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Elvis_Christ
07-07-2008, 06:37 PM
Ils (Them)
Did you dig it? I still haven't got round to nabbing a copy of this yet.
neverending
07-07-2008, 09:16 PM
I did.I was just asking him because it didn't seem to be an excited wow,it was just like a bleh wow.
No- I thought it was great!
_____V_____
07-07-2008, 09:57 PM
No- I thought it was great!
Cool. One of my all-time favorite movies, ever. :)
Make it a point to watch Equilibrium next, NE. You ll love it, too.
roshiq
07-07-2008, 11:37 PM
Home room (2003)
>>: B
massacre man
07-08-2008, 04:09 AM
I did.I was just asking him because it didn't seem to be an excited wow,it was just like a bleh wow.
How can you tell that?
Checking Fearnet last night and noticed "Maximum Overdrive" was on........haven't watched this one since it was first released. It was so bad I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Dante'sInferno
07-08-2008, 06:48 AM
How can you tell that?It wasn't a wow like this...Wow! or WOW!it was just...wow.But im glad you enjoyed it neverending!And Equilibrium is good.;)
neverending
07-08-2008, 07:00 AM
Checking Fearnet last night and noticed "Maximum Overdrive" was on........haven't watched this one since it was first released. It was so bad I couldn't take my eyes off it.
I checked out Hideaway on Fearnet. Boy was it awful. It's so rare for Fearnet to get anything good. They do have The Blob right now though. I watched it a few days ago and it was still great fun. Steve McQueen was refered to in the movie as being 17- he was 28 when it was made- and he looks 40.
massacre man
07-08-2008, 07:44 AM
Steve McQueen was refered to in the movie as being 17- he was 28 when it was made- and he looks 40.
But it's Steve McQueen, so it's fine.
V for Vendetta.
_____V_____
07-08-2008, 12:46 PM
Checking Fearnet last night and noticed "Maximum Overdrive" was on........haven't watched this one since it was first released. It was so bad I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Goes pretty well with the beers, eh? ;)
Goes pretty well with the beers, eh? ;)
Last night was Monday night....you forget my rule
No Drinking During The Week
unless its a special occasion
like somebody's birthday...or anniversary....or the temperature goes over 90 degrees [ in that case I can partake in one beer for every degree it goes over 90]
other than that....No Drinking During The Week
sometimes on a full moon I'll make an exception
or a half moon
massacre man
07-08-2008, 04:34 PM
Almost Famous
I dug it, very much so.
Elvis_Christ
07-08-2008, 05:48 PM
Maximum Overdrive isn't as bad as people make it out to be. I like it a lot... and how fuckin' dope is the soundtrack!
Last watched:
Marked For Death
This was really good. One of the last decent Seagal flicks before he went downhill after Under Siege
Pity the R4 DVD is cut, fuckers I thought people were over trimming films these days. Its not a Seagal flick unless he's breaking peoples bones.
The_Return
07-08-2008, 07:20 PM
The Incredible Hulk
Finally managed to get out and see this, and I wasn't let down in the slightest. I really couldn't find much wrong with it aside from Liv Tyler...I usually dont mind her, but she was horrendous in this. Otherwise, it was pretty much a perfect comic-book flick.
Marvel seems to know what they're doing with there flicks so far...here's hoping the rest of the Avengers movies turn out as awesome as this + Iron Man!
massacre man
07-08-2008, 07:50 PM
The Incredible Hulk
Finally managed to get out and see this, and I wasn't let down in the slightest. I really couldn't find much wrong with it aside from Liv Tyler...I usually dont mind her, but she was horrendous in this. Otherwise, it was pretty much a perfect comic-book flick.
Marvel seems to know what they're doing with there flicks so far...here's hoping the rest of the Avengers movies turn out as awesome as this + Iron Man!
Curious, who do you think should play Cap?
The_Return
07-08-2008, 07:57 PM
Curious, who do you think should play Cap?
Thats been bugging me like crazy, to be honest...I really don't have any idea.
I do have complete faith in Marvel though - they'll get the right guy for the job. Word on the street is that they want Leonardo DiCaprio, and even though I personally think that he's a really bizarre choice, I know that they know what they're doing. I just cant see him playing that kind of character, plus he's pretty short.
Otherwise, I have no clue. There are a bunch of people that look the part, but most are too old. My favourite pick - I really, really wish he was about 10 years younger - might be Mark Valley:
http://www.tvsa.co.za/images/actors/v/mark_valley_big.jpg
I only know him from Boston Legal, but I think he could pull it off...but I think Marvel wants to stick with A-list names, so he's probably out of the running.
Who's your choice? If you say John Cena, I think I'll kick your ass.
alkytrio666
07-08-2008, 07:58 PM
Iron Man (2008)
Second time. It's a good'un.
"Yeah. I can fly."
massacre man
07-08-2008, 08:00 PM
Who's your choice? If you say John Cena, I think I'll kick your ass.
I was thinking Aaron Eckhart. I'd always thought he would be good for the part. If he can bulk up a bit, that is.
_____V_____
07-08-2008, 08:05 PM
McConaughey could ve pulled it off, but they are not pursuing him.
The_Return
07-08-2008, 08:08 PM
I was thinking Aaron Eckhart. I'd always thought he would be good for the part. If he can bulk up a bit, that is.
Too old, if you ask me. Looks the part and could play it for sure, but youth is a BIG part of Cap, and I dont think he could pull that off.
I think thats going to be the main problem - finding somebody young enough who still has the talent + star power to both play the part and share the screen with heavyweights like Norton + Downey Jr.
And for the record...I'm really glad that they aren't going for McConaughey. No offense V, but I think he would have been AWFUL.
_____V_____
07-08-2008, 08:12 PM
Well I dont see anyone else good enough to play him.
Face and charisma, yes maybe contenders in that dept. Physique and personality, nope no show.
Although, a certain Christian Bale comes to mind...but he is Bruce Wayne already. ;)
massacre man
07-08-2008, 08:13 PM
Too old, if you ask me. Looks the part and could play it for sure, but youth is a BIG part of Cap, and I dont think he could pull that off.
I think thats going to be the main problem - finding somebody young enough who still has the talent + star power to both play the part and share the screen with heavyweights like Norton + Downey Jr.
And for the record...I'm really glad that they aren't going for McConaughey. No offense V, but I think he would have been AWFUL.
But I hope Brad Pitt ends up being Thor. Because when Avengers rolls around it'll be Pitt and Norton in a film together again. But I'm not extremely familiar with Thor so I'm not positive how it would work out.
_____V_____
07-08-2008, 08:18 PM
Blonde - check,
Handsome - check,
Tall - Nope,
Heavy-built - Nope,
Personality - Check,
Face - Check,
Viking God - Hmm...
Despare
07-08-2008, 08:19 PM
Who Can Kill a Child?
PS: For Cap I'd choose Josh Hartnett, it's a shame nobody could get John Cena to act because he looks the part. Oh, and maybe Neal McDonough...
massacre man
07-08-2008, 08:20 PM
Tall - Nope,
Heavy-built - Nope,
They can hold the camera at a low angle. 6 out of 7 ain't bad. He is a viking God, did you ever see his THS?
_____V_____
07-08-2008, 08:23 PM
PS: For Cap I'd choose Josh Hartnett, it's a shame nobody could get John Cena to act because he looks the part. Oh, and maybe Neal McDonough...
Hold the press!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r88/Nogging/Nealportrait2.jpg
Good choice, Des.
massacre man
07-08-2008, 08:36 PM
Hold the press!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r88/Nogging/Nealportrait2.jpg
Good choice, Des.
He looks like he'd be a villain though.
Despare
07-08-2008, 08:39 PM
He looks like he'd be a villain though.
Nah, he just looks determined heh. :)
fortunato
07-08-2008, 08:47 PM
WALL·E (2008)
the surprisingly complex multi-plot that made ratatouille so much fun has been replaced here by a simple love story within a science-fiction cautionary tale.
i really, really enjoyed this one.
very much recommended.
Posher778
07-08-2008, 09:26 PM
Goldeneye- 6.5/10
Great action.... But Brosnan is not Bond. Thanks a lot Craig for redefining everything and winning me over! Also, the girl Bond worked with in this one was unnattractive and bland.
Despare
07-08-2008, 09:56 PM
The Gateway Meat
I don't think I'll review this one yet, I think to be fair I have to give it another watch. I can say that it reminded me a lot of a film along the lines of murder set pieces only... better I think.
Roderick Usher
07-08-2008, 10:32 PM
In Bruges
A wonderfully dark comedy with unexpectedly shocking violence and a really wierd sense of morality and propriety amongst otherwise awful people.
7.5/10
roshiq
07-09-2008, 12:37 AM
Vixen! (1968)
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7913/vixenpa1.jpg
Perfect tagline: Is she a woman or animal?:D Anyway, this is my first Russ Meyer film and this satiric sexploitation film is about a hupersexual married woman named Vixen Palmer played by stunning Erica Gavin . It has wicked dialog, hot sex, infidelity, incest, racism, lesbianism, anti-communism message, plane kidnapping....and... what else left!?!
Humm...now Tarantino is going to remaking Russ Meyer's Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!....fine!:cool: I'm looking forward to see this one.
>>: C+
Superhero Movie (2008)
>>: D
Geddy
07-09-2008, 05:25 AM
-Lucky Number Slevin.
-The Incredible Hulk.
urgeok2
07-09-2008, 05:29 AM
High School High..
well, i do find John Lovitz funny ..
and Tia Cararre is juicy.
In Bruges
A wonderfully dark comedy with unexpectedly shocking violence and a really wierd sense of morality and propriety amongst otherwise awful people.
7.5/10
I really wanna see this one
I checked out Hideaway on Fearnet. Boy was it awful. It's so rare for Fearnet to get anything good. They do have The Blob right now though. I watched it a few days ago and it was still great fun. Steve McQueen was refered to in the movie as being 17- he was 28 when it was made- and he looks 40.
Started watching The Blob last night.....it got late so I didn't finish. Really cheesy with some really bad acting especially from Mr McQueen. And all the "teens" looked like they were in their 30's. But it was fun to re-visit it and I'll most likely finish it tonight.
urgeok2
07-09-2008, 05:43 AM
And all the "teens" looked like they were in their 30's. .
it wasn't until that long ago (around the time Fame came out) that kids were played by kids (or at least by people who looked like kids.
all of the 'kids' in those 50's teen movies were played by old people - its pretty funny really.
Angra
07-09-2008, 06:46 AM
"Shutter" (remake) 5/10
it wasn't until that long ago (around the time Fame came out) that kids were played by kids (or at least by people who looked like kids.
all of the 'kids' in those 50's teen movies were played by old people - its pretty funny really.
It is hysterical...especially the scene where you have this 30 something looking guy pretending to be sleeping so he can sneak out of the house.
I'm also betting that neverending has the theme to this one.....thats the first thing I thought of when it started.
neverending
07-09-2008, 07:04 AM
It is hysterical...especially the scene where you have this 30 something looking guy pretending to be sleeping so he can sneak out of the house.
I'm also betting that neverending has the theme to this one.....thats the first thing I thought of when it started.
Three different versions. Can you believe it was written by Burt Bacharach?
phantomstranger
07-09-2008, 10:30 AM
"Wanted"
Brutal, violent and way, way over the top. It was also very funny in a dark kind of way, and it had Angelina Jolie killing people. I enjoyed it.
fortunato
07-09-2008, 12:40 PM
introduced a friend to some classic films:
taxi driver
straw dogs
brazil
Posher778
07-09-2008, 03:51 PM
Cruel Intentions- 8.5/10
That was startlingly good, with a great ending!
Posher778
07-09-2008, 06:47 PM
Storm Warning- 5/10 Good soundtrack... but nothing that hasn't been done hundreds of times. It's not bad really, its just the same thing we've already seen.
You Only Live Twice- 7.5/10 Climax was really impressive for its time. Sean Connery still pisses me off as Bond though.
_____V_____
07-09-2008, 07:32 PM
Sean Connery still pisses me off as Bond though.
Why ?
Posher778
07-09-2008, 07:42 PM
Why ?
He just isn't Bond. He doesn't act like the book Bond's that much imo, and he's never been that convincing to me anyway.
_____V_____
07-09-2008, 08:06 PM
He just isn't Bond. He doesn't act like the book Bond's that much imo, and he's never been that convincing to me anyway.
Funny, because he's the closest to Ian Fleming's Bond, IMO.
Until Daniel Craig came about, anyway.
Posher778
07-09-2008, 08:13 PM
Until Daniel Craig came about, anyway.
That's what counts :)
_____V_____
07-09-2008, 08:15 PM
rofl...True.
neverending
07-09-2008, 08:22 PM
Fleming's first choice to play Bond was David Niven, so clearly, in his mind, it was the sophistication and coolness that mattered most to him. Producers wanted someone younger, and more rugged- so we got Sean Connery. And he inhabited the character like no other actor, IMO.
roshiq
07-09-2008, 11:55 PM
...... so we got Sean Connery. And he inhabited the character like no other actor, IMO.
Ditto!:)
The Life Before Her Eyes (2007)
....:confused:
>>: B-
The Science of Sleep (2006)
Funny and very sweet.
>>: B+
Geddy
07-10-2008, 06:08 AM
-The Amityville Horror(1979).
-Lucky Number Slevin With Commentary.
-The Shining(1997) with commentary.
Despare
07-10-2008, 11:09 AM
That's what counts :)
ONE movie so far. Let's see if he can keep it consistent... that's what counts.
Roderick Usher
07-10-2008, 11:39 AM
Drillbit Taylor
Islands of comedy surrounded by an ocean of boring.
4/10
massacre man
07-10-2008, 11:45 AM
Drillbit Taylor
Islands of comedy surrounded by an ocean of boring.
4/10
"Okay, I'm going to write on this 'not for pot'. You're gonna feel pretty silly if you try and buy pot with this, won't you?"
I thought that part was pretty hilarious.
cactus
07-10-2008, 04:22 PM
Death Proof
Batman Begins
russ4lsu
07-10-2008, 06:47 PM
I watched The Eye[I] with my 12 year old niece and even she didn't like it. It was silly. I rented [I]Funny Games and In Burges. I hope they are better.
Used Cars [1980]
still pretty funny:D
http://thisdistractedglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/used-cars-dvd.jpg
_____V_____
07-10-2008, 09:10 PM
Used Cars [1980]
still pretty funny :D
Now that is ONE movie which brings back memories...
urgeok2
07-11-2008, 04:23 AM
i saw used cars when it came out in the theatres and didnt like it - i was too young to get it.
got the DVD years later and really enjoyed it.
Dennoow
07-11-2008, 05:48 AM
Children of the Corn III. I found it quite entertaining although it's been butchered by the reviewers!
Elvis_Christ
07-11-2008, 08:54 AM
Saw Used Cars as a kid totally forgot about it till then. Love to check out some of those old comedies again but not a lot of them have made it over here again. Still haven't seen Doctor Detroit anywhere :D
I was on school holidays when I was 8 or so and they played a bunch of flicks like that and they've got sentimental value to me.
Children of the Corn III. I found it quite entertaining although it's been butchered by the reviewers!
Always liked that one myself. My favorite of the series. It stands a lot more timeless than the other entries of the series. The sequels were a lot better than the original (easily one of the worst SK adaptions for me).
Haven't seen part 666 yet tho.
missmacabre
07-11-2008, 09:25 AM
I finally watched [rec] last night. Watching movies when I have a fever is never a god idea cause I have more vivid nightmares so, needless to say, I didn't sleep much last night. Great movie though.
urgeok2
07-11-2008, 09:59 AM
. Still haven't seen Doctor Detroit anywhere :D
.
i love that movie - i have it on beta.
"i make adjustments ...CLICK .... to the spine"
fortunato
07-11-2008, 10:20 AM
shotgun stories (2007)
wow, i was super impressed with this one.
slow-boiling tale of revenge in a small arkansas town.
very reminiscent of david gordon green (he produced it, so...), so if anyone is a fan of his stuff, certainly check this out.
massacre man
07-11-2008, 11:41 AM
Always liked that one myself. My favorite of the series. It stands a lot more timeless than the other entries of the series. The sequels were a lot better than the original (easily one of the worst SK adaptions for me)..
Which one is part 3? I've seen all of them but I don't know which is which.
Last horror flick I saw was a week or two ago, it was Feast. Great gorey/entertaining time. I look forward to Part 2, and the IMDB even says there's a part 3 coming. Should be fun.
neverending
07-11-2008, 11:46 AM
Which one is part 3? I've seen all of them but I don't know which is which.
The third one is Children of the Corn III.
massacre man
07-11-2008, 11:52 AM
The third one is Children of the Corn III.
Oh, okay. Thank you.
The_Return
07-11-2008, 12:01 PM
Which one is part 3? I've seen all of them but I don't know which is which.
From IMDB:
Two young Gatlin residents are orphaned after the younger brother kills their father. So, the terror of Gatlin goes urban when the two boys are placed in the custody of two foster parents. The younger brother (who by this point is established as the "evil one") bought some corn seeds along for the road and plants them in the courtyard of an abandoned warehouse, bring He Who Walks Behind the Rows to the city. He winds up possessing his high school peers, and soon his older brother feels called to stop him
Ring any bells?
massacre man
07-11-2008, 12:02 PM
From IMDB:
Ring any bells?
Yeah, but whoever wrote that needs to proofread...
Thanks.
Posher778
07-11-2008, 12:43 PM
Going to see Hellboy 2 tonight! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Posher778
07-11-2008, 06:03 PM
HELLBOY 2:
Whoa. That movie.... was insane. Spectacular barely gives it the credit it deserves. Del Toro is a genius, and this was a work of art. 50 times better than the first. Go see it. Right. Now.
9.5/10
The only thing I didn't like was the first ten minutes. Otherwise... wow.
missmacabre
07-11-2008, 08:50 PM
HELLBOY 2:
Whoa. That movie.... was insane. Spectacular barely gives it the credit it deserves. Del Toro is a genius, and this was a work of art. 50 times better than the first. Go see it. Right. Now.
9.5/10
The only thing I didn't like was the first ten minutes. Otherwise... wow.
I'm going on Monday. No spoilers til then okay because I am a huuuge Hellboy Fan. The fact that they brought the BPRD into it is just that much better and Liz Sherman is pretty well my hero. Thank God for Mike Mignola.
Despare
07-11-2008, 09:12 PM
Cheezy Horror Trailers: Vol. 1
joshaube
07-11-2008, 10:00 PM
The Tracey Fragments. The new Ellen Page indieflick. Watch the trailer (which is excellent BTW), the entire film is presented in that format. Ellen Page gives a performance which shows why she was nominated for JUNO (I thought, while the performance in that film was good... she did a much better job in Hard Candy, and in this film. She deserves an award, it's just hard to say for which role.) It's very much what the title states. Fragments from her life. Snippets, here and there. Of a story. Of her little brother running away, how it happened, and what she goes through and how she escapes it (physically and mentally.) I thought it was very depressing. I really liked it.
The Ruins. It was a very well-directed flick. I'm a big Carter Smith fan. Go watch Bugcrush.
Rapid Fire. Decent. Brandon Lee... why'd you have to go? I'd much rather you have a lengthier filmography, and of course, still be alive.
Eddie And the Cruisers II. It dumps the atmosphere and format of the first, and goes for a less mysterious, and more linear story. The first had a basic plotline, and carried a very heavy atmosphere and sense of mystery. It used musical scenes and flashbacks to fill out it's runtime. It was well crafted. The sequel wasn't bad, but I much prefer the first.
Superhero Movie. I've seen Spiderman, do I really need to sit through a spoof who's every scene is based on one I've seen before? It gets repetitive. I did LOL once, which is odd. The casket scenes always get me. In this, and Scary Movie 4 (or was it 3?) If you have nothing, and I mean nothing, better to do or watch... you MIGHT want to check this out. It's not the worst of the ____ Movie / Meet the Spartans line-up.
The Big Easy.
roshiq
07-11-2008, 10:51 PM
Prom Night (2008)
>>: C-
Psycom5k
07-11-2008, 11:07 PM
Wanted 2/10
Personally, I hated this movie. They totally fucked over the comic. The comic was one of the best that I have ever read, and this movie totally disreguarded anything that had to do with it. I was hoping the parts that were in the movie that came from the comic were going to make up for the rest of the movie. I was wrong. The only reason I gave it a 2 was for the final line. Thats the only redeamable thing from the movie. Other than that.... Yeah you might like it if you didn't read the comic, but if you did, stay away, far far away.
Elvis_Christ
07-11-2008, 11:52 PM
Zombie Strippers
_____V_____
07-12-2008, 12:41 AM
Wanted.
Fun and breezy action flick, with generous doses of comic-book fantasy timing. Its a rivetting fast-paced movie and certainly recommended for anyone who is into action and Sin City-esque atmosphere. Some of the effects will leave you with your mouth open...;)
Very stylish, very chic. You ll love this one.
Rating - * * * ½
Psycom5k
07-12-2008, 12:44 AM
Wanted.
Fun and breezy action flick, with generous doses of comic-book fantasy timing. Its a rivetting fast-paced movie and certainly recommended for anyone who is into action and Sin City-esque atmosphere. Some of the effects will leave you with your mouth open...;)
You ll love this one. Watch it.
Rating - * * * ½
I see our opinions differ.
illdojo
07-12-2008, 06:33 AM
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip - 9/10
Fuckin' hilarious....One of my personal favorites...stand-up comedy at it's finest.
Zombie Strippers
Is it any Good?
The_Return
07-12-2008, 07:56 AM
Just watched the final episode of Twin Peaks...what a depressing episode. I can just imagine the conversation that much have been had:
David Lynch: Hey, did you see what we did with the season finale? We ruined pretty much everyone's life - seeing how they manage to get by after these events will be the major selling point of the next season!
Producer: Yeah, thats great David...you're canceled.
Now I really, really need to grab a copy of Fire Walk With Me...
Posher778
07-12-2008, 08:07 AM
Wanted.
Fun and breezy action flick, with generous doses of comic-book fantasy timing. Its a rivetting fast-paced movie and certainly recommended for anyone who is into action and Sin City-esque atmosphere. Some of the effects will leave you with your mouth open...;)
Very stylish, very chic. You ll love this one.
Rating - * * * ½
I agree. Not sure why people are freaking out about it. It was just a fun movie.
The_Return
07-12-2008, 08:09 AM
I agree. Not sure why people are freaking out about it. It was just a fun movie.
Supposedly it REALLY takes liberties with the source material, which is pissing a lot of people off....I've heard this from a bunch of people, especially Psycom:p
I still want to see it...haven't read the book, but I think I'll order it soon.
Posher778
07-12-2008, 08:30 AM
Supposedly it REALLY takes liberties with the source material, which is pissing a lot of people off....I've heard this from a bunch of people, especially Psycom:p
I still want to see it...haven't read the book, but I think I'll order it soon.
It's typical mindless fun. And YOU sir! Why haven't you seen Hellboy yet? I know you like it as much as I do.
joshaube
07-12-2008, 09:07 AM
The_Return, if you have an HMV near you, they're selling Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me for $6.00
Going to open up my Viva Pedro boxet tonight and watch Matador.
AUSTIN316426808
07-12-2008, 12:49 PM
Hancock
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
cactus
07-12-2008, 02:07 PM
Casino Royale
Geddy
07-12-2008, 05:51 PM
-The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (74) With Commentary.
-The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 With Commentary.
The_Return
07-12-2008, 07:19 PM
The_Return, if you have an HMV near you, they're selling Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me for $6.00
I just ordered it from Indigo's site for $8.99....oh well, isn't that much more. Shame I didn't check HMV first though, wouldn't have had to wait for shipping :p
massacre man
07-12-2008, 07:22 PM
Just grabbed some movies. Gonna try knocking some out tonight.
Thank You For Smoking
There Will Be Blood
Into The Wild
I'm Not There
25th Hour
Dante'sInferno
07-12-2008, 07:51 PM
Hellboy II /9.75 out of 10.It was awsome.
The_Return
07-12-2008, 07:58 PM
Just grabbed some movies. Gonna try knocking some out tonight.
Thank You For Smoking
There Will Be Blood
Into The Wild
I'm Not There
25th Hour
There will Be Blood is a masterpiece...by all accounts, it should have kicked No Country's ass at the Oscars last year.
I'm Not There is pretty damn cool as well, but I found I was left wishing Ledger + Bale's versions both had more screentime. Still, its a great concept that's executed really well - you should like it.
alkytrio666
07-12-2008, 08:39 PM
There will Be Blood is a masterpiece...by all accounts, it should have kicked No Country's ass at the Oscars last year..
I still disagree with you there. There Will Be Blood had Oscar written all over it. Long. Great performances. Epic feeling. But No Country For Old Men had something to say- it was culturally significant. It was daring and provocative. Its Best Picture victory proved that the Academy doesn't necessarily always pick the picture that was born to be beautiful.
The_Return
07-12-2008, 09:19 PM
I still disagree with you there. There Will Be Blood had Oscar written all over it. Long. Great performances. Epic feeling. But No Country For Old Men had something to say- it was culturally significant. It was daring and provocative. Its Best Picture victory proved that the Academy doesn't necessarily always pick the picture that was born to be beautiful.
Ah, this discussion again, I see? :p
I'll agree that No Country is a great movie, and I'll admit that it's nice to see the Academy giving recognition to something that's beyond their usual sensibilities. However, I think it goes down to one fundamental fact: TWBB is just an all-around better movie. Better acted, better written, better directed...just overall better.
Yes, No Country might technically be a little bit "deeper", but if you dont think There Will Be Blood was culturally significant, you really need to watch it again. It might not have had as much to say about the human condition in general, but it touched on some meaty issues all the same, I daresay was more topical and current, despite being a period piece.
TWBB has a full cast of brilliant actors. Day-Lewis is an obvious pick and fully deserved his Oscar (of course), but even the supporting cast was incredible. Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor...Dillon Freasier has to be one of the greatest child actors that I've ever seen. You have to admit that despite some powerhouse performances, No Country certainly had some weak links - Kelly Macdonald stands out in that respect, barring her final scene. And whoever played her mother was just laughably over the top.
I'd never, ever, ever go so far as to sday that No Country for Old Men is anything less than an amazing movie, or that it didnt deserve the awards that it won. I just think that There Will Be Blood deserved them more, thats all:p ;)
massacre man
07-12-2008, 09:23 PM
And whoever played her mother was just laughably over the top.
She couldn't help it. She had the cancer.
roshiq
07-13-2008, 12:00 AM
BATMAN: Gotham Knight (2008)
http://www.dvdspot.com/covers/2/1272087986.jpg
The most annoying thing was some times Bruce Wayne looks like a young Japanese man or some times Batman's costume looks weird. 4 out of 6 stories disappoints me. Overall, it's rentable only for the die hard Batman fans.
>>: C
fortunato
07-13-2008, 12:21 AM
kung fu panda (2008)
solid story, good cast, and a great balance of humor and action, with plenty of nods to the genre.
i was especially impressed with the fighting sequences, though.
i still didn't like it as much as WALL·E, although this is definitely one of few exceptional cgi kids' films to come out in recent years.
Amalthea_unicorn
07-13-2008, 02:04 AM
Blade II
Pokemon 2000
Enchanted
Posher778
07-13-2008, 05:10 AM
The Ruins- 7.5/10
Nice surprise! Damn that was gut wrenching.....
Had my first ,this summer "drive-in" night last night.
Watched "GRINDHOUSE"......The way it was meant to be seen...under the stars...good fun.
_____V_____
07-13-2008, 06:59 AM
Hancock
Any good?
Last one I watched was What Have You Done To Solange?, an interesting little Italian giallo.
ChronoGrl
07-13-2008, 07:49 AM
The Ruins- 7.5/10
Nice surprise! Damn that was gut wrenching.....
That's good to hear... I was curious about it since I read the book (which I thought was pretty damn good). I'll have to check out the flick.
urgeok2
07-13-2008, 01:40 PM
Hellboy 2 - fun enough - but nothing earth shaking
Journey to the Centre of the earth. ...
now this one has been advertizes as 3D ... so you know the movie will be weak - you're just supposed to enjoy the 3D effects. We paid for our tickets - asked where do we get the 3D glasses - and were told that it's only 3D in SELECT theatres.
fuckers.
so yeah - it would have been worth seeing in 3D but as a regular movie it was crap. and i was pissed.
Posher778
07-13-2008, 01:59 PM
Hellboy 2 - fun enough - but nothing earth shaking
Journey to the Centre of the earth. ...
now this one has been advertizes as 3D ... so you know the movie will be weak - you're just supposed to enjoy the 3D effects. We paid for our tickets - asked where do we get the 3D glasses - and were told that it's only 3D in SELECT theatres.
fuckers.
so yeah - it would have been worth seeing in 3D but as a regular movie it was crap. and i was pissed.
Hellboy 2 was too earth shaking!
VampiricClown
07-13-2008, 02:03 PM
28 Days Later
30 Days Of Night: Blood Trails
Carnival Of Souls (1962)
Carnival Of Souls (1998)
Dark Corners
Death Tunnel
Eraserhead
AUSTIN316426808
07-13-2008, 03:02 PM
Any good?
I thought so.
Good performances. A few laughs. Not plenty, but good action. Sure there's flaws, such as the finale's laughable ''villain'', but overall it's a fun movie. If you go in with the lone expectation of being entertained, you should enjoy yourself.
SamCostello
07-13-2008, 03:03 PM
Miracle Mile – A movie about nuclear war paranoia in 1980s LA, starring Anthony Edwards. Stupid; I turned it off after about 40 minutes.
The last movie I saw through to the end was: Ace in the Hole – A great Kirk Douglas movie about a crooked newspaper man trying to claw his way back to the big time on the back of a trapped miner. Good stuff.
Sam
novakru
07-13-2008, 03:47 PM
Wall E- Funny, enjoyable...would have been loads better if I could have strangled the bitch that had to add commentary for her child's sake behind me, but what the hey.
Unleashed- loved it.
Southland Tales- I love The Rock and think he is a diamond in the rough as an actor, if only he could be cast right.
This movie was meant to be meandering and abstract, I get that- but they REALLY needed to remember not to lose it's audience along the way.
Could have been an excellent movie....but just wasn't.
Posher778
07-13-2008, 03:49 PM
Watching The Signal tonight... I can't wait.
Then The Wristcutters, and Otis.
Donnie Brasco - Damned fine movie.
urgeok2
07-13-2008, 04:31 PM
Miracle Mile – A movie about nuclear war paranoia in 1980s LA, starring Anthony Edwards. Stupid; I turned it off after about 40 minutes.
fantastic movie.
stupid ? not in the least.
Elvis_Christ
07-13-2008, 04:38 PM
Don't remember much about Miracle Mile except that I dug it when I was a kid.
Watched Kids yesterday afternoon. Found it a lot more unsettling than when I first saw it years ago.
Roderick Usher
07-13-2008, 05:41 PM
The last movie I saw through to the end was: Ace in the Hole – A great Kirk Douglas movie about a crooked newspaper man trying to claw his way back to the big time on the back of a trapped miner. Good stuff.
Sam
Great film. The day it came out on DVD, Dr. Carpenter told me to buy it. he called it the most cynical film ever made... and he might just be right
alkytrio666
07-13-2008, 07:03 PM
Great film. The day it came out on DVD, Dr. Carpenter told me to buy it. he called it the most cynical film ever made... and he might just be right
Yep. Truly one of Wilder's most underrated films.
James Whale
07-13-2008, 09:11 PM
The first movie was still great four years later.
roshiq
07-13-2008, 10:02 PM
SUPERMAN Brainiac Attacks (2006)
http://www.dvdspot.com/covers/1/1136896598.jpg
>>: C
2001 Maniacs (2005)
>>: B
Clay (2008)
http://eth8.com/storage/movies/Clay/posters/tumbo1.jpg
>>: C-
Angra
07-14-2008, 04:16 AM
"Wanted" 8/10
Not a big action-movie fan.
This was one of the best i've seen in a very long time.
Over over-the-top action and funny lines here and there made it quite a watch.
The Bank Job
fun little heist movie. Jason Statham is such a likable actor.
massacre man
07-14-2008, 08:08 AM
25th Hour
...Wow...
friday13thfan
07-14-2008, 08:14 AM
Underworld: Evoluntion. I jsut got back from Circuit City and bought Underworld, Underworld: Evolution and RE: Extinction.
The_Return
07-14-2008, 09:16 AM
Man with the Screaming Brain
You know...I was a little bit let down. It was a fun movie, but I was expecting more from Bruce. He was in top form, as always, but the script was pretty lackluster. It had it's moments, but I really wouldn't recommend it unless you're a die-hard Bruce Campbell fan.
James Whale
07-14-2008, 01:47 PM
Pretty boring excursion into LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS,DELIVERANCE, DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS and even Hichcock's LIFEBOAT territory. Boring dialogue mixed with gross gore; however, I did get all itchy and paranoid about things burrowing in my skin. I give it a D+.
Posher778
07-14-2008, 03:05 PM
The Signal- 6.5/10
Elvis_Christ
07-14-2008, 05:49 PM
Man with the Screaming Brain
I was disappointed with this one. Had a couple of cool moments but is pretty average. Loved the bit in the restaurant!
Last Watched:
Fortress 2
The original is one of my favorite prison flicks but the sequel doesn't live up to the original. Blandly scripted and no over the top fun moments like its predecessor.
illdojo
07-14-2008, 06:40 PM
The Ruins - 6/10
Not bad for bubble gum horror. The plant CGI was cool. I also like Jenna Malone. She's a pretty good actress.
The_Return
07-15-2008, 07:49 AM
Sunset Blvd.
This is only the 3rd Wilder film that I've seen (after Ace in the Hole and Sabrina), but I'd really have to consider him one of my favourite writers/directors. There are very, very few people out there with an ear for dialogue like this man.
I loved the other two movies, but this is just the definition of a masterpiece...pretty much perfect in every way. If you consider yourself a fan of film and you haven't seen this, you really owe it to yourself. Brilliant, brilliant movie.
James Whale
07-15-2008, 09:32 AM
SHADOW OF A DOUBT Is a quietly creepy venture into American menace; Hitchcock's juxtaposition of humor and the macabre is sublime.
NORTH BY NORTHWEST has plenty of plot twists mixed with tongue-in-cheek humor; this film, of course, has the iconic images of a plane chasing Grant through farm fields and Grant and Saint dangling from the faces on Mount Rushmore. The sexual innuendo is very strong. It even has a train going through a tunnel right before Grant and Saint make love ; you can't get more suggestive than that! All film students should study every frame of this.
Roderick Usher
07-15-2008, 09:37 AM
Sunset Blvd.
This is only the 3rd Wilder film that I've seen (after Ace in the Hole and Sabrina), but I'd really have to consider him one of my favourite writers/directors. There are very, very few people out there with an ear for dialogue like this man.
I loved the other two movies, but this is just the definition of a masterpiece...pretty much perfect in every way. If you consider yourself a fan of film and you haven't seen this, you really owe it to yourself. Brilliant, brilliant movie.
Wilder was a genius and capable of hopping from dark satire to screwball comedy to taught thriller with grace and ease. Check out Double Indemnity, it's one of the best nior thrillers ever filmed
Geddy
07-15-2008, 10:52 AM
-Dawn Of The Dead With Commentary.
-Day Of The Dead With Commentary.
-Land Of The Dead With Commentary.
_____V_____
07-15-2008, 12:09 PM
Jeepers Creepers 2.
Mildly amusing, sparsely entertaining, and very intriguing. All in all, a fun time...and a decent follow-up to a very promising original. One of the best movie monsters in a long time for sure.
Rating - * * ½
VampiricClown
07-15-2008, 12:16 PM
Jeepers Creepers 2.
Mildly amusing, sparsely entertaining, and very intriguing. All in all, a fun time...and a decent follow-up to a very promising original. One of the best movie monsters in a long time for sure.
Rating - * * ½
I thought the second one got a little too goofy. The Creeper was scary in the first one.
urgeok2
07-15-2008, 01:28 PM
Universal Soldier ..
still a fun movie ... good extras on the disk too.
neverending
07-15-2008, 02:36 PM
Mangler 2
Really awful little movie.
Even Lance Henrikson is bad.
The_Return
07-15-2008, 03:36 PM
Even Lance Henrikson is bad.
It's a sad, sad day when those words have to be typed...
Elvis_Christ
07-15-2008, 04:51 PM
Universal Soldier ..
still a fun movie ... good extras on the disk too.
There's only a bare bones version over here. I've always really liked that flick.
Geddy
07-15-2008, 07:07 PM
The Big Lewboski.
X¤MurderDoll¤X
07-16-2008, 12:10 AM
Mangler 2
Really awful little movie.
Even Lance Henrikson is bad.
I rented that, I didn't get far enough in to the movie to see Lance Henriksen though
Posher778
07-16-2008, 12:11 AM
Otis- 8/10
That mom is totally not even as impulsive as my mom. I loved it.
However.
*spoiler*
I really wish that it would've turned into a real revenge movie in the end, but I still enjoyed how it was a comedy the whole way.
*end spoiler*
roshiq
07-16-2008, 01:03 AM
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
>>: B-
Freak
07-16-2008, 01:54 AM
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay - If you liked the first you'll like this one. 7/10
Never Back Down - Liked this one alot more than I thought. 7/10
alkytrio666
07-16-2008, 06:16 AM
Wilder was a genius and capable of hopping from dark satire to screwball comedy to taught thriller with grace and ease. Check out Double Indemnity, it's one of the best nior thrillers ever filmed
Yeah, Return, I'd have to second this.
Double Indemnity is one of my very favorite movies of all time, and definately my favorite Wilder movie.
The_Return
07-16-2008, 06:36 AM
Yeah, Return, I'd have to second this.
Double Indemnity is one of my very favorite movies of all time, and definately my favorite Wilder movie.
Cool, I've been meaning to track it down anyway but now I really have to - thanks guys :)
The_Return
07-16-2008, 06:46 AM
Four Rooms
Well, I've got no idea what the hell I just watched...but I can say that it was easily the funniest movie that I've seen in ages. Roth is brilliant!
If you like off-the-wall, vaguely surreal comedy, you have to the check this out. Parts of it are super dark, there's slapstick humor, nice tits...its got something for everyone ;)
Now I'm pretty sure I've seen all of Tarantino's movies, minus My Best Friend's Birthday (but does that even really count?)
Masters of Horror: Sounds Like
It amazes how for the second season of this show, they managed to get a bunch of really talented directors together...then make them all seem exactly the same. I'm starting to think Mick Garris does all of these, then slaps other people's names on 'em.
I did enjoy this to an extent, I was just expecting more from someone like Brad Anderson - Session 9 + The Machinist are among my favourite films, so I had high expectations. The lead actor was really good, but otherwise this really wasnt anything special.
Bringing Out The Dead
Probably one of Scorsese's most underrated movies, and definately one of Nick Cage's best performances. It was pretty slow, but I really enjoyed it.
illdojo
07-16-2008, 07:09 AM
Four Rooms
Well, I've got no idea what the hell I just watched...but I can say that it was easily the funniest movie that I've seen in ages. Roth is brilliant!
:eek: This was your 1st time seeing Four Rooms? Shame on you. :D
I love and own it...The "Wrong Man" room with Jennifer Beals is fucking hilarious.
The_Return
07-16-2008, 07:12 AM
:eek: This was your 1st time seeing Four Rooms? Shame on you. :D
I love and own it...The "Wrong Man" room with Jennifer Beals is fucking hilarious.
I never really had much interested in it, to be honest. Bought it awhile back just to complete my Tarantino collection, but didn't think it looked all that great.
Couldn't have been more wrong! Had a smile on my face from start to finish...don't think I'd be able to pick a favourite story if I had to :D
alkytrio666
07-16-2008, 09:05 AM
Cool, I've been meaning to track it down anyway but now I really have to - thanks guys :)
Do yourself a favor and buy the Universal Legacy DVD. Great transfer, good commentary, documentary, bonus film (DI remake), etc.
The_Return
07-16-2008, 09:17 AM
Do yourself a favor and buy the Universal Legacy DVD. Great transfer, good commentary, documentary, bonus film (DI remake), etc.
That's this one, right?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2119331&catid=14703
If so, I'll probably order it in a day or two.
Roderick Usher
07-16-2008, 10:07 AM
Charlie Wilson's War
Quite a bit better than I was expecting. It is charming, fun and has some crackling dialog. Not for most people here, but an enjoyable flick nonetheless.
7/10
alkytrio666
07-16-2008, 02:12 PM
That's this one, right?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2119331&catid=14703
If so, I'll probably order it in a day or two.
That's the one.
phantomstranger
07-16-2008, 02:29 PM
"Hellboy II: The Golden Army"
Lots of fun
Charlie Wilson's War
Quite a bit better than I was expecting. It is charming, fun and has some crackling dialog. Not for most people here, but an enjoyable flick nonetheless.
7/10
Thanks to Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Geddy
07-16-2008, 05:38 PM
Grandma's Boy.
fortunato
07-16-2008, 06:38 PM
duck soup (1933)
alkytrio666
07-16-2008, 07:41 PM
duck soup (1933)
Nice. Seen Animal Crackers? I always thought that one was underrated.
A Night at the Opera is good, too.
fortunato
07-16-2008, 08:03 PM
Nice. Seen Animal Crackers? I always thought that one was underrated.
A Night at the Opera is good, too.
oh yeah, i have both of those marx brothers sets (which are really pretty solid investments).
animal crackers and a night at the opera are definitely two of my very favorites (and underrated for sure).
Despare
07-16-2008, 08:08 PM
Batman: Gotham Knight
I liked it but I didn't love it... I was actually surprised by my disinterest.
_____V_____
07-16-2008, 09:09 PM
Batman: Gotham Knight
I liked it but I didn't love it... I was actually surprised by my disinterest.
A notch below Mask of the Phantasm?
I have been hearing good reports about GK, but haven't watched it yet.
Vodstok
07-17-2008, 04:50 AM
i had a late work night the other night, so i watched these in this order:
Shaun of the Dead
Team America: World Police (Fuck yeah!)
Batman Begins
The Bourne Ultimatum
Ultimatum is a damn good movie, but after the other 3, it really ended the night on a down note
The_Return
07-17-2008, 06:36 AM
Glengarry Glen Ross
Great acting and red-hot dialogue, but I found that I didn't really care about the plot or characters until near the end. Still, great movie.
_____V_____
07-17-2008, 07:01 AM
Glengarry Glen Ross
Great acting and red-hot dialogue, but I found that I didn't really care about the plot or characters until near the end. Still, great movie.
The flick does tend to convey that feeling of alienation towards the middle, but its very strong, performance- and direction-wise.
The_Return
07-17-2008, 07:12 AM
The flick does tend to convey that feeling of alienation towards the middle, but its very strong, performance- and direction-wise.
Oh, no question about it. By the end I was absolutely riveted.
Posher778
07-17-2008, 07:36 AM
Bender's Big Score- 7.5/10 Very funny. I'm so impressed with how Futurama always manages to be absolutely hilarious, ridiculous and romantic (maybe stretch to say touching) at the same time.
American Pie- 5/10 I had never seen the original one. It's.... really nothing special.
The_Return
07-17-2008, 07:43 AM
(maybe stretch to say touching)
http://bp3.blogger.com/_CVYrtdgdTlQ/RkKXzZlGu1I/AAAAAAAAAAs/B92g7p57Ijg/s1600/407nl-42.jpg
'nuff said.
Posher778
07-17-2008, 07:45 AM
http://bp3.blogger.com/_CVYrtdgdTlQ/RkKXzZlGu1I/AAAAAAAAAAs/B92g7p57Ijg/s1600/407nl-42.jpg
'nuff said.
Or maybe it's just cool how they have so many twists.
Roderick Usher
07-17-2008, 09:06 AM
The Road Warrior
Shared this one with the kids last night - they flipped out over the Feral child and I think our family Halloween costume theme has been set.
Amalthea_unicorn
07-17-2008, 11:54 AM
The Blair Witch Project
Transformers
Posher778
07-17-2008, 03:55 PM
The Dark Knight- 900/10
SAW THE ADVANCED SCREENING TODAY! JESUS CHRIST!
My number one favorite movie! I'm speechless!!!!!
Not really. I'm going at midnight. I'm so excited!
missmacabre
07-17-2008, 04:32 PM
the conquerer worm
Angra
07-17-2008, 05:07 PM
"Black sheep" 5-6/10
novakru
07-17-2008, 05:16 PM
Dairy of the Dead- AWFUL
The Tracey Fragments- AWFUL
Hogfather- WONDERFUL!
Terry Pratchett aided the script with this almost 4 hour rendition of one of his Discworld novels and they did such a GREAT job. Totally nailed Death's dry non-humour humour (you'll understand what I mean if you've read anything starring Death)
Highly Recommend!
ChronoGrl
07-17-2008, 05:24 PM
Dairy of the Dead- AWFUL
Good GOD I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels this way. I believe that Romero made one good movie (Night) and one ok movie that would have been better with serious editing (Dawn). I am really tired of the horror community extolling him as some sort of God. He needs a serious editor and Diary of the Dead is a perfect example of that; would have been significantly better even if he just did away with the voiceover alone.
urgeok2
07-17-2008, 07:30 PM
MetalStorm - the Destruction of Jarod Syn - in 3D
saw this old stinker at a rep theatre doing a 3D festival .. I actually have an old copy on beta but it was fun to see it in 3D in the threatre ...
terrible terrible movie - but as i was sitting with a film critic, a writer/producer, and an actress .... there was a lot of funny chatter going on ... great night.
Posher778
07-17-2008, 11:07 PM
The Dark Knight- 12/10
Speechless.
Flawless.
There were 2 things I disliked about the film, and if you wish to know what they were, PM me.
However it was so unbelievably amazing, that you all must see it. NOW.
Oh and...
Why So Serious?
The_Return
07-17-2008, 11:48 PM
The Dark Knight
A truly perfect film, in every way. Utterly flawless.
What were those two things Posh? Please PM me :)
massacre man
07-17-2008, 11:58 PM
Okay, the evening starts off, about 10-15 friends and I are in the theater, a man in a Spider-Man costume walks in, a bunch of people started to yell, scream, and you could hear an occasional "Fuck you!" Then a man in a Batman costume ran out and tackled Spidey to the ground. Most of the crowd cheered. After that, the trailers for Watchmen, Quantum of Solace, Burn After Reading, and Terminator: Salvation played. Then I witnessed it... the greatest things I've ever laid my eyes upon.
THE DARK KNIGHT
Ferox13
07-18-2008, 02:23 AM
Flawless.
There were 2 things I disliked about the film,
[email protected] flawless except for 2 things :-)
Watched Pathology and Untraceable - both very average and very forgetable. The latter reminded me of a long version of CRIMINAL MINDS.
GorePhobia
07-18-2008, 02:35 AM
The Dark Knight
I can't really say much right now because words won't describe my feelings at this exact moment that might make much sense. I must just try and say that this film did NOT live up to it's hype.........
IT EXCEEDS IT!!
Please go see this film....
10/10
hammerfan
07-18-2008, 04:59 AM
The Dark Knight
I can't really say much right now because words won't describe my feelings at this exact moment that might make much sense. I must just try and say that this film did NOT live up to it's hype.........
IT EXCEEDS IT!!
Please go see this film....
10/10
Now I'm even more excited!!!!! I bought tickets online for the 10:20 show tonight!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ChronoGrl
07-18-2008, 05:14 AM
Good feedback, guys. I think that I'll be making a matinée tomorrow. :)
urgeok2
07-18-2008, 05:16 AM
by buddy reviewed the film a couple of days ago - said it was amazing.
we'll be going today as soon as my wife gets home
ChronoGrl
07-18-2008, 05:38 AM
by buddy reviewed the film a couple of days ago - said it was amazing.
we'll be going today as soon as my wife gets home
Unfortunately I'll be seeing it with the boyfriend's family. I will have to ask him again to pull Dad and Brother aside again and explain to them again that talking through a movie while at the theater is actually considered quite rude in most circles. *sigh* :mad:
It was embarrassing. We went to see Hellboy II with his brother; we sat behind this family of 4 little kids (by "little," they probably ranged 8 - 11) and my first thought was, "Great. These brats are going to talk through the whole thing." Oh, no. They were well-behaved beauties... While my boyfriend's 40-year-old-brother talked through the whole damn fucking thing. ARGH. :mad:
...
I hate people.
illdojo
07-18-2008, 07:35 AM
The Dark Knight - 10/10
I fucking loved it....Best comic book film EVER MADE.. Ledger's performance was utterly amazing... He was the perfect Joker...and that's all I have to say. :cool:
fortunato
07-18-2008, 08:58 AM
the dark knight (2008)
yeah, pretty great.
ledger's performance was truly epic. it's a shame.
but yes, takes the comic book movie to an entirely different level, elevating it into an incredible work of art capable of standing on its own, despite the fact it's a comic book movie.
did not disappoint.
massacre man
07-18-2008, 09:03 AM
Unfortunately I'll be seeing it with the boyfriend's family. I will have to ask him again to pull Dad and Brother aside again and explain to them again that talking through a movie while at the theater is actually considered quite rude in most circles. *sigh* :mad:
It was embarrassing. We went to see Hellboy II with his brother; we sat behind this family of 4 little kids (by "little," they probably ranged 8 - 11) and my first thought was, "Great. These brats are going to talk through the whole thing." Oh, no. They were well-behaved beauties... While my boyfriend's 40-year-old-brother talked through the whole damn fucking thing. ARGH. :mad:
...
I hate people.
The people sitting behind me kept talking.
"Is that Two-Face?"
"I think that's Two-Face."
"That coin has two faces, that's gonna be Two-Face."
"Dude, good call."
"Man I really need a cigarette."
"Why doesn't he just kill him?"
"Dude I want a cigarette."
"I want this to be over. I want a cigarette."
"Dude, this is Two-Face, isn't it?"
"I told you it was Two-Face!"
Then one of them fell asleep and started snoring.
_____V_____
07-18-2008, 09:19 AM
the dark knight (2008)
yeah, pretty great.
ledger's performance was truly epic. it's a shame.
but yes, takes the comic book movie to an entirely different level, elevating it into an incredible work of art capable of standing on its own, despite the fact it's a comic book movie.
did not disappoint.
Tonight .
ChronoGrl
07-18-2008, 09:35 AM
The people sitting behind me kept talking.
"Is that Two-Face?"
"I think that's Two-Face."
"That coin has two faces, that's gonna be Two-Face."
"Dude, good call."
"Man I really need a cigarette."
"Why doesn't he just kill him?"
"Dude I want a cigarette."
"I want this to be over. I want a cigarette."
"Dude, this is Two-Face, isn't it?"
"I told you it was Two-Face!"
Then one of them fell asleep and started snoring.
Good GOD some people just deserve to be set on fire.
cactus
07-18-2008, 12:24 PM
The Dark Knight - Ledger's Joker is fantastic, along with great performances by Oldman, Eckhart and Bale...damn fine movie.
Amalthea_unicorn
07-18-2008, 12:30 PM
Monster House 10/10
Dante'sInferno
07-18-2008, 12:38 PM
The Dark Knight.10/10
Ledgers Joker was amazing and left me wanting more.
A must see.
urgeok2
07-18-2008, 06:04 PM
The Dark Knight.
that was a LOT of movie.
i was worried that the attention over his death would artificially hype up Ledgers performance more than warranted ... but that wasn't the case at all.
He excelled - probably one of the best screen villians of all time. Any future screen Joker died with Heath - at least for the next several years.
Solid film - everyone was great - pretty much a flawless effort in every respect..
massacre man
07-18-2008, 06:09 PM
Alright, where's __V__ with his thoughts? I'm curious what he'll have to say.
GorePhobia
07-18-2008, 06:22 PM
I love how we all agree this movie is amazing.
If you all wanted to discuss the film I will be doing my radio show tonight @ 12AM EST/9PM PST and it will be a Batman Special Episode.
So check it out if you wanna talk all Batman!
massacre man
07-18-2008, 06:24 PM
I love how we all agree this movie is amazing.
If you all wanted to discuss the film I will be doing my radio show tonight @ 12AM EST/9PM PST and it will be a Batman Special Episode.
So check it out if you wanna talk all Batman!
I don't have to do anything tomorrow morning so I can listen this time! Whooo!
GorePhobia
07-18-2008, 06:41 PM
Awesome hope you can come in the chat room and chat or possibly call in and talk with me.
:)
The Mothman
07-18-2008, 07:16 PM
The first half of Das Komabrutale Duell.
I couldnt help myself, i had to write something.
A completly incoherent jumbled mess of zero budget nonsense. Apparently its a gang war between two gangs, and one of the gangs is immortal, but i only learned theat from reading the back of the case, otherwise i would have never figured it out...
but my god is it rediculously violent. The gore is ok considering the budget, and there'smore than enough of it. there's a scene in here where this gang member gets his his brains completly blown out. the back of his head is detached from his face. One of the other gang member comes up with a 'brilliant' idea. "tear my head off with your bare hands, and give him half my brain."
the dude rips his head off, then chainsaws it into two pieces, and glues half of the brain into the dude's head who got his brains blown out earlier with a hot glue gun. lmao. The dude who's head was just torn off is walking around headless all this time. The two pieces of his head are then glued back together and glued back on his body.by this point the entire room is practically soaked in blood and guts, but now they're both fine. this movie is jam packed with scenes like this. completely retarded, and totally entertaining.
Despite being completle nonsense, its a fun watch, make sure you're hammered first, and dont try to make sense out of it, it will make your head hurt.
The Dark Knight
what a waste of time.......give me Caesar Romero any day as the joker....fucking stupid ass movie......and don't get me started on Batman.....what the fuck kinda Bat Suit was that.....where's the nipples?!?!?!?!HELLO....BATS HAVE FUCKING NIPPLES TOO.
OK.....I lied....haven't seen it yet...but I have MUCH Bat envy.....my son went to the midnight show last night and has proclaimed it as "The Best Movie He Has Ever Seen"
maybe I will watch an episode of the old series....just to wet my appetite.
http://monscooch.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/batman-_1966montage_1.jpg
fortunato
07-18-2008, 07:39 PM
Tonight .
!!!
Alright, where's __V__ with his thoughts? I'm curious what he'll have to say.
me too.
illdojo
07-18-2008, 07:40 PM
!!!
me too.
Me three.
........
_____V_____
07-18-2008, 07:42 PM
The Dark Knight.
I am totally, utterly blown away! Whoa...one of THE most fantastic flicks I ll ever have the honor of watching! Before starting on anything, I MUST give due credit to Aaron Eckhart for holding his own in what would have been otherwise a totally snubbed and watered-down role. Very good work, Aaron.
Now, for Heath Ledger. The whole Hollywood fraternity has lost an awesome talent - because his Joker is out of this world! It was exactly how Bob Kane would have visualised his modern Joker to be...gritty, grotesque and psychotic to the level of paranoia.
And for those of you who thought Jack's Joker could never be surpassed, I can safely say this - you were wrong. Jack got OWNED by Heath. Utterly. Totally. (Oscar indeed!)
Christian Bale is his usual self, carrying both Bruce and Bats with equal ease. He looked a bit uncomfortable as Bruce in sparse moments (not gonna spoil it), but he was on par as the best Batman on-screen yet. Gary Oldman did a competent job as usual, and I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal was totally un-necessary and un-needed.
Chris Nolan, take a bow. You might have made THE most faithful and flawless superhero flick in the history of Hollywood cinema yet. There is no way ANYONE can surpass this one, in terms of sheer quality and entertainment. It was such an overwhelming experience for me that I was applauding when the end credits rolled...without realising that 2 and half hours had passed!
Rating - * * * * *
massacre man
07-18-2008, 07:42 PM
The Dark Knight
what a waste of time.......give me Caesar Romero any day as the joker....fucking stupid ass movie......and don't get me started on Batman.....what the fuck kinda Bat Suit was that.....where's the nipples?!?!?!?!HELLO....BATS HAVE FUCKING NIPPLES TOO.
OK.....I lied....haven't seen it yet...but I have MUCH Bat envy.....my son went to the midnight show last night and has proclaimed it as "The Best Movie He Has Ever Seen"
maybe I will watch an episode of the old series....just to wet my appetite.
I've got a riddle for you! Whose going to make the feathers fly and knock Batman and Robin out of the sky?
fortunato
07-18-2008, 07:47 PM
The Dark Knight.
I am totally, utterly blown away! Whoa...one of THE most fantastic flicks I ll ever have the honor of watching! Before starting on anything, I MUST give due credit to Aaron Eckhart for holding his own in what would have been otherwise a totally snubbed and watered-down role. Very good work, Aaron.
Now, for Heath Ledger. The whole Hollywood fraternity has lost an awesome talent - because his Joker is out of this world! It was exactly how Bob Kane would have visualised his modern Joker to be...gritty, grotesque and psychotic to the level of paranoia.
And for those of you who thought Jack's Joker could never be surpassed, I can safely say this - you were wrong. Jack got OWNED by Heath. Utterly. Totally. (Oscar indeed!)
Christian Bale is his usual self, carrying both Bruce and Bats with equal ease. He looked a bit uncomfortable as Bruce in sparse moments (not gonna spoil it), but he was on par as the best Batman on-screen yet. Gary Oldman did a competent job as usual, and I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal was totally un-necessary and un-needed.
Chris Nolan, take a bow. You might have made THE most faithful and flawless superhero flick in the history of Hollywood cinema yet. There is no way ANYONE can surpass this one, in terms of sheer quality and entertainment. It was such an overwhelming experience for me that I was applauding when the end credits rolled...without realising that 2 and half hours had passed!
Rating - * * * * *
boom!
awesome :D
The Mothman
07-18-2008, 07:48 PM
das Komabrutal Duell - Second half - notable moments. (these are only the best ones, there are far too many other good ones to mention.)
dude got his wang shot off. shoots blood like a waterhose from his crotch for about 60 seconds
random zombies come out of nowhere and start stabbing people. zombie lady gets boob blown off.
One armed dude rips zombies arm off, then rips it's chest out.
guy uses some sort of water pump to steal blood from his friend and pump it into his arm.
pregnant lady gets belly stabbed and twins ripped out, then stomped on. omfg!
anyone who says Premutos is the goriest movie next to dead alive is wrong. this one takes the cake!
massacre man
07-18-2008, 07:50 PM
And for those of you who thought Jack's Joker could never be surpassed, I can safely say this - you were wrong. Jack got OWNED by Heath. Utterly. Totally. (Oscar indeed!)
Mark Hamill actually did that... but Heath's is by far the best.
I've got a riddle for you! Whose going to make the feathers fly and knock Batman and Robin out of the sky?
Well....to be honest with you....I thought Underdog was gonna be the best super-hero movie ever made....I mean....it was filmed in my state and everything.
http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/underdog-poster.jpg
massacre man
07-18-2008, 07:53 PM
Well....to be honest with you....I thought Underdog was gonna be the best super-hero movie ever made....I mean....it was filmed in my state and everything.
http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/underdog-poster.jpg
Underdog's not a superhero. All dogs can do that. They're just lazy.
_____V_____
07-18-2008, 07:53 PM
Mark Hamill actually did that... but Heath's is by far the best.
As a voice. Ha.
Ledger is going down in movie history, guys. I am sure even Jack would have bowed before that performance.
GorePhobia
07-18-2008, 07:57 PM
Now You All Need To Be Listening And Calling My Show!!!
You Too V!!
Underdog's not a superhero. All dogs can do that. They're just lazy.
can't say that I blame them.....If I could sit around all day licking my balls and sleeping.......I'd be a happy newb:D
wait....that didn't come out right
yes it did
fortunato
07-18-2008, 07:58 PM
Ledger is going down in movie history, guys. I am sure even Jack would have bowed before that performance.
agreed.
agreed.
fortunato
07-18-2008, 10:08 PM
amidst all this dark knight chaos, i'm going to submit a different review:
teeth (2007)
have to admit i was pretty disappointed with this one.
there were moments of true cleverness and originality that were mostly watered down by an otherwise unremarkable film.
the best part about it was jess weixler as the main character, dawn. she did a great job with the character.
i'd say it's worth a watch, but that's about it.
roshiq
07-19-2008, 12:18 AM
The Dark Knight.
I am totally, utterly blown away! Whoa...one of THE most fantastic flicks I ll ever have the honor of watching! Before starting on anything, I MUST give due credit to Aaron Eckhart for holding his own in what would have been otherwise a totally snubbed and watered-down role. Very good work, Aaron.
Now, for Heath Ledger. The whole Hollywood fraternity has lost an awesome talent - because his Joker is out of this world! It was exactly how Bob Kane would have visualised his modern Joker to be...gritty, grotesque and psychotic to the level of paranoia.
And for those of you who thought Jack's Joker could never be surpassed, I can safely say this - you were wrong. Jack got OWNED by Heath. Utterly. Totally. (Oscar indeed!)
Christian Bale is his usual self, carrying both Bruce and Bats with equal ease. He looked a bit uncomfortable as Bruce in sparse moments (not gonna spoil it), but he was on par as the best Batman on-screen yet. Gary Oldman did a competent job as usual, and I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal was totally un-necessary and un-needed.
Chris Nolan, take a bow. You might have made THE most faithful and flawless superhero flick in the history of Hollywood cinema yet. There is no way ANYONE can surpass this one, in terms of sheer quality and entertainment. It was such an overwhelming experience for me that I was applauding when the end credits rolled...without realising that 2 and half hours had passed!
Rating - * * * * *
WOW! Now I'm thinking to have a trip to anywhere outside the country where I can see TDK at a theater.:o (you may know that Our damn local theaters doesn't permit to show any new foreign films!:mad:)
Last seen movies:
Batman vs Dracula (2005)
http://www.dvdspot.com/covers/8/1857144968.jpg
As long I'm not able to watch TDK, I like to keep the DARK KNIGHT phenomena in some other ways.:D
>>: B
The Happening (2008)
>>: D
Geddy
07-19-2008, 04:17 AM
-The Evil Dead With Commentary.
-The Evil Dead 2 With Commentary.
-The Devil's Rejects With Commentary.
ferretchucker
07-19-2008, 04:21 AM
Jurassic Park.
heebiejeebies
07-19-2008, 08:43 AM
Mamma Mia! - I normally don't like musicals, but this was a good movie. Some of the vocals were a little rough, but I have to give the actors props for doing their own singing. The plot was predicatable, but overall I had a good time.
Dennoow
07-19-2008, 09:35 AM
I watched "resurrection" yesterday. Somekind of a Se7en rip off movie but still pretty decent! I also saw "the mist" this week. I thought it was pretty good as well! Tonight I'll watch Wrong Turn, supposed to be good! :)
Geddy
07-19-2008, 10:08 AM
Army Of Darkness With Commentary.
Angra
07-19-2008, 03:05 PM
"The swimmer" (1968) 8/10
Wow!!.... deep.
Where the hell did he come from???
I guess that will forever stay a mystery.
alkytrio666
07-19-2008, 07:43 PM
The Dark Knight (2008)
Wow.
joshaube
07-20-2008, 12:23 AM
The Dark Knight
Please see the post above.
roshiq
07-20-2008, 12:51 AM
Batman Begins (2005)
>>: A
Wanted (2008)
>>: B-
Posher778
07-20-2008, 05:55 AM
Batman Begins- 9.5/10
It was kinda weak.... Watching it again, compared to Dark Knight.
Batman- 8/10
urgeok2
07-20-2008, 06:40 AM
Dark City
have to admit - i liked it a lot more this time.
Geddy
07-20-2008, 08:17 AM
Batman Begins, going to see The Dark Knight in a few hours.
missmacabre
07-20-2008, 01:15 PM
Batman Begins, going to see The Dark Knight in a few hours.
Now there's a question. Should I have seen Batman Begins, before seeing the Dark Knight Tuesday?
Dante'sInferno
07-20-2008, 01:15 PM
A Clockwork Orange.It was great.
ChronoGrl
07-20-2008, 05:03 PM
Now there's a question. Should I have seen Batman Begins, before seeing the Dark Knight Tuesday?
Nah.
There's a reference to it at the beginning, but you don't really need to have it under your belt.
Batman Begins gives you a little bit of context to the whole Rachel Dawes/Bruce Wayne drama... But it's your usual insipid comic book love story; you'll pick up what happened pretty quickly. You're a smartie. ;)
Honestly, I hated Batman Begins but I loved the Dark Knight.
Dennoow
07-20-2008, 05:13 PM
Wrong turn 4/10 and just watched Barricade. 7/10, just for the Gore!
urgeok2
07-20-2008, 05:30 PM
And now -
I proudly bring to HDC the one review no one would ever have expected to see here :
Mama Mia
Let me first say - without shame - that i love musicals ... actually - i love OLD musicals. I haven't cared for anything in the last 30 years or so .. but that changed tonight.
I saw Mama Mia live on stage and loved it. It was one of my most entertaining evenings of all time where live entertainment is concerned.
I was pretty pumped to see the movie version (i saw The Dark Knight first - so dont worry - my priorities are in order) despite some reservations with the casting - specifically Meryl Streep.
She was actually the weakest link ... i think they should have found an unknown for the role ... but she didnt kill the film .. she did OK.
For obvious reasons the film didnt have the spark of the live performance - but it was almost balanced by the great locations and other freedoms that the medium could provide.
I know there wont be anyone else here that will see this film, or appreciate it if they did .. and thats kind of too bad - because this is the first musical in years to have the fun and atmoshere of the older musicals i enjoyed back in the day.
and yeah - i was one of the .. oh... about 5 or so guys in the entire audience ...
neverending
07-20-2008, 05:39 PM
Well, I happen to be a fan of musicals as well. I'll catch it someday.
The_Return
07-20-2008, 05:52 PM
I love musicals, but I'm not particularly fond of ABBA...if I ever get the opportunity to see it on stage I'd check it out for sure, but I wont be rushing out to see the movie.
neverending
07-20-2008, 06:05 PM
I've heard the Original Cast Album and the songs translate to theatre very well.
cactus
07-20-2008, 06:14 PM
I know there wont be anyone else here that will see this film,
I will be seeing it...the wife loves musicals and ABBA...
----
Decided to make it a Chris Nolan weekend...
The Prestige
Memento
The Mothman
07-20-2008, 06:52 PM
Batman Begins- 9.5/10
It was kinda weak.... Watching it again, compared to Dark Knight.
you shouldn't rate "weak' movies 9.5/10
The Mothman
07-20-2008, 07:02 PM
There will Be Blood is a masterpiece...by all accounts, it should have kicked No Country's ass at the Oscars last year.
highy, highly disagree.
fantastic acting, phenomonal script, but boring as fuck. The entire movie i was waiting for something to happen, something that would develope a plot of some sort. nothing. boring, boring, boring. I went into it expecting some sort of "blood fued" due to the misleading title and trailer. that was a mistake.
NCFOM had all of the above and it was thrilling as hell.
Despare
07-20-2008, 07:49 PM
Batman Begins
Doesn't disappoint at all even after watching the Dark Knight. Made me wish DK had more sweeping shots of Gotham though. Anyway, I liked how Crane said, "You look like a man who takes himself too seriously.". Great lead up to Dark Knight and such a perfect origin story. My only complaint would be the methodical pace but that's to be expected in such an epic origin tale. Great movie with a fantastic sequel and I hope the Nolan brothers continue with their masterworks.
Posher778
07-20-2008, 08:22 PM
you shouldn't rate "weak' movies 9.5/10
I said compared to Dark Knight.
fortunato
07-20-2008, 08:56 PM
fantastic acting, phenomonal script, but boring as fuck. The entire movie i was waiting for something to happen, something that would develope a plot of some sort. nothing. boring, boring, boring. I went into it expecting some sort of "blood fued" due to the misleading title and trailer. that was a mistake.
boring?
really?
to each, his own.
but you have to admit the title delivered exactly what it said it would.
Dante'sInferno
07-20-2008, 08:57 PM
Full Metal Jacket,finally. 10/10
Up next,The Howling,for the first time.
neverending
07-20-2008, 09:15 PM
Full Metal Jacket,finally. 10/10
Up next,The Howling,for the first time.
You're watching a lot of great movies lately!
The Mothman
07-20-2008, 09:15 PM
boring?
really?
to each, his own.
but you have to admit the title delivered exactly what it said it would.
i cant really see how anyone could think differently. it was so incredibly slow moving. At times i thought it would pick up, there would be intense music, and the camera would pan over some mountains...and that was it. Anti-climactic. The scenes of conflict between Daniel Day and Paul Dano were awesome, could have used some more of that. everything in between felt like random, uneventful scenes strung together. The ending was worth sitting through the entire 3 hours however.
"I drink your milkshake!"
Still think the title is misleading. no blood in the literal sense, I suppose its in a metaphorical sense, but i still didnt see it.
Dante'sInferno
07-20-2008, 09:35 PM
You're watching a lot of great movies lately!Thanks alot!Have any suggestions?I've seen the original Frankenstein.I loved it.But I do want to see Nosferatu,but I can't find it anywhere.But i'll be happy to find some suggestions.:D
roshiq
07-20-2008, 09:36 PM
Batman: The Animated Series - Out of the Shadows (1992)
http://www.dvdspot.com/covers/6/1682015114.jpg
>>: B-
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)
http://www.dvdspot.com/covers/4/1486438794.jpg
>>: B-
Batman Forever (1995)
>>: C-
neverending
07-20-2008, 10:14 PM
Thanks alot!Have any suggestions?I've seen the original Frankenstein.I loved it.But I do want to see Nosferatu,but I can't find it anywhere.But i'll be happy to find some suggestions.:D
Hard to say without knowing what you've already seen. You seem to have an appreciation for the great directors and great drama. If you haven't seen Goodfellas, check that out. For a war drama, try The Onion Fields.
For classic horror, I recommend Corman's Poe adaptations- House of Usher, Tomb of Liegea. Vincent Price in The Witchfinder General.
Bizarre sci-fi/horror from the 60s- X- The Man With X-Ray Eyes.
To steal a recommendation from Alky- Peeping Tom.
Checked out Kurosawa? Start at the top with Ran, or try a lesser known Dodes Kaden.
Quirky comedy- Harold & Maude, one of my all time favorite films.
Altman's Nashville
Just some things off the top of my head.
21
not bad...a bit predictable
hammerfan
07-21-2008, 06:16 AM
On Friday, The Dark Knight. On Saturday, The Bucket List.
Geddy
07-21-2008, 06:33 AM
The Dark Knight.