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psycho d
11-19-2009, 06:39 AM
Dersu Uzala (1975). Another masterpiece by Kurosawa. How he directs a Russian movie with a Mongolian co-lead is a mystery, but he does so wonderfully. This beautiful flick centers around the friendship that grows between two unlikely men, one adventurous but deeply civilized and cultured, the other innocent and wild. The movie almost has a documentary feel to it in the beginning, but this slowly ebbs away as the relationship between the Russian and the Gondi wildman comes to fruition. The cinematography at time was felt more than seen. The irony of "civilized man" really rears its ugly head in a cryptic sense at the of this incredible movie. Ashe.
derek

_____V_____
11-19-2009, 06:56 AM
Might stay with the M. Night Shyamalan theme and watch The Village tonight.

:eek:

(insert "Oh no!" emoticon here)


Dersu Uzala (1975). Another masterpiece by Kurosawa..

One of my faves from my all-time fave director. Some of the cinematographic sequences are absolutely breath-taking and stunning.

I am so glad you are loving Kurosawa, D. His works are indeed once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Despare
11-19-2009, 11:53 AM
Quicksilver Highway

Going to see New Moon with the wife at Midnight.

newb
11-19-2009, 12:21 PM
Going to see New Moon with the wife at Midnight.

The things us guys will do for a piece of ass!

Despare
11-19-2009, 12:24 PM
The things us guys will do for a piece of ass!

If you didn't know about Twilight I'd have just told you I was going to see a vampire flick that had vamps fighting each other as well as a group of shapeshifters that change into giant wolves. Also, I guess the only way to kill these vampires is to dismember them and burn all the pieces... why are such novel concepts hidden so deeply in these books/films?

siorai
11-19-2009, 01:34 PM
Surrogates

Not bad actually. There are some plot holes left at the end, but overall it's a decent enough sci-fi action flick.

Elvis_Christ
11-19-2009, 07:15 PM
Star Trek [2009]

enjoyed this one

Ditto. It really surpassed my expectations... with the exception of the Shaun of the Dead guy playing Scotty that just didn't work at all IMO.

Disease
11-19-2009, 08:37 PM
Bruno

Funny stuff, I thought it was suposed to be ofensive though?

7/10

campblood
11-19-2009, 09:13 PM
just watched "his name was jason"

Despare
11-19-2009, 11:01 PM
New Moon

Still not a great film but there was much more action, the acting was improved, and the story was a little more interesting this go around. I liked that Alice character and the Jamaican vampire.

_____V_____
11-20-2009, 02:51 AM
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psycho d
11-20-2009, 06:06 AM
Clean, Shaven (1993). A wickedly disturbing film that shows the in the schizphrenic. The story is perfectly vague for its intents, but is solid at the same time. Peter Greene portrays the tragic lead powerfully, and his mother, played by Megan Owen, plays her part so well that it seemed that Peter had no choice but to be deranged. Where they found that little girl, the one the permanent "pout face," is a complete mystery. The imagery and hauntingly ubiquitous audio brilliantly allow the viewer a peek into Peter's disturbing reality. The direction was awesome as well. Sadly, as great a film as this is, i doubt many people could actually get through it, let alone enjoy it for what it is. Ashe.
derek

fortunato
11-20-2009, 11:05 AM
Clean, Shaven (1993). A wickedly disturbing film that shows the in the schizphrenic. The story is perfectly vague for its intents, but is solid at the same time. Peter Greene portrays the tragic lead powerfully, and his mother, played by Megan Owen, plays her part so well that it seemed that Peter had no choice but to be deranged. Where they found that little girl, the one the permanent "pout face," is a complete mystery. The imagery and hauntingly ubiquitous audio brilliantly allow the viewer a peek into Peter's disturbing reality. The direction was awesome as well. Sadly, as great a film as this is, i doubt many people could actually get through it, let alone enjoy it for what it is. Ashe.
derek

Great film !
The counterpoint between the serious, straightforward visuals and the subjective, layered audio track is just incredible. I hadn't seen anything like before and haven't since.

MovieLover12
11-20-2009, 11:50 AM
Underworld. After numerous viewings, the only good about this now is Kate Beckinsale! :D

X¤MurderDoll¤X
11-20-2009, 12:19 PM
Diabel (1972)


a beautifully acted taste of madness. blood, sex, insanity and vintage zulawski ;)

one of my new favorite movies and I urge everyone to give it a chance.

thedarkknight
11-20-2009, 01:14 PM
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High Tension
One of the best horror surprises I've seen so far, much better than I anticipated

X¤MurderDoll¤X
11-20-2009, 01:18 PM
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High Tension
One of the best horror surprises I've seen so far, much better than I anticipated

LOL

you can't be serious.

thedarkknight
11-20-2009, 01:27 PM
LOL

you can't be serious.

Oh I'm always serious. Came in with no expectations, but it delivered with the gore, suspense, twist ending, all the qualities that make it one of the most surpisingly good movies in my opinion. I've seen far better movies, but came in with higher expectations on those movies.

fortunato
11-20-2009, 01:42 PM
Diabel (1972)


a beautifully acted taste of madness. blood, sex, insanity and vintage zulawski ;)

one of my new favorite movies and I urge everyone to give it a chance.

Bop!
Haven't seen this one yet. I've loved everything I've seen by him, though.

By the way, MD, did I send you a message or something about Mondo Vision? If not, they're a Canadian DVD production co. that's has been and is going to be releasing all of his stuff.

http://www.mondo-vision.com/

Ka-zoom !

X¤MurderDoll¤X
11-20-2009, 02:46 PM
Bop!
Haven't seen this one yet. I've loved everything I've seen by him, though.

By the way, MD, did I send you a message or something about Mondo Vision? If not, they're a Canadian DVD production co. that's has been and is going to be releasing all of his stuff.

http://www.mondo-vision.com/

Ka-zoom !

you told me and I can't wait. :D

Diabel has the same lead as The third part of the Night, who I was really happy to see again. it comes really close to possession for me, you NEED to watch it. I rented it from zip.ca (canadian version of netflix), I'm sure netflix has it.

X¤MurderDoll¤X
11-20-2009, 02:47 PM
Oh I'm always serious. Came in with no expectations, but it delivered with the gore, suspense, twist ending, all the qualities that make it one of the most surpisingly good movies in my opinion. I've seen far better movies, but came in with higher expectations on those movies.

everyone in this forum has already talked at great length about how horrible the "twist" ending was.

thedarkknight
11-20-2009, 03:11 PM
Yeah well the twist ending wasn't great and it's been done before, but I still liked the movie and the ending I liked better than if they woulda just killed the killer and got away

Straker
11-20-2009, 05:44 PM
Commando. :cool:

_____V_____
11-20-2009, 05:46 PM
Commando. :cool:

"Let off some steam, Bennett!"

"Leave anything for us?"
"Just bodies."

Absolutely love this flick.

Straker
11-20-2009, 05:50 PM
Let off some steam, Bennett!

Absolutely love this flick.

Don't wake him, he's dead tired is probably my favourite line, to many fine one liners to choose from though. Bennetts ridiculous chainmail vest is enough to make the film a classic alone.

fortunato
11-20-2009, 06:51 PM
you told me and I can't wait. :D

Diabel has the same lead as The third part of the Night, who I was really happy to see again. it comes really close to possession for me, you NEED to watch it. I rented it from zip.ca (canadian version of netflix), I'm sure netflix has it.

Blast! I just canceled my Netflix account last month.

Actually, I have enough friends with Netflix that I can surely get it somewhere.

I'll make it happen.

roshiq
11-20-2009, 11:35 PM
Inglourious Basterds (2009)

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8793/inglobasterds.jpg

..."You know somethin'? I think this might just be my masterpiece."

Yes, it's a pretty close one indeed. And thanks a lot for introducing Mr. Christoph Waltz to us...looking forward to see more of his works in coming days.

>>: A-

_____V_____
11-21-2009, 02:41 AM
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psycho d
11-21-2009, 10:34 AM
Brazil (1985). An incredibly dark fantasy for sure, for some reason i did not really like it and could not wait for it to be over. Everything about it seemed perfect (acting, direction, story, visuals, etc.) and i am not in any way saying it was not awesome. i just did not like it, though the ending was pretty great. It might have been the fantasy aspect of it that i did not like. Whatever, i'd still recommend it to everyone. Ashe.
d

ChronoGrl
11-21-2009, 04:50 PM
New Moon.

Loved it.

Shut up.

Elvis_Christ
11-21-2009, 04:59 PM
New Moon.

Loved it.

Shut up.

You taste roolz

fortunato
11-21-2009, 05:32 PM
Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

Man, I didn't realize how sloppy and lame this movie is. Some interesting sequences here and there, and the ending is kind of cool.

psycho d
11-22-2009, 04:06 AM
I Spit on Your Grave (1978). This started out as a poorly acted 70s exploitation flick that was almost forced viewing, but then turned into a pretty decent flick, especially for its time. The feel was almost documentary in tone, and the main scene was blatant and real as opposed to viewer friendly exploitation. Overall worth a watch, especially for the fans of brutal flicks. Ashe.
derek

_____V_____
11-22-2009, 05:11 AM
Brazil (1985). An incredibly dark fantasy for sure, for some reason i did not really like it and could not wait for it to be over. Everything about it seemed perfect (acting, direction, story, visuals, etc.) and i am not in any way saying it was not awesome. i just did not like it, though the ending was pretty great. It might have been the fantasy aspect of it that i did not like. Whatever, i'd still recommend it to everyone. Ashe.
d

Awesome film. One of the best ever.


New Moon.

Loved it.

Shut up.

:eek:

Noooooooooooo! *insert "Oh No!" emoticon here*

I m gonna tell everyone you actually WATCHED it, and even LIKED IT too! :(

ChronoGrl
11-22-2009, 06:54 AM
You taste roolz


:eek:

Noooooooooooo! *insert "Oh No!" emoticon here*

I m gonna tell everyone you actually WATCHED it, and even LIKED IT too! :(

Hey, not going to argue that they have any sort of cinematic merit or that everyone should rush out and see them or anything...

Everyone gets a guilty pleasure. The Twilight Movies - They're mine.

...

And I hate you both.

massacre man
11-22-2009, 07:32 AM
Everyone gets a guilty pleasure. The Twilight Movies - They're mine.

...

And I hate you both.

Eating people, or having a nun fetish. That's a guilty pleasure, not liking Twilight. That's just sick.

_____V_____
11-22-2009, 07:56 AM
Everyone gets a guilty pleasure. The Twilight Movies - They're mine.

And I hate you both.

True. My guilty pleasure is you.

And, I can see the love. Chrono is too transparent.


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This is my ultimate bliss. My nirvana.

Most of you might rate this a 7 or a 8 (maybe a 9, or even below 7), but for me this is the only cinematic experience I would give a 12 (out of 10). If there ever was a sixth star beyond the maximum rating of 5 stars, this is the one which gets it. Goonies, Neverending Story, Platoon, The Warriors, Alien, Blade Runner all fall a notch below (for me that is).

If you asked me why...I probably couldn't answer you back. Couldn't explain it. No words come to mind.

Except one line which I can offer as the best summation - this story touches me like nothing else in my life.

That's all.

SamCostello
11-22-2009, 09:24 AM
The Friends of Eddie Coyle - A dour crime drama about small-time hoods in early 70s Boston. Not a fun movie, per se, and the Boston accents weren't great, but a good movie all about negotiation and transaction.

Sam

scouse mac
11-22-2009, 09:46 AM
Dead Mans Shoes


Love this film, third or forth time Ive seen it now and it keeps getting better. Paddy Considine's finest role.

p1zl3
11-22-2009, 10:50 AM
Dead Mans Shoes


Love this film, third or forth time Ive seen it now and it keeps getting better. Paddy Considine's finest role.

Saw that a few years back, it's pretty good. I was less than pleased with the ending and the camera work is amateur, but it kinda grows on ya....
Great acting!

roshiq
11-22-2009, 11:03 AM
Deadline (2009)

http://sg.yimg.com/movies/2005/photos/main/218148.jpg

>>: D

Dead Air (2009)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9661/deadairnew.jpg

>>: D+

The Mothman
11-22-2009, 11:43 AM
Dead Mans Shoes


Love this film, third or forth time Ive seen it now and it keeps getting better. Paddy Considine's finest role.

I'm a fan of this film too, however I found a lot of the accents a little hard to follow.

ChronoGrl
11-22-2009, 01:26 PM
True. My guilty pleasure is you.

And, I can see the love. Chrono is too transparent.



You can definitely see through me. *smooches*

massacre man
11-22-2009, 01:36 PM
You can definitely see through me. *smooches*

Ewwww. V, don't touch it! You'll catch the Twirus!

Elvis_Christ
11-22-2009, 05:50 PM
CB4

Fuckin' funny. Enjoyed it a lot.

psycho d
11-23-2009, 04:49 AM
Elevator to the Gallows (1958). A masterpiece of French noir by first-time director Malle. The acting is superb, with steamy Moreau melting the screen brooding over her lover, the cool but luckless Ronet. The scene of her crossing the street was insane. Lino Ventura also gives a great if brief perfomance. With sparse dialogue, again this flick does what it is supposed to, show a story unfolding. And quite a story this was, with unforeseen coincidences, childish pranks, and luck culminating into that great ending. The dark atmosphere and camerawork are wonderful, with a score by Miles Davis that addded the perfect touches to an incredible film. Ashe.
d

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11-23-2009, 05:23 AM
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ChronoGrl
11-23-2009, 05:28 PM
Cold Prey.

Pretty damn good slasher movie. Thanks, V, for the rec.

3.5/5.

Elvis_Christ
11-23-2009, 06:19 PM
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yessssss!!!!!!!!

_____V_____
11-23-2009, 06:34 PM
Cold Prey.

Pretty damn good slasher movie. Thanks, V, for the rec.

3.5/5.

I m glad you finally got to watch it. Do you have part 2 also? Thats a pretty decent follow-up to the original. Fairly enjoyable.

massacre man
11-23-2009, 07:06 PM
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Child's Play
Seed of Chucky
Kill Bill

Gonna watch Return of the King soon... I only have the Extended one though so I need to free up like 4 hours.

neverending
11-23-2009, 09:31 PM
Gran Torino

First Clint Eastwood movie to bring me to tears.

roshiq
11-24-2009, 02:49 AM
Gran Torino

First Clint Eastwood movie to bring me to tears.

Glad you loved it so much.:)


The Battle of Algiers (1966)

Historically & politically very significant till today and forever.

>>: A+


Baron Blood (1972)

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/46/140146.jpg

>>: B-

psycho d
11-24-2009, 04:49 AM
Mulholland Dr. (2001). Though this was a great movie, it still begs the question: Why make a movie that is so nigh impossible to figure out that it comes with a just as cryptic cheater card? i love mind benders, but this was a bit much. Maybe the fun is found catering to the ego in how much a guy can correctly figure out before peeking at the interweb's "answers in the back of the book" website. Either way, it was a great experience, just a little over the top for the average human brain.

Trick 'r Treat (2008). This was just plain fun. A perfectly interwoven treat for the holiday sack. Ashe.
d

The Mothman
11-24-2009, 01:37 PM
Gran Torino

First Clint Eastwood movie to bring me to tears.

Glad you liked it, i figured you'd be another hater.

newb
11-24-2009, 02:26 PM
Gran Torino

First Clint Eastwood movie to bring me to tears.

Paint your Wagon did it for me.


Gh2UzWgSw3Q

cried like a baby

massacre man
11-24-2009, 03:59 PM
Let The Right One In

Caught bits and piece of Superman on TV.

Geddy
11-25-2009, 09:16 AM
I've been on a Scorsese binge lately:

Italianamerican (1974)

Great little documentary. Funny to see the way Scorsese's parents interact and cool to see where he came from.

-8/10

American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978)

I love this film. The way it's shot makes you feel like you're sitting around with Scorsese and Prince listening to his crazy stories. Definetly a hell of a lot of fun to watch.

-9/10

ChronoGrl
11-25-2009, 02:36 PM
I m glad you finally got to watch it. Do you have part 2 also? Thats a pretty decent follow-up to the original. Fairly enjoyable.

It's not available on Netflix yet. I've Saved it and it'll be pushed into my queue when it's available. Thanks!

...

Boy Eats Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0415679/)


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Silly low-budget Irish High School Zombie Flick. Not bad, but not great either. I enjoyed Dance of the Dead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0926063/) more (in terms of low-budget High School Zombie Flicks).

2.5/5.

Elvis_Christ
11-25-2009, 05:33 PM
I always thought that flick was American. The cover art over here makes it look that way. It looked lame so I've always avoided it. Been meaning to rock Dance Of The Dead.

Despare
11-25-2009, 08:57 PM
I always thought that flick was American. The cover art over here makes it look that way. It looked lame so I've always avoided it. Been meaning to rock Dance Of The Dead.

How does it look American? Look at the phonebooth... what's the cover art over there look like?




I avoid any movie that has an Australian looking cover. :rolleyes:

cheebacheeba
11-25-2009, 09:10 PM
Boy eats girl was actually a UK film to my knowledge.
...Fucking terrible one at that, trying to get on Shaun of the Dead's nuts for a younger, more stupid fuck audience.
It was just trash.

fortunato
11-25-2009, 09:31 PM
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

A true wonder; brings one back (or puts one back, rather) to a sense of awkward and wide-eyed childhood amazement. Times when grand adventures popped up at every corner, yet with those came insecurities, sometimes sadness, the mopes; all indicative of something bigger than you, some future lesson. Wes Anderson has captured this in a colorful, intimately-animated, tiny little world, one that's difficult to leave.
Absurdly (and dryly) hilarious, melancholy, and constantly delightful.

Despare
11-26-2009, 03:15 AM
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

A true wonder; brings one back (or puts one back, rather) to a sense of awkward and wide-eyed childhood amazement. Times when grand adventures popped up at every corner, yet with those came insecurities, sometimes sadness, the mopes; all indicative of something bigger than you, some future lesson. Wes Anderson has captured this in a colorful, intimately-animated, tiny little world, one that's difficult to leave.
Absurdly (and dryly) hilarious, melancholy, and constantly delightful.

I've been waiting for this one, I hope I get a chance to check it out!





Doomsday

I liked this one, not as much as I thought I would but I did enjoy. +1 stars for having a screaming, decapitated head hit the camera.

_____V_____
11-26-2009, 05:03 AM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516%2BR-cTXvL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Flu does help in increasing one's movie-watching habits.

ChronoGrl
11-26-2009, 05:14 AM
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Flu does help in increasing one's movie-watching habits.

Awwwww - Feel better!

psycho d
11-26-2009, 05:40 AM
Crank 2: High Voltage (2009). An unnecessary remake, they shoulda quit while they were ahead (i really enjoyed the first one). Ashe.
derek

Straker
11-26-2009, 07:45 AM
The Pianist. Brilliant film, compelling story. Brody is superb and Chopin was an unbelivable composer.

zwoti
11-26-2009, 10:06 AM
diamonds are forever
live and let die

Elvis_Christ
11-26-2009, 04:42 PM
How does it look American? Look at the phonebooth... what's the cover art over there look like?


No shit that one looks like its from the UK. I was talking the cover using this artwork:

http://movienights.biz/estore/images/boyeatsgirl.jpg

I avoid any movie that has an Australian looking cover. :rolleyes:

Is that meant to be a dig at me? It'd be nice if you could type one sentence with out coming across like a fucking prick.

fortunato
11-26-2009, 04:55 PM
Chung Hing sam lam (Chungking Express) (1994)

I love watching this movie. Such a giddily happy ending.

AmericanIdiot
11-26-2009, 06:11 PM
Three O'clock High........awsome 80s comedy.

_____V_____
11-26-2009, 07:20 PM
Awwwww - Feel better!

Thanks, darling!


Chung Hing sam lam (Chungking Express) (1994)

I love watching this movie. Such a giddily happy ending.

Nice film.



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AmericanIdiot
11-26-2009, 07:36 PM
Fuel.......pretty cool short on bluetonguefilms.com

cheebacheeba
11-26-2009, 10:48 PM
Crank 2: High Voltage (2009). An unnecessary remake, they shoulda quit while they were ahead (i really enjoyed the first one)

Sad to say I agree. I mean while I didn't hate it, and thought the "more" sci-fi element towards the end was kind of interesting, I found I wasn't overall as entertained. The first one, I went and bought as soon as I possibly could, something I haven't done since Shaun of the Dead.
The second one, just felt like...a game expansion pack?
Though perhaps if they worked on a storyline, and a less specific form of "energy generation" (hm...general Pain?) they could make the sequel they should have...probably beyond hope now though.

Is that meant to be a dig at me? It'd be nice if you could type one sentence with out coming across like a fucking prick.
Ha, 'cos you're Australian looking...

psycho d
11-27-2009, 05:06 AM
Blue Velvet (1986). This Lynch classic definitely deserves to be a classic. Though i probably need a couple more viewings to get most of the symbolism, i went away with enough of an understanding to be appropriately disturbed. Dennis Hopper definitely owns his psychotic role here, but it was well acted throughout. The scene with Dean Stockwell lip singin Roy Orbison's In Dreams was majestic. Great stuff. Ashe.
derek

ChronoGrl
11-27-2009, 06:10 AM
Chung Hing sam lam (Chungking Express) (1994)

I love watching this movie. Such a giddily happy ending.

I REALLY need to see this movie.

cheebacheeba
11-27-2009, 06:13 AM
Blue Velvet (1986
Never seen this one, though nobody seems to have much of a bad word about it...will add this to my "to watch" list, along with....
(still) Suspiria, Fargo, ANY "the shining", Jacobs ladder, 2001, Razorback, Rocky 1, 2, 3, 5, rosemarys baby, a simple plan, Heat, no country for old men, the andromeda strain, strangers on a train, Mad Max 2&3, any death wish films, Halloween: night of the witch, any psycho sequels...I got plenty...

Saw some bits and pieces of the original NOTLD, pretty good background flick to have on.

Just finished watching Mary and Max...bit difficult to sum it up really, kind of sad little film centered around a couple of slightly broken characters...with moments of happiness sprinkled throughout great humour and interesting perspectives on life regardless of "reason".
On the whole though, this one exceeded my expectations by far.

_____V_____
11-27-2009, 08:59 AM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RewyOGC5L._AA280_.jpg

Sheer entertainment from start to finish. Go see it, all of you.

massacre man
11-27-2009, 09:01 AM
Over the last couple days-

Battle Royale
Audition
The Host

siorai
11-27-2009, 09:23 AM
Terminator Salvation

*yawn*

I don't think I've been so bored watching an action movie, nor ever cared so little about characters that I have loved in previous installments in a series. I think I got to about the halfway mark before I started looking at the clock and wondering when it would be over. It wasn't a bad movie per se, but given what the first two movies were like Salvation just felt hollow and lifeless. It didn't help having inane plot manipulation, gaping plot holes, and actors slipping in and out of their native accents.

4/10 at the very most.

cheebacheeba
11-27-2009, 03:57 PM
So you didn't think it was a slight step above T3...at all?

nightmare_of _death
11-27-2009, 04:10 PM
Fight Club

now watching Appetite

urgeok2
11-27-2009, 04:28 PM
So you didn't think it was a slight step above T3...at all?

i sure didnt.

i think T3 is pretty good. i was suprised how much i liked it.

equally suprised at how much i disliked #4

Straker
11-27-2009, 05:19 PM
Star Trek (2009)- Weak.

VampiricClown
11-27-2009, 06:37 PM
Terminator Salvation

*yawn*

I don't think I've been so bored watching an action movie, nor ever cared so little about characters that I have loved in previous installments in a series. I think I got to about the halfway mark before I started looking at the clock and wondering when it would be over. It wasn't a bad movie per se, but given what the first two movies were like Salvation just felt hollow and lifeless. It didn't help having inane plot manipulation, gaping plot holes, and actors slipping in and out of their native accents.

4/10 at the very most.

The game was atrocious. Made me not even want to bother with the film.

fortunato
11-27-2009, 06:54 PM
Down By Law (1986)

Incredible. Completely self-contained; filmmaking at its most prime, its elements bare and all that happens within and to the viewer is simply because it was made that way.

Humor doesn't get much dryer than this, also.

Despare
11-27-2009, 08:41 PM
Star Trek (2009)- Weak.

Really? I was expecting this one to be crap but as far as summer blockbusters, I ended up liking it better than both the Transformer movies combined. I just saw it a few days ago...


Is that meant to be a dig at me? It'd be nice if you could type one sentence with out coming across like a fucking prick.

Take it however you want, but never, EVER expect the latter to happen.

The Mothman
11-27-2009, 09:37 PM
Escape From Alcatraz
-wow.

Elvis_Christ
11-27-2009, 09:53 PM
I don't get the hate for Terminator: Salvation and Star Trek. I really enjoyed both flicks.

cheebacheeba
11-27-2009, 10:06 PM
Out of the two, I probably thought Star Trek was better - though I didn't have much a problem with either, both met/exceeded expectations, both were better than the last franchise films previous them.

Straker
11-28-2009, 04:36 AM
I gotta be honest and say I struggled to sit through Star Trek. Thought it was pathetic. Half the characters came across as a parody of the original the other half came across as a bunch of emo kids. I can't think of a single character from that film that I had any interest in. I haven't been that close to wanting to smash the TV since seeing Watchmen. I guess on a positive note I could say Star Trek was a bit better than Watchmen though. I also thought the opening scene was fairly good.

psycho d
11-28-2009, 04:54 AM
Amores Perros AKA Love's a Bitch (2000). Absolutely awesome Mexican flick that comes with one major warning. If you are an animal lover ya may want to stay away from this one (unless of course ya can completely divorce movies from the real world). The title is an apt one, for this is a painful study on the pain of love, both sexual and familial. The story was convoluted but never confusing, with a nice complement of drama and action. The acting was awesome, as was the direction and camera-work. The symbolism works wonderfully, and Cofi almost serves as the centerpoint to the fundamental meaning of this great movie. A long movie to be sure, i never found myself wondering when it would be over, and was actually found myself disappointed that it ended so soon.


Never seen this one, though nobody seems to have much of a bad word about it...will add this to my "to watch" list, along with....
(still) Suspiria, Fargo, ANY "the shining", Jacobs ladder, 2001, Razorback, Rocky 1, 2, 3, 5, rosemarys baby, a simple plan, Heat, no country for old men, the andromeda strain, strangers on a train, Mad Max 2&3, any death wish films, Halloween: night of the witch, any psycho sequels...I got plenty...

Gots some work to do yeah? Of course, my Netflix que hovers just below the limit so i am in no position...
Ashe.
derek

urgeok2
11-28-2009, 06:00 AM
I don't get the hate for Terminator: Salvation and Star Trek. I really enjoyed both flicks.


i enjoyed star trek a lot - with the exception of simon pegg who was horribly miscast.

the problem with terminatior was my expectations which were high. there was sucha 'christain bale' build up - and then he was in the film for 10 minutes - playing batman.

i will say - i did like the new guy. i'll buy this and watch it again with readjusted expectations and i'll probably enjoy it a lot more

zwoti
11-28-2009, 06:13 AM
watchmen
hancock
starship troopers 2
boondock saints

newb
11-28-2009, 06:37 AM
Angels & Demons----meh....watchable mystery [ although I had it figured before the reveal]......nothing great

The Ministers----stupid farking movie ....Harvey Keitel...what were you thinking?

Angra
11-28-2009, 07:19 AM
Angels & Demons----meh....watchable mystery [ although I had it figured before the reveal]......nothing great

The Ministers----stupid farking movie ....Harvey Keitel...what were you thinking?


Seriously.

Which good movies has Harvey been in lately? "Little Nicky" yes, but other than that.

Despare
11-28-2009, 07:25 AM
i enjoyed star trek a lot - with the exception of simon pegg who was horribly miscast.


Really? I liked Pegg a lot, I just didn't like the stupid creature they threw in (Was that the Oompa Loompa from Carlie and the Chocolate Factory?).

I want to see Salvation, maybe I'll check that out this week, I honestly have enjoyed all 3 Terminator flicks so far so I can't see disliking the fourth.

_____V_____
11-28-2009, 09:24 AM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eC%2Bb-0h3L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Elvis_Christ
11-28-2009, 03:02 PM
How was 100 Feet V? Big fan of Eric Red so I'm looking forward to checking it out.

i enjoyed star trek a lot - with the exception of simon pegg who was horribly miscast.


I felt the same way and it was my only complaint about the film. Karl Urban really surprised me, his performance of Bones was brilliant.

I avoided most of the hype when it came to Terminator: Salvation and not being a fan of Bale I honestly wasn't expecting much especially after the third film which did have a couple of cool moments but lacked the more serious tone of the previous films. I think seeing Terminator: Salvation on the big screen help sway my judgement on it. The film was such and onslaught and I walked out of the theatre with my ears ringing! It's my favourite of the series after the original film and I'm amped on the rumoured further entries.

Straker
11-28-2009, 05:03 PM
The Golden Child
&
Stigmata.

Disease
11-28-2009, 05:50 PM
Ned Kelly (1970)

The story of the legendary Australian bushranger, interestingly played by Mick Jager. A pretty well worked telling of the tale this one. I think I prefer it to the more modern Heath Ledger film.

8/10


Surrogates


It's a good story but not a great movie.

5/10


At close range


I forgot I head seen this till I put it on. It's a good movie, but the music to the Madonna track playing throughout is a bit much and just makes the feel of it seem confused.

6.5/10

Elvis_Christ
11-28-2009, 06:12 PM
That's the only Madonna song I like.

_____V_____
11-28-2009, 07:53 PM
How was 100 Feet V? Big fan of Eric Red so I'm looking forward to checking it out.

Decent movie, if you can look past the very shitty ending and some insipid performances.


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tpoxYwLfL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

neverending
11-28-2009, 08:10 PM
Psychomania

Silly Britsh horror biker film. Pretty funny.

neverending
11-28-2009, 11:09 PM
Santa's Slay

I watched the whole thing.

neverending
11-29-2009, 04:26 AM
Monster


What a performance from Charlize Theron.

psycho d
11-29-2009, 04:57 AM
Le Doulos (1962). Another wonderful gangster flick by Melville, this one may be the most covoluted of the bunch. Just when i resigned myself to be being completely lost, there was finally a little relief. The acting was solid, with a rather jazzy soudtrack to keep things going. The lack of the central character might disappoint some viewers, but this is one"s strength is hidden in the story, which centers on honor, the code, trust, and betrayal. The black and white cinematography was sweet, and the opening scene reminiscent of Melville's perfect beginnings. The ending was perfect for the era. Overall, this was a great viewing experience.

Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008). After enjoying the first one, my guess was that the second would be horrible. i was pleasantly surprised by this blood dripping follow-up. It was an absolutely blast of a joy ride. With bodily fluids flying in every direction only to be blended by a vomit fest here and there, there was nothing sacred in this funky little follow up. Not for everyone for sure, definitely a must see for those in it for pure fun. The couple times that it did slow down it was so that the art director could flex his muscles. The acting was just ok, but how could it be otherwise when the monsters are driven by a dichotomy of bloodlust and extreme sexual licentiousness. If one were to look for something that was taken seriously, the art direction here was pretty wonderful. Fun stuff. Ashe.
derek

ChronoGrl
11-29-2009, 05:29 AM
Santa's Slay

I watched the whole thing.

LOL - And that's all there is to say about it. At least I didn't turn it off, so it has to be something...

...

Le pacte des loups (Brotherhood of the Wolf) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0237534/)

Merits: Beautiful period piece. Loved the costumes and the characters.

De-Merits: The movie is more of a mystery-thriller than a horror film. Really awful, ridiculous ending. Kinda ruined the experience for me.

Not really sure how it got the praise it got in reviews.

2.5/5.

newb
11-29-2009, 05:37 AM
Santa's Slay

I watched the whole thing.

haha...c'mon....it was kinda fun

Santa's Slay as well

Carriers----not bad

Julie & Julia---don't say it....Meryl Streep does do an excellent job.

_____V_____
11-29-2009, 06:02 AM
Le pacte des loups (Brotherhood of the Wolf)

.....

2.5/5.


:(

*sigh*


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513Z9DQW3BL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Posher778
11-29-2009, 06:32 AM
30 Days of Night- 7/10

roshiq
11-29-2009, 08:25 AM
Decent movie, if you can look past the very shitty ending and some insipid performances.


+the ghost looks lame with poor effects.

Ghostwood (2006)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4011/ghostwood.jpg

>>: C-

The Final Destination (2009)

>>: C

SAW IV & SAW V

almost forget everything about this sequels, so saw them again before watching the latest one.

SAW VI (2009)

Liked the happy ending.:). But I don't know why whether for the acting, set or probably the production value whatever...in some parts it was like watching a B-Movie.

>>: B

Triangle (2009)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6105/triangleg.jpg

A pretty interesting thriller with a circular plot of recurring gruesome events on an abandoned ocean liner. Melissa George was perfect with the lead role.

>>: B+

The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)

http://www.reelviews.net/posterimages/bad_lieutenant.JPG

Not only a Werner Herzog movie, it's also like an original Nicolas Cage film also.

>>: A-

roshiq
11-29-2009, 08:31 AM
Carriers----not bad


Gonna see tonight after watching 2 big European soccer matches on TV.:)

Ferox13
11-29-2009, 08:40 AM
Is The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans really that good?

Has it got a cinema release or is it on DVD?

roshiq
11-29-2009, 08:59 AM
Is The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans really that good?

Has it got a cinema release or is it on DVD?

Though I expected something more at the end but overall I found it that good indeed.
I'm not sure whether it got a theatrical release or not but here it comes out on DVD recently.

ChronoGrl
11-29-2009, 10:41 AM
:(

*sigh*


Dude. How could that ending NOT piss you off??

ChronoGrl
11-29-2009, 03:40 PM
Observe and Report (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1197628/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/observe_and_report1.jpg


I was pretty wary of this film because the reviews were universally polarized... And the reasons given for the poor reviews identified aspects of "Black Comedies" that generally bother me...

...

but

...

Wow.

One of the best character pieces that I have seen. Ever. Black comedy done right (and I don't generally like movies that are coined as "Black Comedies"). Just enough over-the-top comedy combined with muted humor and a truly tragic hero (who is horrible, but at the same time someone you're rooting for). The writing and acting were phenomenal, especially Seth Rogan. I want to recommend this film, but I don't think that it's for everyone. However, for those who'd like it, you'll LOVE it.

4.5/5

fortunato
11-29-2009, 04:45 PM
Observe and Report (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1197628/)

I was pretty wary of this film because the reviews were universally polarized... And the reasons given for the poor reviews identified aspects of "Black Comedies" that generally bother me...

...

but

...

Wow.

One of the best character pieces that I have seen. Ever. Black comedy done right (and I don't generally like movies that are coined as "Black Comedies"). Just enough over-the-top comedy combined with muted humor and a truly tragic hero (who is horrible, but at the same time someone you're rooting for). The writing and acting were phenomenal, especially Seth Rogan. I want to recommend this film, but I don't think that it's for everyone. However, for those who'd like it, you'll LOVE it.

4.5/5


I really enjoyed this too, especially as a comedic take on Taxi Driver.
So like Taxi Driver, this one had a heck of a climax.

massacre man
11-29-2009, 07:52 PM
Observe and Report (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1197628/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/observe_and_report1.jpg


I was pretty wary of this film because the reviews were universally polarized... And the reasons given for the poor reviews identified aspects of "Black Comedies" that generally bother me...

...

but

...

Wow.

One of the best character pieces that I have seen. Ever. Black comedy done right (and I don't generally like movies that are coined as "Black Comedies"). Just enough over-the-top comedy combined with muted humor and a truly tragic hero (who is horrible, but at the same time someone you're rooting for). The writing and acting were phenomenal, especially Seth Rogan. I want to recommend this film, but I don't think that it's for everyone. However, for those who'd like it, you'll LOVE it.

4.5/5

I love it. My favorite Seth Rogen movie by far and I'm a fan.

The Mothman
11-29-2009, 09:50 PM
Ninja Assassin
a cheesy, highly enjoyable film.

siorai
11-30-2009, 09:35 AM
So you didn't think it was a slight step above T3...at all?

T3 has only been surpassed in the category of "big budget movie that sucked complete ass" by Ultraviolet as far as I'm concerned. T3 was such a horrendous movie on all accounts that they could have had Salvation be a T-800 with a rubber Arnie mask reading Dick and Jane books for two hours and it still would have been a masterpiece in comparison to T3. I try to forget that T3 even happened much like Alien: Resurrection.

Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008). After enjoying the first one, my guess was that the second would be horrible. i was pleasantly surprised by this blood dripping follow-up. It was an absolutely blast of a joy ride. With bodily fluids flying in every direction only to be blended by a vomit fest here and there, there was nothing sacred in this funky little follow up. Not for everyone for sure, definitely a must see for those in it for pure fun. The couple times that it did slow down it was so that the art director could flex his muscles. The acting was just ok, but how could it be otherwise when the monsters are driven by a dichotomy of bloodlust and extreme sexual licentiousness. If one were to look for something that was taken seriously, the art direction here was pretty wonderful. Fun stuff. Ashe.
derek

I just watched this last night. Awesome movie. The only downside? If you haven't watched Feast you're going to be kinda lost. I can't wait to watch Feast III now.

zwoti
11-30-2009, 12:42 PM
blown away
i spit on your corpse, i piss on your grave

Elvis_Christ
11-30-2009, 03:27 PM
i spit on your corpse, i piss on your grave

What's that one like?

illdojo
11-30-2009, 04:56 PM
Trick r Treat - 7/10

Finally got to see it. I bought a used copy off eBay. Great fun...Like most have said, it's a great homage to the films that spawned it. It's also gonna be on my "films to watch on Halloween" list.

neverending
12-01-2009, 12:27 AM
Fighter

Basicly a Turkish version of Bend It Like Beckham with kung fu instead of soccer.

It was good though.

psycho d
12-01-2009, 03:55 AM
Zombie Strippers! (2008). Are you kidding me? This had the potential to go either way, and fortunately it went in the direction of B-movie cult classic. With strippers, zombies, a death metal soundtrack, Robert England, and a wayward philosophic social commentary, how could ya go wrong? This was more than just a guilty pleasure, which it definitely was, and if ya can't enjoy a super violent stripper zombie strip tease show to rockin metal then you just aren't enjoying life. Ashe.
d

_____V_____
12-01-2009, 06:29 AM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41bBbbR1Z4L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

A sledgehammer to the senses, is the most apt description for this.

HORRORYOUNG81
12-01-2009, 01:55 PM
Just watched night remake by savini, bloody good fun! Just about to watch feast 3, sick but funny as hell! X

campblood
12-01-2009, 03:05 PM
watched freddy vs jason,friday the 13th parts 3 and 4 as you can tell im a huge jason fan

Straker
12-01-2009, 03:37 PM
Dirty Harry... Just trying to decide whether to watch Magnum Force tonight or tomorrow. :confused:

Elvis_Christ
12-01-2009, 03:46 PM
Flip a coin to decide!

Magnum Force is great but my favourite of the sequels is Sudden Impact.

Straker
12-01-2009, 04:08 PM
Flip a coin to decide!

Magnum Force is great but my favourite of the sequels is Sudden Impact.

No need for the coin, already made my mind up, its going on in a few minuites. :cool:

Now I'm on the sequel though I'll end up going through 'em all so Sudden Impact will get a watch in the next few days too.

_____V_____
12-01-2009, 08:33 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rqRmhF9vL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Liked it quite a bit. Thanks, Chrono.

Rayne
12-01-2009, 09:04 PM
We are currently watching Open Graves...It's kinda like an evil Jumanji...The game board is made from the skin and bones of a witch who was tortured and burned to death during the Spanish Inquisition...The people who play, die in fairly interesting ways...The person who wins gets one wish granted to them, but only after they have passed the game onto the next person, basicly condemning them to death...It's pretty good, or at least 'not bad'...I like it.

Elvis_Christ
12-01-2009, 09:09 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rqRmhF9vL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Liked it quite a bit. Thanks, Chrono.

Man that flick sucked. I was hoping for something more voodoo themed/orientated but this was just Hostel in Mexico. Sick to death of that tired shit.

_____V_____
12-01-2009, 09:54 PM
Man that flick sucked. I was hoping for something more voodoo themed/orientated but this was just Hostel in Mexico. Sick to death of that tired shit.

The cover does give that impression (of being voodoo themed). And the ending lacked substance. But I liked the story. It was certainly better than Hostel and Turistas. Not bad for an After Dark selection.

fortunato
12-01-2009, 10:35 PM
Pontypool (2008)

For the first 50 minutes or so, it really draws you in; more than a reimagining or revisiting of a genre (zombie), but something that strives to work outside of it. It generates great tension and incredible curiosity, both increasing exponentially for the (like I said) first 50 or so minutes. Then, it kind of melts into a sloppiness of half-baked intellect and genre conventions. Even so, it still remains interesting throughout. Definitely worth a watch for some fresh ideas, great pacing, and solid performances.

roshiq
12-02-2009, 12:44 AM
Carriers (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/carriers/carriers_smallposter.jpg

Nothing new but it's okay & pretty slow paced.

>>: C+

Funny People (2009)

A bit serious "funny" drama. Liked it.

>>: B

The House of the Devil (2009)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9001/hotd4.jpg

From the vintage opening title to the end, it captures the mood so well that if anyone see this movie without knowing its time of release then there is a good chance to believe that it was actually shot in the 80s!
Other than that it's a slow burning horror of "80's" that bit falls down by taking too long on build up the tension or any solid shocker punch. The first 70 minutes leave you feeling unease, like the inevitable is coming...yet it's only a question of when. But when the end begins, it all kicks off...fairly graphic & twisted.
Overall, this is a good homage to the late 70's & 80's horror films. I liked the effort of showing the essence of what horror once was, and trying to give a kind of authenticity of the genre for a treat unseen for the last twenty years.

>>: B

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/anchor_bay/beyond_a_reasonable_doubt/beyondareasonabledoubt_smallposter.jpg

Not bad but predictable thriller. Liked to see the original one.

>>: B-

psycho d
12-02-2009, 04:22 AM
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006). Another Eastwood masterpiece, this one truly felt as if it were told from an eastern point of view. There was a little westernization to it, but maybe that can be forgiven if the commander of the island was in reality a little sympathetic to the west. Either way, the acting was splendid, the war scenes powerful, and the direction wonderful. The story itself was well crafted. Ashe.
derek

urgeok2
12-02-2009, 05:31 AM
New Moon.

I dont hate this series - and i'm not crazy about it.
It did a good job with the book, condensing the excruciatingly boring parts and focusing on the 'important' plot points to move what was a terrible story along as best as it could.

i enjoyed the Volari - i'm looking forward to seeing more of these guys.

but as far as all the hate New Moon gets .. whatever - its a kiddie romance series. My kid likes it - so it's something the whole family can go to together.

i couldnt care less if vampires sparkled, shoot lasers from their eyes, or shit diamonds.

cheebacheeba
12-02-2009, 05:38 AM
Fido.
Interesting...watchable.

Final Destination 4 or whatever it's called...
Pretty crap, but then so was 3 IMO, the atmosphere the series had died with the concluding scene of the second one.

urgeok2
12-02-2009, 05:40 AM
Fido.
Interesting...watchable.

.


i thought that movie accomplished something really special.

they did an amazing job with the retro look and feel - especially for a low budget canadian flick

neverending
12-02-2009, 06:45 AM
i thought that movie accomplished something really special.

they did an amazing job with the retro look and feel - especially for a low budget canadian flick

I agree. Camp is actually very hard to do well, and they nailed it. And Billy Connelly was great.

neverending
12-02-2009, 06:47 AM
Mulberry Street.

I thought this was very well done. Lots of action. Good characterizations.

newb
12-02-2009, 08:18 AM
Miner's Massacre...Richard Lynch, Karen Black nor John Phillip Law could save this POS.

On Fearnet

massacre man
12-02-2009, 08:46 AM
New Moon.

I dont hate this series - and i'm not crazy about it.
It did a good job with the book, condensing the excruciatingly boring parts and focusing on the 'important' plot points to move what was a terrible story along as best as it could.

i enjoyed the Volari - i'm looking forward to seeing more of these guys.

but as far as all the hate New Moon gets .. whatever - its a kiddie romance series. My kid likes it - so it's something the whole family can go to together.

i couldnt care less if vampires sparkled, shoot lasers from their eyes, or shit diamonds.

Do they shit diamonds? I'll see it if they shit diamonds.

ferretchucker
12-02-2009, 01:07 PM
Pet Semetary A

Paranormal Activity C

This film should be called No Activity. Slow build up, many loose ends and questions left unanswered. I understand we're meant to be clueless like them, but certain things like the flaming Ouija board didn't really need to be in there. Made worse by the constant screaming of nearby girls at every bump and creak (coughing on purpose at times of suspense was fun :D). The only bit worth watching is the last ten minutes, which is the only reason it reached as high as a C.

VampiricClown
12-02-2009, 03:39 PM
The Wizard Of Gore (1970)

http://i50.tinypic.com/rsbwx2.jpg

Enjoyed every minute of this twisted gore-fest.

Elvis_Christ
12-02-2009, 04:00 PM
The Wizard of Gore is great! Have you seen She-Devils on Wheels? That flick was a fuckin' blast.


The cover does give that impression (of being voodoo themed). And the ending lacked substance. But I liked the story. It was certainly better than Hostel and Turistas. Not bad for an After Dark selection.

I enjoyed it for awhile till it went down that same ol' path. I wish writers/directors would give that shit a rest.

VampiricClown
12-02-2009, 04:12 PM
The Wizard of Gore is great! Have you seen She-Devils on Wheels? That flick was a fuckin' blast.

Not yet. I just added it to my list.

Thanks for the recommendation.

The Mothman
12-02-2009, 04:28 PM
Mulberry Street.

I thought this was very well done. Lots of action. Good characterizations.

Im a fan of that one myself. quite the twist!

ChronoGrl
12-02-2009, 05:57 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rqRmhF9vL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Liked it quite a bit. Thanks, Chrono.

Glad you liked it. I actually thought it was significantly smarter than Hostel and Touristas... It's not just a teen slasher movie (though it starts off that way)... It evolves into this cop-story thriller that treads a fantastic line between real and surreal... I loved how it captured the whole mood of the town and the fear of the cult... Brilliantly done. A pure surprise and absolutely raw.

cheebacheeba
12-02-2009, 07:10 PM
i thought that movie accomplished something really special.

they did an amazing job with the retro look and feel - especially for a low budget canadian flick

Can't argue that, felt very authentic. That, and they managed to throw together a GOOD zombie tale without a death a minute.

VampiricClown
12-02-2009, 07:14 PM
Beyond Evil (1980)

http://i49.tinypic.com/2dv2vt5.jpg

Extremely slow film...

The Mothman
12-02-2009, 08:29 PM
The Antichrist


.....what the fuck?

cheebacheeba
12-03-2009, 03:01 AM
Hi mothman, Hi.

psycho d
12-03-2009, 03:44 AM
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007). This one seemed to get some pretty good reviews, but it was only ok at best (that's being very generous). Gore hounds will be pleased as it is pretty gruesome, but to little effect. The storyline, even with a totally different premise, was almost the same as the first one. While there were at least a couple of tense moments in the first one, this one feels pretty flat. It was at least a bit of fun watching Henry Rollins play a total stereotypical hero, but only because Rollins is awesome. For those that want a Hollywood feeling DTV splatterfest then it may be great, but for true horror fans there was not much here but gallons of blood. Ashe.
derek

Ferox13
12-03-2009, 04:55 AM
http://www.posteritati.com/jpg/B3/BOYS%20IN%20COMP%20C%201SH%20A.JPG

Excellent Nam movie - Influenced by Mash (and the absurdy of war) and an obvious influence on the later FULL METAL JACKET (Hell, Lee Ermey is even a drill Sergent in it(as he was in real life).

Stand out performance from Stan Shaw as the street wise platoon(?) leader and Michael Lembeck as the Italian ladies man from Brooklyn..

Well worth checking out..

newb
12-03-2009, 08:06 AM
http://www.posteritati.com/jpg/B3/BOYS%20IN%20COMP%20C%201SH%20A.JPG

Excellent Nam movie - Influenced by Mash (and the absurdy of war) and an obvious influence on the later FULL METAL JACKET (Hell, Lee Ermey is even a drill Sergent in it(as he was in real life).

Stand out performance from Stan Shaw as the street wise platoon(?) leader and Michael Lembeck as the Italian ladies man from Brooklyn..

Well worth checking out..

a drive-in favorite "back in the day".

roshiq
12-03-2009, 09:35 AM
The Canyon (2009)

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6969/canyone.jpg

Pretty common & predictable.

>>: C

Killer's Kiss (1955)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/00/138700.jpg

A dazzling film noir thriller piece from young Stanley Kubrick, his 2nd feature film. Beautiful camera works gives a nice preview & lends considerable insight of his later classics for sure.

>>: B+

urgeok2
12-03-2009, 10:32 AM
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn268/wilchan888/Blu-Ray%20Discs/WallaceGromitamatterofloafanddeath.jpg

VampiricClown
12-03-2009, 10:06 PM
Demon Under Glass (2002)

http://i46.tinypic.com/vq5js4.jpg

Very underrated vampire flick....

neverending
12-04-2009, 01:38 AM
Borderland.

Above Average. Some trite elements to the storyline, but otherwise good.

newb
12-04-2009, 04:27 AM
Borderland

thought it was going to be a Hostel rip-off-----not so much. Worth a watch and based on a true story [ some elements anyway ]

on Fearnet

psycho d
12-04-2009, 04:49 AM
Forbidden Games (1952). Nothing short of brilliant, this French classic captures the essence of children forced to come to terms with death. More than that, this films captures the innocent egocentricity of childhood, if not its essence in entirety. Juxtaposed with this is the absurd and trite world of adults, whose shenanigans are more silly than any games the children might play. The acting is great, and the children are nothing short of remarkable. The film's title is misleading, so let me say that the forbidden games are not of a sexual nature, which may keep some people from venturing out to enjoying this must-see classic. On a side note, this movie was originally shot as a movie short, but was then made to stand on its own and had to have more footage shot a year later. Imagine the director cringing to keep his child actors from looking looking that much older. Ashe.
derek

cheebacheeba
12-04-2009, 07:43 AM
Zombieland.
Liked it more'n I thought I would.

Angra
12-04-2009, 10:49 AM
"In 3 Tagen bist du tot" 6-7/10

Decent german "slasher".

siorai
12-04-2009, 01:43 PM
Noise (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425308/).

It just happened to be on tv while I was in the middle of waxing my snowboards. Pretty good movie actually. Tim Robbins plays a man who just can't take the noise of car alarms, burglar alarms, etc and take matters into his own hands. Very funny and I'm pretty sure that at some point, everyone has felt like doing exactly what he does.

Ferox13
12-04-2009, 02:10 PM
Noise (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425308/).

It just happened to be on tv while I was in the middle of waxing my snowboards. Pretty good movie actually. Tim Robbins plays a man who just can't take the noise of car alarms, burglar alarms, etc and take matters into his own hands. Very funny and I'm pretty sure that at some point, everyone has felt like doing exactly what he does.

I would suggest getting a computer with GOOGLE on it....

I put your post into it and it came up with the Tim Robbins film - how hard is that..

I spelled 'google' correct if you need help putting it into your search engine..

:)

urgeok2
12-04-2009, 06:11 PM
planet 51

stupid unorigional story
terrible dialogue and voicework

but absolutely gorgeous as far as the design and animation goes.
50's retro with an alien twist (based on the circle)

Ferox13
12-05-2009, 01:06 AM
http://i.imagehost.org/0139/MPW-39150.jpg

Absolutely amazing film - when i recover from the effects I'll write a proper review...

Put my faith back in to cheesey 80's horror and Irish priests.

Ferox13
12-05-2009, 01:16 AM
OH also watched Paranormal Activity yesterday.

It was decent enough for what it was and built up well but was totally ruined by fuckers in the cinema who can't keep quiet for 90mins. The lack of music really compacted this too...

I was fuming when i left the cinema.

urgeok2
12-05-2009, 04:13 AM
OH also watched Paranormal Activity yesterday.

It was decent enough for what it was and built up well but was totally ruined by fuckers in the cinema who can't keep quiet for 90mins. The lack of music really compacted this too...

I was fuming when i left the cinema.


i had the same problem

saw it at 3:30 in the afternoon - thought the theatre would be quiet.

had a line of about 8 20 year olds behind me that were talking and making noise...

2 girls in front of me looking at pictures on their camera phone and talking,

and an over the hill biker couple 5 seats to my left where the old skank was complaining about the film not being scary for the entire movie.

still loved the movie - but the experience sucked

psycho d
12-05-2009, 04:36 AM
Midnight Cowboy (1969). There is no really great story per say here, but instead a realistc snapshop of a couple of schmucks trying to get by in the squalid New York of the 60s. The acting was superb, with Voight and Hoffman complementing each other perfectly. This is a tale of a codependent friendship born of naivete and deceit. The direction was awesome, with appropriate uses of flashback and fantasies to help establish the inner character of each of our antiheroes. Definitely not a feel good flick, this is one of the best movies made in its time, if not one of the best ever made. Ashe.
derek

Rayne
12-05-2009, 06:40 AM
Pontypool (2008)

For the first 50 minutes or so, it really draws you in; more than a reimagining or revisiting of a genre (zombie), but something that strives to work outside of it. It generates great tension and incredible curiosity, both increasing exponentially for the (like I said) first 50 or so minutes. Then, it kind of melts into a sloppiness of half-baked intellect and genre conventions. Even so, it still remains interesting throughout. Definitely worth a watch for some fresh ideas, great pacing, and solid performances.

We are watching this right now, because of your post :p

We're about halfway into it, and I have to ask you if you've seen 'Dead Air' (with Bill Mosely)...We watched Dead Air last week, and so far it is extremely similar to Pontypool...Honestly, I like Dead Air more, so far...If you haven't watched it, check it out.

Ferox13
12-05-2009, 07:46 AM
I prefered Pontypool but i wasn't mad about the wierd explanation (though it was origianl) - the DJ in Pontypool reminded me so much of Lance Hendrikson.

Ferox13
12-05-2009, 09:30 AM
i had the same problem

saw it at 3:30 in the afternoon - thought the theatre would be quiet.

had a line of about 8 20 year olds behind me that were talking and making noise...

2 girls in front of me looking at pictures on their camera phone and talking,

and an over the hill biker couple 5 seats to my left where the old skank was complaining about the film not being scary for the entire movie.

still loved the movie - but the experience sucked

I am pretty even tempered but I imagine if i ever go to jail it will be over an incident in a cinema :-)

urgeok2
12-05-2009, 09:49 AM
I prefered Pontypool but i wasn't mad about the wierd explanation (though it was origianl) - the DJ in Pontypool reminded me so much of Lance Hendrikson.


the director is bruce macdonald - a canadian treasure. i love his films (although i havent seen this one yet (but i do own it)

the actor stephen mchattie (sp ?) reminds me of frank gorshin

here's bruce from a couply of years a go with a pair of goofs.
(he was promoting pontypool at the time)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/urgeok/festival%20of%20fear/2008/DSC_4572.jpg

ferretchucker
12-05-2009, 10:12 AM
Paranormal Activity.

Should be called no activity, seriously, this film was so dull for the most part it was unbelievable. Think of a Blair Witch project set in Suburbia in order to make more people stay awake at night. However, on the other hand, it's particularly good for such a small budget. However, I don't think it'll survive long alongside some of the big wigs.

Ferox13
12-05-2009, 10:34 AM
Cool pic..

Loks like some one else they thought they looked similar:

http://jimjamesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/stephen_mchattie-lance_henriksen.jpg

bruce macdonald looks alot like Ray Winstone.

Guy on the left looks like a young Brad Pitt but dreamier....

What else has the director done that worth checking out (or where should I start)?

FC - the film did amazing at the box office (especially considering the budget) - I thought it was pretty good but much like Blair Witch I can't see much replay value..

Despare
12-05-2009, 04:49 PM
Paranormal Activity.

Should be called no activity, seriously, this film was so dull for the most part it was unbelievable. Think of a Blair Witch project set in Suburbia in order to make more people stay awake at night. However, on the other hand, it's particularly good for such a small budget. However, I don't think it'll survive long alongside some of the big wigs.


Paranormal Activity C

This film should be called No Activity. Slow build up, many loose ends and questions left unanswered. I understand we're meant to be clueless like them, but certain things like the flaming Ouija board didn't really need to be in there. Made worse by the constant screaming of nearby girls at every bump and creak (coughing on purpose at times of suspense was fun :D). The only bit worth watching is the last ten minutes, which is the only reason it reached as high as a C.


Watched it twice?

Straker
12-05-2009, 05:13 PM
American Splendor. Quality film. Stylish and entertaining with some great acting on display. :cool:

roshiq
12-05-2009, 09:44 PM
Summer's Moon (2009)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/31/2666431.jpg

>>: C-

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

Disappointed with the ending.

>>: B-


Dread (2009)

http://www.horror.com/php/uploads/2358_thumb.jpg

Three college students producing a documentary on the true nature of fear are slowly drawn into a world of nightmares when one member of the group begins exploiting the phobias of his fellow participants in hopes of seeking salvation from his own dark obsession.

As it is already selected for 2010's HORRORFEST 4, I should say this is going to be a great entry in compare to those "films to die for" of recent years. As on directorial debut Anthony DiBlasi pretty impressively adapted Clive Barker's short story of the same title. Pretty slick, dark & twisted, I liked it. The ensemble cast also delivered adequate performance that was needed.

Recommended.

>>: B+

missmacabre
12-05-2009, 11:26 PM
I Know Who Killed Me.

Boring as hell, I only kept watching cause of my amputee fetish. Even that was lacking, what with the crazy artificial limbs and Lindsay Lohan being grossly Kate Moss, cocaine chic, skinny.

Rayne
12-06-2009, 02:11 AM
Dread (2009)

http://www.horror.com/php/uploads/2358_thumb.jpg
Oh, I NEED to see this! Thanks for posting it...And thanks for reminding me that I also still need to watch Clive Barker's Book of Blood

I just watched Identity for the second time...It's really good.

Despare
12-06-2009, 02:41 AM
Rocky

I always forget how good this movie actually is, I wonder why I don't give it enough credit. :confused:

psycho d
12-06-2009, 04:45 AM
Maniac! (1980). With the exception of some of the worst acting that i have seen in a while, this was actually a great movie. The lead character, played by Joe Spinell, was chilling in its portrayal of a madman. Told from the point of view of the killer, we get to hear some of the inner dialogue that this psycho intrigues in, and this was probably more frightening than the actual kills. There are plenty of great gore scenes, especially for its time, with of course the one infamous scene that is still pretty shocking. The sound track was perfectly over the top, the direction was fine, and the camera work was splendidly playful. All in all a good time for the dedicated sicko. Ashe.
derek

cheebacheeba
12-06-2009, 08:26 AM
District b13: Ultimatum
It was ok, but not as good as the first IMO, storyline might've been slightly better but something just wasn't as "fun" in this one, I think the fight choreography was better in the first.
If there's a double pack I'd probably buy it.
If you liked the first, this is a decent follow up - cool music too.

VampiricClown
12-06-2009, 09:33 AM
Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy (2004)

Crazy Japanese madness....

Angra
12-06-2009, 09:54 AM
Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy (2004)

Crazy Japanese madness....


So why do you post it here?..... punk!..

urgeok2
12-06-2009, 10:47 AM
What else has the director done that worth checking out (or where should I start)?
..


Hard Core Logo ... the punk version of spinal tap.

also

Highway 61

and

Roadkill

and then - everything else

VampiricClown
12-06-2009, 11:18 AM
So why do you post it here?..... punk!..

Because it's my "Last Seen Movie"....And it's so weird, it needs a general post...

....And I wasn't aware that there was a thread for recent seen Japanese films. Rarely visit that section of the site.

massacre man
12-06-2009, 11:18 AM
Went to my friend's where he was showing off his fancy new TV. Watched Drag Me To Hell on Blu-Ray and The Host

Angra
12-06-2009, 11:23 AM
Because it's my "Last Seen Movie"....And it's so weird, it needs a general post...

....And I wasn't aware that there was a thread for recent seen Japanese films. Rarely visit that section of the site.

Well start to... punk!!


That way you may actually reach somebody who cares.

VampiricClown
12-06-2009, 11:23 AM
Well start to... punk!!


That way you may actually reach somebody who cares.

Like you?...

Angra
12-06-2009, 11:39 AM
Like you?...


Yes maybe.

What could be more important? :cool:

massacre man
12-06-2009, 11:47 AM
Oh, saw The Road the other night too.

Angra
12-06-2009, 01:08 PM
"Joshua tree" 3/10

Worst entry i've seen in a very long time.


Man, i really envy Dolph's diate choises. But he really need a good agent..

newb
12-06-2009, 06:35 PM
Public Enemies...found it kind of boring....not a bad movie...just didn't bowl me over.

cheebacheeba
12-06-2009, 11:16 PM
Futurama - Benders game.
I haven't seen any of the feature length futuramas aside from this one so I'm not sure ow it rates. It was alright, fairly entertaining - though episodes of the show have exceeded it IMO.

roshiq
12-07-2009, 02:45 AM
Pop Skull (2007)

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8748/popskull.jpg

A very slow moving experimental Indie Horror that tells the story of Daniel, a pill addict utterly lost in a post breakup depression and struggling to maintain a fragile hold on reality and confused whether the visions he keeps catching sight of are actual ghosts or simple creations of his altered mind. The dark tone & atmosphere of the film sometimes able to delivered creepy & disturbing substances that are resulted from Daniel’s series of hallucinations & nightmares. Though this little dull weird flick definitely not for everyone but I think overall the effort is appreciable.

>>: C+

Leatherfaceuk
12-07-2009, 03:16 AM
will check out that pop skull tonight, mate said it was pretty decent also.

Seems like the kind of movie id like:).

psycho d
12-07-2009, 04:22 AM
Pulp Fiction (1994). This movie gets better every year. i almost forgot just how awesome the dialogue was. Ashe.
derek

cheebacheeba
12-07-2009, 06:44 AM
Inglorious Basterds...honestly, I don't see the big deal...wasn't a bad watch, but I could do without this featuring in my collection.

urgeok2
12-07-2009, 07:18 AM
Celluloid Horror

a doc about a vancouver native struggling to make an annual horror film festival a success.

pretty interesting.

Ferox13
12-07-2009, 09:49 AM
http://www.jazzexcursion.com/pictures/az_49648_Unforgivable%20Blackness%20The%20Rise%20a nd%20Fall%20of%20Jack%20Johnson%20%28Score%29_Wynt on%20Marsalis.jpg

Excellent though overly long (214 min) documentry about Jack Johnson...

Also watched
Hell's Angel: Mother Teresa by Christopher Hitchens - As suspected Hitchens annoyed the shit out of me..

_____V_____
12-07-2009, 10:57 AM
DSL was out for 5 days so I got to check out a lot of films...


2012 - Stunning visuals, weak direction and characters. Wtf Cusack?


Feast 2 - Seemed like some of the gore scenes were forcefully put in, just for the sake of being "gorific" (the monster-dissection one).
And the whole "baby-rescue" scene was really poor in taste IMO. Cant forgive the makers to have put this sequence into the film. It could have done without it.
On a side note, Jenny Wade has a really nice ass.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/SkwirlForum/Topic%20Art/Feast_2_8.jpg

Looking forward to checking more of that soon.


Intruder - Always love this. Some of my favorite kills in this one.


A Night at the Roxbury - A guilty pleasure. Always loved it.


The Neverending Story - One of my all-time faves.


Flight of the Navigator - See above.


30 Days of Night - Great story, weak climax. Sort of like an anti-climatic ending really. For a strong villain, he went down rather "tamely". But still it kept my interest alive throughout so I am pretty keen on checking out where the sequel goes.


Dead Space: Downfall - Loved this.

Ferox13
12-07-2009, 11:54 AM
Feast 2 - Seemed like some of the gore scenes were forcefully put in, just for the sake of being "gorific" (the monster-dissection one).
And the whole "baby-rescue" scene was really poor in taste IMO. Cant forgive the makers to have put this sequence into the film. It could have done without it.


In fairness the whole series prides its self on poor taste - the baby scene was pretty funny.

siorai
12-07-2009, 12:55 PM
Feast 2 - Seemed like some of the gore scenes were forcefully put in, just for the sake of being "gorific" (the monster-dissection one).
And the whole "baby-rescue" scene was really poor in taste IMO. Cant forgive the makers to have put this sequence into the film. It could have done without it.

But the extended "everyone gets a facial from a corpse" scene was Oscar-worthy cinema right? You obviously don't "get" the Feast movies at all. The movies are basically an hour and a half each of gore scenes loosely held together by a "plot" just for the sake of being gory and over the top stupid fun. You're meant to nitpick and analyze the plot and thematic devices used in the film about as much as you should for a porno. Oddly enough all the films in question involve an inordinate amount of flying semen...

Leatherfaceuk
12-07-2009, 01:00 PM
halloween 3 season of the witch.

one of my favorite movies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIHUv2ooG38

phantomstranger
12-07-2009, 02:35 PM
"Black Dynamite"

Hysterically funny spoof of the black action movies of the '70's. This film hits the nail on the head perfectly. The funniest film I've seen in years.

urgeok2
12-07-2009, 02:39 PM
But the extended "everyone gets a facial from a corpse" scene was Oscar-worthy cinema right? You obviously don't "get" the Feast movies at all. The movies are basically an hour and a half each of gore scenes loosely held together by a "plot" just for the sake of being gory and over the top stupid fun. You're meant to nitpick and analyze the plot and thematic devices used in the film about as much as you should for a porno. Oddly enough all the films in question involve an inordinate amount of flying semen...




i 'get' the feast films.

i understand perfectly that the sole point of these films were to lampoon the genre and push the envelope of bad taste as far as possible.

in the fisrt film it succeeded. it felt fresh and fun.
the second film felt like it was made by giggling school boys trying to offend their grandparents.

i get what they were doing - but an endless string of gross out set pieces designed to offend (and aimed at a demographic that have already seen it all) collapsed on itself, taking me out of the movie completely.

feast 2 was the iceage 2 of horror films.

more isnt always better.

Greg_
12-07-2009, 08:46 PM
The Haunting (1963). Freaking brilliant. AMAZING camera work.

roshiq
12-07-2009, 09:34 PM
The Blackout (2009)

http://www.filmsnmovies.com/media/thumbs/2666.jpg

>>: D+


Julie & Julia (2009)

Pretty sweet & delicious!

>>: B+

Død snø [Dead Snow] (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/ifc_films/dead_snow/deadsnow_smallposter.jpg

>>: B-


"Black Dynamite"

Hysterically funny spoof of the black action movies of the '70's. This film hits the nail on the head perfectly. The funniest film I've seen in years.

Gonna watch it tonight. :)

Angra
12-07-2009, 10:11 PM
The Blackout (2009)

http://www.filmsnmovies.com/media/thumbs/2666.jpg

>>: D+




http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/feast.jpg

neverending
12-07-2009, 11:27 PM
Blood Games

Basically "A League of Their Own" meets "I Spit On Your Grave."

In the deep South an all female baseball team wins a game against a bunch of good ol' boys. Don't ask. Just accept it. Of course they can't be allowed to live for embarressing them like that...

Silly and stupid as you'd expect. Enjoyable for those that appreciate such things.

Ferox13
12-08-2009, 12:53 AM
Blood Games

Basically "A League of Their Own" meets "I Spit On Your Grave."

In the deep South an all female baseball team wins a game against a bunch of good ol' boys. Don't ask. Just accept it. Of course they can't be allowed to live for embarressing them like that...

Silly and stupid as you'd expect. Enjoyable for those that appreciate such things.

Damn I have to see this now..

Leatherfaceuk
12-08-2009, 02:36 AM
Slumber party massacre 2, i had remember seeing it a while ago but i forgot how funny it was.

psycho d
12-08-2009, 04:09 AM
Lunacy (2005). This Czech flick by Jan Svankmajer has it all: it's dark, blasphemous, disturbing, funny, and philosophic. This is Jan's notion of a horror film, but it is much more than just that. Blending elements of Poe and Sade, Jan uses them to put together a wonderful study of the treatment of insanity and then uses it to make a statement about society itself. His use of stop motion animation here brilliantly reveals the insanity that comes seeping out of the woodwork after each ludicrous scene. The acting was great, though some may find the "looking into the camera" scenes a little weird. With great direction, wonderful camera work, wild animation (tongues crawling in and out of beer glasses, sans owners), disturbing imagery (loved the view from outside of the horse buggy), like i said, this one has it all. Ashe.
derek

_____V_____
12-08-2009, 05:18 AM
In fairness the whole series prides its self on poor taste - the baby scene was pretty funny.

Yep, the first one was loaded with plenty of black humor. The second one went into overload mode, which made it look much inferior. The black guy wasnt funny. People might have laughed out loud at his antics, I didn't. Some of the gags were real eye-rollers. The first one is one of my modern-day faves, this one left a lot to be desired.

But the extended "everyone gets a facial from a corpse" scene was Oscar-worthy cinema right? You obviously don't "get" the Feast movies at all. The movies are basically an hour and a half each of gore scenes loosely held together by a "plot" just for the sake of being gory and over the top stupid fun. You're meant to nitpick and analyze the plot and thematic devices used in the film about as much as you should for a porno. Oddly enough all the films in question involve an inordinate amount of flying semen...

(re-reading my own post) I dont think I mentioned any oscar worthy stuff?

And yes, I really don't "get" the Feast movies at all. Tsk tsk...poor me. :rolleyes:


i 'get' the feast films.

i understand perfectly that the sole point of these films were to lampoon the genre and push the envelope of bad taste as far as possible.

in the fisrt film it succeeded. it felt fresh and fun.
the second film felt like it was made by giggling school boys trying to offend their grandparents.

i get what they were doing - but an endless string of gross out set pieces designed to offend (and aimed at a demographic that have already seen it all) collapsed on itself, taking me out of the movie completely.

feast 2 was the iceage 2 of horror films.

more isnt always better.

My exact thoughts. Thanks, Urge.

ferretchucker
12-08-2009, 07:37 AM
Watched it twice?

Bad memory. Got so used to saying the first line it stuck there...

Despare
12-08-2009, 11:09 AM
Bad memory. Got so used to saying the first line it stuck there...

You just thought it was so clever you used it twice. ;)

rockyx
12-08-2009, 03:42 PM
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. That movie was all kinds of funk so I need to watch it again.

Elvis_Christ
12-08-2009, 03:47 PM
Cat In The Brain

Bit of a mess really but I enjoyed it.

Another State Of Mind

Awesome! If you're into 80s HC you've gotta check this out.

_____V_____
12-08-2009, 07:41 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vFtLjVhmL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Loved it so I am tossing it a rec.

Watch this film - Elvis, Chrono, Return, Urge, Newb, NE, Doc, Fortunato, Rayne.

neverending
12-08-2009, 11:59 PM
Desperado.


Great film.

cheebacheeba
12-09-2009, 12:59 AM
2012
Not bad for what it was, some pretty cool effects here and there. Performances were average, but yeah it was an ok watch.

roshiq
12-09-2009, 01:00 AM
Black Dynamite (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/apparition/black_dynamite/blackdynamite_smallearly.jpg

Dynamite!....Dynamite!

A Superb Spoof! An explosive of comedy that will definitely burst you into tears of fun! Plenty of hilarious lines & scenes that will keep you laughing even after it ends.

Highly Recommended! If you haven't seen it yet...give it a watch asap.

>>: A-


2012 (2009)

Almost this year's another Transformers 2!

>>: C-

psycho d
12-09-2009, 03:54 AM
Unleashed (2005). Expecting a slightly dramatic fight flick, instead i was treated to a great story with some occasionally great fight scenes. Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, and Morgan Freeman put forth some pretty strong performances, with Hoskins role as a mob thug made believably vile. The audio was awesome, with the fight sounds painfully believable. The cinematography was first rate as well. The story itself was good. Overall this was a pretty darned good flick. Ashe.
d

psycho d
12-09-2009, 04:15 AM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vFtLjVhmL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Loved it so I am tossing it a rec.

Watch this film - Elvis, Chrono, Return, Urge, Newb, NE, Doc, Fortunato, Rayne.

Loved it too so i will act as seconds to this rec.
d

Elvis_Christ
12-09-2009, 10:18 AM
Beyond The Darkness

Gotta love those weirdo families dontcha. Enjoyed this one especially for the twisted shit but as far as the D'Amato stuff I've watched nothing's topped Absurd.

The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto

Some nice throwbacks to Ralph Bakshi's work but this was a little disappointing and could've been funnier. Still there's some great scenes here and there and I'll be checking out the sequels as i suspect they'll get better and more OTT.

The_Return
12-09-2009, 02:09 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vFtLjVhmL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Loved it so I am tossing it a rec.

Watch this film - Elvis, Chrono, Return, Urge, Newb, NE, Doc, Fortunato, Rayne.

Caught a screening of this at the Festival of Fear this summer...great stuff. I can see it rubbing a lot of people the wrong way, but I was really impressed. I'll 3rd the rec on this one for sure.

ChronoGrl
12-09-2009, 04:38 PM
Caught a screening of this at the Festival of Fear this summer...great stuff. I can see it rubbing a lot of people the wrong way, but I was really impressed. I'll 3rd the rec on this one for sure.

Based on what I've read about it in Rue Morgue, I'm REALLY concerned that it'll rub me the wrong way.

That being said, it's getting good reviews and since you three have recommended it, I have to see it now. It's on Netflix Instant. Thanks for the rec, guys.

The_Return
12-09-2009, 06:35 PM
Based on what I've read about it in Rue Morgue, I'm REALLY concerned that it'll rub me the wrong way.

That being said, it's getting good reviews and since you three have recommended it, I have to see it now. It's on Netflix Instant. Thanks for the rec, guys.

I think you'll be able to appreciate it. Might not be your favourite movie ever, but you'd definitely find something to like about it.

fortunato
12-09-2009, 09:15 PM
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Loved it so I am tossing it a rec.

Watch this film - Elvis, Chrono, Return, Urge, Newb, NE, Doc, Fortunato, Rayne.

Great! Thanks for the rec, V.
I'll check it out as soon as possible.

Ferox13
12-10-2009, 12:56 AM
Unleashed (2005). Expecting a slightly dramatic fight flick, instead i was treated to a great story with some occasionally great fight scenes. Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, and Morgan Freeman put forth some pretty strong performances, with Hoskins role as a mob thug made believably vile. The audio was awesome, with the fight sounds painfully believable. The cinematography was first rate as well. The story itself was good. Overall this was a pretty darned good flick. Ashe.
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Yeah I expected a kinda unstylised approach to this - I thought (for some reason) it would be a realistic 'underground/bareknuckle' fight scenes - not a Bloodsport kung fu extravaganza (ie the swimming pool bit)...

Once I got over that I did enjoy the better than average story and acting..

roshiq
12-10-2009, 02:01 AM
The Box (2009)

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Based on a beautiful short story of Richard Matheson that already has been adapted for an episode of the Twilight Zone TV series and I think that's the best way to treat such a simple & effective supernatural tale. But when director like Richard Kelly go for a celluloid treatment then you can guess how it can be turns out. Somewhat the original Twilight Zone episode is played out within the first hour, followed by further events that turned it into a X-Files type of sci-fi mystery thriller. But in this case, it's quite slowly developed and not that much confusing weird piece as Kelly's earlier work like Donnie Darko was and in the same way it isn't that much interesting at all. Overall, it's not a bad or very average movie but surely not as good as I expected.

>>: B-

Ferox13
12-10-2009, 03:13 AM
I thought it would be terrible _ I might check it out afterall..(maybe with a few ciders :-)

http://www.vampyres-online.com/images/alt_norliss_tapes_big.jpg

Dan Curtis directed piolt for an illfated TV series - very similar to Curtis' earlier produced/directed Kolchak films....Very similar themes - a writer investigates the supernatural, stories told in flash back back etc..

Despite poor make acting, scares and make up there is something charming about this show/film. Unfortunally, protagonist David Norliss is has no where near the lovabilty of the rogue reporter Carl Kolchak..

Pity the series was never picked up...

Did any one see the new Kolchak series made about 4 years ago? is it any good?

Straker
12-10-2009, 05:48 AM
The Great Outdoors- One of John Candy's best.

Black Orpheus- Didn't think this would be my sort of thing, but I really enjoyed it.

psycho d
12-10-2009, 06:00 AM
Pi: Faith in Chaos (1998). Though many would disagree, i loved this shoestring offering from Aronovsky. The acting was awesome, and the unobtrusive ethnic diversity was a welcome change. The direction and writing were fantastic, and while the editing might be a little MTVesque, it was done with high style in what would become an Aronovsky trademark. Though a little harsh, the black and white film here was incredible. The symbolism was pretty effective, but at times too abstruse for me. The story itself was of a genius' downward spiral (couldn't help myself) into madness as he uses mathematics to unlock the secret of the universe. With antagonists both without and within, this was definitely a clinching intellectual thriller. Ashe.
derek

Ferox13
12-10-2009, 06:56 AM
Pi is an excelelnt film..

cheebacheeba
12-10-2009, 07:43 AM
Funny People.
Not bad, not great...quite long.

Dante'sInferno
12-10-2009, 08:15 AM
Eraserhead.

newb
12-10-2009, 09:56 AM
BRUTAL MASSACRE : A COMEDY

worth a rental just for Gunner Hansen's performance....fucking hysterical [ who would have thought ]

_____V_____
12-10-2009, 07:37 PM
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Elvis_Christ
12-11-2009, 04:34 AM
Poetry In Motion

Jim Carroll and Charles Bukowski were taken from this world to soon, motherfuckers were the real gospel. RIP friends.

cheebacheeba
12-11-2009, 07:38 AM
No country for old men.
I liked elements of it.

Ferox13
12-11-2009, 08:24 AM
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Qcl1S1MdQQ/Rr3WwpftAwI/AAAAAAAAEro/uIwxkGrhEfE/s400/privatepartsuj5.jpg

At the back of my mind I always wanted to check this out - I loved the few Bartel films I've seen and this sounded interesting...I was very so suprised by how amazing it was...

Bad girl Cheryl runs after thieving from friends to hideout in a weird old hotel run by her Aunt. The place is a freak show of strange characters - alkies, pervie Priests and porno photographers and Cherly fits right in..

Played way straighter than I expected from Bartel and avoids (most of the time) to rely on camp laughs. Great acting (from the main cast) and an amazing location make this an excellent dark off beat 'thriller'...

fortunato
12-11-2009, 09:18 AM
Død snø (Dead Snow) (2009)

Pretty lame.

Carrie (1976)