Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[Disease]

West

It's a story about living in Western Sydney which isn't a very interesting thing in the first place.
But it holds up as a decent drama.

6/10

[Angra]

"Fingerprints" 3/10

Stupid..

[psycho d]

Inglorious Basterds (2009). Tarantino has yet to disappoint. Ashe.
derek

[_____V_____]

A Stranger in Town (1967)
The Stranger Returns (1967)

A great pair of low-budget spaghetti westerns.

_V_ - consider this a recommendation.

Thanks for the recs, bud. I ll definitely keep an eye out for them.


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A fantastic way to spend a cold Sunday afternoon, together with hot ginger tea and deliciously hot pakoras.

[ChronoGrl]

The Children (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172571/)


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

Fantastic little indie horror film. Definitely captures a mood of threat and horror. Well-written, directed, and acted. I was definitely impressed at how successful the film was at creating a threat out of the kids involved. One of my favorite movies of 2009. Highly recommended.

4.5/5.

[SamCostello]

The Objective – A decently interesting UFO thriller by Blair Witch director Daniel Myrick. It drags a bit in the middle, and doesn’t really pay off at the end, but it’s not a terrible journey.

Sam

[Straker]

Critters 3
Critters 4

[ferretchucker]

Ready When You Are, Mr. McGill

A funny look at a fictional film set starring Bill Nighy. A good watch, but a lot of references to British television culture may leave some American viewers feeling a bit stranded.

[ChronoGrl]

The Other Side (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393567/)


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


Definitely low-budget and definitely enjoyable. The ending is a little Scooby Doo and silly, but hats off to the director, writer, and actors for pulling it off. Definitely fun. Loved the concept as well. This is the kind of thing that real indie horror movies should be made off.

3.75-4/5.

[Elvis_Christ]

Haha they ripped off The Sixth Sense's font with that one :)

[novakru]

The Other Side (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393567/)


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


Definitely low-budget and definitely enjoyable. The ending is a little Scooby Doo and silly, but hats off to the director, writer, and actors for pulling it off. Definitely fun. Loved the concept as well. This is the kind of thing that real indie horror movies should be made off.

3.75-4/5.

is this the one where the guy comes back from the dead as a hell minion?

[fortunato]

Ken Russell's The Devils (1971)

This film is so many things. An irreverent, pointed hack-job of historical account (not unlike this year's Inglourious Basterds). A politically-charged drama. An horrific display of primal madness. But in essence it is a mind-blowing monolith of vicious, insane genius. Easily one of the most uncomfortable, disturbing films I've ever seen.
Frightening in its implications, it's sure to move even the most thick-skinned, thick-headed viewer as it locates, then prods, then mutilates the area in which religion, love, madness, corruption, and redemption converge. Intermittently gorgeous and repulsive, but always outrageous, I'd say this film is for everyone, and especially for those with a confused, opaque (or perhaps obscured) worldview. But not everyone would realize that, or even make it through.

The Devils is grotesque and blasphemous, even prurient in its execution, but exalted in its mission.

[Angra]

"The other" 8/10

Very predictable yet very confusing.

Terrific performances from the entire cast.


Comment from IMDB:

"For a movie I haven't seen in 10 or 20 years, and one that I disliked on its initial release, THE OTHER sure has stuck with me. It is a low-budget, low-key retelling of a psychological horror novel by actor-turned-writer Tom Tryon, and it is pretty darned faithful to its source material. The twins playing the murderous kid are terrific, and veteran thesp Uta Hagen is a standout as the grandma. It used to run on TV a lot. Now it is a "lost" classic. See it if you can. There is a cellar sequence, of which I will say no more other than that it is key to the whole plot, that is sure to scare the pants off even the most hardened horror film fan."


What the hell was this guy on about? Didn't notice that scene at all. :mad:



Ps. The scene where the russian woman is forcing the boy to say the name on the grave was sooooo "Turn of the screw".

[psycho d]

Ken Russell's The Devils (1971)

This film is so many things. An irreverent, pointed hack-job of historical account (not unlike this year's Inglourious Basterds). A politically-charged drama. An horrific display of primal madness. But in essence it is a mind-blowing monolith of vicious, insane genius. Easily one of the most uncomfortable, disturbing films I've ever seen.
Frightening in its implications, it's sure to move even the most thick-skinned, thick-headed viewer as it locates, then prods, then mutilates the area in which religion, love, madness, corruption, and redemption converge. Intermittently gorgeous and repulsive, but always outrageous, I'd say this film is for everyone, and especially for those with a confused, opaque (or perhaps obscured) worldview. But not everyone would realize that, or even make it through.

The Devils is grotesque and blasphemous, even prurient in its execution, but exalted in its mission.

Sounds awesome. Unfortunately it is not offerred by Netflix nor is it at the local library. i never/rarely rent. Is this one pretty obscure or would it be pretty easy to track down? Late.
d

[ferretchucker]

Shaun of the Dead

[neverending]

Sounds awesome. Unfortunately it is not offerred by Netflix nor is it at the local library. i never/rarely rent. Is this one pretty obscure or would it be pretty easy to track down? Late.
d

Haha- I'm not surprized it's not offered at Netflix or your local library- it's pretty far out there.

[Ferox13]

http://i.cnn.net/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i65/penthouse_%281967%29_031420081111.jpg

I loved this very stylished Brit thriller from the 60's by the guy who directed FRIGHT and STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING (not to mention The Italian Job).

2 psychos home invade the penthouse of a couple having an affair and turn they life upside down - the dialogue is like a weird absurdist play which recalls the interaction of the droogs in A Clockwork Orange and the acid mad men of Killer's Moon...

[urgeok2]

- the wizards of waverly place ... ugh
- the other boleyn girl - wonderful costumes - dull otherwise

- the full length - 'making of' feature on the Frighteners - directors cut.

i remember when the Pioneer Special Edition Laserdisc of this was going for a few hundred $$$

i picked up the DVD for $14.

one of the best making of docs ever.

[The_Return]

The Messenger (2009)

An incredibly powerful story of 2 military men assigned to the thankless job of notifying the next of kin of fallen soldiers. Amazing dialogue, ethical debates, and without a doubt some of the year's best performances (Woody Harrelson is already up for a Golden Globe for his role, and I wouldn't be surprised if he'll be up for the Oscar as well.).

Recommended to anyone looking for an intense, character-driven drama. Fantastic film.

[_____V_____]

Went to see Avatar for the third time, with friends.

[zwoti]

wall-e
starship troopers
monsters, inc.
the forbidden kingdom
taxi driver
shadow: dead riot

[fortunato]

Sounds awesome. Unfortunately it is not offerred by Netflix nor is it at the local library. i never/rarely rent. Is this one pretty obscure or would it be pretty easy to track down? Late.
d

Haha- I'm not surprized it's not offered at Netflix or your local library- it's pretty far out there.

Haha, yeah. Unfortunately NE is right. There's a grey-market bootleg DVD out there on the internet, but I wouldn't recommend buying it. Sadly, Warner Bros. doesn't want to touch it due to the subject matter and so on. Early last year, in fact, they had announced a restored DVD, but recanted the very next day.
As much as I hate to say it, you might try to look for it on a torrent site or something. Of course I'd usually never condone that, but there's really nowhere else to see this film, unless you're lucky enough to catch it at a screening somewhere (but those are few and far between). And this is a film you really should see.

[fortunato]

The Messenger (2009)

An incredibly powerful story of 2 military men assigned to the thankless job of notifying the next of kin of fallen soldiers. Amazing dialogue, ethical debates, and without a doubt some of the year's best performances (Woody Harrelson is already up for a Golden Globe for his role, and I wouldn't be surprised if he'll be up for the Oscar as well.).

Recommended to anyone looking for an intense, character-driven drama. Fantastic film.

Glad to hear you enjoyed this. I was kind of on the fence about whether or not to see it, but now I'll have to make sure I do.

[nightmare_of _death]

Henry:Portrait of a Serial Killer

[Disease]

Snowbeast

You don't see nearly enough of the monster....... But it's still a bit of b-grade fun.

3.5/10


Werewolf in a girls dormitory

This movie was twisting all over the place and not enough werewolf action.

2.5/10


She devils on wheels

So cheesy and b-grade, bad acticng ect but great gore, a real mixed bag of a movie.

5.5/10


Foxy Brown

Totally cool, Pam Grier is so god damn hot in this as well as cool.

9/10

[nightmare_of _death]

Paranormal Activity

[Disease]

I can't remember if I said I went and saw Zombieland and it was crap, absolute shit. I just wanted to put that out there.

[cheebacheeba]

Avatar (3d)
Haven't seen a non-red-blue 3d film before...it's come a long way and glad it didn't fuck with my eyes too much.
I liked the better, less gimmicky use of 3d, not like having to have something flying out into the audience every few seconds, but seemed to make the depth of the scenery and characters greater?
The storyline was pretty decent, it was one of the better scifi films I'd seen in some time. I liked looking at the alien world landscapes, even though I found the use of colour a little obsessive. Interesting creatures...and you can see the blue chicks titties like, the whole time...
Probably go 8/10 for overall effect with this one.

[Freak]

Go to see about 15 mins. of Avatar before my acid reflex started acting up and I had to leave.

Super pissed off about it.

[Angra]

Avatar (3d)
and you can see the blue chicks titties like, the whole time...
.

So with all the 3D, are you constantly surrounded by big blue titties?

Please say yes. :)

[cheebacheeba]

Well, not surrounded...but the one main chick you see in your face enough...and I swear there's nipples going on there too.

[newb]

wait.....blue titties.....we're talking Mystique titties, not Smurf titties, right?


gots to go see this one real soon.

[newb]

We all have movies that we never got around to watching but are "on our list"

I have a few

"Dances With Wolves"
"Schindler's List"

and the one I watched last night

"The Shawshank Redemption".

what a good movie. Why did I wait so long to see it?

[Straker]

They Live. :cool:

[Angra]

what a good movie. Why did I wait so long to see it?


No titties? :rolleyes:

[newb]

No titties? :rolleyes:

hmmmm....you may be right.

[Ferox13]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a360/ferox-13/autopsy_poster_01.jpg

Weird, confusing, puzzling, convoluted Giallo packed with bad dialogue, over acting, corpse fucking, naked dead babes, attempted rape and 'twist' ending..

Pretty entertaining...

[nightmare_of _death]

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

The Hangover

[Elvis_Christ]

Adventureland

Really good. Took me by suprise. Great soundtrack too.

watched Pontypool aswell which I enjoyed.

[The_Return]

An Education (2009)

Aside from the horribly tacked on ending, I though this movie was wonderful - much to my surprise. Normally any movie whose plot description features the words "coming-of-age" doesn't exactly pique my interest, but there are certainly exceptions to the rule - An Education is definately one of them.

It's the story of a teenage girl growing up in 1960's London whose number one ambition in life is to get accepted into Oxford (a goal presumably more important to her father, played by Alfred Molina in one of his best performances). Her life is completely turned upside down when she falls for a charming, charismatic "man of the world" - a man who also happens to be nearly twice her age.

I don't want to give away too much of the plot...not everything that happens is overly shocking, but it does have a handful of interesting twists and turns. The cast is what makes it such a great movie though: Carey Mulligan plays the teenage Jenny with a deft mixture of naivete and wisdom, while Peter Sarsgaard plays the oily David with an unparalleled charm.

I wasn't expecting much from this one, but I was very, very impressed. Absolutely worth a watch.


The Lost (2006)

Not really a very good film...but for some reason I still enjoyed it. The script is pretty disjointed: the plot is all over the place, most of the characters are either underdeveloped or are introduced only to disappear for the rest of the film, the actors are all completely over-the-top...but I think it was Marc Senter's absolutely bat-shit insane performance as the psychotic Ray Pye that kept me interested.

He's not a particularly likable or interesting character, but Senter gives such a bizarre, unrestrained performance that even for all the flaws of the film, he kept my interest throughout.

Wouldn't really recommend this one - but it's an interesting flick for sure.

[The Mothman]

I've seen a good deal over the past few days.

Desperate Measures
predictable/cliche yet enjoyable thriller

Them
good movie, nothing special however.

watched The Fisher King for a second time

Copland
same deal as desperate measures.

Pineapple Express
wasn't expecting much, but was taken by suprise. laughed my ass off. James Franco nails the stoner role better than anyone.

The Road
totally took me by suprise, loved it. way better than The Proposition.

Glory
good yet slightly flawed flick.

Avatar 3D (imax)
pretty kickass.

Feed
repulsive, nauseating. the most disgusting movie I have ever seen.

[Elvis_Christ]

Feed
repulsive, nauseating. the most disgusting movie I have ever seen.

Really? Sounds like I should watch that one then.

[roshiq]

The Langoliers (1995)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/21/158821.jpg

>>: C

Senseless (2008)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/99/2665399.jpg

Based on Stona Fitch's novel, this is the story of a wealthy US businessman (Behr) whose brutal kidnapping and torture are streamed online as part of an ultra-violent reality TV show.

Atten: Angra, at one point of torture here they also use a grater like Farmhouse (08) :)

>>: B-

The Lovely Bones (2009)

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/749/thelovelybones.jpg

Haven't read the original novel but as a film it's a decent one and as usually Mr. Tucci was excellent & very convincing with his role.

>>: B

[The Mothman]

Really? Sounds like I should watch that one then.

yeah. i bet you 5 bucks you cant watch it without averting your eyes once or twice.

[Elvis_Christ]

yeah. i bet you 5 bucks you cant watch it without averting your eyes once or twice.

Sweet you're on dude!

[neverending]

The Vampire Lovers

Great Hammer vampire flick notable for the amount of female nudity and implied lesbianism. If any of you have Impact station on demand, have some fun and check this classic out.

[psycho d]

Feed
repulsive, nauseating. the most disgusting movie I have ever seen.

Yep, one of my favs...

Last Seen:
Club Dread (2004). Figured i'd take a risk on this one as i usually don't like horror comedies. This was an exception. With lots of eye candy, fun, comedy, and some gore, Club Dread was a pleasant surprise. Ashe.
d

[Ferox13]

Really? Sounds like I should watch that one then.

Yeah its a cool film..From OZ too.

[siorai]

Jacob's Ladder.

I haven't seen this movie in almost 20 years. Amazing movie. Aged so well that it really could have been made recently.

[Angra]

Atten: Angra, at one point of torture here they also use a grater like Farmhouse (08) :)



Duly noted.

I'll stay the hell away from that one. ;)

[The_Return]

Duplicity (2009)

Nothing special, but I liked it as far as big-budget Hollywood caper flicks are concerned. Tony Gilroy directs from his nicely complex script, and keeps the action flying from start to finish. The cast is pretty solid too - Clive Owen playing his trademark spy and Julia Roberts in a surprisingly bearable role headline the show, and they're backed up by the always great Paul Giamatti and Tom Wilkinson as rival CEO's.

If you're bored and want something flashy with a bit of a brain behind it, this wouldn't be your worst option...


Star Trek (2009)

Finally got around to seeing this, and I'm so glad that I did - enjoyed every second of it.

I've always been a casual Trek fan - just started getting into the original series last year though - and this update more than lived up to my expectations. A sci-fi epic of the highest caliber.

[cheebacheeba]

Who do you think fit their roles best?
Kirk came into the ...Kirk-ish? Bit towards the end I thought.
Though for me, Karl Urban as Bones/McCoy was just the best...he had it down from the start IMO.

[Elvis_Christ]

Though for me, Karl Urban as Bones/McCoy was just the best...he had it down from the start IMO.

Agreed I thought he was awesome in that role. The only one that didn't work for me was Scotty.

[cheebacheeba]

They coulda had that Gervais guy do an alright Scotty I thought...

I'm a bit pissed at the whole Simon Pegg thing actually, like I keep holding onto the hope of him being in something as good (not that ST wasn't) or in a role as funny as Shaun or Spaced...and he just keeps being in...shit, or in this case a completely unsuited "lets put him in because people seem to like him now" roles...run fatboy run? that burglar one with david schwimmer? a bunch of zombie related cameos, and didn't see how to lose friends/alienate people but looked about the same league as the other two...
Not saying he should be stuck on horror/comedy forever or anything, but I'd sure like to see him in something I'd actually consider worth watching him in.

[Angra]

"The men who stare at goats" 6/10


Not really my kind of humor.

I'm sure some of you will absolutely love it tho.

[Elvis_Christ]

They coulda had that Gervais guy do an alright Scotty I thought...


Yeh I could see that working. He's a bit more subtle and versatile as an actor IMO.

[roshiq]

In My Skin (2002)

http://content7.flixster.com/movie/10/87/40/10874021_pro.jpg

Nicely disturbing. Liked it. Recommended to Chrono & P_d.;)

>>: B

Forget Me Not (2009)

http://content9.flixster.com/movie/10/88/88/10888859_pro.jpg

>>: C-

[psycho d]

In My Skin (2002)

http://content7.flixster.com/movie/10/87/40/10874021_pro.jpg

Nicely disturbing. Liked it. Recommended to Chrono & P_d.;)

>>: B



Merci beaucoup.
d

[urgeok2]

the interpreter.

suprisingly unengaging

[The_Return]

Who do you think fit their roles best?
Kirk came into the ...Kirk-ish? Bit towards the end I thought.
Though for me, Karl Urban as Bones/McCoy was just the best...he had it down from the start IMO.

Took me awhile to really "see" Kirk in this new guy, but agreed - there were a few moments near the end where he absolutely nailed it. And yeah, Bones was dead on, just wish he would have had more screen time.

Maybe it's just because I've never been a die-hard Trekkie, but I didn't have any problem with Pegg...he entertained the Hell out of me. Sure, he took some liberties with the character, and he may have been a bit over-the-top, but I found he fit the tone of the film and gave a great fun performance. I can see why it might bug some people, but I thought he was great.

[missmacabre]

Took me awhile to really "see" Kirk in this new guy, but agreed - there were a few moments near the end where he absolutely nailed it. And yeah, Bones was dead on, just wish he would have had more screen time.

Maybe it's just because I've never been a die-hard Trekkie, but I didn't have any problem with Pegg...he entertained the Hell out of me. Sure, he took some liberties with the character, and he may have been a bit over-the-top, but I found he fit the tone of the film and gave a great fun performance. I can see why it might bug some people, but I thought he was great.

Personally Chekov was my favourite. That kid is amazing.

But anyway, Scotty was always kind of over-zealous in the original series, so I thought Pegg did a good job. The real problem is that Scotty is supposed to blend into the background, and Kirk and Spock were the main roles. I think what Pegg did, was be so good that he stole every scene he was in and thus became a little out of character.

[BH14]

A Perfect Getaway.

I really enjoyed this movie as I give it a 8 out of 10.

[Despare]

I really like Pegg in Star Trek as well, the only thing I didn't like was that stupid little creature they insisted on putting in the movie.

[The_Return]

The Baron of Arizona (1950)

Lucked out this afternoon and managed to catch this on TCM. Been wanting to see it ever since I first heard about it (Vincent Price as a con-artist trying to steal the entire territory of Arizona? Sold!), but couldn't find a copy. Well now that I've seen it, I wasn't let down at all. Just an all-around great movie, with one of Price's best performances. Supporting cast is really strong too - the lovely Ellen Drew plays Price's "Baroness", and Reed Hadley (who also appeared with Price in Shock and Leave Her To Heaven) lights up the screen as a fraud investigator dying to bring down "the Baron of Arizona".

This is also my first exposure to Samuel Fuller, but it wont be my last - his script and direction had me completely engaged right from the opening scene.

Rarely does Price play this kind of character...to go into what makes it such a great performance would spoil aspects of the plot, but suffice to say he goes far beyond his typical villainous role. I think you all know how huge a fan of Price I am, and I'd put this right up with his best work. A must see for all fans of Price, of a good swindle, or of American history (based on a true story!).


Avatar (2009)

Second viewing in theatres...just as amazing as the first.

[nightmare_of _death]

Inside

Disturbing.....but not as bad as I thought it would be.I actually thought Cannibal Holocaust was worse.

[Disease]

Subtterano

Am Australian sci fi flick that is not to bad if a little cheesy at times. It's about a virtual reality game that some people get trapped in and hunted down.

6.5/10

[newb]

500 Days Of Summer.....chick flik....not horrible

[Despare]

Daybreakers

Not really a horror flick like I expected but I really enjoyed it. The story was interesting and well written, the social commentary was layered and handled very well, and the action was pretty damn good. It was a bit predictable and some of the effects were less than stellar but I really enjoyed this well paced action drama. My buddy said it almost could have been a cop drama.

[Ferox13]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51jncZmrx%2BL._SL500.jpg


Such a cute quirky film - highlights being Screaming Jay Hawkins, a drug Joe Strummer and the revelation that Carl Perkins is indeed the best...

[ChronoGrl]

They coulda had that Gervais guy do an alright Scotty I thought...

I'm a bit pissed at the whole Simon Pegg thing actually, like I keep holding onto the hope of him being in something as good (not that ST wasn't) or in a role as funny as Shaun or Spaced...and he just keeps being in...shit, or in this case a completely unsuited "lets put him in because people seem to like him now" roles...run fatboy run? that burglar one with david schwimmer? a bunch of zombie related cameos, and didn't see how to lose friends/alienate people but looked about the same league as the other two...
Not saying he should be stuck on horror/comedy forever or anything, but I'd sure like to see him in something I'd actually consider worth watching him in.

You didn't like Hot Fuzz? Then again, he played the straight man, so different from his role in Shaun of the Dead. I agree with you, though. I'm confused and disappointed as to why he has done really poor movies since Shaun of the Dead. As for Star Trek, I'm with the Penguin; I'm not really a Trekkie and I thought that he was absolutely great. He definitely DOES stick out there, amongst the up-and-comers and Nemoy (sort of like a sore thumb).





In My Skin (2002)

http://content7.flixster.com/movie/10/87/40/10874021_pro.jpg

Nicely disturbing. Liked it. Recommended to Chrono & P_d.;)

>>: B


Noted. I'll check it out. :cool:


...


Crank2: High Voltage (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1121931/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/crank_two_ver3.jpg


Gratuitous? Yes.

Offensive? Absolutely.

Enjoyable? Yup!

Nothing but ridiculous action-packed eye candy. But it was definitely a fun ride.

3/5.

[cheebacheeba]

You didn't like Hot Fuzz?
Yeah, I liked it alright...which is why I didn't mention it among the shit...though in all honesty I think this particular film just suffered from not being as good as it's spiritual predecessor of a pretty similar genre.
Shaun was like a 9. Hot Fuzz. Hm. 6-7?
The rest don't even rate for me.
I wasn't too bothered by him in Star Trek, though I don't think he suited the part too well, and in all honesty they didn't give him much to do except for playing with the transporter tech similar to what Chekov was doing.
Yes, I like the Chekov guy, pretty good young actor there in all I've seen him in.


Just watched "The Faculty".
IMO one of the better body snatchers clones. I actually thought sci-fi/horror both had a pretty good run around this timeframe.

[Angra]

Shaun was like a 9. Hot Fuzz. Hm. 6-7?



In my book it's the other way around, although not THAT high ranked.

More like Fuzz 8, Shaun 7.




Just thought you'd be extremly happy to know..

[nightmare_of _death]

Mum and Dad

[roshiq]

Dorian Gray (2009)

http://content8.flixster.com/movie/10/91/84/10918430_pro.jpg

>>: B-

[The Mothman]

Midnight Express
totally epic flick. knockout performance from lead actor.

[psycho d]

The Tenant (1976). Classic psychological thriller.
d

[ChronoGrl]

Youth in Revolt (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403702/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/YouthinRevoltmovieposter-MichaelCer.jpg


It was cute. Definitely a lot more muted than I had anticipated. Unfortunately, the previews show all of the laugh-out-loud parts, so the laughs were already anticipated. Regardless, the writing was absolutely fantastic. Gustin Nash creates and overly-dramatic teen romance to the tune of French melodrama. I found the lines brilliant and meticulously delivered by both Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday.

Enjoyable, but not the comedy that I was hoping for. Definitely worth seeing, but you don't need to pay theater prices for it.

3/5.


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Daybreakers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433362/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/daybreakers_movie_poster1a.jpg


Another slight disappointment. It wasn't bad, per se. In fact, I enjoyed it all the way through. The concept and the world that they create is incredible and intriguing. The special effects and gore are fantastic and Sam Neil was brilliant. I was significantly more interested in the vampire world than the human world, so I didn't really sympathize with the plight of the humans (the main human characters are two-dimensional, even Willem Dafoe - his character really stuck out like a sore thumb). Like The Breed, this movie is intriguing and highly entertaining, but I think that with its budget and star power it could have been better. Regardless, it was a good addition to the growing vampire mythos.

3.25/5.

[Doc Faustus]

I'm glad I caught Sherlock Holmes on Friday instead of one of these two. Youth in Revolt looked fun, I was contemplating Nine, but my girlfriend was dead set on Holmes. I'm glad she was.
It didn't turn out to be that much of an action packed shitsplat. Holmes was very physical, but its not just a smashcut heavy fightfest. The plot actually follows Conan Doyle logic with a lot of neopulp and sorta steampunky elements thrown in. Robert Downey Jr. was a great Holmes, not played just as a junkie or a square, but as a gauche autistic savant type constantly living in his head and half as charming as he thinks he is. Jude Law's Watson was a good complement to this vision of Holmes, not a bumbling idiot but a longsuffering friend and sidekick trying to differentiate and rid his life of somebody who's not just an obnoxious pest but an obnoxious pest he believes in. 4/5, recommended
Also watched Lady Vengeance and Animal House yesterday. Lady Vengeance felt slow and convoluted, but Animal House is Animal House so cleansed my palate rather well.

[ChronoGrl]

I'm glad I caught Sherlock Holmes on Friday instead of one of these two. Youth in Revolt looked fun, I was contemplating Nine, but my girlfriend was dead set on Holmes. I'm glad she was.
It didn't turn out to be that much of an action packed shitsplat. Holmes was very physical, but its not just a smashcut heavy fightfest. The plot actually follows Conan Doyle logic with a lot of neopulp and sorta steampunky elements thrown in. Robert Downey Jr. was a great Holmes, not played just as a junkie or a square, but as a gauche autistic savant type constantly living in his head and half as charming as he thinks he is. Jude Law's Watson was a good complement to this vision of Holmes, not a bumbling idiot but a longsuffering friend and sidekick trying to differentiate and rid his life of somebody who's not just an obnoxious pest but an obnoxious pest he believes in. 4/5, recommended
Also watched Lady Vengeance and Animal House yesterday. Lady Vengeance felt slow and convoluted, but Animal House is Animal House so cleansed my palate rather well.

Yeah, we probably should have watched Holmes. Glad you liked it. I'll definitely check it out.


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Grey Gardens (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758751/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/drew-barrymore-grey-gardens-poster.jpg


Tragic real-life Sunset Boulevard. Grim biography of the Bouvier Beale mother/daughter aunt/cousin of Jackie Onassis who wasted away in their decrepit estate. Brilliant performance by Jessica Lange, though not-so-brilliant performance by Drew Barrimore (painful, actually). Sad, yet captivating.

4/5.

[zwoti]

the fifth commandment
dark floors
deep red
curse of the devil
werewolf shadow
what have they done to your daughters?
serum
frankenfish
bachelor party in the bungalow of the damned

[nightmare_of _death]

The Final Destination

[urgeok2]

breaking away - old favorite of mine

[fortunato]

breaking away - old favorite of mine

Haha, awesome. This was filmed (and takes place in) Bloomington IN, which is pretty much right where I grew up.

[fortunato]

Grey Gardens (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758751/)

Tragic real-life Sunset Boulevard. Grim biography of the Bouvier Beale mother/daughter aunt/cousin of Jackie Onassis who wasted away in their decrepit estate. Brilliant performance by Jessica Lange, though not-so-brilliant performance by Drew Barrimore (painful, actually). Sad, yet captivating.

4/5.

Have you ever seen the original documentary?

[Ferox13]

Have you ever seen the original documentary?

I really want to track this down..

[psycho d]

The Inglorious Bastards (1978). The loose fodder for Tarantino's latest, this version is just a blast of a war movie. The acting is solid, the dialogue great, the story playful. There is no lack of action, with guns a sprayin' and bodies a flyin'. The opening credits pretty much show ya what this movie is all about. All in all great guy fun. Ashe.
d

[urgeok2]

quarentine

excellent remake of REC.

if you feel you need to remake a film for english audiences - this is the way to do it

[iSeymore]

Well, If you're talking about last seen General movie; it'd have to be Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) if you're talking about Horror movie; then it'd have to be Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) great modern horror movie, Jason really did himself in this one as a Zombie.

[Angra]

"Pontypool" 5/10

Naaah...

I wanna see things happen. Not just hear about them.


The last 30 minutes were alright tho. Liked the idea.




"How to Lose Friends & Alienate People" 6-7/10


The title and Simon Pegg playing the lead sold this one.

And Simon Pegg WAS funny. His flair for comedy timing is what i really love about him. Sadly, I can't say the same about anyone else involved. Maybe except for Jeff Bridges.

The story really wasn't very good or funny and the title had unfortunately very little to do with the actual movie. Clever..

So the movie had pretty much only Pegg going for it, besides a whole lot of famous faces (most of them with no lines).

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tbbsGa3RL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[roshiq]

Whiteout (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/whiteout/whiteout_smallposter.jpg

>>: C-

Up in the Air (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/dreamworks_skg/up_in_the_air/upintheair_smallfinal.jpg

Farmiga & Clooney made a nice on screen pair indeed.

>>: B+

[zwoti]

street trash
blood feast 2
prey for the beast
star trek (BD)

[ChronoGrl]

Have you ever seen the original documentary?

No, but now I reeeeeeeeeeeeeally want to. I assume you have? Good stuff?



Edit: Ooooooooooooooo. Netflix has it on Instant.

[urgeok2]

passengers - meh

fingerprints - dumb

twisted - dumb and predictable

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514HZ3QWGSL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[fortunato]

No, but now I reeeeeeeeeeeeeally want to. I assume you have? Good stuff?



Edit: Ooooooooooooooo. Netflix has it on Instant.

Yeah, it's incredibly fascinating. I'd recommend checking out the B-take "sequel" Beales of Grey Gardens for more after watching the first one, provided you're interested enough.

Let me know what you think, for sure.

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Brick (2005)

The Brood (1979)

[zwoti]

1941
feast 2
curse of the wolf

[ferretchucker]

Planet of the Apes (1968)

[iSeymore]

Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009) I can't lie... the only thing I disliked about this movie was the fact that Michael Myers keeps seeing his mother and himself as a child wearing all white and a clown outfit from the previous Halloween movie. Also, the fact that Laurie Strode and Annie Brackett keep on arguing with eachother throughout the movie, and that Doctor Samuel Loomis is a whiny rich author and such, I loved the Michael Myers kills better in this film than in the previous films though, pretty original and pretty brootal.

[ferretchucker]

The simpsons movie.


Eugh.

[urgeok2]

Home Movie

very effective creepy little film. well done

[Elvis_Christ]

Frailty

Love this one.

[Disease]

Friday the 13th (2009)

Second viewing of this and I think it just drags on a bit and isn't it's own movie enough. It borrows a lot and though the makers will defend this and say it is paying homage, really with the oppurtunity they were given they should have tried to be more origanal.


6/10


Ironman

This was a lot better than I expected, not to over the top.

7.5/10

I bury the living

This movie was just so silly, ok entertainment though.

5/10


Bad Taste

So funny, I forgot how great this flick is, Dereks don't run.

8.5/10


Pyscho beach party

This is a pretty good oddball slasher, I just wish Kimberly Davies had got her tits out.

7/10


Gone

This movie really took a long time to get going, and it never really explains itself. Pointless crap.

4/10


Rise of the foot soldier

Another British movie about gangsters and how tough they all are..... based on a true story, but how much do you believe what these crims tell you. Good movie though.

6.5/10


Transiberian


This movie wasn't what I was expecting, and the story was pretty weak, it could have all been resolved a lot earlier. Kind of pointless and a waste of a good concept.

4/10

[fortunato]

Frailty

Love this one.

I just recently realized that Bill Paxton directed that, too.

[Elvis_Christ]

I just recently realized that Bill Paxton directed that, too.

Quite brilliantly too IMO. I like how it has the style of the 70s supernatural stuff without it being an obvious homage.

[psycho d]

Hell Ride (2008). i think most reviewers saw that Tarantino was involved and assumed that it would be Tarantino awesome. Instead it was just a sex filled, hog ridin' homage to biker flicks. With no lack of hot chicks sans clothes and violence, i thought it a fun movie and was thoroughly entertained. i will admit that the dialoque tried hard to be cool but fell a bit short. Ashe.
derek

[Amoto]

last one I have seen was Dawn of the Dead in the warner theater

[fortunato]

Quite brilliantly too IMO. I like how it has the style of the 70s supernatural stuff without it being an obvious homage.

Exactly. I think that's why it surprised me so much, just how natural it was.

[cheebacheeba]

Anyone seen "wheels of fire"?
Some Mad Max looking thing...though yeah I'm not sure if it was the VHS quality or what but it looked and sounded terrible.
Is it worth persisting?

[Straker]

Scanners II- Might not be up to the standard of the first, but its a decent film.

[neverending]

Dead Wood

Forgettable.

[roshiq]

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/34/144534.jpg

A remarkable film that details entrepreneur Fitzcarraldo's attempts to mine rubber in order to raise money to accomplish his dream -- to build an opera house in the middle of the Peruvian jungle. Eager to see more of Werner Herzog films in future.

>>: A

Sorority Row (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/summit/sorority_row/sororityrow_smallfinal.jpg

>>: C-

[Ferox13]

http://blogroll.dailywhatnot.com/hpdc/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/away-days-poster.jpg

Slightly different from the usual firm films but still a bit muddled...Excellent performance from the 2 leads (especially Liam Boyle) and some nice support from the always excellent Stephen Graham...

Absolutely great Sound tracks too..

[urgeok2]

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/34/144534.jpg

A remarkable film that details entrepreneur Fitzcarraldo's attempts to mine rubber in order to raise money to accomplish his dream -- to build an opera house in the middle of the Peruvian jungle. Eager to see more of Werner Herzog films in future.

>>: A



one of my all time favorites

(that was the film out of the box set i brought to get Herzog to sign)

[Elvis_Christ]

Anyone seen "wheels of fire"?
Some Mad Max looking thing...though yeah I'm not sure if it was the VHS quality or what but it looked and sounded terrible.
Is it worth persisting?

Its no masterpiece but I like it. Pretty hard to come by a decent quality tape of it mines a bit beaten up. Shit like 2019: After The Fall Of New York or 2020: Texas Gladiators is way better. Endgame is dope too its a mad mash up of Mad Max, Rollerballl and The Running Man.

[BH14]

Class of 1984

I thought it was a pretty good movie. I think of it as death wish but in a high school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRTwc68O6b8

[Straker]

Scanners III :(

[Elvis_Christ]

Class of 1984

I thought it was a pretty good movie. I think of it as death wish but in a high school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRTwc68O6b8

Total classic. One of my favorite films.

[Despare]

Total classic. One of my favorite films.

How is The Class of 1999?

Kinda wanna pick it up...

[fortunato]

Point Blank (1967)

[bloody_ribcut]

Predator

Aliens

good ol classics.

[Elvis_Christ]

How is The Class of 1999?

Kinda wanna pick it up...

Loved it since I was a kid. It's dope you should definitely pick it up.

[BH14]

I liked Class of 1984 a lot. I never saw class of 1999 but the trailer for Class of 1999 II: The Substitute looks so bad that it is good.

"Now class is dismissed, gentlemen."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4CGLf04Z44

[Elvis_Christ]

Barely remember Class of 1999 II but fuck I hated it at the time. It just lacked the style Lester brought to the other flicks. Its an unofficial sequel anyways that little to do with the other films... just like Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms. Both would be better watches under different aliases with lowered expectations.

I do appreciate a lot of this shit more these days but the majority of the 90s low budget action flicks are just dire cash ins. There's a few killer Kickboxer knockoffs starring ex porn stars that are totally killer flicks amongst some of the shit once you've developed a taste... there's more heart and effort in a lot of it than the bullshit they try and pass off as action films these days.

[psycho d]

House at the Edge of the Park (1980). Violent and cruel portrayal of misogeny in a sexploitation flick. While the acting was painful most of the time, the central psycho here does a pretty chilling job of being a psycho. If ya like flicks whose central theme is torture and the violation of woman that are portrayed as rape-magnets, then this movie is for you. Ashe.
d

[newb]

It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World......I like to throw this on every few years.

[Freak]

Smokin Aces 2: Assassains Ball


Huge let down compared to the first.The story line is stupid.The acting is terrible.It took me a day to get through this pile of crap.

[urgeok2]

The Spy Next Door.

if you're older than 10 .... bring a book to read.

[bloody_ribcut]

inglorious basterds
alot of german, i expected more since it was a terentino flick.

Last house on the Left
i found page very annoying, as for the film it could of been worse.

[_____V_____]

The Sum of All Fears

Network

[roshiq]

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Utterly fantastic.

>>: A-

[Elvis_Christ]

House at the Edge of the Park (1980). Violent and cruel portrayal of misogeny in a sexploitation flick. While the acting was painful most of the time, the central psycho here does a pretty chilling job of being a psycho. If ya like flicks whose central theme is torture and the violation of woman that are portrayed as rape-magnets, then this movie is for you. Ashe.
d

I wouldn't call that one Sexploitation :confused:

[cheebacheeba]

Universal Soldier - Regeneration.
I was thinking yknow, both of the guys (JCVD, Lundgren) from the first one being in this, could be an alright watch...it wasn't BAD bad, but yeah I wouldn't suggest watching it if you're after a remotely decent plot, or like acting, from anyone.
Dolph Lundgren seems to be a pointless addition *spoiler* gets taken out far too easily and has none of the presence he had in the first film...in fact, his cloned character in this is little more than a babbling retard it seems they have one alright fight though...I guess...
The thing that I find a little bit annoying is that it seems no way related aside from recycled names, to any of the previous films...ignoring where the first film starring JCVD left the character, even ignoring "the return".
It almost felt like a UniSol fan-fic.

If you're after mindless action, something to watch while pissing up perhaps, this isn't that bad a direct-to-video effort...though if you ask me they even did the first "sequel" years too late, this only drives that home.

[psycho d]

I wouldn't call that one Sexploitation :confused:

What would ya call it then? Not questioning ya as i am not by any means an expert and am learning to pigeonhole flicks whenever i can. The main reason i called it that was b/c there was a fair amount of boobs being exposed from tops being pulled down. The only thing i know for sure is to not ever call anything torture porn as that term tends to set people off, probably from a Manchurian Candidate-like brainwashing experiment done in the 80s. Late.
d

[Elvis_Christ]

I guess I'd file House By The Edge Of The Park under the Rape/Revenge subgenre of exploitation. Sexploitation is more lighthearted IMO but that's just me call shit what you want :)

Universal Soldier - Regeneration.


Have to check that one out. What you mentioned about Lundgren sounds disappointing I was hoping for him to be like the original characterwise.

[novakru]

Outlander

Was not expecting anything, Totally forgot this was even on my Netflix queue and it sat on my desk for 2 weeks.

AWESOME
I was moved emotionally by Kainan's loss and even the moorwen had my sympathy for a bit.
Was waiting for a nasty sex scene between Freya and Kainan but very glad they didn't put that in - totally crackled with sexual energy between the two.

Tons of kicking ass with broadswords and splattering blood:D

This is also a great buddy flick.
A man coming into a tribe as a criminal and in the end a husband, father, friend and King.
The relationships between Kainan, the King (played brilliantly by John Hurt) and Wulfric was well played.The boy was adorable and tough and needed to be there because of the loss of Kainan's son on his planet by the Moorwens made a great dynamic to this story and added so much emotion.
Also to note: check out Ron Perlman as Gunnar-I didn't even recognize him until the credits. His death scene-outstanding!!


Very underrated IMHO and I am glad I saw it. Mutilayered, action, love, swords, blood...AND a monster.
I was completely lost in the story and was sad to leave it at the credits.
Everything I love about a movie:cool:

[cheebacheeba]

I was hoping for him to be like the original characterwise.
NOTHING like...to be honest he feels pretty superfluous in the film. My hopes were raised a little when I found out he was in it, then killed when I saw what was up...but yeah, see it out of interest, sure.
Dolph looks pretty damn old - funny, he looks more the part of the punisher now than he did back then.

[_____V_____]

Outlander

AWESOME

Glad you liked it as much as I did.



Changing Lanes

[TomatoMonster]

Daybreakers. unfortunately.

[newb]

Outlander

Was not expecting anything, Totally forgot this was even on my Netflix queue and it sat on my desk for 2 weeks.

AWESOME
I was moved emotionally by Kainan's loss and even the moorwen had my sympathy for a bit.
Was waiting for a nasty sex scene between Freya and Kainan but very glad they didn't put that in - totally crackled with sexual energy between the two.

Tons of kicking ass with broadswords and splattering blood:D

This is also a great buddy flick.
A man coming into a tribe as a criminal and in the end a husband, father, friend and King.
The relationships between Kainan, the King (played brilliantly by John Hurt) and Wulfric was well played.The boy was adorable and tough and needed to be there because of the loss of Kainan's son on his planet by the Moorwens made a great dynamic to this story and added so much emotion.
Also to note: check out Ron Perlman as Gunnar-I didn't even recognize him until the credits. His death scene-outstanding!!


Very underrated IMHO and I am glad I saw it. Mutilayered, action, love, swords, blood...AND a monster.
I was completely lost in the story and was sad to leave it at the credits.
Everything I love about a movie:cool:

agreed....fun flik

[Despare]

Black Dynamite

Holy hell was that funny, go see it in a theater now.

You got your Airplane! in my Shaft.

No, you got your Shaft in my Airplane!.

How's Bruce Lee fit in?

[roshiq]

The Road (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/dimension_films/the_road/theroad_smallposter.jpg

>>: B

The Stepfather (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/screen_gems/the_stepfather/thestepfather_smallposter.jpg

>>: C

Armored (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/screen_gems/armored/armored_smallposter.jpg

>>: B-

[_____V_____]

Pale Rider

[AmericanIdiot]

Run! Bitch Run!

[novakru]

Daybreakers. unfortunately.

Really??
That's disappointing, what was it that was unfortunate?

[SamCostello]

A Tale of Two Sisters - 9/10

Sam

[MonsterMaker0083]

I watched the classic 80's post-apocolyptic zombie flick "Night Of The Comet" last night.. this movie is a bit cheese but never dissapoints!!

[The Mothman]

Tokyo Gore Police

[roshiq]

Case 39 (2009)

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/custom/62/1190962.jpg

Another evil child flick. Not bad but I was expecting a better ending.

>>: B-

Tell Tale (2009)

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/custom/64/10011964.jpg

Loosely based on Poe's story. A man's newly transplanted "vengeful" heart leads him on a dangerous journey to find out who murdered its donor. Though it had a good cast but failed to be above average just for the story line.

>>: C

[psycho d]

Transsiberian (2008). Described as a Hitchcockian train ride, this was a great intrigue shot in the wonderful expanses of Lithuania. The acting was great, where many of the characters tending to innocence but things are never as they seem. Where to draw the line? The story was a tight, solid thriller, and the direction great as well. The cinematography was well balanced in the way it thwas at captured the polar extremes of claustrophobia and wide-open expanses. Overall a great watch. Ashe.
d

[siorai]

Zombieland What can I say that hasn't already been said? Awesome movie. I loved the opening sequence. The gore was great. Very funny throughout. The surprise cameo in the middle was amazing. I thought it did drag a bit in the middle, but not so much as to detract from the movie as a whole.

[_____V_____]

Paranormal Activity.

Whoa! It's 1 06 AM here right now and me and the wife are officially spooked out of our wits. Going to sleep with at least one set of lights on.

[Zero]

just saw sherlock holmes - fun though too long (too many visually fun but pointless fight scenes)

[novakru]

Paranormal Activity.

Whoa! It's 1 06 AM here right now and me and the wife are officially spooked out of our wits. Going to sleep with at least one set of lights on.


That's funny.:D
This is a common response. Does everyone wake up hearing things in the dead of night after watching this movie as well???

[Angra]

That's funny.:D
This is a common response. Does everyone wake up hearing things in the dead of night after watching this movie as well???



No, just you......FREAK!!

:p

[novakru]

No, just you......FREAK!!

:p

Damn, I stepped right into that one:p:D

[cheebacheeba]

Whoa! It's 1 06 AM here right now and me and the wife are officially spooked out of our wits. Going to sleep with at least one set of lights on.

Bhoooooot!

[_____V_____]

That's funny.:D
This is a common response. Does everyone wake up hearing things in the dead of night after watching this movie as well???

For starters, however sleepy we were feeling before the film started was all chased out of our eyes. Wife was shaking, holding my arm tight, and had tears in her eyes during the last 10-15 mins from sheer fright. (She definitely can't take a horror film, note to self -- better to stick to actioners and romancers for her)

We started to talk about other things to get our mind off this (like my brother-in-law's impeding wedding next month), and that got her to go to sleep but I was awake. It was tough even to go to sleep! Even the smallest of sounds (like the fridge's hum, or mother's coughing in her sleep) snapped my eyes wide open. Maybe she realised how shaken I was, and so she let me sleep till 11 50 AM this morning. That's right, I woke up at midday today!

It is definitely scary alright. This is coming from someone who has watched films such as Evil Dead, Exorcist and I Spit on your Grave and has gone to sleep soundly afterwards.

Bhoooooot!

LOL!

Psh, B. :p

[roshiq]

Bit surprised to know that PA scared you so well. I didn't find it that spooky at all. I just liked that dragging off from the bed shot. Anyways, in terms of spookiness Asylum's P. Entity did better for me.

last seen:

The Messenger (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/oscilloscope_pictures/the_messenger/themessenger_smallposter.jpg

Very original & emotionally absorbing story.

Recommended.

>>: A


The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

Sad & frustrating parts of time travel. Pretty Nice movie though.

>>: B+

[psycho d]

The 400 Blows (1959). Wow. How Truffaut brings to life the mundane aspects of a boy's life and turns them into engaging art is mystery to me. This is a heartfelt story about a rambunctious, and potentially artistic, boy without any direction in his life save a rather militant teacher and an accomplice of shenanigans. Forever in trouble, this poor kid takes the avenues of immaturity whenever possible, and these possiblilities are endless. With no role models, lying cheating and stealing become the norm, and we have a child that is scolded for wrong doings but nary advised otherwise. The acting was superb, the cinematography engaging, and the direction incredible. The story itself may have been a little flat, but the story is not really the point here. This classic was absolutely wonderful in ways that really defy description. Ashe.
d

[_____V_____]

Bit surprised to know that PA scared you so well. I didn't find it that spooky at all. I just liked that dragging off from the bed shot. Anyways, in terms of spookiness Asylum's P. Entity did better for me.

Maybe because it caught us completely off-guard. Wasn't expecting a Blair Witch-esque thing but wasn't expecting this either.

A very well-made film, IMO. Certainly a notch above Blair Witch in terms of impact. Full credit to the makers for managing to create this on their super low budget.

[missmacabre]

New Waterford Girl

Kind of boring, but touching at the same time. I can def. get the whole "Woe is me, I'm from a small town." thing. However, the class is too early in the day for me to be anything but tired while in a dark room, watching dreary movies.

This Canadian Film studies class is gonna kill me if we don't get to some Cronenberg soon.

[The_Return]

The Lovely Bones (2009)

Good, but inconsistent. Had some amazing visuals and a handful of powerful moments, but it was filled with so many disgustingly saccharine and sentimental scenes that I found myself shaking my head on a regular basis.

It's a pretty-looking movie with an interesting concept and some solid performances...but that's about it. Jackson is capable of far better.

[nightmare_of _death]

Ginger Snaps - I loved it <3

[Straker]

A Mighty Wind. :cool:

[Elvis_Christ]

Ginger Snaps - I loved it <3

Great film for sure. The second one isn't too bad either... never got round to the third.

[roshiq]

Give 'em Hell, Malone (2009)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1269/giveemhellmaloneo.jpg

An okay time passing comic-bookish noir thriller starring Thomas Jane and Ving Rhames. Not bad.

>>: B-

[newb]

The Final Destination

lets hope so:rolleyes:

[Freak]

The Book of Eli


My boss took a bunch of us to see this last night and I'm still not sure how I feel about it.It was good but I was hoping for a lot more action than there was.There was some solid performances from both Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman.I just didnt care to much for the ending.

[ferretchucker]

The Reader.

Good film, and whilst I'm not complaining about Kate Winslet there was an awful lot of not really needed nudity.

[missmacabre]

Ginger Snaps - I loved it <3

Glad you liked it. I can send you a list of some more good Canadian horror if you like.

Like Elvis said, the second one is also pretty good. The third is a prequel and kinda mediocre imo. #2 is def. worth a watch though.

[BH14]

500 days of summer...

Not what I expected going into the film but I really liked it. Lives up to the hype.

[BH14]

The Final Destination

lets hope so:rolleyes:

This was definitely the worst final destination movie. I actually liked the 3 destinations before this one but this one was real lame.

[roshiq]

The Wild Bunch (1969)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/02/257902.jpg

>>: A


Uncertainty (2009)

>>: C

[nightmare_of _death]

Glad you liked it. I can send you a list of some more good Canadian horror if you like.


That would be awesome!

[nightmare_of _death]

Night of the Living Dead

The Wicker Man(1973)

[newb]

The Reader.

Good film, and whilst I'm not complaining about Kate Winslet there was an awful lot of not really needed nudity.

wait....what.......no such thing boy


ALL nudity is needed

[urgeok2]

i havent seen a movie in ages.

we've been watching Veronica MArs (wife and kid love it)

finished season 1 the other night and started season 2 last night

[Despare]

The Wrestler

&

Hardware

[urgeok2]

The Wrestler

&

Hardware


2 of my all time favorite movies in one shot..

[Despare]

2 of my all time favorite movies in one shot..

One may have come from Canada too. ;)

[Elvis_Christ]

Watched the new Trailer Park Boys flick. A couple of really funny moments but this definitely works better as a TV show. Jim Lahey was one drunk motherfucker in this one :D

[psycho d]

100 Feet (2008). A mediocre ghost story at best. The story was pretty light. The best part were some of the effects. Not a total waste, but nothing to run out and see. Ashe.
d

[newb]

SURROGATES....Liked it

I don't think Bruce Willis has let me down yet.....although I've never seen Hudson Hawk.

[_____V_____]

Profondo Rosso (aka) Deep Red.

[The_Return]

Jim Lahey was one drunk motherfucker in this one :D

He did a workshop at my school this week...I didn't get to work with him myself, but I got to meet him briefly in the hallway. Seems like a very cool guy.

[ferretchucker]

No Country for Old Men

- LOVE IT!

[novakru]

City of Ember



wow:cool:
me and my kids really dug this movie

[_____V_____]

Terror Train.

Just wondering how many other real life magicians played a prominent role in films, especially horror? David Copperfield was pretty impressive.

[missmacabre]

Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

We were just talking about the series, and then the good ol' CBC played it last night as their late night movie. I figured I would take one for the team, and report back with the bad news. However, it turned out to be a pretty good movie. For a Canadian movie, with what I assume (like most Canadian films) had a low budget, it was actually a pretty decent period piece with some Canadian history imbedded in it. Some of the movie reminded me of grade school history classes where we learned about the fur trade, and other parts had me reminescing about actors from tv shows I watched in grade school.

There were actually some reallly cinematic scenes, with great camera and beautiful lighting. Also Emily Perkins is gorgeous with her hair pulled back from her face.

I'd suggest it for people who were fans of the first 2.

[Elvis_Christ]

I'll have to give that Ginger Snaps flick a day in court then MM.

He did a workshop at my school this week...I didn't get to work with him myself, but I got to meet him briefly in the hallway. Seems like a very cool guy.

Wow that's pretty cool!

[newb]

Invention Of Lying......had some funny moments....and I'm a big fan of Ricky Gervais....plus the dude can act......almost brought tears to my eyes in one scene.

[Angra]

"Night of the running man" 7/10


Surprisingly entertaining.

[Elvis_Christ]

"Night of the running man" 7/10


Surprisingly entertaining.

I always pick that up in the store but never hire it. Might check it out next time.

[Freak]

Tormented

Really like it.Nice to see little bastard high schoolers getting what they deserved.

[Angra]

I always pick that up in the store but never hire it. Might check it out next time.



If it's cheap do it.

The two hitmen alone are worth the watch.

[roshiq]

Psycho Ward (2007)

http://turnerclassic.moviesunlimited.com/boxcovers/100_Wide/D05103.jpg

>>: F

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (2009)

>>: C-

[Drew_Deranged86]

Audition, :P thats one creeper of a flick man, at first i thought someone had played a joke on me, goddam is that a fucking crazy movie!!!

[psycho d]

The Ring Two (2005). The best thing about this one was that it was not a rehash of the Japanese version, but then again it that may have saved it. The Ring Two was flat. i thought it started out ok, but the scares never manifested, nor was an eerie atmosphere anywhere to be found. The story itself was ok. The acting was fine as well. It it just seems odd that Hideo Nakat could not create the same outright feeling that something was truly amiss that emanated out of Ringu 1 and 2. Oh well, not a total waste save for some high expectations unmet. Ashe.
derek

[bloody_ribcut]

Book of Eli

was ok, didnt know Mila Kunis was Co-starring so i was suprised. Man, she is Hot!

[thebeyond105]

GAAAAAAARBAGE DAY!
couldn't resist after seeing ur avitar... im still tryna figure out how to add my avitar, then agian i never went to my profile options yet.
anyway.

this might not count but i watched MST3K Pod People, loved it!

[zwoti]

the simpsons movie
gremlins (BD)
wasting away
when evil calls
colin
king of the hill
perversion story
night of the creeps

[psycho d]

In My Skin AKA Dans ma peau (2002). This movie is not for the faint of heart. Once again, the French show off their cinema prowess by exploring dangerous waters with full aplomb. Light in plot, this squeamish flick centers on a woman’s sudden fascination with her body, specifically with her skin and the meat that lies below. Somehow, this film is disturbingly portrayed with artistic flare, and at times feels shamefully sensual. That we are left to guess at the true origins of our heroine’s sudden deviation of social norms makes this even more disturbing. Is this an untoward consideration of human dualism; is this a longing for feeling in a mind numbing world; is this a social commentary on the feminine situation and her difficult position in the brave new world; or is Esther just going nuts? The acting was superb, and the direction was wonderful. The gore itself was artfully portrayed, leaving much to the imagination. For those that can stomach this wonderfully dark flick, be prepared to discover more questions than answers in the contemplation of Esther’s situation. Ashe.
derek

[novakru]

the simpsons movie
gremlins (BD)
wasting away
when evil calls
colin
king of the hill
perversion story
night of the creeps

And what did you think of perversion story and wasting away?

[SamCostello]

Cthulhu - Very interesting movie. Guy comes back to the hometown where he was a misfit to deal with family issues, as seen through a Lovecraftian lens. The thing I wasn't expecting is that it was made by a company that makes movies for the gay market and the main character of this movie (and apparently all of their movies) was gay. Definitely an interesting twist on standard horror formulas. I don't know if it was a good movie, but it was definitely interesting.

Sam

[andyhake1]

Watched The Skeleton Key last night, it was ok not to bloody though.

[AmericanIdiot]

Just watched In My Skin as well. I love the french films this one kinda reminded me of Trouble Every Day

[cheebacheeba]

Gamer.
While I found it confusing in some parts, I have to say it was a pretty decent piece of science fiction in my opinion.
Execution and acting might've been better, but overall I enjoyed it.
INteresting.

[The Mothman]

The Imaginarium Of Dr. Parnassus
nothing spectacular, not bad either.

[Zero]

Invictus- about half way through i thought it was very sloppy and the sound poorly mixed (although that could have been the theaters fault). but the ending pulls it together enough to make you feel the film was worthwhile.

[psycho d]

Killing Zoe (1993).From the opening credits rushing about the city of Paris, it is obvious that this flick might just be a good one. From the steamy hotel scene to the drug rampage, it soon becomes clear that this flick steps into the fringe and threatens to stay there. The cinematography was awesome. Whether it was depicting the splatter of violence or the hallucinations from a literal smorgasbord of drugs, the viewer almost gets to experience the scenes as if present. The acting was strong with Eric Stoltz strong as ever. Jean-Hughues Anglade killed his part in all the right ways, topping it off with the sublimely casual cigarette magic trick. The direction was strong as well. Overall. a great movie experience for those that appreciate drug infested psychotic rages. Ashe.
derek

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KCik5pb8L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[roshiq]

Lake Mungo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816556/) (2008)

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/8005/lakemungo1.jpg

Not scary at all, but this mocumentary from Australia (start to end it's full with only interviews, Ghostly photos & few cell phone vdos) is a decent & new addition for After Dark Horrorfest 4. But I didn't get why there will be a US remake of it?? Does Australian English hard to follow for the Americans?!:D

>>: B-

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8725/sherlockholmes.jpg

Highly entertaining. Mark Strong was nice in the villain role but I think he can also be a good choice to play Holmes for a conventional adaptation.

>>: A-

[missmacabre]

IFC Canada is having Zombie week for anyone interested. Last night I watched NOTLD (1990) and 28 Weeks Later. I actually enjoyed Tony Todd as Ben.

Also last night I watched Suspiria on tv cause my dvd is loaned to a friend. The dubbed version is less than nice.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k5MUGra6L._AA280_.jpg

[siorai]

Moon.

Great film. Wonderful atmosphere. I'll definitely be watching it again very soon.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CS0PXV5ML._SL500_AA240_.jpg

One of those moments...one of those nights.

[zwoti]

And what did you think of perversion story and wasting away?

perversion story was ok,

wasting away was a different take of the zombie movie, shame the comedy wasn't better.



wrong turn 3
taste of flesh
a view to a kill
the living daylights

[bloody_ribcut]

Legion

was an ok movie.

[fortunato]

Diabel (The Devil) (1972)

[dkwrtw]

Cannibal Holocaust

[roshiq]

The Fourth Kind (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_pictures/the_fourth_kind/thefourthkind_smallposter.jpg

I'm glad that I haven't got any idea or info about this film (except the trailer) before watching it last night. I guess in this way you can really enjoy & like this film, otherwise the fun will be ruined. A pretty 'clever' & well done feature with some nice spooky elements.

>>: B

[psycho d]

Bad Taste (1987). Peter Jackson, who went on to direct the Lord of the Rings trilogy, splats onto the scene with this extremely low-budget debut of a sickening gore-fest. At first glance, the first thing that comes to mind is "you've got to be kidding." But then the charm of such an endeavor comes bursting through which such aplomb that it literally coats the viewer with dripping sense of awe. The acting is goofy and over the top, but hey, most of these guys were weekend actors who were only in it for the fun. Many of the props and devices were actually made by Peter himself in his parent's garage. The cinematography is the one thing that reeks of professionalism. With a thread of a story, minimal plot, and such a paucity of actors that many are killed more than once throughout, it is hard to believe that this flick could be so much fun. Believe it! Ashe.
d

[newb]

WHITEOUT-----meh......forgettable

[FreddyMyers]

Bad Taste (1987). Peter Jackson, who went on to direct the Lord of the Rings trilogy, splats onto the scene with this extremely low-budget debut of a sickening gore-fest. At first glance, the first thing that comes to mind is "you've got to be kidding." But then the charm of such an endeavor comes bursting through which such aplomb that it literally coats the viewer with dripping sense of awe. The acting is goofy and over the top, but hey, most of these guys were weekend actors who were only in it for the fun. Many of the props and devices were actually made by Peter himself in his parent's garage. The cinematography is the one thing that reeks of professionalism. With a thread of a story, minimal plot, and such a paucity of actors that many are killed more than once throughout, it is hard to believe that this flick could be so much fun. Believe it! Ashe.
d

If im not mistaken Peter Jackson also produced or directed Dead Alive.

[missmacabre]

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BVKGH52NL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[nightmare_of _death]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BVKGH52NL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Good choice V! I recently saw this one myself,and I really liked it.

[Doc Faustus]

Rent. It was hilarious.

[novakru]

Shawn of the Dead...again

[cheebacheeba]

Severance
Bit stupid, but pretty fun.
Some kind of further explanation would have been nice.

[fortunato]

Zodiac (2007)

Such a great, often looked-over film, and Fincher's best work in my opinion. It has an incredible restraint that I think his other movies lack. A grand, haunting epic combining obsession and culture. Some really great performances and some of the best digital photography yet, too.

[roshiq]

Too Late the Hero (1970)

http://shopping.yahoo.com/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/51/222751.jpg

>>: B

Creation (2010)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/newmarket/creation/creation_smallposter.jpg

It's partly biographical, partly fictionalized account of Charles Darwin & how he copes with the grief after untimely death of his eldest daughter, Annie, by plunging into his revolutionary work The Origin of Species. Quite sad & slow but a pretty well made & acted feature.

>>: B-

[Ferox13]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51V7AYB3KHL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

A 26 year old actress plays a 15 year old girl who pops acid at her first party - soon shes on uppers/downers/sidewaysers etc all the time recording her teenage whining in her diary...Bill Shatner with tash and glasses says he'll play her dad if he gets top billing despite less than 10m ins of screem time..Andy Griffith plays a priest and and Robert Carradine appears as a teenage acid head..

This is based on the real life diaries of an anonymous teenage girl who died of a drug overdose back in the 60's (by based I mean totally made up) and was at one stage required reading for every 12 year old...

[psycho d]

Lucky Number Slevin (2006). This case of mistaken identity will keep the viewer guessing until the end. At one point i was all full of myself having figured something out, only to find that i was sucker punched by falling for the bait. The biggest complaint would be the beginning is a bit fast paced. Learn to keep up people! This is a witty, dark, at times cute, and ultimately stylish flick for the guy that can keep up. The cast was sublime, and everybody did their jobs perfectly. Lead Josh Hartnett killed his part, keeping everybody guessing 'till the end. The dialogue was fun and witty, the story was awesome, and the direction was great. The cinematography was at time playful and then frenetic, especially when increasing the body count. Don't worry for those that cannot keep up, the ending will literally be spelled out you. The only thing that was not up to par was the forced Hollywood ending. But we can live with that when everything else was so freaking grand. Ashe.
d

[Straker]

Day of the Dead (2008)- First watch, doubt I'll be watching it again...

[ferretchucker]

Day of the Dead (2008)- First watch, doubt I'll be watching it again...

You were flicking through the channels and fell for the trap as well? What was it? Film4?

[neverending]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51V7AYB3KHL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

A 26 year old actress plays a 15 year old girl who pops acid at her first party - soon shes on uppers/downers/sidewaysers etc all the time recording her teenage whining in her diary...Bill Shatner with tash and glasses says he'll play her dad if he gets top billing despite less than 10m ins of screem time..Andy Griffith plays a priest and and Robert Carradine appears as a teenage acid head..

This is based on the real life diaries of an anonymous teenage girl who died of a drug overdose back in the 60's (by based I mean totally made up) and was at one stage required reading for every 12 year old...

Okay, you think that was bad, I recently saw:

1969

Starring Robert Downey Jr. & Keifer Sutherland as two young hippies telling the whole story of the troubled 60s. Bruce Dern & Mariette Hartley as dad & mom, with Winona Ryder as little sis. From the same guy who brought you On Golden Pond. All was not golden this time. Rather sappy & superficial.

[Doc Faustus]

Lucky Number Slevin (2006). This case of mistaken identity will keep the viewer guessing until the end. At one point i was all full of myself having figured something out, only to find that i was sucker punched by falling for the bait. The biggest complaint would be the beginning is a bit fast paced. Learn to keep up people! This is a witty, dark, at times cute, and ultimately stylish flick for the guy that can keep up. The cast was sublime, and everybody did their jobs perfectly. Lead Josh Hartnett killed his part, keeping everybody guessing 'till the end. The dialogue was fun and witty, the story was awesome, and the direction was great. The cinematography was at time playful and then frenetic, especially when increasing the body count. Don't worry for those that cannot keep up, the ending will literally be spelled out you. The only thing that was not up to par was the forced Hollywood ending. But we can live with that when everything else was so freaking grand. Ashe.
d

I concur. A fast, fun neonoir that anybody can enjoy.

[novakru]

The Descent

And your take on this flick?

Alot of ppl have been very against this movie here at HDC, mostly males for obvious reasons...but this movie is high on my fav list because it would have scared me even WITHOUT the monsters....I mean, those scenes getting stuck...ooo:eek:

[Doctor Loomis]

American History X

[alkytrio666]

Le Million (1931)
A thoroughly enjoyable frenzy of pitch-perfect comedy, tightly directed by Rene Clair. Clair was a notable influence on Chaplin, and it is easy to see that here; there is a perfect pinch of pathos sprinkled into all of this wackiness and no matter how far into the abyss these characters fall, we are always wholly connected to them. This is really about as much fun as one can have watching a movie. Every situation, every character antic and every goofy musical number furthers the film's incredible charm. Along with its sense of fun, Clair's film is also of enormous significance for the history of the French cinema; this, one of the first synch-sound pictures the nation produced, stands as one of their proudest landmarks.

V, Fort, Return, Doc, neverending- have you seen this? Check it out if you haven't.

Red Cliff (2009)
A consistantly entertaining war epic by an artist who knows his craft. Obviously influenced by Kurosawa, Woo paints every inch of his mise-en-scene with rich colors and movement. One could certainly not accuse him of laziness as his screen comes more alive than almost any film this year. There are some definte dramatic pitfalls, and a handful of cliches; dialogue is often sprinkled with tired analogies and unpoetic monologues, but the central characters still come off as likable human beings; Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Takeshi Kaneshiro are appropriately humane and gentle creatues who happen to be excellently trained in the art of war, and both sides of this spectrum work. It can be a bit hokey from time to time, but on the whole this is an exciting picture painted on a very big canvas.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
This is an often entertaining but constantly underwhelming story by a filmmaker who could have brought so much more audacity to the table. Aesthetically, this is a safe movie; aside from a few great dips into avant-garde territory the film is shot mostly statically. There is something to be said about Cage's performance; I wouldn't call what he has talent, but he does have the balls to completely let go. His foray into insanity is campy for sure, but it is fun to watch, and ultimately holds the picture together; Good support from Val Kilmer and Brad Dourif round the cast out. It's far from spectacular, but it holds itself together and even makes a few stabs at uniqueness.

[neverending]

And your take on this flick?

Alot of ppl have been very against this movie here at HDC, mostly males for obvious reasons...but this movie is high on my fav list because it would have scared me even WITHOUT the monsters....I mean, those scenes getting stuck...ooo:eek:

It would have been scarier without the monsters.

[mlauzon]

Legion (2010), in my opinion a rip-off -- well sort of -- of the movie Gabriel.

[_____V_____]

Le Million (1931)

V, Fort, Return, Doc, neverending- have you seen this? Check it out if you haven't.

Nice review. I ll need to track this down.

Thanks for the heads up, my friend.

[psycho d]

Made in 1960 but banned in France until 1963, this was Godard's second film. Slow to get off the ground, once it does so it keeps the viewer riveted. Centering on the War in Algeria, this is a dark portrayal of the fringe elements of that war. Torture scenes are shown between casual dialogue between captive(r) and captive(e), guns are drawn and left that way whilst walking down walkways or driving down the road, and women should never age over 26. Our hero here is stuck in the middle. Without a home country, he is surrounded by enemies and those threatening to become so. And then he meets the screen's beauty, an outlet really for his frustrations. This flick is daring but difficult, with infamous handheld camera-work and run-on dialogue, long takes and abruptly ended scenes. The acting was superb here, as was the direction. The camera-work was intriguing and engaging. The piano score-disquieting. Overall a difficult yet wonderful flick. Ashe.
derek

[roshiq]

Across the Hall (2009)

http://content8.flixster.com/movie/10/92/47/10924726_pro.jpg

Hitchcockian like twisted thriller but quite slow burn & bit sloppy. The small cast includes Mike Vogel (Cloverfield) & late Brittany Murphy.

>>: C+

[Ferox13]

Okay, you think that was bad, I recently saw:

1969

Starring Robert Downey Jr. & Keifer Sutherland as two young hippies telling the whole story of the troubled 60s. Bruce Dern & Mariette Hartley as dad & mom, with Winona Ryder as little sis. From the same guy who brought you On Golden Pond. All was not golden this time. Rather sappy & superficial.

I actually liked Go Ask Alice :-)

I think i M ight have seen 1969 - years ago on vhs..

[siorai]

Saw VI: Meh. It's a Saw movie. Nothing spectacular, but I did like it. I just wish they would end the series. Not that I dislike the series. I do like the movies for the most part, but I would just like to see a conclusion to the whole game.

Pandorum: Event Horizon Part II? Like Event Horizon, Pandorum has an excellent overall premise, but an exceedingly shitty execution and plot progression. I was really liking the movie until: spoiler: the ridiculous, tribal, mutants who got that way because they "evolved for life on the ship" nonsense. WTF? So living on a downed spaceship means you're superhuman strong, able to get the shit kicked out of you by three people and shrug most of it off, AND your head becomes horribly deformed? Sure. The movie has a great look and overall atmosphere, but it just felt like it could have progressed so much better than it did.

[newb]

The Road---good movie, but depressing as hell.

also could have used a bit more back story.