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psycho d

02-08-2011, 06:16 AM

To Die For (1995). Not a moment is lost in this wonderful entry from Gus Van Zant. From the opening to closing credits, every moment of this biting black comedy has something to say. There are few closing credits that will have conveyed the ironic impact that To Die For effortlessly displays.

The story is told in a forceful docudrama manner, much of which does not really make sense at first. But soon it will. How the story jumps from place to place is not only comedic, but actually parallels the essence that is this story's foundation. But it goes even further than being a movie whose premise is making fun of itself because the reality of the absurdity of the hilarity of the self-deprecating manner in which this story is told is priceless. Yep, take a breath.

Any detractors of Nicole Kidman must have been silenced by her performance here. The depth of her vanity is only trumped by her force of will, a force fueled by a pathological self-centeredness that truly believes in the monument of her cause, which of course is herself. This is a girl whose whose notion of self-elevated destiny might have even overpowered that of Joseph Stalin, who himself might have relented to the bulldozer of Kidman's will.

This was a film replete with great performances. It helps that the casting nailed it here. That said, Illeana Douglas' portrayal of the trenchant sister was not to be kowtowed even by Nicole's powerhouse performance. David Cronenberg's cameo was also a nice touch amongst this vast vat of talent.

The technicalities here are spot on. The direction was nothing short of masterful in order to capture the essence of the TV industry and put it on full display for all to ridicule, and that it does so in multiple layers without ever being confusing is a movie making coup. The camera and editing were more than polished. The moment of truth unraveled perfectly, and the shadow that obscured Nicole's character just after her report was exceptionally brilliant.

Danny Elfman's score was incredible, always driving the fun, sometimes barely in reach but always apropos.

The jist of it is that if this movie is not appealing to you, if it does not make you laugh out loud, then you must be a schmuck, or maybe it hits too close to home and you are, well, a TV schmuck. Either way, Van Zant's To Die For is a superbly profound study on vanity and should not be missed.
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BipolarExpress

02-08-2011, 05:59 PM

The Expendables

Eh.
Gratuitous violence of course but thin on substance.
Too many quick - in your face - sped up action sequences which seems to
be the going thing in alot of action flicks.
Sometimes I think the fast flash visuals in these movies are going to trigger
an eptileptic seizure.

psycho d

02-09-2011, 05:31 AM

The Killer Inside Me (2010). I enjoyed this movie up until the end when it blatantly insulted audience intelligence.
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neverending

02-09-2011, 08:20 AM

District 9

The most original science fiction movie I've seen in years.

siorai

02-09-2011, 08:26 AM

Dread (2009): Alright, but not great. The base story was good which isn't surprising given that it's Clive Barker. It just felt like there was a good deal of content missing. At the end I felt like I had missed a few scenes or something to really flesh out the plot.

newb

02-09-2011, 10:05 AM

continuing my 70s movie watch

Charlie Varrick

fun watch

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Elvis_Christ

02-09-2011, 04:09 PM

^^ I was thinking I should check out Charlie Varrick again. Saw it on TV with my Dad when I was a kid and enjoyed it a lot.

District 9

The most original science fiction movie I've seen in years.

Yeh it was nice to have something that was thought provoking for a change. Dug the mix of Enemy Mine and Alien Nation. Very cool flick.

H0RR0R

02-09-2011, 07:31 PM

childs play 2

neverending

02-09-2011, 08:58 PM

^^ I was thinking I should check out Charlie Varrick again. Saw it on TV with my Dad when I was a kid and enjoyed it a lot.
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I know a Hollywood insider who claims Charlie Varrick was originally intended for Charles Bronson, but the role was given to Mathau by a producer in an effort to convince him that she could put him in ANY movie and have it be a success.

roshiq

02-09-2011, 10:13 PM

The Silent Scream (1980)

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>>: B+

Faster (2010)

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>>: B

The Resident (2011)

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>>: D

Angra

02-10-2011, 03:54 AM

The Resident (2011)

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>>: D

Yes, that was a bad watch.

BipolarExpress

02-10-2011, 07:24 AM

Paranormal Entity

Paranormal Activity

Jokuc

02-10-2011, 02:15 PM

Well I just watched Ju-On (The Grudge) :)

Elvis_Christ

02-10-2011, 02:53 PM

I know a Hollywood insider who claims Charlie Varrick was originally intended for Charles Bronson, but the role was given to Mathau by a producer in an effort to convince him that she could put him in ANY movie and have it be a success.

Wow that's really interesting. So he was convinced he'd only be successful in the comedy side of things. The guy was a fantastic actor that can can happily watch in anything.

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Night Of The Hell Hamsters

Usual Peter Jackson styled horror comedy. More fun than most. The director's upcomming film The Devil's Rock (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1712578/) sounds like it will be interesting.

Gulliver's Travels

Shit. Same old Jack Black jokes all over again. Dude needs a new dance.

newb

02-10-2011, 06:31 PM

Wow that's really interesting. So he was convinced he'd only be successful in the comedy side of things. The guy was a fantastic actor that can can happily watch in anything.

He followed "Charlie Varrick" up with, "The Laughing Policeman" and "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 ". Neither of which were "comedies". Both highly recommended by the newbster.

that's right....I called myself the newbster.

psycho d

02-11-2011, 08:51 AM

After.Life (2009). This is a movie that could go either way for many people, and rightfully so. It really takes many liberties in the telling of this tale, and the viewer must allow for a somewhat loose script. But for those willing to side-step its faults, the director's message will be more than worth it.

Taking on the theme of death can be a cinematic death ray, but director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo does a fine job of questioning the afterlife. This move really leaves us with more questions than answers, and anyone that thinks it should have been the other way around is, well, kinda retarded.

The acting was exceptional, at least after Justin Long's chunky first appearance. After that the performances are all top notch. That Liam Neeson is extraordinary is almost to be expected. Christina Ricci's portrayal of transitional confusion was splendid. Child actor Chandler Canterury was also a positive in his role as a creepy adult in training.

What impressed me most about this flick was that it gloriously flouted any pretensions to a genre, but was its own type of movie. Though potently dark, it never felt like a horror flick proper. It keeps the viewer guessing down to the end, and even then it refuses to play nice in the arena of a movie catalog.

The technicalities were all spot on, with the camera effectively creating its magic without much fuss, but Mr. camera guy's flair does sneak out on occasion and much to our delight.

By the end, unless you are stuck in the realms of picking apart this movie for its flaws, the weighty subject matter of this one will keep your mind compliantly busy for some time.
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roshiq

02-12-2011, 02:33 AM

Silver Bullet (1985)

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>>: B+

Riding the Bullet (2004)

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>>: C+

roshiq

02-13-2011, 01:18 AM

The Grapes of Death (1978)

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Though in some reviews they mentioned it as Jean Rollin's Zombie film but there weren't any zombie actually; rather than people turns slowly bit crazy after infected by a rare kinda skin disease caused by drinking some special type of wine(!)...which is quite an interesting idea. Pretty atmospheric & gruesome in some parts. The best from Rollin...as I've seen so far.

>>: A-

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

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>>: B

SAWfreak

02-13-2011, 01:18 AM

The Steam Experiment

psycho d

02-13-2011, 04:22 AM

The Bicycle Thief (1948). Vittorio De Sica's masterpiece has stood the test of time for one primal reason, the plight of man has yet to change. The proletariat, the commoner, will forever be relegated to the social periphery, ceaselessly manipulated by the whims of the world's rich and powerful, at least until the time is near for votes to be cast. The titular object of this film is of no particular importance to everyone but its owner, but his very survival, his family's survival, rests upon that dang bicycle. And this tale is one of the commoner as he is faced with the reality of his significance in the eyes of the world as opposed to his dependents.

This is a rather grim tale, and it really captures the mood of an Italy at a time when survival is the is a family's chief concern. Our protagonist is just a down and out commoner, no better or worse than the rest, and hence when we feel the ache of his plight it is the plight of most of his countrymen. To judge the actions of these desperate men, where hocking bicycles and even your bedding is the only means by which to obtain a meal, is a difficult endeavor for us today, comfortably chubby and ensconced in our loveseats.

The acting was phenomenal, even more so as this Italian paradigm of neorealism used unprofessional actors in the lead roles. These were people whose plight in life was real, and this translates supremely in the hand of Vittorio. The father son relationship is one of particular importance, marking a symbolic transcendence from the naive to the real world, and in as grim a manner as can be imagined. A special note should be said of child actor Enzo Staiola. When this kid literally looked up to his father one could almost sense his pride and faith, as strong as any pilgrim has of his god.

Little more need be said of the direction. Serving as the go to example of Italian neorealism, The Bicycle Thief rightly confers Vittorio's name to be equated with cinematic brilliance for eternity.
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psycho d

02-13-2011, 05:22 AM

Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974). This is one of those movies that defies being a bad movie in spite of itself. At times corny and cheap, with silly plots twists and unreal moments of victim retardation, it is difficult to pin down what makes this a candidate for a near horror masterpiece. Further compounding description is that this was an Italian creation set in England and yet dubbed in English. Perfect.

The story itself was thin, but what gave it so much appeal was its delicious subtext. The typical "stupid humans" and society as a blob of mindless followers was of course exploited to its fullest, but touches such as the taint of fascism were also nicely infused into this movie. The grim comedy was superbly understated, much like a spice that leaves you in want of more.

The acting was above average for cheesy movies. Lovelock's lead character was charmingly annoying and fit the bill perfectly. His unlikely partner gave a decent performance as well, but she really did not have much to work with. The near villainous inspector was the real treat, a fascist wannabe in a detective's uniform.

The direction must be lauded here, for it was Jorge Grau that took this simple premise and made a great movie out of what could have easily become dismissible dung. The score was gratingly chilling, creating the perfect atmosphere for a movie that existed outside of the norms of the genre without betraying it. The real star of this movie was the cameraman. Whereas the other elements of this flick were appreciably low budget, the camera captured the events in a manner that fully exploited the moment. The mise en scène was delightfully arranged for each scene, and not a detail was missed in the richly colored photography.

For its time, the special effects must have made a wicked impression. This was not a schlocky gore-fest, but when the ghouls do come out their flesh-tearing designs were revealed to their fullest.

In the end, this was an uncompromising movie that had a lot to say but whose message did not intrude upon the fun. And with dialog such as "I'm mad about apples," how could you go wrong with a night spent with this terrific little number.
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Bizarre

02-13-2011, 10:49 AM

I watched 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Braindead' last night.

I had just finished reading fear and loathing so the film was okay. I like Johnny Depp as an actor and he was very good in this. He played the completely twisted Raoul Duke perfectly; just as I'd imagined. I'd recommend the book over the film as the film basically quotes from the book verbatim and cuts some scenes out. Hunter S Thompson is brilliant, regardless.

Braindead is a film I've wanted to see for a while and only just got around to it. I'm sure most of you have seen it already but it really was crazily violent. It's good for just a stupid film to chill whilst watching and had some funny parts. I don't think it is in the same league as The Evil Dead, mind.

Jokuc

02-13-2011, 09:13 PM

Watched Alien :p

kirstieames

02-14-2011, 02:44 AM

Let Me In
Its story is Superb!

movietiger05

02-14-2011, 02:50 PM

The Rite was the last one I saw in theaters.

roshiq

02-14-2011, 11:50 PM

MOH: The Fair Haired Child (2006)

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Haven't seen any films from this 'master' before. But this is a good one.

>>: B

The Brazen Bull (2010)

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>>: D+

8213 Gacy House (2010)

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Another POV/found footage film from Asylum and this time it's not as good as Paranormal Entity. Hilarious in some parts with some annoying characters but overall not too bad. I even kinda liked it actually.:D

>>: C

Primal (2009)

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>>: B

roshiq

02-17-2011, 05:46 AM

A Lure: Teen Fight Club (2010)

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>>: D+

Escalofrío aka Shiver (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0896927/) (2008)

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A decent Spanish horror with good production value & a simple storyline that offered lot a the beginning but didn't able to deliver that much.

>>: B

Tucker & Dale vs Evil (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465522/) (2010)

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A super Indie entertainer & great horror comedy that will most probably become a cult hit like Shaun of the Dead or Zombieland, but this time it'll be for the slasher fans. You'll find hillbillies, stupid college kids, local sheriffs, insane killer, weaponry as chainsaw & hatchet...all typical slasher elements with a chain of comedy of errors, where each error results a gruesome death. The cast did a good job but specially Tyler Labine played as Dale steals the show from everyone.
Though I downloaded & seen its work print and missed just one or two gore shots but the important thing is I think this hilarious slasher ride deserves a wide scale release around the world. But I can now wait for a good DVD release with full of cool features.

>>: A

roshiq

02-17-2011, 05:54 AM

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psycho d

02-17-2011, 09:48 AM

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009). Those detractors of this final installment of the Millennium Trilogy apparently have allergies to solid cinematic storytelling. My take on the whole trilogy is the first does a wicked job drawing us in with its discomfiting material. The second really does a fantastic job filling in the details of the story, at least as much as a film adaption can accomplish. And this finale follows through by tying it all together in an admirable fashion.

As in its predecessors, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest possessed premium acting. Lisbeth's incredible character naturally steals the show, and Noomi Raplace rightfully deserves the accolades, but Michael Nyqvist and company solidify a foundation for her presence to make such an indelible impression. Even monstrous Micke Spreitz enjoys a little character development, even if by way of unthinkably pragmatic methods.

Luckily the second and third of the series used Daniel Alfredson as director, thankfully avoiding the disjointing feeling that could not be helped by the directorial ship-jumping between the first and second of the trilogy. Taking off right where Played with Fire left off, this thriller builds as the legalities and tensions left in the previous come to a boiling head. The photography seemed a little more obtrusive here, but its emotional impact filled the gaps where car chases and explosions are usually inserted to rally short audience attention spans.

The biggest disappointment with this trilogy was that I didn't want to see it end having not filled to capacity my admiration for Lisbeth, the character strengths of those determined to support Lisbeth despite herself, and those shadowy figures hell-bent on making her life intolerable.
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psycho d

02-18-2011, 05:45 PM

La Haine (1995). The incongruity of this flick can be described as an artsy fartsy piece of vicious French thug cinema. Hatred is made into entertainment, an expostulation of a necessary movement by way of celluloid magnificence whose stylistic depth will require multiple viewings before hitting its philosophic foundations.

The story revolves around three friends whose ethnicities are not unaccustomed to hatred, but these guys can deal it out as well they can take it. Violence has become second nature, and the audience comes dashing in at the most explosive moment of our would-be thug's lives. The notion of hatred is explored with a voyeuristic and genuine flair. The result is a heart wrenching bite of reality as no solutions are offered, just reality painfully exposed.

The story was simple yet effect, with many WTF moments that seem unnecessary but in a movie of such impact, we all know better than that. In the intro there is a noteworthy quote whose import is infused into the heart of this movie's infrastructure. It even enjoys a repeat visit to keep us the viewer on track for fear that we may be enjoying ourselves almost too much. The puissance of the bathroom scene is not to be forgotten, its importance still fluttering just out of reach for character and audience alike. Maybe that scene's import is found in the movie's end, as powerful a movie punch as can be jawed even by the thickest of filmatic* skins.

The acting is documentary spot on, but the potentially gritty portrayal is softened by the directorial depth. Vincent Cassel is of course sensational. Along with his acting chops his mighty swagger was just coming into its own. Together with his compadres, played by Hubert Koundé and Said Taghmaoui, these guy make for a great trio in a world that offers no reprieve, no exit. It's them against the system, and the system has gots the money and the power.

Of course the real muscle of this movie comes from filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz. That a movie with such a potent social message could be made not only watchable but enjoyable, that its significance has made ripples in other countries where it has become compulsive viewing by those in power, this is a pretty high water mark that is difficult to achieve. The accolades, though, are all more than deserved. The cinematography was nothing short of astonishing. Every scene meticulously composed, and then brilliantly transcribed onto the reel only to be edited with the aplomb of a master. The hip hop crane scene is not be missed, but instead repeated for as many times as seems appropriate.

The dialog felt authentic, and whilst its staccato nature made for a busy remote, it was worth every rewind. For those not blessed with the film's native tongue at your beckoning call, I suggest watching the more industrious scenes twice from the get go, first for the subtitles and then for the action as it splashes onto its mise en scène in its efforts to create one of the world's greatest moving string of compositions.

After its conclusion, with all that has happened, with all that was left unresolved, if this film does not leave your brain reeling, spinning restlessly trying to figure out what cinematic force of nature has just conducted a hit and run on your skull's innards, then you'd better lay off that weed man, cause its starting to leave some scars.
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*I know I know, but it really should be a real word

roshiq

02-19-2011, 07:18 AM

Amer (2009)

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Amer is an abstract little homage to the 70’s popular & my beloved Italian Giallo films. Divided into three parts, which dissolve into one another, center around a female protagonist, Ana, played by three actresses — in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. It had the potential to become an awesome Giallo tribute if they could offered a well developed simple story (like The House of the Devil) instead of being too much vague in story telling as well as character wise that all comes with a bit of an art house treatment! The film has 1 or 2 dialogue but the magic comes along with the stunning camera works full with Fulcian close up shots, Argento’s eyes in the key hole, Bava like colorful lightings and effectively borrowed soundtrack from vintage giallo films (even there was a ‘drop of water’ sound--Black Sabbath!)…all were there expect for a meaningful story. The film uses almost all Giallo tools but overly relied on psychosexual tensions that continue with constant abstract visuals all through the end. Perhaps I didn’t get it properly but to me the whole effort was wasted that could revive the genre with a huge satisfactory level for the fans.

>>: C

The Illusionist (2010)

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>>: B+

Gulliver's Travels (2010)

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>>: C-

Angra

02-19-2011, 11:41 AM

"Extraordinary measures" 7-8/10

Another amazing true story.

Harrison Ford was great as an eccentric grumpy medical researcher.

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"Skyline" 7-8/10

Nice alien invasion flick with an incredibly odd ending.

swiss tony

02-19-2011, 12:09 PM

The Hurt Locker - 7/10

It was a good movie with a fairly good narrative but it didn't really grab me. I know it won 6 Oscars and 6 BAFTAs but they were all for technical categories, so I reckon, it's an extremely proficient piece of movie making but lacks a bit on story and acting performance.

BookZombie

02-20-2011, 01:32 AM

Trolljegeren (The Trollhunter)

This film is the Norwegian answer to The Blair Witch Project but instead of the ghost of witches, it is trolls. The movie is plain hilarious. I really enjoyed it, and for a rather small Norwegian production the effects are very good.

psycho d

02-20-2011, 05:42 AM

Buried (2010). This is a movie that requires lots of trust going in, and it takes a while before that trust gets earned. For movie fans that are moved by daring premises, this will be an amazing experience. But for those with short attention spans or that prefer the typical movie setup then you will almost assuredly be disappointed by Buried.

The story was ridiculously simple, and the challenge here was finding a way to fill its run time. Once it got going, though, I was fully sucked in and never again did I wonder how they were going to pull it off, instead finding myself whisked away by this terrifying ride.

Ryan Reynolds makes for an unlikely choice to helm this gripping tale, but he pulls it off miraculously. This movie demands that every possible emotion be elicited and then conveyed, and Ryan does so swimmingly in the tight confines of the set.

The direction and camera work make small wonders grow into a magnificent movie experience. With so little to work with, the camera and limited lighting is used in every possible way to help the story unravel. In doing so the audience almost becomes a participant in Ryan's plight, and his highs and lows are not just seen but felt.

Little more can be said of this flick without ruining it, so for those that are fans of claustrophobic thrillers then this is a must see. Merci.
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newb

02-20-2011, 04:44 PM

psycho d

02-21-2011, 05:25 AM

The Hunger (1983). The opening scene of The Hunger is a harbinger of what is to come. For those entranced by the visually rich style, incredibly wicked audio, and viciously sexy composure, then stay tuned because this will be a real treat. But for those drawn to story, plot, or novel adaptation authenticity you are probably going to be wildly disappointed.

As stated, the story itself is hinted at but remains as fleshless as its victims. It is not that it is hard to follow, but it is almost childishly simple. The same old philosophic ideals such as the dreadful fear of death are hinted at, but these notions go no further than that. While the denouement was quite chilling, then end proper almost served as an executive Hollywood demand.

The acting was astounding. Bowie was better than expected, but it was Catherine Deneuve's chilling performance that really put ice in the heart of vampire love. Her character was so emotionally distant yet engaging that questioning her humanity became second nature, yet everything she does was ostensibly human. In other words, she exudes an otherworldly detachment that deifies description. Susan Sarandon is almost a second thought in comparison to Catherine, and this only furthers the inhuman puissance that is the central character's monstrosity.

The direction, camera work and editing all work together to slather up a rich tapestry of Gothic beauty that almost challenges the naysayer's want of a story proper. When the score is not offering up a deliciously cold dish of classical melody, it is grating the ears with a harmony of death, only to be followed by a chillingly engrossing scene whose guilty pleasures are thrown to the wind such that its sumptuous mise en scène can be savored as if just served in the snootiest of aristocratic manors.

In the end, having sat through such a savage ensemble of deeply beautiful and dark imagery, instead of ruining the whole experience with the retardation of thought, instead just sit back and let the remote in your mind replay those magical scenes as if the experience took place in an upscale gallery.
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ChronoGrl

02-21-2011, 08:30 AM

ferretchucker

02-21-2011, 02:17 PM

The Final Destination - Imaginative (albeit ridiculously chain-event based) deaths do not make up for an unimaginative (aka absent) storyline.
Planet of the Apes (1968) - Used this to wash my eyes of the aforementioned filth.

psycho d

02-22-2011, 07:59 AM

Ghost World (2001). The dream of every high schooler, to merely graduate, is the drab starting point for the journey into the real world for our two protags. Unfortunately the real world sucks more than high school. This is a tale that examines the creation of an artificial facade of personality in order to stave off the loneliness of eccentricity. Being true to the self might look good on paper, but its main contribution to our lives appears to help keep the weekly planner ink free. Sadly, this gem of a flick hits its mark in the truth of Western civilization. On the bright side, this film has so much fun making light of humanity that its bitter bullet is thoroughly sweetened.

Thora Birch steals the show amongst a throng full of wonderful performances. Her refusal to hold back her caustic opinions is delightfully entertaining, but her character is so painfully authentic, her tongue so biting, that it is hard to imagine her not becoming a nasty old cat lady that is the terror of her favorite haunts. Scarlett Johansson's character is equally believable, though it is unimaginable that at such a young age anyone could capture such a villainous sense of depression and then express it with piercing aplomb. Steve Buscemi is equally delightful, his role almost glamorizing the quirky dork with a sentimentality such that we completely understand how Thora's character could almost canonize the fuel of his sadness. The other characters are a genius collection of clones that we all end up hanging out with and eccentric types that we keep at a social distance but secretly admire.

Director Terry Zwigoff takes this script from a comic and weaves it into a highly entertaining dark comedy with a message that neither criticizes the hopelessness of conformation nor offers any instant solutions. Instead, ours is a world where the cultural foundation always exists in our memories but is ever elusive in the present moment, leaving us empty on the one hand or lonely on the other. The ending, so simple that it tempts us to cry foul, poignantly leaves us filled with the clear message that either way, our lives or our spirits are doomed to suffer invisibility.
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roshiq

02-22-2011, 10:29 AM

Bitter Feast (2010)

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>>: B

Panic in the Streets (1950)

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>>: A-

Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus (2010)

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>>: D

Salo, or The 120 Days of Sodom (1975)

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>>: B+

ferretchucker

02-22-2011, 12:54 PM

Pulp Fiction (as you may have guessed from my Facebook quote).

Empire Strikes Back - All the talk of it in the Spoiler thread made me want to watch it. I've just reached the "He told me enough...he told me YOU killed him..." line. I wonder what's coming next!

phantomstranger

02-22-2011, 02:31 PM

"Case 39"
-Rene Zellweger

Plot:
"Case 39" centers on an idealistic social worker who saves an abused 10-year-old girl from her parents only to discover that the girl is not as innocent as she thinks.

Phantom's Review: To be honest with you, I thought this film was going to be lousy. I mean, it sat on the studio shelf for quite a while and when it finally got realesed it was a bomb.
But to my total surprise, it was a pretty good film. Some fine acting, decent FX and a couple of good scares. Nothing new or groundbreaking, just a good movie.

Fearonsarms

02-22-2011, 11:29 PM

Finally saw Tobe Hooper's Eaten Alive aka Deathtrap(1977) and I have to say I laughed from start to finish it was hilarious in a very very good way :)

Jokuc

02-23-2011, 01:29 PM

Just watched [Rec] 2 =)

iSeymore

02-24-2011, 06:39 AM

Last seen movies for me were:

Freddy Vs. Jason (2003)
I loved Ken Kirzinger as Jason Voorhees
Robert Englund never fails to amuse me as Freddy Krueger, either.
8/10 early 2000 horror films were a bit cheesy though, kinda like the 80's but with better FX.

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
Kane Hodder is legendary as Jason Voorhees, but the story of a telekinetic teenager, named Tina was a bit...Odd?
Loved it nonetheless.
8/10 (for characters and kill scenes)

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
First movie in the series I ever watched, was legendary in my books.
9/10

BookZombie

02-24-2011, 10:29 AM

I saw The Witches Mountain today. It is a confusing film but I did enjoy it, but sh** that is allot of witches in one little tent. :P

Johnny Gore Galore

02-24-2011, 08:58 PM

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roshiq

02-25-2011, 09:04 AM

Splintered (2010)

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>>: C+

The Mechanic (2010)

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>>: B

The Troll Hunter (2010)

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This is a hilariously serious take on Troll mythology in a modern day context from Norway. And they nailed it! Director Andre Ovredal smartly balances the myth with highly impressive special effects along with the trolls themselves. He has taken that myth that is so implanted in Norwegian culture, and crafted a film that gave inventiveness and spanking humor into the nearly over exploited mocumentary trend.
The creature animation and their integration with the live action footage have done flawlessly. The pacing was perfect and another great thing is like many other monsters or creature feature flicks- where they ‘save’ them to psychically reveal mostly at the final showdowns…here they didn’t try to hide the trolls ever in the film! All over there is lot of action going around as the trolls appeared at regular intervals in full form…they did their best to leave the monsters in full focus.
The execution couldn’t be better, IMO but what sets The Troll Hunter apart from any other “found footage” films is it has a beautiful heart and it’s all about the trolls, which you’ll gradually find out with the progress of the story.
And last but not the least; this Norwegian masterpiece comes along with some amazing cinematography that nicely captures the stunning picturesque Norwegian countryside (I wish I could ever go there!:o).

>>: A

psycho d

02-25-2011, 10:00 AM

Inception (2010). There is no doubt that Inception is one of the better movies coming out of 2010, but the accolades that it has received seem a tad too much. It has all of the elements to make a truly magnificence picture, and its production values alone scooch this up a notch without regard to its other characteristics, but there was a little something missing to consider this as one of the best films ever .

The story was a tightly woven work that requires some gifted detective work in order to expose its plot holes. First, this is the movies folks so the physics of its plot are safe from attack. Working from this, there is some pretty complicated and dicey material that is covered in Inception that never feels contrived or asks the audience to stretch their imaginations past any cinematic barriers. In other words, the story is easily comprehended from the standpoint of its filmatic premise.

The acting was solid on all accounts. Leonardo does a splendid job as usual, but it was nice to see a supporting cast that was just as strong and that did not rely on DiCaprio's skills to carry the whole. The entire ensemble works together to create a larger than life gaggle of denizens. Some complain that there were too many people to keep track of, but at the 148 minute runtime there was plenty of time to figure it all out. On the other hand, there may be something to the fact that the plethora of characters did not allow for enough development of our most significant players, with even Leonardo's Dom remaining distant at the movie's end.

Even with a viciously cerebral premise, kudos go out to the production values. The effects were nothing less than spectacular. The action was plentiful and remained original throughout, although I must admit that I wished that they would have shaved a few minutes off of the third act. I was getting a little itchy to have this one end sooner than it did. There were plenty of scenes that lingered unnecessarily and these could have come to the editors ax without taking anything away from the movie.

The other technicalities were all up to snuff. Nolan has created another spectacular movie that deserves much attention. The camera and such were all used pragmatically without taking the audience's attention away from the action, which was all the more important as any distraction could have easily thrown the viewer into confusion.

My overall impressions of this movie are that it was indeed a monumental production whose ambitions were achieved to the highest movie making degree save one element. What this movie seemed to lack was that ineffable sense of movie magic whose alchemy probably entails a dash of lizard's tail in its inception (ha!). This is not to detract from the movie proper, for it was a terrific endeavor, but to those screaming acclamations that this movie could ever near that monumental list enjoyed by Welles and the like I am sorry, but Inception did not have the all the right stuff to be shelved with the BIG boys. Great yes but exalted, almost.
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Ferox13

02-25-2011, 10:12 AM

Yeah THE TROLL HUNTER has been the suprise of the year for me so far..

Plus Johnny Gore needs a bigger Sig.

BookZombie

02-25-2011, 11:31 PM

The Revenge of Doctor X, this is a horrible little B movie. It is about a scientist who is sent on a vacation trip to Japan. There he begins to create a plant monster who off course get loose and start eating people. The movie is slow and the monster effects are just ridiculous, but the movie was rather entertaining.

Fearonsarms

02-26-2011, 02:09 AM

Roshiq is splintered any good?

psycho d

02-26-2011, 07:01 AM

Deep Rising (1998). Deep Rising is simple entertainment that has no other aspirations. As such, it achieves its purpose handsomely, and those that were disappointed were likely digging for a genre that that does not exist here.

The story is nothing new, a rehashed plot and premise. Keeping it simple allows director Steven Sommers to focus on entertainment, as should the audience. That much of the action and even dialog is easily guessed is part of the fun.

The acting was standard fare for such a production, and that these actors were used mostly as vehicles of entertainment helps make this movie a success. Treat Williams as a third-rate movie hero is the perfect captain of this ship. Costar Famke Jannsen deserves more than a mere mention, not for her acting prowess but instead for being so damned sexy. The camera cannot seem to fit enough of here alluring lusciousness onto the screen. The rest of the cast were mere fodder for the action, deliciously gobbled up at just the right moments.

The technicalities were all above standards for this genre, with the directorial tone of Sommers the same here as in his other works. The camera does a textbook job of eliciting all of the correct response from its audience, and the tried and true tilts and closeups worked their magic fabulously. The CGI was probably spectacular for its time, and even today it was are more than acceptable. The editing could have been a little tighter, but that is just getting nit picky.

Deep Rising is a cinematic guilty pleasure through and through, and how we ever came to the point that movies that are pure entertainment should elicit unnecessary regret is a consideration that should be considerably considered. Merci.
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Tinsnip

02-26-2011, 01:00 PM

the Re-Animator

phantomstranger

02-26-2011, 10:45 PM

"The Thing" (1982)
-Kurt Russel

John Carpenter's modern era classic, is truly one of the greatest monster movies ever made.
Fine acting and excellent FX along with a hell of a lot of scares.
I remember seeing this film in theaters at a sneak preview (hosted by Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark) about two weeks before it was released and being totally blown away.
The nice thing is, the film still holds up and is still a personal favorite.

roshiq

02-27-2011, 02:57 AM

Roshiq is splintered any good?

Not too bad...a time passing pretty ordinary Britt horror flick.

The King's Speech (2010)

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This is a deeply moving & very inspiring film where Colin Firth gave a tremendously convincing performance. He just brilliantly captured different sorts of ordeals that a stammer person can have or face in his/her everyday life. And in this regard, the movie just didn't remain an astonishingly true story of a King who tried to avoid the throne in fear of the humiliation & embarrassment that could resulted more & more for his problem and not only for him but also for the royal family; it also turns out a very compelling -habitual & psychological portrayals of stammering that produce routine challenges & torments for the person with this speech disorder.
The supporting cast was magnificent and particularly Geoffrey Rush & Helena Bonham Carter were excellent in their roles. It was witty at times and beautifully written in every single frame; so kudos also goes to the screen writer David Seidler for the marvelous script. And finally I like to salute director Tom Hooper for his exceptional camera works and amazing set designs that successfully delivered a very unique tone to the story till the final credit rolls.

>>: A+

Short Night Of Glass Dolls (1971)

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Oh, it was a terrible download...audio was 5 minutes ahead of the video!:D

>>: B-

psycho d

02-27-2011, 08:16 AM

Life is Hot in Cracktown (2009). Be forewarned, this is a rugged movie. The first action scene will have all but the most stolid of individuals reeling, and some frantically grasping for the remote. For the rest, set back and brace yourself for a highly polished look at a flick whose premise asks what do the dregs of the neighborhood do when they are not out in the public being scummy.

Life is Hot in Cracktown is one of those intertwining stories where we are never sure whether or not our antiheroes are going to clash in its viciously debauched denouement. This is a horrifically bleak story that thankfully makes its characters almost too polished such that it does not wholeheartedly turn off its audience. What these stories do is force the viewer into seeing that these characters, abhorrent creatures of public squalor, are not inhuman monsters whose fuel is delivered by Satan himself. Even the rottenest of the cast is a monster by day, son and brother on the occasional night. The story does not offer much hope, but nor does it wallow in the misery of the 'hood. Instead it is offers an uncompromising slice of a life that most of us could not fathom.

The acting was phenomenal everywhere, child actors included. Evan Ross plays a discomforting gangbanger, a good looking guy whose fleeting smiles appear at all of the wrong moments. Illeana Douglas takes what should have been an impossible part and sneaks in some humanity where nothing but a black hole should exist. Desmond Harrington and Kerrie Washington pull off a miracle of an impossible relationship held together by an unfathomable glue that fillips a challenge to any and all takers. The rest of the cast are just as impressive, and without them this production would have likely been shelved in vat and left alone to rot.

Director Buddy Giovinazzo takes what should have been a repugnant premise and has fashioned a movie that is accessible despite it harrowing topic. His sense of balance is astounding, twisting us up inside by insisting that we care about characters we'd just assume hate, but then allowing just enough of life's little treasures thorough to give us the facade that these people have some little thread of hope for happiness. The photography was solid, but it was the enthralling editing that captures our attention and then leaves us wanting even more. The score was perfect for this flick, at times mercilessly manipulating our emotions, at other times hinting at what might come.

The end comes together in a spectacular fashion, again to the credit of the editing. Life is Hot in Cracktown is the cinematic version of passing by a horrible car wreck and being gifted the optical carnage of an aftermath that will be indelibly burnt into our emotional memories.
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FreddyMyers

02-27-2011, 08:47 AM

Exam (2008)

Pretty strait foward "solve the riddle" kind of movie. Fairly claustrophobic with small bits of tension. Overall thought they couldve done more with the characters and the premise. Multiple "movie type" mistakes and actions. Nothing really wowed me but nothing really let me down too much. Kept you thinking the whole time which i enjoy.

An OK problem-solving, tight feeling thriller. C

New Town Killer (2008)

I was let down by this one. Really liked the premise of it and i expected more from it. Thought to be a london version of Most Dangerous Game with mixtures of The Game (movie) this is hardly either. Plot holes, under-developed characters and overall not really tense as it should be. The villian was pretty good and it made you think about how much power the bored, rich, buiness type really have but thats about all it had going for it.

An under-achieveing search-and-kill movie that wishes it was the movie Micheal Douglas nailed more than ten years before this one. D

Tinsnip

02-27-2011, 08:55 AM

Fearonsarms

02-27-2011, 01:53 PM

Just finished watching The Brood, Begotten and The Serpent and The Rainbow. All good in their own way although it is a relief when Begotten ends cos its too heavy

BookZombie

02-27-2011, 02:10 PM

I love The Brood.

Anyway I just watched Cathy's Curse and yesterday I watched The Demons of Ludlow as well as Dance in the Vampire Bund anime series. :D

Fearonsarms

02-27-2011, 02:58 PM

Tell us more about Cathy's Curse and The Demon Of Luclow-I've never heard of them.

ChronoGrl

02-27-2011, 03:02 PM

The Social Network (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/)

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Now I can see why everyone liked this film - It's intriguing, well-written, well-directed, and the acting is superb. While I haven't been all that impressed with Jesse Eisenberg in the past, I thought that he was perfect as the OCD Mark Zuckerberg, a misanthrope who is both hero and unlikeable at the same time. It's a really good, solid story. And Justin Timberlake was fantastic too. Wish he appeared in more good films.

3.75/5

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The Town (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0840361/)

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I'm actually pretty upset that The Town wasn't wasn't up for Best Picture this year - I would say that The Town is my second or third favorite movie of the year (definitely second to Black Swan, though possibly third to Despicable Me, which just makes me incredibly happy)... Could be that I'm biased; I'm from the Boston area and get a certain delight from watching actors who can get the damn accent right (it's not just about dropping your R's, by the way)... Or it could be that this crime drama was a really thrilling character piece with characters whom I honestly cared about. Jeremy Renner is utterly brilliant (definitely deserves the Oscar nod), and Rebecca Hall is incredibly sympathetic. And I don't care what people say about Ben Affleck - While he may be limited, he's talented within his sphere. And apparently a great actor, too.

I loved this film - I was on the edge of my seat, intrigued the whole time. Highly recommend it.

4.5/5.

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Devil (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1314655/)

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I had heard a couple of rumors that this movie wasn't too bad, so I figured that I should check it out. As it turns out, it was surprisingly good. Good story, solid acting, and the end brought everything full circle. It's one of those "solid 3" movies - Not amazing, but a good, quality little flick.

3.5/5.

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Mutants (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1146320/)

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Sigh - Ok. So this movie obviously had a decent budget - The direction was solid and the acting good... BUT... The movie doesn't really give me anything that I haven't already seen before.

Meh.

2.25/5.

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The New Daughter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/)

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Ick. Pretty bad writing accompanied with awful acting... And a pretty poor story. Disappointed as Rue Morgue Magazine seemed to like this one. I was hoping it would be a "solid 3." Oh well.

1.75/5.

Fearonsarms

02-27-2011, 03:22 PM

I didn't like Devil at all but I can see why some people like it. I'm intrigued by the Town that loooks interesting. Cheers

ChronoGrl

02-27-2011, 03:25 PM

I didn't like Devil at all but I can see why some people like it. I'm intrigued by the Town that loooks interesting. Cheers

In truth, I probably have an inflated opinion about Devil because I thought it was going to be utter garbage... and so when it wasn't terrible, of course I was surprised. ;)

Definitely check out The Town - It's not as good as, say, The Departed (which is one of my all-time favorites), but it's a really, solid character piece. I'm actually psyched with how well it came out (being from the Boston area and all, my pride is showing through).

Tinsnip

02-27-2011, 08:04 PM

I just got done watching Land of the Dead. I rented three movies (Incubus, Last House in the Woods, and Land of the Dead). I didn't watch 20 minutes of the other two crappy movies before I popped in Land of the Dead, and it was cool as hell. The way they portray the zombies with some intelligence is awesome.

BTW: The Town is one of my all time favorite movies. Very well done.

spooky1138

02-27-2011, 11:58 PM

I just watched Bread Crumbs. It was a decent, lower-budget slasher-horror-fairy tale flick. It's a little inconsistent, the gore isn't mind blowing, and the story is somewhat familiar, but it evokes some interesting atmosphere and held my attention.

Fearonsarms

02-28-2011, 03:55 AM

DP McCoy

02-28-2011, 01:27 PM

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Moon - An impressive and intelligent sci fi piece,Moon is remarkably accomplished given the Writer/Director's (Duncan Jones) relative inexperience.
The film benefits from Sam Rockwell's convincing portrayal of the isolated and emotionally strained central character,Rockwell's haunting and engaging performance is crucial to the success of the film as there are really no other characters to speak of.
I thought Clint Mansell's lingering eerie score complemented perfectly the melancholy tone of the film.Mansell is amassing an impressive body of work and I would be surprised if he didn't win an Acadamy Award at some point.

9/10

Angra

02-28-2011, 01:46 PM

"Troll Hunter" 7/10

Meh... the trolls were great. The rest wasn't quite.

I hope a sequal is coming up with much more trolls and a better story. And less handheld cameras.:)

Elvis_Christ

02-28-2011, 03:52 PM

The Mechanic (2011)

A bit to flashy to really get across what made the original so great. The opening sequence was way to James Bond and didn't sit right with me. No masterpiece but a decent enough timewaster.

psycho d

03-01-2011, 06:59 AM

Unthinkable (2010). If the motivation for the whole endeavor had not become absurd at the movie's end this could have been a great thriller.
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roshiq

03-02-2011, 12:05 AM

The Town (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0840361/)

I'm actually pretty upset that The Town wasn't wasn't up for Best Picture this year - I would say that The Town is my second or third favorite movie of the year (definitely second to Black Swan, though possibly third to Despicable Me, which just makes me incredibly happy)... Could be that I'm biased; I'm from the Boston area and get a certain delight from watching actors who can get the damn accent right (it's not just about dropping your R's, by the way)... Or it could be that this crime drama was a really thrilling character piece with characters whom I honestly cared about. Jeremy Renner is utterly brilliant (definitely deserves the Oscar nod), and Rebecca Hall is incredibly sympathetic. And I don't care what people say about Ben Affleck - While he may be limited, he's talented within his sphere. And apparently a great actor, too.

I loved this film - I was on the edge of my seat, intrigued the whole time. Highly recommend it.

4.5/5

Yeah..it was well made with good characterization but I found the story bit cliched, I mean this kinda plot...bank robber/gangster friends/brothers become enemies/betray one another/tries to come up clean at the end for the love interest is pretty common in Bollywood films now a day with lots of dance numbers & songs.:)

Circle (2010)

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>>: F

Bad Boy Bubby (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106341/) (1993)

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A retarded man child Bubby ventures into the outside world after being imprisoned in a 2 room house by his abusive mother for thirty years! This is one disturbingly funny and crazy story. You can't predict what's going to happen with Bubby in our quite "normal" world.

I'm not sure whether you have seen it or not but like to recommend it to EC, Ferox, NE, CG & PD.:)

>>: A-

Unknown (2011)

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Not as good as Taken but a decent watch.

>>: B

Elvis_Christ

03-02-2011, 01:16 AM

Bad Boy Bubby is one of my all time favorites. Such a unique film that is still fresh after all these years. Brilliant stuff!

Ferox13

03-02-2011, 06:10 AM

Yup - Me and the Cat watch it every now and then while eating pizza.

Cat like Pizza.

Fearonsarms

03-02-2011, 07:35 AM

Randomly I just watched The Time Machine dated but different

phantomstranger

03-02-2011, 02:41 PM

"Godzilla: Final Wars"

Last (?) entry in the Godzilla franchise. The first hour is a little dull but the second hour kicks ass as Godzilla fights almost all the monsters in the Toho stable. (best scene: Godzilla destroying his American namesake) Overall, a fun film to watch.

massacre man

03-02-2011, 02:59 PM

Elvis_Christ

03-02-2011, 03:46 PM

Yup - Me and the Cat watch it every now and then while eating pizza.

Cat like Pizza.

LOL

"I don't like fuckin' smart cunts"

psycho d

03-03-2011, 05:47 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/BBBubby.jpg

A retarded man child Bubby ventures into the outside world after being imprisoned in a 2 room house by his abusive mother for thirty years! This is one disturbingly funny and crazy story. You can't predict what's going to happen with Bubby in our quite "normal" world.

I'm not sure whether you have seen it or not but like to recommend it to EC, Ferox, NE, CG & PD.:)

>>: A-

Yep, just put 'er on the queue. Merci.
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Fearonsarms

03-03-2011, 06:32 AM

roshiq

03-03-2011, 07:18 AM

Yup - Me and the Cat watch it every now and then while eating pizza.

Cat like Pizza.

Have you ever tried this one?:D

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/catwrapped.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/catwrapped2.jpg

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(Attention Chrono also!)

roshiq

03-03-2011, 07:40 AM

Anthropophagus (1980)

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>>: B+

The Next Three Days (2010)

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A decent-straight remake of 2008 French film Anything for Her (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217637/).

>>: B

ChronoGrl

03-03-2011, 09:39 AM

I saw The Town and have to agree with Roshiq good film but not amazing but I can see why Chronogrl likes it I agree a little too cliched for my tastes but by no means bad. Finally watched Salo last night and it still won't leave my head haunting me like I have this forum.

Totally get where you guys are coming from - Honestly, I think I more have a soft spot from my Boston homies, which helped me overlook the weaknesses in the plot. :o

Have you ever tried this one?:D

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/catwrapped.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/catwrapped2.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2hgu06r.jpg

(Attention Chrono also!)

Ok - I have NO IDEA where those images come from... But I am ridiculously creeped out now. *shudder*

Ferox13

03-03-2011, 09:45 AM

Chrono, you've not seen Bad Boy Bubby? Really do it now...Really right now..

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Pretty dissapointing affair from Jon Landis. I expected big things from this but it dropped the ball. Not funny enough - stupid Romomance element and also Not funny enough .

On Its defense there were a few LOL moments and a pretty cool cast (inc Chris Lee/Bill Bailey/Tom Wilkinson/David Schofield/Ronnie Corbett/Reece Shearsmith/Tim Curr etc)..

I thought I SELL THE DEAD did the same thing cheaper and better..

siorai

03-03-2011, 12:29 PM

Duck, You Sucker! aka Fistful of Dynamite

Yet more Sergio Leone kickassery. Even with the horribly fake accents and excruciatingly long close-ups of eyes and faces, this movie is so much fun. I'm sure that there was at least a half hour of extreme closeups which really could have been cut without any detriment to the storyline at all.

swiss tony

03-03-2011, 12:37 PM

Paranormal Activity - B
Not bad but lags a bit in places. Borrows heavily from BWP and a little from Ringu.

Zombieland - A-
Great fun, good laughs and I really liked the effects, especially the gruesomeness of the Zombies.

ChronoGrl

03-03-2011, 12:39 PM

Chrono, you've not seen Bad Boy Bubby? Really do it now...Really right now..

o.O

You're just trying to make me watch a movie with a kitty torture scene, aren't you? AREN'T YOU?!

:(

Elvis_Christ

03-03-2011, 01:26 PM

You've gotta check that flick out Chrono it's GREAT

newb

03-03-2011, 05:48 PM

buzzing around on netflix

The Towering Inferno --they don't make em like this anymore

Despare

03-03-2011, 08:26 PM

In Bruges; seemed to slip under the radar for a lot of people.

Ferox13

03-04-2011, 12:41 AM

o.O

You're just trying to make me watch a movie with a kitty torture scene, aren't you? AREN'T YOU?!

:(

Are you still here...WATCH IT NOW...

I swear you will thank me later..

Fearonsarms

03-04-2011, 03:32 AM

I saw In Bruges when it came out definitely an overlooked film.

ChronoGrl

03-04-2011, 06:28 AM

Are you still here...WATCH IT NOW...

I swear you will thank me later..

I'll give it a whirl... And just fast-forward through the kitty scenes.

(Honestly, it's weird, seeing animals harmed in film bother me more than seeing humans harmed in film, but I digress)...

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My Soul to Take (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0872230/) (2010)

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I honestly thought that this was pretty bad - All of the characters were 2-dimensional and unlikeable. And the ending was pretty lame. I really only watched it since many a SOUL on here had the review: "It wasn't THAT bad," which is sometimes all we can hope for out of a horror film... But I just thought it was kinda lame.

Oddly enough, I'd prefer a I Know What You Did Last Summer over this silly teen slasher.

2/5.

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Gone Baby Gone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452623/) (2007)

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After really enjoying The Town, I figured that it was time that I sit down and finally watch Gone Baby Gone and, honestly, I loved it. Definitely more complex than The Town, Gone Baby Gone explores a couple of pretty interesting moral dilemmas... Different concepts of Right and Wrong - Corruption for the Greater Good - And it was done fairly subtly and left ultimately ambiguous...

Casey Affleck was incredible as a Boston hometown PI and Ed Harris was simply phenomenal. My biggest qualm with the film, honestly, was Morgan Freeman - This is supposed to be some kind of gritty portrayal of Boston's Southie and here's Morgan Freeman as the chief investigator... Just didn't really fit in. I felt as though he was MORGAN FREEMAN leading the investigation, not Sargent Jack Doyle - They probably needed a big name, but I'd prefer someone who could actually pass as being from Boston (hey, Ed Harris did).

Also - Amy Ryan as the coked out mother was AMAZING - I had only seen her as Holly on The Office - Didn't realize that she had acting range. She was really fantastic.

Some of the writing was a little weak at times, but I found this movie captivating. It really made me re-question my stance on crime dramas (I used to name that particular cinematic genre as one of my least favorites) - Turns out, if it's a GOOD crime drama, it's a good movie.

4/5

Ferox13

03-04-2011, 08:44 AM

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MIlton (as in John Milton, geddit) is back from hell to avenge the murder of his wife and family. He literally drives out of hell too. This movie is dumb, cliched and predictable and I loved it it. The only thing that would have made it better if Chris Walken played Hell's agent instead of the guy from Black Hawk Down. The shoot out while still drinking and fucking is one of cinema's best scenes ever...

It did help that I had a 4 pack of cheap Polish Lager with me.

I hope the sequal is called Drive Angrier in 4D.

Angra

03-04-2011, 08:58 AM

(Honestly, it's weird, seeing animals harmed in film bother me more than seeing humans harmed in film, but I digress)...

That's because animals can't be assholes.

Ferox13

03-04-2011, 09:12 AM

That's because animals can't be assholes.

You never met the Jack Russell I had as a kid.

Fearonsarms

03-04-2011, 10:38 AM

I'll give it a whirl... And just fast-forward through the kitty scenes.

(Honestly, it's weird, seeing animals harmed in film bother me more than seeing humans harmed in film, but I digress)...

...

My Soul to Take (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0872230/) (2010)

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I honestly thought that this was pretty bad - All of the characters were 2-dimensional and unlikeable. And the ending was pretty lame. I really only watched it since many a SOUL on here had the review: "It wasn't THAT bad," which is sometimes all we can hope for out of a horror film... But I just thought it was kinda lame.

Oddly enough, I'd prefer a I Know What You Did Last Summer over this silly teen slasher.

2/5.

...

Gone Baby Gone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452623/) (2007)

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After really enjoying The Town, I figured that it was time that I sit down and finally watch Gone Baby Gone and, honestly, I loved it. Definitely more complex than The Town, Gone Baby Gone explores a couple of pretty interesting moral dilemmas... Different concepts of Right and Wrong - Corruption for the Greater Good - And it was done fairly subtly and left ultimately ambiguous...

Casey Affleck was incredible as a Boston hometown PI and Ed Harris was simply phenomenal. My biggest qualm with the film, honestly, was Morgan Freeman - This is supposed to be some kind of gritty portrayal of Boston's Southie and here's Morgan Freeman as the chief investigator... Just didn't really fit in. I felt as though he was MORGAN FREEMAN leading the investigation, not Sargent Jack Doyle - They probably needed a big name, but I'd prefer someone who could actually pass as being from Boston (hey, Ed Harris did).

Also - Amy Ryan as the coked out mother was AMAZING - I had only seen her as Holly on The Office - Didn't realize that she had acting range. She was really fantastic.

Some of the writing was a little weak at times, but I found this movie captivating. It really made me re-question my stance on crime dramas (I used to name that particular cinematic genre as one of my least favorites) - Turns out, if it's a GOOD crime drama, it's a good movie.

4/5

I'm with you on not being able to stand watching animal cruelty. Watched several episodes of the Masters Of Horror series and its like their obsessed with it. Still at least its not real unlike on the "Cannibal" films.

Elvis_Christ

03-04-2011, 02:39 PM

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I'll have to check this one out looks shit tastic. Good date movie for me and my bong ;)

newb

03-04-2011, 07:06 PM

Elvis_Christ

03-05-2011, 12:07 AM

The Wraith is some killer shit.

roshiq

03-05-2011, 06:38 AM

Sanctum (2010)

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>>: B-

Conviction (2010)

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>>: A

roshiq

03-07-2011, 02:15 AM

Murder-Set-Pieces (2005)

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>>: B-

Fearonsarms

03-07-2011, 02:23 AM

What did you make of Murder Set Pieces?-I believe its still banned in the UK so haven't seen it.

roshiq

03-07-2011, 02:46 AM

**Spoiler**As a low budget effort it was fine but I was somewhat disappointed with the ending. I guess they banned it for the "excessive gore & nudity" contents as well as there's some part when the killer started to murdering little girls here & there but the most disturbing part for me was when it was almost looked like he's going to "kill" an infant and the baby started to crying with bloods all over!**

psycho d

03-07-2011, 07:19 AM

Splice (2009). Even though this is a somewhat tired premise, Splice is one of those rare films that creates it own movie rhythm and for this reason alone it should not be missed by sci-fi fans. It knows that there is nothing really new here and acknowledges this with clever movie homages, my favorite being that given towards Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Far from perfect, it nonetheless offers subtle hints that are sublime if they are noticed but do not take anything away from the film if overlooked, giving the astute viewer an opportunity to give himself the occasional pat on the back. Many of life's confounding problems are examined on many levels, allowing the viewer to decide how much effort to put in it. The originality, and daring exploits, unfortunately cave in to the demands of economics, with the ending fashioned such that its trailers can be its sales pitch.

The story expects some viewer latitude such that it can tread on rather thin ice, but the rewards are more than worth it. Where plausibility wanes the essence of the scientific question gets furthered by questioning not only the blatant motives of the scientist, but maybe even his or her psychological drives to discovery, which leads to an uncomfortable realm where once again man gets to reflect upon his most difficult subject, humanity.

This movie is unfortunately carried by Brody and Polley. They are both great and more than shoulder the heft of this movie, but the other characters were relegated to such cliched caricatures that the movie loses part of its punch. This is too bad since their roles could have easily been fleshed up without much extra effort. Of course the real star of the show is Delphine Chanéac, and she absolutely nailed her chimerical role.

Writer/Director Vincenzo Natali still deserves much credit here. Making a movie that almost defines its own abstract cinematic texture is monumental. The photography was incredible but noticeably restrained, and though this allowed the story to determine the height of its significance, it did so at the expense of a more art house feel. This is not meant to be a denigration so much as to point out that the intent here was story over art proper, and I feel it was a wise choice. The effects were perfect. Never were they overdone nor held back, but instead were given just the right freight to help propel the story.

Overall this was a solid sci-fi entry whose ending catered to Hollywood and its bankers. But the original feel coupled with some rather daunting material covered is a decent enough trade-off to have this movie come to fruition.
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Fearonsarms

03-07-2011, 09:49 AM

Elvis_Christ

03-07-2011, 02:20 PM

Stay away from the Lion's Gate version of MSP it's cut quite heavily.

illdojo

03-07-2011, 03:36 PM

Stay away from the Lion's Gate version of MSP it's cut quite heavily.

Fa sho!!! It's unwatchable. Not a big fan of it anyways. Just hate it when someones art is raped. American Psycho is way better...imo.

Fearonsarms

03-08-2011, 12:00 AM

I would rather see an uncut version I agree its best avoiding heavily censored versions, I think I may have tracked one down so I'll post when I've seen it.

roshiq

03-08-2011, 06:57 AM

Dark Woods (2010)

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>>: F

Inhale (2010)

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>>: B

psycho d

03-08-2011, 07:18 AM

8 1/2 (1963). The opening scene of 8 1/2 reveals two things, that this film is going to be brilliant and difficult. It does not disappoint on either account, but it is a little deceptive at first in its delivery, almost threatening to become a rather drab affair with no reason to stick around. But Fellini's classic goes from being a smug and pretentious innuendo to a movie that threatens, almost challenges the viewer to figure what is real, dream, memory, and fantasy. The import of such a tactic is to help the viewer come face to face with the film's protagonist, a movie director with a litany of problems. In doing so we are transported into the mind of director Guido, a mind offended by reality and prone to any form of escapism, but whose dreams relentlessly reflects his problems and that their owner be he.

At this first viewing I took home much of the message, but 8 1/2 is a movie that will likely take several viewings to understand its many nuances, its profound images and symbolic messages, but such drivel is not going to champion my common sense and instead I will carry forth with this more than imperfect review.

The story is both simple and complex. On the simple side is a director forced to face problems that are of his own creation. But this film is weary of any hint of linear direction, and as such it is never apparent what mythic form of reality is being composed onscreen, and it does this seamlessly and without warning. Confusing for sure, for those with even the slightest capacity to keep up, these building realities show how Guido is forced to come to terms with himself, his situation, and his people. This nonlinear story is also the only way that the audience could ever come to understand Guido the man, a blatantly imperfect individual that enjoys audience affection despite his depravities. Once this becomes apparent, as each and every scene opens up the world as perceived by Guido, more and more are we able to be entertained by his antics, his escapism, and even the final moment when self revelation will either make or break him. If still in doubt, the infamous harem scene is reason enough to take in the whole of this demanding film.

The acting was phenomenal. Mastroianni leads 8 1/2 as a director that has lost his vocational way amongst the throngs of people that all want something from him, warranted or not. There is not a stinker amongst this unruly crew, but a special note must be offered to a buxom Eddra Gale for her stunning personification of a shameless lack of self-consciousness by way of a rumba. She embodies her whole girth with such aplomb that she becomes alluring despite her absence of pulchritude.

Writer/director Federico Fellini accomplishes a masterpiece in this semi-autobiographical work that incongruously takes a personal problem and exploits its artistic potential for all that it's worth. The technicalities are nigh perfect. The photography, lighting, audio, etc., are all memorably used to stuff this movie so full of meaning that repeated viewings is almost part of the audience's unwritten contract.

In the end, the answer that is found is so simplistic that it almost seems unnecessary, but as the rest of us humans cannot accomplish the simple art that our director friend has finally discovered, it obviously needed to be put onto a silver platter for the rest of us knuckleheads to have a chance at its grasp.
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roshiq

03-08-2011, 11:43 PM

Neds (Non-Educated DelinquentS) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560970/) (2010)

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>>: B+

Maximum Overdrive (1986)

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>>: C+

Angra

03-09-2011, 12:45 AM

"The adjustment bureau" 5-6/10

A very pale love version of The Matrix.

They should've been using the doors a LOT more.

Fearonsarms

03-09-2011, 01:04 AM

Had a movie binge with a mate yesterday and I saw The Adjustment Bureau and I agree more of the doors would have been welcome it was more of a love story-it had potential but more could have been done with it. I also saw The Resident, Wolvesbane, Hyenas and Primal

siorai

03-09-2011, 09:50 AM

Black Swan: Great movie. It's a no-brainer why Natalie Portman won the Oscar. She was amazing on all counts.

Fearonsarms

03-09-2011, 12:11 PM

I also saw The Mechanic which was a bit of a joke really but I did laugh a lot :)

pauljuser

03-09-2011, 02:12 PM

I watched "Death Watch" and "Wilderness" on Netflix recently. Best horror movies I've seen in years.

deadbettie

03-10-2011, 05:54 AM

I Spit on Your Grave (2010). Excellent movie!

deadbettie

03-10-2011, 05:57 AM

Black Swan: Great movie. It's a no-brainer why Natalie Portman won the Oscar. She was amazing on all counts.

I agree.......she did an excellent job playing a very messed up ballerina!

psycho d

03-10-2011, 07:17 AM

Mindhunters (2004) Against my better sense, I am giving this movie the time of day out of utter boredom, that and the fact that IMDB has this listed at 6.2 when it should be in the moderate production-value rubbish bin. The actors are off the hook this time, but I do hope that their agents received a not so gentle scrubbing after recommending this to Kilmer, Slater and crew. #failure. Let's begin with the story, a friggin' whodunit that keeps the viewer guessing at why the hell he or she is still sitting there. To help keep the confusion coming, good guys suddenly start acting like cereal killers, retardedly reverting back to heroics to save the day. The action sequences were fabulous muddles of action that could have been better if they were choreographed by my autistic baby nephew. The guy that did the CGI should have first learned how to turn on the computer. And that music, thanklessly prying my agonized brain away from the stupidity of the plot to get a laugh at music that was probably stolen from the local kindergarten art production facility. So there it is, my sales pitch that time would be better spent yelling out racial slurs in East LA, where at least the thrills are certain to be realistic.
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siorai

03-10-2011, 08:13 AM

Amityville Horror (2005):

I meant to download the original, but ended up with this. While it's not a terrible movie on it's own, it's a piss-poor remake. Now it's been quite awhile since I've seen the original, but I remember it really being about an evil house. Not ghosts. An evil house. Which in my opinion is way scarier than a haunted house. With ghosts there is the possibility of getting rid of them. But what do you do with a house that's evil to it's core? You listen to the disembodied voice and "Get out." But the remake goes full on with the haunted house angle which killed the whole vibe of the story if you ask me.

siorai

03-11-2011, 07:29 AM

Bad Boy Bubby:

Wow. This is a pretty odd one. On one hand it's a movie with some serious flaws. Apparently Australians don't care too much about a mentally deficient killer who randomly grabs women's breasts in their midst. Even with a huge reward for his arrest, people just don't care. They just ignore the bad side of Bubby and welcome him into their lives wholeheartedly. I found that to be a huge plot hole. I also wasn't thrilled about the rather heavy-handed social message towards the end, but it was at least somewhat in context. Somewhat. But then there's the rest of the movie which is great. I found that even with the rather slow pacing, I was always on edge. What was Bubby going to do next? How far would he go? The tension just does not let up throughout the movie. Not a movie for everyone due to the pacing, but very well done and worth watching.

Ferox13

03-11-2011, 09:35 AM

Bad Boy Bubby:

Wow. This is a pretty odd one. On one hand it's a movie with some serious flaws. Apparently Australians don't care too much about a mentally deficient killer who randomly grabs women's breasts in their midst.

Elvis actually confirmed how accurate this kinda behaviour was of his Oz Neighbours.

I love that film...Everyone I've recommended it to loved (except those whoe never spoke to me again).

Despare

03-11-2011, 07:13 PM

Rango

Actually I really liked it, the Man With no Name references, the Hunter S. Thompson stuff... a real riot. The action scenes were very well done, the comedy was goofy, and the characters were likable enough. Actually put me in the mood to watch a "proper" Western, I'll probably pick this one up when it's released.

roshiq

03-12-2011, 01:34 AM

The Clinic (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345772/) (2010)

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>>: B-

Sex Drive (2008)

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>>: B+

Frankenstein (1994)

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>>: C

ferretchucker

03-12-2011, 02:25 AM

The Mist

I really enjoy this film - far more than I thought I would. I just love the examination of a society forming in the times of crisis and what that stress does to people.

swiss tony

03-12-2011, 11:44 PM

THE ROAD - Excellent but extremely bleak. No soft fluffy Holywood feel good factor to this movie. Just the stark reality of the end of civilisation.

THE ORPHANAGE - Typical Guillermo del Toro quality ie. first rate. Thought provoking ghost story that's not just a chiller. A strong 'don't repeat the mistakes of the past' message.

For those of you who have seen both of the above, I think you'll agree, I could hardly have selected a better pair of movies to watch over the weekend.

DP McCoy

03-13-2011, 12:35 AM

Burke & Hare - I was a little disappointed with this.The film wasn't in any way bad,it just didn't really excel in any way.The main problem for me was the humour,while Burke & Hare is mildly amusing,the gags and set pieces didn't quite hit the bullseye,not for me at least. 6/10

Fearonsarms

03-13-2011, 01:32 AM

I've had Burke and Hare recommended to me but I'm a little dubious about it. I don't know if I'll enjoy it-I may watch it eventually but it seems to be one of those movies to watch if you're really bored.

swiss tony

03-13-2011, 02:49 AM

How does it compare to Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz?

Ferox13

03-13-2011, 05:15 AM

I feel pretty much the same as DP McCoy about Burke and Hare...

I feel it was no where near as good as SOTD and though I'm not mad about Hot Fuzz it still wasn't as good.

Angra

03-13-2011, 06:15 AM

"Drive Angry" 8/10

Except for the final kill, which blew, i enjoyed this movie quite a lot.

Cage was totally bad-ass. The girl totally hot. And this dude..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/drive-angry-2.jpg

Hilarious.

SAWfreak

03-13-2011, 07:06 AM

House of Wax

roshiq

03-14-2011, 05:56 AM

It (1990)

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It's been a long time since I saw this first time. I can recall how much excited I was to see this movie back then when my bro first told me about IT in his usual but exciting way to tell a good story very briefly but enough to make anyone eager to see/read the film/story in a hurry. That's one good quality which I can hardly see these days on anyone I know here in BD.

>>: B+

Sweet Sixteen (1983)

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>>: C

DP McCoy

03-14-2011, 09:18 AM

How does it compare to Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz?

I feel pretty much the same as DP McCoy about Burke and Hare...

I feel it was no where near as good as SOTD and though I'm not mad about Hot Fuzz it still wasn't as good.

I agree not nearly as good as SOTD or Hot Fuzz,it just didn't entertain me or make me laugh like those two films did.

DP McCoy

03-14-2011, 09:39 AM

Drive Angry - Trashy,eardrum bursting,violent fun. 7/10

"Drive Angry" 8/10

Except for the final kill, which blew, i enjoyed this movie quite a lot.

Cage was totally bad-ass. The girl totally hot. And this dude..

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/drive-angry-2.jpg

Hilarious.

I agree about the final kill,it was disappointing.

Also agree about William Fichtner as the Accountant,he completely stole the film.

phantomstranger

03-14-2011, 01:16 PM

"Rango"

Very funny

Angra

03-14-2011, 08:38 PM

Drive Angry
Also agree about William Fichtner as the Accountant,he completely stole the film.

True.

The scenes he was in were the highlights of this flick.

roshiq

03-14-2011, 11:46 PM

Cold Prey 3 (2010)

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Under the influence of 70's & 80's American Slasher films, Norwegian Cold Prey 1 & 2 were the best slasher outputs that we got in last decade. Both were beautifully filmed & able to made a mark as a fresh franchise among the slasher fans worldwide. I Loved them both. So after the success of first 2 films here comes the 3rd entry which is actually a prequel or evolves around the origin story of the Mountain Man killer. As a great fan of the first 2 films I was expecting a lot from this but surprisingly it turned out pretty lame for me. There wasn't anything significant they able to added in the main "origin part" of the story, moreover they changed the whole premise from snow covered mountain area with that big creepy abandoned hotel and then set the whole events into the woods. The group of victims more or less filled with uninteresting characters and also there weren't enough well shot decent kills this time. Overall, as a slasher it isn't too bad but surely it's a disappointment as a prequel of its original films.

>>: B-

Fearonsarms

03-15-2011, 01:50 AM

Roshiq I'm looking forward to seeing Sweet 16 is it good?I also want to see Girl School Screamers-have you?

siorai

03-15-2011, 05:39 AM

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974): Classic. I haven't seen this one in so long that I honestly had forgotten most of it so it was almost like watching a new movie again.

Rubber: Huh. Not exactly what I was expecting, but good overall. Very quirky and I could see a good many people not liking this one at all. I could even see some people turning it off within 10 minutes if not sooner. It's a very odd duck. It feels almost like a film student's final project. Not to say that's a bad thing, but the movie seems to have an air of "I'm trying really hard to be as un-mainstream as possible" about it which I have come to expect from film students. But it still has an interesting enough plot to keep me watching from start to finish. I have to say that the movie is absolutely beautifully shot. The angles, composition, and lighting are all done so incredibly well. It's almost worth it to watch the movie for that alone.

psycho d

03-15-2011, 06:07 AM

Black Christmas (2006). Though a total disappoint for hard core fans of the original, this remake takes on a rather formidable job and accomplishes it handsomely. It does this in two ways. First, it adds some more back story to the killer. This works because we already know the killer, and to try to keep it a mystery until would be silly. Second, it is more a comedy with some entertaining kills than a horror whodunit. In my book, to have made such a fun remake in the face of scorn is itself a triumph.

The acting was standard fare for the genre. The impressive achievement here was the use of actresses of a similar caliber and which all seemed to enjoy a similar significance in the eyes of the audience. All of the characters were different enough to get the audience to care about each of them, making it hard to guess which one would pull through to the end. In this sense the movie is not so much a whodunit it but rather a who makes it.

The direction was solid, and that Bob Clark, the director of the original, was on hand as a consultant shows that these movie makers paid their due homage to the original. The one area that was way above average was the photography. While the "groundbreaking" techniques of the original were employed out of respect, the camera's lens was employed in spectacular fashion as if a voyeur or even from big brother's omniscient eye. As well, awkward angles, heck just about every shot known to elicit viewer conviction, was used to full effect without being obtrusive. This alone should have garnered it a better rating at IMDB, but those clones make better lamb chops than reviewers.

In all, this was a marvelously entertaining remake that for the most part does not take itself too seriously, and by "for the most part" I mean the casting, because this is one of the few flicks that might challenge Sick Nurses (2007) in its platter of smoking hot actresses.
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roshiq

03-15-2011, 11:49 PM

Roshiq I'm looking forward to seeing Sweet 16 is it good?I also want to see Girl School Screamers-have you?

Sweet 16 is very average time waster, the killer is quite predictable. I haven't seen Girl School Screamers...even just heard of it for the first time.

last seen:

TRON (1982)

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>>: B+

TRON: Legacy (2010)

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I liked this idea of a sequel almost 30 years later instead of remaking the original. A very decent & fine follow up for an 80's cult favorite sci-fi feature. But I think the appropriate title would be AFTER TRON: CLU LEGACY or AFTER TRON: A COUP FROM CLU!:D

>>: B+

Angra

03-17-2011, 04:18 AM

"Twilight: Eclipse" 3/10

Seriously, is there any men out there who likes this franchise? Who's not gay.

I personally can't stand it. And i want the slutty bitch dead.

Disease

03-17-2011, 05:09 AM

tryhdgffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

psycho d

03-17-2011, 06:49 AM

Dogtooth (2009). Going in cold is the best choice for a movie such as Dogtooth. As it began, I could not help but wonder about the acting. Are these horrible actors, or is this some unfathomable aspect of Greek culture that has yet to permeate into Western Civilization, or is this supposed to be a discombobulating factor of this movie whose achievements could not be greater? That said, I was not in the least disappointed. This is not a movie for everyone though. Hate to throw in even a micro-spoiler, but for those squeamish of animals violence then you may wanna stay away. Disturbing subjects and taboos are broached with the innocence of a child armed with a lighter and a captured butterfly, brutality with a cruel innocence (this is not a spoiler). Also, this movie lives in the realm of the askew, where the movie proper really does not make sense for some time, but rather accomplishes its ineffable feat by creating such an intriguing backdrop that its confusion gets relegated into the background of insignificance.

Thankfully, as this highly original flick moves forward, some sense is made of its scrubby nature, and the initial confusion is replaced with a discomfiture as to how we should be feeling. Towards the end, the whole of the story begins to congeal, and even the ridiculous dialog begins to reveal its profundity. For those looking for the greater social significance, this movie should easily provide fodder for further contemplation of the world today.

The acting was astounding once I got used to it. More so, to have behaved otherwise would have been absurd, for such bizarre circumstances must make for rather untoward behavioral incongruities. The rather small cast steps up to the challenge with aplomb, and any addition to this small bounty of disarraying talent would have been too off-putting for most audiences.

Writer/director Giorgos Lanthimos does a spectacular job here in taking a difficult subject and creating high art out of it. Even halfway through, when I had no clue as to what was going on, I was glued to the screen, more intrigued by the screen than is a cat with his prey. The photography was difficult yet important, and in the beginning it worked miracles creating an emotionally distanced attachment to the characters, perfectly manipulative for all the right reasons.

At its conclusion, the initial feelings of cinematic distrust are largely replaced by a sort of pride for having stuck through this one coupled with a wary unease as to how such a perverse story could strangely parallel the world as it is today.
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cheebacheeba

03-17-2011, 06:59 AM

Battle LA
I liked it...one of the better "invasion" movies of the last few years.
For those who have played "Resistance" it's more or less like a movie version (In fact, they actually had a resistance 3 billboard type thing in there) of that.
Some great effects, and yeah basically the whole film goes from 0-100 within the first 15 minutes...the whole thing is one big shitfight...
Aaron Eckhart, I usually look past him but he plays a great part in this one.
It's tense, it's sad, great atmosphere...and the firefights are just...insane.
I'd 8/10 this one, and will be promptly purchasing the BluRay.

- B

roshiq

03-17-2011, 08:51 AM

"Twilight: Eclipse" 3/10

Seriously, is there any men out there who likes this franchise? Who's not gay.

I personally can't stand it. And i want the slutty bitch dead.

I want whoever responsible for the celluloid treatment of the franchise DEAD! As far the whole thing is progressing I think it'd be more appropriate if they can show later that both the vampire boy & the werewolf boy dumped the girl & get engaged with each other and they stand together to fight against each others clan!

newb

03-17-2011, 08:59 AM

The Italian Job

so much better than the remake

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Angra

03-17-2011, 11:13 AM

I want whoever responsible for the celluloid treatment of the franchise DEAD! As far the whole thing is progressing I think it'd be more appropriate if they can show later that both the vampire boy & the werewolf boy dumped the girl & get engaged with each other and they stand together to fight against each others clan!

Both of them dumping the girl would not only be the right thing to do. It would also be hilarious. :D

Fearonsarms

03-17-2011, 11:42 AM

I saw Dogtooth a while back and yes it is very disturbing an incredibly awkward watching experience. Its a series of confusing set pieces that make little sense. Its one of those movies to endure rather than enjoy. I despise animal cruelty yet I stuck with it and that's just the tip of the iceberg as to where this film goes with its bizarre journey. Difficult to watch and difficult to recommend but nonetheless engrossing. You won't feel good by the end I guarantee it.

DP McCoy

03-17-2011, 12:16 PM

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Sharktopus - Roger Corman produced intentionally bad B-movie nonsense from the Syfy Channel.The storyline is the standard bio weapon experiment gone wrong guff,the dialogue is hilarious,and the acting is awful (Some intentionally,some not so much).
The cartoonish CGI creature is the star of the show as it wreaks havoc along the coast of Mexico,chowing down on a number of bikini wearing lovelies,a Great White Shark and a bungee jumper!Think you're safe from Sharktopus on dry land ? Well think again as Shartopus comes bounding up the beach on his tentacles in all his crappy glory!
It's bad,really bad,so bad it's good?Not really,but I did find myself enjoying it for some reason. 5/10

AmericanIdiot

03-17-2011, 04:17 PM

Chuck and Buck

roshiq

03-18-2011, 01:28 AM

Rubber (2010)

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This is really a strange movie. Not as good as I expected but this was pretty well made & quite an interesting watch with a bit unique & funny beginning where they "clarified" it's a homage to the 'no reason' films. As the film progress it becomes darkly funny at times but the problem comes when it tried to become too smart with the content & develop some satires about the industry in the process. Perhaps I was expecting it to be more cheesy as the film centers around a killer tire with psychokinetic power. Overall, not for everyone but still worth a watch for sure.

>>: B

The Killer Must Kill Again (1975)

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A simple but bit different Giallo treat where a hired psycho-killer is running after for his stolen car which was supposed to be dumped in the river, as it has a dead body in the trunk.

>>: B+

Hereafter (2010)

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A very decent moving drama about 3 people living in different countries whose lives become shattered & later connected in a common ground as they had near-death experiences or the loss of a loved one. The tsunami strikes scene in the beginning quite convincingly portrays the horror of the disaster and as I read in the news few days after the very recent devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the film was withdrawn from all theaters there. A spokesperson from the WB studio said the film's terrifying tsunami scenes were 'not appropriate' at this time.

>>: A-

Angra

03-18-2011, 03:13 AM

The tsunami strikes scene in the beginning quite convincingly portrays the horror of the disaster and as I read in the news few days after the very recent devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the film was withdrawn from all theaters there. A spokesperson from the WB studio said the film's terrifying tsunami scenes were 'not appropriate' at this time.

What a shame. That was the only part I liked in this sleeper.

The_Return

03-20-2011, 11:03 AM

Paul (2011)

It was just fun...nothing special, but entertaining. Predictable, cliched and kinda silly, but if you like the people involved you should enjoy it. The endless Star Wars/Spielberg references got a bit old by the end, but whatever. No fall out of the seat laughing moments, but still amusing enough.

BookZombie

03-20-2011, 11:11 AM

I just saw Alien Planet, now while this is not a horror movie, it do have giant aliens so I will take the liberty to post anyway. The movie is basically a mock nature documentary from another planet, with aliens made by various biologists and the like. Two robotic probes are investigating this environment. thought the movie was great, it was made for Discovery Channel and is basically a wonderful speculation on how alien life might look. My favorites are the sea walkers, seven stories tall creatures who walk on a living sea that will eat you given half the chance, as in the sea will eat you, not the walkers, they are harmless...unless they step on you that is.

AmericanIdiot

03-20-2011, 03:12 PM

Serbian Film..............for those who are looking for extreme flicks, this will do the trick. Sick shit. Not for everyone but I really liked it.

roshiq

03-20-2011, 11:05 PM

Madman (1982)

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>>: C+

I, Madman (1989)

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I always love this sorta stories, kind of reminded me The Dark Half (though I guess it came out years before TDH) as a character from a book comes alive or starts a killing rampage in the 'real' world. Marvelous idea.:)

>>: B+

Virus X (2010)

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>>: D

psycho d

03-21-2011, 06:54 AM

The House With Laughing Windows (1976). As the credits first start rolling, with the tortuous opening scene and that discomfiting dialog, The House With Laughing Windows threatens to be a viciously mean gore fest. But this simply not the case. Instead, this is a slow burning Gothic giallo that encumbers an originality in film that is rarely enjoyed.

The story was an original take on a painting of a saint, but the weird twists and turns are like a giallo turned on its head. But unlike a typical giallo, the story never churns out gratuitous nudity or gore, nor does the story flout storytelling believability in the face of style. In other words it is pretty convincing on its own. That said, it is not without its own special brand of viciousness, for there is one scene whose brutality is more felt than seen.

The acting was more than a notch above the standards for the genre, which almost demands that the audience flinch a time or two from acting so bad that it elicits responses that are almost out of some primal form of self defense. Instead every performance is a fairly accomplished one. Maybe having a solid story did not necessitate the need to detract from it with woeful performances, who knows?

Director Pupi Avati (any kid in the states with that name would not have made it through middle school) deserves rightful accolades for this fine piece of work. First and foremost is that he creates a continually building sense of atmospheric dread, allowing the story to find itself instead of being driven with gratuitous action, not that there is anything wrong with some eye-popping gratuity. Amazingly, this atmosphere works side by side with its stylish filming. The photography was amazing; excellent shot composure; appropriate use of sepia tones; expert use of shadow; stellar pans; and what could only be thought of as an ingenious jigglescope that emoted a discombobulating tremble down the spine. Then there was the audio and its brilliant capacity to startle the crap out ya even when you know something is up. It all comes together to create this sublime giallo.

Though not for everyone, this mysterious little gem is a must see for any giallo or even horror fan that can muster up a little patience as this flick slowly builds to its dramatic and diabolical end.
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Jokuc

03-22-2011, 03:27 AM

I watched IT yesterday :3

iSeymore

03-22-2011, 04:10 AM

Became infatuated with movies with Anthony Hopkins playing the role of Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter, last 3-4 films I watched were

1) The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
2) Manhunter (1986)
3) Red Dragon (2003)
4) Hannibal (2001)

My favorite is a tie in between The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Red Dragon (2003).

deadbettie

03-22-2011, 09:16 PM

ok, so we watched Human Cenitpede last night.........anyone else see it? What did you think????

psycho d

03-23-2011, 07:23 AM

The Road (2009). The Road is one of those rare movies that could steal the fun out from underneath a perfectly innocent game of hopscotch. The real question is, why in the heck would anyone want to see a movie as bleak as this one? Yeah, like sign me up for a companion journey through a desolate, desperate Hell where from moment to moment we cannot understand why people don't just pop right off the nearest cliff. The answer, I think, is that this movie hits the essence of a post-apocalyptic world like no other. This is no action adventure, there are no heroes, this is a grim drama about a fear that the Bible has been using to mop up gatherers for a couple of thousand years now.

The story is dark dark dark. What we are to privy to are choices that no man should face, conditions that challenge our sense of humanity, almost as if civilization were just some contrived notion for the benefit of bureaucratic inefficiency. Just what will man endure, and worse, what depraved abominations will his feral nature allow in order to survive another day? This movie does have its thankfully tender moments, and they work because they only seem logical for the moment, making this an emotional roller coaster ride that the viewer might not have been ready for. For the squeamish, this movie is simply not for you. There is no gratuitous violence and gore, but gore and violence and depravity more than make up the movie's constitutional import.

The acting was phenomenal. The two central protagonists, played by Viggo Mortensen and child actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, create a chemistry that is not only palpable, but believable. Each worships the other, mostly for all the right reasons, but in doing so their characters are put to the test of human endurance. This endurance is not without its cracks, and it is through these flaws that the characters seem all too real, and their plight all too painful. The rest of the cast enjoy rather limited, but not insignificant, roles. Robert Duvall's brief appearance is a powerful one, and Charlize Theron's role not only provides a much needed optical respite, but also lends to the film's dreary journey as her character sees the veritable nature of existence in all of its abject weight.

The direction here was magnificent. Taken from a novel, the technicalities are reported to have kept to the main theme of the story without having distorted it too much in order to transfer it from page to film. The photography was amazing. It captured the cheerless landscape with a loathsome eye, adding heft to our protagonist's journey that would break the back of the heartiest of lumberjacks. By the time our eyes have adjusted the barren and colorless landscape, a timely flashback abruptly reveals the nightmare that we are living, almost mean in character but a necessity all the same. Some of the scenes were as breathtaking as they were heartbreaking. And the score was perfect, dancing between desolation and a cruel glimmer of hope, moving the viewer deeper and deeper into the trappings cinematic empathy.

By this movie's end, though you will be emotionally exhausted, you'll have just enough energy to make sure that the pantry is fully stocked, and sadly, you might even be moved to set aside a number of bullets equal to that of your family.
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phantomstranger

03-23-2011, 01:24 PM

"The Ruins" (2008)

Plot: IMDB
A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.

Phantom's Review: I have not read the book this movie was based on, but I sure hope it was better than this loser of a film. Annoying, unlikeable characters, cliche' ending and no real "scares". The concept was interesting but the film didn't deliver.
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roshiq

03-25-2011, 02:48 AM

To Catch a Killer (1992)

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>>: B+

Dear Mr. Gacy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1371117/) (2010)

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>>: B

iSeymore

03-25-2011, 02:51 AM

"Red Dragon" (2002)
Anthony Hopkins is bomb at playing Hannibal Lecter, loved him in 1991's Silence of the Lambs, and in 2001's Hannibal. He's much greater than Brian Cox at playing Hannibal the Cannibal. I'm also reading the book, I find it funny in a sense that in the novel, his "Son" is actually Molly's son from a previous marriage, named Willy. His name is not Josh. :P

roshiq

03-27-2011, 01:47 AM

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I Drink Your Blood (1970)

>>: B+

Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998)

Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996)

Pinhead: "Do I look like someone who cares about what God thinks?"

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988)

>>: C-, C, C

Tonight going to watch Phantasm Quadrilogy in a row! Except the 1st part, haven't seen any of the Phantasm sequels yet.:)

psycho d

03-27-2011, 07:25 AM

Lebanon (2009). Lebanon begins with an expansive image that leaves the viewer wondering what its message could possibly be. The remainder of the movie is then spent in the grimy housing of war. This is a movie that is unfairly criticized by some, all because the standards of filmmaking are not strictly honored. On the contrary, the wise filmmaker knows when to stick to the rules and more importantly, when to break them. In Lebanon, writer/director Samuel Maoz wisely chooses to leave the character's backstories without flesh, and it is with this deficiency that the matrix of the movie finds its puissance. No matter though, for there will always be the loudly unimaginative set that revel in inane blather.

The story is not very fresh, but again it is in the telling that lends its original feel. Hot, wet, dirty and suffocating, the setting is perfect for a genuine feel of war. Our players are far from heroes and all the more believable because of it. Even the bad guys are fairly portrayed.

The acting was solid on all accounts. Though there are no memorable performances, these guys conveyed their parts in the tightest of environments without a glitch.

As his first full production film, Maoz does a spectacular job orchestrating a war movie that has something new to add to the genre. The photography was limited but wonderfully captured, its polarity almost lending weight to the psychological stress of war. Our narrowed view of the plagues of war are fully developed, with scenes that alternate between repugnance and humiliation. The sound was a constant reminder of the dreadfully destructive forces of mechanized combat, along with the difficulties of performing in horrific circumstances. The sparse score was splendidly askew and apropos for the story.

The end of the movie is a thankful breathe of fresh air, but just enough to let us once again contemplate the irony of human intelligence in the face of our primal behavioral patterns.
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L0KI

03-27-2011, 11:47 AM

I watched When A Stranger Calls (1979) the other day. I was surprised at how much of the 2006 remake was derived from the original. I honestly can't say which I prefer more.

tommywikkid

03-27-2011, 08:00 PM

cdsmith15

03-28-2011, 11:05 AM

Broken. One of the better movies I have watched recently.

roshiq

03-29-2011, 07:38 AM

Phantasm Quadrilogy (1979-98)

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Haven't seen those sequels before. Overall I enjoyed it very much. A very decent franchise that could offered lot more & still can.
One of the most impressive things about the last & 4th part: Oblivion is the way they were able to incorporate so much unused footage from the original (19 years earlier!) into the film. Despite the time difference, the new film and the old footage work together perfectly, and that is a really cool thing to behold as well as might be quite emotional for some of the cast & the crew members, specially Michale Baldwin who played Mike.

>>: B+

siorai

03-30-2011, 07:21 AM

I Spit on Your Grave (2010):

Quite a good remake. It added enough new material to make it worth watching. As someone else mentioned, the kills do start to take on a Saw-like quality which I thought didn't really seem that fitting. I know she just went though a very traumatic experience, but would a pretty normal seeming writer suddenly come up with these plans? Maybe, but it seemed like a stretch.

Ferox13

03-30-2011, 09:40 AM

I Spit on Your Grave (2010):
but would a pretty normal seeming writer suddenly come up with these plans? Maybe, but it seemed like a stretch.

Maybe in the directors cut they reveal she was infact the author of the Saw screen play :-)

phantomstranger

03-30-2011, 03:47 PM

"The Good Guys And The Bad Guys" (1969)
-Robert Mitchum, George Kennedy

Plot: IMDB

Marshal Flagg, an aging lawman about to be retired, hears that his old nemesis, the outlaw McKaye, is back in the area and planning a robbery. Riding out to hunt down McKaye, Flagg is captured by McKaye's gang and finds out that McKaye is no longer the leader of the gang, but is considered just an aging relic by the new leader, a youngster named Waco. Waco orders Mackaye to shoot Flagg, and when Mackaye refuses Waco abandons both of them. Flagg then takes Mackaye back to town only to find out that he has been "retired", and when he sees how clueless and incompetent the new marshal and the city fathers are, he persuades Mackaye that it is up to the two of them to stop Waco and his gang from ravaging the town.

Phantom's Review: Entertaining, light hearted western adventure. Plenty of action and humor and the two lead actors do a great job. My only complaint was a truly God awful song that was played over the opening credits and during a few key scenes. Other than that, this is a enjoyable move.

L0KI

03-30-2011, 04:10 PM

Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Funniest shit ever.

tommywikkid

03-30-2011, 07:17 PM

Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Funniest shit ever.

Hell yeh dude awesome movie. I just watched Night Of The Demons 2 for the first time. Definitely a good sequel. Still havent got to see the new one yet.

g0rehound 88

03-30-2011, 10:21 PM

Piranha '10 ... fun cheesy remake.

pearlcabrezos

03-31-2011, 06:14 AM

I watched some of team america world police the last night and that was some pretty funny.

siorai

03-31-2011, 07:51 AM

Maybe in the directors cut they reveal she was infact the author of the Saw screen play :-)

I really need to be more open minded and look for the bigger picture apparently. ;)

siorai

03-31-2011, 07:54 AM

Neighbors: Not exactly either John Belushi's or Dan Akroyd's best performances, but a pretty funny movie nonetheless.

roshiq

03-31-2011, 08:04 AM

Siren (2010)

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>>: D

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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First time viewing:o Awesome fun in an extraordinary way.

>>: A-

Season of the Witch (2010)

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>>: B

Age of the Dragons (2011)

>>: F

Fight for Your Life (1977)

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>>: B+

Ferox13

03-31-2011, 08:55 AM

Fight for Your Life (1977)

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>>: B+

You spelled A++++++ wrong :-)

roshiq

03-31-2011, 09:35 AM

You spelled A++++++ wrong :-)

Oops! You got it right, ferox:D. It was surprisingly entertaining. I haven't heard of it before. Just out of curiosity last night gave it a watch...great fun but that kid murdering scene in the wood was really brutal.

Now going to watch Night Train Murders and planning to download The Candy Snatchers & The last house on the beach soon.

g0rehound 88

03-31-2011, 10:04 AM

Fast Times At Ridgemont High

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psycho d

04-02-2011, 09:50 AM

Spiral (2007) Adam Green and Joel Moore from Hatchet team up again to create this awkward psychological thriller which hits all of its marks in a spectacular fashion. But unlike Hatchet, which was written and directed by Adam Green, Joel More has got his sticky fingers deep in this film and not only stars in it but is also its cowriter/director. Sounds scary on paper, but it works splendidly to fashion a movie that rightly gets Hitchcockian nods. Care must be taken in reading much about it, and don't watch the trailer unless you like to have your movies ruined in spectacular fashion. Just take my word that it was great, a completely different genre from the pair's earlier splatter fest comedy.

The story works as a nasty little mystery that needs no tired tricks to keep the viewer guessing. The polarity of its characters help fuel the psychological tension and puts some chewy meat on this story's bones. Spiral also works fabulously to prig your imaginations to do some of the work instead of the cliched tricks of the typical shock thriller trade. Also, the story just happens, and though we know things will get dicey, the potential darkness never smells contrived. But when it does comes, though the signs are there, it still whips your comfy state of being into a discombobulated mind smoothie.

Joel More is awesome as the main character, as awkward and isolated a man as has ever found his way to film, and Joel's portrayal was nigh perfect. Amber Tambly nails her witty and bubbly character to a T. At first almost unbelievably nice, her flaws seeping through, showing us that her facade is also from a freshly scarred gash from the past. And Zachary Levi's portrayal of a dickhead boss that is surprisingly kind to Joel's awkward character also reveals a dark side that fuels this otherwise strangely patronizing behavior.

The direction was incredible. How two directors could work so well together blew me away. The photography was astounding. The way it captures emotional turmoil through its semi-jolting motion could not have been better. It was as close to getting the audience to feel the disturbing soul of our main character, maybe too close. The editing was superb, throwing the audience in the memories and dreams of the characters with a smooth violence.

All in all, this was a superb little flick that exploits all the right buttons and keeps the audience guessing, maybe even a little after the credits have rolled.
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Angra

04-02-2011, 10:59 AM

"X-men origins: Wolverine" 8-10

Liked the dark feel to it. And i liked that this one was all about wolverine.

The best in the series, imo.

Jackman is baaaaaad-asssss

psycho d

04-02-2011, 11:48 AM

Dead End (1937). Dead End is a movie whose message is just as pertinent today as it was over 70 years ago. Damned if you do and damned if you don't, where the damning all boils up around choosing to live an honorable life, which in this neighborhood means living in abject poverty, or taking the predatory route and living life like a rich hobo, never knowing when the heavies are going to come down on you. It revels in this catch 22, but not unnecessarily so. Adding fuel to the cooking pot are those old money folks as they stupidly agitate the social bomb by applying vicious geographical pressure.

This story opens in a wonderfully meandering fashion, slowly taking in the scene, observing the neighborhood from afar and ever inching closer until it seems safe enough to find its hooded intimacy. But even then we are not privy to any hints of a story, but instead that magical sense that we have plopped right down into a little slice of life, even before events show themselves to become noteworthy. And once the story gets going, Dead End never loses its storybook charm. The story's characters are all portrayed with a sense of realism, with the poor, rich, and mean all for want of something, usually what one of the other two classes has. Of course, those that reach out to grab up what he thinks will make him or her happy will be rewarded with a plateful of angst for all their efforts, with the usual moral of the story being just enjoy what ya have and avoid any tempting glances over the fence of life.

This movie is billed with Sylvia Sydney and Joel McCrae with top billing honors, but the rest of the cast, including an up and coming Humphrey Bogart, all turn out rock solid performances. Lesser characters are even giving small yet moving roles, unknowns and cameos allowed a brief moment to tug at the hearts of its audience and then just fall off to side again to toil in their draining efforts to scratch out an existence. Special mention should given to the Dead End Kids that were taken from the Broadway play Dead End. These kids were just amazing and seemed to have a greater future than that which fate has gifted them.

The technicalities were magnificent here, with top nods going to the direction. That slice of life feel was maintained throughout, and it allowed the story to unfold in a manner of its own invention. The black and white photography emoted a warmth that one cold almost feel, which was a nice relief form the dire dead end existence that this movie's denizens all wished to be relieved of. Use of light and shadow were near perfect, with shadow of course finding old Bogey's face with relative ease.

This story bravely ends a few scenes later than would be expected, and such a tactic works brilliantly in its favor, driving its message even further into the hearts of its audience, a timeless plea for humanity that has forever gone unheeded in a land where material silliness is sought after and the intangible majesty of life is taken for granted.
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roshiq

04-03-2011, 11:07 AM

Night Train Murders (1975)

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Is it the movie that's got highest number of alternative titles? I love them all:D:

The New House on The Left
Second House on The Left
Don't Ride on Late Night Trains
Last Stop on the Night Train
Late Night Trains
Last House Part II
Xmas Massacre

>>: B

Secret Window (2004)

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>>: B+

Student Bodies (1981)

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I have no good reason why I haven't seen it before!

>>: B+

Closet Land (1991)

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A young Children book's writer (Madeleine Stowe) is interrogated by a ruthless secret interrogator (Alan Rickman). She is accused of embedding political messages in her children's stories. The entire movie takes place in one big room, with only those two characters. This is a slow burn but captivating drama-thriller that addresses the horror of political torture in a harrowing as well as kind of surreal way. As a two-character piece, both the actors did brilliant job. Recommended.

>>: A-

g0rehound 88

04-03-2011, 12:42 PM

Scream (1996)

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cdsmith15

04-03-2011, 02:02 PM

Wrong Turn. Didn't really like it.

newb

04-03-2011, 07:04 PM

HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN

Thought I was gonna love this one

I DID

Rutger Hauer fucking rules

very "grindhouse" feel

The Flayed One

04-03-2011, 11:17 PM

siorai

04-05-2011, 07:09 AM

Source Code: Fairly good movie, but not really my thing. I'm pretty much well done with the slew of whole anti-terrorism, America Fuck Yeah! movies as of late. The ending was also rather weak in my opinion. But it was shot quite well and moved at a good pace. I know that remakes don't really need to follow the original shot by shot, but I really think that they should have at least given Punxsutawney Phil a cameo appearance somewhere.

FreddyMyers

04-05-2011, 09:24 AM

Laid to Rest
Really getting into horror movie special efx and wanted to see what Robert Hall would do in his first movie as director. Not the best movie but not the worst either. Sub-par plot but i was watching it for the kills and effects, which he did not disappoint in. Enjoyable as a mindless slasher and some good kills.

phantomstranger

04-05-2011, 08:48 PM

Evil Dead II (1987)

Even after all these years, this is stil one of the greatest low budget films ever made. A modern era classic

roshiq

04-06-2011, 12:08 AM

MindFlesh (2008)

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>>: D

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The Case of Bloody Iris (1972)
London Boulevard (2010)
All-Star Superman (2011)

>>: B

iSeymore

04-06-2011, 07:05 AM

SCREAM 3 (2000)
watched it again last night with my ex girlfriend.
She liked it a little, it was her first time ever watching this one. I liked it, but it seemed like a comedy and not just a slasher film. Maybe it was because it takes place in Hollywood and it had the same formulas involved as with other early 2000's slasher films that appear to be cheesier than Mac and Cheese.
http://retroslashers.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scream_3_.jpg

Ferox13

04-06-2011, 09:34 AM

http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/249778_S/Hot-Trailer-Hobo-With-A-Shotgun-Will-Demand-Your-Change.jpg

Yes, it is that good!!!

Cradle of Death

04-06-2011, 10:43 AM

Watched Tron last night. IMO it was horrible.

psycho d

04-06-2011, 11:09 AM

Don't Look Now (1973). The opening scene of Don't Look Now is more than enough to lure any unsuspecting movie sucker into this gripping and atmospheric little thriller. And once it gets going, even as confusing as it is, the wealth of filmatic gold that is presented is more than enough to hold the audience glued to its seat in hopeful angst that some sense will be made out of the discomfiting events that are unraveling.

Yeah, this isn't the most transparent movie ever, but its secretive and confusing ways only work to build up the mystery that is at its core. As it moves forward, and as more and more information is dropped onto our laps, nothing seems right and everyone, suspicious. Even reality as it is presented becomes questionable, but this is the film's puissance.

The acting was pretty good. Donald Sutherland was not quite as good as other critics like to suggest. At times he was marvelous, but suddenly he would have this cheesy smile draped over his face that suggested that super glue must have been involved. Julie Christie was fairly solid. The old ladies were creepy good fun and might just get my best performance vote. Others did their part as well, and though this flick might not have enjoyed the best acting ever, the essence of the acting almost in itself elevates it into a class of its own, leaving behind a litany of jealous and scornful wannabes.

The direction was spectacular. It is very reminiscent of a stylish giallo flick but with a well thought out story line. Its atmosphere of confusion was splendid, and only a brilliant director could have conjured up such a wonderful piece of work. And kudos for that lovemaking scene. It's been a long time since passion has lit up the silver screen sans an X rating. The photography was amazing. Some of the shots were textbook perfection in what they were eliciting out of the audience. What really worked its magic, though, was that fantastic editing. Scenes are split into twos for what seemed like an effort to confuse the audience at the expense of style, but nothing could be further from the truth as the ending fully revealed what these editing choices were actually trying to impart. In short, they were magnificent on all accounts. The score was perfect as well, whether driving the excitement or emoting the rekindled love of lovers, it hit its mark every time.

Don't Look Now is a film not just to be enjoyed at its initial viewing, but one whose awkward essence lingers long after the DVD is popped back into its case, fully cognizant that it will soon be pulled out again and again.
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cdsmith15

04-07-2011, 03:42 PM

House of Wax and Walled In.

Diabolical

04-07-2011, 05:01 PM

Exorcist III- Great movie! You'll like it if you like the OG or horror in general. A
Despicable Me. Funny as hell, even for grown ups A
Trailer Park Boys movies. Very funny A
Art of the Devil, someone here recommended it. It sucked. C
Chicago Massacre:Richard Speck I usually like serial killers/movies. But this guy was just a bitch. And the movie sucked ass. D

roshiq

04-08-2011, 12:50 AM

Wake Wood (2011)

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After losing their only child, Alice, in a vicious dog attack, two grieving parents relocate to a small town where — to their horror and fascination — they discover a pagan ritual that will grant them three more days with their deceased daughter. Hoping to allay their sorrow, at least temporarily, the couple decides to go through with the rite, but the larger question remains, what happens after the three days have passed?

This isn't a great but decent film that got the little potential in favor of a hope of promising comeback of Hammer Horror. Let Me In was more of a 2nd or US adaptation of an internationally acclaimed novel than a Hammer film and Sir Christopher Lee’s little role even couldn’t able to save The Resident from being so horrible but here Wake Wood comes with an interesting occult plot in an Irish countryside premise with a gloomy mood all over that initially looks promising' but this wasn’t so satisfying experience, specially when it comes close to the end. Overall, it was fairly enjoyable & worth a watch for sure.

>>: B

The Satanic Rites Of Dracula (1974)

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>>: C+

Psych 9 (2010)

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>>: F

Ferox13

04-08-2011, 09:04 AM

Wake Wood (2011)
Wake Wood comes with an interesting occult plot in an Irish countryside premise with a gloomy mood all over that initially looks promising' but this wasn’t so satisfying experience, specially when it comes close to the end. Overall, it was fairly enjoyable & worth a watch for sure.

I agree 100% with this...

Diabolical

04-08-2011, 10:10 AM

Are we supposed to give ratings?

neverending

04-08-2011, 10:40 AM

Are we supposed to give ratings?

You can do what you want, but it's far more interesting to me as a reader if the poster says something about their experience of the film.

I also learn who has good taste and whose taste sucks! :p

roshiq

04-09-2011, 04:26 AM

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Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

From its trailer we got the idea that it'd be purely an over the top action-gore extravaganza but what makes HOBO so special & an instant Grindhouse masterpiece that it's got a beautiful heart. I loved it, turned out better than the expectation...what a blast!

>>: A-

The Warrior's Way (2010)

>>: B-

Husk (2010)

First film of new After Dark originals...result: pretty disappointing.

>>: C-

Battle: Los Angeles (2011)

>>: B

10 Rillington Place (1971)

This is a remarkable film adaptation of the case of infamous British serial killer John Christie. The film shows a dangerous manipulative killer hiding behind a bland, mild exterior of an everyday sober English gentleman which showcases a disturbing exploration of evil.
The film centers on the case of young and fully dim-witted Timothy Evans (brilliantly played by young John Hurt) who comes to lodge and whose pretty young wife becomes another victim of Christie and this case represented a rare & haunting chapter in the legal system of England. The Christie murders were famous in Britain, and, in fact, historic because of their effect on the elimination of the UK's death penalty. And as a film, based on the true events, it turned out a devastating & sad experience while watching an innocent & helpless man get hanged for the murder of his wife & child and the killer is getting away.
Richard Attenborough’s all screen performance as Christie is I think, one of the finest examples to follow in method acting. As a study of the evil mind this is an acting tour de force.

Highly Recommended.

>>: A

newb

04-09-2011, 07:07 AM

Angra

04-09-2011, 11:49 AM

so true.....I couldn't see anybody in that role other than Rutger.

HE'S BACK!!!

Damn i wanna se it. :(

Angra

04-09-2011, 11:51 AM

Angra

04-09-2011, 11:56 AM

The Baby's Room
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Very creepy and atmospheric. Alex de la Iglesia has a real knack for film making. Check it out on Netflix on demand.

"The baby's room" 5-6/10

Wasn't that impressed about it.

Needed more creepines and a real ghost.

The most creepy about it was the baby's glowing eyes on the monitor.

phantomstranger

04-09-2011, 10:11 PM

"Doc West" (2010)
-Terence Hill, Paul Sorvino

Plot: DVD Talk
The American West. Mysterious cowboy "Doc" West (Terence Hill) has just transferred by wire some serious cash from the Santa Fe post office to one of the finest boarding schools for girls in Boston...right before the post office is robbed by desperados. Unable to give rapid chase because of his horse's split hoof, West tracks the robbers, until he comes upon Silver (Benjamin Petry), a young boy suffering from a dislocated shoulder (his horse threw him and ran off), and a more immediate concern: a rattler moving in for a strike. West carefully draws down on the rattler, and from 300 yards, shoots his tail off...as a warning to the other snakes, he later tells Silver. Utilizing a bit of positive imagery misdirection, West re-sets the boy's arm, causing Silver to suspect that West is not only a hellava shot, but also a physician--a theory West quietly (too quietly) denies. Taking Silver back to his small desert town, Holysand, West immediately makes himself known to the wrong people, including taking vicious henchman Garvey (Alessio Di Clemente) in a poker game. Garvey works for town big wheel Nathan Mitchell (Boots Southerland), who's ruthlessly acquiring farmland for his expanding cattle herd. Sheriff Basehart (Paul Sorvino) locks up West for his own good (after Garvey accuses him of cheating at cards) as much as for the chance to talk to someone interesting for a change. Denise Stark (Clare Carey) isn't a doctor, but she knows one when she sees one, especially after the jailed West gives her the correct prescription for an ailing patient. The arrival of Millie Mitchell (Mary Petruolo), Nathan's daughter, sets into motion a final showdown between her father and farmers the Baker family--with "Doc" West caught right in the middle.

Phantoms Review: While it's great to see Terence Hill back in the saddle again, this film is a bit on the dull side. The action is very light and for some reason all of the female actors are terrible.
On the plus side, Hill still has that same charm he had back in his spaghetti western days and Paul Sorvino looks like he's having a great time. Also, the film is beautifully shot in New Mexico. If your expecting lots of Spaghetti western style action and violence you'll be disappointed , this is more of a "Family "style western. Not bad, but it could have been so much better.
The film did spawn a sequel called "Triggerman" which I'll probably be watching next week.

roshiq

04-10-2011, 12:20 AM

How the hell do you do that with the pictures? What program do u use?

Sanjid.

I'm not good with this sorta stuff like editing an image or writing something on it but those were just resizing and I only know to use MS Paint (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_%28software%29) for that. Open an image in Paint & they try to re size (stretch) it in a common measure. It's very easy but kinda boring thing.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Paint_7.png/250px-Paint_7.png

Angra

04-10-2011, 04:17 AM

I'm not good with this sorta stuff like editing an image or writing something on it but those were just resizing and I only know to use MS Paint (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_%28software%29) for that. Open an image in Paint & they try to re size (stretch) it in a common measure. It's very easy but kinda boring thing.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Paint_7.png/250px-Paint_7.png

But how do you line them up like that? Next to each other.

roshiq

04-10-2011, 06:44 AM

But how do you line them up like that? Next to each other.

that's also pretty simple. Just put those image links one after another. Like .......

Now if you press space bar once between them then there will be a gap like my movie poster image post that you quoted earlier or as below:

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Hobo2.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TWW.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/HuskADHF.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/BattleLA.jpg

Angra

04-10-2011, 08:28 AM

that's also pretty simple. Just put those image links one after another. Like .......

Now if you press space bar once between them then there will be a gap like my movie poster image post that you quoted earlier or as below:

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Hobo2.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TWW.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/HuskADHF.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/BattleLA.jpg

Nice.

Thanks.

psycho d

04-10-2011, 09:29 AM

Downfall (2004). The magic of Downfall is that it puts the humanity into the monstrosity of Hitler's inner circle. The story's realism is almost painful, making the thugs more cringe-worthy as we see them as fairly normal men, not werewolves or other such mythical beasts.

The story is both riveting and authentic. Downfall is a long movie that covers a short span of time, but it accomplishes this with an expert's eye. It shows us these last days from multiple viewpoints, such as in the opulence of the bunker to the shambles on the front lines. Where it was a little ambitious is in the number of characters that are swirling about on the screen, but this is likely my ignorance of history as opposed a dig of the film.

The scary thing about having a plethora of actors and actresses, all with important roles, is that one or two is likely going to suffer from a paucity of talent. But that simply is not the case here and each and every performance deserves rightful accolades. Of course Bruno Ganz almost steals the show with his portrayal of Hitler. This performance portrays the Hitler we have all heard about but with a touch of down to Earth humanity that we wish would just go away. But go away it does not, leaving us to fully experience Hitler the man and not the myth. As the end comes near Bruno delicately ages his character, all the while displaying a fairly lucid character punctuated by berserk outbursts of spoken violence fueled by hatred and psychosis. To mention all of the great performances would take more digital ink than is necessary, but a special mention should be given to Alexandra Maria Lara portrayal of Traudl, Hitler's real-life secretary whose presence in that infamous bunker is the main source for these events. Alexandra is spectacular as the naive young lady whose allegiance to Hitler is out of pride and ignorance. Those doe eyes say everything she must be feeling, especially when present at one of Hitler's rants.

Oliver Hirschbiegel's direction was nothing short of brilliant. This was one of the most painfully honest movies told of the Nazi regime, and it was through his deft direction that this 156 minute movie remains captivating throughout. The photography was sublime. with its choice of movement, whether from the shakeup of a bombing or the swirling of a swing dance, the photographer almost effortlessly conveys the subtle presence of every shot. The effects were brutal and effective. When those bombs drop we are compelled to dive out of the way right along with our onscreen protagonists. And those hospital scenes reveled in its displays of the gore of war. In fact, every aspect of Downfall was outstanding.

By this movie's finish, instead of just knowing a little more about the last days of the war, you will felt almost as if had lived it, almost to the point that a little inappropriate guilt might have rubbed off.
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roshiq

04-10-2011, 10:57 PM

Chopping Mall (1986)

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>>: C+

Prowl (2010)

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>>: C-

Angra

04-11-2011, 03:38 AM

"Hobo with a shotgun" 8/10

A class A B-movie. And what a fucked ending.

Best line:

"But first i'm gonna wash this guys asshole off my face". :p

Bizarre

04-11-2011, 07:54 AM

"Hobo with a shotgun" 8/10

A class A B-movie. And what a fucked ending.

Best line:

"But first i'm gonna wash this guys asshole off my face". :p

I want to see that. I liked Planet Terror and Machete but haven't seen Death Proof. Did you watch it at a cinema or online? It doesn't come out in the UK until July 22nd apparently...

Angra

04-11-2011, 09:21 AM

I want to see that. I liked Planet Terror and Machete but haven't seen Death Proof. Did you watch it at a cinema or online? It doesn't come out in the UK until July 22nd apparently...

Veetle.com

DeadKlown

04-11-2011, 07:18 PM

why did they stop making horror movies?

Deposable

04-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Last night I watched "Sssssss" , jesus no one ever watch this movie

http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ssssssss.jpg

ManchestrMorgue

04-12-2011, 02:24 AM

"Hobo with a shotgun"

I watched that last night as well.

Great entertainment. Over-the-top violence, great use of colour, and some of the most hilariously cringe-worthy lines in a film.

cheebacheeba

04-12-2011, 07:09 AM

Desperate Measures - I remember this came out for all of about a week at the cinemas where I lived, though I went to see it. Michael Keatons "villain" here is great to watch, it's a fun movie, a bit over the top but overall I still quite liked it.

Stephen Kings "Desperation".
Was "ok". Interesting. I enjoyed it but thought it fell a bit flat towards the end.

ferretchucker

04-12-2011, 07:16 AM

Did an Alien Quadrilogy marathon for the last few nights, but I've moved on to Inception as we speak.

psycho d

04-12-2011, 07:33 AM

Witnesses (2003). This dark Croatian flick opens with a scene that tells the audience that something special is about to occur. But this something is not wrapped in a sugary coating and then delicately sauteed, but instead is a fresh look at the ubiquitous death of morality that is becoming of civil war.

The story has a simple basis that is heaped with plenty of complexity. Even the story's title increases in significance as its meaning stealthily widens. The timeline is convoluted and wonderful. Just as it becomes almost too complex, a dish of information comes along to reestablish our footing, only to have it knocked out from under us once again. What is notable is this never becomes frustrating, at least once it becomes obvious that the necessary information will soon become available, right when we least expect it. As a subtitled flick, be ready with the rewind button, but don't let this scare ya away, for this dark journey is more than worth the effort.

The acting was superb on all accounts. There really is no star here, at least in terms of camera time. Everybody equally applies his or her talent to support this messed up story of a war-torn land whose moral compass is spinning in circles.

The direction was simply brilliant. In lesser hands, this would have been a mess of film, a mere exorcise in frustration. But Vinko Bresan reveals his salt and daringly applies his wonderfully artistic flair to this sad tale. The photography was stunning. Long panning shots, wildly subdued color variations, and perfectly distorted angles convey all the right ingredients to bring out the necessary elements just behind the scenes. The score would hauntingly sneaking in here and there to further toy with our emotions, but for the most part it played it ancillary part perfectly.

At a mere 124 minutes, this feels like a meatier, but not longer, flick, and by its finish the need to set a little time aside in order to let this one settle in is more than requisite.
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hammerfan

04-12-2011, 09:43 AM

Just watched "Monsters" on Netflix. Supposed to be scifi, but it was so boring.

Angra

04-12-2011, 01:19 PM

Just watched "Monsters" on Netflix. Supposed to be scifi, but it was so boring.

Thought the last half was quite alright and well made. The first half was... well, boring yes.

Less talking, more action please.

Angra

04-12-2011, 01:35 PM

"Season of the witch" 7/10

Fairly entertaining fantasy flick.

In the middle of the movie i was sure this was the beginning of a new franchise. I could just picture the sequals. Season Of The Wolf, Season Of The Vampire, etc.

Nevertheless.

The final narration was godawfull lame and unnecessary. Made me think of Blacks last line in Jacksons King Kong. Yes... it was that bad.

BookZombie

04-12-2011, 05:11 PM

Let me see over the weekend I have seen:

Paranormal Activity 2
Mosquitoman
Megamind

And not long ago me and my hubby watched The Last Airbender.

Fearonsarms

04-13-2011, 02:49 AM

Mum and Dad (2008) this was quite a grisly and an uncomfortable watching experience but it was very well done-very gritty and effectively unpleasant. Worth a look

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) This was more warped than I expected. Its a little bit cheesy but pretty enjoyable.

Xtro 2 (1990) Not a patch on the all out weirdness of the original. But quite gruesome and gory. Not the best sci fi horror out there but a worthy sequel nonetheless. Makes a bit of sense-look forward to watching the third film soon.

neverending

04-13-2011, 06:07 AM

Paranormal Activity 2

I felt like this needed an extra 20 minutes or so. All the overt action comes rushing in so fast at the end it felt a bit forced. I wanted more buildup.

psycho d

04-13-2011, 07:21 AM

Dog Eat Dog (2008). This Colombian thriller gives a rare cinematic peak into the streets of Colombia, where the stories that we hear of are brought to life for our horror.

The story was a crafty little number. There is a lot going on here, and by its denouement, all of the loose ends are nicely tied up, all pretty like, and then tossed into a vicious pool of blood. There is even a creepy little supernatural element that really pushes this one close to the edge. The characters are fun in their polarities, happy sociopaths mingling and bitter thugs, a love-crazed crank caller and the scummy hotel clerk all interact with commendable enmity, all very entertaining.

The acting was pretty solid. Marlon Mareno holds his stoic and bitter character until the end. But somehow the audience still comes to cheer for him. Óscar Borda is perfect as the uber-tough guy whose life is out of his control. Blas Jaramillo overacts a bit for the film, but coming from a theatrical background makes this not only acceptable but even part of the fun. The rest of the cast is are perfectly supportive and never a crack does show.

The direction was laudable, especially when we learn that this was Carlos Moreno's debut. The photography really gave the feeling that you were right there alongside the antagonists (they really were bad guys all of them), sweltering in the heat. The camera moment was intimidating, suggesting that violent tension was so furiously bubbling just under the surface that a bloodletting maneuver might erupt at any time. The Afro-American score was awesome on its own accord, percussive beats that kept things moving and our pulses racing.

At its finish, more than anything else, you'll have that privileged feeling that you just visited, or should I say escaped, a land where where only the titular types survive, and for long either.
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BookZombie

04-13-2011, 10:24 AM

I liked Paranormal Activity 2, but it did not feel as real as the first movie.

Anyway I just watched Blame a Spanish film (La Culpa) I liked it, it was very slow and moody, however at the end the phasing sort of got off for me, there is something called to slow to.

phantomstranger

04-13-2011, 12:23 PM

""Triggerman" (2010)
Terrance Hill, Paul Sorvino

Plot : IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1726622/plotsummary)

A drifter (Hill) comes back to the town of Holy Sand and wants to help the locals by building a hospital, but needs money. In the sequel to Doc West (not necessary but helpful to watch first), Doc West (Hill) is still in high demand as a doctor. After half the town gets hurt in a bar fight he realizes its time to open up a hospital. He turns to the only way he knows in order to make money, a poker tournament. When an evil Dutchman rides in to town, (to compete and stop West from getting the money he needs) West must decide what is more important, the money or love.

Phantom's Review:
Basically "Doc West Part 2". This film picks up immediately after the original film and follows "Doc" on a new adventure This film suffers from the same flaws as the original, lousy acting from the supporting players and very light on action. But it has all of the same good things too. Fine performances from leads Terrance Hill and Paul Sorvino, beautiful cinematography and some fun humor. A low budget film to be sure, but it's not awful. Its a decent little movie. I wish it had been better, but I have seen much much worse.