[MidnightCowboy]

Terminator > T2. T2 doesn't have Nike swag.

[Scullibundo]

Terminator > T2. T2 doesn't have Nike swag.

Yes, but you said action movie. And T2 beats out T1 on the action front in spades.

[Count Dookkake]

Yeah, TERMINATOR is a teched-out slasher movie.

[SpinningBirdKick]

Fuck yes, the main reason why the first one will always be better in my opinion. The tone of both films are completely different, and I like the mean spirited first iteration versus the ultimately feel-good-shtick of the second.

T1 is story driven, T2 is special effects driven.

For me T1 is easily the superior of the two films.

[Scullibundo]

T1 has the superior story and atmosphere.

T2 has the superior action and overall slicker presentation.

T1 is my favourite, but T2 is still an all-time favourite.

[DukeTogo1300]

I've always enjoyed T2 more than T1. I think it was the way they made the T-800 the good guy this time, along with the worthy replacement T-1000. It was so empowering to be allied with the T-800, and the sense of danger was just as intense. I also liked how strong and capable they made Sarah Connor, her narration monologues were excellent.

Sure the action was better in T2, but I never felt the story had weakened compared to the first.

[Scullibundo]

This week I will watch Paths of Glory and Barry Lyndon. The former being the only Kubrick I've never seen and the latter being one that I haven't seen in years. I've also rented La Dolce Vita for the same reason, although I still remember much from when I first saw it. I think it's because I'm trying to convince myself to buy it on a soon to be huge amazon haul.

Tonight I am watching Baraka for the first time. I've known about the film for as long as I can remember, but have only ever seen snippters. Rented the blu and will pump the sound.

[DukeTogo1300]

This week I will watch Paths of Glory and Barry Lyndon. The former being the only Kubrick I've never seen and the latter being one that I haven't seen in years. I've also rented La Dolce Vita for the same reason, although I still remember much from when I first saw it. I think it's because I'm trying to convince myself to buy it on a soon to be huge amazon haul. Tonight I am watching Baraka for the first time. I've known about the film for as long as I can remember, but have only ever seen snippters. Rented the blu and will pump the sound.

That will be an ace haul.

I've always wanted to see the BD for Baraka. It was stunning on DVD, and I've never actually seen a BD encode of a 70mm film. The colors will really pop on BD, and the brilliant OST will sound fantastic with lossless audio.

[Messofanego]

I want to watch a movie where nothing happens for 90 minutes. With some incredible non-punchline at the end. Research.

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck walking around in a desert for the entire movie. I have never even watched it, too scared.

[StuBurns]

That will be an ace haul. I've always wanted to see the BD for Baraka. It was stunning on DVD, and I've never actually seen a BD encode of a 70mm film. The colors will really pop on BD, and the brilliant OST will sound fantastic with lossless audio.

You don't have 2001? You really should pick it up, it's stunning.

[DukeTogo1300]

You don't have 2001? You really should pick it up, it's stunning.

I have the BD, I just haven't sat down and watched it yet. I didn't actually realize 2001 was 70mm, good to know.

[Scullibundo]

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck walking around in a desert for the entire movie. I have never even watched it, too scared.

I've seen Gerry. Yeah. I remember there being like a ten minute long tracking shot of them just walking through the desert. Also the part where Casey Affleck gets stuck on the rock.

Anyway, just finished Baraka. It was good, but I don't feel I was in the right mood for it.

It seems like a great movie to let wash over you, but my attention was constantly drawn to the obvious motivation behind each sequence scene was. It didn't feel as organic an experience as I would have liked, but despite the excellent score felt rather calculated. I won't say that the intended affect didn't come off well, but that I was expecting something more.

[StuBurns]

I felt similarly first time I saw Baraka. I think repeated viewings help a lot, you don't have to be so active in trying to break it all down and just get absorbed knowing where it's going.

[Scullibundo]

I felt similarly first time I saw Baraka. I think repeated viewings help a lot, you don't have to be so active in trying to break it all down and just get absorbed knowing where it's going.

Yeah, maybe. Ultimately I think I was expecting Koyaanisqatsi and it didn't quite live up to that.

[DukeTogo1300]

How does Koyaanisqatsi compare to Powaqqatsi? I loved that, but did prefer Baraka.

[C4Lukins]

I saw a screening of Bernie. Anyone who lives in Austin, NY, or LA should check it out. Richard Linklater director, Jack Black not phoning it in and having an amazing performance. McConaughey as a bad guy prosecutor instead of a defense attorney for once. Check it out.

Just some fun notes. Linklater jogged to the screening in Austin, so he was all sweaty and shit. Outside of the main actors, the majority of the cast are random East Texas folk who knew the actual Bernie.

The film is based on a Texasmonthly article from 12 plus years ago. Skip Hollandsworth, who wrote the original article was contacted by Linklater. Linklater said something along the lines of "Our movie is getting made," Skip was all like, "What." Anyway. Check it out if you can. Especially if you are a Texan, because there is an insanely accurate deconstruction of our state.

[otake]

Isn't Rango supposed to be a good movie? I've been trying to finish it for the past two days, last night I made it to the mayor playing golf part. Why is the pacing so slow and the movie so long? It's like the director is so busy trying to show off how great the characters look that he's forgetting about pacing. Not to mention the pointless action scenes and repetitive dialogue/jokes. At this point, I just want to end it!

[daviyoung]

Rango's all right, it's no great movie by any stretch. Just watch the Making Of, all the scenes you need to see are in that and it's at least a bit interesting.

[DeathNote]

Isn't Rango supposed to be a good movie? I've been trying to finish it for the past two days, last night I made it to the mayor playing golf part. Why is the pacing so slow and the movie so long? It's like the director is so busy trying to show off how great the characters look that he's forgetting about pacing. Not to mention the pointless action scenes and repetitive dialogue/jokes. At this point, I just want to end it!

It took you two nights to break 1 hour? Lol.

[HiResDes]

I want to watch a movie where nothing happens for 90 minutes. With some incredible non-punchline at the end. Research.

Mr. Nobody, and it's actually a fantastic movie.

[StuBurns]

Lots of things happen in Mr. Nobody, and it's bad.

[HiResDes]

Lots of things happen in Mr. Nobody, and it's bad.

Oh I was being facetious about the first part, but I totally disagree with you about the latter.

If I was being serious, maybe Stalker would work.

[A Human Becoming]

Pirates of Silicon Valley - Decent for a TV movie, but I really wish the budget had been to the level of the Social Network.

[Johnlenham]

Guys need a quick info. Please answer me with spoiler tags. Is there any sad moments involving animals in We Bought a Zoo? Any of the animals die? My GF can't deal with animals being hurt or dying and I don't want for her to watch the movie if there's some of that. Thanks.

Should watch Marly and me.

[Dany M]

Psycho

First time seeing it and loved it. I knew enough of the beats of the movie going in. The shower scene, the mother. I had pieces of the film in my head but watching it in whole placed the puzzle together. Am I crazy but the first time I saw Norman Bates, I though "OH wow, he looks a lot like Andrew Garfield" Then Bates started talking, smiling and having quirks and I was all "oh shit, HE IS andrew garfield!!" Remake not withstanding but garfield is the PERFECT bates.

[Schweini]

Reservoir Dogs: Ugh, I was really enjoying the movie up until the final act. It was everything going perfectly, especially when we find out who's the cop, which was the best part of the entire movie for me. But we get a flashback after that... It was so fucking pointless... why didn't they just continued with the main storyline? It dragged for about 20 minutes, and it really pissed me off. At least the last 10 minutes were great.

8.0

[strafer]

Warrior for the tenth time. Freaking amazing movie.

Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte just killed it.

I especially liked the scene in the hotel with Tom and Nick, great great fucking scene.

Would go as far and say it's a step better than The Wrestler.

Also, Hardy is a damn beast, he's gonna kill it as Bane.

[Expendable.]

Warrior for the tenth time.

10? Holy shit! That's 24 hours of Warrior. I don't think I could ever do that.

[Enco]

Warrior for the tenth time. Freaking amazing movie. Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte just killed it. I especially liked the scene in the hotel with Tom and Nick, great great fucking scene. Would go as far and say it's a step better than The Wrestler. Also, Hardy is a damn beast, he's gonna kill it as Bane.

I agree with everything.

However, I haven't seen it 10 times (can't rewatch movies). I also haven't seen The Wrestler.

Holy crap at the coin cup scene. It sent chills down my spine.

[&Divius]

(can't rewatch movies)

Wait, how does that work?

[Dries]

Could someone explain the different types of mm sizes in film rolls? Like the person some posts above me was talking about 70mm films.

[StuBurns]

Could someone explain the different types of mm sizes in film rolls? Like the person some posts above me was talking about 70mm films.

16mm, Black Swan, The Wrestler, The Hurt Locker etc.
35mm, practically everything
70mm (actually, it's 65mm really), 2001, Baraka, Samsara, the upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson film The Master etc.

Bigger is better, but it's more expensive, and the cameras are heavier, and larger.

EDIT: IMAX is real 70mm, but there has yet to actually be a full length IMAX film.

[big ander]

Reservoir Dogs: Ugh, I was really enjoying the movie up until the final act. It was everything going perfectly, especially when we find out who's the cop, which was the best part of the entire movie for me. But we get a flashback after that... It was so fucking pointless... why didn't they just continued with the main storyline? It dragged for about 20 minutes, and it really pissed me off. At least the last 10 minutes were great. 8.0

The Orange flashback is excellent. Shows how he dove so deeply into his cover that the brutality rubbed off on him.

[Buckethead]

American Reunion

Funny movie but it never felt like it "took off".
They try to give each character their due, so it's too unfocused/scattershot.

Eh, probably being too picky for what it was.

I liked American Wedding a lot though and feel like that was a better, funnier movie.

[UrbanRats]

Warrior for the tenth time. Freaking amazing movie. Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte just killed it. I especially liked the scene in the hotel with Tom and Nick, great great fucking scene. Would go as far and say it's a step better than The Wrestler. Also, Hardy is a damn beast, he's gonna kill it as Bane.

Is it better than The Fighter? Didn't really care for that one.

[Net_Wrecker]

The Cabin In The Woods (2012) (Drew Goddard): This was already a solid movie and fun concept an hour in, but the last 30 minutes are balls out craziness, and I loved it. Best you go into this knowing as little as possible like I did, and just go along for the ride.

With The Cabin In The Woods and The Avengers, Joss Whedon is winning in 2012. Hopefully GAF stops being so needlessly hard on him.

[Enco]

Wait, how does that work?

I just don't find it interesting the second time since I know what's going to happen.

Only film I've seen more than once is The Dark Knight and that's mainly because it was my first Blu-Ray.

[StuBurns]

I just don't find it interesting the second time since I know what's going to happen. Only film I've seen more than once is The Dark Knight and that's mainly because it was my first Blu-Ray.

If that's the only one, how do you know it's just that you don't like that film on repeated viewings?

[Enco]

If that's the only one, how do you know it's just that you don't like that film on repeated viewings?

I've started several films a second time but I end up bored within a few minutes.

I should try re-watch a fully movie I suppose (at least old ones I don't remember).

[Zeppelin]

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Watched this one for the first time since watching it in theatre back in 2001. Found it to be oddly paced for some reason. All characters felt pretty flat, with the exception of Boromir. Sam was less annoying than I remembered him to be though. It also had a much less serious tone than I remembered. Will watch Two Towers tonight.

[StuBurns]

I actually find comfort in repeated viewings of films. In a sense it's a waste because I could spend that time watching a film I haven't seen, but I have to be in a certain mood to watch a new film. I can have a DVD for months before I get around to watching it quite frequently. I was just talking to a friend Friday about how I have The Shining on bluray and since I bought it four years ago, I've not got around to being in the mood for it again yet. But there are films I can watch a lot. I've seen Tree of Life five times in two months for example.

[UrbanRats]

I actually find comfort in repeated viewings of films. In a sense it's a waste because I could spend that time watching a film I haven't seen, but I have to be in a certain mood to watch a new film. I can have a DVD for months before I get around to watching it quite frequently. I was just talking to a friend Friday about how I have The Shining on bluray and since I bought it four years ago, I've not got around to being in the mood for it again yet. But there are films I can watch a lot. I've seen Tree of Life five times in two months for example.

I am the same.
I have yet to see Blue Valentine (one of many) and i have had the BluRay since last year.
Also, some films that are maybe heavy or difficult to follow at a first viewing, usually flow better for me, a second time (i mean stuff like Tarkovskij or the like); maybe because since i know where they're going, i can focus more on the details.

[JB1981]

There is truly no action movie better than Casino Royale.

Most over-fucking-rated movie on Neogaf by a long shot. I just don't get it

[StuBurns]

Most over-fucking-rated movie on Neogaf by a long shot. I just don't get it

Indeed, well, no, Drive is, or maybe Moon, but CR is certainly hugely overrated.

[haikira]

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Watched this one for the first time since watching it in theatre back in 2001. Found it to be oddly paced for some reason. All characters felt pretty flat, with the exception of Boromir. Sam was less annoying than I remembered him to be though. It also had a much less serious tone than I remembered. Will watch Two Towers tonight.

Did you watch the theatrical or extended cut? I've always thought the pacing was hurt in the first film, due to the extended stuff. I seem to remember, it really felt like it was dragging right after the mines of Moria.

[Net_Wrecker]

I actually find comfort in repeated viewings of films. In a sense it's a waste because I could spend that time watching a film I haven't seen, but I have to be in a certain mood to watch a new film. I can have a DVD for months before I get around to watching it quite frequently. I was just talking to a friend Friday about how I have The Shining on bluray and since I bought it four years ago, I've not got around to being in the mood for it again yet. But there are films I can watch a lot. I've seen Tree of Life five times in two months for example.

Same. I sometimes have to force myself to watch new stuff, or movies I've had on the backburner for a while because I just enjoy rewatching certain movies so much. Pulp Fiction and the Back To The Future trilogy might be my worst offenders. Not only have I had both on numerous forms of home media, but I also stop to watch them ANYTIME I see them on TV.

[Zeppelin]

Did you watch the theatrical or extended cut? I've always thought the pacing was hurt in the first film, due to the extended stuff. I seem to remember, it really felt like it was dragging right after the mines of Moria.

Extended. Weirdly enough it didn't feel like it moved slow, on the contrary, it felt like it moved to fast at times. With that said, I wouldn't want it to be longer. I don't know, there's something weird about it. Maybe it's some parts dragging that makes other parts feel too fast.

[brandonh83]

Theatrical cut of Fellowship is better in almost every way. The Two Towers extended is the only good extended version IMO.

[elrechazado]

Extended. Weirdly enough it didn't feel like it moved slow, on the contrary, it felt like it moved to fast at times. With that said, I wouldn't want it to be longer. I don't know, there's something weird about it. Maybe it's some parts dragging that makes other parts feel too fast.

Extended of FOTR really hurts the movie. The intro for example is just messed up terribly and lacks 99% of the magic of the original cut for me. Music, scene, everything is just so bad in the EE intro.

[Dommo]

Theatrical cut of Fellowship is better in almost every way. The Two Towers extended is the only good extended version IMO.

Extended of FOTR really hurts the movie. The intro for example is just messed up terribly and lacks 99% of the magic of the original cut for me. Music, scene, everything is just so bad in the EE intro.

Strange. I thought the consensus was FOTR EE was the best and the others were a little bit shaky. Either way, I prefer the TCs of all three. While they don't offer as much of the world to the viewer, they're far better paced and lack a lot of useless, badly executed, and downright silly scenes (Legolas drunk scene, Gimli blowing away the ghosts in ROTK spring to mind).