American Grindhouse

I'm hardly an authority on the topic but I found this weak and lacking depth. Disappointing and nothing even someone with even a casual interest in film hasn't heard a million times before.

Friday 13th (original)
Love it, but god it makes me feel old. Bought back memories of my first VCR.

Bitch Slap
Quite liked this and for some reason I don't understand, my fiance is hoping they will make a sequel! :rolleyes:

I just watched the original Friday The 13th, and you know what disturbed me? They legit killed that snake with a machete.

No way they could do that today, yet, there it was in the movie I got from NetFlix, cut that thing in half. That actually pissed me off, although when I first saw the film I doubt I cared.

Funny what age does to perception I guess.

So you won't be watching 'Men Behind the Sun', or the uncut 'Cannibal Holocaust'? Theres a thread about these somewhere on here.
Oh and have to guiltily admit to watching Eclipse at the weekend-but that was for a date and not my suggestion-so I think It was justified. My God the Wolf is sexy :D

I haven't seen Men Behind The Sun. I guess as a horror fan I should. I have seen Cannibal Holocaust and the animal killing was bad.
I just don't see the senseless killing of animals. Food is one thing. Botching a take and needing to do it again is another.

I can go with that, but these days, I think that it just wouldn't be tollerated and with CGI and stuff theres no need.
Think we need to bring this back to the thread!:D
Oh and I know the Cat scene is bad, but men behind the Sun made me cry-the scene with the little mute boy was heart wrenching.
You need to check out the thread about this on here its interesting.

Trees: The Movie


A cheap as chips horror comedy that wasn't funny or tense in the slightest. They'd basically copied everything from Jaws and replaced the shark with a killer pine tree. You read that right......................a killer pine tree. I had seen a brief synopsis before watching so I knew what I was letting myself in for, a kind of celluloid self harm. It definitely goes in the 'its so bad its bloody awful' category.

The Crazies (2010). This wonderful little horror entry shows that a good script and great film making can trump originality. While Romero still gets kudos for creating the era, films such as this are still able to drive it forward. Of course, the solid cast added tremendously to its success, with Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchel deserving the top billing. Their chemistry takes away any guilt when our prayers are answered by predictable outcomes. The supporting cast was solid as well, with a surprising performance by Danielle Panabaker and with Joe Anderson deservingly threatening to steal the Show. The direction was more than competent, and the camera work took full advantage of the vast landscape in contrast to some of the more claustrophobic scenes. Overall this was one of those rare remakes that outshone its predecessor. Merci beaucoup.

Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)

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We were only familiar with Batman here mostly by that 60's TV series, some irregular TV cartoons/animated series and with a very few numbered translated issues of comic book scripts. So basically we were highly unaware about the vast universe of DC Comics, Marvel & their popular iconic superheroes, specially about their major epic stories & challenges as well as legacy in your popular comic book culture. But after seeing different film adaptations, some of the ardent or "original" fans here like me tried to know more about their history on the web/by the grace of internet...cause still the foreign comic books aren't available in the stores here (most probably they aren't confident enough for the market here as it'd put a high cost & price issue that matters finally).

Anyway, I highly enjoyed the main drama/crisis in this new animated film which is based on 2 significant & popular storyline of Batman comic book series which I came to know about from wikipedia. I wish if I could have read them in my school days.. :(

>>: A-

Taxidermia and Sleepaway Camp The Return
 

Taxidermia(2007)-As horrors fans, try this movie out if can. Its a complete mindf**k of a movie. Its a combination of Peter Greenaway,Tarantino and Lars von Trier. The movie is not a horror film in the tradional sense, basically its the story 3 related men and their lives. It is very funny, extremely dark, and grotesque/nauseating. Theres a lot of blood and other bodily fluids. Its deals with bestiality, eating contests, necrophilia, taxidermy (of course), hints at pedophilia.
Oh, one of them can shoot flames out of dick(I swear Im not lying) If you have seen this flik could you tell me what you thought. I would like read your thoughts.

Sleepaway Camp The Return- Angelas back and nutty as ever. Vincent Pastore is in it(?):eek:

"The Man From Laramie" (1955)
-James Stewart

Plot: IMDB
A stranger defies the local cattle baron and his sadistic son by working for one of his oldest rivals.

Phantom's Review: One of the greats. Terrific action, acting and story. A classic.
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Basket Case (1982)

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>>: B+

Pusher 2: With Blood on my Hands (2004). While this sequel to the groundbreaking Pusher lacks the testy fast pace of the original, it instead creates an atmosphere that lets this one stand on its own as a movie. Shot in a linear sequence, most of the cast are actually street criminals, and the biting edginess is almost palpable. Basically, this flick revolves around a scumbag's life after his release from prison. Amidst general stupidity and heavy drug use, the best of life's choices are not always made. This guy is such a lowlife that it becomes unimaginable that the viewer can feel for him, and yet we do. Through the blur of a cocaine haze, Tonny, our antihero, wants all of the same basic things in life as would any person, but instead finds his family and friends have abandoned any semblance of respect for him and even themselves. Of course, things turn foul for Tonny, how could they not? The acting was intense and phenomenal, the direction another example of guerrilla filmmaking. The story was perfectly simple and effective, though sadly believable. Overall, this was an impossibly terrific followup of the original.
derek

Inception--7/10

A fine movie, no doubt, but I can't call a film "brilliant" when the film's first hour is nothing but exposition.

Team America: World Police

Absolutely love this film :D

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Watched this again..

Despite being a huge Titus Pullo fan - I was worried a Brit might not make a good Frank Castle then after seeing the intial (non red band) trailer I was afraid my concerns were justified...

Then the redband trailer came out and the rest is history...

This fucking great film is very inspired by Gareth Ennis' version of the Punisher and Stevenson is just perfect. Its crass, funny, violent and everything the previous Punisher films weren't.....

Domic West truely chews up the scenary as Jigsaw along with his psychotic brother Loony Bin Jim.....There's also an all too brief appearance by Maginty...

Early Summer (1951). First things first, this classic burns like incense, slow and wonderful. For those easily bored don't bother. That said, like watching incense burn, the tapestry of our character's existence becomes mesmerizing. This incredible flick is a subtle exposition of Japanese culture as seen through the differing generations that exist under one roof. Even more so, that this occurred during the highly transformation period of Japan at the end of the US occupation demonstrates the rapid evolution of an eastern culture with the contrast between the traditional grandparents, the liberated and business-minded children, and the horribly bratty grandchildren. As the story comes to its denouement, the resultant emotional strife is relegated as inevitable in place of culpability. The story unfolds under the static eye of a beautifully composed camera lens, and the nuances of Japanese culture are elucidated through the brilliance that is routine life. The acting is relaxed and natural, with performances whose genius is hidden in magnified nuance. As well, the beauty of Setsuko, the focal point of Early Summer, becomes almost blinding with each and every smile. Flouting little things such as plot, this story is nonetheless riveting and is a treat to watch. Ozu's direction is inspirational through his uniquely static poetry of the screen.
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Mommie Dearest with Faye Dunaway, when I watch this film I don't think about Joan Crawford, to me its a cryptic hommage to William Castle, too many references to Mr Castle, some parts of the film was too close to StraightJacket. Christina.......bring the axe.:rolleyes:
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My biggest problem with P:WZ was the schizophrenic tone. It was part Burton's Batman and part Nolan's Batman, and it never achieved a balance between the two in my opinion.

Watched the "The Orphanage". Really well done movie. I was not disappointed at all. Though I felt the plot never really meant anything in the end.

I give it an 8/10

Carriers (2009). First off, kudos to these film makers for making a PG-13 movie that is both bleak and brutal. Parents and children alike can tormented through their altruistic splendor. Billed as horror, this is more a horror of psychologic dread and paranoia sort of flick. While the storyline of Carriers is not exactly new, instead with subtlety, it it poses the question many of might want to answer when civilization's chips are down: Are the Draconian measures that we must to impose upon ourselves and others in order to survive worth the costs of our humanity? Does furthering the nightmare with acts of inhumanity actually make for a life worth living? In the asking, don't expect a fast-paced thriller, this one takes its sweet and appropriate time getting to where it is going, you know- the journey and all. The acting was quite splendid for this character-driven flick, making for that icky feeling when they make their bad choices and otherwise disappoint us. The direction was solid, and the camera work, while not spectacular, was adept. At the end, we are left with that tumultuous pit in our stomach, pondering the meaning of life when it has turned south. Late.
genru'

The Expendables.
pretty awesome. not quite on par with Rambo, but still a blast.

The Best Years of Our Lives from 1946. Good movie. Three men return home from WW2 and learn a lot about themselves.
Kinda sad, but a good film.

So it was pretty much shit.

that's shit.

But thanks. At least you were honest. :)

not sure where you got that notion, Rambo is pretty hard to beat.

Nightmare on Elm Street 2.

It was easier to watch that its predecessor, and I liked the whole idea of Freddy possessing somebody, but i was annoyed by the diary entry and story that Grady told ignoring the ending of noes1 wherein it was shown to all be a dream.

I like part 2... kinda cheesy,but I like it.

Yeah, #2 was them trying something different...I remember it being pretty dark as well, perhaps even moreso than the first?
I liked that the third was a sequel of sorts to the first one, and while it was the starting point for some of the weirder/more elaborate dream sequences, it was also the start of all the comedy...
But yeah NOES2 was good, I've actually thought about grabbing/watching that since I saw the first one a couple of weeks back.
Hm, I don't think I've watched any films since then.

I'll be checking out Inception and Scott Pilgrim next tuesday though.

I saw Kick-Ass tonight, and it was kick ass!

AHEM! :mad:


:rolleyes:

The Living Daylights
Thunderball

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

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>>: B

Batman Beyond - Return of the Joker (2000)

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>>: A-

Rosh,
Have you checked out "Batman - Under the red hood" yet?
Would make a nice follow up to those two...I think you'll enjoy it.

Yes...I have already seen it...awesome:)

Do you like Hitchcock?
 

Argentos at it again. This surprised me. Its Argentos most restrained and effective movie in a while. A clear hommage to Hitchcock the film tells the story of a film student who, while peering into the window of an apartment sees something he shouldnt. And we're off.. Its references to Hitchcock films are woven into the plot. A really good flic if you havent seen it yet.

Hot Tub Time Machine-:eek:bad bad bad

Yeah I think I'll have to actually BUY it soon, don't usually buy to much animated stuff
Yeah the events protrayed in the opening scene were a fair bit before when I got into following DC stuff, though the last segment is actually pretty recent.
I thought it was a really good compressed version of events.

I started watching SUSPIRIA for the first time ever last night...I was very tired, will probably finish tonight. Looks great, nice atmosphere. Very strange though...
Think I'll enjoy this one.

Jeremiah Johnson (1972). The grandeur of this flick is found in its simplicity. Man becomes disenchanted and becomes mountain man, survive many trial and tribulations. The dialog was wonderfully backward, straight forward, and sparse. The script was simply sublime. With the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop, the camera did not need to be inventive in order to impress, but lassitude was not found here and some unique angles were used to further augment this feast of the eyes. The action, interaction, as well as the characters themselves were all portrayed with aplomb. Overall this was a genuine piece of great filmmaking told without need of special effects to exploit the action. Ashe.
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wolfhound
congo
virtuosity

Kick-Ass---I liked it

Operation: Endgame (2010)

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>>: C+

Colour from the Dark (2008)

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>>: C

Cemetery Man (1996)

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>>: B+