Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[hammerfan]

This doesn't really belong here, but I don't know where else to put it. There's no thread for "Last Seen Documentary". :D

Watched "Paradise Lost: Child Murders at Robin Hood" last night. The Arkansas judicial system has to be the biggest joke I've ever seen in my life. These 3 teenagers were railroaded, IMHO. I hope they're able to conduct the DNA testing that they're supposedly doing right now, and that it will clear them. What a travesty of justice.

[_____V_____]

Watched "Paradise Lost: Child Murders at Robin Hood" last night. The Arkansas judicial system has to be the biggest joke I've ever seen in my life. These 3 teenagers were railroaded, IMHO. I hope they're able to conduct the DNA testing that they're supposedly doing right now, and that it will clear them. What a travesty of justice.

For some completely unexplained reason, the kids from My Cousin Vinny popped into my head when I read this.

Similar territory, although much more serious in the doc.

[hammerfan]

For some completely unexplained reason, the kids from My Cousin Vinny popped into my head when I read this.

Similar territory, although much more serious in the doc.


Did you see it? Are you familiar with the case? I'd love to discuss it with someone here and get their opinions.

[_____V_____]

Did you see it? Are you familiar with the case? I'd love to discuss it with someone here and get their opinions.

Nope and nope. It sounds intriguing though...I ll see if I can get it.

[hammerfan]

Nope and nope. It sounds intriguing though...I ll see if I can get it.


Interestingly, there was an article on the news this morning about Natalie Mains from The Dixie Chicks being sued for defamation by the stepfather of one of the victims. I thought it was interesting only because I just watched the documentary last night.

That would be awesome if you get to see it, V.

Has anyone else out there seen this?

[CobraE]

It was El Erfanato! It's about a children home, her son goes of missing and a pshycic is taken in to the place to see whats going on. Perhaps Labyrint of pan have inspired them, its not fantasy like that but the same atmosphere of the movie. Question is have this been done before?


Look at imdb:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464141/

[Papillon Noir]

Did you see it? Are you familiar with the case? I'd love to discuss it with someone here and get their opinions.

I remember watching the first "Paradise Lost" documentary when it first came out and it was very good. I heard they came out with a second one but I haven't seen it.

What's been happening with it?

[hammerfan]

I remember watching the first "Paradise Lost" documentary when it first came out and it was very good. I heard they came out with a second one but I haven't seen it.

What's been happening with it?


Oh, I didn't know there was two! I must have seen the first one.

From what I gather on the internet, they're conducting DNA testing on some hair samples, a judge has refused all 3 boys a new trial (IMO this judge should be brought up on charges), and I think that's it.

[Doc Faustus]

The Doom Generation. What a sack of crap. Even naked Rose Mc Gowan couldn't save the movie from its pretention and lazy writing.

[urgeok2]

. Even naked Rose Mc Gowan couldn't save the movie .


those words make no sense in the same sentance ..

[Geddy]

Went and saw A Clockwork Orange in theaters last night. Such a great film and it was even better on the big screen.

[ChronoGrl]

Ooook... Here we go.

Watch it, Old Man...

you so claaaazy !!!


ok .. the glove has been dropped.


here's why i personally think monsters inc is the best kids movie ever made.

(and let me first say that i am NOT a fan of Billy Crystal or John Goodman - to me - neither of them transitioned well to film .. i still see them as second rate TV actors - so by all rights i shouldn't like this film as much as i do)


1) the animation is gorgeous and imaginative. the monster characters are really well done. the 'doors' sequence was incredible

Agreed. I'm a sucker for good animation and this movie was quite impressive and gorgeous.


2) a lot of fun animation in jokes to keep the adults amused

Agreed. It was playful and clever. I would say that its parts were greater than the movie as a whole, though.


3) the disney formula of killing a parent/sibling for easy emotional buy-in was abandoned. (see lion king/nemo/every other fucking Disney film) NOBODY HAD TO DIE !

Good GOD I agree with you - That's such a relief to me. As someone who's actually lost a parent, I've actually started getting offended by this new archetype in children's movies. Hits a little too close to home.




4) the story was BRILLIANT ... wow Chrono - here we disagree the most. Maybe its because i have a kid but to me this film is the smartest, most effective, and most entertaining way of showing kids there is nothing to be afraid of in the dark i've ever seen in my lifetime. The monsters are more afraid of you than you are of them ?? brilliant !! Add some adventure thanks to a bad apple ... and i think you have a flawless story - and the resolution was fantastic as well ... both the fate of the bad guy and the new form of power. (laughter is more powerful that fear .... )
And it did it without being sucky.

Maybe I misspoke.

See, I really liked the concept of the parallel Monster World and the BIZARRO (if you will) reversal of the Monsters being afraid of children.

The plotline of the return journey, however, I found disappointing and a waste of interesting characters and settings. Though, this might speak more to me personally; I find that I get easily annoyed when children are created in animated films just simply to be cutsie. I realize that the point is so that the children watching the film can connect, but, well, obviously it's not for me. I found her more annoying than anything else.

So maybe it more more the vehicle (lost child) than anything else that I found insipid... Though I totally understand your reasoning - She is obviously the character that children should be relating to - I just didn't (that's not to say that adults can't; I just didn't.


5) I'm a sucker for a bittersweet ending and i hate cheesy manipulative tear jerking disney bullshit - but the way this film ends - gets me in the heart every time ... subtle and touching as hell.

I think that because I found the Human Child to be annoying that the emotional ending just didn't connect to me.

Or maybe you're just a big softie. ;)



honestly - its one of the few movies i feel so strong about that i cant get my head around anyone not liking that. i'm usually far more impartial than that.


but if you consider this film overrated - then you're only talking about me - because the general public really paid no mind to this film ... proving again that the lowest common denominator is always satisfied with the same hamfisted bullshit formula over and over again.

kill kids parent ... kid grows through adversity and becomes a strong man/woman. yahoo ....

Weird... I actually thought that people went crazy over it; I didn't see that it was bypassed by people.

But back to the topic - Sorry if my "overrated" assessment offended you. SO not my intention. And, quite frankly, I didn't think that it was a horrible film at all. I think that part of my HUGE problem with the movie is incredibly personal; I'm actually pretty sure that I went into the movie with MASSIVE expectations which, too tell you the truth, would have been difficult to satisfy. That coupled with the fact that I found the film much, much more cutsie than I had anticipated really disappointed me.

Maybe THAT'S the better assessment. I was disappointed. But I probably just built it up too much in my mind.

[ChronoGrl]

Been doing nothing much outside of watching free movies On Demand lately...

...


The Gravedancers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435653/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/horror_2yxirl1.jpg

I came into this movie with VERY low expectations. I'm generally not a fan of supernatural films (unless their done really well; it's just a genre of horror that I find difficult to suspend my disbelief in), but I was pleasantly surprised with the beginning of this movie. Though obviously low budget with some struggling actors, I thought that it created suspense nicely in the first two thirds of the film. However, toward the end the super natural beings began to grow into a more corporeal state to the point of being just... silly.

Not a bad movie, but not amazing.

2.5/5

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Wicked Little Things (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470000/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/horror_Wicked_little_things.jpg

Again, I went into this film with exceedingly low expectations, but would up actually fairly impressed. There's definitely suspenseful moments with a decent story and some pretty creepy-looking big bads. Also some really impressing performances overall (the main characters are a mother and two daughters; the relationship on screen was believable and touching).

Decent little horror flick. Perfect to sport in a Horrorfest and, I have to say, overall After Dark Horrorfest 2006 was, as a whole, better than Horrorfest 2007.

3/5

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The People Under The Stairs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105121/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/horror_people_under_the_stairs.jpg

Wow.

Spider Baby (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058606/) meets Do the Right Thing (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097216/). Two years after Spike Lee's indie masterpiece chronicling racial tensions in Brooklyn, Wes Craven decides to take his hand at portraying racial and socioeconomic tensions - in a horror movie.

Ok. I get it. I think that, at the time (1991) the allegory for class divides between the "ghettos" and the suburbs was probably a bit more poignant.

However, taken out of context, I found the metaphor played up racial stereotypes that I found unintentionally offensive and obtuse.

That and I HATED the fact that our Victim-turned-Hero (I GET it - boy's coming-of-age blah blah blah) was a 13-year-old was silly, unnecessary, unbelievable, and ultimately annoying.

That being said, the pulp elements of this film were absolutely incredible; what it did right, it did AMAZINGLY right, from a gimp-suit-clad Big Bad with a shotgun to the actual people under the stairs. Call me a cheap thrill seeker - FINE. I don't need Wes Craven to preach social hierarchies to me. He's preaching to the choir. Just give me my damn horror (oh, wait, I get it now - WE'RE THE HORROR............ sigh). Rob Zombie did it better in House of a Thousand Corpses.

3/5

[neverending]

I like People Under the Stairs. It's just so over the top and crazy. Not perfect, but fun.

[ChronoGrl]

I like People Under the Stairs. It's just so over the top and crazy. Not perfect, but fun.

Yeah, that's my major takeaway too. It's definitely something that I'd own and watch again.

[neverending]

Yeah, that's my major takeaway too. It's definitely something that I'd own and watch again.

The crazy brother & sister were also in Twin Peaks- I always liked that.

[urgeok2]

Watch it, Old Man...


The plotline of the return journey, however, I found disappointing and a waste of interesting characters and settings. Though, this might speak more to me personally; I find that I get easily annoyed when children are created in animated films just simply to be cutsie. I realize that the point is so that the children watching the film can connect, but, well, obviously it's not for me. I found her more annoying than anything else.

.


well the deal is - she had to be cutsie - it served the story .. had she been anything else it would have ended right there - unless you wanted a 3 hour drama... - if she wasnt cutsie she wouldnt have won over the monsters.

normally i dont like cute for the sake of cute - but in this case i really thought it was a good fit.



as far as it being an overlooked movie - oh yeah - hardly anyone ever mentions it.... even at disney world itself there's barely a presence (and this was before Pixar parted ways) there was a half hidden garage in an alley where you could pose with mike and Sully - that was it.... i couldnt believe it.



anyway.... to each his/her own ... all i can say is i am brutally tough on kids movie - because i have to see so damn many of them ...and so many of them are cheap ass garbage .. but this one really won me over.

[ChronoGrl]

The crazy brother & sister were also in Twin Peaks- I always liked that.

OMG - You're RIGHT!! The whole time I was like, "They both look so damn familiar..."

Oh, wow. That makes me appreciate the movie even more. Awesome.

[Despare]

Zombie Strippers
Fido
Zombi 2

Zombie Strippers was something else. An uninteresting political agenda mixed with bad dialogue and worse acting. There were a couple decent parts (the pool balls and the Mexican janitor come to mind) but when you can tell the cast is sporting airsoft guns things don't really draw you in.

[The_Return]

The Fountain

Watched it again this morning...and for me, that really says something. No matter how much I enjoy a movie, it's usually months at the very least before I get around to revisiting it.

This movie completely and totally blew my mind. Everything about it is nigh on to perfect - the art direction (and the visuals in general), the score, the acting, the theme of life and death...the only thing that brings it down slightly is the script, which has some minor flaws (mostly in the dialogue), but otherwise - simply stunning.

Aronofsky has to be one of the most brilliant directors working today - you have no idea how excited I am to check out The Wrestler.

[The Mothman]

Doomsday again. still fun.
The Orphanage - not bad, not great, some creepy scenes.
the Godfather Part II - fabulous, was glued to the screen every minute, loved it every bit as much as the first if not more.

[missmacabre]

The Jacket. Good movie but I need to rewatch it because I wasn't in the best frame of mind to fully enjoy it.

[ChronoGrl]

as far as it being an overlooked movie - oh yeah - hardly anyone ever mentions it.... even at disney world itself there's barely a presence (and this was before Pixar parted ways) there was a half hidden garage in an alley where you could pose with mike and Sully - that was it.... i couldnt believe it.

Weird. I've been doing some research on blockbusters recently (ahh, sweet HDC Idol challenge) and apparently Monsters, Inc. was the #44 highest domestic box office grossing movie of all time.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=monstersinc.htm

Ain't that bad.

[The_Return]

Australia

Hugh Jackman was very good, and the scenery was pretty...but otherwise, utter trash. Formulaic, by the books "epic drama" that fails miserably.

If you all you want is to look at some admittedly well done landscape shots, this is your movie. If you want characters to give a fuck about or a plot that you haven't seen ten million times already, avoid this like the plague.

[_____V_____]

The Fountain

Breathtaking. Can't believe this has been sitting on my shelf unwatched for so long...thanks for the recommendation _V_!


The Fountain

Watched it again this morning...and for me, that really says something. No matter how much I enjoy a movie, it's usually months at the very least before I get around to revisiting it.

This movie completely and totally blew my mind. Everything about it is nigh on to perfect - the art direction (and the visuals in general), the score, the acting, the theme of life and death...the only thing that brings it down slightly is the script, which has some minor flaws (mostly in the dialogue), but otherwise - simply stunning.

Aronofsky has to be one of the most brilliant directors working today - you have no idea how excited I am to check out The Wrestler.

Only just noticed this. You are welcome. :)

I totally agree about Aronofsky. He and Paul Thomas Anderson are two craftsmen who have been pioneering some really awesome pieces of cinema. Both are directors whose movies are a "must watch" for me.

And more people need to see The Fountain. Its one of those movies which gives the feel of being an underappreciated amazing piece of art.

[Doc Faustus]

Finally saw Machine Girl. Prime stuff.

[The_Return]

Only just noticed this. You are welcome. :)

I totally agree about Aronofsky. He and Paul Thomas Anderson are two craftsmen who have been pioneering some really awesome pieces of cinema. Both are directors whose movies are a "must watch" for me.

And more people need to see The Fountain. Its one of those movies which gives the feel of being an underappreciated amazing piece of art.

Starting to sound like he might get some Academy recognition this year, too - which would be awesome. Doubt he'll win anything, but the buzz is making a Best Director nom look like a definite possibility.

[_____V_____]

Starting to sound like he might get some Academy recognition this year, too - which would be awesome. Doubt he'll win anything, but the buzz is making a Best Director nom look like a definite possibility.

Havent seen The Wrestler yet but I m willing to bet he will be a strong contender for the Oscar.

[roshiq]

Transporter 3 (2008)

>>: C+

Eagle Eye (2008)

..lengthy & ridiculous.

>>: C

House (2008)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/350/houseposterzr7.jpg

>>: C-

The House Bunny (2008)

>>: C-

[SamCostello]

My Summer of Love – Solid enough story of summer love, betrayal, terrible people, and bad choices in a little Irish village.

Sam

[_____V_____]

Blues Brothers 2000.


Okay, revisits and re-imaginations always take a huge backstep from the originals for some reason. This one is no different.

The original was really witty, clever, with plenty of gags, car chase sequences, and subtle humor moments, all in all a ball of fun. The sequel - disappointing. I waited and waited for something good to happen, but it just never did.

Maybe one main reason is my expectations. After watching the original, they are always going to be high. I should have learnt my lesson of lowering em after watching Caddyshack 2, but I guess I haven't learnt it yet.

I still like Dan Aykroyd though. I cannot bring myself to hate the guy.


Rating - * *

[Roderick Usher]

X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE

I loved the television show and seeing Mulder and Scully is still enjoyable, but this really did feel like just a long episode of the show instead of something bigger. Not bad, but not great either. I does manage to bring up a really interesting question of faith and redemption, but it is sidetracked by a truly silly plot.

If you liked the show it's worth a watch, but I'm gald I didn't go see it in the theater.

6/10

[urgeok2]

but I'm gald I didn't go see it in the theater.

6/10

unfortunately - i did.

instantly forgettable

[The Mothman]

The Assassination of Jesse James - not what i was expecting, not a typical western, and definitely not a good movie to watch when you're feeling down, but very good nonetheless.
Re-Cycle- I've pretty much given up on these japanese super natural movies. this was bad, often laughable, and cliche as hell.
Dance Of The Dead - something that should never be mixed - teen highschool movies, and zombies.

[Roderick Usher]

Taps (1981)

Holy Crap!:eek: I had forgotten how completely fucked-up this film was. This kind of film could never get made in today's climate. For those of you too young to remember this gem, it's about a military academy being forced to close its doors due to budgetary reasons, but the students won't let that happen. The students (heads filled with delusions of military might) decide to take command of the school by force and all hell breaks loose. Young Tim Hutton, Sean Penn and Tom Cruise all deliver great performances. Ronny Cox and George C Scott round out the cast.

Fucking crazy.

Loved it!

8/10

[La Chat Noire]

Lars and the Real Girl...it wasn't at all what I expected, but it was a decent watch. It was cute and quirky and the acting was outstanding IMO. I thought certain parts could have gone into more depth, but overall it was well done. I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.

[Phalanx]

"The man who knew too little"
I really liked this one - have only ever seen it once before unexpectedly during a movie marathon when it was originally released.
Funny, probably Murrays REALLY funny films of old...I still have hope we'll see THIS Bill Murray again someday.
Good stuff, glad I came across this film again.

[Vodstok]

Saw Punisher Warzone last night

The plot was, there. Kinda mostly
The acting was, pretty damn good for some (I like Ray Stevenson, a lot after this), not so great for others (Reports of "italian stereotypes are not unwarrented)

The action: INFUCKINGCREDIBLE. The body count was mindblowing. Heads exploded constantly in the fight scenes, and they werent happy to leave them all at just gunshot wounds (the opening scene with Frank of the table with the flare opens up with, I wont say, but there was a lot of blood :))


As far as the bad reviews it got, anyone who went in with the illusion that this was going to be like any of the other comic based movies that came out this year was, well, stupid. It lived up to what I personally expected from something base don the punisher; ultraviolent. Probably because I have a little girl myself, I totally bought the sappier moments of the movie.

But those were few, and necessary to care about the victims as something other than "girl and woman in trouble". And they lead to a guy getting the entire eye/nose part of his face punched in (LITERALLY :D) and another getting his head blown off with a shotgun.

Go see it. If you just want to see a bunch of people get shot, stabbed, slashed, blown up and beheaded, go see it.

[_____V_____]

Punisher: Warzone.


What Vod said. Plus, you may criticize the casting as much as you want, but I thought Ray and the guy who played Jigsaw did extremely well (overlooking the slight accent).

But, above all, this is exactly how a Punisher movie should be like. Forget Dolph, forget Jane...this is old-school Punisher - the dude who created history for Marvel. From start to finish, Frank Castle achieves what Frank Castle should be - a total badass. It is Punisher vs Jigsaw from start to finish, and it is exactly that.

Fast-paced, gritty violence, entertainment unlimited. Satisfaction guranteed.



Rating - * * * ½

[Vodstok]

Punisher: Warzone.


What Vod said. Plus, you may criticize the casting as much as you want, but I thought Ray and the guy who played Jigsaw did extremely well (overlooking the slight accent).

But, above all, this is exactly how a Punisher movie should be like. Forget Dolph, forget Jane...this is old-school Punisher - the dude who created history for Marvel. From start to finish, Frank Castle achieves what Frank Castle should be - a total badass. It is Punisher vs Jigsaw from start to finish, and it is exactly that.

Fast-paced, gritty violence, entertainment unlimited. Satisfaction guranteed.


Rating - * * * ½

Hell Yeah :)
Ray Stevenson is a monster. He is freaking huge and completely sold the image. There are several scenes of him standing with his legs parted slightly, a gun in one hand, staring down with that godaamn evil glare, and it felt like you were looking at the cover of Punsiher issue or one of the posters they made.

Just like all the other comic movies that came out this year, you can tell the director and writer had a genuine love for the subject. Or they faked it REALLY well.

[Phalanx]

Resident evil: Degeneration.
Pretty good, a bit more along the lines of what I initially expected when seeing an RE movie.

[roshiq]

Dead Fury (2008)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2346/deadfury1as8.jpg

>>: C


Summer Scars (2007)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8012/summerscarsby8.jpg

>>: B-


Quantum of Solace (2008)

>>: B+

[hellfire1]

Hell Yeah :)
Ray Stevenson is a monster. He is freaking huge and completely sold the image. There are several scenes of him standing with his legs parted slightly, a gun in one hand, staring down with that godaamn evil glare, and it felt like you were looking at the cover of Punsiher issue or one of the posters they made.

Just like all the other comic movies that came out this year, you can tell the director and writer had a genuine love for the subject. Or they faked it REALLY well.




Oooh... boyfriend and I sooo want to see this, because we both loved Ray Stevenson in Rome and were so psyched when we read about him being the new Punisher. Can't wait now!

[Vodstok]

Keep what I said in mind, and it will be like a hit of heroine with a pizza chaser. :)

[The Mothman]

Go see it. If you just want to see a bunch of people get shot, stabbed, slashed, blown up and beheaded, go see it.

Sold........

[The Mothman]

The Strangers - painfully average with a bad ending. isnt this an american remake or Them or something?

[Vodstok]

The Strangers - painfully average with a bad ending. isnt this an american remake or Them or something?
No, according to the writer/director its based on an incident when he was a kid where some weirdo was going house to house asking if someone was there and there were break ins. Or something equally retarded.

[The_Return]

Dark City - Director's Cut

Maybe its just been too long since I watched the theatrical version, but I really didn't see much difference here. Glad to see they axed the ridiculous opening narration, but otherwise it was pretty much the same.

Still - awesome movie. Easily on par with The Matrix as one of the best sci-fi flicks of the late 90's.

[_____V_____]

Oooh... boyfriend and I sooo want to see this, because we both loved Ray Stevenson in Rome and were so psyched when we read about him being the new Punisher. Can't wait now!

Think of it as picking up a visual version of an 80s Marvel Punisher comic. You are gonna savor every moment of the flick after that.



The X-Files: I Want To Believe.


Ok this may be a long and overdrawn episode of the TV series, and granted it has a very interesting premise too, BUT what I didnt like about the flick was the "forced" chemistry between Mulder and Scully.

***MINOR SPOILERS***

The whole scene in the bed, the couple kissing scenes...look forced, and are put in just for the sake of making the curious viewer happy ("Will they finally kiss? Will they finally get in bed?" :rolleyes: ). What made the original TV series a bestseller was the "distance" between the leads, here there is none.

Anderson looks old, and withdrawn and haggard. Its like "I am tired of playing Scully for the umpteenth time, but since I dont have many other choices...bring it on one more time." Duchovny tries his best to be enthusiastic, but falls short of delivering. Amanda Peet is actually refreshing to watch. There are some really notable scenes, but overall, the movie gives off the feeling of being flat.

I hope they stop re-hashing this franchise after this one.


Rating - * * ½

[CrimsonFiend138]

Yeah I can't wait to see the Punisher. I'm so glad they went back to what it should have been. The other two movies were just so hollywood and they finally have a REAL punisher movie(from what I've seen). It wasn't meant to be a mind expander, just action and violence. That Ray Stevenson IS the punisher, the first second I saw the trailer, not that pussy Tom Jane and Travolta...Hollywood bullshit.

[neverending]

Havok.

An unpleasant drama about high school students, gangs and drugs.

[Vodstok]

Yeah I can't wait to see the Punisher. I'm so glad they went back to what it should have been. The other two movies were just so hollywood and they finally have a REAL punisher movie(from what I've seen). It wasn't meant to be a mind expander, just action and violence. That Ray Stevenson IS the punisher, the first second I saw the trailer, not that pussy Tom Jane and Travolta...Hollywood bullshit.
Thats the funny thing, I like Thomas Jane, I really liked him in the mIst, but he looks more like "Dad you wouldnt want to start a fight with" than "hardened killer bent on brutal justice". He look slike a nice guy. Stevenson look slike he CAN be nice, but that he could cut your head off without a second thought.


Or snap a woman's neck twice for pulling a gun on him ;)

[roshiq]

Zack & Miri make a Porno (2008)

>>: B-

Dark Floors (2008)

http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/reviews/darkfloors.jpg

>>: C-

Silent Rage (1982)

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6830/silentragekf5.jpg

It has been a long...long time since I last saw a Chuck Norris movie. Anyways, it's not a bad one...Chuck Norris in a Slasher flick that ended like there would be some sequels.

>>: B-

[urgeok2]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6830/silentragekf5.jpg

It has been a long...long time since I last saw a Chuck Norris movie. Anyways, it's not a bad one...Chuck Norris in a Slasher flick that ended like there would be some sequels.

>>: B-

i love that movie

[novakru]

Ironman: was really LONG. A long ass movie.
Was done watching it an hour into it....very, very, very LONG movie.

Get Smart: very cool...I watched two movies back to back with the Disney center in LA in it...that was AWESOME:cool: :D

[_____V_____]

Alien and Aliens back-to-back.

Always fun revisiting my all-time favs. And they havent dated one bit even today.

[Phalanx]

"Real men" A seemingly little known (well, nobody I've ever talked to seems to have seen it but me) early 80's comedy with James Belushi back when he was funny, and John Ritter, well, back when he was alive.
It's funny, what can I say? I really enjoyed this one the first time I saw it at the age of about 13, and again kept me entertained some 15 years later.
Good film, catch it if you've not yet.

[phantomstranger]

"The Muppet Christmas Carol"

.....Tis the season

[neverending]

The Cooler.

William H. Macy is a "cooler" - someone whose luck is so bad casinos keep them around to bring bad luck to other gamblers. Alec Baldwin plays his boss, an old school Las Vegas casino owner who can't adjust to the new Las Vegas.

Really interesting indie film with a few missteps, but overall a great story and William H. Macy is brilliant as always.

[Despare]

"Real men" A seemingly little known (well, nobody I've ever talked to seems to have seen it but me) early 80's comedy with James Belushi back when he was funny, and John Ritter, well, back when he was alive.
It's funny, what can I say? I really enjoyed this one the first time I saw it at the age of about 13, and again kept me entertained some 15 years later.
Good film, catch it if you've not yet.

That's the one with the aliens that want a glass of water and the pen that sends the baseball into orbit right?

[urgeok2]

"Real men" A seemingly little known (well, nobody I've ever talked to seems to have seen it but me) early 80's comedy with James Belushi back when he was funny, and John Ritter, well, back when he was alive.
It's funny, what can I say? I really enjoyed this one the first time I saw it at the age of about 13, and again kept me entertained some 15 years later.
Good film, catch it if you've not yet.

saw it many years ago ..

[mikeyjay88]

The stuff. I watched this movie a few days ago, i forgot how bad in a good way it is.

[Angra]

Resident evil: Degeneration.
Pretty good, a bit more along the lines of what I initially expected when seeing an RE movie.


Very much agree. I personally dislike the RE movies. Too much marvel comics for my taste.

Got a bit bored around the middle of "Degeneration" tho. Thought it got really repetitive.


If you wanna watch a new good animated horror movie, i recommend "Dead Space: Downfall".

[Despare]

Hellboy II

I had waited to see this because some friends had told me they didn't like it. I won't be listening to those friends anymore, at least not when it comes to movies.

[Phalanx]

That's the one with the aliens that want a glass of water and the pen that sends the baseball into orbit right?
Yup, that's the one. Just a really solid, quirky comedy IMO.

[roshiq]

The Conversation (1974)

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/8338/theconversationyj9.jpg

>>: A-


Dead in 3 days (2006)

http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/reviews/deadin3days.jpg

>>: C+


No Man's Land (2001)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6581/nomansland1qh3.jpg

One of the best satire war movies I have seen so far. There so may symbolic moments with dark humor about the 'war' & 'humanity' made it a definite masterpiece.

>>: A+


Mulberry Street (2007)

>>: B

[Angra]

"Day of the dead" (2008) 7-8/10


Nothing like the original and pretty much all the teen actors was annoying as hell.
That being said, i found DOTD to be one the best zombie movies of this decade, very much because of the zombies and their makeup effects.



"Pulse 3" 3/10

Didn't know a sequal to the remake was out there already??

This one wasn't even worth MY time.

[phantomstranger]

"Starship Troopers 3: Marauder"

Surprisingly decent sci-fi film, Despite being a straight to DVD movie.
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[Elvis_Christ]

"Starship Troopers 3: Marauder"

Surprisingly decent sci-fi film, Despite being a straight to DVD movie.
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I was wondering what that one was like. I thought the second one sucked but that one looked like it had more promise.

[hacelikewhoa]

I watched Wanted last night for the first time...pretty kick ass I think but maybe just because of Angelina's role. meow.

[The Mothman]

Stuck

The Life Aquatic

Jack Brooks Monster Slayer

[The_Return]

Stuck



How was that?

I keep meaning to pick it up - they shot most of it like 10 minutes from my house, and a guy I took a theatre class from was one of the main dude's body doubles. Plus, I crept by the set a few times and go to see Stuart Gordon at work, which was fuckin' cool.

[Roderick Usher]

The day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

I'm still not quite sure what to think about this. I just got home from the cinema and there are so many bad things (and quite a few good things) going on, that I haven't yet been able to sort out my thoughts.

There doensn't seem to be much of an emotional core to this film. You'd think mankind facing it's extinction would have a bit more impact, but it just sort of falls flat.

I really like the intention behind the "invasion" and the chosen method of destruction. I especially like the fact that there is no "chosen one" to save the world, this story is egalitarian and for the masses... which is cool.

But the kid and the effects and the acting:eek:

Keanu is kind of perfect as an alien inhabiting a human frame, but the treatemnt of GORT is terrible.

6/10

[hellfire1]

Reign Over Me - Heartbreaking.

[Elvis_Christ]

Stuck


Killer flick I really dug it. One of the best of the year for me.

[_____V_____]

The Mosquito Coast.


Felt great to revisit this all-time classic. Ford is his usual enigmatic self, and Weir's direction is nothing short of brilliant. Good, solid premise and script. The support cast were a slight let-down though, cept for River.


Rating - * * * ½


Going to watch The Deer Hunter next.

[roshiq]

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

>>: B+

Masters of Horror: Dario Argento's Jenifer (2005)

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/4913/jeniferqi3.jpg

It was a real surprise for me! Few days back I bought a dvd copy of the Masters Of Horror: Don Coscarelli's Incident On And Off A Mountain Road but the other night when I played it on my dvd player I found that they (the stupid dvd sellers) have made an 'awesome' mistake...they just put the wrong cover on it!:rolleyes:

Anyways, Jenifer was hot & scary!

>>: B

Burn After Reading (2008)

>>: B

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

A solid story with brilliant showcases of powerful acting.

>>: A

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

What a beautiful timeless classic! Already added to my list of all time favorites.

>>: A+

Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/9748/resdidentevilry4.jpg

Pretty good story...far better than the sequels of the RE film. Definitely worth a watch. Highly recommended to the fans of the original game. You'll like it.
(Oh man..Angela was too good..;) )

>>: B+

Overall, it was a nice 5 day long EID festival holidays for me.:)

[_____V_____]

The Deer Hunter.


Hard to believe this flick was made almost 30 years ago. Its taut, gripping and hard-hitting, packed with powerhouse performances by all of the cast - especially DeNiro. Dynamite script and brilliant direction. Highly recommended to all who havent seen it yet.


Rating - * * * *

[The Mothman]

Killer flick I really dug it. One of the best of the year for me.
yeah i actually grabbed it because when i spotted it i remembered you had spoken highly of it. i liked it a good deal too.

[The Mothman]

last seen: The Doors

[_____V_____]

The Day The Earth Stood Still.


First things first, even Gort with his plain metal face, was a better actor than Keanu. Jennifer Connelly does her best to keep the acting flag flying, but Keanu's palefaced demeanor doesnt leave much for her to redeem. Jaden Smith and Kathy Bates are competent.

The effects look cheap (***MINOR SPOILERS***) - like the stadium getting fogged out of existence, the climactic sequence etc. Except for 2-3 cool sequences, the CGI fails to make its mark. And the direction leaves a lot to be desired. The first 15-20 minutes build up the plot well, but then it hits downhill run in a rush.

Watch the 50s original. Stay away from this one.


Rating - * *

[roshiq]

Apt Pupil (1998)

>>: C-

[SamCostello]

Let the Right One In – I know a lot of people have liked this movie and had nice things to say about it, but I found it a little bland. It was very pretty in spots, sure, but ultimately it didn’t seem to do anything that other vampire movies of the past hadn’t already done.

Sam

[_____V_____]

Wes Craven's New Nightmare.


The wife and me had watched all of the NOES flicks cept this one, so in it went.

I must say its pretty strong and stays on its feet for a standalone flick, and also as a franchise continuation. Craven plotted up a real unique and masterful plot to twist events into a climax which he would have wanted, and was ultimately satisfied with. Pretty good after the disappointments of the last 3 NOES flicks.

I am intrigued, however, as to how FvJ would fit into this timeline...and if anyone has bothered to mull over this point.


Rating - * * * ½

[The_Return]

The Nines

I went into this with pretty low expectations - I usually CANNOT stomach Ryan Reynolds for more than a few minutes at a time.

Much to my surprise...he's actually REALLY good in this one. Actually, the movie as a whole completely shattered my expectations.

It's a strange little movie...reminded me a bit of Donnie Darko, in a way. Some of the dialogue is pretty weak, but the plot(s) are fantastic and the ending leaves you with a lot to think about.

I really recommend this one...check it out if you get the chance.

[urgeok2]

The Love Guru ... funny a couple of times - mostly bad (no suprise)
You Dont Mess With the Zohan - amusing ... not genius or anything


Sharkwater .... a must see film. the documentary of a guy who loves sharks - trying to save them from extinction. one of those movies that opens your eyes and keeps them open ... even if only 10% of what i saw is true - it's fucking horrible. more information on how the humans are just destroying anything in their path. arrogant fucking assholes

[novakru]

The Crystal Skull
Was expecting much much more from Indie.
Passable movie but if you are not a Jones Nut then pass it on by

[newb]

The Mummy 3 ...or whatever its called

typical Mummy movie of this kind.....put your mind on hold and have fun with it.

The Traitor---excellent movie..Don Cheadle should be in more movies.

[novakru]

I forgot about this one...
I couldn't sleep so I watched Aeon Flux last night.
I love this movie.
Theron is in every single scene wearing these insane outfits, her body is truly mesmerizing.

[Elvis_Christ]

I am intrigued, however, as to how FvJ would fit into this timeline...and if anyone has bothered to mull over this point.


Before it. The Elm St series is based on the murders that happened in Springwood leading up to FvJ.

High Plains Drifter

Great stuff I enjoyed this one a lot. The supernatural overtones really made this one for me as well as a good dose of violence. I dig the revisionist westerns a lot more than the classic era.

Jaws

I've decided to watch the whole series again. A total fuckin' classic. The early era of Speilberg's work is great I enjoy it a lot more than his later output which I find hard to stomach.

Deathstalker

Titties, swords and sorcery! Can't go wrong with this kinda shit :cool:

[The_Return]

God

Just a short film that was on The Nines DVD, by the same writer/director. Pretty fun little short, about a woman who has a great relationship with God...only, that's meant to be taken literally. Very cute, and quite funny :)

[massacre man]

The Traitor---excellent movie..Don Cheadle should be in more movies.

I have a feeling he'll get more roles after Iron Man 2.

[Phalanx]

I dunno about that...I mean, I think he's already pretty cemented as an actor after some of his roles previous.

[The Mothman]

Step Brothers
there were some pretty funny parts, but most of the best parts were in the trailer.

The Ruins
better than i expected, still not great

Rise of the Footsoldier
bad and obvious Guy Ritchie ripoff.

[_____V_____]

Before it. The Elm St series is based on the murders that happened in Springwood leading up to FvJ.

***MINOR SPOILERS***


I mean, they set up FvJ nicely with the ending of Jason Goes To Hell. But, its kinda hard to set it in the NOES series...with killing off Freddy for good in 6, then a sort of resurrection/eventual termination in New Nightmare. Nowhere is there even a hint of Jason...hmm.


Deathstalker

Titties, swords and sorcery! Can't go wrong with this kinda shit :cool:

Watched that a long time back on the good ole VCR. Good, fun flick.

[roshiq]

Brotherhood of Blood (2008)

http://images.dvdtalk.com/covers/B001D262JM.jpg

The story was nice with a little twist at the end but I think they needed 'little more budget' & effort to executed it properly. Even there were only 2 or 3 outdoor scenes, the whole movie almost based on the dialogs and less actions & gore than most other usual vampire flicks.

>>: C+

The Cry of the Owl (1987)

http://www.moviesunlimited.com/boxcovers/100_Wide/D27339.jpg

>>: B-

[Sick_As_Fuck]

The Ruins - I remember a few members on here applauding this movie when it first came out. I now know why. Not a classic by any means, just a fun gorefest that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Only thing that kind of put me off is ol' girl getting away at the end.

The Last House On The Left - For years I'd been avoiding any and all discussions about this movie so that when I finally was able to watch it I'd have no idea what I'd be getting into. Well, this movie was nothing at all what I expected. Still unsure about what I thought of it. May watch it again sometime this week.

[The_Return]

Goldfinger

Even better than From Russia With Love, IMO.

Auric is a badass villain - what a great plot!

[Elvis_Christ]

The Last House On The Left - For years I'd been avoiding any and all discussions about this movie so that when I finally was able to watch it I'd have no idea what I'd be getting into. Well, this movie was nothing at all what I expected. Still unsure about what I thought of it. May watch it again sometime this week.

I think its a great flick and is one of Craven's better efforts. David Hess is a great actor. I finally caught House On The Edge Of The Park and dug it a lot more than Last House On The Left. I still need to check out Hitch Hike.

[neverending]

Goldfinger

Even better than From Russia With Love, IMO.

Auric is a badass villain - what a great plot!

Not to mention one of the best theme songs ever.

[missmacabre]

Haute Tension
House of 1000 Corpses
Devil's Rejects

[The_Return]

No Country for Old Men

Figured it was about time to give this one a second viewing...just as great as the first time.

I'm still not convinced that it was the best movie of the year - I still far prefer There Will Be Blood - but it's a fantastic film nonetheless.

[newb]

The Ruins......meh....nothing special. Killer plants.....big whoop

Hell Ride again.....fun movie

[urgeok2]

The Ruins......meh....nothing special. Killer plants.....big whoop


yeah - a couple of nasty moments - thats about it.


********** SPOILER **************

when i saw it - i mentioned to the guy i was with (after the kid was hit by the plant - then killed) that i'd just stand on top flinging plants at the people with the guns until they all killed each other.

[roshiq]

Masters of Horror: Tobe Hooper's Dance of the Dead (2005)

>>: C-

[newb]

yeah - a couple of nasty moments - thats about it.


********** SPOILER **************

when i saw it - i mentioned to the guy i was with (after the kid was hit by the plant - then killed) that i'd just stand on top flinging plants at the people with the guns until they all killed each other.

haha....I thought the exact same thing.

[alkytrio666]

Not to mention one of the best theme songs ever.
Speaking of best theme songs ever, I revisited Life of Brian last night.

[Angra]

"Edmond" 7-8/10

Stuart Gordon's "Falling down".

I can never get tired of the "Falling down" theme. A normal guys journey to insanity.

Enjoyed this one a lot, even tho it's not quite up there with Falling Down. Could have wished for another lead actor, not being a big fan of William H. Macy, but i thought he did a good job nevertheless. Also fun to see all the cameos, coz there sure were a lot of well known faces.


So, to all Falling Down fans in here. Edmond.

[newb]

"Edmond" 7-8/10

Stuart Gordon's "Falling down".

I can never get tired of the "Falling down" theme. A normal guys journey to insanity.

Enjoyed this one a lot, even tho it's not quite up there with Falling Down. Could have wished for another lead actor, not being a big fan of William H. Macy, but i thought he did a good job nevertheless. Also fun to see all the cameos, coz there sure were a lot of well known faces.


So, to all Falling Down fans in here. Edmond.

I liked Falling Down and I like W.H.M......I shall give this a looksee

[Angra]

I liked Falling Down and I like W.H.M......I shall give this a looksee


Good to hear.

And don't worry newb, you won't fall asleep. It only has a running time of 1 hour and 20 minutes tops.

[newb]

Good to hear.

And don't worry newb, you won't fall asleep. It only has a running time of 1 hour and 20 minutes tops.

Funny stuff.......I didn't know you vikings had a sense of humor. :D

[becky.horror]

I decided to give the german film Tattoo again last night. Its alright but nothing special. Just bout a person who collects specific tattoos (and their skin) for bidding purposes on the net.
Which gave me an idea . . . .:)

[Elvis_Christ]

"Edmond" 7-8/10

Stuart Gordon's "Falling down".

I can never get tired of the "Falling down" theme. A normal guys journey to insanity.

Enjoyed this one a lot, even tho it's not quite up there with Falling Down. Could have wished for another lead actor, not being a big fan of William H. Macy, but i thought he did a good job nevertheless. Also fun to see all the cameos, coz there sure were a lot of well known faces.


So, to all Falling Down fans in here. Edmond.

Great film. You should check out Stuck

[_____V_____]

Anamorph.


Ahhh Willem Dafoe. Ever since Platoon came into my life, I ve had nothing but awe for the man. His portrayal in Shadow of the Vampire swept me off my feet, and I am the very select few who adore Boondock Saints. This time again, he manages to be the lone bright spot in an otherwise gloomy flick, which suffers a lot due to mediocre supporting characters.

It has a great premise, and the atmosphere is very Saw / Hannibal Lecter-ish with some really stomach-churning gorific death sequences, and the cinematography is wonderful. If only the characters around Dafoe were a bit more fleshed out and gave it their best shot, and the script-writer paid some attention to developing them more, this could easily have been one of the best of this decade.

Nevertheless, I liked the most part of it, Return. One tip to future viewers, watch carefully or you might end up with a "WTF!" expression when the climax ends. It is a tad disappointing, yes, but it makes sense. (It is certainly no Seven anyway)



Rating - * * ½

[Angra]

Great film. You should check out Stuck


Stuart Gordon again i see. Cool, i'll look for it.

[neverending]

An American Haunting

Great storytelling, great acting from Sissy Spacek & Donald Sutherland. Really solid classic style horror, from 2005.

[roshiq]

An American Haunting

Great storytelling, great acting from Sissy Spacek & Donald Sutherland. Really solid classic style horror, from 2005.

Ditto!

last seen:

Katyn (2007)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8683/katyn1na9.jpg

A Polish film about the mass execution of Polish POW officers and citizens ordered by the Soviet authorities in 1940. The story evolved through the eyes of the women; the mothers, wives and daughters of the victims executed on Stalin's orders.

A beautifully touching war movie. Nominated for Oscar at 2007.

>>: A-

[fortunato]

Paranoid Park (2007)

[MaryPoppins]

Night of the Living Dead with Tony Todd!!...classic!

[roshiq]

Marooned (1969)

>>: B-

The Devil's Mercy (2008)

http://www.reel.com/content/boxart/vhs/151340.GIF

>>: C-

[The_Return]

Paranoid Park (2007)

How is that? I've been on the fence about checking it out...worth the time?

[Despare]

Fred Claus (I thought I was going to hate this one but it wasn't a bad holiday flick.)
The Christmas Toy (One of my favorite little Christmas shorts.)
Mary Poppins
& The Teacher (I know, it really doesn't fit in this list...)

[fortunato]

How is that? I've been on the fence about checking it out...worth the time?

Oh yeah. It's definitely worth the time.
It is Gus van Sant, though, so if you have any reservations about his stuff prior to watching, then keep that in mind.
But I thought it was really very good.

[urgeok2]

- my first mister
- glass house


i'm completely infatuated with Leelee Sobieski


plus - more battlestar galactica and reaper.

oddly enough - a girl from BG was in the episode of reaper we just watched

[The_Return]

Oh yeah. It's definitely worth the time.
It is Gus van Sant, though, so if you have any reservations about his stuff prior to watching, then keep that in mind.
But I thought it was really very good.

I've only seen one of his films (Elephant) and I really enjoyed it...I'll have to give this one a shot. Thanks!

[The_Return]

Arsenic and Old Lace

One of my absolute favourite comedies...if you like classic film and haven't seen this one, you owe it to yourself. Easily one of Cary Grant's best comedic roles :D

I would kill to be in a production of this on stage...don't even care who I'd play. Every single role looks like a blast, I'd love the opportunity just to be part of that kind of production.

[alkytrio666]

I've only seen one of his films (Elephant) and I really enjoyed it...I'll have to give this one a shot. Thanks!
Just don't see Gerry.

[novakru]

I am going to project the rating on my next 3 flix from netflix,

and then rate them after to see if I was dead on...



Pre-rate:

Revolver: probably will hate it, and want to throw up from pointless unexpected blood spurting from someone's mouth at the same time I am taking a sip of something. Will have PTSD from the extreme violence which I have not built up a tolerance for lately with all the fucking Barney watching going on at my home.

The Last Legion: will most likely be pleasantly surprised and want to buy this one because I have no idea why this title is even coming to me because I do not remember ever looking at it or putting it into my cue. Reading the blurbs doesn't shake any memories either.

The Forbidden Kingdom: will love this even if it sucks donkey dick because I am toast when it comes to anything with swords nowadays.

[newb]

The Day The Earth Stood Still :rolleyes:

Keanu found the role he was born to play

what a stupid fucking movie


**********************spoilers******************** *****




Klaatu: "I have come here to save the earth....from you humans....we shall destroy you all."

Pretty Jennifer Connely: *tears welling* "We can change".

Klaatu:."Oh......ok.....nevermind then."

[Angra]

Arsenic and Old Lace

One of my absolute favourite comedies...if you like classic film and haven't seen this one, you owe it to yourself. Easily one of Cary Grant's best comedic roles :D

I would kill to be in a production of this on stage...don't even care who I'd play. Every single role looks like a blast, I'd love the opportunity just to be part of that kind of production.



CHAAAAARGE!!!


That would be me. :D

[roshiq]

Big Bad Mama (1974)

>>: B-

[Elvis_Christ]

Jaws 2

I enjoye the second one a lot more thn I used to especially since a lot of it was fresh to me unlike the original and Roy Scheider (RIP brother) is great in pretty much every role he plays. It did need a few more gruesome attacks like the Quint scene in the original.

Jaws 3

Still as disappointing as I remember it. This could've been a lot better. Did anyone catch this in 3-D back in the day? A couple of bits would've looked killer.

Trancers

I hadn't seen this one since I was a kid. Still a great fun Terminator/Blade Runner knock off. My only complaint is the ending was rushed and could've been a lot better.

[novakru]

The Day The Earth Stood Still :rolleyes:

Keanu found the role he was born to play

what a stupid fucking movie


**********************spoilers******************** *****




Klaatu: "I have come here to save the earth....from you humans....we shall destroy you all."

Pretty Jennifer Connely: *tears welling* "We can change".

Klaatu:."Oh......ok.....nevermind then."



That really disappoints me.
The trailer made it look seriously good:(

[_____V_____]

Saw V.


The opening sequence really sets the tone of the entire flick. A lot of questions left unanswered in IV are answered here, plus there are some really sweet traps this time around. It gives a lot more insight into the personas and characters of both Jigsaw and Hoffman. Although the guy who plays Hoffman needed to be a bit more animated, and not imitate Jigsaw's demeanour throughout the flick.

Judging by the way this one ends, I am willing to predict that VI will end this franchise. And as per impact, I would put this one alongside II. Gory and fun.


Rating - * * *

[The_Return]

Caught the last little bit of Gremlins on TV...forgot just how hilarious it is :D

[_____V_____]

Wanted.


Mindless action flicks with goofy premises, which do not follow any set rules, can be really fun to watch. I had a blast. Angelina looked pale though. But overall, a very stylish and chic action movie.


Rating - * * *

[roshiq]

Crazy Eights (2007)

>>: B-


Winter Light (1962)

>>: A-


Traitor (2008)

>>: B+

[urgeok2]

fred claus....... despite vince - pretty nasty

[Geddy]

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) - 8.5/10.

Still one of my favorite horror films. A lot of fun to watch.

[Angelakillsluts]

The Fog REMAKE

ugg :-/

[hellfire1]

Just don't see Gerry.




Ugh... I bought that one. Worst blind buy EVER!

[ChronoGrl]

Just don't see Gerry.

Gus van Sant should be shot in the face.

...

Watched Elf (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/) this morning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/elf.jpg


Such a sweet little Christmas film. Will Ferrell's wide-eyed wonder is perfect for the role. I watch it every year and it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. :D

[urgeok2]

just watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ...

we watch this every year - and it never gets old.

[ChronoGrl]

just watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ...

we watch this every year - and it never gets old.

I've been jones'n to see that one. It's been a while. I need some silly Christmas shananigans.

[novakru]

I am going to project the rating on my next 3 flix from netflix,

and then rate them after to see if I was dead on...



Pre-rate:

Revolver: probably will hate it, and want to throw up from pointless unexpected blood spurting from someone's mouth at the same time I am taking a sip of something. Will have PTSD from the extreme violence which I have not built up a tolerance for lately with all the fucking Barney watching going on at my home.

The Last Legion: will most likely be pleasantly surprised and want to buy this one because I have no idea why this title is even coming to me because I do not remember ever looking at it or putting it into my cue. Reading the blurbs doesn't shake any memories either.

The Forbidden Kingdom: will love this even if it sucks donkey dick because I am toast when it comes to anything with swords nowadays.



The Forbidden Kingdom: FUNNY, BEAUTIFUL, LOVED IT.

Revolver: not watching it, sending it back, will re-rent later

[orangestar]

Milk

Great performances from Sean Penn and James Franco. Biopics are not really my thing, but this one does it well. Heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time.

[_____V_____]

Alien vs Predator.


The latest challenge in Idol made me put this in for another spin. I know people bash it, and long-time fanboys of both franchises hate it with a passion, but it has always been one of my guilty pleasures. Because, not only was it a long-time dream come true, but I admired the setting in which this premise took place.

Dont get me wrong here. The flick still has plenty of faults, but I enjoy it every time I see it. More in the thread.


Rating - * * ½

[Geddy]

Bottle Rocket (1996) - 9/10.

One of my favorite comedies and probablt Wes Anderson's best film.

[Angra]

"Phantasm 2" 7-8/10


Actually enjoyed this one quite a lot.

Far better than the first one and it's weird that both movies has been made by the same director, coz P2 is pulled off MUCH better. The story runs slicker, it's much gorier and has a lot more special effects. It even has a lil bit of humor. Cute.

The 9 years between the first and its sequal has done director Coscarelli a lot of good.


The tall man still isn't scary, but at least he has stopped sayin Boiiiiiiiiiii!!! :D

[The Mothman]

Heavy Metal
I havnt really seen too many animated movies, but this one is my fav so far. really old school, dug it. The Fifth Elelment folowed the first episode of this movie almost perfectly.

[urgeok2]

The Polar Express .... without a doubt the most beautifully animated movie of all time. breathtaking - looked even more amazing in Hi-Def.

[Phalanx]

Star Trek - First Contact
Never overly liked this one but it's not a bad watch. More a thing for the ST fans I'm sure.

Watched all but the first 20 minutes of an attempt at GREASE called "totally awesome". Played out like a happy maddison type film...had a few genuinely funny parts though, nice to see a comedy of this type that's NOT a "something movie".

[alkytrio666]

"Phantasm 2" 7-8/10


Actually enjoyed this one quite a lot.

Far better than the first one and it's weird that both movies has been made by the same director, coz P2 is pulled off MUCH better. The story runs slicker, it's much gorier and has a lot more special effects. It even has a lil bit of humor. Cute.

The 9 years between the first and its sequal has done director Coscarelli a lot of good.


The tall man still isn't scary, but at least he has stopped sayin Boiiiiiiiiiii!!! :D



While I completely disagree that its better than the first one (which, IMO, is a horror masterpiece) I recently went through the series and though that part two was good as well. A lot of good fun; it's like an action-adventure-horror film.

[The Mothman]

Started watching Farce Of The Penguins but shut it off because Saget's humor sucks.

[phantomstranger]

A Christmas Carol (1938)
- Alastair Sim

The Wizard Of Oz
-Judy Garland

classics both

[Angra]

While I completely disagree that its better than the first one (which, IMO, is a horror masterpiece) I recently went through the series and though that part two was good as well. A lot of good fun; it's like an action-adventure-horror film.

How is the other 2 in the series? Worth my precious time?

Do you ever get to see more of the other dimension than just a glimps?

[Elvis_Christ]

How is the other 2 in the series? Worth my precious time?

Do you ever get to see more of the other dimension than just a glimps?

The third flick is pretty cool but I didn't think much of the fourth.

[neverending]

The Queen.

Amazing look at a moment in history and behind the scenes look at the royal family.

[Angra]

The third flick is pretty cool but I didn't think much of the fourth.


Now i know what to do the day after christmas. Thanks. ;)

[roshiq]

The Midnight Meat Train (2008)

A nice fest of gore. After half an hour or more I thought it'd be psychological horror thriller! But, I was totally wrong about that.:o

>>: B-


Appaloosa (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800308/) (2008)

http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/mo/OneSheets/new4/appaloosa.jpg

>>: B-

[_____V_____]

The Dark Knight.


On gorgeous Blu-ray hi-def. It looked like a brand new shining Ferrari standing in my garage, if that sentence makes any sort of sense to all of you.


Rating - * * * * *

[alkytrio666]

How is the other 2 in the series? Worth my precious time?

Do you ever get to see more of the other dimension than just a glimps?

Yeah, Elvis is right, the third one is pretty rad...though I didn't enjoy it as much as the second. Skip the fourth.

Unfortunately for you, never will you get a tour of the Phantasm dimension though.

[Angra]

Yeah, Elvis is right, the third one is pretty rad...though I didn't enjoy it as much as the second. Skip the fourth.

Unfortunately for you, never will you get a tour of the Phantasm dimension though.



Oh well, maybe we'll get to see some more in the fifth.

[MaryPoppins]

the mummy: tomb of the dragon emperor and house bunny. last movies i seen.

[Elvis_Christ]

Neighbors

Exceptional. Check it out or watch it again because it kills.

Jaws: The Revenge

This was a lot more solid than I remember it and has some great scenes but manages to piss it all away with a fucking stupid ending. Those greedy Universal fucks really should've stopped after Jaws 2.

[roshiq]

Los Cronocrímenes [Time Crimes] (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480669/) (2007)

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1856/timecrimes1fx9.jpg

Spoilers:
Hector is an ordinary man who's moving to a new house with his wife. One evening, while he's looking through his binoculars, he sees a naked girl in the woods. He decides to go there just to find that same girl laying on a rock. Suddenly, a man with a pink bandage covering his face, stabs Hector in his arm with scissors. Then a chase starts, leading Hector to a time machine that brings him back nearly an hour in the past. The man in charge of the time machine explains to Hector (Hector 2) that he must not interfere with the other Hector (Hector 1) so he can go into the time machine again. Things complicate, and Hector 2 is hit by a car, injuring his face. To stop the bleeding, he covers his face with a bandage that turns into pink because of the blood. Then Hector 2 realizes he has to stab Hector 1 and chase him to the time machine in order to make things right.Spoilers end

A quite interesting Sci-Fi thriller from Spain. An intelligent story around only with 4 characters. Recommended to the Sci-Fi lovers of clever ideas with very minimal special effects.

>>: B+

Quantum of Solace (2008)

As far I know I think this is probably the only 007 flick where Bond never or hadn't any chance to gave his signature introduction...."name's Bond, James Bond"!

>>: B+

[ManchestrMorgue]

Bit of a slasher night last night:

Silent Night Deadly Night

and

Unhinged

Enjoyed both of them.

[_____V_____]

Once Upon A Time in the West.


Wonderful to revisit this old favorite after all these years. Bronson and Robards are excellent, but Fonda rises tall above both of them.

And Claudia...what a beauty! From the moment she steps out of the train, till the end, she left me breathless more than once.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/fabiobonillo/cardinale7921_0054.jpg



Rating - * * * *

[roshiq]

And Claudia...what a beauty! From the moment she steps out of the train, till the end, she left me breathless more than once.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/fabiobonillo/cardinale7921_0054.jpg




DITTO!:)

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9323/claudiahx7.jpg

[roshiq]

Gran Torino (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1205489/) (2008)

http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/mo/OneSheets/new4/gtorino150.jpg

Synopsis:
Walt Kowalski (Eastwood), a Korean War veteran, becomes highly annoyed at the arrival of Asian (Hmong) people to his neighborhood. After he catches Tao (Vang), a teenage Hmong neighbor, attempting to steal his 1972 Gran Torino as part of a gang initiation, the boy is forced by his tradition-oriented family to work for Kowalski in penance. Estranged from his sons and grandchildren, and having just lost his wife, Kowalski gradually becomes friendly with Tao and his family.

Though it may not be consider as one of his bests by the critics but undoubtedly I like to say that Sir Clint Eastwood again creates a character that you'll love to care about and applaud.
A quite simple but compelling story that you will surely tell your friends to see. The distinguish touch of humor in so many lines by Eastwood's character will easily make you to laugh out loud but in the same way the tragical & touching finale will definitely able to left a strange loving grief in your mind.

Kudos to Kyle Eastwood for the beautiful track at the end, titled 'Gran Torino'...where his father also shares the writing credit with him.

Highly recommended to all Clint Eastwood fans out there.

>>: A-


Kollegiet [Room 205] (2007)

A disappointing Danish horror film.

>>: C-

[Angra]

[


Kollegiet [Room 205] (2007)

A disappointing Danish horror film.

>>: C-

Please. Stop watching danish horror. You will only get disappointed. :o

[roshiq]

Please. Stop watching danish horror. You will only get disappointed. :o

:D :D

I hadn't any plan to watch Danish Horror; I didn't even know that this is a Danish Horror film. I just bought the Ghost House Underground collection (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3528889344/tt1003005) few days back and last night I gave it a watch cause there were only 2 films left out of 8. Anyways, I like to appreciate for their effort cause at least they are trying to produce something 'Horror'... I think which is better than doing nothing for the genre.:)

[neverending]

Adaptation.

A marvelous film in all respects. A sly, witty, unique vision.


And all you people putting down Gerry- that film is captivating.

[Angra]

:D :D

I hadn't any plan to watch Danish Horror; I didn't even know that this is a Danish Horror film. I just bought the Ghost House Underground collection (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3528889344/tt1003005) few days back and last night I gave it a watch cause there were only 2 films left out of 8. Anyways, I like to appreciate for their effort cause at least they are trying to produce something 'Horror'... I think which is better than doing nothing for the genre.:)


I don't agree.

There's no talented horror directors in denmark and the danish movie industry has far too small a budget to give happy directors a chance who would like to make a horror movie, but doesn't have a clue how it's pulled off. The last 3 decades have proven that horror is something the danish movie industry should stay the hell away from. We have talented directors in other genres, that works much much better, who could use the money.


The only danish "horror" exception may be "Mørke".

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432972/

[roshiq]

Adaptation.

A marvelous film in all respects. A sly, witty, unique vision.


Agree. I saw it couple of months back...truly a nice film, Cage was perfect match for the roles.


The only danish "horror" exception may be "Mørke".

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432972/

Added to my wish list.:)

[The_Return]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982)

Ok, so not technically a movie: actually, it's a filmed version of the Broadway production.

It took my a little while to get used to it - my only other exposure to the show is the Burton/Depp version - but once I got my mind around around it, I was VERY impressed. The set was ingenious, the music is fantastic (obviously), and the cast is wonderful.

It was really interesting watching George Hearn and Angela Lansbury's take on these characters - they're drastically different than the Depp/Bonham-Carter versions that I fell in love with. I found it fascinating to watch: Hearn's Sweeney is infinitely more high-spirited - especially in the Pirelli scene - and Lansbury's Mrs. Lovett is a twitch-ridden lunatic, compare to the sullen an restrained film version.

As a great lover of musical theatre (and theatre in general), I throughly enjoyed this. It can't live up to honest-to-God live theatre, but without access to the real thing it sure makes a damn good substitute.

[alkytrio666]

And all you people putting down Gerry- that film is captivating.

I think it could have been captivating if handled right.

I mean, you know me neverending, I have no problem with slow moving films, indies, art house, etc. I'll watch and love everything. But I don't know if I've ever seen a movie that was so, IMO, pretentious, ever.

[The_Return]

But I don't know if I've ever seen a movie that was so, IMO, pretentious, ever.

Moreso than Life Aquatic?;)

[becky.horror]

Life Aquatic is weirdly enough one of my fav films, i love murrey, wilson etc and so far the director hasnt done a film i disliked, but i love those awkward off the wall, oddball comedies that he comes up with.

Last seen film was The Last Winter(2007) - saw it again last nite and it really is a atmospheric and beautiful film; reminds me of The Thing and a touch of Pitch Black in there as well.

[The_Return]

Life Aquatic is weirdly enough one of my fav films, i love murrey, wilson etc and so far the director hasnt done a film i disliked, but i love those awkward off the wall, oddball comedies that he comes up with.


It's the only one of Anderson's films I've seen, and it left me utterly devoid of any desire to watch so much as 10 seconds of anything else he's associated with.

BUT I've gone through the whole rant before - my post was meant more as a joke than anything, heh.

[phantomstranger]

"Fred Claus"
-Vince Vaughn -very funny
"Scrooge" (1970)
-Albert Finney-very entertaining adaptation of "A Christmas Carol"
"Elf"
-Will Ferrell -Very good movie

[The_Return]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

You have no idea how much I adore this movie. I've watched it at least 5-6 times, and anyone who knows me knows that 5-6 is ALOT for me. Plus, I have the soundtrack going constantly...

Easily the best movie-musical of modern times.

[Angra]

"Gran Torino" 7-8/10

A good movie is a good movie, but...


What is it with Clint and happy endings???

Early on in the movie you get a pretty clear picture of where things are going. But still, when it finally happens it's somehow disappointing. Beliavable, but disappointing.

The young priest bugged me as hell, coz unlike the rest, this character wasn't believable at all. What the hell where you thinking, Clint?

His own character was really funny tho.

[AUSTIN316426808]

What is it with Clint and happy endings???


No shit.

Gran Torino - 8/10

[missmacabre]

Saw Yes Man the other day. I don't usually like comedies but this one had consistant laughs.

Today I just watched Black Christmas. It never gets old.

[Phalanx]

Started watching "disaster movie"...pretty much as expected, still not as bad as "date movie" but hardly among this years best is it?

I wanted to know - one of the references it made...I think someone here might've had the same character in their avatar. The Whalberg-lookin' guy from MAD TV that seems to have about 20 parts in this, in one scene was a dude with long-ish brown hair (same as the guy in the avatar...) and another guy is about to "prank" someone that's asleep, he says he's got a better idea, and shoots him up-close in the head with what looks like some kind've air gun?
What's the movie they're referencing there?

[Angra]

Started watching "disaster movie"...pretty much as expected, still not as bad as "date movie" but hardly among this years best is it?

I wanted to know - one of the references it made...I think someone here might've had the same character in their avatar. The Whalberg-lookin' guy from MAD TV that seems to have about 20 parts in this, in one scene was a dude with long-ish brown hair (same as the guy in the avatar...) and another guy is about to "prank" someone that's asleep, he says he's got a better idea, and shoots him up-close in the head with what looks like some kind've air gun?
What's the movie they're referencing there?

Jack-ass?............

[Angra]

Saw Yes Man the other day. I don't usually like comedies but this one had consistant laughs.





SOLD!!.............

[Phalanx]

Jack-ass?............
No thanks, I'll jack my own.

[Angra]

No thanks, I'll jack my own.


ALRIGHTY THEN!!!

No country for old men


And that's my final answer.

[alkytrio666]

Moreso than Life Aquatic?;)
Yes, much.

[Geddy]

The Dark Knight (2008) - 8.5/10.

Every Which Way But Loose (1978) - 8.5/10.

Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - 8/10.

Into the Wild (2007) - 9/10.

[Phalanx]

I liked the life aquatic...it was just a different kind of comedy.
That said, I hated that royal tenebaums shit.

Watched the rest of "disaster movie", it was pretty damn stupid but a fair bit better than the "whatever movies" of the last few years....doesn't say too much though.

Still wanna know - what's the movie with the middle aged, medium-long brown haired guy that presses something up against a guys forehead and it well, shoots him in the head?

[The_Return]

Still wanna know - what's the movie with the middle aged, medium-long brown haired guy that presses something up against a guys forehead and it well, shoots him in the head?

I haven't seen Disaster Movie (nor do I have any desire to), but it sounds like Angra was right to me - HAS to be Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men.

Look familiar?

http://cinemoose.com/images/Anton-Chigurh.jpg
http://weblogs.variety.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/15/nocountry1.jpg

Badass movie, and easily one of the best of last year. Kinda surprised you haven't seen it - you really should check it out if you haven't.

[Phalanx]

Yeah, that's clearly who they were trying to do an impression of...and yes, the same guy I saw in the avatar. What is that, an air pump? ha.
Yeah haven't seen it, heard no end of it though, may check out soon.

[Dante'sInferno]

The Dark Knight.2 times.

[The Mothman]

Burn After Reading:
Fabulous movie. criminally underrated. hilarious.

[Angra]

"Bad Santa" 7-8/10

I mostly find Billy Bob's characters and the movies he's in quite boring. But I could't imagine any actor doing a better job for this character in Bad Santa. Hilarious.

The big mansion with the fat boy was by far the highlights for me. Both funny and touching at the same time and the dialogue between Billy and the fat kid was pure gold.

[scissorhands]

I watched Edward Scissorhands tonight for the 10 millionth time:D . And I still got misty :P.

[_____V_____]

I watched Edward Scissorhands tonight for the 10 millionth time:D . And I still got misty :P.

One of my most favorite movies. Anyone who loves it and has the same as their screenname, is okay in my books. Welcome to HDC.


We had some time in the afternoon so me and the wife popped in The Goonies, followed by Conan The Barbarian. Always a blast to watch those old favs.

[urgeok2]

The Spirit.


the critics are going to beat thie shit out of this one.

wildly uneven .. i stiff found it interesting ...

but jesus h christ - samuel jackson ... again ? does this guy stop making movies long enough to take a crap ?

[ChronoGrl]

The Spirit.


the critics are going to beat thie shit out of this one.

wildly uneven .. i stiff found it interesting ...

but jesus h christ - samuel jackson ... again ? does this guy stop making movies long enough to take a crap ?

I REALLY want to see this one... But I am also REALLY skeptical. Looks gorgeous, but seems a little SinCity-wannabe-ish

...

Watched Run Fatboy Run (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425413/) this afternoon.

I LOVE Simon Pegg and Dylan Moran (yay, Black Books!), but even they couldn't save this script. Moran was brilliant, over-the-top, and delightfully crass. Unfortunately, though he was a highlight, the comedy wasn't screwball enough to keep up with his energy.

Not really worth seeing.

2/5

[ChronoGrl]

Oh, I almost forgot... Christmas Eve we watched Kung Fu Panda (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441773/). GORGEOUS animation. Really cute movie. And definitely some laugh-out-loud parts.

Seriously enjoyable. 3/5

[neverending]

I REALLY want to see this one... But I am also REALLY skeptical. Looks gorgeous, but seems a little SinCity-wannabe-ish

...




Bah- Sin City was inspired by The Spirit.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit

[The Mothman]

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, not really my kind of movie, but good none the less, not spectacular, but certainly good, some of the best makeup effects Ive ever seen however.

[The_Return]

Bah- Sin City was inspired by The Spirit.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit

But if the movie version of Sin City hadn't been so successful, there's no chance in hell The Spirit would have been made. At the very least, it wouldn't have been made using the exact same digital technology.

[Elvis_Christ]

I REALLY want to see this one... But I am also REALLY skeptical. Looks gorgeous, but seems a little SinCity-wannabe-ish


Well it is Frank Miller.

[urgeok2]

House Bunny

uneven but pretty funny at times .. and lots of eye candy

[_____V_____]

House Bunny

uneven but pretty funny at times .. and lots of eye candy

The following pic is posted on the condition that it should NOT induce drooling...


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/cerenzio/the-house-bunny-20080502042317143.jpg


Oh yea baby! :cool:

[The_Return]

The Dark Knight

My thoughts on this one should be pretty well known by now - this was only my 1st viewing since it left theatres, but it still isn't getting old. Everything about it is nigh on to perfect - especially Heath's Joker, of course.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[newb]

House Bunny

uneven but pretty funny at times .. and lots of eye candy

I actually want to see that......just don't tell anybody...it won't do my macho image any good.

[urgeok2]

I actually want to see that......just don't tell anybody...it won't do my macho image any good.


what the heck ... i can imagine anna farris looked even better on the big screen ... man she sure got in shape for that flick

[newb]

what the heck ... i can imagine anna farris looked even better on the big screen ... man she sure got in shape for that flick

she is the only redeeming factor in the "scary movie" movies.

[Geddy]

Benny and Joon (1993) - 9/10.

Great movie, probably my new favourite Johnny Depp film.

[Phalanx]

Bah- Sin City was inspired by The Spirit.
Yup. The Eisner stuff goes waaay back.
That said, I'm sure the movie came out not so much because of the currently running SPIRIT comic, but the success of the sin city film.

Benny and Joon (1993) - 9/10.

Great movie, probably my new favourite Johnny Depp film.
Yeah, back before Depp overacted EVERYTHING HE TOUCHED.
One of my personal favourites too, nice semi-chick-flick.

Ok, so I watched "Burn after Reading". It was funny, entertaining, but...the whole thing with the "no ending/up in the air" kind of annoys me, sure we got an explanation just no feeling of resolution.
It was a GOOD film though, and fun to watch.

I also watched, for the first time I've seen ANY, Phantasm.
I wouldn't really call it all that horror-ish, more a supernatural thriller.
But yeah...a pretty cool little film, I love horror offerings from around this time.
This movie does EERIE very well.
Nice soundtrack, even if a tad inspired by the exorcist
I'm glad I watched this, and I'll be checking out the sequels shortly.
If you've not yet seen it, and like films along the lines of "something wicked this way comes" and (not so much so) "invaders from mars", you'd probably get right into this one.

[massacre man]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Wow...

At least, that's how I felt.

:D

[scissorhands]

Last night, since I was still in a Johnny Depp mood after Edward Scissorhands I watched A Nightmare On Elm Street again...

[Angra]

Last night, since I was still in a Johnny Depp mood after Edward Scissorhands I watched A Nightmare On Elm Street again...


Aaahh..... Freddy..

Edward Scissorhand's less charming brother. :D

[Angra]

"I come in peace/Dark angel" 8/10

Still enjoyable to watch. Aged very gracefully.

[Phalanx]

Step Brothers.
Funnier than I was expecting.

[Disease]

It's a mad mad mad mad world

It wasn't as great as I expected it to be. I have seen some movies that have followed the same plot back in the 80's and 90's that I remembered likeing, but this one dragged on a bit. Even though it's probably the origanal.

6/10


Casshern

This movie pissed me off. It was slow at first then I thought it was about to become a good story only to be annoying instead. The music was crap, to many slow motion pieces, ahite acting and bad story telling. Visually it was pretty cool. So maybe you should just get oned and watch it while you listen to an album. But I don't recomend this movie at all.

3/10

[ChronoGrl]

Bah- Sin City was inspired by The Spirit.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit

Yeah, well... Robert Rodriguez directed Sin City first. :p


Well it is Frank Miller.

True, but he's obviously reusing cinematic and directorial styles and tactics laid out Rodriguez's film. Regardless of comic author, the influence of Sin City the film is obvious.

[ChronoGrl]

Casshern

This movie pissed me off. It was slow at first then I thought it was about to become a good story only to be annoying instead. The music was crap, to many slow motion pieces, ahite acting and bad story telling. Visually it was pretty cool. So maybe you should just get oned and watch it while you listen to an album. But I don't recomend this movie at all.

3/10

That movie was a HUGE disappointment. It could and SHOULD have been good. I agree with you on all points there. Gorgeous, TONS of potential, but overdone.

...

Watched Anaconda (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118615/) this afternoon just for fun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/Anaconda.jpg

I had forgotten what a ridiculous movie this is... Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz (?!) and Ice Cube - What a completely random motley crew of actors.

I ALSO had forgotten how incredibly WRONG and OFFENSIVE Jon Voight's portrayal of Latino Paul Sarone was - I have a hard time thinking that in 1997 he and the director got away with that. Sure, Scarface did it, but that was in 1983, significantly well-before sensitive movie censors.

It's a silly animal attack flick with particularly bad CGI. While these movies are dear to my heart (I LOVE Deep Blue Sea), I think that Anaconda might just be beyond my camp-movie loving.

1.5/5

...

Right now I'm watching Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443453/)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/borat.jpg

Second time I've seen this movie. Painful at times, but overall hilarious. I think my favorite part would definitely be the Rodeo in Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA. Our Southerners are definitely creepy. My only problem with this movie is that I LOVE the candid stuff and I think the staged stuff is not that amusing. I wish that there had been more candid material and less staged material.

3.5/5

[Geddy]

Boxcar Bertha (1972) - 8.5/10.

Great Scorsese flick.

[The Mothman]

The Sentinel
absurdly cliche, but entertaining.

[alkytrio666]

Boxcar Bertha (1972) - 8.5/10.

Great Scorsese flick.
Dude, really? I hate that film- actually, I saw a documentary where Scorsese practically disowned it.

I mean, everything else that man touches turns to gold, but...

[newb]

Ghost Town---average comedy that I would have given maybe a 6/10...but I really like Ricky Gervais's type of humor....so...7.5/10

Righteous Kill--you would think that pairing De Niro & Pacino together would result in a sure fire winner......you would be wrong. What a fucking disappointing mess. 2/10

[Disease]

Office Space

10/10

Exorcist 3

8/10

A History of Violence

8/10

[Angra]

"Little shop of horrors" 1986 7/10


Steve Martin definitely should've had a much, much bigger part in this movie. All the dentist scenes are the highlights of this movie. Damn, that man was funny back then..


Say, it's from 1986. Isn't it time for a remake, hmm? :rolleyes:

Smells like something Burton could get into with success.

[_____V_____]

"Little shop of horrors" 1986 7/10

Steve Martin definitely should've had a much, much bigger part in this movie. All the dentist scenes are the highlights of this movie. Damn, that man was funny back then..

Say, it's from 1986. Isn't it time for a remake, hmm? :rolleyes:

Smells like something Burton could get into with success.

It was itself a remake of a 60s Roger Corman flick starring Jack Nicholson. Pretty good movie, and Rick did a great job with a wonderful all-star supporting cast.

If they make another one, it ll be the remake of a remake.

[Angra]

If they make another one, it ll be the remake of a remake.


Both yes and no.

The Original wasn't a musical.

[phantomstranger]

"Barry Gordy's The Last Dragon"

Hysterically funny mid '80's martial arts/blaxploitation action film. Bad music and terrible fight scenes. The best thing about was the late Julius Carrey as the villain "Sho-Nuff"


"Master Of The Flying Guillotine"

One of the great Martial arts movie.

[Posher778]

Eagle Eye- 6.5/10

Not bad. Good action for what it was.

[neverending]

Poltergeist was on TCM the other night, so I watched it. Still one of the best from the 70s. Some of the humor seemed out of place to me, this time, however.

[Dante'sInferno]

Watching 2001:A Space Odyssey.Oh yeah.For the first time.:D

[Geddy]

Dude, really? I hate that film- actually, I saw a documentary where Scorsese practically disowned it.

I mean, everything else that man touches turns to gold, but...


Really? I had no idea Scorsese didn't like the flick. Personally I enjoyed it a lot.

[alkytrio666]

Really? I had no idea Scorsese didn't like the flick. Personally I enjoyed it a lot.
Well it's no crime- I was just surprised!
I assume you're working your way through that MGM set- have you watched The Last Waltz yet? Awesome flick. And I assume you've already seen Raging Bull?

[scissorhands]

Aaahh..... Freddy..

Edward Scissorhand's less charming brother. :D

I suppose they both need to cut their nails :P.

[ChronoGrl]

Big Daddy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0142342/)

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Surprisingly charming and absolutely adorable. The kid was absolutely awwwwww-worthy and I don't care what you say about Sandler; he can be charming when he wants to be. More cutsie than your typical Sandler comedy. I thoroughly enjoyed it - Good sweet Sunday afternoon flick.

3.5/5

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Unrest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453533/)

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Fantastic little low-budget indie ghost flick. One of the 2006 After Dark Horrorfest bunch, this film had some decent little scares and created a believable atmosphere. It's on Comcast On Demand this month - It's a decent flick if you're looking for a simple horror movie to keep you occupied.

Actually - Come to think of it, I'm pretty impressed with 2006's Horrorfest as a whole. Not perfect movies, but definitely, at a minimum, good.

3/5

[urgeok2]

- Norbit ... terrible movie but my kid laughed his ass off - which made me laugh in turn

- Streets of Fire ... old favorite of mine - finally revisited in hi-def .. looked great.

- finished season 3 of Battlestar Galactica

[roshiq]

Big Fish (2003)

Beautiful story.

>>: B+

[ChronoGrl]

Alice, Sweet Alice (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076150/)

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Fantastic little Hitchcockian suspense movie. Obviously takes its influences from Black Christmas, Hitchcock, and Giallo cinema. Also, surprisingly, must have had MAJOR influence on Halloween - The score sounds SHOCKINGLY familiar.

I'm a HUGE fan of evil children flicks - Alice, Sweet Alice reminded me a LOT of The Bad Seed. I thought that the beginning of the movie was BRILLIANT, though it lost me a bit after the "twist" (I didn't really buy it).

Regardless, this is a fantastic film overall.

3.5/5

[newb]

Pineapple Express

Cheech & Chong it aint....but not bad....I laughed a couple of times

[Geddy]

Well it's no crime- I was just surprised!
I assume you're working your way through that MGM set- have you watched The Last Waltz yet? Awesome flick. And I assume you've already seen Raging Bull?

I'm probably going to watch The Last Waltz later on today. Yeah, I've seen Raging Bull many times, my second favourite Scorsese flick next to Taxi Driver.

[phantomstranger]

"The X-Files: I Want To Believe"-decent film version of the TV series. Nothing great, but fun.

"Pirates Of The Carribean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl"- First and best film in the adventure trilogy

[The Mothman]

Hells Ground
first Pakistani horror flick ive ever heard of/seen. boy did it suck. shamelessly ripped off TCM in almost every aspect. claimed to be a splatter flick, yet would disappoint any gorehound.

[Geddy]

Burn After Reading (2008) - 8.5/10.

[Vodstok]

wanted. I really liked it. not too deep , but damn good creative action. interesting twist. Angelina Jolie's naked ass. A fat boss being told to go fuck herself.

Overall a very satisfying movie. nice hall of mirrors style action scene too

[The_Return]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Well, it didn't really blow my mind or anything, but it was definitely a great movie. Pitt gives his best performance since 12 Monkeys, and the makeup is astounding. It's a bit longer than it needs to be, and the modern day scenes are annoyingly useless, but otherwise it's a wonderful film.

[_____V_____]

A Prayer For The Dying.


Awesome 80s actioner with a great performance from Mickey Rourke. Some pretty nifty atmospheric sequences which are complimented by some killer background music by Bill Conti.

The supporting cast could have done better though - a very young Liam Neeson, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, all were average. But still, a thoroughly enjoyable flick.


Rating - * * * ½