BaronLundi
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If you read a few page back then yes it may seem that way.
Fake edit : oh shit, you're expendable's doppleganger.
no one will ever truly know.
Discotheque
Banned
Should give new world a shot before tree of life. Though both are great
The Last Stand (Arnold Schwarzenegger's new film)
Not bad at all. The comedy was shit though and the film feels very different when it switches to the scenes focusing on the bad guy's escape and journey to the border. That's where the film was at its most entertaining and I did enjoy the final fight as well. Arnie's wrestling style is pretty cool to watch. :lol
A shame it didn't do well but I still love Arnie and I am glad he is back.
Not bad at all. The comedy was shit though and the film feels very different when it switches to the scenes focusing on the bad guy's escape and journey to the border. That's where the film was at its most entertaining and I did enjoy the final fight as well. Arnie's wrestling style is pretty cool to watch. :lol
A shame it didn't do well but I still love Arnie and I am glad he is back.
Western-GAF:
I've been on a pretty big western kick the last few months, a genre that I didn't care much for as a kid -- which I blame Back to the Future III for -- but have steadily grown into a big fan of. The ones I've *really* liked so far are the westerns that deal with the "end of the West" as a major theme. For that sub-genre, here's what I've seen so far: Unforgiven, The Wild Bunch, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid and Once Upon a Time in the West.
Are there any others worth checking out? I know The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a big one, but I'm not really a fan of the classic era westerns and I didn't like The Searchers so I'm not all that keen on John Wayne/John Ford stuff.
I've been on a pretty big western kick the last few months, a genre that I didn't care much for as a kid -- which I blame Back to the Future III for -- but have steadily grown into a big fan of. The ones I've *really* liked so far are the westerns that deal with the "end of the West" as a major theme. For that sub-genre, here's what I've seen so far: Unforgiven, The Wild Bunch, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid and Once Upon a Time in the West.
Are there any others worth checking out? I know The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a big one, but I'm not really a fan of the classic era westerns and I didn't like The Searchers so I'm not all that keen on John Wayne/John Ford stuff.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Transformers Dark of the Moon
Thought it was terrible, it's made a lot of money regardless of quality, cheers Michael Bay, bring on Transformers 4.....
Thought it was terrible, it's made a lot of money regardless of quality, cheers Michael Bay, bring on Transformers 4.....
This has, after around 15 subsequent viewings since launch, became my favourite Lynch film ever. I think I have a 90% grasp on the plot now, I discuss it with friends at length quite often. It's got a rabbit hole that never ends. Brilliant, also you must realise, David has a great sense of humor so don't go too deep! Phenomenal movie.
Also, the song in the film that starts it off and ends it is on a GREAT album by Chrysta Bell and David Lynch called 'This Train' which is amazing. David wrote this album with her over I think, 10 years or so, haunting dark jazz music. In addition to this there is the album 'Polish Night Music' which is an extention of the official soundtrack, also brilliant.
I'd definitely check out "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" even if you aren't a big fan of classic era westerns. I really loved it, and I didn't care much for the other John Ford westerns I've seen. Plus the "framing" device and dat john wayne/john stewart chemistry make it stand out from the rest.
Winter Bear
Banned
Check out McCabe and Mrs. Miller. That came out around the same time as Pat Garret and is often overlooked. Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia, Soldier Blue, and The Missouri Breaks. That's a brilliant western with Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando.
Hmm, maybe I'll give it a shot then.
Seen McCabe, thought it was pretty slow moving but the last half hour or so is really fantastic. Is Alfredo Garcia really considered a western? I'm not really sure what genre that movie would belong to. :lol Kind of nuts but I liked that too. Great play on the title.
I'll look into the other two.
The man with no name trilogy is very much worth your time. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is my favorite film. The Great Silence is another good western. If you liked Once Upon a Time in the West you should probably watch Once Upon a Time in America. Not quite a western but still on of Leone's greats
Yeah I've seen all of those (and Once Upon a Time in America isn't a western. also, I hated it :lol). Thanks, but I was looking more specifically for those westerns that deal with the idea of "the end of the West," like how Once Upon a Time in the West and Unforgiven try to close the book on the genre.
Fisherman166
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The last movie I watched was Yojimbo a few weekends ago. I was in the mood for a samurai movie and that movie did it for me. I highly recommend it.
As for the questions, I can't even answer them. I only watch maybe 10 movies a year maximum, so I can't really answer any of those questions.
As for the questions, I can't even answer them. I only watch maybe 10 movies a year maximum, so I can't really answer any of those questions.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Start with the the more widely accepted ones. Basically everything on the "Watch" part of my earlier post. After those, you'll be more prepared for what Vice'06 actually is and how that style came about.
Near Dark by Kathryn Bigelow. I ain't crazy about her (in fact I despise most of her work) but this movie was a pleasant surprise. Slick looking and with some really horrific moments. You can surely find traces of James Cameron's style here, which isn't a bad thing when it comes to action, cinematography and camera angles. If you like horror-action and haven't seen this yet, well, time to get that DVD
TheKaeptain
Banned
She was so much better before she switch to making fake documentaries.
Sounds like an adventure.
Femmeworth
Banned
That's really not an apt way to describe the style of her recent films.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
I don't think he's referring to the style.
Watched Whatever Works and Manhattan Murder Mystery. If we were talking completely from experience then I'd say I will enjoy every Woody Allen movie. I've seen maybe 17 Woody Allen films now and thoroughly enjoyed them all - rewatching many of them multiple times. It's like I already love the movies as soon as the signature Allen credits start.
What's the worst Woody Allen film? I think that's the way to go from here on out, there are a few good ones still left that I know I'll like, but I think I'll start watching the films that are considered his worst.
Edit: although on reading some stuff just there some consider Whatever Works to be one of his worst, which I know just isn't the case...
What's the worst Woody Allen film? I think that's the way to go from here on out, there are a few good ones still left that I know I'll like, but I think I'll start watching the films that are considered his worst.
Edit: although on reading some stuff just there some consider Whatever Works to be one of his worst, which I know just isn't the case...
Illithid Dude
Member
Watched Kings of Summer. Thought it was mostly good, but had a ton of blatant filler after the first third of the movie. I've actually never felt that a movie was so stretched out before. Funny, though!
kurisu_1974
Banned
Cassandra's Dream, at least from the more recent ones.
Hunger Games (2012) - Disappointed and underwhelming. Aside for some minutes and some scenes, I was unable to be excited for what was going on. Maybe for (pre-) teens this could be labelled as "cool" but in the end it is shallow. I don't know the books, are they better written than this? Hated the camera shaking work, more prevalent at the start, and directing was average at best. Because of the circulating hype vs the actual value, 2.5/5
Halloween 4: Return of Michael Myers (1988) - After the snooze feast as the part 2 and 3 are, at least this had more excitment. Still, real scares are almost absent as this entry was focused more on the gruesome and the more and more unstoppable Myers. The little girl was possible the best actor in it. 3/5
Groundhog Day (1993)
- Phil!? Phil!!
Finally watched it in totally since probably my late childhood, and only now I realize the huge amount of days Phil had to live the same day... The movie didn't aged a bit considering 20 years since then, an timeless charming comedy. 4.5/5
- Phil!? Phil!!
Finally watched it in totally since probably my late childhood, and only now I realize the huge amount of days Phil had to live the same day... The movie didn't aged a bit considering 20 years since then, an timeless charming comedy. 4.5/5
Halloween 4: Return of Michael Myers (1988) - After the snooze feast as the part 2 and 3 are, at least this had more excitment. Still, real scares are almost absent as this entry was focused more on the gruesome and the more and more unstoppable Myers. The little girl was possible the best actor in it. 3/5
Groundhog Day (1993)
- Phil!? Phil!!
Finally watched it in totally since probably my late childhood, and only now I realize the huge amount of days Phil had to live the same day... The movie didn't aged a bit considering 20 years since then, an timeless charming comedy. 4.5/5
- Phil!? Phil!!
Finally watched it in totally since probably my late childhood, and only now I realize the huge amount of days Phil had to live the same day... The movie didn't aged a bit considering 20 years since then, an timeless charming comedy. 4.5/5
I have yet to see a film of her i really like.
Strange Days had at least a good concept, but the film itself wasn't that good at all.
Didn't like Point Break either (let alone Hurt Locker).
The Culture Vulture
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This morning I watched You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger. Wouldn't consider it his worst but if you aren't a Woody Allen fan I could see how you wouldn't like the film. None of the main five characters are very likeable or end up with a nice ending....things actually worked out best for the least intellegent person (the Mom).
The least enjoyment I have got out of a Woody Allen film is What's Up Tiger Lily? but I don't think it's fair to count that.
The books are YA books for sure, but they're not bad. I enjoyed reading them. They're also more graphic than the movie. And they had less shakycam.
Discotheque
Banned
point break is take it or leave it. but still it has that amazing scene were keanu reeves fucking punts a dog.
H4 seems to be the most popular sequel, at least among the internet fandom.
It's pretty much just a remake of part 1 though, heh.
Yea heard You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger isn't great. It's a good title though.
ThisWreckage
Banned
I disagree entirely. That movie is anything but blatant. It's more intense than Lost Highway or Mulholland Drive, but it's still complex and full of subtlety.
I'm trying to watch the entire series, so far 1 & 4 are the best of the bunch. 6 to go.
lucius
Member
Fast & Furious 6 - it was pretty good, not as good as Fast 5 and the 1st one, but the last 30 minutes or so is great. If your a fan of the series you will probably like it a lot, there is one action scene that is kind of ridiculous though lot's of laughing and yeah right/no way reactions at the end of that part in the theater, which I don't remember ever happening in any of the other movies at least not to that extent. Most fight scenes are decent, but this movie seems to have more fighting in it than some martial arts labeled movies, some of it seems forced to fill time imo.
march carax
Member
After two days, the movie is still vibrant in my mind. I keep thinking about the details and the amazing atmosphere it has. Few movies have such a lasting effect in me. Will rewatch in the near future.
Also, thanks about the music, definitely interested.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Yes, they are bad. Hunger Games is one of the few times the movie was better than the book because the book was so bad to begin with.
4-5-6-7-8 all kind of blur into a haze of half-assed mediocrity to me. The original of course towers above the rest (and the rest of everything horror-related, for me), 2 was a cash-in retread but Carpenter was at least involved and its entertaining, 3 is the now cult favorite, and I enjoyed Zombie`s films for what they were.
1 >>>>> 3 > 2 > Zombie films > rest for me
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
I find it awesome that both mother and daughter star in the best two slasher movies (if Psycho can be called that).
After earth: I went to see this with a friend. It was not a terrible movie, but it was just kinda blah, And I think that has more to do with the directing than the scriptwriting. I'm not upset or offended that I saw it, it was just not that memorable.
Silver linings playbook: I finally watched this last night, I have personally have not seen too many David O. Russell films, but I fucking loved this one. Bradley Cooper is amazing In this movie as is Jennifer Lawerence. Which I have accepted she is going to be wife in another life or something, mainly for the scene in the diner.. In which she details a few things about her past, and the scene in the house when she rattles off sports scores and fully justifies all of it.
Chris Tucker, who I didn't even know was in this movie, played a really well written minor role.
Everything is really well done, and I was heavily impressed, I think it's one of the better films of past year.
Silver linings playbook: I finally watched this last night, I have personally have not seen too many David O. Russell films, but I fucking loved this one. Bradley Cooper is amazing In this movie as is Jennifer Lawerence. Which I have accepted she is going to be wife in another life or something, mainly for the scene in the diner.. In which she details a few things about her past, and the scene in the house when she rattles off sports scores and fully justifies all of it.
Chris Tucker, who I didn't even know was in this movie, played a really well written minor role.
Everything is really well done, and I was heavily impressed, I think it's one of the better films of past year.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
3 scenes (or at the very least 2).
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I've shoveled most of it out of my brain by force of will but I distinctly remember some creepy old bat's face leaping into frame out of nowhere for no reason. At all. It was a drive-by movie-ing.
At least when that stuff happened in Twin Peaks or FWWM, it was saying something. Inland Empire is Lynch at his laziest and most gimmicky. I saw it at IFC on premiere night and Theroux introduced it with some spirituality nonsense from Lynch in a note.
So, you know, it's not like I came into it knowing nothing about the dude's work or having no interest.
But it felt like the transfer to video from film gave him some kind of sense of "Well, this doesn't really matter, we'll just keep shooting and shooting and worry about it later." It completely lacked the precision of imagery of his previous movies, no sense of pacing (there's that one shot of Dern loping towards the camera that's just terrifying for no reason.)
Where's the Lynch who could creep you out with a frozen Dale Cooper on a security monitor as David Bowie ambles past him?
Such a literally brutally disappointing movie. A Woman In Trouble? More like a Movie in Trouble.
The Conformist: 8/10. Well this was a masterpiece wasnt it? Gorgeous photography, and no feces in sight!
To Live and Die In LA: 6/10. Not much better than any 80s cop show episode, not that thats a bad thing. Kind of a cool idea though to have it be about the Secret Service, but not the presidential protection part, but the counterfeiting part, which is like 90% of what the Secret Service actually does (thank you Discovery Channel!) It stars Willem Da Counterfeiter and a young Barton Fink, and has cool made up names like Rick Masters and John Vukovich. William Petersen is like this shitty poor mans Hasslehoff, like a counterfeit Hasslehoff. And actually, it also has this shitty counterfeit car chase that was clearly just photocopied from The French Connection. I had no idea this was so meta.
Stroszek: 6/10. Famously the last movie Ian Curtis from Joy Division watched before killing himself. I mean it wasnt great but I wouldnt go that far. Its basically just Bruno S going to America and yelling his lines at people. There were a few questionable non-actors up in there, but Bruno is so charming its still a fun watch. I wonder if Ian Curtis thought this is what awaited them on their upcoming American tour? Herzog, is there no end to your treachery?
George Washington: 8/10. Very clearly inspired by Malick, but you, black. Just a very delicate movie but with a great sense of dread throughout the first part, I liked it alot. And now I shall watch another of his movies, which I can only assume will also be inspired by Malick, called YOUR HIGHNESS. Again I assume highness refers to a spiritual pinnacle within us all that I will see someone struggle to attain on film. Cant wait.
The Mob: 7/10. This movie stars Ernest Borgnine as THE GODFATHER Joe Castro, whos in charge of the rackets down on the docks. Its a lot like On The Waterfront but without Marlon Brandos manicured eyebrows to distract you, and relies more on the raw power of Borgnines bush. Some schlubby cop tries to infiltrate his organization using giant paint-based surveillance equipment, but Borgnine outsmarts him by simply wiping it up. Then theres like 40 minutes of non-Borgnine scenes near the end where everyone quintuple-crosses each other and it turns out everyone was a cop or non-cop all along.
Mysterious Skin: 9/10. Bizarre and wonderful and horrifying.
To Live and Die In LA: 6/10. Not much better than any 80s cop show episode, not that thats a bad thing. Kind of a cool idea though to have it be about the Secret Service, but not the presidential protection part, but the counterfeiting part, which is like 90% of what the Secret Service actually does (thank you Discovery Channel!) It stars Willem Da Counterfeiter and a young Barton Fink, and has cool made up names like Rick Masters and John Vukovich. William Petersen is like this shitty poor mans Hasslehoff, like a counterfeit Hasslehoff. And actually, it also has this shitty counterfeit car chase that was clearly just photocopied from The French Connection. I had no idea this was so meta.
Stroszek: 6/10. Famously the last movie Ian Curtis from Joy Division watched before killing himself. I mean it wasnt great but I wouldnt go that far. Its basically just Bruno S going to America and yelling his lines at people. There were a few questionable non-actors up in there, but Bruno is so charming its still a fun watch. I wonder if Ian Curtis thought this is what awaited them on their upcoming American tour? Herzog, is there no end to your treachery?
George Washington: 8/10. Very clearly inspired by Malick, but you, black. Just a very delicate movie but with a great sense of dread throughout the first part, I liked it alot. And now I shall watch another of his movies, which I can only assume will also be inspired by Malick, called YOUR HIGHNESS. Again I assume highness refers to a spiritual pinnacle within us all that I will see someone struggle to attain on film. Cant wait.
The Mob: 7/10. This movie stars Ernest Borgnine as THE GODFATHER Joe Castro, whos in charge of the rackets down on the docks. Its a lot like On The Waterfront but without Marlon Brandos manicured eyebrows to distract you, and relies more on the raw power of Borgnines bush. Some schlubby cop tries to infiltrate his organization using giant paint-based surveillance equipment, but Borgnine outsmarts him by simply wiping it up. Then theres like 40 minutes of non-Borgnine scenes near the end where everyone quintuple-crosses each other and it turns out everyone was a cop or non-cop all along.
Mysterious Skin: 9/10. Bizarre and wonderful and horrifying.
teruterubozu
Member
Great summary. Really it's the Wang Chung soundtrack that made the movie so meta in the 80s. It seems everyone remembers the songs but not the plot of the movie. Poor man's Hasselhoff - LOL!
I really love the end credits though - perfect song to cruise LA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWsYX-GE70o
Yes! Watching Last Tango in Paris after this was a bit disappointing.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Have you seen All The Real Girls? Aside from his Eastbound & Down episodes, it's his masterpiece.
Friedkin said he asked Wang Chung to write some music for the film but gave explicit instructions not to write a song called "To Live and Die In LA." But they did anyway and he got mad cause it was too good to leave out, lol.
I'll probably get around to this eventually, but it seems like such an academic exercise. I like this guy's stuff but that one seems so gimmicky.
No this is the only one I've seen so far, I thought this was his masterpiece? Fuck now I have watch 2 masterpieces wtf. It's definitely on my list.
Really? Well, maybe you are right. I rarely read so I wouldn't really know, but I read through them in a couple of days in anticipation of the movie and enjoyed myself. I did not really enjoy myself during the movie so eh. Agree to disagree I guess.
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