Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[Angra]

Originally Posted by jenna26

Oh I understand, there's a pretty good chance I will end up watching it eventually out curiousity, I'm just trying to decide how much I will regret it afterward.....:rolleyes: I have almost added it to my Netflix queue a couple of times, but always stop myself....yes, apparently I'm a wimp. It just sounds like one I would suffer through, and that's just not why I watch movies.

Well, it's certainly one of those movies that sticks with you for a while.

But it isn't gross, like gore gross. Just extremely cruel.

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by alkytrio666

Cool! I'm very intruiged in pre-code film myself.

Yes, definately. The movie is littered with scenes in which Stanwyck is shown taking her stockings off in an obviously seductive way...and it's always very provocative. Interestingly enough, there is one scene in which Stanwyck and another nurse strip down down their underwear, and end up sleeping in the same bed. Throughout the movie, Barbara is constantly hit on by numerous men, but is never interested. It's a stretch, but the constant clues could add up to a possible discreet-but-still-there gay theme.

Also, Gable hits numerous women, and knocks one out cold. Plus, a drunk man attempts to assault (and most definately had rape on the mind) when Cable gives him a good whop as well.

If you're interested in seeing a great example of true pre-code film, check out Baby Face (1933), also with Barbara Stanwyck, which is available in a nice set (but expensive...consider a rental) called TCM Archives- Forbidden Hollywood Collection, Vol. 1. It's a fantastic film about female power and a woman who will stop at nothing to get to the head of her business...even if it means sleeping her way to the top!

Awesome... I just find it fascinating that we have movies that have always tried to "push the envelope" and be risque above and beyond...

And then there are the movies that just... were before the code, but that was back in the 30s, when we had a SERIOUSLY different "code" or ethics and conduct, so it's interesting to look back at those pre-code films.

I'll definitely have to check them out... The Netflix queue is a little clogged with horror and Christmas, but I'll add them on there. Thanks. :)

...

Today I tried to watch...

The Exorcism of Emily Rose



Honestly, the concept of a priest being brought to trial based on what appears to be a negligent homicide, while he and the family claims that the girl was possessed by demons is an interesting concept. I have seen documentaries about real-life exorcisms that discuss the children, their issues (in most cases, the girls were suffering from PTSD due to molestation), and the Church's course of action (there are still countries and groups that feel that this is appropriate conduct).

HOWEVER.

The movie was BORING. The story is told within the frame of the case being brought to trial, so all in flashbacks and hearsay reports. I'd imagine that PART of the point was to construct and examine the concept of the unreliable narrator, but I simply was not impressed.

I felt as though I was watching something between Criminal Minda and X-Files. A bad repeat on Saturday afternoon.

C/C+

[jenna26]

Originally Posted by Angra

Well, it's certainly one of those movies that sticks with you for a while.

But it isn't gross, like gore gross. Just extremely cruel.

I'm sure it is. And I don't mind gore at all. Its the subject matter that would bother me, like with everyone, some things just get to me more than others....and this movie is full of what would REALLY get to me. And I realize thats the point, but still.....

[missmacabre]

Century Hotel
A series of vignettes taking place in different decades all in the same hotel room. Some of the stories were well written but some were really out there. It's a Canadian film, so it was nice to see familiar actors (mostly from sci-fi shows) but that's about it.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Originally Posted by The Mothman

its actually based on a book by Jack Ketchum, who made probably the most violent book in existance, Off Season.
true story? im not sure its possible, but its definetly based of the book.

well obviously itt was based on the book :rolleyes:

the book was based on real events

[Yellow Jacket]

I watched Santa's Slay again last night. That is such a fun movie. And you can tell they're not taking themselves seriously, which is a good thing. If they were, all of the cheesy fun wouldn't be there. If you haven't seen this yet, and are in the mood for a quick, fun film, pick this up. Just remember, it's supposed to be corny.

4/5

[ChronoGrl]

The more I hear about Santa's Slay, the more I realize that I HAVE to see it.

...

I just watched Kalifornia.



So I've been curious about this movie for a while. I mean, it's one of Brad Pitt's firsts, and it has Juliet Lewis (I LOVE her) and David Duchovny.

Oddly enough, I was pursuing On Demand and it came up under FEAR.NET movies. So I thought, "Hey, it MUST be a horror movie. Now I HAVE to see it."

But, uhm... BESIDES the amazing cast, the incredible characters (honestly the characters were incredible and well-played all around)... The dialogue and direction were really solid.

BUT

While the plot was REALLY good, the latter half of the movie and the ending was just long, boring, and wandering... I REALLY liked the film at first... But toward the end, not so much. :-/

C+

[Yellow Jacket]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

The more I hear about Santa's Slay, the more I realize that I HAVE to see it.

Yes, you have to see it. It's fun as hell (weird, because I was always told hell was painful). You'll like it.

[nightmare_of _death]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

What did you think?

Personally, I found it... horribly horribly overrated.

I thought it was ok. It wasnt at all what I thought it wold be. I really wish they would of put more of her in the labyrinth.
The seen with the pale male was cool though

[joshaube]

Originally Posted by nightmare_of _death

I thought it was ok. It wasnt at all what I thought it wold be. I really wish they would of put more of her in the labyrinth.
The seen with the pale male was cool though

I loved Pan's Labyrinth, the entire thing was so beautiful. I did expect more fantasy scenes, but what I got was enough. I am not into the whole historical / war genre, but I can genuinely say that I enjoyed even those themed scenes in Pan's Labyrinth. The General was just too good. The ending is what really got me, though.