
QuoteQuoteQuoteMy sister gave me American History X to watch.
My goodness. Edward Norton is so amazing! How can I hate and love one character in the space of two hours?
After watching that movie for the first time in awhile a few months ago, I think it's the best movie thats been made in the last 15 years, with Edward Norton's performance being the best in that time period as well. He plays the 3 different phases of Derek Vinyard (pre-skinhead, during, post-skinhead) flawlessly and you'd think he actually was one back in the day. Everything about this movie is powerful, whether its positive or negative.
Ed Norton is just a fantastic actor. I even liked him in The Hulk. He is intense, can be quite funny, and sometimes downright scary. I'm intrigued by this new film he's in, playing two twin brothers in a dark comedy. Let me go find the trailer on You Tube to post below. BRB.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDuaxECrykE[/media]
There is an amazing quality version of that out, I'm going to PM you in a minute. The movie was pretty good, Norton was great as always. He's been in some of my favorite movies. Fight Club, American History X. One of the real actors.
Leaves of Grass was pretty good. It was cool seeing norton play his twin. as for the whole twin concept that is happening in film these days I can't say I get it. The CGI twin has been done to death, at least in Leaves of Grass the actor doing it is top shelf.
QuoteQuoteQuoteMy sister gave me American History X to watch.
My goodness. Edward Norton is so amazing! How can I hate and love one character in the space of two hours?
After watching that movie for the first time in awhile a few months ago, I think it's the best movie thats been made in the last 15 years, with Edward Norton's performance being the best in that time period as well. He plays the 3 different phases of Derek Vinyard (pre-skinhead, during, post-skinhead) flawlessly and you'd think he actually was one back in the day. Everything about this movie is powerful, whether its positive or negative.
Ed Norton is just a fantastic actor. I even liked him in The Hulk. He is intense, can be quite funny, and sometimes downright scary. I'm intrigued by this new film he's in, playing two twin brothers in a dark comedy. Let me go find the trailer on You Tube to post below. BRB.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDuaxECrykE[/media]
Yeah, I posted that trailer way back in this thread when I first heard about that movie. After his run of movies in the 90's (American History X, Rounders, Fight Club, Primal Fear are some of my all time favorite movies), Norton was on his way to becoming my favorite actor, but most of his movies this last decade weren't near as good IMO except for 25th Hour and The Score, and he hasnt seemed to challenge himself with roles. Either way, Leaves of Grass looks like it has the potential for his best performance since the 90's
The Men Who Stare At Goats - Great cast (obviously), so I was expecting a lot. Not bad, but maybe a little underdeveloped. Lacking a little something I thought. Maybe I need to watch again. 3/5
The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus - Again, great cast. And again, I thought it was okay. Great visuals, interesting concept, but I thought, in the end, it wasn't all that moving. 3/5
Lymelife - maybe the only role I've seen Alec Baldwin in where I didn't like him at all. mostly about a kid growing up, struggling with separating parents, and a girl he likes and her dad, who has lyme disease. 2.75/5
Gentlemen Broncos - from the makers of Napoleon Dynamite. has Jemaine Clement from Flight of the conchords. Thought I'd give it a chance. Fell asleep halfway through and not sure I care to finish it. But I probably will. 1/5
QuoteThe Men Who Stare At Goats - Great cast (obviously), so I was expecting a lot. Not bad, but maybe a little underdeveloped. Lacking a little something I thought. Maybe I need to watch again. 3/5
The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus - Again, great cast. And again, I thought it was okay. Great visuals, interesting concept, but I thought, in the end, it wasn't all that moving. 3/5
Lymelife - maybe the only role I've seen Alec Baldwin in where I didn't like him at all. mostly about a kid growing up, struggling with separating parents, and a girl he likes and her dad, who has lyme disease. 2.75/5
Gentlemen Broncos - from the makers of Napoleon Dynamite. has Jemaine Clement from Flight of the conchords. Thought I'd give it a chance. Fell asleep halfway through and not sure I care to finish it. But I probably will. 1/5
I liked men who stared at goats. felt it was solid but not top level. more of a fun movie with good acting than a seriously developed story will great acting. it could have been better for sure agreed.
Imaginarium could have been bad ass if ledger would have stayed alive to finish his role. I felt the dream sequences they edited in with depp and the other two dudes was fairly weak. ledger was good as fuck in it. sucks the dudes dead he had some talent.
just watched The Wolfman with Hopkins and Co. decent remake? not as good as I thought it would be. 6.8/10
Alice in Wonderland(Tim Burton's) - 4/10 - lame.
I thought Goats was good but didnt live up to its potential. It needed more Jeff Bridges.
I was going to watch Lymelife since 1 of those movie channels has been playing it, but I think i'll pass. Lyme disease? Gimme a break, there's a cure for that shit.
I want to see Wolfman. I didnt think that was on DVD yet, something tells me you bought it out of a trunk in Detroit though. I thought it looked real good.
Yeah, I thought Alice was pretty boring. Never was a Disney animated movie I liked in the first place.
i'm way behind on movies but i saw this last weekend and loved it...LOVED it...too little Aziz but still...
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/PosterFunnyPeople.jpg)
I watched 1/2 of "The Road" last night on HD in demand. Paused it for a few minutes, then it wouldn't come back. First half was depressing as hell. I may try to watch the last half since it'll be available til tonight. Might just abandon it though. Anyone seen it? Is it worth finishing?
QuoteI watched 1/2 of "The Road" last night on HD in demand. Paused it for a few minutes, then it wouldn't come back. First half was depressing as hell. I may try to watch the last half since it'll be available til tonight. Might just abandon it though. Anyone seen it? Is it worth finishing?
Havent seen it, read some reviews today though that said it was hard to watch at times, but overall very well done
QuoteQuoteI watched 1/2 of "The Road" last night on HD in demand. Paused it for a few minutes, then it wouldn't come back. First half was depressing as hell. I may try to watch the last half since it'll be available til tonight. Might just abandon it though. Anyone seen it? Is it worth finishing?
Havent seen it, read some reviews today though that said it was hard to watch at times, but overall very well done
cinematography was excellent. the story line was real dark and depressing, especially after repeated bong rips lol
I'm running out of movies to see. Do to my recent laziness the past year and a half I believe I have watched the majority of movies I would probably consider good that I've heard of. Now I have no idea what to watch, none of the plots these days seem that interesting anymore.
I've been in the mood for mind expanding type documentaries or films that are really artfully done but coherent. I'm not read for eraserhead yet. one day. So recommend me random shit please for the sake of my sanity. I still have to check out that ben affleck movie. I'm going to go watch "My Son, My Son, What have Ye Done". It's herzog which is the only reason I'm watching it. I don't want to polarize myself I need to expand. herzog is so creepy and awesome though. it's hilarious in life at the end of the earth or whatever that doc he did is about Antarctica. When he asked the scientist if pengiuns were "homosexual" I almost lost it. If you like beautiful movies it's really well done. It's not cliche boring tundra either. stoned and rambling once again. pitch me more ideas. your favorite movies.
I thought the road was pretty good. It seemed fairly realistic but like you guys said sad as fuck.
just watched "Tetro". I'd rate it a 7/10 I suppose. it's a super slow movie though. The character Tetro was pretty cool. It's mostly black and white with small segments of color. shots of a play, boring but kinda necessary for the story. If you can watch it for free and have nothing else to watch it's probably worth the 2hours...
The Cove - not an 'enjoyable' film & animal lovers/anyone with a heart will find it hard not to shed a few tears whilst watching this excellent, well made & horribly informative documentary.
Watch the movie & please sign the petition: http://www.thecovemovie.com/ (please sign it anyway even if you don't want to watch the film)
Quote[Great sandwich in that movie!
It looks like it's a lot of good food in that movie... And even more in the special features. Well, or not for me - I'm a vegetarian.
Another great movie is American movie. You should foten judge a movie from it's special features, and American movie has the best extra material ever been shown to mankind.
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American Movie is the funniest doc ever made and one of the best docs ever made for that matter.
Raging Bull last night - never seen it before. I liked The Wrestler better.
QuoteThe Cove - not an 'enjoyable' film & animal lovers/anyone with a heart will find it hard not to shed a few tears whilst watching this excellent, well made & horribly informative documentary.
Watch the movie & please sign the petition: http://www.thecovemovie.com/ (please sign it anyway even if you don't want to watch the film)
Amen to that. You should see Food Inc. too
QuoteRaging Bull last night - never seen it before. I liked The Wrestler better.
Didnt understand the hype when I saw this. Good, but not great. Scorsese and DeNiro each have 10 movies that are better than Raging Bull IMO
just watched macgruber, thought it was quite hilarious. Will Forte has always been one of my favorites of the new cast and his work with broken lizards is always funny. Hope this guy gets to make some more movies.
Quotejust watched macgruber, thought it was quite hilarious. Will Forte has always been one of my favorites of the new cast and his work with broken lizards is always funny. Hope this guy gets to make some more movies.
Interesting. The reviews have been mostly viscious, calling MacGruber the worst of the SNL skit-to-movie films. I have high hopes for it, don't doubt its might stupid/silly, but there's a lot of hate for this film in the press.
QuoteQuotejust watched macgruber, thought it was quite hilarious. Will Forte has always been one of my favorites of the new cast and his work with broken lizards is always funny. Hope this guy gets to make some more movies.
Interesting. The reviews have been mostly viscious, calling MacGruber the worst of the SNL skit-to-movie films. I have high hopes for it, don't doubt its might stupid/silly, but there's a lot of hate for this film in the press.
I hate reviews of comedies. It all comes down to whether or not you like Will Forte's style of comedy. I don't want to give away any of the jokes because a lot of the reason they're funny is because they're completely random and out of nowhere. towards the end it started to drag but when it's funny, at least I thought it was fucking insanely hilarious.
I'm not sure if the concept is over people's heads or if they really do think it's stupid but they basically setup the entire movie to be a fairly serious "action" movie. The opening scene doesn't have any laughs and is fairly serious then as the movie unravels it just gets more and more ridiculous. The reason the previews for it are so short is because every other word is a swear word. Val Kilmer is the villain and his last name is basically "Cunt" but they say it "Cunth" in the movie haha I thought a lot of the laughs were super hilarious, minus a few. I'm sure getting stoned and watching it had an effect on how much I liked it. plus it was only like 85 minutes.
QuoteQuoteQuotejust watched macgruber, thought it was quite hilarious. Will Forte has always been one of my favorites of the new cast and his work with broken lizards is always funny. Hope this guy gets to make some more movies.
Interesting. The reviews have been mostly viscious, calling MacGruber the worst of the SNL skit-to-movie films. I have high hopes for it, don't doubt its might stupid/silly, but there's a lot of hate for this film in the press.
I hate reviews of comedies. It all comes down to whether or not you like Will Forte's style of comedy. I don't want to give away any of the jokes because a lot of the reason they're funny is because they're completely random and out of nowhere. towards the end it started to drag but when it's funny, at least I thought it was fucking insanely hilarious.
I'm not sure if the concept is over people's heads or if they really do think it's stupid but they basically setup the entire movie to be a fairly serious "action" movie. The opening scene doesn't have any laughs and is fairly serious then as the movie unravels it just gets more and more ridiculous. The reason the previews for it are so short is because every other word is a swear word. Val Kilmer is the villain and his last name is basically "Cunt" but they say it "Cunth" in the movie haha I thought a lot of the laughs were super hilarious, minus a few. I'm sure getting stoned and watching it had an effect on how much I liked it. plus it was only like 85 minutes.
I'll try to watch it under Sticky conditions. I agree w/the hesitation to take critiics too seriously. Comedy is really dependent upon individual tastes. I loved Tropic Thunder but Michele didn't care for it. To each their own.
Yes, comedy is more subjective then most. However, I find the skit incredible dumb (normally not a bad thing) and worse UNFUNNY. It's unfunny the 3-5 minutes its on SNL so an 85 minute movie would just be painful. Like Pat, Stewart Saves His Family, Superstar, Night At The Roxbury painful.
In reference to the last 2 posts....
I thought Tropic Thunder sucked. and I like almost every Ben Stiller comedy that Ive seen. I thought it looked great in the previews, but it wasnt. RDJr was very unfunny to me. Best part of that movie was Tom Cruise.
Night At The Roxbury is awesome and is probably the best SNL skit movie since Wayne's World.
QuoteYes, comedy is more subjective then most. However, I find the skit incredible dumb (normally not a bad thing) and worse UNFUNNY. It's unfunny the 3-5 minutes its on SNL so an 85 minute movie would just be painful. Like Pat, Stewart Saves His Family, Superstar, Night At The Roxbury painful.
It's not like that though really. It's more of the story of Macgrubers redemption haha. It's not just Macgruber in a room making jokes and then a bomb explodes. It's more about who Macgruber is and his history which I think is absolutely fucking hilarious. "Time to pound some Cunth". hahaha, I like night at the roxbury when it came out but I think will ferrell is a funny mother fucker and chris kattan(?) looks weird so it worked for me. haha I want to tell some jokes but they won't be funny not in context to how forte delivers it. that's what I appreciate about Will Forte as a comedian, when he's a character he is 100percent that character. Some of it's predictable but again I think that's the point. for it to be a cliche action movie.
I thought the Will Forte and Will Arnett comedy The Brothers Solomon was hilarious. I might be the only person in America who has seen it though.
Not quite as good, but still funny, is the Arnett comedy Lets Go To Prison
This is what I mean about comedy being subjective. You guys are all over the place with what you like and hate regarding comedy.
I'd like to hear what you think are some of the better comedy films. Here's a few from johnnYYac.
Walk Hard
Take the Money and Run
Young Frankenstein
A New Leaf
The Graduate
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The Big Lebowski
Life of Brian
Harvey
A Christmas Story
This is Spinal Tap
Office Space
Evil Dead 2
A Fish Called Wanda
QuoteI thought the Will Forte and Will Arnett comedy The Brothers Solomon was hilarious. I might be the only person in America who has seen it though.
Not quite as good, but still funny, is the Arnett comedy Lets Go To Prison
I thought that was a pretty funny movie, I'd like to watch it again sometime. Did the story revolve more around Arnett though? Is this Forte's first starring role film where it's all him? I assume so. He's such a hilarious dude. completely underrated.
Get a buzz on for Macgruber and if you don't laugh a little bit I don't know what else to say, it was great.
QuoteThis is what I mean about comedy being subjective. You guys are all over the place with what you like and hate regarding comedy.
I'd like to hear what you think are some of the better comedy films. Here's a few from johnnYYac.
Walk Hard
Take the Money and Run
Young Frankenstein
A New Leaf
The Graduate
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The Big Lebowski
Life of Brian
Harvey
A Christmas Story
This is Spinal Tap
Office Space
Evil Dead 2
A Fish Called Wanda
Big Lebowski and Office Space are both two of my favorite comedies for sure.
Super Troopers
Club Dread - even though a lot of people don't like this movie I found it hilarious.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Tommy Boy
Macgruber
Wayne's World I & II
Austin Powers I,II, & III
Half Baked
Superbad
Me, Myself, and Irene
more will hit me in the balls once people start posting their lists
QuoteQuoteI thought the Will Forte and Will Arnett comedy The Brothers Solomon was hilarious. I might be the only person in America who has seen it though.
Not quite as good, but still funny, is the Arnett comedy Lets Go To Prison
I thought that was a pretty funny movie, I'd like to watch it again sometime. Did the story revolve more around Arnett though? Is this Forte's first starring role film where it's all him? I assume so. He's such a hilarious dude. completely underrated.
Which one of the 2 did you see?
In Brother Solomon, theyre brothers obviously, and basically every scene 1 of them is in the other one is too. So Forte wasnt the clear star, but both were more like co-stars
My favorite 30 or so comedies would probably be:
Dumb & Dumber
Big Lebowski
Grandma's Boy
Swingers
Bad Santa
There's Something About Mary
Step Brothers
Dazed & Confused
Half Baked
40 Year Old Virgin
Bio Dome
Super Troopers
Office Space
Saving Silverman
Superbad
Ace Ventura
Clerks
Caddyshack
Friday
Kingpin
Old School
Anchorman
PCU
What About Bob?
Kindergarten Cop
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
My Cousin Vinny
Dirty Work
Nothing to Lose
Meet The Parents
Election
Deuce Bigelow
...im sure im forgetting a few but thats close
QuoteMy favorite 30 or so comedies would probably be:
Dumb & Dumber
Big Lebowski
Grandma's Boy
Swingers
Bad Santa
There's Something About Mary
Step Brothers
Dazed & Confused
Half Baked
40 Year Old Virgin
Bio Dome
Super Troopers
Office Space
Saving Silverman
Superbad
Ace Ventura
Clerks
Caddyshack
Friday
Kingpin
Old School
Anchorman
PCU
What About Bob?
Kindergarten Cop
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
My Cousin Vinny
Dirty Work
Nothing to Lose
Meet The Parents
Election
Deuce Bigelow
...im sure im forgetting a few but thats close
Fixed ;)
May I add:
Fear of a Black Hat
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
Kung Pow
Role Models
Stripes
Fletch
Coming to America (thought it hasn't aged well, it was the best back in the day)
QuoteQuoteMy favorite 30 or so comedies would probably be:
Dumb & Dumber
Big Lebowski
Grandma's Boy
Swingers
Bad Santa
There's Something About Mary
Step Brothers
Dazed & Confused
Half Baked
40 Year Old Virgin
Bio Dome
Super Troopers
Office Space
Saving Silverman
Superbad
Ace Ventura
Clerks
Caddyshack
Friday
Kingpin
Old School
Anchorman
PCU
What About Bob?
Kindergarten Cop
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
My Cousin Vinny
Dirty Work
Nothing to Lose
Meet The Parents
Election
Deuce Bigelow
...im sure im forgetting a few but thats close
Fixed ;)
+ best for last (saw JY mentioned it but it needed its own pic)
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FIZZIXTED ;-)
Might I also suggest these gems:
Blazing Saddles
The Jerk
QuoteQuoteQuoteI thought the Will Forte and Will Arnett comedy The Brothers Solomon was hilarious. I might be the only person in America who has seen it though.
Not quite as good, but still funny, is the Arnett comedy Lets Go To Prison
I thought that was a pretty funny movie, I'd like to watch it again sometime. Did the story revolve more around Arnett though? Is this Forte's first starring role film where it's all him? I assume so. He's such a hilarious dude. completely underrated.
Which one of the 2 did you see?
In Brother Solomon, theyre brothers obviously, and basically every scene 1 of them is in the other one is too. So Forte wasnt the clear star, but both were more like co-stars
I've seen both, The Brother Solomon is where they go around trying to get a chick prego right? funny stuff. nice list of hilarious movie's by the way. can't believe I forgot so many of those.
Saw 'L'appartement' at the weekend (didn't get it at all)
also
'The Straight Story' (one of the best)
Finally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
QuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
I liked Superbad. It's too long and it ran out of steam, but it's a good comedy.
I finally got around to seeing Old School. It had some great laughs, although the plot is thin and like Superbad, it runs out of steam 3/4's in. Still, an excellent comedy.
QuoteQuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
it kinda sucked. i had no expectations. :-?
QuoteQuoteQuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
it kinda sucked. i had no expectations. :-?
>:( ;)
sucked? c'mon now PL!
.....maybe its because
youve never had period pants
it's mind boggling people are saying Superbad wasn't funny.
the scene where Jonah Hill gets menstrual juice on him was hilarious.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
it kinda sucked. i had no expectations. :-?
>:( ;)
sucked? c'mon now PL!
.....maybe its because youve never had period pants
your wisdom is pure and true.
Preview of a new Mortal Kombat movie? Count me in
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updated list, I stole h3tty's list to update my pathetic previous excuse for a list:
Dumb & Dumber
Big Lebowski
Swingers
There's Something About Mary
Dazed & Confused
40 Year Old Virgin
Bio Dome
Saving Silverman
Clerks
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Dogma
Kingpin
Old School
Anchorman
What About Bob?
Kindergarten Cop
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
My Cousin Vinny
Dirty Work
Meet The Parents
Deuce Bigelow
Office Space
Super Troopers
Club Dread
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective I&II
Tommy Boy
Macgruber
Wayne's World I & II
Austin Powers I,II, & III
Half Baked
Superbad
Me, Myself, and Irene
Cable Guy
Ghostbusters I & II
Scary Movie (the original and the one with charlie sheen are pretty funny).
Naked Gun #_? the one with OJ simpson
Cabin Boy
Groundhogs Day
Black Sheep
Zoolander
Beetlejuice
Mrs. Doubtfire
Shaun of the Dead
Knocked Up
Happy Gilmore
Billy Madison
Hot Shots Part Duex
Borat
National Lampoon's: Christmas Vacation
Rushmore
Royal Tenenbaums
Napoleon Dynamite
Junior
so what if I looked a top 100 list or two. ps why the fuck is tootsie so far up in the ranks? wtf?
Quote
Me, Myself, and Irene
Cable Guy
Cabin Boy
Black Sheep
Zoolander
Beetlejuice
Mrs. Doubtfire
Shaun of the Dead
Knocked Up
Happy Gilmore
Billy Madison
Borat
National Lampoon's: Christmas Vacation
These would all have been very close to making my list. Cabin Boy is awesome. I didnt like Cable Guy when it came out, but when I saw it again 5 or so years ago, I liked it a lot. Borat and Knocked Up probably should be on my list. I think Knocked Up is underrated because people think of it as more of a chick flick when it really isnt.
But hunny I got Matsui!
QuoteQuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
A friend recommended it as being extremely good. I thought the policemen were pretty funny, but found the three main characters entirely unsympathetic. I'm probably just being a grumpy old git.
QuoteQuoteQuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
A friend recommended it as being extremely good. I thought the policemen were pretty funny, but found the three main characters entirely unsympathetic. I'm probably just being a grumpy old git.
I think it's a very "American" film for a lack of a better way of putting it. I'm not sure if high school/teen angst such as this is the same here as in England. I agree, it wasn't that great. It might be because I had very high expectations coming off of Knocked Up, 40 YO Virgin, Freeks & Geeks, etc. Most things in the Aptow world I really enjoy. This was not one of them.....and Pineapple Express. I just found both to be unappealing and *gasp* unfunny.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteFinally got round to watching Superbad on Sunday. I didn't like it at all.
Did you have high expectations or just not think it was funny at all?
I dont think Ive ever seen anyone think it didnt have plenty of laughs at least
A friend recommended it as being extremely good. I thought the policemen were pretty funny, but found the three main characters entirely unsympathetic. I'm probably just being a grumpy old git.
I think it's a very "American" film for a lack of a better way of putting it. I'm not sure if high school/teen angst such as this is the same here as in England. I agree, it wasn't that great. It might be because I had very high expectations coming off of Knocked Up, 40 YO Virgin, Freeks & Geeks, etc. Most things in the Aptow world I really enjoy. This was not one of them.....and Pineapple Express. I just found both to be unappealing and *gasp* unfunny.
Micheal Cera is very funny in Superbad in a nervous straight man role. Take his character out of the film or cast someone else in his role and the whole thing is a disaster.
So we were discussing this on another board, but I wanted to see what the people here thought. We were talking about The Departed (I love it, def in my Top 10 all time) and someone brought up Mark Wahlberg being a shitty actor. A few agreed with him, a couple disagreed. Now, I dont think he's great by any means, but I think he's decent, good enough to add to a movie and unlikely he'll ruin a movie for you. Kind of like a poor man's Tom Cruise.
Anyhow, I looked at his filmography on IMDB, and here are the 23 movies he has been in up thru 2009:
The Lovely Bones (2009) .... Jack Salmon
Max Payne (2008) .... Max Payne
The Happening (2008) .... Elliot Moore
We Own the Night (2007) .... Joseph Grusinsky
Shooter (2007/I) .... Bob Lee Swagger
The Departed (2006) .... Staff Sgt. Dignam
Invincible (2006) .... Vince Papale
Four Brothers (2005) .... Bobby Mercer
I Heart Huckabees (2004) .... Tommy Corn
The Italian Job (2003) .... Charlie Croker
The Truth About Charlie (2002) .... Lewis Bartholamew
Rock Star (2001) .... Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Planet of the Apes (2001) .... Captain Leo Davidson
The Perfect Storm (2000) .... Bobby Shatford
The Yards (2000) .... Leo Handler
Three Kings (1999) .... Troy Barlow
The Corruptor (1999) .... Danny Wallace
The Big Hit (1998) .... Melvin Smiley
Boogie Nights (1997) .... Eddie Adams - Dirk Diggler
Traveller (1997) .... Pat O'Hara
Fear (1996) .... David McCall
The Basketball Diaries (1995) .... Mickey
Renaissance Man (1994) .... Pvt. Tommy Lee Haywood
After looking at that list, I was surprised that Ive actually seen every single one of these movies. Also, the only 3 that I didnt at least enjoy (ie not necessarily "good" but at least entertaining) were The Happening, Max Payne, and Rock Star. I dont really remember Rock Star, but the other 2 were total garbage. So 20/23 I liked. Thats gotta be one of the highest percentages for any actor for me, so I gotta think he's a fairly good actor, right?
The Departed, Three Kings, Boogie Nights, We Own The Night, and Basketball Diaries are probably my Top 5. Fear and The Big Hit are definitely guilty pleasures.
QuoteSo we were discussing this on another board, but I wanted to see what the people here thought. We were talking about The Departed (I love it, def in my Top 10 all time) and someone brought up Mark Wahlberg being a shitty actor. A few agreed with him, a couple disagreed. Now, I dont think he's great by any means, but I think he's decent, good enough to add to a movie and unlikely he'll ruin a movie for you. Kind of like a poor man's Tom Cruise.
Anyhow, I looked at his filmography on IMDB, and here are the 23 movies he has been in up thru 2009:
The Lovely Bones (2009) .... Jack Salmon
Max Payne (2008) .... Max Payne
The Happening (2008) .... Elliot Moore
We Own the Night (2007) .... Joseph Grusinsky
Shooter (2007/I) .... Bob Lee Swagger
The Departed (2006) .... Staff Sgt. Dignam
Invincible (2006) .... Vince Papale
Four Brothers (2005) .... Bobby Mercer
I Heart Huckabees (2004) .... Tommy Corn
The Italian Job (2003) .... Charlie Croker
The Truth About Charlie (2002) .... Lewis Bartholamew
Rock Star (2001) .... Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Planet of the Apes (2001) .... Captain Leo Davidson
The Perfect Storm (2000) .... Bobby Shatford
The Yards (2000) .... Leo Handler
Three Kings (1999) .... Troy Barlow
The Corruptor (1999) .... Danny Wallace
The Big Hit (1998) .... Melvin Smiley
Boogie Nights (1997) .... Eddie Adams - Dirk Diggler
Traveller (1997) .... Pat O'Hara
Fear (1996) .... David McCall
The Basketball Diaries (1995) .... Mickey
Renaissance Man (1994) .... Pvt. Tommy Lee Haywood
After looking at that list, I was surprised that Ive actually seen every single one of these movies. Also, the only 3 that I didnt at least enjoy (ie not necessarily "good" but at least entertaining) were The Happening, Max Payne, and Rock Star. I dont really remember Rock Star, but the other 2 were total garbage. So 20/23 I liked. Thats gotta be one of the highest percentages for any actor for me, so I gotta think he's a fairly good actor, right?
The Departed, Three Kings, Boogie Nights, We Own The Night, and Basketball Diaries are probably my Top 5. Fear and The Big Hit are definitely guilty pleasures.
so what you're saying is you <3 Marky Mark?
Do you agree or disagree?
....and, yes.
QuoteDo you agree or disagree?
....and, yes.
you pinned him fairly well. "a poor man's tom cruise". he's got the new kids on the block 'all grown up' sex appeal. girls want to lick his taint for sure. I've dug his work, my favorite of those movie's is Three Kings. That movie is one of the best of that time period for sure.
He's one of those people that studio's hire to so they know people will show up in the theater most of the time. When he actually does get a legitimate gig ie: the departed I think he does a solid job but nothing oscar worthy, it's possible he could pull a mickey rourke and make maybe one movie where he wins an award or something.
I relate to marky mark on many different levels. one being - as I was growing up, which was the mid 80s-90s people would constantly call me "Marky Mark" or "Marky Mark and the funky bunch" since my name is Mark. that was a weird 10-12years. Plus because of him people spelled my name "Marky" when growing my family and I always spelled it "Markie". So to me the joke was always a failure thus giving me a strong connection to mark walburg(sp?). too stoned.
you should watch bonnaroo right now, National is tearing it up but I think this is there last song:
http://www.youtube.com/bonnaroo
X-Men Origins: Wolverine......Dont remember much from the first 3 X-Men, but all of them were some of my least favorite from this comic book to movie fad. That said, I thought this Wolverine movie was better than all of them. Dont know much about X-Men, so maybe the storyline was better in 1 or all of the first 3, but I found this one to be more interesting with better action. Wouldve liked more time spent on the crew that Wolverine was in with his brother at the beginning, but oh well. Deadpool was pretty sweet. Wouldve like some more screentime for Gambit, even though the kid they had play him seemed kind of douchy. Definitely some cheesy stuff, but its a comic book movie after all. One question for someone who knows more about X-Men than me: are all mutants immortal or something? The opening credits show Wolverine and his brother fighting in every war that America participated in. I didnt realize they were immortal until that......3.5/5
Hamlet 2.....Dont really find Steve Coogan funny in anything Ive seen him in until now, but I thought this was decent, had some good laughs. I was 3 sheets to the wind by the time this was over, so I dont remember much, but I do remember laughing a fair amount of times and not being disappointed by the time it finished....2.9/5
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
I figured no matter how bad this was, this is the type of role I love seeing Nic Cage in and Herzog directed it, so Id at least be entertained. Liked it more than I expected. At first I wasnt buying Cage's character, but as he spirals more and more out of control, he seems more comfortable with himself and his actions and I thought he just got better and better the entire movie. Easily his best performance since Adaptation. Actual crime/investigation isnt anything all that new, but the subplots and sidestories really carried it for me. Not only did Cage get more interesting as the film went on, but everything did. Liked Val Kilmer, Id rather see him take supporting roles like this than waste his time starring in straight to DVD movies. Wish Michael Shannon had a bigger part. Worth watching just for Cage if you like him when he's actually in a good movie
7.4/10
QuoteBad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
I figured no matter how bad this was, this is the type of role I love seeing Nic Cage in and Herzog directed it, so Id at least be entertained. Liked it more than I expected. At first I wasnt buying Cage's character, but as he spirals more and more out of control, he seems more comfortable with himself and his actions and I thought he just got better and better the entire movie. Easily his best performance since Adaptation. Actual crime/investigation isnt anything all that new, but the subplots and sidestories really carried it for me. Not only did Cage get more interesting as the film went on, but everything did. Liked Val Kilmer, Id rather see him take supporting roles like this than waste his time starring in straight to DVD movies. Wish Michael Shannon had a bigger part. Worth watching just for Cage if you like him when he's actually in a good movie
7.4/10
I loved Cage in that for the simple fact that in my mind that's what I imagine he's like off camera. acting all crazy, snortin hard drugs, being nick cage 24/7. Herzog is my hero. Rescue Dawn gets a lot of heat but I loved that one a lot too. Bale gave a solid performance and the supporting characters were pretty awesome. For me it was cool seeing the dude who played Faraday on Lost doing something else, and he was a fairly convincing starving prisoner. Something about the way Herzog views the world really appeals to me. the whole "everything is chaos and here's an example" approach I really love. Rescue Dawn was a nice refresher after watching all his recent documentaries of the last decade. Bad Luetiant was mighty sweet. Herzog pulls the best out of some of these actors. If he could harness Klause Kinski he can handle anyone. "Mein Leibster Feind" is one of my favorites of herzogs as well as that newer Antarctica "Encounters at the end of the world".
finally saw crazy heart. i thought it lived up to the hype. jeff bridges damn near reprised the role of the dude. the only thing i didn't particularly care for was how lame his name was. "bad blake", really? i mean for such a good movie, that's a horrible character name.
real glad this movie gave ryan bingham such a career boost. imho, most new "country" music is abysmal, damn near unlistenable. good to see someone carrying on in the tradition of willie, waylon, johnny cash etc.
Quotefinally saw crazy heart. i thought it lived up to the hype. jeff bridges damn near reprised the role of the dude. the only thing i didn't particularly care for was how lame his name was. "bad blake", really? i mean for such a good movie, that's a horrible character name.
real glad this movie gave ryan bingham such a career boost. imho, most new "country" music is abysmal, damn near unlistenable. good to see someone carrying on in the tradition of willie, waylon, johnny cash etc.
I really, really wanna see this but haven't got round to it yet.
Saw 'The Laramie Project' last night.
Excellent.
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Directed by Banksy
Antichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10
August
About 2 brothers trying to keep their fledgling internet company from collapsing in August, 2001. Starts off with a lot of potential, but never really reaches that point. Doesnt provide info about what this company is/does exactly, doesnt explain why they are currently struggling where as 6 months ago they were living the high life, and doesnt give the viewer a background as to why the brothers decided on this path, their family problems, etc. Adam Scott was solid in a different role than Ive ever seen him, as a mild mannered, newlywed father and computer geek. Josh Hartnett was intriguing as the other brother and CEO of the company, a character that appears brash and simple at first glance, but there is more depth to than they really attempt to get to. I thought the movie was decent, but that and the aforementioned other complaints, as well as a bunch of business/stock market talk that I couldnt understand half of the time lowers the enjoyablilty and increases the frustration. I did like the ending though, which wasnt exactly a twist but interesting nonetheless. Hartnett was good and the most interesting part of the movie. I think he is a solid actor that doesnt get the credit he deserves, and has built a decent but not spectacular resume
5/10
Adventureland
Basically was what I was expecting - an offbeat, indie-ish comedy - and I loved it. Didnt realize it was going to be based in the late 80's, but I loved that element of the movie, thought they did a good job with it, and as it goes on I really got caught up in the atmosphere. Didnt go into it knowing it was based on/filmed at Kennywood here in Pittsburgh, but that made it more relatable to me from the get go. The 2 lead characters I found to be very interesting in their own ways, with much more depth/development than you typically see in a movie like this. Although all of the characters may not be likeable - Ryan Reynolds and Frigo come to mind - I thought every single character was fantastic. Frigo was hilarious. Only part that seemed unnecessary was making Eisenberg a virgin through 4 years of college, and now all of a sudden he can rail the 2 hottest girls of the amusement park; seems pretty implausible. As a whole, definitely not a gut busting comedy but there were plenty of funny parts for me and around a dozen lines that made me laugh out loud. Great dialogue in at least a handful of scenes, as well as the soundtrack and score by Yo La Tengo. I thought the movie had a lot of charm and personality, something thats a rarity these days and made me like it even more. I still havent seen most of the more heralded movies from 2009, but I would think this would make my top 10.
8.65/10
The wife and I saw "The Invention of Lying" this weekend. We both love Ricky Gervais, and have enjoyed his new show on HBO.
It was okay, funny at times, and the special features were fun. Problem is, the scenario is a world where no one has ever lied. Yet it is identical to this world in every other way. Hard to imagine.
Not only do people NOT LIE, they seem compelled to share every thought aloud. So no one would lie to you and say you new haircut looks good when it doesn't, but they would volunteer that is looks like shit without prompting. I find that strange. It makes for some funny moments, but they didn't seem "real", if you know what I mean.
For fans of The Ricky Gervais Show, check out the special features for a deleted scene and a making of doc of that deleted scene, featuring the round-headed bufoon, Karl Pilkington.
I either saw this Gervais movie, or the one where he was dead but came back to life. Turned it off after like a half hour.
Edit: Havent seen a ton of Gervais. Bits of his show, one of his last standups on HBO. I think he's okay, but Im not a huge fan or anything
Yeah, his movies are kinda lame. Haven't seen his standup. The podcast show is fucking hilarious. Just him and two pals shooting the shit, giving one of 'em shit for being a bit daft. Let me see if I can find a clip that does it justice.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6foP5QiFTVA[/media]
QuoteAntichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10
spoiler alert:
but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?
QuoteQuoteAntichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10
spoiler alert:
but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?
I wouldve rather gotten the 2 hours of my life back
QuoteQuoteQuoteAntichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10
spoiler alert:
but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?
I wouldve rather gotten the 2 hours of my life back
spoiler:
bahaha, I've been trying to coerce people into watching that movie for months. It's pure debauchery. the acorns falling on the roof = pretty sad and creepy but after awhile I started feeling bad for my penis. when she wails him in the nuts with that stump and then jerks him off until he jizzes blood.. I don't know man, that's one of those must fucked up fictional things I'd ever seen, until she cut off her clit. that movie was made by a feminist right? what a nightmare that movie is. finally somebody else has seen it!!
I watched "Carrie" for the first time the other night because for years I've heard how it's super scary and whatever. It wasn't really scary at all, it actually left me with a few questions about the movies purpose. Now just roll with me for a second on this idea:
so as I watched this movie and after it was over I kept thinking the entire point was to show some exaggerated feminist view of a girl coming of age. now forget the crazy mom for a second, lets scope out Carrie.
movie starts->gracefully volleyball->carries first period->laughter/embarassment/fear. okay so she periods in the shower and then more and more her emotions start to get out of control. a lot of stress starts happening involving that dude. so she's all coming of age after her period then goes to prom. which ends of course with the blood bath period explosion->emotional breakdown. her cherry popped the night of the prom? then she goes home and her mom is all crazy but carrie is all "shit mom you were right they laughed at me" but her mom was all "fuck that sinner, you had a period!!" and stabs her. then Carrie pms's one last time killing her mom and sinking into the earth.
honestly, the movie reminded me of a period. I can't tell if it's true or I'm just mentally retarded. chicks are crazy during puberty = subtext?
I'm going home I'm not sure if any of that made sense.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAntichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10
spoiler alert:
but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?
I wouldve rather gotten the 2 hours of my life back
spoiler:
bahaha, I've been trying to coerce people into watching that movie for months. It's pure debauchery. the acorns falling on the roof = pretty sad and creepy but after awhile I started feeling bad for my penis. when she wails him in the nuts with that stump and then jerks him off until he jizzes blood.. I don't know man, that's one of those must fucked up fictional things I'd ever seen, until she cut off her clit. that movie was made by a feminist right? what a nightmare that movie is. finally somebody else has seen it!!
spoiler:
what I didnt get was how does he get knocked unconscious after getting hit in the junk with the stump?! I didnt understand that at all, then he doesnt regain consciousness when she's drilling a fucking hole thru his leg?! I dont get it.
The director is Lars Von Trier, I dont think guys can be feminists, can they? :-? He's a fairly famous indie/arthouse director.
spoiling continues:
I have no idea why he didn't wake up but it seems like getting your nuts literally crushed would make anybody pass out because of the pain. shock or something?
ahh I see now. I knew nothing of this Lars Von Trier fellow. it said he checked out of a mental asylum for depression while the movie was already in production. It said he was still dealing with it on set and had to leave on occasion. Looked through imdb's list of his films and none are familiar to me, have you seen anything else he's done?
I think I saw some "anti-feminist award" or some shit if it's not about feminist ideals. There were some beautiful shots in that movie. Starting the movie with full on penetration seemed french as fuck to me, but I was sorta down. then after that it was a really miserable feeling movie. the feeling that movie left me with stuck around for a couple days to be honest. rarely do I find movies that startle me as bad as that did. I dug it but not in a good way. I'll never watch it again unless it's to mess with a friend or something. That movie is straight fucked up start to finish for the average american movie goer.
watched the informant. meh.
watched World of the Wars, meh. the aliens were kinda cool I suppose. speilberg blows at endings. it's always some lovey dovey "mom I love you" bs.
Quotewatched the informant. meh.
watched World of the Wars, meh. the aliens were kinda cool I suppose. speilberg blows at endings. it's always some lovey dovey "mom I love you" bs.
Still haven't seen The Informant, but want to. Theres a ton of movies from 2009 I still need to see
You mean War of the Worlds?!
Toy Story 3
Thought it was good. Better than the 2nd, I probably prefer the 1st one the best, but Ive been reading a lot of people thinking this one is the best. Animation was beautiful, saw it in 3D and I think it was worth the extra few dollars. Not really any new characters that were good, but thats not a big deal. As a big Ernest P. Worrell fan, Im kind of pissed they had someone other than Jim Varney (since he's dead) take over Slinky Dog's voice. They should have just gotten rid of Slink in this movie like as other toys were missing as well. Barbie/Ken I thought was probably the weakest part of the movie and I didnt find it funny. Movie definitely picks up over the last hour. Has more emotional and "scary" stuff than any other Toy Story IMO. Big reason why I think the first is the best is all of the interactions of Woody and Buzz. In the last 2, theyre separated for most of the movie and you dont get that. Liked it, but it has a 9.2 on IMDB right now, good enough for 6th best movie ever, and its just not that good. Based on the ending, I hope this is the last Toy Story, as another one I think would really sully the franchise.
7.4/10
QuoteQuotewatched the informant. meh.
watched World of the Wars, meh. the aliens were kinda cool I suppose. speilberg blows at endings. it's always some lovey dovey "mom I love you" bs.
Still haven't seen The Informant, but want to. Theres a ton of movies from 2009 I still need to see
You mean War of the Worlds?!
yeah war of the worlds my bad. Imma space cadet today.
Finally saw Avatar the other day and as much as I loved The Hurt Locker, I was left scratching my head at how exactly it beat this movie out. Everything was pretty mindblowing. I do know there was some lefty loons saying this was another racist fantasy about the white deity figure rescuing hapless native peoples--but really lighten up ITS A F-ING MOVIE!
The craziest shit coming in the wake of this movie tho has to be the wack jobs posting on forums about how depressed, and even suicidal, they feel about not being able to visit the planet Pandora or the guy in Florida trying to start his own Na'vi tribe. Hoo boy ::)
BTW--I loved the movie
The storyline isnt original and the dialogue isnt any better than average, but Avatar was just a mindblowing cinematic masterpiece that raised the bar in many ways. Hard to say if that means its deserving of best picture or not because there's never been a movie like it thats won. I think Cameron definitely should have won best director though.
Havent seen Hurt Locker yet. Actually, the only movies that were even nominated that Ive seen were Inglourious Basterds and Up. Id put Avatar ahead of both of those, as much as I liked Inglourious Basterds.
Sunshine Cleaning
Pretty much what I expected. Solid film that is really carried by Amy Adams and to a lesser extent Emily Blunt. Enjoyed the original storyline of starting a company that cleans up whats left from crime scenes. Alan Arkin basically reprises his role from Little Miss Sunshine, but it didnt make him any less funny. Overall the movie really revolved around Amy Adams' character and her struggles to somehow go somewhere in life. Wasn't sure how it would end, but it was fairly satisfying and tied it pretty good with a couple of loose ends (soemthing that didnt bother me here). I havent seen a ton of movies with Amy Adams, but she always seems to put in good work. Emily Blunt gives me teh boners.
7.5/10
Powder Blue
If this movie didnt have the cast it did, I would have considered turning it off halfway thru (that, and if Jessica Biel got naked before 1hr and a half into the movie). This is one of those movies with multiple characters who have their own storyline, some of which become entangled and others that dont. They succeed somewhat in that regard of the storytelling, but ultimately it feels as if the whole is lesser than the sum of its parts. What hurt it for me was that some of the characters thought processes and choices just leave you thinking WTF or disliking them when you shouldnt, as well as the editing of the storytelling being below average. I realize its hard to tell 4-5 separate stories and make them cohesive to a point, but this film felt like it jumped somewhere else when it shouldve stuck where it was, or it ignored another character for far too long. That said, Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker turn in very solid performances, and Jessica Biel was surprisingly decent in one of her few dramatic roles. Hard to recommend this because there have been plenty of these "multiple story" movies done much better over the last decade, but it is worth it for some of the acting and Biel's strip club scenes
5.6/10
Hardwired
Not sure what to call this movie, but I expected a TV movie/straight to DVD cheese fest + Cuba Gooding Jr + Val Kilmer and thats what I got. So bad I enjoyed watching it. Basically revolves around this huge corporation inserting computer chips into people's brains that make them see advertisements for products until they purchase said product, with one guinea pig being Cuba. Hackers get ahold of CGJr and together they try to take down the corporation!!!! Kilmer has been in some bad movies this past dacade, but at least he had almost a half dozen solid movies that he basically starred in, and a half dozen more with minor roles. Cuba Gooding Jr should shoot his agent though, because IMO the only good movies he's been in, in the last 13 years, are Men of Honor, Shadowboxer, and American Gangster. Dude is far too talented to be a B-movie standby
3/10
Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko; Where have you been all of my life?
This Summer:
Rebel Without a Cause (Nominated)
Cash McCall
Splendor in the Grass (Nominated)
Gypsy
Love with the Proper Stranger (Nominated)
Inside Daisy Clover
Penelope
Brainstorm (released posthumously, kinda sad seeing that she seemed to have "lost it" by the time this was made)
All in all a very convincing actress. The only time she is unbelievable to me on screen is when she goes manic.
Predators
Finally, an installment in the series that does the original film justice. Grabs your attention from the opening scene and the tension is there almost the entire time until the end. Its biggest strength may in fact be the first 45 minutes or so as the people become more comfortable with each other, the environment, and try to figure out where they are and why they are there, which occurs with perfect pace and quite a lot of suspense despite rarely seeing a Predator. The character development was surprisingly good for this type of movie, and I thought the cast's interactions were very good. Goggins with a few funny lines that almost come out of nowhere and easily the best character besides Brody (plus badass final scene). Only complaints really would be Fishburne's character/storyline felt to me like it hurt the movie more than added to it, and all in all was unnecessary. IMO, it kind of took me out of the atmosphere and feel the movie had presented and maintained so well, and from that point on the movie felt more rushed compared to the first half for the most part. Despite that, the action sequences from that point on were quite good, and the blood and gore was not kept to a minimum, which is a good thing for me. I thought the weapons were great, and this movie distances itself from the first in that aspect and others, including how Brody and the rest of the humans decide to play "the game", which was another strength of the movie and gave certain parts more believability to me. I thought it was easily the 2nd best movie of the series, and certainly worth the price to see it up on the big screen
8.2/10
QuotePredators
Finally, an installment in the series that does the original film justice. Grabs your attention from the opening scene and the tension is there almost the entire time until the end. Its biggest strength may in fact be the first 45 minutes or so as the people become more comfortable with each other, the environment, and try to figure out where they are and why they are there, which occurs with perfect pace and quite a lot of suspense despite rarely seeing a Predator. The character development was surprisingly good for this type of movie, and I thought the cast's interactions were very good. Goggins with a few funny lines that almost come out of nowhere and easily the best character besides Brody (plus badass final scene). Only complaints really would be Fishburne's character/storyline felt to me like it hurt the movie more than added to it, and all in all was unnecessary. IMO, it kind of took me out of the atmosphere and feel the movie had presented and maintained so well, and from that point on the movie felt more rushed compared to the first half for the most part. Despite that, the action sequences from that point on were quite good, and the blood and gore was not kept to a minimum, which is a good thing for me. I thought the weapons were great, and this movie distances itself from the first in that aspect and others, including how Brody and the rest of the humans decide to play "the game", which was another strength of the movie and gave certain parts more believability to me. I thought it was easily the 2nd best movie of the series, and certainly worth the price to see it up on the big screen
8.2/10
This is one of the movies I've really been looking forward to seeing. I'm glad you dug it so much, it makes me optimistic. rodrigez really looks to have made the whole predator idea more sleek and fresh from what I've seen in the previews. might drag some friends to go see it tomorrow. It's rare I spend the money at the theater anymore with such low quality movies being produced. I really loved the movie "Once Upon a Time in Mexico". the only low part of that movie is Enrique Iglesias.
I loved the part when depp and the cab driver are riding down the street:
Cab Driver: Look out there, its a fucking coup d'Ètat.
Agent Sands: I can't see, fuck-mook. I have no eyes.
Clash of the Titans (2010) - It was pretty much just straight up the story of Perseus. The main character Sam Worthington? from terminator 4 and Avatar. I really do not understand why that dude is in so many leader role, big time movies. His acting is so monotonous and boring to watch. It makes it impossible to give a fuck about any character he plays. 5/10 for special effects. I thought Fiennes was a decent Hades. Liam was better in Taken. Damn Taken was a good movie for what it was... anyway, hope everybody's weekend is going well.
QuoteQuotePredators
Finally, an installment in the series that does the original film justice. Grabs your attention from the opening scene and the tension is there almost the entire time until the end. Its biggest strength may in fact be the first 45 minutes or so as the people become more comfortable with each other, the environment, and try to figure out where they are and why they are there, which occurs with perfect pace and quite a lot of suspense despite rarely seeing a Predator. The character development was surprisingly good for this type of movie, and I thought the cast's interactions were very good. Goggins with a few funny lines that almost come out of nowhere and easily the best character besides Brody (plus badass final scene). Only complaints really would be Fishburne's character/storyline felt to me like it hurt the movie more than added to it, and all in all was unnecessary. IMO, it kind of took me out of the atmosphere and feel the movie had presented and maintained so well, and from that point on the movie felt more rushed compared to the first half for the most part. Despite that, the action sequences from that point on were quite good, and the blood and gore was not kept to a minimum, which is a good thing for me. I thought the weapons were great, and this movie distances itself from the first in that aspect and others, including how Brody and the rest of the humans decide to play "the game", which was another strength of the movie and gave certain parts more believability to me. I thought it was easily the 2nd best movie of the series, and certainly worth the price to see it up on the big screen
8.2/10
This is one of the movies I've really been looking forward to seeing. I'm glad you dug it so much, it makes me optimistic. rodrigez really looks to have made the whole predator idea more sleek and fresh from what I've seen in the previews. might drag some friends to go see it tomorrow. It's rare I spend the money at the theater anymore with such low quality movies being produced.
Oh I rarely go to the movies as well. I could count on 1 hand the movies Ive seen the last few years basically. This was one of those movies I thought would be sweet on the big screen though, and it was. Plus the reviews are mostly positive, and I saw a matinee so it was only $6.50...Id check it out if I was you
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.... yeah I think it was out in 1988, but I was only 3, and it's taken me thus long to see it, but Steve Martin is the man :P
Funny shitses
Harold and Maude - Knew nothing about this going in, save for the description from DirecTV and the mention in Something About Mary. Pretty good, inspirational in ways, lots of good one-liners and some dark humor. On first watch, 3.75/5, although it will probably grow on me.
QuoteHarold and Maude - Knew nothing about this going in, save for the description from DirecTV and the mention in Something About Mary. Pretty good, inspirational in ways, lots of good one-liners and some dark humor. On first watch, 3.75/5, although it will probably grow on me.
One of the greatest cult movies of all time. Love it!
QuoteClash of the Titans (2010) - It was pretty much just straight up the story of Perseus. The main character Sam Worthington? from terminator 4 and Avatar. I really do not understand why that dude is in so many leader role, big time movies. His acting is so monotonous and boring to watch. It makes it impossible to give a fuck about any character he plays. 5/10 for special effects. I thought Fiennes was a decent Hades. Liam was better in Taken. Damn Taken was a good movie for what it was... anyway, hope everybody's weekend is going well.
The original Clash of the Titans was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. I used to tell my folks I wanted to be "Clash" for Halloween. I thought the remake was terrible, damn near unwatchable. No need to add useless characters to an established story. I thought the CGI special effects were real lame too.
Going to see Predators this weekend. Really looking forward to that one. I haven't been a fan of the AVP movies so I'm real glad they're taking this one in a different direction. When I first heard about it, I thought they were remaking the original. Also real glad that wasn't the case.
Cant wait to see Inception
Finally saw City of God, a couple of days ago. Its a foreign flick out of Brazil. It had been recommended to me by many a friend, and I am happy they did.
The movie was fantastic. The story-telling and cinematography were fantastic, and the movie moved at a very enjoyable pace for its 2+ hours of running time.
I highly recommend it.
QuoteFinally saw City of God, a couple of days ago. Its a foreign flick out of Brazil. It had been recommended to me by many a friend, and I am happy they did.
The movie was fantastic. The story-telling and cinematography were fantastic, and the movie moved at a very enjoyable pace for its 2+ hours of running time.
I highly recommend it.
that's one of my favorite movies..
QuoteQuoteFinally saw City of God, a couple of days ago. Its a foreign flick out of Brazil. It had been recommended to me by many a friend, and I am happy they did.
The movie was fantastic. The story-telling and cinematography were fantastic, and the movie moved at a very enjoyable pace for its 2+ hours of running time.
I highly recommend it.
that's one of my favorite movies..
I'll 2nd that! Er, 3rd that...whatever. Great movie.
City of God easily in my Top 5 movies from last decade
Knight and Day and it was pretty darn good, love Cameron Diaz :)
I've got some catching up to do...
The Wolfman 2.75/5 Fun w/gore and lore.
Year One 1.5/5 What a waste of talent and potential.
The Invention of Lying 2.5/5 You have to like Ricky Gervais to like this movie
She's Out of My League 2/5 Kind of a rought-draft Apatow effort
When You're Strange (The Doors doc) 4.5/5 The real Jim Morrison is far more intense than even Oliver Stone can muster
Beyond the Lighted Stage (Rush doc) 5/5 Awesome, moving story of the kings of geek rock
Toy Story 3 (IMAX 3D) 5/5 Moved to tears, in a good way
Inception - excellent movie, stays with you long after the credits roll.
INCEPTION! :D
I need to see inception bad, big time.
Splice - 3.5/10 - fucking retarded. thought it would be at least a little sweet but it wasn't.
Death At A Funeral - 5/10 - not that funny. maybe it's because i wasn't in the demographic they were looking for. I expected a lot more out of chris rock and martin lawerence. Tracy Morgan was hilarious as always tho.
Predators - 7/10 - action packed, pretty solid cast but I agree with what headdy said the other day, Morpheus had a fairly lame role and his acting was pretty cheesy. Other than that it was better than the last couple attempts at a Predator movie.
8: The Mormon Proposition - I'm not even going to rate this since it's an activist film. It is what it is, exposes the Mormon church and how much they suck at life. It talks about how they're worth 30+ billion dollars and form coalitions with the catholics and other religions so they can use their money towards political efforts (such as prop 8) and not have anybody point the finger at them directly. It was kinda creepy, everybody knows Mormon's are insane so it wasn't a surprise.
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Death At A Funeral - 5/10 - not that funny. maybe it's because i wasn't in the demographic they were looking for. I expected a lot more out of chris rock and martin lawerence. Tracy Morgan was hilarious as always tho.
Have you seen the original british comedy of the same name that came out a few years ago? Its hilarious. This one, like most remakes, looks terrible
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Death At A Funeral - 5/10 - not that funny. maybe it's because i wasn't in the demographic they were looking for. I expected a lot more out of chris rock and martin lawerence. Tracy Morgan was hilarious as always tho.
Have you seen the original british comedy of the same name that came out a few years ago? Its hilarious. This one, like most remakes, looks terrible
nope I haven't seen it, who is in it? maybe I'll check it out. The movie made me feel like I was at a funeral all day. bored. Tracy Morgan's improv is the only thing that made the movie watchable for me.
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Death At A Funeral - 5/10 - not that funny. maybe it's because i wasn't in the demographic they were looking for. I expected a lot more out of chris rock and martin lawerence. Tracy Morgan was hilarious as always tho.
Have you seen the original british comedy of the same name that came out a few years ago? Its hilarious. This one, like most remakes, looks terrible
nope I haven't seen it, who is in it? maybe I'll check it out. The movie made me feel like I was at a funeral all day. bored. Tracy Morgan's improv is the only thing that made the movie watchable for me.
No one real famous, but a few recognizable actors - Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting, Black Hawk Down), Alan Tudyk (Serenity, Dodgeball), and Peter Dinklage (The Station Agent, Find Me Guilty). They took the basic premise - and name - from this movie and basically made an Americanized black version of it. Doesnt feel like a funeral at all, fun the whole movie. Looks like it won the HBO, Cinemax, Locarno International Film Festival, and US Comedy Arts Festival each version of their audience award in 2007. Trust me, check it out.
Finally saw Iron Man 2 tonight, for $3.50! Definitely worth it! ;D ;D ;D
After Life - 6/10 - If you want to see that Christina Ricci chick naked this movie is for you. It's a recycled concept and the ending is pretty lame.
Operation - Endgame - 6/10 - Another movie I thought might end up being hilarious because of the cast. Corddry was pretty funny and Zach's character was funny as always it just simply wasn't enough to make me want to ever see this movie again. Proof again that simply putting Zach on screen is funny.
QuoteAfter Life - 6/10 - If you want to see that Christina Ricci chick naked this movie is for you. It's a recycled concept and the ending is pretty lame.
Top of the queue! Always had a thing for her. She was pretty hot in Black Snake Moan (solid movie if you get past her being chained by Samuel L Jackson for a half hour, awesome soundtrack). Hard to believe she's 30. I remember her as a kid in movies like Casper, Addams Family, and Gold Diggers.
How bout you get your ass to see Inception instead of these average movies
Bunch of movies Ive seen the last few weeks that I realized I never posted in here....
Away We Go
Enjoyable but not ground breaking. I thought the supporting cast - Catherine O'Hara, Jeff Daniels, Alison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and a couple others - really kept this afloat as opposed to sinking, although there was a good amount of humorous and interesting dialogue between the 2 leads. Thought the Alexi Murdoch based soundtrack was a excellent choice and really set the tone for the movie, nice to see some new originals from AM just for the soundtrack as well. Didnt realize it was a Sam Mendes movie until the end credits, which makes me less surprised this movie was well rounded with good acting performances and overall solid
6.9/10
From Hell
I saw this around when it came out on DVD but didnt remember much about it, except being disappointed. I really want to like the movie a lot, but something about it holds me back and there just isnt enough tension as the film progresses. The most obvious thing wrong with the movie is Heather Graham, who was terribly miscast in general, but is too pretty, kind, and well-mannered to be believable as a prostitute here. Depp really carries the movie and I thought this actually was one of his more interesting as well as entertaining roles. The thing about Depp though is while I think he's a very good actor, how much I like his movies doesnt translate to the quantity Id expect. Love Donnie Brasco and Blow, but the rest of his movies are just pretty good (Sleepy Hollow, Ninth Gate, Fear and Loathing), or not my thing. I think the ending here, or should I say the character who is Jack the Ripper, is fairly predictable, but is even moreso with how hard they try to make the viewer believe the Ripper is a couple other characters. Not terrible, but should be better
5.2/10
Suburban Commando
I cant believe Ive never seen this movie before. The Hulkster brings the acting chops and comedic flavor to this cheesy classic. Had I saw this when I was younger, it wouldve been right in my wheelhouse with Willow, Goonies, 3 Ninjas, Super Mario Bros, the TMNT movies and Surf Ninjas. I was pretty faded when I watched this, but that only made it funnier
9/10
Brooklyn's Finest
From beginning to end, struck me as a movie where the parts where better than the whole, with a "tie the story together" scenario you could see coming to boot. Cinematography and lighting make it look like Fuqua's 2nd son after Training Day, but the characterization is totally different. Kind of cliched, but what cop movie doesnt have the bad cop, old cop, or undercover cop in it that is any good? You could call it cliche, but its really just part of the subgenre. I thought Cheadle was solid as usual in this, but Ethan Hawke was the best of the bunch. Gere made the most of his time with the weakest part, though. All 3, and Snipes and Omar Little to a lesser degree, made the movie better than you'd expect from the script. The character development was great, but storyline didnt quite do it justice. When youre halfway through and none of the stories coalesce, its clear its not going to be a great movie, but still one where all 3 main characters keep it interesting and above the rim. With an original storyline, this couldve been great. The Wire clientele definitely didnt hurt. Although youve seen some things here before (like in 75% of movies that are coming out these days), strong characters and acting will always allow me to enjoy a movie - especially one like this. Id put it a couple notches below We Own The Night, and about on par with Pride & Glory which was also carried by the acting as far as recent cop dramas go.
7.4/10
Punisher: War Zone
Pretty sweet action/shootout scenes, but thats all it had going for it. Jimmy McNulty as the antagonist with a face that went thru a meatgrinder (literally) was laughable and just every time he's on screen you cant help but be distracted and not take him seriously. The movie does kind of work if you just view it as a comic, kind of like Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy. I actually thought the Punisher movie with Thomas Jane was pretty good and underrated compared to most comic book adaptations, but this was meh
4.2/10
The Hurt Locker
Thought it was very good, not great. I thought it tailed off over the last 45 minutes or so, until the suicide bomber and ending scenes which I liked a lot. Despite not much character development, I thought Renner did a great job and gives the viewer a great feel for his character despite limited screentime when there wasnt action. I think as a whole, it wouldve been better if they had a few more, and longer scenes, back at base in the first half to allow more of the defusing scenes to be spread later into the movie, as some scenes such as fleeing off base to find the kid's killer were just ludicrous (even for a thrill seeker like him). Wouldve allowed more character development, especially for the other 2 guys, which both felt like they could have been even more interesting characters; while at the same time cutting out some of the fat from the 2nd half. Thought Renner's BA nomination was well deserved. Ive still only seen 4 of the BP nominees from last year (THL, Avatar, Basterds, Up), so while I dont think I wouldve picked this for BP (probably go Basterds), Im not sure I have a big beef with it winning either. That said, Cameron definitely shouldve won best director over Bigelow
8.2/10
QuoteQuoteAfter Life - 6/10 - If you want to see that Christina Ricci chick naked this movie is for you. It's a recycled concept and the ending is pretty lame.
Top of the queue! Always had a thing for her. She was pretty hot in Black Snake Moan (solid movie if you get past her being chained by Samuel L Jackson for a half hour, awesome soundtrack). Hard to believe she's 30. I remember her as a kid in movies like Casper, Addams Family, and Gold Diggers.
How bout you get your ass to see Inception instead of these average movies
Don't forget about Buffalo '66. And yes, Suburban Commando is fantastic.
Oh, Buffalo '66 is awesome. Definitely my favorite movie she is in.
QuoteQuoteAfter Life - 6/10 - If you want to see that Christina Ricci chick naked this movie is for you. It's a recycled concept and the ending is pretty lame.
Top of the queue! Always had a thing for her. She was pretty hot in Black Snake Moan (solid movie if you get past her being chained by Samuel L Jackson for a half hour, awesome soundtrack). Hard to believe she's 30. I remember her as a kid in movies like Casper, Addams Family, and Gold Diggers.
How bout you get your ass to see Inception instead of these average movies
Inception looks like a great movie, I'd rather see all these average movies now before my brain is completely blown out of my skull.. ::)been busy but it's at the top of my list.
and yeah that chick has some nice knockers for sure. she seems to have grown into her huge forehead as well. still weirds me out a bit.
QuoteQuoteQuoteAfter Life - 6/10 - If you want to see that Christina Ricci chick naked this movie is for you. It's a recycled concept and the ending is pretty lame.
Top of the queue! Always had a thing for her. She was pretty hot in Black Snake Moan (solid movie if you get past her being chained by Samuel L Jackson for a half hour, awesome soundtrack). Hard to believe she's 30. I remember her as a kid in movies like Casper, Addams Family, and Gold Diggers.
How bout you get your ass to see Inception instead of these average movies
Inception looks like a great movie, I'd rather see all these average movies now before my brain is completely blown out of my skull.. ::)been busy but it's at the top of my list.
and yeah that chick has some nice knockers for sure. she seems to have grown into her huge forehead as well. still weirds me out a bit.
forehead?
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QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteAfter Life - 6/10 - If you want to see that Christina Ricci chick naked this movie is for you. It's a recycled concept and the ending is pretty lame.
Top of the queue! Always had a thing for her. She was pretty hot in Black Snake Moan (solid movie if you get past her being chained by Samuel L Jackson for a half hour, awesome soundtrack). Hard to believe she's 30. I remember her as a kid in movies like Casper, Addams Family, and Gold Diggers.
How bout you get your ass to see Inception instead of these average movies
Inception looks like a great movie, I'd rather see all these average movies now before my brain is completely blown out of my skull.. ::)been busy but it's at the top of my list.
and yeah that chick has some nice knockers for sure. she seems to have grown into her huge forehead as well. still weirds me out a bit.
forehead?
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Yeah...I don't know Headdy. You can put a whole nother face on that forehead.
she has a forehead?
Foreheads are overrated
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"The Losers"--I liked it. Lots of guns and explosions.
"Funny People"--I would have to say one of Sandler's better bits of film
"Audition"--holy sheet bet that lil girl who starred had a helluva time getiing a date for a looong time--skeezy.
"The Final Destination"--crap movie series but they had some of the gnarliest special effects for the deaths.
"Green Zone"--good stuff from Damon
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"Funny People"--I would have to say one of Sandler's better bits of film
I watched this again last week and I think it works a lot better if you go in expecting a drama with plenty of humor as opposed to a comedy. As far as the actual comedy in the movie, easily Sandlers best since Big daddy.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. A very touching look into her life, career, and lackthereof.
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Quote"Audition"--holy sheet bet that lil girl who starred had a helluva time getiing a date for a looong time--skeezy.
Audtition is one seriously fucked up movie! I made sure I knew as little about it as I could before watching it. Starts out pretty slow but good lord does it deliver at the end! Very twisted flick :o
Inception - 8.9/10 bad ass shit.
Hunter Prey - 5/10 had no idea what it was when I downloaded it other than the description on imdb. If you like way cheesy sci fi stuff ala star wars rip offs or star trek or something you'll probably like this movie. I'll give it to the director for tripping me out a couple times and for that I was able to get through what I thought would be a completely unwatchable movie. Does that mean it was good? no. It seemed like a hybrid of every science fiction movie ever made but done really low budget and cheesily so.
as per JohnnyYac's' review I downloaded "The Doors - When You're Strange" and must say it was top notch. It had some really insightful moments. The in studio footage was ridiculously entertaining. 9/10 for what it was.
QuoteInception - 8.9/10 bad ass shit.
You must be feeling a little dyslexic today my brotha.
I think you meant
9.8/10 8-)
Despicable Me in 3D. Sweet and pretty funny movie (3D audiences should stay until the end of the credits too).
Just saw a few movies...
Kickass
while I hate to be corny, it was KICKASS!
I don't really know what I was specifically expecting, but I wasn't expecting anything really good (I hate Nicholas Cage; "why couldn't you just put the bunny in the box?") but the movie really was entertaining
I wasn't expecting the action/violence that the movie had, and I really didn't mind Cage in this movie, it really suited him well.
The action scenes were very entertaining and the story was enjoyable
I recommend it
*Precious*
The acting is amazing. Not just from Sidibe, but the actress who plays her mother. Holy *bleeping* *bleep*, what a performance. The movie is extremely powerful, and depressing. I didn't feel as uplifted at the end as I wanted to, and it made me think a bit too much about some of the folks who I encounter at my job, but the movie really was fantastic.
Dinner for Schmucks :)
Inception - as good as advertised. Best mind-F*ck/dreamworld/nature-of-the-mind type movie I've seen since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Grown Ups - 5/10 after about an hour I thought the movie ran out of gas. Kevin James is horrible, it's even more obvious when he's paired with Chris, Rob, David, and Adam. Not to mention all the other SNL cameos. To me it seemed like Kevin James was doing a weak Chris Farley impression. If Chris Farley was still alive this movie would make way more sense. If Kevin James wasn't in it it would have been better. A very family friendly movie if you've got little kids.
QuoteInception - as good as advertised. Best mind-F*ck/dreamworld/nature-of-the-mind type movie I've seen since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Indeed and nice comparison with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, hadn't thought of that. I thought it was a great story and the visual effects were stunning as well. :)
Finally saw Crazy Heart and also Appaloosa. I loved Jeff Bridges character and that theme song is awesome. As for Appaloosa, I'll watch westerns all day. The humour was great and I loved that they played Mudcrutch in the credits.
Eat Pray Love. It was good, could have been better. Ed Ved's new song is at the end; Long Road appeared in the middle.
QuoteEat Pray Love. It was good, could have been better. Ed Ved's new song is at the end; Long Road appeared in the middle.
Long Road was in it? Nice.
QuoteEat Pray Love. It was good, could have been better. Ed Ved's new song is at the end; Long Road appeared in the middle.
i love the book but hate Julia Roberts...on the other hand, i LOVE james franco....hmmmmmm....
Loved this movie.
Jesse Eisenberg should be in more stuff, even Kristin Stewart ALMOST acted.
Great 80s soundtrack, Amadeus and Crowded House..niiiiice.
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QuoteQuoteEat Pray Love. It was good, could have been better. Ed Ved's new song is at the end; Long Road appeared in the middle.
i love the book but hate Julia Roberts...on the other hand, i LOVE james franco....hmmmmmm....
My exact thoughts. I hate her with the firey heat of 1000 white hot suns. I would glady make this a date movie if anyone else was in it but her. And Adventureland is good. Kristen Stewert was less wooden in it then she is in the Twilight movies..IMO
Recently I've seen the following. I haven't been much in a movie mood. Not that I have time to sit and watch a movie.
Battle Royle- This is just fucked up. I'll throw this up there with the Oldboy trilogy. What the hell is wrong with Asian film makers. Just disturbing.
Severence- again, just fucked up
Hot Fuzz- haven't seen this in a while, forgot how funny it is.
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Hot Fuzz- haven't seen this in a while, forgot how funny it is.
YES. ha ha...that movie never gets old.
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Hot Fuzz- haven't seen this in a while, forgot how funny it is.
YES. ha ha...that movie never gets old.
Trent happened to catch the scene where the Church piece fell on the reporter. He laughed for 5 minutes straight. I think I've created a monster.
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QuoteLoved this movie.
Jesse Eisenberg should be in more stuff, even Kristin Stewart ALMOST acted.
Great 80s soundtrack, Amadeus and Crowded House..niiiiice.
Yeah, this was one of my favorite movies from last year. It was filmed at Kennywood here in Pittsburgh as well. Had much more character, depth, and charisma than basically all movies like it these days.
If you havent seen them, Eisenberg is great in Rodger Dodger and The Squid & The Whale. He's also going to be in The Social Network that comes out later this year, directed by David Fincher where Eisenberg plays the creator of facebook.
I guess I'm the only one who thought adventureland blew hard.
I saw Scott Pilgrim v. the World twice last weekend. I am a big fan of the graphic novel series, and I thought the film did the series justice. Plus, the soundtrack is badass: Beck wrote most of the songs 'Sex Bob-Omb' plays. If you haven't seen it yet, go. It's epic.
QuoteI saw Scott Pilgrim v. the World twice last weekend. I am a big fan of the graphic novel series, and I thought the film did the series justice. Plus, the soundtrack is badass: Beck wrote most of the songs 'Sex Bob-Omb' plays. If you haven't seen it yet, go. It's epic.
Heard the Beck tune "Ramona" on the radio last night, liked it...Sounded like something off Mutations or maybe Sea Change.
The movie looks terrible to me but maybe I'll watch sometime when Im shwasted.
'Say Anything' with John Cusaack and Ione Syke.
Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes' = amazing.
Salt - 4/10: Rehashed idea once again from hollywood. it's one of those movies where you could tell the story in 20minutes if you really wanted to. I'll be honest, it had potential after it got going but it fell back on cliches and stupidity by the end. It's like the bourne series only lamer.
Twilight: Eclipse - 2/10: I swear this is the dumbest, most boring, drawn out movie series in american movie cinema history. "omgz I like jacob, omgz I like edwardz omgz omgz omgz". lame.
Centurion 5/10: For what it was I thought it was alright. it had the dude from the wire and he was pretty sweet. there was tons of battles but I laughed at a lot of it. cheesy for real but still watchable because the dude from the wire is in it.
QuoteSalt - 4/10: Rehashed idea once again from hollywood. it's one of those movies where you could tell the story in 20minutes if you really wanted to. I'll be honest, it had potential after it got going but it fell back on cliches and stupidity by the end. It's like the bourne series only lamer.
I thought the Bourne series was pretty well done, especially the first one.
Also, Im not sure I should trust your opinions anymore since you actually watched a twilight movie
QuoteQuoteSalt - 4/10: Rehashed idea once again from hollywood. it's one of those movies where you could tell the story in 20minutes if you really wanted to. I'll be honest, it had potential after it got going but it fell back on cliches and stupidity by the end. It's like the bourne series only lamer.
I thought the Bourne series was pretty well done, especially the first one.
Also, Im not sure I should trust your opinions anymore since you actually watched a twilight movie
I like the bourne stuff also. this was just like a hybrid ripoff of it that's all. movies are subjective yo.
Last weekend I watched the worst movie I have EVER seen: "The Men Who Stare At Goats" GAWDAWFUL! I felt truly sorry and embarassed for Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey, but found it truly befttining the Clooney was in it since all he seems to make are bombs. I know I fell asleep a few times so I'm sure this was a worse experience than I am letting on...
I thought men who stare at goats was pretty good, not great. just pretty good. the cloud bursting thing is funny as hell. plus it's hard not to dig spacey and bridges. they're fairly amazing no matter how crappy the movie.
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
I'm not a big fan of film adaptations of comic books, but this version really worked. Sure, it's a geek fest and appeals to two video game generations, but these aspects only add to its wild originality and layered humour. It's also a pretty good love story. Too bad it's not doing well at the box office, but the film will not appeal to anyone not familiar with Space Invaders right up to Nintendo, or anyone who doesn't like strange served with originality. I love that Pilgrim is an unabashed love letter to Toronto, albeit in winter, which distracted me somewhat, but director Edgar Wright got it all right - it helped that it was shot in T.O. and featured local actors Michael Cera and Ellen Wong. I laughed through most of the 90 minutes and given how fast-paced and edited it is, I think I'll enjoy Pilgrim more on the second viewing.
QuoteI thought men who stare at goats was pretty good, not great. just pretty good. the cloud bursting thing is funny as hell. plus it's hard not to dig spacey and bridges. they're fairly amazing no matter how crappy the movie.
Id agree with this. I thought based on the previews and cast it wouldve been great, but once people saw it I tempered my expectations and came away thinking it was decent. More screentime for Bridges and Spacey wouldve helped.
Anyone else see that Bridges is reprising John Wayne's role in a remake of True Grit?
saw The Other Guys today and was supremely dissapointed. Not even the gram of kush before hand could save that movie. Will Ferrell has definitely been sliding down the depth chart for me with these past few movies.
Quotesaw The Other Guys today and was supremely dissapointed. Not even the gram of kush before hand could save that movie. Will Ferrell has definitely been sliding down the depth chart for me with these past few movies.
I would totally agree with you except Step Brothers is all kinds of awesome and probably his best movie period (for me at least)
QuoteQuotesaw The Other Guys today and was supremely dissapointed. Not even the gram of kush before hand could save that movie. Will Ferrell has definitely been sliding down the depth chart for me with these past few movies.
I would totally agree with you except Step Brothers is all kinds of awesome and probably his best movie period (for me at least)
Did Ferrell write the other guys? I'm pretty sure the director is the guy who made turner and hooch. Step Brothers I thought was weak only because of John C. Reily. His entire comedy thing is almost like he's pretending to be Will Ferrell. Riding his coat tails comedically so to speak. I think John C. Reily is a great actor when he wants to be (Magnolia) but man, his comedy movies bug me. that new one Cyrus does look sort of funny tho...
Old School, Anchorman to me are Will's high points. He's done some hilarious cameo's. He was hilarious in the Lady's Man movie, but that's old school will ferrell.
Watching Snatch. God, I forgot how fucking great this movie is.
I got a chance to watch the other guys last night and it was better than I thought it would be after reading murph's review. There were some undeniably funny parts and some completely stupid parts. I watched part of it and took a break halfway thru tho, a little too long. Will Ferrell's character was awesome in this movie, I think that's where I disagree with Murph. Will Ferrell's secret life, his hot ass wife, and the reasoning behind it I thought was hilarious.
QuoteWatching Snatch. God, I forgot how fucking great this movie is.
I was crying for laughing so hard at that damn dog who swallowed the squeaky ball! ;D
QuoteQuoteWatching Snatch. God, I forgot how fucking great this movie is.
I was crying for laughing so hard at that damn dog who swallowed the squeaky ball! ;D
Or the scene where Vic tells Tony to cut up the dog to get the diamond out calmly and Tony hesitant about hurting a little dog even though he has no qualms about blowing your head off.
QuoteQuoteQuoteWatching Snatch. God, I forgot how fucking great this movie is.
I was crying for laughing so hard at that damn dog who swallowed the squeaky ball! ;D
Or the scene where Vic tells Tony to cut up the dog to get the diamond out calmly and Tony hesitant about hurting a little dog even though he has no qualms about blowing your head off.
TURKISH is HAWT!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWatching Snatch. God, I forgot how fucking great this movie is.
I was crying for laughing so hard at that damn dog who swallowed the squeaky ball! ;D
Or the scene where Vic tells Tony to cut up the dog to get the diamond out calmly and Tony hesitant about hurting a little dog even though he has no qualms about blowing your head off.
TURKISH is HAWT!!
I'm comfortable enough in my heteroness to say oh good lord he is.
The Expendables - 3/10: oh sly. what horrible directing, acting, writing, effects. haha, it did have a particularly hilarious scene with two big name actors. SPOILER ALERT: when arnold makes his cameo with bruce willis I laughed by fucking ass off. I'm convinced now the only reason arnold stopped making movies was because he started becoming more of a comedic identity. Every single word he said was funny. What he was saying was stupid but it hilarious. That 30seconds was one of the only worth watching parts. old school explosions. cheese galore. I forget his name but the UFC wrestler that's in it was so out of his league. if he wouldn't have been in it and there was more screen time for the other dudes it would have been way more bad ass but they kept doing shots of him doing wrestling moves and arm bars and shit. fucking dumb. but at the same time I can't fault sly because this was a classic cliche action film but it seemed very low budget. (perhaps because hiring the cast was so expensive?). It makes me sad that all the action heroes are getting old as fuck. they had to speed up the frame rate at some spots to make them seem like they were moving faster. trying to be all artsy. very drawn out. hmm, that's a pretty good review I'd say.
watching it once is worth it for a decent laugh. it is not worth paying money to see. it should have gone straight to dvd. an R5 leaked and it's dvd quality so I'm sure if you nerds search around you can find it somewhere.
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Disappointed. I was glad to see MMJ as Ruckus, though I do believe putting Patrick on keys is a waste. I get the idea of a man and woman connecting as friends with thick sexual tension, as I've lived through many experiences of the sort, but for $%@%@ sake! I got blue balls watching it. I can't decide if I love or loathe Kristen Dunst. I'm considering showing my 6 year old the scene of the kids watching the video of Rusty blowing up the house if the kids promise to listen to their parents. She might keep that promise. Some cute moments, some good tunes, but mostly a frustrating dry hump of a movie.
Robin Hood 3/10: Ridley Scott, wtf? this movie should have been called Robin Hood: The Prequel. gives you about 15-20minutes of action in the beginning then turns into a 2hour drawn out peek-a-boo-I-love-you love fest, after that Mr. Scott leaves you with a final 15minutes or so of action. Spoiler Alert: The end battle scene was like a lower budge version of Troy mixed with Saving Private Ryan. instead of guns arrows and swords, but the boats were the same. horses ran off them. When I watch a robin hood movie I want to see he steal tons of jewels and give to the poor and shit. wtf is this "oh my god you know who my dad is?" bullshit. fucking lame is what it is. Another thing, there is no way you would ever survive a make out session while a battle is winding down. I don't care who you shot with an arrow, a minute ago there were 1000s of swords trying to cut your head off now you're making out?
It must be an ego trip for these directors to remake these classic stories "their" way. Alien was way better.
QuoteRobin Hood 3/10: Ridley Scott, wtf? this movie should have been called Robin Hood: The Prequel. gives you about 15-20minutes of action in the beginning then turns into a 2hour drawn out peek-a-boo-I-love-you love fest, after that Mr. Scott leaves you with a final 15minutes or so of action.
Nothing will ever touch The Adventures of Robin Hood starring Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone.
QuoteBasil Rathbone.
That could be the greatest porn name also.
QuoteQuoteBasil Rathbone.
That could be the greatest porn name also.
And if you've seen him in Robin Hood and Captain Blood, you'll see that he's a master swordsman (no joke).
QuoteQuoteQuoteBasil Rathbone.
That could be the greatest porn name also.
And if you've seen him in Robin Hood and Captain Blood, you'll see that he's a master swordsman (no joke).
;D Poom!
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QuoteQuoteQuoteBasil Rathbone.
That could be the greatest porn name also.
And if you've seen him in Robin Hood and Captain Blood, you'll see that he's a master swordsman (no joke).
;D
Thank God peeps are starting to talk about Errol Flynn...
I was looking for feedback on Machete and got a pleasant comedic surprise. Gracias.
House Of Sand And Fog - Very good but rather depressing. Excellent performances from Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connelly.
Harold And Maude - Entertaining film, good soundtrack. They took things a little further than I was expecting.
Im sure youve seen Inception, True, so you should check out that thread I started for it and post some thoughts
THE HURT LOCKER
Wow. Definitely one of the best films I've seen in LONG long time.
QuoteIm sure youve seen Inception, True, so you should check out that thread I started for it and post some thoughts
I'll read through later. I liked it, but not as much as Nolan's other films. I recently saw Following so i've now seen all of his films. I am anticipating a second viewing of it, it might grow on me. Usually his movies require at least two viewings anyway.
QuoteTHE HURT LOCKER
Wow. Definitely one of the best films I've seen in LONG long time.
I loved that movie, so bad ass.
Frozen 2/10: Okay here's the premise, 3 people, a boyfriend, his girlfriend, and the boyfriends best friend are trapped on a sky lift for an hour and 20minutes after they pay 100fucking dollars (what a deal) to sneak on the lift a couple times.
spoiler alert: what the fuck? how fucking low is the bar in hollywood right now? sure this probably went straight to dvd but what the fuck. 1st of all if you jump off a ski lift and then break your legs a pack of wolves is not going to instantly come at eat you. especially after there was a huge plow truck thing driving around a few hours earlier. but regardless the boyfriend falls and breaks his legs and then gets eaten by wolves. apparently wolves are a serious problem on really really commercialized ski resorts.
spoiler alert continued:
so after this dude gets eaten by a pack of wild ski wolves the best friend decides "hey I'm going to climb this razor wire cable a few hundred feet to a ladder in blizzard conditions." "oh shit my hands are bloody, I'm at the ladder and have plenty of time to bandage them up but nah fuck it"...he gets to the bottom of the stairs "oh shit the wolves are back, I'm a fucking pussy, I've got a sky pole but these wolves seemed trained... almost like somebody is commanding them to go against instinct. hmm. so he slides down the mountain on a snowboard with wolves in chase. meanwhile girlfriend in up in a now broken chair lift waiting for it to finally snap. when it does she makes it fairly safely to the ground, breaks one leg, but still way better than boyfriend. she body surfs down the mountain past.. what is it. "OH NO!" "WOLVES!" "THEY'RE EATING SNOWBOARD DUDE! NO!!!" "oh shit the wolf is 2 feet in front of me and it's going to eat my face off with the rest of this huge mountain ski wolf pack"!! "woof" the leader of the wolf howls and they scurry away. trashy whore ends up on the side of the road and is rescued.
Moral of the story fuck wolves? They're a borderline endangered piece in the UP. watch the unrated version of MacGruber instead, I love that movie. classic 80's action comedy with a twist.
QuoteHouse Of Sand And Fog - Very good but rather depressing. Excellent performances from Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connelly.
Harold And Maude - Entertaining film, good soundtrack. They took things a little further than I was expecting.
Love Harold and Maude :)
QuoteQuoteTHE HURT LOCKER
Wow. Definitely one of the best films I've seen in LONG long time.
I loved that movie, so bad ass.
I thought the first 60-75 was great, then it kind of tailed off with the whole him leaving base to find who killed the kid and stuff. But it picked up and ended nicely with the last suicide bomber scene and the longing for action once he returned home.
Renner was great in it, cant wait to see him in The Town. For a Ben Affleck movie, that flick looks pretty sweet.
QuoteQuoteQuoteTHE HURT LOCKER
Wow. Definitely one of the best films I've seen in LONG long time.
I loved that movie, so bad ass.
I thought the first 60-75 was great, then it kind of tailed off with the whole him leaving base to find who killed the kid and stuff. But it picked up and ended nicely with the last suicide bomber scene and the longing for action once he returned home.
Renner was great in it, cant wait to see him in The Town. For a Ben Affleck movie, that flick looks pretty sweet.
and Mission Impossible 4
http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jeremy-renner-teams-up-with-cruise-for-mission-impossible-4_1429473
he was terrific...wow...i actually thought that scene where he went to the find the kid's killer was one of the better ones
Ben A should definitely stick to directing...yer right
I didnt think the scene was bad or anything, but even for a adrenaline junkie like he was, it felt really implausible. There were a couple other things in that 20-30 minute that werent grabbing me like the first hour did as well.
I really liked the movie (2nd best war movie of the decade IMO after Black Hawk Down), but I thought it could have benefitted from more on base interaction between the 3 guys during the first half instead of front loading almost all of the intense defusing (+ sniper) scenes. Despite limited character development on base, I thought it subtly developed everyone fantastically during all the "action" scenes.
I wouldve picked Inglourious Basterds for best picture probably (Plus QT is due for one), but I didnt have a problem with THL winning. Still think Cameron deserved best director for Avatar though.
Couple weekends ago I watched "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Really great movie I can't say there was anything unlikeable about it. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Memories Of Murder - Another excellent Korean film. I recommend Bong Joon-ho's other films as well - The Host, and Mother.
Wendy and Lucy - Story about a girl and her dog on the way to Alaska. If I had to compare it to something I'd say Into The Wild but it's a lot different too cause it focuses on just part of the trip. Michelle Williams was great in this.
Just read that Sacha Baron Cohen is being cast as Freddie Mercury in the forthcoming Queen biopic. Watched the clips from Live Aid, yeah this is an absolutly brilliant casting. It is frightening how much he is like Freddie.
I can't wait to see The Town, it looks so good!
I have a big movie boner for Jeremy Renner.
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[highlight]I have a big movie boner for Jeremy Renner.
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You and me both sister
QuoteJust read that Sacha Baron Cohen is being cast as Freddie Mercury in the forthcoming Queen biopic. Watched the clips from Live Aid, yeah this is an absolutly brilliant casting. It is frightening how much he is like Freddie.
I can totally see that. He will be great.
QuoteQuoteJust read that Sacha Baron Cohen is being cast as Freddie Mercury in the forthcoming Queen biopic. Watched the clips from Live Aid, yeah this is an absolutly brilliant casting. It is frightening how much he is like Freddie.
I can totally see that. He will be great.
I showed my wife clips of Freddie from Live Aid and she seriously thought it was SBC and I was pulling her leg or something.
Yeah, SBC is like Mercury's doppelganger
Case 39 4/10: it was yet again another rehashed movie concept. I've probably seen at least 4 or 5 movies with almost the exact same premise in the last two years. get your shit together hollywood. (apparently this isn't out in theaters yet, there is however a dvd rip online). There was one cool part so I gave it a 4.
The Town
Not sure how to start off besides saying that I had high expectations based on the trailer, cast, and Affleck's work in Gone Baby Gone, and despite that, it didnt disappoint. Something holds it back for me to consider calling it great, especially since The Departed, and even moreso Heat, are easy comparisons and better films overall, but outside of a standout lead performance, I thought The Town pretty much succeeded in every other aspect. The cinematography, tone, lighting, etc is all very similar to GBG and just as well done, and the script had good balance between action and storyline alongside good and well timed humorous dialogue. Great car chase scene around the middle of the movie, and all of the action/heist scenes were so good it got to the point where even the sound of bullets hitting metal reminded me of how well Mann pulled off the heist scenes in Heat. Although I said there was no standout lead performance, the acting all around was excellent, and Affleck did hold his own as the lead, putting in what I would easily call his best performance to date. Even watching this movie, just the sight of Affleck makes you think of his clunkers and all together bad movie choices, but if you try to forget about that and watch him here, I think most will be impressed/surprised by his performance. Renner simply steals every scene he is in in the movie, and only gets better as the movie goes on. Hamm is solid as the FBI agent and so is Affleck's love interest, but the real standout supporting performances - outside of Renner - came from Pete Postlethwaite and maybe the biggest surprise of the entire movie, Blake Lively (who looked instaboner hot this entire movie). Hamm and Affleck only share 1 scene together, and just like DeNiro and Pacino in Heat, that one scene is one of the best and most memorable outside of all the action sequences. Another scene that stood out was the only time you see Affleck visit his incarcerated father (Chris Cooper), which ends up being a taught, emotional conversation that sums up Affleck's character in the movie discreetly. The only 2 things that bothered me involved how 2 things end up panning out with each of the female characters (see spoiler below). Outside of that, I thought how the storyline progressed was done to perfection. I felt like halfway through the movie I knew where it was going, but despite that, was enjoying the ride. However, numerous things come full circle in the excellent last 30 minutes and props to Affleck and the other writers for how everything goes down and was tied together in the end. Like I said, when it comes down to it, really the only thing I can think of from truly calling it great was a standout performance by the lead actor, but Affleck by no means hinders it and the movie never really falters anywhere else with exceptional pace and editing. If there are 10 Best Picture nominations again, this is probably deserving to be 1 of the 10
8.6/10
SPOILER (highlight):
The 2 things that bothered me with the female characters were:
1) They had spent enough time laying out the only way Claire could have connected Affleck, Renner, and crew to the cops was Renner's Fighting Irish tattoo. I wouldve much preferred in some instance she ran into Renner, or Renner ran into them, and things broke down from that angle instead of Hamm going over there and telling her about Affleck. And I thought that they didnt do it on the one occasion was good ebcause it was too early, but a similar situation should have occurred around the point in the movie where Hamm told her.
2) I cringed when they used the young, misguided, tortured girl (Lively) as the "weak spot" and giving up the crew's plans for the final heist. Although Affleck did use this cliched turn to have the cops all over Fenway by the time they were ready to leave, he made up for it by having the movie and his character end how it did and not cop out to a Heat-like ending. For that, I'll give him a break on using the girl like this
And really, those are my only 2 complaints about the movie
QuoteFrozen 2/10: Okay here's the premise, 3 people, a boyfriend, his girlfriend, and the boyfriends best friend are trapped on a sky lift for an hour and 20minutes after they pay 100fucking dollars (what a deal) to sneak on the lift a couple times.
spoiler alert: what the fuck? how fucking low is the bar in hollywood right now? sure this probably went straight to dvd but what the fuck. 1st of all if you jump off a ski lift and then break your legs a pack of wolves is not going to instantly come at eat you. especially after there was a huge plow truck thing driving around a few hours earlier. but regardless the boyfriend falls and breaks his legs and then gets eaten by wolves. apparently wolves are a serious problem on really really commercialized ski resorts.
spoiler alert continued:
so after this dude gets eaten by a pack of wild ski wolves the best friend decides "hey I'm going to climb this razor wire cable a few hundred feet to a ladder in blizzard conditions." "oh shit my hands are bloody, I'm at the ladder and have plenty of time to bandage them up but nah fuck it"...he gets to the bottom of the stairs "oh shit the wolves are back, I'm a fucking pussy, I've got a sky pole but these wolves seemed trained... almost like somebody is commanding them to go against instinct. hmm. so he slides down the mountain on a snowboard with wolves in chase. meanwhile girlfriend in up in a now broken chair lift waiting for it to finally snap. when it does she makes it fairly safely to the ground, breaks one leg, but still way better than boyfriend. she body surfs down the mountain past.. what is it. "OH NO!" "WOLVES!" "THEY'RE EATING SNOWBOARD DUDE! NO!!!" "oh shit the wolf is 2 feet in front of me and it's going to eat my face off with the rest of this huge mountain ski wolf pack"!! "woof" the leader of the wolf howls and they scurry away. trashy whore ends up on the side of the road and is rescued.
Moral of the story fuck wolves? They're a borderline endangered piece in the UP. watch the unrated version of MacGruber instead, I love that movie. classic 80's action comedy with a twist.
what the... wolves are the smartest animals ever. why would they waste their time showin up in a shit film like this ::)
Greenberg - I liked it. Maybe not that rewatchable, but the awkward relationship between the two main characters is palpable. Good performance by Stiller. Loved the party scene...just...so...awkward! Leaves you a bit frustrated, yet still hopeful. Not for everyone.
Saw 'Winter's Bone' last night.
Bleak but very engaging - enjoyed it.
The Town...
I liked it, but Ben Affleck is such a wretched actor. Great director, but he was terrrrrible as the conflicted buddy/hurting son/confused guy in love with the wrong girl. I didn't buy his scenes in the bah, or the cah, or in Fenway Pahk. However, Jeremy Renner continues to steal my heart in every film he does and should have been the lead in this. He could have pulled it off.
And capt...I have to agree with you about Blake Lively. Not the hotness bit, but her role. She was fab.
QuoteThe Town...
I liked it, but Ben Affleck is such a wretched actor. Great director, but he was terrrrrible as the conflicted buddy/hurting son/confused guy in love with the wrong girl. I didn't buy his scenes in the bah, or the cah, or in Fenway Pahk. However, Jeremy Renner continues to steal my heart in every film he does and should have been the lead in this. He could have pulled it off.
And capt...I have to agree with you about Blake Lively. Not the hotness bit, but her role. She was fab.
I thought Affleck was overshadowed by a handful of other actors, but I wouldnt say he was terrible in this, by any stretch. I think his reputation is so bad that most people dont even give him the benefit of the doubt and go into a movie thinking he'll be bad. He was average or a little better, but 1 thing that I think did help his performance was that outside of doing the heists, he often seemed lost, withdrawn, not sure where his life was going/what to do with it, and what kind of person he was. That type of confusion is something that you could relate to his lack of decisiveness, certainty, and emotion that his character displayed in the movie, and fit Affleck well IMO.
And its alright ky, you can agree that Blake Lively was bangin in thsi movie as well as good acting
Went and watched The Switch with Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston. It wasn't a big hit but its a pretty good movie. I really enjoy Jason Bateman's acting and the child actor in the movie hits an emotional note. I would recommend watching on a Tuesday night with a spouse.
QuoteQuoteThe Town...
I liked it, but Ben Affleck is such a wretched actor. Great director, but he was terrrrrible as the conflicted buddy/hurting son/confused guy in love with the wrong girl. I didn't buy his scenes in the bah, or the cah, or in Fenway Pahk. However, Jeremy Renner continues to steal my heart in every film he does and should have been the lead in this. He could have pulled it off.
And capt...I have to agree with you about Blake Lively. Not the hotness bit, but her role. She was fab.
I thought Affleck was overshadowed by a handful of other actors, but I wouldnt say he was terrible in this, by any stretch. I think his reputation is so bad that most people dont even give him the benefit of the doubt and go into a movie thinking he'll be bad. He was average or a little better, but 1 thing that I think did help his performance was that outside of doing the jobs, he often seemed lost, withdrawn, not sure where his life was going/what to do with it, and what kind of person he was. That type of confusion is something that you could relate to his lack of decisiveness, certainty, and emotion that his character displayed in the movie, and fit Affleck well IMO.
And its alright ky, you can agree that Blake Lively was bangin in thsi movie as well as good acting
True, true. Good point. He did do a good job with everyone in the film, I have to give him credit for that. Maybe he'll grow on me...
Yeah, you gotta give him credit for his casting decisions for really every character as well. I think it was a good call to have some no name that Ive never seen before (and I watch a lot of movies) as his love interest. Some big name actress' fear and emotional damage after being part of a kidnapping might not have been as believable as it was with her.
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Holy fuck...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo
Holy fuck...
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Hells yeah!
Saw The Town and thought it was great. I think Ben Affleck is a good actor who previously made some really bad choices. He's redeemed himself in my eyes.
QuoteQuote[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo
Holy fuck...
:o
Hells yeah!
In reading up more on the movie (cuz I'm a Potterdork), this one will be most like the book, or at least as much as possible given some of the changes they made to the story in previous films. I absolutly loathed the fact they delayed the release of this but this will rock the bells of awesomeness with the extra time they were given.
QuoteQuoteQuote[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo
Holy fuck...
:o
Hells yeah!
In reading up more on the movie (cuz I'm a Potterdork), [highlight]this one will be most like the book[/highlight], or at least as much as possible given some of the changes they made to the story in previous films. I absolutly loathed the fact they delayed the release of this but this will rock the bells of awesomeness with the extra time they were given.
So does that mean they'll be camping and doing nothing for three quarters of the movie?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo
Holy fuck...
:o
Hells yeah!
In reading up more on the movie (cuz I'm a Potterdork), [highlight]this one will be most like the book[/highlight], or at least as much as possible given some of the changes they made to the story in previous films. I absolutly loathed the fact they delayed the release of this but this will rock the bells of awesomeness with the extra time they were given.
So does that mean they'll be camping and doing nothing for three quarters of the movie?
Yes and no. The split is happening when V gets the wand. So we'll have all of the fights and chase scenes too in Part 1. The stuff from Godrick Hollow, the Ministry, and Malfoy Manor should be pretty much awesome. There will be a fair amount of the camping trip of doom but I do not think they will go into long detail like JKR did. Part 2 will be Gringotts and the Final Battle. Yeah, I'm a dork. [size=8]I've only read the series 10 or so times now.[/size]
I just wanted to let yinz guys know I was beating off to some NSFW pics and got a half angle of Hermione's titties and shot one on the ceiling. This movie is gonna be that good ::)
In the last few weeks I saw:
12 Angry Men - This was the only film I hadn't seen in the top 10 of the IMDB top 250. It was good but I wouldn't rate it that high (higher than several Hitchcock, Kubrick films etc...)
Red Riding Trilogy - Started slow but got better as they connected things from film to film.
Greenberg - I liked it, typical Noah Baumbach.
I'm in the middle of watching Band Of Brothers, bought it used for a good price and is in new condition. Not sure if that belongs in this thread or the tv thread.
Looking forward to : The Social Network, RED, True Grit
Still no comment on Inception, True?
Machete - 6.5/10: Alright, I dug this movie. I thought it served it's purpose. Machete was truly a mexican bad ass and it was in that classic style. BUT to me it felt like a Quentin Tarantino rip off. I know they did Grindhouse together but this seemed more like paying homage to quentin or something. It was like Kill Bill with Machete's or something. but not nearly as good. Kill Bill Vol. 1 is like a 9/10 for me. still worth watching most definitely.
nightmare on elm street 2010 2/10: I think freddie was the one dude from watchmen but it sucked bad. freddie seemed less scary in the new version and since they just rehashed the plot from the series and crammed it into an hour an a half it was pretty boring too. heady have you seen it? do you think inception ripped off freddie?
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nightmare on elm street 2010 2/10: I think freddie was the one dude from watchmen but it sucked bad. freddie seemed less scary in the new version and since they just rehashed the plot from the series and crammed it into an hour an a half it was pretty boring too. heady have you seen it? do you think inception ripped off freddie?
No, and no. Plus Freddie's biggest power is the ability to kill you in your dreams. You cant die in your dreams in Inception.
If Inception doesnt win the best pic oscar next year, I might shed some tears.
QuoteStill no comment on Inception, True?
Probably not 'til I see it a second time, whenever the DVD comes out. I'll bump the thread when that happens.
I just saw P.S. I Love You and I have never cried so much during a movie ever. It was oh so sad, but oh so amazing. I would post the trailer, but it's awful. Americans sure know how to make corny movie trailers... ;) They also know how to make great movies though, so yay. If you haven't already, see it!
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo
Holy fuck...
:o
Hells yeah!
In reading up more on the movie (cuz I'm a Potterdork), [highlight]this one will be most like the book[/highlight], or at least as much as possible given some of the changes they made to the story in previous films. I absolutly loathed the fact they delayed the release of this but this will rock the bells of awesomeness with the extra time they were given.
So does that mean they'll be camping and doing nothing for three quarters of the movie?
Yes and no. The split is happening when V gets the wand. So we'll have all of the fights and chase scenes too in Part 1. The stuff from Godrick Hollow, the Ministry, and Malfoy Manor should be pretty much awesome. There will be a fair amount of the camping trip of doom but I do not think they will go into long detail like JKR did. Part 2 will be Gringotts and the Final Battle. Yeah, I'm a dork. [size=8]I've only read the series 10 or so times now.[/size]
You are NOT a dork. I've read the series through many times and I can't wait for this film. The camping will take up a good part of the film, but I doubt too much....they have a lot of action to cram into these two films.
The Social Network This movie surprised me. I know there are a lot of complaints about its accuracy and sour portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, but I don't think it was mean to be seen only as a bio-pic. If anything, it's fascinating to watch how this anti-social, awkward, completely aloof guy created a "social network" for people to connect. It also comments on the changing ways people interact with each other. I enjoyed the quick dialogue and how the filmmakers were able to write a compelling story about a kid who wrote a computer program.
QuoteThe Social Network This movie surprised me. I know there are a lot of complaints about its accuracy and sour portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, but I don't think it was mean to be seen only as a bio-pic. If anything, it's fascinating to watch how this anti-social, awkward, completely aloof guy created a "social network" for people to connect. It also comments on the changing ways people interact with each other. I enjoyed the quick dialogue and how the filmmakers were able to write a compelling story about a kid who wrote a computer program.
I just saw this too. Great acting, I thought. I bring a lot of personal baggage that makes me too close to be objective, but it was certainly entertaining. I couldn't believe two hours had gone by when it ended!
QuoteQuoteThe Social Network This movie surprised me. I know there are a lot of complaints about its accuracy and sour portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, but I don't think it was mean to be seen only as a bio-pic. If anything, it's fascinating to watch how this anti-social, awkward, completely aloof guy created a "social network" for people to connect. It also comments on the changing ways people interact with each other. I enjoyed the quick dialogue and how the filmmakers were able to write a compelling story about a kid who wrote a computer program.
I just saw this too. Great acting, I thought. I bring a lot of personal baggage that makes me too close to be objective, but it was certainly entertaining. I couldn't believe two hours had gone by when it ended!
That's what I thought! Fast film...but in a good way.
I was going to see it tonight but I think Im going sometime thursday instead. Surprised it only made $22 million on opening weekend. I figured the great reviews combined with millions of facebook fanatics wouldve gotten it like $50-60
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzfEH0UPEBo
Holy fuck...
:o
Hells yeah!
In reading up more on the movie (cuz I'm a Potterdork), [highlight]this one will be most like the book[/highlight], or at least as much as possible given some of the changes they made to the story in previous films. I absolutly loathed the fact they delayed the release of this but this will rock the bells of awesomeness with the extra time they were given.
So does that mean they'll be camping and doing nothing for three quarters of the movie?
Yes and no. The split is happening when V gets the wand. So we'll have all of the fights and chase scenes too in Part 1. The stuff from Godrick Hollow, the Ministry, and Malfoy Manor should be pretty much awesome. There will be a fair amount of the camping trip of doom but I do not think they will go into long detail like JKR did. Part 2 will be Gringotts and the Final Battle. Yeah, I'm a dork. [size=8]I've only read the series 10 or so times now.[/size]
You are NOT a dork. I've read the series through many times and I can't wait for this film. The camping will take up a good part of the film, but I doubt too much....they have a lot of action to cram into these two films.
I think they are "condensing" down the camping portion of things. Split is right when Voldie gets the wand so that means part 2 will be ALL action. That still leaves a lot of action for 1. I.Cannot.Wait.
QuoteQuoteQuoteThe Social Network This movie surprised me. I know there are a lot of complaints about its accuracy and sour portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, but I don't think it was mean to be seen only as a bio-pic. If anything, it's fascinating to watch how this anti-social, awkward, completely aloof guy created a "social network" for people to connect. It also comments on the changing ways people interact with each other. I enjoyed the quick dialogue and how the filmmakers were able to write a compelling story about a kid who wrote a computer program.
I just saw this too. Great acting, I thought. I bring a lot of personal baggage that makes me too close to be objective, but it was certainly entertaining. I couldn't believe two hours had gone by when it ended!
That's what I thought! Fast film...but in a good way.
I've been meaning to catch this too. I want to go thursday but not sure since the Pens season opener is the same night.
I don't know how I feel about Fincher remaking The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
QuoteThe Social Network This movie surprised me. I know there are a lot of complaints about its accuracy and sour portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, but I don't think it was mean to be seen only as a bio-pic. If anything, it's fascinating to watch how this anti-social, awkward, completely aloof guy created a "social network" for people to connect. It also comments on the changing ways people interact with each other. I enjoyed the quick dialogue and how the filmmakers were able to write a compelling story about a kid who wrote a computer program.
Pretty good movie. Probably the most interesting I've seen in awhile.
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I don't know how I feel about Fincher remaking The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
I still havent see the original, but Fincher remaking it is a good thing IMO. Them remaking it at all probably isnt a good thing.
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I don't know how I feel about Fincher remaking The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
I still havent see the original, but Fincher remaking it is a good thing IMO. Them remaking it at all probably isnt a good thing.
I'm just sick of all these remakes, but at least he's doing it. I've only seen the The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, there are two more films part of a trilogy. I believe Fincher is remaking all three. I thought the first one was great, I recommend it Headdy.
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I don't know how I feel about Fincher remaking The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
I still havent see the original, but Fincher remaking it is a good thing IMO. Them remaking it at all probably isnt a good thing.
I'm just sick of all these remakes, but at least he's doing it. I've only seen the The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, there are two more films part of a trilogy. I believe Fincher is remaking all three. I thought the first one was great, I recommend it Headdy.
Have ya guys read the books? 1st movie was very well done. The last two were pretty crap.
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I don't know how I feel about Fincher remaking The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
I still havent see the original, but Fincher remaking it is a good thing IMO. Them remaking it at all probably isnt a good thing.
I'm just sick of all these remakes, but at least he's doing it. I've only seen the The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, there are two more films part of a trilogy. I believe Fincher is remaking all three. I thought the first one was great, I recommend it Headdy.
Have ya guys read the books? 1st movie was very well done. The last two were pretty crap.
No I haven't, but maybe I will sometime. I guess they made the other two movies for television because they didn't think the first one would be successful, what a bad decision that was. If Fincher dose the whole trilogy it could be better as a whole, but I don't think they could top the first one.
You Don't Know Jack - 8.5/10 - even growing up when this was happening I never really understood jack kavorcians(sp?) "vision" but Pacino fucking nailed him. It was bizarre how believable Al was. John Goodman was great and so was the rest of the cast.
It's crazy that the court house it all takes place at is literally 10minutes from my house, maybe less. the 1200 building. I've gotten called for jury duty there. All the cities and places they named I knew. the story was seriously compelling. a bit long but still definitely worth checkin out. never knew about his protests in jail and shit. It's crazy the jail he was in is the jail I would get sent to if I ever got caught with herb on me. fucking oakland county police suck cock. Jeff Fieger's house, one of them is just down the street from me. I could walk there. check that shit out.
Altitude 4/10 - kinda lame, figured out what was going on before it was half way over.
Monsters 4/10 - had potential but for alien monsters they weren't scary at all. the ending fucking sucked too.
Dead Cert 5/10 - I liked some of the cast but the movie was stupid.
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I don't know how I feel about Fincher remaking The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
I still havent see the original, but Fincher remaking it is a good thing IMO. Them remaking it at all probably isnt a good thing.
I'm just sick of all these remakes, but at least he's doing it. I've only seen the The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, there are two more films part of a trilogy. I believe Fincher is remaking all three. I thought the first one was great, I recommend it Headdy.
saw the original.. and i must say the scene where chick takes off her shirt and exposes her pit hair had to be the biggest boner killer EVER, especially since i had the hots for her kinda.
Social Network 7/10 - when I first saw the previews it really wasn't appealing to me. fincher did an awesome job directing this. the way it was shot and the overall flow and pace of the movie worked really well. pretty insane how facebook was created and how the dbag from napster got a piece of it. timberlake sounded kinda like a girl when he talked but he played his part well. the dude who was in zombieland and played zuckerburg was pretty damn good. the dialogue was great and it was solid. the characters are all douchebags but it's a good movie I'd say.
Paranormal Activity 2 - 3/10 - horrible acting. boring as fuck. glad I didn't pay to see this. don't waste your time with this one if you can help it.
In the past few weeks I've seen these, instead of making a post every couple days I'll post them all at once.
8 1/2 - I watch a lot of subtitled films, but the subtitles really seemed to go by a lot faster than most. Maybe I was a little sleepy too, but that made me lose interest a bit.
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High - Essential Viewing.
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done - I expected more out of a Herzog/Lynch collaboration. Seems like they made shit up along the way.
Angel Heart - As I mentioned in the horror thread, this was a recent viewing. Unique blend of film noir and supernatural thriller. Seems like an overlooked movie, never hear anyone mention it. There's some cheesy special effects at the end that make it a slightly flawed film but I still liked it a lot.
Happiness - I don't really know what to say about this one. It was good but not for everyone if you're offended easily.
RED - Pretty standard action/comedy. Not bad but nothing special. I admit that MLP (and a solid cast in general) was what caught my attention in wanting to see this.
Winter's Bone - Good story and great acting. Don't be surprised if John Hawkes gets Best Supporting Actor Oscar buzz and Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress.
Y tu mama tambien - Well made, but not really my cup o' tea.
I'll probably be seeing The Social Network soon.
The American - 3/10 - boring. barely any dialogue. a fair amount of naked chicks. Clooney was okay I guess. never understood why people consider him such a good actor. he's okay, but he's always george clooney to me. never can shake that ER version of him out of my head.
Scott Pilgrim, best nerd film ever. Something totally new a mixture of an old jump and run nintendo game and a movie. Well done and great actors.
RED - Helen Mirren behind a machine gun, John Malkovish plays a freaked out ex CIA agent and Bruce Willis is cool again....need I to say more :)
Hereafter- 3/10. Just boring and didn't really go anywhere
Jackass 3D - based purely on entertainment it's like 9/10.
QuoteScott Pilgrim, best nerd film ever. Something totally new a mixture of an old jump and run nintendo game and a movie. Well done and great actors.
RED - Helen Mirren behind a machine gun, John Malkovish plays a freaked out ex CIA agent and Bruce Willis is cool again....need I to say more :)
agree with you guys who saw RED, it was solid. John is one of my favorite actors tho. it's like truth said, standard but good.
I must say I thought Scott Pilgram was way too fucking long and pandered to indie kids. it was like I was trapped in a hipsters brain. some of the fight scenes had cool shots but after a while I really stopped giving a fuck whether or not the chick and him would get together or not. it was one of those "rap it the fuck up already" things.
QuoteQuoteScott Pilgrim, best nerd film ever. Something totally new a mixture of an old jump and run nintendo game and a movie. Well done and great actors.
RED - Helen Mirren behind a machine gun, John Malkovish plays a freaked out ex CIA agent and Bruce Willis is cool again....need I to say more :)
agree with you guys who saw RED, it was solid. John is one of my favorite actors tho. it's like truth said, standard but good.
I must say I thought Scott Pilgram was way too fucking long and pandered to indie kids. it was like I was trapped in a hipsters brain. some of the fight scenes had cool shots but after a while I really stopped giving a fuck whether or not the chick and him would get together or not. it was one of those "rap it the fuck up already" things.
Scott Pilgrim is one of my favourite movies of 2010 and it has little to do with it being blatantly based in Toronto nor its geek hipness; the film actually throws back to the late '80s to early '90s more than young "hipsters", so I guess old hipsters is more accurate. I love the film's bold imagination and style (Edgar Wright's 2nd best film; I didn't care for Hot Fuzz). I do think it ran a bit too long (one or two less villians would have been better), but overall, there's few films today not produced by Stephen Chow that can pull off over-the-top action/fantasy like this one did. I love the Beck-heavy soundtrack too.
QuoteIn the past few weeks I've seen these, instead of making a post every couple days I'll post them all at once.
8 1/2 - I watch a lot of subtitled films, but the subtitles really seemed to go by a lot faster than most. Maybe I was a little sleepy too, but that made me lose interest a bit.
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High - Essential Viewing.
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done - I expected more out of a Herzog/Lynch collaboration. Seems like they made shit up along the way.
Angel Heart - As I mentioned in the horror thread, this was a recent viewing. Unique blend of film noir and supernatural thriller. Seems like an overlooked movie, never hear anyone mention it. There's some cheesy special effects at the end that make it a slightly flawed film but I still liked it a lot.
Happiness - I don't really know what to say about this one. It was good but not for everyone if you're offended easily.
[highlight]RED - Pretty standard action/comedy. Not bad but nothing special. I admit that MLP (and a solid cast in general) was what caught my attention in wanting to see this.
Winter's Bone - Good story and great acting. Don't be surprised if John Hawkes gets Best Supporting Actor Oscar buzz and Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress. [/highlight]
Y tu mama tambien - Well made, but not really my cup o' tea.
I'll probably be seeing The Social Network soon.
Helen Mirren is so effing sexy.
Winter's Bone....fantastic. Everyone should see it. It's so dark and gritty. You're right...they'll both get nominated.
QuoteQuoteQuoteScott Pilgrim, best nerd film ever. Something totally new a mixture of an old jump and run nintendo game and a movie. Well done and great actors.
RED - Helen Mirren behind a machine gun, John Malkovish plays a freaked out ex CIA agent and Bruce Willis is cool again....need I to say more :)
agree with you guys who saw RED, it was solid. John is one of my favorite actors tho. it's like truth said, standard but good.
I must say I thought Scott Pilgram was way too fucking long and pandered to indie kids. it was like I was trapped in a hipsters brain. some of the fight scenes had cool shots but after a while I really stopped giving a fuck whether or not the chick and him would get together or not. it was one of those "rap it the fuck up already" things.
Scott Pilgrim is one of my favourite movies of 2010 and it has little to do with it being blatantly based in Toronto nor its geek hipness; the film actually throws back to the late '80s to early '90s more than young "hipsters", so I guess old hipsters is more accurate. I love the film's bold imagination and style (Edgar Wright's 2nd best film; I didn't care for Hot Fuzz). I do think it ran a bit too long (one or two less villians would have been better), but overall, there's few films today not produced by Stephen Chow that can pull off over-the-top action/fantasy like this one did. I love the Beck-heavy soundtrack too.
that's impressive its only the guys 2nd movie. I thought the video game stuff was cool but after awhile.. I don't know, that movie is totally for indie kids. they even dressed like wanna be art students. blah. beck is the man tho.
watched "my son, my son, what have ye done" last night and thought it was pretty good. herzog always finds the weirdest stories to tell. he finds poetry in people's madness time and time again. so lynch just produced it? couldn't really tell, it felt like herzog 100percent of the way. the classic long takes he does are fun. there was a certain rawness to the overall visual part of it too. one scene the camera even gets bumped but they use it. herzog/lynch are weirdos and I love them for it.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteScott Pilgrim, best nerd film ever. Something totally new a mixture of an old jump and run nintendo game and a movie. Well done and great actors.
RED - Helen Mirren behind a machine gun, John Malkovish plays a freaked out ex CIA agent and Bruce Willis is cool again....need I to say more :)
agree with you guys who saw RED, it was solid. John is one of my favorite actors tho. it's like truth said, standard but good.
I must say I thought Scott Pilgram was way too fucking long and pandered to indie kids. it was like I was trapped in a hipsters brain. some of the fight scenes had cool shots but after a while I really stopped giving a fuck whether or not the chick and him would get together or not. it was one of those "rap it the fuck up already" things.
Scott Pilgrim is one of my favourite movies of 2010 and it has little to do with it being blatantly based in Toronto nor its geek hipness; the film actually throws back to the late '80s to early '90s more than young "hipsters", so I guess old hipsters is more accurate. I love the film's bold imagination and style (Edgar Wright's 2nd best film; I didn't care for Hot Fuzz). I do think it ran a bit too long (one or two less villians would have been better), but overall, there's few films today not produced by Stephen Chow that can pull off over-the-top action/fantasy like this one did. I love the Beck-heavy soundtrack too.
that's impressive its only the guys 2nd movie. I thought the video game stuff was cool but after awhile.. I don't know, that movie is totally for indie kids. they even dressed like wanna be art students. blah. beck is the man tho.
Wright was also the director for the great Simon Pegg series, Spaced (he also acted in the show), and he also directed Shaun of the Dead. He's a co-writer on the new Tintin big-budget adapatation (Peter Jackson, Spielberg). Wright also co-writes most of his films, including Hot Fuzz, Pilgrim and Shaun of the Dead.
that's cool, I always thought that simon pegg guy directed shaun of the dead and hot fuzz for some reason. interesting, very interesting.
QuoteQuoteIn the past few weeks I've seen these, instead of making a post every couple days I'll post them all at once.
8 1/2 - I watch a lot of subtitled films, but the subtitles really seemed to go by a lot faster than most. Maybe I was a little sleepy too, but that made me lose interest a bit.
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High - Essential Viewing.
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done - I expected more out of a Herzog/Lynch collaboration. Seems like they made shit up along the way.
Angel Heart - As I mentioned in the horror thread, this was a recent viewing. Unique blend of film noir and supernatural thriller. Seems like an overlooked movie, never hear anyone mention it. There's some cheesy special effects at the end that make it a slightly flawed film but I still liked it a lot.
Happiness - I don't really know what to say about this one. It was good but not for everyone if you're offended easily.
[highlight]RED - Pretty standard action/comedy. Not bad but nothing special. I admit that MLP (and a solid cast in general) was what caught my attention in wanting to see this.
Winter's Bone - Good story and great acting. Don't be surprised if John Hawkes gets Best Supporting Actor Oscar buzz and Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress. [/highlight]
Y tu mama tambien - Well made, but not really my cup o' tea.
I'll probably be seeing The Social Network soon.
[highlight]Helen Mirren is so effing sexy. [/highlight]
Winter's Bone....fantastic. Everyone should see it. It's so dark and gritty. You're right...they'll both get nominated.
Not my type I guess. ;D I went for MLP.
The Social Network - One of my favorites of the year.
Gimme Shelter - Excellent documentary on the Stones and Altamont. I didn't realize they had such good footage of the stabbing that took place.
The Girl Who Played With Fire - Much better than I expected, not quite as good as Dragon Tattoo.
bloodsport is on TV right now.. chyeah!
QuoteGimme Shelter - Excellent documentary on the Stones and Altamont. I didn't realize they had such good footage of the stabbing that took place.
One of my favorite scenes; the boys listening to Brown Sugar shortly after they recorded it
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QuoteThe Social Network - One of my favorites of the year.
Gimme Shelter - Excellent documentary on the Stones and Altamont. I didn't realize they had such good footage of the stabbing that took place.
The Girl Who Played With Fire - Much better than I expected, not quite as good as Dragon Tattoo.
have you seen the Sympathy for the devil stones doc?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063665/
it's kind of sweet.
Winter's Bone & Another Year - both excellent but neither easy to recommend.
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Forgot the last movie i saw at the theater which is sad cause it was about 6 weeks ago but would like to see Due Date by the guy who directed The Hangover.
QuoteForgot the last movie i saw at the theater which is sad cause it was about 6 weeks ago but would like to see Due Date by the guy who directed The Hangover.
Saw it last weekend, thought it was hilarious, namely thanks to Galifianakis who plays a similar oddball, attention seeking character to what he did in Hangover but gets twice as many lines.
8.2/10Something just happened here at work about an hour ago that made me totally think about a scene from the movie ;D
Enter The Void - I'm not even sure how to rate this movie. The one thing I can say is this is the first movie in a long time that I've seen that I would recommend without hesitation to somebody who is tripping balls.
I think there is only one normal shot in the entire movie and it's towards the end. It's about the Tibetan Book of The Dead but mixed with the psychedelic experience. It's really abstract and is as graphic as it can get in a lot of ways. the fuckin movie is over 2hours and 30minutes, kinda surprised I made it through the entire thing. one shot towards the end is pretty ridiculous but whatever.
Dare you to watch it.
"The Last Station" with Helen Mirren/Christopher Plummer/Paul Giamatti/James McEvoy.
Really, really interesting and good. Mirren is truly one of the most brilliant actors of our time.
What a lovely treat!
I now need to read War and Peace.
QuoteQuoteForgot the last movie i saw at the theater which is sad cause it was about 6 weeks ago but would like to see Due Date by the guy who directed The Hangover.
Saw it last weekend, thought it was hilarious, namely thanks to Galifianakis who plays a similar oddball, attention seeking character to what he did in Hangover but gets twice as many lines. 8.2/10
Something just happened here at work about an hour ago that made me totally think about a scene from the movie ;D
"I puked in the wound Peter"
127 Hours. Talk about a will to live. Festival was perfectly placed-very powerful.
Kick-Ass: I loved it for its subversiveness, humour, performances and imagination, and it ain't no kiddie flick. It would make a nice double-bill with Scott Pilgrim, but it's far more adult than Scott. It's strange watching these films and recognizing many Toronto landmarks and neighbourhoods, although Scott Pilgrim is also set in Hogtown (T.O. nickname).
QuoteKick-Ass: I loved it for its subversiveness, humour, performances and imagination, and it ain't no kiddie flick. It would make a nice double-bill with Scott Pilgrim, but it's far more adult than Scott. It's strange watching these films and recognizing many Toronto landmarks and neighbourhoods, although Scott Pilgrim is also set in Hogtown (T.O. nickname).
I really liked Kick Ass too. The bit when they're playing Elvis in the background is hilarious.
no love for HP here I see. Anyone that did read the books or watches the movies, this one was spot on the book and the best movie by a mile, imo.
Not to worry, dear-e.... here's a little pleasant clump of HP goodness 8-) It was birthed in the Current Joys section that's how happy we were! I think Tyler is a big HP fan too :-X :-X :-X
QuoteQuoteQuoteCurrent Joy: The new Harry Potter. I'm such a bookworm that it's a cheap thrill to watch these stories come to life on the big screen. Love. It.
Oh, and Lucius Malfoy is a fox. I don't care if he kills Muggles for sport.
:o
Hey Kyyyyy I'm a bit of a HP fan myself :P I used to nosedive into whatever the newest Harry Potter book was at whatever time (think I was like 12 or something, crazy to think of how long it's been).... I wouldn't really leave my bedroom much until the book was spent... very excited for the latest footage 8-)
I saw it yesterday. It was so good. They did leave a couple of bits out but it's the closest one to the books. I think they definitely got the feeling right this time. I can't wait till part two!!!!!!! :D
Quoteno love for HP here I see. Anyone that did read the books or watches the movies, this one was spot on the book and the best movie by a mile, imo.
Yes...it really was a fantastic film. It's so strange to compare it to the first two, which seem so silly now.
Devil - 6.5/10 - fuckin' M. Night, whether it be a movie he directs or produces there is always a twist. always. it's like the multi-twist. with that guy. fairly predictable. short, which was a plus for this one.
Casino Jack - 7/10 - Kevin Spacey is the man. Lobbyist blow dick. This movie pissed me off more than anything. Spacey as Abramoff was entertaining. what mother fuckers tho. John Lovitz is such a creepy old man no matter what he does.
Dinner For Schmucks - 6.5/10 - a typical paul rudd movie. the very end was pretty dumb and drawn out. BUT zach and steve's interactions was fucking HILARIOUS. galifinakis was the main sparkle in this, perhaps the only sparkle.
The Last Exorcism 3/10 - f'ing stupid as fuck. the ending was worthless and lazy. the characters were dumb as fuck. it's kinda short and easy to get thru because it's kinda weird but at the same time. god damn hollywood, wtf?
Saw 300 last night for the first time. Liked it a lot.
QuoteSaw 300 last night for the first time. Liked it a lot.
Yeah, it was more badass than I expected. Cant really think of a better action movie since it, off the top of my head.
The Killer Inside Me...I havent watched many movies the last few months, especially quality ones, so maybe my movie boner was just really desperate, but despite its flaws I really liked this movie. Id call it a small town-noir if that makes any sense. Casey Affleck was great in it, and at this point with his work over the last 5 years (Lonesome Jim, Jesse James, Gone Baby Gone, and now Killer Inside Me) I've come to the point where I'll go into watching 1 of his movies expecting a very good performance and not being surprised by it after the fact. Despite a lack of character development outside of Affleck, questionable motives considering who he kills, and choppy editing/a lack of backstory, I was pretty engrossed in the movie and its main character. I always enjoy an Elias Koteas sighting, but I have no idea who he was or why he was interested in Affleck, outside of thinking Affleck was a murderer for some unexplained reason. The violence isnt graphic, but its effectively disturbing. Its based in a small town in 1940's Oklahoma, and feels true to that time period and setting. Although one could argue the ending as being a little implausible, I thought it was a great way to end it. Id say definitely watch this if only for Affleck's performance (plus to see Jessica Alba lying on a bed getting her bare ### whipped by a belt). Whenever a film gets you to hope the serial killer isnt caught, which I think The Killer Inside Me and Affleck achieve here, somethings working....7.7/10
Quick run thru of other movies I can remember watching but did post a review:
Leaves of Grass...Not remarkably good, but a highly entertaining and at times humorous movie where Edward Norton shines in his most interesting performance since The Score, if not Fight Club...7.2/10
Iron Man 2...Didnt like it as much as the first, but still a cut above most of the comic adaptations excluding Nolan's Batmans. Rourke steals every scene he's in, and he shouldve had more of them. Surprised by a lot of FBG's complaining about Rockwell and his character, thought he was solid. Felt a little light on the action and shouldve had a few of those senes replace so filler in the middle. Closing action sequence felt pretty meh as it seemed like Iron Man ans War Machine take down Rourke in about 23 seconds...6.7/10
The Human Centipede...Not as disgusting as I had expected/yearned for, but better than most horror/thriller movies these days thanks to a great performance by the centipede-creating surgeon. I probably laughed more than I was scared...6/10
Killshot...B-movie thats saved by a cast of Mickey Rourke, Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. JGL was particularly good in a role he's never done before as a redneck petty thief whose goals of illegality outshine his intelligence. Even if you dont find Rourke believable as a Native American like I didnt, its still classic, no BS Rourke goodness with a little cheese on top...5.7/10
Robin Hood...I give it credit for going after the story of Robin Hood prior to the story thats always told, and the storyline will maintain your interest, but an average script that lacks emotion gives you mediocre performances from Crowe and Blanchett, as well as William Hurt, in a movie that starts to unravel towards the end. Max Von Sydow and Mark Strong save this in the acting department. Easily Ridley Scott's worst war/action/crime movie of recent memory, but thats also a credit to his other movies. If you havent seen Kingdom of Heaven, skip this and watch that as its the better of these 2 Crusade-era historical epics...5.8/10
Grown Ups...Better than your average PG-13 family comedy. Laughed more than I expected and thats literally all I remember...5/10
The Crazies...Liked it, better than most thriller/horrors that come up. Starts to get a little over the top towards the end...6.2/10
QuoteQuoteKick-Ass: I loved it for its subversiveness, humour, performances and imagination, and it ain't no kiddie flick. It would make a nice double-bill with Scott Pilgrim, but it's far more adult than Scott. It's strange watching these films and recognizing many Toronto landmarks and neighbourhoods, although Scott Pilgrim is also set in Hogtown (T.O. nickname).
I really liked Kick Ass too. The bit when they're playing Elvis in the background is hilarious.
I watched Kick Ass last night. Great movie. I particularly enjoyed spotting various of Vaughn's British mates in D'Amico's gang - about half the cast of Lock Stock and Snatch made it in there.
The kid's performance was priceless - particularly her first line.
Saw 'Monsters' on Monday night.
Very good, well worth seeing. Not your average overblown monster flick by any means (made on a v. low budget actually..)
Watched the Imaginarium of Dr. Parrnassus last night....I didn't have high expectations because I have always found Terry Gilliam somewhat middling. However, I am pleased to say that this movie ranked higher than most of his others. None of the other actors replacing Heath Ledger could match his personality in this film tho. I'd put it behind 12 Monkeys and Fear and Loathing but an easier watch than Brazil and Time Bandits...Of course nothing will ever beat Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
I'll give it an 8.1/10
A Serious Man. I highly recommend it.
QuoteQuoteno love for HP here I see. Anyone that did read the books or watches the movies, this one was spot on the book and the best movie by a mile, imo.
Yes...it really was a fantastic film. It's so strange to compare it to the first two, which seem so silly now.
I saw it last week...and thought the same things. It was very dark...
;D
Love the Assassination of Jesse James reference.
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Green Street Hooligans 3.5/5 - Good for a B movie. I just can't take Elijah Wood too seriously in this role. Charlie Hunnam is great as usual. Pretty violent but definitely intriguing as a guilty pleasure movie. My fiancee did not like.
QuoteGreen Street Hooligans 3.5/5 - Good for a B movie. I just can't take Elijah Wood too seriously in this role. Charlie Hunnam is great as usual. Pretty violent but definitely intriguing as a guilty pleasure movie. My fiancee did not like.
Liked this as well. Yeah, I think Elijah Wood was kind of miscast, but then again his character is supposed to be some naive, preppy American student, so he made sense. I thought he pulled off the character well. Havent really seen Hunnam in much, I do want to start watching Sons of Anarchy from season 1.
The Wolfman
Considering the cast included Benicio and Anthony Hopkins, this movie was pretty meh. Nice set designs and cinematography, decent special effects, but a lackluster storyline and dialogue. Having Emily Blunt as sort of Benicio's love interest but 20 years didnt feel right either. Overall disappointing
5.7/10
Irresistible
Straight to DVD/TV movie that was surprisingly good. Susan Sarandon was great and Emily Blunt had one of her better performances. The movie insinuates some things about Sarandon's character, who thoughout the movie think her husband is having an affair with Blunt, but the movie maintains suspense the entire way and has a good ending
6.8/10
Tenure
Standard comedy starring Luke Wilson as a college professor trying to get tenure at his university. Typical, dry humor that Wilson is known for and had some good laughs. Nothing great but not bad either
6/10
QuoteI do want to start watching Sons of Anarchy from season 1.
This is a must see if you like small town biker clubs who run with town police. A Show with double-crossing plotlines and rivalries which frequently decend into bloodbaths. In other words, guilty pleasure central. :D
Inception visually terrific.
The Messenger
Although it has a central theme, I thought this film really had no certain direction and jumped all over the place (especially once youre 30-45 minutes in), yet it was engrossing from start to finish. Undoubtedly character driven, and Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster make what couldve been an emotionless trainwreck of a movie into an intoxicating look into a couple of soldiers searching for a direction in their life. That may sound cliche, but the execution isnt. Harrelson's BSA nomination was definitely well deserved, although he's outshined by Foster on numerous occasions, who probably deserved a nod himself (maybe the academy thought that between him and Renner, 2 BA performances based on soldiers was 1 too many). About as honest of a potrayal of the psychological effects of war that Ive seen in a film that has a perfect balance of humor and never comes off like its trying to send the viewer a message. If for no other reason, worth seeing for the outstanding performances by Woody and Foster
8.6/10
Also [smiley=thumbsup.gif] for playing the Felice Brothers song Frankie's Gun during a scene in a bar
QuoteThe Messenger
Although it has a central theme, I thought this film really had no certain direction and jumped all over the place (especially once youre 30-45 minutes in), yet it was engrossing from start to finish. Undoubtedly character driven, and Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster make what couldve been an emotionless trainwreck of a movie into an intoxicating look into a couple of soldiers searching for a direction in their life. That may sound cliche, but the execution isnt. Harrelson's BSA nomination was definitely well deserved, although he's outshined by Foster on numerous occasions, who probably deserved a nod himself (maybe the academy thought that between him and Renner, 2 BA performances based on soldiers was 1 too many). About as honest of a potrayal of the psychological effects of war that Ive seen in a film that has a perfect balance of humor and never comes off like its trying to send the viewer a message. If for no other reason, worth seeing for the outstanding performances by Woody and Foster
8.6/10
Also [smiley=thumbsup.gif] for playing the Felice Brothers song Frankie's Gun during a scene in a bar
I just saw this the other day too, I liked it as well. I also heard The Hold Steady later in another bar scene, plus The Band in the car. [smiley=thumbup.gif] I would've liked to see more Jena Malone in this, Samantha Morton looked like shit.
I've seen a lot of movies lately that I've been lazy about posting on, I'll get caught up eventually. I'd like to see True Grit and Black Swan in the next couple weeks.
QuoteI've seen a lot of movies lately that I've been lazy about posting on, I'll get caught up eventually. I'd like to see True Grit and Black Swan in the next couple weeks.
Those plus The Fighter which I think I might head out to see today
QuoteQuoteI've seen a lot of movies lately that I've been lazy about posting on, I'll get caught up eventually. I'd like to see True Grit and Black Swan in the next couple weeks.
Those plus The Fighter which I think I might head out to see today
I have to go to Loews at the Waterfront to see Black Swan because the other two closer theaters don't have it. That shit pisses me off.
did this shit save my posts like you guys?
just watched history of violence again i dont know why i didnt like it but its badass
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmonsnfl2010/week16picks (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmonsnfl2010/week16picks)
Good read from Bill Simmons about The Fighter and the evolution of sports movies.
True Grit - Enjoyable, solid movie from the Coens. It's filled with their trademark humor you'd come to expect. It's definitely not a gritty style western and is more of a comedy.
Black Swan - Masterpiece. Easily my favorite film of the year, and might be Aronofsky's best.
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True Grit - Enjoyable, solid movie from the Coens. It's filled with their trademark humor you'd come to expect. It's definitely not a gritty style western and is more of a comedy.
Black Swan - Masterpiece. Easily my favorite film of the year, and might be Aronofsky's best.
Man I really want to see both of those. Problem being my local friends have pretty awful taste in movies and my fiancee does not want to see either. She has great taste in movies but has no use for westerns no matter if the Coens are attached or not. She also is not psyched about Black Swan because Natalie Portman is my "Free-Pass" in our relationship and probably assumes I just want to see it bc of the supposed lesbo scene with Mila Kunis. Can't really blame her for thinking this way. However, I really do want to see it for cinematic enjoyment as well.
I totally didn't care for Black Swan - thought it was schlocky and full of cliches. But everyone else I know loved it.
Natalie Portman gave a great performance, though.
Quote from: ALady on Dec 27, 2010, 01:03 PM
I totally didn't care for Black Swan - thought it was schlocky and full of cliches. But everyone else I know loved it.
Natalie Portman gave a great performance, though.
Schlocky is a pretty harsh criticism, what do you think was schlocky about it? I thought it had so many great elements to it - cinematography, mood, great acting, music, choreography, horrific imagery. I like that it was over the top in some aspects.
It does seem like there are more and more mind-bender type films, witch is becoming a cliche. The trailer for Unknown with Liam Neeson for example looked like a blatant rip off-of those films. i thought Black Swan was done the right way.
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 27, 2010, 12:56 PM
True Grit - Enjoyable, solid movie from the Coens. It's filled with their trademark humor you'd come to expect. It's definitely not a gritty style western and is more of a comedy.
Black Swan - Masterpiece. Easily my favorite film of the year, and might be Aronofsky's best.
Man I really want to see both of those. Problem being my local friends have pretty awful taste in movies and my fiancee does not want to see either. She has great taste in movies but has no use for westerns no matter if the Coens are attached or not. She also is not psyched about Black Swan because Natalie Portman is my "Free-Pass" in our relationship and probably assumes I just want to see it bc of the supposed lesbo scene with Mila Kunis. Can't really blame her for thinking this way. However, I really do want to see it for cinematic enjoyment as well.
That sucks, i need a woman with similar tastes as me. I would probably get annoyed with her if she didn't. The "lesbo scene" was done tastefully, and actually contains no nudity.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 27, 2010, 01:28 PM
Quote from: ALady on Dec 27, 2010, 01:03 PM
I totally didn't care for Black Swan - thought it was schlocky and full of cliches. But everyone else I know loved it.
Natalie Portman gave a great performance, though.
Schlocky is a pretty harsh criticism, what do you think was schlocky about it? I thought it had so many great elements to it - cinematography, mood, great acting, music, choreography, horrific imagery. I like that it was over the top in some aspects.
It does seem like there are more and more mind-bender type films, witch is becoming a cliche. The trailer for Unknown with Liam Neeson for example looked like a blatant rip off-of those films. i thought Black Swan was done the right way.
I'll PM you specifics if you like but I don't want to spoil anything for folks who haven't seen the movie (can't we do spoiler text on the new board? :(). It probably didn't help that I saw it with my dance class - we were all laughing at the Lifetime-movie-esque plot twists.
I wasn't satisfied with the ending, either - not because I wanted everything tied up in a neat bow, but because there was so little indication of what was real and what was imagined. It just felt careless to me - as if it left almost too much up to the viewer's interpretation? Instead of feeling intricately crafted, I felt like they kept throwing things in haphazardly just to mess with your head, rather than to advance or to anchor the story.
The costumes and cinematography were outstanding, though - I woke up the next morning with the visuals still dancing through my head (lol).
True Grit
Amazing. The Coen Brothers have this uncanny ability to create the perfect film, it's not natural. I'm a fan of the original True Grit and thought this one not so much a remake but a re-imagining. They made it darker and bloodier and gave Matt Damon one hell of a nose curtain. I read a few reviews complaining about the rushed/ambiguous ending, but I thought this was more appropriate compared to the sappiness of the original. Another reason why the Coens are incredible....they treat their audience as thinking, intelligent adults instead of spoon-feeding them a film. Also, the dialogue is fantastic and I'm impressed they created a classic Western true to the genre and without all their usual quirks. Compared to their last film, A Serious Man, (which I enjoyed) it's hard to believe the same guys created both.
Intended to see True Grit -- but the movie theater was CLOSED due to the Blizzard! Bummer State of Emergency in NJ ruining my plans!
Got some takeout instead, and rented Inception.
WOW that was intense & trippy! I really liked it a lot, but definitely needed to keep my thinking cap on throughout :) The dream within a dream within a dream was a bit confusing at times, but so worth it.
Leo is dreamy, and Marion Cotillard was tres magnifique!
two thumbs up!
Quote from: kydiddle on Dec 28, 2010, 11:21 AM
True Grit
Amazing. The Coen Brothers have this uncanny ability to create the perfect film, it's not natural. I'm a fan of the original True Grit and thought this one not so much a remake but a re-imagining. They made it darker and bloodier and gave Matt Damon one hell of a nose curtain. I read a few reviews complaining about the rushed/ambiguous ending, but I thought this was more appropriate compared to the sappiness of the original. Another reason why the Coens are incredible....they treat their audience as thinking, intelligent adults instead of spoon-feeding them a film. Also, the dialogue is fantastic and I'm impressed they created a classic Western true to the genre and without all their usual quirks. Compared to their last film, A Serious Man, (which I enjoyed) it's hard to believe the same guys created both.
The more I think about it, the more I like it. I can't wait for a second viewing of both True Grit and Black Sawn. The dialogue was sharp and delivered perfectly by the cast, especially the girl who played Mattie. I felt like it wasn't all that dark though, the humor was so present that I couldn't help but feel I was watching Coen brothers film. I definitely like it more than their last two - A Serious Man, and Burn After reading.
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I totally didn't care for Black Swan - thought it was schlocky and full of cliches. But everyone else I know loved it.
Natalie Portman gave a great performance, though.
Schlocky is a pretty harsh criticism, what do you think was schlocky about it? I thought it had so many great elements to it - cinematography, mood, great acting, music, choreography, horrific imagery. I like that it was over the top in some aspects.
It does seem like there are more and more mind-bender type films, witch is becoming a cliche. The trailer for Unknown with Liam Neeson for example looked like a blatant rip off-of those films. i thought Black Swan was done the right way.
I'll PM you specifics if you like but I don't want to spoil anything for folks who haven't seen the movie (can't we do spoiler text on the new board? :(). It probably didn't help that I saw it with my dance class - we were all laughing at the Lifetime-movie-esque plot twists.
I wasn't satisfied with the ending, either - not because I wanted everything tied up in a neat bow, but because there was so little indication of what was real and what was imagined. It just felt careless to me - as if it left almost too much up to the viewer's interpretation? Instead of feeling intricately crafted, I felt like they kept throwing things in haphazardly just to mess with your head, rather than to advance or to anchor the story.
The costumes and cinematography were outstanding, though - I woke up the next morning with the visuals still dancing through my head (lol).
spoiler alertSince the film was shown from Nina's perspective, I have no problem with them leaving some things open. She clearly was very confused about what was real and what wasn't, especially near the end. I thought it was pretty clear what happened at the end though.
I'll watch Black Swan once its on TV or DVD but it doesnt look like something that would interest me all that much. I pretty much have to see it since Aronofsky directed it, but it looks closer to The Fountain than The Wrestler or Requiem
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 28, 2010, 05:55 PM
I'll watch Black Swan once its on TV or DVD but it doesnt look like something that would interest me all that much. I pretty much have to see it since Aronofsky directed it, but it looks closer to The Fountain than The Wrestler or Requiem
There's an R5 release of this out that is pretty close to dvd quality floating around on the bittorrent sites. I've tried watching the movie twice and keep getting bored. the first 15minutes are straight up ballerina as fuck so I imagine the rest is similar but it just gets darker and darker. pretty boring from the little I've watched tho. unless you like tip toeing ballerina's.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 28, 2010, 06:21 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 28, 2010, 05:55 PM
I'll watch Black Swan once its on TV or DVD but it doesnt look like something that would interest me all that much. I pretty much have to see it since Aronofsky directed it, but it looks closer to The Fountain than The Wrestler or Requiem
There's an R5 release of this out that is pretty close to dvd quality floating around on the bittorrent sites. I've tried watching the movie twice and keep getting bored. the first 15minutes are straight up ballerina as fuck so I imagine the rest is similar but it just gets darker and darker. pretty boring from the little I've watched tho. unless you like tip toeing ballerina's.
If anybody is considering seeing this, I highly recommend not to let sticky's narrow-minded opinion persuade you otherwise.
Headdy, it's not really like The Fountain, witch is my least favorite Aronofsky movie.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 11:49 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 28, 2010, 06:21 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 28, 2010, 05:55 PM
I'll watch Black Swan once its on TV or DVD but it doesnt look like something that would interest me all that much. I pretty much have to see it since Aronofsky directed it, but it looks closer to The Fountain than The Wrestler or Requiem
There's an R5 release of this out that is pretty close to dvd quality floating around on the bittorrent sites. I've tried watching the movie twice and keep getting bored. the first 15minutes are straight up ballerina as fuck so I imagine the rest is similar but it just gets darker and darker. pretty boring from the little I've watched tho. unless you like tip toeing ballerina's.
If anybody is considering seeing this, I highly recommend not to let sticky's narrow-minded opinion persuade you otherwise.
Headdy, it's not really like The Fountain, witch is my least favorite Aronofsky movie.
oh chill the fuck out. I'm about to watch the movie right now and I'll get back to you. my review was of the first 10minutes. don't be such a puss.
alright mannamedtruth, here's some straight truth about the lowdown involving black swan.
I finished it. had time absorb it. it was okay. definitely no requiem. Natalie Portman lived the role of the swan queen. but in the end the shit was about ballet. drama driven bitches with eating disorders and crazy mom's (whoops spoiler alert).
the thing that bums out most about this movie is, is that it got Portman prego and engaged in real life. the dude who plays the lead guy dancer knocked her up K'fed style. which totally fucks my 10year plan up.
It was Swan Lake on a light dose of mushrooms. that's how I'd describe it. 6.7/10. If I can avoid I'll never watch this movie again, but not because it's bad, because it's about swan lake.
Quote from: kydiddle on Dec 28, 2010, 11:21 AM
True Grit
Amazing. The Coen Brothers have this uncanny ability to create the perfect film, it's not natural. I'm a fan of the original True Grit and thought this one not so much a remake but a re-imagining. They made it darker and bloodier and gave Matt Damon one hell of a nose curtain. I read a few reviews complaining about the rushed/ambiguous ending, but I thought this was more appropriate compared to the sappiness of the original. Another reason why the Coens are incredible....they treat their audience as thinking, intelligent adults instead of spoon-feeding them a film. Also, the dialogue is fantastic and I'm impressed they created a classic Western true to the genre and without all their usual quirks. Compared to their last film, A Serious Man, (which I enjoyed) it's hard to believe the same guys created both.
I want to see this movie bad. Jeff Bridges is going to go down as one of the greatest actors of all time. maybe the best.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 29, 2010, 02:15 AM
Quote from: kydiddle on Dec 28, 2010, 11:21 AM
True Grit
Amazing. The Coen Brothers have this uncanny ability to create the perfect film, it's not natural. I'm a fan of the original True Grit and thought this one not so much a remake but a re-imagining. They made it darker and bloodier and gave Matt Damon one hell of a nose curtain. I read a few reviews complaining about the rushed/ambiguous ending, but I thought this was more appropriate compared to the sappiness of the original. Another reason why the Coens are incredible....they treat their audience as thinking, intelligent adults instead of spoon-feeding them a film. Also, the dialogue is fantastic and I'm impressed they created a classic Western true to the genre and without all their usual quirks. Compared to their last film, A Serious Man, (which I enjoyed) it's hard to believe the same guys created both.
I want to see this movie bad. Jeff Bridges is going to go down as one of the greatest actors of all time. maybe the best.
I really wanna see this too! I was reading about it in the papers today. Jeff is so awesome.
just saw Chronicles of Narnia- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on Boxing day. And being all nerdy, I will go and see it again. Just like I did with Harry Potter.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 03:54 PM
Quote from: ALady on Dec 27, 2010, 02:58 PM
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Quote from: ALady on Dec 27, 2010, 01:03 PM
I totally didn't care for Black Swan - thought it was schlocky and full of cliches. But everyone else I know loved it.
Natalie Portman gave a great performance, though.
Schlocky is a pretty harsh criticism, what do you think was schlocky about it? I thought it had so many great elements to it - cinematography, mood, great acting, music, choreography, horrific imagery. I like that it was over the top in some aspects.
It does seem like there are more and more mind-bender type films, witch is becoming a cliche. The trailer for Unknown with Liam Neeson for example looked like a blatant rip off-of those films. i thought Black Swan was done the right way.
I'll PM you specifics if you like but I don't want to spoil anything for folks who haven't seen the movie (can't we do spoiler text on the new board? :(). It probably didn't help that I saw it with my dance class - we were all laughing at the Lifetime-movie-esque plot twists.
I wasn't satisfied with the ending, either - not because I wanted everything tied up in a neat bow, but because there was so little indication of what was real and what was imagined. It just felt careless to me - as if it left almost too much up to the viewer's interpretation? Instead of feeling intricately crafted, I felt like they kept throwing things in haphazardly just to mess with your head, rather than to advance or to anchor the story.
The costumes and cinematography were outstanding, though - I woke up the next morning with the visuals still dancing through my head (lol).
spoiler alert
Since the film was shown from Nina's perspective, I have no problem with them leaving some things open. She clearly was very confused about what was real and what wasn't, especially near the end. I thought it was pretty clear what happened at the end though.
I'm not so sure about that; everyone I have talked to about the film has had a different opinion about what was real and what was imagined - including the last scene.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 29, 2010, 02:12 AM
alright mannamedtruth, here's some straight truth about the lowdown involving black swan.
I finished it. had time absorb it. it was okay. definitely no requiem. Natalie Portman lived the role of the swan queen. but in the end the shit was about ballet. drama driven bitches with eating disorders and crazy mom's (whoops spoiler alert).
the thing that bums out most about this movie is, is that it got Portman prego and engaged in real life. the dude who plays the lead guy dancer knocked her up K'fed style. which totally fucks my 10year plan up.
It was Swan Lake on a light dose of mushrooms. that's how I'd describe it. 6.7/10. If I can avoid I'll never watch this movie again, but not because it's bad, because it's about swan lake.
:D See, and I totally dig on ballerina movies, but I gotta agree with you about the bolded. High concept Lifetime movie.
I totally didn't know Natalie Portman got pregnant on this movie! He must have been helping her tap into her inner Black Swan, huh. ;)
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 28, 2010, 03:47 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Dec 28, 2010, 11:21 AM
True Grit
Amazing. The Coen Brothers have this uncanny ability to create the perfect film, it's not natural. I'm a fan of the original True Grit and thought this one not so much a remake but a re-imagining. They made it darker and bloodier and gave Matt Damon one hell of a nose curtain. I read a few reviews complaining about the rushed/ambiguous ending, but I thought this was more appropriate compared to the sappiness of the original. Another reason why the Coens are incredible....they treat their audience as thinking, intelligent adults instead of spoon-feeding them a film. Also, the dialogue is fantastic and I'm impressed they created a classic Western true to the genre and without all their usual quirks. Compared to their last film, A Serious Man, (which I enjoyed) it's hard to believe the same guys created both.
The more I think about it, the more I like it. I can't wait for a second viewing of both True Grit and Black Sawn. The dialogue was sharp and delivered perfectly by the cast, especially the girl who played Mattie. I felt like it wasn't all that dark though, the humor was so present that I couldn't help but feel I was watching Coen brothers film. I definitely like it more than their last two - A Serious Man, and Burn After reading.
No no...it's definitely not dark as in sinister. It's dark as in...the original has an unnatural amount of sunshine. Ha.
And
Sticky Jeff Bridges is the shit. Agreed.
Quote from: ALady on Dec 29, 2010, 12:27 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 29, 2010, 02:12 AM
alright mannamedtruth, here's some straight truth about the lowdown involving black swan.
I finished it. had time absorb it. it was okay. definitely no requiem. Natalie Portman lived the role of the swan queen. but in the end the shit was about ballet. drama driven bitches with eating disorders and crazy mom's (whoops spoiler alert).
the thing that bums out most about this movie is, is that it got Portman prego and engaged in real life. the dude who plays the lead guy dancer knocked her up K'fed style. which totally fucks my 10year plan up.
It was Swan Lake on a light dose of mushrooms. that's how I'd describe it. 6.7/10. If I can avoid I'll never watch this movie again, but not because it's bad, because it's about swan lake.
:D See, and I totally dig on ballerina movies, but I gotta agree with you about the bolded. High concept Lifetime movie.
I totally didn't know Natalie Portman got pregnant on this movie! He must have been helping her tap into her inner Black Swan, huh. ;)
Bazinga!
I have no interest in seeing this movie. I'll wait to rent it, but I watch the previews and think: "So?"
The visuals were really striking - I'd recommend it based on that alone. Just wasn't a fan of the formulaic plot, and some of the dialogue was pretty clunky too.
Can't wait to see True Grit. Hopefully by this weekend sometime. I've heard it's really surprisingly funny.
Quote from: ALady on Dec 29, 2010, 12:27 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 29, 2010, 02:12 AM
alright mannamedtruth, here's some straight truth about the lowdown involving black swan.
I finished it. had time absorb it. it was okay. definitely no requiem. Natalie Portman lived the role of the swan queen. but in the end the shit was about ballet. drama driven bitches with eating disorders and crazy mom's (whoops spoiler alert).
the thing that bums out most about this movie is, is that it got Portman prego and engaged in real life. the dude who plays the lead guy dancer knocked her up K'fed style. which totally fucks my 10year plan up.
It was Swan Lake on a light dose of mushrooms. that's how I'd describe it. 6.7/10. If I can avoid I'll never watch this movie again, but not because it's bad, because it's about swan lake.
:D See, and I totally dig on ballerina movies, but I gotta agree with you about the bolded. High concept Lifetime movie.
I totally didn't know Natalie Portman got pregnant on this movie! He must have been helping her tap into her inner Black Swan, huh. ;)
I'm not sure if it was during shooting or not, but she is definitely prego now and it's because of the dude she dances with the whole movie. fucked up shit.
Finally watching allll of Festival Express in its entirety
Damn good flick.....
Inception - My second time watching it, and wasn't really feeling it much. It's definitely way overrated, and might be my least favorite from Nolan. Sorry Headdy but don't really feeling like reading through your Inception thread.
Exit Through The Gift Shop - Documentary? Mockumentary? Not sure but thought it was entertaining. I like the parts about Banksy the most and wasn't that impressed by some of the other street artists.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 30, 2010, 02:45 PM
Inception - My second time watching it, and wasn't really feeling it much. It's definitely way overrated, and might be my least favorite from Nolan. Sorry Headdy but don't really feeling like reading through your Inception thread.
Hey, if you dont like it you dont like it. I still need to watch it again to see how it holds up a 2nd time, but most people who have seen it again have said its even better the 2nd time. The one thing Im not sure about is how Leo's monologue to Juno on how everything works will hold up since going in the 2nd time I already understand most of that and that sequence was kind of lengthy. I cant remember the last time I saw a movie and totally got lost in it, its been at least a few years (probably A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints or Before The Devil Knows Youre Dead), and I think thats the biggest key to greatness in a film, so I definitely dont think its overrated.
Saw The Fighter yesterday and thought it was solid. Mark Wahlberg was typically great but Christian Bale just ate the screen. He stole pretty much every scene he was in. The fight scenes were phenomenal.
If I were born into that family, I might just have to killed myself though.
Must go see Black Swan and True Grit this weekend.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 30, 2010, 04:05 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 30, 2010, 02:45 PM
Inception - My second time watching it, and wasn't really feeling it much. It's definitely way overrated, and might be my least favorite from Nolan. Sorry Headdy but don't really feeling like reading through your Inception thread.
Hey, if you dont like it you dont like it. I still need to watch it again to see how it holds up a 2nd time, but most people who have seen it again have said its even better the 2nd time. The one thing Im not sure about is how Leo's monologue to Juno on how everything works will hold up since going in the 2nd time I already understand most of that and that sequence was kind of lengthy. I cant remember the last time I saw a movie and totally got lost in it, its been at least a few years (probably A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints or Before The Devil Knows Youre Dead), and I think thats the biggest key to greatness in a film, so I definitely dont think its overrated.
I thought I'd like it more the second time, Nolan's movies are rewarding to re-watch. I'm just gonna try to be honest with myself and not like it because so many people think it's great. A movie about being in someone's dreams appeals to me, but there's a lot of information to process and didn't care enough about the story or characters enough to get involved. I think this could've been a great idea for a TV show or miniseries or something.
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 30, 2010, 04:05 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 30, 2010, 02:45 PM
Inception - My second time watching it, and wasn't really feeling it much. It's definitely way overrated, and might be my least favorite from Nolan. Sorry Headdy but don't really feeling like reading through your Inception thread.
Hey, if you dont like it you dont like it. I still need to watch it again to see how it holds up a 2nd time, but most people who have seen it again have said its even better the 2nd time. The one thing Im not sure about is how Leo's monologue to Juno on how everything works will hold up since going in the 2nd time I already understand most of that and that sequence was kind of lengthy. I cant remember the last time I saw a movie and totally got lost in it, its been at least a few years (probably A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints or Before The Devil Knows Youre Dead), and I think thats the biggest key to greatness in a film, so I definitely dont think its overrated.
I thought I'd like it more the second time, Nolan's movies are rewarding to re-watch. I'm just gonna try to be honest with myself and not like it because so many people think it's great. A movie about being in someone's dreams appeals to me, but there's a lot of information to process and didn't care enough about the story or characters enough to get involved. I think this could've been a great idea for a TV show or miniseries or something.
have you seen the inception south park episode?
http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s14e10-insheeption (http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s14e10-insheeption)
I think you and Trey Parker would get along haha. Inception is a hollywood blockbuster done right. which is rare.
Black Swan: A very good film. Dark and racy and for the life of me, I don't know why parents thought it was a good idea to bring their pre-teen kids with them. Oh, and Vincent Cassel (awesome French actor) and Mila Kunis steal the film.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: It was generally excellent. The acting was great and I loved the overall brooding tone of the film. It has Two Towers/Empire Strikes Back vibe.
Buried - 5/10: It was an hour and a half blackberry commercial.
I'm sorry to say my wife and I could not finish Inception (and I bought the damn thing on bluray, too). It was like George Lucas writing dialogue for The Matrix. It looks great, and maybe it was our frame of mind, but wasn't happening.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 01, 2011, 11:29 AM
I'm sorry to say my wife and I could not finish Inception (and I bought the damn thing on bluray, too). It was like George Lucas writing dialogue for The Matrix. It looks great, and maybe it was our frame of mind, but wasn't happening.
did you make it to the scene where the van falls off the bridge? that sequence is tiiight.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 01, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 01, 2011, 11:29 AM
I'm sorry to say my wife and I could not finish Inception (and I bought the damn thing on bluray, too). It was like George Lucas writing dialogue for The Matrix. It looks great, and maybe it was our frame of mind, but wasn't happening.
did you make it to the scene where the van falls off the bridge? that sequence is tiiight.
I don't think so. We might give it a try again tonight. I think the key to this film is, as alluded to in my previous post, frame of mind. I also think it would be a different experience if I watched it alone. Still, last night the dialogue came across as silly. Its visually spectacular, especially on bluray.
On another note, at the same time I got the Inception BD disc, I picked up Boondock Saints 2 on bluray. I really liked the first and was disappointed in this sequel. The female cop was too much over the top and the film seemed too long (never a good sign). The extras have been fun to watch. The fan scene for this franchise is pretty strong, the main reason these films have ever seen the light of day.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 01, 2011, 02:24 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 01, 2011, 11:29 AM
I'm sorry to say my wife and I could not finish Inception (and I bought the damn thing on bluray, too). It was like George Lucas writing dialogue for The Matrix. It looks great, and maybe it was our frame of mind, but wasn't happening.
did you make it to the scene where the van falls off the bridge? that sequence is tiiight.
I don't think so. We might give it a try again tonight. I think the key to this film is, as alluded to in my previous post, frame of mind. I also think it would be a different experience if I watched it alone. Still, last night the dialogue came across as silly. Its visually spectacular, especially on bluray.
Well you know what to expect now, at least. It might not be a bad thing either because now youll have a general idea of how everything works going in. Definitely make it thru the whole thing though. You still have to pay attention to the 2nd half, but compared to how much you have to absorb and follow in the first half of the movie, the 2nd half is the payoff and like 90 minutes of non-stop, 3-level simultaneous action.
As for Boondock Saints, really liked it when I first saw it, and bought it, but it kind of bored me the last couple times I tried watch it and I didnt even finish it. Dafoe is badass in that movie. I dont plan on watching the sequel because all Ive heard is that it sucks.
just a heads up to anybody who downloads movies, True Grit and The Fighter just leaked. both are screeners (SCR). If anybody wants an invite to demonoid send me a PM I've got one or two left.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 01, 2011, 06:19 PM
just a heads up to anybody who downloads movies, True Grit and The Fighter just leaked. both are screeners (SCR). If anybody wants an invite to demonoid send me a PM I've got one or two left.
So "screeners" are supposed to be what, like DVD quality?? If I d/l them can I burn them to a DVD and just watch them on my TV (if I can figure out how to do that!)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 01, 2011, 06:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 01, 2011, 06:19 PM
just a heads up to anybody who downloads movies, True Grit and The Fighter just leaked. both are screeners (SCR). If anybody wants an invite to demonoid send me a PM I've got one or two left.
So "screeners" are supposed to be what, like DVD quality?? If I d/l them can I burn them to a DVD and just watch them on my TV (if I can figure out how to do that!)
screeners are basically copies studios give out to different places. usually they'll have a watermark that pops every now and then but the quality is good as fuck. the quality varies. R5's are similar, they're usually around the same quality, sometimes the audio of R5's blow because they'll have to mix it with other sources. but overall, Screeners and R5's are in my eyes basically as good as a dvdrip if the movie isn't out on dvd yet. it's as good as you can get leak wise.
as for watching it on your dvd player it depends. I've got a dvd player that plays divx files, I can just burn a data disc with the avi file and it works. if your dvd player can't do that there are programs that will burn avi to dvd, but you might have to convert it.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 01, 2011, 06:19 PM
just a heads up to anybody who downloads movies, True Grit and The Fighter just leaked. both are screeners (SCR). If anybody wants an invite to demonoid send me a PM I've got one or two left.
I just watched both of these and they are as good a quality as you are gonna get and perfectly watchable.Both movies are great too.Stand out performances from the little girl in True Grit,Bridges is great too and Christian Bale steals the show in The Fighter.
Just curious if any of you Fighter fans are also fans of Mickey Ward? I used to love watching him box, especially the legendary wars he had with the late great Arturo Gatti.
Inception - great film.
Little Fockers. Made me laugh, Stiller, DeNiro, Hoffman-priceless! ;D
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 02, 2011, 07:04 AM
Just curious if any of you Fighter fans are also fans of Mickey Ward? I used to love watching him box, especially the legendary wars he had with the late great Arturo Gatti.
I didnt really get into boxing until 4-5 years ago, so Ward was done by then. Still havent seen his Gatti trilogy yet but Im sure I will at some point
True Grit 9/10 - fucking loved it. the little girl was sweet and having bridges/damon play opposites almost like the conscience on the little girls shoulder, jeff the dark side, matt the light. her right in the middle. it's pretty short, but awesome.
The Fighter 7.5/10 - a little slow, it's more a drama than anything. like said above Bale is pretty great. I want to bone Amy Adams in the face.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 05, 2011, 04:41 PM
True Grit 9/10 - fucking loved it. the little girl was sweet and having bridges/damon play opposites almost like the conscience on the little girls shoulder, jeff the dark side, matt the light. her right in the middle. it's pretty short, but awesome.
The Fighter 7.5/10 - a little slow, it's more a drama than anything. like said above Bale is pretty great. I want to bone Amy Adams in the face.
I wouldn't mind boning Christian Bale in the face...
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 05, 2011, 04:41 PM
True Grit 9/10 - fucking loved it. the little girl was sweet and having bridges/damon play opposites almost like the conscience on the little girls shoulder, jeff the dark side, matt the light. her right in the middle. it's pretty short, but awesome.
The Fighter 7.5/10 - a little slow, it's more a drama than anything. like said above Bale is pretty great. I want to bone Amy Adams in the face.
I wouldn't mind boning Christian Bale in the face...you know what I mean..(apparently twice, how the hell do you delete messages?)
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Quote from: Penny Lane on Jan 05, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 05, 2011, 04:41 PM
True Grit 9/10 - fucking loved it. the little girl was sweet and having bridges/damon play opposites almost like the conscience on the little girls shoulder, jeff the dark side, matt the light. her right in the middle. it's pretty short, but awesome.
The Fighter 7.5/10 - a little slow, it's more a drama than anything. like said above Bale is pretty great. I want to bone Amy Adams in the face.
I wouldn't mind boning Christian Bale in the face...you know what I mean..(apparently twice, how the hell do you delete messages?)
I don't think we can delete our posts anymore
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 02, 2011, 07:04 AM
Just curious if any of you Fighter fans are also fans of Mickey Ward? I used to love watching him box, especially the legendary wars he had with the late great Arturo Gatti.
I didnt really get into boxing until 4-5 years ago, so Ward was done by then. Still havent seen his Gatti trilogy yet but Im sure I will at some point
I watched two of those epic battles live. Gatti was one of the most exciting fighters of his era and his life was just as a compelling as Ward's, or moreso. I do think his estranged wife had a hand in his death.
LaBoeuf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally caught true grit last night...Myself and 2 friends did it right and pigged out on local BBQ and ate a whole rack of ribs, a whole chicken and a lotta BBQ baked beans/cornbread beforehand! It was a really fun watch and surprisingly straightforward for the Coen Brothers. Great performances by all and very well shot. All in all, I find No Country to be better but what can really beat it. I'd give True Grit 4.5/5
Further Notes:
What was with the guy making animal noises? (Hilariously Coen bros)
Was that Barry Pepper playing a character named Ned Pepper?
We were psyched when they shot the cornbread
The Doctor was amazing!
Quote from: wolof7 on Jan 06, 2011, 03:56 PM
Finally caught true grit last night...Myself and 2 friends did it right and pigged out on local BBQ and ate a whole rack of ribs, a whole chicken and a lotta BBQ baked beans/cornbread beforehand! It was a really fun watch and surprisingly straightforward for the Coen Brothers. Great performances by all and very well shot. All in all, I find No Country to be better but what can really beat it. I'd give True Grit 4.5/5
Further Notes:
What was with the guy making animal noises? (Hilariously Coen bros)
Was that Barry Pepper playing a character named Ned Pepper?
We were psyched when they shot the cornbread
The Doctor was amazing!
You should have had some whiskey a la Deadwood too. Yes, Pepper plays Pepper (just a coincidence).
The King's Speech was so so so good. Could not recommend it more. Really feelgood, but some interesting emotional conflict at the denouement as well.
Colin Firth was fantastic; great fit for the role. He'd always seemed like a rather...constipated actor IMO, but it worked for him here.
Quote from: ALady on Jan 09, 2011, 04:35 AM
The King's Speech was so so so good. Could not recommend it more. Really feelgood, but some interesting emotional conflict at the denouement as well.
Colin Firth was fantastic; great fit for the role. He'd always seemed like a rather...constipated actor IMO, but it worked for him here.
Must, must see this. Even though I have a tendency to break into spontaneous hysterics whenever I hear a speech impediment. Isn't that's awful? It's totally not meant to be mean spirited....since I am a child, any kind of odd lisps or stammers are just impossible for me. Bob says I'm going straight to helll ;D.
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The King's Speech was so so so good. Could not recommend it more. Really feelgood, but some interesting emotional conflict at the denouement as well.
Colin Firth was fantastic; great fit for the role. He'd always seemed like a rather...constipated actor IMO, but it worked for him here.
Must, must see this. Even though I have a tendency to break into spontaneous hysterics whenever I hear a speech impediment. Isn't that's awful? It's totally not meant to be mean spirited....since I am a child, any kind of odd lisps or stammers are just impossible for me. Bob says I'm going straight to helll ;D.
I struggled with a stammer through my youth to my mid '20s. It got really bad in loud places or when I was unsure of myself. Stuttering made me a shy kid, but I ain't shy now. Hilarious.
Brothers- Starring the guy that played Donnie Darko and the guy who played Spiderman. Also the hip chick from Garden State. Damn I'm getting old;/
The Box - that movie where, if you push the button on this box, you get $1 million, but someone, somewhere in the world, someone you don't know...dies. It's much different than I thought it would be. I was thinking it would be a straight-up, straightforward storyline, but there's a lot more to it (maybe too much :-\ ). I thought that, stylistically, it was pretty well done, which also surprised me. I just wasn't expecting much (anything) of a visual aesthetic. Not bad, ending is a little wishy-washy IMO.
7/10
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Quote from: ALady on Jan 09, 2011, 04:35 AM
The King's Speech was so so so good. Could not recommend it more. Really feelgood, but some interesting emotional conflict at the denouement as well.
Colin Firth was fantastic; great fit for the role. He'd always seemed like a rather...constipated actor IMO, but it worked for him here.
Must, must see this. Even though I have a tendency to break into spontaneous hysterics whenever I hear a speech impediment. Isn't that's awful? It's totally not meant to be mean spirited....since I am a child, any kind of odd lisps or stammers are just impossible for me. Bob says I'm going straight to helll ;D.
I like you, Trish.
Quote from: Hawkeye on Jan 11, 2011, 11:35 AM
The Box - that movie where, if you push the button on this box, you get $1 million, but someone, somewhere in the world, someone you don't know...dies. It's much different than I thought it would be. I was thinking it would be a straight-up, straightforward storyline, but there's a lot more to it (maybe too much :-\ ). I thought that, stylistically, it was pretty well done, which also surprised me. I just wasn't expecting much (anything) of a visual aesthetic. Not bad, ending is a little wishy-washy IMO.
7/10
Id say you liked it more than me. First half hour was good, last half hour was good. What you go thru to get to the end was pretty meh though. Mightve been better as an hour episode of Twilight Zone
does anybody know anything about this yet? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1521225/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1521225/)
2014 is a ways away, he takes forever to make movies.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 11, 2011, 11:57 PM
does anybody know anything about this yet? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1521225/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1521225/)
2014 is a ways away, he takes forever to make movies.
What!?!?!?! No way.
Finally caught Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World. Amazing visuals. I am not a gamer but actually don't feel like you have to be to appreciate. Loved Edgar Wrights' Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. However, SP V TW has absolutely no heart, and the jokes/comedy do not always land. Each actor/actress played their roles as if they were emotionally autistic to the point where neither myself nor my fiancee cared whether anyone ended up together. Great special effects, fun movie, no heart.
2.5 or 3/5
Finally got around to watching a couple of DVDs this week:
Inglorious Basterds - excellent Tarantino-esque fun.
Harry Brown - Possibly a career-best performance from Caine as seeks revenge on the local gang in a London sink estate. It's dark and gritty and a great watch.
Quote from: MarkW on Jan 14, 2011, 11:46 AM
Finally got around to watching a couple of DVDs this week:
Inglorious Basterds - excellent Tarantino-esque fun.
Can something be Tarantino-esque when its made by Tarantino in the first place?? ;)
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Quote from: MarkW on Jan 14, 2011, 11:46 AM
Finally got around to watching a couple of DVDs this week:
Inglorious Basterds - excellent Tarantino-esque fun.
Can something be Tarantino-esque when its made by Tarantino in the first place?? ;)
da dum tssh. :bath:
I don't know when but a while back, I was chatting with Penny and she told me how many music films she watched. I hadn't watched too many in awhile and it motivated me to get back to watching some. I figured I'd scour the Netflix streaming library for some gems and I've gotten around to seeing these four this week.
It Might Get Loud - seen it before but man do I love this one no matter how uncomfortable it is watching how outclassed the Edge is.
The Making of A Night at the Opera - I had no idea how much time they spent in the studio to make this classic.
An Ox's Tale - What a surprise to find this one after talking about Entwistle so recently in regards to Quadrophenia. I had no idea there was a doc about him. Loved it!
Beyond the Lighted Stage - watched it for the 6th time tonight. Man I'm a loser
I dunno, your last sentence deems you to be a man of discerning (and superior musical) taste in my humble opinion.
Rock on Crouton!
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 15, 2011, 12:41 AM
Beyond the Lighted Stage - watched it for the 6th time tonight. Man I'm a loser
C'mon man you're too hard on yourself...it's a masterpiece. It turned my fiancee onto Rush and it also makes me see the band as probably the most likeable (mega) rock n roll stars!
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It Might Get Loud - seen it before but man do I love this one no matter how uncomfortable it is watching how outclassed the Edge is.
I might have to watch this one just for that reason ;D
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Beyond the Lighted Stage - watched it for the 6th time tonight. Man I'm a loser
Make that a potential hoser, eh?
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It Might Get Loud - seen it before but man do I love this one no matter how uncomfortable it is watching how outclassed the Edge is.
I might have to watch this one just for that reason ;D
I wouldn't say he's outclassed. He's just a far different type of guitarist; certainly innovative, but from a different era with a decidedly modern approach. However, he shouldn't have been cast in the doc (but he probably was cast because he's so very different than Page and Page Jr.).
I remember watching an old Canadian TV special with jazz great Lenny Breau, Chet Atkins and classical guitar star Liona Boyd. The three started to jam, but Liona had to sit it out since she can't jam. I don't think it's that much different than the Edge with White and Page. Edge isn't a jammer and all he knows is U2 and tech stuff. He doesn't know how to devolve.
The King's Speech
Very, very good. Geoffrey Rush always inspires, and Colin Firth was a natural for the role.
I will never, ever laugh or giggle at a at a stammer or a lisp again. >:(
I was riddled with guilt the whole time...
I was wondering how you got through it, Trish!
Going to see Country Strong today. Awwww yeah.
True Grit -- Fantastic movie IMO
Megamind- Had it's share of laughs but nothing very original
I might have to watch Social Network tonight and see what all the fuss is about. I have a feeling I'll think its good, very good perhaps, but not great and deserving of Best Picture.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 14, 2011, 11:56 AM
Quote from: MarkW on Jan 14, 2011, 11:46 AM
Finally got around to watching a couple of DVDs this week:
Inglorious Basterds - excellent Tarantino-esque fun.
Can something be Tarantino-esque when its made by Tarantino in the first place?? ;)
Fair point.
Pedant.
;)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 17, 2011, 01:53 PM
I might have to watch Social Network tonight and see what all the fuss is about. I have a feeling I'll think its good, very good perhaps, but not great and deserving of Best Picture.
I haven't seen many (any) great movies in awhile...this movie was good and well-done, but I don't think it was anything special. Entertaining, moved along surprisingly fast...in the end, it was worthwhile mostly because Facebook is so huge. Just to see its humble beginnings and to learn about the lawsuits was...mostly worth it. For something to be "special" to me, it was to be very, very re-watchable...and I wouldn't watch this again, except maybe with a friend who really wanted to see it.
The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
Restrepo - 6.7/10 - I guess national geographic spent a year with these dudes in Afghanistan, followed them in combat. insightful to the combat style. It makes you wonder why we're they're. The people we're fighting on just above the level of goat herder and it's in the fuckin mountains. literally, straight fucked mountains. multiple peaks. plus the tunnels in the mountains. not really any combat footage or anything or than them shooting at shit far away. what a stupid fucking war. can't blame the soldiers for taking orders, but they need to get the fuck out of there. wank.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 18, 2011, 01:40 AM
Restrepo - 6.7/10 - I guess national geographic spent a year with these dudes in Afghanistan, followed them in combat. insightful to the combat style. It makes you wonder why we're they're. The people we're fighting on just above the level of goat herder and it's in the fuckin mountains. literally, straight fucked mountains. multiple peaks. plus the tunnels in the mountains. not really any combat footage or anything or than them shooting at shit far away. what a stupid fucking war. can't blame the soldiers for taking orders, but they need to get the fuck out of there. wank.
Yep. X2 Good movie, but jeez...WTF are we doing there...
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 17, 2011, 11:49 PM
The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
Saw Blue Valentine yesterday.
That shit was real.
I cried at all the happy parts. :-\ I thought it was just me having a weird reaction based on some stuff going on in my life, but I talked to a friend last night and he had the same exact reaction too.
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The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
And as a lifelong fan of boxing, I thought the fight scenes were fairly well done; on par with the surprisingly authentic boxing scenes in Rocky Balboa.
I'm waiting for an Arturo Gatti bio-pic. The source material alone makes for a great but tragic story.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 17, 2011, 11:49 PM
The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
And as a lifelong fan of boxing, I thought the fight scenes were fairly well done; on par with the surprisingly authentic boxing scenes in Rocky Balboa.
I'm waiting for an Arturo Gatti bio-pic. The source material alone makes for a great but tragic story.
So many great boxing stories out there, and I agree that the scenes were very authentic. I also thought the family portrayal was perfect! The wardrobe & hair alone were worth the price of admission. I am embarrassed to admit that I owned one of the stretchy knit plaid bodysuit tops that Melissa Leo was wearing in one of the scenes. Classic! The sisters were just killin me...and Amy Adams, as always, flawless!
Fearless Freaks - What a great documentary! I've listened to the Flaming Lips throughout the years and at various times have had Transmissions, the Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi (my aunt's name) on rotations. Yet I still knew little about them. So glad I saw this one!
Up in the Air - Pretty good flick that reminded me in many ways of the international airport to airport life that my brother lives. Nothing like watching a Clooney love story by myself. ;D He still looks amazing! ::)
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Jan 15, 2011, 01:05 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 15, 2011, 12:41 AM
It Might Get Loud - seen it before but man do I love this one no matter how uncomfortable it is watching how outclassed the Edge is.
I might have to watch this one just for that reason ;D
I wouldn't say he's outclassed. He's just a far different type of guitarist; certainly innovative, but from a different era with a decidedly modern approach. However, he shouldn't have been cast in the doc (but he probably was cast because he's so very different than Page and Page Jr.).
I remember watching an old Canadian TV special with jazz great Lenny Breau, Chet Atkins and classical guitar star Liona Boyd. The three started to jam, but Liona had to sit it out since she can't jam. I don't think it's that much different than the Edge with White and Page. Edge isn't a jammer and all he knows is U2 and tech stuff. He doesn't know how to devolve.
I do believe he is outclassed. Though I'm not a U2 fan, I readily acknowledge his contributions to the success of the band and his used of effects and technology as they became available. Though Guggenheim made it a point to stress the Edge's lack of technical ability early in the film when interviewing him and noting his love of punk, the jam sessions felt awkward. Otherwise it made sense to cast him because he offered a greater counterpoint than the other two who were so rooted in blues.
EDIT: Also, if you're gonna go by the "EDGE", I think you should be a damn good player. ::)
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 19, 2011, 09:03 AM
Fearless Freaks - What a great documentary! I've listened to the Flaming Lips throughout the years and at various times have had Transmissions, the Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi (my aunt's name) on rotations. Yet I still knew little about them. So glad I saw this one!
Up in the Air - Pretty good flick that reminded me in many ways of the international airport to airport life that my brother lives. Nothing like watching a Clooney love story by myself. ;D He still looks amazing! ::)
Fearless Freaks is great! It's interesting to drive by 13th and Blackwelder to take a peek at Wayne's place in a sketchy part of town.
And you got a thing for Clooney? ??? ;)
The Social Network - very good movie with well-rounded storylines and great character development. I don't think it's better than The Fighter (of the big 2010 flicks I've seen so far), but I liked it better than Black Swan and Inception. I still haven't seen True Grit, The King's Speech and Barney's Version; I will see these in the next few weeks as Oscar is just around the corner.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 19, 2011, 07:42 PM
The Social Network - very good movie with well-rounded storylines and great character development. I don't think it's better than The Fighter (of the big 2010 flicks I've seen so far), but I liked it better than Black Swan and Inception. I still haven't seen True Grit, The King's Speech and Barney's Version; I will see these in the next few weeks as Oscar is just around the corner.
Yes, I agree. I really liked The Social Network a LOT, but I loved the fighter and thought it was a little better, but could go either way.
I am also in my pre Oscar frenzy, and saw the kings speech, inception, the kids are alright. Still need to see black swan, blue valentine, and true grit.
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The Social Network - very good movie with well-rounded storylines and great character development. I don't think it's better than The Fighter (of the big 2010 flicks I've seen so far), but I liked it better than Black Swan and Inception. I still haven't seen True Grit, The King's Speech and Barney's Version; I will see these in the next few weeks as Oscar is just around the corner.
Yes, I agree. I really liked The Social Network a LOT, but I loved the fighter and thought it was a little better, but could go either way.
I am also in my pre Oscar frenzy, and saw the kings speech, inception, the kids are alright. Still need to see black swan, blue valentine, and true grit.
I also saw The Kids Are All Right (spelling important for all you Who fans and fans of the Kids Are Alright documentary) and want to see Blue Valentine, but I hear it's a marriage wrecker, which has me hesitant since I recently got back together with my wife after a year of separation.
Damn, i thought I could slip the typo through! I'm typing on an iPad-which i loathe- and it has the auto correct and I was just bein lazy :)
ok, do not make blue valentine a date movie! I am just so curious about this movie! And congrats on the reunion w your wife :)
Quote from: tdb810 on Jan 19, 2011, 10:22 PM
Damn, i thought I could slip the typo through! I'm typing on an iPad-which i loathe- and it has the auto correct and I was just bein lazy :)
ok, do not make blue valentine a date movie! I am just so curious about this movie! And congrats on the reunion w your wife :)
Thanks!
I do want to see it. I know Blue Valentine was a big hit Sundance and Ryan Gosling is a fantastic actor (and a surprisingly good singer/songwriter). He's come a long way since his Young Hercules days.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 19, 2011, 07:42 PM
The Social Network - very good movie with well-rounded storylines and great character development. I don't think it's better than The Fighter (of the big 2010 flicks I've seen so far), but I liked it better than Black Swan and Inception. I still haven't seen True Grit, The King's Speech and Barney's Version; I will see these in the next few weeks as Oscar is just around the corner.
Yes, I agree. I really liked The Social Network a LOT, but I loved the fighter and thought it was a little better, but could go either way.
I am also in my pre Oscar frenzy, and saw the kings speech, inception, the kids are alright. Still need to see black swan, blue valentine, and true grit.
I like The Social Network a lot and I think it has the best shot at getting the best picture Oscar. I preferred Black Swan as far as 2010 goes but wouldn't be disappointed if it went either way. The Social Network is getting the kind of praise The Hurt locker did last year and I think it will carry into the Oscars. Fincher's Zodiac should've gotten the attention The Social Network has, I'd even put that one in my top ten of the decade though I still consider No Country For Old Men the best film that year. I have yet to see The Fighter, not a big fan of boxing but yet i love boxing movies so might have to catch this soon.
Heathers - Don't know why I overlooked this for so long, it had some of the funniest, memorable lines ever. The ending was a little sloppy, and as I suspected was due to a re-write. I'm a fan of Winona Ryder, I wish she was in more watchable movies.
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Heathers - Don't know why I overlooked this for so long, it had some of the funniest, memorable lines ever. The ending was a little sloppy, and as I suspected was due to a re-write. I'm a fan of Winona Ryder, I wish she was in more watchable movies.
Oh Heathers...how I adore that movie! I remember seeing it in the theater in 8th grade and I have probably watched it a dozen times since. But not in many years (note to self: must cue it on Netflix).
I recently watched
Catfish and have
Exit Through the Gift Shop on my ipad for a work trip starting tomorrow. And speaking of said work trip, I will be in Salt Lake and since my folks live in Park City, me and the biz partner will be heading up on Sunday to visit and catch a flick at Sundance. We have tickets for
Prairie Love. Looks good!
Prairie Love Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGAOSSNeRqo#ws)
Then the following weekend me, Mr. Wizzard and my sister head back to Park City for a long weekend filled with movies and snowboarding! I cannot wait!
"What's your damage, Heather?!" ;D Love that movie.
Saw The Fighter last weekend. Christian Bale is just phenomenal.
The Door in the Floor
Awesome, awesome, Jeff Bridges rules.
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The Door in the Floor
Awesome, awesome, Jeff Bridges rules.
That was a great adaptation of a John Irving novel....Jeff Bridges did a great job as always! That movie should have made more noise
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The Door in the Floor
Awesome, awesome, Jeff Bridges rules.
I found this movie to be really, really slow, but Bridges and Kim Basinger were so good it didnt really matter and their characters kept my interest.
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The Door in the Floor
Awesome, awesome, Jeff Bridges rules.
I found this movie to be really, really slow, but Bridges and Kim Basinger were so good it didnt really matter and their characters kept my interest.
I'm really really slow so it was perrrrrrrrfect. The image of Jeff Bridges in his man gown playing squash will be forever burned in my brain.
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The Door in the Floor
Awesome, awesome, Jeff Bridges rules.
That was a great adaptation of a John Irving novel....Jeff Bridges did a great job as always! That movie should have made more noise
Yeah, I thought so too......
The King's Speech - wonderful and often touching film. Superior performances by the leads, including great work by an all-star support cast (Sir Derek Jacobi, Guy Pearce, Michael Gambon and Timothy Spall). This film lives up to all the hype and then some.
Kings Speech - 8/10 - I had no interest in seeing this but once it started it flowed really nice and keeps your attention. definitely better than expected.
Conviction 6.5/10 - decent, slow, but decent.
My Soul To Take 4/10 - (insert jerk off motion)
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Very interesting and wacky documentary......quite a social commentary.....and is it a hoax? I let you decide and reserve my own opinion. ;)
Wall Street: Money Never TalksBout what I expected, an average movie that entertains you. Doesnt come anywhere close to the first one, but I think that was expected when you got LaBeouf as the lead in a Hollywood movie. Gekko was still bad ### and I wish Douglas played more characters similar to this (though I thought he was excellent in King of California, a totally different role for him). Josh Brolin couldve used some more screen time, and I wish Frank Langella didnt leave so early as he was great in every scene. The entire soundtrack is non-Talking Heads David Byrne songs, which caught me by surprise and didnt seem to fit the movie at all, but oddly I think it actually worked. Probably worth watching just for Douglas, Langella, and Brolin, but not much else
5.8/10
Buried
Really liked this one, but I also could see it boring a lot of people. Im a big fan of movies that revolve basically around 1 scene/setting and remain interesting thanks to the dialogue, i.e. American Buffalo, London, Bug (which coincidentally was in the previews) and probably a few others I cant recall. I thought this movie succeeded on the same level and kept me entertained the entire time. Ryan Reynolds doesnt come off as particularly likeable, but I think if I was buried alive in Iraq Id also be kind of angry and short fused as well. Thought the pace was excellent with the first 1/3 setting the backstory, middle 1/3 Reynolds/others trying to solve his location, last 1/3 the wrap up/will they find him. Yeah, when I write it like that I guess most movies follow that mold, but if you watch it youll see what Im saying ;D..If you know youre about to watch a movie about a guy trapped in a coffin for 90 minutes, I dont see how it wouldnt entertain you
7.4/10
all I can say about buried is that I now know how to operate a blackberry in a closed coffin scenario. the only problem with movies like buried is there is really only 2 or 3 options that can happen to the character. they live or they die. the explanation of how he ended up there was good. It still felt like the helpful man on the phone talking to reynolds was a blackberry customer service rep. teaching him how to use the phone.
on a side note, can't believe 127hours is nominated for so many awards. it leaked on the net a month ago. some phish phan getting stuck for that long is kinda boring. franco was good and whatever but still not oscar worthy imo.
Gasland
SEE IT PLEASE
Its a very, very important documentary about the impact of natural gas drilling on our water.
http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/about-the-film (http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/about-the-film)
Its on Netflix
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Gasland
SEE IT PLEASE
Its a very, very important documentary natural gas drilling's impact on our water.
http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/about-the-film (http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/about-the-film)
Its on Netflix
OH SNAP I hope to see this!! Is it Marcellus-related??
Yes, but that's only part of it. 34 states in the US are being impacted by this. It's so disturbing. Please, if you have the chance, rent it
I was particularly disturbed by it because my parent own 40 acres in the catskills, and they have been approached to lease their land for drilling. Fortunately, they have not agreed to anything. This is yet another horrifying example of corporate america's exploitation of the common man.
Scary stuff wood!
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Yes, but that's only part of it. 34 states in the US are being impacted by this. It's so disturbing. Please, if you have the chance, rent it
I was particularly disturbed by it because my parent own 40 acres in the catskills, and they have been approached to lease their land for drilling. Fortunately, they have not agreed to anything. This is yet another horrifying example of corporate america's exploitation of the common man.
Scary stuff wood!
Ticks me off somethin' fierce for sure! My great aunt and uncle have been offered money for some of their local land to be drilled.... UGH. My first run-in with Marcellus was seeing a gigantic flame reflecting
off of the clouds some far distance out from where I live.... and I just happened to have nothing to do and my curiosity got me, and I wanted to see what was the commotion... so I drove for almost an hour, following the bright light... and it landed me in the middle of a small street of houses, behind a big barn, where a flame was shooting 20-30 feet in the air. I first thought an old barn had caught fire. That was the scariest flame, just coming out of the ground, out of a huge pipe, in the middle of the night. And there were a few guys nearby, and I asked what it was, and they explained....
Then I read about how
completely obliterating it is to well water that's in any sort of proximity to the drilling..... and you said Marcellus is just a portion of the movie! Ouch that's got to be scary for sure!!
Thanks so much for the recommend, I'll see if my mom can grab it with her Netflix!!! :o
I stumbled upon the last half of Gasland on HBO a few months back. It is disturbing, especially what some people are willing to do that harms other people and the environment in such an ugly way to make a buck.
We draw water from a well in our home here in NH and I pride myself on having the healthiest, cleanest, safest and plentiful supply of fresh water underneath my property. Folks in this film have wells that bring up FLAMMABLE water! A sad and hidden story.
Yes, the lighting of the water was un freaking believable. Humans, animals, and the land are being devastated by the gas and drilling chemicals that are showing up in the water.
In addition to the topic being riveting, it was a very well done documentary. Josh Fox does a great job as an observer and concerned citizen.....and he's kinda easy on the eyes as well....sorry, just sayin' :-* :-*
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Yes, the lighting of the water was un freaking believable. Humans, animals, and the land are being devastated by the gas and drilling chemicals that are showing up in the water.
In addition to the topic being riveting, it was a very well done documentary. Josh Fox does a great job as an observer and concerned citizen.....and he's kinda easy on the eyes as well....sorry, just sayin' :-* :-*
Come on baby, light my fire!
(http://www.cinereach.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Screen-shot-2010-03-10-at-11.53.29-AM.png)
Crazy shit!
Inform yourself and find out about drilling activity near you:
http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/take-action/organizations-fighting-fracking (http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/take-action/organizations-fighting-fracking)
I watched this for like 10 minutes awhile ago and it shocked me..I asked my friend about it who works for a natural gas company, and he explained a few things to me, and it didnt seem as bad as this doc makes it out to be..Dont remember anything right now, but maybe ill get a rehash this week.
Restrepo - I'm not sure I have words for this movie but I'm glad I saw it. Real war docs are generally overwhelming for me and this was no different. Just can't wrap my mind around it.
Blood into Wine - Something tells me Mahg33ta's seen this one. I felt like it started off well looking into Maynard's urge to create in another sphere followed by the actual difficulties for starting a winery in a yet untapped region. Unfortunately, about half way through, I felt like it devolved into a Wine 101 class for a bit too long but rebounded well enough in the end with the final tastings.
The Saint - ;D - I think Val's German accent was my favorite part. ;D
Am really looking forward to seeing the Fighter. Yes Jaimoe, I've been a Ward fan and have seen the trilogy at least twice. I think I've only seen one other Ward fight outside of his battles with Gatti however.
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Restrepo - I'm not sure I have words for this movie but I'm glad I saw it. Real war docs are generally overwhelming for me and this was no different. Just can't wrap my mind around it.
Me neither. I saw it opening weekend with my friend here who was stationed pretty close to there. It's moving and absurd and makes you sad and go WTF at the same time.
Seeing The Fighter tonight! Christian Bale...yum.
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Blood into Wine - Something tells me Mahg33ta's seen this one. I felt like it started off well looking into Maynard's urge to create in another sphere followed by the actual difficulties for starting a winery in a yet untapped region. Unfortunately, about half way through, I felt like it devolved into a Wine 101 class for a bit too long but rebounded well enough in the end with the final tastings.
Ha ha good one. Yes indeed I saw it - actually while drinking a pair of Maynard's wines for extra effect. I found it interesting given my interests, but it sure seemed a niche audience (my wife got bored and left). Some of the comedic bits were good, but the tone was all over the map. I had a few friends that went to the local Whole Foods wine signing and it was just as seen in the movie - escorted through a long line for a 3 second meeting with The Man.
While I'm thinking of it, I saw your post about music movies. If you or others have ideas, keep them coming. My friend and neighbor Sean (who came to T5 w me) have been getting together once the kids are down for a little drinking and music movie watching. Every other week or so. So far we've done It Might Get Loud, The Airborne Toxic documentary, The Band Last Waltz, Rattle and Hum, among others... next up is the Jack White Northern Lights one, but looking for other ideas. The Wall (for the millionth time?)...
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Blood into Wine - Something tells me Mahg33ta's seen this one. I felt like it started off well looking into Maynard's urge to create in another sphere followed by the actual difficulties for starting a winery in a yet untapped region. Unfortunately, about half way through, I felt like it devolved into a Wine 101 class for a bit too long but rebounded well enough in the end with the final tastings.
Ha ha good one. Yes indeed I saw it - actually while drinking a pair of Maynard's wines for extra effect. I found it interesting given my interests, but it sure seemed a niche audience (my wife got bored and left). Some of the comedic bits were good, but the tone was all over the map. I had a few friends that went to the local Whole Foods wine signing and it was just as seen in the movie - escorted through a long line for a 3 second meeting with The Man.
While I'm thinking of it, I saw your post about music movies. If you or others have ideas, keep them coming. My friend and neighbor Sean (who came to T5 w me) have been getting together once the kids are down for a little drinking and music movie watching. Every other week or so. So far we've done It Might Get Loud, The Airborne Toxic documentary, The Band Last Waltz, Rattle and Hum, among others... next up is the Jack White Northern Lights one, but looking for other ideas. The Wall (for the millionth time?)...
Tom Petty: Running down a dream
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Festival Express
Quote from: mahg33ta on Jan 28, 2011, 10:45 AM
While I'm thinking of it, I saw your post about music movies. If you or others have ideas, keep them coming. My friend and neighbor Sean (who came to T5 w me) have been getting together once the kids are down for a little drinking and music movie watching. Every other week or so. So far we've done It Might Get Loud, The Airborne Toxic documentary, The Band Last Waltz, Rattle and Hum, among others... next up is the Jack White Northern Lights one, but looking for other ideas. The Wall (for the millionth time?)...
Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii
Okonokos
Woodstock
The Grateful Dead Movie
Tommy
Shine a Light
Rush- Beyond the Lighted Stage
Purple Rain
La Bamba
and definitely Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (great tunes)
"In my mind, you're blowin' me... some kisses."
Some more music-themed recommendations (all are fucking brilliant):
Once - one of my favourite films of all time
Gimme Shelter
The Kids Are Alright
Anvil: The Story of Anvil! - great rags to almost riches doc of a pioneering '80s metal band
Hard Core Logo - awesome mockumentary; Tarantino is a big fan of this iconic Canadian film about a punk rock band reuniting for one last tour
Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
The Buddy Holly Story
The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terriffico...good tunes, amusing. Might just be my soft spot for country and honky-tonk.
Definitely Festival Express, good call penny.
No Direction Home - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367555/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367555/)
Rising Low - (a must for all people whom love da bass): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310168/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310168/)
I'm loving seeing some of my Yankee cousins recommending some Canadian flicks: Festival Express, Under The Great White Northern Lights, The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terriffico, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage.
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Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 28, 2011, 12:59 AM
Blood into Wine - Something tells me Mahg33ta's seen this one. I felt like it started off well looking into Maynard's urge to create in another sphere followed by the actual difficulties for starting a winery in a yet untapped region. Unfortunately, about half way through, I felt like it devolved into a Wine 101 class for a bit too long but rebounded well enough in the end with the final tastings.
Ha ha good one. Yes indeed I saw it - actually while drinking a pair of Maynard's wines for extra effect. I found it interesting given my interests, but it sure seemed a niche audience (my wife got bored and left). Some of the comedic bits were good, but the tone was all over the map. I had a few friends that went to the local Whole Foods wine signing and it was just as seen in the movie - escorted through a long line for a 3 second meeting with The Man.
While I'm thinking of it, I saw your post about music movies. If you or others have ideas, keep them coming. My friend and neighbor Sean (who came to T5 w me) have been getting together once the kids are down for a little drinking and music movie watching. Every other week or so. So far we've done It Might Get Loud, The Airborne Toxic documentary, The Band Last Waltz, Rattle and Hum, among others... next up is the Jack White Northern Lights one, but looking for other ideas. The Wall (for the millionth time?)...
Lots of good suggestions already but I'll try to think of a few:
Monterey Pop
You're Gonna Miss Me
Pearl Jam - Imagine In Cornice
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
Concert For Bangladesh
The Beatles Anthology
Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back
Flaming Lips - Fearless Freaks
Pink Floyd - The Making of Dark Side of the Moon
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/)
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Pink Floyd - The Making of Dark Side of the Moon
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/)
You can stream this free through Netflix.
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Pink Floyd - The Making of Dark Side of the Moon
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/)
You can stream this free through Netflix.
OK weird... my friend loaned me this dvd months ago, and despite my efforts, I forgot about it..... and just recovered it 2 days ago, once again intending to watch it soon!!
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The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
Saw it today and I really enjoyed it. My friend mentioned to me earlier today that Wahlberg was a hard to believe Mickey Ward and I have to agree. I think he probably worked just fine for viewers of this film who really weren't familiar with Mickey Ward but for fight fans (I had actually seen 5 of Ward's fights (the trilogy 2x over)), perhaps someone else would have been a better option. Perhaps with Bale playing such a dominant, at times overbearing role and Ward having such a tame personality, they felt the need to at least cast a big name to balance it out onscreen.
It's great to see that in an era where no one watches boxing anymore (except for me, Jaimoe and Headdy ;)), boxing movies still resonate with viewers and critics. That final fight, though I already knew the outcome, felt so real and gave me chills. So well done!
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The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
Saw it today and I really enjoyed it. My friend mentioned to me earlier today that Wahlberg was a hard to believe Mickey Ward and I have to agree. I think he probably worked just fine for viewers of this film who really weren't familiar with Mickey Ward but for fight fans (I had actually seen 5 of Ward's fights (the trilogy 2x over)), perhaps someone else would have been a better option. Perhaps with Bale playing such a dominant, at times overbearing role and Ward having such a tame personality, they felt the need to at least cast a big name to balance it out onscreen.
It's great to see that in an era where no one watches boxing anymore (except for me, Jaimoe and Headdy ;)), boxing movies still resonate with viewers and critics. That final fight, though I already knew the outcome, felt so real and gave me chills. So well done!
Yes, I would have to agree about Wahlberg. Though I don't watch boxing, there are some family links there.....my great uncle managed Hurricane Carter for a bit, interesting stuff for sure, and my father as an 18 yr old ironworker, worked with James Braddock (cinderella man). So, I am always up for a boxing movie!
I also can't say enough about Melissa Leo's portrayal, and those sisters were absolutely KILLING me! Amy Adams always lights up a screen, and I enjoyed her character a lot.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 17, 2011, 11:49 PM
The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
Saw it today and I really enjoyed it. My friend mentioned to me earlier today that Wahlberg was a hard to believe Mickey Ward and I have to agree. I think he probably worked just fine for viewers of this film who really weren't familiar with Mickey Ward but for fight fans (I had actually seen 5 of Ward's fights (the trilogy 2x over)), perhaps someone else would have been a better option. Perhaps with Bale playing such a dominant, at times overbearing role and Ward having such a tame personality, they felt the need to at least cast a big name to balance it out onscreen.
It's great to see that in an era where no one watches boxing anymore (except for me, Jaimoe and Headdy ;)), boxing movies still resonate with viewers and critics. That final fight, though I already knew the outcome, felt so real and gave me chills. So well done!
I thought Marky did a nice job all-round. He was understated, which is more in line with Micky's personality. Marky was a little bulkier than Micky, but he had his ring mannerisms down pretty good: he trained for 3 years for this role. Also, and this is a BIG also, the Fighter would not have been made without Wahlberg. Ward was his hero and Marky passionately recruited all the actors and convinced a name director to take the project on. Marky was the only reason why this film got made: he was its producer. Wahlberg also personally gave the script to Bale.
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The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
Saw it today and I really enjoyed it. My friend mentioned to me earlier today that Wahlberg was a hard to believe Mickey Ward and I have to agree. I think he probably worked just fine for viewers of this film who really weren't familiar with Mickey Ward but for fight fans (I had actually seen 5 of Ward's fights (the trilogy 2x over)), perhaps someone else would have been a better option. Perhaps with Bale playing such a dominant, at times overbearing role and Ward having such a tame personality, they felt the need to at least cast a big name to balance it out onscreen.
It's great to see that in an era where no one watches boxing anymore (except for me, Jaimoe and Headdy ;)), boxing movies still resonate with viewers and critics. That final fight, though I already knew the outcome, felt so real and gave me chills. So well done!
I thought Marky did a nice job all-round. He was understated, which is more in line with Micky's personality. Marky was a little bulkier than Micky, but he had his ring mannerisms down pretty good: he trained for 3 years for this role. Also, and this is a BIG also, the Fighter would not have been made without Wahlberg. Ward was his hero and Marky passionately recruited all the actors and convinced a name director to take the project on. Marky was the only reason why this film got made: he was its producer. Wahlberg also personally gave the script to Bale.
Christian Bale was amazing...and yeah, Micky was such an understated character, a really good foil for all the other strong personalities..Amy Adams and Melissa Leo were both perfect as well. This was a great story..doesn't seem like it will be that King movie, but it was so good...even the soundtrack...
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 17, 2011, 11:49 PM
The Fighter - great film with amazing and heartfelt performances. Christian Bale is astonishing.
COULD NOT AGREE MORE.....he owned that f'ing screen. Excellent!
Saw it today and I really enjoyed it. My friend mentioned to me earlier today that Wahlberg was a hard to believe Mickey Ward and I have to agree. I think he probably worked just fine for viewers of this film who really weren't familiar with Mickey Ward but for fight fans (I had actually seen 5 of Ward's fights (the trilogy 2x over)), perhaps someone else would have been a better option. Perhaps with Bale playing such a dominant, at times overbearing role and Ward having such a tame personality, they felt the need to at least cast a big name to balance it out onscreen.
It's great to see that in an era where no one watches boxing anymore (except for me, Jaimoe and Headdy ;)), boxing movies still resonate with viewers and critics. That final fight, though I already knew the outcome, felt so real and gave me chills. So well done!
I thought Marky did a nice job all-round. He was understated, which is more in line with Micky's personality. Marky was a little bulkier than Micky, but he had his ring mannerisms down pretty good: he trained for 3 years for this role. Also, and this is a BIG also, the Fighter would not have been made without Wahlberg. Ward was his hero and Marky passionately recruited all the actors and convinced a name director to take the project on. Marky was the only reason why this film got made: he was its producer. Wahlberg also personally gave the script to Bale.
Thank ya Jaimoe. This makes more sense. It wasn't his understated nature that bothered me because that was Mickey's character as you say. It was just that he came across as...well...every other Mark Wahlberg character.
That little bit during the credits at the bar or coffeshop or whatever was great and it immediately revealed how on point Bale was in his role.
Simply Amazing! :o :o :o
Gatti v Ward 1 Round 9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZP-IfSZxl0#)
Nowhere Boy - Pretty good. Cute flick about John Lennon as a boy and the women who raised him.
Micmacs - Directed by the same guy who did Amelie. Not nearly as charming, but had its moments. It's about these group of quirky people who take down two weapons manufacturers. A little too political at times.
The Fighter - Holy f*ck. Christian Bale is phenomenal. PHENOMENAL. He morphs into these characters and you forget who you're watching. What a fantastic story.
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Pink Floyd - The Making of Dark Side of the Moon
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/)
You can stream this free through Netflix.
paying for netflix? please, that's so 20th century... ::)
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Pink Floyd - The Making of Dark Side of the Moon
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398868/)
You can stream this free through Netflix.
OK weird... my friend loaned me this dvd months ago, and despite my efforts, I forgot about it..... and just recovered it 2 days ago, once again intending to watch it soon!!
it's a really awesome documentary. very very insightful and inspiring for anybody who is interested in how real musicians used to make a record. it's really amazing watching all of them at the mixing board doing the fades and triggers manually. they have settings that probably took 12hours to setup each time they got together to record, now producers can save it as a file and be ready to record in 2minutes. It's no wonder so many of these great bands disintegrated with such limited recording options. anyway, it's way awesome. Gilmore is a bad ass.
alright dweebs, we have to make this one fast. the snow is fastly approaching michigan I have a feeling I'll be snowed in. I need to download some movies tonight and tomorrow before the internet/power goes out. plus, I'm making a movie archive and want to know all of your must have movies to add to the collection.
how about pink floyd live at pompeii
Interesting article about Banksy and "Exit Through the Gift Shop". http://www.movieline.com/2011/01/is-this-the-first-wave-of-banksys-street-art-oscar-campaign.php (http://www.movieline.com/2011/01/is-this-the-first-wave-of-banksys-street-art-oscar-campaign.php)
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Interesting article about Banksy and "Exit Through the Gift Shop". http://www.movieline.com/2011/01/is-this-the-first-wave-of-banksys-street-art-oscar-campaign.php (http://www.movieline.com/2011/01/is-this-the-first-wave-of-banksys-street-art-oscar-campaign.php)
it's all very interesting, isn't it? i need to watch this again
SPOILER ALERT....i have this feeling that we are all being put on
Anyone ever watch The Vice Guide to Travel? On netflix under documentaries. Muy interesante!
Winter's Bone
Didn't really love this, but the acting definitely held my attention. I don't have much more to say about that, thanks!
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Winter's Bone
Didn't really love this, but the acting definitely held my attention. I don't have much more to say about that, thanks!
Man that movie was really something else. I had read the book before the movie which was stunning but kinda left me wanting more out of the film.....John Hawkes tho (the Uncle Teardrop character) and the girl were amazing!
Perfume: A Story of a Murderer.
Anybody seen that one? Read the book. It's pretty strange, but brilliant.
Back from my Sundance experience and man, we packed in some films this weekend! Disclaimer: I am not a film expert or anything, just a girl with ski-bum parents who happen to live in Park City. And we don't have the tres expen$ive VIP badges, so our film choices are left up to my Mom and the very confusing system for buying tickets. So this is what we saw:
Prairie Love- ummmmm....yeah. Very beautiful, aesthetically. Strange story though, and perhaps this was intentional, but the dialog felt empty. And I thought the plot was almost insultingly predictable. I don't really recommend it, but I hope this leads to more parts for the lead actor. He has great comedic timing.
Homework- this got bought, as I assumed it would. Definitely reminded me of a John Hughes flick for this generation. I am not sure if I would see this outside of Sundance, but I really enjoyed it. Think Holden Caulfield, with even more apathy (one scene with him reading Camus at the lunch table alone felt extremely spoon fed, IMO....give your audience a little more credit).
Like Crazy- it is weird watching a story of first love interrupted at 8:30 am. But there is a reason why this won the critics award. The whole film was done super quick, and while they definitely had some good funding in order to shoot their locations (LAX, London's tube, Heathrow, etc), this was just an awesome flick, indie style film. I teared up, mostly at the actors' beautiful embodiment of their characters. You see, they did not use a script. This movie was pure improve off of outlines of scenes and characters. Loved it. It too was bought, you will be seeing this one released as well.
Win Win- Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan...nuff said. This premiered here, not Sure if it was in competition. Funny and heartfelt. Loved it. Go see it (releases on 3/18).
Circumstance- this won the audience award, and it is understood why. This movie still sits with me. It is about 2 teenage girls in Iran, exploring their friendship, sexuality, and desires to just be free. Never should we women in the west, gay or straight, ever take for granted our freedoms. Ever. This shows sides of Iranian culture that I knew existed, but not really (does that even make sense?)...
Go see this movie. Most amazing was that this was filmed by a women on location in Iran. If the damn morality police only knew what she was doing. The director is very brave for getting this story out. Again, go see it.
Links:
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/prairielove_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/prairielove_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/homework_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/homework_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/likecrazy_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/likecrazy_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/winwin_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/winwin_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/circumstance_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/circumstance_sundance2011)
Quote from: T5 wizzard on Feb 01, 2011, 11:52 PM
Back from my Sundance experience and man, we packed in some films this weekend! Disclaimer: I am not a film expert or anything, just a girl with ski-bum parents who happen to live in Park City. And we don't have the tres expen$ive VIP badges, so our film choices are left up to my Mom and the very confusing system for buying tickets. So this is what we saw:
Prairie Love- ummmmm....yeah. Very beautiful, aesthetically. Strange story though, and perhaps this was intentional, but the dialog felt empty. And I thought the plot was almost insultingly predictable. I don't really recommend it, but I hope this leads to more parts for the lead actor. He has great comedic timing.
Homework- this got bought, as I assumed it would. Definitely reminded me of a John Hughes flick for this generation. I am not sure if I would see this outside of Sundance, but I really enjoyed it. Think Holden Caulfield, with even more apathy (one scene with him reading Camus at the lunch table alone felt extremely spoon fed, IMO....give your audience a little more credit).
Like Crazy- it is weird watching a story of first love interrupted at 8:30 am. But there is a reason why this won the critics award. The whole film was done super quick, and while they definitely had some good funding in order to shoot their locations (LAX, London's tube, Heathrow, etc), this was just an awesome flick, indie style film. I teared up, mostly at the actors' beautiful embodiment of their characters. You see, there were no lines. This movie was pure improve off of outlines of scenes and characters. Loved it. It too was bought, you will be seeing this one released as well.
Win Win- Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan...nuff said. This premiered here, not Sure if it was in competition. Funny and heartfelt. Loved it. Go see it (releases on 3/18).
Circumstance- this won the audience award, and it is understood why. This movie still sits with me. It is about 2 teenage girls in Iran, exploring their friendship, sexuality, and desires to just be free. Never should we women in the west, gay or straight, ever take for granted our freedoms. Ever. This shows sides of Iranian culture that I knew existed, but not really (does that even make sense?)...
Go see this movie. Most amazing was that this was filmed by a women on location in Iran. If the damn morality police only knew what she was doing. The director is very brave for getting this story out. Again, go see it.
Links:
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/prairielove_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/prairielove_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/homework_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/homework_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/likecrazy_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/likecrazy_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/winwin_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/winwin_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/circumstance_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/circumstance_sundance2011)
Did you see the Canadian grindhouse flick, Hobo with a Shotgun, starring Rutger Hauer? I hear its a hoot.
Great report BTW!
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 30, 2011, 09:29 PM
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 02, 2011, 08:12 AM
Quote from: T5 wizzard on Feb 01, 2011, 11:52 PM
Back from my Sundance experience and man, we packed in some films this weekend! Disclaimer: I am not a film expert or anything, just a girl with ski-bum parents who happen to live in Park City. And we don't have the tres expen$ive VIP badges, so our film choices are left up to my Mom and the very confusing system for buying tickets. So this is what we saw:
Prairie Love- ummmmm....yeah. Very beautiful, aesthetically. Strange story though, and perhaps this was intentional, but the dialog felt empty. And I thought the plot was almost insultingly predictable. I don't really recommend it, but I hope this leads to more parts for the lead actor. He has great comedic timing.
Homework- this got bought, as I assumed it would. Definitely reminded me of a John Hughes flick for this generation. I am not sure if I would see this outside of Sundance, but I really enjoyed it. Think Holden Caulfield, with even more apathy (one scene with him reading Camus at the lunch table alone felt extremely spoon fed, IMO....give your audience a little more credit).
Like Crazy- it is weird watching a story of first love interrupted at 8:30 am. But there is a reason why this won the critics award. The whole film was done super quick, and while they definitely had some good funding in order to shoot their locations (LAX, London's tube, Heathrow, etc), this was just an awesome flick, indie style film. I teared up, mostly at the actors' beautiful embodiment of their characters. You see, there were no lines. This movie was pure improve off of outlines of scenes and characters. Loved it. It too was bought, you will be seeing this one released as well.
Win Win- Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan...nuff said. This premiered here, not Sure if it was in competition. Funny and heartfelt. Loved it. Go see it (releases on 3/18).
Circumstance- this won the audience award, and it is understood why. This movie still sits with me. It is about 2 teenage girls in Iran, exploring their friendship, sexuality, and desires to just be free. Never should we women in the west, gay or straight, ever take for granted our freedoms. Ever. This shows sides of Iranian culture that I knew existed, but not really (does that even make sense?)...
Go see this movie. Most amazing was that this was filmed by a women on location in Iran. If the damn morality police only knew what she was doing. The director is very brave for getting this story out. Again, go see it.
Links:
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/prairielove_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/prairielove_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/homework_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/homework_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/likecrazy_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/likecrazy_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/winwin_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/winwin_sundance2011)
http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/circumstance_sundance2011 (http://sundance.slated.com/2011/films/circumstance_sundance2011)
Did you see the Canadian grindhouse flick, Hobo with a Shotgun, starring Rutger Hauer? I hear its a hoot.
Great report BTW!
Thanks! I did not see Hobo with a Shotgun. It is borderline insane trying to get tickets during the festival. My Mom waited in line on 2 separate mornings for about 4 hours at a time to try to get day of tickets, with no luck. So we just had what she was able to order when the tickets originally went on sale. I believe the system is set up that they print the catalog and then you have a few days to peruse the options. Then they have a lottery for a time-slot to buy tickets. Last year my Mom scored the very first time time slot and was able to get whatever movies and times she wanted (each film is shown a couple times over the course of 10 days). This year she did not fair so well. But the movies we saw were all great. She saw some crappy ones though, before Mr. Wizzard and I got into town.
*edit- almost all the movies we saw were great. And second edit-
Like Crazy did have lines, just no script ;)
Piranha - 5/5 stars. This movie filled any epectation a B-movie has. Hilarious, gorey, fun. Lot of nudity. Also Christopher Lloyd actin all Doc Brown like. :thumbsup:
Quote from: wolof7 on Feb 05, 2011, 12:18 PM
Piranha - 5/5 stars. This movie filled any epectation a B-movie has. Hilarious, gorey, fun. Lot of nudity. Also Christopher Lloyd actin all Doc Brown like. :thumbsup:
Yeah, thought this was a lot of fun, probably even better in 3D...Hit it right on the head - over the top gore, tits a plenty, and dialogue that is supposed to be funny even though its not funny but actually is funny. Lloyd was good, as was Jerry O'Connell
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Quote from: Jon T. on Feb 01, 2011, 08:56 AM
Interesting article about Banksy and "Exit Through the Gift Shop". http://www.movieline.com/2011/01/is-this-the-first-wave-of-banksys-street-art-oscar-campaign.php (http://www.movieline.com/2011/01/is-this-the-first-wave-of-banksys-street-art-oscar-campaign.php)
it's all very interesting, isn't it? i need to watch this again
SPOILER ALERT
....i have this feeling that we are all being put on
I finally watched
Exit Through The Gift Shop last night.
I am with you, something is afoot.
The American---sucked, sucked, sucked
The Social Network--very entertaining
RED--my favorite of late
"still bill" documentary on showtime. Great story, super smoothe cat, who has chosen to stay out of the biz for over twenty years, despite wicked talent. There were some surprising, " I got really choked up and shed a couple of tears," moments........and it wasn't the part when, yes, our boy, JJ shows up in two brief cameos. I thought I was going to hear him sing, "ain't No sunshine," but there was narrating going on, so No dice.
Overall, great doc and so glad I watched!
The Rite - meh. I was bored the whole time. Only felt my pulse increase once or twice. Wasn't really interested in any of the characters. 4/10
Faster - 3/10 - Dwayne Johnson(sp?) aka The Rock starts is this action packed pulse pounded, completely lifeless, pointless, horribly stupid puke of a movie. If you've ever wanted to see the rock shoot people in the face this movies for you. that is all that's really in the movie tho, no real character development. it's pure dwayne all the way. billy bob, you dumb drunk retire before you destroy your reputation.
Due Date - 6/10 - Zach was pretty funny. his mannerisms more than anything were hilarious. his super tight hipster jeans, his hair, etc. it gave zach a chance to play every emotional spectrum there is though. the sad drama parts kinda suck. some good jokes in there tho.
Piranha - 4/10 - wtf dudes? 5/5's? it was alright. it blows me away they got that many big name stars to make that movie. it's just above snakes on planes for me.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Feb 09, 2011, 01:06 AM
Piranha - 4/10 - wtf dudes? 5/5's? it was alright. it blows me away they got that many big name stars to make that movie. it's just above snakes on planes for me.
It was definitely a tounge in cheek review for a tounge in cheek movie. As I stated above, it met all of my expectations for it. I can see how it's not for everyone but coming off a high stress week, it was the perfect movie to sit around with friends and poke fun at/ have fun with.
That being said it is no Evil Dead 2 which is a 5-star B-movie and imho a 5-star movie out and out....I guess in the B-Horror/Comedy genre Piranha can rate a 5/5. In a regular movie rating system it would fall round a 3/5 or using your 10-pt system, in my opinion it would be maybe a 6/10.
Quote from: wolof7 on Feb 09, 2011, 09:21 AM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Feb 09, 2011, 01:06 AM
Piranha - 4/10 - wtf dudes? 5/5's? it was alright. it blows me away they got that many big name stars to make that movie. it's just above snakes on planes for me.
It was definitely a tounge in cheek review for a tounge in cheek movie. As I stated above, it met all of my expectations for it. I can see how it's not for everyone but coming off a high stress week, it was the perfect movie to sit around with friends and poke fun at/ have fun with.
That being said it is no Evil Dead 2 which is a 5-star B-movie and imho a 5-star movie out and out....I guess in the B-Horror/Comedy genre Piranha can rate a 5/5. In a regular movie rating system it would fall round a 3/5 or using your 10-pt system, in my opinion it would be maybe a 6/10.
I hear what your sayin. It kept my attention. there was a ton of titty in it and for that it earns bonus points.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Feb 09, 2011, 01:06 AM
Due Date - 6/10 - Zach was pretty funny. his mannerisms more than anything were hilarious. his super tight hipster jeans, his hair, etc. it gave zach a chance to play every emotional spectrum there is though. the sad drama parts kinda suck. some good jokes in there tho.
Zach's Lilith Fair tshirt killed me
the town: good, not great. Jeremy Renner was very good, but not even close to his performance in Hurt locker, nor in the same league as Chrisitan Bale.
City island: delightful little film with Andy Garcia, juliana marguiles, Ezra miller. Very enjoyable! Playing on star now, check it out!
Black Swan. Didn't care for it. Moved so slow I almost walked out about 1/2 hour in to it. That being said, Natalie Portman probably does deserve the oscar for her performance.
Exit Through the Gift Shop - 4/5 - Loved this Documentary... Made me want to get into street art. Wish it would have provided more insight into the art itself, it's obstacles (maybe some war stories/ close calls). All in all I have the utmost respect for these people and they should be treasured.
The Mechanic - 2.5/5 - Statham played it cool. Foster had a dynamic performance. Action-packed, stylish. Great mix of Classical Schubert and modern delta bluesy rock (Galactic, North Miss All-stars). Plot was clunky, poorly executed and pretty careless. Worth a watch if you are in the mood for this kind of thing but all in all nothing too special.
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 03:16 PM
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
I like but dont love Evil Dead 1 & 2...Army of Darkness on the other hand is awesome.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 03:16 PM
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
Dude, THEY ARE B-MOVIES!!!
In fact, they are some of the most influential B-movies of the last 40 years. Evil Dead was made on a shoe-string budget by post-high school friends (the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell). Evil Dead II is an Evil Dead rewrite of sorts, but more of a horror-comedy (and a masterpiece of the genre). The only film that wasn't done on a small budget was Army of Darkness. I highly recommend you reading Bruce Campbell's great autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. It's an often fascinating read (and funny), especially the sections regarding the making of the first ED flick along with the difficulties that Raimi and Campbell experienced while trying to get the film made (BTW, the Cohen brothers edited Evil Dead and most Cohen brothers films have cameos by Bruce).
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:03 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 03:16 PM
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
Dude, THEY ARE B-MOVIES!!!
In fact, they are some of the most influential B-movies of the last 40 years. Evil Dead was made on a shoe-string budget by post-high school friends (the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell). Evil Dead II is an Evil Dead rewrite of sorts, but more of a horror-comedy (and a masterpiece of the genre). The only film that wasn't done on a small budget was Army of Darkness. I highly recommend you reading Bruce Campbell's great autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. It's an often fascinating read (and funny), especially the sections regarding the making of the first ED flick along with the difficulties that Raimi and Campbell experienced while trying to get the film made (BTW, the Cohen brothers edited Evil Dead and most Cohen brothers films have cameos by Bruce).
I am with you Jaimoe, Evil Dead 2 is my most coveted dvd. It is definitely a masterpiece. And that autobiography (kiss 2 finger fade) magnifique. When it came out I was working at an indie bookstore in Worcester, MA (contending with all the Clark U hipsters) and Bruce came for a book signing and I was in charge of getting him water and taking him to and from the signing table! Too bad I had not seen the movies until after meeting him. Still psyched because he was an awesome guy!
Quote from: wolof7 on Feb 16, 2011, 08:16 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:03 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 03:16 PM
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
Dude, THEY ARE B-MOVIES!!!
In fact, they are some of the most influential B-movies of the last 40 years. Evil Dead was made on a shoe-string budget by post-high school friends (the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell). Evil Dead II is an Evil Dead rewrite of sorts, but more of a horror-comedy (and a masterpiece of the genre). The only film that wasn't done on a small budget was Army of Darkness. I highly recommend you reading Bruce Campbell's great autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. It's an often fascinating read (and funny), especially the sections regarding the making of the first ED flick along with the difficulties that Raimi and Campbell experienced while trying to get the film made (BTW, the Cohen brothers edited Evil Dead and most Cohen brothers films have cameos by Bruce).
I am with you Jaimoe, Evil Dead 2 is my most coveted dvd. It is definitely a masterpiece. And that autobiography (kiss 2 finger fade) magnifique. When it came out I was working at an indie bookstore in Worcester, MA (contending with all the Clark U hipsters) and Bruce came for a book signing and I was in charge of getting him water and taking him to and from the signing table! Too bad I had not seen the movies until after meeting him. Still psyched because he was an awesome guy!
I got into a small disagreement with Bruce during his first If Chins Could Kill book-signing tour. I was convinced I first saw Evil Dead on beta video in 1982, but he said, "impossible; it came out on video in '83". I said: "and I thought it was in '82". We bandied back-and-forth a bit. I also told him that I thought way back then that the "guy with the eyebrows in Evil Dead (Ash) would be famous". He said: "The eyebrow guy eh? Interesting..."
Well, he won the disagreement since he'd know the film's release date, obviously? Anyway, I've met Bruce three times and was lucky to be at the second-ever world premiere of Bubba Ho-Tep at the Toronto International Film Festival (I couldn't get tickets for the afternoon premiere).
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:28 PM
Anyway, I've met Bruce three times and was lucky to be at the second-ever world premiere of Bubba Ho-Tep at the Toronto International Film Festival (I couldn't get tickets for the afternoon premiere).
Awesome!
Quote from: wolof7 on Feb 16, 2011, 08:52 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:28 PM
Anyway, I've met Bruce three times and was lucky to be at the second-ever world premiere of Bubba Ho-Tep at the Toronto International Film Festival (I couldn't get tickets for the afternoon premiere).
Awesome!
Are you a fan of his TV series, Burn Notice? It's great!
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 09:25 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Feb 16, 2011, 08:52 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:28 PM
Anyway, I've met Bruce three times and was lucky to be at the second-ever world premiere of Bubba Ho-Tep at the Toronto International Film Festival (I couldn't get tickets for the afternoon premiere).
Awesome!
Are you a fan of his TV series, Burn Notice? It's great!
I have not got into it yet. It seems right up my alley, my brother has the first 2 seasons on DVD, I will have to borrow them from him when I visit NYC next week when I'm chosen to see the jacket! ;)
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:03 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 03:16 PM
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
Dude, THEY ARE B-MOVIES!!!
In fact, they are some of the most influential B-movies of the last 40 years. Evil Dead was made on a shoe-string budget by post-high school friends (the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell). Evil Dead II is an Evil Dead rewrite of sorts, but more of a horror-comedy (and a masterpiece of the genre). The only film that wasn't done on a small budget was Army of Darkness. I highly recommend you reading Bruce Campbell's great autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. It's an often fascinating read (and funny), especially the sections regarding the making of the first ED flick along with the difficulties that Raimi and Campbell experienced while trying to get the film made (BTW, the Cohen brothers edited Evil Dead and most Cohen brothers films have cameos by Bruce).
I don't feel "masterpiece" should be used to describe a B movie.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 11:01 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 16, 2011, 08:03 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 16, 2011, 03:16 PM
I borrowed The Evil Dead trilogy from a friend. I think they're overrated, felt like B movies to me. Bad acting and silly 3 stooges bits. I still prefer classic and foreign horror.
Dude, THEY ARE B-MOVIES!!!
In fact, they are some of the most influential B-movies of the last 40 years. Evil Dead was made on a shoe-string budget by post-high school friends (the Raimi brothers and Bruce Campbell). Evil Dead II is an Evil Dead rewrite of sorts, but more of a horror-comedy (and a masterpiece of the genre). The only film that wasn't done on a small budget was Army of Darkness. I highly recommend you reading Bruce Campbell's great autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. It's an often fascinating read (and funny), especially the sections regarding the making of the first ED flick along with the difficulties that Raimi and Campbell experienced while trying to get the film made (BTW, the Cohen brothers edited Evil Dead and most Cohen brothers films have cameos by Bruce).
I don't feel "masterpiece" should be used to describe a B movie.
Evil Dead II transcends its B label and is a horror-comedy masterpiece.
Toy Story 3 on Blu-ray: Great film! I think it is the best of the trilogy; it's kind of sad and emotional, but still funny. I could care less about the 3D aspect (I didn't think I missed anything watching it in 2D; I'm not a fan of 3D anyway). However, I don't think this deserved a Best Picture Oscar nom.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Feb 21, 2011, 09:09 AM
Toy Story 3 on Blu-ray: Great film! I think it is the best of the trilogy; it's kind of sad and emotional, but still funny. I could care less about the 3D aspect (I didn't think I missed anything watching it in 2D; I'm not a fan of 3D anyway). However, I don't think this deserved a Best Picture Oscar nom.
Im still partial to the 1st one, but 3 was much better than 2. Its certainly the most emotional of the bunch, and I think thats a big reason why it got nominated. I saw it in 3D, and while it was noticeable and added to it to the keen eye, its not like it was Avatar in 3D.
A Serious Man- Coen bros. low key black comedy. Great to see the guy from Boardwalk Empire (Michael Stuhlbarg, who plays Arnold Rothstein) in a very different role. I liked it but it was uneven and ended abruptly, leaving me wanting.
Crazy Heart- awesome! Jeff Bridges blew me away. Maggie Gyllenhaal usually revs my engine, though I found her a bit annoying. Guess I can't blame her character's choice, but SPOILER ALERT I didn't think Bad was at fault for her son's disappearance. Yeah, he shouldn't have brought him into a bar, but what the @%#$ was the little @$#% doing walking off like that?
Saw the collection of Oscar nominated animated shorts this past weekend. We just find these so enjoyable that it has become an annual event for the lady friend and I. Overall, the pieces weren't as captivating as last year's selections but two stood out. A French bit narrating a trip to Madacascar and I think an American piece about "The Thing," a general critique of the loss of imagination in our everyday lives. I do hope the latter wins but the former was beautiful as well.
Also watched Man on Wire, the documentary of Phillipe Petit, the high wire walker, and what it took for him and his team to finally attain his dream of walking between the twin towers. While Petit's personality can be overwhelming and grating, any well told story of a driven individual accomplishing something so insane is captivating. I hope they do one about 'Spiderman,' the Frenchman that climbs skyscrapers with no gear at all. I love that guy!
"Insane" and "captivating" are excellent adjectives for Man on a Wire, Ruckus.
Watched "The Town" last night, co-written by, directed by, and starring B. Affleck. It was good, but hardly broke new ground. Kinda "The Departed" meets "Ocean's Eleven".
I do like the nuns w/guns look, though.
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The Town was okay, easy enough to watch, but its no departed
The Mechanic - 6/10 - I couldn't stop laughing at things that would happen in this movie. it was beyond cliche action but if Statham is going to keep making movies like this he might turn into the next action star. It's really bad, but kinda good.
the yin/yang guru of bad/good movie reviews
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Feb 24, 2011, 07:57 PM
The Mechanic - 6/10 - I couldn't stop laughing at things that would happen in this movie. it was beyond cliche action but if Statham is going to keep making movies like this he might turn into the next action star. It's really bad, but kinda good.
Agreed!
Winter's Bone: Great film with top-notch performances. Quiet with gloom/doom-in-the-air atmosphere. It's a film you probably need to watch twice because the ending leaves you re-thinking some of the earlier plot clues. However, this is not a postcard for rural Missouri, although I think in some ways it accurately reflects a certain unsavoury rural sub-culture that exists in many US states and Canadian provinces.
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 24, 2011, 02:15 PM
The Town was okay, easy enough to watch, but its no departed
Agreed. It gave us another glimpse into Affleck's film-making talents, but it was hardly original. He ain't no Scorcesse, tho.
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Quote from: e_wind on Feb 24, 2011, 02:15 PM
The Town was okay, easy enough to watch, but its no departed
Agreed. It gave us another glimpse into Affleck's film-making talents, but it was hardly original. He ain't no Scorcesse, tho.
The Departed might be my favorite movie of the last decade, so yeah, I wouldnt say The Town was as good as The Departed.
That said, The Town is firmly in my Top 5 favorite movies of last year. I still have some catching up to do with a lot of the acclaimed films, but I thought The Town was non-stop suspense. Not having a great lead performance is about my only complaint towards it. Renner, Blake Lively, and Pete Postlethwaite were all great. The action scenes were all great. And you said its hardly original, but I thought the ending (last 20 minutes or so) was fairly original and it certainly didnt take an easy way out.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Feb 24, 2011, 07:57 PM
The Mechanic - 6/10 - I couldn't stop laughing at things that would happen in this movie. it was beyond cliche action but if Statham is going to keep making movies like this he might turn into the next action star. It's really bad, but kinda good.
Agreed!
SPOILER ALERT:the ending is so fucking hilarious. at first I was like "they killed Statham off?" and then that kid read the hilarious note and they showed the camera footage of statham doing some kind of super roll between the cars haha. for that ending alone to me it's worth watching.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Feb 25, 2011, 07:54 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 25, 2011, 09:48 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 24, 2011, 02:15 PM
The Town was okay, easy enough to watch, but its no departed
Agreed. It gave us another glimpse into Affleck's film-making talents, but it was hardly original. He ain't no Scorcesse, tho.
The Departed might be my favorite movie of the last decade, so yeah, I wouldnt say The Town was as good as The Departed.
That said, The Town is firmly in my Top 5 favorite movies of last year. I still have some catching up to do with a lot of the acclaimed films, but I thought The Town was non-stop suspense. Not having a great lead performance is about my only complaint towards it. Renner, Blake Lively, and Pete Postlethwaite were all great. The action scenes were all great. And you said its hardly original, but I thought the ending (last 20 minutes or so) was fairly original and it certainly didnt take an easy way out.
I agree with that line specifically. I remember being tense as shit when I left the theater. I remember complaining about it at first and then realizing that was actually a good thing. It definitely didn't break new ground or anything but it sucked me in for a couple of hours.
Quote from: Jon T. on Feb 25, 2011, 09:44 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Feb 25, 2011, 07:54 PM
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The Town was okay, easy enough to watch, but its no departed
Agreed. It gave us another glimpse into Affleck's film-making talents, but it was hardly original. He ain't no Scorcesse, tho.
The Departed might be my favorite movie of the last decade, so yeah, I wouldnt say The Town was as good as The Departed.
That said, The Town is firmly in my Top 5 favorite movies of last year. I still have some catching up to do with a lot of the acclaimed films, but I thought The Town was non-stop suspense. Not having a great lead performance is about my only complaint towards it. Renner, Blake Lively, and Pete Postlethwaite were all great. The action scenes were all great. And you said its hardly original, but I thought the ending (last 20 minutes or so) was fairly original and it certainly didnt take an easy way out.
I agree with that line specifically. I remember being tense as shit when I left the theater. I remember complaining about it at first and then realizing that was actually a good thing. It definitely didn't break new ground or anything but it sucked me in for a couple of hours.
Halfway thru I remember thinking I know how this is going to play out and end but I was fully along for the ride, enjoying it, so oh well...but it didnt pan out like I expected, surprised me multiple times & I give it credit for that as well
Im not an awards show person in the 1st place, but the Oscars were pretty rough tonight. I watched for probably like an hour, listened for the next hour, then watched the last 45 minutes for the big awards. Franco just should not be hosting anything above a high school talent show, but the fact that Im pretty sure he was stoned made it more entertaining, as well as Hathaway trying to save the show because of how bad he was. Kirk Douglas was the high point of the entire show. Besides that, I think the show really suffered because so many categories seemed like shoe-ins - Bale for BSA, Leo for BSA, Portman for BA, Firth for BA, Kings Speech for BP - and all of them won. I havent seen Kings Speech yet, but Im surprised that guy beat Fincher for Best Director (Plus it was a crime Nolan wasnt even nominated for Inception as without direction, that movie is a mess). Since Kings Speech won best director, actor, original screenplay, I almost was thinking they got all the recognition there and Social Network was going to get the big one. Didnt happen though. Really the only nominated pictures Ive seen are Inception , Social Network, and True Grit so Ive got some catching up to do
Overall, Im just happy Inception won a few because I thought it was hands down the best film I saw last year.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Feb 28, 2011, 01:00 AM
Im not an awards show person in the 1st place, but the Oscars were pretty rough tonight. I watched for probably like an hour, listened for the next hour, then watched the last 45 minutes for the big awards. Franco just should not be hosting anything above a high school talent show, but the fact that Im pretty sure he was stoned made it more entertaining, as well as Hathaway trying to save the show because of how bad he was. Kirk Douglas was the high point of the entire show. Besides that, I think the show really suffered because so many categories seemed like shoe-ins - Bale for BSA, Leo for BSA, Portman for BA, Firth for BA, Kings Speech for BP - and all of them won. I havent seen Kings Speech yet, but Im surprised that guy beat Fincher for Best Director (Plus it was a crime Nolan wasnt even nominated for Inception as without direction, that movie is a mess). Since Kings Speech won best director, actor, original screenplay, I almost was thinking they got all the recognition there and Social Network was going to get the big one. Didnt happen though. Really the only nominated pictures Ive seen are Inception , Social Network, and True Grit so Ive got some catching up to do
Overall, Im just happy Inception won a few because I thought it was hands down the best film I saw last year.
I was bummed, as I wanted Franco to avoid making an ass of himself. But, as soon as I turned it on, I could tell he was baked, so I stopped watching. I checked in from time to time to see if I could catch one of the big awards, but then Franco would come on all glassy eyed and serious (would have been better if he was in giggle mode instead of trying to act like he wasn't stoned; takes balls to get fried and then step in front of an audience and millions of TV viewers, eh?).
Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 28, 2011, 07:41 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Feb 28, 2011, 01:00 AM
Im not an awards show person in the 1st place, but the Oscars were pretty rough tonight. I watched for probably like an hour, listened for the next hour, then watched the last 45 minutes for the big awards. Franco just should not be hosting anything above a high school talent show, but the fact that Im pretty sure he was stoned made it more entertaining, as well as Hathaway trying to save the show because of how bad he was. Kirk Douglas was the high point of the entire show. Besides that, I think the show really suffered because so many categories seemed like shoe-ins - Bale for BSA, Leo for BSA, Portman for BA, Firth for BA, Kings Speech for BP - and all of them won. I havent seen Kings Speech yet, but Im surprised that guy beat Fincher for Best Director (Plus it was a crime Nolan wasnt even nominated for Inception as without direction, that movie is a mess). Since Kings Speech won best director, actor, original screenplay, I almost was thinking they got all the recognition there and Social Network was going to get the big one. Didnt happen though. Really the only nominated pictures Ive seen are Inception , Social Network, and True Grit so Ive got some catching up to do
Overall, Im just happy Inception won a few because I thought it was hands down the best film I saw last year.
I was bummed, as I wanted Franco to avoid making an ass of himself. But, as soon as I turned it on, I could tell he was baked, so I stopped watching. I checked in from time to time to see if I could catch one of the big awards, but then Franco would come on all glassy eyed and serious (would have been better if he was in giggle mode instead of trying to act like he wasn't stoned; takes balls to get fried and then step in front of an audience and millions of TV viewers, eh?).
Franco has gone on record plenty of times stating that he does not use any drugs. Granted he's been in plenty of films and tv where he portrays a drug user and he may be just trying to keep a clean image but I really doubt Franco came offstage and had nothing to do but toke up. I thought both hosts started off abit shakey and unfunny but they picked it up throughout the night. I believe what you saw and are refering to is his baseline presentation. He makes me laugh to beat the band. ;D
I'm not the biggest movie guy, but I just rented American Splendor after finding interest in Harvey Pekar after watching the Anthony Bourdain's Cleveland episode. I really enjoyed the movie, and I found a lot of Harvey's personalities traits similar to mine. I'm thinking about buying some issues of American Splendor.
Harvey Pekar on Letterman, 7/31/87 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0akXKxbflM#)
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I'm not the biggest movie guy, but I just rented American Splendor after finding interest in Harvey Pekar after watching the Anthony Bourdain's Cleveland episode. I really enjoyed the movie, and I found a lot of Harvey's personalities traits similar to mine. I'm thinking about buying some issues of American Splendor.
Harvey Pekar on Letterman, 7/31/87 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0akXKxbflM#)
RIP Harvey Pekar, he passed away during my hiatus from the forum otherwise I would've started a thread for him. American Splendor is excellent, you should also check out the documentary Crumb. I've never been a comic book nerd type but there are few things I'd like to check out along with that.
The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Quote from: Walts on Mar 03, 2011, 05:07 PM
I'm not the biggest movie guy, but I just rented American Splendor after finding interest in Harvey Pekar after watching the Anthony Bourdain's Cleveland episode. I really enjoyed the movie, and I found a lot of Harvey's personalities traits similar to mine. I'm thinking about buying some issues of American Splendor.
Liked this movie a good bit, arguably Giamatti's best performance.
Machete - 3/5
Fun movie, served its entertainment purpose. However, it definitely falls below Planet Terror / Death Proof.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 04, 2011, 06:56 PM
Quote from: Walts on Mar 03, 2011, 05:07 PM
I'm not the biggest movie guy, but I just rented American Splendor after finding interest in Harvey Pekar after watching the Anthony Bourdain's Cleveland episode. I really enjoyed the movie, and I found a lot of Harvey's personalities traits similar to mine. I'm thinking about buying some issues of American Splendor.
Liked this movie a good bit, arguably Giamatti's best performance.
Paul is always excellent. I'd say another of his best performances comes in the recent Barney's Version; he won a Golden Globe too.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Mar 03, 2011, 11:16 PM
The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Holy SHIT this movie was wretched. Seth Rogan is terrible. It's a shame, because Christoph Waltz is amazing and his talent was wasted on such a bad movie.
On that note...I'm pumped for the other "superhero" movies coming out this year (Green Lantern, Thor, Captain America), but I wonder if they'll fail in the same way. Ryan Reynolds is such a cheese-ball I'm sure he'll ruin Green Lantern. I'm sick of Natalie Portman's face so the Thor trailer is less than exciting already. I care way too much about this stuff.
Watched Get Low yesterday. Fantastic movie and one of the better ones from last year. It's just astounding that Robert Duvall has only won one Academy Award during his career.
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The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Holy SHIT this movie was wretched. Seth Rogan is terrible. It's a shame, because Christoph Waltz is amazing and his talent was wasted on such a bad movie.
On that note...I'm pumped for the other "superhero" movies coming out this year (Green Lantern, Thor, Captain America), but I wonder if they'll fail in the same way. Ryan Reynolds is such a cheese-ball I'm sure he'll ruin Green Lantern. I'm sick of Natalie Portman's face so the Thor trailer is less than exciting already. I care way too much about this stuff.
I generally don't really like superhero movies /comic book adaptations. I am looking forward to Thor mainly because of the cast and director. I like adaptations more grounded in reality such as Ghost World and American Splendor - I also liked the last two Batman films.
I think Ryan Reynolds is a burgeoning good to great actor. He's leaving his smartass/Chevy Chase Jr. persona behind. I'm not saying his upcoming Green Lantern will be good, but Buried proved he has more serious acting chops in him.
127 Hours
Wow.
Hard to watch at times, very well done.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 07, 2011, 12:28 PM
127 Hours
Wow.
Hard to watch at times, very well done.
I read this book not too long ago and am really looking forward to seeing it. Not sure why I haven't seen it yet, really. I read how it's not uncommon for people to pass out at his speeches.
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127 Hours
Wow.
Hard to watch at times, very well done.
I read this book not too long ago and am really looking forward to seeing it. Not sure why I haven't seen it yet, really. I read how it's not uncommon for people to pass out at his speeches.
It wasn't as bad as I'd heard, the amputation scene. This movie and the real story that inspired it, brought back memories of a hiking trip gone bad, stuggling to reach shelter on a summit in an ice storm, facing real fear. I never came close to his predicament, but can appreciate it on many levels.
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The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Holy SHIT this movie was wretched. Seth Rogan is terrible. It's a shame, because Christoph Waltz is amazing and his talent was wasted on such a bad movie.
On that note...I'm pumped for the other "superhero" movies coming out this year (Green Lantern, Thor, Captain America), but I wonder if they'll fail in the same way. Ryan Reynolds is such a cheese-ball I'm sure he'll ruin Green Lantern. I'm sick of Natalie Portman's face so the Thor trailer is less than exciting already. I care way too much about this stuff.
I generally don't really like superhero movies /comic book adaptations. I am looking forward to Thor mainly because of the cast and director. I like adaptations more grounded in reality such as Ghost World and American Splendor - I also liked the last two Batman films.
I think Ryan Reynolds is a burgeoning good to great actor. He's leaving his smartass/Chevy Chase Jr. persona behind. I'm not saying his upcoming Green Lantern will be good, but Buried proved he has more serious acting chops in him.
Hopefully you're on to something. I haven't watched Buried yet, but I only picture him as a goofy smartass. Of course after breaking up with Scarlett Johansson he might not be in the best of moods. I'd be upset if I were him. ;)
I don't know if its gonna be terrible or awesome, but I'm looking forward to Battle LA
Let Me In 4.25 / 5
Pretty damn good! I feared for all vampire related material since the inception of the Twilight series, but this movie nailed it. It's a remake of a Swedish film a few years ago. I decided to give it a go after reading it was one of Stephen King's favorite films of 2010. Good character development & interesting storyline. Very good special effects & it is quite bloody at times. I never would have thought I would appreciate a vampire flick for it's dramatic elements, but i sure as hell did with this one. i highly recommend it :thumbsup:
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 07, 2011, 01:46 PM
Let Me In 4.25 / 5
Pretty damn good! I feared for all vampire related material since the inception of the Twilight series, but this movie nailed it. It's a remake of a Swedish film a few years ago. I decided to give it a go after reading it was one of Stephen King's favorite films of 2010. Good character development & interesting storyline. Very good special effects & it is quite bloody at times. I never would have thought I would appreciate a vampire flick for it's dramatic elements, but i sure as hell did with this one. i highly recommend it :thumbsup:
You should have watched the original film, Let The Right One In, first. It's superior (more bleak and brooding, with winter in late '70s Sweden acting as a co-star), but both are excellent.
Another recent vampire film worth seeing out is Thirst. It was directed by Chan-wook Park, the mega-talented creator of the Korean Vengeance trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
Another serious vampire film worth searching for is Cronos, written and directed by the great Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Mimic, Pan's Labyrinth). Cronos co-stars Ron Fucking Perlman!!
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Let Me In 4.25 / 5
Pretty damn good! I feared for all vampire related material since the inception of the Twilight series, but this movie nailed it. It's a remake of a Swedish film a few years ago. I decided to give it a go after reading it was one of Stephen King's favorite films of 2010. Good character development & interesting storyline. Very good special effects & it is quite bloody at times. I never would have thought I would appreciate a vampire flick for it's dramatic elements, but i sure as hell did with this one. i highly recommend it :thumbsup:
You should have watched the original film, Let The Right One In, first. It's superior (more bleak and brooding, with winter in late '70s Sweden acting as a co-star), but both are excellent.
Another recent vampire film worth seeing out is Thirst. It was directed by Chan-wook Park, the mega-talented creator of the Korean Vengeance trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
Another serious vampire film worth searching for is Cronos, written and directed by the great Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Mimic, Pan's Labyrinth). Cronos co-stars Ron Fucking Perlman!!
Thank you for the suggestions! I tried to watch the original (Let The Right One In) via streaming netflix on my PS3, but it was cutting the subtitles off. Made for difficult viewing.
I thought I had seen all of Mr. del Toro's films but I haven't seen Cronos yet. I'll have to hunt that down.
I've also heard good things of Chan-wook Park so I guess I'll have to queue up his films on Netflix. Cheers! :beer:
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Let Me In 4.25 / 5
Pretty damn good! I feared for all vampire related material since the inception of the Twilight series, but this movie nailed it. It's a remake of a Swedish film a few years ago. I decided to give it a go after reading it was one of Stephen King's favorite films of 2010. Good character development & interesting storyline. Very good special effects & it is quite bloody at times. I never would have thought I would appreciate a vampire flick for it's dramatic elements, but i sure as hell did with this one. i highly recommend it :thumbsup:
You should have watched the original film, Let The Right One In, first. It's superior (more bleak and brooding, with winter in late '70s Sweden acting as a co-star), but both are excellent.
Another recent vampire film worth seeing out is Thirst. It was directed by Chan-wook Park, the mega-talented creator of the Korean Vengeance trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
Another serious vampire film worth searching for is Cronos, written and directed by the great Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Mimic, Pan's Labyrinth). Cronos co-stars Ron Fucking Perlman!!
Thank you for the suggestions! I tried to watch the original (Let The Right One In) via streaming netflix on my PS3, but it was cutting the subtitles off. Made for difficult viewing.
I thought I had seen all of Mr. del Toro's films but I haven't seen Cronos yet. I'll have to hunt that down.
I've also heard good things of Chan-wook Park so I guess I'll have to queue up his films on Netflix. Cheers! :beer:
I second Jaimoe's suggestions, Oldboy, Let The Right One In, and Thirst are my favorites of those. Cronos recently got rereleased on Criterion and should be available on Netflix, or to buy at a Barnes & Noble. Cronos is good for being Del Toros' first film but it definitely has it's flaws. I haven't seen Let Me In yet but I've heard mostly positive things.
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The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Holy SHIT this movie was wretched. Seth Rogan is terrible. It's a shame, because Christoph Waltz is amazing and his talent was wasted on such a bad movie.
Do you think Rogen is always terrible, or was he just terrible in this? I dont find him off the charts hilarious, but I think he's consistently funny. IMO he's an underrated comedic actor, after looking at the comedies he's in where he's got a decent size role or the lead, I liked all of them, and some were great. I could see why he wouldnt work for this, but I could also see him being bad in Funny People but thought he pulled off that character in good form.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 07, 2011, 11:40 AM
I generally don't really like superhero movies /comic book adaptations. I am looking forward to Thor mainly because of the cast and director. I like adaptations more grounded in reality such as Ghost World and American Splendor - I also liked the last two Batman films.
I think Ryan Reynolds is a burgeoning good to great actor. He's leaving his smartass/Chevy Chase Jr. persona behind. I'm not saying his upcoming Green Lantern will be good, but Buried proved he has more serious acting chops in him.
I generally dont love superhero movies, mostly as a function of how theyre made, executed, and the characters, but I usually like them if theyre any good. Now the Nolan Batmans differed in all those areas, and theyre just fantastic films, superhero or not.
I agree with you on Reynolds as well. I think he'll always have a touch of that wry, sarcastic humor in almost any role, but when it takes the backseat to his acting/charater - like in Buried - you can tell he's a solid actor (plus if you can make a movie where youre in a box suspenseful for 90 minutes straight, you pretty much have to be a good actor). You could see it to a degree in Adventureland as well, which is 1 of the best dramedies of the last few years IMO.
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I don't know if its gonna be terrible or awesome, but I'm looking forward to Battle LA
Yeah, looks like 1 of the more promising movies of March, along with Adjustment Bureau (which Ive already heard good things about) and Paul (which looks meh but I'll trust itll be good since Mottola directed it and Simon Pegg & Nick Frost decided to do the movie)
I couldnt decide which post to reply to, but I seem to be 1 of the few people who didnt like Oldboy all that much. Cool action and all, but that was about it for me.
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I don't know if its gonna be terrible or awesome, but I'm looking forward to Battle LA
Yeah, looks like 1 of the more promising movies of March, along with Adjustment Bureau (which Ive already heard good things about) and Paul (which looks meh but I'll trust itll be good since Mottola directed it and Simon Pegg & Nick Frost decided to do the movie)
Don't know what you think of movie reviews in general, or Peter Travers (Rolling Stone) in particular, but he gives The Adjustment Bureau 1.5 stars. "Freely and feebly adapted" from a 1954 short story by Phillip K. Dick, it "misses by a mile", "dissolves into silliness", and is rendered "preposterous" despite heroic efforts by (Matt) Damon and (Emily) Blunt.
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I don't know if its gonna be terrible or awesome, but I'm looking forward to Battle LA
Yeah, looks like 1 of the more promising movies of March, along with Adjustment Bureau (which Ive already heard good things about) and Paul (which looks meh but I'll trust itll be good since Mottola directed it and Simon Pegg & Nick Frost decided to do the movie)
Don't know what you think of movie reviews in general, or Peter Travers (Rolling Stone) in particular, but he gives The Adjustment Bureau 1.5 stars. "Freely and feebly adapted" from a 1954 short story by Phillip K. Dick, it "misses by a mile", "dissolves into silliness", and is rendered "preposterous" despite heroic efforts by (Matt) Damon and (Emily) Blunt.
I dont really listen to/look at critics reviews all that much, but I do check out RT scores since its taking a bunch of critics/journalists into account (Adjustment Bureau has a 69% as I look now). In this case, it was just a couple people in another movie thread that saw it and said it was quite good. I'll trust more people's opinions in here than most critics.
I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 07, 2011, 05:41 PM
I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Nice. It looks like the best Farrelly Bros flick since Me, Myself, & Irene (which isnt exactly saying much seeing what theyve made since)
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Let Me In 4.25 / 5
Pretty damn good! I feared for all vampire related material since the inception of the Twilight series, but this movie nailed it. It's a remake of a Swedish film a few years ago. I decided to give it a go after reading it was one of Stephen King's favorite films of 2010. Good character development & interesting storyline. Very good special effects & it is quite bloody at times. I never would have thought I would appreciate a vampire flick for it's dramatic elements, but i sure as hell did with this one. i highly recommend it :thumbsup:
You should have watched the original film, Let The Right One In, first. It's superior (more bleak and brooding, with winter in late '70s Sweden acting as a co-star), but both are excellent.
Another recent vampire film worth seeing out is Thirst. It was directed by Chan-wook Park, the mega-talented creator of the Korean Vengeance trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
Another serious vampire film worth searching for is Cronos, written and directed by the great Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Mimic, Pan's Labyrinth). Cronos co-stars Ron Fucking Perlman!!
Thank you for the suggestions! I tried to watch the original (Let The Right One In) via streaming netflix on my PS3, but it was cutting the subtitles off. Made for difficult viewing.
I thought I had seen all of Mr. del Toro's films but I haven't seen Cronos yet. I'll have to hunt that down.
I've also heard good things of Chan-wook Park so I guess I'll have to queue up his films on Netflix. Cheers! :beer:
In fact, when I saw Let The Right One In at a great indie theatre in Toronto two years ago and it became one of my favourites of the year.
I'd watch the Vengeance films in order, but it doesn't matter too much. BTW, Park uses many of the Vengeance actors in most of his films. Thirst's star is Kang-ho Song, who was also in the first Vengeance film and another of Park's great films, Joint Security Area. Song is also the star of the Korean monster movie, The Host, which had the biggest budget in Korean history. I highly recommend it. He's also in the crazy, wild Korean modern western, The Good, the Bad and The Weird. I haven't seen the latter, but I must remedy this immediately. The reviews are good to great.
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The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Holy SHIT this movie was wretched. Seth Rogan is terrible. It's a shame, because Christoph Waltz is amazing and his talent was wasted on such a bad movie.
Do you think Rogen is always terrible, or was he just terrible in this? I dont find him off the charts hilarious, but I think he's consistently funny. IMO he's an underrated comedic actor, after looking at the comedies he's in where he's got a decent size role or the lead, I liked all of them, and some were great. I could see why he wouldnt work for this, but I could also see him being bad in Funny People but thought he pulled off that character in good form.
Terrible in that. I don't mind him overall because he fits that role of the goofy/harmless guy, but didn't work as a crime-fighter. I liked him in Funny People, too.
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I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Nice. It looks like the best Farrelly Bros flick since Me, Myself, & Irene (which isnt exactly saying much seeing what theyve made since)
Saw this last weekend and thought it was hilarious. There were some really crude parts and Jason Sudeikis had some good moments. Also...I would love to meet a woman who would ever fall for the "fake chow." ;D
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The Green Hornet - 3.5/10 - got bored and stopped watching it, then watched the end later hoping it would suck less. This movie made me get sort of sick of Seth Rogan. he's in too much shit.
Holy SHIT this movie was wretched. Seth Rogan is terrible. It's a shame, because Christoph Waltz is amazing and his talent was wasted on such a bad movie.
Do you think Rogen is always terrible, or was he just terrible in this? I dont find him off the charts hilarious, but I think he's consistently funny. IMO he's an underrated comedic actor, after looking at the comedies he's in where he's got a decent size role or the lead, I liked all of them, and some were great. I could see why he wouldnt work for this, but I could also see him being bad in Funny People but thought he pulled off that character in good form.
Terrible in that. I don't mind him overall because he fits that role of the goofy/harmless guy, but didn't work as a crime-fighter. I liked him in Funny People, too.
I could see Rogen as a "superhero" in a movie like Kick-Ass or Defendor, but if they tried to make him a serious superhero that everyone loves, definitely would be hard to believe.
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I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Nice. It looks like the best Farrelly Bros flick since Me, Myself, & Irene (which isnt exactly saying much seeing what theyve made since)
Saw this last weekend and thought it was hilarious. There were some really crude parts and Jason Sudeikis had some good moments. Also...I would love to meet a woman who would ever fall for the "fake chow." ;D
You will have to meet my wife sometime ;) num num num num :P
Seth Rogen has turned into Jack Black and should lay low, accordingly, for a few years.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 08, 2011, 09:16 PM
Seth Rogen has turned into Jack Black and should lay low, accordingly, for a few years.
I disagree. Havent seen this Green Hornet yet, but like I said, I enjoyed all his other movies. Since Black got big, his only watchable movies have been School of Rock and Be Kind Rewind (and King Kong but he nearly ruins that one).
Aw cmon. Jack Black is on a different page than Seth Rogen. Have you ever watched Airborne? Classic Black. I don't think he's a fat Jew either. :P
Finally got round to watching The Road last night. It was good, but I preferred the book.
Quote from: touchingmept2 on Mar 08, 2011, 10:57 PM
Aw cmon. Jack Black is on a different page than Seth Rogen. Have you ever watched Airborne? Classic Black. I don't think he's a fat Jew either. :P
Ha! or Heat Vision and Jack (a cancelled pilot you can find on youtube) with JB as an astronaut on the run with his talking motorcycle voiced by Owen Wilson, Classic! Anyways I understand people's gripes with these 2 comedian-actors as their careers have been at times, hit or miss, and there is some oversaturation - but that can be said for many actors who are on a hot streak. On the whole I believe they are very enjoyable and come from great comedy backgrounds Rogen (Undeclared/Freaks and Geeks) Jack Black (Tenacious D/High Fidelity). I could never slight these guys due to their amazing early output.
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I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Nice. It looks like the best Farrelly Bros flick since Me, Myself, & Irene (which isnt exactly saying much seeing what theyve made since)
Saw this last weekend and thought it was hilarious. There were some really crude parts and Jason Sudeikis had some good moments. Also...I would love to meet a woman who would ever fall for the "fake chow." ;D
You will have to meet my wife sometime ;) num num num num :P
I don't believe it! ;D
Quote from: kydiddle on Mar 09, 2011, 09:40 AM
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 08, 2011, 05:10 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Mar 08, 2011, 10:20 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 07, 2011, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 07, 2011, 05:41 PM
I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Nice. It looks like the best Farrelly Bros flick since Me, Myself, & Irene (which isnt exactly saying much seeing what theyve made since)
Saw this last weekend and thought it was hilarious. There were some really crude parts and Jason Sudeikis had some good moments. Also...I would love to meet a woman who would ever fall for the "fake chow." ;D
You will have to meet my wife sometime ;) num num num num :P
I don't believe it! ;D
i've met the Mrs. Tater and she's hawt!!
Quote from: Penny Lane on Mar 09, 2011, 09:46 AM
Quote from: kydiddle on Mar 09, 2011, 09:40 AM
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 08, 2011, 05:10 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Mar 08, 2011, 10:20 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Mar 07, 2011, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 07, 2011, 05:41 PM
I saw Hall Pass with Owen Wilson friday nite. Without giving any of the movie away I thought it had some really funny but VERY crude scenes. I heard a lot of gasps from the women in the audience. I would have to say if you liked the Hangover you would like this movie IMO.
Nice. It looks like the best Farrelly Bros flick since Me, Myself, & Irene (which isnt exactly saying much seeing what theyve made since)
Saw this last weekend and thought it was hilarious. There were some really crude parts and Jason Sudeikis had some good moments. Also...I would love to meet a woman who would ever fall for the "fake chow." ;D
You will have to meet my wife sometime ;) num num num num :P
I don't believe it! ;D
i've met the Mrs. Tater and she's hawt!!
Well thanks Penny, I am a pretty lucky dude.
I've been lucky. The last three movies I watched were all excellent.
The Parking Lot Movie A cute documentary, spanning three years time, involving a group of parking lot attendants in Charlottesville, VA. It's very quirky and interesting to watch how these people analyze their own lives and humanity in general. It surprised me that it was so engaging (and funny).
Never Let Me Go A love triangle involving two girls and a boy who are raised in a boarding school in England. I don't know whether or not to give away the plot of the film, because it's better to find out WHY they're at the school at the same time they do. Since it happens early on, I'll go ahead and talk about it. They're clones. They, and every student in the school, were created to be donors. These children will not grow into functioning adults in society. Instead, they will start giving their first donation during their mid-to late twenties. After about the third organ they donate, they will "complete" (die). Their donations have allowed the normal population to live longer than 100 years and the donors are treated as non-humans. Subtexts of the film include free will, how we treat our children, and growing from a child into an adult. Even with the science-fiction plot, it's an incredibly beautiful film and at the last scene I sobbed like an idiot. Waterworks, people.
Cedar Rapids Ed Helms plays an incredibly naive guy who lives in a small town in Iowa, sells insurance, and has sex with his old middle school teacher. He travels to Cedar Rapids for an insurance convention and learns a lot about life, people, and how to think for yourself. Cute film.
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Never Let Me Go A love triangle involving two girls and a boy who are raised in a boarding school in England. I don't know whether or not to give away the plot of the film, because it's better to find out WHY they're at the school at the same time they do. Since it happens early on, I'll go ahead and talk about it. They're clones. They, and every student in the school, were created to be donors. These children will not grow into functioning adults in society. Instead, they will start giving their first donation during their mid-to late twenties. After about the third organ they donate, they will "complete" (die). Their donations have allowed the normal population to live longer than 100 years and the donors are treated as non-humans. Subtexts of the film include free will, how we treat our children, and growing from a child into an adult. Even with the science-fiction plot, it's an incredibly beautiful film and at the last scene I sobbed like an idiot. Waterworks, people.
I'm half-way through this book so I didn't read your review but hopefully I'll be watching the movie soon.
A couple cool, creepy supernatural movies: "Case 39" and "The Last Exorcism"--potential for disturbed sleep from both of these.
Made the mistake of watching Rise of the Footsoldier at the weekend. Awful.
Get Low 4/5 stars. Great acting, Duvall was excellent as was Murray. Heartwarming and heartbreaking. Great storytelling. Great cinematograpgy and costume design. A movie you will only need to watch once.
Rubber Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKgY1ilx0Y#ws)
Sanctum - .5/10 - it was fucking stupid. it could have been a 45minute movie. it probably would have been better if it would have been shorter.
The Resident - 4/10 - spoiler alert hilary swank gets roofied the whole movie by a guy who lives in the walls.
Inside Job - not going to rate it a number, but it was solid as fuck if you're down with documentaries. the pace is good. informative.
Capturing The Friedmans - about a family with some very perverted people involved. it's pretty fucked up I guess once things start rolling and you learn more about each member of the family.
Little Fockers - 5/10 - I thought it was going to be a family movie, which it sorta was but it was more about Deniro/Stiller again. some funny parts but nothing spectacular. a money making movie for sure. nothing more. recycled jokes from the first one, etc.
I need new movies to watch, any thoughts slutties?
I'm likin' the look of Rubber!
Saw Cyrus this past weekend. A dark comedy, but I really liked it. Perhaps in part because I am in love with Marisa Tomei (John C. Reilly gives me hope; oh, wait, I'm married. Nevermind.). Also, Jonah Hill, as Cyrus, plays an Omnichord!
Paranormal Activity 2: Not quite as good or scary as the original since we already know the gimmick, but it does a credible job of fleshing out the backstory. The best thing I can say about PA 2 is that it leaves me wanting to see Paranormal Activity 3.
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Paranormal Activity 2: Not quite as good or scary as the original since we already know the gimmick, but it does a credible job of fleshing out the backstory. The best thing I can say about PA 2 is that it leaves me wanting to see Paranormal Activity 3.
are they making a 3rd one? Spielberg bought that franchise right? I dug the first one but thought 2 was kind of wankish. my mom thought the first movie was real ahaha. it freaked her out big time. very hilarious.
The Speed Of Thought - 5/10 - predictable and boring. 5 out of 10 because it had potential but never hit the mark. if it was more like what happens at the end it'd be worth watching. maybe.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 30, 2011, 07:15 AM
Paranormal Activity 2: Not quite as good or scary as the original since we already know the gimmick, but it does a credible job of fleshing out the backstory. The best thing I can say about PA 2 is that it leaves me wanting to see Paranormal Activity 3.
are they making a 3rd one? Spielberg bought that franchise right? I dug the first one but thought 2 was kind of wankish. my mom thought the first movie was real ahaha. it freaked her out big time. very hilarious.
I think the 3rd film is already in production. One thing that bothers me about both movies is that both husbands are unlikeable/jerks.
Went to Cedar Rapids last night. Of course there were a lot of one-liners. It was nice to laugh pretty much through the whole movie. Great cast. Great movie.
Battle LA - It was pretty good. It's hard to make a Alien invading earth believable, but it was done pretty well. It had plenty of action.
The Adjustment Bureau - It was ok. I really didn't think it was that good, but I could see why some people would like it. I actually googled what Matt Damon's new movie was, because I forgot the name of it. So maybe that shows you how much I liked it.
Just finished The Next Three Days with Russell Crowe. Pretty intense. It kept me interested. 4/5 stars. :thumbsup:
Source Code - Great Film! Director Duncan Jones (David Bowie's son) returns with his second film, if you haven't seen Moon I recommend that as well. It has a lot of similar themes that Moon had - morality, humanity, and emotion. This time around Jones had a bigger budget and tacked on a slightly more mainstream ending. Jake Gyllenhaal was pretty solid in it, not since Zodiac have I had much interest in his more recent roles. The movie didn't have a big weekend, but I think it will hang around awhile through good word of mouth.
Have to say I think Battle LA was terrible. I expected a "Cloverfield" type flick that followed one group of people during a tragedy, but didn't necessarily make them out to be more important then anyone else, or completely tell the whole story. I would've liked that, as I liked the first half of the movie. Towards the end it just got ridiculous. The main guy was way over dramatic and it's hard to believe that an alien population that is destroying the Earth entirely can be stopped by 5 people.
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Source Code - Great Film! Director Duncan Jones (David Bowie's son) returns with his second film, if you haven't seen Moon I recommend that as well. It has a lot of similar themes that Moon had - morality, humanity, and emotion. This time around Jones had a bigger budget and tacked on a slightly more mainstream ending. Jake Gyllenhaal was pretty solid in it, not since Zodiac have I had much interest in his more recent roles. The movie didn't have a big weekend, but I think it will hang around awhile through good word of mouth.
Man I loved Moon. I didn't know this was the same director. I may have to check it out now.
not sure why it took me so long to see this but wowser!
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not sure why it took me so long to see this but wowser!
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good stuff. I've still yet to see Christmas on Mars (I think its called?). I also read that they're making Yoshimi into a story using that album, The Soft Bulliten, and At War w/ the Mystics and making it into a theater show. Sounds pretty... interesting...
I picked up some dvds this past weekend:
"Unstoppable"--had previously watched on demand on cable so I knew it was cool.
"Tangled"--good fun animated version of Rapunzel
"Black Swan"--I buy anything Darren Aronofsky and this one did not disappoint--holy crap does Miss Portman lose her s**t!
Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 10, 2011, 08:09 PM
not sure why it took me so long to see this but wowser!
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I love this--it was cool watching Wayne stroll around his home neighborhood like a regular dude
Last night:
"Harry Potter 7.1"---man I can't wait for the final one.
"The Big Hit"--fun older Mark Walberg/Lou Diamond Phillips movie that I missed the 1st time around.
This past Thursday: "Blue Valentine" with Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams.
Great indie flick. Romantic drama, that's highly recommended for all you realists! Also, if you're a Grizzly Bear fan, they scored almost the entire film....
Good stuff.
Cedar Rapids - Really Good
Win Win - Good
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"The Big Hit"--fun older Mark Walberg/Lou Diamond Phillips movie that I missed the 1st time around.
Big fan of this one...Really overlooked, some great action scenes right here
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Fiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnaaaaaalllllyyyyy saw Raging Bull. Part of the reason why I held out so long was that I wanted to watch it in a great format, but still, I've had HD for almost 6 years...
Raging Bull exceeds all the hype and lives up to the praise. The best sports-themed movie ever? I think it is, although I'm also partial to Slap Shot (the latter is way more authentic - and funny - than unwitting or ignorant sports fans would realize). Anyway, Raging Bull's fight scenes are stunningly realistic, but theatrical too, which works beautifully. The acting is across-the-board top-notch and the editing and direction is perfect. The bonus features are well worth watching too. Great pains were taken to shoot the fight scenes exactly punch-for-punch accurate to the real bouts. De Niro trained with Jake LaMotta for a year and 1000 sparring rounds; Jake said that De Niro was so good at the end, that he could have turned pro. I believe him. BTW, I think The Fighter ranks just a notch lower in quality and everyone should try to find the awesome Robert Ryan 1949 boxing flick, The Set-Up, directed by the great Robert Wise. Ryan's portrayal of a boxer "on the take" is unforgettable.
Here's a clip of the original first bout between Sugar Ray Robinson vs LaMotta:
Sugar Ray Robinson fights Jake LaMotta 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUYhjX64pDo#)
I'll re-visit it at some point, but I was very underwhelmed with Raging Bull
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 22, 2011, 11:21 AM
Fiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnaaaaaalllllyyyyy saw Raging Bull. Part of the reason why I held out so long was that I wanted to watch it in a great format, but still, I've had HD for almost 6 years...
Raging Bull exceeds all the hype and lives up to the praise. The best sports-themed movie ever? I think it is, although I'm also partial to Slap Shot (the latter is way more authentic - and funny - than unwitting or ignorant sports fans would realize). Anyway, Raging Bull's fight scenes are stunningly realistic, but theatrical too, which works beautifully. The acting is across-the-board top-notch and the editing and direction is perfect. The bonus features are well worth watching too. Great pains were taken to shoot the fight scenes exactly punch-for-punch accurate to the real bouts. De Niro trained with Jake LaMotta for a year and 1000 sparring rounds; Jake said that De Niro was so good at the end, that he could have turned pro. I believe him. BTW, I think The Fighter ranks just a notch lower in quality and everyone should try to find the awesome Robert Ryan 1949 boxing flick, The Set-Up, directed by the great Robert Wise. Ryan's portrayal of a boxer "on the take" is unforgettable.
Here's a clip of the original first bout between Sugar Ray Robinson vs LaMotta:
Sugar Ray Robinson fights Jake LaMotta 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUYhjX64pDo#)
I'm surprised it took you that long! For me it's up there as Scorsese's best along with Taxi Driver. I actually just watched Slap Shot, figured it would be appropriate with NHL playoffs underway. Really enjoyed it as i usually like anything with Paul Newman.
Headdy - you really should watch Raging Bull again, I like it a lot more the second time. It helps to have a decent home theater system to really hear the sounds during the fight scenes.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 22, 2011, 11:21 AM
Fiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnaaaaaalllllyyyyy saw Raging Bull. Part of the reason why I held out so long was that I wanted to watch it in a great format, but still, I've had HD for almost 6 years...
Raging Bull exceeds all the hype and lives up to the praise. The best sports-themed movie ever? I think it is, although I'm also partial to Slap Shot (the latter is way more authentic - and funny - than unwitting or ignorant sports fans would realize). Anyway, Raging Bull's fight scenes are stunningly realistic, but theatrical too, which works beautifully. The acting is across-the-board top-notch and the editing and direction is perfect. The bonus features are well worth watching too. Great pains were taken to shoot the fight scenes exactly punch-for-punch accurate to the real bouts. De Niro trained with Jake LaMotta for a year and 1000 sparring rounds; Jake said that De Niro was so good at the end, that he could have turned pro. I believe him. BTW, I think The Fighter ranks just a notch lower in quality and everyone should try to find the awesome Robert Ryan 1949 boxing flick, The Set-Up, directed by the great Robert Wise. Ryan's portrayal of a boxer "on the take" is unforgettable.
Here's a clip of the original first bout between Sugar Ray Robinson vs LaMotta:
Sugar Ray Robinson fights Jake LaMotta 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUYhjX64pDo#)
I'm surprised it took you that long! For me it's up there as Scorsese's best along with Taxi Driver. I actually just watched Slap Shot, figured it would be appropriate with NHL playoffs underway. Really enjoyed it as i usually like anything with Paul Newman.
Headdy - you really should watch Raging Bull again, I like it a lot more the second time. It helps to have a decent home theater system to really hear the sounds during the fight scenes.
Slap Shot is bang-on authentic regarding the minors during the '60s and '70s, especially regarding franchises in down-and-out small towns. The Hanson Brothers are celebrities in Canada (and other hockey mad towns in the US). BTW, the Leafs signed Christian Hanson two years ago, the son of Slap Shot's Dave Hanson (one-third of the Hanson Brothers). Christian has played several games with the Leafs and is still on their future radar even though he's playing for the Toronto Marlies (AHL affiliate).
The best scenes in Raging Bull are between LaMotta and his wife and brother. LaMotta can barely contain his inner rage throughout the film. Actually, he really can't even control or recognize it. LaMotta was a bad dude, but still a compelling figure.
Hobo with a Shotgun
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Actually, only the trailer. More "grindhouse" fun coming On Demand or to a theater near you.
http://www.magnetreleasing.com/hobowithashotgun/ (http://www.magnetreleasing.com/hobowithashotgun/)
I love Rutger Hauer (Bladerunner, The Hitcher, Nighthawks). I think this and Rubber would make a great double feature.
Actually, "theater near you" might be inaccurate (limited run):
Opening
5/6/2011
New York, NY: Village East Cinemas
Austin, TX: Alamo Ritz
5/20/2011
West Los Angeles, CA: Nuart Theatre
Denver, CO: Denver Film Center/Colfax
Cambridge, MA: Kendall Square Cinema
Portland, OR: Hollywood Theatre
Philadelphia, PA: Ritz at the Bourse
5/27/2011
Berkeley, CA: Shattuck Cinemas 10
San Francisco, CA: Lumiere Theatre 3
Santa Cruz, CA: Nickelodeon Theatres
Columbia, SC: Nickelodeon
Seattle, WA: Varsity Theatre
5/28/2011
Columbus, OH: Gateway 8
6/3/2011
Detroit, MI: Burton Theatre
Omaha, NE: Dundee (Art)
Houston, TX: River Oaks Theatre
6/10/2011
Tucson, AZ: The Loft Cinema
Asheville, NC: Carolina Asheville 14
6/17/2011
Mobile, AL: Crescent Theatre
6/24/2011
Salem, MA: Cinema Salem 3
8/1/2011
Atlanta, GA: Cinefest Theatre
I'm not excited or anything for this. ::)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 official trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcf6cwr9TnY#ws)
Quote from: Darklands on Apr 28, 2011, 07:18 AM
I'm not excited or anything for this. ::)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 official trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcf6cwr9TnY#ws)
at least it's not a trailer for the next Twilight movie. ;)
Quote from: Darklands on Apr 28, 2011, 07:18 AM
I'm not excited or anything for this. ::)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 official trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcf6cwr9TnY#ws)
Before the movie I'll be :D
During the movie I'll be :o
And after the movie I'll be :'(
Mrs Ralph and I may be the only people in the world who have never seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book. Its all just kind of passed us by...
Quote from: ralph on Apr 29, 2011, 01:25 AM
Mrs Ralph and I may be the only people in the world who have never seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book. Its all just kind of passed us by...
Count me in for that group.
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Mrs Ralph and I may be the only people in the world who have never seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book. Its all just kind of passed us by...
you are not alone, mr. and mrs. ralph--- :o
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Mrs Ralph and I may be the only people in the world who have never seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book. Its all just kind of passed us by...
you are not alone, mr. and mrs. ralph--- :o
Shame on you PL. :'(
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Quote from: ralph on Apr 29, 2011, 01:25 AM
Mrs Ralph and I may be the only people in the world who have never seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book. Its all just kind of passed us by...
you are not alone, mr. and mrs. ralph--- :o
Shame on you PL. :'(
isn't it all witches and cauldrons and fire-breathing dragons?! i'm not into that stuff....i read the first chapter of the first book and was bored. maybe i have no suspension of disbelief left in me..(although I'm starting Battlestar Galactica this weekend)
Penny, with all the great music you listen to and shows you attend, how can you even find time for books! :o
Quote from: headhunter on Apr 29, 2011, 01:03 PM
Penny, with all the great music you listen to and shows you attend, how can you even find time for books! :o
because i'm on a bus or a train or a plane all the time--lotso reading time!
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Quote from: ralph on Apr 29, 2011, 01:25 AM
Mrs Ralph and I may be the only people in the world who have never seen a Harry Potter movie or read a Harry Potter book. Its all just kind of passed us by...
you are not alone, mr. and mrs. ralph--- :o
Shame on you PL. :'(
isn't it all witches and cauldrons and fire-breathing dragons?! i'm not into that stuff....i read the first chapter of the first book and was bored. maybe i have no suspension of disbelief left in me..(although I'm starting Battlestar Galactica this weekend)
Yes and no. Do not judge the series by book 1. It is the only one that is really a kiddie book. They do get progressivly darker and more adultish. Yes they are witches/wizards and there are some dragons but that's not the whole point of the stories...if that made any sense.
it would be way sweeter if hymenie(sp?) the chick showed a little more titty to be honest. Harry is always having trouble with his wand and it's like, "damn dude, I'd be a way more bad ass wizard than you". what what can ya do tho?
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 25, 2011, 12:27 AM
Hobo with a Shotgun
I've got this chillin on my computer, is it worth the watch? it sounds kinda sweet. a hobo getting his shotgun on. maybe I'll check it this weekend. word up,.
You know what movie I'm gonna watch this weekend?
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F-ing, PCU
found it for $5 at the bargain bin at Best Buy
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Hobo with a Shotgun
I've got this chillin on my computer, is it worth the watch? it sounds kinda sweet. a hobo getting his shotgun on. maybe I'll check it this weekend. word up,.
Sticky, I haven't watched it yet! I saw the trailer and had to post. Supposedly, its available On Demand, so I'll try to watch it tonight or tomorrow night and we can compare notes. I highly recommend everyone at least view the trailer: http://www.magnetreleasing.com/hobowithashotgun/ (http://www.magnetreleasing.com/hobowithashotgun/)
Saw Souce Code... Better than I expected. I'm always scared to see action movies cause they could be amazing like Die Hard or they could suck like 90% of action movies. This one also included the Military which doubly scares me, but it was good. It is however predictable.
MEGAMIND!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best damn movie of the year! " I call it... The Black Mambaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa". LOL. Classic!
Cube
A fascinating and influential 1997 cult horror/psychological thriller from Canada. The budget was just $500,000, but you wouldn't know it. The story is fucked up: 7 random people kidnapped and locked in a kafkaesque maze of boxy rooms of differing colours; they have to find a way out but if they make the wrong decision, they die terrible but interesingly-orchestrated deaths. The purpose of this test is left to your interpretation, but it appears to be some sort of lab experiment. With a superior script, the claustrophopic set is a scary co-star while the acting, although a bit over-the-top, is fairly solid given the tight budget and that it was the first-ever film by director Vincenzo Natali (he directed last year's respected horror film, Splice); particulary good is David Hewlett(Rodney McKay from Stargate Atlantis) and to a lesser extent, Nicole de Boer (Star Trek DS9's Ezri Dax). Cult and horror fans should check this out. It is a mindfuck.
Hall Pass - pretty funny. not hilarious, but definitely some really funny parts. it was a little more tame than I expected it to be.
I Am Number 4 - I fell asleep during it, then woke started watching it and fell asleep again.
Quote from: Jaimoe on May 08, 2011, 10:18 PM
Cube
A fascinating and influential 1997 cult horror/psychological thriller from Canada. The budget was just $500,000, but you wouldn't know it. The story is fucked up: 7 random people kidnapped and locked in a kafkaesque maze of boxy rooms of differing colours; they have to find a way out but if they make the wrong decision, they die terrible but interesingly-orchestrated deaths. The purpose of this test is left to your interpretation, but it appears to be some sort of lab experiment. With a superior script, the claustrophopic set is a scary co-star while the acting, although a bit over-the-top, is fairly solid given the tight budget and that it was the first-ever film by director Vincenzo Natali (he directed last year's respected horror film, Splice); particulary good is David Hewlett(Rodney McKay from Stargate Atlantis) and to a lesser extent, Nicole de Boer (Star Trek DS9's Ezri Dax). Cult and horror fans should check this out. It is a mindfuck.
Loves me some Cube! Crazy, mindbending fun. I had no idea the dude that directed Cube also did Splice. Interesting.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on May 09, 2011, 01:28 AM
Hall Pass - pretty funny. not hilarious, but definitely some really funny parts. it was a little more tame than I expected it to be.
This looked solid, like tthe best Farrelly Bros movie since Me Myself & Irene (which I think is hilarious and underrated).
Want to see Hall Pass and Cedar Rapids a lot...They look like the 2 best comedies of the year to me. Considered going to the theaters with my moms this weekend since I was back home, but all that even remotely interested me that was playing was Thor. Really?! I thought this was supposed to the like summer movie season beginning and shit.
Instead of theater, watched
Invictus. Solid movie, wisely focused on Mandela more than the rugby team which I wasnt sure it would. Damon is a solid actor, but I didnt really buy him for this role. Morgan Freeman on the other hand was great and pretty much born for this role. He's pretty much always good, but his mannerisms and delivery were consistent with what Ive seen of Mandela and if for nothing else, its worth to see for his performance. Plus, I didnt know really anything about the story, so that was cool as well.
We went and saw Cave of Forgotten Dreams on Saturday:
! Service Unavailable (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDiQ1lvBbr0#)
To me, it was quite remarkable. Really made me ponder so much about the human experience and our expression of that experience.
*note: it really doesn't matter where you work, how much money you make, what you look like, where you live, your social status or standing....we are humans and we have a shared experience and history that spans tens of thousands of years...
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Cube
A fascinating and influential 1997 cult horror/psychological thriller from Canada. The budget was just $500,000, but you wouldn't know it. The story is fucked up: 7 random people kidnapped and locked in a kafkaesque maze of boxy rooms of differing colours; they have to find a way out but if they make the wrong decision, they die terrible but interesingly-orchestrated deaths. The purpose of this test is left to your interpretation, but it appears to be some sort of lab experiment. With a superior script, the claustrophopic set is a scary co-star while the acting, although a bit over-the-top, is fairly solid given the tight budget and that it was the first-ever film by director Vincenzo Natali (he directed last year's respected horror film, Splice); particulary good is David Hewlett(Rodney McKay from Stargate Atlantis) and to a lesser extent, Nicole de Boer (Star Trek DS9's Ezri Dax). Cult and horror fans should check this out. It is a mindfuck.
Loves me some Cube! Crazy, mindbending fun. I had no idea the dude that directed Cube also did Splice. Interesting.
I've always loved Cube. The first sequal was awful. The third film was much better. Has anyone seen "EXEM"??? WOW! What a mindbender! Which one of "those" really fantastic, WOW endings. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys a killer thriller! Brilliance!
'Everything Must Go' Trailer HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auISHpdkQ7k#ws)
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on May 14, 2011, 06:28 PM
'Everything Must Go' Trailer HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auISHpdkQ7k#ws)
How much have you had to drink ? In my opinion not enough.... ;D :thumbsup:
Embarrassed to admit this, but I am watching This is Spinal Tap for my first time. :embarassed:
Quote from: Jon T. on May 14, 2011, 07:44 PM
Embarrassed to admit this, but I am watching This is Spinal Tap for my first time. :embarassed:
Lick My Love Pump!
I'd love to re-live the first time I watched Spinal Tap. I have the vinyl released with the movie, but haven't had a turntable in ages. Great movie. Interesting cameos throughout. Billy Crystal, Dana Carvey, Paul Schaeffer...
Finally got round to watching this last night:
Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Official Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4H8lB2Y_o#ws)
Sad, funny, uplifting and METAL!
Bridesmaids and I dont think I've ever laughed so hard
Quote from: Soulshine on May 17, 2011, 06:26 PM
Bridesmaids and I dont think I've ever laughed so hard
Looks pretty funny! Doubt I see it in theaters but Ill have to watch it illegally or check it out 6months from now.
That Will Ferrell movie a few posts back also looks good. These days, dramatic Ferrell (this, Stranger Than Fiction) seems to have outclasses comedic Ferrell :-\
Saw Thor last night - kind of silly but a lot of fun & very entertaining. Not as good as Iron Man but better than IM2. Bring on CA & The Avengers!!!
Also watched recently:
Tamara Drewe - utter rubbish
Attack The Block - utter shite
The Illusinist - not the 2006 Ed Norton movie but a beautifully animated film by the director of Les triplettes de Belleville, made me fall in love with Edinburgh: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0775489/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0775489/)
The Secret Of Kells - another stunning (to look at) 2D animated movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485601/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485601/)
Both stories are rather slow but they're definitely watching if you're a fan of animated films.
Trailer: The Illusionist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPdLrxxo4mg#ws)
Trailer: The Secret of Kells (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4L27VHuEPQ#)
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Bridesmaids and I dont think I've ever laughed so hard
Looks pretty funny! Doubt I see it in theaters but Ill have to watch it illegally or check it out 6months from now.
That Will Ferrell movie a few posts back also looks good. These days, dramatic Ferrell (this, Stranger Than Fiction) seems to have outclasses comedic Ferrell :-\
Its def a good movie for chicks to connect too, but I think a dude would enjoy it too. I almost piddled in my pants I laughed so hard. It's got heart with just the right amount of raunch.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0NHVT93cD9FzzI_NIwIyqeYWMFHpbxZHtPHEseG9xoFOzRSKTQ7wC0nI)
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Bridesmaids and I dont think I've ever laughed so hard
Looks pretty funny! Doubt I see it in theaters but Ill have to watch it illegally or check it out 6months from now.
That Will Ferrell movie a few posts back also looks good. These days, dramatic Ferrell (this, Stranger Than Fiction) seems to have outclasses comedic Ferrell :-\
Its def a good movie for chicks to connect too, but I think a dude would enjoy it too. I almost piddled in my pants I laughed so hard. It's got heart with just the right amount of raunch.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0NHVT93cD9FzzI_NIwIyqeYWMFHpbxZHtPHEseG9xoFOzRSKTQ7wC0nI)
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWOoWebJ8k_kxcrNpl3rw-e9blQ1q_8VwDTd_qRNKabV6j7Rkcl4oHpnE5)
you said piddled.....huh huh
Quote from: MarkW on May 17, 2011, 11:10 AM
Finally got round to watching this last night:
Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Official Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4H8lB2Y_o#ws)
Sad, funny, uplifting and METAL!
One of the best rock documentaties. I saw it when at its World Premiere a few years ago at Toronto's Hot Docs festival. All the Anvil members, past and present, were in attendence and stuck around after the screening for a Q&A and then album, merch signings. It was weird watching some of the footage since some of the best old 1980s interview segments came from where I work now, MuchMusic; news anchor John Roberts, formally of CBS, CNN and now FOX, was the interviewer VJ. Back then he was known as JD Roberts. Anyway, my work library has tons of Anvil footage and some was used for this doc. I wish Anvil made it big back in their heyday, but their brand of music ain't for everyone. Anvil still gig in downtown Toronto, and yes, always in small clubs.
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Let Me In 4.25 / 5
Pretty damn good! I feared for all vampire related material since the inception of the Twilight series, but this movie nailed it. It's a remake of a Swedish film a few years ago. I decided to give it a go after reading it was one of Stephen King's favorite films of 2010. Good character development & interesting storyline. Very good special effects & it is quite bloody at times. I never would have thought I would appreciate a vampire flick for it's dramatic elements, but i sure as hell did with this one. i highly recommend it :thumbsup:
You should have watched the original film, Let The Right One In, first. It's superior (more bleak and brooding, with winter in late '70s Sweden acting as a co-star), but both are excellent.
Another recent vampire film worth seeing out is Thirst. It was directed by Chan-wook Park, the mega-talented creator of the Korean Vengeance trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
Another serious vampire film worth searching for is Cronos, written and directed by the great Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Mimic, Pan's Labyrinth). Cronos co-stars Ron Fucking Perlman!!
So far I've viewed Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy & Thirst. I greatly enjoyed all 3. If I had to pick a favorite I'd go with Oldboy. That flick was just pure craziness! Just Lady Vengeance left for the trilogy but streaming it via Netflix cuts off the subtitles. >:( I'll need to get the physical copy. Thanks so much for the suggestions! I really dug the ones I've watched :thumbsup:
Here's a rundown of movies I've seen in the past 2 months
American Grindhouse - 4/5 - great doc on grindhouse movies, free on hulu....extra NSFW
The Fighter - 5/5 - I thought it was incredible; additionally bc I have many ties to the Lowell area.
Despicible Me - 4/5 - obv more geared to young'ens but really great lil flick.
Get Low - 3/5 - Bill Murray and Robert Duvall in general understated greatness, unforturnately the story was a bit boring to me.
Black Swan - 4.5/5 - Thought it was great. Really fun/disturbing, movie
Serenity - 5/5 - Finally finished Firefly (awesome series)...movie blew away my expectations, probably behind Star Wars and maybe even edging out Bladerunner for 2nd favorite Sci-Fi movie.
After reading all these great posts about rockumentaries, I was wondering if anyone on here had seen (please don't throw tomatoes at me!) the Hanson documentary "Strong enough to Break"? If you want to check out something that would probably surprise you and actually hold your attention, this film is amazing. It chronicles the 5 years that Hanson "dissapeared" from the music scene and what actually happened to them and what their record label did. It's pretty heartbreaking and incredible to see how hard these brothers fought the corporate machine just to make music and how they were essentially buried because they refused to work with "hit" songwriters or wouldn't dance like a boy band. It's all filmed by them over the 4 year period they were recording the 85(!?) songs for the album "Underneath". If you want to see a true testament to the music business and how it destroys true talent, but how that talent wins in the end, this is a GREAT experience. Don't be turned off because it's "Hanson". Mmmmbop was over 15 years ago. These guys have all grown up and are damn good musicians and songwriters now. Check it out. It's worth the time.
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Quote from: Soulshine on May 17, 2011, 06:26 PM
Bridesmaids and I dont think I've ever laughed so hard
Looks pretty funny! Doubt I see it in theaters but Ill have to watch it illegally or check it out 6months from now.
That Will Ferrell movie a few posts back also looks good. These days, dramatic Ferrell (this, Stranger Than Fiction) seems to have outclasses comedic Ferrell :-\
Its def a good movie for chicks to connect too, but I think a dude would enjoy it too. I almost piddled in my pants I laughed so hard. It's got heart with just the right amount of raunch.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0NHVT93cD9FzzI_NIwIyqeYWMFHpbxZHtPHEseG9xoFOzRSKTQ7wC0nI)
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWOoWebJ8k_kxcrNpl3rw-e9blQ1q_8VwDTd_qRNKabV6j7Rkcl4oHpnE5)
Saw it. Definently LMAO! (Laughed My Ass Off)
127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Quote from: wolof7 on May 23, 2011, 08:49 PM
127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
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Quote from: wolof7 on May 23, 2011, 08:49 PM
127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
thus far only Firefly/Serenity and Dr. Horrible but have been thinking to delve a lil deeper into his works....I enjoyed Buffy but it was a little past my time as I was in high school when it was on and decided it was not cool for me to be watching that show.....his movie output has been solid as well.
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Quote from: wolof7 on May 23, 2011, 08:49 PM
127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
thus far only Firefly/Serenity and Dr. Horrible but have been thinking to delve a lil deeper into his works....I enjoyed Buffy but it was a little past my time as I was in high school when it was on and decided it was not cool for me to be watching that show.....his movie output has been solid as well.
Buffy was a masterpiece of Television and a victim of people judging the show due to it's name and bad movie predecessor. In 7 years I never missed an episode and cried like a little girl the night it went off the air with a fantastic final 4 episode arc. Season 1 is a bit shaky but lays important ground info down. Season 2 is when it really just took off and the writing and acting just went supernova. By the time season 6 hits, you're still not prepared for the things they hit you with. Ever evolving and never predictable. Buffy was and still is a gem. The Whedonverse was never the same after Joss jumped ship and went to Angel tho. Just spread himself too thin. But Buffy holds up. I'm really looking forward to Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabus Collins in the new Dark Shadows flick. With Tim Burton directing it??? Oh yesssssssssssssssssss..
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127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
thus far only Firefly/Serenity and Dr. Horrible but have been thinking to delve a lil deeper into his works....I enjoyed Buffy but it was a little past my time as I was in high school when it was on and decided it was not cool for me to be watching that show.....his movie output has been solid as well.
Buffy was a masterpiece of Television and a victim of people judging the show due to it's name and bad movie predecessor. In 7 years I never missed an episode and cried like a little girl the night it went off the air with a fantastic final 4 episode arc. Season 1 is a bit shaky but lays important ground info down. Season 2 is when it really just took off and the writing and acting just went supernova. By the time season 6 hits, you're still not prepared for the things they hit you with. Ever evolving and never predictable. Buffy was and still is a gem. The Whedonverse was never the same after Joss jumped ship and went to Angel tho. Just spread himself too thin. But Buffy holds up. I'm really looking forward to Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabus Collins in the new Dark Shadows flick. With Tim Burton directing it??? Oh yesssssssssssssssssss..
Angel is required viewing for Buffy and Firefly fans. It's not as great as Buffy, but it's close, especially as the seasons roll on.
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127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
thus far only Firefly/Serenity and Dr. Horrible but have been thinking to delve a lil deeper into his works....I enjoyed Buffy but it was a little past my time as I was in high school when it was on and decided it was not cool for me to be watching that show.....his movie output has been solid as well.
Buffy was a masterpiece of Television and a victim of people judging the show due to it's name and bad movie predecessor. In 7 years I never missed an episode and cried like a little girl the night it went off the air with a fantastic final 4 episode arc. Season 1 is a bit shaky but lays important ground info down. Season 2 is when it really just took off and the writing and acting just went supernova. By the time season 6 hits, you're still not prepared for the things they hit you with. Ever evolving and never predictable. Buffy was and still is a gem. The Whedonverse was never the same after Joss jumped ship and went to Angel tho. Just spread himself too thin. But Buffy holds up. I'm really looking forward to Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabus Collins in the new Dark Shadows flick. With Tim Burton directing it??? Oh yesssssssssssssssssss..
Angel is required viewing for Buffy and Firefly fans. It's not as great as Buffy, but it's close, especially as the seasons roll on.
The only thing about Angel that's really "required" viewing for Buffy fans is the incredible season 1 crossover episode "I will Remember you", which is actually considered by most Buffy fans to be a "The Best Buffy episode ever" that aired during Angel's time slot. Most Buffy fans didn't care for Angel as the tone was so different and it was more of an "Columbo meets The Night Stalker" vibe. But (as with all Joss Whedon stuff) it did indeed get pretty incredible as the seasons rolled along and they created all new mythology. Season 4 and 5 were amazing. But the show's coda was absolutely horrible and left all the fans feeling ripped off. At least Buffy truly "ended" with a final statement that wrapped up the entire show. Not that awful open ending that Angel's followers had to deal with. Either way though, there will never be another show like Buffy. It really shattered so many TV rules and broke so much new ground.
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Quote from: wolof7 on May 23, 2011, 08:49 PM
127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
thus far only Firefly/Serenity and Dr. Horrible but have been thinking to delve a lil deeper into his works....I enjoyed Buffy but it was a little past my time as I was in high school when it was on and decided it was not cool for me to be watching that show.....his movie output has been solid as well.
Buffy was a masterpiece of Television and a victim of people judging the show due to it's name and bad movie predecessor. In 7 years I never missed an episode and cried like a little girl the night it went off the air with a fantastic final 4 episode arc. Season 1 is a bit shaky but lays important ground info down. Season 2 is when it really just took off and the writing and acting just went supernova. By the time season 6 hits, you're still not prepared for the things they hit you with. Ever evolving and never predictable. Buffy was and still is a gem. The Whedonverse was never the same after Joss jumped ship and went to Angel tho. Just spread himself too thin. But Buffy holds up. I'm really looking forward to Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabus Collins in the new Dark Shadows flick. With Tim Burton directing it??? Oh yesssssssssssssssssss..
Angel is required viewing for Buffy and Firefly fans. It's not as great as Buffy, but it's close, especially as the seasons roll on.
The only thing about Angel that's really "required" viewing for Buffy fans is the incredible season 1 crossover episode "I will Remember you", which is actually considered by most Buffy fans to be a "The Best Buffy episode ever" that aired during Angel's time slot. Most Buffy fans didn't care for Angel as the tone was so different and it was more of an "Columbo meets The Night Stalker" vibe. But (as with all Joss Whedon stuff) it did indeed get pretty incredible as the seasons rolled along and they created all new mythology. Season 4 and 5 were amazing. But the show's coda was absolutely horrible and left all the fans feeling ripped off. At least Buffy truly "ended" with a final statement that wrapped up the entire show. Not that awful open ending that Angel's followers had to deal with. Either way though, there will never be another show like Buffy. It really shattered so many TV rules and broke so much new ground.
Sure, Angel wasn't equal to Buffy, but again, it was close. It certainly was a more realized universe than the unfortunate Firefly. Fuck Fox. I must admit it was frustrating watching Dollhouse. Joss should have pitched that series to the BBC or a small US cable network.
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127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
FWIW, Bale won for best supporting actor whereas Franco lost to Firth for best actor. I havent seen any of the 3 yet, but from the first time I saw the
trailer I thought Bale was a shoe in for a nomination if not a win.
In also saw the first photo of the villain in The Dark Knight Rises were released yesterday. So stoked to see that but damn its gonna be a wait until a year from now
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127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
what's next? I really wanna see Thor and Bridesmaids.
Maybe I'll just watch Serenity again...any other browncoats out there? Jaimoe did you mention you were a fan?
Ooooh! Serenity. Are you a Joss Whedon fan?
thus far only Firefly/Serenity and Dr. Horrible but have been thinking to delve a lil deeper into his works....I enjoyed Buffy but it was a little past my time as I was in high school when it was on and decided it was not cool for me to be watching that show.....his movie output has been solid as well.
Buffy was a masterpiece of Television and a victim of people judging the show due to it's name and bad movie predecessor. In 7 years I never missed an episode and cried like a little girl the night it went off the air with a fantastic final 4 episode arc. Season 1 is a bit shaky but lays important ground info down. Season 2 is when it really just took off and the writing and acting just went supernova. By the time season 6 hits, you're still not prepared for the things they hit you with. Ever evolving and never predictable. Buffy was and still is a gem. The Whedonverse was never the same after Joss jumped ship and went to Angel tho. Just spread himself too thin. But Buffy holds up. I'm really looking forward to Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabus Collins in the new Dark Shadows flick. With Tim Burton directing it??? Oh yesssssssssssssssssss..
Angel is required viewing for Buffy and Firefly fans. It's not as great as Buffy, but it's close, especially as the seasons roll on.
The only thing about Angel that's really "required" viewing for Buffy fans is the incredible season 1 crossover episode "I will Remember you", which is actually considered by most Buffy fans to be a "The Best Buffy episode ever" that aired during Angel's time slot. Most Buffy fans didn't care for Angel as the tone was so different and it was more of an "Columbo meets The Night Stalker" vibe. But (as with all Joss Whedon stuff) it did indeed get pretty incredible as the seasons rolled along and they created all new mythology. Season 4 and 5 were amazing. But the show's coda was absolutely horrible and left all the fans feeling ripped off. At least Buffy truly "ended" with a final statement that wrapped up the entire show. Not that awful open ending that Angel's followers had to deal with. Either way though, there will never be another show like Buffy. It really shattered so many TV rules and broke so much new ground.
Sure, Angel wasn't equal to Buffy, but again, it was close. It certainly was a more realized universe than the unfortunate Firefly. Fuck Fox. I must admit it was frustrating watching Dollhouse. Joss should have pitched that series to the BBC or a small US cable network.
100% agreeing with you on all of this. Fox destroyed Buffy due to it's lack of belief in the show, the UPN picked it up and coddled it as much as possible, but with Joss on so many other shows, and only coming in for 2 episodes a season, Buffy was doomed. Dollhouse didn't stand a chance even though it could have been great if given time. Eliza will always be Faith to me though. Loved that psycho slayer! I can't even believe they're doing a new Buffy movie WITHOUT JOSS WHEDON, WITHOUT ANGEL, THE SCOOBIES OR GILES! Absolute rediculousness. I'm part of the boycott team.
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127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
FWIW, Bale won for best supporting actor whereas Franco lost to Firth for best actor. I havent seen any of the 3 yet, but from the first time I saw the trailer I thought Bale was a shoe in for a nomination if not a win.
In also saw the first photo of the villain in The Dark Knight Rises were released yesterday. So stoked to see that but damn its gonna be a wait until a year from now
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oh shit, Bane? Isn't Bane the dude who kills batman in the comics? it had to fuck things up when ledger died. his Joker was perfection.
Monsters - very good, definitely not a horror movie though.
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127 hours - 4/5 - very good movie.....I thought Franco was awesome in this, nearly as good as Bale in the fighter but the character was definitely not as dynamic....for those interested, the book the movie was based on "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston is a captivating read and certainly goes into great detail into Aron's life and other crazy adventures he had, this was not his first brush with danger....well worth a read.
FWIW, Bale won for best supporting actor whereas Franco lost to Firth for best actor. I havent seen any of the 3 yet, but from the first time I saw the trailer I thought Bale was a shoe in for a nomination if not a win.
In also saw the first photo of the villain in The Dark Knight Rises were released yesterday. So stoked to see that but damn its gonna be a wait until a year from now
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oh shit, Bane? Isn't Bane the dude who kills batman in the comics? it had to fuck things up when ledger died. his Joker was perfection.
Yeppers, Bane. I read in an article the other day that Bane broke Batman's back in 1 comic I think?! Dont know what to think of that necessarily as far as the movie. Dont know what to think about Anne Hathaway as Catwoman either :-\
Definitely fucked things up as Nolan has said Ledger would still have a big role in the 3rd installment. IMO undoubtedly smart decision to not have someone take over as The Joker for the new one. I watched The Patriot over the weekend, and damn, anytime I watch a movie with Ledger in, I just want to throw on The Dark Knight
catwoman and bane? weird. I hope nolan makes catwoman fucked up. I know what ya mean about heath for sure. I'm almost surprised Nolan is going to attempt a 3rd on without him. it'd be cool if they had some footage leftover from the other movie that they can use or something. if I made a batman movie with joker I'd get tons of footage of him at the insane asylum. hoping for too much I think. totally blind sided by the choices tho, last rumor I heard was Depp as the Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the penguin. I'm glad they went with bane instead.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on May 25, 2011, 05:53 PM
catwoman and bane? weird. I hope nolan makes catwoman fucked up. I know what ya mean about heath for sure. I'm almost surprised Nolan is going to attempt a 3rd on without him. it'd be cool if they had some footage leftover from the other movie that they can use or something. if I made a batman movie with joker I'd get tons of footage of him at the insane asylum. hoping for too much I think. totally blind sided by the choices tho, last rumor I heard was Depp as the Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the penguin. I'm glad they went with bane instead.
If I were Nolan, I would show the outside of Joker's cell room in Arkum Asylum and play some audio of the Joker Laughing or something like that. That way you can still acknowledge the character without showing him. You can't completely disregard that character.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on May 25, 2011, 05:53 PM
catwoman and bane? weird. I hope nolan makes catwoman fucked up. I know what ya mean about heath for sure. I'm almost surprised Nolan is going to attempt a 3rd on without him. it'd be cool if they had some footage leftover from the other movie that they can use or something. if I made a batman movie with joker I'd get tons of footage of him at the insane asylum. hoping for too much I think. totally blind sided by the choices tho, last rumor I heard was Depp as the Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the penguin. I'm glad they went with bane instead.
If I were Nolan, I would show the outside of Joker's cell room in Arkum Asylum and play some audio of the Joker Laughing or something like that. That way you can still acknowledge the character without showing him. You can't completely disregard that character.
I hope he figures out some sweet way to keep the flow going. having scarecrow in dark knight was genius. makes the situation even more intense when all the past villains are still around. if it would have been any other character from the franchise it wouldn't matter. but where there is batman there is the joker, that's just what's up with that story. as long as they don't make one with Robin I'll be cool I think.
limitless - 6.5/10 - entertaining, definitely not the best, but kept my attention. probably because I like experimental drugs. it reminds me of the big star fantasy stories they use to make back in the 90's. a few big faces you know and expensive film/edit work. purely a popcorn flick.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on May 25, 2011, 05:53 PM
catwoman and bane? weird. I hope nolan makes catwoman fucked up. I know what ya mean about heath for sure. I'm almost surprised Nolan is going to attempt a 3rd on without him. it'd be cool if they had some footage leftover from the other movie that they can use or something. if I made a batman movie with joker I'd get tons of footage of him at the insane asylum. hoping for too much I think. totally blind sided by the choices tho, last rumor I heard was Depp as the Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the penguin. I'm glad they went with bane instead.
If I were Nolan, I would show the outside of Joker's cell room in Arkum Asylum and play some audio of the Joker Laughing or something like that. That way you can still acknowledge the character without showing him. You can't completely disregard that character.
Im almost sure he'd do at least that..Id expect a short deleted scene in all liklihood.
I watched Caroline the second times yesterday,I admire the film mostly because it is good to look at. Selick is as unconventional in his imagery as Gaiman is in his writing, and this is a movie for people who know and care about drawing, caricature, grotesquerie and the far shores of storytelling. In short, you might care little about a fantasy, little indeed about this story, and still admire the artistry of it all, including an insidious score by Bruno Coulais, which doesn't pound at us like many horror scores, but gets under our psychic fingernails.
Quote from: mark520 on May 25, 2011, 09:36 PM
I watched Caroline the second times yesterday,I admire the film mostly because it is good to look at. Selick is as unconventional in his imagery as Gaiman is in his writing, and this is a movie for people who know and care about drawing, caricature, grotesquerie and the far shores of storytelling. In short, you might care little about a fantasy, little indeed about this story, and still admire the artistry of it all, including an insidious score by Bruno Coulais, which doesn't pound at us like many horror scores, but gets under our psychic fingernails.
I enjoyed that movie also...it was quite dark for kids, my nieces prob wouldn't be allowed to watch it, will have to go with Fantastic Mr. Fox for movie night....I also love Neil Gaiman and think that Stardust was a great adaptation and didn't get the credit it deserved, it is the closest thing to the Princess Bride. Wonder if they'll ever adapt American Gods. Terry Gilliam was attached to Good Omens forever, but just like his luck it could never get financed.
Quote from: mark520 on May 25, 2011, 09:36 PM
I watched Caroline the second times yesterday,I admire the film mostly because it is good to look at. Selick is as unconventional in his imagery as Gaiman is in his writing, and this is a movie for people who know and care about drawing, caricature, grotesquerie and the far shores of storytelling. In short, you might care little about a fantasy, little indeed about this story, and still admire the artistry of it all, including an insidious score by Bruno Coulais, which doesn't pound at us like many horror scores, but gets under our psychic fingernails.
Great film, and it's Coraline.
Off to see this one this weekend (with luck). Remake of Blood Simple
A Woman A Gun and a Noodle Shop FULL TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMGBQDpfLnc#ws)
Watched Hangover 2 today! Shit was insane. :D Great cast of characters!
New from Terrence Malick
The Tree of Life Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc#ws)
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Watched Hangover 2 today! Shit was insane. :D Great cast of characters!
Hmm....word on the street is its average at best and Bridesmaids is much better
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New from Terrence Malick
The Tree of Life Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc#ws)
I've been hearing so much about this movie. it sounds nuts.
I thought Bridesmaids was hilarious....but what should I have expected from a feig/apatow creation, they were the masterminds behind freaks and geeks.
melissa mccarthy was a comic genious in this movie.
rose byrne also has great comic chops
it was also the first time I was endeared and not annoyed by kristen wiig
4.5/5
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Watched Hangover 2 today! Shit was insane. :D Great cast of characters!
Hmm....word on the street is its average at best and Bridesmaids is much better
I thought Hangover II was better than the first one to be honest. Zach and that Chinese guy are funny every time they talk or react. Ed Helms is solid. there are cheap laughs, build up jokes, running jokes, etc. it has it's highs and lows. Zach as Alan is one hilarious fucking character.
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I thought Bridesmaids was hilarious....but what should I have expected from a feig/apatow creation, they were the masterminds behind freaks and geeks.
melissa mccarthy was a comic genious in this movie.
rose byrne also has great comic chops
it was also the first time I was endeared and not annoyed by kristen wiig
4.5/5
I thought it was brilliant.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 01, 2011, 06:41 PM
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Watched Hangover 2 today! Shit was insane. :D Great cast of characters!
Hmm....word on the street is its average at best and Bridesmaids is much better
I thought Hangover II was better than the first one to be honest. Zach and that Chinese guy are funny every time they talk or react. Ed Helms is solid. there are cheap laughs, build up jokes, running jokes, etc. it has it's highs and lows. Zach as Alan is one hilarious fucking character.
I thought Hangover was great the first watch but not near as funny on multiple viewings (Zach really saves it there). Certainly wont have an opinion until I see the new one myself
Im you know a site that has the boot PM me that shit man. :beer:
PM sent. it's a cam version but I'd say watchable.
sometimes the top of their heads get cut off, what can you do it's free.
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Brothers
Expected to like it, but thought it was even better & very good. I felt this exhibited the family/home angle of war better than any other movie Ive seen (and few show that aspect). Solid story, I wish they went into more detail with Gyllenhaal's character/past and extended the movie after Maguire came back after being thought dead plus his character was totally different, but I cant complain much with that because what carries the movie is the acting. IMO, both Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal give their best performances to date (though Darko makes it tough for me to say that), which makes this a must see just based on that, but the entire supporting cast is excellent as well, especially Sam Shepard and Maguire's 2 daughters. Portman was solid, but left me wanting a little bit more. Maybe Im forgetting a role/movie, but I thought Maguire exemplified a solider with PTSD better than anyone Ive seen. Acting aside, the movie isnt much better than average, but its the acting that elevates it at least a couple notches. Hopefully Maguire and Jake G are rich enough where they can start going for better roles/movies as opposed to box office schlock.
8.6/10
Unthinkable
Pretty much a constant suspense thrill ride. Was nothing like I expected going in based on the netflix summary (which are getting shorter and worse seemingly). Samuel L. was very good, but I thought was really kept this movie entertaining and interesting was the casting of Michael Sheen as the terrorist being interrogated. Without a good actor in that role, this movie wouldnt have been near as entertaining. I liked it a lot, but ultimately the ending left a bad taste in my mouth.
6.8/10
The new X-Men was fantastic. Great cast, very stylish. Kevin Bacon is so badass.
Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 05, 2011, 05:04 PM
The new X-Men was fantastic. Great cast, very stylish. Kevin Bacon is so badass.
I dug it too. didn't know many of the mutants. havoc was cool. kevin bacon's power's reminded me of Cable. beast was pretty bad ass too.
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The new X-Men was fantastic. Great cast, very stylish. Kevin Bacon is so badass.
I dug it too. didn't know many of the mutants. havoc was cool. kevin bacon's power's reminded me of Cable. beast was pretty bad ass too.
Wasn't Havoc Scott Summers brother? Alex Summers? Anyway...great movie. Michael Fassbender is a maniac and I dig James McAvoy, too, but every time he put his fingers to his temples I cringed a little. Don't know why, but it bothered me.
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The new X-Men was fantastic. Great cast, very stylish. Kevin Bacon is so badass.
I dug it too. didn't know many of the mutants. havoc was cool. kevin bacon's power's reminded me of Cable. beast was pretty bad ass too.
Wasn't Havoc Scott Summers brother? Alex Summers? Anyway...great movie. Michael Fassbender is a maniac and I dig James McAvoy, too, but every time he put his fingers to his temples I cringed a little. Don't know why, but it bothered me.
I'm not really sure I was pretty f'd up when I watched it. the telekinesis thing is always lame in movies. when he froze time it was pretty sweet tho.
The Road. Bleak, realistic and turned me into an emotional mess.
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Quote from: kydiddle on Jun 05, 2011, 05:04 PM
The new X-Men was fantastic. Great cast, very stylish. Kevin Bacon is so badass.
I dug it too. didn't know many of the mutants. havoc was cool. kevin bacon's power's reminded me of Cable. beast was pretty bad ass too.
Wasn't Havoc Scott Summers brother? Alex Summers? Anyway...great movie. Michael Fassbender is a maniac and I dig James McAvoy, too, but every time he put his fingers to his temples I cringed a little. Don't know why, but it bothered me.
I'm not really sure I was pretty f'd up when I watched it. the telekinesis thing is always lame in movies. when he froze time it was pretty sweet tho.
I love your honesty, Sticky.
How was the new X-Men compared to the other 4? I actually thought they got increasingly worse until the Wolverine one (the last one) which I thought was the best though its been awhile since Ive seen the other 3. Felt like it had a more focused and detailed storyline which Im always a fan of. Plus, the supervillain was fuckin badass as shit.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 07, 2011, 11:21 PM
How was the new X-Men compared to the other 4? I actually thought they got increasingly worse until the Wolverine one (the last one) which I thought was the best though its been awhile since Ive seen the other 3. Felt like it had a more focused and detailed storyline which Im always a fan of. Plus, the supervillain was fuckin badass as shit.
Wolverine was a failure. they ruined deadpool. that said. X-Men First Class has a dark vibe to it. they even drop an F-bomb. it's pretty damn sweet dude. on par with the first two. the red nightcrawler looking dude is wiiiiicked.
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 07, 2011, 11:21 PM
How was the new X-Men compared to the other 4? I actually thought they got increasingly worse until the Wolverine one (the last one) which I thought was the best though its been awhile since Ive seen the other 3. Felt like it had a more focused and detailed storyline which Im always a fan of. Plus, the supervillain was fuckin badass as shit.
Wolverine was a failure. they ruined deadpool. that said. X-Men First Class has a dark vibe to it. they even drop an F-bomb. it's pretty damn sweet dude. on par with the first two. the red nightcrawler looking dude is wiiiiicked.
What he said. They did a great job with the background story and setting up the relationship between Xavier and Magneto. The red dude was fantastic and Kevin Bacon made for a good villian. I can't stand January Jones, but she even did a good job as Emma Frost. I think you'll like it, capt.
Macgruber - 11.5/10
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Macgruber - 11.5/10
"tell me what you want me to fuck and I will fuck it..."
one of the most hilarious movies ever.
I watch so many movies that I've been too lazy to list everything I watch lately, but I try to list stuff that I think is exceptionally good.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father - A documentary someone made about his murdered friend (best if you didn't know the details going into the movie), an absolute devastating story. I teared up during this probably more than any movie.
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 07, 2011, 11:21 PM
How was the new X-Men compared to the other 4? I actually thought they got increasingly worse until the Wolverine one (the last one) which I thought was the best though its been awhile since Ive seen the other 3. Felt like it had a more focused and detailed storyline which Im always a fan of. Plus, the supervillain was fuckin badass as shit.
Wolverine was a failure. they ruined deadpool. that said. X-Men First Class has a dark vibe to it. they even drop an F-bomb. it's pretty damn sweet dude. on par with the first two. the red nightcrawler looking dude is wiiiiicked.
What he said. They did a great job with the background story and setting up the relationship between Xavier and Magneto. The red dude was fantastic and Kevin Bacon made for a good villian. I can't stand January Jones, but she even did a good job as Emma Frost. I think you'll like it, capt.
Well I'll take yinz word for it on the new one but I thought the Wolverine prequel was better than at least a couple of the first 3 X-Men. Im not a big comic guy though so WTF do I know.
That said, Green Lantern looks pretty meh but Captain America looks pretty sweet.
From what Ive gathered so far, Cowboys & Aliens looks like the movie I most want to see this summer though.
Just watched The Rock, one of the greatest pieces of action film ever created, and a certain scene made me want to think up a 6 degrees of separation of MMJ......
My Morning Jacket was featured in an episode of American Dad, which also featured Zach Galifianakis in the same episode.
Zach Galifianakis was in a movie called Heartbreakers, starring Ray Liotta.
Ray Liotta starred in Goodfellas with Robert DeNiro.
DeNiro starred in Sleepers with Dustin Hoffman.
Dustin Hoffman starred in Midnight Cowboy with Jon Voight.
Jon Voight starred as Nic Cage's dad in National Treasure.
Nic Cage starred in the 90's action classic, The Rock. My Morning Jacket covered Elton John's Rocketman on their Ch 1 EP, which was referenced in The Rock when Nic Cage asks a soldier if he likes Elton John's Rocketman, and then proceeds to make him the Rocketman.
Your Highness - pretty hilarious. a little better than I thought it would be. if you love eastbound and down you'll love this. danny mcbride has an extremely similar vibe to that of which he plays in eastbound, the only real difference is that it's the dark ages with wizards and stuff. huge stars for such an absolutely ridiculous movie. the accents were almost part of the joke of the movie because they were so horrible haha. decent rental possibility.
Hanna - it felt like a cliche action movie trying to be an indie film. I kind liked it though, it kept my attention until the end at least.
Paul - not as funny as I thought it would be. kinda weak. kristen wigg was really good tho.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 13, 2011, 11:36 PM
Your Highness - pretty hilarious. a little better than I thought it would be. if you love eastbound and down you'll love this. danny mcbride has an extremely similar vibe to that of which he plays in eastbound, the only real difference is that it's the dark ages with wizards and stuff. huge stars for such an absolutely ridiculous movie. the accents were almost part of the joke of the movie because they were so horrible haha. decent rental possibility.
Really want to see this. I was sold when McBride said him and the director thought there need to be more movies like Willow. Willow might be Top 10 all time for me. So badass.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 13, 2011, 11:36 PM
Your Highness - pretty hilarious. a little better than I thought it would be. if you love eastbound and down you'll love this. danny mcbride has an extremely similar vibe to that of which he plays in eastbound, the only real difference is that it's the dark ages with wizards and stuff. huge stars for such an absolutely ridiculous movie. the accents were almost part of the joke of the movie because they were so horrible haha. decent rental possibility.
Really want to see this. I was sold when McBride said him and the director thought there need to be more movies like Willow. Willow might be Top 10 all time for me. So badass.
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Willow is one of the best movies ever.
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Brothers
Expected to like it, but thought it was even better & very good. I felt this exhibited the family/home angle of war better than any other movie Ive seen (and few show that aspect). Solid story, I wish they went into more detail with Gyllenhaal's character/past and extended the movie after Maguire came back after being thought dead plus his character was totally different, but I cant complain much with that because what carries the movie is the acting. IMO, both Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal give their best performances to date (though Darko makes it tough for me to say that), which makes this a must see just based on that, but the entire supporting cast is excellent as well, especially Sam Shepard and Maguire's 2 daughters. Portman was solid, but left me wanting a little bit more. Maybe Im forgetting a role/movie, but I thought Maguire exemplified a solider with PTSD better than anyone Ive seen. Acting aside, the movie isnt much better than average, but its the acting that elevates it at least a couple notches. Hopefully Maguire and Jake G are rich enough where they can start going for better roles/movies as opposed to box office schlock.
8.6/10
Unthinkable
Pretty much a constant suspense thrill ride. Was nothing like I expected going in based on the netflix summary (which are getting shorter and worse seemingly). Samuel L. was very good, but I thought was really kept this movie entertaining and interesting was the casting of Michael Sheen as the terrorist being interrogated. Without a good actor in that role, this movie wouldnt have been near as entertaining. I liked it a lot, but ultimately the ending left a bad taste in my mouth.
6.8/10
I really liked both of these, in fact I am considering adding Unthinkable to my library.
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Brothers
Expected to like it, but thought it was even better & very good. I felt this exhibited the family/home angle of war better than any other movie Ive seen (and few show that aspect). Solid story, I wish they went into more detail with Gyllenhaal's character/past and extended the movie after Maguire came back after being thought dead plus his character was totally different, but I cant complain much with that because what carries the movie is the acting. IMO, both Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal give their best performances to date (though Darko makes it tough for me to say that), which makes this a must see just based on that, but the entire supporting cast is excellent as well, especially Sam Shepard and Maguire's 2 daughters. Portman was solid, but left me wanting a little bit more. Maybe Im forgetting a role/movie, but I thought Maguire exemplified a solider with PTSD better than anyone Ive seen. Acting aside, the movie isnt much better than average, but its the acting that elevates it at least a couple notches. Hopefully Maguire and Jake G are rich enough where they can start going for better roles/movies as opposed to box office schlock.
8.6/10
Unthinkable
Pretty much a constant suspense thrill ride. Was nothing like I expected going in based on the netflix summary (which are getting shorter and worse seemingly). Samuel L. was very good, but I thought was really kept this movie entertaining and interesting was the casting of Michael Sheen as the terrorist being interrogated. Without a good actor in that role, this movie wouldnt have been near as entertaining. I liked it a lot, but ultimately the ending left a bad taste in my mouth.
6.8/10
I really liked both of these, in fact I am considering adding Unthinkable to my library.
As far as Unthinkable, the ending probably dropped that at least a point for me in the rating. It was quite entertaining and thrilling almost the entire time, but the end felt rushed and then it felt semi-cheesy. I think Samuel L Jackson's character here is pretty similar to other angry/volatile SLJ characters, but it was slightly different. Liked it a lot, but it doesnt strike me as a "owner" bc of its limited rewatachability.
On the other hand, Brothers would definitely be a movie I would add to the library. Really the entire cast was fantastic. I love Donnie Darko, but I will stand by my statement that Jake Gyllenenenehaaeaellll and Tobey Maguire have their best performances to date in this one, and the rest of the cast is right there with them. Its not a war movie perse, but family and individual wise, it might be the best war psychology movie Ive ever seen (well, I guess Apocalypse Now has a lot of war psych (albeit just the actual soldier(s). Its not that good, but maybe best of recent memory).
Trailer looks kind of meh but itll probably be pretty good
Moneyball Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiAHlZVgXjk#ws)
"Hitman"--been a fan of Tim Olyphant for quite a while now. Action packed and quintessential Olyphant pithyness.
"Knight and Day"--Tom Cruise make a good movie this time
The Pope Of Greenwich Village :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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The Pope Of Greenwich Village :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Great movie...first watch or have you seen it before?
Every time I watch this movie, I never understand why Eric Roberts didnt turn into a big actor. Im not saying a box office star, just a guy who could basically pick the roles he wanted. He's undoubtedly talented, I think in Greenwich Village is his best performance, but I still have no idea how he basically was relinquished to being a B-movie star/lead for the last 20+ years.
Anyone else see Super 8 yet? might check it out tomorrow, looks cool.
Quote from: wolof7 on Jun 23, 2011, 09:59 PM
Anyone else see Super 8 yet? might check it out tomorrow, looks cool.
Forgot to post my short but simple review here. Saw it last weekend, really liked it, definitely go see it!
Super 8Really enjoyed it. From start to finish, the kid actors (all unknown really) dominate it and their dialogue/interactions throughout were reminiscent of the Goonies and Stand By Me, which are classics by my standards. The story kept me intrigued, I thought they revealed the story/info at a perfect pace, and that helped keep the last act as interesting as it was. Saw it with my 14yr old sister, and 53yr old mother, and we all liked it. It definitely spans ages and genres, but it was just very well done all around and when it comes down to it a movie I think most would at least enjoy.
8.1/10
thanks Scotty, I think I will definitely check it out. The preview has me waxing all kinds of nostalgia!
VERY much looking forward to seeing Super 8 and how well Spielberg teamed with Abrams! :thumbsup:
Super 8 - 4.5/5 - Awesome movie. The kids in it are great. Fun fun movie. Don't go looking for any message, just great cinematic fun!
super 8 looks pretty balls. only heard good things about it so far.
it is pretty balls sitcky, it's pretty balls
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 01, 2011, 01:38 PM
New from Terrence Malick
The Tree of Life Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc#ws)
Saw this tonight and I loved it. I see why some people hated it (actually, some have booed, walked out, demanded refunds, etc...) but I loved it. In fact, it may be one of the best "films" I have ever seen. But, it's definently not for everyone and I'm not remotely close to being a film snob.
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 01, 2011, 01:38 PM
New from Terrence Malick
The Tree of Life Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc#ws)
Saw this tonight and I loved it. I see why some people hated it (actually, some have booed, walked out, demanded refunds, etc...) but I loved it. In fact, it may be one of the best "films" I have ever seen. But, it's definently not for everyone and I'm not remotely close to being a film snob.
I believe the boos and walkouts came at this year's Cannes, but this is not uncommon regarding the fest. Malick is a treasure; too bad he isn't more prolific.
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 26, 2011, 11:50 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 01, 2011, 01:38 PM
New from Terrence Malick
The Tree of Life Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc#ws)
Saw this tonight and I loved it. I see why some people hated it (actually, some have booed, walked out, demanded refunds, etc...) but I loved it. In fact, it may be one of the best "films" I have ever seen. But, it's definently not for everyone and I'm not remotely close to being a film snob.
I believe the boos and walkouts came at this year's Cannes, but this is not uncommon regarding the fest. Malick is a treasure; too bad he isn't more prolific.
There's some pretty good hate and gnashing of the teeth over on the IMDb message board for this one:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/board/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/board/)
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 27, 2011, 01:21 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 26, 2011, 11:50 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 01, 2011, 01:38 PM
New from Terrence Malick
The Tree of Life Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPe0fHuZsc#ws)
Saw this tonight and I loved it. I see why some people hated it (actually, some have booed, walked out, demanded refunds, etc...) but I loved it. In fact, it may be one of the best "films" I have ever seen. But, it's definently not for everyone and I'm not remotely close to being a film snob.
I believe the boos and walkouts came at this year's Cannes, but this is not uncommon regarding the fest. Malick is a treasure; too bad he isn't more prolific.
There's some pretty good hate and gnashing of the teeth over on the IMDb message board for this one:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/board/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/board/)
Who cares? imdb is hardly legit regarding responsible reviews. Anyone with a computer and half a brain (or less) can write whatever they want without worrying about the consequences or backing up their statements. We don't even know if these fools have watched the film in the first place. This is an example of why bloggers shouldn't replace real jounalism, which, sadly, is occuring more and more frequently (some bloggers are legit mind you). Now, if reviewers around the world hated the film on Rotten Tomatoes, then I'd pay attention.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 27, 2011, 03:20 PM
Who cares? imdb is hardly legit regarding responsible reviews. Anyone with a computer and half a brain (or less) can write whatever they want without worrying about the consequences or backing up their statements. We don't even know if these fools have watched the film in the first place. This is an example of why bloggers shouldn't replace real jounalism, which, sadly, is occuring more and more frequently (some bloggers are legit mind you). Now, if reviewers around the world hated the film on Rotten Tomatoes, then I'd pay attention.
My point being, this is a divisive movie from a "non-critics" POV. Most of time on RT, movies high on the Tomatometer are pretty close to audience reations (Bridesmaids: 90-84/ Super 8: 82-80/ Incendies: 92-92). However, movies low on the Tomatometer don't necessarily pan out that way with audiences. Like the latest Pirates of the Caribbean: 33-66 or Green Lantern: 26-57.
Tree of Life is an anamoly b/c it got the high rating on the Tomatometer- 86 and audiences didn't give it such a great rating- 66. That is fascinating to me, mainly b/c I loved the movie.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jun 27, 2011, 03:20 PM
Who cares? imdb is hardly legit regarding responsible reviews. Anyone with a computer and half a brain (or less) can write whatever they want without worrying about the consequences or backing up their statements. We don't even know if these fools have watched the film in the first place. This is an example of why bloggers shouldn't replace real jounalism, which, sadly, is occuring more and more frequently (some bloggers are legit mind you). Now, if reviewers around the world hated the film on Rotten Tomatoes, then I'd pay attention.
My point being, this is a divisive movie from a "non-critics" POV. Most of time on RT, movies high on the Tomatometer are pretty close to audience reations (Bridesmaids: 90-84/ Super 8: 82-80/ Incendies: 92-92). However, movies low on the Tomatometer don't necessarily pan out that way with audiences. Like the latest Pirates of the Caribbean: 33-66 or Green Lantern: 26-57.
Tree of Life is an anamoly b/c it got the high rating on the Tomatometer- 86 and audiences didn't give it such a great rating- 66. That is fascinating to me, mainly b/c I loved the movie.
Mallick isn't everyone's cup of tea.
Hey, nice that you mention a great Canuck film, Incendies! Denis Villeneuve is a director to watch for sure. I wonder if he'll ever make an English-language film? Check out his chilling Polytechnique, about the 1989 Montreal massacre of 14 women at an all-female college by a feminist-hater. I remember the day well.
Adjustment Bureau--great fun movie though some may not appreciate the backstory of the "adjusters"
Tron Legacy--as awful as I had imagined it
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
I haven't been to a movie theater since my children were born (slight exaggeration), but if I could, I'd consider these choices:
Bad Teacher - read a good review; a one-joke film, but does it well
Super 8 - sounds like the collaboration of JJ Abrams and Steven Speilberg turned out like a collaboration between JJ Abrams and Steven Speilberg
The Hangover Part 2 - Zach Galifinakas is a MMJ fan, 'nuff said!
Bridesmaids - chick flick meets Apatow raunch
Please note I have not seen any of these. I live vicariously through the media, as I was once quite the movie house addict. And, I tried to avoid the kids' matinee as well as the art house. Have fun and report back.
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
If it's still playing you need to see Bridesmaids!!!!
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
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Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
Second that! Kristin Whig is awesome.
Wow. Ok, thanks for the feedback guys, will definitely consider Bridesmaids!
We were also looking at one of the more indy-ish film houses up in Montclair, and they had "beginners," "the trip," and the NY times documentary. Has anyone seen any of these? I trust you all as being discriminating purveyors of entertainment, so I trust .
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 11:50 AM
Wow. Ok, thanks for the feedback guys, will definitely consider Bridesmaids!
We were also looking at one of the more indy-ish film houses up in Montclair, and they had "beginners," "the trip," and the NY times documentary. Has anyone seen any of these? I trust you all as being discriminating purveyors of entertainment, so I trust .
I have not, but I am dying to see "The Trip"...I love both of those guys and it looks hilarious. I would go with that one. Or "Win Win" if it's still playing anywhere.
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i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
Second that! Kristin Whig is awesome.
3Rded. It's pretty damn hilarious
haven't seen bridesmaids. super 8 was pretty cool, sorta typical sci fi but it had decent character development I suppose. hangover 2 is worth waiting for video I'd say, fuck that bad teacher movie, wtf yac?
insidious - not that sweet of a pay off, tho it had potential it fell flat in the end.
sucker punch - this movie is a complete piece of shit.
Good movie (TV): The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Medium movie (TV): Unknown
Bad movie (TV): Swamp Shark
Sadly Swamp Shark fell short of both Sharktopus and Dinocroc vs. Supergator
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jun 28, 2011, 04:20 PM
haven't seen bridesmaids. super 8 was pretty cool, sorta typical sci fi but it had decent character development I suppose. hangover 2 is worth waiting for video I'd say, fuck that bad teacher movie, wtf yac?
Did you read what I posted? Have you seen it? And as a teacher, I wouldn't mind Cameron Diaz hanging in the teachers' lounge.
I'm way way late but I finally got around to seeing Scott Pilgrim. This may be the greatest thing ever made. I'm blown away.
Quote from: mjk73 on Jun 28, 2011, 07:33 PM
I'm way way late but I finally got around to seeing Scott Pilgrim. This may be the greatest thing ever made. I'm blown away.
The Indian guy with eyeliner ruined that movie for me, but it had some innovative stuff in it and I liked the music.
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
I really liked Super 8. Everyone I know at least enjoyed it. Only complaints are from people with high expectations (but they still thought it was good), so u should be good on it exploding your mind
Quote from: mjk73 on Jun 28, 2011, 07:33 PM
I'm way way late but I finally got around to seeing Scott Pilgrim. This may be the greatest thing ever made. I'm blown away.
Are you being sarcastic? ::) I thought it was really well done and pretty innovative as far as presenting a graphic novel on film. Quite a few funny moments as well. Kieran Culkin was hilarious!
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 28, 2011, 11:06 AM
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
We went for the laugh.....and omg, busted a gut! thanks for the recommendations!
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jun 28, 2011, 11:06 AM
Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
We went for the laugh.....and omg, busted a gut! thanks for the recommendations!
Ahhh, excellent. Did you take the Bobster with ya?
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Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
We went for the laugh.....and omg, busted a gut! thanks for the recommendations!
Ahhh, excellent. Did you take the Bobster with ya?
yuppers, and catch this he was THE only guy in the theater. it seemed like a busload of blue haired ladies may have had a GNO at the local movie theater. i think one of them may have fainted when the "C" word was mentioned. The airplane scene was killer! loved it. Usually, I am a sucker for depressing movies, but I really liked this.
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I'm way way late but I finally got around to seeing Scott Pilgrim. This may be the greatest thing ever made. I'm blown away.
Are you being sarcastic? ::) I thought it was really well done and pretty innovative as far as presenting a graphic novel on film. Quite a few funny moments as well. Kieran Culkin was hilarious!
No sarcasm. I was realy blown away by it.
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Quote from: tdb810 on Jun 28, 2011, 08:03 AM
i need a movie recommendation for something that is currently playing in theaters....and not midnight in paris or cars 2. thanks :thumbsup:
Bridesmaids (if you want to laugh)
We went for the laugh.....and omg, busted a gut! thanks for the recommendations!
Ahhh, excellent. Did you take the Bobster with ya?
yuppers, and catch this he was THE only guy in the theater. it seemed like a busload of blue haired ladies may have had a GNO at the local movie theater. i think one of them may have fainted when the "C" word was mentioned. The airplane scene was killer! loved it. Usually, I am a sucker for depressing movies, but I really liked this.
i'm a sucker for the bathroom humor-- "Look AWAY! Look AWAY" ..
We watched Insidious this weekend. It had its weaker moments, but that movie creeped me out. It was the weirdest thing I've seen in a while. I still shudder when thinking of that demon.
just saw Gentlemen Broncos.
Loved it.. it was so strange but a great story. and there was a nice musical surprise in it too!
I bet a lot of mmj fans would enjoy this one!
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/gentlemenbroncos (http://www.foxsearchlight.com/gentlemenbroncos)
Most awesome. Click Lemmy's finger...
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7663/lemmy01sf2.jpg) (http://www.lemmymovie.com/)
Quote from: ChiefOKONO on Jul 06, 2011, 05:12 PM
just saw Gentlemen Broncos.
Loved it.. it was so strange but a great story. and there was a nice musical surprise in it too!
I bet a lot of mmj fans would enjoy this one!
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/gentlemenbroncos (http://www.foxsearchlight.com/gentlemenbroncos)
Definitely weird but entertaining
Horrible Bosses---low expectations but because it had a great cast..SO F-in FUNNY! Go see this movie, it's funnier than Bridesmaids. Long live Jason Bateman, Charlie, and the third dude from SNL. Srsly, go see this.
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 11, 2011, 02:59 PM
Horrible Bosses---low expectations but because it had a great cast..SO F-in FUNNY! Go see this movie, it's funnier than Bridesmaids. Long live Jason Bateman, Charlie, and the third dude from SNL. Srsly, go see this.
You said the magic words...JASON BATEMAN
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 11, 2011, 02:59 PM
Horrible Bosses---low expectations but because it had a great cast..SO F-in FUNNY! Go see this movie, it's funnier than Bridesmaids. Long live Jason Bateman, Charlie, and the third dude from SNL. Srsly, go see this.
dying to see this flick !
Finally saw The Kite Runner. REALLY GOOD despite what they left out.
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^ YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
Well....going tomorrow after work, but still.....YESSSSSSS!!!!!! :D :D :D
we bought tickets several weeks ago, and now its sold out. went to pick iup tuckets today and there were tons of people in line for MIDNIGHT! so weird but im soooooo excited. bittersweet night tonight!
Nice hippogriff
Evil Dead is going to be re-made.......................
..............and still starring Bruce Campbell and directed by Sam Raimi :D
IF PEOPLE LIKE HORROR FILMS AND THEY HAVEN'T SEEN EVIL DEAD 2 THEN THEY DON'T LIKE HORROR FILMS!!!!
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The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
Quote from: e_wind on Jul 15, 2011, 04:08 AM
The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
I imagine this will get lost amongst all the Harry Potter whatnot, but...
Available On Demand and in theaters, a fantastic documentary about Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters bus "trip" across country on Furthur. Well done, using unseen film footage and audio made by the Pranksters themselves. Also, real or reenacted audio of Ken Kesey's experience as an LSD lab rat. I'd never seen LSD portrayed so realistically. Some appearances by the Grateful Dead near the end. Get stoned and tune in.
Click the bus to take the trip...
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5940288448_ac50386069_z.jpg) (http://magictripmovie.com/)
Magic Trip Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57OaoZZ61oM#ws)
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Quote from: e_wind on Jul 15, 2011, 04:08 AM
The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
Just got back. Holy fuck. Grading/judging just on the movies and not comparing it to the books, this was phenomonal.
'cept, y'all make me feel old. First one came out when I was 25 and I've been waiting in line since for the books and movies. I'm not ashamed that I'm now 38 and a major HP dork.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 15, 2011, 10:43 AM
I imagine this will get lost amongst all the Harry Potter whatnot, but...
Available On Demand and in theaters, a fantastic documentary about Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters bus "trip" across country on Furthur. Well done, using unseen film footage and audio made by the Pranksters themselves. Also, real or reenacted audio of Ken Kesey's experience as an LSD lab rat. I'd never seen LSD portrayed so realistically. Some appearances by the Grateful Dead near the end. Get stoned and tune in.
Click the bus to take the trip...
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5940288448_ac50386069_z.jpg) (http://magictripmovie.com/)
Magic Trip Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57OaoZZ61oM#ws)
Not a Harry Potter fan but a long time (ago) an LSD fan so not lost on me. My husband is a huge Grateful Dead fan so this is right up our alley. Gracias!
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Quote from: e_wind on Jul 15, 2011, 04:08 AM
The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
Just got back. Holy fuck. Grading/judging just on the movies and not comparing it to the books, this was phenomonal.
'cept, y'all make me feel old. First one came out when I was 25 and I've been waiting in line since for the books and movies. I'm not ashamed that I'm now 38 and a major HP dork.
It was so good. I can't even describe how much I enjoyed it. It was like the end of Lost. I was so happy to see the end (even though I already knew the end), but I didn't want it to be over.
I want to watch part 1 and part 2 continually without a break on a real rainy, boring day. Splitting them up was the best idea to make money anyone ever had.
Now if we can just get JK to write a prequel series about the original Order...
emma watson turned out to be so fuckin hot. it creeps me out because in the first ones she's like three. now she's ripe for the poppin'. you guys are nerds. lord of the rings blows harry potter away. the hobbit is going to be next level. I'm about to watch a TS of harry potter pt. 2. actually am looking forward to it since pt. 1 was a cocktease.
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The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
Just got back. Holy fuck. Grading/judging just on the movies and not comparing it to the books, this was phenomonal.
'cept, y'all make me feel old. First one came out when I was 25 and I've been waiting in line since for the books and movies. I'm not ashamed that I'm now 38 and a major HP dork.
It was so good. I can't even describe how much I enjoyed it. It was like the end of Lost. I was so happy to see the end (even though I already knew the end), but I didn't want it to be over.
I want to watch part 1 and part 2 continually without a break on a real rainy, boring day. Splitting them up was the best idea to make money anyone ever had.
Now if we can just get JK to write a prequel series about the original Order...
I'm not ashamed, I teared up in places. I'm probably going to hit it again this weekend. I know she's doing the Pottermore website which will be like a encylopedia on roids to flesh out more deets about her world and fill in the gaps for the 19 Years. .
Sticky - Yes she did. She's even smokin with the short hair in real life. However, you know where my love lies. Bonnie Wright is a total ginger hottie.
Finally going to see Tree Of Life tomorrow, anyone seen it yet? Malick & the Jacket in the same day?!!
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Quote from: dragonboy on Jul 16, 2011, 01:58 PM
Finally going to see Tree Of Life tomorrow, anyone seen it yet? Malick & the Jacket in the same day?!!
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I saw it 2x and talked to someone today for about an hour who saw it last night. I also know people who walked out. Let me know how it goes for you.
Quote from: e_wind on Jul 15, 2011, 11:35 PM
Now if we can just get JK to write a prequel series about the original Order...
I think she said that Pottermore would have some background stories. So far she's only said that we find out a bit more about the Dursleys and Mcgonagall's life before she became a teacher.
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jul 16, 2011, 04:30 PMI saw it 2x and talked to someone today for about an hour who saw it last night. I also know people who walked out. Let me know how it goes for you.
Loved it & want to see it again. Probably my 3rd fav Malick after Badlands & Thin Red Line...
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The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
Just got back. Holy fuck. Grading/judging just on the movies and not comparing it to the books, this was phenomonal.
'cept, y'all make me feel old. First one came out when I was 25 and I've been waiting in line since for the books and movies. I'm not ashamed that I'm now 38 and a major HP dork.
It was so good. I can't even describe how much I enjoyed it. It was like the end of Lost. I was so happy to see the end (even though I already knew the end), but I didn't want it to be over.
I want to watch part 1 and part 2 continually without a break on a real rainy, boring day. Splitting them up was the best idea to make money anyone ever had.
Now if we can just get JK to write a prequel series about the original Order...
I'm not ashamed, I teared up in places. I'm probably going to hit it again this weekend. I know she's doing the Pottermore website which will be like a encylopedia on roids to flesh out more deets about her world and fill in the gaps for the 19 Years. .
Sticky - Yes she did. She's even smokin with the short hair in real life. However, you know where my love lies. Bonnie Wright is a total ginger hottie.
ever since part 2 I can't help but think they should have just made part 1 and 2 one gigantic movie instead of two, two hour movies. they should have gone lord of the rings huge and made it like 3 and a half or 4hours. they could have used some of the pace from the 2nd one in the mellow first part. the only part I'll bitch about is the very very very end, kinda wanky. those wizards fucked shit up on both sides tho.
SIGS - that only makes them all half the loot, duh
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SIGS - that only makes them all half the loot, duh
obviously, I was simply pretending there was still artistic integrity left when it comes to film. alas, what once was will never be again.
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SIGS - that only makes them all half the loot, duh
Southern Indiana Gymnastics School?
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The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
Just got back. Holy fuck. Grading/judging just on the movies and not comparing it to the books, this was phenomonal.
'cept, y'all make me feel old. First one came out when I was 25 and I've been waiting in line since for the books and movies. I'm not ashamed that I'm now 38 and a major HP dork.
It was so good. I can't even describe how much I enjoyed it. It was like the end of Lost. I was so happy to see the end (even though I already knew the end), but I didn't want it to be over.
I want to watch part 1 and part 2 continually without a break on a real rainy, boring day. Splitting them up was the best idea to make money anyone ever had.
Now if we can just get JK to write a prequel series about the original Order...
Holy absolutely yes. I've wanted more about them since book three. And you KNOW she has so many stories in her head about those characters. In my opinion, those were some of the best in the series...Sirius, Lupin, Tonks... It would really be a shame for her to never write another story about that world. Ugh...
P.S. The new movie was fantastic....except for the epilogue. Ugh. The "aging" makeup was just awful. Loved the scene in the forest, Neville's big moment, and Mrs. Weasley's offing of Bellatrix. Awesome.
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The final Harry potter was amazing. I can't believe it's over :'(. I started reading these when I was 7.
I started reading them when I was 11. I think I've read the first four at least 15 times each. It's been an excellent ten years. I'm seeing it on Sunday. :D I hope I don't cry. I won't....
Just got back. Holy fuck. Grading/judging just on the movies and not comparing it to the books, this was phenomonal.
'cept, y'all make me feel old. First one came out when I was 25 and I've been waiting in line since for the books and movies. I'm not ashamed that I'm now 38 and a major HP dork.
It was so good. I can't even describe how much I enjoyed it. It was like the end of Lost. I was so happy to see the end (even though I already knew the end), but I didn't want it to be over.
I want to watch part 1 and part 2 continually without a break on a real rainy, boring day. Splitting them up was the best idea to make money anyone ever had.
Now if we can just get JK to write a prequel series about the original Order...
Holy absolutely yes. I've wanted more about them since book three. And you KNOW she has so many stories in her head about those characters. In my opinion, those were some of the best in the series...Sirius, Lupin, Tonks... It would really be a shame for her to never write another story about that world. Ugh...
P.S. The new movie was fantastic....except for the epilogue. Ugh. The "aging" makeup was just awful. Loved the scene in the forest, Neville's big moment, and Mrs. Weasley's offing of Bellatrix. Awesome.
The King's Cross scene in Harry's head was absolutly spot on.
^ Yes it was! It's so satisfying to read a book and then have the movie portray a scene so well. My favorite part of the whole film had to be the Snape memory segment. Serious props to Alan Rickman for nailing that.
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 18, 2011, 10:24 PM
SIGS - that only makes them all half the loot, duh
obviously, I was simply pretending there was still artistic integrity left when it comes to film. alas, what once was will never be again.
what sucks even more than this is that there are going to be 2 twilights for the finale. I mean come on, Harry Potters biggest competition ripping them off so hard. If LOTR can do it, they all can.
MJK & KyD, the kings cross scene RULED. I have friends who werent exactly fans of the movie, but I remember so little from the book that to me the book and movie matched perfectly.
She has to write more. I feel like because she created a whole world that is so very detailed there are endless possibilities that wouldn't suck. prequels are the way to go, IMO, because Voldemort is dead and they can't make a new antagonist. A trilogy about the youth and young adult hood of James and friends and a trilogy about the Order would both rule. A book about Dumbledors youth would be awesome. They hint that there is a whole story there so muc through out the series. It has to happen!
I was pretty skeptical about the Spiderman re-boot, especially since the last one sucked, but I like that it appears theyre taking a more serious look at it, a la Nolan's Batmans.
The Amazing Spiderman - Trailer 1 (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XayxMPrUP4#ws)
scream 4. not bad, a little long towards the end but it kept my attention. but the reason might not be because of film quality. I think they filmed it in michigan around my house because the local news guy is one of the news guys in the movie. weird to see a news guy playing a news guy.
Finally saw True Grit. Loved it. I thought Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld did an excellent job.
In response to some of the Potter dialogue, I had no problem with them splitting up the final book, though I have yet to see the finale. I like to wait until theaters aren't packed. I always thought that any of the last five books could have been easily spread into two films. There is so much in the books that I wish that the Potter series (though I know it won't) gets the George RR Martin treatment with a high budget, extended television series that does justice to the density of substance in the books.
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In response to some of the Potter dialogue, I had no problem with them splitting up the final book, though I have yet to see the finale. I like to wait until theaters aren't packed. I always thought that any of the last five books could have been easily spread into two films. There is so much in the books that I wish that the Potter series (though I know it won't) gets the George RR Martin treatment with a high budget, extended television series that does justice to the density of substance in the books.
Yeah. That would be pretty phenomonal, but it would take so much to do. There is so many little things that paint a picture of JKR's world but do not necessarily add to the broader story. I would like to see a season a book. Maybe 2 seasons for DH. It's the same argument/thought with LOTR came out and Peter Jackson made some needed but unpopular cuts.
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jul 25, 2011, 12:30 AM
Finally saw True Grit. Loved it. I thought Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld did an excellent job.
Im sure I went in with Coens + Bridges high expectation, but I didnt like this as much as I thought. The girl is good, but somewhat overbearing (and unbelievable for her age), and the rest of the movie isnt quite enough to put it in the top half of Coens films for me.
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We watched Insidious this weekend. It had its weaker moments, but that movie creeped me out. It was the weirdest thing I've seen in a while. I still shudder when thinking of that demon.
Really? That movie was such a mess storyline wise. The visuals of the ghosts were very well done, but looked just like Mary Shaw from "Dead Silence". Of course because INSIDIOUS was written and produced (as well as acted in) by Leigh Whannel and James Wan who did Saw amd Dead Silence. Insidious went nowhere and 90 minutes later you still had no clue and no answers. And that ending...... Blech.
Hall Pass
I guess maybe my expectations were dampened due to some reviews, but I thought it was hilarious and found myself consistenly laughing. Probably has more laughs in the first half, but I thought it stayed funny the whole way thru, which most comedies havent been doing lately. Couldve definitely used more JB Smoove, but thats probably my only real complaint. Better than any comedy I recall seeing from 2010 (maybe even 09) and havent seen any from this year yet besides this
7.8/10
...which got me to thinking where Id rank it with other Farrelly Brothers movies:
Dumb & Dumber
There's Something About Mary
Kingpin
Hall Pass
Me, Myself, & Irene
Say It Isnt So
Outside Providence
The Heartbreak Kid
Fever Pitch
Shallow Hal
Stuck On You
Top 3 are classics for me. Next group, Im sure I like SIIS and MM&I more than most, but just like Hall Pass, they made me laugh much more than the average comedy. All 3 are close. Outside Providence is really a better movie than pure comedy so I put it behind those. Heartbreak Kid and Fever Pitch were both 5-6/10 comedies for me, the last group I thought both were pretty bad.
Capt America - disappointing after the excellent Thor but the Avengers teaser at the end was cool :thumbsup:
How i'd rate The Avengers movies so far:
1) Iron Man/Thor
3) Hulk
4) Iron Man2
5) Capt America
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Capt America - disappointing after the excellent Thor but the Avengers teaser at the end was cool :thumbsup:
How i'd rate The Avengers movies so far:
1) Iron Man/Thor
3) Hulk
4) Iron Man2
5) Capt America
Interesting. Mostly heard positive reports about Capt America whereas Thor was entertaining but didnt have much to the story, though the 3 of these that Ive seen I would agree with your ranking (IM1 > Hulk > IM2)
You might like it, the reviews were good. Iron Man & Thor managed to pull off being a lot of fun & very cool at the same time, Capt America wasn't either IMO. It just took itself a little bit too seriously for my liking.
Paul - not as good as SOTD or Hot Fuzz but low expectations made for enjoyable viewing.
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Paul - not as good as SOTD or Hot Fuzz but low expectations made for enjoyable viewing.
Yeah, I dont know if its Seth Rogen being the alien, or just that the trailer doesnt look funny, but Im not in a hurry to see this. Low expectations are always the great equalizer though.
Cannot wait for this movie, looks freakin great. I also think Ryan Gosling is probably the best youngish actor going, so thats just icing on the cake.
Drive (http://"http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2772212761")
Drag Me To Hell: For some reason I held off on seeing this (I'm a big Evil Dead fan). It was well worth the wait. Sam Raimi's return to B-horror/comedy is a lot of fun, and gory as hell too. Evil Dead fans will especially like this. BTW, the old yellow 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 makes another appearance too (it's in almost every Sam Raimi film).
Get Him to the Greek: Pretty funny follow-up/sequel to Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Russell Brand is perfectly cast as a debuached rocker with his career nearing rock bottom. His Aldous Snow character is basically satirizing Brand himself, Noel Gallager (and other self-absorbed trainwreck rockers) and tabloid culture. There's some really funny scenes and the script is sincere. Jonah Hill is really good here too as is Snow's father, portayed by the great Irish character actor Colm Meaney (STNG, The Damned United, The Van, Commitments, Parked). The music is excellent throughout.
Kingpin
(I love to bowl)
just kidding, great film though.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 16, 2011, 11:32 AM
Drag Me To Hell: For some reason I held off on seeing this (I'm a big Evil Dead fan). It was well worth the wait. Sam Raimi's return to B-horror/comedy is a lot of fun, and gory as hell too. Evil Dead fans will especially like this. BTW, the old yellow 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 makes another appearance too (it's in almost every Sam Raimi film).
I really liked this, but I thought the gore and dialogue was actually toned down from what I recall compared to other Raimi movies.
'Movie Line Rhymes' by Jordan Laws (http://vimeo.com/27778119)
bridesmaids. whoever said this wasn't a chick flick is full of shit. thought it kinda sucked hard.
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Drag Me To Hell: For some reason I held off on seeing this (I'm a big Evil Dead fan). It was well worth the wait. Sam Raimi's return to B-horror/comedy is a lot of fun, and gory as hell too. Evil Dead fans will especially like this. BTW, the old yellow 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 makes another appearance too (it's in almost every Sam Raimi film).
I really liked this, but I thought the gore and dialogue was actually toned down from what I recall compared to other Raimi movies.
Yeah, the gore was toned down compared to his cult-era flicks. Perhaps he wanted the film to appeal to a bigger audience? Incidently, Alison Lohman was reportedly hired as a replacement for Ellen Page, who had a prior commitment. Lohman did a decent job, but Page would have kicked ass, literally.
Daybreakers: Good cast and stylistic directing with an interesting Omega Man-type plot involving humans-turned-vampires because of a virus. Vamps are the dominant species and harvest humans in giant factory farms. Lots of parallels to modern society including our own food consumption, oil dependency and an inevitable bleak future. If the budget were bigger, this film would have been kick ass. Instead, it's a decent page-turner.
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Daybreakers: Good cast and stylistic directing with an interesting Omega Man-type plot involving humans-turned-vampires because of a virus. Vamps are the dominant species and harvest humans in giant factory farms. Lots of parallels to modern society including our own food consumption, oil dependency and an inevitable bleak future. If the budget were bigger, this film would have been kick ass. Instead, it's a decent page-turner.
Yeah, I liked this as well. Hawke and Dafoe movies are almost always worthwhile.
FYI it was streaming on Netflix as of last month.
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Daybreakers: Good cast and stylistic directing with an interesting Omega Man-type plot involving humans-turned-vampires because of a virus. Vamps are the dominant species and harvest humans in giant factory farms. Lots of parallels to modern society including our own food consumption, oil dependency and an inevitable bleak future. If the budget were bigger, this film would have been kick ass. Instead, it's a decent page-turner.
Yeah, I liked this as well. Hawke and Dafoe movies are almost always worthwhile.
FYI it was streaming on Netflix as of last month.
I'm not sure if it was streaming north of the border. Netflix is newish to Canada, but it may be on it (I don't use the service - I still rent and have many movie channels). I'm loaded with cable and it's been offered on one of our national cable TV networks for over a year (that's how I saw it). It's a good looking film with a lively soundtrack.
Cedar Rapids. Enjoyed it a lot. There were several laugh out loud moments that caused my wife to stare at me like I was deranged. The few Wire references were pretty funny also. Plus Ann Hache made a great redhead...
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Cedar Rapids. Enjoyed it a lot. There were several laugh out loud moments that caused my wife to stare at me like I was deranged. The few Wire references were pretty funny also. Plus Ann Hache made a great redhead...
next up on netflix, looking forward to it, esp. the wire references. :thumbsup:
Fast and Furious 5 - I fucking liked it. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I fucking liked it. even the rock made me laugh. having trouble accepting it... standards for movies is significantly dropping... must reset.
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Cedar Rapids. Enjoyed it a lot. There were several laugh out loud moments that caused my wife to stare at me like I was deranged. The few Wire references were pretty funny also. Plus Ann Hache made a great redhead...
next up on netflix, looking forward to it, esp. the wire references. :thumbsup:
This movie surprised me. Wasn't just a silly comedy, but actually had a few deep moments. Ed Helms should get away from The Office and make more stuff like this.
I sat through 3+ hours of The Dark Knight on TNT. Not sure why, when I think I own it, but it's hard to turn away from this movie. It's incredible every single time. The scene in the middle with the truck and Gordon and the Batpod....cripes. It got me pumped for The Dark Knight Rises.
Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
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Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
I have no interest in the sequel. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time.
I'm sick of re-boots and remakes.
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Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
is harrison ford in it? is he contractually obligated to be in these new shitty versions of old classics like indiana jones and blade runner? I like quite a few riddle scott movies but I don't really get the point of doing this one.
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Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
I have no interest in the sequel. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time.
I'm sick of re-boots and remakes.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is one my favorite books of all time. I'll still watch it but it can't touch the original.
I can't wait for the remake of Forrest Gump with Jackie Chan
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Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
I have no interest in the sequel. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time.
I'm sick of re-boots and remakes.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is one my favorite books of all time. I'll still watch it but it can't touch the original.
I can't wait for the remake of Forrest Gump with Jackie Chan
Oooohhh! I heard of this re-boot! It's when Forest single handedly takes down the Viet Cong with his long lost wing chun technique. Then he visits the White House & gives LBJ an atomic wedgie for not having enough Dr. Peppers on hand. Looks awesome :P
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Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
I have no interest in the sequel. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time.
I'm sick of re-boots and remakes.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is one my favorite books of all time. I'll still watch it but it can't touch the original.
I can't wait for the remake of Forrest Gump with Jackie Chan
Oooohhh! I heard of this re-boot! It's when Forest single handedly takes down the Viet Cong with his long lost wing chun technique. Then he visits the White House & gives LBJ an atomic wedgie for not having enough Dr. Peppers on hand. Looks awesome :P
;D ;D ;D and his mom lives and Bubba makes sweet n' sour shrimp
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Anyone else dissappointed in the announcement of a Blade Runner sequel? First I heard it was a remake and almost bought a plane ticket to hollywood to punch Ridley Scott in the face; and while at it, I might as well kick his brother Tony in the nards as he is considering remaking the Wild Bunch, prob my favorite western....but seriously Blade Runner is such a great standalone movie....
.......ultimately sequels, remakes and re-imaginings (a la Smurfs, and the proposed "Battleship: The Game," the movie) have become the ruin of cinema as an art form....
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/alien/Blade_Runner.jpg)
I have no interest in the sequel. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time.
I'm sick of re-boots and remakes.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is one my favorite books of all time. I'll still watch it but it can't touch the original.
I can't wait for the remake of Forrest Gump with Jackie Chan
Oooohhh! I heard of this re-boot! It's when Forest single handedly takes down the Viet Cong with his long lost wing chun technique. Then he visits the White House & gives LBJ an atomic wedgie for not having enough Dr. Peppers on hand. Looks awesome :P
;D ;D ;D and his mom lives and Bubba makes sweet n' sour shrimp
Is that the 1 shrimp recipe that Bubba never mentions? Dude knew everything else
It was reported that Blade Runner will not be a re-make. It'll either be a prequel or sequel. Harrison won't be in it either. If Scott can get back his old mojo, I hope it'll be on this project instead his impending return to the Alien franchise. Blade Runner is one of my all-time favourite films too, but a sequel or prequel doesn't bother me in the least given the original was a box-office disaster and it's still a challenge to watch, whatever version. Also, if the new film bombs, it won't diminish the greatness of the original (see: The Day The Earth Stood Still, Burton's Planet of the Apes, the last three Star Wars flicks etc...).
I like Blade Runner but I think it's overrated. There's not much to the plot. Harrrison Ford tracks down the replicants and that's about it. It didn't seem like the replicants had a plan or mission, just there to cause mischief in general. The overall style - cinematrography and sound were the best things going for it.
Bronson: Tom Hardy is excellent in the lead role in this stylistic and challenging, but ultimately satisfying fictionalized biography of UK's most violent criminal, Michael Gordon Peterson, aka Charles Bronson - yes, the very same Charles Bronson (Peterson was asked to change his name by his fight promotor). Scenes of senseless brutality are underscored with touches of whimsy, which makes the film easier to watch. Hardy is amazing in a real star-making role. Unfortunately, Bronson does a good enough job that the real Bronson will likely become a hero to some, which he clearly is not. Still, worth checking out to open-minded art-house types.
I finally saw The Usual Suspects, and it may honestly be the best movie I've ever seen.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 23, 2011, 11:35 PM
Bronson: Tom Hardy is excellent in the lead role in this stylistic and challenging, but ultimately satisfying fictionalized biography of UK's most violent criminal, Michael Gordon Peterson, aka Charles Bronson - yes, the very same Charles Bronson (Peterson was asked to change his name by his fight promotor). Scenes of senseless brutality are underscored with touches of whimsy, which makes the film easier to watch. Hardy is amazing in a real star-making role. Unfortunately, Bronson does a good enough job that the real Bronson will likely become a hero to some, which he clearly is not. Still, worth checking out to open-minded art-house types.
This has also been at the top of my Netflix streaming queue for awhile. I tried to watch it a month or so ago, but something was up with the stream for about a week. Certainly still plan on watching.
Quote from: mjk73 on Aug 21, 2011, 09:33 AM
Cedar Rapids. Enjoyed it a lot. There were several laugh out loud moments that caused my wife to stare at me like I was deranged. The few Wire references were pretty funny also. Plus Ann Hache made a great redhead...
A few weeks ago, I went into watching this and Hall Pass with middling eexpectations, and thought both were hilarious. Watched Cedar Rapids a few nights later with my Dad, and thought it was just as funny. John C Reilly, as usual, kills it. Im pretty sure he said something funny in just about every scene. The rest of the cast definitely had their moments as well. Loved Clay Davis in that everyday guy role. RONIMAL!!
Something tells me you would also enjoy Hall Pass, a lot. And your wife would also probably make the same faces and some obscene jokes.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Aug 24, 2011, 02:34 AM
Quote from: mjk73 on Aug 21, 2011, 09:33 AM
Cedar Rapids. Enjoyed it a lot. There were several laugh out loud moments that caused my wife to stare at me like I was deranged. The few Wire references were pretty funny also. Plus Ann Hache made a great redhead...
A few weeks ago, I went into watching this and Hall Pass with middling eexpectations, and thought both were hilarious. Watched Cedar Rapids a few nights later with my Dad, and thought it was just as funny. John C Reilly, as usual, kills it. Im pretty sure he said something funny in just about every scene. The rest of the cast definitely had their moments as well. Loved Clay Davis in that everyday guy role. RONIMAL!!
Something tells me you would also enjoy Hall Pass, a lot. And your wife would also probably make the same faces and some obscene jokes.
Hall Pass is next on my queue.
The Devil's Double :thumbsup:
Quote from: capt. scotty on Aug 24, 2011, 02:34 AM
Quote from: mjk73 on Aug 21, 2011, 09:33 AM
Cedar Rapids. Enjoyed it a lot. There were several laugh out loud moments that caused my wife to stare at me like I was deranged. The few Wire references were pretty funny also. Plus Ann Hache made a great redhead...
A few weeks ago, I went into watching this and Hall Pass with middling eexpectations, and thought both were hilarious. Watched Cedar Rapids a few nights later with my Dad, and thought it was just as funny. John C Reilly, as usual, kills it. Im pretty sure he said something funny in just about every scene. The rest of the cast definitely had their moments as well. Loved Clay Davis in that everyday guy role. RONIMAL!!
Something tells me you would also enjoy Hall Pass, a lot. And your wife would also probably make the same faces and some obscene jokes.
in hall pass the scene when luke wilson passes out in the hot tub and those guys revive him is one of the funniest things I've ever seen a movie. in the history of movies.
Red State - 7/10 - pretty bad ass. kevin smith surprised me with this. the flow of the movie is creative. the idea is pretty awesome. has some quirky parts but overall is dark as hell. I think for what it is it pays off nicely. a couple breaking bad cameos, a true blood cameo, several big name actors. check it out if you get a chance.
Watched 5 this (rainy) weekend:
1) Red - highly enjoyable, as expected
2) True Grit - didn't see a need for a remake, and I've only seen the original once so I can't make to many scene-for-scene comparisons...I kept trying not to compare to the original (for the scenes I did remember) and trying not to compare Jeff Bridges to John Wayne...definitely well-shot and well made
3) The Fighter - thought Christian Bale was really good in this...just glad I don't have a family as crazy as theirs...those sisters!
4) Cedar Rapids - do they always have to make the midwest look so dorky!? i kept wondering what time period this was supposed to be from, but then they brought up gay marriage being legal in Iowa, so it's obviously present-day...the clothes, eww
5) Devil - meh...the power did go out later on though...around 1:30 am...freaky! Did NOT want to go to the basement to check the breaker!
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 08:57 AM
Watched 5 this (rainy) weekend:
1) Red - highly enjoyable, as expected
2) True Grit - didn't see a need for a remake, and I've only seen the original once so I can't make to many scene-for-scene comparisons...I kept trying not to compare to the original (for the scenes I did remember) and trying not to compare Jeff Bridges to John Wayne...definitely well-shot and well made
3) The Fighter - thought Christian Bale was really good in this...just glad I don't have a family as crazy as theirs...those sisters!
4) Cedar Rapids - do they always have to make the midwest look so dorky!? i kept wondering what time period this was supposed to be from, but then they brought up gay marriage being legal in Iowa, so it's obviously present-day...the clothes, eww
5) Devil - meh...the power did go out later on though...around 1:30 am...freaky! Did NOT want to go to the basement to check the breaker!
Funny, when you said you saw "Red", I assumed it was the action flick with Bruce Willis, Hellen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman.
Red (2010) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1245526/)
I haven't seen it yet but hope to.
I was reminded of another film called "Red" that I really enjoyed, starring Brian Cox. It is somewhat similar to Gran Torino, I suppose. Funny thing is, while looking up the two films, turns out Brian Cox is in both!
Red (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972883/)
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 08:57 AM
4) Cedar Rapids - do they always have to make the midwest look so dorky!? i kept wondering what time period this was supposed to be from, but then they brought up gay marriage being legal in Iowa, so it's obviously present-day...the clothes, eww
Outside of Chicago, the Midwest is pretty dorky. And I've lived in it my whole live.
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 06, 2011, 01:22 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 08:57 AM
4) Cedar Rapids - do they always have to make the midwest look so dorky!? i kept wondering what time period this was supposed to be from, but then they brought up gay marriage being legal in Iowa, so it's obviously present-day...the clothes, eww
Outside of Chicago, the Midwest is pretty dorky. And I've lived in it my whole live.
Yup. Not much identity around here... It's just "normal" everywhere.
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Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 06, 2011, 01:22 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 08:57 AM
4) Cedar Rapids - do they always have to make the midwest look so dorky!? i kept wondering what time period this was supposed to be from, but then they brought up gay marriage being legal in Iowa, so it's obviously present-day...the clothes, eww
Outside of Chicago, the Midwest is pretty dorky. And I've lived in it my whole live.
Yup. Not much identity around here... It's just "normal" everywhere.
It is dorky. At least where I've lived (northeast Iowa), it just wasn't dorky to that degree! Esp the clothing! Lots of plaid, sweatervests, turtlenecks, etc in that movie! I could totally see my uncle wearing that trash can lid in the pool tho! Ha! The "Ronimal" was just ridiculous too.
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 03:17 PM
It is dorky. At least where I've lived (northeast Iowa), it just wasn't dorky to that degree! Esp the clothing! Lots of plaid, sweatervests, turtlenecks, etc in that movie!
nothing wrong with sweatervests at all..you take that back..
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Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 03:17 PM
It is dorky. At least where I've lived (northeast Iowa), it just wasn't dorky to that degree! Esp the clothing! Lots of plaid, sweatervests, turtlenecks, etc in that movie!
nothing wrong with sweatervests at all..you take that back..
I'm sure you've seen this, but I love it...!
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Bw7I6BtaRo/Teb5xgOfeqI/AAAAAAAAAYA/Oi5iUvVBraA/s1600/walmartjim.jpg)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 06, 2011, 12:33 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 08:57 AM
Watched 5 this (rainy) weekend:
1) Red - highly enjoyable, as expected
2) True Grit - didn't see a need for a remake, and I've only seen the original once so I can't make to many scene-for-scene comparisons...I kept trying not to compare to the original (for the scenes I did remember) and trying not to compare Jeff Bridges to John Wayne...definitely well-shot and well made
3) The Fighter - thought Christian Bale was really good in this...just glad I don't have a family as crazy as theirs...those sisters!
4) Cedar Rapids - do they always have to make the midwest look so dorky!? i kept wondering what time period this was supposed to be from, but then they brought up gay marriage being legal in Iowa, so it's obviously present-day...the clothes, eww
5) Devil - meh...the power did go out later on though...around 1:30 am...freaky! Did NOT want to go to the basement to check the breaker!
Funny, when you said you saw "Red", I assumed it was the action flick with Bruce Willis, Hellen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman.
Red (2010) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1245526/)
I haven't seen it yet but hope to.
I was reminded of another film called "Red" that I really enjoyed, starring Brian Cox. It is somewhat similar to Gran Torino, I suppose. Funny thing is, while looking up the two films, turns out Brian Cox is in both!
Red (2008) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972883/)
There's this one too that's very good:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111495/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111495/)
I assume he meant the one with Bruce Willis.
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 04:16 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Sep 06, 2011, 03:46 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye on Sep 06, 2011, 03:17 PM
It is dorky. At least where I've lived (northeast Iowa), it just wasn't dorky to that degree! Esp the clothing! Lots of plaid, sweatervests, turtlenecks, etc in that movie!
nothing wrong with sweatervests at all..you take that back..
I'm sure you've seen this, but I love it...!
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Bw7I6BtaRo/Teb5xgOfeqI/AAAAAAAAAYA/Oi5iUvVBraA/s1600/walmartjim.jpg)
and i used to love you! but no more.... >:( >:( ;)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Aug 24, 2011, 02:31 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 23, 2011, 11:35 PM
Bronson: Tom Hardy is excellent in the lead role in this stylistic and challenging, but ultimately satisfying fictionalized biography of UK's most violent criminal, Michael Gordon Peterson, aka Charles Bronson - yes, the very same Charles Bronson (Peterson was asked to change his name by his fight promotor). Scenes of senseless brutality are underscored with touches of whimsy, which makes the film easier to watch. Hardy is amazing in a real star-making role. Unfortunately, Bronson does a good enough job that the real Bronson will likely become a hero to some, which he clearly is not. Still, worth checking out to open-minded art-house types.
This has also been at the top of my Netflix streaming queue for awhile. I tried to watch it a month or so ago, but something was up with the stream for about a week. Certainly still plan on watching.
Saw this last night, and your review is spot on. It was interesting if not weird at times, but yes, ultimately unsatisfying. Also a little excessive on showing Hardy's wangpiece in the 3rd act. Hardy was ridiculously good though in this, and that in itself makes it worthwhile. This even has me more sold on him as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. Id almost guess it was this role that sold Nolan on Hardy for that role.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Sep 06, 2011, 07:07 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Aug 24, 2011, 02:31 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 23, 2011, 11:35 PM
Bronson: Tom Hardy is excellent in the lead role in this stylistic and challenging, but ultimately satisfying fictionalized biography of UK's most violent criminal, Michael Gordon Peterson, aka Charles Bronson - yes, the very same Charles Bronson (Peterson was asked to change his name by his fight promotor). Scenes of senseless brutality are underscored with touches of whimsy, which makes the film easier to watch. Hardy is amazing in a real star-making role. Unfortunately, Bronson does a good enough job that the real Bronson will likely become a hero to some, which he clearly is not. Still, worth checking out to open-minded art-house types.
This has also been at the top of my Netflix streaming queue for awhile. I tried to watch it a month or so ago, but something was up with the stream for about a week. Certainly still plan on watching.
Saw this last night, and your review is spot on. It was interesting if not weird at times, but yes, ultimately unsatisfying. Also a little excessive on showing Hardy's wangpiece in the 3rd act. Hardy was ridiculously good though in this, and that in itself makes it worthwhile. This even has me more sold on him as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. Id almost guess it was this role that sold Nolan on Hardy for that role.
I think many producers wanted Hardy after this role. I liked him in his first real big-budget co-starring part in Star Trek: Nemesis (not a great film, but it has aged ok). I know he was in Black Hawk Down and Band of Brothers, but I can't recall him in any scenes.
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 10:03 PM
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
moon's bad ass for sure. love that shit. sam rockwell is pretty awesome that that there picture.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:01 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 10:03 PM
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
moon's bad ass for sure. love that shit. sam rockwell is pretty awesome that that there picture.
Big fan of this! My favorite film of 2009. I'm surprised you haven't seen this sooner. Sam Rockwell kills it in this. Check out Source Code too, not quite as good as Moon but has similar themes that Moon had with a bigger budget and slightly more mainstream appeal but done in a good way.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 07, 2011, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:01 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 10:03 PM
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
moon's bad ass for sure. love that shit. sam rockwell is pretty awesome that that there picture.
Big fan of this! My favorite film of 2009. I'm surprised you haven't seen this sooner. Sam Rockwell kills it in this. Check out Source Code too, not quite as good as Moon but has similar themes that Moon had with a bigger budget and slightly more mainstream appeal but done in a good way.
you guys need to see Red State. I'd rather not tell ya anything about it so you go into with no expectations. but if you like that abnormal story shit it's definitely for you. it goes from normal to fucked up pretty quick. they introduce you to characters in really cool ways too.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 07, 2011, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:01 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 10:03 PM
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
moon's bad ass for sure. love that shit. sam rockwell is pretty awesome that that there picture.
Big fan of this! My favorite film of 2009. I'm surprised you haven't seen this sooner. Sam Rockwell kills it in this. Check out Source Code too, not quite as good as Moon but has similar themes that Moon had with a bigger budget and slightly more mainstream appeal but done in a good way.
I tried to convince my wife to watch Moon when it first came out on video, but to no avail. Then it finally came on one of our movie networks, so I recorded it and she ended up watching it a few months ago... and she loved it. I was saving Moon for a special occassion, and last night the Jays were getting hammered by the fucking Red Sox, so I watched it, along with a new episode of Doctor Who. Great double bill.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:39 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 07, 2011, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:01 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 10:03 PM
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
moon's bad ass for sure. love that shit. sam rockwell is pretty awesome that that there picture.
Big fan of this! My favorite film of 2009. I'm surprised you haven't seen this sooner. Sam Rockwell kills it in this. Check out Source Code too, not quite as good as Moon but has similar themes that Moon had with a bigger budget and slightly more mainstream appeal but done in a good way.
you guys need to see Red State. I'd rather not tell ya anything about it so you go into with no expectations. but if you like that abnormal story shit it's definitely for you. it goes from normal to fucked up pretty quick. they introduce you to characters in really cool ways too.
I'm very leery of Kevin Smith films since he hasn't done a good one since Chasing Amy. I hear this one is worth watching though.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 11:40 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:39 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 07, 2011, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 07, 2011, 11:01 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 07, 2011, 10:03 PM
Moon (2009): One of the best sci-fi flicks in the last 10 years. It was directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son) in his directoral debut and he did a fantastic job with a limited budget. The always excellent Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a tech-miner working alone on the Moon in the not-to-distant future; his only companion is a Hal-like computer named GERTY, voiced by Kevin Spacey. Earth is desperate for moon gas that helps aid the former's energy crisis and Bell's job is to monitor the duties of the automated mining vehicles; he sometimes has to leave the station to fix them. As Bell nears the end of his 3-year stint, things start to go awry. He starts to hallucinate, gets paranoid regarding strange occurances on the station along with GERTY's role (the computer acts as a liason with Earth; Bell has no direct link) and gets into a strange accident 2-weeks before he is allegedly to be sent home. I can't tell you more else I ruin the intriguing plot. The set is amazing: part 2001, Space 1999 and Outland. The lunar surface looks authentic and the sprawling space station always feels isolating. Well done!
moon's bad ass for sure. love that shit. sam rockwell is pretty awesome that that there picture.
Big fan of this! My favorite film of 2009. I'm surprised you haven't seen this sooner. Sam Rockwell kills it in this. Check out Source Code too, not quite as good as Moon but has similar themes that Moon had with a bigger budget and slightly more mainstream appeal but done in a good way.
you guys need to see Red State. I'd rather not tell ya anything about it so you go into with no expectations. but if you like that abnormal story shit it's definitely for you. it goes from normal to fucked up pretty quick. they introduce you to characters in really cool ways too.
I'm very leery of Kevin Smith films since he hasn't done a good one since Chasing Amy. I hear this one is worth watching though.
I thought the same thing going in. you might hate it, who knows. but you will not believe this is directed by Kevin Smith.
here's red state: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392)
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 08, 2011, 08:50 PM
here's red state: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392)
I'm not an downloader/uploader, but thanks anyway. I'll wait for it on Blu-ray or when it airs on one of my movie channels.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 08, 2011, 09:18 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 08, 2011, 08:50 PM
here's red state: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392)
I'm not an downloader/uploader, but thanks anyway. I'll wait for it on Blu-ray or when it airs on one of my movie channels.
understandable. that's an on demand rip so it's definitely legit. no blu-ray tho. that would make the blood look way more real for sure. one day you'll come around.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 12, 2011, 07:37 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Sep 08, 2011, 09:18 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 08, 2011, 08:50 PM
here's red state: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5UKVQ9D8&w=631&h=392)
I'm not an downloader/uploader, but thanks anyway. I'll wait for it on Blu-ray or when it airs on one of my movie channels.
understandable. that's an on demand rip so it's definitely legit. no blu-ray tho. that would make the blood look way more real for sure. one day you'll come around.
I'll only come around when and if there's nothing left.
[Rec] 6.5/10 - not bad, a bit more freaky than the remake for sure.
Why why why why why why why why why fucking why?
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253 (http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253)
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 15, 2011, 10:14 PM
Why why why why why why why why why fucking why?
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253 (http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253)
what the fuck hollywood??
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 15, 2011, 11:19 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 15, 2011, 10:14 PM
Why why why why why why why why why fucking why?
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253 (http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253)
what the fuck hollywood??
Can we just fucking stop with the remakes and reboots?! Create something original for a change.
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 16, 2011, 06:50 AM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 15, 2011, 11:19 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 15, 2011, 10:14 PM
Why why why why why why why why why fucking why?
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253 (http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253)
what the fuck hollywood??
Can we just fucking stop with the remakes and reboots?! Create something original for a change.
This is rediculous, I refuse to see any remake....This one really stuck in my craw only bc I still watch the original pretty frequently.
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 16, 2011, 06:50 AM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 15, 2011, 11:19 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Sep 15, 2011, 10:14 PM
Why why why why why why why why why fucking why?
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253 (http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253)
what the fuck hollywood??
Can we just fucking stop with the remakes and reboots?! Create something original for a change.
they have to keep remaking because all the good writers now write for TV shows..
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Why why why why why why why why why fucking why?
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253 (http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/point-break-set-for-remake/245253)
what the fuck hollywood??
Can we just fucking stop with the remakes and reboots?! Create something original for a change.
This is rediculous, I refuse to see any remake....This one really stuck in my craw only bc I still watch the original pretty frequently.
Exactly. It's pretty got damn perfect as it is. Don't fuck wit it.
I could care less if they remade a pretty good film in Point Break, but its far far too soon if at all necessary. But hey, kids nowadays have zero point of reference in regards to recent history, so you can see why it is at least being made given today's gadget-driven, shallow, ADD audience. What really pisses me off (and it should all of you) is Hollywood's "update" of Sam Pechinpah's shocking, challenging and groundbreaking socio-political thriller, Straw Dogs. And I believe there's a Wild Bunch remake in the works too. I can't wait for a new Raging Bull.
Not to mention the crime that was the 2004 remake of Flight of the Phoenix (1965), one of my top 10 films.
This is the good great one.
(http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/144129.1020.A.jpg)
Cant wait to see Drive. Looks awesome, has a 93% on RT. Gosling is the best youngish actor going IMO, and nice supporting cast with Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Carey Mulligan, Christina Hendricks, and Ron Perlman. Will probably go on sunday.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Sep 16, 2011, 10:27 PM
Cant wait to see Drive. Looks awesome, has a 93% on RT. Gosling is the best youngish actor going IMO, and nice supporting cast with Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Carey Mulligan, Christina Hendricks, and Ron Perlman. Will probably go on sunday.
Yes, he's really fantastic. I enjoy Carey Mulligan, too. Will be seeing this tomorrow as well.
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Sep 16, 2011, 10:27 PM
Cant wait to see Drive. Looks awesome, has a 93% on RT. Gosling is the best youngish actor going IMO, and nice supporting cast with Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Carey Mulligan, Christina Hendricks, and Ron Perlman. Will probably go on sunday.
Yes, he's really fantastic. I enjoy Carey Mulligan, too. Will be seeing this tomorrow as well.
oh and Gosling...mmmmm slurp slurp slurp....yummmmyyyy nom nom nom....
finally a movie i wanna pay $13 to see in a theater..
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Sep 16, 2011, 10:27 PM
Cant wait to see Drive. Looks awesome, has a 93% on RT. Gosling is the best youngish actor going IMO, and nice supporting cast with Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Carey Mulligan, Christina Hendricks, and Ron Perlman. Will probably go on sunday.
Yes, he's really fantastic. I enjoy Carey Mulligan, too. Will be seeing this tomorrow as well.
oh and Gosling...mmmmm slurp slurp slurp....yummmmyyyy nom nom nom....
finally a movie i wanna pay $13 to see in a theater..
Get in line biatch! He's mine (my number 1 man crush)...Wait, Christina is in this? Fuck. Between Ryan and CH that a lot of damn hottness. Same could be said for Crazy Stupid Love. There is a lot of hotness goin on there. Ignore me. The post run endorphines are kicking in and the testosterone is flowing everywhere. I might need to get a wetnap to wipe this up
:o Between you and Penny, we all need some Purell and a cigarette. ???
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 16, 2011, 02:17 PM
Not to mention the crime that was the 2004 remake of Flight of the Phoenix (1965), one of my top 10 films.
This is the good great one.
(http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/144129.1020.A.jpg)
Excellent film; one of James Stewart's late career best.
Finally saw Lemmy - a good little film; a who's who of Heavy Metal & Rock royalty give worthy praise & there are some great anecdotes (Mike Starr made me laugh) but Lemmy just seems, i don't know...too nice? ;)
Can't wait to see them for the first time in November!
Warrior - if you can get past the rather unbelievable storyline you're left with an excellent, thrilling & very moving sports movie. Tom Hardy, whilst not quite making the impact he did in Bronson, is brilliant!
Drive - pretty good movie. have mixed feelings about the end but it was pretty sweet overall.
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark - okay, not that good. kinda scared me a little but not really. kinda like a kids horror movie that's mildly scary but not really.
Horrible Bosses - sorta funny. have no urge to ever watch it again.
Transformers 3 - worst movie ever made.
All tansformers movies need to be banned. I'm supporting censorship here.
Was the drive soundtrack good? That's all I keep hearing about.
I have bad feelings regarding the 2nd remake of The Thing. Both the original and John Carpenter's remake are excellent. However, the trailer for the new reboot gives away far too much of the plot; a classic move when a studio knows it has a subpar/stinker on its hands.
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All tansformers movies need to be banned. I'm supporting censorship here.
Was the drive soundtrack good? That's all I keep hearing about.
I have no idea who did it. some points it was annoying but it went with the style of the movie. it almost gives you an 80's-early 90's vibe. the text they use for the credits mixed for the music makes an interesting feel for sure. it's like a purple italic dirty dancing/flash dance type font or something. the whole movie is quiet. the main character barely ever talks really. it's got that art film feel but still also very hollywood. bryan cranston, brooks, etc. movies usually make me bored these days but this and red state are the first in a while to keep my attention. the director is definitely striving to be poetic
Drive's non-mainstream vibe is due in part to director Nicolas Winding Refn, who also helmed the wonderfully strange and brutal Bronson and Valhalla Rising. Interestingly, Refn also directed a recent episode of Masterpiece Theatre's Miss Marple.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Oct 03, 2011, 01:18 AM
Drive's non-mainstream vibe is due in part to director Nicolas Winding Refn, who also helmed the wonderfully strange and brutal Bronson and Valhalla Rising. Interestingly, Refn also directed a recent episode of Masterpiece Theatre's Miss Marple.
it had a unique feel for sure. I heard about the movie from an interview that elvis from the treatment on NPR did. the directed sounded pretty smart. kinda douchey, but smart. what is Valhalla Rising? sounds so familiar.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Oct 03, 2011, 01:18 AM
Drive's non-mainstream vibe is due in part to director Nicolas Winding Refn, who also helmed the wonderfully strange and brutal Bronson and Valhalla Rising. Interestingly, Refn also directed a recent episode of Masterpiece Theatre's Miss Marple.
it had a unique feel for sure. I heard about the movie from an interview that elvis from the treatment on NPR did. the directed sounded pretty smart. kinda douchey, but smart. what is Valhalla Rising? sounds so familiar.
Valhalla Rising is the hyped Danish film that Refn did between Bronson and Drive. I've seen it in the video stores in both my old and new neighbourhoods and I plan on watching it soon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla_Rising_(film) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla_Rising_(film))
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Oct 03, 2011, 01:18 AM
Drive's non-mainstream vibe is due in part to director Nicolas Winding Refn, who also helmed the wonderfully strange and brutal Bronson and Valhalla Rising. Interestingly, Refn also directed a recent episode of Masterpiece Theatre's Miss Marple.
it had a unique feel for sure. I heard about the movie from an interview that elvis from the treatment on NPR did. the directed sounded pretty smart. kinda douchey, but smart. what is Valhalla Rising? sounds so familiar.
Valhalla Rising is the hyped Danish film that Refn did between Bronson and Drive. I've seen it in the video stores in both my old and new neighbourhoods and I plan on watching it soon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla_Rising_(film) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla_Rising_(film))
ahh, yeah I've seen that movie. it aint bad. kinda quiet like drive. loud when it's important. Valhalla Rising felt low budget indie to me. Drive felt like it had money to spend production wise, more flashy or something. who knows. enjoy those. I need to check out bronson.
Graffiti Wars - very interesting documentary about street art Vs graffiti, Banksy Vs the lesser known Robbo
http://www.streetartnews.net/2011/08/robbo-vs-banksy-graffiti-wars-full.html (http://www.streetartnews.net/2011/08/robbo-vs-banksy-graffiti-wars-full.html)
Speaking of Drive, this woman is a fucking idiot:
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/22043/-drive-sued-for-misleading-trailer (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/22043/-drive-sued-for-misleading-trailer)
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Speaking of Drive, this woman is a fucking idiot:
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/22043/-drive-sued-for-misleading-trailer (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/22043/-drive-sued-for-misleading-trailer)
that bitch just had to be from detroit... you know they say black people see like twice as many movies as white people in the theaters per year these days in the USA? they're getting way too snobby. there was some fucking BAD ASS driving in drive. fuck that bitch.
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Speaking of Drive, this woman is a fucking idiot:
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/22043/-drive-sued-for-misleading-trailer (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/22043/-drive-sued-for-misleading-trailer)
that bitch just had to be from detroit... you know they say black people see like twice as many movies as white people in the theaters per year these days in the USA? they're getting way too snobby. there was some fucking BAD ASS driving in drive. fuck that bitch.
I don't believe the woman's race was mentioned, but I believe she might be Jewish. Regardless, she's a total tool. All normal folks, even the ones with bad taste, walk out of movies that offend them and ask for their money back.
The Avengers (2012) watch the Official Teaser Trailer | HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zatgnqdIefs#ws)
Drive - Liked it a lot, I can see see why it's been talked up here. I like when movies don't shy away from the extreme violence - Sexy Beast, Wild At Heart, and True Romance come to mind. Ryan Gosling was great in this quiet role, he had kind of a Deniro vibe in this where he didn't have to say much. I liked the way the music went with the film, an 80's vibe but still sounded current at the same time.
Saw this trailer before the movie. I think I remember Depp talking about a future Hunter S. Thompson movie but didn't know it was coming so soon.
The Rum Diary Official Trailer 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfZGImKrZI#ws)
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 18, 2011, 12:33 AM
Drive - Liked it a lot, I can see see why it's been talked up here. I like when movies don't shy away from the extreme violence - Sexy Beast, Wild At Heart, and True Romance come to mind. Ryan Gosling was great in this quiet role, he had kind of a Deniro vibe in this where he didn't have to say much. I liked the way the music went with the film, an 80's vibe but still sounded current at the same time.
Saw this trailer before the movie. I think I remember Depp talking about a future Hunter S. Thompson movie but didn't know it was coming so soon.
The Rum Diary Official Trailer 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfZGImKrZI#ws)
Holy crow, I didn't expect this so soon either! Thank you for mentioning Hunter S, I may have passed the trailer by, having not seen his name!
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 18, 2011, 12:33 AM
Drive - Liked it a lot, I can see see why it's been talked up here. I like when movies don't shy away from the extreme violence - Sexy Beast, Wild At Heart, and True Romance come to mind. Ryan Gosling was great in this quiet role, he had kind of a Deniro vibe in this where he didn't have to say much. I liked the way the music went with the film, an 80's vibe but still sounded current at the same time.
Saw this trailer before the movie. I think I remember Depp talking about a future Hunter S. Thompson movie but didn't know it was coming so soon.
The Rum Diary Official Trailer 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfZGImKrZI#ws)
Haven't seen drive, but I love Gosling, and I LOVE True Romance
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 18, 2011, 12:33 AM
Drive - Liked it a lot, I can see see why it's been talked up here. I like when movies don't shy away from the extreme violence - Sexy Beast, Wild At Heart, and True Romance come to mind. Ryan Gosling was great in this quiet role, he had kind of a Deniro vibe in this where he didn't have to say much. I liked the way the music went with the film, an 80's vibe but still sounded current at the same time.
Saw this trailer before the movie. I think I remember Depp talking about a future Hunter S. Thompson movie but didn't know it was coming so soon.
The Rum Diary Official Trailer 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfZGImKrZI#ws)
Haven't seen drive, but I love Gosling, and I LOVE True Romance
Go see Drive. It's not really like True Romance, just comparing the violence.
"X-Men First Class"--very enjoyable prequel
"Tranformers Dark of the Moon"--I found this as enjoyable as the rest of this series of movies. It was meant as simple non-thought provoking entertainment and delivered as such.
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The Avengers (2012) watch the Official Teaser Trailer | HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zatgnqdIefs#ws)
Didnt know Renner was going to be in this....nice
Quote from: MMJ_fanatic on Oct 23, 2011, 03:24 PM
"Tranformers Dark of the Moon"--I found this as enjoyable as the rest of this series of movies. It was meant as simple non-thought provoking entertainment and delivered as such.
Like the first one, thought the 2nd one sucked. Heard the 3rd is about as good as the first.
Farrelly Brothers getting ready to make a Dumb and Dumber sequel with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels!! :o :D ;D :-* :bath: 8) :beer:
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/movies/farrelly_brothers_plan_dumb_jeff_8StqgpI4k22VHE6iYpug2N#ixzz1c0VPDfyp (http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/movies/farrelly_brothers_plan_dumb_jeff_8StqgpI4k22VHE6iYpug2N#ixzz1c0VPDfyp)
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Quote from: MMJ_fanatic on Oct 23, 2011, 03:24 PM
"Tranformers Dark of the Moon"--I found this as enjoyable as the rest of this series of movies. It was meant as simple non-thought provoking entertainment and delivered as such.
Like the first one, thought the 2nd one sucked. Heard the 3rd is about as good as the first.
the simple non-thought provoking, basically plotless and mindless "entertainment" is why I hate transformers. there can be unlimited action, but the predictability makes it as boring as possible.
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Oct 25, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: MMJ_fanatic on Oct 23, 2011, 03:24 PM
"Tranformers Dark of the Moon"--I found this as enjoyable as the rest of this series of movies. It was meant as simple non-thought provoking entertainment and delivered as such.
Like the first one, thought the 2nd one sucked. Heard the 3rd is about as good as the first.
the simple non-thought provoking, basically plotless and mindless "entertainment" is why I hate transformers. there can be unlimited action, but the predictability makes it as boring as possible.
Eh, I enjoy a decent popcorn flick every once in awhile
Just saw Buck, the documentary on Buck Brannaman. Even if you don't really like/are indifferent towards horses you should see this movie. He is an incredibly inspiring person to watch- not just for his approach to horse training but to life. Plus they play Pearl Jam in the credits so it can't be that bad right?
The trailer is here for anyone interested:
http://www.buckthefilm.com/ (http://www.buckthefilm.com/)
Paranormal Activity 3: While not as good as the first or second in this horror series, the newest PA is darn disturbing. It's a prequel to the second flick, flashing back to 1988. At the beginning of PA3, the two sisters from the first two films, Katie and Kristi, are briefly reintroduced circa 2005. We are then taken back to see Katie and Kristi as young girls. Just like Katie's husband in the future, the girls' father is obsessed with the paranormal and he begins videotaping unexplained events in their home. Kristi has an imaginary friend named Toby that seems to tell her what to do. Eventually all kinds of hijinks ensues. The acting is very good and the young girls are every bit as good and even better in their roles as their older counterparts are in the first two films. The only thing that didn't work was the hastily put-together subplot involving the girls' maternal grandmother. The movie needed an extra 15-20 minutes more to explain and flesh out the main subplot, which really is the backbone of the Paranormal story. However, it's still worth seeing.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Oct 29, 2011, 07:37 PM
Paranormal Activity 3: While not as good as the first or second in this horror series, the newest PA is darn disturbing. It's a prequel to the second flick, flashing back to 1988. At the beginning of PA3, the two sisters from the first two films, Katie and Kristi, are briefly reintroduced circa 2005. We are then taken back to see Katie and Kristi as young girls. Just like Katie's husband in the future, the girls' father is obsessed with the paranormal and he begins videotaping unexplained events in their home. Kristi has an imaginary friend named Toby that seems to tell her what to do. Eventually all kinds of hijinks ensues. The acting is very good and the young girls are every bit as good and even better in their roles as their older counterparts are in the first two films. The only thing that didn't work was the hastily put-together subplot involving the girls' maternal grandmother. The movie needed an extra 15-20 minutes more to explain and flesh out the main subplot, which really is the backbone of the Paranormal story. However, it's still worth seeing.
I saw it saturday nite with my 14 year old daughter and her girlfriends.
I liked it. It had us on the edge of our seats and my daughter was terrified, I ended up sleeping on the couch while my daughter slept with my wife in our bed. I think she was more freaked out by the trailer for "The devil inside ".
here is the link for the trailer if you haven't seen it.
http://www.devilinsidemovie.com/?gclid=CJDKxqrEk6wCFSwCQAod2hgCsw (http://www.devilinsidemovie.com/?gclid=CJDKxqrEk6wCFSwCQAod2hgCsw)
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Oct 29, 2011, 07:37 PM
Paranormal Activity 3: While not as good as the first or second in this horror series, the newest PA is darn disturbing. It's a prequel to the second flick, flashing back to 1988. At the beginning of PA3, the two sisters from the first two films, Katie and Kristi, are briefly reintroduced circa 2005. We are then taken back to see Katie and Kristi as young girls. Just like Katie's husband in the future, the girls' father is obsessed with the paranormal and he begins videotaping unexplained events in their home. Kristi has an imaginary friend named Toby that seems to tell her what to do. Eventually all kinds of hijinks ensues. The acting is very good and the young girls are every bit as good and even better in their roles as their older counterparts are in the first two films. The only thing that didn't work was the hastily put-together subplot involving the girls' maternal grandmother. The movie needed an extra 15-20 minutes more to explain and flesh out the main subplot, which really is the backbone of the Paranormal story. However, it's still worth seeing.
I saw it saturday nite with my 14 year old daughter and her girlfriends.
I liked it. It had us on the edge of our seats and my daughter was terrified, I ended up sleeping on the couch while my daughter slept with my wife in our bed. I think she was more freaked out by the trailer for "The devil inside ".
here is the link for the trailer if you haven't seen it.
http://www.devilinsidemovie.com/?gclid=CJDKxqrEk6wCFSwCQAod2hgCsw (http://www.devilinsidemovie.com/?gclid=CJDKxqrEk6wCFSwCQAod2hgCsw)
The same trailer played before PA3 here in T.O. too. I'm thinking this film isn't good because it breaks one of the cardinal rules by showing the entire plot in the trailer. Bad films notoriously do this. Still, I hope it's good - and the films seems to be shot with flair.
I noticed that some of the scenes in the trailer for PA3 were not in the movie. For example when the sisters where in the bathroom together doing the bloody mary thingy and she appears. In the movie it was the boyfriends brother and the oldest daughter in the bathroom and she does NOT appear in the background.
Quote from: Taterbug on Oct 31, 2011, 02:37 PM
I noticed that some of the scenes in the trailer for PA3 were not in the movie. For example when the sisters where in the bathroom together doing the bloody mary thingy and she appears. In the movie it was the boyfriends brother and the oldest daughter in the bathroom and she does NOT appear in the background.
I noticed that too. The scenes may have been cut, which I'm ok with given the film relies on suspense and the unknowing. Probably these scenes will end up on one of the many Blu-ray releases ::)
Okayyyy. On to bigger and better things.
I watched The Rum Diary yesterday. I had a faint idea that it might have been from Hunter S. Thompson. It was a pretty good flick. I admire Johnny Depp's portrayal of Paul Kemp and how he delved back into the character from Fear and Loathing. I was digging on Giovanni Ribisi's character as well. I haven't seen that dude in a while. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: touchingmept2 on Oct 31, 2011, 03:09 PM
Okayyyy. On to bigger and better things.
I watched The Rum Diary yesterday. I had a faint idea that it might have been from Hunter S. Thompson. It was a pretty good flick. I admire Johnny Depp's portrayal of Paul Kemp and how he delved back into the character from Fear and Loathing. I was digging on Giovanni Ribisi's character as well. I haven't seen that dude in a while. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Of course its from Hunter S. Thompson..I hear there might be a Depp trilogy actually, forget what the 3rd film would be based on.
Margin Call - I dug it. good acting. well paced for the subject matter.
30 minutes or less. really loved the cast. the movie was pretty good. first 20minutes were meh but there were some hilarious parts. Danny McBride is the best comedy pissed off dude of all time. funniest shit. nick swanderson was good too, he's a better supporting role like in reno 911 than his own show. it paid off straight in the end for being such a typical movie. I like aziz (sp?) too, funny man.
Apollo 18 - haven't finished it yet, it's annoying me that the entire thing is shot in old shitty style apollo 11 type footage. it's too artsy for a movie that will surely be a piece of shit. I think it's trying to be hitchcock-ish.
these formulas are played out. I think literature people are right, shakespear had it figured out. how to fuck with our emotions. incorporating tragedy. everything that's good has tragedy.
Lonely Are the Brave: A terrific western from 1962 written by Dalton Trumbo starring Kirk Douglas as a cowboy loner that refuses to give up his old wild west way of life in the face of encroaching 1950s modernism. Douglas gets arrested on purpose so he can reunite with his previously incarcerated best friend - Douglas wants his buddy to escape with him, but things have changed. Great performances from Douglas (his all-time favourite film), Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau (he plays the lead investigator in pursuit of Douglas) and George Kennedy as a sadistic prison guard with a hate-on for Douglas. Special recognition goes to Douglas's bratty horse named Whiskey.
A Tribe Called Quest Documentary (Trailer) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT6hiajuLhs#ws)
Beats, Rhymes & Life - The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
This may have been the most personally meaningful music documentary I've ever seen. A Tribe Called Quest was my jam in late middle school and all through high school. When everyone else was rocking the other stuff, my memories are of our first cars and A Tribe Called Quest always bumping. I think Rappaport did alright although I wish more emphasis was placed on their impact in the early 90's and the masterpieces that were their 1st three albums. Unfortunately, the 2nd half of the film was reduced to a somewhat incoherent narrative of the beef between QTip and Phife for around 15 years and Phife's struggles with diabetes. The latter did resonate with me as one of my best friends is having a kidney transplant at the end of this year at the age of 33 due to complications from diabetes. It was great to hear Black Thought and ?uest Love give it up to them and possibly attribute the Roots' existence to them. I could have just lived with a doc of the creation of the 1st three albums.
Also watched 50/50 - That was REAL heavy but I thought it was real well done. It was the type of film I need to see every year to help remind me to focus on the important stuff.
Need to see BR&L
Life In A Day
Life in a Day Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT_UmBHMYzg#ws)
& here it is...
Life In A Day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaFVr_cJJIY#ws)
"Deathly Hallows Part II" a pretty satisfying closure to that franchise. It left me wondering if there will be some kind of "prequel" movie generated to cover the life and times of Harry's parents and their peers(?)
Both Hollywood and Bollywood are favorite to me and i watch all movies. Recently i just saw Ra-One and Singham Bollywood movies. Ra-one is not nice but i must say Singham is awesome and must watch it. On the side of Hollywood, i have seen 3-Musketeers and Immortal, both are superb movies.
Quote from: rashmi kamani on Nov 17, 2011, 12:51 AM
Both Hollywood and Bollywood are favorite to me and i watch all movies. Recently i just saw Ra-One and Singham Bollywood movies. Ra-one is not nice but i must say Singham is awesome and must watch it. On the side of Hollywood, i have seen 3-Musketeers and Immortal, both are superb movies.
Bollywood movies are really on the rise. Toronto (my hometown) is a Bollywood hotbed and you probably know we hosted this year's International Indian Film Academy Awards (India's Oscars), the first time this ceremony was held outside of India. Too bad that Aishwarya Rai, arguably the world's prettiest woman, couldn't make it to the event.
As for your praise of those two Hollywood movies, you are definitely in the minority. The reviews haven't been flatering to say the least. Dumas is turning in his grave regarding the latest bombastic big budget Musketeers treatment. And methinks Henry Cavill took a big paycheck with Immortals, but also because it would get his foot into Hollywood and also he would be the film's lead actor, as it is one of his first major film roles; I've been a fan of Cavill's since The Tudors, so I hope Superman is good. I recommend you check out the two great Richard Lester directed Musketeers films from the 1970s starring Oliver Reed, Michael York, Richard Chamberlain, Faye Dunaway, Christopher Lee, Rachel Welch, Charleton Heston, Spike Milligan and Roy Kinnear. Fantastic swashbucklers and fun as hell, comparable to The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood and The Crimson Pirate.
Speaking of movies, I watched The Ides of March the other day.
Ides is a terrific potboiler about underhanded inner workings of campaign trail politics - in this case, two Democrats battling in the primary for governor of Ohio. George Clooney plays the incumbent who seems like the real deal - a populist visionary and family man (some of the comparisons to Obama's run for president are obvious). Ryan Gosling gives an Oscar-worth performance in his portrayal of Clooney's genius press spokesman, but any of the leads could get nominated too. I can't really dissect the plot because there's plenty of intrigue and a few surprises. Let's just say that politics is a dirty game, where intent and manipulation are a way of life. Fine all-round performances from all the leads including Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachael Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, Gosling and Clooney (who also directed and co-wrote).
Last night went to the sneak preview of We Bought A Zoo. I love Cameron Crowe and I went in with high expectations and I can't say they were met but overall it was a good movie. By the end I was definitely a fan.
I must say, Matt Damon was perfectly cast in the lead role.
Quote from: lucylew on Nov 27, 2011, 09:59 PM
Last night went to the sneak preview of We Bought A Zoo. I love Cameron Crowe and I went in with high expectations and I can't say they were met but overall it was a good movie. By the end I was definitely a fan.
I must say, Matt Damon was perfectly cast in the lead role.
I can't wait to see this.
Super 8: my favorite movie of 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah's Key: a heart-wrenching and yet uplifting film about a Jewish-French family in 1945 Paris that were torn apart when they got rounded up by the French and shipped into WWII concentration camps as part of the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup in 1942. However, before the officials fully searched the family's apartment, the little daughter hid/locked her 5-year-old brother in a closet. Half the film focuses on the little girl trying to escape from the holding camp so she can get back to the apartment and unlock the door. The other half is set in the present, with Kristin Scott-Thomas playing a journalist investinging the Roundup and finds a link with her family and the very same apartment that the Jewish family lived in. This Vel' d'Hiv Roundup story really hasn't been documented much, as it is a disgraceful black mark against France regarding its complacency and role in the Holocaust. Kristin Scott-Thomas is fantastic as are the French actors and Aidan Quinn. The film really is about perservence, secrets, loyalty and family bonds with Vel' d'Hiv as the backdrop and is well worth checking out.
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Super 8: my favorite movie of 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really liked this..Probably wont be my favorite overall, but probably the most fun movie of 2011. Great homage to 70's/80's Spielberg and I really enjoyed the kids, totally reminded me of Goonies, Stand By Me, Sandlot, etc.
Starting up the Christmas movies. So far -
Elf
Always Sunny - Very Sunny Christmas
Gremlins
Next up - Die Hard and A Christmas Story
The Raid (http://fan-tas-tic.com/indonesia-kicks-hollywoods-ass-raid-dark-red-band-trailer/)
A friend sent me this trailer.
The Descendants: sniff sniff.....great film....CLOOOOOOOOONEY..and some others were in it.
Quote from: Penny Lane on Dec 11, 2011, 09:12 PM
The Descendants: sniff sniff.....great film....CLOOOOOOOOONEY..and some others were in it.
just saw ides of march w/ clooney. thought he was like the worstz of the entire cast for sure. he's so overrated. chicks just like him because he's studly. everybody else in ides of march was bad ass. but clooney, man, the dude loves himself.
contagion is another I just got done with it was alright. not a good movie by any means but maybe worth watching if you like big stars and popcorn.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Dec 11, 2011, 10:30 PM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Dec 11, 2011, 09:12 PM
The Descendants: sniff sniff.....great film....CLOOOOOOOOONEY..and some others were in it.
just saw ides of march w/ clooney. thought he was like the worstz of the entire cast for sure. he's so overrated. chicks just like him because he's studly. everybody else in ides of march was bad ass. but clooney, man, the dude loves himself.
In other words, Clooney was perfectly cast as a ego-centric politician. He did a great job directing and co-writing the film, whether you like him or not as an actor. He got really great performances from all the cast and the film looked great too.
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Quote from: Penny Lane on Dec 11, 2011, 09:12 PM
The Descendants: sniff sniff.....great film....CLOOOOOOOOONEY..and some others were in it.
just saw ides of march w/ clooney. thought he was like the worstz of the entire cast for sure. he's so overrated. chicks just like him because he's studly. everybody else in ides of march was bad ass. but clooney, man, the dude loves himself.
In other words, Clooney was perfectly cast as a ego-centric politician. He did a great job directing and co-writing the film, whether you like him or not as an actor. He got really great performances from all the cast and the film looked great too.
he was kinda lame in it. that's all I'm saying.
Hugo - The new film from Martin Scorsese. I thought it was excellent, too bad it's not doing so well in the box office. Tough film to market since it's a film that mostly adults will appreciate (especially those who are really into film) but it's kind of a children's movie too. I can imagine kids being bored through this since it doesn't have robots or cartoon animals. I opted to not see the 3-D version but might go again for that. I expect it to get some attention from the Academy Awards witch should bring it a second wind. I recommend everyone to see it!
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Hugo - The new film from Martin Scorsese. I thought it was excellent, too bad it's not doing so well in the box office. Tough film to market since it's a film that mostly adults will appreciate (especially those who are really into film) but it's kind of a children's movie too. I can imagine kids being bored through this since it doesn't have robots or cartoon animals. I opted to not see the 3-D version but might go again for that. I expect it to get some attention from the Academy Awards witch should bring it a second wind. I recommend everyone to see it!
Ive heard good things about it, and that its not really for kids as well (sort of like Where the Wild Things Are was).
This looks pretty bad ass and much better than the one a few years ago that was like futuristic GI Joes. Perfect casting as The Rock as Roadblock
G.I. Joe: Retaliation Exclusive Premiere Trailer [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSX2oxLdcWA#ws)
A Good Old Fashion Orgy - I thought the movie was decent. Will Forte's performance was so so so funny, but he's not a main character so he wasn't it in that much. his part makes it worth watching.
Fresh off the presses. I.Can't.Wait.
The Hobbit Official Trailer #1 - Lord of the Rings Movie (2012) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSoD4BBCJc#ws)
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 20, 2011, 11:29 PM
Fresh off the presses. I.Can't.Wait.
The Hobbit Official Trailer #1 - Lord of the Rings Movie (2012) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSoD4BBCJc#ws)
OH GOD A MOVIE I WILL WATCH!!!
I don't think I'm gonna watch any trailers though if I can help myself :-X ...............
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 20, 2011, 11:29 PM
Fresh off the presses. I.Can't.Wait.
The Hobbit Official Trailer #1 - Lord of the Rings Movie (2012) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSoD4BBCJc#ws)
OH GOD A MOVIE I WILL WATCH!!!
I don't think I'm gonna watch any trailers though if I can help myself :-X ...............
It won't matter if you've read the book, or even if you've seen LOTR; it's like visiting old friends and some new ones too. The trailer gives nothing away, unlike every bad film with trailers that explain the entire plot.
The Dark Knight Rises Official Movie Trailer Christian Bale, Batman Movie (2012) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GokKUqLcvD8#ws)
John Carter Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlvYKl1fjBI#ws)
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Quote from: woodnymph on Dec 20, 2011, 11:34 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Dec 20, 2011, 11:29 PM
Fresh off the presses. I.Can't.Wait.
The Hobbit Official Trailer #1 - Lord of the Rings Movie (2012) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSoD4BBCJc#ws)
OH GOD A MOVIE I WILL WATCH!!!
I don't think I'm gonna watch any trailers though if I can help myself :-X ...............
It won't matter if you've read the book, or even if you've seen LOTR; it's like visiting old friends and some new ones too. The trailer gives nothing away, unlike every bad film with trailers that explain the entire plot.
I just watched this as a friend emailed it to me. I damn near wet myself with excitment.
Drive - definitely the best movie i've seen in a long time & quite possibly the best i've seen this year.
Quote from: dragonboy on Dec 21, 2011, 05:19 PM
Drive - definitely the best movie i've seen in a long time & quite possibly the best i've seen this year.
loved that movie.
Mr. Fully and I went to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie last night (date night!); it was as good as the first one. I really need to spend some time reading some of the books. I think I read The Hounds of the Baskervilles in school years ago, but as much as I've enjoyed this movie, I should probably go read one of the books.
Quote from: Fully on Dec 21, 2011, 09:19 PM
Mr. Fully and I went to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie last night (date night!); it was as good as the first one. I really need to spend some time reading some of the books. I think I read The Hounds of the Baskervilles in school years ago, but as much as I've enjoyed this movie, I should probably go read one of the books.
My nephew and I went and watched this last night. I've enjoyed the two movie. I'll agree, I need to read some of these books.
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Drive - definitely the best movie i've seen in a long time & quite possibly the best i've seen this year.
loved that movie.
Have you seen Bronson? Tom Hardy is excellent.
Nicolas Winding Refn & Ryan Gosling are making another movie together: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1602613/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1602613/)
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Quote from: dragonboy on Dec 21, 2011, 05:19 PM
Drive - definitely the best movie i've seen in a long time & quite possibly the best i've seen this year.
loved that movie.
Have you seen Bronson? Tom Hardy is excellent.
Nicolas Winding Refn & Ryan Gosling are making another movie together: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1602613/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1602613/)
haven't seen bronson yet, but it has been chillin on my HD for a couple months. I'll check it out this weekend for sure.
need a christmas movie?
Rare Exports - The Finland version of santa claus. whom is much eviler than the US version.
Let me know what you think. Valhalla Rising was very impressive but I'm not sure if I was entertained. I just put the Pusher trilogy into my shopping basket.
Read some really good reviews for Rare Exports...
Prometheus trailer: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/52374 (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/52374)
Quote from: dragonboy on Dec 22, 2011, 01:15 PM
Prometheus trailer: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/52374 (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/52374)
I'm a little behind the times, so forgive me my ignorance if this is already "old news". This trailer clearly has Alien written all over it. From IMDB, this discussion of the back and forth on if Prometheus is an Alien prequel or at least inhabiting the "Alien universe".
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/faq#.2.1.2 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/faq#.2.1.2)
Does this movie belong to Alien franchise?
The film started out as a prequel to the original Alien film.
Some recent history: there had been talks of a fifth Alien movie for years, with alternating contributions from James Cameron and Ridley Scott. In fact, Scott had committed to an Alien sequel or prequel about ten years ago, but aborted the project when the studio opted to make the AvP movies first, and Scott was no supporter of the Alien/Predator crossover franchise. After the disappointing box office from Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, the studio shelved the AvP franchise again to go back to the original plan.
The prequel film was supposed to cover the origins of the Weyland-Yutani Company. However, a full agreement could not be reached; Scott envisioned an explicitly R-rated movie, but since this would limit the target audience, the studio demanded a drastically reduced budget to which Scott wouldn't agree. So the Alien prequel film was abandonned in favour of an original project called Prometheus. Some ideas for the aborted Alien prequel would be used, and the story would contain elements reminiscent of the Alien backstory, but it would be a movie separate from the Alien Universe.
In an interview, however, Michael Fassbender confirmed that this is actually an Alien movie, taking place in the Alien universe. http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/02/11/prometheus-alien-michael-fassbender/. (http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/02/11/prometheus-alien-michael-fassbender/.) Ridley Scott was quick to retort, stating that "this is not an Alien prequel"; it does appear that Scott intends to make Prometheus completely different from the other Alien films. Exactly how is not yet clear, but it is likely that the story takes place within the same universe, but it is not directly connected to the events of the original.
There may of course be some misdirection on part of the film makers to help highten interest in the film.
According to Skymovies.com, there is a rumor that they are building a Space Jockey set, but no confirmation has been made yet. Recently leaked photos from the set of the film heavily suggest the movie is an Alien film. The set designs are very much inspired by if not designed and built by H.R. Giger. http://moviepilot.com/movies/40483-prometheus/containers/307858-like-nectar-from-the-gods-leaked-prometheus-images?utm_campaign=leaked-prometheus-images&utm_source=fb-stream-post&utm_medium=fb-stream-post (http://moviepilot.com/movies/40483-prometheus/containers/307858-like-nectar-from-the-gods-leaked-prometheus-images?utm_campaign=leaked-prometheus-images&utm_source=fb-stream-post&utm_medium=fb-stream-post)
Regarding the "xenomorph", Ridley Scott stated in an interview that it will not appear in the movie:
"No. Absolutely not. They squeezed it dry. "
And regarding the link to the first movie.:
"EGE: So you are linking this directly with the Alien films?
RS: Not at all.
EGE: Not at all?
RS: No.
EGE: No?
RS: I mean, you could actually say, and theres a quote I did, a pretty good quote: By the end of the third act you start to realize theres a DNA of the very first alien, but none of the subsequent aliens. To tell you what that is is a pity, and Im not going to tell you, because its actually pretty good, pretty organic to the process and to the original. But we go back, we dont go forward."
In the same interview, Scott confirms that H.R. Giger is doing "a little bit" of design work on the project. http://filmophilia.com/2011/12/17/interview-ridley-scott-talks-prometheus-giger-beginning-of-man-and-original-alien/ (http://filmophilia.com/2011/12/17/interview-ridley-scott-talks-prometheus-giger-beginning-of-man-and-original-alien/)
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Let me know what you think. Valhalla Rising was very impressive but I'm not sure if I was entertained. I just put the Pusher trilogy into my shopping basket.
Watched Valhalla Rising a couple weeks ago. Cool movie. Really dug the scenery and lighting/color schemes of it. Sweet battle scenes. I thought I might get bored with it but didnt.
Saw Bronson a few months ago, I think me a Jaimoe went back and forth about it in this thread. Average at best movie but worth it just for Tom Hardy's great performance. That single-handedly convinced me he should be awesome as Bane in TDKR.
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
Taxi Driver Sweded by Michel Gondry [Official version] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jccW-xudoD8#ws)
Drive - 4.5/5
Moneyball - 3.5/5
Bridesmaids - 3.5/5
Transformers III - 3.5/5
Drive Angry - 2.5/5 - made me laugh more than Bridesmaids however
I wonder if Guy Ritchie can hear Conan Doyle rolling in his grave?
Quote from: mjk73 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen
Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
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Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
We can share her.
Quote from: megalicious on Jan 06, 2012, 04:36 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
I'm dying to see Tucker and Dale vs Evil (I'm a big fan of Alan Tudyk and have liked Tyler Labine since the underrated TV series, Invasion). Tucker got very little distribution here in Canada (and it's a Canadian film), but this isn't uncommon for non-Quebec features (that province's has a strong industry and doesn't have to compete with Hollywood). I think I should do a double-feature night and pair Tucker and Dale vs Evil with another recent Canuck cult flick, Hobo With A Shotgun.
Secret of Kells - 4/5 - Brilliant, vibrant animation - story left a little to be desired
127 Hours - 3.5/5 - As good as it could have been done. Kind of like Open Water in the canyons but obviously based on a true story.
Lincoln Lawyer - 3/5 - McConaughey as himself - Had read the book and was a solid adaptation. I'm a sucker for run of the mill crime/thrillers.
Change Up - 3/5 - Crude humor with no witty dialog. Good, cheap laughs. I dug it.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 07, 2012, 11:16 AM
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Quote from: mjk73 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
I'm dying to see Tucker and Dale vs Evil (I'm a big fan of Alan Tudyk and have liked Tyler Labine since the underrated TV series, Invasion). Tucker got very little distribution here in Canada (and it's a Canadian film), but this isn't uncommon for non-Quebec features (that province's has a strong industry and doesn't have to compete with Hollywood). I think I should do a double-feature night and pair Tucker and Dale vs Evil with another recent Canuck cult flick, Hobo With A Shotgun.
you guys need to watch "A Good Old Fashion Orgy" Tyler Labine is in it, Will Forte is in it, jason sudeikis. I liked it better than tucker and dale. thought tucker and dale was a little bit... retarded.
saw Bucky Larson the other day. I've gotta say it's a horrible movie but there are some fucking hilarious moments. it's that ridiculous over the top type comedy.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 07, 2012, 11:16 AM
Quote from: megalicious on Jan 06, 2012, 04:36 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
I'm dying to see Tucker and Dale vs Evil (I'm a big fan of Alan Tudyk and have liked Tyler Labine since the underrated TV series, Invasion). Tucker got very little distribution here in Canada (and it's a Canadian film), but this isn't uncommon for non-Quebec features (that province's has a strong industry and doesn't have to compete with Hollywood). I think I should do a double-feature night and pair Tucker and Dale vs Evil with another recent Canuck cult flick, Hobo With A Shotgun.
you guys need to watch "A Good Old Fashion Orgy" Tyler Labine is in it, Will Forte is in it, jason sudeikis. I liked it better than tucker and dale. thought tucker and dale was a little bit... retarded.
Other than Labine, it has little appeal for me. Anyone a fan of Labine from Reaper? That show deserved a better fate.
Saw We bought a Zoo last night. I liked it. It's a little schmaltzy, but I'm a sucker for Cameron Crowe movies. Soundtrack is great as usual, and Matt Damon is as well. The little girl in it is the most adorable thing. I dug it.
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Quote from: mjk73 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
I'm dying to see Tucker and Dale vs Evil (I'm a big fan of Alan Tudyk and have liked Tyler Labine since the underrated TV series, Invasion). Tucker got very little distribution here in Canada (and it's a Canadian film), but this isn't uncommon for non-Quebec features (that province's has a strong industry and doesn't have to compete with Hollywood). I think I should do a double-feature night and pair Tucker and Dale vs Evil with another recent Canuck cult flick, Hobo With A Shotgun.
you guys need to watch "A Good Old Fashion Orgy" Tyler Labine is in it, Will Forte is in it, jason sudeikis. I liked it better than tucker and dale. thought tucker and dale was a little bit... retarded.
Other than Labine, it has little appeal for me. Anyone a fan of Labine from Reaper? That show deserved a better fate.
I love will forte, so hilarious: A Good Old Fashioned Orgy UNCENSORED EXCLUSIVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D09F64t0CZc#ws)
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Quote from: megalicious on Jan 06, 2012, 04:36 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:01 PM
Wait, wasn't my girl in Drive?
YOUR girl? No sir. I've laid prior claim to her. ;)
Have any of you seen Tucker and Dale vs Evil? It's available on Netflix now. I watched it the other day and laughed my gorgeous ass off.
I'm dying to see Tucker and Dale vs Evil (I'm a big fan of Alan Tudyk and have liked Tyler Labine since the underrated TV series, Invasion). Tucker got very little distribution here in Canada (and it's a Canadian film), but this isn't uncommon for non-Quebec features (that province's has a strong industry and doesn't have to compete with Hollywood). I think I should do a double-feature night and pair Tucker and Dale vs Evil with another recent Canuck cult flick, Hobo With A Shotgun.
you guys need to watch "A Good Old Fashion Orgy" Tyler Labine is in it, Will Forte is in it, jason sudeikis. I liked it better than tucker and dale. thought tucker and dale was a little bit... retarded.
Other than Labine, it has little appeal for me. Anyone a fan of Labine from Reaper? That show deserved a better fate.
I love will forte, so hilarious: A Good Old Fashioned Orgy UNCENSORED EXCLUSIVE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D09F64t0CZc#ws)
I tend to like the current crop of SNL cast members only when they do features. Forte is one of them.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 08, 2012, 03:36 PM
I tend to like the current crop of SNL cast members only when they do features. Forte is one of them.
totally agree. SNL isn't what it use to be. Forte is hilarious when he swears, it's one of his strengths. he says fuck and it's variations in ways more hilarious than any that have come before him. Hader is another one whose a fucking genius but SNL holds him back, imo. Sedeikis will have a successful career because he can kinda cross over between lighter comedies and raunchy shit. but word, I wish Will Forte had more movies that he starred in. the shit he does with Broken Lizards is always great.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 08, 2012, 03:36 PM
I tend to like the current crop of SNL cast members only when they do features. Forte is one of them.
totally agree. SNL isn't what it use to be. Forte is hilarious when he swears, it's one of his strengths. he says fuck and it's variations in ways more hilarious than any that have come before him. Hader is another one whose a fucking genius but SNL holds him back, imo. Sedeikis will have a successful career because he can kinda cross over between lighter comedies and raunchy shit. but word, I wish Will Forte had more movies that he starred in. the shit he does with Broken Lizards is always great.
Hader is great in movies. I cringe whenever I tune into SNL; I check it out once or twice a year just to prove it still sucks. I'm not even a Tina Fey and Wil Ferrell SNL fan. Ferrell's film career just gets better and better.
just finished the the millennium trilogy. the swedish version of the girl with the dragon tattoo/the girl who played with fire/the girl who kicked the hornets nest. i've gotta say, it was an entertaining experience. the girl with the dragon tattoo is by far the most graphic and intense. the other two feel like one movie split into separate parts. love stuff about nazis. the rape stuff was pretty hardcore. but I liked overall how they kinda show how she is the dragon trapped inside her small, tiny little body. extremely intelligent character, an underdog you want to win but somebody who could definitely loose the battle.
it also sorta felt like it was socialism heavy. i dug it in the aspect of it making the criminal shit, doctors shit, etc a little more fresh than the typical american formula.
if the new version is as good, i'll be satisfied simply because I won't have to read a shitload of subtitles. james bond looks EXACTLY like the dude in the swede version only more hollywood. it's kinda nuts. check it out if you haven't.
I really want to see the Swedish series. I have them On Demand, but need time to watch them all. I'm not surprised there's a socialist tone through the series since Sweden is a fairly socialist country. I'm not sure I'd notice that aspect so much given where I'm from.
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I really want to see the Swedish series. I have them On Demand, but need time to watch them all. I'm not surprised there's a socialist tone through the series since Sweden is a fairly socialist country. I'm not sure I'd notice that aspect so much given where I'm from.
yeah, for sure. it was cool because in an american film the characters would take different court/police actions, etc. it made the way the shit played out, at least for my naive american ass, a little more interesting. don't want to spoil it tho. the swede version I had was the "extended" version too so not sure how much that makes a difference. 3hours a movie instead of 2 and a half or something.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 13, 2012, 01:53 AM
just finished the the millennium trilogy. the swedish version of the girl with the dragon tattoo/the girl who played with fire/the girl who kicked the hornets nest. i've gotta say, it was an entertaining experience. the girl with the dragon tattoo is by far the most graphic and intense. the other two feel like one movie split into separate parts. love stuff about nazis. the rape stuff was pretty hardcore. but I liked overall how they kinda show how she is the dragon trapped inside her small, tiny little body. extremely intelligent character, an underdog you want to win but somebody who could definitely loose the battle.
it also sorta felt like it was socialism heavy. i dug it in the aspect of it making the criminal shit, doctors shit, etc a little more fresh than the typical american formula.
if the new version is as good, i'll be satisfied simply because I won't have to read a shitload of subtitles. james bond looks EXACTLY like the dude in the swede version only more hollywood. it's kinda nuts. check it out if you haven't.
I believe the second 2 movies were split up into 4 parts for Swedish TV. I liked the American version but I prefer the Swedish version.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 13, 2012, 01:53 AM
just finished the the millennium trilogy. the swedish version of the girl with the dragon tattoo/the girl who played with fire/the girl who kicked the hornets nest. i've gotta say, it was an entertaining experience. the girl with the dragon tattoo is by far the most graphic and intense. the other two feel like one movie split into separate parts. love stuff about nazis. the rape stuff was pretty hardcore. but I liked overall how they kinda show how she is the dragon trapped inside her small, tiny little body. extremely intelligent character, an underdog you want to win but somebody who could definitely loose the battle.
it also sorta felt like it was socialism heavy. i dug it in the aspect of it making the criminal shit, doctors shit, etc a little more fresh than the typical american formula.
if the new version is as good, i'll be satisfied simply because I won't have to read a shitload of subtitles. james bond looks EXACTLY like the dude in the swede version only more hollywood. it's kinda nuts. check it out if you haven't.
I believe the second 2 movies were split up into 4 parts for Swedish TV. I liked the American version but I prefer the Swedish version.
yeah I downloaded it. it's divided into 6parts. 1.5hours each. I can upload them if people want a high quality version of the trilogy and do not have access to demonoid. they're mkv files tho so I think you need to watch them on VLC player. it took me a while to find a version with subtitles and quality video. the main version out there is the english dubbed version and I can't stand watching that shit, much rather would read subtitles and hear the actors speak. watching a dubbed movie makes me feel like the audio is out of sync.
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Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 13, 2012, 01:53 AM
just finished the the millennium trilogy. the swedish version of the girl with the dragon tattoo/the girl who played with fire/the girl who kicked the hornets nest. i've gotta say, it was an entertaining experience. the girl with the dragon tattoo is by far the most graphic and intense. the other two feel like one movie split into separate parts. love stuff about nazis. the rape stuff was pretty hardcore. but I liked overall how they kinda show how she is the dragon trapped inside her small, tiny little body. extremely intelligent character, an underdog you want to win but somebody who could definitely loose the battle.
it also sorta felt like it was socialism heavy. i dug it in the aspect of it making the criminal shit, doctors shit, etc a little more fresh than the typical american formula.
if the new version is as good, i'll be satisfied simply because I won't have to read a shitload of subtitles. james bond looks EXACTLY like the dude in the swede version only more hollywood. it's kinda nuts. check it out if you haven't.
I believe the second 2 movies were split up into 4 parts for Swedish TV. I liked the American version but I prefer the Swedish version.
yeah I downloaded it. it's divided into 6parts. 1.5hours each. I can upload them if people want a high quality version of the trilogy and do not have access to demonoid. they're mkv files tho so I think you need to watch them on VLC player. it took me a while to find a version with subtitles and quality video. the main version out there is the english dubbed version and I can't stand watching that shit, much rather would read subtitles and hear the actors speak. watching a dubbed movie makes me feel like the audio is out of sync.
I find that you hardly ever notice subtitles if the movie is good. Also, a strange aspect is that when I replay scenes of a subtitled film in my head, it doesn't have subtitles. I think this means good/great plays out in whatever language you speak.
agreed for sure jaimoe. pans labyrinth, or city of god, inglorious basterds even, it makes you pay attention and get sucked in. the thing with the millennium trilogy is the amount of dialogue and characters. it moves fast too. it always seems like it's easier to understand the longer you watch it to. it was fucking solid tho, surprised it didn't get more hype when in came out in 2009. the movie seems like a good fit for fincher. fight club, se7en, the game, man the dude has so many great movies. does finchers version feel like se7en at all? trent doing the soundtrack again, biblical shit, etc. very much back to david finchers roots. can't wait to see his version.
The Artist - a truly magical piece of cinema!
posted this in the wrong thread. re-post for the 5people who read this section of the forum:
rampart - solid performance from woody. dug everything minus the ending which i thought was lazy. kinda one of those "make up your own mind" endings. I prefer closure most of the time. definitely recommended.
tinker tailor solider spy - decent, completely and utterly predictable. had it figured out within the first 10minutes so the pay off was weak. there was some decent acting done by the cast tho. Tom Hardy is really starting to make his mark when it comes to film.
bronson - finally got a chance to watch this movie, again starring bane aka tom hardy. solid performance and the ending sequence was quite poetic. fun character to watch. a little too much uncircumcised wang for me tho. that's my only complaint.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jan 17, 2012, 11:21 AM
tinker tailor solider spy - decent, completely and utterly predictable. had it figured out within the first 10minutes so the pay off was weak. there was some decent acting done by the cast tho. Tom Hardy is really starting to make his mark when it comes to film.
Have you seen the original 1979 mini-series? It's terrific and it may contain Alec Guinness' best performances.
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F*cking funny! ;D
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F*cking funny! ;D
i found this hilarious as well :thumbsup: Definitely did not get the props it deserved
Quote from: peafunk31 on Jan 17, 2012, 01:29 PMi found this hilarious as well :thumbsup: Definitely did not get the props it deserved
"Little Richard" just killed me ;D
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Quote from: peafunk31 on Jan 17, 2012, 01:29 PMi found this hilarious as well :thumbsup: Definitely did not get the props it deserved
"Little Richard" just killed me ;D
For several weeks after watching this movie I kept asking my husband, "What should we do, Black Dynamite?" I'm pretty sure I got on his nerves.
Ha! Thanks for the memories of Black Dynamite
Just saw Slammin' Salmon and the Black Swan, similar films about things that do things in/on water.
Thought Slammin' Salmon was solid and had its moments although one of the weaker Broken Lizard films. The FRACAS IN CARACAS and The DISPUTE IN BEIRUT. I'll knock you into bolivion!
I thought Black Swan was great and just glad I finally got around to watching it. I think I got it :-\ ;D
It hit home with me because of a close family friend of ours that came to the States for a career in ballet and seeing first hand how unforgiving that world really is.
I just watched "Year One" with Jack Black...fucking hilarious
13 Assassins - Cool samurai movie from Takashi Miike, sort of an homage to Seven Samurai. Liked this a lot more than previous films of his I've seen that were just too weird, only had one bizarre scene witch was still tame for him.
Ip Man - Solid martial arts movie about the mentor of Bruce Lee who taught the Chinese to defend themselves against crooks and the invading Japanese during WW2.
X-Men First Class - Best X-Men movie yet, highly recommend it if you liked the first 2 X-Men movies but was disappointed with the last 2.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 18, 2012, 06:00 PM
13 Assassins - Cool samurai movie from Takashi Miike, sort of an homage to Seven Samurai. Liked this a lot more than previous films of his I've seen that were just too weird, only had one bizarre scene witch was still tame for him.
Ip Man - Solid martial arts movie about the mentor of Bruce Lee who taught the Chinese to defend themselves against crooks and the invading Japanese during WW2.
X-Men First Class - Best X-Men movie yet, highly recommend it if you liked the first 2 X-Men movies but was disappointed with the last 2.
I liked First Class a lot but it didn't
quite meet my expectations. Like you said though, way better than the last 2. Want to see 13 Samurai...
Speaking of Japanese movies I saw Departures & The Girl Who Lept Through Time recently, both of which were very good:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/)
I love "Midnight in Paris." I want to run away with Marion Cottiard and fictionalized Hemingway. We can have a tortured love triangle. And threesomes. Lots of those.
Seriously, it's a gorgeous film. Allison Pill was great as my Zelda.
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I love "Midnight in Paris." I want to run away with Marion Cottiard and fictionalized Hemingway. We can have a tortured love triangle. And threesomes. Lots of those.
Seriously, it's a gorgeous film. Allison Pill was great as my Zelda.
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I recently saw this too, liked it a lot.
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 18, 2012, 06:00 PM
13 Assassins - Cool samurai movie from Takashi Miike, sort of an homage to Seven Samurai. Liked this a lot more than previous films of his I've seen that were just too weird, only had one bizarre scene witch was still tame for him.
Ip Man - Solid martial arts movie about the mentor of Bruce Lee who taught the Chinese to defend themselves against crooks and the invading Japanese during WW2.
X-Men First Class - Best X-Men movie yet, highly recommend it if you liked the first 2 X-Men movies but was disappointed with the last 2.
I liked First Class a lot but it didn't quite meet my expectations. Like you said though, way better than the last 2. Want to see 13 Samurai...
Speaking of Japanese movies I saw Departures & The Girl Who Lept Through Time recently, both of which were very good:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/)
It's been ages since I seen the first 2 X-Men, I'll have to watch them again soon and compare. Not really into anime with the exception of Spirited Away, should I watch TGWLTT?
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 18, 2012, 06:00 PM
13 Assassins - Cool samurai movie from Takashi Miike, sort of an homage to Seven Samurai. Liked this a lot more than previous films of his I've seen that were just too weird, only had one bizarre scene witch was still tame for him.
Ip Man - Solid martial arts movie about the mentor of Bruce Lee who taught the Chinese to defend themselves against crooks and the invading Japanese during WW2.
X-Men First Class - Best X-Men movie yet, highly recommend it if you liked the first 2 X-Men movies but was disappointed with the last 2.
I liked First Class a lot but it didn't quite meet my expectations. Like you said though, way better than the last 2. Want to see 13 Samurai...
Speaking of Japanese movies I saw Departures & The Girl Who Lept Through Time recently, both of which were very good:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/)
It's been ages since I seen the first 2 X-Men, I'll have to watch them again soon and compare. Not really into anime with the exception of Spirited Away, should I watch TGWLTT?
I want to see all of these films very badly. Also add to the list Beat Takeshi Kitano's return to Yakuza films, Outrage. I also have the acclaimed Korean revenge flick on my DVR: I Saw the Devil (starring Oldboy's Choi Min-shik), from the same director as The Good, the Bad, the Weird.
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 19, 2012, 11:02 PM
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 18, 2012, 06:00 PM
13 Assassins - Cool samurai movie from Takashi Miike, sort of an homage to Seven Samurai. Liked this a lot more than previous films of his I've seen that were just too weird, only had one bizarre scene witch was still tame for him.
Ip Man - Solid martial arts movie about the mentor of Bruce Lee who taught the Chinese to defend themselves against crooks and the invading Japanese during WW2.
X-Men First Class - Best X-Men movie yet, highly recommend it if you liked the first 2 X-Men movies but was disappointed with the last 2.
I liked First Class a lot but it didn't quite meet my expectations. Like you said though, way better than the last 2. Want to see 13 Samurai...
Speaking of Japanese movies I saw Departures & The Girl Who Lept Through Time recently, both of which were very good:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/)
It's been ages since I seen the first 2 X-Men, I'll have to watch them again soon and compare. Not really into anime with the exception of Spirited Away, should I watch TGWLTT?
I want to see all of these films very badly. Also add to the list Beat Takeshi Kitano's return to Yakuza films, Outrage. I also have the acclaimed Korean revenge flick on my DVR: I Saw the Devil (starring Oldboy's Choi Min-shik), from the same director as The Good, the Bad, the Weird.
Did you ever see The Chaser witch I recommended? I could've sworn the same director did The Chaser that did I Saw the Devil, but just realized it's a different guy. That's how similar in style they are though. I have The Good, the Bad, the Weird lined up on Netflix.
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 18, 2012, 06:00 PM
13 Assassins - Cool samurai movie from Takashi Miike, sort of an homage to Seven Samurai. Liked this a lot more than previous films of his I've seen that were just too weird, only had one bizarre scene witch was still tame for him.
Ip Man - Solid martial arts movie about the mentor of Bruce Lee who taught the Chinese to defend themselves against crooks and the invading Japanese during WW2.
X-Men First Class - Best X-Men movie yet, highly recommend it if you liked the first 2 X-Men movies but was disappointed with the last 2.
I liked First Class a lot but it didn't quite meet my expectations. Like you said though, way better than the last 2. Want to see 13 Samurai...
Speaking of Japanese movies I saw Departures & The Girl Who Lept Through Time recently, both of which were very good:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/)
It's been ages since I seen the first 2 X-Men, I'll have to watch them again soon and compare. Not really into anime with the exception of Spirited Away, should I watch TGWLTT?
I want to see all of these films very badly. Also add to the list Beat Takeshi Kitano's return to Yakuza films, Outrage. I also have the acclaimed Korean revenge flick on my DVR: I Saw the Devil (starring Oldboy's Choi Min-shik), from the same director as The Good, the Bad, the Weird.
Did you ever see The Chaser witch I recommended? I could've sworn the same director did The Chaser that did I Saw the Devil, but just realized it's a different guy. That's how similar in style they are though. I have The Good, the Bad, the Weird lined up on Netflix.
No, not yet. I haven't seen The Good, the Bad, the Weird yet either, but there's a great movie store around the corner from my house that'll have it. He carries tons of Asian films.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 19, 2012, 11:02 PMNot really into anime with the exception of Spirited Away, should I watch TGWLTT?
If you're not a fan of anime then probably safer for me to say no. It's typical Japanese manga-turned-anime - quirky characters, strange story but it's definitely a cut above the rest (7.9 on imdb & 87% on Rotten)
Saw Vera Drake again last night - such a good film, probably Mike Leigh's best IMO with an exceptional performance from Imelda Stauton.
The Descendants - very good but not quite as good as all the oscar buzz & 5 star reviews had lead me to believe.
Super 8 - fun movie. Nothing special, but better than average. Definitely get the Goonies comparisons.
Hall Pass - low-grade comedy with a few decent laughs, but relies too much on toilet humour and obvious set-ups along with a pointless car chase thrown in for good measure. Stephen Merchant steals every scene, especially during the end credits. Still, better than recent Farrelly Brothers efforts. I for one am not looking forward to their Three Stooges reboot.
the rum diary - really beautiful, fun movie. I miss hunter.
take shelter - enjoyed this movie a lot. not really sure why since not a whole lot happened in it. I think it was the acting. most of it was pretty good and almost every person minus the wife and kid are recognizable actors but not super popular ones. the priest from deadwood, it stars Michael Shannon and co stars Shea Whigham both from boardwalk empire. shit, it even has kenny powers bitch who he gets prego in it.
it's one of my favorite types of movies, the kind where you can't tell if the person is crazy or if what they're paranoid about is really going to happen, or maybe even both. and it seems like a larger statement of the general paranoia of our country. definitely has flaws, the ending is sorta sloppy and there's a couple meh scenes but overall for what it was, damn was there some solid acting. one of the few movies I thought about the next day. 7/10
Being home sick yesterday gave me the opportunity to see "Drive". A great, stylistic piece of cinema, cool shots, cool music, cool characters, cool violence. Left wanting something more with the ending, but 100 minutes well spent.
I saw 50/50 and enjoyed it. A comedy about cancer is a tough sell but I thought it was well-acted and had some good writing. Exceeded (low) expectations.
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I saw 50/50 and enjoyed it. A comedy about cancer is a tough sell but I thought it was well-acted and had some good writing. Exceeded (low) expectations.
I've had high expectations ever since it premiered at last September's Toronto Film Fest. The reviews across the board have been positive. However, I have a hard time stomaching anything with Seth Rogen in it. He's soooo fucking full of himself and is way over-exposed in a Jack Black kind of way, but at least Black comes off as nice in interviews etc... Rogen is a smug prick. I'm starting to hate he's Canadian. Hopefully he'll go Jim Carey on us hosers and never come back.
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I saw 50/50 and enjoyed it. A comedy about cancer is a tough sell but I thought it was well-acted and had some good writing. Exceeded (low) expectations.
I've had high expectations ever since it premiered at last September's Toronto Film Fest. The reviews across the board have been positive. However, I have a hard time stomaching anything with Seth Rogen in it. He's soooo fucking full of himself and is way over-exposed in a Jack Black kind of way, but at least Black comes off as nice in interviews etc... Rogen is a smug prick. I'm starting to hate he's Canadian. Hopefully he'll go Jim Carey on us hosers and never come back.
That's exactly what I thought of the movie Jaimoe. ;);D
I actually got choked up in the theater (no no, not like when I saw White Fang ), and vowed to myself to spend more weekends with my parents. I have spent more time with them and I attribute some of that to 50/50.
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I saw 50/50 and enjoyed it. A comedy about cancer is a tough sell but I thought it was well-acted and had some good writing. Exceeded (low) expectations.
I've had high expectations ever since it premiered at last September's Toronto Film Fest. The reviews across the board have been positive. However, I have a hard time stomaching anything with Seth Rogen in it. He's soooo fucking full of himself and is way over-exposed in a Jack Black kind of way, but at least Black comes off as nice in interviews etc... Rogen is a smug prick. I'm starting to hate he's Canadian. Hopefully he'll go Jim Carey on us hosers and never come back.
That's exactly what I thought of the movie Jaimoe. ;);D
I actually got choked up in the theater (no no, not like when I saw White Fang ), and vowed to myself to spend more weekends with my parents. I have spent more time with them and I attribute some of that to 50/50.
I should've prefaced that I haven't seen 50/50 yet, but its been on my radar since TIFF. I'm ok with the theme of the film; my dad died of cancer and its a true story (and honest).
I'm sure this has been discussed somewhere in this 280 page thread but I just watched "Exit Through the Gift Shop" and now I'm just confused. Is "Mr. Brainwash" just a troll by Bansky? I can't even figure out if the movie is "real."
HELP ;D
I watched Razorback via an Australian DVD on Saturday night. It's a 1984 film (first feature directed by Russell Mulcahy who later did the first Highlander among other flicks) about a giant (900-pound) razorback (wild boar) that goes around terrorizing folks in the Outback. The lead is Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.) who does a solid job in the role. One interesting bit of background is that Harrison grew up on Catalina Island, which has razorbacks in the wild. Another cast member of note is Arkie Whiteley, who also appeard in the classic Road Warrior.
A Separation - a complex, brilliant, exceptional film!
A Separation - Official Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Sswx_vrWk#ws)
Sharktopus, Syfy Original
On Netflix,
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
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On Netflix,
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Devastating story.
Take Shelter - Mark this down for best of 2011 category for me. Michael Shannon is currently the best at being crazy right now, hopefully he doesn't start to get typecast in that role.
Clean, Shaven - Effective, well-made film about a schizophrenic. Hard to watch at times with a couple cringe-worthy scenes. Great use of sound in this.
Hoop Dreams - I don't even like basketball that much but I knew this would be good and it was.
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop - A must see for any Conan fans out there.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 18, 2012, 01:48 AM
Take Shelter - Mark this down for best of 2011 category for me. Michael Shannon is currently the best at being crazy right now, hopefully he doesn't start to get typecast in that role.
Really want to see this one. Have you seen Shotgun Stories? Michael Shannon & the same director I think. It's a good little film, kind of like an extended DBT video. Did you know he's playing general Zod in the new Superman movie?
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Take Shelter - Mark this down for best of 2011 category for me. Michael Shannon is currently the best at being crazy right now, hopefully he doesn't start to get typecast in that role.
Really want to see this one. Have you seen Shotgun Stories? Michael Shannon & the same director I think. It's a good little film, kind of like an extended DBT video. Did you know he's playing general Zod in the new Superman movie?
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I haven't seen that, but they mention the previous collaboration in the special features so I plan to check that one out too. I've never been a fan of Superman. Michael Shannon is great in Boardwalk Empire too, probably my favorite character because you never know what he's gonna do next (haven't seen season 2 yet).
I never cared for the comic but Superman I & II are classic movies...but maybe I think that because I was a kid when they came out.
Like I said, classic ;)
Rise Before Zod, Kneel Before Zod (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDFop0aqYQ#noexternalembed)
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Feb 18, 2012, 01:48 AM
Take Shelter - Mark this down for best of 2011 category for me. Michael Shannon is currently the best at being crazy right now, hopefully he doesn't start to get typecast in that role.
really loved that movie. solid take on american paranoia.
The Yakuza - Robert Mitchum & Ken Takakura (Black Rain) star in this overlooked, flawed yet near-classic from the 70's that, in my opinion, should at least be mentioned alongside the likes of Dirty Harry, The French Connection, Marathon Man, Chinatown, Serpico, The Conversation etc
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The Yakuza - Robert Mitchum & Ken Takakura (Black Rain) star in this overlooked, flawed yet near-classic from the 70's that, in my opinion, should should at least be mentioned alongside the likes of Dirty Harry, The French Connection, Marathon Man, Chinatown, Serpico, The Conversation etc
(http://www.leonardschrader.com/images/film/yakuza/yakuza01.jpg)
Oh yeah. Great movie that I remember. It's been ages since I've seen it.
I finally saw Super 8. I know it came out a while ago, but man, was that ever great.
The plot was similar to ET and The Iron Giant but the whole thing was very well done.
Food, Inc - Despite knowing a lot of the content of the movie going in (from reading Michael Pollan's books), it still had an effect on me. I always wanted to see Joel Salatin's farm after reading about it in Omnivore's Dilemma, and it was even simpler than I had imagined. Will need to make a trip there some day.
X-Men: First Class - Pretty good, if you like X-Men at all. I could see at least 2-3 more X-Men movies after this one...
Impressed by Hammer's return to horror films, The Woman in Black. Great cast, with Daniel Radcliffe holding his own with the great character actor Ciarán Hinds. Old school Hammer-styled brooding doom and gloom production throughout. One BIG detractor was choosing to go yesterday on Family Day (province of Ontario stat holiday). I can see why children grow up to be just like their brainless chatter-addicted idiot parents.
I really want to see The Woman In Black. The trailer looks so good. I don't think it's showing in Australia yet though.
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I really want to see The Woman In Black. The trailer looks so good. I don't think it's showing in Australia yet though.
If you like Hammer and classic ghost/horror films, then you should like this.
The Guard - imagine Brendan Gleeson playing Colin Farrell's part in In Bruges & you've got another very funny film!
Quote from: dragonboy on Feb 27, 2012, 04:56 PM
The Guard - imagine Brendan Gleeson playing Colin Farrell's part in In Bruges & you've got another very funny film!
Another one on my radar. It played at my neighbourhood indie theatre recently, but I missed it.
I just watched a movie from 2000 called Bunny. It's about immigrants from a war-torn country who can't get jobs in their chosen professions because they have just immigrated. They take jobs wearing pink bunny suits and hunching down on street corners hopping like rabbits while strangers come up and pet them, cry on them, fondle them, and/or confide in them. Unusual and at the same time and interesting commentary on what many immigrants go through when they leave their homeland and move to this country. The bunny job is a metaphor for many things in this movie: low skilled jobs filled with highly educated people, comfort such as one's favorite stuffed animal, ambition, loss of identity, etc. Anyway, it made me think and I enjoyed it even though it was sad in many ways.
Crazy, Stupid, Love - 78% on Rotten Tomatoes? Really?! Watch the Office or Rent Drive instead...
the awakening - meh.
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
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Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
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Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil - 4.5/5
I f**king loved this movie, so did my wife...very campy and the fun kind of gore. Starring one of my favorite character actors, Alan Tudyk. This movie was extremely funny. Its premise is about 2 "hillbilly" friends who go to restore their vacation home before these college kids show up and all hell breaks loose. It's a very heartfelt horror movie too, which I can't say too often:
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Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
I never even heard of it until you pimped it out here. Unless you are someone like Tarantino, the majority of "average" movie fans are not going to know it. I bet if you ask 100 people, maybe 20 would know it. Just my opinon. And yes, it's fucking genius. The day I got it through netflix, I think I watched it like 3 times.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 02:37 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
I never even heard of it until you pimped it out here. Unless you are someone like Tarantino, the majority of "average" movie fans are not going to know it. I bet if you ask 100 people, maybe 20 would know it. Just my opinon. And yes, it's fucking genius. The day I got it through netflix, I think I watched it like 3 times.
Somewhat depends on your demographic and location I think. I'm not saying its as well-known in the cult realm as an Evil Dead or Donnie Darko, but it does have a fan base, especially since the book remains so popular along with the recent release of the first real North American Criterion treatment. On an aside, a new indie theatre near Toronto's Little India just hosted a Battle Royale screening, bless their hearts.
You are right though: the average movie fan won't know it, not unlike most other great foreign films. But in some cities and circles in North America, Battle Royale does have a decent niche following. Fans of foreign films and action pics from all over the world eventually find the good stuff.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 10:09 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 12, 2012, 08:53 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 05:38 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 12, 2012, 04:36 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 02:37 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
I never even heard of it until you pimped it out here. Unless you are someone like Tarantino, the majority of "average" movie fans are not going to know it. I bet if you ask 100 people, maybe 20 would know it. Just my opinon. And yes, it's fucking genius. The day I got it through netflix, I think I watched it like 3 times.
Somewhat depends on your demographic and location I think. I'm not saying its as well-known in the cult realm as an Evil Dead or Donnie Darko, but it does have a fan base, especially since the book remains so popular along with the recent release of the first real North American Criterion treatment. On an aside, a new indie theatre near Toronto's Little India just hosted a Battle Royale screening, bless their hearts.
You are right though: the average movie fan won't know it, not unlike most other great foreign films. But in some cities and circles in North America, Battle Royale does have a decent niche following. Fans of foreign films and action pics from all over the world eventually find the good stuff.
I need a movie theater like that in my area. That would have been a blast to see in a theater for a special screening.
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 13, 2012, 07:26 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 10:09 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 12, 2012, 08:53 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 05:38 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 12, 2012, 04:36 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 02:37 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
I never even heard of it until you pimped it out here. Unless you are someone like Tarantino, the majority of "average" movie fans are not going to know it. I bet if you ask 100 people, maybe 20 would know it. Just my opinon. And yes, it's fucking genius. The day I got it through netflix, I think I watched it like 3 times.
Somewhat depends on your demographic and location I think. I'm not saying its as well-known in the cult realm as an Evil Dead or Donnie Darko, but it does have a fan base, especially since the book remains so popular along with the recent release of the first real North American Criterion treatment. On an aside, a new indie theatre near Toronto's Little India just hosted a Battle Royale screening, bless their hearts.
You are right though: the average movie fan won't know it, not unlike most other great foreign films. But in some cities and circles in North America, Battle Royale does have a decent niche following. Fans of foreign films and action pics from all over the world eventually find the good stuff.
I need a movie theater like that in my area. That would have been a blast to see in a theater for a special screening.
Where is your area again? It takes some brave souls to open up an indie theatre nowadays, but some big chains do show classics on special days. Film buffs are spoiled here. We have around 8 indie neighbourhood theatres and the new swanky headquarters for Toronto International Film Fest has another 6 theatres that will show anything ffrom around the world and vintage films. However, it's a constant battle to keep indie theatres profitable and operational.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 13, 2012, 03:28 PM
Where is your area again? It takes some brave souls to open up an indie theatre nowadays, but some big chains do show classics on special days. Film buffs are spoiled here. We have around 8 indie neighbourhood theatres and the new swanky headquarters for Toronto International Film Fest has another 6 theatres that will show anything ffrom around the world and vintage films. However, it's a constant battle to keep indie theatres profitable and operational.
St Louis area, but I'm a bit out of the city. There are a few indie theaters in the city but mostly just show major releases. One does show the more unusual films, but they certainly didn't pick this one up and they are not convenient for me to go to.
I can't believe that I missed Inception the time it went on the silver screen because it really is good. I just caught it last night on a friend's house and good thing that I stayed up a little later than how everyone did.
There was really a big buzz when it was shown but I never had the time to go out and catch it, even though there were some theaters that had it running on extension.
Tyrannosaur - Paddy Considine's (Dead Man's Shoes) directorial debut starring the excellent Peter Mullan (NEDs, My Name Is Joe) & an exceptional Olivia Coleman (best known as David Mitchell's on/off girlfriend in Peep Show)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/)
'Tyrannosaur' Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGxj1kdqe6g#ws)
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 14, 2012, 02:52 PM
Tyrannosaur - Paddy Considine's (Dead Man's Shoes) directorial debut starring the excellent Peter Mullan (NEDs, My Name Is Joe) & an exceptional Olivia Coleman (best known as David Mitchell's on/off girlfriend in Peep Show)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/)
'Tyrannosaur' Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGxj1kdqe6g#ws)
the DVDrip of this leaked on the net awhile ago, i downloaded then never watched it. did you end up seeing it yet? sounds weird, might re-download it if it gets some decent reviews on here.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Mar 14, 2012, 07:57 PM
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 14, 2012, 02:52 PM
Tyrannosaur - Paddy Considine's (Dead Man's Shoes) directorial debut starring the excellent Peter Mullan (NEDs, My Name Is Joe) & an exceptional Olivia Coleman (best known as David Mitchell's on/off girlfriend in Peep Show)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/)
'Tyrannosaur' Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGxj1kdqe6g#ws)
the DVDrip of this leaked on the net awhile ago, i downloaded then never watched it. did you end up seeing it yet? sounds weird, might re-download it if it gets some decent reviews on here.
I really want to watch this. It got great reviews and won awards. And any movie with Peter Mullan in it is worth watching.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 15, 2012, 01:15 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Mar 14, 2012, 07:57 PM
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 14, 2012, 02:52 PM
Tyrannosaur - Paddy Considine's (Dead Man's Shoes) directorial debut starring the excellent Peter Mullan (NEDs, My Name Is Joe) & an exceptional Olivia Coleman (best known as David Mitchell's on/off girlfriend in Peep Show)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/)
'Tyrannosaur' Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGxj1kdqe6g#ws)
the DVDrip of this leaked on the net awhile ago, i downloaded then never watched it. did you end up seeing it yet? sounds weird, might re-download it if it gets some decent reviews on here.
I really want to watch this. It got great reviews and won awards. And any movie with Peter Mullan in it is worth watching.
I thought it was excellent. Clearly not a 'happy' film but you get the idea from the trailer. Olivia Coleman really was exceptional, shame on BAFTA for not even acknowledging her performance...
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 15, 2012, 03:09 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 15, 2012, 01:15 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Mar 14, 2012, 07:57 PM
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 14, 2012, 02:52 PM
Tyrannosaur - Paddy Considine's (Dead Man's Shoes) directorial debut starring the excellent Peter Mullan (NEDs, My Name Is Joe) & an exceptional Olivia Coleman (best known as David Mitchell's on/off girlfriend in Peep Show)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/)
'Tyrannosaur' Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGxj1kdqe6g#ws)
the DVDrip of this leaked on the net awhile ago, i downloaded then never watched it. did you end up seeing it yet? sounds weird, might re-download it if it gets some decent reviews on here.
I really want to watch this. It got great reviews and won awards. And any movie with Peter Mullan in it is worth watching.
I thought it was excellent. Clearly not a 'happy' film but you get the idea from the trailer. Olivia Coleman really was exceptional, shame on BAFTA for not even acknowledging her performance...
Yeah it's bleak but unforgettable, the Damien Dempsey song (Sing All Our Cares Away) during the wake scene is heartbreaking. Great film.
2nd full trailer for Prometheus, really can't wait for this!
Prometheus - Official Full HD Trailer - Ridley Scott, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcHYisZFLU#ws)
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 18, 2012, 12:12 PM
2nd full trailer for Prometheus, really can't wait for this!
Prometheus - Official Full HD Trailer - Ridley Scott, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcHYisZFLU#ws)
My excitement for this grows with each new glimse. I know they're acknowledging this as a story within the same "universe" of Alien, but I found these particular images striking, as they all relate to the "space jockey" ship and remains found in the first Alien film.
These are stills from the Prometheus trailer
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6993594179_14867f662a.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6993592687_bfde77b513.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6993587577_1bccc5d2a9.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6847471888_a3fb0bb02a.jpg)
These are stills from the original Alien
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/75spaceships/main/derelict.jpg)
(http://www.virginmedia.com/images/alien-5-rumours-space-jockeys-590x350.jpg)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 18, 2012, 02:13 PM
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 18, 2012, 12:12 PM
2nd full trailer for Prometheus, really can't wait for this!
Prometheus - Official Full HD Trailer - Ridley Scott, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcHYisZFLU#ws)
My excitement for this grows with each new glimse. I know they're acknowledging this as a story within the same "universe" of Alien, but I found these particular images striking, as they all relate to the "space jockey" ship and remains found in the first Alien film.
These are stills from the Prometheus trailer
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6993594179_14867f662a.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6993592687_bfde77b513.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6993587577_1bccc5d2a9.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6847471888_a3fb0bb02a.jpg)
These are stills from the original Alien
(http://application.denofgeek.com/images/m/75spaceships/main/derelict.jpg)
(http://www.virginmedia.com/images/alien-5-rumours-space-jockeys-590x350.jpg)
Pause the trailer @ 1.37 ;)
I just watched a German movie , "3", about a married couple who each begin an affair with the same guy. It was rather interesting, dealt with topics such as mortality, infertility, abortion, etc. The best scene, of course, was when they each discover the other one is sleeping with the same guy. It was a very interesting film.
Troll Hunter - didn't quite meet my expectations but it was still entertaining. Be warned if you suffer from 'found footage' movie-motion-sickness...
The Troll Hunter Official trailer ENGLISH version! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy2nAOdBUlw#ws)
Quote from: dragonboy on Mar 19, 2012, 03:03 PM
Troll Hunter - didn't quite meet my expectations but it was still entertaining. Be warned if you suffer from 'found footage' movie-motion-sickness...
The Troll Hunter Official trailer ENGLISH version! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy2nAOdBUlw#ws)
I really enjoyed it. Excellent performances and perfect scenery. I like how the producers stuck to strict troll legend and likewise didn't try to make them look like generic scary Hollywood monsters.
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 12, 2012, 08:53 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 05:38 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 12, 2012, 04:36 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 02:37 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
I never even heard of it until you pimped it out here. Unless you are someone like Tarantino, the majority of "average" movie fans are not going to know it. I bet if you ask 100 people, maybe 20 would know it. Just my opinon. And yes, it's fucking genius. The day I got it through netflix, I think I watched it like 3 times.
More on the greatness and not-quite-cult status of Battle Royale - and questioning the author of Hunger Games for being a downright liar.
Martha Marcy May Marlene - 4.5/5
Amazing movie. The viewer is left in the dark and guessing through much of it but the cinematography is perfect, somewhat grainy, dark and dreamlike. Acting is superb esp around Elizabeth Olsen's breakthrough lead and John Hawkes as the serpentine yet laconic cult leader...The tension really mounts in the last 1/3rd and keeps you guessing if what is going on is real or a manifestation of the trauma Martha experienced. Great Great film.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tnE6kc8gCJ0/T04kqPCQE3I/AAAAAAAAFHE/6RHBzA5MN5o/s1600/martha-marcy-may-marlene-2011-relativity-media-john-62234.jpg)
into the abyss - pretty good documentary. fairly standard herzog style. about a death row inmate and his crime. definitely worth watching if you dig his other stuff.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 12, 2012, 02:37 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Mar 11, 2012, 03:37 PM
Can't wait for Hunger Games. Taking the boy on opening night.
Have you seen Battle Royale?
Yes. I know the author claims to never have heard of it while writing Hunger Games. I kind of believe that as it's really an abscure cult movie, but damn if the similiarities are not strikingly similiar.
It's not really obscure though, especially in this day and age of the internet and the huge influence of Asian cinema on North America and Britain. The original novel was a big pop culture hit and the film is still revered in Asia and those in the know in the rest of the world including filmmakers such as Tarantino, critics and movie buffs. And any film with Takeshi "Beat" Kitano will get noticed. Goddamit, Battle Royale is a fucking work of genius!
I never even heard of it until you pimped it out here. Unless you are someone like Tarantino, the majority of "average" movie fans are not going to know it. I bet if you ask 100 people, maybe 20 would know it. Just my opinon. And yes, it's fucking genius. The day I got it through netflix, I think I watched it like 3 times.
More on the greatness and not-quite-cult status of Battle Royale - and questioning the author of Hunger Games for being a downright liar.
Hunger Games is still a great series (and it goes past the Battle Royal competition) and the movie was fantastic IMO.
Quote from: wolof7 on Mar 25, 2012, 09:26 AM
Martha Marcy May Marlene - 4.5/5
Amazing movie. The viewer is left in the dark and guessing through much of it but the cinematography is perfect, somewhat grainy, dark and dreamlike. Acting is superb esp around Elizabeth Olsen's breakthrough lead and John Hawkes as the serpentine yet laconic cult leader...The tension really mounts in the last 1/3rd and keeps you guessing if what is going on is real or a manifestation of the trauma Martha experienced. Great Great film.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tnE6kc8gCJ0/T04kqPCQE3I/AAAAAAAAFHE/6RHBzA5MN5o/s1600/martha-marcy-may-marlene-2011-relativity-media-john-62234.jpg)
I want to see this because John Hawkes is great in everything.
Shame - well, this movie made me feel... not so bad about my internet porn habits.
::spoiler: the first 10minutes is almost pure cock in your face. end of spoiler::
it was like being in the mind of a sex addict. it really was like an artsy, softcore porno.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Feb 02, 2012, 11:36 PM
take shelter - enjoyed this movie a lot. not really sure why since not a whole lot happened in it. I think it was the acting. most of it was pretty good and almost every person minus the wife and kid are recognizable actors but not super popular ones. the priest from deadwood, it stars Michael Shannon and co stars Shea Whigham both from boardwalk empire. shit, it even has kenny powers bitch who he gets prego in it.
it's one of my favorite types of movies, the kind where you can't tell if the person is crazy or if what they're paranoid about is really going to happen, or maybe even both. and it seems like a larger statement of the general paranoia of our country. definitely has flaws, the ending is sorta sloppy and there's a couple meh scenes but overall for what it was, damn was there some solid acting. one of the few movies I thought about the next day. 7/10
You ever see Bug?
Quote from: WSS2 on Feb 17, 2012, 05:11 PM
Sharktopus, Syfy Original
I caught this a few months back. It made for an excellent double feature with Dinocroc vs Supergator :thumbsup:
Movies Id recommend that Ive seen the past few months
State of Grace
Watched this twice in the past week (HBO has been showing it). This is probably the most underrated crime drama of the last 30 years. This is Gary Oldman's best performance, I dont care what anyone else says. John C. Reilly is good in a small role, and Ed Harris puts in one of his best performances as the flawed Irish mob boss. This is where everyone shouldve realized Sean Penn was a great actor, but considering this made less than $2M at the box office, Im guessing that didnt happen until Carlito's Way if not Dead Man Walking. The dialogue isnt quite as consistent as the other heavyweight crime dramas and gangster films, but everything else about it is top notch
4.4/5
Moon
Loved it....Its funny how this direct DVD from Netflix has been sitting on my couch for about 2 months before I finally watched it tonight, yet I continue to watch most of the garbage they have streaming every other night or so. At around 20-25 minutes in, I was thinking "okay, Im not sure I can handle this for even 90 minutes but its decent so far" and then 5 minutes later I thought "shit, alright Im ready for the ride"...Ive liked Sam Rockwell for awhile, but this was easily his best and most notable performance to date. Without looking up that years (2009?) best actor nominees, Im surprised he wasnt nominated because I dont recall that happening. What in the first half is sci-fi leans more towards drama in the latter half and it was even better. I wouldnt call anything twists here, but there are multiple well done turns that left me very happy. Really enjoyed this and even was telling myself during the movie that I couldnt believe how good it turned out after a slow start
4.5/5
Chronicle
Initially, I was worried the first hand camera usage ("found footage" style) that is probably 75% of the cinematography would get annoying, but after the first 10 minutes or so it really just blends in with the movie and I didnt find it problematic at all, barely even noticed it. In fact with how well done it was and the connection it provided with the lead actor, I thought it made the movie better than had it just used traditional filming techniques. I found Chronicle to be unique in this aspect with how well it was pulled off, but also because (superpowers aside) the characters and their relationships felt very realistic (think Elephant, although different), like you werent even watching a movie but real life. This was likely aided by an entire cast of unrecognizable actors, with Michael B. Jordan being the lone exception, although I think anyone who hasnt watched The Wire, Parenthood, or Friday Night Lights would lump him in with the rest of the cast here. Jordan and the lead teenager do solid work acting, and although the rest is average at best, interesting dialogue minimizes this as a problem. It had a roller coaster of emotions throughout, which also was quite effective and at times, exhilirating. Special effects arent anything special (namely the flying), but again I felt like this kept in line with the rest of the movie feeling authentic. I also thought there were numerous subtle things that elevated the movie as well (for instance, getting a nosebleed when they would overextend their powers or one of the other guys was in trouble/distressed; the Tibet angle). At only 83 minutes, I left wishing it had been longer. All in all, I guess the simplest way to praise it would be its a movie that on the surface is sci-fi/fantasy but by the end it leaves the viewer feeling like they just watched a drama about a troubled teen
3.9/5
Cyrus
I remember it being portrayed as a straight-up comedy but it's definitely more of a drama with some subtle, dark comedic moments. I thought the first 15 minutes or so were hilarious and I think they missed on another 15-20 minutes following it that could have been very funny with JCReilly and Tomei casually dating, but instead the almost instantly turn into this serious couple. I also think the phase of the movie once JCR realizes Jonah Hill is fucking with him and they both try to "one up" each other sort of was far too short and couldve added more laughs as well. Despite these complaints, its lack of extending these parts of the movie lead to a very fast 90min watch I thought. Although uneven and I found the stuff with JCR's ex to be superfluous, with her wedding being the exception, I liked it. Was surprised to see it was written and directed by Mark Duplass (Pete from The League) and his brother.
3/5
Monsters
I probably liked this more than I should have knowing it was basically "freestyle filmmaking" going in and I dont think there was even a script for the dialogue for the most part. Cinematography was quite good all things considered. It was different than I expected, and more of a journey type drama with monsters/aliens as the backdrop than the suspense sci-fi/horror you would expect with a movie like this. I thought the 2 leads did well enough to keep it interesting. Lack of chemistry didnt bother me because that wasnt really what they were going for IMO, and the 2 leads arent even actors. Reading back, I didnt takeaway the immigration angle others seem to mention. I thought the point of the ending was that as humans or maybe Americans, we fear what we dont understand or even vilify something undeserving of it. Either way, I enjoyed this
3.4/5
Nobody's Fool
I expected Newman to be good, but Id probably put this in my top 5 favorite performances for him all time, and best post 70's performance by him. Really, I should try to start watching some of his lesser films because I cant say Ive ever seen him in a film I didnt like or where he wasnt good. I find loveable loser and/or small town films like this to be easy to enjoy, but this one felt like it had a little more character than most of them, likely thanks to Newman but also a great job by the supporting cast (had no idea Philip Seymour Hoffman was in this). Bruce Willis didnt over-Willis his character, and Melanie Griffith made me want to be the one to get married and go to Hawaii with her (I dont remember her rack being this great in Something Wild :o ). The final scene did feel a little sudden, but it shouldve ended around that point because of a couple great ones that preceded it. Really just a lot of likeable characters that were easy to connect or empathize with, a very good script, and a great performance from Paul Newman make this a movie I dont see how anyone could dislike
4.5/5
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30 Minutes or Less
Not as good as I expected, but still thought it was decent. Didnt know Michael Pena was in it, thought his character was pretty funny. This is really Kenny Powers and Aziz Ansari's movie, without them, this wouldve been pretty bad but I thought they had a ton of funny lines. Worth watching but dont expect a great comedy.
3/5 (1/5 without KMFP and Aziz)
Margin Call
I havent seen many movies from 2011 yet, but in what appears to be a weak year I think this will end up being one of the stronger movies and almost certainly in my Top 10. I didnt understand all of the business/stock market talk, but I got the gist that they were up shit's creek so that didnt bother me. Very rare for a drama like this to maintain the suspense via dialogue the entire film, but I thought it did for nearly 90% of the scenes. Excellent screenplay, deserving of a nomination, and very good acting overall. Quinto was good; Spacey, Bettany, and Irons were all very good. At first, I thought it was a weird casting choice for Bettany here, but I ended up thinking he stole most of his scenes with the best performance Ive seen from him. Hard to really feel for people in positions making boatloads of money, but I think they achieved that here with a handful of characters. Only complaint was the final scene....4.1/5
SPOILER:
WTF was up with that last scene?!! Before it even started really, I look over to my dad and say "Im surprised it didnt end right there, wouldve been perfect that after Spacey says he needs the money, a bunch of people get fired, and the new guy gets promoted"...Instead we get an awkward scene with Spacey trying to bury his dead dog in what one could only assume to be his ex-wife's front yard. Not only do I think they shouldve ended it when I said, with Spacey walking out to the elevator, but the additional scene was one of the biggest headscratchers Ive ever seen in a good movie
Hugo
Excellent, it really drew me in with its charm and enchanting setting, time period, etc to where some detractions didnt get in the way of my enjoyment. The 3D effects were excellent and in the same ballpark as Avatar to me. The first 30-40 minutes I found to be a little slow, both with the story and character development, but it kept me interested by focusing on the visuals during this time. Looking back, I think this was a wise decision because it really drew me into the film and allowed it to fully display how beautiful it was while also allowing that to somewhat take a backseat as the focus shifts more to the story over the last 80 minutes. Thought Kingsley was superb and how his story unfolded was the thing that most interested me with Hugo. I also see how people may have been turned off or sidetracked by Scorsese's "ode" to the history of film in the latter half, but I loved it and that was just another part that got to me with its charm. Thought the 3D, although less in your face, was very well utilized in these sequences as well. Actually, my favorite part of the whole movie was likely Kingsley's flashback as we finally found out how his life truly played out and what happened to him. Thought Sacha Baron Cohen was surprisingly good even if his role was a charicature of itself, and Chloe Moretz also flashed some talent. Really my only complaints may be casting Emily Mortimer and Jude Law, yet only giving each a handful of lines, but thats about as minor as it comes. I cant say I have much interest to see it again, but I wouldnt have expected that going in anyway. Definitely was worth seeing in 3D and I feel youre missing out if you watch it otherwise, but between that and the cinematography/art direction, an interesting and charming story, and very good acting, its worth the 1 watch. Very deserving of its Oscar wins (art direction, cinematography, visual effects, sound editing, sound mixing) and noms (best film, director, costume design, adapted screenplay, original score)
4.3/5
...and 1 that I would stress to AVOID, AvOID!!!
War Horse
So a Spielberg-directed film set in WWI Europe has got to be good, right? Wrong. If you are a 10-14 year old boy you will probably love this movie, if not, there are very few reasons I could recommend seeing it. It starts out slow about a struggling family trying to keep their farm, alongside headscratching actions and over the top dialogue, that is only saved by some nice acting from Peter Mullan. In retrospect, this was probably the strongest portion of the film somehow. After this half hour or so start where the bond between horse and boy is formed, the war starts and the horse is sold to a British Army officer and from there, it is basically about the horse bouncing around Europe during the war from pseudo-owner to the next. The horse is never in one place long enough to provide any connection to the human characters, and that felt like a blatant error to me and made it hard to stay interested in the movie. The middle 60-90 minutes is somehow just as slow as the beginning, except with no character development, and surprisingly little action. When the battle scenes did come late, I found them frantic, poorly shot, and not all that suspenseful. Considering this is a Spielberg movie, that may have been the most surprising disappointment of War Horse. After this, the horse somehow is granted miracle after miracle in a storyline that one would expect in an animated Disney movie, although I did still think it achieved some emotional impact late, as unbelievable as the circumstances may have been. That said, overall this is a movie that provides subpar acting, a wandering storyline, battle action as satisfying as an appetizer at Applebee's, and leaves little for the viewer to really enjoy. This felt like a made for TV movie that was about an hour too long in it's near pointless 2nd Act
1.25/5
yeah, moon is pretty bad ass. one of sam rockwell's better roles too.
I have no desire to see the movie version, but War Horse the play is excellent. Saw it last month and totally recommend it.
Moon is a near-masterpiece (from David Bowie's kid) and should be mandatory viewing for all fans of cerebral sci-fi.
I can't fucking wait to see The Cabin in the Woods.
My hubby and I are doing dinner and movie date night tonight - and seeing Cabin in the Woods!
Big fan of Moon here. Check out Source Code as well, not quite as good but pretty solid.
Here's one to avoid - Running Scared - It was like a bad Tony Scott film (True Romance is good but haven't liked anything else by him). Not really a fan of Paul Walker either.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 07:32 PM
I have no desire to see the movie version, but War Horse the play is excellent. Saw it last month and totally recommend it.
Moon is a near-masterpiece (from David Bowie's kid) and should be mandatory viewing for all fans of cerebral sci-fi.
I can't fucking wait to see The Cabin in the Woods.
I seriously have no idea how war horse was nominated for an oscar. sure it was kinda pretty but the movie was so fucking cheesy overall. have no idea why people liked it as much as they did, but that's just me.
The Divide - nuclear apocalypse, a bunch of people trapped in a bunker, they go crazy and shit. it was kinda stupid. it had that peter dude from heroes in it and the original kyle dude from terminator 1. had potential but went way too far off the deep end for me. went beyond believable.
Battle Royale - pretty good, kinda repetitive after awhile tho. seems like it'd be sweeter than the hunger games, haven't seen it yet tho.
Game Change - Solid HBO flick. thought the acting was good, didn't think I'd like it but it kept my attention the whole time.
Humans Vs Zombies - I forget what happened in it but there were some zombies and shit. fairly forgettable.
Mission Impossible 4: so horrible. it was sorta fun at first but it was the ultimate mission impossible cliche. thought the dude from shaun of the dead was funny and the dude from hurt locker was good. they made tom cruise look like a horrible actor imo.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2012, 08:30 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 07:32 PM
I have no desire to see the movie version, but War Horse the play is excellent. Saw it last month and totally recommend it.
Moon is a near-masterpiece (from David Bowie's kid) and should be mandatory viewing for all fans of cerebral sci-fi.
I can't fucking wait to see The Cabin in the Woods.
I seriously have no idea how war horse was nominated for an oscar. sure it was kinda pretty but the movie was so fucking cheesy overall. have no idea why people liked it as much as they did, but that's just me.
The Divide - nuclear apocalypse, a bunch of people trapped in a bunker, they go crazy and shit. it was kinda stupid. it had that peter dude from heroes in it and the original kyle dude from terminator 1. had potential but went way too far off the deep end for me. went beyond believable.
Battle Royale - pretty good, kinda repetitive after awhile tho. seems like it'd be sweeter than the hunger games, haven't seen it yet tho.
Game Change - Solid HBO flick. thought the acting was good, didn't think I'd like it but it kept my attention the whole time.
Humans Vs Zombies - I forget what happened in it but there were some zombies and shit. fairly forgettable.
Mission Impossible 4: so horrible. it was sorta fun at first but it was the ultimate mission impossible cliche. thought the dude from shaun of the dead was funny and the dude from hurt locker was good. they made tom cruise look like a horrible actor imo.
War Horse the play has stunning puppetry and performances, plus they nailed the look of WWI.
Since you've seen Battle Royale (one of my favs of the 2000s), now you must invest more into the greatness and badassedness of Takeshi Beat Kitano (he was the teacher in BR). Tarantino worships him. He has a new gangster film out now called Outrage. Check it out, along with Violent Cop, Sonatine and so on: http://www.allrovi.com/name/takeshi-kitano-p69645 (http://www.allrovi.com/name/takeshi-kitano-p69645)
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2012, 08:30 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 07:32 PM
I have no desire to see the movie version, but War Horse the play is excellent. Saw it last month and totally recommend it.
I seriously have no idea how war horse was nominated for an oscar. sure it was kinda pretty but the movie was so fucking cheesy overall. have no idea why people liked it as much as they did, but that's just me.
We seem to agree on a lot of things, I know I was longwinded in my post(s) earlier, but exactly man, what do I say below that is wrong or far off?!
War HorseSo a Spielberg-directed film set in WWI Europe has got to be good, right? Wrong. If you are a 10-14 year old boy you will probably love this movie, if not, there are very few reasons I could recommend seeing it. It starts out slow about a struggling family trying to keep their farm, alongside headscratching actions and over the top dialogue, that is only saved by some nice acting from Peter Mullan. In retrospect, this was probably the strongest portion of the film somehow. After this half hour or so start where the bond between horse and boy is formed, the war starts and the horse is sold to a British Army officer and from there, it is basically about the horse bouncing around Europe during the war from pseudo-owner to the next. The horse is never in one place long enough to provide any connection to the human characters, and that felt like a blatant error to me and made it hard to stay interested in the movie. The middle 60-90 minutes is somehow just as slow as the beginning, except with no character development, and surprisingly little action. When the battle scenes did come late, I found them frantic, poorly shot, and not all that suspenseful. Considering this is a Spielberg movie, that may have been the most surprising disappointment of War Horse. After this, the horse somehow is granted miracle after miracle in a storyline that one would expect in an animated Disney movie, although I did still think it achieved some emotional impact late, as unbelievable as the circumstances may have been. That said, overall this is a movie that provides subpar acting, a wandering storyline, battle action as satisfying as an appetizer at Applebee's, and leaves little for the viewer to really enjoy. This felt like a made for TV movie that was about an hour too long in it's near pointless 2nd Act
1.25/5
Its easy for me to be entertained by a lot of movies, but War Horse getting nom'd for best pic is like the Academy enjoying eating Spielberg's taint.
The Cabin In The Woods
After reading and hearing the early reviews, I was convinced I had to see this now. It only needs 1 word, Awesome. Glad I saw it without seeing the trailer. While Im not sure how much that gave away (heard its more than you'd expect), the few commercials I saw kept it very minimal all things considered. The slow reveal of reasoning behind the organization is timely, and the end result was still surprising and great. Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford were cast perfectly, and after seeing it, I dont think I can picture anyone else in those roles. At first I wasnt sure if I bought into the stoner guy (seemed over the top at first), but he was a great character. Only complaint is that when shit gets chaotic in the end, I wish they extended it an extra 10 minutes somehow, but Im probably getting greedy there. Time will tell if this becomes the horror movie of this era or remembered as much, but it deserves to be. I highly doubt it will be huge on a Saw or Scream level, but it should be. An undoubtable cult classic that I hope gets more recognition now/early. The humor might even outshine the gore/scares...As far as horror goes, an easy...
5/5
You've said nothing wrong and I don't want to see the movie. However, it is based on the Tony-winning play, which is well worth checking out. I know folks that have seen both and the play wins hands down.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 15, 2012, 12:49 AM
You've said nothing wrong and I don't want to see the movie. However, it is based on the Tony-winning play, which is well worth checking out. I know folks that have seen both and the play wins hands down.
I was more responding to Sticky in that post, but regardless Im not a play type of person, and its hard to even imagine how it could translate to a play...The only thing that comes to mind is that a horse wouldn't be involved in an actual play (right?) so in that frame of reference I can see how it would be good/better because it would focus more on the people in the story, which was a big complaint I had with the movie.
Enjoy Cabin In The Woods, I made sure I didnt post any spoilers :bath:
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 12:57 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 15, 2012, 12:49 AM
You've said nothing wrong and I don't want to see the movie. However, it is based on the Tony-winning play, which is well worth checking out. I know folks that have seen both and the play wins hands down.
I was more responding to Sticky in that post, but regardless Im not a play type of person, and its hard to even imagine how it could translate to a play...The only thing that comes to mind is that a horse wouldn't be involved in an actual play (right?) so in that frame of reference I can see how it would be good/better because it would focus more on the people in the story, which was a big complaint I had with the movie.
Enjoy Cabin In The Woods, I made sure I didnt post any spoilers :bath:
The horse is the co-star and the emotional focal crux. The puppetry is incredible. The props and puppeteers also nail a German WWI tank. Incredible. I'm only ok with the story, but the overall visuals and the acting in the play make the whole experience pretty rewarding.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 15, 2012, 01:02 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 12:57 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 15, 2012, 12:49 AM
You've said nothing wrong and I don't want to see the movie. However, it is based on the Tony-winning play, which is well worth checking out. I know folks that have seen both and the play wins hands down.
I was more responding to Sticky in that post, but regardless Im not a play type of person, and its hard to even imagine how it could translate to a play...The only thing that comes to mind is that a horse wouldn't be involved in an actual play (right?) so in that frame of reference I can see how it would be good/better because it would focus more on the people in the story, which was a big complaint I had with the movie.
Enjoy Cabin In The Woods, I made sure I didnt post any spoilers :bath:
The horse is the co-star and the emotional focal crux. The puppetry is incredible. The props and puppeteers also nail a German WWI tank. Incredible. I'm only ok with the story, but the overall visuals and the acting in the play make the whole experience pretty rewarding.
In all honesty, you make it sound good but my mental imagery cant process that. When you say puppetry and associate it with War Horse, all I can picture is the horse from that show Lamb Chop with Shari Lewis and its even harder to process. Hard for me to picture a play with puppets and me personally enjoying it.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 01:16 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 15, 2012, 01:02 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 12:57 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 15, 2012, 12:49 AM
You've said nothing wrong and I don't want to see the movie. However, it is based on the Tony-winning play, which is well worth checking out. I know folks that have seen both and the play wins hands down.
I was more responding to Sticky in that post, but regardless Im not a play type of person, and its hard to even imagine how it could translate to a play...The only thing that comes to mind is that a horse wouldn't be involved in an actual play (right?) so in that frame of reference I can see how it would be good/better because it would focus more on the people in the story, which was a big complaint I had with the movie.
Enjoy Cabin In The Woods, I made sure I didnt post any spoilers :bath:
The horse is the co-star and the emotional focal crux. The puppetry is incredible. The props and puppeteers also nail a German WWI tank. Incredible. I'm only ok with the story, but the overall visuals and the acting in the play make the whole experience pretty rewarding.
In all honesty, you make it sound good but my mental imagery cant process that. When you say puppetry and associate it with War Horse, all I can picture is the horse from that show Lamb Chop with Shari Lewis and its even harder to process. Hard for me to picture a play with puppets and me personally enjoying it.
The horse(s) in the production take around 4 puppeteers each to make them come to life. The horses in question look and act real and are actual sized. Amazing.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 12:44 AM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2012, 08:30 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 07:32 PM
I have no desire to see the movie version, but War Horse the play is excellent. Saw it last month and totally recommend it.
I seriously have no idea how war horse was nominated for an oscar. sure it was kinda pretty but the movie was so fucking cheesy overall. have no idea why people liked it as much as they did, but that's just me.
We seem to agree on a lot of things, I know I was longwinded in my post(s) earlier, but exactly man, what do I say below that is wrong or far off?!
War Horse
So a Spielberg-directed film set in WWI Europe has got to be good, right? Wrong. If you are a 10-14 year old boy you will probably love this movie, if not, there are very few reasons I could recommend seeing it. It starts out slow about a struggling family trying to keep their farm, alongside headscratching actions and over the top dialogue, that is only saved by some nice acting from Peter Mullan. In retrospect, this was probably the strongest portion of the film somehow. After this half hour or so start where the bond between horse and boy is formed, the war starts and the horse is sold to a British Army officer and from there, it is basically about the horse bouncing around Europe during the war from pseudo-owner to the next. The horse is never in one place long enough to provide any connection to the human characters, and that felt like a blatant error to me and made it hard to stay interested in the movie. The middle 60-90 minutes is somehow just as slow as the beginning, except with no character development, and surprisingly little action. When the battle scenes did come late, I found them frantic, poorly shot, and not all that suspenseful. Considering this is a Spielberg movie, that may have been the most surprising disappointment of War Horse. After this, the horse somehow is granted miracle after miracle in a storyline that one would expect in an animated Disney movie, although I did still think it achieved some emotional impact late, as unbelievable as the circumstances may have been. That said, overall this is a movie that provides subpar acting, a wandering storyline, battle action as satisfying as an appetizer at Applebee's, and leaves little for the viewer to really enjoy. This felt like a made for TV movie that was about an hour too long in it's near pointless 2nd Act
1.25/5
Its easy for me to be entertained by a lot of movies, but War Horse getting nom'd for best pic is like the Academy enjoying eating Spielberg's taint.
yeah that's on point for sure. when those soldiers go out to help it in the tangled fence, it's like "wtf?" there's no way those guys wouldn't have gotten blasted immediately after stepping out of the bunker. fuck that white flag.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 15, 2012, 04:13 AM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 15, 2012, 12:44 AM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2012, 08:30 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 14, 2012, 07:32 PM
I have no desire to see the movie version, but War Horse the play is excellent. Saw it last month and totally recommend it.
I seriously have no idea how war horse was nominated for an oscar. sure it was kinda pretty but the movie was so fucking cheesy overall. have no idea why people liked it as much as they did, but that's just me.
We seem to agree on a lot of things, I know I was longwinded in my post(s) earlier, but exactly man, what do I say below that is wrong or far off?!
War Horse
So a Spielberg-directed film set in WWI Europe has got to be good, right? Wrong. If you are a 10-14 year old boy you will probably love this movie, if not, there are very few reasons I could recommend seeing it. It starts out slow about a struggling family trying to keep their farm, alongside headscratching actions and over the top dialogue, that is only saved by some nice acting from Peter Mullan. In retrospect, this was probably the strongest portion of the film somehow. After this half hour or so start where the bond between horse and boy is formed, the war starts and the horse is sold to a British Army officer and from there, it is basically about the horse bouncing around Europe during the war from pseudo-owner to the next. The horse is never in one place long enough to provide any connection to the human characters, and that felt like a blatant error to me and made it hard to stay interested in the movie. The middle 60-90 minutes is somehow just as slow as the beginning, except with no character development, and surprisingly little action. When the battle scenes did come late, I found them frantic, poorly shot, and not all that suspenseful. Considering this is a Spielberg movie, that may have been the most surprising disappointment of War Horse. After this, the horse somehow is granted miracle after miracle in a storyline that one would expect in an animated Disney movie, although I did still think it achieved some emotional impact late, as unbelievable as the circumstances may have been. That said, overall this is a movie that provides subpar acting, a wandering storyline, battle action as satisfying as an appetizer at Applebee's, and leaves little for the viewer to really enjoy. This felt like a made for TV movie that was about an hour too long in it's near pointless 2nd Act
1.25/5
Its easy for me to be entertained by a lot of movies, but War Horse getting nom'd for best pic is like the Academy enjoying eating Spielberg's taint.
yeah that's on point for sure. when those soldiers go out to help it in the tangled fence, it's like "wtf?" there's no way those guys wouldn't have gotten blasted immediately after stepping out of the bunker. fuck that white flag.
That and so many other instances where you have to suspend belief. Honestly might be Spielberg's worst movie to date.
Cabin in the Woods....4/5 stars.
Saw this last night with some of my college buds and 1 other Joss Whedon fan (JW co-wrote and produced). The movie is definitely an homage to the horror genre and is a metacommentary of sorts. It's really funny, funnier than I would have suspected which takes a bit of horror edge out of it but seeing this movie is well worth it and fun, especially in the final act. To give plot points would pretty much give it away so I'll refrain but let's say if you like Evil Dead, Scream, Tucker and Dale Vs Evil, HP Lovecraft, you'll like this movie.
(http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/207516-interview-the-girls-of-cabin-in-the-woods/girls1-620x.jpg)
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Never thought Id be turned on by watching a wolf makeout session ;D
Scotty, totally agree, hot taxidermy makeout scene!
Just saw ur review above. R. Jenkins and B. Whitford were great, as was the stoner-guy who played Topher in JW's 'Dollhouse.' At first his character in that show came off annoying but he definitely stepped it up during the second season. in TCITW he plays the same paranoid nuerotic guy but with weed.
btw, Moon was a great movie, one of the better sci-fi's in a long while.
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The Cabin In The Woods
After reading and hearing the early reviews, I was convinced I had to see this now. It only needs 1 word, Awesome. Glad I saw it without seeing the trailer. While Im not sure how much that gave away (heard its more than you'd expect), the few commercials I saw kept it very minimal all things considered. The slow reveal of reasoning behind the organization is timely, and the end result was still surprising and great. Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford were cast perfectly, and after seeing it, I dont think I can picture anyone else in those roles. At first I wasnt sure if I bought into the stoner guy (seemed over the top at first), but he was a great character. Only complaint is that when shit gets chaotic in the end, I wish they extended it an extra 10 minutes somehow, but Im probably getting greedy there. Time will tell if this becomes the horror movie of this era or remembered as much, but it deserves to be. I highly doubt it will be huge on a Saw or Scream level, but it should be. An undoubtable cult classic that I hope gets more recognition now/early. The humor might even outshine the gore/scares...As far as horror goes, an easy...
5/5
Yep. Agree with pretty much every word. Great movie!
I saw The Cabin In The Woods on Friday night. I liked it so much that I saw it again last night. I will probably see it again before it leaves cinemas. Fran Kranz (as Marty the stoner) and Kristen Connolly (as Dana the "final girl") were both superb. Jenkins and Whitford were great too. This Joss Whedon fan also enjoyed Tom Lenk and Amy Acker (if you ever wondered what evil Fred would be like...now you know). The cameo near the end by a big star was particularly fun since I wasn't spoiled for it.
There are interesting threads with people's responses to the film at the following links (spoilers galore...don't read until you've seen it).
First Thread:
http://whedonesque.com/comments/28476 (http://whedonesque.com/comments/28476)
Second Thread:
http://whedonesque.com/comments/28492 (http://whedonesque.com/comments/28492)
This is my early frontrunner for the best film of 2012.
Quote from: Tired Eyes on Apr 16, 2012, 12:38 PM
I saw The Cabin In The Woods on Friday night. I liked it so much that I saw it again last
This is my early frontrunner for the best film of 2012.
I loved it but Im not going that far.
I do think its the best horror/comedy since Scream though, which is saying a lot. a lot.
Joss Whedon/Chris Hemsworth double bill this week - Cabin In The Woods last night, Avengers tomorrow...
Saw Cabin In The Woods on Saturday with my oldest and dearest friend and her husband. All 3 of us laughed our asses off. I really am not a horror fan and I do not necessarily view this as a horror movie per say. It was deftly written, funny, and pretty creative IMO.
A great review of The Avengers, I think.
http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/review-neill-cumpston-returns-to-review-the-avengers (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/review-neill-cumpston-returns-to-review-the-avengers)
Go see Lawless. I may go watch it a second time just because it's that good. I also have to put money aside for the release of Looper and Frankenweenie :grin:
Moonrise Kingdom, very enjoyable overall if you like Mr. Anderson's work.
Quote from: mjk73 on Apr 25, 2012, 09:00 PM
Saw Cabin In The Woods on Saturday with my oldest and dearest friend and her husband. All 3 of us laughed our asses off. I really am not a horror fan and I do not necessarily view this as a horror movie per say. It was deftly written, funny, and pretty creative IMO.
Caught this at a bargain theater last night. Agree with your assessment. Clever, great cast, smart, funny, and pretty sick. Suprise cameo at the end and a happy ending. :wink:
cabin in the woods - dug it. fun movie
Chernobyl Diaries - pretty dumb
V/H/S - POV horror, very amateur/indie-ish. it could have been college kids who made it. like 5 or 6 horror movies in one. kinda okay.
Safe - Jason Statham is the man. ching chong ying yong.
prometheus - watched it again and was kinda bored.
the dinosaur project - POV indie shit yet again, I sorta liked it tho because I love me some dinos.
Just saw a movie on Netflix called Bellflower. Had never heard of it, but looked intersting. Wow, it was really good. The lead actor also directed, and he made the movie for under 20k. So I usually read reviews before seeing a movie, don't like wasting my time and I'm a bit of a movie snob, but I watched this one cold. Well, it got pretty good reviews as well.
It's pretty dark and heavy, but that's my thing, if it's yours, I recommend it.
Quote from: exist10z on Sep 17, 2012, 10:01 PM
Just saw a movie on Netflix called Bellflower. Had never heard of it, but looked intersting. Wow, it was really good. The lead actor also directed, and he made the movie for under 20k. So I usually read reviews before seeing a movie, don't like wasting my time and I'm a bit of a movie snob, but I watched this one cold. Well, it got pretty good reviews as well.
It's pretty dark and heavy, but that's my thing, if it's yours, I recommend it.
The only thing I enjoyed out of that Hipster flick was the awesome Flamethrower, other than that I was pretty disappointed with it in general. The plot line was okay, but there was a lot left out like how do you guys have money for all these things etc that never really get hashed out that bothered me. With that said it is a pretty good flick if it was produced for under 20k as that is a total shoestring budget for a full length film.
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Quote from: exist10z on Sep 17, 2012, 10:01 PM
Just saw a movie on Netflix called Bellflower. Had never heard of it, but looked intersting. Wow, it was really good. The lead actor also directed, and he made the movie for under 20k. So I usually read reviews before seeing a movie, don't like wasting my time and I'm a bit of a movie snob, but I watched this one cold. Well, it got pretty good reviews as well.
It's pretty dark and heavy, but that's my thing, if it's yours, I recommend it.
The only thing I enjoyed out of that Hipster flick was the awesome Flamethrower, other than that I was pretty disappointed with it in general. The plot line was okay, but there was a lot left out like how do you guys have money for all these things etc that never really get hashed out that bothered me. With that said it is a pretty good flick if it was produced for under 20k as that is a total shoestring budget for a full length film.
Hmmm..., well I guess everyone has different taste. Not saying it was great, but the camera work was interesting and thematically I thought it had something to say. But to each his own...
On that note, enjoying different things, I just watched Cabin In The Woods. I did check the reviews on this first, and they were almost entirely positive. So, since everyone here was raving about it, I thought I'd give it a try. Big mistake. I knew it wasn't my type of movie going in (decent size budget, horror, mass market) and was willing to cut some slack, but I was pretty disappointed I spent an hour and a half on it. I 'get it', I suppose, but didn't really care. I thought Scream did it better years ago, and I don't really go in for the 'fantasy' as real aspect. Anyway, I would say Bellflower was at least twice as good, but everyone's got an opinion...
Red Lights - pretty great acting from the scarcrow in this one. it was awesome until the last 3 or 4minutes then it just totally went off the deep end. a shame it had potential. still probably worth watching for fun. nice, small cast.
Sound Of My Voice - it was pretty lame. the idea was cool, but the overall substance and way it was done was mucho gayo. it makes me want to write a movie about time travel.
Saw The Master yesterday.
I'm a huge fan of PTA and really thought I was going to loooooooooove this move. Unfortunately, I did not. I just liked it.
The movie is beautiful. Visually its a real stunner.
The acting is fantastic. Joaquin Phoenix and PSH are amazing. Amy Adams is strong as well.
Where the film lost me was the plot. I just really felt like the characters didn't go anywhere (as far as their development). Who they are in the beginning is who they are in the end (perhaps that was the point, and it was just lost on me).
I'm ok with movies that don't have a traditional "plot/story," but rather follow a period of time in people's lives (like PTA's last movie TWBB), however I really thought that the plot was really lacking.
Perhaps I'm wrong and just not sophisticated enough to appreciate the plot/story.
I did enjoy everything else about the movie though, and I'd certainly recommend it to anyone, and let them make their own opinions.
I saw Looper. It was really good
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Saw The Master yesterday.
I'm a huge fan of PTA and really thought I was going to loooooooooove this move. Unfortunately, I did not. I just liked it.
The movie is beautiful. Visually its a real stunner.
The acting is fantastic. Joaquin Phoenix and PSH are amazing. Amy Adams is strong as well.
Where the film lost me was the plot. I just really felt like the characters didn't go anywhere (as far as their development). Who they are in the beginning is who they are in the end (perhaps that was the point, and it was just lost on me).
I'm ok with movies that don't have a traditional "plot/story," but rather follow a period of time in people's lives (like PTA's last movie TWBB), however I really thought that the plot was really lacking.
Perhaps I'm wrong and just not sophisticated enough to appreciate the plot/story.
I did enjoy everything else about the movie though, and I'd certainly recommend it to anyone, and let them make their own opinions.
I hear ya. Saw it last night and I chose early not to try and "understand" anything but just enjoy it and keep in touch with what I was feeling. Just to see JP writhe on the big screen was worth it and I could probably watch PSH eat a head of lettuce and enjoy.
And yes, visually it was stunning and there are certain scenes that are stuck (in a good way) in my head :
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the expendables 2 - wow. this reminded me of the movies my friends and i would make when we were in middle school. a lot of it I truly think they just went with the first take. hilariously bad. the ending is the end of macgruber but serious pretty much. some decent stuff during the first hour but I had to shut it off before it was over. just too damn horrible.
the positives, you get to weigh the celeb action heroes side by side now that they're old. bruce willis dominates this one tho. jason statham is just as good. it blows tho. watch it once for a laugh.
anybody see Looper yet? movie is fucking great. I'm going to be bold and say it's the best time travel film made to date, in the sense, that it covered the paradox, etc. it was complete. even more so than back to the future, which it paid homage to in ways.
it had a great small cast, with a tight ass cameo from one of best actors from deadwood.
I don't believe movies are generally worth 8-10bucks+ to see at the theater but this one, I don't know there's something special about it. it's way above the level of something like primer. it's an action popcorn intellectual fun flick. jeff daniels, whom I love, did decent but was probably least favorite part. and that is all I can tell. I will leave the experience up to you and your 10dollars. go see this shit if you want to have some fun.
the more I think about it the more beautiful it is. just a great film. a peaceful film really at the core when you strip away the fact that it's a mob movie. word. mark being positive. one.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Oct 05, 2012, 02:15 AM
anybody see Looper yet? movie is fucking great. I'm going to be bold and say it's the best time travel film made to date, in the sense, that it covered the paradox, etc. it was complete. even more so than back to the future, which it paid homage to in ways.
it had a great small cast, with a tight ass cameo from one of best actors from deadwood.
I don't believe movies are generally worth 8-10bucks+ to see at the theater but this one, I don't know there's something special about it. it's way above the level of something like primer. it's an action popcorn intellectual fun flick. jeff daniels, whom I love, did decent but was probably least favorite part. and that is all I can tell. I will leave the experience up to you and your 10dollars. go see this shit if you want to have some fun.
the more I think about it the more beautiful it is. just a great film. a peaceful film really at the core when you strip away the fact that it's a mob movie. word. mark being positive. one.
I'd like to see Looper sometime. Have you seen Timecrimes? I hated Primer, thought Timecrimes was much better.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480669/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480669/)
I'll check that out. looper was the balls.
The Last Temptation of Christ
Decent flick, nothing mind blowing, but it does have Dafoe. Interesting depiction none the less.
This doesn't come out until the end of the month, but I just saw the first trailer for it yesterday. Looks pretty damn good:
Cloud Atlas Extended Trailer #1 (2012) - Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Wachowski Movie HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWnAqFyaQ5s#ws)
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Oct 08, 2012, 12:47 PM
This doesn't come out until the end of the month, but I just saw the first trailer for it yesterday. Looks pretty damn good:
Cloud Atlas Extended Trailer #1 (2012) - Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Wachowski Movie HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWnAqFyaQ5s#ws)
It preimered at tiff (Toronto International Film Festival) in early September. The buzz wasn't great; in a nutshell, reports were that it is flawed, but cool to look at with Hanks miscast and Berry out of her league.
Quote from: manonthemoon on Oct 07, 2012, 10:56 PM
The Last Temptation of Christ
Decent flick, nothing mind blowing, but it does have Dafoe. Interesting depiction none the less.
I saw that when I was a lot younger but loved it when I watched it. dafoe is a bad ass. he gets a ton of shit in movie conversations but the dude has made a shitload of movies. there are some premo gems with that dude for sure.
i think how martin made jesus more of a man in that movie. boning his wife and shit. the snake bullshit in the desert.
what is it about that biblical theme that's so appeal, it's hard not to love. maybe it's just the raw good vs raw evil thing? dug that movie tho. not something I'd watch a million times but something that could be interesting over time.
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Oct 05, 2012, 02:15 AM
anybody see Looper yet? movie is fucking great. I'm going to be bold and say it's the best time travel film made to date, in the sense, that it covered the paradox, etc. it was complete. even more so than back to the future, which it paid homage to in ways.
it had a great small cast, with a tight ass cameo from one of best actors from deadwood.
I don't believe movies are generally worth 8-10bucks+ to see at the theater but this one, I don't know there's something special about it. it's way above the level of something like primer. it's an action popcorn intellectual fun flick. jeff daniels, whom I love, did decent but was probably least favorite part. and that is all I can tell. I will leave the experience up to you and your 10dollars. go see this shit if you want to have some fun.
the more I think about it the more beautiful it is. just a great film. a peaceful film really at the core when you strip away the fact that it's a mob movie. word. mark being positive. one.
just saw it yesterday. its fucking awesome. My movie of 2012
Just watched a movie on Netflix called Oslo August 31st, I thought it was amazing. The Scandinavians are really making some great movies if you don't mind subtitles (or happen to speak Swedish, Norwegian, etc.), real movies, about real people and real life. Which is generally pretty heavy. If you've ever had a problem with drugs or know someone who has, this movie is on point. Plus, as a general rule, Scandinavian women are pretty hot, so all the bit players and extras are gorgeous, which makes the viewing even better. But really, I thought it was pretty top notch movie.
safety not guarenteed - I enjoy this a lot. the first 10were rough then I sorta fell into it. I love the chick from parks and rec. would love to make out with her. clever, funny, romantic. very indie tho. less hipster than a michael cera movie tho. would recommend.
Saw two movies recently
1. Frankenweenie: I wanted to see Argo, but it was sold out, and the only other movie playing at a similar time was this movie. I do like Tim Burton's animated work, and I'm a huuuuuuuuuuuge fan of the Nightmare Before Christmas. Frankenweenie was pretty decent. Saw it in IMAX and in 3D. It was somewhat "dark" for a "kids" movie, and really nothing spectacular (or even close to nightmare before christmas) but it was entertaining. There would be no great loss if you never saw it or waited until it came out on DVD/BlueRay
2. Samsara: I had been looking forward to this film, as I am a huge fan of Baraka. It was playing at a local art theater, so I was excited to get the opportunity to actually see it in a theater. The film, like the director's previous works, have no narrative or a plot. The filmmaker presents visually stunning images, combined with music, and links them all together for the viewer to watch and draw their own impressions and conclusions about life, the world, how we interact with each other and nature, etc.
Its a really neat experience to watch a movie like this with friends, and then go out to eat and talk about your thoughts afterwards. If its playing in your area, I suggest/recommend going out to see it on the big screen.
saw that amazing spiderman movie. so horrible. I couldn't make it thru it. shut it off with an hour left. borderline offensive.
the campaign - funny. end is kinda slow tho.
Seven Psychopaths - It was kind of like a mix of a Charlie Kauffman and a Tarantino script, but not in a good way. The writer kind of wrote himself into it as the leader character, where he's writing the script for the movie in the movie alla Adaptation. It was decent I guess, definitely not as good as Martin McDonagh's other movie In Bruges. It was cool seeing Tom Waits as usual.
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Finally got around to watching "The Falcon and the Snowman", good flick, even if a little dated at this point. Not really a fan of Sean Penn in this flick, just seems like a ho hum performance as I tend to get with his acting overall, other than Spicoli of course.
The Beaver. Pure disaster. Should have been XXX. :evil:
We just got back from Argo and loved it. That Afflek can direct!
Only one continuity problem: no one bleached their teeth in the 70s! And everyone smoked, so those damned teeth need to get dirtied up a little. Afflek's teeth can be seen from across the street, in the dark, from behind a curtain.
And, as a Canadian, it was neat seeing footage of Flora MacDonald and having Trudeau, Pearson and Dieffenbacher name-checked.
Quote from: LeanneP on Oct 21, 2012, 01:20 AM
We just got back from Argo and loved it. That Afflek can direct!
Only one continuity problem: no one bleached their teeth in the 70s! And everyone smoked, so those damned teeth need to get dirtied up a little. Afflek's teeth can be seen from across the street, in the dark, from behind a curtain.
And, as a Canadian, it was neat seeing footage of Flora MacDonald and having Trudeau, Pearson and Dieffenbacher name-checked.
I really liked it too. Even though I knew what was going to happen, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see if they made it. I'm impressed with Affleck's directorial skills as well.
Last night, my wife and I lost two hours of our lives watching (and, at times, nodding off during) Cowboys & Aliens. It was given 2 stars in the listings, but we figured a 2-star movie directed by Favreau starring Danuel Craig and Harrison Ford might still be fun. We were mistaken.
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Quote from: LeanneP on Oct 21, 2012, 01:20 AM
We just got back from Argo and loved it. That Afflek can direct!
Only one continuity problem: no one bleached their teeth in the 70s! And everyone smoked, so those damned teeth need to get dirtied up a little. Afflek's teeth can be seen from across the street, in the dark, from behind a curtain.
And, as a Canadian, it was neat seeing footage of Flora MacDonald and having Trudeau, Pearson and Dieffenbacher name-checked.
I really liked it too. Even though I knew what was going to happen, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see if they made it. I'm impressed with Affleck's directorial skills as well.
Agreed. Really well done. Had high expectations due to early critical acclaim and it didn't disappoint. Intense right from the get go and doesn't let up. Unbelievable story. PS. You're right on about the teeth.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Oct 21, 2012, 06:57 AM
Last night, my wife and I lost two hours of our lives watching (and, at times, nodding off during) Cowboys & Aliens. It was given 2 stars in the listings, but we figured a 2-star movie directed by Favreau starring Danuel Craig and Harrison Ford might still be fun. We were mistaken.
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yeah I couldn't make it to the end either. shit was brutal. you'd figure the lasers would make it cool.
Looper was pretty good, but 3D Frankenweenie is where it's at :smiley:
Just saw Sinister, and it was disappointing. I'm a big horror movie fan and was looking forward to it as it seemed the reviews were not as terrible as they are for most horror movies.
It has some very disturbing images and some good scares, but it's not a very good movie and the story is way too implausible to really hold it together.
Agreed with what was said here about Looper, amazing. That and Cabin in the Woods have been my favorite movies this year.
Just saw The Cabin in the Woods, pretty decent flick overall, nothing really terrifying or anything, but enjoyable.
Just saw Safety Not Guaranteed, it was cute, worth watching if you like quirky heartwarming indie movies. Wouldn't say it lived up to its RT rating, but still good (didn't think Cabin In The Woods lived up to its RT rating either though, should have been like a 45% maybe).
Looking forward to seeing Looper, big sci-fi fan and generally enjoy J.Gordon-Levitt's work.
9.79, the great ESPN documentary about the Ben Johnson steroid scandal. I lived through this disgrace and this doc is fair and illuminating. All fans of sports of any kind should check this out. Ben comes off as a nice guy as does Calvin Smith. No surprise that Carl Lewis is still a fucker hypocrite creep.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 01, 2012, 11:46 PM
9.79, the great ESPN documentary about the Ben Johnson steroid scandal. I lived through this disgrace and this doc is fair and illuminating. All fans of sports of any kind should check this out. Ben comes off as a nice guy as does Calvin Smith. No surprise that Carl Lewis is still a fucker hypocrite creep.
I thought it was well done as well Jaimoe. I lived in LA right next to LAX during the 84 Olympics and cheering for Carl Lewis is one of my earliest sports memories. I got to see weightlifting at Loyola Marymount and boxing at the Forum as a 6 year old. There's the answer to the Age thread.
I'm constantly fascinated by misguided outrage over PED's in any sport, particularly sports that require one specific skill, i.e. running or biking. I just assume that in the time that I've been alive, the best in the world is always juiced. Flo Jo? C'mon. When I was taking a sports law class a few years back, we had a top rep from USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency) lecture for 90 minutes. All she talked about was the politics of the agency and how they were committed to busting Lance Armstrong. This was 2006. As with vaccination research, doping detection receives minimal financial investment due to lack of investment incentive and always lags behind money making athletic machines that benefit from beating the newest detection methods through creation of new masking agents or advanced undetectable PEDs.
While everyone gets 'outraged' over Lance, every single other rider on his team and those that won or finished in the top 5 over the same years he competed all have been busted at one time or another. Point being, all were juiced.
I know I went off on a tangent but I do believe that Lewis was cheating just like Dennis Mitchell and Linford Christie. I'm happy that Ben Johnson had his story told.
I was 20 when this all went down. I followed Lewis and the US track team since the early 80s. The whole "Canada is the only country cheating" really stung and we now all know it was unfounded. At least Ben is good natured and candid about it all. He's still looked at as a pariah in Canada and Carl Lewis will always be viewed as a major asshole.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 01, 2012, 11:46 PM
9.79, the great ESPN documentary about the Ben Johnson steroid scandal. I lived through this disgrace and this doc is fair and illuminating. All fans of sports of any kind should check this out. Ben comes off as a nice guy as does Calvin Smith. No surprise that Carl Lewis is still a fucker hypocrite creep.
This is about the only thing ESPN does well anymore. I saw Ghosts of Mississippi last week or and Benji last night and both docs were excellent! :thumbsup:
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 01, 2012, 11:46 PM
9.79, the great ESPN documentary about the Ben Johnson steroid scandal. I lived through this disgrace and this doc is fair and illuminating. All fans of sports of any kind should check this out. Ben comes off as a nice guy as does Calvin Smith. No surprise that Carl Lewis is still a fucker hypocrite creep.
This is about the only thing ESPN does well anymore. I saw Ghosts of Mississippi last week or and Benji last night and both docs were excellent! :thumbsup:
Have you seen the one on Terry Fox produced by Steve Nash? Beautiful.¡'-'
Black Swan was pretty good. I give it 4/5 although some of the stuff towards the end was a little dumb.
Go see Skyfall! Preferably in Imax. I give it a 4.5 out of 5
Snow White and the Huntsman- it was okay. The effects were pretty cool, but it ended a bit abruptly imo.
I had the opportunity to watch "Lincoln" tonight. It was great. How can you go wrong with Spielberg and Day-Lewis? Afterall, Daniel Day-Lewis has been proclaimed the greatest actor of our time.
I'm suprised that noone has mentioned here.
I'm going to see Lincoln this weekend...heard it was really great!!
last weekend I saw Silver Linings Playbook and thought it was really good. I think anyone would like it. Bradley Cooper was great, especially since I had only seen him in The Hangover before this.
I also really liked Argo when I saw that about a month ago, and liked Safety Not Guaranteed a lot as well.
As far as the greatest actor of our time, that goes to Denzel Washington.
I watched Abduction a few weeks ago and noticed the main character had an MMJ poster in his room!
went to see Flight this weekend instead of Lincoln. and Denzel was excellent, as always.
good movie.
Saw > Life of Pi.
Thought it was pretty good; hard to talk about without spoiler alet
Anna Karenina.....it was good, inspired me to read the (1679 page-yikes) book!
Saw Lincoln last Friday afternoon. While I checked my watch a few times, it runs 2 hrs 20 mins, it is a really good movie! Daniel Day Lewis should easily get some Oscar Noms for that one.
And then I got to watch my Netflix movies... I will state with a fact of certainty that Tim Burton and Seth Grahame-Smith should not work together on movies every again! Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Killer and Dark Shadows were terrible!! Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Killer was nothing like the book, most of the plot was changed. I thought the book was okay, but the movie was just bad. Some may like it if they didn't read the book and have expectations. Dark Shadows was just a waste of time in my opinion...
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Dec 09, 2012, 01:23 AM
As far as the greatest actor of our time, that goes to Denzel Washington.
I was just restating Oprah's opinion, yo. :cheesy:
Just saw A Separation. It was awesome. Interesting seeing the differences, as well as the similarities, between Iran/U.S and more importantly, Iranians/Americans. And it would be good just for that factor, but more importantly, the themes (love, morality, loss) are universal and presented in a truly honest and compelling way.
Quote from: exist10z on Dec 19, 2012, 10:54 PM
Just saw A Separation. It was awesome. Interesting seeing the differences, as well as the similarities, between Iran/U.S and more importantly, Iranians/Americans. And it wold be good just for that factor, but more importantly, the themes (love, morality, loss) are universal and presented in a truly honest and compelling way.
I've been lazy about coming here lately since I watch so many movies. But yeah, best movie I've seen all year and agree with everything you said.
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Quote from: exist10z on Dec 19, 2012, 10:54 PM
Just saw A Separation. It was awesome. Interesting seeing the differences, as well as the similarities, between Iran/U.S and more importantly, Iranians/Americans. And it wold be good just for that factor, but more importantly, the themes (love, morality, loss) are universal and presented in a truly honest and compelling way.
I've been lazy about coming here lately since I watch so many movies. But yeah, best movie I've seen all year and agree with everything you said.
Tell me about watching a lot of movies, since November 1st I've watched 26 movies/documentaries. A Separation was for sure one the best new movies I've seen this year, and holds it's own with many of the older/classic movies I've seen this year.
I watched The Queen of Versailles tonight, good documentary, interesting, sad (on so many levels).
The Cabin In The Woods was pretty cool. I give it 4.5 out of 5
We took the boys out to see The Hobbit and really enjoyed ourselves. It was gorgeous to look at and was a fun ride. There is a tonal skewing - as compared to LOTR - toward the preteen boy crowd but I'm cool with that.
We saw The Impossible over the weekend.
Very powerful and emotional story. And incredible effects to recreate that disaster.
I think it's the best movie I saw all year, and I saw a lot. I can't imagine why it is not nominated for best picture.
The children in the movie were incredible as well.
Lincoln, tonight and it was amazing, i loved almost every second.
Quote from: LeanneP on Jan 05, 2013, 01:40 AM
We took the boys out to see The Hobbit and really enjoyed ourselves. It was gorgeous to look at and was a fun ride. There is a tonal skewing - as compared to LOTR - toward the preteen boy crowd but I'm cool with that.
I thought it was awesome. I really love The Lord of the Rings (both the books and movies) as well. I've seen it twice now, I think I'm just gonna keep going until the cinema stops showing it.
I just watched Winters Bone. It was interesting.
50/50 and Looper
I enjoyed them both, and Seth Rogen didn't bug me for a change, which is a testament to the quality of 50/50. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a hell of an actor.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 23, 2013, 10:55 PM
50/50 and Looper
I enjoyed them both, and Seth Rogen didn't bug me for a change, which is a testament to the quality of 50/50. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a hell of an actor.
Agreed. Have you seen The Lookout? Plus, it has One Big Holiday...
The Lookout Crash (edited).mov (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkSY-tcldDo#ws)
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 23, 2013, 10:55 PM
50/50 and Looper
I enjoyed them both, and Seth Rogen didn't bug me for a change, which is a testament to the quality of 50/50. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a hell of an actor.
Agreed. Have you seen The Lookout? Plus, it has One Big Holiday...
Nope. Is it good, other than the soundtrack?
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Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 23, 2013, 11:03 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 23, 2013, 10:55 PM
50/50 and Looper
I enjoyed them both, and Seth Rogen didn't bug me for a change, which is a testament to the quality of 50/50. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a hell of an actor.
Agreed. Have you seen The Lookout? Plus, it has One Big Holiday...
Nope. Is it good, other than the soundtrack?
It was a while ago, but I believe I did like it, and was impressed with JGL. I also enjoyed Looper.
You should check out this interview from Nerdist Podcast. Its very interesting.
http://www.nerdist.com/2012/10/nerdist-podcast-joseph-gordon-levitt/ (http://www.nerdist.com/2012/10/nerdist-podcast-joseph-gordon-levitt/)
Silver Linings Playbook. Both leads are outstanding and Bobby D. shines, as well. Poignant, sensitive, humorous, thoughtful, and happening all around us. Now more than ever does this society need to talk about and address mental disorders.
Mama: A great little horror film/ghost story. Good acting, locales (shot mostly in Southern Ontario and Quebec) and a movie with heart and a soul, not unlike other Guillermo del Toro horror pictures The Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth. By no means is Mama big-budget, but it is well-written and tells a heartbreaking and intriguing story even if you aren't easily frightened.
Quote from: smhoffmann02 on Jan 28, 2013, 01:16 PM
Silver Linings Playbook. Both leads are outstanding and Bobby D. shines, as well. Poignant, sensitive, humorous, thoughtful, and happening all around us. Now more than ever does this society need to talk about and address mental disorders.
Good soundtrack too: Stevie Wonder, Dead Weather, Alambama Shakes, Led Zeppelin, White Stripes, Alt-J, Bob Dylan/Johnny Cash doing Girl From North Country
Silver Linings Playbook was a good movie, not perfect but really good, and the music was amazing.
I indulged my intellectual side last night and went to see Django Unchained. It's right up there with Tarantino's best. Given the language and violence, probably not one to take your maiden aunt to this weekend.
Agreed with the posters above about silver linings playbook. Went in thinking it was just a chick flick love story and came out totally surprised. Great acting! Also Jennifer Lawrence was a total smoke show, :happy:
Resolution
Good solid flick overall, liked the randomness of some of the humor in the film. It did remind me a little bit of Cabin in the Woods, but I preferred this to that overall.
I just watched John Dies at the End, and i was thoroughly entertained. It was and is a sci-fi horror comedy with twin peaks like weirdness. Low budget film but well made and very fun. It's based off of the book by David Wong who is a writer for cracked. I loved the movie and hope to read the book in my free time. I highly suggest to anyone who finds sce-fi horror comedy to be entertaining and if you like twin peaks and enjoy wacky humor.
Went to see Central Park Five this weekend. A documentary about a group of 5 teenagers who were wrongfully accused of raping and attacking a female jogger in Central Park. Very disturbing police behavior that got these innocent kids convicted, and sad to see the ridiculous racism that existed in NYC in 1989!! Really good movie though, highly recommend!
I also watched Crossfire Hurricane, about The Rolling Stones, this weekend at home. Also great! :thumbsup:
Saw "Zero Dark Thirty" the other night. Really loved it. Kathryn Bigelow can really make those dramatic-suspense moments all through-out the movie. Like she did on "The Hurt Locker". I think it's a big shame that she and Ben Affleck didn't get nominations for directing at the oscars.
Quote from: ffghtrs on Feb 04, 2013, 02:27 AM
I just watched John Dies at the End, and i was thoroughly entertained. It was and is a sci-fi horror comedy with twin peaks like weirdness. Low budget film but well made and very fun. It's based off of the book by David Wong who is a writer for cracked. I loved the movie and hope to read the book in my free time. I highly suggest to anyone who finds sce-fi horror comedy to be entertaining and if you like twin peaks and enjoy wacky humor.
It's on my radar. I'm a fan of the film's director, Don Coscarelli (Phantam, Bubba Ho-Tep).
Went to see "Lincoln" yesterday. It wasn't a hit, only ok for me, spielberg is not exciting like he used to. But still it was an important lesson of history, not just for the USA...
Quote from: Tomer on Feb 06, 2013, 08:30 AM
Went to see "Lincoln" yesterday. It wasn't a hit, only ok for me, spielberg is not exciting like he used to. But still it was an important lesson of history, not just for the USA...
Yes, moreso a history lesson compared to the revisionist event that is Argo.
Just watched Lars and the Real Girl. Not a bad movie, but I wish there was a little more to it towards the end.
This isn't a new movie but finally got around to seeing the documentary How To Die In Oregon - about the Death with Dignity law. Great film and an important subject, but definitely hard to watch.
"Seven Psychopaths" finally arrive here, so went last night. Pretty cool, love it lot more than "Bruge". Sam Rockwell is so great, all of the cast. Kinda unfounded(?) in some parts, but lots of fun and even smart. Love it.
I really like Seven Psychopaths. But I thought In Bruges was a better movie all together. Although Christopher Walken and Woody Harrelson were amazing as always. My favorite Harrelson role though is in Zombieland, i get that the zombie fad is getting annoying but i still love them. And Walken is always amazing.
Quote from: ffghtrs on Feb 11, 2013, 02:00 PM
I really like Seven Psychopaths. But I thought In Bruges was a better movie all together. Although Christopher Walken and Woody Harrelson were amazing as always. My favorite Harrelson role though is in Zombieland, i get that the zombie fad is getting annoying but i still love them. And Walken is always amazing.
LOVE Zombieland! I just watched it again two weeks ago, after I saw "Gangster Squad" (same director). Still awesome.
Quote from: Tomer on Feb 06, 2013, 08:30 AM
Went to see "Lincoln" yesterday. It wasn't a hit, only ok for me, spielberg is not exciting like he used to. But still it was an important lesson of history, not just for the USA...
once you make the perfect movie everything else pales
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Watch Flight last weekend... Really liked the artistic approach to the airstrip in the first 5 minutes... Oscar worthy if you ask me! :evil:
Finally got around to watching Skyfall since it recently came out, not a well made Bond movie thats for sure, but was at least no worse than your typical shoot em up flick. Was hoping for a little more have Javier (sp) as the villian. I keep on looking for a reason to go to the movies, but there doesn't seem like there is anything too worth while out currently. Really want to see The Gatekeepers, but it hasn't made its way to DC yet.
Watched a good one and a bad one over the weekend...
Good one - Fat Kid Rules The World.... Typical coming of age movie where two teenagers use each other for their own reasons and the promise of a punk band is the driving force. Decent for an independent film that was looking for financing on kickstarter.com.
Bad One - Taken 2... I understand it's an action movie, but make some of the story believable... for instance his daughter can't pass her drivers license test in the US but all of a sudden is an expert driver in Istanbul Turkey driving manual speed as she's chased by the cops and bad guys. C'mon Man!! And the worst was Liam Neeson gave his stiffest performance yet....
We rented "Beasts of the Southern Wild" over the weekend.
it was wonderful!
I recently watched The Art of Rap and Ice-T could possibly be the worst director of all-time.
I also watched The Raven which wasn't bad, but it needed more action. I watched Taken 2 as well which also wasn't too bad.
Just watched the Gatekeepers, a great documentary and by far the best movie I have seen in quite a while. Not one-sided at all and well thoughtout which you hardly ever find in documentaries as someone is usually has an agenda.
I watched The Master last weekend... snooze fest... With all the critical acclaim for Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman I expected something enjoyable... maybe it was just too smart of a movie for my simple little mind.
Does anybody watch movies?? :shocked:
I seen The Man From Earth which was pretty cool. The trailer looks like crap and I never would've given it a chance had it not been recommended. Also, I seen Act of Valor which was kinda cool for action, but not much else. Prometheus was a very enjoyable movie. I'm not sure why some folks didn't like it.
Looking forward to Evil Dead though :cool: The original is great and the remake should be even better
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Mar 29, 2013, 12:26 AM
Does anybody watch movies?? :shocked:
I seen The Man From Earth which was pretty cool. The trailer looks like crap and I never would've given it a chance had it not been recommended. Also, I seen Act of Valor which was kinda cool for action, but not much else. Prometheus was a very enjoyable movie. I'm not sure why some folks didn't like it.
Looking forward to Evil Dead though :cool: The original is great and the remake should be even better
cue Jaimoe for Evil Dead discussion! :grin: I'm actually looking forward to seeing ED as I've read they don't try to portray the same story. What I understand is that it is an entirely new direction on the original. I'm interested.
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Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Mar 29, 2013, 12:26 AM
Does anybody watch movies?? :shocked:
I seen The Man From Earth which was pretty cool. The trailer looks like crap and I never would've given it a chance had it not been recommended. Also, I seen Act of Valor which was kinda cool for action, but not much else. Prometheus was a very enjoyable movie. I'm not sure why some folks didn't like it.
Looking forward to Evil Dead though :cool: The original is great and the remake should be even better
cue Jaimoe for Evil Dead discussion! :grin: I'm actually looking forward to seeing ED as I've read they don't try to portray the same story. What I understand is that it is an entirely new direction on the original. I'm interested.
The early buzz is positive too from respected geek sites and mainstream critics. Groovy!
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 29, 2013, 03:38 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 29, 2013, 03:17 PM
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Mar 29, 2013, 12:26 AM
Does anybody watch movies?? :shocked:
I seen The Man From Earth which was pretty cool. The trailer looks like crap and I never would've given it a chance had it not been recommended. Also, I seen Act of Valor which was kinda cool for action, but not much else. Prometheus was a very enjoyable movie. I'm not sure why some folks didn't like it.
Looking forward to Evil Dead though :cool: The original is great and the remake should be even better
cue Jaimoe for Evil Dead discussion! :grin: I'm actually looking forward to seeing ED as I've read they don't try to portray the same story. What I understand is that it is an entirely new direction on the original. I'm interested.
The early buzz is positive too from respected geek sites and mainstream critics. Groovy!
The really cool thing is how the people behind the original are also doing the remake. The thing that kind of hurt the original was the low budget that reduced some of the horror. Yes! As stated that early reviews indicate, this should be a good one.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Mar 30, 2013, 12:54 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Mar 29, 2013, 03:38 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Mar 29, 2013, 03:17 PM
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Mar 29, 2013, 12:26 AM
Does anybody watch movies?? :shocked:
I seen The Man From Earth which was pretty cool. The trailer looks like crap and I never would've given it a chance had it not been recommended. Also, I seen Act of Valor which was kinda cool for action, but not much else. Prometheus was a very enjoyable movie. I'm not sure why some folks didn't like it.
Looking forward to Evil Dead though :cool: The original is great and the remake should be even better
cue Jaimoe for Evil Dead discussion! :grin: I'm actually looking forward to seeing ED as I've read they don't try to portray the same story. What I understand is that it is an entirely new direction on the original. I'm interested.
The early buzz is positive too from respected geek sites and mainstream critics. Groovy!
The really cool thing is how the people behind the original are also doing the remake. The thing that kind of hurt the original was the low budget that reduced some of the horror. Yes! As stated that early reviews indicate, this should be a good one.
I respectively beg to differ regarding your low budget comment. When the original came out, especially on video, it was revered and was considered very scary for its time; in fact, it was ahead of its time. It's amazing that it even made it to production.
Part of the appeal of the Evil Dead was the small budget because it forced Raimi to be more creative and innovative along with how well it inevitably looked on home video (it sort of has a "found home video" feel) . Sure, the acting is amateur, but when it was finally released, there was nothing like the Evil Dead in the late '70s to early '80s. I vividly remember being horrified watching the original back in 1984 at my friend's house. I urge any fans of the original series, low budget filmmaking and the great Bruce Campbell to go out and get Bruce's autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor. It's a great read and the chapters on the Evil Dead movies are fascinating. Getting the first movie financed was very difficult and Raimi, Tapert and Campbell basically lucked out getting one of the Cohen brothers to help edit the original. Anyway, the original movie became one of the first movies to become hugely popular via home video; it was of a word-of-mouth discovery for many while others were lured in by the awesome box-cover art (the woman reaching out from the ground) and the Stephen King blurb.
Ah I meant that the low budget hurt the horror for myself rather than the movie as I just seen it for the first time in 2013, but it's an awesome movie. I was really getting into it until I seen the moon broadcasted onto a projector screen in the woods and the foam/plastic doll popping out of the basement trap door when he's trying to shove the girl back in.
I haven't seen the other two yet, but I'm really hoping to go see the new one this weekend.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 02, 2013, 02:54 PM
Ah I meant that the low budget hurt the horror for myself rather than the movie as I just seen it for the first time in 2013, but it's an awesome movie. I was really getting into it until I seen the moon broadcasted onto a projector screen in the woods and the foam/plastic doll popping out of the basement trap door when he's trying to shove the girl back in.
I haven't seen the other two yet, but I'm really hoping to go see the new one this weekend.
Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness are must-buys. II is one of the greatest fucked up horror/comedies of all time and Army of Darkness is a terrific and very funny Ray Harryhausen Sinbad-inspired swashbuckler/horror film. Goddamit they rule!!!!
Quote from: Mr. White on Apr 03, 2013, 06:13 PM
I remember discovering Evil Dead II on video tape in the late 1980's. I turned several people on to it and really remember how it quickly became a "cult classic". My younger brother is very into the series. He has all the different versions that have come out on DVD over the years and has a framed movie poster of Army of Darkness in his media room.
He reminds me of me. I have a framed Evil Dead II theatrical one-sheet, autographed Bruce Campbell Bubba Ho-Tep theatrical one-sheet and a couple of autographed BC books. I got into a mini argument with Bruce over the official Beta home video release date of Evil Dead. I said '82 and he said '83. He was right. Go figure :beer:
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Sep 19, 2012, 05:41 PM
Red Lights - pretty great acting from the scarcrow in this one. it was awesome until the last 3 or 4minutes then it just totally went off the deep end. a shame it had potential. still probably worth watching for fun. nice, small cast.
Liked this one a lot. Surprised it wasnt a theatrical release. I actually liked the ending, didnt see that coming.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 20, 2012, 04:05 PM
Seven Psychopaths - It was kind of like a mix of a Charlie Kauffman and a Tarantino script, but not in a good way. The writer kind of wrote himself into it as the leader character, where he's writing the script for the movie in the movie alla Adaptation. It was decent I guess, definitely not as good as Martin McDonagh's other movie In Bruges. It was cool seeing Tom Waits as usual.
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Man, I loved Seven Psychopaths. Entertaining script, awesome dialogue, and I thought Rockwell-Farrell-Walken were great together. Thought Walken's re-imagining of the Vietnamese guy's storyline was a great ending. Definitely in my Top 10 from last year. I really liked In Bruges as well, didnt realize it was the same director.
Ive heard a lot of good things about Headhunters. Its in the queue.
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Just saw Sinister, and it was disappointing. I'm a big horror movie fan and was looking forward to it as it seemed the reviews were not as terrible as they are for most horror movies.
It has some very disturbing images and some good scares, but it's not a very good movie and the story is way too implausible to really hold it together.
I dug Sinister, thought its one of the better pure horror movies of the last few years - which is as much a testament of the state of american horror movies as it is Sinister. Had a throwback feel to it and was seriously spooky. Ethan Hawke was good, great score/soundtrack that added to the creepiness. It sort of unraveled towards the end but still worth the watch overall I thought.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Feb 07, 2013, 03:47 AM
Just watched Lars and the Real Girl. Not a bad movie, but I wish there was a little more to it towards the end.
Nice, quirky little movie. I liked how the community accepted and embraced the whole thing. I dont think there's a role Gosling cant pull off. Drive was my favorite film from 2011. Saw Blue Valentine recently and thought it was really well done all around, Gosling and Michelle Williams were great. Surprisingly it actually made me feel sympathetic for Gosling's character who is sort of an anti-hero, similar to how Blow left me feeling about Johnny Depp's George Jung. Really stoked for The Place Beyond the Pines which comes out soon, directed by the same guy as Blue Valentine.
The Place Beyond the Pines - Official Trailer [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhb2F5df4Vg#ws)
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Mar 29, 2013, 12:26 AM
Does anybody watch movies?? :shocked:
I seen The Man From Earth which was pretty cool. The trailer looks like crap and I never would've given it a chance had it not been recommended.
Looking forward to Evil Dead though :cool: The original is great and the remake should be even better
I watch a ton of movies, probably 5-6 a week, yet for some reason havent checked this thread out in almost a year :grin:
When I clicked the thing to take me to last unread post, it was only 4 pages back and that was last April :shocked: , and the same page I reviewed Cabin in the Woods. Coincidentally, I came back because I saw Evil Dead thursday. Review to come shortly.
Oh, and The Man From Earth is awesome. Like you, I never wouldve checked it out had a lot of people not raved about it. So unique. Has a TV movie feel because of how cheaply made it is, but the script is so well written - and really thats all this movie needs - its easy to forget about everything else. Im a sucker for well scripted movies that take place basically in 1 or very few locations/scene sets. I found myself believing the guys story even. For those not familiar with it, its about a man who is about to relocate and says his goodbyes to a group of friends while also telling them he is a many centuries old caveman that doesnt age, and it revolves around them questioning him and him trying to convince them its true.
Evil Dead (2013)
Thought it was very good, but missing something. I think the trailer got my expectations for it to be even more violent, but there is plenty of that and not short on the gore. Quite a few memorable scenes in that regard as well. Seems like those who have seen it expected it to be scarier, but these types of horror movies I watch more for fun than the scares, and I had plenty of fun with it. Psychological horror is what freaks me out and where I go for the scares. It definitely avoided the cheesiness of the original, and I thought the story line was surprisingly well done and developed more than I expected. While it mostly follows the original, there are numerous parts that give a nod towards ED2 as well. Many of the references to ED1 are switched up in a different manner that makes it entirely new yet you see the connection, and in some cases things are totally different. Really its more of a relaunch of ED1 than a remake. I dug the sort of twist near the end with the girl. Makeup was fantastic.
Really, the only things it was missing was the acting/cast choices to a degree and some of the dialogue. Lou Taylor Pucci is the only one I even recognized (why did they make him look like a Rolling Stone journalist in 1974 though???). He was pretty good in the dickhead role, the lead girl was good, but the rest were pretty weak. I guess where it was most lacking was with the lead guy when it comes down to it. Not like I expected him to outshine Ash, but you'd think with a cult classic like this, they couldve got a decent if not recognizable young actor for that part (Heck, Cabin in the Woods got Thor). They kept the humor aspect with this one (Why dont you come down here so I can....., pretty boy :grin: ), but couldve used a little more of it I thought, or at least made some of the non-story line dialogue more interesting. All in all, these are minor complaints. Overall, really enjoyed it. Id say I liked Cabin in the Woods a little more, but this has to be one of the best horror movies in the last 3-5 years.
4.2/5
Oh, and surprised it wasnt brought up in here, but RIP Roger Ebert. Here is a good piece by him I read this morning
http://www.salon.com/2011/09/15/roger_ebert/ (http://www.salon.com/2011/09/15/roger_ebert/)
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Seven Psychopaths - It was kind of like a mix of a Charlie Kauffman and a Tarantino script, but not in a good way. The writer kind of wrote himself into it as the leader character, where he's writing the script for the movie in the movie alla Adaptation. It was decent I guess, definitely not as good as Martin McDonagh's other movie In Bruges. It was cool seeing Tom Waits as usual.
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Man, I loved Seven Psychopaths. Entertaining script, awesome dialogue, and I thought Rockwell-Farrell-Walken were great together. Thought Walken's re-imagining of the Vietnamese guy's storyline was a great ending. Definitely in my Top 10 from last year. I really liked In Bruges as well, didnt realize it was the same director.
Ive heard a lot of good things about Headhunters. Its in the queue.
I thought Seven Psychopaths was a decent flick without much substance. Really enjoyed the first part of the movie, but not really sold on the whole plot and the ending really didn't do it for me. I was thoroughly entertained though watching it, as I am with most Walken movies.
I have yet to see Blue Valentine, but I do hear good things. I have The Ides of March that I need to watch. It looks boring, but I also hear good things so I hope that it doesn't let me down. I just re-watched Drive the other day and was looking forward to another one until I read that it was in the works and then it recently got canceled :angry:.
I'm looking forward to The Place Beyond The Pines. I probably won't get to see it in theaters so I'll have to end up watching whenever it is released onto DVD. I do plan on seeing Evil Dead later this week and I hope it does live up to all of the good reviews. Back on track to Mr. Gosling movies, this trailer came out the other day and has a Drive look to it so I'll just leave that right here.....
Only God Forgives Official Red Band Trailer #1 (2013) - Ryan Gosling Thriller HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqAeVosG4zI#ws)
Quote from: manonthemoon on Apr 07, 2013, 11:11 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 06, 2013, 02:25 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 20, 2012, 04:05 PM
Seven Psychopaths - It was kind of like a mix of a Charlie Kauffman and a Tarantino script, but not in a good way. The writer kind of wrote himself into it as the leader character, where he's writing the script for the movie in the movie alla Adaptation. It was decent I guess, definitely not as good as Martin McDonagh's other movie In Bruges. It was cool seeing Tom Waits as usual.
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Man, I loved Seven Psychopaths. Entertaining script, awesome dialogue, and I thought Rockwell-Farrell-Walken were great together. Thought Walken's re-imagining of the Vietnamese guy's storyline was a great ending. Definitely in my Top 10 from last year. I really liked In Bruges as well, didnt realize it was the same director.
Ive heard a lot of good things about Headhunters. Its in the queue.
I thought Seven Psychopaths was a decent flick without much substance. Really enjoyed the first part of the movie, but not really sold on the whole plot and the ending really didn't do it for me. I was thoroughly entertained though watching it, as I am with most Walken movies.
I mean, I love movies with substance, underlying messages, epiphanies, etc but I didnt expect Seven Psychopaths to be one of those movies. I think its a stretch to really knock it for that. Basically its a comedy, with a little action and some drama. I was also thoroughly entertained, thought it was hilarious, and the script was unique/interesting and had more to it than I wouldve expected. For me, it really delivered in those areas and thats all I could ask of it in this instance.
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I have yet to see Blue Valentine, but I do hear good things. I have The Ides of March that I need to watch. It looks boring, but I also hear good things so I hope that it doesn't let me down. I just re-watched Drive the other day and was looking forward to another one until I read that it was in the works and then it recently got canceled :angry:.
I'm looking forward to The Place Beyond The Pines. I probably won't get to see it in theaters so I'll have to end up watching whenever it is released onto DVD. I do plan on seeing Evil Dead later this week and I hope it does live up to all of the good reviews. Back on track to Mr. Gosling movies, this trailer came out the other day and has a Drive look to it so I'll just leave that right here.....
Blue Valentine was really well made, and the acting was top notch from Gosling and Williams, but Im not sure how much I really liked it. Certainly have no interest in seeing it again, it was sort of depressing to watch, but it was well done, thought provoking, and I think worth a viewing. Havent seen Ides of March yet, seemed to get a lot of mixed reviews. Didnt know there was supposed to be a Drive sequel. Im not sure a sequel wouldve really worked, but who knows. Im cool with no sequel. Never heard of Only God Forgives. Definitely reminiscent of Drive, same director obviously, but it also looks like it going for other similarities - highly stylized/shot, infrequent but graphic violence, reliant on score/soundtrack in hand with possibly minimal dialogue once again. Looks interesting!
As long as you arent expecting the Evil Dead original but with better effects, Id be surprised if you didnt enjoy this relaunch. Its a lot of fun.
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Quote from: manonthemoon on Apr 07, 2013, 11:11 PM
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 20, 2012, 04:05 PM
Seven Psychopaths - It was kind of like a mix of a Charlie Kauffman and a Tarantino script, but not in a good way. The writer kind of wrote himself into it as the leader character, where he's writing the script for the movie in the movie alla Adaptation. It was decent I guess, definitely not as good as Martin McDonagh's other movie In Bruges. It was cool seeing Tom Waits as usual.
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Man, I loved Seven Psychopaths. Entertaining script, awesome dialogue, and I thought Rockwell-Farrell-Walken were great together. Thought Walken's re-imagining of the Vietnamese guy's storyline was a great ending. Definitely in my Top 10 from last year. I really liked In Bruges as well, didnt realize it was the same director.
Ive heard a lot of good things about Headhunters. Its in the queue.
I thought Seven Psychopaths was a decent flick without much substance. Really enjoyed the first part of the movie, but not really sold on the whole plot and the ending really didn't do it for me. I was thoroughly entertained though watching it, as I am with most Walken movies.
I mean, I love movies with substance, underlying messages, epiphanies, etc but I didnt expect Seven Psychopaths to be one of those movies. I think its a stretch to really knock it for that. Basically its a comedy, with a little action and some drama. I was also thoroughly entertained, thought it was hilarious, and the script was unique/interesting and had more to it than I wouldve expected. For me, it really delivered in those areas and thats all I could ask of it in this instance.
I'm with Manonthemoon on this in that i enjoyed the first half, and thought the ending sucked. A lot of times the end can make or break a film for me. Wasn't bothered by the "without much substance" as i think sometimes style IS the substance.
I don't think I could even do a top ten from last year, a lot of movies disappointed. Django Unchained, Moonrise Kingdom, A Separation, and Headhunters were my favorites that i've seen so far. I have Searching for Sugarman at home from Netflix that I'll watch soon.
BTW - Thought Cabin in the Woods sucked too ;)
I watched Donnie Darko last night for the 2nd time. First time was many years ago and I didn't remember much. There's a good and weird movie in you're in the mood...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iRkkrwsjLj4/ThcHnQicrqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gSyMeME0cmQ/s1600/Donnie+Darko+%25282001%2529.jpg)
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I watched Donnie Darko last night for the 2nd time. First time was many years ago and I didn't remember much. There's a good and weird movie in you're in the mood...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iRkkrwsjLj4/ThcHnQicrqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gSyMeME0cmQ/s1600/Donnie+Darko+%25282001%2529.jpg)
Love, love, love, Donnie Darko. I recommend only seeing the original theatrical release. The director's cut fills-in too much of the mind-fuck mystery and is generally just not as fascinating.
and while we're on the subject of fucked up movies, I saw this over the weekend:
(http://www.spinetinglermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/nicole-kidman-stoker-poster-01.jpg)
yowza. crazy movie. some really cool effects too. The main character had heightened senses so they let the audience hear things the way she heard them. a fucked up movie for sure..if you're into that sort of thing! :shocked:
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 20, 2012, 04:05 PM
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Relentlessly awesome :thumbsup:
Yeah, trying to see Stoker but only one theater near me got it and it's already bumped out after two weeks. Looks like I'll be waiting for it 'til it comes out on DVD. I wouldn't expect anything less than fucked up from Chan-Wook Park.
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Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Relentlessly awesome :thumbsup:
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure it will be remade for American audiences so everyone catch this first!
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Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Relentlessly awesome :thumbsup:
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure it will be remade for American audiences so everyone catch this first!
Headhunters is actually a Norwegian film. One of its lead actors is the excellent Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, aka evil Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones; he's also good in the recent scary little horror film, Mama.
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Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Relentlessly awesome :thumbsup:
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure it will be remade for American audiences so everyone catch this first!
Headhunters is actually a Norwegian film. One of its lead actors is the excellent Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, aka evil Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones; he's also good in the recent scary little horror film, Mama.
You beat me to it :thumbsup: I knew it was Norwegian but I had NO IDEA that was Jaime Lannister? That dude is smokin' hot, so I hear.
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 20, 2012, 04:05 PM
Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Relentlessly awesome :thumbsup:
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure it will be remade for American audiences so everyone catch this first!
Headhunters is actually a Norwegian film. One of its lead actors is the excellent Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, aka evil Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones; he's also good in the recent scary little horror film, Mama.
You beat me to it :thumbsup: I knew it was Norwegian but I had NO IDEA that was Jaime Lannister? That dude is smokin' hot, so I hear.
He's Danish too. He plays two brothers in Mama.
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Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 08, 2013, 09:20 AM
I watched Donnie Darko last night for the 2nd time. First time was many years ago and I didn't remember much. There's a good and weird movie in you're in the mood...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iRkkrwsjLj4/ThcHnQicrqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gSyMeME0cmQ/s1600/Donnie+Darko+%25282001%2529.jpg)
Love, love, love, Donnie Darko. I recommend only seeing the original theatrical release. The director's cut fills-in too much of the mind-fuck mystery and is generally just not as fascinating.
Who doesn't love Frank or Seth Rogen not actually being seth rogen in a movie.
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Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 08, 2013, 09:20 AM
I watched Donnie Darko last night for the 2nd time. First time was many years ago and I didn't remember much. There's a good and weird movie in you're in the mood...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iRkkrwsjLj4/ThcHnQicrqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gSyMeME0cmQ/s1600/Donnie+Darko+%25282001%2529.jpg)
Love, love, love, Donnie Darko. I recommend only seeing the original theatrical release. The director's cut fills-in too much of the mind-fuck mystery and is generally just not as fascinating.
Who doesn't love Frank or Seth Rogen not actually being seth rogen in a movie.
And Phantom Planet leader Alexander Greenwald is great as Donnie's evil high school foil Seth Devlin.
The entire casting of the Darko family is perfect. I love the underrated character actor Holmes Osborne who that played Donnie's dad. He was also great in the bleak 1997 Paul Schrader/Russell Banks thriller, which also stars "lightweights" Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, Willem Dafoe and James Coburn. Highly fuckin' recommended.
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Headhunters - Awesome Swedish thriller about an art thief who gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Highly recommend it, especially if your into other Swedish movies.
Relentlessly awesome :thumbsup:
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure it will be remade for American audiences so everyone catch this first!
Headhunters is actually a Norwegian film. One of its lead actors is the excellent Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, aka evil Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones; he's also good in the recent scary little horror film, Mama.
Eh, close enough! They sounded like Swedes to me.
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I watched Donnie Darko last night for the 2nd time. First time was many years ago and I didn't remember much. There's a good and weird movie in you're in the mood...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iRkkrwsjLj4/ThcHnQicrqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gSyMeME0cmQ/s1600/Donnie+Darko+%25282001%2529.jpg)
Love, love, love, Donnie Darko. I recommend only seeing the original theatrical release. The director's cut fills-in too much of the mind-fuck mystery and is generally just not as fascinating.
Who doesn't love Frank or Seth Rogen not actually being seth rogen in a movie.
And Phantom Planet leader Alexander Greenwald is great as Donnie's evil high school foil Seth Devlin.
The entire casting of the Darko family is perfect. I love the underrated character actor Holmes Osborne who that played Donnie's dad. He was also great in the bleak 1997 Paul Schrader/Russell Banks thriller, which also stars "lightweights" Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, Willem Dafoe and James Coburn. Highly fuckin' recommended.
I take it youre talking about Affliction? Been meaning to see that for awhile now, but I thought it was a drama, not a thriller?
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Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 08, 2013, 09:20 AM
I watched Donnie Darko last night for the 2nd time. First time was many years ago and I didn't remember much. There's a good and weird movie in you're in the mood...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iRkkrwsjLj4/ThcHnQicrqI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gSyMeME0cmQ/s1600/Donnie+Darko+%25282001%2529.jpg)
Love, love, love, Donnie Darko. I recommend only seeing the original theatrical release. The director's cut fills-in too much of the mind-fuck mystery and is generally just not as fascinating.
Who doesn't love Frank or Seth Rogen not actually being seth rogen in a movie.
And Phantom Planet leader Alexander Greenwald is great as Donnie's evil high school foil Seth Devlin.
The entire casting of the Darko family is perfect. I love the underrated character actor Holmes Osborne who that played Donnie's dad. He was also great in the bleak 1997 Paul Schrader/Russell Banks thriller, which also stars "lightweights" Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, Willem Dafoe and James Coburn. Highly fuckin' recommended.
I take it youre talking about Affliction? Been meaning to see that for awhile now, but I thought it was a drama, not a thriller?
It plays as both. Psychological drama or thriller. Anyway, a good film and Coburn's last.
Donnie Darko is awesome. Stupid man suit!
I watched Savages and I recommend it. Also seen The Ides Of March, slow but interesting. Not the best movie as it ends and doesn't really follow up on anything so I assume that's why it got such good reviews.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 11, 2013, 12:47 AM
I watched Savages and I recommend it.
Saw it last year and enjoyed it. Didnt love the double ending if you will, but didnt really have a problem with it. I could see people disliking it because of that, but not much else to complain about although the whole Blake Lively doing both her best friends who are both each others best friends as well was a little weird. I also question their "plan" to flee before having to do business with the cartel, but it certainly made the film more entertaining. Acting was solid all around, I thought even Taylor Kitsch was surprisingly good/convincing. Benicio was awesome. Aaron Johnson was really good, Ive been impressed with him the few times Ive seen him (this, Kick Ass, Nowhere Boy).
I definitely would recommend Nowhere Boy for anyone who hasnt seen it. Aaron Johnson plays a teenage John Lennon and its about his relationship with his aunt, uncle, & mother, and him discovering music, learning to play it, forming bands, etc.
Pitch Perfect. It was pretty funny.
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Pitch Perfect. It was pretty funny.
Rebel Wilson is a riot in that movie.
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Pitch Perfect. It was pretty funny.
Rebel Wilson is a riot in that movie.
I couldn't stop laughing at everything she said.
Room 237
A very interesting document but can't say I agree with everyone's take on "The Shining", but its still interesting to see how and why they believe all of the symbolisms in the movie mean. Some I can see, but a lot are stretches for me.
Repo Man
was really interesting if you like gonzoish style comedy. I can see why it was considered very experimental for its time, plus some 80's punk flair, sci fi, and violence throw in. Really a great entertaining film that has a little bit of everything going on.
I know I'm very late on this, but watched this for the first time over the weekend and loved it:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9c/Magnolia_poster.jpg)
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 15, 2013, 08:53 AM
I know I'm very late on this, but watched this for the first time over the weekend and loved it:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9c/Magnolia_poster.jpg)
Great movie LBSUNFLWR, I loved it too.
Personally finally watched Prometheus and loved it so much it went right into my library :cool:
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Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 11, 2013, 12:47 AM
I watched Savages and I recommend it.
Saw it last year and enjoyed it. Didnt love the double ending if you will, but didnt really have a problem with it. I could see people disliking it because of that, but not much else to complain about although the whole Blake Lively doing both her best friends who are both each others best friends as well was a little weird. I also question their "plan" to flee before having to do business with the cartel, but it certainly made the film more entertaining. Acting was solid all around, I thought even Taylor Kitsch was surprisingly good/convincing. Benicio was awesome. Aaron Johnson was really good, Ive been impressed with him the few times Ive seen him (this, Kick Ass, Nowhere Boy).
I definitely would recommend Nowhere Boy for anyone who hasnt seen it. Aaron Johnson plays a teenage John Lennon and its about his relationship with his aunt, uncle, & mother, and him discovering music, learning to play it, forming bands, etc.
I also didn't care too much for the double ending. The original one they had in place worked out a lot better than the one they chose. Maybe they could've had a blend of the two. I agree on the acting, it was quite well done.
I seen Zookeeper and I figured it would've been a little bit more humorous. There was only about three funny parts in the entire movie.
I watched End of Watch and I didn't understand the high praise it got. It was ok but there's much better cop movies out there.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 20, 2013, 12:13 PM
I seen Zookeeper and I figured it would've been a little bit more humorous. There was only about three funny parts in the entire movie.
I watched End of Watch and I didn't understand the high praise it got. It was ok but there's much better cop movies out there.
That Kevin James Zookeeper movie? Havent seen it but it looked awful.
I really liked End of Watch. What much better cop movies have come out in the last 10 years? A few that I liked a lot off the top of my head are We Own The Night, Brooklyn's Finest, and Pride and Glory, but none of them Id call much better than End of Watch, if better at all.
The Master.
While PSH puts on a great proformance as is the norm I really couldn't get into the movie. At first it seemed quirky and slightly interesting with Phoenix's character and his story, but then it was just monotonous to me and dragged on. I feel like there was not much of a story and no one I could relate to in the flick, kind of like There will be blood. Some great acting by PSH and the others were above average but in the end it was barely an above average flick and I wouldn't consider watching it a second time.
Quote from: manonthemoon on Apr 22, 2013, 10:03 PM
The Master.
While PSH puts on a great proformance as is the norm I really couldn't get into the movie. At first it seemed quirky and slightly interesting with Phoenix's character and his story, but then it was just monotonous to me and dragged on. I feel like there was not much of a story and no one I could relate to in the flick, kind of like There will be blood. Some great acting by PSH and the others were above average but in the end it was barely an above average flick and I wouldn't consider watching it a second time.
I have yet to see The Master, BUT, I feel like PTA has become increasingly self indulgent. How much I have
enjoyed his movies goes directly in order of release. Hard Eight is my favorite, and I love Boogie Nights as well. I really liked Magnolia, but its where the self indulgence starts to show to a lesser degree. Punch Drunk Love was pretty good for what it was, but I have no interest in seeing it again. TWBB has aspects that are no doubt excellent (DDL, cinematography, direction, among others) and I thought it was well done overall but Im not sure how much I really enjoyed it aside from DDL, and the self indulgence (see 20 minute opening sequence with no dialogue for starters) was part of the reason why. I also have no interest in ever seeing TWBB again. The Master looks like more of the same, but if anything I think I'll still come away thinking it was worth the 1 watch for Phoenix and PSH.
Many reviews on message boards that Ive read echo your thoughts on The Master - great acting, but pretty boring overall somehow. Im sure Ill see it at some point, but Ive passed it over a lot lately.
There Will Be Blood is a flat-out modern (psycholgoical) western masterpiece. I originally left the theatre scratching my head wondering if I even liked the film. But the darn thing stuck with me for weeks and though I haven't re-watched it since it's original release, I can vividly recall themes and certain scenes - the opening 20 mintues being one of them. I see the latter as a stylistic choice and/or a nod to the old masters such as Terence Malick, Kurosawa, Sturges and Ford: i.e., the use of quiet and sweeping long-shots to direct the narrative. I believe Anderson succeeds in treading the fine line between self-indulgence and genius. Oh, and I think the casting - and acting - was excellent. It reminds me of how it was done in the classic film era where studio producers would hire a star or two and surround them with great character actors or little-known up-and-comers (Kubrick did this too).
I can't speak for Magnolia and The Master, but Boogie Nights made me feel dirty (which I think is its intent), but it's funny - and sobering. I'm not sure it's a great film though. Punch Drunk Love contains one of the only good Adam Sandler performances, so it deserves our admiration on that merit alone (plus I generally like black comedies).
Anyone who likes Magnolia should see this. it came out before Magnolia and is pretty reminiscent right down to the ending. I like PTA but he's really not that original.
(http://cineplex.media.baselineresearch.com/images/208824/208824_large.jpg)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 20, 2013, 05:36 PM
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I seen Zookeeper and I figured it would've been a little bit more humorous. There was only about three funny parts in the entire movie.
I watched End of Watch and I didn't understand the high praise it got. It was ok but there's much better cop movies out there.
That Kevin James Zookeeper movie? Havent seen it but it looked awful.
I really liked End of Watch. What much better cop movies have come out in the last 10 years? A few that I liked a lot off the top of my head are We Own The Night, Brooklyn's Finest, and Pride and Glory, but none of them Id call much better than End of Watch, if better at all.
Yes that's the one. There really isn't any good comedies out so I took a chance with Zookeeper.
ZOOKEEPER - '64 meat lovers pizza' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3eRi8za23s#ws)
I don't think Ive ever seen Pride and Glory, but another movie you can throw in there is The Departed.
If you don't see The Master on the big screen, then you'll miss a lot. I saw it 2x and left fully satisfied each time. The beauty of this film cannot be captured on a TV format, IMO. I'd pay admission again for only a handful of scenes, it was that good.
Saw this recently and really liked it:
Safety Not Guaranteed - Official Trailer (2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiJ8rPu4vU#ws)
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 23, 2013, 07:31 AM
Punch Drunk Love contains one of the only good Adam Sandler performances, so it deserves our admiration on that merit alone (plus I generally like black comedies).
I mean, can you really judge comedic actors on their performances? Or in a comedy movie at least?! I actually think all of Sandlers dramas - PDL, Spanglish, Reign Over me - he was very good and all are good films. I actually wish he'd start doing to dramas because his comedies since the turn of the century has almost all been awful.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 24, 2013, 01:50 PM
I don't think Ive ever seen Pride and Glory, but another movie you can throw in there is The Departed.
I almost was going to put this in that previous post, but for me at least there's a difference between "cop movie" and "crime drama". Movies like The Departed, American Gangster, Lawless, The Town, Heat, etc I wouldnt call cop movies because while despite having a main character (or more than one) that is a cop, the actual movie focuses more on the bad guys and criminal activity. On the other hand, cop movies are typically crime dramas at the same time, so I guess Id say "cop movies" is more of a subgenre.
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Punch Drunk Love contains one of the only good Adam Sandler performances, so it deserves our admiration on that merit alone (plus I generally like black comedies).
I mean, can you really judge comedic actors on their performances? Or in a comedy movie at least?! I actually think all of Sandlers dramas - PDL, Spanglish, Reign Over me - he was very good and all are good films. I actually wish he'd start doing to dramas because his comedies since the turn of the century has almost all been awful.
I judge comedic actors like any old kind of actors, but some of the films they star in are quality whereas most, unfortunately, are Kevin James funny or lower.
I loved Safety Not Guaranteed. We bought the DVd after seeing it in the theater and have watched it twice since then.
I saw The Master in the theater last year and walked out pretty much saying WTF was that? The acting was VERY good, especially Joaquin, but I can't really say I liked the movie. just odd. I doubt I'd ever watch it again though.
Best Movie Of The Year:
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saw this in the theater last night. EXCELLENT!
You must go see this!!
The Hobbit
Okay, too much CGI for me to really get into it, but decent overall. Little more campy than the LOTRs but I think it is marked for broadmarket appeal so thats what you get with that. Sure I will see the rest of the series, but probably not in theaters.
Army of Darkness.
Not really into gonzo styled slapstick movies in general. Decent movie, but not really my style with the over the top stuff with comedy and fight scenes. Meh.
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Evil Dead (2013)
Thought it was very good, but missing something. I think the trailer got my expectations for it to be even more violent, but there is plenty of that and not short on the gore. Quite a few memorable scenes in that regard as well. Seems like those who have seen it expected it to be scarier, but these types of horror movies I watch more for fun than the scares, and I had plenty of fun with it. Psychological horror is what freaks me out and where I go for the scares. It definitely avoided the cheesiness of the original, and I thought the story line was surprisingly well done and developed more than I expected. While it mostly follows the original, there are numerous parts that give a nod towards ED2 as well. Many of the references to ED1 are switched up in a different manner that makes it entirely new yet you see the connection, and in some cases things are totally different. Really its more of a relaunch of ED1 than a remake. I dug the sort of twist near the end with the girl. Makeup was fantastic.
Really, the only things it was missing was the acting/cast choices to a degree and some of the dialogue. Lou Taylor Pucci is the only one I even recognized (why did they make him look like a Rolling Stone journalist in 1974 though???). He was pretty good in the dickhead role, the lead girl was good, but the rest were pretty weak. I guess where it was most lacking was with the lead guy when it comes down to it. Not like I expected him to outshine Ash, but you'd think with a cult classic like this, they couldve got a decent if not recognizable young actor for that part (Heck, Cabin in the Woods got Thor). They kept the humor aspect with this one (Why dont you come down here so I can....., pretty boy :grin: ), but couldve used a little more of it I thought, or at least made some of the non-story line dialogue more interesting. All in all, these are minor complaints. Overall, really enjoyed it. Id say I liked Cabin in the Woods a little more, but this has to be one of the best horror movies in the last 3-5 years.
4.2/5
FINALLY! Mahgeetah34 has seen....Evil Dead! (The Rock voice) :cool:. Ok now I can finally talk about it. Definitely glad I seen it in theaters and it was also nice that I got to see it when it was dark and rainy much like the setting of the movie. I enjoyed how the story begins immediately and it doesn't show 30 minutes of nonsense before they get to the cabin much like other remakes tend to do. Jane Levy looked good in this movie and it sucked having to see her so ghastly the rest of the time. The guy that opened the book was annoying. I have other complaints about him, but I'll hold that off for folks reading that hasn't seen it. Could've been just a little more violent which will probably be taken care of on the dvd release.
I definitely enjoyed this more than Cabin In The Woods although that is also a great movie. I'm satisfied with casting unknowns rather than small Hollywood stars. Only other complaint without spoiling anything, is why do the characters have to say "catchphrases" like "see you in Hell" or similar right before attacking the villain/monster/murder towards the end in current horror films?? That's pretty lame, but overall, I give it 4 out of 5.
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The Hobbit
Okay, too much CGI for me to really get into it, but decent overall. Little more campy than the LOTRs but I think it is marked for broadmarket appeal so thats what you get with that. Sure I will see the rest of the series, but probably not in theaters.
I thought the CGI was great, especially with Gollum. I think the main reason that it seems marketed for a larger audience is because it's a children's book where as the LOTR series was aimed at an older audience.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 28, 2013, 10:21 PM
FINALLY! Mahgeetah34 has seen....Evil Dead!
I enjoyed how the story begins immediately and it doesn't show 30 minutes of nonsense before they get to the cabin much like other remakes tend to do. Could've been just a little more violent which will probably be taken care of on the dvd release.
Glad you enjoyed it. Good point about the story starting immediately, that really helped move things along and have plenty of action commence early on.
As far as the bolded, you are likely correct. It originally got an NC-17 rating and they had to cut some stuff out to get it down to R so it would make sense if the DVD had an unrated version, director's cut, or something along those lines.
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Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Apr 28, 2013, 10:21 PM
FINALLY! Mahgeetah34 has seen....Evil Dead!
I enjoyed how the story begins immediately and it doesn't show 30 minutes of nonsense before they get to the cabin much like other remakes tend to do. Could've been just a little more violent which will probably be taken care of on the dvd release.
Glad you enjoyed it. Good point about the story starting immediately, that really helped move things along and have plenty of action commence early on.
As far as the bolded, you are likely correct. It originally got an NC-17 rating and they had to cut some stuff out to get it down to R so it would make sense if the DVD had an unrated version, director's cut, or something along those lines.
Yeah I'm expecting an unrated version of the dvd. I see no reason why they wouldn't have it for Evil Dead.
I watched Premium Rush the other day. It looked dumb when I seen the previews, but I gave it a chance when I read good reviews about it. Nope, still dumb. Joseph Gordon usually chooses his movies well, but this one wasn't a good choice. The villain was pretty annoying. I'm not sure if he played the character that well or the guy is just normally annoying. His accent reminded me of this guy....although I like the pizza review kid
Domino's Pan Pizza--Running On Empty--Food Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXbj2fE2mMI#)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Good overall shootem up flick by Ritche. I can see why some describe it as a quentinesque type of movie with the interwoven storylines. Nothing too deep but enjoyable if you want an easy going crime comedy with some shootem up qualities.
I seen Adventureland and it was much better than I expected. The main guy reminds me of Michael Cera so I figured it wouldn't be too good, but I was wrong. 3.5 out of 5
I watched Chronicle and it was ok. The Andrew guy was extremely annoying the entire movie. All he did was yell and complain. 2.5 out of 5
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on May 08, 2013, 10:32 PM
The main guy reminds me of Michael Cera so I figured it wouldn't be too good, but I was wrong.
whoa, easy there...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO1k2Y3o-iM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO1k2Y3o-iM)
these eyes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5zDOjgTY_A#ws)
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Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on May 08, 2013, 10:32 PM
The main guy reminds me of Michael Cera so I figured it wouldn't be too good, but I was wrong.
whoa, easy there...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO1k2Y3o-iM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO1k2Y3o-iM)
these eyes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5zDOjgTY_A#ws)
I liked the video until he started singing. I also like how Martin from Knocked Up is sitting there in the group. Cool how the post was in relation to Adventureland, a movie he was also in.
Love Michael Cera. He was great in Arrested Development, Super Bad, Juno and Scott Pilgrim.
Fell asleep during Brad Pitt's "Killing Them Softly"... it was extremely slow... No interest in going back to see what I missed...
I saw MUD over the weekend. Pretty good.
(http://driveinusa.com/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/pictures/mud_ver2.jpg?itok=BsxQXDUf)
I bought Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol back in September and I just now decided to watch it. It was a good movie, but it's not as good as the third one. There was too much humor in it and it would've been much better without the British guy. I give it a 4 out of 5.
Iron Man III
Overall the movie was a typical new marvel movie, but they destroyed one of the greatest villians of all time, horrible. I was so excited to see Kingsley as him since I though such a solid actor could do him justice. I was okay with him not being chinese at first, but then the way they used the character and nothing to do with rings or aliens ruined the rest of it for me.
I just watched Flight with Denzel over the weekend and man, that was a great movie. One of the best movies I've seen in a while, to be honest. I really can't recommend it enough.
Quote from: Angelo on May 14, 2013, 11:29 PM
I just watched Flight with Denzel over the weekend and man, that was a great movie. One of the best movies I've seen in a while, to be honest. I really can't recommend it enough.
I really liked it too. It kinda got overshadowed though by so many other great movies I saw around the same time. Argo for one, but The Impossible is the movie from last year that made the biggest impact on me. Still can't believe it wasn't even nominated for best picture...
Quote from: Jaimoe on Apr 23, 2013, 07:31 AM
There Will Be Blood is a flat-out modern (psycholgoical) western masterpiece. I originally left the theatre scratching my head wondering if I even liked the film. But the darn thing stuck with me for weeks and though I haven't re-watched it since it's original release, I can vividly recall themes and certain scenes - the opening 20 mintues being one of them. I see the latter as a stylistic choice and/or a nod to the old masters such as Terence Malick, Kurosawa, Sturges and Ford: i.e., the use of quiet and sweeping long-shots to direct the narrative. I believe Anderson succeeds in treading the fine line between self-indulgence and genius. Oh, and I think the casting - and acting - was excellent. It reminds me of how it was done in the classic film era where studio producers would hire a star or two and surround them with great character actors or little-known up-and-comers (Kubrick did this too).
I can't speak for Magnolia and The Master, but Boogie Nights made me feel dirty (which I think is its intent), but it's funny - and sobering. I'm not sure it's a great film though. Punch Drunk Love contains one of the only good Adam Sandler performances, so it deserves our admiration on that merit alone (plus I generally like black comedies).
Your first paragraph summed up my feelings about There Will Be Blood better than I could have expressed it. That being said, you should definitely see the movie again. The second time around I was completely blown away by everything..... scenery, acting, movie making genius. You will enjoy it in a great and different way.
Just got done watching Man On A Ledge. I'm not sure what lured me into watching this movie, but Im glad I did. It was pretty good and different than I expected as I thought the movie would only have one setting. It's definitely worth checking out. I give it a 4 out of 5.
Quote from: manonthemoon on May 14, 2013, 07:25 PM
Iron Man III
Overall the movie was a typical new marvel movie, but they destroyed one of the greatest villians of all time, horrible. I was so excited to see Kingsley as him since I though such a solid actor could do him justice. I was okay with him not being chinese at first, but then the way they used the character and nothing to do with rings or aliens ruined the rest of it for me.
I just seen Iron Man 3 and I have to agree with you on the Mandarin. It was stupid how they decided to use the character in the movie. The movie was good and had a lot of potential until the midway point then it just became kind of stupid. If I wanted to see a comedy, then I would've just watched Hot Rod. Also, I think I seen this movie before back when it was called Terminator 2 (Iron Man 3 villain/T-1000). I give it a 3-3.5 out of 5
We went to the drive in with the kids and saw Iron Man 3 the other night. Fun for a silly action/super hero movie.
OZ the Great and Powerful was playing after. About 30 minutes in Alienlanes and I turned to each other and said "this is really awful!" and proceeded to try and find our way out of there. It was just terrible. I'm a Franco fan and like Mila Kunis but both were weirdly stilted and out of place. It seemed to be shot with 3D in mind over which seems to have meant all other aspects of the film lacked quality.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on May 08, 2013, 10:32 PM
I seen Adventureland and it was much better than I expected. The main guy reminds me of Michael Cera so I figured it wouldn't be too good, but I was wrong. 3.5 out of 5
I watched Chronicle and it was ok. The Andrew guy was extremely annoying the entire movie. All he did was yell and complain. 2.5 out of 5
I also thought Adventureland was surprisingly good. Jesse Eisenberg >>>>> Michael Cera. Its not a bad comparison, but the more films you see of Eisenberg's he's a much better all around actor. Cera's schtick is sort of growing tired to me.
I really liked Chronicle. Nothing great, but despite the storyline it felt alarmingly realistic. A short running time, fresh actors/characters also helped. Also good dialogue and a pretty unique/interesting movie in its own right (meaning not including the handheld video angle).
Quote from: Jeff Murray on May 13, 2013, 01:56 PM
Fell asleep during Brad Pitt's "Killing Them Softly"... it was extremely slow... No interest in going back to see what I missed...
I wont disagree it was slow, but this was one of my favorites from last year. The script was great, acting very good all around. The banter between Pitt-Gandolfini and the 2 addicts (Ben Mendolsohn and Scoot McNairy) was hilarious.
Just watched Cloud Atlas last night and really enjoyed it. I don't think I was in the right frame of mind to properly follow everything but I'm looking forward to watching it again. I'd describe this movie as a spiritual sci-fi with a hint of whimsy. Hanks does a good job with all of his characters.
I watched Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter which was a cool movie. Its definitely worth checking out. I give it 3 out of 5.
Star Trek Into the Darkness- Solid movie over all if you liked the first one you'll like the new one. Liked what they did with Kahn, but nothing really great. Overall an enjoyable movie.
Killer Joe- Really liked this for its black comedy moments and unorthodoxed style. Would reccomend this on many different levels.
Goon- Another flick I really enjoyed. Not your typical comedy like most you see these days, had a nice indy vibe to it which made it nice.
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jun 23, 2013, 06:49 PM
Killer Joe- Really liked this for its black comedy moments and unorthodoxed style. Would reccomend this on many different levels.
Goon- Another flick I really enjoyed. Not your typical comedy like most you see these days, had a nice indy vibe to it which made it nice.
I liked Killer Joe but its certainly not for everyone. I thought McConaughey had arguably his best performance to date (not sure how much that means really), and Gina Gershon and Emile Hirsch were also strong. Its a little dark/crazy for me to openly recommend it to anyone though.
I heard good things about Goon, and it didnt disappoint. I didnt find it hilarious, but it was very well written, and nice to see Stifler in a somewhat different role. Even the guys who were in Slapshot said they enjoyed it.
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Killer Joe- Really liked this for its black comedy moments and unorthodoxed style. Would reccomend this on many different levels.
Goon- Another flick I really enjoyed. Not your typical comedy like most you see these days, had a nice indy vibe to it which made it nice.
I liked Killer Joe but its certainly not for everyone. I thought McConaughey had arguably his best performance to date (not sure how much that means really), and Gina Gershon and Emile Hirsch were also strong. Its a little dark/crazy for me to openly recommend it to anyone though.
I heard good things about Goon, and it didnt disappoint. I didnt find it hilarious, but it was very well written, and nice to see Stifler in a somewhat different role. Even the guys who were in Slapshot said they enjoyed it.
I could see how some people might not like Killer Joe, but to me its a a well written movie, great plot, storyline, and acting. But just like I said with There will be blood which is similiar besides the ending which was a turnoff for me, everyone has there own opinion and take on films.
Agreed, Goon wasn't over the top funny, but that's probably why I liked it so much. I don't really get the over the top comedys as I am not too much as I find them usually pretty hollow on the rest of the storyline and plot.
Just watched Silver Linings Playbook. I loved it. The soundtrack was pretty cool too.
Quote from: weeniebeenie on Jun 24, 2013, 06:50 AM
Just watched Silver Linings Playbook. I loved it. The soundtrack was pretty cool too.
Yeah, great film. The ending almost ruined an otherwise solid story.
I had no quips with the ending. SLP was my favorite film from last year, that Ive seen so far
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jun 24, 2013, 10:40 PM
I had no quips with the ending. SLP was my favorite film from last year, that Ive seen so far
All too tidy of an ending. It felt like the studio and executive producers got their hands on it. Still, it'll give most people what they want. I thought the portrayal of mental illness was bang-on.
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I had no quips with the ending. SLP was my favorite film from last year, that Ive seen so far
All too tidy of an ending. It felt like the studio and executive producers got their hands on it. Still, it'll give most people what they want. I thought the portrayal of mental illness was bang-on.
It was, but the thought of him getting back with his wife/ex wife considering the circumstances and not even wanting to speak with him let alone be in his presence just made no sense. The whole bet and stuff was unnecessary, but I wouldve been angry if Lawrence/Cooper didnt end up together as they were perfect for each other.
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I had no quips with the ending. SLP was my favorite film from last year, that Ive seen so far
All too tidy of an ending. It felt like the studio and executive producers got their hands on it. Still, it'll give most people what they want. I thought the portrayal of mental illness was bang-on.
It was, but the thought of him getting back with his wife/ex wife considering the circumstances and not even wanting to speak with him let alone be in his presence just made no sense. The whole bet and stuff was unnecessary, but I wouldve been angry if Lawrence/Cooper didnt end up together as they were perfect for each other.
Yes, I agree with all of that. It's the bet that feels contrived, and it is. The rest of it makes perfect sense.
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I had no quips with the ending. SLP was my favorite film from last year, that Ive seen so far
All too tidy of an ending. It felt like the studio and executive producers got their hands on it. Still, it'll give most people what they want. I thought the portrayal of mental illness was bang-on.
It was, but the thought of him getting back with his wife/ex wife considering the circumstances and not even wanting to speak with him let alone be in his presence just made no sense. The whole bet and stuff was unnecessary, but I wouldve been angry if Lawrence/Cooper didnt end up together as they were perfect for each other.
Yes, I agree with all of that. It's the bet that feels contrived, and it is. The rest of it makes perfect sense.
I liked the bet. I loved how they were so excited that they got a 5 out of 10. Hooray for average!
Lebanon. Really wanted to like this flick as I had heard good things when I picked up a couple of years back. The camera work and concept is different so there was that but in my opinon the actions of the tank crew seem to not be way different than what you would expect of trained army personnel in a war. Their indecisivness was mindnumbing and caused lots of issues. The overall movie wasn't horrible, but their perception of what a war time scenario would intell really bothered me.
Knuckleball! - Thought this was a really well done documentary if you like baseball its definately worth the watch.
The Guard - Have seen this before when it came out in theaters, still a fantastic movie IMO. Was probably the best movie I saw the year it came out as there are very few comedys that are similar to this and that is a shame. Gleeson, Cheadle, and Cunningham all put on great performances and had interesting characters that really helped the movie. Highly reccommended.
Pacific Rim. Great movie. Awesome special effects. I'm a total geek so when I got wind of a movie about giant robots fighting giant monsters I rushed to the theater and it didn't disappoint. It's not a deep movie but it is a Guillermo Del Toro movie so it's got great cheesy humor, decent acting, and mind-blowing visuals. Fun stuff.
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Dead Man Down
I was expecting an action/mystery, but there wasnt too much mystery here, or action for that matter, but I enjoyed it. The Colin Farrell/Noomi Rapace storyline and interactions were great, and that alongside solid direction from Oplev (who directed the original GwtDTattoo film) and the feel he gave it elevated this to above average. Farrell and Rapace are quite good in their respective roles and the biggest reason this is worth seeing. Early on you think youre in line for a lot of action, and there is some action again before the end but in reality this is a solid and compelling character drama with guns involved periodically.
3/5
The Conjuring: Entertaining old school ghost/possession story. Good acting with nice use o some tried and true frights. It's not overly original and isn't as good as the other recent low-budget horror hits, Mama and The Woman in Black, but it's well worth checking out.
The Conspiracy
Decent flick, shot as a psuedo-documentary, so that was interesting. Not really anything great but interesting concept and decent plot line that at least makes you question the ending of the film.
The Place Beyond The Pines
I can understand the complaints Ive read from reviews of this, and its usually the same few things because so much of this film was excellent, but I personally disagree with the complaints Ive seen most frequently. One of which is many disliking the last act of Pines. While I would agree its not as riveting as the first 2 acts, with how the storyline and the path of the main characters went, as well as the jump in time, I thought the final act fulfilled its purpose masterfully. Without it, the major themes of the first two acts - namely family relationships & the consequences our decisions/actions have on them - would never have been fully realized. The last act to me is what takes this film to the next level and made it great. Another common complaint is that its too long, but if Pines is only 90-100 minutes, it is instead just a well made character drama that ultimately falls short with its screenplay. Each act was about 45 minutes, and all of them took some time to really heat up. The last act was no different, and with a focus on newly introduced characters, naturally it took some time to build. While it is 2 hours15min, I didnt think there were wasted scenes here and I have a hard time understanding those who think this film wouldve been better if it was considerably shorter. Last but not least, the length of it also didnt bother me because this was carried by a strong ensemble cast. Gosling and Cooper will get a lot of credit and rightly so, but Dane DeHaan (Gosling's son) and Ben Mendelsohn really stood out in smaller roles, IMO. Derek Cianfrance is an up and coming director to keep an eye on. This will certainly end up being one of my favorites of 2013.
4.5/5
The Act of Killing
A really well done documentary about one of the worst attrocities of modern times. Very interesting portrayal of this crazy episode and you see a point of view that only people that lived during that time could have. It almost seems like the country in general has a twisted view of the world that most people in our society can't understand. Would reccommend as long as you can handle serious subject matter.
Is it just me, or are other people finding that the experience of seeing movies in the theater is getting worse and worse?
I feel like if I go to a movie these days it is a miracle if there are not any disrupting/distracting things going on (people talking, people using cell phones, people excessively milling around, etc.).
I really like the experience of seeing a movie on a big screen, but that's starting to get overshadowed by how often the crowd in movies ends up being a distraction.
I don't remember it being this way in the in the past. Just curious if anyone else is experiencing this.
Quote from: MrWhippy on Aug 12, 2013, 05:10 PM
Is it just me, or are other people finding that the experience of seeing movies in the theater is getting worse and worse?
I feel like if I go to a movie these days it is a miracle if there are not any disrupting/distracting things going on (people talking, people using cell phones, people excessively milling around, etc.).
I really like the experience of seeing a movie on a big screen, but that's starting to get overshadowed by how often the crowd in movies ends up being a distraction.
I don't remember it being this way in the in the past. Just curious if anyone else is experiencing this.
I dont go see movies in the theater all that often, but Ive never had this problem. Ive seen plenty of people complain about the same things you are though. I think part of it depends on when you see the movie (friday/weekend? matinee?), the target demographic, and if youre going opening weekend or something when the theater is more full. I try to stay away from those situations.
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Quote from: MrWhippy on Aug 12, 2013, 05:10 PM
Is it just me, or are other people finding that the experience of seeing movies in the theater is getting worse and worse?
I feel like if I go to a movie these days it is a miracle if there are not any disrupting/distracting things going on (people talking, people using cell phones, people excessively milling around, etc.).
I really like the experience of seeing a movie on a big screen, but that's starting to get overshadowed by how often the crowd in movies ends up being a distraction.
I don't remember it being this way in the in the past. Just curious if anyone else is experiencing this.
I dont go see movies in the theater all that often, but Ive never had this problem. Ive seen plenty of people complain about the same things you are though. I think part of it depends on when you see the movie (friday/weekend? matinee?), the target demographic, and if youre going opening weekend or something when the theater is more full. I try to stay away from those situations.
I used to be bothered by this all of the time, but now I tend to watch a lot of indy films which attract a totally different crowd. Plus I tend to go around 10 or so on Sunday mornings for matinees and usually you never have a large crowd at that time.
Yeah, I almost never go when theres going to be a big crowd, because that I think is where most of these complaints stem from. More people in the theater, more likelihood youll find people you dont want to deal with.
I think the last movie I had with a big crowd was Inception on opening night, and everyone was psyched to see it so cell phones and talking and such werent a problem. Plus I think if you sent a text during that movie you wouldve lost track of whats going on.
The Long Goodbye. I'm a pretty big Raymond Chandler fan, loved the book, but had never seen the movie. It's awesome, and available to stream on Netflix. Ah-nold has a small part in it, must be one of his first movie roles! He plays a gangster's goon! :grin: It's a time-capsule of LA in the 70s, great locations, and of course a great story, though quite different from the book. I thought Elliott Gould was great as Marlowe.
I hardly ever watch movies but the last few i can remember
V/H/S - holy shit one of the creepiest horror movies Ive ever seen.
Life of Pi - Holds up to the book well.
The House I Live In - WOW. Probably THE BEST documentary I've ever seen. It very powerfully highlights one of the most pressing political problems in our country- The War on Drugs. It focuses on TWOD as it effects us in the U.S., and hardly mentions cartels and all that. Its just wonderful. The maker of it was one of the writers and directors of the Freakanomics documentary. One of the people interviewed in the doc is the creator of the Wire, who's a genius of a human. This is a must watch for ANYONE. Highly educational and moving.
The World's End. Great and funny movie. Better than Hot Fuzz, almost as good as Shaun Of The Dead. Def. see it if you like their other two movies.
I saw CBGB a couple of nights ago. I really enjoyed it. Comes to theaters Oct. 17, but it available on demand on DirecTV now. Mostly great depiction of the birth of American punk with reenactments of Talking Heads, Dead Boys (with Rupert Grint- Ron Weasley- as a fucked up Cheetah Chrome), Ramones, Television, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop (FF's Taylor Hawkins), Blondie (Malin Ackerman as Debbie Harry- meh), and The Police. Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal. Great music, using mostly studio tracks. We owe Kristal so much for music he curated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo#ws)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 19, 2013, 01:26 PM
I saw CBGB a couple of nights ago. I really enjoyed it. Comes to theaters Oct. 17, but it available on demand on DirecTV now. Mostly great depiction of the birth of American punk with reenactments of Talking Heads, Dead Boys (with Rupert Grint- Ron Weasley- as a fucked up Cheetah Chrome), Ramones, Television, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop (FF's Taylor Hawkins), Blondie (Malin Ackerman as Debbie Harry- meh), and The Police. Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal. Great music, using mostly studio tracks. We owe Kristal so much for music he curated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo#ws)
I hear good things about this flick.
BTW, you have a big typo in your first sentence. I believe you mean: CBGB.
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I saw CBJB a couple of nights ago. I really enjoyed it. Comes to theaters Oct. 17, but it available on demand on DirecTV now. Mostly great depiction of the birth of American punk with reenactments of Talking Heads, Dead Boys (with Rupert Grint- Ron Weasley- as a fucked up Cheetah Chrome), Ramones, Television, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop (FF's Taylor Hawkins), Blondie (Malin Ackerman as Debbie Harry- meh), and The Police. Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal. Great music, using mostly studio tracks. We owe Kristal so much for music he curated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo#ws)
I hear good things about this doc. BTW, you have a big typo in your first sentence. I believe you mean: CBGB.
I really want to see this too. I wanna see Taylor Hawkins as Iggy Pop.
I saw Prisoners last night and all I can say is Holy. Fucking. Shit. It's one of the heaviest, most tense movies I've seen in a very long time, maybe ever. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gylenhall are excellent. 10/10
Quote from: Murph on Sep 22, 2013, 10:22 AM
I saw Prisoners last night and all I can say is Holy. Fucking. Shit. It's one of the heaviest, most tense movies I've seen in a very long time, maybe ever. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gylenhall are excellent. 10/10
Can't wait to see this too. The movie caused a sensation earlier this month at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). Keep an eye on the film's director, Denis Villeneuve. He's fucking brilliant. This is both his first Hollywood and English language film. He's already been nominated for an Oscar in 2010 for Incendies and had another big English-language movie premiering at TIFF this summer, also starring Jake Gyllenhaal, called Enemy. It hasn't been released yet, but the reviews are even better than Prisoners!
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/enemy_2013/ (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/enemy_2013/)
Quote from: Murph on Sep 22, 2013, 10:22 AM
I saw Prisoners last night and all I can say is Holy. Fucking. Shit. It's one of the heaviest, most tense movies I've seen in a very long time, maybe ever. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gylenhall are excellent. 10/10
Trailers look really good.
I saw Gravity in 3D at the Imax.
visually, the film was beautiful. It was the best looking film since last year's Life of Pi.
The story is a basic survival story, however it is decidedly un-basic as it takes place in space and is depicted with (what I can only assume is) such detailed realism.
Sandra Bullock is pretty spectacular.
Whether you end up liking the movie or not, I think this is one of those movies that you just have to go see on the big screen in the theater.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Sep 19, 2013, 01:26 PM
I saw CBGB a couple of nights ago. I really enjoyed it. Comes to theaters Oct. 17, but it available on demand on DirecTV now. Mostly great depiction of the birth of American punk with reenactments of Talking Heads, Dead Boys (with Rupert Grint- Ron Weasley- as a fucked up Cheetah Chrome), Ramones, Television, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop (FF's Taylor Hawkins), Blondie (Malin Ackerman as Debbie Harry- meh), and The Police. Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal. Great music, using mostly studio tracks. We owe Kristal so much for music he curated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZNfaOpqKo#ws)
Had to share an alternate viewpoint on this film, from someone who was part of the scene. Check out the comments following the review, from other real-life characters in the story of CBGB and the birth of American punk (and the top comment re: MMJ). Not knowing details, I enjoyed the film for what it was. Anyone expecting accuracy in any Hollywood bio-pic is gonna be disappointed.
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/if_you_thought_cbgbs_bathrooms_were_full_of_shit_check_out_the_movie (http://dangerousminds.net/comments/if_you_thought_cbgbs_bathrooms_were_full_of_shit_check_out_the_movie)
Quote from: Haldon on Oct 08, 2013, 08:13 AM
I saw Gravity in 3D at the Imax.
visually, the film was beautiful. It was the best looking film since last year's Life of Pi.
The story is a basic survival story, however it is decidedly un-basic as it takes place in space and is depicted with (what I can only assume is) such detailed realism.
Sandra Bullock is pretty spectacular.
Whether you end up liking the movie or not, I think this is one of those movies that you just have to go see on the big screen in the theater.
yep that was the last movie i saw as well, also in IMAX 3D. Visually outstanding. Sandra Bullock might win an Oscar.
Also saw Rush which was also good.
Gravity in 3D, catch in the theaters while you can! Might have to go to a different theater and try to see it again in Imax. Never was a huge Bullock fan, but she's good in this.
add me to the parade of people cheering Gravity 3D. What an experience.
Iconic director David Cronenberg (The Fly, Scanners, Videodrome, Dead Ringers, A History of Violence, Eastern Promises, etc.) is hanging around my workplace right now. COOL!
The Hobbit- The Desolation of Smaug. They changed it heaps from the book but I still liked it none the less. I didn't mind Tauriel as much as I thought I would, and I loved all the parts with Gandalf in Dol Guldur.
Saw American Hustle last night. Great - and sometimes very funny - film, great cast, great script and direction. Only one gripe, and it's minor, is that Jennifer Lawrence's character said "pissed" twice; the film is set in 1978 and I'm pretty positive that word wasn't around until the mid to late 80s.
I didn't mind the ending, I just didn't think that was where the movie would end. I thought it would be just as they got into the mountain. Or at least not so close the end of the book. Can't wait for the third one though.
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 01, 2014, 07:36 AM
Saw American Hustle last night. Great - and sometimes very funny - film, great cast, great script and direction. Only one gripe, and it's minor, is that Jennifer Lawrence's character said "pissed" twice; the film is set in 1978 and I'm pretty positive that word wasn't around until the mid to late 80s.
I looked this up, and it looks like it may have come a little bit earlier. It probably wasn't in wide use like it is now though. I do remember that "piss" was one of George Carlin's original "Seven words you can never say on television" back in the early 1970's.
Here is what I found on Online Etymology Dictionary:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=pissed&searchmode=none (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=pissed&searchmode=none)
I should have said "pissed off" (Lawrence said it twice). I'm a child of the (late) 60s and never heard the phrase in 1978, and I think I started to "officially" cuss around then (no doubt wearing bell-bottoms with Cougar winter boots).
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Quote from: Jaimoe on Jan 01, 2014, 07:36 AM
Saw American Hustle last night. Great - and sometimes very funny - film, great cast, great script and direction. Only one gripe, and it's minor, is that Jennifer Lawrence's character said "pissed" twice; the film is set in 1978 and I'm pretty positive that word wasn't around until the mid to late 80s.
I looked this up, and it looks like it may have come a little bit earlier. It probably wasn't in wide use like it is now though. I do remember that "piss" was one of George Carlin's original "Seven words you can never say on television" back in the early 1970's.
Here is what I found on Online Etymology Dictionary:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=pissed&searchmode=none (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=pissed&searchmode=none)
I should have said "pissed off" (Lawrence said it twice). I'm a child of the (late) 60s and never heard the phrase in 1978, and I think I started to "officially" cuss around then (no doubt wearing bell-bottoms with Cougar winter boots).
Looks like "pissed off" originated during WWII. It's okay, I thought I made up the word "boobies" when I was a kid.
I saw the hobbit yesterday w/ my son. Was mildly disappointed but still a good movie. My expectations were raised based on a bunch of reviews I'd seen stating it was much better than the first.
I recognize the challenge of balancing the purists vs the action movie crowd. To me, it was too much action packed. Like watching Indiana Jones on steroids. I'm not a traditionalist getting worked up about things like invented characters or plot changes, but it just felt like it was too designed for a video game tie-in.
The 3d IMAX was amazing.
The dragon was amazing, especially at the beginning while under gold.
The river barrel fight seen was creative and inventive.
Inside Llewyn Davis - Somewhat disappointing for A Coen Bros. film, as they're my favorite film makers. Still had some good moments though.
Her - Smart film that's a satirical look on the not-so-distant future, and how computers and technology have affected society and how we build relationships and interact with each other.
Lone Survivor, pretty good. Lot of cringe worthy scenes.
Neighbors, pretty good.
Prisoners
I enjoyed it, and I recommend it. :thumbsup:
I love Inside Llewyn Davis. thought it was excellent and the music was fucking great too.
Unbroken - C+ it was ok, needed something else. I've read the book and I think they could have had more scenes from the states to give it more of an emotional punch.
Inherent Vice - B+ really good movie that might go to an "A" on subsequent viewings, not dissimilar to other PTA movies. Joaquin was amazing as usual, Brolin was great.
Boyhood - A- a damn good movie that really struck a personal note from me. Patricia Arquette definitely deserves her awards this season as does Linklater.
CAN'T WAIT FOR AMERICAN SNIPER.
Got to see American Sniper, you won't be disappointed :thumbsup: :thumbsup: lots of thumbs up.
Quote from: Taterbug on Jan 14, 2015, 03:56 PM
Got to see American Sniper, you won't be disappointed :thumbsup: :thumbsup: lots of thumbs up.
sweet, might do a matinee this weekend. Thanks!
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Quote from: Taterbug on Jan 14, 2015, 03:56 PM
Got to see American Sniper, you won't be disappointed :thumbsup: :thumbsup: lots of thumbs up.
sweet, might do a matinee this weekend. Thanks!
whoa, that was a movie experience i won't forget.
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Quote from: Taterbug on Jan 14, 2015, 03:56 PM
Got to see American Sniper, you won't be disappointed :thumbsup: :thumbsup: lots of thumbs up.
sweet, might do a matinee this weekend. Thanks!
whoa, that was a movie experience i won't forget.
I hear that, I wanna see it again. A few of the theaters in our area had all showtimes sold out.
showed The Life Aquatic to the gf. Always a classic
I just saw Selma. Very powerful and poignantand disturbing.
saw Wild over the weekend: loved it!
Top 3 movies from this past year: Boyhood, Wild and Whiplash
All 3 are must see!
Just caught Whiplash since its gotten stellar reviews and I have been wanting to watch it for a while. It was fantastic, Simmons gave a great performance and Teller really broke out as most of his previous roles have been underwhelming. Definitely Top 5 of 2014 and quite possibly numero uno, unless Calvary takes that crown.
happy to see Whiplash is finally getting a wider release. It was at one theater here for like 2 weeks! Also happy to see it nominated and winning some deserved awards!
Just saw Nightcrawler. Pretty creepy.
South Park the movie. For the 10th time or so.
I just watched The Grand Budapest Hotel. I'm a fan of Wes Anderson and this film doesn't disappoint. It's deliciously quirky like most of his films, also...Ralph Fiennes :)
I am no one.
Kurt Cobain Montage of Heck. It's great and very well done but also sad depressing so get ready to be totally bummed out.
The Watcher. Pretty terrible. Keanu Reeves makes a lousy villian. This movie just proves that.
saw this last weekend. I loved it. Very heartfelt story. music was great in it too along with some very pretty scenes in Pittsburgh. Go See It!!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dEjgZ4BWL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
and don't read too much about it before hand.
JAWS at the drive in!!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
and
john wick w keanu reeves
surprisingly good with intense action/revenge scenes.
My best friend told me about "Ex Machina" a couple of weeks ago so I rented it on Amazon Prime. Amazing film.
Quote from: ruralt on Jul 22, 2015, 06:59 PM
My best friend told me about "Ex Machina" a couple of weeks ago so I rented it on Amazon Prime. Amazing film.
Ex Machina is my movie of the year so far. We'll see if that changes when Spectre and The Force Awakens releases.
The Guest is pretty good. Mad Max and It Follows were disappointing. Great visuals but lame story.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 23, 2015, 12:17 AM
The Guest is pretty good. Mad Max and It Follows were disappointing. Great visuals but lame story.
I've had The Guest on my list for a while now and still haven't checked it out but I need to.
I'm afraid to watch It Follows. I've seen a lot of people say how great it is but every time I hear that about a new horror film I never seem to like it too much. Like with The Babadook. I heard a lot of people say how good it was and it was just "meh" to me.
I can't think of many modern horror films that I thought were genuinely great, apart from House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects (I know a lot of people would disagree). House of the Devil was okay, the suspense and buildup were fantastic, but the payoff was kind of lacking, imo. These repeat experiences have made me develop a reticence toward any new horror that comes out.
There's a British film that came out not too long ago called Kill List and even though I wouldn't classify it as a horror film I thought it was far more terrifying and well executed than any actual horror film in recent memory.
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Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 23, 2015, 12:17 AM
The Guest is pretty good. Mad Max and It Follows were disappointing. Great visuals but lame story.
I've had The Guest on my list for a while now and still haven't checked it out but I need to.
I'm afraid to watch It Follows. I've seen a lot of people say how great it is but every time I hear that about a new horror film I never seem to like it too much. Like with The Babadook. I heard a lot of people say how good it was and it was just "meh" to me.
I can't think of many modern horror films that I thought were genuinely great, apart from House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects (I know a lot of people would disagree). House of the Devil was okay, the suspense and buildup were fantastic, but the payoff was kind of lacking, imo. These repeat experiences have made me develop a reticence toward any new horror that comes out.
There's a British film that came out not too long ago called Kill List and even though I wouldn't classify it as a horror film I thought it was far more terrifying and well executed than any actual horror film in recent memory.
Recommendations:
Audition
I Saw the Devil
both foreign but some of the best IMO
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Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 23, 2015, 12:17 AM
The Guest is pretty good. Mad Max and It Follows were disappointing. Great visuals but lame story.
I've had The Guest on my list for a while now and still haven't checked it out but I need to.
I'm afraid to watch It Follows. I've seen a lot of people say how great it is but every time I hear that about a new horror film I never seem to like it too much. Like with The Babadook. I heard a lot of people say how good it was and it was just "meh" to me.
I can't think of many modern horror films that I thought were genuinely great, apart from House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects (I know a lot of people would disagree). House of the Devil was okay, the suspense and buildup were fantastic, but the payoff was kind of lacking, imo. These repeat experiences have made me develop a reticence toward any new horror that comes out.
There's a British film that came out not too long ago called Kill List and even though I wouldn't classify it as a horror film I thought it was far more terrifying and well executed than any actual horror film in recent memory.
It Follows isn't scary in the slightest and the story is really dumb. I think the cinematography alone is why it got such good reviews.
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jul 25, 2015, 01:03 PM
Recommendations:
Audition
I Saw the Devil
both foreign but some of the best IMO
Thanks for the recs! Was going to try to watch them on Amazon or Netflix but couldn't find them so I've added both to my list for the next time I'm at the local store as they usually have a pretty good foreign film section.
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 27, 2015, 07:05 PM
It Follows isn't scary in the slightest and the story is really dumb. I think the cinematography alone is why it got such good reviews.
I'll take your word for it and not bother. The trailer seemed to indicate the story was gonna be lame.
Watched "We Need to Talk About Kevin" the other night. That definitely ruined archery for me.
I watched Whiplash yesterday. I loved it. JK Simmons character reminded me of an angrier (if that's possible) version of Malcolm Tucker from The Thick Of It.
I thought It Follows was definitely good, seems like a love it or hate it movie. I urge people to give it a try and not rely on one person's opinion. it's the kind of movie i wasn't sure what to make of at first but liked it the more I thought about it.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 04, 2015, 10:35 PM
I thought It Follows was definitely good, seems like a love it or hate it movie. I urge people to give it a try and not rely on one person's opinion. it's the kind of movie i wasn't sure what to make of at first but liked it the more I thought about it.
You make a good point. It's always good to watch something for yourself, no matter the film. I was just turned off by the trailer and some of the responses I saw made me feel even less encouraged, though these responses were the minority, but even the praise provoked caution for reasons stated previously. I will watch it if it ends up on Amazon or Netflix as I did have some initial interest but I doubt I'll go out of my way to see it.
I watched The Guest. That was awesome. Worthy of another watch. I'm glad I didn't familiarize myself with the plot too much before going in. I think that would've taken away from the experience. I liked the backdrop of New Mexico as well as the music selection - really gave the film its own unique character.
Also watched Short Term 12. My friend told me it would be depressing and it was, but I recommend it. It had a very natural feel to it which made it easy to empathize with - and sometimes bemoan - the characters.
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jul 25, 2015, 01:03 PM
Quote from: ruralt on Jul 24, 2015, 11:54 PM
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 23, 2015, 12:17 AM
The Guest is pretty good. Mad Max and It Follows were disappointing. Great visuals but lame story.
I've had The Guest on my list for a while now and still haven't checked it out but I need to.
I'm afraid to watch It Follows. I've seen a lot of people say how great it is but every time I hear that about a new horror film I never seem to like it too much. Like with The Babadook. I heard a lot of people say how good it was and it was just "meh" to me.
I can't think of many modern horror films that I thought were genuinely great, apart from House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects (I know a lot of people would disagree). House of the Devil was okay, the suspense and buildup were fantastic, but the payoff was kind of lacking, imo. These repeat experiences have made me develop a reticence toward any new horror that comes out.
There's a British film that came out not too long ago called Kill List and even though I wouldn't classify it as a horror film I thought it was far more terrifying and well executed than any actual horror film in recent memory.
Recommendations:
Audition
I Saw the Devil
both foreign but some of the best IMO
This man knows good foreign horror / suspense flicks. Also recommended, Chaser & Memories of Murder. Both excellent South Korean films. Plus you have the the Vengeance triology. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, & Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 05, 2015, 11:22 AM
Quote from: manonthemoon on Jul 25, 2015, 01:03 PM
Quote from: ruralt on Jul 24, 2015, 11:54 PM
Quote from: Mahgeetah34 on Jul 23, 2015, 12:17 AM
The Guest is pretty good. Mad Max and It Follows were disappointing. Great visuals but lame story.
I've had The Guest on my list for a while now and still haven't checked it out but I need to.
I'm afraid to watch It Follows. I've seen a lot of people say how great it is but every time I hear that about a new horror film I never seem to like it too much. Like with The Babadook. I heard a lot of people say how good it was and it was just "meh" to me.
I can't think of many modern horror films that I thought were genuinely great, apart from House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects (I know a lot of people would disagree). House of the Devil was okay, the suspense and buildup were fantastic, but the payoff was kind of lacking, imo. These repeat experiences have made me develop a reticence toward any new horror that comes out.
There's a British film that came out not too long ago called Kill List and even though I wouldn't classify it as a horror film I thought it was far more terrifying and well executed than any actual horror film in recent memory.
Recommendations:
Audition
I Saw the Devil
both foreign but some of the best IMO
This man knows good foreign horror / suspense flicks. Also recommended, Chaser & Memories of Murder. Both excellent South Korean films. Plus you have the the Vengeance triology. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, & Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Have you seen Stoker or Snowpiercer yet and what did you think?
I haven't seen Snowpiercer yet but heard good things about it. Definitely high up on the to watch list. I saw Stoker a while ago and I liked it very much. The atmosphere was pretty creepy & I thought Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode both had superb performances. I'm a huge Park Chan-wook fan so it's no suprise I dug Stoker. Thirst is probably my all time favorite vampire flick
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 06, 2015, 12:38 PM
I haven't seen Snowpiercer yet but heard good things about it. Definitely high up on the to watch list. I saw Stoker a while ago and I liked it very much. The atmosphere was pretty creepy & I thought Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode both had superb performances. I'm a huge Park Chan-wook fan so it's no suprise I dug Stoker. Thirst is probably my all time favorite vampire flick
Yeah I know we've talked about a lot of these before, I'm obsessed with South Korean cinema. Memories of Murder and Oldboy are probably my top two, with Chaser up there as well witch I think is underrated compared to some other Korean films. Thirst is awesome but i have to go with Let the Right One In for favorite vampire flick. Has there been any good newer South Korean films I should check out? I feel like it's been awhile since I've seen one, especially with Joon-ho Bong and Park Chan-wook both having english language debuts.
Changing the subject up to Japanese for a moment, just saw High and Low recently and it's my favorite Kurosawa so far.
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 08, 2015, 07:47 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
I just watched Let the Right One In (Swedish) for the first time the other day. I'm not really into vampire anything but I really liked that.
Been watching a lot of Scandinavian films in general, actually. Force Majeure - was okay, doubt I'd ever watch it again, despite relating to some of the things the characters were going through. Trollhunter - loved it, didn't expect to. And We Are the Best!, which was my favorite of all I've watched so far.
I added Oldboy to my list a couple of days ago, but didn't know it was part of a trilogy. Can I get away with watching it by itself or is there some order that I need to follow... ?
Will also add Chaser and Memories of Murder to a growing list. Got a lot of work to do.
Quote from: ruralt on Aug 08, 2015, 11:41 AM
I just watched Let the Right One In (Swedish) for the first time the other day. I'm not really into vampire anything but I really liked that.
Been watching a lot of Scandinavian films in general, actually. Force Majeure - was okay, doubt I'd ever watch it again, despite relating to some of the things the characters were going through. Trollhunter - loved it, didn't expect to. And We Are the Best!, which was my favorite of all I've watched so far.
I added Oldboy to my list a couple of days ago, but didn't know it was part of a trilogy. Can I get away with watching it by itself or is there some order that I need to follow... ?
Will also add Chaser and Memories of Murder to a growing list. Got a lot of work to do.
The "trilogy" is a loose term. They're not connected at all, save for the director. You can absolutely watch them out of irder. Oldboy is far and away the best
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Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 08, 2015, 07:47 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
Thanks CC! I have not seen any of these yet. Gotsta get to watching
Also, Ruralt, if you have not seen I Saw the Devil I highly recommend it. It's not an easy watch but holy hell is it good. In my top 5 all time movies. And this probably isn't necessary but make sure you watch the Korean Oldboy. The remake is an embarrassment to the original
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 08, 2015, 01:07 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Aug 08, 2015, 08:17 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 08, 2015, 07:47 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
Thanks CC! I have not seen any of these yet. Gotsta get to watching
If you are going to throw around must-see Korean films, these three must be included (and many more):
Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (I cried during this big-budget war movie about two brothers fighting on opposite sides during the Korean War)
The Host (blockbuster monster movie with a socio-political and environmental message, directed by Snowpiercer's and Mother's Joon-Ho Bong)
3-Iron (part revenge, part romantic film well worth checking out)
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 08, 2015, 01:21 PM
Also, Ruralt, if you have not seen I Saw the Devil I highly recommend it. It's not an easy watch but holy hell is it good. In my top 5 all time movies. And this probably isn't necessary but make sure you watch the Korean Oldboy. The remake is an embarrassment to the original
Great flick, but only problem I had with it is the SUV door scene, little too unbelievable for me
I also believe that the director did the Good the Bad and Weird that I enjoyed which enjoyed and loosely resembles the eastwood flicks
Still believe Oldboy was his best though
And the original Let the right one in is awesome
Mother was a solid flick as well
Snowpiercer was a way overrated film IMO, just couldn't get into it and totally saw the ending coming from the start so that kind of did it in for me
I really need to start watching films again, been way too busy here lately to catch anything good
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 08, 2015, 03:03 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 08, 2015, 01:07 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Aug 08, 2015, 08:17 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 08, 2015, 07:47 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
Thanks CC! I have not seen any of these yet. Gotsta get to watching
If you are going to throw around must-see Korean films, these three must be included (and many more):
Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (I cried during this big-budget war movie about two brothers fighting on opposite sides during the Korean War)
The Host (blockbuster monster movie with a socio-political and environmental message, directed by Snowpiercer's and Mother's Joon-Ho Bong)
3-Iron (part revenge, part romantic film well worth checking out)
Excellent! Thank you, sir. I can always count on you to toss out film recommendations. Truth be told you're the reason I dabbled in Korean cinema
Quote from: CC Baxter on Aug 08, 2015, 08:17 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 08, 2015, 07:47 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
Thanks for the list CC, haven't seen any of these yet.
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
Thanks for the list CC, haven't seen any of these yet.
Quote from: Jaimoe on Aug 08, 2015, 03:03 PM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 08, 2015, 01:07 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Aug 08, 2015, 08:17 AM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 08, 2015, 07:47 AM
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
Thanks CC! I have not seen any of these yet. Gotsta get to watching
If you are going to throw around must-see Korean films, these three must be included (and many more):
Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (I cried during this big-budget war movie about two brothers fighting on opposite sides during the Korean War)
The Host (blockbuster monster movie with a socio-political and environmental message, directed by Snowpiercer's and Mother's Joon-Ho Bong)
3-Iron (part revenge, part romantic film well worth checking out)
I've seen The Host a couple times, it's excellent. I forgot all about 3-Iron, I believe I watched that one on Netflix.
Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 08, 2015, 01:21 PM
Also, Ruralt, if you have not seen I Saw the Devil I highly recommend it. It's not an easy watch but holy hell is it good. In my top 5 all time movies. And this probably isn't necessary but make sure you watch the Korean Oldboy. The remake is an embarrassment to the original
I have I Saw the Devil on my list, as it was recced to me earlier in the thread. :) And thanks a bunch for the info about Oldboy and whatnot - I do plan to watch the Korean version. :thumbsup:
Birdman....Terrible movie. Couldnt get into it.
I quite liked Birdman. :undecided:
I'll come back to finish this after our baby lets us complete the movie (third attempt tonight), but the first half of What We Do In The Shadows is fantastic.
Love and Mercy has to be watched if you've ever listened to Pet Sounds (which is hopefully every single person reading this)
Quote from: parkervb on Sep 21, 2015, 03:50 PM
Love and Mercy has to be watched if you've ever listened to Pet Sounds (which is hopefully every single person reading this)
Concur!!!
Great movie!!!
Quote from: parkervb on Sep 21, 2015, 03:50 PM
Love and Mercy has to be watched if you've ever listened to Pet Sounds (which is hopefully every single person reading this)
I second this. Although I've never gotten into the Beach Boys, I definitely love Brian's voice. The video at the end shows that his voice is as sweet as ever.
Happy Back to the Future Day!
Forced the kids to watch all three :thumbsup:
Ex Machina
Spotlight. Will probably be my favorite of the year. Go See it!!!
Preemptive plea...
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Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Dec 18, 2015, 08:27 AM
Spotlight. Will probably be my favorite of the year. Go See it!!!
Looking forward to seeing this one.
My "no one cares", spoiler-free review of The Force Awakens: B+, beautifully shot, nostalgic w/out going overboard, BB-8 was awesome, but a couple of major pieces of the story were just jammed in there and several plot points are just recycled from A New Hope.
Just finished watching "Making a Murderer" on Netflix. Its a 10 part documentary series similar to "The Jinx" which aired on HBO.
IT'S INCREDIBLY GRIPPING!!!
The Jinx was really good. Haven't heard about this one but will be on the lookout. thanks!
Quote from: beardedwonder on Dec 21, 2015, 11:13 AM
Just finished watching "Making a Murderer" on Netflix. Its a 10 part documentary series similar to "The Jinx" which aired on HBO.
IT'S INCREDIBLY GRIPPING!!!
wife and I just finished ep 1 this weekend.
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Quote from: peafunk31 on Aug 07, 2015, 10:27 AM
Good call on Let the Right One In. Great movie. The remake was decent as well but doesn't stand up to the Swedish original. Other good South Korean films would include Mother, The Host, A Tale of Two Sisters & The Good, the Bad, & the Weird (not awesome but worth viewing)
Thanks for the list CC, haven't seen any of these yet.
I've seen all those. I Saw The Devil, the vengeance trilogy, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring along with the others previously mentioned I think are all the Korean movies I've seen.
some of my korean favorites, besides the ones mentioned:
Save The Green Planet
A Bittersweet Life
The City of Violence
The Quiet Family
Git (Feathers in the Wind)
Flower Island
Tale of Cinema
Chunhyang
Sopyonje
Thanks for the list CC, haven't seen any of these yet.
Netflix (i still do the dvd's in the mail) had most of these. Here's what i saw and how i'd rate them, from favorite to least:
Oasis - This one wasn't on your list, but I found it on netflix somehow and then thought that was one you recommended. My favorite of this bunch, a masterpiece.
Chunhyang - Excellent
Flower Island - Very good but didn't get some of it.
The City of Violence - liked this a lot more than I thought i would, the breakdancing fighters had me sold.
The Quiet Family - decent , not as good as Jee-woon Kim's other films but it was his first and it felt like a debut
Save the Green Planet - This was the first out of these i watched, don't remember everything about this as it's been a few months now. It had it's moments but wasn't too enthused.
About to watch Park Chan-Wook's I'm a Cyborg, but that's OK now....
p.s. Star Wars was good, could've been better but definitely could've been a lot worse. Had a major spoiler revealed to me from just simply looking at a completely irrelevant post on ESPN's facebook page, what the fuck is wrong with people? :angry:
Not cool about the random spoiler you saw ManNamed. I hope you're doing well up in the 'Burgh this winter with a healed foot ready for the next tour. I thought Star Wars was great but I didn't go in with the highest expectations. Spotlight was an outstanding movie! See it.
The Revenant - I'd be surprised if it doesn't at least get nominated for best picture this year.
Quote from: seerasea on Dec 26, 2015, 06:03 PM
The Revenant - I'd be surprised if it doesn't at least get nominated for best picture this year.
I give DiCaprio an A+
I give the overall movie a B-
Finder's Keepers
Excellent documentary on an interesting true story that you have to see to believe.
A quick take of Star Wars VII The Force Awakens...
Its as much a remake of the original trilogy as a sequel. Nice to return to the look and feel of the original trilogy, to see Harrison Ford steal the movie, to see Oscar Isaac continue his great work. Good doses of humor, looked great, deserves the hype and box office gold. Its not perfect, but it rinses the bad taste left in my mouth from the prequel trilogy. A-
The Big Lebowski
I watched Wild again over the weekend. Saw it in the movies last year and loved it. Loved it again on TV. Great movie, true story, everyone should see it!!
The Revenant was great, maybe about 10 minutes too long due to some of the mystic/surreal scenes but the opening scene is one of the best you will ever seen shot.
Extremely graphic & violent so know that going in
Quote from: APR on Dec 26, 2015, 01:41 PM
Not cool about the random spoiler you saw ManNamed. I hope you're doing well up in the 'Burgh this winter with a healed foot ready for the next tour. I thought Star Wars was great but I didn't go in with the highest expectations. Spotlight was an outstanding movie! See it.
All is well on my end thanks for asking! Foot has been fine a couple weeks after surgery, no setbacks. Looking forward to seeing more dates announced, you should come back up for the next Pittsburgh show. I'll check out that movie when it's on netflix. Still need to get to the theater for The Revenant and Hateful Eight (could've seen the 70mm version but didn't quite have the time to make it out) .
Quote from: parkervb on Jan 18, 2016, 10:22 AM
The Revenant was great, maybe about 10 minutes too long due to some of the mystic/surreal scenes but the opening scene is one of the best you will ever seen shot.
Extremely graphic & violent so know that going in
Appropriate warning about the violence. The movie is phenomenal! I didn't think it was too long. This is something worth seeing in the theater due to some incredible scenes and scenery.
Just watched American Sniper. It was better than i expected.
Also watched The Interview. Not as good as id hoped.
Quote from: Mr. White on Jan 26, 2016, 08:55 PM
The Hateful Eight
I love all of Quentin Tarantino's movies (I hope he's got at least one or two more in him).
This one is quite good, but not one of his very best (any of Quentin's movies are better than the average movie out these days).
My brother ranks it in 6th place out of all of his 8 movies (Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 considered one movie). I might agree but may place it at 7 out of 8 (like Jackie Brown more than my brother does).
hasn't he stated before that he plans on only making 10 movies?
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Quote from: Mr. White on Jan 26, 2016, 08:55 PM
The Hateful Eight
I love all of Quentin Tarantino's movies (I hope he's got at least one or two more in him).
This one is quite good, but not one of his very best (any of Quentin's movies are better than the average movie out these days).
My brother ranks it in 6th place out of all of his 8 movies (Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 considered one movie). I might agree but may place it at 7 out of 8 (like Jackie Brown more than my brother does).
hasn't he stated before that he plans on only making 10 movies?
I had seen an interview with him that made it sound like he was only going to do a couple more movies (maybe 10 in total, like you say). I think he is aware of his film legacy and doesn't want to diminish what he's done so far with some less-than-exemplary work. I absolutely love all he has ever put out. Reservoir Dogs is my favorite movie of all time, hence, the username of "Mr. White" - Harvey Keitel's character.
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Ranking Quentin movies is like ranking my morning jacket albums.
They are all great, but up for opinion on how one likes 1 over the others ...
So in my opinion:
1- Pulp Fiction
2- Reservoir Dogs
3- Kill Bill (1&2)
4- Inglorious Bastards
5- The Hateful Eight
6- Djano Unchained
7- Jackie Brown
8- Death Proof (Grindhouse)
I saw Room on Friday night. It was awesome. Edge of your seat at some moments, crying at other moments, incredible acting, especially by the little boy. Definitely go see this!!!
Went again to the movies Saturday and saw Brooklyn. Very good movie also. Really liked it!
For this year I'm saying Spotlight is my #1. Room #2. Me, Earl and the Dying Girl and Brooklyn tied for #3
Other tops would be The Big Short, Black Mass and The Martian was real good too.
Lately I think I like the two Kill Bills best.
I just watched There Will Be Blood again. That movie is amazing. I forgot how good it is.
Quote from: APR on Feb 11, 2016, 10:06 AM
I just watched There Will Be Blood again. That movie is amazing. I forgot how good it is.
Always hated that flick, great acting by Lewis for sure, but the plot really never did anything for me and seemed pretty simple for the praise it got.
The Martian. Very good.
Inside Out. Typical Pixar which is to say entertaining & as poignant as an animated movie can.
About to watch Purple Rain and cry my eyes out :cry:
RIP to the BADDEST MUTHAFUCKA to EVER pick up any instrument!!!
Just watched The Hateful Eight and have to say I think it's his best since Pulp Fiction. That and Reservoir Dogs are the only two I think are better.
The Big Short before that and thought it was really good.
The Martian before that and thought it was entertaining, I just hate how these movies have to be "Hollywood-ized" for the dim viewer. Some really stupid dialog.
I watched Scarface for the first time ever last night.
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I watched Scarface for the first time ever last night.
That's a good classic. Did you like it? Not my favorite gangster movie ever, but a must see. I caught The Departed on TV a few weeks ago.....it's still amazing.
Hell or High Water is on deck for me.
Yes I liked Scarface, only covered my eyes once. ;) The scene with the chainsaw.
I recently saw The Departed for the first time as well and I loved it! I think Goodfellas is my favorite gangster movie still.
Will be on the lookout for Hell or High Water. thanks.
Saw Hell or High Water the other night. Thought it was good, not great. Jeff Bridges is the best actor ever. Ben Foster is amazing in it also. Definitely worth watching, but I guess I was just expecting a classic
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Yes I liked Scarface, only covered my eyes once. ;) The scene with the chainsaw.
I recently saw The Departed for the first time as well and I loved it! I think Goodfellas is my favorite gangster movie still.
Will be on the lookout for Hell or High Water. thanks.
Agreed.... Goodfellas is my favorite movie ever (gangster or any category).
Thanks for the info Murph. My expectations are probably too high. Someone told me it has a No Country for Old Men feel (and I loved that movie too).
High Rise on Netflix. Well made, acted, etc but just left me a little cold. Lots of people seem to like it but maybe watch the trailer first. Ben Wheatley is an up and coming director, but his movies rarely make too many concessions. I'd recommend Kill List, which was on Netflix. Not sure if it still is.
Other good scifi thrillers streaming: The Invitation (Netflix) and Coherence (Amazon Prime).
I saw Hell or High Water in the theater last weekend. I liked it a lot. I expect it'll be nominated for best picture.
ANT MAN , 6 of 10 from me :thumbsup:
31 by Rob Zombie--not my favorie from him by a long shot but not trash either
I've been going through all the Best Picture nominations and others from this year.
Manchester By The Sea is definitely my #1.
Moonlight I'd rank #2.
Haven't heard much about Captain Fantastic, or maybe I just ignored it thinking it was some superhero movie...but it is AWESOME!! I loved it so much.
Last night I watched Hidden Figures and also loved it. Very moving true story. I can't believe that I never knew anything about this story until this movie come out. Also a must see!
Hacksaw Ridge was pretty great too. Extremely graphic and realistic war scenes. great story. Another true story!
still need to see Fences.
just watched Going Clear, the Scientology doc from 2015..
holy shit was that crazy.
Also watched Gleason too (documentary kick lately I guess) and that was the most powerful documentary I've watched since The Cove. It completed what I call the Jimmy V Trifecta: I laughed, I cried, I thought. I cannot fathom how that was not up for Best Doc
^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
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^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
looks like it might be on Netflix, will take a look.
Another recent doc I loved was on HBO called UNDERFIRE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF PFC. TONY VACCARO
a must watch.
Gleason is next on my list to watch.
I'm a big fan of documentaries so keep the recommendations coming. I think I saw The Cove at about the same time I watched Murderball so whenever I think of one I think of the other. Both were great.
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Gleason is next on my list to watch.
I'm a big fan of documentaries so keep the recommendations coming. I think I saw The Cove at about the same time I watched Murderball so whenever I think of one I think of the other. Both were great.
Another one that I watched in last few months was The Wolfpack. I believe its on Netflix as well. A group of brothers essentially confined to their home on the LES recreate movies in their apt.
and of course, OJ: Made in America if you didn't catch that last year.
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The Martian. Very good.
My wife & I watched this the other night. Very entertaining.
Not sure about a lot of the scientific facts, like most movies, but overall solid. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Logan.
It was awesome. Great Western, great performances from Stewart and Jackman, terrific fight sequences, no overdone CGI scenese
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^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
terrific recommendation!
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^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
terrific recommendation!
I just watched the trailer... this looks amazing!
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^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
terrific recommendation!
I just watched the trailer... this looks amazing!
yeah, see it! quite a story.
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^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
terrific recommendation!
I just watched the trailer... this looks amazing!
yeah, see it! quite a story.
I saw this and based on your Big Little Lies opinion, I then went and watched this trailer. Holy moly this is going to be a fascinatingly great film to watch ASAP. Thanks for the tip! I had never heard of this.
Watching the trailer about this woman who never looked to be famous, I somehow was reminded of another documentary (kind of a weird one) called Exit Through the Gift Shop. It's about a graffiti artist (maybe Banksy or someone like him) and also exploring the silliness of the art world and what makes what so valuable I definitely recommend it.
:thumbsup: Hope you like it!
I have seen Exit Through the Gift Shop. Another great one everyone should see!
Another good documentary was called "there's something wrong with aunt Diane"
It's a really sad story but was good.
We want to see but can never find one about this school bus crash from 1988 on Rt 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. We always see the sign that says site of fatal bus crash every time we go to Cincinnati. It's called Impact: After the Crash.
Edit: Just found it on amazon for $20. Will probably buy it.
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Mar 30, 2017, 06:51 PM
Another good documentary was called "there's something wrong with aunt Diane"
It's a really sad story but was good.
We want to see but can never find one about this school bus crash from 1988 on Rt 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. We always see the sign that says site of fatal bus crash every time we go to Cincinnati. It's called Impact: After the Crash.
Edit: Just found it on amazon for $20. Will probably buy it.
While not a documentary, there is a great movie about a school bus crash in a small town and the aftermath it has. Look for The Sweet Hereafter.
^^ will look for it, thanks.
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Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Mar 30, 2017, 06:51 PM
Another good documentary was called "there's something wrong with aunt Diane"
It's a really sad story but was good.
We want to see but can never find one about this school bus crash from 1988 on Rt 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. We always see the sign that says site of fatal bus crash every time we go to Cincinnati. It's called Impact: After the Crash.
Edit: Just found it on amazon for $20. Will probably buy it.
While not a documentary, there is a great movie about a school bus crash in a small town and the aftermath it has. Look for The Sweet Hereafter.
Stories We Tell by Sarah Polley (who is also in The Sweet Herafter) is a documentary with a bit of a twist. It's slow but I think watching until the end is worth it. It's cool.
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Another good documentary was called "there's something wrong with aunt Diane"
It's a really sad story but was good.
We want to see but can never find one about this school bus crash from 1988 on Rt 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. We always see the sign that says site of fatal bus crash every time we go to Cincinnati. It's called Impact: After the Crash.
Edit: Just found it on amazon for $20. Will probably buy it.
While not a documentary, there is a great movie about a school bus crash in a small town and the aftermath it has. Look for The Sweet Hereafter.
Stories We Tell by Sarah Polley (who is also in The Sweet Herafter) is a documentary with a bit of a twist. It's slow but I think watching until the end is worth it. It's cool.
Thanks for the tip!
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Jan 31, 2017, 11:48 AM
^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
I watched the whole thing. Very interesting story and person. Thanks for the heads up on this.
On a Korean film kick again, all really solid movies...
The Wailing - From the director who made The Chaser, keeps you guessing throughout.
Train to Busan - Fast moving zombies on a train.
The Man from Nowhere - Solid action/thriller
The Handmaiden - Park Chan-wook really delivered with this. One of his best right up there with Oldboy.
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^^^ If you haven't already you should watch Finding Vivian Maier
I watched the whole thing. Very interesting story and person. Thanks for the heads up on this.
Awesome!
We watched a very good and very sad documentary last night called Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father. Very moving and disturbing story I don't think I will ever forget.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152758/
Needed something lighthearted to follow it up. We chose Chef. Really cute movie. I like Jon Favreau. Better than you'd think it'd be if you read the description.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2883512/
Chef is a great movie. Favreau is awesome. I miss the back and forth between him and Vince Vaughn, hopefully they work on something together soon. New Jumanji looks like a fun ride! Also gonna see Baby Driver soon.
Getting work done on our bathroom, so we are currently in a hotel with some solid 90's DVDs you can rent for free. Watched Sleepless in Seattle and A Few Good Men. GOLD. :thumbsup:
In 1988 there was a terrible bus crash on Route 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. The kids on the bus were from Louisville and were on their way home from an amusement park. A drunk driver in a pick up truck was going the wrong way on the highway and crashed into the front of the bus. The bus blew up into flames and 27 people were killed. 24 of them were young teenagers. It remains the worst drunk driving accident in history.
I never heard about this until I moved here and drove to Cincinnati for the first time. There is a sign on the highway showing where the crash happened.
A few years ago we heard a documentary had been made about the crash, those who were killed and those who survived and their lives since the crash. We have been looking for it for a while and it was recently put on Amazon Prime and we watched it last night.
Incredibly sad story. The documentary was excellent though. They tried to recreate what it was like on the bus in the 1-2 minutes after the crash. They interviewed many people who survived and the families of those who died, plus they told the story of the trial of the man driving the pick up truck. The bus catching fire so quickly was what really killed everyone, more so than the impact from the drunk driver, so the trial was very complicated. what also really got to me was that I was about the same age these kids were in 1988. No one should die at 13 years old.
Anyway, you should watch this. but know that it's very sad and I cried a lot.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2076229/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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IMPACT: AFTER THE CRASH, explores the horrific Carrollton, Kentucky bus crash of May 14, 1988, which killed 27 people (mostly children) and injured nearly 35 others, the worst drunk-driving related accident in U.S. history. The Kentucky tragedy became nationally known, not only because of the devastation it caused, but also because it gave prominence to the then-fledgling national anti-drunk driving organization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Our documentary takes viewers back to that fateful night including a dramatic recreation of the accident and explores how those who lost family and friends have over the years both suffered and recovered from their pain and losses The film offers a stirring exploration of what it means to try to recover your life, when in an instant, everything is turned upside down.
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Sep 07, 2017, 11:49 AM
In 1988 there was a terrible bus crash on Route 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. The kids on the bus were from Louisville and were on their way home from an amusement park. A drunk driver in a pick up truck was going the wrong way on the highway and crashed into the front of the bus. The bus blew up into flames and 27 people were killed. 24 of them were young teenagers. It remains the worst drunk driving accident in history.
I never heard about this until I moved here and drove to Cincinnati for the first time. There is a sign on the highway showing where the crash happened.
A few years ago we heard a documentary had been made about the crash, those who were killed and those who survived and their lives since the crash. We have been looking for it for a while and it was recently put on Amazon Prime and we watched it last night.
Incredibly sad story. The documentary was excellent though. They tried to recreate what it was like on the bus in the 1-2 minutes after the crash. They interviewed many people who survived and the families of those who died, plus they told the story of the trial of the man driving the pick up truck. The bus catching fire so quickly was what really killed everyone, more so than the impact from the drunk driver, so the trial was very complicated. what also really got to me was that I was about the same age these kids were in 1988. No one should die at 13 years old.
Anyway, you should watch this. but know that it's very sad and I cried a lot.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2076229/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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Storyline
IMPACT: AFTER THE CRASH, explores the horrific Carrollton, Kentucky bus crash of May 14, 1988, which killed 27 people (mostly children) and injured nearly 35 others, the worst drunk-driving related accident in U.S. history. The Kentucky tragedy became nationally known, not only because of the devastation it caused, but also because it gave prominence to the then-fledgling national anti-drunk driving organization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Our documentary takes viewers back to that fateful night including a dramatic recreation of the accident and explores how those who lost family and friends have over the years both suffered and recovered from their pain and losses The film offers a stirring exploration of what it means to try to recover your life, when in an instant, everything is turned upside down.
Sounds incredibly sad, but it reminded me of the movie 'The Sweet Hereafter' with Sarah Polley and Ian Holm. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120255/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_33
It's a movie that I find so impressive when taking in the story, the twists & turns, the development of the characters and story. I'm amazed that someone can so thoughtfully come up with a story, and that someone can put that story onto film in such a beautiful and convincing way.
^^ I saw that movie in the last few months. It was probably you who told us about it then.
Definitely check out this documentary. The stories of the survivors and seeing them today was very moving as well. They've been through so much, it was great to see them happy today despite the obstacles they've faced as a result of the accident.
For music and documentary fans, I recommend HBO's current Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge. I watched the first episode and enjoyed it thoroughly. It's a two hour history lesson of not just the magazine, but also some big stories they covered. I didn't know much about Hunter S. Thompson, and that guy was a real character.
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For music and documentary fans, I recommend HBO's current Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge. I watched the first episode and enjoyed it thoroughly. It's a two hour history lesson of not just the magazine, but also some big stories they covered. I didn't know much about Hunter S. Thompson, and that guy was a real character.
we saw a minute of it last night and set the DVR to record next time it comes on. looks interesting...
Alien Covenant
Blade Runner 2049 not bad, but not as adored as the original
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Blade Runner 2049 not bad, but not as adored as the original
Just watched BR2049 with the wife. Not as good as the original, but worth 3 hours and $6 to watch on demand. Gossling makes a good blade runner. Its visually stunning. Perhaps a bit overlong?
The Dark Tower - not bad of a movie.
Icarus, the doc on Russia Olympic doping scandal was really good. The lead character was extremely engrossing and it was at times extremely funny, extremely serious and extremely sad/tragic.
Guess Who on Netflix - Bernie Mac so funny
Bone Tomahawk
Annihilation was the trippiest movie I've seen in a good long while.
I finally saw Get Out. It's well worth the hype and great reviews. It's great, creative, and eerie.
Cold Comes the Night--good suspense
Role Models on HBO GO right now...so dang funny
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Role Models on HBO GO right now...so dang funny
Also gotta support fellow Jacketeer Christopher Mintz-Plasee
Three Identical Strangers. I'm a big documentary fan, and this one is really good and worth seeing. A great movie that you can dig into with a variety of discussion topics afterwards is always cool. Try not to be too informed about the story before you go as not to learn of any spoilers.
Just saw the new Halloween sequel. It's better than the other sequels that have been made and definitely worth a watch if you enjoyed the original/like slasher films.
Saw the new A Star Is Born last weekend with the wife, we both enjoyed it a lot. Great musical performances, Bradley Cooper's backing band is Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real.
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Just saw the new Halloween sequel. It's better than the other sequels that have been made and definitely worth a watch if you enjoyed the original/like slasher films.
I saw this last night and LOVED it! I really enjoyed David Gordon Green's work on Red Oaks and Vice Principals so I had to give this a shot. It was an absolute blast. Original Halloween theme song is always gold and the new score was fantastic as well, especially this one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yAZprPJWA8
RBG - Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- great documentary.
Free Solo - insane documentary. Check out the trailer. The skill, ability, and mind of Alex Honnold is really incredible. The movie really makes you think about what's important in life. Amazing scenery and views, and it's sometimes too intense/scary to watch.
Saw Green Book last night and it was excellent. Highly recommend!
did anyone see The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (it's on Netflix)? I thought it was great. Dark and funny like much of their best work, Tom Waits is supreme, great shots of the American West, modern commentary.
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did anyone see The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (it's on Netflix)? I thought it was great. Dark and funny like much of their best work, Tom Waits is supreme, great shots of the American West, modern commentary.
Yup - saw it, dug it. A great collection of short films, Tom Waits is great in it. Visually, it shows what a canvas the travel west was. Definitely recommend it.
Does this new Black Mirror thing count as TV or a movie? either way, it is quackin' awesome. i havent gotten a lot of the possibilities but im excited to see the rest of them.
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Does this new Black Mirror thing count as TV or a movie? either way, it is quackin' awesome. i havent gotten a lot of the possibilities but im excited to see the rest of them.
I'm checking out this Black Mirror thing as soon as I can. Very curious about it. The past Black Mirror episodes have not disappointed in the least. The creepy vision of the future it projects is something to see.
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Does this new Black Mirror thing count as TV or a movie? either way, it is quackin' awesome. i havent gotten a lot of the possibilities but im excited to see the rest of them.
I'm checking out this Black Mirror thing as soon as I can. Very curious about it. The past Black Mirror episodes have not disappointed in the least. The creepy vision of the future it projects is something to see.
The storyline in this one isn't as awesome as the peak black mirror stuff but the execution of the whole "choose your own adventure" thing is pretty top notch. also its pretty meta which is something I always love.
Shot Caller starring Ser Jaime Lannister is pretty cool prison story if you liked The Night of or Brawl in cell block 99.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was pretty great.
Quote from: jttouch2 on Jul 27, 2019, 12:01 AMOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood was pretty great.
I saw it last night and wasn't really a fan. Not as great as I expected it to be. I would temper my exceptions if you haven't seen it yet and plan to.
"What The Health?" on Netflix--depressing documentary on the shitstorm (literal) that large scale meat animal farming has become, its effects on the population around it and the overall unhealthiness of pretty much all of the finished products due to the way the creatures are raised, fed, medicated, etc. Also disturbing look into the supposed "health" associations like the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and American Cancer Society and their reluctance to back away from promoting these unhealthy foods. Guess its time to look a little deeper at my diet again :rolleyes:
Quote from: APR on Jul 28, 2019, 04:35 PMQuote from: jttouch2 on Jul 27, 2019, 12:01 AMOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood was pretty great.
I saw it last night and wasn't really a fan. Not as great as I expected it to be. I would temper my exceptions if you haven't seen it yet and plan to.
as a massive Tarantino fan and having seen it on August 9th the 50th anniversary, I was disgused by the film. What a bore and I'm not one of those people that thinks anything that requires thought in a movie theater as being boring. This was just awful from Tarantino. It had its moments but wow...what a shitty, lazy ending.
Quote from: jttouch2 on Jul 27, 2019, 12:01 AMOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood was pretty great.
I loved it too. Pitt and Leo were great!
Between Two Ferns: The Movie !!!!!!!!!!!
Oasis: Supersonic. It makes you appreciate how great they were and what type of characters they are. It's a documentary the Gallagher's produced so it may be "sanitized," but it does allude to their fights, problems, drugs, etch but it doesn't dig deep into that type the drama. It does show how amazing they were. I forgot how huge they were especially in England. I never loved them in the 90s like some other British bands (I was more intoRadiohead, The Verve), but I realize I was wrong..... those first two albums had a crazy number of amazing songs. And what attitudes those guys had in interviews and on stage. So cocky so good. They pulled it off saying they were the best and backing it up.
Quote from: APR on Oct 05, 2019, 10:05 AMOasis: Supersonic. It makes you appreciate how great they were and what type of characters they are. It's a documentary the Gallagher's produced so it may be "sanitized," but it does allude to their fights, problems, drugs, etch but it doesn't dig deep into that type the drama. It does show how amazing they were. I forgot how huge they were especially in England. I never loved them in the 90s like some other British bands (I was more into Radiohead, The Verve), but I realize I was wrong..... those first two albums had a crazy number of amazing songs. And what attitudes those guys had in interviews and on stage. So cocky so good. They pulled it off saying they were the best and backing it up.
The other thing to mention when talking about Oasis's first two albums were the b-sides to the singles. Some of those songs are are right up there among the best Oasis tracks.
El Camino is great !
Peanut Butter Falcon is a fabulous film
Randomly watched Talented Mr. Ripley for the first time, decent
Speaking of Jude Law, The Holiday is a good rom com for the holidays for couples movie night
Can't wait to go see Uncut Gems starring the Sandman
Speaking on the Sandman, Disney's Bedtime Stories is a great kids movie for the holidays for babysitting
Ford vs Ferrari was really good.
Gonna try to see Uncut Gems and Star Wars over the holidays.
Saw the Gorillaz documentary Reject False Icons last night. To say that Damon Albarn was born to play music I think is an understatement after seeing this documentary. Good stuff - I recommend it.
Quote from: sillyboob on Dec 17, 2019, 04:49 PMSaw the Gorillaz documentary Reject False Icons last night. To say that Damon Albarn was born to play music I think is an understatement after seeing this documentary. Good stuff - I recommend it.
my wife will like this, will look for it when it streams
Just watched 2 different documentaries:
1) "Woodstock: 3 days that defined a generation" really good behind the scenes stuff in this I really liked hearing about how when the festival ran out of food the people in town rallied and basically emptied their pantries to feed the kids at Yasgur's farm.
2) "Long Time Running" great documentary about the final tour of The Tragically Hip one of my other favorite bands--great story of this man, Gord Downie, overcoming a horrific health blow and completing this tour
I watched Parasite last night. It was great. I see why it won best picture.
I'm not always in the mood for subtitles but it was well worth it.
I think my favorite movie from last year was Waves. I didn't see it get much attention or recognition but I really loved it.
Parasite is amazing!
Also Honey Boy is good
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Feb 18, 2020, 05:50 PMAlso Honey Boy is good
would like to check this out, thanks for reminding me about it
I really liked Honey Boy too.
I never heard of Honey Boy.
Parasite is great. 1917 is also great.... incredible movie making.
Damon, Bale, Balfe and Bernthal are really good in Ford vs. Ferrari. Wish I would have seen it in the theater. Cool movie
let me add to the talk about Parasite being awesome.
On HBO rn
Big - 3.5 Stars
What About Bob? - 3 Stars
Working Girl - 3 Stars
Mr. and Mrs. Smith - 2.5 Stars
Match Point - 1.5 Stars
Prob gonna watch Joe Dirt tonight
Catch Me If You Can - 4 stars
smh at that low What About Bob? score ;)
gonna watch Palm Springs tomorrow night, heard good things.
David Foster: Off the Record. It's on Netflix. I had never heard of him before. The first hour was interesting and pretty incredible.... he produced, wrote, arranged the most famous pop songs of the last few decades. I figure music fans would be interested even though the pop stuff isn't their cup of tea. He is quite a character and got extra famous for being on reality tv and his crazy personal life.
Quote from: APR on Aug 18, 2020, 12:44 PMDavid Foster: Off the Record. It's on Netflix. I had never heard of him before. The first hour was interesting and pretty incredible.... he produced, wrote, arranged the most famous pop songs of the last few decades. I figure music fans would be interested even though the pop stuff isn't their cup of tea. He is quite a character and got extra famous for being on reality tv and his crazy personal life.
I had heard of him and knew of his successes and thought this was a pretty well done and interesting look at his career.
Thing is I don't care for the guy personally. Just because someone admits to being an asshole doesn't excuse them from being one in my book.
I also had a hard time with him being for the most part an absentee father. Yes he helicoptered in once in a while and made a nice splash but he really came off as only really caring about himself, his career, and that was and always will be his main priority. He seems to always be chasing that next high so to speak, and it's sad to me his kids came after that.
I'm in no way as successful as him but I couldn't ever imagine sacrificing time with my kids for anything. Money and fame included.
To each their own though and it was his choice, just a shame to me he seems to have missed out on so many more important things along the way and it doesn't seem to bother him all that much. He pretty much says I'm David Foster, this is the way I am and everyone and else just has to accept and deal with it if you're in my world. He really came off as an asshole to me, and admitting it doesn't make it any better.
Quote from: ericm on Aug 18, 2020, 03:51 PMQuote from: APR on Aug 18, 2020, 12:44 PMDavid Foster: Off the Record. It's on Netflix. I had never heard of him before. The first hour was interesting and pretty incredible.... he produced, wrote, arranged the most famous pop songs of the last few decades. I figure music fans would be interested even though the pop stuff isn't their cup of tea. He is quite a character and got extra famous for being on reality tv and his crazy personal life.
I had heard of him and knew of his successes and thought this was a pretty well done and interesting look at his career.
Thing is I don't care for the guy personally. Just because someone admits to being an asshole doesn't excuse them from being one in my book.
I also had a hard time with him being for the most part an absentee father. Yes he helicoptered in once in a while and made a nice splash but he really came off as only really caring about himself, his career, and that was and always will be his main priority. He seems to always be chasing that next high so to speak, and it's sad to me his kids came after that.
I'm in no way as successful as him but I couldn't ever imagine sacrificing time with my kids for anything. Money and fame included.
To each their own though and it was his choice, just a shame to me he seems to have missed out on so many more important things along the way and it doesn't seem to bother him all that much. He pretty much says I'm David Foster, this is the way I am and everyone and else just has to accept and deal with it if you're in my world. He really came off as an asshole to me, and admitting it doesn't make it any better.
I agree. Difficult to like the guy and his out of whack priorities. I'm sure some of his kids would have less kind things to say compared to the ones interviewed for the movie.
Just saw Yesterday again. I love it, it is so good! One of my favorite "music" films in the last few years!
Here's the summary if you haven't heard of it:
Yesterday is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Danny Boyle and screenplay by Richard Curtis, based on a story by Jack Barth and Curtis. Himesh Patel stars as struggling musician Jack Malik, who suddenly finds himself the only person who has ever heard of the Beatles and becomes famous after taking credit for their songs. The film also stars Lily James, Joel Fry, Ed Sheeran, and Kate McKinnon.
Quote from: ChiefOKONO on Mar 08, 2021, 12:42 PMJust saw Yesterday again. I love it, it is so good! One of my favorite "music" films in the last few years!
Here's the summary if you haven't heard of it:
Yesterday is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Danny Boyle and screenplay by Richard Curtis, based on a story by Jack Barth and Curtis. Himesh Patel stars as struggling musician Jack Malik, who suddenly finds himself the only person who has ever heard of the Beatles and becomes famous after taking credit for their songs. The film also stars Lily James, Joel Fry, Ed Sheeran, and Kate McKinnon.
Cool I am definitely going to check this one out.
This one is upcoming and it looks awesome!
The Woman King Trailer: Viola Davis Becomes the Ultimate Weapon
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1229504-the-woman-king-trailer-viola-davis
I know this is going to sound a bit out of touch but Betsy and I just watched The Godfather for the first time ever for either of us. Of course I've seen bits and pieces over the years but neither of us had ever seen it end to end. I found it to be a very interesting movie and definitely worth watching again. The whole bit about switching to the drug business was extremely interesting coming from a movie that is 60 years old.
The reason we watched it is because it popped up on our streaming service because of James Caan's passing. His performance as Sonny was awesome. I loved Brian's Song and Rollerball as a kid so it was really good seeing James in something different from around that same time frame. All of the acting was top notch and everyone looked so freaking young!
The Godfather is a great movie. A lot of people (me included) will say Godfather 2 is even better. Steer clear of Godfather 3 though, not quite up to snuff.
I remember seeing on TV once sometime back mid / late 80s or early 90s an edit that put Godfathers 1 & 2 in sequential order, that was a very cool thing to watch.
Quote from: ranyart on Jul 12, 2022, 05:48 PMI know this is going to sound a bit out of touch but Betsy and I just watched The Godfather for the first time ever for either of us. Of course I've seen bits and pieces over the years but neither of us had ever seen it end to end. I found it to be a very interesting movie and definitely worth watching again. The whole bit about switching to the drug business was extremely interesting coming from a movie that is 60 years old.
The reason we watched it is because it popped up on our streaming service because of James Caan's passing. His performance as Sonny was awesome. I loved Brian's Song and Rollerball as a kid so it was really good seeing James in something different from around that same time frame. All of the acting was top notch and everyone looked so freaking young!
Love James Caan in Bottle Rocket and Honeymoon in Vegas. RIP
Did y'all like the new Batman. I loved it
Yes, I loved it! I thought the atmosphere, acting and characters were great.
I am glad that they are doing another film too.
I was wondering how they would follow up the Nolan trilogy...but I think it went quite well.
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Jul 22, 2022, 04:37 PMDid y'all like the new Batman. I loved it
Quote from: ChiefOKONO on Jul 25, 2022, 01:18 PMYes, I loved it! I thought the atmosphere, acting and characters were great.
I am glad that they are doing another film too.
I was wondering how they would follow up the Nolan trilogy...but I think it went quite well.
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Jul 22, 2022, 04:37 PMDid y'all like the new Batman. I loved it
Nice! Yes I agree 100%. Their version of Gotham was really cool. Can't wait for the next one
This one looks good -
Confess, Fletch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb2Pu5EjC1s
The Woman King also sounds awesome!
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/woman-king-review-viola-davis-1234590623/
I'll be sure to check all these recs out!
Just watched Dan in Real Life like we do every Thanksgiving. So good!
"Love isn't a feeling, it's an ability..."
I ended up seeing Woman King and it was really great! I was impressed.
Just thought I would post this here. I'm a big fan of the Ringer's "rewatchables" podcast. It is a lot of fun to watch the "rewatchable" movie and then immediately listen to the podcast. I don't always agree with their movie takes, but it's just been a lot of fun. Highly recommend to all movie fans!
https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables
Just finished watching True Romance for the first time and now I think Phone Went West is about cocaine.Tom probably brought the movie home for the guys to watch during his days working at Blockbuster. Could be totally wrong but had to post. See below from the drug deal scene. Also what an amazing cast...
You know what I'd like to do right now?
I'd like to see Dr.Zhivago.
- [ Chuckles ]
- Where is it?
Is there a (expletive) doctor
in the house, or what?
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/f91f2f2f-ae0f-43fa-8c88-fa17551e1736
References from IMDB:
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
The film's title is used repeatedly as a code name for the large cocaine stash, in reference to the film's epic length.
Knock on Any Door (1949)
Nick Romano says, "Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse." Clarence says that same line a few times when referring to Elvis and his movies.
Quote from: Jackets N Pones on Mar 13, 2023, 09:37 PMJust finished watching True Romance for the first time and now I think Phone Went West is about cocaine.Tom probably brought the movie home for the guys to watch during his days working at Blockbuster. Could be totally wrong but had to post. See below from the drug deal scene. Also what an amazing cast...
You know what I'd like to do right now?
I'd like to see Dr.Zhivago.
- [ Chuckles ]
- Where is it?
Is there a (expletive) doctor
in the house, or what?
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/f91f2f2f-ae0f-43fa-8c88-fa17551e1736
References from IMDB:
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
The film's title is used repeatedly as a code name for the large cocaine stash, in reference to the film's epic length.
Knock on Any Door (1949)
Nick Romano says, "Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse." Clarence says that same line a few times when referring to Elvis and his movies.
True Romance is so great. I haven't seen it in so long. I'm sure it holds up. I recently rewatched Resevoir Dogs, which is still amazing. If you're a Tarrantino fan, don't sleep on Hateful Eight.