Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[Miss Olivia]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Akira, the movie that got me into anime. Although Ninja Scroll is still my favorite, and luckily I was able to pick it up used for $5.99

I bought the anniversary edition of Ninja Scroll at Tower records for 34.99. It was before I got internet.
They could have at least given me a kiss before they screwed me.:p

[The_Return]

Originally posted by Miss Olivia
ES was Vincent Price's last movie....I always get a little choked up when I watch that movie. And it has nothing to do with indigestion, either.

Agreed, I found it pretty depressing myself.

[newb]

Silent Hill----ambitious movie with great visuals....I never played the game....SO WHAT THE FUCK WAS THE MOVIE ABOUT?

Not a bad watch....just a bit muddled.

[The_Return]

The Haunting (1963)

Wow. Loved it, scared me half to death. Perfect ending.

[persuasian70]

Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang 8.5/10 - Great movie, a dark comedy with some of the best work Robert Downey Jr. has done in awhile. Val Kilmer as a gay private dick was classic too.

The Matador 8/10 - Pierce Brosnan doesn't need Bond. He is great in this funny movie as a burned out hit man or "facilitator of fatalities". He plays against type, and shows us that he has a great comic presence. Check this one out.

[newb]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang 8.5/10 - Great movie, a dark comedy with some of the best work Robert Downey Jr. has done in awhile. Val Kilmer as a gay private dick was classic too.

The Matador 8/10 - Pierce Brosnan doesn't need Bond. He is great in this funny movie as a burned out hit man or "facilitator of fatalities". He plays against type, and shows us that he has a great comic presence. Check this one out.

Agreed on both movies.

[Roderick Usher]

Originally posted by newb
Agreed on both movies.

Ditto

[ManchestrMorgue]

Originally posted by alkytrio666
Love that movie.

My favorite part is "Puttin' On the Ritz."

Cracks me up each time I hear it. There's nothing like getting drunk and trying to sing it like the monster. Gives me a damn sore throat :cool:

[ManchestrMorgue]

Originally posted by The_Return
The Haunting (1963)

Wow. Loved it, scared me half to death. Perfect ending.

A true classic of the genre. It creates the perfect atmosphere for a ghost story.

[phantomstranger]

"Snakes On A Plane"

I Loved it.

[Miss Olivia]

The Prophecy (1995) Christopher Walken is a great evil angel. I really like the story too, it's pretty original.

[roshiq]

Dead Man's shoes
>>: B

An American Haunting
>>: B

Friday the 13th (part 1)
>>: A-

[PeaSoupintheye]

As I have a few mins I will list a few more of the movies I have watched recently.

The Wax Mask -

This is a bit of a strange one...tons of nudity, not as much gore as I would expect from a movie associated with Mr Fulci but I quite enjoyed it all the same! Not one of the best but worth a look if you are a Fulci fan I guess.

6/10

Superstition -

Silly bad acted slasher from the 80's. One or two decent kills and a laugh with a bowl of popcorn if you are so inclined! There are tons of better slashers from this era but what the hell...

5.5/10


House of 1000 Corpses

I spent an evening re-watching this and Devils Rejects. I still prefer this one though...Cptn Spaulding is already a legend - this movie just gets better for me every time I see it. The nearest to a TCM kinda feel movie whcih actually puts out and delivers!

10/10


The Devils Rejects

I purchased the Spec. Double DVD edition with the 2 hr documentary and spent the evening with Spaulding, Otis & Baby and had a ball! I still prefer 1000 but this had a different feel and delivered in a different way to 1000.

Awesome

10/10


Swingers

This early Vince Vaugn movie is well worth a watch. I love V.V's character in this movie - with some classic lines and hilarious scenes. Not bad at all.

6.5/10


Dangerous Game

This is a really strange movie. A film about how Hollywood films are created??!! hmmmph. I love Harvey Keitel but I just couldnt really get into this strange movie of sex, scripts and flashbacks! Madonna was er...Madonna, Keitel was his usual quality self but this did not save this turkey. Sorry.

5/10


The Fog

John Carpenters original classic. I adore this movie, recently added the remake to my collection so I had to watch the original before I submitted myself to what most describe as a horrible remake. This double DVD spec. Edition is without doubt the business though. Great film and some great documentaries to boot. Simply a classic.

10/10


Ghostwatcher

I gotta say that I'm really getting a penchant for these little indy ghost stories. I loved The Ghosts of Edendale (see my review a couple of months ago on this very site), The Lady in Black was a class little film also, so when I placed this into my DVD player I was hoping for more of the same. What I got was a pretty much decent creepy little movie. Yes, some of the acting is shoddy and the effects in parts are indeed lame but this movie still managed to creep me out in parts. A good solid story to boot - I'm glad I got this little film.

7/10


Finding Neverland

I wasn't particulary looking forward to sitting through this movie when mrs Pea Soup in the eye popped it into the DVD player. After watching it I cant wait to see it again. Depp is superb in this (isn't he always)?? Winslet also puts in a strong performance. Some scenes are reminiscent of Burton's 'Big Fish' with some trippy elements which is no bad thing. This movie really should be viewed by all

9/10

[tarcher80]

battle royale... hadn't seen it in a a few years and it's still a great watch.

[tarcher80]

Originally posted by Vodstok
I agree. Some of them arent that good to begin with (little bear... cant be bothered to remember that throw-away's name...), while others are great actors who just didnt seem to care all that much. Sam Neil, lawrence Fishburne, Jason Issacs, Sean Pertwee...


Anderson is a twit who can somehow suck the life and originality out of any concept. in the hands of a better writer/director, Event Horizon could have been a great movie...

The only thing he did sorta right was the first Resident Evil, and that one starts to fall apart after repeat viewings.

i agree. the acting was pretty disposable, but what made it a good movie (for me) was the the direction and cinematography.

[novakru]

KissKissBangBang-awesome lil gem of a movie-should have had much more kudos from the Industry.

I watched Anchorman.
Stupid but I got about 2 or 3 really good belly laughs out of it so I cannot completely trash it.
I do not recommend it though.
It seemed to me this movie was trying so hard to be several different things and failed at all of them.
Will Ferrell is still a very good comedic actor though,and I have high hopes he gets a role that pushes him up into the Belushi/Sandler status soon.
I haven't seen Taladaga Nights but hear it may be his stepping-up movie.
Good for him.

[persuasian70]

Swingers, only 6.5/10, is kinda low don't you think. This is the movie that started Vince Vaughns career. I would have at least given it a 8.5/10. Also a 10/10 for both House of 1000 Corpses and Devils Rejects, while I enjoyed the second far more than the first, neither deserves a perfect ten. 10's should be reserved for the best of the best, such as Halloween, Alien, The Thing, etc..

But it's all subjective, to each his/her own.

[urgeok]

i'd give Swingers a 10/10 for the answering message machine scene alone..

[PeaSoupintheye]

It is all subjective I agree - however to give a film 10/10 or even an 8.5/10 just because it started someones career I find a strange statement. Does this mean that we give Rubberface (Jim Carrey's film debut) a 10/10 simply because it launched his movie career?

I thought Swingers was good, so I'm sticking with 6.5/10

I must agree the answer machine bit was hilarious though - how about 6.7/10 then??

I love the House of 1000 Corpses and Devils Rejects - they are two of the best 'new' horror movies I have seen in a long time, hence 10/10 as I believe that these will be looked at as classics in 15-20 yrs time as we look at Halloween and such like now.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by PeaSoupintheye
It is all subjective I agree - however to give a film 10/10 or even an 8.5/10 just because it started someones career I find a strange statement. Does this mean that we give Rubberface (Jim Carrey's film debut) a 10/10 simply because it launched his movie career?


i agree with this statement ..

but for the writing, acting, direction, fresh origionality, taking the piss out of hollywood ..

it's still a 10 to me.

"well, nothing going on here, lets go"
(in the middle of a huge packed happening party)

"i'd have killed to get that part !"


man there are more good lines in this film than you'd find in 50 other comedies combined..

[phantomstranger]

"Soul Survivors"

Really bad

[alkytrio666]

As you all know,

Originally posted by urgeok
i'd give Swingers a 10/10

[Yellow Jacket]

Poseidon- 2.5/5

Just My Luck- 2/5

[Miss Olivia]

Just watched The Addams Family Values. I love these movies.
Joan Cusack is great as Debbie.

[phantomstranger]

Dracula" (1979)
-Frank Langella

I remember seing this movie when it first played in theaters and I thought it was a fine film and I still think it is. IMO it's much better then the early '90's Coppola film

[Roderick Usher]

Originally posted by phantomstranger
Dracula" (1979)
-Frank Langella

I remember seing this movie when it first played in theaters and I thought it was a fine film and I still think it is. IMO it's much better then the early '90's Coppola film

Classic?

[The_Return]

Started watching the original Wicker Man. Seems OK thusfar...will finih it later. A bunch of my friends just called and want me to go out... *yawn* Id rather watch the movie...

[phantomstranger]

Originally posted by Roderick Usher
Classic?



Your probably right, this should have gone under "Last Movie Seen" not "Last Horror Classic Seen" but I still like it.

[Posher778]

House on Haunted Hill (remake)

Uh. it wasn't bad, and the first hour was GREAT! But.... when it *spoiler* started showing that cloudy ghost thing, it got retarded...*

6.5/10

[alkytrio666]

Originally posted by The_Return
Started watching the original Wicker Man. Seems OK thusfar...will finih it later. A bunch of my friends just called and want me to go out... *yawn* Id rather watch the movie...

It's a fantastic film. Very strange...good for it's bizzareness.

Like Eraserhead. Only not so extreme. And it isn't quite as good.

[alkytrio666]

The Graduate

Up there as one of my favorite dramas. The fact that Dustin Hoffman is in it certainly helps, considering all his movies are up there with my "top something-or-another".

I love how normal and calm the mood is. The actors all portray such wonderfully normal human beings; Human beings who make mistakes, sin, and forgive.

[The_Return]

Finished Wicker Man.

Agreed with Alky, a fantastic film. Wonderful ending, great acting as well.

So, how do we think Hollywood is going to bastardize the ending?

[Roderick Usher]

Originally posted by The_Return
Finished Wicker Man.

Agreed with Alky, a fantastic film. Wonderful ending, great acting as well.

So, how do we think Hollywood is going to bastardize the ending?

Guessing Nick Cage ain't gonna die.

[Roderick Usher]

That's cool. I watched ROBOCOP earlier this week and caight myself calling it a classic.

Must stop quoting Robocop on a daily basis.
"Bitches, leave!"

[ItsAlive75]

Poseidon

hahahahaha Josh Lucas hahaha

[Miss Olivia]

Time Bandits. One of my all time favorite movies.

[persuasian70]

Originally posted by Miss Olivia
Time Bandits. One of my all time favorite movies.

One of my favorites as a child. Terry Gilliam is a great director with such imagination. I remember Sean Connery being in this movie, am I right?

[The_Return]

Originally posted by Roderick Usher
Guessing Nick Cage ain't gonna die.

Im thinking the same.

Even if they dont change the ending (a longshot, I know) I really dont think Nick could pull off those final scenes. He's a decent actor, but I dont think he's right for this part at all.

Oh well, Im planning to go see the remake this weekend with some friends. Hopefully they wont screw up too badly...

[ENTITY2000]

exit wounds

[persuasian70]

Masters of Horror: Jenifer 7/10 - Definitely one of the gorier of the series. Do not watch this while you are eating dinner, or if you are squemish. I was expecting more from the story. I was left wanting more answers, like where was she from, whho raised as a child, who were her parents, how does she get these men to fall for her, things like that.

Masters of Horror: Deer Woman 8.5/10 - I laughed a lot through this episode. I love the humor John Landis uses in his movies, such as in An American Werewolf in London. There is even a reference to the movie in this episode. The girl, Cinthia Moura, who played the Deer Woman is very, very easy on the eyes. My only problem with the movie was that it seemed like they ran out of time and ended the movie too abruptly. A good watch nontheless.

[punk666]

Boogeyman

[bwind22]

The Cable Guy

This is right there with Dumb & Dumber as one of my favorite Jim Carrey movies. It's also kinda funny to see all the cameo from then relatively unknown comedians like Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller, Janine Garofolo, Jack Black, etc... Funny, dark and probably one of the highlights of Jim Carrey's career in my eyes...

B+


The Evil Dead

You gotta respect any movie that blatantly blows over half it's budget on gore & FX. Being in the low budget film industry (sort of) I really can appreciate how much some films accomplish with so little. This is one of the best minute budget films ever made in terms of entertainment value. Sure, there are some corny lines and bad acting but it all adds to the fun of a great, sloppy, cult classic.

B

[bwind22]

Originally posted by Roderick Usher
Guessing Nick Cage ain't gonna die.

That would sorta defeat the entire purpose of the movie. He'll die, although I don't know if I'll be there to see it seeing as I wasn't a real big fan of the orginal. Too much singing and naked hippy dancing for me... The last 10 minutes are cool though.

[PeaSoupintheye]

Flowers of Flesh & Blood

This is the supposed sequel to 'Devil's Experiment' in the Guinea Pig Series, yet it is the third DVD of the boxset??!! Anyway I watched this expecting the same sick gore of 'Devil's Experiment' and boy did I get it. This is obviously a case of doing everything from D.E x 10 ! More gore, more torture for a longer duration. Great if you like this kind of thing, if not stay away.

7/10


Making of Guinea Pig

This is quite an interesting docu-film talking to the director's and crew of the Guinea Pig Series. Quite informative with scenes from all the movies. Not bad as documentaries go.

6/10


Boogeyman 2

This is one strange puppy of a movie...pretty much yourt average slasher although there are a couple of extremely memorable kills. Pretty much all been done before, but it was ok.

5.5/10


Equilibrium

Star Wars aside I have never really been into sci-fi or action films particularly (ok, so I have watched Flight of the Navigator, The Last Starfighter, E.T. & Batteries Not Included - but these hardly count as sci-fi!). I have never been interested in the Matrix movies so when I saw this in the bargain bin for £2.49 I strayed from the norm. and after many positive reports from people on this forum decided to take the plunge and purchase it. I found this to be a really good popcorn movie! Ok so some of it is hilariously silly ( I can't think of Christian Bale's rivals name in the movie) but his acting I thought was shocking, as was the dialogue (particularly the part that he is screaming " I cannot feel") or something along those lines...for a guy who is meant to be emotionless he had a darned angry expression throughout the film, I think he should have been subjected to tests before Mr Bale!! hehehe. This aside though I thought the actions sequences were amazing and the overall film is a must see

8/10

[tarcher80]

sympathy for lady vengeance

great film. it was pretty lo-budget but the shots came off like a big-budget movie. great cinematography, beautiful scenes, good acting. it's a little hard to follow b/c the story telling is not chronological and the subtitles come and go pretty quickly. it jumps around a lot like memento, but definitely a must see. think kill bill minus all the hoakie violence and more dramatic acting.

8/10

[urgeok]

Originally posted by ItsAlive75
Poseidon

hahahahaha Josh Lucas hahaha


i thought the movie was a lot better than i had expected.

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SPOILERS


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Kurt Russells 'changing the direction of the propeller' scene actually got to me.

[PeaSoupintheye]

The Ringer

I thought that this Johny Knoxville comedy could have been better but overall it was a fairly funny movie. It does come though with the typical sickly slushy feel good ending but due to the hilarious scene with the chinese girl with the incredibly small head (still makes me laugh now thinking about it).

6.5/10


Revolver

After receiving much slating in the British Press this latest Guy Ritchie movie soon found itself in the sales in my local HMV. I picked it up hoping that this would be a good addition to what I consider 2 amazing previous Guy Ritchie movies; Snatch (my fave) & Lock Stock. Although I would consider this easily the least impressive of the 3 movies it is still nevertheless a worthy addition, a couple of good twists - typical Ritchie plots and a good solid performance by Ray Liotta. Not unmissable but worth a viewing.

7/10


The Frighteners

I must admit to owning this on VHS for the best part of 5 years and NEVER viewing it. Quite shocking, I know...so when I saw this in the bargain bins (poss. due to the recent spec. ed. double DVD release) I had to pick it up and find out what I have been missing out on - which proved to be alot! Jackson really has pulled out all the stops with this fast moving thrill-a-minute ride. Michael J Fox is great in this little spook roller-coaster of fun. I know most of you on here have seen this so I won't bore you all with details but this really is a quality spook fest. Thoroughly enjoyable!

8/10


Possessed

When I picked this up the instant attraction was that many years ago I purchased the book 'Possessed' by T. Allen which being a fanatic on the Exorcist I found to be a chilling read. This movie which is based 'on the real version of events' or so it says on the cover grabbed my attention, not to mention that the thought of James Bond ( Timothy Dalton) wrestling with the devil grabbed my imagination so it had to be an instant purchase.
What I got was a cheap Exorcist rip off. Don't get me wrong, I love The Exorcist and normally seeing rip off's of classics I find enfuriating to say the least but aside from 'Possessed's final 20 mins or so I actually quite enjoyed it.
If you are into possession movies in a big way then you might get something from this. If you love the exorcist and want to see another poor mans version then give it a whirl. If not stick with the one and only Exorcist (or Exorcist 3) - you just can't beat the originals.

6.5/10


Saw

After purchasing Saw II I decided I would re-watch the original and then follow it with the sequel having a Saw-Saturday night Special! Even though I obviously knew the twist I still found this movie enthralling from start to finish.
Destined to become a classic.

10/10


Saw II

I was intrigued to see what they would come up with as a sequel. Would there be the infamous twist as per the original? Yes of course! I was really impressed with this sequel. It had good tension and I loved the fact we got to really know the back story of Jigsaw. Excellent.

9/10


Assault on Precinct 13

Continuing on with my Carpenter season I plucked this from my attic - dusted it down and slammed it into my DVD player. After initially being hit once more with what I can only describe as the most addicitive theme tune EVER (it's still in my head - and now due to humming it constantly for over a week, in my colleagues at work heads also...de de de de de derr) i finally got into what can simply be described as a classic piece of film making. This film for me has lost none of it's original effect, * SPOILER* the shooting of the little girl for instance still shocks to this day. I have never watched the remake as I could not see how it could do anything but fail to live up to this masterpiece. I would rather just watch this again.

10/10

[urgeok]

Originally posted by PeaSoupintheye
The Ringer

I thought that this Johny Knoxville comedy could have been better but overall it was a fairly funny movie. It does come though with the typical sickly slushy feel good ending but due to the hilarious scene with the chinese girl with the incredibly small head (still makes me laugh now thinking about it).

6.5/10


yeah they started strong and politically incorrect but then they completely chickened out ..

Knoxvilles performance as a 'developmentally delayed person was abysmal .. pulling up his pants and saying 'me' instead of 'i'm' was the extent of his range (me jeffy)
it just became mushy and preachy so damn fast.

i think they still could have kept the message while remaining rude and offensive throughout the movie..

[PeaSoupintheye]

Originally posted by urgeok
yeah they started strong and politically incorrect but then they completely chickened out ..

Knoxvilles performance as a 'developmentally delayed person was abysmal .. pulling up his pants and saying 'me' instead of 'i'm' was the extent of his range (me jeffy)
it just became mushy and preachy so damn fast.

i think they still could have kept the message while remaining rude and offensive throughout the movie..


I couldn't agree more - spot on there urgeok!

[The_Return]

Finally got around to watching Jenifer. I love how these MOH episiodes are only an hour long, I had tome to watch this before work (and still have time to come here and post about it:p)

I thought it was very good. The ending was beyond obvious, but otherwise there was a couple unexpected bits.

My new MOH ranking:

1. Cigarette Burns
2. Dreams in the Witch House
3. Dear Woman
4. Jenifer
4. Chocolate
5. Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
6. Sick Girl
7. Homecoming

[Spoorloos]

Maniac Cop

It was so long since i've seen this, awesome movies, bruce campbell is awesome as always.

has anyone ever seen a movie with bruce where he and his wife are bank robbers? and the cops catch him getting into a stolen car. it could have been a lifetime movie, but it wasn't bad.

[Burning in Hell]

An American Haunting yesterday evening.

What a pitiful twist...

[Miss Olivia]

Saturday the 14th.
So cheesy. So entertaining.

[Suspiria 666]

Dead Birds (Meh) or 16 Blocks (Meh)

[zwoti]

la morte vivante

[hellfire1]

robin hood : men in tights

hadn't seen the moive in over 10 years, so i was quite surprised to see that dave chappelle was in it.

[urgeok]

Belly of the Beast

finally - the last piece of shit Stephen Segal film i had that i havent watched till now.

another terrible film where he is upstaged by almost all of the secondary actors.

the 'filmaker' - as in the last few of these things i've seen - tries to shoot for the stars .. all of these little aesthetic touches designed to add depth to the film ..

they all backfire in a segall movie....
its a dumb action film .. not some rich film about eastern mysticism .. i mean look at the guy :

big mushy headed doughy bastard.
cant act - uses a stand in for his kick scenes ... has the ugliest hair ever seen on film ... you cannot sell this guy as a spiritual warrior ..

[Phalanx]

I remember walking out of "fire down below"...even after being slightly embarrassed at having to ask for a ticket out loud for something that sounds like a VD...

[newb]

Cross of Iron

I can't believe I haven't seen this until now. Gritty as hell war movie with great performances by James Coburn & Maximillian Schell.



also........I think I'm in love with Senta Berger

http://www.lovegoddess.info/SB1R.jpg

[zwoti]

Originally posted by newb
Cross of Iron

I can't believe I haven't seen this until now. Gritty as hell war movie with great performances by James Coburn & Maximillian Schell.

bloody sam's last great film

[Rinne_Face]

Monty phython and the holy grail

such a brill film one of the many best brittish films EVER!

[AUSTIN316426808]

I also watch Holy Grail last night.

[newb]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
I also watch Holy Grail last night.

Holy shit....you're not gonna believe this but I also watched "The Holy Grail", last night.







ok.......not really......but I did cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest wiiiiiith.........

[urgeok]

holy smokes !! so didnt I !!

[Lala_Sound]

I watched Severance today
It was actually really good :D

[Spoorloos]

Eraserhead

hmmm... anyone mind explaining to me what exactly i just watched. i loved the lighting in this movie but don't quite understand the movie.

[Dante'sInferno]

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

[Roderick Usher]

Just watched RoboCop again

must stop quoting RoboCop

"I LIKE it!"

[persuasian70]

I love Robocop, great movie for it's time. The scene where the guy runs his truck into the vat of toxic liquid and starts melting, and gets liquidified by the car is so cool.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengence 8/10 - I liked this movie , but not as much as liked Oldboy. This movie was so sad on so many levels. A lot of innocent people died, and for no good reason. I'm just glad the one's who really deserved it got what they deserved.

[slasherman]

Originally posted by persuasian70
I love Robocop, great movie for it's time. The scene where the guy runs his truck into the vat of toxic liquid and starts melting, and gets liquidified by the car is so cool.


..yes its a cool sequence http://twdfr.ytmnd.com/


...gonna watch Black Christmas tonight

[zwoti]

la notte che evelyn usci dalla tomba

la dama rossa uccide sette volte

[Miss Olivia]

Silent Hill. It's one of the better game adaptions out there.

Resident Evil came in a two-pack with it, and I really like this one too.

[Despare]

The Ghost Galleon and Night of the Seagulls
Galleon was a bit underwhelming but the Blind Dead series as a whole is pretty entertaining.

[Roderick Usher]

Just watched THE DARK CRYSTAL with the kids. In the dark, sound cranked.

Brilliant! So much darker and cooler than anything recently made for kids. The production design is astonishingly beautiful and the story still holds me.

[persuasian70]

Silent Hill 7/10 - Not as bad as some people have stated. I thought the actors did a good job with the roles. They did a good job with set design and creature effects. I would've liked a better ending.

[Miss Olivia]

The Devil's Rejects. I liked HOATC a lot, but DR is a way better movie in my opinion. The story is great, and you actually get to feeling sympathy for the killers by the end. The ending is great too.

[Rinne_Face]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
I also watch Holy Grail last night.

coool

"I fart in your general direction your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!"

[Lala_Sound]

I watched Halloween 5 last night was rather scary EEK

[The_Return]

Nice to see that I wasnt alone in watching Silent Hill last night.

Was really impressed. Very surreal, especially near the end. Loved the whole atmosphere. The plot started out really generic, but evolved into something great. Highly enjoyed it.

[Despare]

Sword in the Stone

[Dante'sInferno]

Casablanca

[alkytrio666]

Originally posted by Dante'sInferno
Casablanca

Helllllllll yeaaahhhhhhh.




I saw Snakes on a Plane last night. Damn fun movie.

[zwoti]

the case of the bloody iris
motel hell
tourist trap

[persuasian70]

Evil Dead 8.5/10 - Can you believe I just saw this for the first time today. I saw Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness a long time ago, but never got around to renting this. I was fairly impressed with how great the movie turned out considering the budget. The script is not the greatest. You have the whole lets wonder outside by myself in the middle of the night to investigate the strange scary noises thing, and the whole you think it's dead, but you know it's not. I can't believe he went from this little gem to directing the Spder-man movies, whice I love. I'm glad I saw this finally.

I'm going to see Creep next.

[circusfreak]

Satan's Playground. It was unexpectedly brilliant in many ways. Being ancient enough to be quite young when VCRs first came out, and having a horror film addicted dad, it reminded me so much of the way films were made back then. It appeared to have no budget, rubbish actors and a daft story, but it all worked wonderfully well and I really enjoyed it.
Next up -Hostel. At last!

[stygianwitch]

Omen III: The Final Conflict

[Posher778]

Eatching Silent Hill with my GF tonight.

I need to know. Is it fast paced, are there lots of jump outs, is it suspenseful, and most important, is it any good?

[The_Return]

Originally posted by Posher778
Eatching Silent Hill with my GF tonight.

I need to know. Is it fast paced, are there lots of jump outs, is it suspenseful, and most important, is it any good?

Fairly fast paced...starts out slow, but it picks up. There isnt alot of jump-outs, but a couple that you might like. Kinda suspenseful in places. Overall, it's very good. I think you'll enjoy it, I really did.

[Posher778]

Originally posted by The_Return
Fairly fast paced...starts out slow, but it picks up. There isnt alot of jump-outs, but a couple that you might like. Kinda suspenseful in places. Overall, it's very good. I think you'll enjoy it, I really did.

Now, is the gore/ violence the intense, uncomfortable kind, such as in the hills have eyes in the trailer or saw, or is it more mindlessly gory and violent like in kill bill or friday films.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by Posher778
Now, is the gore/ violence the intense, uncomfortable kind, such as in the hills have eyes in the trailer or saw, or is it more mindlessly gory and violent like in kill bill or friday films.

Neither, middle-ground I guess.

It's not overly violent really. Some of the gore is pretty heavy on the CGI, but other parts look fantastic. It relies more on atmosphere than gore/violence though, so dont expect a whole lot from that section.

What gore there is is pretty over the top though, I guess (Pyramid-Head's kills look OK, but are beyond cheesy).

[The_Return]

Ive really got to start picking the movie when I go to shows with my friends.

We're going to see Invincible tonight. Im about as far as you can get from a football fan, plus I absolutly loath these feel-good underdog stories.

Oh well, Im trying to get them to go to Wicker Man next week, which will make up for this (Even though it doesnt look nearly as good as the original, I still really want to see the new Wicker Man)

[alkytrio666]

Originally posted by The_Return
Oh well, Im trying to get them to go to Wicker Man next week, which will make up for this (Even though it doesnt look nearly as good as the original, I still really want to see the new Wicker Man)

It just makes me sick that it's PG-13.

The chicks in the original walked around buck-naked. It was part of the movie, for chrissake!

[zwoti]

visiting hours

[stygianwitch]

Shallow Ground - really enjoyed this, one of the best i've seen for a long time

[The_Return]

Originally posted by alkytrio666
It just makes me sick that it's PG-13.

The chicks in the original walked around buck-naked. It was part of the movie, for chrissake!

I mostly just want to see how they handle the ending. I dont expect the movie to be good in the least, but I still want to see it.

[Amalthea]

Oliver & Company 9 / 10

[bwind22]

The Benchwarmers

Ugh! This was terrible!!! I had pretty low expectations and this just didn't even come close to meeting those. Not funny, not original, not well acted and not worth your money.

D



Silent Hill

I've never played the video game but the movie was certainly interesting. It's a bit confusing on first viewing so I might have to watch again, but there were some really awesome scenes of gore and the acting was cool.

My grade is subject to change upon second viewing but for now, I'll give it...

B

[The_Return]

Invincible

Not as bad as I was expecting. The actors were good, but the plot was pretty by the numbers. Like I said, Im not a football fan, but I still found this moderatly entertaining.

[Posher778]

Silent Hill

10/10

Wooooohooo that atmosphere was GREAT! Especially when they first got to the town, and she saw the sign. The pyramid head stuff was great, the cgi was... well, cgi, but whatever. It was confusing, but I understood it at the end. I loved the ending too.

[alkytrio666]

Suspiria- 8/10

This was my first time, and I thought it was excellent. The atmosphere was supreme.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by alkytrio666
Suspiria- 8/10

This was my first time, and I thought it was excellent. The atmosphere was supreme.

Woot!

Glad you enjoyed it, one of my favourites!:D

[newb]

guess i've been in "war movie" mode......"PLATOON" last night......i've seen it before but its been awhile.......really effective Vietnam era war flik.

[roshiq]

MAY
>>: A-

Children of the Corn
>>: B+

Dead End
>>: B

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
>>: B-

Audition
>(KIRI..KIRI..KIRI..KIRI!!!)>: B+

[Miss Olivia]

The Shawshank Redemption. A damn good interpretation of a damn good story. Really fine performances by Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

[Amalthea]

The Cup (Bhutan 1999) 9 / 10

[CrimsonFiend138]

I liked May, at first I was skeptical but May is a great movie.

[Miss Olivia]

Mallrats.
Pretty damn funny.

[CrimsonFiend138]

The Movie that introduced me to Kevin Smith. :)

Silent Hill

[stygianwitch]

Evilspeak

[zwoti]

sisters
the slayer

[phantomstranger]

13 Ghosts


The recent remake. I saw this in the theaters and thought it was a pretty decent movie, Not great , but good.

[Miss Olivia]

Ravenous. One of the better cannibal movies, in my opinion. Robert Carslyle is brillliant, and the fact that I actually live in the Sierra Nevada foothills gives it a nice little chill. Definitely a recommended movie, if you haven't seen it.

[Roderick Usher]

Watched LEOLO again last night, forgot how fucked up it is.

Can't call it brilliant, but it certainly is engrossing - and the cat scene...ugh

[slasherman]

Originally posted by CrimsonFiend138
I liked May, at first I was skeptical but May is a great movie.
:mad:

...Sleepy Hollow

[CrimsonFiend138]

WHAT??

[Posher778]

Ghosts in the darkness

8/10

What Lies Beneath
9/10

Great jumps near the end.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by Posher778
Ghosts in the darkness

8/10




Glad you liked it.




Mallrats

[bloodrayne]

Originally posted by CrimsonFiend138
WHAT?? LOL...Don't worry...He gives ME that, too...He's just not a very big fan of 'May'



cuz he doesn't know what's good

:p



TRIED to watch Torture Chamber (with Christopher Lee) last night...Fell asleep just long enough to miss most of it...It was looking pretty good...Lots of bodies hanging in the trees...Guy getting tortured...I'm hoping I can finish it tonight

[CrimsonFiend138]

lol That makes me want to see it again actually.

The Devil Bat

[Miss Olivia]

The Patriot with Mel Gibson. Good movie....a little improbable, but hey, at least it's entertaining.

[urgeok]

league of extraordinary gentlemen.

i think its crap but my kid liked it.

i did love the look of the submarine and i liked the guy who played nemo ... other than that .. .blah.

[Vodstok]

Lucky number Slevin....


Why the hell didnt anyone i know that saw this movie tyell me about it? It was great, plus a laundry list of great actors, plus an uneccesary twist that actually didnt hurt the story.

Loved it. :)

[zwoti]

silent hill

[urgeok]

Originally posted by zwoti
silent hill


what did you think ?

[zwoti]

Originally posted by urgeok
what did you think ?

yep, very enjoyable

[Marroe]

"Mutha fuckin' Snakes on a Mutha fuckin' Plane"

Pretty awesome movie:cool:

[tarcher80]

Caligula...

Meh... The acting was decent (Peter O'toole was great), but its basically a drawn out softcore porn.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by tarcher80
Caligula...

Meh... The acting was decent (Peter O'toole was great), but its basically a drawn out softcore porn.

softcore ? the version i have is hardcore ...

i got it for the sole purpose of seeing Hellen Mirren.

[Angra]

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " 5-6/10

Wasn´t too fond of this movie.

Didn´t really like any of the characters. Especially the main character annoyed the hell out of me. Not JUST because he was an irritating wimp who was constantly complaining, but mostly because Martin Freeman apparently isn´t a very interesting or good actor.

Another disappointment was the number of times that i laughed during this comedy. 1 time (The whale-falling-from-the-sky scene).

[tarcher80]

Originally posted by urgeok
softcore ? the version i have is hardcore ...

i got it for the sole purpose of seeing Hellen Mirren.

well if we're going to get technical i guess it had a couple hardcore scenes, but overall i didn't consider it hardcore by today's porn standards.

[Vodstok]

Originally posted by Angra
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " 5-6/10

Wasn´t too fond of this movie.

Didn´t really like any of the characters. Especially the main character annoyed the hell out of me. Not JUST because he was an irritating wimp who was constantly complaining, but mostly because Martin Freeman apparently isn´t a very interesting or good actor.

Another disappointment was the number of times that i laughed during this comedy. 1 time (The whale-falling-from-the-sky scene). I was really disappointed (though not surprised) to find out hti smovie sucked. especially with guy-freakin-fleegman from Galaxy Quest as Zaphod Beeblebrox...

that is like someone settingoyu up for a perfect joke and you screwq it up... its just wrong...

[The_Return]

Originally posted by Angra
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " 5-6/10

Wasn´t too fond of this movie.

Didn´t really like any of the characters. Especially the main character annoyed the hell out of me. Not JUST because he was an irritating wimp who was constantly complaining, but mostly because Martin Freeman apparently isn´t a very interesting or good actor.

Another disappointment was the number of times that i laughed during this comedy. 1 time (The whale-falling-from-the-sky scene).

I was disapointed as well. Mos Def's character was pretty good, but otherwise Im totally agreed.

[ragge123]

Snakes on a plane was awsome :D I laugh my ass of .... Samuel L. Jackson is one best actors :)

[hammerfan]

Horror Hotel

[Angra]

Originally posted by Vodstok
I was really disappointed (though not surprised) to find out hti smovie sucked. especially with guy-freakin-fleegman from Galaxy Quest as Zaphod Beeblebrox...

Oh yes, Galaxy Quest. Another movie that sucked ass instead of being funny.

And who told Tim Allen he was funny? That guy should be shot.

[Angra]

Originally posted by The_Return
I was disapointed as well. Mos Def's character was pretty good, but otherwise Im totally agreed.


Hm....

I personally felt more for the depressed robot than any of the living characters, maybe except for John Malkovich part. Would have loved to see him in the leading role. Think that would have changed my point of view on the entire movie. Him or Jim Carrey.:D

[zwoti]

Originally posted by urgeok
softcore ? the version i have is hardcore ...

i got it for the sole purpose of seeing Hellen Mirren.

sure...........we believe you :p



shatter dead

murder rock

[urgeok]

Originally posted by zwoti
sure...........we believe you :p





i LOVE Hellen Mirren !

believe it baby ... one of the UK's finer products :)

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Angra
Oh yes, Galaxy Quest. Another movie that sucked ass instead of being funny.

And who told Tim Allen he was funny? That guy should be shot.

i love Galaxy Quest ... great movie ..

you do struggle with English Language comedies ..

maybe its a cultural thing for you ?

[CrimsonFiend138]

My brother let me borrow his dvds for a long ass time....I still have them. Well one of them is HItchikers Guide and everytime I try to go watch it I end up turning it off. I still have never watched past 30ins of it.

[Vodstok]

Galaxy Quest was genius.

What was that noise?!
Nothing!
But, the creature... Is inside out.
Did he just say the pig lizard was inside out?!
*God awful squeel as the crreature spews fluids*
And it exploded.


:)

Laugh my ass off every time.



One of my favoriteparts is when Tony Shalub starts makingout with Lilari, and guy goes. "Heey guys... get a room... hey, oh.. OH! That's not right!...Oh..."

[Angra]

Originally posted by urgeok
i love Galaxy Quest ... great movie ..

you do struggle with English Language comedies ..

maybe its a cultural thing for you ?


Shut up, you.

I laughed my ass off to Dodgeball. ;)


But true, i dont get english and american Stand-up comedy/comedians. And i find Danish stan-up to be the most hilarious kind of comedy to watch.

But i don´t get swedish or norwegian stand-up either.:confused:


Conclusion: Stand-up comedy is a very cultural thing. :rolleyes:

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Angra
Shut up, you.

I laughed my ass off to Dodgeball. ;)


But true, i dont get english and american Stand-up comedy/comedians. And i find Danish stan-up to be the most hilarious kind of comedy to watch.

But i don´t get swedish or norwegian stand-up either.:confused:


Conclusion: Stand-up comedy is a very cultural thing. :rolleyes:

i think this will apply to a lot of movies as well .. Dodgeball was very visual .. it will be an individual thing from movie to movie .. depending on how many of the jokes are topical or culturally rooted. sometimes it's a very subtle thing ..

[Angra]

Originally posted by urgeok
i think this will apply to a lot of movies as well .. Dodgeball was very visual .. it will be an individual thing from movie to movie .. depending on how many of the jokes are topical or culturally rooted. sometimes it's a very subtle thing ..


That might be.

But how can Galaxy Quest be one of those movies???

Of course, i´m not a scifi nerd either, so the jokes could´ve got lost on me there as well.:rolleyes:

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Angra
That might be.

But how can Galaxy Quest be one of those movies???

Of course, i´m not a scifi nerd either, so the jokes could´ve got lost on me there as well.:rolleyes:

pretty much .. it played with a lot of the cliches - on screen and off - of the star trek people and their fans

[Vodstok]

yes. you dont have to be a trekkie to get them. knowing one makes it a lot better though.

knew a guy who was glassy eyed with dreams and envy wqhen Starfleet academy had a big display at the mall one time... fat losers in outfits handing out pamphlets....

I understand poepl in the SCA. I can get people dressing up like leves because they like lord of the rings or dungeons and dragons.

I even get the star wars dorks.

But trekkies are a race all their own. Yes, trekkies. A "Trekker" is a trekkie that for some reason thinks on edork label is offensive, and another dork label is just fine.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Vodstok
yes. you dont have to be a trekkie to get them. knowing one makes it a lot better though.

knew a guy who was glassy eyed with dreams and envy wqhen Starfleet academy had a big display at the mall one time... fat losers in outfits handing out pamphlets....

I understand poepl in the SCA. I can get people dressing up like leves because they like lord of the rings or dungeons and dragons.

I even get the star wars dorks.

But trekkies are a race all their own. Yes, trekkies. A "Trekker" is a trekkie that for some reason thinks on edork label is offensive, and another dork label is just fine.

can someone please translate this post into english for me ?

:p :p

[Vodstok]

Originally posted by urgeok
can someone please translate this post into english for me ?

:p :p That was hilarious. :)

[Yellow Jacket]

Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby- 4/5

Accepted- 3/5

[Miss Olivia]

Howl's Moving Castle. One of my favorite animated movies.

[The_Return]

Airplane: The Sequel

Easily as good as the first one. Non-stop laughs from start to finish, I loved it.

[alkytrio666]

Originally posted by The_Return
Airplane: The Sequel

Easily as good as the first one. Non-stop laughs from start to finish, I loved it.

Although I don't think it touches the first one, I definately agree with you that the sequel is a proud addition to the original. I love watching them back to back, both are hysterical.

[Posher778]

The Changeling

It was OK, but not as great or atmospheric
or terrifying as everyone told me. And I waited the entire movie for the *amazing scary chandelier jump out* which never happened...... What jump were people talkingt about? The chandelier fell, and it wasn't even a jump..........

7/10

[persuasian70]

Originally posted by Miss Olivia
Howl's Moving Castle. One of my favorite animated movies.

Yes great movie, but Spirited Away is my favorite by Miyazaki.

[persuasian70]

Ginger Snaps 7.5/10 - I liked this modern take on the werewolf myth. I thought the two lead girls did a great job. I also loved Mimi Rogers as the clueless mom. Overall I enjoyed the movie. Also taught a valuable lesson, if your a teenage girl on your period, do not go outside during a full moon.

[Miss Olivia]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Yes great movie, but Spirited Away is my favorite by Miyazaki.

I loved Spirited Away too. I think the guy is one of the most talented filmmakers around....if he ever did a live action flick, I bet it would be unbelievable.

[Spoorloos]

Brick

8/10 very smart movie, i like movies that make you think.

[CrimsonFiend138]

Originally posted by Spoorloos
Brick

8/10 very smart movie, i like movies that make you think.


It is a shame most of America does not share the same mindset as you :(

[Roderick Usher]

Originally posted by Roderick Usher
BRICK

very cool.

I loved BRICK and have recommended it to several...but not to all

[Phalanx]

Yeah, brick does look really good...nice style about it, from what I've seen. It's one of my "to see" list.
Another I'm really hanging out for, similar style, but not quite is called zen noir. Trailer up at:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/zennoir/
Check it out.

[Miss Olivia]

Hellraiser 2. It's entertaining, but I have to admit most of it makes me giggle. Especially the doctor during and after his transformation into a REAL "head doctor". When he's supposed to be yelling, it seems like he's doing a very bad Pavarotti imitation. Like if you had a drunk Italian uncle named Vito who would drink too much wine and try to sing opera....Well, I guess if you don't have a drunk Italian uncle you wouldn't really know what I'm talking about. Anyway, the singing monster cracks me up. Pretty funny stuff.

[Angra]

"The jacket"

Second viewing.


Does the ending make any sense at all really??? Does the whole movie?? And why "The JACKET"? The jacket did nothing for him. NOTHING!!!


I must admit that i liked this movie a lot the first time i saw it. But now i don´t know....

[The_Return]

Originally posted by Angra
"The jacket"

Second viewing.


Does the ending make any sense at all really??? Does the whole movie?? And why "The JACKET"? The jacket did nothing for him. NOTHING!!!


I must admit that i liked this movie a lot the first time i saw it. But now i don´t know....

I thought it was pretty good...Kristofferson is great in it.

[Angra]

Originally posted by The_Return
I thought it was pretty good...

Yeah, it IS.... pretty good. But the story is actually kind of a mess with very few explanations given.

[bwind22]

Cellular

This was a little better & more believable than I was expecting, but still pretty run of the mill. Nothing too bad or too spectacular here.

C+



Rumor Has It

Why oh why do I let my wife have a say in what we watch... ever? (Oh wait, I know. I like getting nookie.) This movie was stupid from start to sappy finish. The only remotely interesting parts of this came when they tried to tie it in to The Graduate by saying that Kevin Costner was the grown up underclassmen from that far superior film. Other than that, this was crap.

***MINOR SPOILER WARNING (Not that you are gonna rush out and see this one anyways though)****

One thing that bothers me in chick flicks... Aniston cheats on her fiance (Mark Ruffalo) with Kevin Costner, then apologizes and everything is suddenly roses again. What the hell is that? If I was Mark Ruffalo I woulda told that bitch to start packing. Is the message in this PG-13 romantic comedy that it's okay to be a whore as long as you say sorry and/or were confused?

D-

[Vodstok]

Originally posted by bwind22
D- [/B] Yes. if chick flicks have taught us nothing else, its this:

Cheating men should be thrown out with the grabage. Find someone with abs, a horse schlong and likes buying you flwoers while making sweet, tender love to you (except when you feel naughty) PArade him in front of your ex. Laugh. Rinse, repeat.


If YOU cheat, well. Things were rough. He didnt understand you. You hadnt experimented enough before him. Those 36 other guys before him didnt count. He should take you back because you are a strong beautiful soul who is truly sorry you turned into a slut for a few months. He should buy you flowers. Oh yeah, and if he doesnt have abs and a horse schlong, it was HIS fault. Dont go back.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by Vodstok

Those 36 other guys before him didnt count.


Only if you went down on 'em back in school and you're never going to see them again.

[bwind22]

As a society, we're destined for the shitter.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Yes great movie, but Spirited Away is my favorite by Miyazaki.


same here ..

with totoro as a very close second ..

2 perfect films

[urgeok]

Under the Rainbow.

older film with Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher

an inventive twist on the Wizard of Oz - very funny

[AUSTIN316426808]

Clerks 2

I saw it at the show and I'm going to buy the dvd, so I didn't have any problem downloading it.

[hammerfan]

Prince of Darkness

[Angra]

Originally posted by hammerfan
Prince of Darkness


Hehe... Best part of the movie:

[urgeok]

Originally posted by hammerfan
Prince of Darkness


i like that movie ... the one problem with it was the wise cracking asian guy ... got sick of his character immediately.

it worked well for him in "Big Trouble" but it failed in this film

[hammerfan]

Originally posted by urgeok
i like that movie ... the one problem with it was the wise cracking asian guy ... got sick of his character immediately.

it worked well for him in "Big Trouble" but it failed in this film

I've always liked this film, bad acting and all. The one that annoyed me the most was Jameson Parker - "Let's be the stoic hero and not show any emotion whatsoever!"

[zwoti]

faust

[alkytrio666]

Originally posted by Miss Olivia
Hellraiser 2. It's entertaining, but I have to admit most of it makes me giggle. Especially the doctor during and after his transformation into a REAL "head doctor". When he's supposed to be yelling, it seems like he's doing a very bad Pavarotti imitation. Like if you had a drunk Italian uncle named Vito who would drink too much wine and try to sing opera....Well, I guess if you don't have a drunk Italian uncle you wouldn't really know what I'm talking about. Anyway, the singing monster cracks me up. Pretty funny stuff.

I love Hellraiser II!

[persuasian70]

Originally posted by urgeok
i like that movie ... the one problem with it was the wise cracking asian guy ... got sick of his character immediately.

it worked well for him in "Big Trouble" but it failed in this film

Was he the same guy that played the store owner in Tremors?

[1beastieibe]

Was he the same guy that played the store owner in Tremors?
Yep Victor Wong is his name I believe, he was in 3 Ninja's too, at least that's what I always remember him from.

I just watched Trailer Town, and uhhh yeah it was pretty lame. I wanted to like it, but I didn't even crack a smile

[urgeok]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Was he the same guy that played the store owner in Tremors?

dunno without looking it up - i havent seen tremors in ages ..

hmm - maybe I'll watch it tonight

[Bipolar Express]

Star Trek Nemesis

[The_Return]

Final Destination

One of the most original slashers ever made. Maybe not nessesarily one of the best, but it's still alot of fun. I havent seen either of the sequels yet, but Im strongly considering buying the boxset.

[Roderick Usher]

wow - we sure have hijacked this thread!

[Miss Olivia]

Originally posted by alkytrio666
I love Hellraiser II!

Yeah, I love it too. One of my more entertaining movies, singing monsters and all.

Just watched Memoirs of a Geisha. I probably would have liked it a lot better if I hadn't been so crazy about the book. They mangled the story pretty good. Still, it was very beautifully shot... just a little boring.

[newb]

"The Sentinel"
Pretty much "by the numbers" action/drama thing.Not a bad watch but why do they insist on casting the same people in the "bad guy role"?......as soon as it turned into a mystery..[who was the mole in the secret service] I turned to my wife and said....."its that guy". And I was correct.





again




it ain't easy being perfect

[Posher778]

Originally posted by Posher778
The Changeling

It was OK, but not as great or atmospheric
or terrifying as everyone told me. And I waited the entire movie for the *amazing scary chandelier jump out* which never happened...... What jump were people talkingt about? The chandelier fell, and it wasn't even a jump..........

7/10

Really, could someone tell me why the chandelier thing was a big scare?

[BH14]

I just saw "Little Miss Sunshine".... This is the best movie I have seen in 2006. It was hilarious!! Anyone else seen this?

[persuasian70]

Originally posted by BH14
I just saw "Little Miss Sunshine".... This is the best movie I have seen in 2006. It was hilarious!! Anyone else seen this?

No, I haven't seen this yet, but I have heard nothing but good things, so I can't wait to check it out.

[persuasian70]

Originally posted by Miss Olivia
Yeah, I love it too. One of my more entertaining movies, singing monsters and all.

Just watched Memoirs of a Geisha. I probably would have liked it a lot better if I hadn't been so crazy about the book. They mangled the story pretty good. Still, it was very beautifully shot... just a little boring.

I enjoyed this, but of course I haven't read the book. Is the book that good? Is the book a lot different than the movie?

[BH14]

Originally posted by persuasian70
No, I haven't seen this yet, but I have heard nothing but good things, so I can't wait to check it out.

Its a comedy/drama movie but it doesn't try to be funny like many comedies. The whole theatre was cracking up. Someone told to me check this movie out and I was iffy but steve carell was in it and he is hilarious in everything he does. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in this movie. The little girl in the movie is a great actress.

[persuasian70]

Creep 7.5/10 - I thought this movie was pretty good. The director did a great job with the set and creating an atmosphere. Franka Potente did a great job as usual, and the villain was very well done. The movie left a lot of questions unanswered as to the origins of the killer, but I'm ok with it as it leaves it up to the viewers to deduce and use their imagination. What I didn't like was the behavior of the people in peril. I hate it when people have the killer down and dont finish him off. That's all I will say. Other than the last part, an enjoyable experience.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by Miss Olivia


Just watched Memoirs of a Geisha. I probably would have liked it a lot better if I hadn't been so crazy about the book. They mangled the story pretty good. Still, it was very beautifully shot... just a little boring.


I really enjoy both. Translations never bother me.

[Miss Olivia]

Originally posted by persuasian70
I enjoyed this, but of course I haven't read the book. Is the book that good? Is the book a lot different than the movie?

The book is one of the best stories I've read in years. It is a good bit different than the movie, but I enjoyed the book more because the story was written so beautifully. If you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it.

[phantomstranger]

"Darkman"

I love this movie. I remember seeing it in the theaters and thinking it was great, and years later I still think it is one of Sam Raimi's best movies

[zwoti]

hostel

[roshiq]

Jason goes to hell
>>: F
totally crap!! :mad:


Roman Polanski's Repulsion
>>: A-

[Angra]

Originally posted by Posher778
Really, could someone tell me why the chandelier thing was a big scare?


No?

I was disappointed about the ending as well, because i thought the whole movie was build up really nice ´n creepy with brilliant atmosphere right up to the final climatic confrontation with the supernatural which...... NEVER HAPPENS!!!:mad:

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Posher778
Really, could someone tell me why the chandelier thing was a big scare?


re the changeling chandelier scene ..

i'm old enough so that i saw this in the theatre ..
the film sas so good and i was so engrossed in it - that when the chandelier fell i felt it was falling on me and i jumped a mile.

some things work better on the big screen.

[hammerfan]

Originally posted by 1beastieibe
Yep Victor Wong is his name I believe, he was in 3 Ninja's too, at least that's what I always remember him from.

I just watched Trailer Town, and uhhh yeah it was pretty lame. I wanted to like it, but I didn't even crack a smile


Victor Wong played the professor in Prince of Darkness. I believe the character that urge is talking about is the Asian student (don't know the actor's name but the character was Walter).

[urgeok]

Originally posted by hammerfan
Victor Wong played the professor in Prince of Darkness. I believe the character that urge is talking about is the Asian student (don't know the actor's name but the character was Walter).


also Russell's sidekick in Big Trouble in Little China

[urgeok]

Pete's Dragon ..

i had never seen this movie before..

what an annoying piece of shit.
terrible terrible songs,
hellen reddy as a lead actress ???

Elliot the dragons sounds were made by charlie callus ... drove me nuts ..



the animation/real life blending effects were pretty decent for the time .. thats the only positive thing i can say about it ..

[Vodstok]

hidalgo. i love this movie in spite of it's obvious flaws
it has a little bit of everything

I love Vigo. Aragorn was my favorite character in LOTR
A guy gets impaled
there is reacing and fighting.
Omar Sharif is fun to watch in anything (Anythign i have seen anyway)


Plus, my wife and I saw this in the theater right after watching Dawn of the Dead 04 in the theater. Good Day :)

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Roderick Usher
wow - we sure have hijacked this thread!

'last seen' threads dont stay highjacked for long ... :)

[Phalanx]

"Ultraviolet". While a lot better than the last peice of shit "futuristic action/thriller starring random hot bitch" I saw, I was still overall unimpressed, and the storyline started to fall apart at about the half way mark. Nice comicbook feel, but...left me underwhelmed.

[Vodstok]

Originally posted by Phalanx
"Ultraviolet". While a lot better than the last peice of shit "futuristic action/thriller starring random hot bitch" I saw, I was still overall unimpressed, and the storyline started to fall apart at about the half way mark. Nice comicbook feel, but...left me underwhelmed. Hmmm... Referencing Aeon Flux perhaps?

[zwoti]

Originally posted by urgeok
'last seen' threads dont stay highjacked for long ... :)

what about the last seen highjack film thread?

[urgeok]

Originally posted by zwoti
what about the last seen highjack film thread?


or just plain old "the highjack thread"

no 2 related posts

[Zero]

Idlewild (and i am apparently the only person who actually still goes to the theater to see movies)

it was sort of fun - the rapper guy from Outkast was actually fairly good -the "hey now" guy was very wooden (which was fairly well hidden since his character was an introverted pianist). the movie was fairly cliche and the 'real actors' often looked like they were standing around waiting for their paycheck. . .

it also had a weird way of shifting into modern hip-hop music video mode and then abruptly shifting out

but, the film was not without its charms and some of the music was good. . . if anything the film was made by the little touches (a talking rooster on a flask of whiskey kept me laughing throughout) and some relatively touching moments. . . .i'd give it a B-

[CrimsonFiend138]

Nothin but trouble

[zwoti]

Originally posted by urgeok
or just plain old "the highjack thread"

no 2 related posts

we have that thread




stream of conciousness

[zwoti]

grizzly

[Posher778]

Originally posted by urgeok
re the changeling chandelier scene ..

i'm old enough so that i saw this in the theatre ..
the film sas so good and i was so engrossed in it - that when the chandelier fell i felt it was falling on me and i jumped a mile.

some things work better on the big screen.

Must be a fear of yours or something.

See, I pictured it as different, like, for example, some guy is walking in a haunted house, and the camera goes from pointing horizontaql, to pointing vertical really fast, and a chandelier had fallen and when the camera hits it, its like, 4 feet above the camera falling fast. Not.... he's looking at it for ten minutes then it un dramatically falls.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by zwoti
we have that thread




stream of conciousness


oh yeah

[newb]

Originally posted by urgeok
oh yeah

Kool AID

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/ff/Kool-AidMan.jpg



WAIT.........this isn't the "stream of conciousness" thread?



nevermind

[Spukky]

Night train to terror
Strange movie, but I liked it anyway.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by Posher778
Must be a fear of yours or something.

See, I pictured it as different, like, for example, some guy is walking in a haunted house, and the camera goes from pointing horizontaql, to pointing vertical really fast, and a chandelier had fallen and when the camera hits it, its like, 4 feet above the camera falling fast. Not.... he's looking at it for ten minutes then it un dramatically falls.


no - its not a fear of mine at all..

let me know when you see it in the theatre ..

[urgeok]

Originally posted by newb
Kool AID

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/ff/Kool-AidMan.jpg



WAIT.........this isn't the "stream of conciousness" thread?



nevermind


koolaid's here
bringin you fun
koolaids' got
thirst on the run,
get a big wide happy ear to ear koolaid smi-yi-yile
cause a koolaid smile's a happy smile....
a koolaid smile a koolaid smile ....
yeaaahhhh


i remember that one by heart ..

[slasherman]

Originally posted by zwoti
grizzly
Jaws on land...Razorback next

[Miss Olivia]

Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. It was really long. I kind of liked it though.

[Yeti.13]

Dead & Breakfast. Ok but not fantastic.

[Spoorloos]

The 25th hour

awesome movie, i'm a big fan of Ed Norton.

[persuasian70]

Masters of Horror: Homecoming 4/10 - The worst of the series so far. I'm not a big fan of the war or Bush , but this movie was neither subtle, scary or funny in its delivery of the meassage. The story was junk, and the last scene with the zombies marching with a flag, drum and flute was ridiculous.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Masters of Horror: Coming Home 4/10 - The worst of the series so far. I'm not a big fan of the war or Bush , but this movie was neither subtle, scary or funny in its delivery of the meassage. The story was junk, and the last scene with the zombies marching with a flag, drum and flute was ridiculous.

That would be "Homecoming"...and I thought it was meant as a joke in the first place, so I didnt mind it. I'll agree that its the worst of the series, but I thought it was OK.

EDIT - Suuuure. Edit your post and make me look like an idiot why dontcha?:p

[The_Return]

Just watched the Dawn of the Dead remake again.

Very well done. Not as good as the original of course, but I have to admit that there are moments where it comes pretty close. Easily the best remake in years.

[CrimsonFiend138]

Originally posted by persuasian70
Masters of Horror: Homecoming 4/10 - The worst of the series so far. I'm not a big fan of the war or Bush , but this movie was neither subtle, scary or funny in its delivery of the meassage. The story was junk, and the last scene with the zombies marching with a flag, drum and flute was ridiculous.

Wait persuasian SAID homecoming....

[bwind22]

Meet the Feebles

Muppet style puppets + drugs + sex + murderous hippos = Peter Jackson's most twisted film to date. This was like a combination of Fraggle Rock on acid and the Muppets doing softcore porn. It's low brow funny & crude but entertaining nonetheless.

C






2 Short Films from R. Decaro

I love to see what other people out there making movies for no budget are doing so when this guy offered to mail me a DVD of his two shorts, I eagerly accepted. About a month later, my DVD showed up (Very cool of him to just send me a free copy!)... Please recognize that I'm not holding 2 no budget short films to the same standards I would for any studio released feature...

The White Lie

A fucked up little tale about a junkie that owes money to the wrong guy and the time has come to pay up. Initially, I thought it was just a violent little short intending to be as brutal as possible, but after watching it with commentary I learned the short was supposed to be about addiction. Either way, it's pretty cool and these guys do a good job considering the lack of budget. The female actress actually seems like she could be on the silver screen someday as she did a really good job with the screaming.

B+


Eating Razors

Okay, wow. This one was just frickin' nuts... I'm not sure if I even understand what happened in it or not, or if I'm even supposed to understand... Anyways, here's the gist...

A guy loses his job, then his girl because he drinks too much. Of course, losing those two things only spirals him into more intoxication until he becomes so depressed that he decides to kill himself by eating razorblades... Or does he? Yes, he does. Wait, maybe not... I was a bit confused by the end of this but it was still a cool little film. I wish I had gotten commentary with this one too because I'm sure I'm missing the point here too.

B

[1beastieibe]

Posiedon

It was alright, and it was cool how everything in the ship was upside down, but thats about it

[Spukky]

Wolf Creek
It was alright, but it had to much 'what are they doing, are you stupid?' moments.

[persuasian70]

Originally posted by Spukky
Wolf Creek
It was alright, but it had to much 'what are they doing, are you stupid?' moments.

agreed

[_____V_____]

X-Men The Last Stand (again)

If ever they ll make X4, there will be a helluva lot of unanswered questions to answer.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by _____V_____
X-Men The Last Stand (again)

If ever they ll make X4, there will be a helluva lot of unanswered questions to answer.

Such as?

*Spoilers*



Wouldnt be too hard to explain that the antidote isnt perfect...Beast was partially "cured", but soon reverted to his normal state after leaving the kid's presence. Perhaps the antidote is only temporary as well.

[crabapple]

Phantasm III - this is now an old favorite bit of fun. There's a few things in it that I don't think belong. (Seems kinda slapped together in a hurry, in some ways.) But the stuff that's right about it (all the weird and quirky moments, and the fact that the original principal cast is all back again) makes it watchable.

[Phalanx]

Vaguely watched silent hill, and the cave.
Didn't really get into either.

[Spoorloos]

Near Dark

after staring the Lance Henricksen thread and seeing everyone post this movie i couldn't believe i never saw it, so i watched it last night. it was very cool, not too scary but good story, and interesting way to change vampires back into normal people, that was very original.

[Miss Olivia]

Just watched Flowers in the Attic.
Holy shit, it sucked. Complete waste of money.

[Despare]

May and Eraserhead, thought I'd enjoy Eraserhead more but I was wrong. Don't get me wrong, Eraserhead was a fine experience and a surreal piece but it wasn't for me. There was nothing there, just pictures that happened to be moving... but they were good pictures.

[hammerfan]

Unleashed

[Lala_Sound]

Just seen The Wickerman and I hated it too :]

[Lala_Sound]

Last one was Halloween 5
But some arsehole told me that Jason Voorhees was in Halloween and I told him that Jason was from Jason X and Micheal Myers was in Halloween so for like absolutely months he's had me believing Jason is from Halloween
ARGH
what a twat lol

[hellfire1]

pirates of the caribbean : dead man's chest
motherfuckin' snakes on a motherfuckin' plane :D

[newb]

Originally posted by bwind22
Meet the Feebles

Muppet style puppets + drugs + sex + murderous hippos = Peter Jackson's most twisted film to date. This was like a combination of Fraggle Rock on acid and the Muppets doing softcore porn. It's low brow funny & crude but entertaining nonetheless.

C






2 Short Films from R. Decaro

I love to see what other people out there making movies for no budget are doing so when this guy offered to mail me a DVD of his two shorts, I eagerly accepted. About a month later, my DVD showed up (Very cool of him to just send me a free copy!)... Please recognize that I'm not holding 2 no budget short films to the same standards I would for any studio released feature...

The White Lie

A fucked up little tale about a junkie that owes money to the wrong guy and the time has come to pay up. Initially, I thought it was just a violent little short intending to be as brutal as possible, but after watching it with commentary I learned the short was supposed to be about addiction. Either way, it's pretty cool and these guys do a good job considering the lack of budget. The female actress actually seems like she could be on the silver screen someday as she did a really good job with the screaming.

B+


Eating Razors

Okay, wow. This one was just frickin' nuts... I'm not sure if I even understand what happened in it or not, or if I'm even supposed to understand... Anyways, here's the gist...

A guy loses his job, then his girl because he drinks too much. Of course, losing those two things only spirals him into more intoxication until he becomes so depressed that he decides to kill himself by eating razorblades... Or does he? Yes, he does. Wait, maybe not... I was a bit confused by the end of this but it was still a cool little film. I wish I had gotten commentary with this one too because I'm sure I'm missing the point here too.

B

I have the Eating Razors one.....just haven't watched it yet....summers almost over which means I will catch up with many movies.

[bwind22]

Originally posted by hellfire1
pirates of the caribbean : dead man's chest
motherfuckin' snakes on a motherfuckin' plane :D


Sounds like someone went to the drive-in. (At least those are the two films showing at the drive-in near me. God bless drive-ins. Anywhere I can go get two, sometimes three movies, for under $10 bucks, plus be allowed to smoke whatever & drink during them... Man, that's awesome. I try to go a couple times a summer...)

[newb]

Love the Drive-ins.
http://sandiegocaliforniaonline.com/entertainment-drive-ins_files/image001.jpg


many happy memories

[hellfire1]

Originally posted by bwind22
Sounds like someone went to the drive-in. (At least those are the two films showing at the drive-in near me. God bless drive-ins. Anywhere I can go get two, sometimes three movies, for under $10 bucks, plus be allowed to smoke whatever & drink during them... Man, that's awesome. I try to go a couple times a summer...)

nah uh here they don't have them.. at least i don't think so.

no, here in paris, and other parts of europe, we have what we call a UGC card. it's a card that you pay 18 euros (about 22, 23 bucks) a month, and you can go to the movies as much as you want and can stand. (but only for the UGC chain).

that sweet deal got me to see motherfuckin snakes on a motherfuckin' plane and octopuss pirates back to back. ;)

but we don't get to smoke weed. :(

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by hellfire1
nah uh here they don't have them.. at least i don't think so.

no, here in paris, and other parts of europe, we have what we call a UGC card. it's a card that you pay 18 euros (about 22, 23 bucks) a month, and you can go to the movies as much as you want and can stand. (but only for the UGC chain).





If they had that here I'd take a pillow and blanket to the theatre Friday night and stay 'til Monday.

[roshiq]

My Little Eye
>>: A-

Silent Hill
>>: B

The Eye
>>: B+
(humm....there is an Indian film: "Naina"..which is quite influenced by this story :D )

Dead Alive
>>: A

[Miss Olivia]

American History X. Difficult movie to watch, but it was really good. I usually hate Edward Furlong as an actor, but I didn't mind him in this movie. Edward Norton was brilliant. Good flick.

[stygianwitch]

Species II
Akira

[zwoti]

fear no evil

[punk666]

dumb and dumber